CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 8-Reclaiming Normal by Staying Normal Inspired by Board Member Becky, Angel and Dr E take a new spin on the Reclaiming Normal Module by asking and answering the question; Why not just stay normal? CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen -...

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 7- Expand or Contract-It's up to You! One of the "gifts" almost every survivor has told us about their cancer journey, is the sense of "immediacy". They are open to self-scrutiny and painful change while the rest of us remain oblivious to our mortally and the fragility of life. We keep our heads in the sand and keep pushing Sisyphus's rock up the hill day in and da...

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 6-Religion and Spirituality You've just been told you have cancer but there must be some mistake. You exercise, you eat right, you don't smoke or drink, you are a good person, and you go to church every Sunday. God would not let this happen to me! This week we look at the history of religion, the difference between being "religious" and being "spiritual", and final...

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 5 Everything you ever wanted to know about sex but was afraid to ask Well, it's finally time to have "THE TALK" You know, the one about the birds and the bees Survivor version. Angel and Dr E have put this topic off long enough. You can't fully enjoy and celebrate your Survivorship without intimacy; but what does intimacy look like now that your mind, your spirit,...

Module: Reclaiming Normal Episode 4-The Dating Game Is it crazy to think someone would ever be interested to ask you out or be asked out on a date with someone who has cancer? Angel and Dr E think they would be crazy not to. Listen why! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte La...

Module Reclaiming Normal Episode 3-Time to Make the Donuts Your treatments are done! You’re starting to feel like your old self! You’re itching to get back to work! But are you ready for what might be waiting for you back at the office? This week we touch on preparing survivors on how to get back to their professional lives without compromising their health. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana...

Module: Reclaiming Normal Episode 2- You can Pick Your Friends, But You Can't Pick Your Family Let's be honest: every week we get in tiffs with our spouses, our parents, our kids, and our relatives. Imagine how cancer can make these already imperfect and potentially volatile situations even more challenging. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-...

Module Exercise for the Cancer Survivor Episode 7-Module Summary-Let's wrap it up with a pretty pink Survivor Bow!!!! What's the most important factor in getting your Survivor Exercise Program together? Is it; A. Passion for a certain activity B. Number of days per week that you Exercise C. How many hours you Exercise per week D. How many minutes of high intensity training per week? E. How much st...

Exercise for the Cancer Survivor Episode 6-What the heck is a squirt? So, you have agreed a change in your life is needed. You've chosen a vehicle like yoga, bought a gym membership, bought a peloton, or joined a softball team. You've realized that eating a gallon of ice cream 30 minutes before bed May not be the best idea. And you have reluctantly agreed to do 5-6 days of 30-60 minute per day mov...

Module Exercise for the Cancer Survivor Episode 5-Keeping Score Do you think it's Important to track your workouts; how many days per week, how many hours, heart rate zones, recoveries, sleep data etc./ We do!!! On today's episode Angel and Dr E tell you why and how!!! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https:/...

Module: Heroes Rewind Episode: 24 -Breakfast with the President Part 2 Please join Angel and Dr. E as they hand over the mic to two-time cancer survivor, civil rights activist, community leader, and urban housing pioneer and advocate Ramon Rueda. We promise you will be mesmerized by Ramon's testimony and historical journey from a small hill town in Puerto Rico, to the New York City barrio and the...

Module: Heroes Episode: 24 -Breakfast with the President Please join Angel and Dr. E as they hand over the mic to two-time cancer survivor, civil rights activist, community leader, and urban housing pioneer and advocate Ramon Rueda. We promise you will be mesmerized by Ramon's testimony and historical journey from a small hill town in Puerto Rico, to the New York City barrio and the south Bronx. T...

Reclaiming Your Life Episode 1-Vacation Vacations are the experiences that bookmark our life's special memories. Join Angel and Dr E (just back from the beach) talk about the healing and recharging energy of vacations and how a newly diagnosed Survivor in the middle of their toxic treatment can reclaim a semblance of normalcy by putting the "Gone Fishing" sign up, kick back, relax and enjoy. CROC...

Toolbox Module - "Why all the drama?" Please join Angel, Dr. E and special guest Michael John Benzaia as The Croc Podcast explores drama therapy and acting techniques to help survivors better cope with stressful situations. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http:/...

Module-Exercise for the Survivor Episode-The Battle between the Knife and Fork Today Angel and Dr E welcome our esteemed Garnet colleague and stellar nutritionist Aradhna Pal to discuss basic nutritional support as a foundation for our fitness goals. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.co...

Exercise for Survivors Pumping Iron I know what you're thinking. "Angel and Dr E-I just survived surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments and now you want me to lift weights-Aren't I tough enough?" This week we are delighted to welcome the strength guru, Jim Quinn, who will dispel many of the misconceptions we all have about strength training and hopeful get you to consider taking the first...

Exercise for Survivors Episode 2-High Intensity Training and Strength Training Does anyone really want to work out so intensely that you feel that your heart is going to explode? No!!!! Does anyone really want to lift metal plates over their heads until their muscles scream with pain? No!!!! But if you want long term health benefits, you have to incorporate both of these strategies into your fitne...

New Module: Exercise for Survivors Episode 1: Is Exercise something you look forward to or dread? This week Angel and Dr. E start a series of podcasts that will convince you that not only is exercise crucial for a more meaningful and successful survivorship, but will give you the information and tools to individualize the perfect program for you! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://w...

As Dr. E and Angel take some much-needed time off we take a look back to the past as we visit Episode 8 original air date April 11, 2021. Ep8: Defining Survivorship Module 6 - Cancer survivorship past, present, and future What better way to end this tremendously informative module on defining survivorship than with Dr. Charles Shapiro professor of medicine Mount Sinai medical center; one of the pi...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode-63-The only good thing that came out of COVID-Telehealth for the Survivor Today Angel and Dr E look back at the early days of COVID, and the creative ways the medical world had to quickly adapt including the explosion of remote medical care which will be with us forever. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode 62-Utilizing You Tube for more than recipes and fishing tips On this first day of May, Angel and Dr E look at all the visually stunning and unique learning resources for the cancer survivor that is available on You Tube. Link for Article: YouTube as an educational Resource in Medical Education by Vernon Curran, Karla Simmons, Lauren Matthews,...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode -Using the Computer to Research Your Medical Team Part 2 This week Angel and Dr E take a short but impactful follow up to last week's podcast focusing on finding the right Primary Care Caretaker. The Ecology of Medical Care Revisited | NEJM https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200106283442611 CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - htt...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode 4-Using the Computer to Research Your Medical Team On this holy Passover/Easter weekend join Angel and Dr. E as they welcome fellow board member Dr. Denise Serrano-Eanelli discuss the advantages conferred by computer searching not just in finding your oncology team, but also your primary care physician, an underappreciated but valued member o...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode 59-The Risks of Consulting Dr. Google You have a headache, some nausea, light intolerance. You go to Dr. Google It tells you that it's probably a brain tumor You have some fatigue, lassitude, malaise, and loose stools You go to Dr. Google It tells you it's probably leukemia You have a slightly elevated PSA You go to Dr. Google It tells you it...

Module-Computer Science for the Cancer Survivor Episode 2-Scrapbooking Your Journey & Other Cool Computer Ideas Did you ever consider trying to find a creative outlet to express your Survivorship Journey; like writing a journal or blog, organizing your health data in a way that makes sense, compile a book of original poetry, design a personal digital scrapbook, website, or even your own podcas...