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Mama Bear Cancer Coach

by Mama Bear Donita

One in every two people will have cancer.... isn't that a scary statistic? The purpose of this show is to bring together those in the cancer community experiencing cancer in their lives. Whether you are the patient, survivor, caregiver, friend or have a product as a result of cancer, this radio show is for you. We offer a safe space for cancer support with sharing stories, experiences, products and resources.

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Episodes

  1. EP-040 Donita interviews Matt Zinman author of Z-isms

    In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Matt Zinman! He is a personal success trainer whose varied experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caretaker, consultant, and nonprofit founder drive him to be a difference-maker and positively impact as many...

  2. EP-039 Donita Mama Bear interviews Dorri Morales with the Green Living Magazine

    In this week's episode, I have an amazing time interviewing Dorri Morales with the Green Living Magazine. She is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of Green Living magazine, Arizona’s premiere eco-conscious lifestyle publication. The monthly publication aims to educate, inspire and empower readers...

  3. EP-038 Donita Mama Bear interviews Dr. Kimberly Corson on caregiving and self-compassion

    In this week’s episode, Donita Mama Bear interviews Dr. Kimberly Corson on caregiving and self-compassion! Dr. Kim has a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies and works as a resilience coach for individuals and professionals. She is also a Certified Family Life Educator through the…

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  4. EP-037 Donita Mama Bear Talks about being on lockdown and how its different than before

    In this week's episode, Donita Mama Bear talks about being on lockdown and how it's different than before. Tune in to hear how her amazing journey has lead to three separate long term quarantines, how Covid-19 compares, and what tips on what you can do to help get you through. We're in this...

  5. EP-036 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Christie Ribary

    In this week’s episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Christie Ribary. She has been working as a coach for many years in corporate America, but her heart always pulled her to working with woman. Tune in to hear her amazing story and how she is utilizing it in today's world!

  6. EP-035 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Ashley Smith

    In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Smith! At first glance, it may not seem like a past career in medical device sales and a multi-business entrepreneur have anything in common. But for Ashley Smith, the common denominator is communication. Whether helping hospitals...

  7. EP-034 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Dr. Wendy Labat

    In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Dr. Wendy Labat! Tune in to hear her amazing story as we dive into some of the many topics facing all of us doing COVID-19.

  8. EP-033 Donita Mama bear speaks with Tamera Anderson-Hanna on how to handle me time while quarantined

    In this week’s episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Tamera Anderson-Hanna! She has been working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for over 20 years. Tune in to hear us talk about how to handle me time…

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  9. EP-032 Donita Mama Bear Talks about the corona virus and being a introvert or extrovert

    Join Donita in this week’s podcast as she gives us direction and advice on how she creates a stance she feels good about in all that’s happening today. Using tools like education and self-knowledge, you’ll find overcoming your fears and cutting through the barrage of COVID-19 Dos and Don’ts is...

  10. EP-031 Donita Mama Bear talks on the balance between being a patient and a survivor

    In this week’s episode, I wanted to touch on the important topic of the balance of being a patient and being a survivor. Have you defined survivorship and what that means to you? Tune in to hear my journey on how I overcame being on autopilot for so long.

  11. EP-030 Donita Mama Bear interviews Mindy Griffith

    In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mindy Griffith, M.Ed. She worked as a Program Coordinator at the University of Arizona, an elementary school teacher, and a school administrator before joining BAG IT in 2016. With a background in education and a passion for helping...

  12. EP-029 Donita mama bear speaks with Sophia Garber

    In this week’s episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Sophia Garber. She is one of the leaders at the Ulman House Foundation an organization that changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. Tune in to hear their…

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  13. EP-028 Donita Mama Bear talks about overcoming fear

    In this week's episode, I wanted to talk about overcoming fear and how to deal with fear in our daily lives.

  14. EP-027 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Shannon Norris

    In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Shannon Norris, founder of comfychemocarebagproject.org. At 34 years old she was diagnosed with stage 2, estrogen positive (ER+) breast cancer. After her diagnosis, during treatment, and to this day, she has been blessed with a large...

  15. EP-026 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Heather Stang

    In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Heather Stang! Heather is the author of Mindfulness & Grief and the host of the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast. She has a master’s degree in Thanatology (death, dying and bereavement) and is a certified yoga therapist and…

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  16. EP-025 Donita Mama Bear talks about what it looks like when life is falling apart

    In this week’s episode, I wanted to talk about what it looks like when life is falling apart. Sometimes no matter what you do, life just falls apart, and we must adjust. What do you do? Tune in to hear how I’ve been able to navigate the curve balls life has thrown me!

  17. EP-024 Donita Interviews Megan Cannone

    In this week's episode, I am very excited to interview Megan Cannone! Megan Cannone is a licensed clinical young adult oncology social worker/patient navigator at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in partnership with Ulman Foundation. She provides psychosocial support and assistance with resources for...

  18. EP-023 Donita Interviews Charlotte Shaff

    In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Shaff a great friend, author, and cancer sister! With a strong background in Television as a promotion producer and Emmy-nominated writer, she has been the founder of The Media Push, LLC since August 2005. Tune in to hear her...

  19. EP-022 Donita Mama Bear Interviews Veronica Bahn

    In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Veronica Bahn! She is an attraction marketer, entrepreneur, momboss, sales expert, author, and speaker. Her work inspires collaborative connections with likeminded people who desire a world that expands in abundance, success, and…

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  20. EP-021 Donita Interviews Kristine Binder

    Best known as the #tutulady, Kristine an elementary school teacher and Girls on the Run coach/site coordinator. As both an award-winning, veteran classroom teacher and coach, Kristine knows how to make connections and emphasize the strengths of her students and others. In addition to teaching and...

  21. EP-020 Donita Interviews Aislinn Ellis

    In this week’s episode, I am excited to interview special guest Aislinn N Ellis, AKA Ms. Organized, is on a mission to reach and motivate 25,000,000 people with her motto, “Why Organize? ... Because it matters!” She is the Owner and Operator of Ask Aisi, LLC and developing her company, Always...

  22. EP-019 Donita interviews Elena Porter

    In this week’s episode, I get the pleasure of interviewing Elena Porter! She is another amazing author from the Lemonade Stand book, a survivor, and pioneer of Christ Centered Yoga. In 2002, Elena created a unique version of yoga where she combined her Christian faith with the practice of yoga.…

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  23. EP-018 Donita interviews Co-Author Alicia Laszewski

    In this week's episode, I am very happy to interview co-author, survivor, and CEO of Brand Ethos Alicia Laszewski! Alicia has not only been an amazing person to work with but a close friend tune in to hear her amazing story

  24. EP-017 Donita Speaks with Mama Lyons

    I'm so excited to share the first episode in our special series of the Donita Mama Bear Podcast! Mama Lyons is the owner and founder of Tribe Authentic Women. She is passionate about her purposeful personal journey towards feeling good inside and out. She now shares her passion for personal...

  25. EP-016 Guest host Talaya interviews Al Harris

    In this week's episode guest host Talaya is interviewing Al Harris founder of Cancer Who? Nearly eight years ago, Al and Marjani “MJ” Harris received some devastating news – Al’s older cousin was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer, Al’s younger cousin had brain cancer, and MJ’s stepfather was...

  26. EP-015 Guest Host Talaya Interviews Reona Berry

    In this week's episode we have Guest Host Talaya interviewing Reona Berry. Reona Berry is a founding member and current president of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. (AABCA). Established in 1990, AABCA provides information, advocacy, emotional and social support to Black/African...

  27. EP-014 Donita Speaks with Spotlight on Hope

    This week I was fortunate to have Cassie Nguyen on the show. When she was 16, she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, had surgery, 6 months of radiation and a year of chemotherapy. With her experience as a pediatric cancer patient, she was involved in several cancer outreach programs that...

  28. EP-013 10 Year Anniversary of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

    In reflecting back recently I noticed that it has been 10 years since my triple-negative breast cancer survivor. I was thinking what does pink mean to me and what memories impacted me the most?

  29. EP-012 Donita Speaks With Jean Robor

    In this week's episode, I'm excited to speak with Jean Robor! Jean Bailey Robor, author of “She Has a Big ‘But’! Get Past Your Excuses & Realize Your Dreams,” is the creator of Fit After 50, the Revolution. Her No Buts About It attitude plus an understanding of the challenges of getting fit…

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  30. EP-011 Donita Speaks about the trip to Seattle

    I am super excited to talk about my move from Florida to Seattle and some of the emotions good and bad that came with the trip. I had a to reconcile some of my pushed down fears and overcoming them and it has been invigorating.

  31. EP-010 Donita Speaks With Alene Nitzky

    In this week's episode I'm super excited to speak again with Alene Nitzky! Alene Nitzky is an oncology nurse and author who works with cancer survivors in her community. Before she became a nurse, she earned a Ph.D. in recreation from Colorado State University where she studied health benefits of...

  32. EP-009 Donita Mama Bear talks about what it was like when she found out

    In this week's episode I wanted to talk a little bit about myself and the journey that I have been through with cancer as well as suicidal thoughts.

  33. EP-008 Donita Mama Bear Speaks with Tiah Tomlin

    In this weeks episode I speak with Tiah Tomlin who had similar cancer to myself. After experiencing gaps in resources and supportive services, Tiah wanted to be part of the solution and co-founded My Style Matters, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization based out of Atlanta, Ga. One of their...

  34. EP-007 Donita Talks with Tracy on Communication Series Part 3-The Chemistry of Conflict

    In this weeks episode I talked with Tracy Quadro Arietti on the chemistry of conflict and the psychology of disagreement. We get into some of the details on how technology is changing how we communicate and some conflict communication within our society.

  35. Donita Mama Bear Speaks with Shira Litwack on Oxidative Stress

    In this weeks episode we are presenting the final episode about Oxidative Stress, and we are focusing on the brain. Understanding Oxidative Stress is essential to living a healthy life. When we understand it we can determine if we are making the best decisions for our health and setting up a...

  36. EP-005 Mama Bear Cancer Coach Talks with Dawn Jacques

    Before I created 7 Stitches Boutique I was a kindergarten teacher, military wife and MOM. I loved my life. Then one day we got military orders to move overseas so I had to leave my teaching profession and became, for the first time in my, life a stay-at-home mom. Travel is a huge part of our…

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  37. EP-004 What is paddle for cure NYC with Leah Salmorin

    Paddle for the Cure (PFC) is a pioneering effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and culminate our urgent need to help survivors in their road to recovery. Simply put, our organization is founded on Practice + Perseverance = Power, which celebrates life and support the cancer survivors within...

  38. EP-003 Mama Bear Cancer Coach Talks with Shondelle Solomon

    Shondelle Solomon discovered her passion for fitness and body transformation upon graduating from Columbia University in 1996. In 2006 years after graduating with her Masters in Sports Medicine from University of Miami, Shondelle established Synergize, a multifaceted small-group personal training...

  39. EP-002 Bees and their importance with Deanne Edwards

    Hello, my name is Deanne Edwards and I founded Shalom Honeycomb in 2016. I started gardening organically in 2010. Over the years I have focused on creating a thoughtful and nourishing garden made up primarily of edible plants. In 2015 I noticed that I had very few pollinators, and I began to…

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  40. EP-001 Mama Bear Cancer Coach Talks with Tatiana Morales

    Tatiana Morales is a bilingual English/Spanish licensed esthetician trained in oncology esthetics. She is South Florida’s leading oncology trained esthetician holding double certifications from the prestigious educational programs Oncology Spa Solutions® and Oncology Skin Therapeutics™. She has...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

One in every two people will have cancer.... isn't that a scary statistic? The purpose of this show is to bring together those in the cancer community experiencing cancer in their lives. Whether you are the patient, survivor, caregiver, friend or have a product as a result of cancer, this radio show is for you. We offer a safe space for cancer support with sharing stories, experiences, products and resources.

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Mama Bear Donita

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