Today's guest is Amanda R. Ferraro, two-time AML leukemia survivor, stem cell transplant recipient, and seven-time brain surgery survivor, who has turned her journey into a powerful mission of advocacy and awareness.

Amanda shares the raw, real, and often unspoken realities of life during and after cancer through her website and work as a freelance blogger. She uses her story to inspire resilience, honesty, and hope in others navigating their own battles.

We talk all about the mental and emotional toll of cancer and chronic disease, how every day is a new day, fighting to survive against the odds, and so much more!!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Amanda's story exemplifies prioritizing your mental health. It's a must listen!

Resources:

Amanda's website: http://cancerisanasshole.com/

Amanda's TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_rose_ferraro_through_pain_comes_optimism

Some of Amanda's writings:

https://www.curetoday.com/contributors/amanda-ferraro

Research Journal of Oncology

https://www.inquirer.com/health/expert-opinions/how-to-help-cancer-patient-20191212.html

Amanda's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cancerisanasshole

Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandarferraro/

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Today's guest is Demetrius Holiday, pediatric nurse practitioner, clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University, and she serves on the Patient Family Advisory Council for Emory Healthcare. She also volunteers as an Ambassador and Mentor for Imerman Angels, mentors youth through Black Girls Smile, Inc., and is owner and CEO of DDH Health Education Consultants, LLC, providing health education to medical providers, patients and caregivers.

Demetrius is also a head and neck cancer survivor and her story is one of determination and fighting every step of the way to get the care she needed. She has since used her own experience to become a better listener with her own patients and an advocate and mentor.

As we finish out April, which is also Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, we talk about not taking "no" for an answer, the power of a strong support system, addressing disparities in healthcare, the importance of mentorship, and so much more!!

Resources:

Demetrius' LinkedIn: Demetrius Holiday DNP, MS, CPNP-PC

Demetrius' Email: deholiday74@gmail.com

Imerman Angels website: https://imermanangels.org/

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Today's guest is Michael Griffith, cancer recovery coach and former CEO with a background in high-performance sport. After navigating his own throat cancer diagnosis and treatment, while supporting his wife through a terminal cancer journey, Michael saw a gap that few people talk about - what happens after treatment ends. His approach focuses on rebuilding strength, energy, and confidence through a structured, performance-based framework. Michael helps people move beyond survival and return to a life that feels capable again.

We talk about being a patient and caregiver at the same time, the challenges after cancer treatment, recovery strategies and the importance of movement and connection, finding balance in recovery, learning to trust your body again, and so much more.

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and Michael's story sheds a powerful light on this devastating cancer.

Resources:

Michael's website: www.epicwellbeing.co

Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-griffith/

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