Episodes

  • Episode 309: Lessons Learned

    Episode 309: Lessons Learned
    Jan 23 2023
    This week, during our finale episode, we explore the things that keep us distracted in life and how difficult it is to see the forest for the trees. Our guests share what they've learned about life and what's important after facing cancer. Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I, Lauren Huffmaster, Malu Punohu, and Sarah Haverstick.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 308: Damocles Sword

    Episode 308: Damocles Sword
    Jan 13 2023
    From the outside looking in, it's easy to assume that once a person finishes their treatment, their cancer journey is behind them. Our guests clue us into the realities of what being on the other side of treatmet is really like. We also explore grappling with uncertainty. Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I, Lauren Huffmaster, Malu Punohu, and Sarah Haverstick.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 307: Holiday Break

    Episode 307: Holiday Break
    Dec 28 2022
    1 min
  • Episode 306: To Tell or Not to Tell (Part 2)

    Episode 306: To Tell or Not to Tell (Part 2)
    Dec 21 2022
    In addition to grappling with the realties of cancer for themselves, our guests also have to make the difficult decision about whether or not to tell some of the people they're closest to - their children. This is the second part of our two-episode focus on these conversations. Music by PurplePlanet.com Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I, Lauren Huffmaster, Malu Punohu, and Sarah Haverstick.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 305: To Tell or Not to Tell (Part 1)

    Episode 305: To Tell or Not to Tell (Part 1)
    Dec 14 2022
    In addition to grappling with the realties of cancer for themselves, our guests also have to make the difficult decision about whether or not to tell some of the people they're closest to - their children. Music by PurplePlanet.com Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I and Lauren Huffmaster.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 304: And then You Build Back Up

    Episode 304: And then You Build Back Up
    Dec 8 2022
    This episode follows Sarah Haverstick's journey through treatment for leukemia. We also hear about some of the things Malu Punoho has had to learn to accept, and Amy Artuso talks with us about being a Child Life Specialist. Music by PurplePlanet.com Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I, Malu Punohu, and Sarah Haverstick.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 303: Quest for an answer

    Episode 303: Quest for an answer
    Dec 1 2022
    In this episode, we pick back up with Malu. At this point in her journey, she was still in Hawaii, searching for answers. We also hear a bit from Sarah and learn the importance of an annual checkup. Music by https://www.purple-planet.com/ Special Guests: Malu Punohu and Sarah Haverstick.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 302: Wait, you had to wait how long?

    Episode 302: Wait, you had to wait how long?
    Nov 23 2022
    This week our guests speak with us about their path to diagnosis. We also discuss some of the challenges that can come up along the way. Reference articles discussed during the episode: https://www.improvediagnosis.org/dxiq-column/why-the-color-of-your-skin-can-affect-the-quality-of-your-diagnosis/ https://www.today.com/health/dismissed-health-risk-being-woman-t153804 Music by https://www.purple-planet.com/ Special Guests: Amy Artuso, MPH, CPST-I, Lauren Huffmaster, and Malu Punohu.
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    30 mins