Best Comandante Podcasts (2026)

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How to Become an Active Partner in Your Cancer Care with Claudia Cometa 21:46

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7h ago21:46

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I'm kicking off 2026 with The Reclaim Your Power – New Year Series (4 episodes this month) to help women with cancer start the year informed, confident, and actively participating in their care—rather than feeling overwhelmed or sidelined. I think this is the perfect episode to start, because so many patients feel dismissed, rushed, or unsure how t…

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Create Your Intention Word for the Year 21:16

14h ago21:16

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. Happy New Now! This episode invites you to reflect on the past year, envision what’s ahead, and choose an intention word from your heart to anchor and guide you into the new year. It's a gentle yet powerful way to begin your new year with clarity, align…

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How To Overcome Food Anxiety After Cancer with Cathy Leman 39:08

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Why does something as simple as eating become so overwhelming after breast cancer? For so many women, food goes from a source of comfort to a source of constant second-guessing. One article says a food is helpful. Another says it's risky. And suddenly every meal feels like a high-stakes decision you're terrified to get wrong. Today's guest, Cathy L…

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Addressing Social and Cultural Health Care Issues with Reproductive Health Hotline 40:33

8d ago40:33

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In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Jennifer Karlin, MD, and Rachna Vanjani, MD, about being a resource to support health care providers, navigating the various policies surrounding sexual and reproductive health and more. · Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 1:02 · About Vanjani 1:18 · About Karlin 2:10 · The …

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The True Meaning of Christmas in a Gift-Obsessed World w/ Rev. Dr. Emily Gierer 47:39

16d ago47:39

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Christmas is a magical, busy season of joy and celebration. It's so easy to get caught up in all the festivities and excitement that we don't pause long enough to consider what the Christmas story is actually about. Because if you look closely, the story of Christ's birth challenges our assumptions about power, generosity, status, and what it actua…

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How to Transform Your Cancer Recovery With Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Amy Comander 35:08

26d ago35:08

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Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice about diet, exercise, and recovery support? This episode brings you clarity. Dr. Amy Comander, a breast medical oncologist and leading voice in integrative and lifestyle medicine, breaks down what these approaches really mean — and why they're becoming the foundation of modern cancer care, holistic health, …

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Dealing With Grief: How to Trust God When You're Still Hurting w/ Dr. Jerry Woodbridge 1:10:51

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Grief is universal. It touches every person, every family, every age, and every season of life. When it arrives, it has a way of knocking the wind out of us. It doesn't matter whether the loss is sudden or expected, physical or emotional, recent or decades old. Grief interrupts our rhythm, destabilizes our identity, and confronts us with a version …

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Living Your Most Authentic Life with Dr. Jailyn Avila 59:31

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. On this episode we have the incredibly authentic Dr. Jailyn Avila from San Diego California: Board certified Emergency Medicine physician Fellowship trained in Ultrasound Co-Founder Core Ultrasound Core Faculty and Associate Director at UHS SoCal Emerge…

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How To Navigate A Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Confidence Dr. Francisco Esteva 36:21

1M ago36:21

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How are you supposed to make decisions when your breast cancer diagnosis feels like a foreign language? Dr. Francisco Esteva, a medical oncologist who's dedicated his career to breast cancer care, recognized this gap and took an unconventional step: he started creating YouTube videos to translate complicated medical concepts into language real pati…

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Social Media is Changing Childhood, Here's What Parents Can Do w/ Dr. Carol Vidal 58:17

2M ago58:17

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Unlike any generation before them, today's children are growing up in a world where screens, social media, and constant connectivity are woven into everyday life. Their friendships, self-image, and sense of belonging are being shaped not in classrooms or playgrounds, but in the curated feeds and endless notifications of their screens. And while par…

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Advancements in Breast Cancer, Lifestyle Medicine and A Preview of SABCS with Amy Comander, MD 30:06

1M ago30:06

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In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Amy Comander, MD, about incorporating lifestyle medicine into cancer care, exciting advancements highlighted at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and more. • Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 1:02 • About Comander 1:16 • The interview 3:42 • How do you find time t…

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Cancer Treatment Innovations with Jason Williams, MD and Nathan Goodyear, MD 36:33

2M ago36:33

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In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Jason Williams, MD, and Nathan Goodyear, MD, about innovations in immunotherapy, the future of cancer care and more. • Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 1:02 • About Williams 1:12 • About Goodyear 1:56 • The interview 3:08 • Nathan, can you explain the concept of your medica…

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The Truth About Healthcare & It's Impact On Patients with Dr. Adrienne Towsen 47:07

2M ago47:07

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Can doctors still practice patient-first care in a profit-first healthcare system? Today, countless physicians are feeling the strain as independent practices are disappearing, replaced by corporate entities that prioritize profits over patient care and physician autonomy. Dr. Adrienne Towsen knows this landscape intimately, having navigated the ch…

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Listening in the Silence 14:44

2M ago14:44

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. Everywhere you turn, there's noise. Not just sound, but stimulation. On this episode, learn why we often use sound and stimulation as distractions and how quiet moments can restore clarity, calm, and connection. Explore simple ways to listen in the sile…

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The Heart Attack No One Sees Coming and How to Stop It w/ Dr. Ronney Shantouf 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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Many of us know about someone who seemed perfectly healthy, and then one day, without warning, they had a cardiac event. No symptoms on the surface, and no sign their heart was struggling behind the scenes. We've been taught to think of sudden cardiac death as something random and unstoppable: a tragic event with no warning and no chance of prevent…

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"No 5 In The Lions Den" 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Welcome to the Co'mander Podcast, Where Mander Boy and Co Flo take you on an journey through the Washington Commanders wins and losses Whether you're a die-hard Washington Commanders fan, a casual football fan, or just someone looking for a lively discussion about the sport, our podcast is your ultimate destination. Join us as we break down the lat…

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Love & Science on the Fertility Journey with Dr. Erica Bove 45:55

2M ago45:55

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. On this episode we have the compassionate Dr. Erica Bove : Double board certified physician: OBGYN & Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at University of Vermont Certified Life Coach Founder & CEO: Love and Science Empowers women physicians to bu…

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Balancing of Hormones For Better Energy, Health, and Longevity With Dr. Amy Killen 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Easing hot flashes or chasing better sleep isn't just about the balancing of hormones. It's about reclaiming your energy, clarity, and confidence in everyday life. I sat down with Dr. Amy Killen, a menopause specialist who has been paving the way in women's health long before it was trending. She shared how her own shift from emergency medicine to …

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JD5 "L" BO 43:39

2M ago43:39

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Welcome to the Co'mander Podcast, Where Mander Boy and Co Flo take you on an journey through the Washington Commanders wins and losses Whether you're a die-hard Washington Commanders fan, a casual football fan, or just someone looking for a lively discussion about the sport, our podcast is your ultimate destination. Join us as we break down the lat…

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Living Your 3rd Act Now 18:37

2M ago18:37

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. Inspired by Jane Fonda’s powerful “Third Act” philosophy, this episode invites you to reimagine aging—not as a time of loss, but as a season of growth, purpose, and self-actualization. Discover how the “staircase of life” reframes aging from pathology t…

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Cancer Mindset: How to Stay in Control and Support Your Healing with Maria Angelova 31:03

2M ago31:03

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How can you stay grounded and strong while cancer turns your life upside down? Cancer changes everything, but it doesn't have to take over your life. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany sits down with Maria Angelova to discuss how small shifts in mindset and daily habits can actually help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control. You'll hear real st…

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Science of Longevity and Anti-Aging for Better Cancer Outcomes with Dr. Louis Malinow 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Are you doing everything you can to protect your brain and keep your body strong as you age? In this episode, Dr. Tiffany sits down with Dr. Louis Malinow to uncover practical ways to keep your brain sharp, build lasting muscle, and make sure your body serves you well for decades. They break down what really works with exercise, diet, and supplemen…

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The Truth About Living A 'Normal Life' During Cancer with Dr. Liz O'Riordan 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Is it possible to face cancer head-on and still maintain some sense of normalcy? Most people feel like everything they know about life gets flipped overnight—treatments, diet advice, and constant uncertainty can leave you drained and overwhelmed. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany chats with Dr. Liz O'Riordan on how to eat, move, and care for yourself wi…

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How Personalized Patient Care Changes The Cancer Experience with Dr. Jeff Puglisi 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Your health shouldn't be about reacting to problems after they happen. You deserve a doctor who knows you, understands your history, and works with you to prevent illness before it starts. Concierge medicine gives you that personalized, proactive care that keeps you healthy, informed, and supported every step of the way. In this episode Dr. Tiffany…

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How to Use Natural Therapies Without Risking Your Cancer Treatment with Dr. Sheba Roy 49:36

2M ago49:36

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How do you get through cancer treatment without losing yourself to side effects and confusion? Between managing side effects, understanding your medications, and wanting to explore natural options safely, it's easy to feel lost. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany talks to Dr. Sheba Roy about how to navigate treatment with clarity, support your body throu…

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Looking Inside Of Healthcare & The Impact Of Physician Burnout with Dr. Todd Otten 36:59

2M ago36:59

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Healthcare isn't just breaking patients, it's breaking doctors too. You wait months for an appointment, only to get ten minutes with a doctor who looks tired, burned out, and overworked. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany sits down with Dr. Todd Otten to talk about what's really happening inside healthcare, why good doctors are struggling, and how cancer…

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Lymphedema in Cancer Care with Maureen McBeth 34:46

2M ago34:46

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In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Maureen McBeth, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, about understanding individualized patient experiences with lymphedema, the value of exercise oncology and more. • Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 0:14 • About McBeth 0:23 • The interview 0:52 • How did you end up in the lymphedema and ca…

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No 5 No Prize Mander & Flo 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Welcome to the Co'mander Podcast, Where Mander Boy and Co Flo take you on an journey through the Washington Commanders wins and losses Whether you're a die-hard Washington Commanders fan, a casual football fan, or just someone looking for a lively discussion about the sport, our podcast is your ultimate destination. Join us as we break down the lat…

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How to Reclaim Your Health After Surviving Cancer w/ Dr. Amy Comander | EP 41 39:56

3M ago39:56

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When cancer treatment ends, the world expects celebration. The bell is rung, and everyone around breathes a sigh of relief. But for many survivors, that moment marks not an ending, but a new, confusing beginning. The medical team steps back, the appointments stop, and a quiet question creeps in: now what? Survivorship is more than the absence of di…

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Patient Empowerment in Cancer Care When You're Feeling Unheard With Dr. Efrat LaMandre 46:34

3M ago46:34

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Are you tired of leaving doctor's appointments feeling dismissed, even though you know something isn't right? It's frustrating when you explain your symptoms or theories and get brushed off like you're imagining things. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany sits down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre to discuss why patients often feel unheard, how to recognize when i…

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Menopause and Cancer: Navigating The Next Chapter of Recovery with Dr. Corinne Menn 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Finishing cancer treatment is supposed to feel like a victory. But for many women, it's the start of another uphill battle--menopause symptoms hit hard and hormone therapy isn't an option. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany talks with Dr. Corinne Menn, a menopause specialist and fellow breast cancer survivor. They discuss the changes happening in your bo…

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Menopause After Cancer? - You're Not Alone! With Dani Binnington 37:23

3M ago37:23

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When your cancer treatment ends, no one warns you that the hot flashes, insomnia, or brain fog might just be beginning. For many women, menopause after cancer feels like hitting a wall they never saw coming—especially when they're told HRT isn't an option. It's confusing, exhausting, and unfair to feel like you have to "just live with it." In this …

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Cancer Patient Advocacy: How Your Doctor's Well-Being is Impacting Your Recovery with Kim Downey 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Are the people taking care of you running on empty? Physicians are under incredible pressure, and when they face burnout or moral injury, it's patients who feel the impact. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany sits down with Kim Downey, a three-time cancer survivor and tireless advocate for physician wellness, to show how supporting doctors can directly im…

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Paving Your Path Through Breast Cancer and Beyond with Dr. Amy Comander 30:14

3M ago30:14

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits. On this episode we have the caring Dr. Amy Comander : Quadruple board certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology & Lifestyle Medicine Breast oncologist and Director of Breast Oncology and Survivorship at the Massachusetts Gen…