Handle with CARE: Cancer & Beyond

Jan 18 2023 42 mins 7
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Handle with CARE: Cancer & Beyond is a podcast that gives both women AND men a place to come and keep it REAL about their Cancer experience.  Stage III Breast Cancer Survivor and Co-Founder of the CARE Project, Inc., Carrie Madrid, will be hosting this one of a kind show along with Chris Donovan from This Is Funner, to help you connect with others who have been there, done that and may offer you a fresh perspective. 

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Give A Mile with Kevin Crowe

Jan 18 2023 31 mins  
Chris and Carrie are joined by Mr. Kevin Crowe, Founder of Give A Mile. Imagine your loved one is nearing the end of life and you cannot afford a flight to see them for one last visit. Listen to hear how Kevin’s organization can help! Have airline miles you aren’t going to use? Donate them! Visit www.giveamile.org for more information.

Caregiver Trauma and More with Vernen Todd. 

Jan 04 2023 61 mins  
Carrie is joined by Vernen Todd, her good friend and caregiver during her 2013 sepsis crisis following reconstruction surgery. The two discuss the trauma Vern experienced as a caregiver and he weighs in on a recent episode of dating after breast cancer. #hwcarepodcast #trauma #caregiversupport #thecareprojectinc #breastcancer

Michael Singer, Global Male Breast Cancer Advocate visits California!

Nov 30 2022 51 mins  
Carrie and Lavetta Ross, special co-host, sit down with Michael & Patty Singer to discuss how Michael went from an embarrassed breast cancer patient to an empowered global advocate. #malebreastcancer #breastnotchest #thecareprojectinc #hwcarepodcast #stageivneedsmore

What is a Death Doula?

Nov 16 2022 29 mins  
Chris and Carrie discuss what Carrie’s role is as a Certified CareDoula®, also referred to as a Death Doula. She also shares about her first experience with a dying patient. For more info, visit www.CarrieMadrid.com. #hwcarepodcast #deathdoula #hospice #thecareprojectinc

Dating After Breast Cancer; Do Breasts Matter?

Oct 19 2022 52 mins  
Carrie, Chris and special co-host, Lavetta Ross, discuss a tough topic for many single breast cancer patients; dating. They are joined by fellow podcasters, Chris and Santana, who have NOT had cancer, to get their honest thoughts. ADULT CONTENT. #hwcarepodcast#datingaftercancer#intimacy#breastcancerawareness#thecareprojectinc

Crush Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - Part 2

Sep 21 2022 40 mins  
Dr. Virgie is back to dive deeper into the details of her book aimed at educating patients on how to manage medical debt. She spells out the three step process in clear and concise language that the average person can comprehend. Pick up your own copy at crushmedicaldebt.com

Meridith Ellis - CancerTok’s Sweetheart.

Sep 07 2022 44 mins  
Carrie chats with fellow Breast Cancer survivor, Merdith. The two met on TikTok and discuss Meridith’s diagnosis during the pandemic, and the power of social media. #cancertok #breastcancer #thecareprojectinc #hwcarepodcast

Crush Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - Part 1

Aug 24 2022 38 mins  
Carrie and Chris are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an Internal Medicine physician, medical billing expert and two-time cancer survivor. She has written a book called, Crush Medical Debt which you can find on www.crushmedicaldebt.com#HandleWithCare #Love #DrVirgie #CareProject #CancerSucks #CrushMedicalDebt

The Social Club - Summer Luncheon sound bites.

Aug 10 2022 31 mins  
In this episode, you’ll hear directly from some of TCP’s Survivor Social Club members. They shared their thoughts and feelings on how TCP has supported them over the years. #thecareprojectinc #breastcancersurvivor #metastaticbreastcancer #malebreastcancer #hwcarepodcast #thisisfunner

Cancer and Trauma with Therapist, Milton Jones and metastatic breast cancer patient, Michelle Barrett Gower.

Jul 27 2022 54 mins  
This episode was recorded live on Tik Tok and is the second half of a previous episode featuring Michelle’s story. This is a great conversation, despite some technical difficulties. #Therapy #Love #Cancer #MentalHealth