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Wellness Within Cancer Support
by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services
Join Wellness Within instructors, staff and special guests for relaxing meditations and thoughtful, enlivening conversation about pertinent treatment and survivorship topics supporting wellness in the presence of cancer. This podcast is offered freely to ensure everyone has access to these practices and conversations offered by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services. If you feel inspired to donate to support Wellness Within offerings, please visit wellnesswithin.org.
Episodes
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Regulating your Nervous System Through Breath: A Guided Meditation with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Relax and unwind with a guided meditation led by Patti Brown, LMFT. This meditation is designed to help you find peace and tranquility, releasing stress and embracing calm. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a...
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Find your Legs: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation
Send us Fan Mail Relax and unwind with "Find your Legs: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation," led by Patti Brown, LMFT. This meditation is designed to help you find peace and tranquility, releasing stress and embracing calm. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years…
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Through a Daughter's Eyes: Navigating Her Mother's Cancer
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Patti Brown, LMFT and Founder of Wellness Within, sits down with Ayva Stauts to explore the journey of navigating grief and emotional challenges. Ayva opens up about the profound impact of growing up with her mother's cancer diagnosis and the lasting effects it…
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Grief Without Formulas: Creating Space for Grief and Loss
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elizabeth Klein, Executive Director of Wellness Within, and Patti Brown, LMFT and Founder, discuss the many forms of grief, highlighting that it's not limited to losing a loved one but extends to various types of loss. They explore society's limited understanding...
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Restful Moments: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Relax and unwind with "Restful Moments: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation," led by Patti Brown, LMFT. This meditation is designed to help you find peace and tranquility, releasing stress and embracing calm. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years…
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Empowering Your Plate: Harnessing Metabolic Strategies with Sara Stratton, NTP, ONC
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Patti Brown, LMFT, Founder of Wellness Within, extends a warm welcome to Sara Stratton, NTP, ONC, an Oncology Nutrition Consultant and breast cancer survivor. Join us as Sara shares her experience and insights into the vital role of nutrition in cancer wellness....
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Illuminating the Labyrinth: Guided Imagery with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Experience the serene guidance of Patti Brown, LMFT, founder of Wellness Within, as she leads you through gentle guided imagery. Through her soothing narration and gentle prompts, discover hidden wisdom and embrace the radiance of your inner light. Wellness Within is the...
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Cultivating Meaning & Resilience in Cancer Survivorship with Dr. Sam Siegel
Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode marked by courage and vulnerability, Dr. Samantha Siegel, a two-time cancer survivor, shares profound insights shaped by her extraordinary perspectives on survivorship. Dr. Siegel underscores the significance of creating meaning in life after a cancer...
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Unlocking the Power Behind Breathwork with Nicholas Holmes
Send us Fan Mail Tune into this episode with Nicholas Holmes, a dedicated Breathwork instructor, as he offers us a bite-sized understanding of pranayama - a vital, yet frequently underappreciated element of yoga, often eclipsed by the more familiar asanas or physical postures. Nicholas's insights...
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Honoring Loss: Exploring the Sacred Practice of Grief with Patti Brown, MS, LMFT
Send us Fan Mail In this poignant episode, Wellness Within's founder, Patti Brown, MS, LMFT explores the profound nature of grief as a sacred practice, emphasizing its multifaceted layers and the importance of companionship throughout the journey. Drawing from personal experiences, Patti shares...
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Cultivating Caregiver Resilience with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail In this episode join Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, LMFT as she reflects on the caregiving journey and emphasizes the significance of self-care tools. Discover practical tips to enhance your well-being as a care partner and navigate the challenges with resilience. Patti...
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Meditation - Tuning into Silence with Nicholas Holmes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Wellness Within podcast, join Nicholas Holmes, for a deeply calming and transformative meditation experience. In "Tuning into Silence," Nicholas expertly guides you through a meditation designed to help you connect with your inner self and the profound...
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Embracing Intimacy: Navigating the Conversation about Sexuality & Cancer with Dr. Siegel
Send us Fan Mail In this candid and important episode, we delve into the often sensitive and overlooked topic of intimacy and sexuality during and after cancer. We're excited to be joined by Dr. Samantha Siegel, an inspiring internist from Kaiser Permanente, who brings both her professional...
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Meditation - Partnering with Your Immune System with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Join Wellness Within Founder, Patti Brown, LMFT in this meditation for partnering with your immune system. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tugging at her heart and open a...
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Discovering Choices in Your Cancer Care with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS
Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself looking for methods to improve treatment outcomes, manage side effects of cancer and treatments, reduce chances of recurrence, or prevent long-term or late effects of cancer and treatments? Hear from Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS from CancerChoices as she speaks...
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How to Heal & Strengthen Your Immune System with Dr. Akil Palanisamy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, MS LMFT is joined by honored guest, Akil Palanisamy, MD. Dr. Akil is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. He joins us to share about the connection between...
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Meditation - Acceptance As A Key with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Join Wellness Within Founder, Patti Brown, LMFT in this meditation for practicing acceptance as a key to unlocking the door of anguish and struggle that may come when life throws you a curveball. Allowing for a new way to reveal itself to you. Wellness Within is the realization…
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Poem - Annie Mascorro reads Denise Levertov's "For the New Year"
Send us Fan Mail Wellness Within instructor, Annie Mascorro shares Denise Levertov's inspiring poem "For the New Year". Annie Mascorro received her M.F.A. in poetry from The University of Montana and her B.S. in nursing from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She has also studied poetry...
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Releasing Grief with Dr. Cynthia Li
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, MS LMFT is joined by our returning honored guest, Cynthia Li, MD. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Li shares about her transformational experiences of grief, while providing insightful and uplifting wisdom. This episode...
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Guided Imagery Meditation - Invitations From Nature with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Join Wellness Within's Founder, Patti Brown, LMFT in this guided imagery meditation to deeply explore your connection to nature. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tugging at…
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Grief in the Workplace with Margo Fowkes
Send us Fan Mail Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, LMFT and guest Margo Fowkes return for another powerful conversation about Grief. This time they discuss grief in the workplace which is the topic of Margo's new book, "Leading through Loss: How to Navigate Grief at Work". And if listeners…
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Meditation - Cultivating Ease with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Enjoy a new mindfulness meditation with Wellness Within Founder, Patti Brown, LMFT. It is specially crafted to experience a sense of ease, relaxation and expansiveness in your mind and body. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private…
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Meditation - A Mindful Loving Awareness Journey with Fear with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Enjoy a new loving awareness meditation with Wellness Within Founder, Patti Brown. It is specifically designed to begin the process of being with and understanding your fear, without it overtaking you. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in...
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Meditation - Candle Lighting Ceremony with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail In this guided meditation, you will return to your sanctuary and connect with a sense of gratitude through a ceremony. You'll be able to light candles to acknowledge what you have learned on your meditation journey. This is a continuation of Susan's last 9 meditations which can…
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Meditation - The Four Directions with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail In many traditions, the four directions offer a deeper understanding of our place in the world. You can relax and surrender to the teachings of the forest and the great tree in this guided meditation. This is a continuation of Susan's last 8 meditations which can be heard by...
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Meditation - The Cosmic Tree of Life with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail The Tree of Life or World Tree is a central archetype for many of the worlds mythologies, religions, and philosophical traditions. In this guided imagery meditation, we will walk through the forest to meet this mythical symbol. This is a continuation of Susan's last 7 meditations...
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Meditation - The Prayer Tree with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail In this guided imagery meditation, you'll be led by a loving companion as you walk through the forest. They will guide you to an ancient Laurel tree that offers a place of community blessings. This is a continuation of Susan's last 6 meditations which can be heard by clicking...
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Meditation - Ocean Breath with Karen Penfold
Send us Fan Mail In this meditation, Karen Penfold invites you to connect to your present moment and experience your breath as a therapeutic tool to help sooth and calm your nervous system. Karen is an inspiring 11-year, two-time breast cancer survivor who was introduced to yoga while recovering...
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Meditation - Taking Flight with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Reconnect to your helper spirit to become open to a sense of wonder as you imagine taking flight. See how the forest around you is connected by a web of light. This is a continuation of her last 5 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on…
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Meditation - Meeting a Helping Spirit with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Get to know the spirit energy of your special tree. It will connect with you, then help you find another helper spirit who will be a courageous and loving companion. This is a continuation of her last 4 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed…
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Meditation - Your Tree Sanctuary with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail In this meditation, you are invited to find a secret doorway into your special tree and enter your own private space in which you relax and create. This is a continuation of her last 3 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. 1....
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Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient with Theresa Brown, RN
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Theresa Brown, RN where we discuss her new memoir, HEALING: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient. Theresa presents an honest look at struggling with cancer while navigating American health care, she does this through her unique perspective of being…
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Meditation - Climbing the Canopy with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail In this meditation, get to know your Life Tree by tuning into the way it is nourished by the light and air. This is a continuation of her last 2 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. 1. Discover Your Life Tree 2. Exploring Your...
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Empowerment through Physical Fitness with Triumph Founder Pam Whitehead
Send us Fan Mail After Pam was diagnosed and treated for uterine cancer in 2000, she experienced first-hand a lack of guidance for addressing how cancer and its treatments can devastate your body. She recognized the gap in medical treatments in treating the whole person. This is why she has...
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Meditation - Finding Your Center with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Join Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, LMFT in this brief meditation to assist you in getting yourself grounded before an event, appointment, or a difficult situation. You can utilize this meditation to find your center and get back into your body so as to navigate with more...
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Qigong & Cultivating Vitality with John Brewer
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, MS LMFT is joined by Qigong Instructor, John Brewer. John is an honored instructor at Wellness Within and he provides Qigong classes in-person at the center and online. In this episode, he shares about how his own journey led...
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Curiosity - An Embodied Practice & Antidote to Anxiety with Karen Penfold
Send us Fan Mail Karen Penfold invites you to utilize your curiosity in this mediation as an embodied practice and antidote to anxiety. Karen is an inspiring 11-year, two-time breast cancer survivor who was introduced to yoga while recovering from treatments, surgeries, and a broken pelvis. Karen...
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Meditation - Exploring Your Earth Connection with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail This meditation takes you into the roots of your Life Tree and connects you to other trees that surround it, bringing a sense of stability and belonging. This is a continuation of her last meditation which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own....
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Meditation - Discover Your Life Tree with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail This guided meditation takes you on an imaginal walk to discover your own tree of life. You'll also engage in a grounding practice to give you a full sense of presence. There are certain things that are essential to living a healthy, happy, meaningful life. Susan believes that…
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The Truth About Chemo Brain with Dr. Shelli Kesler
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we are joined by cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor, Dr. Shelli Kesler, as we delve into the topic of Chemo Brain, the common term used for the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatments. She offers helpful information and tips…
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Meditation - Harvesting Your Gifts with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Join Susan Whitaker in this guided meditation for harvesting your gifts. This is a continuation of her last meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. Finding your Inner Garden Planting Seeds of Light Tending the Garden with Fire and...
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Meditation - Heart Healing with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Join Susan Whitaker in this guided meditation for healing the heart. This is a continuation of her last 5 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. Finding your Inner Garden Planting Seeds of Light Tending the Garden with Fire and...
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Addressing the Emotional Side Effects of Cancer with Lauren Huffmaster
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome our guest, Lauren Huffmaster, Founder of Adventure Therapy Foundation and RISE coaching program. She shares how her own experience with metastatic cancer led her to create her organization and help others through the emotional side effects of cancer.…
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Connecting with your Authentic Self: A Meditation for Self Awareness with Karen Penfold
Send us Fan Mail Meditation Instructor Karen Penfolds welcomes you to this trauma recovery somatic meditation for self-awareness so you can discover the values that are true and genuine for you, thereby connecting to your authentic self. CLICK HERE to dive deeper with more information that Karen...
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Bedtime Body Scan Meditation for Deep Sleep with Patti Brown
Send us Fan Mail Listen as Patti Brown leads you through a body scan meditation for deep, peaceful sleep. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tugging at her heart and open a grassroots...
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Meditation - The Waterfall with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Join Susan Whitaker in this guided meditation for release and renewal. This is a continuation of her last 4 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. Finding your Inner Garden Planting Seeds of Light Tending the Garden with Fire and...
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Life After Cancer Treatment Ends with Elizabeth Klein
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stevie Hannickel is joined by Wellness Within's Executive Director, Elizabeth Klein, in an open conversation about life after cancer treatment ends. While recognizing everyone's journey is different, they draw on their own experiences as cancer survivors to…
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Meditation - Welcoming New Growth with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Join Susan Whitaker in this guided meditation for welcoming new growth. This is a continuation of her last 3 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. Finding your Inner Garden Planting Seeds of Light Tending the Garden with Fire…
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Meditation - Tending the Garden with Fire & Water with Susan Whitaker
Send us Fan Mail Join Susan Whitaker in this guided meditation for tending to your inner garden with fire and water. This is a continuation of her last 2 meditations which can be heard by clicking below, but it can also be enjoyed on it's own. Finding your Inner Garden Planting Seeds of Light…
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Thriver Conversation with Kevin Roth - Music, Mindfulness & Finding what Matters
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we welcome guest and musical artist Kevin Roth. He shares his story of how he was diagnosed with stage-three melanoma in 2016 and was told that he had just a few years left to live. He openly shares how he navigated his diagnosis and ultimately discovered what...
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Join Wellness Within instructors, staff and special guests for relaxing meditations and thoughtful, enlivening conversation about pertinent treatment and survivorship topics supporting wellness in the presence of cancer. This podcast is offered freely to ensure everyone has access to these practices and conversations offered by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services. If you feel inspired to donate to support Wellness Within offerings, please visit wellnesswithin.org.
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