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Over the last 10 years, Twist Out Cancer has positively impacted more than 146,000 people. This includes 1,170 people who participated in our Brushes with Cancer program as either an Inspiration (someone touched by cancer) or Artist, which has led to 580 unique pieces of art that have been created to represent 580 individual journeys with cancer. In 2021, our Brushes with Cancer programs and Twistshops touched the lives of more than 5,539 people in eight countries and 27 states. Hear directl ...
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I'm your host, Trevor Maxwell. I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor, and I've got a message for other men: You don't have to go through cancer alone. Every week on the Man Up to Cancer podcast, you can expect raw, unfiltered conversations about men, cancer, and our experiences. My guests will be other patients, survivors, advocates, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle the topics of grief, pain, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, ...
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The Science of Social Impact is a podcast made for people who want to be inspired by the real-life nuggets of wisdom that social entrepreneurs have to share about their social impact ventures. Whether you are a business professional looking to incorporate social impact into your workplace, an entrepreneur looking to start a social impact business, or just someone who loves to make the world better and hear stories of others doing the same, this podcast has the stories, tips, and news you nee ...
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Are you preparing to explant? An explant warrior in healing? Or still figuring out if you want to remove your breast implants? No matter where you are on your journey, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll bring you expert interviews, conversations with women about their experiences, and explant tips from your host Darnah Mercieca – with topics covering everything from capsules to confidence! Darnah is a board-certified health and wellness coach specializing in integrative nutrition an ...
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Facing Fear

Sara McInerney Hauck

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Thirty, flirty and thriving takes a twist on this podcast with host, Sara McInerney Hauck. This podcast features solo and guest episodes about unapologetically authentically facing fear, in whatever form that comes. Your host is a facing fear guru and recent cancer survivor on a mission to encourage you to face fear alongside her. You'll laugh, cry and be alongside her and a community of those facing fear in everyday life and beyond!
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Dean Young

Dean Young

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CONTACT/BOOKINGS: singerdrummer @ outlook.com More Info: https://linktr.ee/deanyoung “To thine own self be true…” William Shakespeare Niagara Ontario musician | singer | songwriter Dean Young put these famous words to work in his life the day he left his 23 year factory job at Rich Products of Canada to fully pursue his true passion – music. Shortly after making this decision, Dean’s young family dealt with the hard news that his wife and children battle a chronic illness with Lyme disease. ...
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Text me, breastie! Curious about the mysterious term "fluffing" after breast explant surgery? Listen in to gain a medically-informed understanding of this often misunderstood concept. Hear firsthand insights from Dr. Dev, an expert explant surgeon, who clarifies this phenomenon and helps set realistic expectations for your explant journey. I also s…
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Text me, breastie! Can prioritizing protein support your explant surgery recovery? Uncover this and more as I guide you through the essential role of protein in surgery preparation and healing in this episode of Empowered Explant. To help you feel confident on your healing journey, I explain the science behind protein's critical contributions to wo…
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Text me, breastie! Today we're diving deep into the transformative power of self-love and cultivating confidence after explant surgery (or any stage of life!) In this episode: Personal Update: I share my joy about a beautiful new relationship that blossomed post-explant surgery, symbolizing my journey into authentic self-confidence. Connection Betw…
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Text me, breastie! Welcome to a milestone episode of the Empowered Explant podcast—Episode 50! In honor of Women’s Health Awareness Month, we're diving deep into an issue close to our hearts (pun intended) and our health: the risks and complications associated with breast implants. FDA Insights: Sharing the FDA’s recommended boxed warning and key s…
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Text me, breastie! Welcome breastie! Empowered Explant is back for a juicy season 3 of talking all things breast implant illness, explant surgery, healing, body image, detox, women’s health, confidence, and transformation! No matter where you are on your explant journey, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes to com…
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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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It's so bittersweet that I share this podcast is coming to an end. The entire library of 120+ episodes will still be available anytime you want to listen, but I will not be creating new content, hosting new interviews or promoting the podcast after this. And to be clear, Facing Fear isn’t ending. Facing Fear is my umbrella of all my creative work l…
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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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Almost a year ago, Amanda and I signed up for a hippie dippie retreat in Joshua Tree, led by our friend and fearless leader, Emily Schromm. The weekend was themed around healing and we both needed exactly that at the time. When "plant medicine ceremony" popped up on the agenda, we were both nervous, but so excited to let go. Amanda and I share our …
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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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#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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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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Emily Schromm is someone I first became aware of while watching one of my favorite shows, MTV's The Challenge. From reality TV to writing a book and owning multiple businesses at once, this episode will empower you to chase whatever dream you have. Emily and I talk about the healing retreat she held last year (including my first plant medicine cere…
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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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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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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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My book would not be possible without my co-creator and illustrator, Kevin Smola! He comes on the podcast to share his adventures as an artist from creating junk mail for a car dealership to becoming the Art Director at JD Finish Line. On the side, he's kept up his creative passion by starting The Smola Studio, a business where his creativity and c…
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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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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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As we approach the launch date of my FIRST BOOK (!!!!), I wanted to take some time and talk about the process, some behind the scenes on how it came to be and answer some FAQ’s. I also elaborate on the biggest lesson I've learned while making this project come to life, imperfect art > no art. Who can relate? I’m so excited and so honored to see thi…
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Buckle in this for one… April and I talk about surviving breast cancer and how we’ve both watched our lives burn down around us, and why we’re better for it. Through our conversation, April leaves my jaw on the floor and it turns out we have more in common than cancer. OH AND SURPRISE… I’m a published author in the Wildfire Magazine! April created …
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Text me, breastie! A little holiday message and update! Wishing you all the most beautiful Christmas and holiday season, breastie! The podcast will be back with all new episodes in 2024! Until then, join the Empowered Explant facebook group and reach out to me on the links below: Links and resources: Empowered Explant Website Resources www.empowere…
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Come with me to Florida! I take you along for a $108 Allegiant flight where I was assigned "Zone 99 and Seat 0." Once I made it there safe, it was time for a SURPRISE! Together, my Uncle Steve and I created a plan for me to sneak in through the backdoor to shock my mom and Nana. I was on a mission to hand deliver my upcoming book to my mom and Nana…
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Text me, breastie! This powerful practice of QiGong can help you heal physically and emotionally, detoxify your body, and support your health both before and after your explant surgery. Chris and Parisa Shelton are QiGong and Chinese Medicine practitioners, co-founders of the Morning Crane Healing Arts Center, qigongteachertraining.com, and The Qi …
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I entered a contest to win an eBike, submitted a creative essay about my relationship to cancer and HOLY MOTHER I WON!!! I am over the moon about being an eBike owner and have already gotten to whip her around in Ashville, NC! On this episode, I also share about how YOU should and can put yourself out there, how to play ball with the universe and a…
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Text me, breastie! Gratitude is my favorite upper! It raises your entire frequency and has the power to change so much in your life. Really, studies show it can improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing. A daily gratitude practice is a must on your explant journey! Start by writing 3 things you are grateful for each day, either in the m…
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It's been a YEAR since I've spoken to you all from this podcast! 2023 has been my year of healing (and that mission will continue forever) but I've specifically spent time OFF screens. That included taking a step back from creating content so I could sit back, relax, absorb, learn, cry, heal and so on. I share a little bit about this last year, whe…
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Text me, breastie! There are so many questions… How long will recovery take? What are my limitations? Will I need someone to look after me? When can I go back to work? When can I exercise again? How much pain will I feel? How long do the drains stay in? In this episode, I cover the top 10 things you can almost certainly expect and plan for during y…
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Text me, breastie! Listen to the full interview with my explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vinhakar, recorded live on my 2-year explantiversary and the Empowered Explant podcast’s 1st birthday - 11/11! He answers so many important questions, including: What determines whether someone needs a lift or not? Is fat transfer a safe alternative for more volume? Do…
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Text me, breastie! In this episode I answer one of the top questions asked by women removing their breast implants – When should I start detoxing? I break my recommended detoxification process down into 4 phases and give you the general recommended timelines for each, although it’s important to keep in mind that this is an individualized journey an…
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Text me, breastie! It's my 2 year explant anniversary PLUS the Empowered Explant podcast's 1 year birthday! This calls for an 11/11 celebration with my breasties! Join us for the Empowered Explant Podcast 1st Birthday celebration! This online event will feature a live recording with our special guest, explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vibhakar! Get ready to…
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Inspiration Anita Tulsiani and Artist Theresa Bond Zelazny - both of whom live in Austin, Texas, had an immediate connection. Anita's ever positive attitude and vibrant outlook have continued to inspire Theresa throughout the collaborative process. More information is available at: https://twistoutcancer.org/brushes/midwest2023/…
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Text me, breastie! Being faced with removing your breast implants can come with whole lot of anger, resentment, shame, and regret. I believe forgiving yourself is one of the most crucial first steps in emotional healing. In this episode, I fully open up to what this has looked like for me, and the 5 steps I keep coming back to for relief and lettin…
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Inspiration Kelli Kim-Eng and Artist Kenny Lapins have so much more in common than anyone might guess. From their odd discoveries of their own cancer diagnoses, to the way the Brushes with Cancer program has brought them back to their own artistic endeavors, these two continue to connect in many unique ways. More information about the 2023 Brushes …
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Text me, breastie! Breast surgery comes with the risk of infection, whether you are explanting, implanting, having breast cancer removed, or reconstructing. In this episode, I speak with Lisa Crites, breast cancer survivor and inventor of The Shower Shirt – which helps women keep their chests protected after surgery. Links and resources: Buy The Sh…
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Caileigh and Gabrielle forged an intimate collaboration across an ocean and several time zones. Through their Brushes With Cancer experience, these two very creative people have grown to influence and inspire each other daily. More information about the 2023 Brushes With Cancer Midwest Art Exhibition & Celebration is available at: https://twistoutc…
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When Maggie and her inspiration Rachel first met, they immediately bonded over curly hair, spirituality and a love of their home state of Texas! As their connection deepened and their collaboration grew, Maggie's piece culminated in a full expression of not just what Rachel went through, but who she is. More information about the 2023 Brushes With …
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Text me, breastie! There are lots of to-do’s leading up to removing your breast implants, but don’t forget about the things that should be avoided! Here are all the things I recommend staying away from leading up to your explant surgery. Links and resources: Empowered Explant website Trusted Partners page: www.empoweredexplant.com/partners Download…
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Inspiration Wendy Santana and Artist Naimah Thomas have forged an unexpected friendship through this creative process. Not only has this partnership resulted in a piece of art that has meaning for both women, but they have come to be huge supporters of each other through life's ups and downs over the past several months as well. This is a really un…
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Text me, breastie! If you’ve recently decided you want to remove your breast implants, it can be super overwhelming figuring out where to start. So in this episode, I walk you through the step-by-steps so that you can embark on your explant journey without the stress! Links and resources: Empowered Explant website Resources page: www.empoweredexpla…
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Text me, breastie! Feeling fear before and after removing your breast implants is normal, but when that fear gets out of hand, it can become debilitating and detrimental to your health and healing. In this episode, I share what these fears are and my favorite ways to overcome them. Here’s the quote from the end of the episode: “Bless you for your f…
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Text me, breastie! Hello, Breasties! Empowered Explant is back for its second season of supporting women around the world on their explant journeys. In the coming weekly episodes, we’re taking a deeper dive into preparing for surgery, recovery, healing, detox, exercise, and nutrition, as well as addressing fears and anxiety PLUS we’re going to have…
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After losing her fiancé David to bone cancer in October 2020, Donna found being a part of the Twist Out Cancer community to be tremendously helpful in navigating her grief. Suhani, in first learning and then seeking to tell Donna's story on canvas, shares how Donna's openness and generosity has inspired her not only artistically but in much more fu…
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Text me, breastie! Wish you could find all the answers you need in one place? I did too. Here’s a list of resources that are really helpful whether you are in the early planning stages, you’re about to have your surgery and go through recovery, or you are healing and focusing on your health and confidence after explanting. Empowered Explant is a po…
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Text me, breastie! The answers you're looking for could be a DNA test away! I’m talking genetics with Kashif Khan, the founder of The DNA company, who knows a ton about breast implant illness and shares with us: How your DNA can tell you if you are at higher risk of your body reacting negatively to breast implants. How genetics can help in managing…
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Text me, breastie! Explanting is kinda like a break up, saying goodbye to a toxic relationship. And with any big hard goodbye, closure is necessary. It’s my 35th birthday week (woohoo!) and as I spent time reflecting on my journey, it was clear that breaking up with my breast implants was exactly what I needed to become the healthiest I’ve ever bee…
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Text me, breastie! This entire episode will blow your mind and you need to listen to it because it’s really difficult for me to distill the details here! But, basically, you are made of quantum energy, we all are – everything is! I interview Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, the founder of Leela Quantum Tech, who explains how their technology…
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Text me, breastie! Okay this is a long episode, but it’s a must-listen, so hit pause if you need to but come back to it because this is a story you need to hear the ending of. Tiffany is an explant warrior, a superwoman mother and wife, a health coach - and just an amazing human all round. We talk about: Why she decided to explant Pre-surgery stres…
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Text me, breastie! Sharing a little behind the scenes of what's going on in my life right now. A little bump in the road, but the show must and will go on! #breastfriendsforever P.s. 30 episodes today!! Woohoo! Please help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and review Share with your friends Let's connect! Join the Empowere…
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Text me, breastie! Feeling nervous about telling people about your explant surgery? Perhaps you don’t really want them to know you had breast implants, or you're worried about what they’ll think. Listen to this episode, start to finish. Links and resources: Listen to Episode 12, Relationships, dating, and sex after explant with Stefanos Sifandos ht…
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