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Embracing Faith, Love and Health: Guest Nikki Walton
Jan. 21, 2025

Embracing Faith, Love and Health: Guest Nikki Walton

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This episode emphasizes the importance of love and faith in overcoming challenges, particularly during health crises. Nikki Walton shares her experiences of rising early to meditate and pray, highlighting how these practices culti…

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Finding Your Fitness Motivation
Jan. 7, 2025

Finding Your Fitness Motivation

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Exploring the trend of functional fitness as a new transformative approach to personal wellness. I clarify my view of the relationship between functional fitness and physical therapy (and if there is one) while encouraging listene…

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Humor, Hope, and Healing: Deb Krier's Inspiring Story
Dec. 10, 2024

Humor, Hope, and Healing: Deb Krier's Inspiring Story

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What happens when life delivers a diagnosis that changes everything? In this inspiring episode of In the Rising Podcast , host Bettina Brown welcomes entrep...

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The Healing Power of Connection: Why Socializing Matters for Breast Cancer Prevention and Wellness
Oct. 8, 2024

The Healing Power of Connection: Why Socializing Matters for Breast C…

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, H...

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Cancer Prehabilitation: The Missing Piece in Recovery?
Sept. 3, 2024

Cancer Prehabilitation: The Missing Piece in Recovery?

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Can preparing for cancer treatment before it begins improve recovery and quality of life? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast , host and physical thera...

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The Power of Knowing Our Roots
Aug. 30, 2024

The Power of Knowing Our Roots

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. How does understanding your family's past shape the resilience of future generations? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Daniel Mamah, a distinguished psychiatrist and author, to uncover the incredible story behind his book "As …

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Understanding Lymphedema: What We Can Learn from Wendy Williams' Story
March 1, 2024

Understanding Lymphedema: What We Can Learn from Wendy Williams' Story

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What is lymphedema, and why is it finally receiving more public attention? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast , host Bettina Brown, PT, board-certifie...

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Embracing Life After Cancer Emotional Recovery and Support
Feb. 23, 2024

Embracing Life After Cancer Emotional Recovery and Support

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When the shadow of cancer recedes, the emotional landscape it leaves behind often remains uncharted. Dr. Anne Blaes, a specialist in hematology, oncology, and the transformative SPECs program, underscores the critical psychosocial…

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Harnessing the Power of Sleep for Cancer Recovery
Feb. 16, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Sleep for Cancer Recovery

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Combatting insomnia while navigating the tumultuous waters of cancer treatment can feel like an uphill battle, but our latest episode offers a review of what you can employ to reclaim your night's rest. With each Tuesday release, …

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Glowing Beyond Forty Holistic Beauty and Wellness Insights
Feb. 14, 2024

Glowing Beyond Forty Holistic Beauty and Wellness Insights

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…

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Transformative Rest and the Power of Self-Care Explored
Feb. 9, 2024

Transformative Rest and the Power of Self-Care Explored

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…

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More Than Just Tired: Managing Fatigue During and After Cancer
Jan. 30, 2024

More Than Just Tired: Managing Fatigue During and After Cancer

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 experi…

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Bitter Truths Behind the Sweetness How Sugar Affects Our Bodies
Jan. 26, 2024

Bitter Truths Behind the Sweetness How Sugar Affects Our Bodies

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. A recent Mayo Clinic blog post & research findings from the journal Cancer, I shed a quick light on the complexities of dietary sugar and its potential to impact body weight and increase cancer risk. Whether you're curious abo…

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[ITR Short]Enhancing Patient Care: Mayo Clinic and SimBioSys Join Forces for Treatment Selection
Jan. 19, 2024

[ITR Short]Enhancing Patient Care: Mayo Clinic and SimBioSys Join For…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much...

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Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Journey to Health with Dr. Nicole Avena
Jan. 16, 2024

Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Journey to Health with Dr. Nico…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Discover how to liberate yourself from the clutches of sugar addiction with the insights of Dr. Nicole Avena, whose groundbreaking research shines a light on the hidden ways sugar is controlling our lives. In our candid conversati…

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[ITR Short] Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap: A Guide to Self-Empowerment and Individual Health Journeys
Jan. 12, 2024

[ITR Short] Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap: A Guide to Self-E…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever found yourself sizing up your life against someone else's Instagram highlight reel? It's a universal struggle! As a physical therapist, I've seen firsthand how this tendency can either kickstart a person's journey to better h…

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[ITR Short]  Triumphs and Reflections of a Cancer Conqueror
Jan. 5, 2024

[ITR Short] Triumphs and Reflections of a Cancer Conqueror

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 abou…

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Beyond the Menopause Horizon with Health and Nutrition Coach Kirstie Wilson
Jan. 2, 2024

Beyond the Menopause Horizon with Health and Nutrition Coach Kirstie …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When my own body started rewriting the rules during perimenopause, weight management turned into a bewildering quest. I soon realized that the conventional arsenal of restrictive diets and punishing workouts was failing me. Join u…

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Embracing Breath Work and Alternative Healing: A Journey from Skepticism to Spiritual Advocacy
Dec. 19, 2023

Embracing Breath Work and Alternative Healing: A Journey from Skeptic…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Mary O'Dwyer shares the transformative power of breath work in stress management. Our conversation takes a deep and personal turn with Mary O'Dwyer, who candidly recounts her evolution from a skeptic to a passionate advocate for s…

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Movies that Heal: How Films Help Personal Well-being
Dec. 5, 2023

Movies that Heal: How Films Help Personal Well-being

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever wondered how movies can serve as a beacon of hope and a means of personal healing? Join me, Bettina Brown, as I share an enriching conversation with Phil Strangolagali, the author of "Jesus Loves Movies." Phil's heartfelt jou…

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Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding Gratitude
Nov. 21, 2023

Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As your host, Bettina Brown, like many, I've walked a tough road here and there in life., Those experiences have helped me reshape my perspective on life and the holidays. This episode is my heartfelt sharing of those experiences …

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Embracing Menopause: Helen Marray-Finlay's Journey and Insights on Women's Health and Skincare
Nov. 7, 2023

Embracing Menopause: Helen Marray-Finlay's Journey and Insights on Wo…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Imagine a world where menopause is no longer a taboo topic but a life phase embraced with understanding and empathy. Meet Helen Marray-Finlay, a brave woman who shares her personal journey through menopause, revealing the trials s…

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Surviving Trauma and Reclaiming Identity: Antonia's Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery
Oct. 24, 2023

Surviving Trauma and Reclaiming Identity: Antonia's Journey of Healin…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever felt lost? Are you struggling to redefine your identity? Antonia, the author of 'Underwater Daughter,' certainly has. She shares her journey of surviving sexual abuse, a debilitating bike accident, and a battle with …

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Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger
Oct. 10, 2023

Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever wondered how to cope and transform grief into something meaningful? Join us for an enriching conversation with the inspiring Annie Gudger, author of the powerful memoir, The Fifth Chamber. She vulnerably shares her j…

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