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https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/life-with-little-ones-lauren-t-akpm9K2gW5f/ http://blendedkidz.com/ Lauren is Carolina born, a bourbon and travel enthusiast, loves cupcakes and making lists. She is a AYA Cancer Advocate.   She describes her recent cancer diagnosis, graduated from chemo on 1/21/21, still has radiation and her exchange surgery to go.  She describes that you have to be your own...

Donation for Rachel Engstrom, in honor of her late husband: https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/mn/MN21/rengstrom Book Link https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL Rachel Engstrom is the author  of “Wife, Widow, Now What?” which is based on her young cancer wife, then widow and beyond experience. It’s written to help those going through the cancer world, supporters, caregivers et...

Kathy is a Jesus disciple, cancer survivor, resilient! Kathy was diagnosed with Stage 2, TNBC in July of 2016.  She shares her plans for her 5th cancerversary, a big milestone in the cancer community.  Kathy describes God experiences and the journey of consequence.  Kathy describes how she very clearly heard God speak to her, encouraging a friend to get a mammogram.  This friend was diagnosed with...

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/christiemcconnon Christie was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in 2009.  Christie describes her double mastectomy and receiving chemo treatments, all while teaching 5th Grade full time.  Christie describes her "What's Next", her second act.  With grown children and an empty nest, her cancer diagnosis filled her with a renewed purpose.  From...

http://happilyeveraftercancer.com/ Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April of 2015, Heidi was 34 years old.  Heidi underwent a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo.  Heidi is Stage 2, ER/PR+, HER2-.  Heidi describes how faith is truly a "practice", allowing the thought, the spirit and the feeling to lead her to action.   Heidi describes the vision that she had the day before her diagnosis and h...

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Michelle's story started with her mom's diagnosis.  Michelle went on to have the same medical team with her own diagnosis in February of 2019.  Michelle describes a devotional book that has been so impactful to her. https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884 Michelle's favorite bible verses:  For Troubles John 16:33 and Anxiety Matthew 16:25

Chantel was diagnosed in February of 2018.  She experienced chemo, bilateral mastectomy and 20 lymph nodes.  Chantel is a Christian mentor and feels truly called to share. Chantel describes how challenges are temporary, but they can bring you permanent growth.  She also shares how we choose our attitude.  Chantel shared an amazing charity that has less restrictions if you are looking for a place f...

Taylor and Rena are one of my fave Mother Daughter Duos! Taylor was 23 years old at her diagnosis, with 2 young children.  Taylor describes how faith is the only thing that kept her from breaking.  Rena, a trained nurse, was a huge advocate for Taylor, researching all things and sharing with her medical information. Favorite bible verses Taylor's Job 13:15 "Though He slay me, yet I will...

Faith > Fear Series  Eliana is diagnosed with DCIS in October of 2019.  Eliana describes the daily practice of exercising her faith on a daily basis.   Eliana describes her favorite Bible verse as Psalm 91, "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord "He is my refuge and my fortress.  My God in whom I trust. " E...

Cecelia and I discuss her diagnosis (on 9/9/19, with Stage 3 Breast Cancer).  Cecelia then had a recurrence on 10/5/20 which made her very angry at God for a few hours.  Cecelia is active in the church and experienced others support as they prayed over her.  Cecelia describes her favorite bible passage as James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test...

Rosalie discusses the full circle of the benefits of therapy during her cancer journey (massage, physical) to becoming a trained therapist herself.  Rosalie describes the importance of giving back all that she has received. Rosalie discusses the love and lessons of Christopher Reeves book, Still Me.   Rosalie describes finding your purpose and coming back to yourself!

https://thescarlady.com/about/ Dr. Jen is a faith filled physical therapist that started her own company in 2019.  Together she shares how scars affect the body.   "Be Still and know that I am God" is Dr.  Jen's favorite bible verse.  It is difficult to be still and learn to rest. 

Faith > Fear Series Bridget was diagnosed in January of 2020 with Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Bridget is a single mom with a strong connection to beautiful daughter that is her best friend! Bridget discusses Faith and Hope, and how her mom had a saying about God that gave her comfort.   Her mom told her, "God has brought you this far."   Bridget describes the importance of...

Faith > Fear Series In this episode, I discuss the journey of Nicole Jasien, a mother, wife and metastatic breast cancer thriver.  Originally diagnosed in 2012 Stage 3C at the age of 28, she was later diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer with bone metastasis.  She is currently experiencing LMD (leptomeningeal disease).  Nicole is a proclaimed lover of Jesus.  We discuss her favorite bible ve...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours! Today I break down 5 lessons Covid taught me and share plans for Season 6!

Triple Threat! Tina with Tiff and Trish discuss Hip Hop Happy Hour, the Breasties, fave Holiday tunes and of course a Tina Tip!

This episode features Tracy Lee Ward, a breast cancer survivor and wellness coach.  Tracy is a Reiki healer.  Together we talk about Infertility, feeling your feelings and the importance of community. Tracy shares with us a piece of her heart, writing titled, "Dear Spirit Baby".  It is raw, it is real, it is truly from the heart and from her soul.  She describes that in order to heal, yo...

Kim Becker spent years growing her salon, pampering women, hearing stories as a stylist, but something didn't feel right.  She achieved every goal she set out to achieve, but there was this whisper of doing more.  One day, Kim realized God's plan, that there was more out there. She imagined a salon that caters to cancer patients, making them feel beautiful and pampered.  Her husband had...

Stephanie is a young breast cancer thriver.  She shares of her 5 breast cancer recurrences and a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.  A self-described realist, Stephanie talks of her current treatment plan and the ongoing side effects that are impacting her everyday life.   Please consider a donation to help Stephanie (Go Fund Me Link below).  She  found out in December 2019 that she will be on ch...

Erena Shimoda  Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Erena Shimoda received her Divemaster certificate in Venezuela in 2005, and began shooting underwater photographs in Thailand, Bonaire, Bahama, Corsica, Cozumel, Cancun, and Hawaii. She specializes in underwater portrait photography and uses her background in New Media and Fine Art to create unique compositions in different media.  She pioneered unde...

Nicole Candiff is an ambassador for the Brave Program and a survivor of Hodgkins-Lymphoma.  She has turned pain into purpose and is such an amazing light and inspiration.  We discuss her treatment and the pain that comes with a recurrence.  We discuss hair loss and how she spent her 30th birthday completely isolated from the world due to treatment.  Nicole is vulnerable yet so strong, she is a fig...

Tracy Milgram-Posner is found of BRCA Strong.  BRCAStrong, is a Nonprofit organization built on the very foundation of supporting Previvors, Thrivers, and Survivors. Whether routine monitoring or preventative surgery, we help through the journey. “Our mission is to support, educate, inspire and empower Previvors, Thrivers, and Survivors, to eliminate the feeling of isolation and help them feel who...

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http://breastcancerportraitproject.org/ https://thispartsucks.wordpress.com/ On World Metastatic Breast Cancer day, honoring the memory of Yuliya Babayan.  This episode was shared with me.  It was recorded on a day that Yuliya received feedback from her oncologist that there were no more options.  THIS IS WHY I FIGHT AND VALUE RESEARCH!!!  More options, more days, more living!!  This story was bro...