Surviving & Thriving with Savannah Bay

Join Sav and Tristan as they talk with special guest, Austin R. Thompson, about his cancer diagnosis, survivorship, and filmmaking. From tackling pediatric cancer to dealing with a second diagnosis during a pandemic, Austin is a bada$$ who is still working hard and creating art, despite the obstacles.

Join Sav as she talks about one of the most difficult side effects to deal with during chemotherapy: Hair Loss. Why is it such a big deal when you're battling cancer? Why does it feel like you're losing a piece of yourself? Does your hair change when it grows back? She answers all these questions and more. And if you haven't already, check out the official Surviving and Thriving instagram page, @SurvivingandThrivingwithSav

Today we’re interviewing the founder of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, Kelli Ritschel Boehle. We’ll be chatting about how the foundation was created, the wish I was granted, and how YOU can help make an impact. Follow them on Facebook: Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. Visit NiksWish.org.

Savannah talks with her parents about how they faced her cancer diagnosis and the chaos that ensued. They also take us behind the scenes at the hospital, give their best advice to other parents receiving the scary news, and much more.

Sav talks about getting back into theatre and auditioning, the show that was “meant to be”, adjusting to life after her career was shut down, and takings things one day at time.

Savannah talks about having to change her mindset, getting back into her career, wearing a mask before it was cool and surviving a red light.

“If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness”.

Hear Savannah recount the infamous journey that lead to her Lymphoma diagnosis in June of 2018. From being misdiagnosed several times to Sav convincing herself she was “fine”, you don’t want to miss any details of Savannah’s Detour.