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THIS EPISODE MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE………BOWEL CANCER…..

Now that I have your attention, once considered an old persons disease, there is an alarming increase in both diagnosis and death in younger people.  Here are some frightening  statistics:

1.        Bowel Cancer is now the #1 death by cancer of 25-30 year olds

2.       This is up from #9, 40 years ago.

3.       Now the 4th most common cancer, there has been an 11% increase in under 50’s 

My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’ is Nick Lee, Chairman of The Jodi Lee foundation,  corporate health expert and co-director and partner of Healthy Minds.            

With a beautiful family and working as a director of multi-national consumer goods company, Nick Lee had good reason to be happy and optimistic about his future. That changed in an instant when his wife Jodi was diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer at the age of 39. After battling with the disease for 2 years, Jodi passed away in 2010. 

We all face critical hurdles in our lives, but when we do it is how we react that determines our future health and happiness. After Jodi’s death Nick made the brave decision to leave his job and use his experience to do all he could to stop others suffering a similar experience. He established The Jodi Lee Foundation to inspire others to protect themselves against bowel cancer and make positive choices to improve their health. The work of the Foundation has saved many Australian lives. 

Nick was a 2015 SA Australian of the Year finalist, and was awarded the 2013 Social Entrepreneur of the Year (Central Region) by Ernst and Young. In 2022 Nick was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia. Nick receives this recognition for his service to the community through the not-for-profit sector (Jodi Lee Foundation) and commitment to raising awareness for the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer. 

During this eye opening and captivating interview, 

·         Nick shared his story.

·         What were the symptoms and what you should be looking out for.

·         Was there a delay in diagnosis and is there an ‘age barrier’ to diagnosis?

·         The dramatic increase in cases and deaths in under 50’s  and even more alarmingly, under 30’s

·         The valuable work of the foundation through research, education and support.

·         There is a 99% survival rate if there is early detection.

·         The importance of screening and questioning your doctor.

For more information about the life saving work the Jodie Lee Foundation do, head to their website at https://jodileefoundation.org.au/

Discover the fascinating world of search and rescue missions in our captivating conversation with Dan Patterson, a founding member of the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group. With over 26 years of experience and participation in more than 300 missions, Dan shares invaluable insights into the immense planning, coordination, and dedication required to save lives in the great outdoors. You won't want to miss his incredible stories of both heart-wrenching and heartwarming outcomes.

Learn about the qualifications and backgrounds of the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group volunteers, as well as the latest technology and processes they use to plan and execute these critical missions. From drones and GPS systems to maps and compasses, the group is dedicated to staying ahead of the game in locating and rescuing missing persons. Hear about the challenges they face in the wilderness, and how they're often called upon to assist with logistics and communications in other emergencies.

Finally, explore the rewarding feeling of reuniting a missing person with their family, and take away some valuable tips for hikers to stay safe on the trails. With Dan's expertise in navigating the rugged outdoors, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the passion and dedication of these search and rescue heroes. Join us for an eye-opening look into the world of wilderness search and rescue, and the incredible volunteers who make it their mission to save lives.

Mountaineer Area Rescue Group Links
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EMS Joins Forces with Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (article)
Mountaineer Area Rescue Group in the news (article)
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Joseph Malone is the CEO and Founder of 
Southern Cross Safety Academy, a personal safety training company that provides lifesaving mindset and skills training to private citizens and corporations.

Since leaving the military, Joe has provided customized training programs to private citizens and corporations around the world on mental resiliency and self-reliant personal safety skills. He is the published author of The Women's Safety Guide, and aims to train over 1-million citizens n personal safety and awareness.

Joe has a bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is an international board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS, is a Nationally Registered EMT, a Certified Mobile Forensics Examiner (CCME), a NAUI certified Rescue diver, a certified technical rescue team leader, an NRA firearms instructor, ASHI CPR and First-Aid Instructor, and Illinois Conceal Carry Firearms Instructor, a Federal Firearms Licensed weapons dealer, NRA certified Range Safety officer, and Founder of Southern Cross Safety Academy.

Reach out to Joe directly at:
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J.Malone@southerncross.company 
https://www.instagram.com/joseph_malone_official/

Kerryn Harvey was a triathlete and after a 2013 cycling accident in the Adelaide Hills, Australia, she contracted a flesh eating bacteria, referred to as Necrotizing Fasciitis resulting in a four quarter arm amputation which includes her whole arm, shoulder and some chest and back muscles.

With toxic shock and organ failure, Kerryn’s loved ones had to decide whether to amputate to try and save her life, or say their goodbyes. Fortunately for Kerryn, her friends knew just how strong she was and knew that when she woke up, she would make the most of her life, no matter what.

In this episode you will hear Kerryn’s story of survival against all odds. In fact, she had less than a 5% chance of living but the incredible medical team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital not only saved her life, but were the inspiration for Kerryn to give back when she got back on that bike.  Kerryn raised a significant amount of money for research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and began the Start Foundation. A charity that helps amputees to afford the prosthetics, equipment or modifications needed in order to play sport.

Kerryn has gone on to achieve more personal goals and now holds a world ranking as a paratriathlete. Nothing stops this woman from giving it her all. She is now a personal trainer, an inspiring sportswoman and a force of nature.

Donate to the START foundation here: https://www.startfoundation.org.au/donations
For further support:
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https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/insurance-overview
https://www.letstalkaustralia.org/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/
 

Hear how nutrition, writing about her health, joining a group and a functional medicine doctor helped save Mary Higgins life. She also shares the symptoms of  Covid Long Haulers.  She's a nutritionist with a Bachelor's Degree in the Science of Nutrition and Dietetics. She's worked in the fitness field for more than 15 years. 
She's the author of "Too Tired to Cook: The Guide to Choosing Foods that will Boost your Energy and Enhance your Immune System." It teaches you how to construct meals that will energize you throughout the day, minimize fatiguing foods and strengthen your Immune System. She's also the author of "Daddy Trains for the Marathon", a picture book for children.

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Send Mary an email to higginsmm123@gmail.com  and she'll send you a PDF on how to find hidden sugars. 

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This episode of Petey Podcast, recorded earlier in October (2021), features Elyria Township Fire Chief Russ Scarbrough and Assistant Chief Art Mead. Elyria Township Fire is an staunch partner of the Elyria Schools and an excellent teacher of safety to our little learners at the Elyria Early Childhood Village and Westwood Elementary School. The Chief and Assistant Chief chatted with us about the work of firefighters every day and their work through these unprecedented times of COVID-19.  At the end of the day, first responders do what they do for love of the work.  "We love helping people," said Mead.  "I can't think of a single person that's on our department who isn't working more than one job--some have two, some even have three--while they are doing this just because it's the passion that they have  for what we do."  

It's a great day to be a Pioneer! Thanks for listening. Find Elyria Schools on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

Legend of this episode is an ocean lover Klara Janickova. One of the biggest passions in her life is freediving - diving on a single breath without an oxygen tank. Klara loves to observe and document the underwater world (check out her IG @klara_oceanmountaindesert). "Freediving makes me feel at one with the ocean, " she says. Listen to the story about Klara's journey to the depths of the ocean, and also how she became a lifesaver at Australia's iconic Bondi Beach. [ Interviewer: Marketa Melounova ]

Surf life savers hold an almost mythical status as Australian heroes who risk their lives to save others.

But these dedicated volunteers say they’re being silenced by their own organisation.

Now, they’re speaking out about poor governance and money being spent on surf sports, rather than essential lifesaving equipment.

Kat Gregory hears their stories.

For professional fire and rescue workers, it’s not all sirens, cool trucks and running red lights. They often have to make really hard and terrible decisions in moments of heat, smoke and danger. Their job is to be there to help on the worst day of your life. So, if you were a firefighter, who would you save first?