I've Got Skin in the Game

Dr. Carol Clinton sits down with good friend and fellow ovarian cancer survivor Janice Roth to talk about how she copes despite having a Stage IV diagnosis. It turns out some timely advice from a young niece was exactly what she needed to hear. Plus, we learn about the charity race in her late husband's name that has gone on for a decade and a half.   Credits: 

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Wandering - Lee Rosevere

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Dr. Carol Clinton sits down with Jason Carpenter, who has beaten cancer twice and continues to drive forward with his business. He explains how his cancer battle led to him literally writing the book on how to keep his business going without him. Jason reveals his personal vision and a minor obsession with earning a ribbon.   Credits:

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Wandering - Lee Rosevere

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Dr. Carol Clinton sits down with good friend Mark Moses, an international CEO Coach and overall inspiring person. They discuss Mark's son being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 3 years old and how the family coped. Years later, Mason is doing just fine and Mark's found his new calling in life -- and an inspiring outlook that can help us all.

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Wandering - Lee Rosevere

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Here's the second half of Dr. Carol Clinton's discussion with friend and author Jennifer Carroll, where she shares her final moments with her husband Phil and explains how she settled on the title for her book. We learn about celebrating the small victories and -- especially -- not taking our health for granted, no matter how successful we feel.

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Trying My Best to Move Forward - Daniel Birch

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Dr. Carol Clinton catches up with her friend Jennifer Carroll, whose book Beyond Invincible was released this month. She tells the story of losing her husband to prostate cancer and details the journey of self-discovery she's been on since. You'll also learn about her Chuck-it Bucket and how having One Fun Thing in your day can help you cope with stress and pain.   Credits:

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Trying My Best to Move Forward - Daniel Birch

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Dr. Carol Clinton catches up with her cousin, Heather Ceron, to celebrate a woman who helped shape both of their lives. Learn how Aunt Cleo (Grandma Cleo to Heather) inspired them to follow their passion in life and to understand that wealth isn't measured in purely financial terms. Then, get to work on that vision board!   Credits:

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Beach Party - Kevin MacLeod

Beaches - Alex Vaan

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Dr. Carol Clinton catches up with her daughter, Evelyn, to discuss what it was like being the eldest child the first time her mom dealt with cancer and what it's like now that the siblings are on more equal footing. Plus, Evelyn explains how her mom's onion analogy helped her make the most of the family's support system.   Credits:

You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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So Far So Close - Jahzzar

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Dr. Carol Clinton joins special guest and longtime friend Dr. Julie Guthrie to discuss why doctors seem to put everything before themselves. Having a personality type that believes in altruism can pull a person into the paradigm of putting themselves second -- to work, family, a marriage or an organization. Plus, they talk about accepting what you can't control and focusing on what you can, especially if you are sick.

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You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Trying My Best to Move Forward - Daniel Birch

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We're more than halfway through chemotherapy, which seems like a fine time for an update on how Dr. Carol Clinton is responding to her treatment. You might think a second time through would make it all easier, but the truth is lots of things are different this time around. Dr. Clinton discusses chemo brain, developing an allergy to her medicine and treatment options she didn't realize were available.   And don't forget it's Pelotonia week!

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You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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Trying My Best to Move Forward - Daniel Birch

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Dr. Carol Clinton talks with Dan Lionello about his method for dealing with prostate cancer and the treatment for it. Instead of focusing on the worst possible outcomes, Dan explains how he decided from the start to have a positive experience. Now, he is thriving with new opportunities and a fresh outlook on the future.  

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You Give Me Reason - Yakaree

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So Far So Close - Jahzzar

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