How the Words You Heard as a Kid Are Still Running You

She Rebuilt Her Body With Her Own Cells | Jemma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] Jemma walked into this conversation as a founder and entrepreneur. She walked out having changed the way we think about what the body is capable of. If you've ever been dismissed by a doctor, pushed past a limit you thought was permanent, or wondered whether your goals are actually too big — this episode is for you. Jemma is a two-time Stage 3B Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor who used her own stem cells to rebuild her immune system from nothing. She's also a Hyrox competitor, half marathon runner, and founder of Gemstone Consulting Group, Inc. and commercial cleaning company EZ Clean Group (rebranding as Onyx Works). Oh, and she hit $525K in gross revenue last year without a franchise. No, she is not slowing down. What we get into: * How it took almost 7 months and three wrong doctors before Jemma was finally diagnosed with Stage 3B Hodgkin's lymphoma at 23 years old, with a two-year-old at home * What an autologous stem cell transplant actually is (it means she used her own cells — no donor needed), broken down in plain language that finally makes sense * Day Zero inside the hospital: her immune system was wiped completely clean, her fever hit 104, and she was laid on a twin-size ice pack before cold plunges were even a thing * Why her oncologist credited her positive attitude for getting her home 12 days ahead of schedule, and what that mindset actually looks like in practice * Her blunt message for anyone whose doctor is dismissing their symptoms: get a second opinion, and be your own best advocate * How she built Gemstone Consulting Group from an accounting background, and then a commercial cleaning business from absolute zero, learning to clean office buildings from her co-owner's mother * What it means to be a disruptor — in her own words: "Give me the no. I will find my yes." About Jemma: Founder, Gemstone Consulting Group, Inc. Two-time cancer survivor. Hyrox competitor. The friend who makes your goals happen whether you meant to tell her or not. Based in Chicago. Jemma Cabral's IG: @iam_jemmabella If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needed to hear it today. And subscribe so you're there for every conversation we have coming up. The Disrupt and Discuss podcast is offering a free Misogi goal-setting template to help you prepare for 2026. This resource identifies your specific goal-setting style and provides a structure that works for your brain. Whether you are building a business or improving health, the framework turns ideas into challenging but doable goals. You can access this free offer by clicking the link in the description. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Why "I Don't Need Anyone" Is Hurting You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] This one came up organically and we couldn't cut it. E and KayCee get into something a lot of us feel but rarely say out loud: independence isn't always strength. Sometimes it's just loneliness with a good story attached to it. What they get into: * How we're taught from childhood to figure it out alone and why that backfires * The Velcro shoe analogy — community replaced by convenience * "Protecting your peace" versus actually disconnecting from support * Friendsgiving and chosen family as community rebuilding * Childcare and the real cost of losing your village * When the family anchor passes, and everybody scatters * Why entrepreneurs still don't succeed alone, no matter what they say * Independence as a first-world flex — and what that actually costs us Full episode https://youtu.be/_yM4O1NrsYk?si=Y1dqaFt0n_w4ACTE   Catch every segment on YouTube throughout the week. Follow us on Instagram → @disruptndiscusspodcast Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptnDiscussPodcast ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Community Over Everything: Are We Too Disconnected to Survive?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] Y'all, this episode started as a conversation about Velcro shoes and ended up somewhere real. E and KayCee got into the full picture of what happens when a culture gets so obsessed with independence that it forgets how to lean on each other. And spoiler: the system benefits from that. They covered a lot of ground here. If you've ever felt like community is something you used to have but somehow lost, this one's for you. What they got into: * How the "I don't need anybody" mentality became a first world flex and why it's working against us * The childcare gap, the daycare cost trap, and what we gave up when the village stopped showing up * Block parties, Sunday dinners, and community garage sales, and what their disappearance actually signals * Micro-communities as a real, practical alternative: bulk buying, resource sharing, and accountability circles * Why self-sustaining communities make systems nervous, and the historical receipts that prove it * The dollar circulation problem in the Black community and how it connects to power * Jay Morris, scammers, and E's very real call-out about doing your due diligence before you hand over your money or your trust KayCee's closing thought: We all need somebody. Whether you call it community, tribe, or just your people, the connection is the point. The more we outsource that to institutions, the more leverage we hand over. E's challenge to the audience: Are you too disconnected? Do you subscribe to individualism or community? They want to hear from you in the comments. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Find D&D on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.  ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ The Disrupt and Discuss podcast is offering a free Misogi goal-setting template to help you prepare for 2026. This resource identifies your specific goal-setting style and provides a structure that works for your brain. Whether you are building a business or improving health, the framework turns ideas into challenging but doable goals. You can access this free offer by clicking the link in the description. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Spring Superfoods, Plant-Based Recipes & Pantry Reset Ideas

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] Spring is the perfect season to refresh your pantry, try more seasonal foods, and bring fresh color back to your plate. In this episode of the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, Just E and KayCee talk about spring superfoods, plant-based eating, and simple recipe ideas that make healthy eating feel less boring and more realistic. We get into leafy greens, spring onions, asparagus, radishes, rhubarb, peas, dandelion greens, nettle, wild garlic, turmeric, chia pudding, coconut yogurt parfaits, avocado-based desserts, and more. We also talk about liver-supportive herbs, gut health, pantry staples, and why preparation can make or break how you feel about vegetables. This conversation is fun, real, and relatable, especially if you are curious about seasonal eating but not trying to live off plain salads and bland vegetables. In this episode, we discuss: • What makes a food a spring superfood • Easy spring pantry reset ideas • Dandelion greens, burdock root, nettle, and wild garlic • Asparagus, turmeric, radishes, rhubarb, peas, and leafy greens • Plant-based recipe ideas that do not feel boring • Blueberry chia pudding and coconut yogurt parfaits • Avocado chocolate pudding and smoothie tips • Why healthy eating needs flavor, texture, and real-life practicality Whether you are plant-based, plant-curious, working on your wellness, or just looking for fresh spring recipe ideas, this episode will give you simple foods and combinations to try this season. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are sharing personal experiences and general wellness information. We are not medical professionals, and nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before trying new foods, herbs, supplements, teas, detox routines, or major diet changes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

How the Words You Heard as a Kid Are Still Running You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] You might not remember every detail from childhood. But you probably remember exactly what somebody said to you that hurt. That's not a coincidence. E and KayCee get personal in this one. They talk about the words that shaped them growing up, how they've tried to do it differently with their own kids and grandkids, and why the next generation hears and carries language in ways Gen X never had to think about. What we got into: * Why kids remember the negative things said to them faster and longer than the positive * How verbal discipline from older generations planted seeds that some of us are still digging up * E's experience raising a son on the autism spectrum and how it completely rewired her understanding of word choice * KayCee being one of two Black kids in her elementary school and the lasting weight of that * The difference between preparing your kids for a hard world versus wounding them in the process * How workplace words travel and why documentation is a non-negotiable * What it looks like when kids grow up and actually learn to use those word lessons at work Sit with this one: Think back to one thing a parent, teacher, or adult said to you that you still carry. Now think about whether that thing is actually true. That's the work. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or iHeart so you don't miss a single episode. And if this hit home, send it to someone in your circle. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief