Michael and Mom Talk Cancer

Michael and ashlee (Mom!) talk to Lindsey and Thomas Kealey, husband and wife, who have been navigating a journey of leukemia and caregiving, while also hosting a podcast! Michael and ashlee feel a kindred spirit stirring while interviewing these two souls who share so much in common. Thomas and Lindsey started out in the cancer world when Thomas's mom was diagnosed with cancer, and shorty aft...

Join Michael and mom as they talk to NicoleàBeckett and Dr. Shruti Roy, the two inspiring co-founders of Hero Generation—a digital platform designed by caregivers, for caregivers. At a relatively young age, both Nicole and Shruti became primary caregivers for their parents, while raising their own young children and pursuing careers. Their experience as part of the “sandwich generation” inspired t...

Join Michael and Mom as they talk to the INSPIRATIONAL Dee Polite, AKA Trauma Saves. Dee (Devon) shares his shocking cancer diagnosis, a rare lymphoma, that started by taking his voice..... then it tried to take his life.... but Dee had other plans. Devon shares how he went from a 300lb "big" but active dad, to a fit, healthy, boxing, motivational social media influencer. Not for likes, but becaus...

Join Michael and mom Ashlee as they talk to Michael Canney, Ph. D., who is leading an exciting Phase 3 clinical trial that holds the promise of reshaping brain cancer treatment in particular in glioblastoma. This trial is testing a new surgical implant using ultrasound to enhance chemotherapy effectiveness against brain tumors, in particular because of the blood/brain barrier. Mike is at the foref...

Join Michael and Ashlee, AKA mom, as they talk to author (and so much more!) Tony Stewart. Tony's wife, Lynn, was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. 6 years later, she died at home in hospice, with grace and peace. Tony shares this beautiful story with the world, in his new book Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. It is a love story, but Tony is so...

Join Michael and ashlee AKA mom, as they talk to Louna Kadoch, mom of 3 and social worker who spent 20 years as a grief counselor before her own daughter, 12 year old Miriam, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2022. Tragically, after only 4 months, Miriam died, but this has brought the family even closer. In Miriam's last few months of life, she shared so much wisdom, so much love, humor, energy,...

Join Michael and Mom as they talk to Anita, who started her page "The Awkward Life of Cancer" featuring Apollo the Alien to make her feel more normal. Or not normal, but accepting of herself in this awkward cancer life. A way to be creative, help someone else, help herself. Anita's smile is huge, and her heart is even bigger. She exudes positive vibes, although let's Michael and...

Join Michael and Ashlee (AKA mom) as they talk to Mark Sevillano and his mom, Yolanda. Mark went through an aggressive esophageal cancer that left him unable to swallow. Unable to eat. A single dad, he was so fortunate to have his family, in particular his incredible mom, beside him as he went through chemo, surgery, and more (or less!) chemo. Mark discovered that he needed to listen to his own bo...

Join Michael and mom as they talk to the beautiful philanthropist and highly decorated social worker from New York, Hal Eisenberg. This episode is special as Hal shares his very private and personal cancer story on the podcast, to the public, for the first time ever. They call it the big reveal! Hal's story is captivating, as he shares how he has approached his cancer treatment with a combinat...

Join Michael and Mom as they flip the tables and speak to podcast host, Kenny Perkins! Kenny, AKA, Your Cancer Guy, hosts his own cancer podcast, All Talk Oncology. He is a well-respected cancer coach, an author, and the best cheerleader and energy-booster out there! Kenny shares patient stories through his podcast, and empowers patients to connect, find strength and resilience through support, an...

Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to Miss Stayc, children's gymnastic coach extraordinaire! Diagnosed with a terminal lymphoma, Stayc took the hard road, decided to test an experimental new treatment her doctor offered as a last ditch effort, and paved the way for others to not only survive, but thrive. She is also the first woman ever to received cardiac stem cells to repair the damage t...

Join Michael and Mom as they talk to Amy Hart. Amy is a colorectal cancer survivor; she lives with Lynch Syndrome and has permanent Ostomy. She is beautiful, sexy, smart, and funny! She is a mama, wife, has a full-time career and she advocates not only for colorectal cancer, but for ALL women AND men going through difficult times with health and body acceptance. The three laugh, get serious, talk...

Join Michael and Ashlee (Mom) as they talk with LaShae Rolle, AKA Strong After Cancer. She shares her story of how she went from elite college basketball athlete to pursuing her PHD in Public Health, all the while continuing her athletic side as a power lifter. While in the middle of her studies, she felt a lump and quickly was diagnosed with breast cancer, a total shock. Ironically, she was doing...

Join Michael and Ashlee (AKA Mom) as they talk with Michael's Child life specialist, Grisell. She shares her story of hoe she became a child life specialist, as well as stories of her experiences that changed perspective and lives. Child Life is not such a known specialty, but Michael and ashlee know from personal experience how it can change the entire hospital experience. Find out more on Child...

Michael and mom ashlee talk to Lana about living an adult life after pediatric cancer. It is not only the lasting emotional and psychological effects, but the long term physical effects are real. Chemo, radiation, and bone marrow transplant all come with a price. Lana shares her story of survivorship and all she does to ensure future pediatric oncology survivors have more support, more resources,...

Join Michael and mama ashlee as they talk to Jason Pinchoff. Jason shares the unbelievable true story of first his mother diagnosed with breast cancer, and then tragically, just as she is declared in remission, his father and sister are killed in a car accident. His mother relapsed immediately, leaving Jason as a high school student and full time cancer caregiver. His mother fought hard, but 2 yea...

Meet Rashad Hayes, motivational speaker, author, social worker, cancer survivor. Rashad met Michael and mom at Cancercon, and instantly connected. Rashad is charismatic, funny, wise beyond his years, and full of the best advice. From a small town, thinking football would save him, things took a turn when he was in college and diagnosed with an incurable cancer. In the end, it was cancer, not footb...

Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they talk to 20 year old Chris Archila, AKA Mr. Pound for Pound. Chris was diagnosed just after his 20th birthday with stage 4 liver cancer. The doctor told him he had 2 years to live, but Chris is fighting and making every moment count. He continues to work out, go to the gym, and keep his positive mindset., attributing much of his optimism to his strong faith in...

Join Michael and mom, ashlee, as they talk to Cristina, AKA Cristi. She shares her surprising cancer diagnosis at such a young age. She continues chemo, medications, infusions, but all the while, living her best life. Studying, going to concerts, sharing her story on social media! Her perspective is beautiful, that gift of cancer. She is funny, smart, and emotional. You can follow her journey on I...

Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to the beautiful, talented actor, voice actor, model, copywriter, mother, and soon-to-be author about her journey. Erica was caregiver to her mother going through brain cancer, then found herself on her own cancer journey. Join the trio as they talk about caregiving, cancer, life lessons, being a mom, and Erica's new venture writing a book! Find out m...

Join Michael and Mom (ashlee) as they talk to the upbeat, enthusiastic Holly Teixeira about her son Ryan and the Foundation 17 Strong, born out of his own cancer story. Ryan wanted to grant AYA's (adolescents and young adults facing cancer) a wish, a trip to a place of their dreams! Ryan passed away before the Foundation could grant those dream trips, but the year he died the Foundation was up...

Michael and mom are HONORED to be joined by the beautiful, passionate, author, podcaster, inspirational speaker, founder of Leia's Kids ( https://leiaskids.org/ ) , 2 time cancer survivor and all around incredible human, Leia Hunt! Leia met Michael and ashlee at Cure Fest in Washington DC, bonded by childhood and young adult cancer advocacy. This conversation is full of dynamic energy and pass...

Michael and mom shoot the breeze, talking about recent struggles, Michael's recent breakup, adapting to long-term illness and the internal AND external scars. As usual, the two are full of laughter and hope, even while facing so many challenges. #gvhd #cancer #bmt #chronicillness #caregiving

Join Michael and mom, Ashlee, as they talk, laugh, connect, bond with Axel Schura, mindset and business coach, philanthropist, social media rockstar, health and wellness guru, successful podcaster, cancer survivor. Given 5 days to live in 2022, Axel is now opening up and sharing his life-changing diagnosis. Axel is full of fun and laughter, but he also shares his wisdom and depth, his story and hi...

Join Michael and mom as they talk to Samira Daswani, savvy business woman, cancer survivor, host of the podcast Patient from Hell, and the founder of the incredible resource for ALL cancer survivors and caregivers: Mantacares.com https://mantacares.com/ .Samira is funny, wise, generous, beautiful. When she was faced with Breast Cancer at age 30, she realized she did not fit into the standard box,...