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The Support Report with b-present
by b-present Foundation
The b-present Foundation shares real stories from young adults and dives deep into how support changed their lives. We’ll explore their challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. We’re here to inspire, entertain, and empower you to create your own stories of support and presence for others within your community.
Episodes
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Legacy Planning: Create Your Own Closure Notebook with Heidi Currey
In this episode of The Support Report with b-present, we sit down with writer, speaker, and entrepreneur Heidi Currey. Heidi shares her deeply personal story as a caregiver for both her mother and father, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges she faced, especially when there wasn’t…
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Finding Humor in the ‘Crappiest’ Cancer Diagnosis with Lauren Ver Steeg
Meet Lauren, a young professional in New York City, who was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in October 2023. In this episode, Lauren opens up about her cancer experience and sharing how humor and a strong support system encouraged her along the way. She talks about why she named her tumor...
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Roadmap To Parenthood and Improving Cancer Survivorship with Clinical Psychologist Catherine Benedict
In this insightful discussion, clinical psychologist Catherine Benedict sheds light on the vital role of patient advocacy and the critical ways clinicians can provide better support during times of uncertainty. Drawing from her extensive experience in healthcare, Catherine highlights the gaps…
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Cultural Differences in Cancer Support with Harjeet Kaur
As a South Asian young adult diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Harjeet Kaur experienced firsthand the challenges of seeking and offering emotional support within a culture that often values emotional restraint. Despite the immense love and support from her family, she grappled with the silence...
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Strength in Vulnerability with AYA Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Matthew Rosenblum
In this episode of The Support Report with b-present podcast, join co-hosts Chiara Riga and Justin Peters as Matthew Rosenblum shares his experience navigating the challenges of metastatic pancreatic cancer as a young adult. With raw honesty and profound resilience, Matthew opens up about his...
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Transforming Cancer Support and the Birth of We Got This with Breast Cancer Thriver Elissa Kalver
In this episode of The Support Report with b-present, hosts Justin Peters and Chiara Riga chat with Elissa Kalver, a cancer thriver and the visionary behind the nonprofit We Got This. Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at age 34, Elissa experience is a testament to resilience,...
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Unveiling Wedding Dreams for Cancer Patients with Lacey Wicksall
Lacey Wicksall, the Executive Director at Wish Upon a Wedding, leads a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to granting dream weddings and vow renewals for couples confronted with terminal illnesses or significant health challenges. They help couples alleviate the financial burden and...
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Strides and Struggles with Mindy Miller
In this candid conversation, Mindy Miller, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, opens up about her cancer experience and the intertwined challenges of fertility. As her running aspirations faced an unexpected hurdle with her diagnosis, the ebb and flow of support she received became a…
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From Rage to Resilience with Megsie Chase
Megan-Claire Chase, aka Warrior Megsie, is a cancer survivor, speaker, and advocate. In this episode, Megsie opens up about her experience as a young adult with cancer. She shares the transformation it sparked in her life, blending her professional career with her personal experience as a…
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Unseen Scars: Trauma After Cancer with Melissa Miller
Melissa is a 13-year leukemia survivor. She was diagnosed as a young adult at age 24. Her mom was her full-time caregiver. Then, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the roles reversed and Melissa's mom received a rare and devastating cancer diagnosis. In this conversation, Melissa dives into the trauma...
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Cancer + Fertility with Erin Ellman
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and the treatment process can be even more daunting, especially for those who dream of having children. In this episode of The Support Report with b-present, we chat with University of Michigan Fertility Preservation Coordinator Erin Ellman (LMSW) about the...
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Cancer + Relationships with David Zhao
Dating is hard as it is, but adding cancer brings a different level of complexity. This episode of The Support Report discusses dating when cancer is a part of the relationship. David Zhao joins the podcast to discuss the frustrations, the joys, and the advice he would give someone that is dating...
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Women of Color Impacted by Cancer with Tatiana Tate
In 2019, Tatiana Tate was a 26-year-old living in North Carolina, planning a wedding and traveling across the country as a finance and accounting consultant. Her life was flipped upside down on October 10th when she found out her mom Paulette was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of…
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Life by Hernan with Hernan Barangan
Hernan Barangan is a leukemia survivor and filmmaker. He directed and is the star of the movie Cancer Rebellion, the director of The 100%, and most recently, a producer on the new Apple TV+ show Life by Ella. Hernan is a perfect testament to what it means to capture the authenticity and evolution...
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Caregiving with Honesty with Laurel Hope Hart
Being a supporter or caregiver of someone diagnosed with cancer, testicular cancer, in this case, doesn't mean you have to love it. In this episode, Laurel Hope Hart shares the honest, hard truth with us and even some unexpected moments that were both TRYING and a TURN ON for her as a wife during...
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Facing Cancer Together: The Story of Two Best Friends with Addie Fisette and Maddie Komatsu
Addie and Maddie have a lot of things in common: they lived in the same town, their parents knew each other from high school, and sadly, they were both diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) during their childhood. In this episode of The Support Report with b-present, Addie and Maddie...
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Staying Positive After a Cancer Diagnosis with Paige Comer
In June 2022, Paige was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 28. She shares her shocking experience of receiving the news of her diagnosis and highlights how important it is to have empathy and keep a positive attitude. Follow Paige on Instagram. Learn more about b-present...
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Finding Excuses to Connect with Richard Lee-Thai
Richard is a community builder, connection coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Excuses to Connect. Excuses to Connect focuses on creating the conditions to make meaningful connections easier. Richard emphasizes that loneliness is a common feeling and social health is a skill to cultivate. He…
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LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Cancer with Hailey Johnston
Hailey Johnston was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 16, six short weeks after her mom received the same devastating diagnosis. The two had completely different experiences—her mother was treated as an adult, while Hailey was treated in pediatrics. When Hailey discovered there weren't the...
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Too Young For This Sh*t with Rosalina Felipe and Shauna O'Brien
Rosalina and Shauna, two young millennials living on separate coasts, share stories about their breast cancer diagnosis and how impactful it was to have each other's support through their darkest hours. Listen to Too Young For This Sh*t podcast: https://linktr.ee/TYFTSPodcast Follow Too Young For...
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Caregiving with Empathy with Jessica Walker
Jessica got married to her husband Tommy in August 2017. In October of the same year, her husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. This put her career in musical theater and acting on pause as she took on the role of caregiver. In 2018, Jessica created a line of empathy cards for people in…
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Surviving Ovarian Cancer and Isolation with Jenni Dawn
Jenni Dawn is a 26-year survivor of ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed in college at only 19 years old. After her diagnosis, her friends froze, sending Jenni into a period of isolation and loneliness. In this episode, Jenni shares her experience and how cancer is, to this day, her proudest...
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Cancer Supporter Resolutions with Chiara Riga
As a supporter of a loved one with cancer, setting goals for your support allows you to manage your time and energy while also ensuring that your loved one receives the support they need and deserve. In this episode, Chiara Riga, diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, shares some...
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What To Do When You Get It Wrong
As a supporter of a loved one with cancer, you're not always going to get it right. At some point, you will probably say the wrong thing or act in an unhelpful way. So, what can you do when things don't go as planned? Chiara Riga, diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, touches on some...
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Support Through Breast Cancer with Shannon Burrows
Shannon Burrows is a 3X breast cancer survivor. We chat about her crazy story of lost lymph nodes and relationship support after her diagnosis. Her story is insightful, impactful, and one-of-a-kind. Learn more about Shannon on https://www.shannonburrows.com/ Join her free Breast Cancer Survivor...
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Navigating Cancer Support Without a Roadmap - A Friend's Perspective with Samantha Bundy
When Samantha found out her best friend Chiara was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, she was devastated. To make matters worse, Chiara was diagnosed during COVID-19, making support even more of a challenge for Samantha and Chiara's entire friend group. In this episode of The…
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Finding Humor in Cancer with Chiara Riga
Chiara Riga—the newest member of the b-present team—was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer in September 2020 at the age of 28. We chat about her experience, support network, and the dark sense of humor that came with her diagnosis in this conversation. Follow Chiara on Instagram:...
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By My Side Through Testicular Cancer with Matt Ode
Matt Ode was diagnosed with stage 3C testicular cancer at the age of 24. From resilience to heartbreak to the unbreakable bond with his girlfriend, Matt's story will inspire you. Join the Cancer Patient/ Survivor Community: Taking Back Your Life From Cancer Facebook Group Follow Matt on Instagram...
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Becoming Your Parent's Caregiver at Age 21 with Sharon Kim
Living in Silicon Valley and on the road to her dream job in the tech industry, Sharon Kim's life did a full 180 when she found out her mother, who was living in Hawaii at the time, was diagnosed with stage 1 uterine sarcoma cancer. In Episode 10, Sharon opens up about the challenges of leaving...
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Unique Challenges of Young Adult Cancer — Kara Noskoff
In this conversation with Kara Noskoff of Teen Cancer America, we chatted about the "care gap" and the unique needs and challenges faced by young adults diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about b-present Learn more about Teen Cancer America
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Strengthening Friendships During Cancer — Eddie Torrez & Isabella Jereza
In Episode 8, we sit down with ALL Survivor Eddie Torrez and his best friend Isabella Jereza to talk friendship during cancer.
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Survivor Pays It Forward with Bags of Love — Julian Castaneda
Julian Castaneda was 10 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, as a thriving 19-year-old, Julian has set out to bring strength and hope to those facing extended hospital stays via the Bags of Love Foundation. In this convo, we'll chat about his windy road from patient to survivor to...
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Advice From a Four-Time Cancer Supporter with Nick Giallourakis
Nick Giallourakis shares his experience as a young adult and older brother to Steve, a four-time cancer survivor starting at the age of 15. Nick talks about the impact cancer had on his relationship with Steve and walks us through his own transformation from supporter and cancer newbie to young...
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Kyle and Jessica Javer — Siblings Coping Together Through Cancer
In this episode, we chat with Kyle and Jessica Javer about the surprise of being diagnosed with cancer as a young adult, how two siblings coped, and became stronger together, and the vital role connection and clear communication play in improving the experience.
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Talking $#!t About Colon Cancer: How Marc Anthony Sepulveda is Coping Through Comedy
Inspired by his struggles with Lynch Syndrome and the colon cancer that followed from it, Marc Anthony Sepulveda is creating a colon cancer comedy film, Bonus Time, to bring comfort and laughter to those who find themselves on the wrong end of a cancer diagnosis. For more on Marc Anthony:...
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Juanita Prada - Surviving Childhood Cancer Twice
Meet Juanita Prada. She is a 2x childhood cancer survivor. 💪 During her cancer experience, she had to relearn how to walk and speak. After struggling with many unexpected challenges after treatment was complete (aka cancer's late effects), she founded @beholdbegold to help those undergoing the...
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Nicholas Kristock — Wrapped in Presence with Fleece & Thank You
We chat with Nicholas Kristock—a former professional soccer player turned nonprofit founder and CEO. Nicholas founded Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that creates and donates fleece blankets and supportive video messages to children admitted to hospitals.
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Vivian Nunez - Inside the Mind of a Young Adult Caregiver The Support Report with b-present
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we go inside the mind of Vivian Nunez, a former young adult caregiver and the founder of Too Damn Young — a resource and community for teens and young adults who are grieving.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The b-present Foundation shares real stories from young adults and dives deep into how support changed their lives. We’ll explore their challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. We’re here to inspire, entertain, and empower you to create your own stories of support and presence for others within your community.
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The b-present Foundation shares real stories from young adults and dives deep into how support changed their lives. We’ll explore their challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. We’re here to inspire, entertain, and empower you to create your own stories of support and presence for others...
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