July 29, 2011 - Mindy Finch "Fight for the Cure with the 46 Mommas!"

Mel sits down with "Momcologist" Mindy Finch of 46 Mommas. Her son Gregory was only 3 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Juvenile Mylo Monocytic Leukemia, wanting to help other parents with kids with cancer she joined 46 mommas, a group that was well publicized on last years Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast.

This year a new set of 46 Mommas, including Mindi will shave their heads in Washington DC on September 21st in Union Station for the St. Baldricks Foundation. Find out about this amazing Momma and how you can help fight childhood cancer on this weeks The Cancer Warrior.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_072911mindifinch.mp3

July 22, 2011 - Adana Barbieri "Courageous Living"

Mel sits down with Adana Barbieri,a cancer survivor and one of the initiators of the Courageous Living, Fearless Women retreat at the Shambala Mountain Center in Colorado. It is a 5 day retreat focusing support as well as physical, spiritual and emotional healing. Shambala is also giving away 2 spots to this retreat and there are only a few days left to enter. Find out more about this amazing Center, the retreat, and how you could be one of the lucky to to go for free on an all new The Cancer Warrior.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_072211_adanabarbieri.mp3

July 15, 2011 - Alana Brody "Cancer Connect"

Mel sits down with Alana Brody, VP of Social Media for Cancer Connect, a free online support website for survivors and caregivers. Mel is a moderator in the survivorship community and talks about how cancer connect has helped her as well has helped her connect with other survivors. You can also find out about how you can connect live with world renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Philip Gutin on July 27, and get a free subscription to women magazine just for listening to this podcast.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_071511_alanabrodyofcancerconnect.com.mp3

July 1, 2011 - Rick Thie "Cruising For The Cure"

Cruising for the Cure is a classic wooden boat show that benefits pancreatic cancer research. Mel sits down with Rick Thie of Cruising for the Cure and talks about his mom Jane Thie, the inspiration for the boat show and the Jane H. Thie Memorial fund. Mel is on the board of directors of Cruising for the Cure, and is a fan of wooden boats, so being a part of this organization is near and dear to her heart.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_070111_rickthie.mp3

June 24, 2011 - Eric Naughton "Finding Inspiration to Heal"

When Eric Naughton was diagnosed with cancer at age 38 one thing kept him going: Hockey. Eric followed his favorite team The Pittsburgh Penguins during the hockey season. On his 40th birthday he decided to learn how to skate and play hockey and film a documentary of his story. Eric and I obviously have a lot in common. Find out more about this inspiring survivor on an all new The Cancer Warrior.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_062411_ericnaughton.mp3

June 17, 2011 - Tim Mayer "Tips to Staying Positive in the Face of Cancer"

It is hard to stay positive when you are battling cancer, let alone surviving 4 cancers. Tim Mayer is a four time cancer survivor and he shares his tips for staying positive in the face of cancer and during survivorship. Find out more about Tim on his blog.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancer_survivor_fourtimecancersurvivortimmayer_061711.mp3

June 3, 2011- Eric Shanteau "Swim for Life to Help Fight Cancer"

I love watching the Olympics. Especially the swimming events. I recall seeing my guest Eric Shanteau find out he had testicular cancer during the 2008 Bejing Olympics and he still competed! Eric talks about the Olympics, his cancer, his involvement with the Livestrong Foundation and his event in October Eric Shanteau's Swim for Life, where you can not only help out the Livestrong Foundation but swim with Olympians! Follow Eric on his website.

http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_060311_EricShanteau.mp3