Survivor Archives - Simplify Cancer
by Joe Bakhmoutski
Navigating the everyday reality of life after cancer is tough. To help you in this tough time, we talk about better ways to stay on top of worry and stress, how to keep active, and stay resilient in your life beyond cancer. Cancer survivor, author and mental health advocate Joe Bakhmoutski interviews oncology and wellness experts as well as cancer survivors sharing advice on how to stay sane, steady and strong in the time of uncertainty.
Episodes
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Simplify Cancer Podcast Episode 087: Patient to Patient Movement with Trevor Maxwell
Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my...
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Simplify Cancer Podcast Episode 086: Popping the Bubble of Cancer with Olivia Clarke
Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it’s my...
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Simplify Cancer Podcast Episode 085: Doing What Matters Most with Rod Ritchie
Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my...
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Simplify Cancer Podcast Episode 084: Choose Your Own Adventure with Heather Hawkins
Hello, my friend, and welcome to Cancer Can Give! in this special series of the Simplify Cancer Podcast, we share inspirational stories of people who went on a grueling journey through cancer and yet, they found their own way to live, grow and give in a way that helps others. Today, it is my...
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Episode 083: Serving with Spirit with Peter Anthony
I was lucky to guest on Men With Spirit radio show – Peter and Steve are doing an amazing job in inspiring men to live a spirited life. Turns out, Peter has been going through prostate cancer so I knew he’s going to bring his unique way of seeing things – and we have got […] The post Episode 083:...
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Episode 082: 5 Insights on Life After Cancer with Lee Silverstein
This is a conversation I have been looking forward to for a long time: My friend Lee Silverstein, cancer veteran and a beautiful soul! It’s hard to make sense of our life after cancer experience, but the way Lee can distil the essence of our shared experience is a joy to behold! Every time we […]...
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Episode 081: 5 Ways To Liberate Yourself From Worry
This is the worst part about cancer – the nameless worries that creep into your life, tugging behind you wherever you go… But it doesn’t have to be that way! We can put worry in its place where you can enjoy the things that you love with people that you care about the most. And […] The post…
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Episode 080: Roadmap to Thrive After Cancer
It is only when I look back at life after I finished treatment that I realise how much of a struggle it’s really been. I had no one talk to about it and it seemed like nothing would ever even change… But it can, and it does! Having spent three years of deep work to […] The post Episode 080…
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Episode 079: Finding the Comedy in Cancer
Cancer is no laughing matter, but finding humor through life can help us get through the difficult times and make sense of our journey. My guest today has made humor a way of life, and Michael Shafar has flipped his cancer experience on its head to live it up as part of his stand up. […] The post...
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Episode 076: Young Adults Guide to Life Beyond Cancer with Geoff Eaton
You don’t think about cancer when you’re young. Your hopes and your dreams they still lie ahead even when you haven’t found them yet… And that is why it hits you SO DAMN HARD. You never see it coming and what’s worse, neither does anyone else. Your friends find your cancer weird to talk about […]...
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Episode 074: Standing Up for Your Health During Cancer with Carly Flumer
Today, I am talking to Carly Flumer about advocating for your health during cancer. Carly shares her approach to share your story and get the support that you want on social media. I wish I thought of this when I was going through cancer – oh Carly, where were you then?! Here is what we […] The...
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Episode 073: How To Let Go and Thrive After Cancer
Today, I am talking to my favourite cancer thrivers and fellow podcasters Gabrielle and Alex about making sense of life beyond cancer. Alex and Gabrielle speak to the challenges we all go through, but always looking forward, towards the future and making your difference on your terms! And you…
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Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity
Today, I am talking to my friend Lee Silverstein of WE Have Cancer about finding yourself again beyond cancer to live a happier, more fulfilled life. I love the way Lee looks at life – and he never looks back! Here is what we cover in our discussion today: How cancer changes the way that you […]...
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Episode 064: Celebrating Life After Cancer
Today, I am talking to my favorite male breast cancer survivor, health advocate and modern day renaissance man Khevin Barnes! Khevin is here to bring his unique blend of hope, fun and inspiration we all need after cancer!! Here are some things that we cover today: Key distinction in how men and...
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Episode 063: Getting On Top Of Cancer With Alan White
Today, I am talking to prostate cancer survivor, men’s health advocate and author Alan White. Alan is a no-nonsense kind of a guy who gets straight to the point – and that’s what you need when you’re dealing with cancer! Here are some things that we cover today: Breaking the news around cancer…
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Episode 061: Joe’s Quest to Simplify Cancer For Men
Today, my friend Troy from GeekAloud is talking to me about my new book called Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer! So excited to finally share some great training here because I know it can help! It’s the book I wish I had – a practical, hands on guide on…
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Episode 062: Simplify Cancer Virtual Book Tour
Today, I am giving a complete virtual tour my new book called Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer! So excited to finally share some great training here because I know it can help! It’s the book I wish I had – a practical, hands on guide on dealing with…
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Episode 060: What You Must Know About Testicular Cancer
You never expect to get testicular cancer. Getting the news is such a shock to the system and you are completely unprepared! It’s a crazy time in your life when you don’t know what’s going on, or how things will turn out. Having gone through chemotherapy and operation for testicular cancer, I’m...
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Episode 057: Caring for The Person with Cancer
I found out about Stan by reading his book and it really spoke to me because it covers all the difficult topics that come with talking to someone with cancer. Stan is a really deep thinker who uses his own cancer experience to distill his wisdom into practical ways of dealing with cancer. Here…
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Episode 056: Young Adults Guide to Dealing with Cancer
Hey, this is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome to Simplify Cancer Podcast! I’ve got a great conversation for you today. I’m talking to my new friends, Gabrielle and Alex. They have a podcast called Soar Above Cancer, which I love and we have a fantastic chat today about what it’s really like to be a...
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Episode 055: The Life You Want Despite Cancer
Hey, this is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome to Simplify Cancer Podcast! Today you meet with Lee Silverstein who had cancer twice in his life, once as a child and once as an adult. He has such an incredible attitude and he’s using it to live the life the best way that he can and to […] The post…
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Episode 054: PLACEMENT 3 of 3 Support Pillar for Tackling Uncertainty
Here is what is covered in this episode: Worries during cancer, they grow like grass – needs to be cut regularly or it will take over I tried to get into mindfulness, but realised that I already live life this way, taking each day one at a time, appreciating the little things I tried meditating…
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Episode 053: PURPOSE 2 of 3 Support Pillar for Tackling Uncertainty
Here is what is covered in this episode: With cancer, it’s so hard to make sense of it all – at times, you feel so lost, there is no energy, no spark… But this one time, I thought to myself – what if this my last day, what would I do now? Seemed scary when […] The post Episode 053: PURPOSE 2 of 3...
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Episode 052: POISE 1 of 3 Support Pillars for Tackling Uncertainty
Here is what is covered in this episode: Everyone sees you in a particular way, and that builds up gradually to form one powerful feeling It seems like an incredibly complex process that we have no control over, yet do so unconsciously with every interaction And when we start to change it,...
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Episode 051: How To Stop Panic Attack In 2 Minutes Or Less
Here is what is covered in this episode: Panic attack can happen at any time it takes over and you’re not myself anymore You start to worry: – What if I fall down or faint, or stop breathing? How do other people see me, can they tell what’s going on? But fighting it and trying […] The post…
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Episode 050: Finding Hope When You are Dealing with Cancer
I know that cancer changes the way you look at things, the way you think about the future, even the way you see yourself, but even when things are tough, there is still the light at the end of the tunnel, you can make it through and have the life that you want despite cancer! […] The post Episode...
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Episode 049: How To Divert Your Thoughts Away From Cancer
Here is what is covered in this episode: When you go through treatment, you get worries that pop up in your head It starts with something small like an ache or a pain and then somehow you start thinking about something awful then it spirals out of control until you can’t stop thinking about it…
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Episode 048: How To Stay on Top of Life During Treatment
Here is what is covered in this episode: Treatment is tough and it’s important to tackle cancer on every level Mental: to deal with pressure of balancing life and treatment, staying on top of your worries, doing more things that bring you more fun and joy over the long term Physical: being…
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Episode 047: Cancer Caregiver’s Journey
Look, I know that supporting someone you love through cancer can really be the toughest job in the world. Not only do you have to support them through it, but you somehow have to try to find a way to deal with all the craziness and the uncertainty yourself. Today, we get to hear what […] The post...
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Episode 046: Emotional Resilience During Cancer Treatment
In short: Resilience is not about being positive… It’s doing your best to work around things that get in your way! And you need the ability to recharge it during the many ups and downs throughout your cancer adventure But where do you find it – I believe that it has to come from people […] The…
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Episode 045: 3 Reasons Why People Disappear From Your Life During Cancer
In short: Some people in your life go missing just when you need them most There were people who let me down cancer treatment that put me on a quest to find out why Having collected and analyzed hundreds of reasons people have provided, I can share with you 3 top reasons why people fade […] The...
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Episode 043: Making Decisions About Treatment
When it comes to making decisions about your cancer treatment, you expect your specialist to have all the answers so you know exactly what you need to do, but often, that’s not how things turn out. You may have different treatment options, each with its pros and cons. All of a sudden, you have to...
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Episode 042: Your First Oncologist Visit
Waiting room hammers home the reality of cancer – yes, this IS actually happening, and it’s happening to you, of all people! Your entire life turns upside down when you are confronted with the ultimate uncertainty… But when you are prepared for what you need to bring with you and what you want to...
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Episode 038: Finding Peace of Mind In Your Quest for Life
In her quest for life, Petrea has come through cancer to really find herself again. She has discovered a unique approach to find peace of mind during the craziness and the certainty that comes with cancer. Here are some things we cover today: Finding peace of mind during cancer Responding rather...
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Episode 035: Empowerment During Cancer
Let’s be honest, it’s hard to be positive when cancer has turned your entire world inside out, but we can still look for ways to focus on things that make life a little bit easier, things that give you joy and sharing good times with people that you care about. That’s what we’re talking about […]...
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Episode 032: Getting The Support You Want From People You Care About
When it comes to friends and family supporting you during cancer, it’s a tricky balance to maintain: on one hand, you don’t want to Impose or come off like you can’t handle it, but then again you want to let them in and help because they want to be there for you, but they don’t […] The post…
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Episode 027: Living It Up After Cancer
Look, I’m a huge fan of adding something new to your life after cancer, something that means the world to you, something that you really care about. That’s why I have so much in common with Dana, she took her energy and she’s channeled it into becoming an advocate for young adults who had cancer,...
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Episode 026: Stand Up For Your Rights
Simple truth from Matthew Zachary of Stupid Cancer – know your rights and your choices in the quest to crush cancer. Matthew is a true inspiration, with stupid cancer empowering young adults to deal with cancer on their terms! Here is what we cover in this conversation: The invincibility bubble...
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Episode 025: How To Stop Cancer From Running Your Life
Full Transcript Hey, my name is Joe Bakhmoutski, I am the creator of Simplify Cancer and it’s weird that with cancer, you end up in this foreign country where you don’t speak the language, you don’t have a map to get around, and it’s scary because you don’t know who you can trust or how […] The...
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Episode 022: Mastering Your Emotions During Cancer
Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, or maybe you’re going through treatment, or maybe it’s someone you love and you’re trying to get through it together. Whatever the case may be, you’re on this crazy roller coaster of emotions and feelings that are hard to put into words. That’s what Jill and I…
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Episode 021: Laugh Your Way To A Better Life Despite Cancer
Cancer is crazy – every single day, you’re dealing with physical symptoms and side effects of treatment and your own emotional state while still trying maintain a sense of normality in your everyday life. It’s so easy to overthink it and get swept up in the craziness of it all… That’s why I love...
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Episode 019: Documenting Your Cancer Journey
Today, I’m talking to Justin who found that when document your cancer journey, it helps you and gives you a higher purpose in helping so many others by promoting cancer awareness. Sharing your story is a fantastic way to transform these tough times when you’re dealing with cancer, to share your...
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Episode 018: Finding The Light Amidst The Darkness
One of the worst side-effects of cancer is that it takes away control and it changes the way you see yourself and the world around you. It’s easy to lose sight of who you really are, and you need to find your way back. That’s what I love about Sophie’s book “The Cancer Whisperer” – […] The post...
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Episode 015: When Your Loved One Has Cancer
When you’re dealing with cancer, the spotlight is on you. But what happens when your loved one has cancer? For them, it’s just as tough if not more, because not only are they trying to help you and be there for you, they also want to have some sort of normal life, just living from […] The post...
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Episode 011: Who Is Going To Stay With You Through Cancer
Listen, I don’t know about you, but for me, honesty has become such a rare commodity these days because it’s so hard to accomplish – you have to set aside your ego, you have to put your worries aside about how other people see you, but it also gives you this incredible power of clarity. […] The...
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Episode 008: Staying Positive Despite Cancer
In this episode, I’m talking to Rochelle who is amazing at articulating her cancer adventure in a way that’s universal. So even if your experience is different, you can still find so much that you can relate to! In this episode, we cover: The bombshell of diagnosis and the alien reality of cancer...
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Episode 005: Become Your Own Case Manager
In this episode, I’m talking to Daniel Sencier who shares his perspective in battling prostate cancer, dealing with a broken health system and finding new meaning and a new way of life despite cancer. Here’s what you going to find out in this interview: The hammer-blow of your diagnosis How to…
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Episode 003: Building Knowledge Beats Cancer Anxiety
In this episode, I’m talking to Mike Craycraft who turned the tables on his cancer diagnosis to transform it into a mission to help others. Mike is amazing because he puts in an incredible effort in running the Testicular Cancer Society and continuing support of folks joining the Testicular…
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Navigating the everyday reality of life after cancer is tough. To help you in this tough time, we talk about better ways to stay on top of worry and stress, how to keep active, and stay resilient in your life beyond cancer. Cancer survivor, author and mental health advocate Joe Bakhmoutski interviews oncology and wellness experts as well as cancer survivors sharing advice on how to stay sane, steady and strong in the time of uncertainty.
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