Podcast Episodes

Drowning is Preventable: Learn the Facts, Save a Life

Season 6 Episode 12

 Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuM

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Picking Up the Pieces - Exploring Parental Relationships

Season 6 Episode 11

Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Dying for Sex" - What the Hulu Series Teaches Us About Sexuality and Terminal Metastatic Cancer

Season 6 Episode 10

Marianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3

Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding Your Breath in the Midst of Grief

Season 6 Episode 9

 Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief 

Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the en…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Is Cancer Ever Cured? With Dr. Jeanna Ford

Season 6 Episode 8

Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured."  https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx

Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment h…

Published on 3 months ago

Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered

Season 6 Episode 7

Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU

Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, su…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Chemo Rage - Learn How Treatment Affects Your Brain, and Ways to Harness the Emotional Energy

Season 6 Episode 6

Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Chemotherapy

Season 6 Episode 5

 How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https:/…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Immunotherapy

Season 6 Episode 4

Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer.…

Published on 4 months ago

Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation Therapy

Season 6 Episode 3

Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago