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In our Who's in Your Pod? episodes we talk to experts in their field throughout the oncology landscape. Integrative or conventional, these guest interviews give you a different perspective than our usual episodes. As always, we make sure there is useful information in them for our listeners!
Nov. 13, 2024

Sara Olsher on Communication and Kids

Sara Olsher, author of over 12 books and creator of Mighty and Bright, discusses her experiences as a cancer survivor and a single mother. Her books help adults and children understand each other better during difficult time...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo: The Stress Solutions Strategist

Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, distinguished nurse practitioner and healthcare leader, sits down with Tina and Leah to discuss how addressing stress can change your life. With over two decades of experience, Wendy shares her journey ...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Janet Abrahm, MD, Debunks Myths About Palliative Care

Dr. Janet Abrahm, a distinguished professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an expert in palliative care at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, sits down with Tina and Leah to discuss palliative or supportive care. Pa...

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July 10, 2024

Katie Deming, MD, The Conscious Oncologist

Dr. Katie Deming was a practicing radiation oncologist who now practices "conscious oncology." She talks about the six pillars of health in her whole-person program for deep healing. Dr. Deming shares why she walked away from...

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June 12, 2024

Chemicals and Cancer: Kristina Marusic, Environmental Health Journali…

Kristina Marusic, author of 'A New War on Cancer,' discusses her motivation and research into the chemicals contributing to rising cancer rates. Tina and Leah cover a lot of ground in this interview. She discusses the pitfa...

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May 15, 2024

Natasha Ewa, Psychotherapist and #cancerinsider

Tina and Leah have an insightful conversation with Natasha Ewa, a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, founder of I Thrive Therapy & Wellness, and #cancerinsider who was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the age of...

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April 17, 2024

Dr. Alex Hill, Pelvic Health & Oncology Physical Therapist

Pelvic health is often overlooked, especially in cancer care. Dr. Alex Hill shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for addressing common issues like urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and constipation. Jo...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Who's In Your Pod? Chanchal Cabrera, The Medical Herbalist

Herbal medicine is part of our daily lives. Coffee, tea, soup, salads... we are already consuming plants, and many are medicinal. Walking in nature and gardening, these are also aspects of plant medicine. Listen to the latest...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Who's in Your Pod? Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, The Naturopathic Profes…

We talked with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the three most important things to reduce cancer risk and its recurrence. With almost 30 years as a clinician, as well as a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Alschuler is an authority on the...

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March 22, 2023

The Movement Mentor: Sarah Court PT, DPT, e-RYT

What's the best type of movement during and after cancer treatment? How do you integrate exercise without hurting yourself? Tina & Leah talk with movement expert Sarah Court about what yoga can do (and can't!), aerobic vs. re...

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Nov. 9, 2022

Amy & Stef, Cancer for Breakfast: #cancerinsider

Join us as we talk about navigating survivorship with Amy & Stef. As always, the conversation is upbeat and includes tips for survivors and caregivers alike. Amy & Stef started Cancer for Breakfast, a podcast and community, w...

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Oct. 26, 2022

Leah's Story Part 2 #CancerInsider

Leah’s story picks up where Part 1 left off. We update you on what’s happening with that suspicious area on her MRI, continue talking about details of her past treatment and integrate some lessons along the way. Join us as …

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Oct. 19, 2022

Leah's Story Part 1 #cancerinsider

Leah has the dubious distinction of being our #cancerinsider. In this episode, she shares her history of diagnosis and treatment while seeing patients at an integrative cancer center. Join us in this unscripted chat! Today, L...

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Oct. 5, 2022

Who's in Your Pod? Mary Barnhart, MD: The Breast Surgeon

Dr. Mary Barnhart is a former dietitian and retired breast surgeon. From the idea of spreading tumors with biopsies (true or false?) to who gets to pick the music in the OR, Tina & Leah ask some tough questions in …

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Sept. 21, 2022

Who's in Your Pod? Sammy Peterson: The Oncology Dietitian

Sammy Peterson, RD, CSO (Certified Specialist in Oncology), talks about an approach to diet and wellness that won’t leave you stressed out. Join us in this engaging chat. Guaranteed you’ll be ready to take action. We all want...

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