Over the course of the podcast we've had a handful of guests where cancer has played a major role in their hidden story. One of the common themes that we continue to hear over and over again from our guests is that they were told to "be an advocate for themselves."

Today we explore what that phrase actually means and how it can potentially change the prognosis for someone with a threatening disease. We'll be discussing nutrition, physical therapy, personal training, massage therapy, and how each can help piece back together a life shattered by a diagnosis. Doctor Katie Edwards and Martin Michelson from Fight Back Performance and Recovery share with us their personal stories and experience with cancer and how those experiences have fueled their passion and expertise. This episode helped me learn more about the human element to a cancer diagnosis and hopefully it will give you a glimpse into what the road to recovery could look like.

On today's podcast...

3:00 - Katie and Martin put down a big bet to help fight a big disease 7:49 - Connecting with our neighbors, our doctors and doing it through the fight for life 12:30 - Who's responsibility is it to form a plan to fight your cancer? 16:22 - Martin's personal experience with the unknowns of a cancer diagnosis 20:00 - Acting as an interpreter or advocate for someone who has cancer 24:38 - Katie and Martin are filling the gap between remission and full recovery 29:42 - There is a journey and a "normal" that you can return to post-cancer 34:15 - The importance of personal training to the recovery process 41:00 - The guard rails that prevent people from accessing these services and how they are working to overcome them 48:27 - "We're trying to change how things are done." Changing the priorities of the physician BACK to the patient 52:58 - Medicine is business. Insurance is business. But what about caring for people?

More about today's guest...

Dr. Katie Edwards received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University. Prior to her doctoral education, Katie earned a Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Katie has also achieved a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is certified in Dry Needling by the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Martin Michaelson is a certified personal trainer from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Precision Nutrition Level 1 and additional fitness related certifications. Martin's training style is deeply rooted in a strong commitment to his clients balanced with a sense of humor. He looks forward to helping you achieve your goals and finding the best version of yourself.

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