Multiple award-winning author, Richard Ballo, discusses grieving and the stages one goes through. He also talks about his books about grief, life as a single sad, people saying insensitive things, and finding love again. https://tolmanmainpress.com, https://richardballo.com

https://richardballo.com

Lorna Owens who was a practicing R.N. then went to law school and had a successful career as an entertainment attorney (with several appearances on national TV) is now sharing her knowledge about health and wellness. She discusses how teas can actually help health issues and how we need to mindful of toxins in seemingly innocent everyday products. https://www.desert-sage.co/, https://www.facebook.com/lorna.owens1

On this episode, fellow cancer survivors, Evan Oldford shares 7 tips for coping with cancer. It's a rough diagnosis and if you're not ready or haven't been close to anyone who has had it, you can wonder if there are things that could make the journey easier. For more on Multiple Myeloma, please check out this site: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-myeloma/symptoms-causes/syc-20353378 Please check out Evan's new book: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEvan+Oldford&s=relevancerank&text=Evan+Oldford&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

So, you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? I include 7 tips to help you deal with the news and be proactive about getting the best information from your doctor about treatment and life afterward. From talking to your family and friends to what you should share on social media, I discuss how I handled the news and what got me through the first couple years after treatment. Please consider buying my national and international award-winning humor journal about what to expect through your cancer journey called “Thank God I Got Cancer, I’m Not a Hypochondriac Anymore!” Through the link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Thank-God-I-Got-Cancer-I-m-Not-a-Hypochondriac-Anymore-9780997984323/269715204 or https://www.amazon.com/Thank-God-Cancer-Hypochondriac-Anymore/dp/0997984325/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=angelina+assanti&qid=1636313344&qsid=139-6875593-3017219&sr=8-2&sres=0997984325%2CB08JJTFMYH%2CB08K586CWC%2CB08K56XDV3%2CB00OEV1ZIC%2C0997984309%2C1539643239%2C1534454829%2C1534442502%2C153445151X%2C1534454268%2C153446445X%2C1541173279%2CB07MF43VRK

And if you’re going to donate or work with a cancer charity, make sure it’s legit and actually trying to cure cancer by going to https://www.charitynavigator.org

I am not a doctor and not qualified to give dating advice, never mind advice about health. If you need medical help, please seek help from an actual doctor!

In Part 1 of my discussion on Lymphedema, I discuss how I got it, symptoms, treatments, and I include show notes about the machine I use every day to help me with circulation. I also discuss Oscar winner and cancer survivor, Kathy Bates, who testified in front of congress to get more money allocated for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema. Lymphedema doesn’t just happen to cancer patients, many diabetics suffer from this debilitation condition. *I’m not a doctor, I’m a writer! I’m not qualified to give medical advice because I literally get paid to make stuff up. If you need medical advice, consult a doctor immediately! https://lymphaticnetwork.org, https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/about-your-lymph-node-transplant-surgery-lymphedema, https://www.cancer.org/search.html?q=Lymphedema+,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Lymphedema, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=smPhOxfwQyc, https://universe-inside-you.com/nikola-teslas-vibrational-healing-device-sound-vibrational-medicine/, https://www.amazon.com/Pinty-Vibration-Platform-Exercise-Machine/dp/B0195Y9PF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=12GC6NH565KMT&dchild=1&keywords=merax+vibration+machine&qid=1632541307&sprefix=merax+vi&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFONFlHUTVTTkZNTDQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzU1NDhSUU1XQ0RHNElSRDgmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTA0NzM2NTFCSFpUS040SlJBVzImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Although easily-treatable, UTIs can cause life-threatening injuries such as sepsis or even death! But what if you’re chronic UTI issues are stemming from surgery that was supposed to correct something else? I’ll discuss how to look for symptoms, how to prevent your next one, as well as why they happen. Although I include links for men, this episode discusses lady problems (gross!) such as hysterectomies and in my case, the cancer treatment that led to a life-changing problem with my bladder.

This week, I will be discussing why you need a pulse oximeter in your home. After the recent and unexpected death of a family member, I want to arm you with knowledge that I didn’t have. A pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. According to the FDA’s website, 95-100 is a normal range. I will tell you the symptoms to watch for, where you can buy one and recommendations from the FDA. *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call your doctor or 911. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/pulse-oximeter-accuracy-and-limitations-fda-safety-communication, https://www.amazon.com/Zacurate-Fingertip-Oximeter-Saturation-Batteries/dp/B06Y2FFQB9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=3HEVSLKWH5HFO&dchild=1&keywords=pulse+oximeter&qid=1631480219&sprefix=pulse+&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMVY4RjMxUURVNzRaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDkwNTY2Mk9NUzZYRDdIUVhOTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDI0NjE2WEROTlRPUk9JWVZYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

My friend Sally and I discuss Olympic Champion Simone Biles and her exit from the Olympics due to mental health issues. Instead of rallying around this American hero, some people can't wait to attack her because she dares to put her mental health first. Sally (both a retired educator and librarian with life-long anxiety) talks about what anxiety is, warning signs, and solutions. She also covers potential origins, and we discuss stats. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961 *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or 911!

My friend, multiple award-winning author, M.A. Appleby discusses the traumatic brain injury that almost took her son's life. From the accident to the diagnosis, induced coma, and rehab, she discusses life before and after this life-changing accident from the caretaker's viewpoint. She also discusses the journal she turned into an award-winning book to help families going through T.B.I. called "Raising David Again." https://maappleby.com/ *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or 911!

Dr. Paul Thornton was a successful executive who got a life-changing diagnosis at the age of 29. Even though Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma usually is diagnosed in middle-aged white men, Dr. Thornton got the surprise of his life when he himself was diagnosed with this rare tumor. Some of the early symptoms are poor balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), headache, or hearing loss. However, Dr. Thornton realized something was strange when he noticed a small growth on the inside of his cheek. He asked questions and, after a few doctors, was diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease. He is a multiple award-winning author and discusses his memoir based on this story, "White Man's Disease." Dr. Thornton also discusses his new non-fiction works about cruising, "The Joy of Cruising" and "Cruising Interrupted," which is about how Covid interrupted the cruising industry. https://www.amazon.com/White-Mans-Disease-Paul-Thornton/dp/0692741763 https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/ *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or call 911!