Brainy Blonde Podcast

Survivor Series: Extraordinary Seventeen Year Old Pilates Instructor Sophie Teaches us Not to Sweat the Small Stuff

Today’s survivor story might be one of my absolute favorites. Last year at this time, Sophie was graduating from what we call high school here in the US when her life was

Honoring Survivor and Legend Jill Smokler of Scary Mommy

I woke up to the most crushing news this morning that we lost Jill Smokler. I just can’t quite believe it. It’s so cliche  - and probably absurd and representative of  my

From Times Square to NBC News: NYC Gala Recap and Survivor Story with Kathy Hammond our Fierce Advocate

For all of you who follow me on social media you know I was just in New York City and had the most wonderful time at the Lenox Hill gala, a huge fundraising event for bra

The Bolton Identity: In Jason Bourne fashion Dave Bolton’s Harrowing Stories of Extraordinary Talent, Fearlessness, Resilience and Defiance (of all limitations) are bound to be the next Best Selling Thriller to Inspire Us All

This episode of the Survivor Series is truly one for the big screen. We might  need a Trilogy to cover the many thrilling lives Dave Bolton has lived already. And he’s st

The Olympic Games of Battling Glioblastoma: An Interview with Dr. Stefaan Van Gool of IOZK

Dr. Steffan Van Gool is a physician and cancer immunotherapy specialist and the founder of the Immun-Oncological Center Cologne, or IOZK, in Germany. For decades, he has

Special Holiday Episode with Keto Queen Maria Emmerich

It is almost the holidays, which is absolutely my favorite time of the year. We just go all out for Christmas around here and it is so fun! The reason I wanted to bring t

Main Character Moment: Emmy Winning Documentary Filmmaker Justin Johnson Shares his Story about Documenting His Mom's Cancer Journey Right before Getting Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Himself

Survivor Series Continues with a story inside a story. Today I’m talking with Justin Johnson. You all know I believe that things happen for a reason - even if the reason

A Rocky Start to Adulthood: Janice Armbrust Climbs Mountains, Battles Cancer and has Written a Practical Guide to Supporting Young Adults with Cancer

Continuing our Survivor Series with inspiration for young people with cancer and anyone who knows someone facing a scary diagnosis. I used to say I avoided the “tilted he

Hard Evidence for Hope: Jennifer's Story of Being a 14 year GBM Survivor as a Former Top Attorney and the Spiritual Wake Up Call that Saved her Life

Continuing our Survivor series with a story that will blow your minds. You know I like to say that before cancer I lived on caffeine and cortisol. I may have avoided the

Breaking News with Dr. Saskia Biskup

Dr. Saskia Biskup is my hero, the doctor I attribute to my success in beating Glioblastoma for nearly eight years. Many of you know her as the innovator behind the "CeGat

Climbing the Mountain: Amanda's Story of Being an Ultra Endurance Athlete and Getting Back to Distance Running with no Sensation on the Right Side of Her Body

Welcome back to the Brainy Blonde Podcast! Wow, you guys it has been quite a week. I am recovering from surgery and it’s a planned surgery as part of my protocol to preve

Mom Brain: Laurie's Story of Surviving a Grade 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis while 8 Months Pregnant

As you know, in season 2 we are shining a light on survivors. And today’s guest is someone you will not forget! She is the most lovely, radiant human. And she exudes grat

Pedaling Through Adversity: Lou's 1000-Mile Journey to Celebrate Surviving 5 Years with Glioblastoma and to Raise Awareness for All of us on this Road

Welcome to Season 2 of The Brainy Blonde Podcast. This season is all about YOU, the survivors. The warriors. You inspire me every single day. I created the Brainy Blonde

Is (Methylene) Blue the New Black? Today's Expert is Patrice Surley, Integrative Oncology Nutritionist, Patient Advocate with over 25 Years of Experience Helping Patients Navigate their Path to Healing Glioblastoma, Cancer and Autoimmune Conditions

If you're here, you're likely worried about cancer, how not to get it, how to heal from it or how to save someone you love. I believe we can all beat cancer. Yo

Genes are Not One Size Fits All: Our Expert Natalie Samson is a Genetic Counselor Here to Explain why We shouldn't be Afraid of Our Genes, Why it's Empowering to get Genetic Testing and What the Heck is Nutrigenomics

If cancer runs in your family should you get tested? Do you want to? Why would you even want to know? What about other inherited diseases? Today, I'm interviewing g

7 Year Anniversary Edition for all my Brainy friends: A Deep Dive into all your Pressing Questions about Glioblastoma with the Brilliant Neurooncologist Dr. Andrea Wasilewski

Today marks the 7th anniversary of my incurable brain cancer diagnosis. To celebrate this milestone, I'm dedicating this special episode to all my brainy friends, th

Starting at the Ending: Death and Birth Doula Maggie Walker talks about the beauty of life and her journey from losing her mother to becoming a birth doula - and discovering what she’s truly meant to do.

 I’m so happy you’re here with me. And I’m so darn happy to be back. It’s been a little while since I’ve been here with you but I promise it’s for a really really excitin

This Sounds Promising: Medical Device Expert and Self Acclaimed Sound Nerd Turns Passion into Purpose, Leaving Engineering Job to Pioneer a Clinical Trial using Sound to Destroy Cancer

Do you know what’s really strange, having these two things at the same time: survivor’s guilt and imposter syndrome. Survivor’s guilt and the not quite understanding why

Happy Ending: Acclaimed Author shares the Incredible Story of Losing her Parents and Finding Purpose by Staying Present in the Joy and the Pain

So many of us are in the sandwich generation, parenting our children and caring for our aging parents at the same time. And it's hard stuff. Choosing where to be and

What's Up Doc: Top NYC Brain Surgeon's Advice on How to Get Quick and Accurate Medical Advice without Going Down the Rabbit Hole

Today's expert will no doubt make your life feel so much better. If you're like me, you can go down the proverbial rabbit hole on the internet searching for med