Best Jess Thomas Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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The Productivity Skills That Will Fast-Track Your Promotions - with Kendall Berg 1:00:18

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Ever wonder why some high performers skyrocket while others stay stuck in middle management hell? Brian teams up with career coach Kendall Berg, who cracked the code after getting promoted five times in six years—and it wasn't by working harder. This conversation gets uncomfortably real about workplace politics, invisible performance reviews, and w…

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Digital Organization Mistakes That Kill Productivity - With Judith Guertin 51:25

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Digital Organization Mistakes That Kill Productivity - With Judith Guertin What happens when two organizing experts get real about wrangling life’s digital chaos? In this episode, Brian sits down with digital-organization veteran Judith Guertin, and the conversation quickly gets refreshingly honest. They share their recent experiences—Brian’s panic…

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Should I Quit Social Media? A Debate With A Focus Expert - Penny zenker 1:00:12

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What happens when a productivity expert and a focus coach talk honestly about the role social media plays in our lives? In this episode, Brian sits down with Penny Zenker to have a real conversation about how platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook affect our attention, stress levels, and time. They don’t hold back. Penny admits she’s been…

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How Hidden Beliefs Are Wrecking Your Productivity - With Rachel Druckenmiller 47:07

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In this eye-opening episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer sits down with Rachel Druckenmiller—keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and founder of Unmuted—to expose a hidden productivity killer: the quiet, limiting beliefs that shape how we work. Drawing on her own experience with burnout and recovery, Rachel shares how phrases like “I’m not the kind of perso…

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Conversations That Matter: The Hidden Productivity Killer You're Ignoring - With Jess Pettitt 47:43

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In this lively episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer sits down with Jess Pettitt—speaker, author, and founder of Good Enough Now—to uncover the hidden productivity killer most teams overlook: the conversations they’re avoiding. Drawing on years of experience with organizations nationwide, Jess explains how curiosity, vulnerability, and a willingness to get …

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Your Communication Protocol Can Make or Break Your Team’s Productivity - With Theresa M. Ward 44:54

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In this engaging episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer interviews Theresa Ward, founder of Fiery Feather, who reveals how communication protocols can transform team productivity and effectiveness. As a team effectiveness coach with experience across multiple industries, Theresa shares how structured systems combined with emotional intelligence create thrivi…

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ADHD-Inspired Productivity: Mythbusting & What You Can Learn From This Condition - With Skye Waterson 50:10

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In this engaging episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer interviews Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, who challenges common myths about ADHD while sharing research-backed strategies for productivity. As a former academic turned entrepreneur who has ADHD herself, Skye offers unique insights about how ADHD can actually be an entrepreneurial…

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Project Management Hacks, Skills & Tools You Can’t Get From Software or AI - With Bonnie Biafore 45:44

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In this engaging episode, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shares invaluable insights about the human skills and techniques that software and AI simply can't replace. She reveals her top "non-tech hacks" for successful project management, including smart approaches to estimating, cost management, and running effective meetings. Whether you'…

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18 Tasks I Outsourced That Changed My Life (And How You Can Too) - With Marcey Rader 1:00:11

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Ready to win back hours of your life? In this episode, productivity experts Brian Nelson-Palmer and Marcey Rader reveal 18 tasks they've successfully outsourced - from hiring a culinary grad to chop vegetables to finding affordable ways to never do laundry again. They break down exactly how to decide what to outsource (including a simple calculator…

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Breaking Your Team's Biggest Success Barrier: 7 Simple Changes - with Maura Thomas 48:59

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Productivity expert Maura Thomas joins Brian to tackle this #truthbomb: Your team's biggest productivity barrier might be you. Through engaging stories and practical examples, Maura reveals how leaders unknowingly create chaos through their communication habits and "always available" mentality. Learn simple yet powerful changes you can make as a le…

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How Your Purpose Will Multiply Your Productivity - With Stan Phelps 54:49

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Stan Phelps joins Brian and explores the deep connection between purpose and productivity. They dig into the importance of aligning personal and organizational goals with a clear purpose. They also dive into helpful tangents including: The 4 versions of the workplace and how productivity is tied to the current version 4.0 the significance of warmth…

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5 Productivity Hacks We Disagree On - With Eric Girard 44:39

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This episode features a debate between Brian and Eric Girard. There are 5 productivity hacks that these two disagree on. The discussion includes: tasks written on calendar vs to-do list, planning out every minute of the day on your calendar, wake-up times (early vs. late), meditation, and the use of Amazon Subscribe & Save. Throughout the episode, …

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Beat Interruption Overload, Your Hidden Productivity Killer - With Joel MacCharles 47:57

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Joel MacCharles joins Brian to discuss discuss managing your interruption overload and staying focused. They share their personal strategies for staying organized and productive, including using to-do lists, calendars, and focus music. They emphasize the need to prioritize tasks and eliminate unnecessary meetings and emails. Joel expresses his frus…

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Tactics For Managing People Older Than You - with Ann Kerian 54:32

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Ann Kerian, an author, executive coach, & consultant joined Brian for a candid discussion on managing older employees. The episode is full of practical tips and personal insights. Brian and Ann explore strategies for building respect across generations, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging diverse strengths in the workplace. It's a must-listen …

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Life Balance: The Blueprint You've Been Missing 33:36

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In this episode, Brian unveils the Gladiator Life Balance Blueprint, the piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing. The 5-Pointed Star represents your balance, and you’ll want to plan how brightly your star GLOWS - Growth, Love and relationships, Others, Work, and Self (GLOWS). Brian provides a full collection of practical tips advice on implementing…

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Tips You Missed On Successfully Starting Something New - with Dr. Amanda Crowell 50:42

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Dr. Amanda Crowell, a cognitive psychologist and author of "Great Work", shares powerful insights on successfully starting something new. From overcoming mental blocks to having honest conversations about bandwidth, she provides a refreshing perspective on thriving at work without sacrificing everything else. Her relatable personal journey adds dep…

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Email Overload? No More! Reclaim Your Inbox With These Underutilized Hacks & Tactics 23:01

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Drowning in emails? This is your life raft. Discover the shockingly simple 4D system for inbox mastery and the little-known hacks top performers use to never miss an important email and stay on top of tasks. Listen now, so you can close your inbox with confidence. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiat…

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The Difference Between Good vs. GREAT Leaders: A Deep Dive - with Sara Canaday 50:35

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Leadership strategist Sara Canaday joins Brian and shares insights on the key differences that turn a good leader into a great one. Unlike vague general leadership training, this conversation is specific for a change, delving into what a good leader and a great leader would do in the same situation, to unlock their team's potential and become truly…

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AI Productivity Hacks: 14 Game-Changing Prompts to Transform Your Work & Life 24:00

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Brian Nelson-Palmer shares 14 creative prompts to leverage generative AI (like ChatGPT) to supercharge your productivity at work and in your personal life. This is especially relevant to Project Managers and Aspiring Leaders. From data analysis to contract summaries to infusing humor into speeches, he provides practical examples of how AI can be yo…

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What Is Your Productivity Animal? Understand Your Natural Tendencies - with Chris Croft 58:33

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Chris Croft, an author and speaker on productivity and happiness, joins Brian on the show to share his unique "productivity animal" framework. He explains how different animal personalities represent different combinations of goals, efficiency, enjoyment, and achievement. The banter between Chris and Brian is humorous and insightful. Take the quiz …

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Everyday Persuasion: The Sales Tactics That Work With Kids, Bosses, AND Clients - with Dean Karrel 56:30

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Dean Karrel, a sales trainer and career advisor, joins Brian to discuss everyday sales tactics that can be used to influence and persuade, not just in a sales role but in all aspects of life - with kids, family, bosses, and clients. They discuss emotional intelligence, listening, understanding the other person's perspective, telling stories, being …

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Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? - 28 Hacks, Tips, & Tricks 35:29

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Ever been in a meeting and thought “UGH, this meeting could have been an email?” This episode is a massive knowledge share, where Brian reveals some of the tips, tricks, and hacks he teaches in his training on this topic. It’s time to pull back the curtain on meeting efficiency, effectiveness, and skill. See the full details and links on the episod…

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Productivity Vs. Wellbeing: The Surprising Truth on Making Them Coexist, With Jeanette Bronee 58:26

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Can we be productive at work without ruining our own wellbeing? Jeanette Bronée shares insights gained while recovering from burnout and losing both parents. We discuss tangible ways individuals and leaders can shift perspectives to promote sustainable productivity grounded in humanity and wellbeing. See the full details and links on the episode's …

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Better Storytelling: Get What You Want @Work & @Home - with Dr. Todd Dewett 49:37

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Dr. Todd Dewett joins Brian to dive into story telling at work and at home. They uncovered tips and tactics on how to tell better stories, when to leverage the power of a story, and where stories are most effective. These hacks will help you level up your story telling game, so you’ll shine even brighter at work, and in your personal life. See the …

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10 Time Management Hacks for New Managers - with Eric Girard 40:31

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Eric Girard joins Brian as a co-host to unveil 10 time management hacks for new managers, empowering them to balance their increased responsibilities efficiently. These hacks will help you carve out the time necessary to fulfill your team's needs while handling your personal responsibilities. See the full details and links on the episode's page. **…

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Dissecting a Winning Elevator Pitch, with Elevator Pitch Champion Chris Westfall 54:05

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Chris Westfall joins Brian on the show to dissect what it is that makes a winning elevator pitch. He is a regular contributor to Forbes, the author of The NEW Elevator Pitch, and one of the most sought-after business coaches & keynote speakers in the world. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/…

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AI & The Human Experience With Christopher Lind: Practical Applications of AI Now For You At Work 57:26

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Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and industry thought leader around AI, joins Brian to talk about AI & The Human Experience, with practical applications and implications of AI for employees and supervisors right now at work. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/ai-th…

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Billable Hours: Life Balance Tips & Passive Income with "Time Freedom For Lawyers" Brian Glass 50:14

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Brian Glass, Attorney and Host of the Time Freedom For Lawyers podcast, joins Productivity Gladiator to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work in a billable hours career, and passive income strategies. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/billable-hours-…

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Commission Sales: 14 Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices with Realtor VP April Myers 51:49

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In this episode, April Myers, a Vice President and Realtor with RLAH @Properties, joins Brian to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work on Commission. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/commission-sales-life-balance-mistakes-best-practices-with-realtor…

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Soness Stevens - TEDx Talks: Getting, Giving, and Excelling At One 1:02:54

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In this episode, Soness Stevens, the Original TEDx Speaker Coach, joins Brian to talk about getting, giving, & excelling at, a TEDx Talk. This episode is a departure from the normal episode, since Brian’s TEDx talk went live and went viral, Brian’s received a lot of questions about how to get a TEDx talk, and tips or advice on giving one. This epis…

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My Personal Year In Review & How I Do It 25:15

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In this episode, Brian shares his “year in review” for 2022, the process he uses to create the review, a template so you can try your own, and the steps he follows to automate the reminders to check back in throughout the year(s) to see if you’re still on track. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: htt…

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Maggie Gough - Right & Wrong Metrics to Measure Life Balance & Wellness 51:12

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In this episode, Maggie Gough, Chief Operating Officer of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) joins Brian to talk about the right and wrong metrics to measure life balance and wellness. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/maggie-gough-right-wrong-met…

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Haysing Han - Productivity Should Create Capacity To Advance Your Life & Career 44:22

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In this episode, Haysing Han, founder of H. Manifest joins Brian to talk about the ways productivity should create capacity to advance your life & career. If you only give 110% to your tasks, without any capacity left to network, or meet with a mentor, then you’ll only ever get more tasks instead of advancement. Link for the full page with all the …

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Workr Beeing - 49 Tips to Manage Stress In A Hectic Work Environment 50:20

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Full Episode Link: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/workr-beeing-49-tips-to-manage-stress-in-a-hectic-work-environment TODAY’S GUESTS DR. KATINA SAWYER & DR. PATRICIA GRABAREK CO-FOUNDERS OF WORKR BEEING https://workrbeeing.com/ instagram.com/workrbeeing/ facebook.com/workrbeeing/ Community: https://workrbeeing.memberful.com/join On t…

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Andrew Lawless - Your Workload Tripled, What Do You Do? 46:55

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Your workload just tripled, what do you do? How do you handle it? Perhaps someone on your team leaves for another job, or someone gets pulled for another project, or maybe a new initiative starts. All the sudden you find yourself with two to three times the work you had before. What can you do to help manage all that extra work? How do you handle a…

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Paul McFadden - Support Work-Life Balance By Changing Workplace Culture As An Employee & Supervisor 1:00:25

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In this episode Brian and Paul dive into work-life balance, looking at it through the lens of what you CAN control as an employee and as a supervisor., setting aside the things that are out of your control like company culture and policies. Moving past the helpless feeling of “there’s nothing I can do”. The full detail on this episode, the guest, l…

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S3 E8 - Madison Quinn- Strong Little Souls 32:34

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Continuing on with our 3rd season's theme, we are featuring a very impressive young lady who created the non profit Strong Little Souls at the age of 13 years old. Madison Quinn at a young age made a connection with a young child battling cancer and Strong Little Souls was born! Strong Little Souls has been going strong for the past 7 years helping…

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Introducing The Show 6:04

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The full detail on this episode, as well as Productivity Gladiator can be found at the website: www.ProductivityGladiator.comBy Brian Nelson-Palmer

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Announcement! 1:26

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Update for what’s coming for My Cancer Story Podcast!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mycancerstorypodcast/support

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S3 E7 - Amy Steeves - AITL Lymphoma- Amys Rays of Sunshine 37:07

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This months Cancer Story is from Amy Steeves. She is the founder of the nonprofit Amys Rays of Sunshine in which they brighten the lives of cancer patients one box at a time. Amy is a survivor of a very rare type of lymphoma called AILT Lymphoma which is typically diagnosed in men aged 70 and older. She tells her story of misdiagnosis during and af…

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S3 E6 - Jacob Beckley - Beckley Foundation - Cure Token 46:19

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I apologize for the few interruptions that we have in the episode today, I attempted to edit but my software would not cooperate with me. Hang in there, it is WORTH IT!Today's Cancer Story has a little twist. You will be meeting and learning about Jacob Beckley. He is the founder (2016) of the non-profit called The Beckley Foundation and later CURE…

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S3 E5 - Dana Patti - Papillary Thyroid Cancer 53:49

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Celebrating My Cancer Story Podcasts 2nd Anniversary with the perfect guest! You will be hearing from Dana who is a Papillary Thyroid Cancer Survivor. Dana was diagnosed at age 24 and after being urged by her dentist to get the lump in her throat checked out. Going through her thyroidectomy surgery and multiple rounds of RAI treatment was in a surv…

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S3 E4 - Tess Devèze - Stage 3 Breast Cancer - ConnectAble Therapies 1:09:12

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This is such a very special episode! Today you are going to hear Tess' Cancer Story and her work as an OT, Sexuality and Cancer Specialist and how she created ConnectAble Therapies. To me, this is such an important episode for you to listen to as well as the topic of connection and intimacy. Tess is the founder of ConnectAble Therapies which is a M…

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Dr. Patrick Vickers - The Advanced Gerson Therapy Clinic 1:09:14

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Buckle your seatbelts kids, you are about to be taken on a wild ride! This is yet again a very different episode that I am releasing in which you will learn a ton about science, anatomy, philology, the history of medicine, pharmacology and integrative medicine. This will be unlike ANYTHING else you listen to! Turn your air-pods up and press play: T…

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S3 E2 - Mariam Beridze - Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma 36:06

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" Be the winner in this fight"This episode today is near and dear to m heart. Today's Cancer Story comes to you all the way from the other side of the world in Georgia. You are meeting Mariam, a fellow Thyroid Cancer Survivor and the Creator or @Smiley_Scar. I was so honored to finally have the opportunity to meet her and for her to share her story…

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S3 E1 - Erin Baughman - Cervical Cancer - CCAP Across The Map 45:19

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Welcome to Season 3 of My Cancer Story Podcast! Our first story is from Erin Baughman, a Cervical Cancer Survivor. Which is a perfect story to begin with as it is January which is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This young lady found her cancer while at her annual Pap smear which came back irregular. She talks about her journey as a patient, with …

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Season 3 Intro/Trailer 1:51

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Get ready to be inspired for season 3 of My Cancer Story Podcast! This season, I am featuring stories from those effected by cancer who have created something wonderful. They literally made lemons into lemon-aid and are making the world a better place! Be on the lookout, every other Monday for a brand new episode wherever you listen to your podcast…

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S2 E32 - David Richman - Cycle of Lives 49:05

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This is a very special episode. Not only is it the last episode of Season 2 and the year 2021, but you get to meet David Richman! David is an author, motivational speaker, and a transformation expert. David shares a bit of his personal cancer story as well as the inspiration behind writing is latest book, "Cycle of Lives". He was such a delight to …

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S2 E31 - Mike & Megan Scherer - Worth the Wait Charity - Testicular Cancer 1:04:28

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Today's cancer story you will hear from power couple Mike and Megan Scherer. They are high school sweethearts that have been together through thick and thin. Mike as diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at the age of 26 finding the tumor on his own. With some luck and a little bit of help from his parent's, he was able to get in testing and diagnosis m…

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S2 E30 - Dr. Amydee - Ovarian Cancer 30:54

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This episode, you will hear Dr. Amydee's Ovarian Cancer Story. Not only is she a researcher, but she is cancer pharmacist turned cancer survivor, educator, and storyteller with a heart that helps and heals. She helps those in any step of their cancer journey reclaim their body post cancer and especially helps women through her clinical practice. Sh…