Join Michael and mom (Ashlee) as they laugh, share some of the more humorous moments post knee replacement surgery, plus, the continued love and gratitude. As always, they somehow find the joy in the most challenging of moments. The beauty in the pain... even while delaing with physical pain and the painful reality of losing part of Michael's health insurance. Listen, smile, be moved, and hopefully gain a little perspective as Michael and mom talk knee surgery...

Join Michael and mama Ashlee as they talk PTSD, those cancer fighting words, toxic positivity, and as usual, LOVE! By the way, this episode was recorded BEFORE Michael underwent a complicated knee surgery, but the lessons, the perspective, are universal, timeless.... for now.......

Join Michael and Mom as they talk to THE Dr. Erica Harris! Survivor, BMT recipient, double lung transplant recipient. She is a motivational speaker, a mindset health expert (Rise, Survive and Thrive Alive), Tex x speaker, podcast host, retired chiropractor and MOM of two boys! She is smart, funny, down to earth, wise beyond her years, and is open and willing to share all she has learned with US. somehow, surviving FAR beyond all odds.... We were so grateful to connect with her on so many levels....

PLEASE check out her website: https://www.risetoday.com

It was an honor and JOY to speak with this human who is a true light in this world....

Jeff Boothman shares his cancer story with Michael and ashlee, and how he turned his struggle into a self-help "manual" in the form of his new book: HOW TO BE A CANCER PATIENT. No one teaches you how to deal with this life changing diagnosis, but Jeff shares his wisdom and knowledge, having been through all the struggles himself. He is full of amazing information all laid out in an often witty, concise way. Find Jeff's book on Amazon and his website: https://jeffboothman.com/

Join Michael and Mom as they chit chat for a few moments, reflecting on life of late..... Michael talking about letting his illness guide him, NOT control him. Ashlee discussing how love is NOT their broken record, but a message that needs to be heard over and over again.... It is a SHORT chat, but a fun one. We hope you enjoy the two as they laugh and cry together.

Join Michael and Mom as they talk to Brian Burkhardt from the Oliver Patch Project. Brian shares the story of how his son's cancer diagnosis brought his family, his community, and the pediatric cancer world together through milestones that are celebrated with colorful, artistic patches. The patches symbolize strength, while keeping love and positivity in the forefront. An exciting new development, the official Patch Day, June 24th. You can find more about the Oliver Patch Project on their website: https://www.oliverpatchproject.org/

You can also find them on Facebook and instagram.

Michael, ashlee and Brian all bond over common themes of love and connection, even while facing cancer.

Join Michael and mom as they talk candidly to Rob Long, former football star at Syracuse, brain cancer survivor, literally beating every odd, and now Executive director of Uplifting Athletes. He turned his very dismal brain cancer diagnosis into a new path, to help others going through rare disease. Uplifting Athletes raises money and awareness to fund research for rare diseases, enhances student athlete life skills development and rare disease patient engagement. In Rob's words: "As a rare disease survivor I have the opportunity to help others as so many have helped me." Michael and ashlee loved every moment of this very special interview. Rob is an inspiration and we know you will be inspired by his words of wisdom and kindness, as he so humbly shares his story of his rare brain cancer and how he survived.

Uplifting Athelestes: https://www.upliftingathletes.org/

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Join Michael and mom (ashlee) as they interview JJ Singleton, diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the young age of 27. He has been through relapse, he has been told his cancer is incurable, but somehow he is here, advocating, inspiring, beating every odd. He has a special passion for mental health, especially men's mental health. His southern accent is charming but do not let it fool you, he is deep and endearing, smart and so courageous. Michael and ashlee were touched to tears talking with this incredible, courageous, beautiful young man. He will touch your heart, too. Find him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj5145/ and his blog: https://livingwithterminalcancer.wordpress.com/

Join Michael and ashlee as they chat with special guest, Michael's girlfriend Suzane Lima, AKA Suzie Q! They talk casual, getting-to-know Suzie conversation, as well as going a little deeper, asking Suzie what it is like dating a 22 year old cancer survivor living with a chronic illness. Suzie is cute and fun and so open, as she shares a little of her heart with Michael, mom and YOU, the audience.

Join Michael and mom (ashlee) as they talk about taking their first trip since Michael was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2020. The duo talk about packing meds, COVID, taking a hotel bath, but most importantly, they share the beautiful experience they had attending Stupid Cancer's #cancercon2023 in Atlanta as guests AND Keynote speakers. From Atlanta they flew to NYC to film some PR for the cool new app Cancer Buddy, an app made to connect cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. As always, Michael and ashlee are humbled to share their experiences with YOU. They hope you enjoy this little story-telling episode, sprinkled with nuggets of wisdom.