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#CancerInsider Episodes

"Cancer insiders" describes anyone who has, or has had, cancer.
Oct. 22, 2025

Jeff Stewart: Author, Scientist, Jeopardy Champ, and Cancer Insider

In 2022, Jeff Stewart was preparing to donate a kidney when his life took a completely different turn. Unknown to him at the time, he was harboring two separate cancers—kidney and stomach. As a former Jeopardy champ, long-tim...

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Sept. 24, 2025

Interview with Maria Montoya, Patient Advocate and #CancerInsider

Maria Montoya shares her personal experience as a two-time breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed first at 30 and later at 37, she discusses dealing with Li Fraumeni Syndrome—a rare genetic predisposition to various cancers. Maria...

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Oct. 30, 2024

Dr. Amy Rothenberg on Healing After Treatment

Dr. Amy Rothenberg , a respected naturopathic physician and three-time cancer survivor, shares her story of multiple cancer diagnoses and treatments. Her most recent treatment was a stem cell transplant in 2024 for acute leuk...

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May 15, 2024

Natasha Ewa, Psychotherapist and #cancerinsider

Tina and Leah have an insightful conversation with Natasha Ewa, a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, founder of I Thrive Therapy & Wellness, and #cancerinsider who was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the age of...

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March 20, 2024

Interview with Alison Tierney, Cancer Dietitian

Discover valuable insights on nutrition, self-advocacy, and overcoming challenges in this heartfelt interview with Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO, a cancer dietitian and #cancerinsider. Tina and Leah lead an engaging convers...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Who's in Your Pod? Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, The Naturopathic Profes…

We talked with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the three most important things to reduce cancer risk and its recurrence. With almost 30 years as a clinician, as well as a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Alschuler is an authority on the...

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March 22, 2023

The Movement Mentor: Sarah Court PT, DPT, e-RYT

What's the best type of movement during and after cancer treatment? How do you integrate exercise without hurting yourself? Tina & Leah talk with movement expert Sarah Court about what yoga can do (and can't!), aerobic vs. resistive exercise, and how to safely create a movement routine. Oh, and…

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Nov. 9, 2022

Amy & Stef, Cancer for Breakfast: #cancerinsider

Join us as we talk about navigating survivorship with Amy & Stef. As always, the conversation is upbeat and includes tips for survivors and caregivers alike. Amy & Stef started Cancer for Breakfast, a podcast and community, w...

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Nov. 2, 2022

Minisode: The Results

We taped a minisode to wrap up Leah's story and share the results of her biopsy! Ah, life of a #cancerinsider…tune in to find out how the story plays out. Tell us your thoughts on this episode! Support the show Become a member of The Cancer Pod Community! Gain access to live Q&As, exclusive con…

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Oct. 26, 2022

Leah's Story Part 2 #CancerInsider

Leah’s story picks up where Part 1 left off. We update you on what’s happening with that suspicious area on her MRI, continue talking about details of her past treatment and integrate some lessons along the way. Join us as ...

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Oct. 19, 2022

Leah's Story Part 1 #cancerinsider

Leah has the dubious distinction of being our #cancerinsider. In this episode, she shares her history of diagnosis and treatment while seeing patients at an integrative cancer center. Join us in this unscripted chat! Today, L...

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Sept. 14, 2022

Who's in Your Pod? Amy Rothenberg, ND: The Naturopathic Doctor

Join us as we chat with naturopathic physician, teacher, author, and cancer survivor Dr. Amy Rothenberg. Dr. Rothenberg had been a naturopathic physician for 30+ years when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her story is one of ...

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