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This is an intimate picture of my journey from my beginning memories and throughout my years as a woman. Take a walk through my marriage, motherhood and some health related situations that may help inspire and uplift you through your life’s journey.
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A podcast bringing awareness to gynecologic cancers, women's health, and patient advocacy.
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Embracing positive thoughts and energy brings forth growth and peace. Explore how that looks in my world on Open Diary!
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Reset, Revamp and Redefine your life and purpose!
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This week, Mary and Alex discuss Pinktober, Breast Cancer, and charitable giving.
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Reposting this incredible interview with Yohanna Hoehler in honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! Yohanna Hoehler (39), is a Vulvar Cancer Survivor and Advocate. She is the founder of the Vulvar Cancer Awareness Forum, a non-profit organization. VCAF focuses on raising awareness and educating on all things Vulvar Cancer and provide support t…
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In case you're new here, we wanted to kick off Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with a retelling of Mary's perspective following Alex's cancer diagnosis. During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM), visit foundationforwomenscancer.org (link in bio) for information about gynecologic cancer symptoms and treatment, risk and prevention, clinical…
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Patient Advocacy and Closing the Racial Disparity Gap | Interview with Dr. Tania Small
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On this week's episode, Alex speaks with Dr. Tania Small. Dr. Small is the Global Head of Oncology Medical Affairs and Chair of R&D Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council at GSK. They discuss disparities in diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, and survival rates of uterine and endometrial cancer among Black, Asian, and Hispanic women. Dr. Small…
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In case you're new here, we wanted to kick off Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with a retelling of Alex's cancer story. During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM), visit foundationforwomenscancer.org (link in bio) for information about gynecologic cancer symptoms and treatment, risk and prevention, clinical trials and survivor stories.Gyne…
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This week, Mary and Alex watched the 1944 film “Gaslight” to learn about the origin of the commonly-used term of psychology of the same name. They discuss ways in which they have been gaslit by medical professionals, as well as how to recognize medical gaslight and ways to advocate for your health when a doctor tries to downplay your symptoms. #Pod…
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This week Mary and Alex discuss the lack of attention to detail that can have devastating results, especially in the medical community. They share personal experiences and cite articles that discuss the consequences that can result from a lack of attention to detail. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #cancer #attentiontodetail #colonosc…
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Period Poverty: What Is It and How Can We Help?
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This week Mary and Alex discuss period poverty, what it is and what we can do about it. They describe the kickstart project of the Down There Aware nonprofit and explain how listeners can partner with us to truly make a difference in the lives of young girls who are living the nightmare of period poverty. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advoca…
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This week Mary and Alex discuss nonprofits, what are they and how do they work? They, specifically, discuss their nonprofit, Down There Aware, its purpose, its mission, and how it grew out of the podcast of the same name. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #cancer #nonprofits #donations #DownThereAware #ProctorandGamble #periodpoverty #f…
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This week Mary and Alex speak with Barasch & McGarry Partner, Sara Director as well as 9/11 Survivor diagnosed with uterine cancer, Karen Smith-Hagman to discuss the World Trade Center Health Program recently naming Uterine and Endometrial cancer to the list of conditions covered by the Victims Compensation Fund. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research…
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This week Mary and Alex speak with Cliff Reed, Founding CEO, and Dennis Watson, VP Business Development, of Travera, a company specializing in new technology enhancing the landscape of late stage cancer treatment. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy …
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Selingkuh, Diselingkuhin, dan menjadi Selingkuhan.
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Menghargai hubungan itu se simple komunikasi 2 arah tanpa melibatkan orang ketiga. kalo iya iya, enggak ya enggak, coba menghemat waktu, jangan langsung ambil keputusan sendiri.
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This week Mary and Alex discuss Sympathy Fatigue. Is it really a “thing” and what can be done if we are suffering from it? #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #sympathyfatigue #Hank Green #HodgkinsLymphoma #LynchSyndrome #leukemia #compassion #cancer #communication #fertility Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@do…
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This week Mary and Alex discuss how transitioning from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset might affect our daily lives, especially regarding unexpected medical diagnoses. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #ALS #GrowthMindset #FixedMindset #funding #MariaMenounos #BrookeEby Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@do…
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This week Mary and Alex discuss three articles covering a ground-breaking vaccine trial, heart transplant anti-rejection drug risks, and colon cancer diagnoses in young adults. There is some shocking news in each of these articles and this mother/daughter duo feels it’s very important to share what they’ve learned. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #resear…
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Reacting to Hank Green's Cancer Diagnosis
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This week Mary and Alex respond to Hank Green’s recent video in which he shares his cancer diagnosis. Hank was very open and honest as he begins this journey. Mary and Alex discuss their reactions to Hank’s perspective, expectations from the audience of content creators, and the many life lessons to be learned when faced with a serious diagnosis. #…
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This week Mary and Alex have an informal chat about the medical community and ever-changing guidelines for testing and care. They share research, articles, and personal experiences about how far we’ve come. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #pectusexcavatum #cervicalcancer #guidelines #insurance #colonoscopy #risk #tuberculosis #inferti…
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This week Mary and Alex discuss the reasons for and the process through which we might go about seeking a 2nd opinion. 1. To gather information, 2. Not comfortable with diagnosis, 3. Unsuccessful treatment #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #pectusexcavatum #IdiopathicIntracranialHypertension #discectomy #2nd opinion Stay Connected Email…
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This week Mary and Alex reflect on an article written by a woman who left her fiancé when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor because, in her words, “I knew the future we had planned out was over.” #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #caregiver #empathy #commitment #braincancer Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@…
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This week Mary and Alex chat about the term “health anxiety.” Is it real? Is it a positive or negative concept? Is there any value in it? #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #healthanxiety #trepidation #anticipation #fear #hypochondria #worry #munchausensyndrome #familyphysician #TodayShow #UFHealth Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware…
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This week Mary discusses (and Alex reacts) to the medical and legal ramifications that can come from a delay in diagnosing endometriosis. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #endometriosis #delayeddiagnosis #patient advocacy Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twit…
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Rare? Uncommon? Think Again! Shocking Medical Stories that Defy Belief.
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This week Alex and Mary share three different women’s cancer stories that are simply unbelievable, yet sadly, they are true. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #ovariancancer# insurance #pectusexcavatum #pseudotumorcerebri #advocate #zugspitze #covid #coloncancer #weightbias Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Insta…
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean
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Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #SouthAmerica #Lat…
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Europe
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Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Europe, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Europe #statistics #data #dothetestanyway #cervicalcancer …
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Africa
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Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Africa, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Africa #cervicalcancer #MaslowsHierarchyofNeeds #Rwanda #s…
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Australia
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Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Australia, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Australia #statistics #data #dothetestanyway #cervicalc…
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Asia
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Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Asia, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Asia #statistics #data #ASR #ASIR #GDP #HDI #Globalstatistics #Cancerburden #Aflatoxin #HepatitisB #Trends Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gma…
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Tips for the Road: Traveling While Chronically Ill
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This week Alex and Mary discuss what it’s like to travel with a chronic illness. They share tips for their preparation and planning for their upcoming trip to Germany. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Germany #medications #preparations #c…
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The Heart of the Matter: Covid's Effect on Heart Health
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Because February is American Heart Health Month, in Episode 3 Alex and Mary discuss the latest research regarding how Covid affects the heart. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #covid #hearthealth #myocarditis #pericarditis #vaccines #bloodvessels …
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Episode 2 follows up on advocacy and action as Alex and Mary discuss their campaign to provide messaging on feminine hygiene products, warning young women about signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #gyncancer…
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Alex and Mary kick off Season Four with reflections on their “hiatus” (AKA surgery recovery) and they give a sneak peek into what’s ahead for the new season. They’re transitioning from information and education to advocacy and action! Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Podcast #Spotify #Anchor…
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New beginnings into the cocoon: out comes the butterfly
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Holistic ways to improve yourself!
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Kita manusia, boleh bermimpi, berencana sebesar besarnya. tapi disaat rencana itu tidak sesuai dengan realita, can we really accept that?
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Alex updates us on her upcoming surgery and she and Mary discuss the long journey that has brought her to, yet, another surgery. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware Episode Research Links Episode Highlight…
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Alex and Mary discuss what it means to be “aware,” why it is so important to be aware, and how they are compelled to host a podcast about awareness. #podcast #womenshealth #GYNcancers #awareness #beinformed #awarenesschallenge Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downtherea…
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SOCIAL MEDIA: Does it influence our medical decisions?
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Alex and Mary discuss how social media affects our medical decisions, positively and negatively. They also share some of their favorite social media sites that have proven to be trustworthy, educational, and informative.#podcast #womenshealth #social media #tiktok #facebook #instagram #pinterest #todayshowStay ConnectedEmail Us: downthereaware@gmai…
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Interview with Morgan Gaynor: Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Advocate
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Morgan Gaynor shares her unbelievable story, recounting how her desire to freeze her eggs at the age of 30 led to a cancer diagnosis. This Stage 4 cancer would, in all likelihood, not have been discovered otherwise. Morgan turned her experience into a positive by becoming actively involved in cancer awareness and fundraising campaigns. Morgan was h…
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In the News: Medical headlines we missed during the pandemic
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This week, Mary and Alex look back on important medical headlines we may have overlooked in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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An Untold Story: How Medical Diagnoses Affect Our Mental Health
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Alex and Mary draw from their own experiences to discuss how and why a medical diagnosis or health issue can affect our mental health. They also touch on various coping strategies that may be helpful. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There…
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This week Alex and Mary reflect on various challenges, diagnoses, and life-altering events that have helped them learn to admit, accept, and adapt.
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UPDATE Interview with Trisha Scott Pregnancy Loss Survivor and Advocate
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This week we revisit Trisha's journey of infertility and pregnancy loss... except it has a much different ending. Trisha and her husband just welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world! We are so incredibly happy for Trisha and wanted to share so that other women may be able to find hope in her story. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.co…
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In Your Place: Discussing the Roles of Women Throughout History
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Taking a bit of a detour, Mary and Alex discuss women throughout history. What they were "allowed" to do and say and just how far we've come in our ability to advocate for ourselves, our bodies, and our healthcare. We still have a long way to go, but it's important to acknowledge all who came before us and made it possible. Stay Connected Email Us:…
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This week, Mary and Alex discuss Alex's latest health crisis that derailed a trip to Texas and their plans for the March 28th episode. Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. #podcast #spotify #womenshealth #women #herniateddisc #ER #ERvisit #opioidcrisis #healthcare #insurance #texas…
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Assembling Your Tribe: The Importance of Having a Strong Support System This week, Mary & Alex discuss the importance of having a strong support system when you are faced with a cancer diagnosis. Episode Highlights · Why a support system is important [1:07] · Your journey is not yours alone [6:22] · Feeling like an impostor [12:39] · You have to te…
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Die As You Lived: One Family's Experience with Terminal Illness and Preparing for Death
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This week Mary and Alex sit down with Dr. Randall Bradley, a dear friend who lost his wife of 36 years, Brenda, to stage four pancreatic cancer. Randall is transparent about the highs and lows of dealing with a shocking diagnosis and the deliberate decisions he and Brenda made together in order to allow her to “die as she lived.” Randall shares int…
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This week is very special! Mary and Alex sit down with Marion Saville, Sue Collins, and Kirsty Browne from the Conquering Cancer Campaign to learn what they are doing in conjunction with the World Health Organization to ELIMINATE cervical cancer. YES you read that right, ELIMINATE a cancer! Visit www.downthereaware.com/conqueringcancer to learn mor…
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This week Alex sits down with Rylan and Veronica, two fellow young women with endometrial cancer. The ladies have an open and honest conversation about love during a cancer diagnosis, as well as the need for a strong support system - from your significant other and more. Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Fa…
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The journey of going for a gun permit.
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