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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 11min

Day 29Healing From The Inside Out - How I Finally Learned to Manage My Anxiety with Mark Ideta

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ To make an appointment with Mark IdetaCollectionConnection@gmail.com ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Mark Ideta graduated from the University of Southern California, Santa Barbara, and completed his graduate studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He brings elements of Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication to his approach of connecting to self and to others. He has been studying Nonviolent Communication since 2020 and he is a candidate on the path for trainer certification with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He has been studying Internal Family systems since 2022 and is considered IFS informed. His passion is to heal and he has been a private coach for 2 years. Mark lives with his wife and three sons whom they homeschool. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idetaconnectioncollective/
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 1min

DAy 28 7 Year Brain Cancer Survivor Rebecca Devine How Cancer Saved Her Life and Changed Her Story

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Rebecca aka That Brainy Blonde is the creator and host of the The Brainy Blonde Podcast. Mother of four, entrepreneur and cancer outlier, Rebecca was given months to live after receiving a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, the same cancer that took her mom fifteen years before. Rather than say why me, Rebecca asked why not me and decided this was a wake up call to really live her life and be the main character in her own story. Since that day seven years ago, Rebecca has been researching better ways to thrive, using food, fitness, progressive medicine and mindset. She is on a mission to empower others to do the same: change the story about their lives after a cancer diagnosis, even if someone already tried to ruin the ending. Website :https://rebeccadevine.wixsite.com/thatbrainyblonde Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbrainyblonde/ brainyblondepodcast https://www.instagram.com/brainyblondepodcast/
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Jul 31, 2025 • 59min

Day 27 17-Year Cancer Survivor & Advocate Fighting Stigma & Funding Inequity in Lung Cancer.

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Francis Spruit, born in Djakarta, Indonesia, June 1959 The Netherlands - USA dual citizen Married to my high school sweetheart Roslyn Four kids and seven grand kids! Technology Program Manager, a mere two months away from retirement. Diagnosed December 2007 with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 1B Treatment: right upper lobectomy on Christmas Eve 2007. Four cycles of Cisplatin and Etoposide chemotherapy in the spring of 2008. No active treatment since then. Annual chest CT scans to ‘keep an eye on things’. Actively advocating for the lung cancer community since 2012. Making our representatives in DC aware of the significant funding inequity of Lung Cancer research. Ready to enjoy retired life in Northern California and the Algarve. Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/
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Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 9min

Day 7 Dr Doug Lisle's Surprising Truth About Managing Cancer Fear

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D.is the co-author of The Pleasure Trap available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Dr. Doug Lisle is an evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health and Happiness. He and his colleagues (Jennifer Howk and Richard Seidel) have developed a revolutionary method for approaching life challenges and improving self-confidence and self-esteem. They describe their approach as Esteem Dynamics — an approach with clinical insights derived from evolutionary psychology.
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 38min

Day 16_ From Doctor to Patient_ Resilience and Finding Joy with Cancer Previvor Dr. Simran Malhotra (1)

https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Simran Malhotra MD DipABLM CHWC Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She was recognized as a "Top Doc" by Baltimore Magazine in Palliative Medicine for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2023). Dr. Malhotra is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and has completed several certifications, including T. Colin Campbell's Plant-Based Nutrition (2019), CHEF Culinary Coaching (2020), and WellCoaches Health and Wellness Coaching (2022). With nearly a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient palliative care, Dr. Malhotra leverages the invaluable lessons learned from end-of-life care to advocate for the importance of lifestyle medicine and a positive mindset in enhancing overall well-being. As a mother of two and a BRCA 1 previvor, Dr. Malhotra is deeply committed to her mission. After undergoing a risk-reducing bilateral mastectomy & total hysterectomy at 32 years old due to her strong family history of cancer, she founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform dedicated to educating busy parents about the transformative power of lifestyle & mindset changes on wellbeing, quality of life and longevity. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Malhotra writes a column for Everyday Health called "Awaken Your Wellness" and has been featured in various media outlets (TIME, Glamour, Yahoo, MSN, etc.), blogs and podcasts, sharing her unique insights from both her work in palliative care as well as her experiences as a patient and genetic mutation carrier passionate about using lifestyle as medicine. Website: Wellness By Lifestyle MD | By SimranMD https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ This is the viral video she reffered to where her husband sings to her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GojJnrqpeE Shop Dr.Simran's Favorite Lifestyle and Wellness Tools Here: https://www.searchbubble.com/drsimran.malhotra?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaKcnXfpgCEfg6ORr5JmAn03UOQ-64T9bNP1tXmWV9BZ5XD50C3wwfxwpg_aem_UW7k5m26dzvVWFVHGYc4bQ Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Co-Author of the book “How Healers Heal” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961549018?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1961549018&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_s_ofs_mixed_d_asin Instagram: Simran Malhotra 𝘔𝘋, 𝘋𝘪𝘱𝘈𝘉𝘓𝘔 𝘊𝘏𝘞𝘊 (@drsimran.malhotra) • Instagram photos and videos: https://www.instagram.com/drsimran.malhotra/?hl=en Facebook: Simran Malhotra https://www.facebook.com/simran.malhotra.5 Facebook Page: Simran MD | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoachSimranMD Linkdlin: Simran Malhotra MD | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-malhotra-md-66240110b/ dr. Malhoitra on Building Community: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/building-community-thriving-amid-cancer/
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 24min

Day 26_ Integrative Medicine Approaches for Living Well with Metastatic Cancer with Dr Michelle Loy

ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. The science behind plant-predominant whole-food nutrition, joyful movement, and restorative sleep in enhancing quality of life and promoting recovery. From Evidence to Wellness: Integrative Medicine Approaches for Living Well with Cancer In this enlightening episode, Chef AJ welcomes Dr. Michelle Loy, MD, DipABOIM, DipABLM, DABMA, FAAP, a trailblazing physician in integrative and lifestyle medicine, to discuss how evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic approaches can enhance quality of life for those living with cancer. Dr. Loy delves into her innovative work and shares practical tips for incorporating nutrition, mind-body practices, and other integrative therapies into conventional state-of-the-art cancer care. Dr. Loy is a board-certified physician in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, and Pediatrics. She serves as an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she provides consultations addressing complex medical issues across all ages. A Harvard graduate with an MD from Cornell, Dr. Loy completed her Integrative Medicine fellowship at Columbia University/Stamford Hospital and earned Medical Acupuncture certification from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. Her dedication to advancing integrative health is reflected in her leadership roles with the AAP Section of Integrative Medicine, American Board of Integrative Medicine, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Insights into the evidence surrounding medical cannabis, culinary mushrooms, herbs, and botanicals for individuals facing cancer, including guidance on their appropriate use. The dangers of cancer misinformation, emphasizing the importance of seeking trusted, credible, evidence-based information, and guidance on discerning reliable resources. Complete list of published works at PubMed at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/michelle.loy.1/bibliography/public/ More About Dr. Loy: Dr. Loy is a Lecturer for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program at Cornell University and serves on the medical advisory board of Plant Powered Metro New York. Her "Shop with the Doc" Culinary Medicine series and Virtual Shared Medical Appointments have been transformative for patients, offering innovative, evidence-based solutions for better health. In her free time, Dr. Loy enjoys exploring farmer’s markets, cooking plant-forward meals for her husband and five children, and staying active through running and yoga. Follow Dr. Michelle Loy: Weill Cornell Profile: https://weillcornell.org/michelle-h-loy-md Getting to Know Dr. Loy - Weill Cornell News: https://weillcornell.org/news/getting-to-know-michelle-loy-md-of-integrative-health-and-wellbeing Doximity: https://www.doximity.com/pub/michelle-loy-md
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 18min

Day 20_ From Diagnosis to Thriving_ Harnessing Nutrition for Healing & Survivorship

ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO isn’t your average dietitian—her passion for cancer nutrition is deeply personal. As a board-certified oncology dietitian and cancer thriver, Alison brings both professional expertise and firsthand experience to her work, empowering cancer survivors to take back control of their health. Specializing in cancer nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Alison helps individuals navigate every stage of the cancer journey—before, during, and after treatment. She’s on a mission to elevate nutrition as a powerful yet often overlooked tool for managing side effects, improving quality of life, and reducing recurrence risk. With over a decade of professional experience, cutting-edge research, and her own survivor story, Alison simplifies complex science into actionable steps. Her approach reduces overwhelm, tailors recommendations to individual needs, and helps patients direct their emotional and physical energy where it matters most. Alison’s signature group coaching program—The Wholesome Journey—guides cancer survivors through fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm, fostering community with others who truly get it. https://wholesomellc.com/the_wholesome_journey She also offers 1:1 coaching for those seeking highly personalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching. For anyone looking to get started, https://wholesomellc.com/mentorship-program Alison provides free resources—including guides, recipes, and blogs—inside her Free Resource Hub at https://wholesomellc.com/ When she’s not helping others take charge of their health, Alison enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, experimenting with plant-based recipes, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the outdoors. You can connect with Alison on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wholesome.cancer.nutrition/ or explore her inspiring journey and insights on the many podcasts she’s been featured on: https://wholesomellc.com/podcast-features
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 7min

Day 19_ From Having Cancer to Helping Cancer Patients Look & Feel Their Best @wigsryou7

You can find Jennifer and her caring staff at https://www.wigsryou.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. JENNIFER'S WORDS: Wigs R You is my alternative hair shop in Roseville, California. The shop has been serving wig wearers in the community and beyond for 25 years. As its third owner, I’m delighted to help thousands of girls and women suffering from hair loss embrace their new identities. All of our staff at Wigs R You have been personally touched by hair loss. We know the emotional complexity of such a traumatizing experience. Wig wearing is a BIG deal! That’s why we’re the best equipped to guide you through your hair loss journey. In late 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and soon learned I’d need chemotherapy. I discovered something unique and special during my cancer journey – a beautiful wig shop that was more than just a wig shop. Wigs R You went above and beyond. They gave me the practical solution of hair replacement AND the emotional support one needs when facing hair loss. I quickly realized that I wanted to be a part of such a loving and caring community. I wanted to give back to the medical community in the same way I was cared for. I took a leap of faith, decided not to go back to my previous line of work, and started working at the boutique in late 2013. Wigs R You is unlike any other wig shop in our area because we cater to the medical side of hair loss. We pride ourselves in whole client support. Our goal is to make sure you walk out of our shop with a beautiful hair piece AND feeling emotionally supported. This type of support isn’t typical for a wig shop. We’re determined to stand apart and be known for our love and compassion in the way we serve our clients. You can find Jennifer and her caring staff at https://www.wigsryou.com/ wigs R You YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCeyPlMflVIEXguuML2SE7Nw On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wigsryou/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wigsryou Link to "Let's Talk F*ng Cancer" Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/45W4uwWMH0rzBo8BjoEx4k?si=77aa3daee6024e63 Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R3CsAovW5MRc0b7CQS8JS?si=5fa474882c9a4f77 (Same Podcast) Tips & Tricks: Wigs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38lGJG1H25bhIYQBIZnpLn?si=cfb86570c6b44a15 Link to YouTube with "Wellness Within" Conquering Hairloss Due to Cancer Treatment https://www.buzzsprout.com/1623103/episodes/7361578 Podcast with "Wellness Within" Beautiful Ways to Conquer Hairloss" Showing wigs, wraps, accessories https://youtu.be/o0QJJj5g4oU?si=C-1xpG_gto4_7EO6 Health at LAST support group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1264442601367524/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 13min

DAY 17_ THRIVING IN THE FACE OF CANCER WITH RON WEISS, M.D.- A MESSAGE OF HOPE (1)

ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. To learn more about MBSR(Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program) https://ethosprimarycare.com/programs/ To register for the course https://ethos-health.myshopify.com/products/minfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course Dr. Weiss is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30,2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate Dr. Weiss, founder of Ethos Primary Care, embodies what it means to be a true primary care doctor. He listens deeply and compassionately, fully aware that your health is a direct result of how you eat, sleep, move, stress, and your connection to nature. He is the kind of doctor who will help you trade your prescriptions for plants. Deeply committed to helping people obtain their optimal health through living a mindful, whole plant food-based lifestyle for more than 30 years, Dr. Weiss has been helping people reverse and prevent disease and illness to live a more energized, fulfilled life. Dr. Weiss is also the founder of Ethos Farm Project, a nonprofit organization and semifinalist in the Rockefeller Foundation 2050 Food System Vision Prize competition. He has been featured in top media, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Today Show, New Jersey Monthly, and the feature-length documentary, "Eating You Alive." The mission of Ethos Farm Project is to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with animals. To achieve this, his 388-acre historic farm in Long Valley NJ where he operates Ethos Primary Care from, produces truly nourishing food to feed the community, restoring the land, all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, doctors, and nurses through hands-on educational programming. Dr Weiss feels that he is fulfilling his purpose in life through the work he does as a Board Certified, Lifestyle Medicine physician and the work he does through his nonprofit, Ethos Farm Project. Connecting his life's passion for medicine and the environment, Dr. Weiss believes we need "all hands on deck" to combat the healthcare and environmental crises we now face as a species, in order to ensure a habitable planet for our children. Dr. Weiss is here monthly, on Chef AJ, to answer any and all medical questions you may have. An experienced primary care doctor, there is no question too simple or too complex for him to handle. To learn more about Dr. Weiss and all he is involved with, visit the following: https://www.ethosprimarycare.com/ https://www.ethosfarmproject.org/
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Feb 22, 2025 • 58min

Day 23_ Imerman Angels_ Making Sure No One Faces Cancer Alone with Jackie Herigodt

PLEASE be an Angel to someone with cancer: https://imermanangels.org/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. NEWSFLASH: Cancer is not new, so why face it alone? Jackie has been with Imerman Angels since 2012. She has been a caregiver to several loved ones with cancer, including her sister who is currently fighting stage 4 breast cancer and is a Lynch syndrome carrier. Jackie has also dealt with a personal skin cancer diagnosis herself. Losing many family members to cancer, and caring for them, has fueled her passion for the Imerman Angels’ mission. As Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Herigodt oversees the Mentor Angel training process, all community events and the organization’s outreach and engagement efforts. Jackie was responsible for the creation of the outreach initiative at Imerman Angels. Additionally, she established the global Ambassador initiative, comprised of volunteers who dedicated their time to spread awareness about the Imerman Angels’ mission. Her professional goals are to continue fostering a strong and diverse cancer community; strengthen partnerships with cancer organizations, cancer centers, hospitals and even speaking on my Youtube channel; and to expand IA’s reach to ensure no one faces cancer alone. Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University. She has worked in the fields of animal training, customer service and education. Her diverse background has proven beneficial for her role with Imerman Angels. Imerman Angels is a 501(c)(3) started in 2006 by Jonny Imerman, who is a Testicular cancer Survivor himself and understood the need to speak to someone who had been in his shoes. Imerman was recognized as a CNN Hero in 2012 which began the launch of the organization's global status of now being in 123 countries and connecting more than 80,000 people around the world to all different cancer types. The mission of Imerman Angels is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. For more information: Website : https://imermanangels.org/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ImermanAngels/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/imermanangels/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ImermanAngels LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/imerman-angels/ Virtual Community Events : https://imermanangels.org/upcoming-events/ To watch the videos Jackie mentioned scroll down this page: https://imermanangels.org/resources/

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