Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to the upbeat, enthusiastic Holly Teixeira about her son Ryan and the Foundation 17 Strong, born out of his own cancer story. Ryan wanted to grant AYA's (adolescents and young adults facing cancer) a wish, a trip to a place of their dreams! Ryan passed away before the Foundation could grant those dream trips, but the year he died the Foundation was up and running and has not stopped ever since. Holly is Ryan's mom, but so much more. Join them as they talk about cancer, wishes, and continuing to dream. Find out more about !7 Strong and how to apply or donate here:

https://www.17strong.org/

Michael and mom are HONORED to be joined by the beautiful, passionate, author, podcaster, inspirational speaker, founder of Leia's Kids ( https://leiaskids.org/ ) , 2 time cancer survivor and all around incredible human, Leia Hunt! Leia met Michael and ashlee at Cure Fest in Washington DC, bonded by childhood and young adult cancer advocacy. This conversation is full of dynamic energy and passion, and you can FEEL Leia's vision, as she makes the world better for children and families facing cancer. You can find more about Leia on her website https://leiaskids.org/

And you can follow her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leiahunt_/

We hope you listen and enjoy this uplifting conversation!

Michael and mom shoot the breeze, talking about recent struggles, Michael's recent breakup, adapting to long-term illness and the internal AND external scars. As usual, the two are full of laughter and hope, even while facing so many challenges. #gvhd #cancer #bmt #chronicillness #caregiving

Join Michael and mom, Ashlee, as they talk, laugh, connect, bond with Axel Schura, mindset and business coach, philanthropist, social media rockstar, health and wellness guru, successful podcaster, cancer survivor. Given 5 days to live in 2022, Axel is now opening up and sharing his life-changing diagnosis. Axel is full of fun and laughter, but he also shares his wisdom and depth, his story and his perspective, his incredible advice and mindset, in this beautiful conversation with Michael and mom.

Find Axel on his website: https://axelschura.com/ and on instagram, tiktok and of course, his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@axelschura

Join Michael and mom as they talk to Samira Daswani, savvy business woman, cancer survivor, host of the podcast Patient from Hell, and the founder of the incredible resource for ALL cancer survivors and caregivers: Mantacares.com https://mantacares.com/ .Samira is funny, wise, generous, beautiful. When she was faced with Breast Cancer at age 30, she realized she did not fit into the standard box, the normal cancer protocol. She questioned everything , asking all the how, what, why questions, and coming up with her own alternative solutions. The first solution was her all encompassing medical planner, which led to her podcast, and soon the support network, Manta Cares. Michael and ashlee were previously on Samira's podcast, Patient from Hell, but this conversation enlightened them even further into Samira's journey and inspiring mission to help other cancer survivors. Giving them a map. Resources. Community. Find Samira on her website and podcast! https://mantacares.com/ The journal is sold on her website and also on Amazon.

#Cancer #breastcancer #GVHD #podcast #BMT #michaelandmom

Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they chat about a recent Instagram comment from someone looking for purpose. Purpose is sometimes obvious, sometimes not. Sometimes BIG, sometimes simple. It changes and evolves.... Both Michael and ashlee share how purpose gets them out of bed, passion gives them meaning, helping others gives them even more love. #cancer #BMT #love #GVHD #purpose

Join Michael and mama ashlee as they welcome 3-time cancer survivor and author extraordinaire Michelle Rapkin. She discusses both her cancer diagnoses and treatments, as well as her newly released book, "Cancer Sucks, But You'll Get Through It". the book a detailed guide from someone who knows.... Michelle is full of knowledge, passion, energy and shares her story with both hope and humor. The tips are priceless. You can find her book on Amazon as well as ANYWHERE books are sold! Michael and ashlee bond with Michelle over common ground from what not to say to someone diagnosed with cancer, to how you can help.

Join Michael and ashlee (AKA mom) as they sit on the couch and reflect about a recent tough day, reminding them that life is not linear, healing is not linear. As usual, the two laugh together, but always find the deeper meaning behind the laughter. Listen as they bring honesty and humor to the seemingly never-ending lessons they learn from cancer, BMT, GVHD and so many complications.

Michael and Mom talk cancer (specifically hepato splenic t-cell lymphoma) and chronic graft versus host disease, the two rare diseases that Michael lives with. Our dear friends at Lumanity asked us to answer a few questions and share our two perspectives, unique experiences, living with a rare disease diagnosis, on this special day, Rare Disease Day, February 29th, 2024. Join Michael and Mom for a spirited, real conversation on the challenges and the surprising benefits, as well.

Join Michael and ashlee (mom), as they talk to Weston Lord. Weston has survived 2 bone marrow transplants, 4 "tussles" with cancer, and many complications, including GVHD, like Michael. In Weston's own words: "Over the years, I have come to terms with the fact that the struggle is good. Overcoming adversity, triumphing over what we thought was impossible leads to the greatest growth in personal development." Listen to this honest conversation that will inspire you to be better, to live for the day, to appreciate the wind in your face and the warm apple pie with your loved one.