Navigating Cancer TOGETHER

Dr. David Stewart trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston from 1976 to 1978 and then joined the staff at MD Anderson. He returned to Ottawa Canada in 1980, moved back to MD Anderson in 2003, and then again moved back to Ottawa Canada in 2011 as a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Medical Oncology. Since completing his term as a division head in 2019, he has continued to teach and practice oncology in Ottawa. He recently wrote the book A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks. It is intended for cancer patients, other members of the public, and non-oncology healthcare professionals.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. The first reason that cancer still sucks is that it is everywhere. You can contract it no matter how healthy your lifestyle is or how pure your family history is.

2. A blood test such as a circulating tumor cell test detects cancer cells in your blood. The cells might be in the blood if they've broken away from where they started and are spreading to other parts of the body. 

3. The US and Canadian healthcare systems each have strengths and weaknesses that help and hinder cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

👨‍⚕️📗Follow and connect with Dr. Stewart:

Website: https://whycancerstillsucks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidJStewartMD

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Grisel Scarantino is a Career & Life Coach specializing in helping seasoned professionals find satisfaction and fulfillment in their careers. She is an Appendix Cancer (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) survivor with a passion for achieving that elusive yet attainable work-life balance that so many of us are searching for. She is a certified professional who has dedicated her life to supporting people having spent time working as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Work Culture Consultant, and Career Coaching. With a big smile on her face and an open heart, Grisel comes to us today from sunny Tampa, FL, and is here to share her story of hope and resilience with you.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Learn more about survivorship care plans. https://bit.ly/ASCOSurvPlans & https://bit.ly/CDCSurvPlans

2. Grisel found helpful information about appendix cancer by searching certain hashtags on social media.

3. Appendix cancer support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PMPAppendixCancerSupportGroup/

😊⚖️Follow and connect with Grisel: 

Website: https://www.griselscarantino.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griselscarantino/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careercoachgriz

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

Podcast: https://bit.ly/CareerCoachCentral

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Howard Brown is an author, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, two-time stage IV cancer survivor, and healthcare advocate. For over three decades, Howard’s business innovations, leadership principles, mentoring, and resilience in beating cancer against long odds have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant for businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. His hard-earned wisdom about resilience after beating cancer twice has led him to become a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Howard, his wife Lisa, and his daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Medical technologies that played a role in Howard's recovery and expanding his family: bone marrow transplant, In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), scans to video, liquid biopsy, tumor burden, clinical trials, immunotherapy, and Interleukin-2

2. It is important that you, your loved ones or family, or a patient advocate ask about what medical technologies are available to treat the type of cancer that you have. As you can see from Howard's experience, there are many options that may help save your life and improve your quality of life. 

3. Don't isolate yourself. Isolation brings darkness.

4. Call for help and hold on to hope.

5. Find your happy place and go there!

😎📚Follow and connect with Howard:

Website: https://www.shiningbrightly.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister, Adrienne, to liver cancer.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Even if there is resistance from the provider and healthcare team, always ask questions. Ask many as you need to ask until you get the information that you need in a way that you understand it. Your life or your loved one's life can depend on it.

2. You have to be a force of nature. You have to stand up for the patient because the patient's focus needs to be on getting well and resting. Often the patient doesn't have the time or energy to participate in those conversations. So the caregiver, whether it's a spouse or a friend, or a parent or sibling, the onus is on the caregiver often to take charge. 

3. Always keep track of your medical records. Keep them organized in a binder and in a place where you can easily access them. It is a good idea to have electronic and paper copies. Always keep a medical journal with your notes and observations.

💙🧚📚Follow and connect with Andrea:

https://cancer.university

https://bluefaery.org

https://andreawilsonwoods.com

Book: https://betteroffbald.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Jen Franklin is a cancer recovery coach who helps women over 40 to take charge of their health after cancer and regain their confidence. After having an aggressive Lymphoma (blood cancer) Stage 4 in 2018 and noticing the gap between finishing cancer treatments and understanding how to move forward with life again, she set out on a mission to regain her health and thrive. Once realizing others struggle with this same thing, Jen became certified in Integrative Health Fundamentals and as a Health Coach so she can help others. Jen created a 12-week program mentoring women through the first few months after cancer treatments to help them move forward and get their lives back!

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Learn more about Burkitt's Lymphoma. https://bit.ly/LearnAboutBurkittsLymphoma

2. When going through tough times, remind yourself, as Jen's husband would say, "you've logged another day"!

3. Learn to rebuild your health. Look for ways to help yourself and try to see yourself well so you can get out of or stay out of the victim role.

🌿Follow and connect with Jen:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinwellnessinc

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomenaftercancer

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

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP wears many hats, including special education advocate, speech pathologist, entrepreneur, author, and cancer survivor. In 2014, Crystal was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a rare blood cancer impacting the bone marrow). Now she is a two-time cancer survivor with a passion for empowering everyone to thrive in the midst of life's challenges.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Multiple myeloma can't be cured yet, but it is treatable. It is becoming a managed illness that many people are learning to live with.

2. Some doctors recommend that patients with multiple myeloma have no more than 2 stem cell transplants during the course of their treatment.

3. Multiple myeloma resources: Health Tree Foundation, https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/black-myeloma-health & International Myeloma Foundation, https://www.myeloma.org/  

🏫🗣️📚Follow and connect with Crystal:

www.sanfordspeech.com

www.sdautismhelp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sdautismhelp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZIAVNAnFZyeuyCLqvEThQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanfordautismconsulting/

Email: info@sdautismhelp.com

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Trish Perry is a Results Coach and 10-year breast cancer survivor. Trish helps professionals who have been thrown off track by an unexpected hardship to find their inner power, direction, and balance again to regain success and joy in their lives. Trish WAS that professional 10 years ago, pre-cancer. She had a high-powered job and was raising three kids when multiple adversities hit. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a double mastectomy, her 91-year-old father had brain surgery and her sister died of cancer; all within 9 months. Trish’s son describes her life in 2 phases: pre-cancer “Corporate Bad Ass Mom” and post-cancer “Zen Mom”. Trish became a coach by accident and adversity and continues coaching with passion and purpose. This is in her “Zen Mom” phase.

Since 2015, Trish’s coached over 100 leaders to navigate the challenges of life and gain their inner power, balance, and direction to have success and joy in life again. She’s also facilitated dozens of workshops and been a keynote speaker to audiences across the US. Trish is also an author. Her new book, “Real, Raw & Relatable” is her journey from “Corporate Bad Ass Mom” to “Zen Mom” launched on October 4, 2022.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Cancer is a gift wrapped in sandpaper.

2. Cancer is NOT your fault!

3. Create a "grief list" of people you can call on before something happens. Do it when you are in a good place.

🎗️📚Follow and connect with Trish:

https://harmonizeu.com/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishperry/

Book: https://harmonizeu.com/rrrbook/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Integrative or Complementary Therapy Provider

Lisa Erickson is an energy worker and meditation teacher specializing in women’s energetics, sexual trauma healing, and complementary care. She is the author of Chakra Empowerment for Women and the Art and Science of Meditation through Llewelyn Worldwide. 

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Our energy body intersects with our physical body and our psyche.

2. Meditation and other complementary techniques can help you develop detachment from the emotional reactions which result from the stress and anxiety you are feeling.

3. Find healing modalities that feel safe for you.

🧘🏻📚Follow and connect with Lisa:

https://enlightenedenergetics.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/chakraempowerment

IG: https://www.instagram.com/chakraempowerment/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mommymystic

Books: https://enlightenedenergetics.com/product/chakra-empowerment-for-women/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Elizabeth (Liz) Benditt, 4x survivor/thriver, Melanoma (2009), Thyroid (2010), Basel Cell (2015), Breast (2017)

Liz is currently President and CEO of The Balm Box, a self-care and gifting site for breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching undergraduate business marketing courses at the University of Kansas, Benditt also serves on the Education First Shawnee Mission board of directors and volunteers with National Charity League. She lives in the Kansas City suburbs with her husband and two children.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. When you are diagnosed with cancer and making decisions about treatment, ask a lot of questions, take time to understand your treatment plan, and think about what is right for you and the quality of life that you want.

2. When making decisions about breast cancer treatment, ask what are the odds of recurrence with and without estrogen therapy.

3. People undergoing cancer treatment prefer functional items as gifts instead of inspirational items.  

https://thebalmbox.com/blogs/news/survey-results-top-three?_pos=12&_sid=ff4e80f2d&_ss=r

🎁🎗️Follow and connect with Liz:

https://thebalmbox.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheBalmBox

IG: https://www.instagram.com/BalmBoxIG/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoxBalm

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbenditt

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Lane Stokes spent five years as an ordained minister before moving toward counseling. Unlike most ministers, he pursued mental health rather than pastoral counseling. He believed it would help him to better understand his clients in whatever type of therapy he would offer. In the past 34 years of private practice as a mental health clinician, and marriage and family counselor, he believes that he was correct in that assumption. During the first 32 years, he developed programs to make marriage counseling quicker and thus less expensive. Lane helps people understand how their emotions operate and how to control them to give the person a way to obtain their needs and desires. He made a big discovery that he now refers to as Counseling Condensed Courses. They can give the participant abilities in three to five sessions that it has taken others three to five years to learn. One of these is the course "Let Us Teach You How to be Married" for married or unmarried couples. Another is "How Others Perceive You".

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Anxiety isn't a rooted emotion. The rooted emotion is fear.

2. Your personality changes right after you get married.

3. People don't go to counseling because they don't know what is possible in marriage.

👩‍❤️‍👨👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏿Follow and connect with Lane:

Https://CounselingServicesAtlanta.com/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lane-a-stokes-52a76b20

FB: https://www.facebook.com/lane.stokes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lanestokes6547

Email: lanestokes18@yahoo.com

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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When Andrew Buerger's sister was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, her courage and strength spurred Andy to turn pain into a passion. Andy founded Jodi's Climb for Hope, which raised more than $900,000 for research by leading mountain-climbing expeditions-an apt metaphor for the struggles women affected by breast cancer endure. In 2008 tragedy struck again when Andy's wife Jen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Jodi's Climb for Hope expanded the scope of its mission into multiple sclerosis research as well. On an expedition in Iceland, Andy discovered something that he developed into B'More Organic, a protein drink that Inc. magazine ranked as the fifth fastest-growing natural brand. With engaging mountaineering, business, and personal stories, Andrew shares the guiding principles that have helped him navigate the peaks and valleys of his life.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Since 2007, Climb For Hope has taken over 250 people safely up summits around the world, raising approximately $750,000 for early-stage research.

2. Breast cancer vaccine - https://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bal-vaccineside1012-story.html

⛰️🧗🏼Follow and connect with Andy:

https://www.andrewbuerger.com/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-buerger-6226832/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/buergerandrew/

www.Climbforhope.org

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jodisclimb4hope/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/climbforhope/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC resides in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away from a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Peripheral T Cell) in 2001.

🎧Listen to Part I of my discussion with Jefri. https://anchor.fm/navigatingcancertogether/episodes/A-Mothers-Story-of-Traveling-Through-Grief-After-the-Death-of-Her-Child-Due-to-Cancer-with-Jefri-Franks-e1s70hf/a-a91phre

✨A few highlights from the show:

1.Moving forward is not a linear fashion. Take one step at a time and move slowly, at your own pace. Heal your way!

2. Give yourself time and space to feel what you feel. There aren't any bad feelings or thoughts.

3. Guilt is a part of the journey.

😞🗣️📘Connect with Jefri:

Note: Jefri is not active on social media. She asked that I share her email and cell number so people can email or text her if they would like to connect, or are in need of support while working through grief.

Email: franksjefri@gmail.com

Cell: (816) 352-8279

Book: Email Jefri if you would like a copy of Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss to Hope.

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC resides in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away from a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma ( Peripheral T Cell) in 2001.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. In some ways, society sees death as a failure. "America is the only country in the world that believes death is optional." ~Unknown

2. Grief and mourning are not the same. Grief is what's going on inside of you. For example, sadness, despair, and angst. 

Mourning is moving grief from the inside of you to the outside of you by talking about it or writing about it.

3. Men and women grieve differently.

😞🗣️📘Connect with Jefri:

Note: Jefri is not active on social media. She asked that I share her cell number so that people can text her if they would like to connect, or are in need of support while working through grief.

Cell: (816) 352-8279

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heathers-Journey-Mothers-Accidental-Through/dp/0983336709

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Debi Voris is a graduate of UCLA, an avid runner, skier, and SCUBA diver.  She loves traveling. She started her health transformation when she released 70 lbs. and has kept her weight off for over 8 years. She never ran in her life and has now completed six half marathons. Currently, Debi helps revitalize people’s health. She is a Certified Wholistic Health Coach. She is passionate about a whole body and mind approach to health and wellness and helping other women who have lost themselves in weight, who are stressed, who have hormonal issues, and who could benefit from mindset coaching. She helps people identify the root causes of their health problems and creates a custom natural wholistic strategy to resolve them. Debi guides them with a strategy that can include a clean diet, custom meal plans, wholistic natural nutritional products, and coaching for mindset, and emotion. 

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Binaural audio can help you relax and release anxiety.

2. Visualize your healthy cells winning.

3. Beta Glucan supports immunity. - http://www.vitawithimmunity.com/

🌿Follow and learn more about Debi at:

Website: https://www.debichangeslives.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebisTreasures/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debi-voris-certified-wholistic-health-coach-11743265/

Giveaway: https://www.debichangeslives.com/radio-give-away/?utm_campaign=Radio+Show

Calendar: https://bit.ly/3MSciqt

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away from a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma, an adult form of cancer.) in 2001.

The episodes detailing Jefri's story will be released on December 14th and December 21st, 2022.

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This episode is sponsored by On the Other Side LLC, a cancer navigation enterprise focused on addressing the emotional side of cancer, Create a Peaceful Journey Affirmation Cards for people diagnosed with cancer, and Care for the Caregiver Affirmation cards. Give the gifts of support, encouragement, and hope.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Mayim Vega is a Naturopathic Herbalist, Holistic Life Coach, and the founder of an online school called the Arukah Holistic Life Academy. Arukah offers a dual certification program in Naturopathic Herbalism & Holistic Life Coaching, with an emphasis on the online business model. It seems like a strange combination, but she believes that these 3 fields are important to becoming an effective healer. Mayim has a very interesting story. She was formerly a Computer Scientist / Engineer at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California but after some major disappointments with the modern medical system, decided to take her and her family’s health into her own hands. Now she teaches people from different backgrounds - from health professionals like doctors and nurses to people with no medical background - how to heal themselves and others without the need for harmful drugs or procedures with detrimental and sometimes deadly side effects.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. The Arukah Method, is Mayim's approach and her school's approach to holistic health and healing. The word arukah, comes from the Bible. It means whole, restoration, and complete healing.

2. Nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, fresh air, rest, and trust in God, helps to heal cancer, and other diseases.

3. Stress is a root cause of cancer and other major diseases. (Worry &lack of trust in God.)

🌿Follow and learn more about Mayim at:

Website: www.arukah.com

If I Had Cancer Blog Post: https://arukah.com/blog/cancer

Arukah Search Engine: https://search.myarukah.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/arukah

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Matthew J. Brownstein is the CEO of Anahat Education Group and the Executive Director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew founded the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists and OnlineMonastery.com where he teaches the Anahat Meditation System. He is the author of five books including The Sacred Geometry of Meditation, The Sutras on Healing and Enlightenment, and Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew is a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles and offers free classes on Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Growth, and Life Mastery Work through the Institute. Networking Groups.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Matthew has witnessed incredible results using hypnotherapy as an adjunct to traditional cancer care because there's so much that can be done with the mind to help heal the body and improve the overall quality of life, or the resilience to get through challenging times. Never stop seeing your medical doctor.

2. How you feel about your symptoms is quite often the set of emotions causing your symptoms.

3. Interpersonal hypnotherapy speaks to if you're going to correct beliefs in the mind, you need to understand the supporting evidence for why those beliefs appear to be there. 

🌟📚Follow and learn more about Matthew at:

Website: www.InstituteofHypnotherapy.com

Free Resources: https://www.onlinemonastery.com/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Tiffany was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer that had spread to her brain at age 36. Prior to her diagnosis, Tiffany lived an active, healthy lifestyle and worked as a nurse. Never did she think that one day, she herself would become the patient that she had spent her career caring for. Throughout her diagnosis, Tiffany has learned to become her own best advocate and work with her healthcare team to find the best treatment for her specific type of lung cancer. In July 2020, Tiffany’s doctors declared her NED – no evidence of disease.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. It does not matter your age or if you smoke.

2. A white ribbon represents lung cancer awareness. Learn about the White Ribbon Project. https://www.thewhiteribbonproject.org/

3. Resources: Lungevity, https://www.lungevity.org/, Lung Cancer Foundation of America, https://lcfamerica.org/, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), https://www.iaslc.org/

Biomarker Testing: www.completeyourdiagnosis.com

💝Follow and learn more about Tiffany at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.fagnani/

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

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Shelly Slocum is the author of an Amazon #1 New Release, Love, and Inspiration from Mom. She has been a Real Estate Broker for 21 years and taught classes as an instructor for Dale Carnegie Training, but she believes her most important job has been being a mom to her two wonderful daughters! She now savors the ultimate reward for parenting, which is being MiMi to her three precious grandchildren. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 39 years. Her desired outcome in everything she does is to help people move toward success and happiness. Life has come with many challenges and blessings. As a nonsmoking Lung Cancer Survivor, Shelly believes she's been given the gift of time and has made it her mission to spread more love and inspiration in the world!

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Approximately 10% of people diagnosed with lung cancer are nonsmokers. 

2. "Shelly Anna" thinking is reality meets positivity and optimism.

3. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Resources: https://www.lung.org/

https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/

🚭📙Follow and learn more about Shelly at:

Website: https://loveandinspiration.org/

Contact Shelly through her website if you would like to connect with her. 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Inspiration-Mom-Shelly-Slocum/dp/B0B1L622RS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33TWX95D3COM8&keywords=love+and+inspiration+from+mom&qid=1657916156&sprefix=love+and+inspire%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Nic Hyl is a fashion designer and cancer thriver. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2022, she along with her husband, set out to help others by creating a foundation that donates funds from the sale of selected products, to help women, men, and families battling the daily costs of breast cancer. Live Beautiful Nation Foundation launched on October 1, 2022.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Nic shared that the one thing she would have done differently was getting a second opinion. 

Some reasons to get a second opinion are a) To prevent a misdiagnosis. b) A diagnosis is not definitive. c) There can be more than one "right" treatment.

2. Black patients treated by Black doctors tend to fare better, and overall minority patients benefit from having minority doctors. (https://ro.co/health-guide/black-doctors/)

3. If you have doubts or concerns, never be afraid to ask how your race will affect the quality of care that you will receive.

🎗️Follow and learn more about Nic at:

Live Beautiful Foundation: https://www.livebeautifulnation.org/

Website: https://www.nichyl.com/

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

Live Beautiful IG: https://www.instagram.com/livebeautifulnation/ 

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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