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Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my absolute pleasure to speak to Trevor Maxwell, a proud man, men's health champion founder of the incredible Man Up To Cancer. Links MAN UP TO CANCER Man Up to Cancer Podcast Man Up to Cancer - The Howling Place - Facebook Man Up To Cancer (@cancerwolves) • Instagram Video   Full Transcript Glad you can be here. Let's talk to Trevor. Great seeing you. Thank you. again, thanks for your patience and willingness to speak with me. The cancer journey is full of bumps and crazy turns. Then when you become an advocate, things kind of like the map to cancer movement has kind of been taken off. Just kept me super busy. I appreciate it.   I was so thrilled to have you so thrilled to talk about you and your story. I rea

Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it's my absolute pleasure to introduce Olivia Clarke and we talk about being young adult with cancer and finding the humour where you least expect it. Olivia's got this incredible message of making sense of your experience, through cancer, through humor, and stories and connect and she started Humor Beats Cancer, and she's just this magnificent ray of light out in the world. Links Humor Beats Cancer | Chicago | Young Adult Cancer Humor Beats Cancer | Chicago IL - Facebook Humor Beats Cancer (@humorbeatscancer) • Instagram Humor Beats Cancer (@Humorbeatcancer) / Twitter Video     Full Transcript Olivia. Well, so good to have you.   Thank you. It's always been so good working with you on different things and stuff. Yo

Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my absolute pleasure to be talking to Rod Ritchie who is a health activist and a beautiful soul who brings a unique voice in the world of cancer as health activist speaking for male breast cancer. Links Male Breast Cancer (malebc.org) Male Breast Cancer - awareness and beyond Video   Full Transcript Rod, I stumbled upon your manifesto on your website and the work that you're doing. What really struck me is your dying for change, we’re dying for change and the urgency that you have in this manifesto, tell me, how did it come about?   When I was diagnosed in 2014, obviously, that's a shock. You are pretty much concentrating on getting treatment, as you know very well for cancer. Then I suddenly started realizing wh

Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my absolute pleasure to be talking to Heather Hawkins, ovarian cancer survivor, she is a health advocate, the most adventurous spirit I know, a beautiful person doing good out in the world that advocated for health, for hope, and living beyond your comfort zone! In this conversation, we talk about hope, choosing adventurous life after cancer and making a positive difference out in the world. Links Heather Hawkins: Adventurous Spirit on Facebook Heather Hawkins: Adventurous Spirit on Instagram Adventurous Spirit by Heather Hawkins on Audible Adventurous Spirit by Heather Hawkins on Amazon Video Full Transcript Heather, I have a bit of a thing for a first sentence in the book. In your book, the first sentence is:

I was lucky to guest on Men With Spirit radio show - Peter and Steve are doing an amazing job in inspiring men to live a spirited life. Turns out, Peter has been going through prostate cancer so I knew he’s going to bring his unique way of seeing things - and we have got that in spades! Tune in to the episode as we discuss: How living a spirited life can help us cope Getting your priorities to serve you in a time of need Making a difference that supports you, your values and your way of life Links Men With Spirit on Facebook Men With Spirit on Instagram Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity with Lee Silverstein     Don't Forget To Sign Up for Your 7 Day Challenge to Take Your Life Back After Cancer!People expect you to bounce back after cancer, but it’s not easy – you’ve got to deal with changes, fatigue and worry that it might come back… Over seven days, I am sharing practical ideas that helped me get the life I want after cancer – sign up free

This is a conversation I have been looking forward to for a long time: My friend Lee Silverstein, cancer veteran and a beautiful soul! It's hard to make sense of our life after cancer experience, but the way Lee can distil the essence of our shared experience is a joy to behold! Every time we speak, I learn something new and get a valuable lesson. Here is what we cover on this week's episode: The Whac-A-Mole of Cancer What it takes to be an informed patient How to live in the moment Taking your power back after cancer Another way to be mindful each day How people respond to you after cancer Links Episode 077: How To Apply Mindfulness After Cancer with Dr Ronald Siegel Episode 075: Meaning of Life After Cancer with Dr William Breitbart Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity with Lee Silverstein     Don't Forget To Sign Up for Your 7 Day Challenge to Take Your Life Back After Cancer!People expect you to bounce back after cancer, but it’s

This is the worst part about cancer - the nameless worries that creep into your life, tugging behind you wherever you go... But it doesn't have to be that way! We can put worry in its place where you can enjoy the things that you love with people that you care about the most. And it's critical that you do it NOW. Because how you deal with worry right now will determine the quality of life from this point on. I had no one talk to about it and it seemed like nothing would ever even change... But it can, and it does! This is why I want to share the five big strategies that can help you lead a happier, more fulfilled life after cancer that you deserve to feel more calm and in control of what is going on around you. Here is what we cover on this week's episode: How to bring your worries out into the open so they lose control over you Clawing back your sense of control How to make sense of what is going on to find greater clarity Set clear boundaries to stop worrying from taking over your life

It is only when I look back at life after I finished treatment that I realise how much of a struggle it's really been. I had no one talk to about it and it seemed like nothing would ever even change... But it can, and it does! Having spent three years of deep work to get on top of worry and stress I am here to share with you five big things that can help you get there that much FASTER. In each of the big five, I give you practical tools and mindset to make these come to life. Because you don't need theory, but real world implementation! Here are the top five ideas we go through on the roadmap to thrive after cancer in this week's episode: Get your energy levels up Redirect your worry Recharge your relationships Set yourself up to win Make giving a way of life Video Links Episode 039: Exercise Boost Through Treatment and Recovery Episode 002: How Exercise Helps Crush Cancer Register for Stable and Predictable Life After Cancer Webinar     Don't F

Cancer is no laughing matter, but finding humor through life can help us get through the difficult times and make sense of our journey. My guest today has made humor a way of life, and Michael Shafar has flipped his cancer experience on its head to live it up as part of his stand up. Michael is awesome because in addition to all things funny, he also makes a contribution towards supporting cancer clinical trials for below the belt cancer that we talk about today! Links Michael Shafar (official website) Michael Shafar (Twitter) ANZUP Cancer Trials Group Limited I put this book together to help you thrive in times of uncertainty (plus find out how you'll be helping ANZUP cancer trials):   Don't Forget To Sign Up for Your 7 Day Challenge to Take Your Life Back After Cancer!People expect you to bounce back after cancer, but it’s not easy – you’ve got to deal with changes, fatigue and worry that it might come back… Over seven days, I am sharing practical ideas that helpe

You cannot choose cancer, but you can choose what comes next – Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal Wendy helps people who go through cancer and I love the unique perspective in understanding your cancer experience to create the new normal that helps you move forward in life. Here is what we cover in our discussion today: Why […] The post Episode 078: Making Sense of Life After Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Isn’t it weird how everyone talks about mindfulness, but no one seems to know how to put it to work it in everyday life? And how do you even know that you’re actually doing it? Many times I found myself staring into space in an attempt to find calm and relax, but no matter how […] The post Episode 077: How To Apply Mindfulness After Cancer with Dr Ronald Siegel appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

You don’t think about cancer when you’re young. Your hopes and your dreams they still lie ahead even when you haven’t found them yet… And that is why it hits you SO DAMN HARD. You never see it coming and what’s worse, neither does anyone else. Your friends find your cancer weird to talk about […] The post Episode 076: Young Adults Guide to Life Beyond Cancer with Geoff Eaton appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

How do you make sense of life after cancer? What are you even supposed to do with yourself after all of this? And how do you go on living and living well knowing that death is real? This is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome back to the Simplify Cancer Podcast! I have a fascinating conversation for […] The post Episode 075: Meaning of Life After Cancer with Dr William Breitbart appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to Carly Flumer about advocating for your health during cancer. Carly shares her approach to share your story and get the support that you want on social media. I wish I thought of this when I was going through cancer – oh Carly, where were you then?! Here is what we […] The post Episode 074: Standing Up for Your Health During Cancer with Carly Flumer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to my favourite cancer thrivers and fellow podcasters Gabrielle and Alex about making sense of life beyond cancer. Alex and Gabrielle speak to the challenges we all go through, but always looking forward, towards the future and making your difference on your terms! And you can’t get enough of that, can […] The post Episode 073: How To Let Go and Thrive After Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to my friend Lee Silverstein of WE Have Cancer about finding yourself again beyond cancer to live a happier, more fulfilled life. I love the way Lee looks at life – and he never looks back! Here is what we cover in our discussion today: How cancer changes the way that you […] The post Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with cancer during the pandemic, coping with uncertainty, and reducing the risk of severe infection. Our special guest is Professor Jeff Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Jeff is an expert in cancer control and has helped […] The post Episode 071: How to Make Self-Care a Priority When You Have Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with cancer during the pandemic, coping with uncertainty, and reducing the risk of severe infection. This is particularly crucial in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Our special guest is Dr Christopher Steer, a medical oncologist who specialises in helping older adults […] The post Episode 070: Cancer, COVID and Coping: A discussion with Dr Christopher Steer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we are talking to Damien Bolton, a clinical professor at the University of Melbourne and head of Austin Urology Unit here in Australia. Damien is passionate about improving quality of life and the outcomes for patients with prostate cancer, and here is what we cover in our discussion […] The post Episode 069: Empowering Men Living with Cancer during the Pandemic: A discussion with Prof Damien Bolton appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with isolation, staying in good shape during isolation, and keeping your energy levels up. This is particularly crucial in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our special guest is Dale Ischia, an exercise physiologist who specialises in exercise and cancer, and here is what we cover in our discussion today: Two vital reasons to exercise in isolation  How exercise can fuel body recovery after cancer treatment Having more energy through movement Staying safe when exercising Building health habits in isolation Exercise and movement for cancer survivors and much, much more! Links Full episode transcript (PDF) Starter Exercises Program from Dale Don't Forget To Sign Up for Your 7 Day Challenge to Take Your Life Back After Cancer!People expect you to bounce back after cancer, but it’s not easy – you’ve got to deal with changes, fatigue and worry that it might come back… Over seven days, I am sharing practical ide