Kickin' Cancer Cares

Beth Brubaker calls into the show from Northern Kentucky to share her breast cancer journey just over 5 years ago, where at 31 years old she found out that she was part of the 1 in 3000 women who go through the cancer journey while pregnant.

Amanda and Baron discuss an article from the Prevent Cancer Foundation with recommendations to get ahead of the curve with a cancer diagnosis. Baron also shares the story of Lyndon Zaitz, who has beaten a RARE cancer and a COMMON cancer. Read his story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/cancer-has-no-power-over-me/

John and Chyla Brown continue to share what the nursing students at Kentucky Christian Unversity did to put on a great event, which proved very healing for the Brown family as they continue to process the loss of Ozzy Brown, "Fight Like Ozzy"

John and Chyla Brown, parents of Ozzy Brown, call in from Eastern Kentucky with a great update on Ozzy's final months last year.  Everything from being the Aumsville Corn Festival Grand Marshall, to efforts by the Kentucky Christian University nursing school to organize Ozzy Fest.  To read Ozzy's story go to https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/what-a-warrior/

Terry Tucker tells more of his cancer journey which includes losing his foot, before moving to his shinn, and finally the need to have his leg amputated during the COVID pandemic. Read Terry's full story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/believe-in-yourself/

Terry Tucker joins Amanda and Baron from Denvor, CO to share his skin cancer story which includes the a drug called Interferon, which caused him to have flu like symptoms for 5 years in an effort to "buy him time" in hopes a cure could be found for his rare form of melanoma.   Terry shares the wild side effects of this drug.

Matthew Miller, the Activities Director for Kickin' Cancer, and Baron walk through a summer of fun events and remember some great stories from previous events. Register for these at https://kicking-cancer.org/events/

Matthew Miller, the newest member of the Kickin' Cancer board of directors, joins Amanda and Baron along with his 99 year old grandmother to tell you about her breast cancer and a decision she has made that has given Matt a bigger reason to be part of the Kickin' Cancer Movement.

Dede Smith and Sarah Bennett continue the conversation about the trauma of cancer. Sarah powerfully takes her power back from cancer. Dede shares two examples from her friends, who are using a bike ride and a garden to find purpose. Finally, Baron shares a story from June 2021 when Doreen Davidson's friends came to show her massive support during a Cancer Awareness Baseball game.

Dede Smith and Sarah Bennett, both previous guests, join Amanda and Baron to talk about moving INTO your pain. As Dede says, "Share your storms to help others survive their storms".

Jason Conrad and Baron both share their challenges with Mental Health issues and the triggers they both look for to prevent future struggles. 

Jason Conrad, owner of the Salem Capitals, and Mike Sublett, owner of Odd Moe's Pizza, join Amanda and Baron to talk about the upcoming Cancer Awareness Basketball game, Jason's journey with basketball, and the collaboration that has been formed with Santiam Brewing for a some beer/cider options. 

Baron and Cheryl walk through several events back in 2019 as GoTeamRachel played out to assist Rachel Bretbrunner with her bone cancer journey.  Now Cheryl is on the board of directors helping the Community GUIDES globally. Baron also shares the story of "Skunk" Starr during his last days back in June 2021. Read Rachel's story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/a-life-saving-trip/ Read "Skunk's" s...

While LIVE at a Knife show in Eugene OR, Amanda and Baron are joined by Cheryl Good from the Kickin' Cancer board of directors.  It was her desire to help her friend, much like what she saw Baron do for his sister Brenda Farris, that inspired her to ask if Kickin' Cancer could work with her to assist a friend, Rachel Bretbrunner.

Ashlie Morris, Baron, and Amanda continue their discussion about terpenes and how they interact with the cannabinoids in our body's system to help us achieve a level of homeostasis.  Additionally, Baron shares Karla Hicks skin cancer journey. Read it here https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/dont-wait/

Ashlie Morris joins Amanda and Baron for a discussion about the "Herbal Medicinal Value" of terpenes; what they are, where you can find them and what they can do for us.

Robert Romero, the Q. 2 GoTeam... for the Vancouver WA Community, joins the call to share his prostate cancer journey. Mikki Meisner, the Vancouver WA Kickin' Cancer GUIDES tells us about the call to HELP then reveals a great event that being planned for June to HELP.

Mikki Meiser, the Vancouver WA Kickin' Cancer GUIDE, joins Amanda and Baron for the 5th time as the 2024 predictions for new cases, as reported by the American Cancer Society (ACS). We also discuss WHY doctors are baffled by why more younger Americans are being diagnosed.   Mikki also shares her vision for Kicking-Cancer Vancouver WA.

Russ Hedge has been involved with Kickin' Cancer, at some level since 2019 with events involving GoTeamJennifer. After Russ received his cancer diagnosis and having Kickin' Cancer HONOR him, he has joined the Kickin' Cancer staff to help promote the Kickin' Cancer Festival activities.  Read Russ' story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/little-surprises/

Tim Sohn, a 17 year blood cancer surivor from NE Pennslyvania, joins Amanda and Baron on the phone to share what he has created on the east coast.  Mid interview Russ Hedge joins us in studio. Read Tim's story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/unexpected-diagnosis/

Danny Sommers, owner of Advantage Heating and Air Conditioning, shares his own personal WHY for the Kickin' Cancer cause.  It is a great tribute to his father, who lost his battle with lung cancer.

Michelle Ashley and Danny Sommer join Amanda and Baron to talk about the June charity Dragon Boat race, and we learn WHY the boat is paddling for Michelle as she shares HER cancer story.

Lisa, from lisareynoso.com, explains the Neuron Modal and the layers of connectivity we need as humans. Baron shares the story of Yoli Origel, the executive director of Cancer Kinship in Los Angeles CA (read her story at https://kicking-cancer.org/blog/braving-the-storm-together/ ), and how it's a real life example of the connection Lisa is talking about.

Lisa Reynoso joins Amanda and Baron again for a series of recaps and updates. Included in those recaps is how the Salem Capitals basketball team gave Sylis, a Pathways recipient, a very special night.  His raffle ticket won an autographed basketball from the entire team.

While at the Salem Roadster Show Baron meets up with Megan Youngs, the February HONOREE for Kickin' Cancer, and she shares here story of how she beat an UNDIAGNOSED Stage 4 Colon Cancer with some divine intervention.