Cancer is a Stupid Jerk
Powerful conversations with Fighters, Survivors, Caregivers, and Healthcare Heroes who stand up to cancer and say, “Not Today!”
Cannabis vs. Cancer: Uncorking the Truth with Dr. Benjamin Caplan
"Cannabis, when supplemented with traditional pharmaceuticals like chemotherapy for cancer, seems to work better in every way." — Dr. Benjamin Caplan In this episode of Cancer is a Stupid Jerk, host Mike Carlon sits down with Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a renowned family...
Run Your Own Race with Bill Potts: Transforming Pain into Purpose in the Fight Against Cancer
"When you have to think about dying, it teaches you how to live better." – Bill Potts In this episode of Cancer is a Stupid Jerk, we dive deep into the resilient journey of Bill Potts, a five-time cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and business leader. Bill shares...
Finding Joy in Small Moments, with Ann Bancroft
"I wasn't interested in writing about my own cancer journey, but I was interested in the idea of what if my situation had been flipped." — Ann Bancroft In this heartfelt episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Michael Carlon sits down with Ann Bancroft, a remarkable...
Running from Cancer
"You have to be open to help because you can't do it all alone. Your support system is crucial." —Severine Tarayre In this episode of "Cancer is a Stupid Jerk," host Mike Carlon sits down with Severine Tarayre, a resilient French-American and nine-year survivor of...
Not the Final Chapter, with Diane Gilman
Life handed me lemons, but I made some lemonade out of them —- Diane Gilman In this powerful episode, we welcome the remarkable Diane Gilman, affectionately known as the "Queen of Jeans." Diagnosed with breast cancer at 71, Diane shares her incredible story of...
Riding the Waves: Meg Stafford’s Unfiltered Journey Through Cancer
Relying on others and allowing yourself to be helped can be one of the most powerful lessons learned during a cancer journey.— Meg Stafford In this episode of Cancer is a Stupid Jerk, we meet Meg Stafford, a breast cancer survivor (rider) who shares her journey...
Living for Myself Again, with Suzanne Marriott
"Working together in a collaborative manner with my husband, based on love and trust, was one of the most important things." - Suzanne Marriott In this episode of "Cancer is a Stupid Jerk," host Mike Carlon interviews Suzanne Marriott, who was diagnosed with colon...
I Cancelled God, with Cindy Finch
I Cancelled God, with Cindy Finch “Oh, I cancelled God. I canceled Him many times. I'm like, you're fired. You're done. This is ridiculous.” At thirty-one, Cindy Finch was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Oh, and she was also pregnant. After giving birth to her...