Have you or a loved one experienced anxiety before, during or after cancer scans? You're not alone! You may feel like cancer takes away your control, but there are some things you can do to make your life better in this challenging time. Listen to learn why it happens, how it affects both patients and families, and what you can do to manage the emotional rollercoaster of uncertainty. https://bit.ly/4o7eAoj

In this Episode:

• 01:56 - Remembering Michael Caine
• 03:29 - Arizona: The Red Ghost and Tamale Pie
• 06:49 - Scanxiety: Stress or Anxiety Related to Cancer Imaging or Scans
• 09:25 - The "What If" Cycle
• 10:41 - Family Members & Care Team Can Also Get Scanxiety
• 11:30 - Strategies to Cope with Scanxiety
• 13:06 - How to Stay Calm and Confident Before, During and After Scans
• 16:49 - Outro

#Scanxiety #CancerAwareness #EveryoneDiesPodcast #CancerSupport #MentalHealth #CopingWithCancer #CancerSurvivorship #HealthAnxiety #PatientSupport #MindBodyHealth

A normal part of cancer survivorship is to have what are called "surveillance scans" which are an important part of keeping you healthy during survivorship. "Scanxiety" is the anxiety and fear experienced before, during, and after medical imaging tests, such as CT scans, MRIs, or PET scans, and it is a common challenge for people living with a cancer diagnosis. This includes feelings of dread, fear, and uncertainty that can interfere with sleep, appetite, focus, and overall well-being.  Learn strategies to cope so you can stay calm and confident through this difficult time.

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Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a heart disease?  Listen and get show notes here: https://bit.ly/47eGuHC 

Heart disease has been the #1 killer in the United States for more than a century—and most of the time, it’s fueled by lifestyle choices we make every day.

In this episode, we break down what really happens inside your heart when plaque builds up, arteries harden, or blood flow gets blocked. You’ll learn how to recognize the early warning signs of coronary artery disease, the often-overlooked symptoms of heart attacks (especially in women), and why heart failure is a life-changing but manageable condition.  

From chest pain and shortness of breath to daily habits that can protect your heart, we’ll cover practical strategies, medication essentials, and simple lifestyle changes that may help you live longer and better. 

#HeartHealth #TheSilentKiller #KnowTheSigns #HeartAttackAwareness #HealthyLiving #EatForYourHeart #MoveForYourHeart #WomenAndHeartDisease #WellnessPodcast #HealthTips #HealthyChoices #PreventionIsPower 

In this Episode:

• 03:00 - Recipe of the Week - Spicy Chorizo Sliders
• 03:49 - Things I Never Document, by Nurse Krypton
• 07:07 - Understanding Heart Disease
• 09:51 - Coronary Artery Disease
• 10:48 - Symptoms of a Heart Attack for Men and Women
• 13:42 - How to Manage Heart Failure
• 20:38 - Film Review: Sketch, with Tim Hartman - An Uplifting Story About Family Coping with Grief

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Feeling tired, dizzy, or just "off" during cancer treatment? It might not just be the meds - dehydration can seriously affect your recovery. Learn what to watch for and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/4nPAOv0

Why Is Dehydration a Threat for Persons with Cancer? 

Dehydration isn’t just about feeling thirsty-it can seriously impact your cancer treatment, increase side effects, and even become life-threatening if left unaddressed. In this episode, we break down why people living with cancer are at higher risk for dehydration, how to recognize early warning signs, and simple but powerful ways to stay safely hydrated. Whether you’re going through treatment or supporting someone who is, this is vital information you can’t afford to miss.

👉 Featuring tips on:

• Spotting subtle signs of dehydration
• When to call your doctor
• What fluids (and foods) really help
• Why staying hydrated is part of your treatment

#CancerAwareness #HydrationMatters #CancerSupport #PodcastClip #Dehydration #OncologyEducation #treatmentsideeffects

In this Episode:

• 01:46 - The Friend: Great New York Scenes, a Great Dane, and Grief
• 05:25 - Scott Simon’s tweets during the last days of his mother's' life
• 10:03 - Recipe of the Week - Mission-Style Carne Asada Burritos
• 11:20 - Dehydration and Cancer - The Threat You Really Need to Know About
• 14:54 - Treatment for Hydration - First, what is the Cause?
• 19:08 - Drinks to Maintain Hydration and Electrolyte Balance 
• 22:19 - Outro

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Travel abroad can come with many risks for the unprepared. This episode equips you with knowledge to travel smarter, stay safe, and fully enjoy your adventures. https://bit.ly/3KrxQhs

The Risk of Travel
Travel opens the door to adventure—but it can also put your life at risk. Compared to staying at home, the potential for illness and death increases with travel, especially when people visit exotic or remote destinations in lower income countries. Each year, U.S. travelers die abroad from preventable causes like traffic crashes, drownings, and violence.
People don’t leave to go on vacation and think they will never return. Learn information to make your travels safer.

Travel Tips You'll Learn
In this episode, we break down the real dangers of international travel and share practical, actionable strategies to stay safe and healthy. Whether you’re navigating unfamiliar roads, exploring new waters, or visiting bustling cities, this episode equips you to travel smarter, reduce risk, and fully enjoy your journey—so you can return home with stories, not become a statistic.

In this Episode:

• 01:58 - Film Recommendation: Disclosure
• 03:16 - Remembering Robert Redford
• 08:04 - How to Stay Safe on Vacation
• 25:31 - Excerpt from “In Our Likeness” by Bryan VanDyke
• 27:20 - Outro

#TravelSmart #TravelTips #SafeTravel #VacationPlanning #PodcastLife #PodcastEpisode #TravelHacks #StaySafe #TravelAbroad #ListenNow #HowNotToDieOnVacation

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How does cancer stigma affect well-being? Today we dismantle cancer stigma, look past the diagnosis, and celebrate the person. Find hope, healing, and empowerment in this episode: https://bit.ly/4pN58ry

In this Episode:

• 03:17 - Road Trip to Colorado: Frozen Grandpa and Fool's Gold Sandwich
• 07:34 - Busting the Stigma of a Cancer Diagnosis
• 12:14 - What You Can Do If You Feel Stigmatized After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis
• 20:08 - What Happens When an Air Passenger Dies During the Flight?
• 24:40 - Outro

#cancersurvivor #cancerstigma #morethanadiagnosis #noblame #goodthoughtsforhealing #lungcancer #cervicalcancer #skincancer #lifestyleandcancer #cancerhealing #blamefreezone #everyonedies #everydayisagift 

Help Us Shatter the Stigma

This podcast is dedicated to dismantling the deep-seated stigma surrounding cancer. Drawing on history and research, we explore why cancer can still be shrouded in fear, blame, and misunderstanding.

We go beyond the statistics to reveal the emotional and psychological toll of living with cancer stigma, from social isolation and anxiety to delayed care. We tackle the tough topics—like the unique stigma of lung cancer and other diseases associated with lifestyle choices—and instead celebrate the resilience, empowerment, and hope of cancer survivors.

Join us as we reclaim the narrative, offering powerful insights and practical advice for both those diagnosed and the communities that support them. This podcast is a liberating space where your identity is celebrated, and you are seen as more than just a patient.

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The survivorship period after treatment is an exciting and often scary phase of the cancer journey. Learn what to expect and how to be proactive in a post-treatment landscape. https://bit.ly/46fByDj

From the Moment of Diagnosis

Are you living with cancer? From dealing with physical symptoms to managing stress, everyone's cancer journey has challenges. Your cancer story is your own, navigating relationships, family, and sexual health is challenging after a cancer diagnosis. Find expert information, practical tips, and trusted resources that may help by listening to this week’s podcast about cancer survivorship.

In this Episode:

• 03:23 - Road Trip to New Mexico: The Miracles of El Santuario de Chimayó and Biscochitos 
• 06:10 - Cancer Survivorship - What is a Survivor?
• 08:56 - Phases of Cancer Survivorship
• 12:42 - How to Be Proactive In Your Survivorship
• 23:16 - Ozzie Osbourne's Funeral Plans - Written 14 Years Before His Death
• 25:19 - Outro

 #cancer #cancersurvivor #cancersideeffects #cancertreatment #cancersurveillance #secondarycancers #cancerprevention #survivorship #survivor #everydayisagift 

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Grounding techniques are quick, discreet tools that help you steady your mind, ease the intensity, and stay present…even in the middle of panic, grief, anger, and pain.

Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? When emotions hit like a tidal wave, grounding techniques are your life raft. Learn three strategies to help you detach from the feelings and regain control. https://bit.ly/464pO6x

In This Episode:

• 01:13 - Film Recommendations: Running on Empty and Defending Your Life
• 04:22 - Road Trip to Colorado: Coffin Races and Granola Recipe
• 07:51 - Grounding Exercises: Support Healing for the Body
• 11:09 - Mental Grounding - Finding Something Else for Your Brain to Do
• 13:27 - Physical Grounding - Focus on Physical Sensations Instead of Emotions
• 15:30 - Soothing Grounding
• 16:45 - Keys to Succeeding in Grounding
• 17:58 - Discussion about Grounding - Follow Your Bliss and Make an Effort
• 21:28 - "Brownie Mary" Hero to Terminally Ill Cancer and AIDS Patients for Her Marijuana Brownies
• 27:48 - Outro

Learn these strategies help you anchor in the present, calm the storm, and take back control. Whether it’s anxiety, grief, anger, or overwhelming memories, grounding gives your brain and body a way to step back from the edge so you can breathe, think clearly, and move forward. Think of them as emotional 'life hacks' that you can do anywhere, with no one being the wiser. Simple, powerful, and portable—you can do them anytime, anywhere. 

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Grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and challenges us spiritually. Learn how to transform it with our guest Phil Cohen. https://bit.ly/42j06Zs

How Do We Break the Grip of Grief?

Phil Cohen returns this week with a chat about how grief impacts the mind, body and spirit and what we can do to help support healing in each. We explored how grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and shakes our spiritual foundation. 

Phil works to bring hope and clarity to something that often feels overwhelming and isolating. Remember that grief does not need to break us and that there are ways to carry grief that make life meaningful again. 

In this Episode:

• 03:10 - Road Trip to Idaho: Kootenay Legends, Frog Eye Salad
• 05:23 -  How Grief Impacts the mind, body and spirit, with Phil Cohen
• 09:04 - Why Don't I Feel Like Myself After a Loss? Learn What Changes Happen with Grief
• 13:40 - Actions you Can Take to Adapt to the Pain of Grief
• 19:31 - Guilt with Grief - Do we Need that Sense of Control?
• 25:47 - Why Sitting Alone is Harmful
• 29:26 - The Triad to Break the Grief Physiological Impact: Movement, Focus, and Words We Say
• 44:38 - A Tribute to Andrea Gibson, by D.L. White
• 49:41 - Outro

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Oral Mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. What is it, why is it common with cancer treatment, and what can you do about it? Stay tuned to find out. https://bit.ly/45XMELA

What is Mucositis?

Oral mucositis is inflammation in and around your mouth and can be a common symptom with treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy or radiation. Mucositis occurs when cancer treatments break down the rapidly divided cells that line the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the mouth. 

In this Episode:

• 01:44 - The Sharks of Rockaway Beach
• 06:15 - Road Trip to Nebraska: A Famous Murder Spree and Birthplace of the Reuben Sandwich
• 10:24 - Oral Mucositis: What it is, and Why it is Common with Cancer Treatment
• 13:49 - Why it is Important to be Proactive to Prevent Mucositis, and Steps You Can Take
• 21:30 - Mucositis Discussion & Recap on Prevention
• 26:30 - Nutrition Tips for dehydration, taste changes and decreased appetite or pain while eating
• 28:33 - Holly Butcher: Advice to World 24 Hours before She Died of Cancer
• 30:47 - Outro

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Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye."  https://bit.ly/3Jn388H

Why Can Expressing Yourself Creatively Help with Grief?

When someone you love dies, the world doesn’t end, even though it feels like it should. When your grief feels too big to carry and too invisible to speak about, there’s something quietly revolutionary about picking up a pen, a paintbrush, a guitar, or a pair of scissors and trying to make something. Not because it fixes anything. But because it helps you survive.

How to Say Goodbye

We also have guest Sarah Walt Weaver, who lost her older sister share a short essay "How to Say Goodbye." Sarah has also found a creative outlet with her comic Adventures with Vrah which often deals with her experience of grief and the aftermath of her sister's death.

In this Episode:

• 00:22 - Ode to White Castle
• 04:20 - Road trip to Kansas, Home of White Castle
• 05:54 - How Creative Expression Can Help with Grief
• 09:06 - Not Artistic? Tips on How to Use AI Art Generation to Turn Raw Emotions into Visual Form
• 14:39 - How to Say Goodbye, by Sarah Walt Weaver
• 19:14 - Outro

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