CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

Part 5 Reflections of Ourselves Through the Eyes of Others After a brief but deserved celebration of CROC POD episode 100, Angel and Dr E jump back into our quest to help our Survivor-Thrivers become the people they want to be. We have so far uncovered methods to directly observe the current version of ourself. Today we explore an indirect method to deepen our insight by looking at ourselves throu...

Celebrating Episode 100!!! Tonight is such a special night for Angel and Dr E as they reflect on the podcast's 100th episode. Please join us as we honor not ourselves but rather the people behind the scenes that make the podcast possible and our survivors that inspire and drive our entire mission. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-intro...

Part 4 Taking Your Own Psychological Vital Signs Part 2 Episode 99 When you go to a doctor's visit, the first thing that happens (that is after you get past the waiting room) is a nurse or medical assistant takes your vital signs. That would include weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximeter, EKG and probably some routine blood work. These seemingly simple and inn...

Part 4 Taking Your Own Psychological Vital Signs Part 1 When you go to a doctor's visit, the first thing that happens (that is after you get past the waiting room) is a nurse or medical assistant takes your vital signs. That would include weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximeter, EKG and probably some routine blood work. These seemingly simple and innocuous numb...

In Search of the Person You Want To Be Part 3 Identifying the Dark Side of Your Moon There is no denying the fact that we are evolutionary creatures whose need to eat,sleep,achieve shelter and security, and win at all costs to stay alive and pass on our genes dates back to the Stone Age; and for better or for worse, this need to win remains instinctual and unyielding. This dark side to all of us s...

In Search of the Person You Want To Be Part 2 Confronting Our Past Unfortunately babies don't come with an instruction manual. Further complicating our upbringing is the universal fact that parents do their best, but are human, and thus, far from perfect! This week Angel and Dr E try to help you open doors to your past traumas to assist in taking the first step toward self-awareness. CROC gratitud...

In Search of The Person You Want to Be "Who am I?" Since the dawn of self realization,humans have asked this seemingly simple and straightforward question; many times without an answer; and most times with the wrong answer! For the next 6 weeks or so Angel and Dr E are going to help you use the trauma of your cancer diagnosis to break down all the layers of synthetic denial and protective inauthen...

Who is your health concierge? Who is your health concierge? Your spouse? Your children? Your oncologist? Your GP? Although those are all good and appropriate answers, on this week's podcast, Angel and Dr E teach you the tricks and mechanisms to take ownership of your life; especially your health teach you how to be your own health concierge. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.sp...

For the last three Modules we have talked about Defining Survivorship. Today we are so honored to welcome Katie Deming, MD Radiation Oncologist and Dr. Leonard Berry who were the two main authors of the article called "Is it time to reconsider the term 'cancer survivor'"? J Psychosoc Oncol . Jul-Aug 2019;37(4):413-426. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1522411. Epub 2019 Jan 7. Is it time to reconsider t...

Blessings Special Guest Father Steve Ryan 2023 has finally arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with a blessing and prayer for our survivor/thrivers! Angel and Dr E are honored to have Father Steve Ryan pray for your health, happiness, joy and peace for 2023 and always. If you would like to contact Father Steve email him at: ryan6@archbishopshaw.us CROC gratitude shout outs Ange...

The Holiday Season is supposed to be filled with joy and love and hope; a time of togetherness with family and friends; a time for new beginnings and new resolutions. But what if you not only feel no joy, but actually feel depressed, and hopeless and alone. Maybe you've just been diagnosed, or maybe your suffering the side effects of your treatments, or maybe you've been given bad news, or just ma...

The Holiday Season is supposed to be filled with joy and love and hope; a time of togetherness with family and friends; a time for new beginnings and new resolutions. But what if you not only feel no joy, but actually feel depressed, and hopeless and alone. Maybe you've just been diagnosed, or maybe your suffering the side effects of your treatments, or maybe you've been given bad news, or just ma...

If One More Person Wishes Me A Merry Christmas I'm Going To Scream!!!! The Holiday Season is supposed to be filled with joy and love and hope; a time of togetherness with family and friends; a time for new beginnings and new resolutions. But what if you not only feel no joy, but actually feel depressed, and hopeless and alone. Maybe you've just been diagnosed, or maybe your suffering the side effe...

What's the Point?-Grasping for answers to the ultimate question within the context of your cancer diagnosis This week Angel and Dr E delve deeper into the dark world of nihilism and how our brave survivors can overcome practitioners who give up on them prematurely! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www...

Would have, could have, should have-Coping with the guilt and blame that haunt our amazing survivors Inspired by a contemporary movie, Dr E and Angel peel back the curtain on the powerful but destructive process of second guessing our life decisions thinking that things could have turned out differently if only...... CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-fait...

Cancer as a Paradoxical Gift On this week's Thanksgiving podcast, Angel and Dr E revisit the almost universal feeling of our survivors; that is their view that although cancer is the most difficult thing they ever went through, it was also their most special gift. Sound impossible? Listen to find out why it is so possible! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/hav...

Winnie the Poo and Tigger Part 2 Celebrating the life of Gloria Taylor On episode 13, Angel, Dr. E and Gloria Taylor celebrated the Life of Stevie Taylor; the heroic childhood cancer survivor whose influence on the Hudson Valley Survivor Community is still felt. This past week Gloria was met at Heaven's Door by Stevie after her own brave and courageous fight with cancer. What better tribute to loo...

988 This month our Cancer Center was devastated by the suicide of one of our survivors. We asked the right questions and we set up the right resources; yet we couldn't stop the outcome. Today Angel and Dr E are honored to welcome Tara McGuire of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention join the podcast to share her story and provide information on how our survivors who are in crisis can get...

Doctor, Did You Do Your Homework? In order to get a medical degree, there are decades of classes to attend, libraries of knowledge to learn, countless grueling days and sleepless nights learning the craft. Then and only then do you get the honor to be called "Doctor", and the privilege to care for patients. But does the homework stop after you graduate or is it a lifelong commitment. You know the...

Insurance is not Assurance Our survivors have a lot on their plates; The emotional turmoil from their diagnosis The physical toll from their treatments The mental anguish from their day to day Survivorship The last thing they need; having to fight their insurance company that has either delayed or slowed down the authorization process or downright declined their treatments or testing. Today Angel...

Module: What do you want from your caregiver? Episode 22: Confidence and Humility - you can't have one without the other. Join Angel and Dr. E. as they explore the seeming paradox between caregiver confidence and caregiver humility - and find out why you can't have one without the other. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Ro...

Reconnecting With Your Patients- Getting Back To Basics Up until about 2 years ago, I did everything. I saw the consults, the follow ups, the weekly checks, prescribed the meds and held the hands. Then I hired 2 amazing Advanced Care Practitioners and my day to day patient responsibilities reduced significantly; but did it make my life significantly better or significantly worse? Let's find out on...

" A Time To Be Funny; A Time To Be Serious" The CROC organization is built on a foundation of accessibility and informality whose tip of the spear is sharpened with humor to pierce the profound sadness and fear that come along with cancer. But is humor always appropriate or should it be blended with a pinch of somber seriousness? CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/s...

"What your doctor means to you What you mean to your doctor" When you go to see your doctor is it like visiting a friend or getting root canal? Tonight, Angel and Dr E go through your thoughts and fantasies as well break through the 4th wall of the medical office! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www....

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 9- Hanging Out You got clobbered with your diagnosis. You got double clobbered with your treatment. It's no wonder that you put many if not all of your social events and relationships on hold. Now your feeling better; getting your Survivorship mojo going; but where do you start? Let Dr E and Angel give you some tips! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https:...