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This Exceptional Journey

by Yolanda Murphy

This Exceptional Journey Podcast is a portal that will expose you to the side of cancer no one wants to talk about. Through honesty and a lot of laughter, Yolanda speaks about her new normal after breast cancer and even brings some of her fellow survivors along for the ride.You will hear first hand how cancer has affected young adult survivors, what co-survivors are feeling as they watch loved ones battle the disease, and even dive into the disparities facing women of color.

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Episodes

  1. Talking All things Young Adult Survivors United with Stephanie Scoletti - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  2. Breast Cancer During COVID - A Nurse's Perspective with Jenelle Gordon - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  3. The Mental Health Gaps in Young Adult Cancer with Emily Baehr - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  4. "My Cancer Collage: Things I Honor & Highlight with My Personal Cancer Experience" with Katie Dudas - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  5. "Cancer, Statistics, and Coping with Uncertainty" with Lisa Murphree - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  6. "If I Knew Then…. What I’d Tell My Pre-Cancer Self" with Pam Sachs - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  7. "Welcome to the Club" with Liz Hiles - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This week on the podcast, you will hear the personal journeys of young adult cancer...

  8. "Dear Cancer... Sincerely Me" with Nikki Cox - Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the first episode in The Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! I can't believe it is April already? It will be Summer before we know it! This…

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  9. The Co - Survivor Corner with Alexis

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Welcome to the next episode of the Co-Survivor Corner where I interview caregivers and co-survivors of those of us that face cancer! These outtakes and interviews will be the real and honest look…

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  10. Another Ketchup

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! I have missed you all and wanted to "ketchup" on all things going on! In this episode of the podcast, I discuss what is the same, what is different and what is new in my world. I have a lot of…

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  11. Rant & Rave: Be Gentle With Yourself!

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! Can you believe it is August already? Where has the year gone?! In this episode of the podcast, I discuss various conversations I have had recently with other survivors about where they are...

  12. Look At You Growing!!

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! In this episode of the podcast, I discuss my growth over the last few months and how it feels to not be stuck where I once was after my cancer diagnosis, how I have physically, mentally…

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  13. The Survivor Series with Neha Kothari

    Good People! Welcome to the next episode in The Survivor Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! I can't believe it is July already? It will be Winter before we know it! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of...

  14. The Survivor Series with Jamika Williams

    Good People! Welcome to the next in The Survivor Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of other cancer survivors whose stories I am sure will touch your heart. My hope is...

  15. Reflection: My 40th Birthday

    Good People! Thanks for clicking over to my little corner of the podcast world and rocking with me! It is my 40th birthday y'all!! In this episode of the podcast, I discuss how it feels to turn this milestone age, how my journey with breast cancer has shaped my view of this day and what I plan to...

  16. The Survivor Series with Maria La Monica

    Good People! Welcome to the next in The Survivor Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of other cancer survivors whose stories I am sure will touch your heart. My hope is...

  17. The Survivor Series with Steven Welch

    Good People! Welcome to the next in The Survivor Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of other cancer survivors whose stories I am sure will touch your heart. My hope is...

  18. The Survivor Series with Erin Pottgen

    Good People! Welcome to the next in The Survivor Series of This Exceptional Journey Podcast!! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of other cancer survivors whose stories I am sure will touch your heart. My hope is...

  19. My 1 Year Anniversary - What My Hair Loc'ing Journey Taught Me

    Good People! I hope your new year has been great thus far, I am so grateful you've stuck around to hang with your girl into 2019! In this episode of the podcast, I will discuss what loc'ing my hair has taught me in just 1 year. It has been such an eye-opening journey, lessons I have carried over...

  20. The Survivor Series with Stephanie and Matt Scoletti

    Good People! Happy New Year, I am so grateful you have stuck around to hang with your girl into 2019! This year with the podcast, you won't be lulled by just my sultry vocal tones, you will also hear the personal journeys of other cancer survivors whose stories I am sure will touch your heart. My...

  21. My 2018 Recap | In 2019 I Resolve...

    Welcome to the tenth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! Listen as I share the highs and lows of my 2018. I even share the things I will resolve to accomplish in 2019! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Let's dive in!...

  22. Holiday Flow

    Welcome to the ninth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! Listen as I share a few nuggets surrounding the holiday. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Let's dive in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on…

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  23. Know Me!

    Welcome to the eighth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! Listen as I share things I love, who I am and all things me! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Let's dive in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on...

  24. What I Am Thankful For

    Welcome to the seventh episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode, I take a look the last 2 months of difficulties and discuss what I am thankful for, part of which is you!! Let's dive in! P.S. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!...

  25. Pittsburgh Strong: A Nurse's Love

    Welcome to the sixth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! *Disclaimer - This episode was originally recorded the first week of November, it was to be my 5th episode. In lieu of life happening, (listen to the previous episode for deets!), this episode wasn't made live until now.* In this...

  26. Death's Toll: My 3 Wishes

    Welcome to the fifth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode I discuss my brief absence and how recent cancer deaths have affected me. If you are also going through a grieving season, I give some great nuggets to live your life to the fullest! Let's dive in! P.S. don't forget...

  27. DtCMtD??

    Welcome to the fourth episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode I discuss my hair journey pre-cancer and share for the first time ever what my hair loss was like. So... DtCMtD?? You have to listen to find out!! Let's dive in! P.S. don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!...

  28. Why Your Story Is Important

    Welcome to the third episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode I discuss why your story and testimony are important, why helping others from where you are is crucial and what it takes to stay the journey. For those needing empowerment through the process, there is some here…

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  29. My 2 Year Cancerversary

    Welcome to the second episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode I discuss my 2 year cancerversary, life before and after my breast cancer diagnosis and what I have learned in the 2 years since starting this journey. For those going through the process, there are some nuggets…

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  30. Why Not Pinktober?!

    Welcome to the very first episode of This Exceptional Journey Podcast! In this episode I discuss my thoughts on October and breast cancer awareness versus support. We all know what the pink ribbon signifies, but is that all to Pinktober? Let's dive in! P.S. don't forget to subscribe, rate and...

  31. The Preview

    Welcome to This Exceptional Journey! My name is Yolanda Murphy a lover of coffee, popcorn and all things Golden Girls! Thank you for clicking over to my little corner of the world to walk out the survivor's side of life with me. Being diagnosed at 36 with breast cancer, I found myself in a place...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This Exceptional Journey Podcast is a portal that will expose you to the side of cancer no one wants to talk about. Through honesty and a lot of laughter, Yolanda speaks about her new normal after breast cancer and even brings some of her fellow survivors along for the ride.You will hear first hand how cancer has affected young adult survivors, what co-survivors are feeling as they watch loved ones battle the disease, and even dive into the disparities facing women of color.

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Yolanda Murphy

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This Exceptional Journey Podcast is a portal that will expose you to the side of cancer no one wants to talk about. Through honesty and a lot of laughter, Yolanda speaks about her new normal after breast cancer and even brings some of her fellow survivors along for the ride.You will hear first hand...

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This Exceptional Journey is created and hosted by Yolanda Murphy.
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