Best Demetrius Williams Podcasts (2024)

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When should you screen for colorectal cancer? 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

When should you screen for colon cancer? What are the currently available screening options? What are the new options on the horizon? What about the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? These are the questions I tackle in today's 25-minute episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. Got questions or comments? I want to hear them! Cologuard Fight…

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Support Systems of Forsyth County, owners Courtney and Gregory James 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

"The Have Vans Will Travel Duo" Courtney and Gregory James have leveraged their passion for helping others with their mission to create a transportation company that addresses transportation challenges and barriers for underserved Forsyth County residents. As husband and wife, this awesome “have vans will travel duo” navigates their company, Suppor…

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Joy and Isaac: The bond between a mother and son facing cancer at 23 48:37

4M ago48:37

48:37

I'm joined on today's show by Joy and Isaac Moel, a mother and son from Iowa City, Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). Isaac was just 23 years old in April 2019 when he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. He was otherwise healthy and had no family history or other red flags. Just when Isaac was gaining independence as an adult, he was forced into the r…

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Ethan Zohn: 'Survivor' made him famous. Surviving cancer made him limitless. 46:13

5M ago46:13

46:13

My guest today is Ethan Zohn, a former professional soccer player, winner of the world's most famous reality show Survivor, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, inventor, investor, advocate for cannabis and psychedelics, with a special interest in helping cancer patients and survivors. Ethan is the co-founder of the global non-profit, Grassroot So…

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Throwback Episode: The Meaning of #KFG 15:42

5M ago15:42

15:42

#KFG has been one of my go-to hashtags during the past six years living with stage IV colon cancer. But what is it? On today's throwback episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, we go back to a show from August 2020. It's crazy to think that nearly four years have passed since I recorded this. In this bonus episode, the meaning of KFG gets revealed…

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Christy Coleman, Jamestown Yorktown Foundation 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

In her distinguished high-profile CEO role at the American Civil War Museum, Christy Coleman has conversed with leaders and editors nationwide. In this episode, Dignity Justified is all ears to listening and learning about the groundbreaking work of Historian Coleman. She has earned numerous awards and honorary doctorates. Time magazine (2018) reco…

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Family, Culture, and Cancer: DeMetrius Kee won't rest until you talk about it! 40:30

5M ago40:30

40:30

Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I'm joined by super advocate DeMetrius Kee from Rancho Cucamonga, California. When his stepfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, the ripple effect hit the entire family hard, especially 41-year-old DeMetrius. "It threw us all off. I spent several years in the health and wellness space and had no i…

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The Impact of Cancer Friendships, with Jay Abramovitch and Jason Manuge 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

On today's episode, two of Canada's most helpful (and obviously handsome) cancer fighters sit down for a chat with me about friendship. Jay Abramovitch of South Mountain, Ontario, and Jason Manuge of Kingston, Ontario, were both in their 30s when they were diagnosed with young onset colorectal cancer. Jason is facing the challenges of cancer that h…

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On Faith, Nature, and Humor with The Rev. Ian Williams 37:27

6M ago37:27

37:27

How does a person find comfort and care when he is the one who usually does the comforting? The Rev. Ian Williams, a pastor at St. Helen Parish in Hebron, Indiana, is my guest today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. He has been living with metastatic liver cancer for more than three years. Father Ian is the leader of the Indiana Chapter of Man Up to…

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The Work of the Body: A Post-Surgery Journal 18:58

6M ago18:58

18:58

A solo show with your host Trevor Maxwell The stress of cancer accumulates, a thick and heavy covering that I can't shake. It builds with each scan, each blood draw, each surgery. It builds in the days between. Nearly six years in the world of never knowing. For 2,130 days the stress builds and my body and soul labor under the weight of it. What ar…

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"I'm at Peace." Lee Silverstein Treasures the Final Days of a Life Well Lived 58:07

6M ago58:07

58:07

When I think about today’s guest, which is often, I think of his thoughtfulness, curiosity, joy, his welcoming nature, his beautiful heart. Lee Silverstein is joining us from his home in Tampa Bay, Florida. Lee is a natural helper of people; As a career management professional, he has been a consultant, mentor, and coach helping students, executive…

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Man Up to Cancer grows up w/ Joe Bullock 45:18

6M ago45:18

45:18

Our good buddy Joe Bullock joins the show to look back over the past four years of working together on our mission to help men facing cancer, and the new era of Man Up to Cancer as a non-profit organization. Joe's the Chief Operating Officer in case you haven't heard! Of course we get off track and talk about #decklife, Peeps, and gingerbread house…

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1 - Act 1 22:53

6M ago22:53

22:53

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy William Shakespeare

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2 - Act 2 26:01

7M ago26:01

26:01

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy William Shakespeare

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3 - Act 3 40:10

7M ago40:10

40:10

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy William Shakespeare

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4 - Act 4 17:04

7M ago17:04

17:04

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy William Shakespeare

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5 - Act 5 26:13

7M ago26:13

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy William Shakespeare

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Mrs. Norma Corley 50:06

1y ago50:06

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According to primary source newspapers, Mrs. Norma Corley was one of the “first Negro students” in the elementary public school system in Winston-Salem, NC. In this podcast, she reflects upon her experiences as a trailblazer after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that outlawed segregation in schools in 1954.…

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EP53 - Corporate Magic - Wendy Mata 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Wendy, the Founder of Bruja Power Botanica, created Bruja Power Botanica to support seekers in their journey to magic and power. She believes that awakened humans are a force of nature and the drivers of the transformations needed in the world. Wendy received her Mayan Shamanism initiation in Yucatan, Mexico, and was trained in Curanderismo and Bru…

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EP52 - Brujx Feminism - Lorraine Monteagut 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

28:31

Author of the vital work "Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color" Lorraine Monteagut PHD joins us to discuss Brujx feminism and it's important role in how feminism has evolved in recent years. In this episode she explains the necessity of Brujx feminsm, but also touches a bit on closed practices and why it's important to respect them, her …

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What Courage Really Looks Like 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

On this solo episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I read from Chapter 5 of my book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer." This chapter is all about how some very special people in my life helped me redefine the definition of courage in my fight against cancer. Here is an excerpt: Cancer tried to drown me. It was a c…

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EP51 - Modern Nirvana - Jennifer Sodini 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

27:51

Jennifer Sodini, one of the creators of the very popular Amenti Oracle talks about new deck, Modern Nirvana Oracle and it's many uses. We discuss, the importance of practicing creativity in ones spiritual practice, ways to stay grounded in your ascension process, and the importance of using intuition in the NOW. Amenti Oracle, with it's stunning ar…

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Man Up to Cancer chapters: The magic of MUTC, served up locally 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

46:07

One of the coolest and most exciting things happening for Man Up to Cancer for 2023, going into our fourth year, is the growth and development of local and regional chapters for our community. These chapters are creating connections where guys who live near one another can meet up for a coffee or a beer, or go to a ballgame, or dinner, or even rall…

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Me and Joe: A friendship for the ages 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

There have been a lot of changes since the launch of Man Up to Cancer and our Howling Place Facebook group three years ago. The world faced a health pandemic. Governments faced instability. Tom Brady went to the Bucs and got dumped by Giselle. But one thing hasn't changed: A lifelong friendship between myself and the one and only Joe Bullock of Dur…

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I made it to 2023! Also, I wrote a book about men and cancer 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

37:42

We're baaaaack.... The OG co-host, Kelin Welborn, turns the tables and interviews me about my independently published book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer," and the past, present, and future of Man Up to Cancer. Founded in January 2020, MUTC has grown to include: The Howling Place Facebook group of 2000 male cancer…

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EP50 - Manifesting Your Resolutions - Florida Witch, Lindsay Rose 34:49

1+ y ago34:49

34:49

New Year, New World! Better known as social media superstar @floridawitch Lindsay Rose joins us casually for some advice on how to manifest our New Years Resolutions. We discuss living through Mercury Retrograde as a seasoned spiritual practitioner, and talk a little shit about rapists (like Andrew Tate) and similar human failures getting the bruta…

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Event Planner, Patricia Degraffinreaidt-The Enterprise Conference and Event Center 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

This podcast episode continues Dignity Justified’s focus on the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation. Under the umbrella of this CDC is The Conference and Event Center, where our guest Patricia Degraffinreaidt serves as Event Manager. Patricia, who is respected as a creative and visionary planner, skillfully brings listeners into the ever-…

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Cancer and Hope 23:38

2y ago23:38

23:38

My reflections on cancer and hope. Thanks for listening. Love to you, #cancerfamBy Man Up to Cancer

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Chris Taylor: Cancer Survivor, Veteran, Artist, Proud Gay Man 46:23

2y ago46:23

46:23

Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast! Meet my friend Chris Taylor from Albany, Georgia. Chris was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, and he has gone through multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. He is a beloved member of the Man Up to Cancer community, and is one of 18 Wolfpack Leaders from across North America. Chris is a U.…

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Cancer Pushed This Canadian Mountie Toward A New Mission 46:52

2y ago46:52

46:52

Meet my dear friend Don Helgeson, a 3-time cancer slayer from Nanaimo, B.C., Canada. A recently retired Mountie of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Don has survived melanoma, colon cancer, and prostate cancer. He is one of my #LynchSyndrome brothers, and a man of wisdom, compassion, and integrity. Don spends a lot of his time on a new mission as …

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Tim McDonald needs a liver donor. You might be the match. 47:16

2y ago47:16

47:16

This is a special episode because someone listening — or a connection to someone listening — will have a chance to save a life. And it just might be you. My guest is Tim McDonald from Tampa, Florida. Tim is a stage IV colon cancer thriver, and his best chance at curing his disease is through a living-donor liver transplant. That means he needs a he…

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Dr Kyle Luth-SG Atkins CDC, Gardener 39:49

2y ago39:49

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Let’s explore the Simon G. Atkins Enterprise Center Community Garden. Our guest, Dr. Kyle Luth, is an environmental educator, parasitologist, and gardener who shares how community businesses and residents benefit from this community garden. Further, he encourages listeners to schedule a time to experience the garden’s teaching, growing, and sociali…

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The Game of Life: Cancer Edition, w/ Justin Birckbichler 40:10

2y ago40:10

40:10

Time to lighten up the mood a bit! Join me and my buddy Justin Birckbichler (AKA the uniballer) as we play "The Game of Life: Cancer Edition" You have all played Life. Well, the cards are a bit different in the Cancer Edition. Here's just one example from our game: "Your nurse tells you it’s OK for you to eat breakfast, not knowing your doctor only…

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The Fiercest Caregiver - Part Two with Jacquie Emory 31:57

2y ago31:57

31:57

Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast.. Part 2 of our interview with the amazing Jacquie Emory. When we left off last week, Jacquie’s husband Rich, a stage IV colon cancer patient, was undergoing a liver transplant. The surgery was a success, but in some ways, it was just the beginning. “This is when the hard part begins,” Jacquie says. “This is wh…

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The Fiercest Caregiver: Jacquie Emory doesn’t accept the BS of cancer care, and neither should you. 37:30

2y ago37:30

37:30

Jacquie Emory is a fierce and loving caregiver to her husband Rich, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in the fall of 2020. She led the charge to find him a donor for his life-saving liver transplant in November of last year. Liver transplant is still only occasionally used for colorectal cancer patients with metastatic disease, for s…

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Dr. Charles R. Rogers: Black Men, Colorectal Cancer, and the Fight for Health Equity 41:02

2y ago41:02

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Dr. Charles R. Rogers is a rock star in the field of cancer health disparities and inequities in men’s health. He is a behavioral scientist and master certified health education specialist (MCHES). Dr. Rogers is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine, where he founded the Men’s Health Inequities Research L…

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Reasons to HOPE, with 9-year lung cancer survivor Buddy Cutler 45:36

2y ago45:36

45:36

For today's episode, I was honored to spend time talking to Ed “Buddy” Cutler, who has been thriving for nearly a decade with metastatic lung cancer. Yep, Buddy was diagnosed nine years ago. Thanks to his self-advocacy and a phase one clinical trial, Buddy has far outlived his prognosis. He has become a beloved advocate for cancer organizations, in…

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1 stem cell transplant, 10 marathons: Boyd Dunleavey just won’t quit 46:25

2+ y ago46:25

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Boyd Dunleavey of Moncton, New Brunswick, just might be Canada’s most stubborn and inspiring cancer survivor-athlete. Boyd is also one hell of a storyteller. He is a two-time blood cancer survivor who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant in May 2012. Since that time, Boyd has finished 10 marathons — mostly because people told him he would n…

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Mr. Elliott Lowery, Executive Director of E-Motions Family Services Inc. 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

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Mr. Elliott Lowery is a committed and talented leader. He serves as the Executive Director of E-Motions Family Services, Inc. The mission of the organization is to provide a compassionate, caring, and safe environment for those they serve by offering in-home services, companion sitter services, behavioral services, and respite services.…

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Tracking my cancer with Signatera 35:28

2+ y ago35:28

35:28

On today’s episode, I speak with colorectal cancer survivor Dan Kenny, who splits his time between Michigan and Florida. Today’s show is all about cancer surveillance. As colorectal cancer survivors, we usually rely on traditional imaging including MRI and CT scans, and sometimes PET scans. We also track our disease activity with a CEA blood test. …

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Has Joe Bullock cloned himself? #Cancerland needs to know! 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

42:20

The man, the myth, the legend Joe Bullock makes his 3rd appearance on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast to talk about: His recent visit to Washington D.C. for the Call on Congress event organized by Fight Colorectal Cancer. They are on a mission to make our legislators recognize colorectal cancer as a national priority, and to urge the National Cancer I…

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Pennies From Rick: Stacey Runfola on Grief, Hope, and Widowhood 46:59

2+ y ago46:59

46:59

My friend Stacey Runfola lost her husband Rick to cancer in 2014. On this episode, she shares her emotional journey, talks about the lack of resources for caregivers, and provides excellent advice for those who are going through loss. Thank you Stacey for opening your heart and trusting me to share your story. 💙 #caregivers #caregiversupport #widow…

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Danny Riggs: "I'm that 1 in 833" men with breast cancer 51:13

2+ y ago51:13

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“I’m that 1 in 833” Those are the words of my friend Danny Riggs of Houston, Texas. Roughly one in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. They face the confusion, stigma, and isolation of coping with what is primarily a women’s cancer. In today’s episode, Danny (in his typical no-holds barred fashion) talks about what it w…

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Four Years of Cancer. Four Moments That Changed Me. 36:50

2+ y ago36:50

36:50

Four years ago, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. There were many times along the way when I didn't think I would be here to tell the tale. Through four moments, I give you a look back at my journey. These are four moments in my journey that changed the course of my life. Derailed - my diagnosis story. Shawshank Redemption moment - Get busy livin'…

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Black-white. City-country. Woman-man. Grace B. and I are different, and that’s oh so beautiful! 39:47

2+ y ago39:47

39:47

Grace B. Charrier is a cancer patient advocate and mental health advocate, with a platform that is truly on the world stage. Grace is of African descent, lives in Brooklyn, NY, and she believes we are all global siblings, no matter what part of the world we come from. She has a background as a mental health advocate, working closely with Member Sta…

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Dr. Stephanie Hurt: The Royal Curtain Drama Guild 1:00:09

2+ y ago1:00:09

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Dr. Stephanie Hurt, a vibrant advocate for the arts, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Royal Curtain Drama Guild. Their tagline is: Paving the Way to Broadway, Through Heart, Mind and Community. In addition to highlighting her movement and growth within the performing arts, Dr Stephanie discusses two (2) pageants: The Queen Juneteenth Sc…

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Love: 1 Cancer: 0 -- Mike Mancini and Carole Motycka 33:19

2+ y ago33:19

33:19

As leaders in the cancer patient community, we are no strangers to heartbreak. The work of our daily lives intersects with unimaginable loss, the deepest kind of human pain. But we are also privileged to see humanity at its best. Because we confront mortality, we also come to know life in a different way, and the fuel of life that is LOVE. When all…

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PSYCHIC SCAM ACCOUNTS - Blue June 40:16

2+ y ago40:16

40:16

2/21 UPDATE: About a week ago IG started rolling out a feature to report these scam account where you can finally tag the person they are pretending to be. If you have this feature available now please use it to take these account down. It generally takes them 3 days to review so the earlier you report the better. 2 Factors you need to look at to i…

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How to Become a Cancer Advocate (*size 16 feet not required) 47:41

2+ y ago47:41

47:41

Michael Holtz of Knoxville, Tenn., is a colorectal cancer survivor, advocate, author, public relations professional, weightlifter, and more. On today’s episode, I chat with Michael about his journey from being a cancer patient, to becoming an advocate. He encourages patients, survivors, and caregivers to volunteer for advocacy organizations, at any…

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Just Stay Positive! (and other unhelpful advice for cancer patients) 27:01

2+ y ago27:01

27:01

Time for a celebratory dance… As this is the 50th episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast! 50 shows, close to 20,000 downloads, and lots of friends made along the way. As it turns out, a lot of people are interested in the topics of men and cancer, our experiences as patients, survivors, and caregivers, and the lessons we learn along the way. I thi…

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