Cancer Support Episodes

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode of In the Rising, Bettina explores an often-overlooked aspect of health and healing: the power of human connection. Inspired by recent articles from Healthline, Harvard Magazine, and the Mayo Clinic, Bettina discusses research showing that meaningful social interaction supports not only emotional well-being but also cognitive health, happiness, and longevity. In a world filled with digital distractions, she reminds listeners that s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Discover the transformative power of a holistic approach to beauty as we welcome Alison, a nutrition expert with a passion for enhancing women's health, especially as they navigate the challenges of life after 40. Her enlightening tales, from personal battles with teenage acne to professional insights on hormones' impact on skin health, promise to guide you through the nutritional and lifestyle shifts essential for glowing...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When Jenny Fielding faced the monumental task of healing, she discovered the power of pausing. As a physiotherapist intimately familiar with the recovery process, Jenny shares her insights on the art of giving oneself the grace to just be in this week's heartfelt episode. I review her article as it weaves through the importance of self-care, especially when life's storms, like cancer, challenge us. I explore the ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Why does cancer-related fatigue feel so overwhelming—and what can you do about it? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, host & physical therapist Bettina explores one of the most common and frustrating side effects experienced by people living with and recovering from cancer: fatigue. Cancer fatigue is more than simply feeling tired. It can feel like carrying an invisible weight in so many ways: physically, mentally...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever found yourself obsessing over the details, like how clean your pot is, only to realize there's another side to the story? Khevin Barnes, a male breast cancer survivor, graces our podcast with an enlightening conversation about his extraordinary encounter with this life-altering disease and the unexpected life lessons he gleaned from it. He connects the dots between the thoroughness of scrubbing cookware and his person...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. It's Never Too Late: How Small Changes Can Create Big Health Benefits Have you ever wondered if it's simply too late to make a difference? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown, PT, board-certified in physical therapy, wound care, and lymphedema, explores a powerful message of hope: it's never too late to begin again. Inspired by recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Bettina d...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Unmet Needs We Don't Talk About: Finding Support Between Detection and Diagnosis What happens in the days and weeks between discovering something concerning and receiving a diagnosis? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, host Bettina Brown, PT, board-certified in physical therapy, wound care, and lymphedema, explores one of the most overlooked parts of the cancer journey: the period between detection and diagnosi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When faced with the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, how can one find acceptance and trust in the journey? Join us as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Amy Robinson, who shares her transformative cancer experience and how it led her to trust that each step of her path would be illuminated as needed. We'll discuss how facing big challenges can stretch us beyond our limited thinking and how the analogy of d...

What if grief isn't just about death? In this thoughtful and compassionate episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown, PT, explores the many faces of grief and how major life changes—including illness, disability, divorce, loss of independence, and unexpected diagnoses—can leave us mourning the life we thought we would have. Released in the days following Memorial Day, this episode reflects on the meaning of memory, loss, and the universal human experience of grieving. Drawing from he...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "In the Rising Podcast," host Bettina Brown speaks with Susan DeLorenzo, who shares how being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer changed the trajectory of her life. DeLorenzo had previously undergone a lumpectomy for calcifications in her left breast, but the cancer returned. Despite the fear and uncertainty that came with her diagnosis, DeLorenzo turned her experience into a positive one, using it to s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Dr. Shawni Fox is a naturopathic physician and certified life coach, who has a passion for working with individuals who have a cancer diagnosis, particularly breast cancer. In this episode of In The Rising Podcast, Dr. Fox discusses the trauma that accompanies the cancer journey and how it can impact a person's life. She highlights the various reasons why individuals may not be the same person after going through cancer trea...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode, Ashley Michelle shares her powerful journey of triumph over trauma. Titled "Finding Strength Through Tragedy," the book focuses on the healing process after experiencing horrific traumas. Ashley opens up about the various layers of trauma she has encountered throughout her life, starting from witnessing her biological dad's violent behavior as a child and facing bullying in school. The pivotal moment came in ...

What if one of life's greatest challenges became an opportunity to discover strength you never knew you had? In this inspiring episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and breast cancer survivor Kelly Motley, whose book, The Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo, chronicles her remarkable journey through cancer and the life-changing lessons she learned inside the boxing ring. Long before her diagnosis, Kelly unknowingly began preparing for one of life's tough...