As a child, I often tried to make sense of the greater world by trying to understand the relationship of that which was happening in my life in relationship with all of the myriad things that could happen. For years, I would travel down the rabbit hole of "what if," much to the frustration of … Continue reading Playing The “What If” Game
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 12: Ellis Emerson
It's hard to believe this is Episode 12 - the last episode of Season 1of the Intersection of Cancer and Life. Thank you all so much for following along and listening to our show. Thank you too, to our incredible guests this season: Nora McMahon, Justin Birckbichler, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo, Robin Browne, Racheli Alkobey, Emily … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 12: Ellis Emerson
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 11: Annmarie Otis
Episode 11 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features Annmarie Otis, the founder of Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer. Annmarie was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer in 2012, and Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer is her fierce and unconventional initiative to promote awareness, early detection, and advocacy surrounding breast cancer, with a special focus on … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 11: Annmarie Otis
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 10: Wendy Chioji
"Fear is darkness, and education is light." -Wendy Chioji Episode 10 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features Wendy Chioji, a freelance television producer, six-time Ironman, and triathlete, who has tackled everything in her life, including her three cancer diagnoses, with the same motto: "Just say yes." Wendy's first round with cancer came in … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 10: Wendy Chioji
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 9: Dana Donofree of AnaOno Intimates
Episode 9 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features an incredible guest: Dana Donofree. Dana is best known as the founder and creator of AnaOno, a lingerie company specifically for women navigating breast cancer. I first met Dana in the spring of 2018 at the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Metastatic Conference in Philadelphia, PA, … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 9: Dana Donofree of AnaOno Intimates
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 8: Abigail Johnston
Episode 8 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life is a special episode for me - at the time it airs, it will have been a year since my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. In this episode, I talk with Abigail Johnston, a fellow lawyer, mother, and metastatic breast cancer thriver. Before cancer, Abigail was … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 8: Abigail Johnston
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 7: Annelise Cohon
Episode 7 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features one of my wonderful college friends, Annelise Cohon. Anna is an education specialist and innovative leader, with more than eight years of professional experience in advancing quality education for all children. She is passionate about the intersection of education and health. She is driven to … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 7: Annelise Cohon
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 6: Emily Hopper
Episode 6 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features Emily Hopper, the mama, artist, advocate and breast cancer survivor behind alternative breast cancer awareness apparel brand, EMPOWERHAUS. She is also the founder of Flatties Unite, the popular Facebook group for women living with fewer than 2 breasts. Emily was diagnosed with stage III triple … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 6: Emily Hopper
Will It Get Better?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I thought my world had ended. I think back to the young woman lying on the cold table, undergoing a breast biopsy, sobbing into her hospital gown. I was afraid I was going to die. When I received my metastatic diagnosis several weeks later, I wandered around … Continue reading Will It Get Better?
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 5: Racheli Alkobey
On Episode 5 of The Intersection of Cancer and Life, we talk with Radiant Racheli Alkobey, who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 21, during her senior year of college. After her diagnosis, she started video blogging under the handle Radiant Racheli and recorded her entire diagnosis and treatment journey in it's most raw … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 5: Racheli Alkobey
