Episodes
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Join Michael and mom as they talk to the beautiful philanthropist and highly decorated social worker from New York, Hal Eisenberg. This episode is special as Hal shares his very private and personal cancer story on the podcast, to the public, for the first time ever. They call it the big reveal! Hal's story is captivating, as he shares how he has approached his cancer treatment with a combination of Western treatments, Eastern treatments, and spirituality. He is on the spiritual journey of a life time and he brings so much perspective and wisdom, as well as beauty into his cancer journey. He states quite clearly that cancer has indeed become a gift in his life. He is a true ray of light.
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Join Michael and Mom as they flip the tables and speak to podcast host, Kenny Perkins! Kenny, AKA, Your Cancer Guy, hosts his own cancer podcast, All Talk Oncology. He is a well-respected cancer coach, an author, and the best cheerleader and energy-booster out there! Kenny shares patient stories through his podcast, and empowers patients to connect, find strength and resilience through support, and to find the mindset to give cancer survivors resilience as they heal. The conversation is free flowing and full of laughter, as well as serious moments of reflection.
Youc an find Kenny and his website, links to the podcast and coaching, here:
https://www.alltalkoncology.com/
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Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to Miss Stayc, children's gymnastic coach extraordinaire! Diagnosed with a terminal lymphoma, Stayc took the hard road, decided to test an experimental new treatment her doctor offered as a last ditch effort, and paved the way for others to not only survive, but thrive. She is also the first woman ever to received cardiac stem cells to repair the damage to her heart, caused by radiation, chemo, and other cancer treatments. This lady is full of life, joy, and fun, but don't let that fool you. She is deep and more resilient than anyone...... find her on instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/gymagination/
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Join Michael and Mom as they talk toAmy Hart. Amy is a colorectal cancer survivor; she lives with Lynch Syndromeand has permanent Ostomy. She is beautiful, sexy, smart, and funny! She is amama, wife, has a full-time career and she advocates not only for colorectalcancer, but for ALL women AND men going through difficult times with health andbody acceptance. The three laugh, get serious, talk about needed changes(especially for AYA's, adolescents and young adults going through cancer),listening to our bodies, advocating and standing up to doctors, and simplywaking up and moving forward.
Follow Amy and her inspiringjourney on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/barefootostomate/?hl=en
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Join Michael and Ashlee (Mom) as they talk with LaShae Rolle, AKA Strong After Cancer. She shares her story of how she went from elite college basketball athlete to pursuing her PHD in Public Health, all the while continuing her athletic side as a power lifter. While in the middle of her studies, she felt a lump and quickly was diagnosed with breast cancer, a total shock. Ironically, she was doing research about cancer prevention at the time of her diagnosis. But LaShae has managed to take her experiences and inspire others to stay Strong after cancer.... physically AND mentally.....even during treatment. Her story is one of knowledge, inspiration, motivation!
Follow LaShae on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/strongaftercancer/
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Join Michael and Ashlee (AKA Mom) as they talk with Michael's Child life specialist, Grisell. She shares her story of hoe she became a child life specialist, as well as stories of her experiences that changed perspective and lives. Child Life is not such a known specialty, but Michael and ashlee know from personal experience how it can change the entire hospital experience.
Find out more on Child Life here:
https://www.childlife.org/certification/become-certified
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Michael and mom ashlee talk to Lana about living an adult life after pediatric cancer. It is not only the lasting emotional and psychological effects, but the long term physical effects are real. Chemo, radiation, and bone marrow transplant all come with a price. Lana shares her story of survivorship and all she does to ensure future pediatric oncology survivors have more support, more resources, more options.
Find out more about ThriveFest and Camp UOTS here:https://www.campuots.org/
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Join Michael and mama ashlee as they talk to Jason Pinchoff. Jason shares the unbelievable true story of first his mother diagnosed with breast cancer, and then tragically, just as she is declared in remission, his father and sister are killed in a car accident. His mother relapsed immediately, leaving Jason as a high school student and full time cancer caregiver. His mother fought hard, but 2 years later passed away. Jason took over the family business and had a choice. Dive into the darkness or rise up. He rose and soon started his foundation, in his mother's name: The Linda B Pinchoff Foundation. His story is the stuff movies are made of.
Find out more about Jason and his incredible Foundation:
https://bringavoice.org/
Follow on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bringavoice/
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Meet Rashad Hayes, motivational speaker, author, social worker, cancer survivor. Rashad met Michael and mom at Cancercon, and instantly connected. Rashad is charismatic, funny, wise beyond his years, and full of the best advice. From a small town, thinking football would save him, things took a turn when he was in college and diagnosed with an incurable cancer. In the end, it was cancer, not football, that saved him. He now travels the world speaking and sharing his motivation through his acronym: CAKE! Find out more about Rashad, find his books, hire him to speak, and just get inspired:
https://www.rashadhayesspeaks.com/
You can also find him on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rashadhayesspeaks/
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Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they talk to 20 year old Chris Archila, AKA Mr. Pound for Pound. Chris was diagnosed just after his 20th birthday with stage 4 liver cancer. The doctor told him he had 2 years to live, but Chris is fighting and making every moment count. He continues to work out, go to the gym, and keep his positive mindset., attributing much of his optimism to his strong faith in God. He is sweet, funny, down to earth, and even though he is a superhero, he sounds like a regular kid. But he's so much more... find him inspiring others on tiktok and instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/mrlbforlb/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrlbforlb
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Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they talk to Cristina, AKA Cristi. She shares her surprising cancer diagnosis at such a young age. She continues chemo, medications, infusions, but all the while, living her best life. Studying, going to concerts, sharing her story on social media! Her perspective is beautiful, that gift of cancer. She is funny, smart, and emotional. You can follow her journey on Instagram and Tiktok!
https://www.instagram.com/cris.serendipity/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nojustcristina
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Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to the beautiful, talented actor, voice actor, model, copywriter, mother, and soon-to-be author about her journey. Erica was caregiver to her mother going through brain cancer, then found herself on her own cancer journey. Join the trio as they talk about caregiving, cancer, life lessons, being a mom, and Erica's new venture writing a book! Find out more about Erica here:
https://itsericasand.com/
Follow her on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/itsericasand/
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Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to the upbeat, enthusiastic Holly Teixeira about her son Ryan and the Foundation 17 Strong, born out of his own cancer story. Ryan wanted to grant AYA's (adolescents and young adults facing cancer) a wish, a trip to a place of their dreams! Ryan passed away before the Foundation could grant those dream trips, but the year he died the Foundation was up and running and has not stopped ever since. Holly is Ryan's mom, but so much more. Join them as they talk about cancer, wishes, and continuing to dream. Find out more about !7 Strong and how to apply or donate here:
https://www.17strong.org/
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Michael and mom are HONORED to be joined by the beautiful, passionate, author, podcaster, inspirational speaker, founder of Leia's Kids ( https://leiaskids.org/ ) , 2 time cancer survivor and all around incredible human, Leia Hunt! Leia met Michael and ashlee at Cure Fest in Washington DC, bonded by childhood and young adult cancer advocacy. This conversation is full of dynamic energy and passion, and you can FEEL Leia's vision, as she makes the world better for children and families facing cancer. You can find more about Leia on her website https://leiaskids.org/
And you can follow her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leiahunt_/
We hope you listen and enjoy this uplifting conversation!
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Michael and mom shoot the breeze, talking about recent struggles, Michael's recent breakup, adapting to long-term illness and the internal AND external scars. As usual, the two are full of laughter and hope, even while facing so many challenges. #gvhd #cancer #bmt #chronicillness #caregiving
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Join Michael and mom, Ashlee, as they talk, laugh, connect, bond with Axel Schura, mindset and business coach, philanthropist, social media rockstar, health and wellness guru, successful podcaster, cancer survivor. Given 5 days to live in 2022, Axel is now opening up and sharing his life-changing diagnosis. Axel is full of fun and laughter, but he also shares his wisdom and depth, his story and his perspective, his incredible advice and mindset, in this beautiful conversation with Michael and mom.
Find Axel on his website: https://axelschura.com/ and on instagram, tiktok and of course, his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@axelschura
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Join Michael and mom as they talk to Samira Daswani, savvy business woman, cancer survivor, host of the podcast Patient from Hell, and the founder of the incredible resource for ALL cancer survivors and caregivers: Mantacares.com https://mantacares.com/ .Samira is funny, wise, generous, beautiful. When she was faced with Breast Cancer at age 30, she realized she did not fit into the standard box, the normal cancer protocol. She questioned everything , asking all the how, what, why questions, and coming up with her own alternative solutions. The first solution was her all encompassing medical planner, which led to her podcast, and soon the support network, Manta Cares. Michael and ashlee were previously on Samira's podcast, Patient from Hell, but this conversation enlightened them even further into Samira's journey and inspiring mission to help other cancer survivors. Giving them a map. Resources. Community. Find Samira on her website and podcast! https://mantacares.com/ The journal is sold on her website and also on Amazon.
#Cancer #breastcancer #GVHD #podcast #BMT #michaelandmom
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Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they chat about a recent Instagram comment from someone looking for purpose. Purpose is sometimes obvious, sometimes not. Sometimes BIG, sometimes simple. It changes and evolves.... Both Michael and ashlee share how purpose gets them out of bed, passion gives them meaning, helping others gives them even more love. #cancer #BMT #love #GVHD #purpose
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Join Michael and mama ashlee as they welcome 3-time cancer survivor and author extraordinaire Michelle Rapkin. She discusses both her cancer diagnoses and treatments, as well as her newly released book, "Cancer Sucks, But You'll Get Through It". the book a detailed guide from someone who knows.... Michelle is full of knowledge, passion, energy and shares her story with both hope and humor. The tips are priceless. You can find her book on Amazon as well as ANYWHERE books are sold! Michael and ashlee bond with Michelle over common ground from what not to say to someone diagnosed with cancer, to how you can help.
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Join Michael and ashlee (AKA mom) as they sit on the couch and reflect about a recent tough day, reminding them that life is not linear, healing is not linear. As usual, the two laugh together, but always find the deeper meaning behind the laughter. Listen as they bring honesty and humor to the seemingly never-ending lessons they learn from cancer, BMT, GVHD and so many complications.
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