I've Got Skin In The Game

Dr. Carol Clinton talks with Dan Lionello about his method for dealing with prostate cancer and the treatment for it. Instead of focusing on the worst possible outcomes, Dan explains how he decided from the start to have a positive experience. Now, he is thriving with new opportunities and a fresh outlook on the future.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License So Far So Close - Jahzzar Creative Commons License 

Dr. Carol Clinton welcomes in her cousin Charlie, who recalls the range of emotions he went through when his adult son was diagnosed with brain cancer. He learned a lot about the man Scott had become and the effect he had on his students. Scott's mantra to his students had always been "Be good humans," and embraced "Choose happiness" toward the end of his cancer battle.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Good Thoughts (ID: 45) - Lobo Loco Creative Commons License   

Dr. Clinton speaks with long-time friend Eileen Caramela, who lost her 14-year-old son Derek in a tragic accident several years ago. What is the grieving process like and how can those around best offer their support? What can you say to a grieving parent? And what should you not say? There are no easy answers, but Eileen shares her own experiences in hopes it can help someone else.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License  

Nearing the halfway point - Dr Clinton shares a personal update on her progress. The chemo regimen has changed, with some unexpected side effects, and it's led to Dr. Clinton having to adapt. She weighs in on the treatment so far, her diet, her mental and physical health and more. Thank you for coming on this journey and come back Wednesday for our regular episode. Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Simplify - Little Glass Men Creative Commons License

Dr Shikha Jain follows up from out last podcast on advice for women in medicine and beyond. Women say "we" more than "I." Women are described as assertive, bossy, and pushy, while men are seen as strong and a leader. Women need to remind themselves of what they have accomplished and how valuable they are. Create yourself an awesome list!! Dr Jain reminds us of what #womeninmedicine can do and talks about it on social media. We also discuss the use of midlevel providers as part of our teams - not replacing the physicians - and a recent article from Dr @ShashShillcut and @JulieSilverMD discussing social media platforms https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1801980 Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Show Me - Josh Woodward Creative Commons License

Physicians are using social media, and specifically Twitter, to educate patients with the latest in scientific research.  Meet Dr. Jain of Northwestern, who used social media on a personal level until her institution asked her to use it to reach out to the public.  Dr. Jain, as a practicing hematologist/oncologist, uses her platform @ShikhaJainMD to discuss the latest scientific studies to help patients understand what is available and possible for them. Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Show Me - Josh Woodward Creative Commons License

  Join me for a chat with Maeve Clinton, who shares her personal experience. Maeve recommends parents explain more of what treatments are for to take the fear away.  Cancer is a hurry up and wait game - you feel like you want to do something and there is not much to do. She also talks adult support systems outside of the home - such as Laurie Elsass and her talking the night before my surgery and how much it helped.  Spend time in the presence of those you feel safe talking to or being with.  People will show up for you in different ways.  And don't be afraid to reach out. Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Wandering - Lee Rosevere Creative Commons License

Guest:  Dr Joseph Hofmeister, author, physician, patient advocate.  The author of "How Breast Cancer is Like a Dandelion" explains his unique approach to helping patients deal with a scary diagnosis. It's easy to get overwhelmed, but seeing advice in black and white can help make sense of it all. To learn more or buy the book, go to Drjoeexplains.com or follow him on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrJoeExplains/ Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Take Me Higher - Jahzzar Creative Commons License

Denise Blaskevich, CEO of S3Agency, discusses her journey as a CEO as she provides an energizing way to keep your employees, families and coworkers engaged at the work they do. This is a great podcast for CEOs, parents and anyone managing a team of people.  People work for people - money is important but as we have seen in the #meToo movement, you can make a lot of money and have very negative life consequences from an unpleasant work environment,   Guest: Denise Blaskevich of the S3Agency represents some of the best know brands in the world.  Find out how she chooses the team to work with her and what she does to celebrate and motivate her valued team.  She also brings these lessons home.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Well and Good - Podington Bear Creative Commons License  

Owen Clinton shares his perspective on living through my cancer diagnosis and treatment - from his memories as a child and now with the recurrence. Owen's biggest message to children going through this is to show you care. He also lets his fellow children of cancer patients know that they are going to be OK. Memories fade, but knowing people care always endures.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Memory Lane - Audiobinger Creative Commons License

Kate Amicon Shneyder, COO, of Timeless Skin Solutions walks me through strategies for support.  Kate was our nanny at the time of my first diagnosis and at the recurrence she works in the capacity of COO. So, she has had the unique perspective of helping the family on the first occasion and helping the business on the second.  The home help was much more on the minute needs and task oriented and the business much more planned and controlled.  Enjoy our candid discussion on learning how to give and receive help! Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Dream work - Anitek Creative Commons License

Mary Roemer, wife, mother, business owner, and one of the Roshetko cousins, discusses Sunday Dinners.  We used to enjoy these as a family and they offered love and community in our childhood tribe.  As adults, we brought these into our own lives and included those close in proximity into the Sunday dinner tradition.  Now, as we launch our family, the legacy we leave for our children is to connect with others at home, around the US and the world and continue the tradition of love and connectedness. Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Sunday Lights - Blue Dot Sessions Creative Commons License

Staci Musselman, mother, friend, business leader, traveled the journey of a cancer diagnosis with a celebratory focus.  She brought this to her family, to her friends and to her work.  Staci availed herself of several medical opinions on the treatment regimens available, sought out alternative therapy, and combined them all with love and laughter to get her, her family and her team ready to support her during the process. Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License The Chrysanthemum - Scott Joplin (performed b Gerluz) Creative Commons License

Laurie Elsass, mother, realtor, lobbyist, fundraiser , tells her story on helping launch the Columbus Recovery High School.  She uses her family's personal challenge to make the world a better place.  Laurie takes the Bible passage:  Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find to a beautiful place of launching a Recovery High School.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Make a Wrong Thing Right - Jeff Przech Creative Commons License

Amy Dungan, Director of Hilton Head Presbyterian Preschool, extraordinaire cook and friend for life, discusses what it can mean when you offer to help someone in a health crisis.  There are so many ways to help and each aspect of the life cycle might require something different.  From my perspective, asking for help was a step outside of my comfort zone and one of the biggest gifts I have ever received.   Credits: You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Helpin' Out - Uncle Neptune Creative Commons License

Lisa Hinson, Co Founder Girls with Gears, Pelotonia Team and member of The James Foundation Board, Lisa Arledge Powell and myself  discuss the advancements that I saw in medical care during my stay for recurrent surgery and the advancements provided by research funded by Pelotonia.   Music:  You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License Ride Out - Audiobringer Creative Commons License

Join Dr. Carol Clinton as she shares her journey with ovarian cancer. She tells her story to help others understand the disease, talks about the great advancements in cancer treatments, and speaks to the fears that a diagnosis like this can bring to everyone involved.    Music: Almighty - Bergitta Victor Creative Commons License   You Give Me Reason - Yakaree Creative Commons License