An Unexpected Life

Healing Through the Power of Gratitude (Guest Linda Roszak Burton)

Is the world closing in around you? Feeling overwhelmed that you can’t catch a break? A good dose of gratitude may be just what you need! Infusing gratitude into your life can boost your immune system, decrease depression, anxiety, even disease and chronic pain and improve your personal relationships as well.  In this episode of An Unexpected Life, Marianne Banister and Executive Wellness Coach Linda Roszak Burton explore some surprisingly scientific and simple ways to imbue the healing power of gratitude into your daily life. It’s a chance to reset your mind, enhance your health, and learn the magic of a Gratitude Cocktail! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ How to use gratitude as a healing tool ✅ Journaling, visual journaling and gratitude intervention ✅ Dopamine, serotonin and the neuroscience of gratitude ✅ The power and gift of gratitude letters ✅ Ditch the earbuds; the magic of a gratitude walk. ✅ The difference between gratitude and forgiveness Links 🔶 Healing Through the Power of Gratitude: https://bit.ly/4eqTkWv [https://bit.ly/4eqTkWv] 🔶 Retrain Your Brain Through Gratitude: https://bit.ly/44eHSse [https://bit.ly/44eHSse] 🔶University of Florida / Gratitude, Body & Soul:  https://bit.ly/4ljGF9V [https://bit.ly/4ljGF9V] 🔶Contact Linda Roszak Burton: linda@accordanthealth.com [linda@accordanthealth.com] Claire Marie Foundation Mission “ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention. Follow and Connect 🔶Website [http://www.clairemariefoundation.org/] 🔶 Instagram [http://nstagram.com/clairemariefoundation] 🔶 Facebook [http://facebook.com/ClaireMarieFoundation] 🔶 LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/unexpectedlife] 🔶 Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480]

The Long Game; Fertility Preservation and Cancer (Guests Megan Scherer & Kara Bendle)

When a child, teenager or young adult is diagnosed with cancer, the overwhelming response is to jump into treatment as soon as possible to blast it out of the body. But before diving into treatment, it’s equally important to take a moment, step back and consider the long game; the quality of that young person’s life once the cancer is gone.  In this episode of An Unexpected Life, Marianne Banister dives into the world of Fertility Preservation with two experts who are helping young cancer survivors create families. Thanks to huge advances in medicine, even newborn cancer patients can now preserve their chance to have their own children one day! Our guests are Megan Scherer of Worth the Wait Charity and Kara Bendle of the Cleveland Clinic’s AYA Fertility Preservation Program.  It’s fascinating and vital information for any parent or future parent to know! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Fertility Preservation Options ✅ Earliest age available for preservation ✅ How to manage preservation options with cancer treatment options ✅ Funding and financial support options ✅ Alternative pathways to parenthood for cancer survivors Links 🔶 Preserving Fertility in Children and Teens: https://bit.ly/4nihztS [https://bit.ly/4nihztS] 🔶 Fertility Preservation Program / Cleveland Children’s: https://bit.ly/4kW49SO [https://bit.ly/4kW49SO] 🔶 Worth the Wait: https://worththewaitcharity.com/ [https://worththewaitcharity.com/] 🔶All Paths Family Support Group: https://allpathsfb.org/support/ [https://allpathsfb.org/support/]   Claire Marie Foundation Mission “ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention. Follow and Connect 🔶Website [http://www.clairemariefoundation.org/] 🔶 Instagram [http://nstagram.com/clairemariefoundation] 🔶 Facebook [http://facebook.com/ClaireMarieFoundation] 🔶 LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/unexpectedlife] 🔶 Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480]

Listen to THAT Voice; When You Know Best! (Guest Elea Vander Burgh)

Here’s a thought that may seem strange; you can disagree with your doctor. Sure, they have the diplomas on the wall and you’re the one in the paper gown, but remember; the doctor works for you! In this episode of our podcast An Unexpected Life, you’ll meet melanoma survivor Elea Vander Burgh. As a 17 year old high school student, Elea stubbornly stood her ground when her dermatologist brushed aside a questionable mole as nothing. Elea demanded it be removed. The result; a melanoma diagnosis that possibly saved her life. Now a student at Baylor University, Elea shares her inspirational story with Marianne to illustrate the challenge and power of self advocacy at any age, the importance of shopping for a good dermatologist, and the magic of developing a good scar story! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why it’s important to listen to your inner voice. ✅ The value of advocacy and saying no! ✅ The hallmarks of a gold star dermatologist. ✅ The importance of finding a medical “team” post diagnosis. ✅ Sharing your story with friends. Links 🔶 Screening to Save Your Life! How to Find the Best Dermatologist https://bit.ly/44dYnWO 🔶 The Difference Between Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Awareness That Could Save Your Life. https://bit.ly/45hm6q7 🔶 Education to Save Young Lives / The Basics of AYA Melanoma https://bit.ly/3ZVYqDx Want to hear more episodes of An Unexpected Life? Find them here: https://clairemariefoundation.org/podcast/ [https://clairemariefoundation.org/podcast/] Claire Marie Foundation Mission  “ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention.  Follow and Connect 🔶Website [http://www.clairemariefoundation.org/] 🔶 Instagram [http://nstagram.com/clairemariefoundation] 🔶 Facebook [http://facebook.com/ClaireMarieFoundation] 🔶 LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/unexpectedlife] 🔶 Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480]

My Anxiety Has Anxiety! (Guest April Moran)

Is your head spinning? Your heart racing? Does life feel out of control?  Join the club! In this chaotic world anxiety is at an all-time high. But don’t lose hope - help is here!  In this episode, Marianne Banister talks with Anxiety Expert and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist April Moran, about how you can add some calm to your life with easy practical tips. Enhance your body and mind connection for your overall health and wellness. It’s especially important for those fighting cancer or other chronic conditions.     What You’ll Learn in This Episode  ✅ The toxic impact of stress hormones on your body  ✅ The link between anxiety and cancer  ✅ Easy techniques to calm your mind and body    Links  🔶 Stress and Cancer: bit.ly/4kVuDV3 [https://bit.ly/4kVuDV3]  🔶 Cortisol and Cancer: bit.ly/4kWDeXA [https://bit.ly/4kWDeXA]  🔶 Anxiety Ruining Your Vibe? https://bit.ly/4j1GvTx [https://bit.ly/4j1GvTx]    Claire Marie Foundation Mission  “ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention.  Follow and Connect 🔶Website [http://www.clairemariefoundation.org/] 🔶 Instagram [http://nstagram.com/clairemariefoundation] 🔶 Facebook [http://facebook.com/ClaireMarieFoundation] 🔶 LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/unexpectedlife] 🔶 Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480]

Be Sensationally Sun Safe! (Guest Dr. Marguerite Germain)

SPF, UPF, Heliocare (trademark), dermascopy. What the ??? Sometimes it feels a PhD is needed just to prep for a day in the sun. There are so many myths, truths and little known facts about sun safety coming at us it can be overwhelming. Relax! We’ve got the skinny on your skin! In this episode of An Unexpected Life, Marianne Banister explores some surprisingly simple ways to be sensationally sun safe this summer - and every day of the year for that matter! Renown dermatologist Dr. Marguerite Germain, M.D. is our guest and she is a wealth of information! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ The best choices when it comes to sunscreen ✅ Value of UPF 50 clothing and where to find it ✅ Hidden sun risks  ✅ Affects of sun, alcohol and your skin ✅ Little known tricks to protect your skin ✅ Why screening is as important as sunscreen Links 🔶 Why You Need Sun Safe Clothing: https://bit.ly/42qGBP6 [https://bit.ly/42qGBP6] 🔶 Little Known Tricks to Sun Safety: bit.ly/4cGxQmy [https://bit.ly/4cGxQmy] 🔶 The Risk of Spray and Aerosol Sunscreens: https://bit.ly/4cmxTEi [https://bit.ly/4cmxTEi] 🔶  Reef Safe Sunscreen Guide: https://bit.ly/ClaireMarieFoundation [https://bit.ly/ClaireMarieFoundation] Claire Marie Foundation Mission “ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention. Follow and Connect 🔶Website [http://www.clairemariefoundation.org/] 🔶 Instagram [http://nstagram.com/clairemariefoundation] 🔶 Facebook [http://facebook.com/ClaireMarieFoundation] 🔶 LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/unexpectedlife] 🔶 Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480] 🔶 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2451414/open_sms] Support the show [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c29087df-68a5-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=20480]