Down There Aware

Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Asia, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Asia #statistics #data #ASR #ASIR #GDP #HDI #Globalstatistics #Cancerburden #Aflatoxin #HepatitisB #Trends Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down Th...

This week Alex and Mary discuss what it’s like to travel with a chronic illness. They share tips for their preparation and planning for their upcoming trip to Germany. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Germany #medications #preparations #chronicillness #compressionsocks #Lasix #mobility...

Because February is American Heart Health Month, in Episode 3 Alex and Mary discuss the latest research regarding how Covid affects the heart. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #covid #hearthealth #myocarditis #pericarditis #vaccines #bloodvessels #vascularvirus #respiratoryvirus #longcovid #bloo...

Episode 2 follows up on advocacy and action as Alex and Mary discuss their campaign to provide messaging on feminine hygiene products, warning young women about signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #gyncancer #action #UKefforts #checkmeupuk #procterandgambl...

Alex and Mary kick off Season Four with reflections on their “hiatus” (AKA surgery recovery) and they give a sneak peek into what’s ahead for the new season. They’re transitioning from information and education to advocacy and action! Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #gyncancer #action #UKeffort...

Alex updates us on her upcoming surgery and she and Mary discuss the long journey that has brought her to, yet, another surgery. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware Episode Research Links Episode Highlights Welcome back! [0:57] A life update [1:06] Debili...

Alex and Mary discuss what it means to be “aware,” why it is so important to be aware, and how they are compelled to host a podcast about awareness. #podcast #womenshealth #GYNcancers #awareness #beinformed #awarenesschallenge Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down Ther...

Alex and Mary discuss how social media affects our medical decisions, positively and negatively. They also share some of their favorite social media sites that have proven to be trustworthy, educational, and informative. #podcast #womenshealth #social media #tiktok #facebook #instagram #pinterest #todayshow Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down...

Morgan Gaynor shares her unbelievable story, recounting how her desire to freeze her eggs at the age of 30 led to a cancer diagnosis. This Stage 4 cancer would, in all likelihood, not have been discovered otherwise. Morgan turned her experience into a positive by becoming actively involved in cancer awareness and fundraising campaigns. Morgan was honored as the American Cancer Society’s Tides of C...

This week, Mary and Alex look back on important medical headlines we may have overlooked in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Alex and Mary draw from their own experiences to discuss how and why a medical diagnosis or health issue can affect our mental health. They also touch on various coping strategies that may be helpful. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware Episode Highlights...

This week Alex and Mary reflect on various challenges, diagnoses, and life-altering events that have helped them learn to admit, accept, and adapt.

This week we revisit Trisha's journey of infertility and pregnancy loss... except it has a much different ending.  Trisha and her husband just welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world!  We are so incredibly happy for Trisha and wanted to share so that other women may be able to find hope in her story.   Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com , or wherever you get your po...

Taking a bit of a detour, Mary and Alex discuss women throughout history.  What they were "allowed" to do and say and just how far we've come in our ability to advocate for ourselves, our bodies, and our healthcare.  We still have a long way to go, but it's important to acknowledge all who came before us and made it possible. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@d...

This week, Mary and Alex discuss Alex's latest health crisis that derailed a trip to Texas and their plans for the March 28th episode.    Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com , or wherever you get your podcasts.   #podcast #spotify #womenshealth #women #herniateddisc #ER #ERvisit #opioidcrisis #healthcare #insurance #texas

Assembling Your Tribe: The Importance of Having a Strong Support System This week, Mary & Alex discuss the importance of having a strong support system when you are faced with a cancer diagnosis. Episode Highlights · Why a support system is important [1:07] · Your journey is not yours alone [6:22] · Feeling like an impostor [12:39] · You have to tell your story in your own way and on your own...

This week Mary and Alex sit down with Dr. Randall Bradley, a dear friend who lost his wife of 36 years, Brenda, to stage four pancreatic cancer. Randall is transparent about the highs and lows of dealing with a shocking diagnosis and the deliberate decisions he and Brenda made together in order to allow her to “die as she lived.” Randall shares intimate details of their conversations, the choices...

This week is very special!  Mary and Alex sit down with Marion Saville, Sue Collins, and Kirsty Browne from the Conquering Cancer Campaign to learn what they are doing in conjunction with the World Health Organization to ELIMINATE cervical cancer.  YES you read that right, ELIMINATE a cancer!  Visit www.downthereaware.com/conqueringcancer to learn more about the campaign, watch the...

This week Alex sits down with Rylan and Veronica, two fellow young women with endometrial cancer.  The ladies have an open and honest conversation about love during a cancer diagnosis, as well as the need for a strong support system - from your significant other and more. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthere...

Alex and Mary return on the 4th Monday and their new schedule. This week they discuss humor, as deflection and a coping mechanism when dealing with trials and tribulations. Alex shares some personal experiences with humor in times of tragedy. Part of their research involved viewing the 1998 film Patch Adams, with Robin Williams, as well as several peer-reviewed articles and various related website...

Alex and Mary are back with a new episode for 2022. They’re discussing the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions, commercialism, succeeding and failing at keeping resolutions, and wondering if it really matters. They also give an update on their time away, including Alex’s surgery/recovery and they announce a new schedule for the podcast and reveal a new musical introduction, as they begin Seaso...

In this week’s episode, Alex and Mary discuss their experiences with various medical diagnoses and the process of weighing the pros and cons in deciding on treatment options. They share how important it has been for them to do their own research in order to make an informed decision. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. Episode Highlights Welco...

In this week’s episode, Alex and Mary discuss their research methods. They offer their best tips on finding credible resources and sifting through what pops up on Google. . . separating the wheat from the chaff, if you will. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. Episode Highlights Welcome back! [0:40] Thanks for your support! [0:50] Subscribe, r...

This week’s episode is a sit down discussion between Alex and Mary, looking back on the things in their lives that have shaped them into who they are today. Childhood experiences, neighborhoods, and the way we grow up has a profound effect on who we grow into and that oftentimes determines how we deal with our health and various medical issues. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast...

This week, Alex and Mary discuss exactly what it means to know your body, how we can be more aware of unusual signs and symptoms, and when it is important to investigate further. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast , or wherever you get your podcasts. Episode Highlights Welcome back! [0:40] Rate, Subscribe, and Review DTA [1:10] How to know your body [2:15] Always evolving [2:57]...