The Reroute

Welcome to season 2! Before we kick things off tomorrow with our first epic guest of the season, I wanted to bring you up to speed on my cancer journey, since I know so many of you care and have been wondering what's been going on during the show's hiatus! So join me for this quick episode for an update on my cancer journey, how I handle all the emotions as well as my mortality, and what's to come this season on The Reroute.

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I'm back! If you want to know about what's been going on with me, tune into this episode as I share a clinical update about my cancer recurrence, what I'm feeling hopeful for, and why you might be surprised to hear that I love to nerd out about death and dying.

I'm exploring:

• The MOST surprising thing I'm experiencing post-surgery
• Why being candid about life as a person with stage 4 cancer is so important to me
• A stunning exchange with an old co-worker that got me thinking about finality
• Where I stand with my faith and spirituality
• Why should you try THIS to do something nice for someone you know (or a stranger!)
• And much more!

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The title says it all—but this episode isn't as heavy-hearted as you might expect! If you follow me on social media, you may already know what's up...and if you don't, tune in for a little update about where I am now, what's next for my cancer journey, and why I'm still enjoying life day by day.

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As a former Montana State football player, West Wilson left college wondering what was next for his career—and he's learned A LOT about himself since then. Now, West is a producer and host at the online sports media powerhouse, Bleacher Report (his dream job!), and he's sharing his advice for ANYONE who has a goal and wants to go for it! In this episode, West and Kasey reminisce about life lessons, the lasting legacies of being collegiate athletes, and his winding career trajectory to one of the TOP 3 sports social media brands.

Listen now to hear more about:

• How making videos as a kid helped West land an epic career—and what it taught him about being a lifelong creator
• What he's up to with Napkins
• Kasey and West's BEST advice for developing personal capital & taking risks
• Why he was happy to let go of his football identity (even though it wasn't easy)
• And so much more!

Connect with West Wilson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westling.conrad/

Napkins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZVuFU43OY_REer4f0Vy1A

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Do you know a person with cancer, or someone on their journey through survivorship? Are you looking for a way to support their physical and emotional well-being? This week, Kasey is getting the advice you need from Founder and CEO of Alula, Liya Shuster-Bier. As both a caregiver and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor, she is on a mission with Alula to give cancer patients (or anyone!) the tools they need to navigate the lifestyle impact of their care. In this episode, Liya shares everything you want to know about Alula, how it's making the onco lifestyle more accessible, and what still needs to be done to address the changing world of cancer treatment and survivorship.

Listen now to hear more about:

• How Kasey and Liya are staying hopeful while living through these unprecedented times
• The light bulb moment that sparked the creation of Alula
• Why we NEED to destigmatize the uncomfortable parts of being a person with cancer
• How YOU can share your cancer hacks through the Alula Care Collective
• Liya's life-altering experience of being labeled a cancer patient—and how this impacted Alula's development
• The inspiring origins of the name Alula
• How she's working to better understand (and recover from) the trauma in her life
• And so much more!

Connect with Liya Schuster-Bier and Alula!

Website: https://myalula.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouralula/

Alula Care Collective: https://myalula.com/community

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Cancer is the great equalizer—it sucks for everyone, regardless of who you are. Now that Kasey's done with her cancer treatment (!!!), she has a few things to say about where she's been and what's next. In this episode, she shares a clinical update on her cancer journey, how she's grappled with (and accepted) pain, and her #1 tip to show up for people who are going through tough times.

Listen now to hear more about:

• Why ringing the bell might seem controversial
• How to normalize the conversation around cancer
• The inaccessible world of being disabled (and how to treat each other like humans)
• Why people with cancer don't always look the way you might expect
• And so much more!

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November 29th, 2018 at 12:50 PM. This is the moment Jack Ryan Greener's life changed forever, when an illegal jiu jitsu move paralyzed him from the waist down. Now, he's on a mission to live his miracle and show what's possible in a disabled body (including a history-making climbing moment!). In this episode, he shares the amazing story of his survival after the accident, the intensity of rehab when you're on a miracle mission, and his badass advice to accomplish ANYTHING you put your mind to!

Listen now to hear more about:

• How he felt mentally, physically, and emotionally ready for his recovery
• Why THIS is the only thing he fears now
• The ways tragedy exacerbates your personality—and why Jack Ryan is a better version of himself now
• Everything you want to know about the Mt. Whitney project
• A sneak peek into what Kasey and Jack Ryan are working on next
• And so much more!

Connect with Jack Ryan Greener:

Website: https://paralyzedtopeaks.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralyzedtopeaks/

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People are always wondering how Kasey's boyfriend, Darius, has been impacted by her cancer diagnosis. What better way to find out than to hear it from the lovely man himself? This week, Darius joins the podcast to bring some laughs and give a peek into his and Kasey's relationship. Tune in as he shares about his passions, they unpack the impact of Kasey's cancer diagnosis so early in their relationship, and the small (yet powerful) ways they've been supported by those closest to him.

Listen now to hear more about:

• The #1 thing to know about him

• What it means to be an "interesting" person
• How Darius came to terms with Kasey's cancer diagnosis (instead of just peacing out)
• Why they fully support each other in how they share their stories
• The POWERFUL connection of shared trauma—and how Darius has coped
• And so much more!

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There are harmful ingredients in A LOT of beauty products out there. Did you know that you can choose ones that are safer for your body and the environment? Creating sustainable & clean beauty products is the goal of Beautycounter's SVP of Social Mission, Lindsay Dahl. She's asking the hard questions of big beauty brands to initiate change, as well as going above and beyond the highest current standards for Beautycounter's products. In this episode, Lindsay's diving into what NEEDS to be done to better regulate the beauty industry, how she's taking on the challenges, and the simple steps YOU can take to be the most informed shopper for a healthy & clean beauty routine.

Listen now to hear more about:

• The power of grassroots lobbying (because your voice DOES make a difference!)

• How to use Beautycounter's The Never List™

• The #1 ingredient to AVOID in your beauty routine

• Her TOP TIP to shop clean beauty products at Sephora

• The harmful secrets that beauty brands are keeping from you

• How Lindsay got her start in environmental health work—and the experience that rerouted her to where she is today

• She debunks the top MYTH about using clean beauty products

• And so much more!

Connect with Lindsay Dahl!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_dahl/?hl=en

Text "BETTERBEAUTY" to 52886 to send a pre-populated email to your elected officials about raising the ingredient standards for the beauty industry! Your voice matters!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Beautycounter's The Never List™: https://www.beautycounter.com/the-never-list

EWG's Skin Deep®: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

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At 17, Kaela Maggio looked like a totally normal teenager on the outside, but on the inside she was struggling to recover from a traumatic brain injury from a ruptured brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation.) Now 25, Kaela is defying the odds—and those who doubted her recovery—to become a teacher and live her life to the fullest (as cliché as it sounds!) In this episode, Kaela joins Kasey to share about her diagnosis & recovery, the struggle of battling an "invisible" trauma, and why accepting who she is now was one of the BEST things she ever did.

Listen now to hear more about:

• Why Kaela felt fortunate to have youth on her side during her recovery
• The frustrations of relearning simple activities & processes
• Why she struggled to keep friends after her brain injury—plus, why she is so appreciative of those close to her now
• How she's coming full circle to help her students realize what they can accomplish (and be realistic about it, too!)
• The #1 thing Kaela wants people to remember
• And so much more!

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