Life, Cancer, Etc.

Heidi Bragg
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This is not your mom's support group. Dealing with hard things -- like cancer -- sucks. We use humor (and snark, let's be real) to face the bad, see the good, and find some hope along the way. You CAN do this. My conversations with friends and experts will give you tips and tricks to make the process a little easier, or at least show you that you're not alone. About me? I'm a 3-time cancer survivor (colon, cardiac sarcoma, & urothelial) who's constantly dealing with the uncertainty and monitoring that comes along with that. Maybe I'm not going through exactly what you are, but I get how being diagnosed with cancer can be a visceral punch in the gut. However, there is good that can come out of this experience and you don't have to do this by yourself. NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice.

  1. My Moffit Cancer Center PEP Talks Podcast

    05/24/2025

    My Moffit Cancer Center PEP Talks Podcast

    My team at Moffitt Cancer Center helped save my life and I'm forever grateful for their brilliance, dedication, and friendship over the past 6+ years. This is a repost of the episode I did with them last year.   Being a guest on the PEP Talks podcast for providers and staff at Moffitt was an honor, a privilege, and a labor of love. Moffitt is an amazing place filled with amazing people dedicated to curing cancer. Side note: I know I've been off the radar for a couple of years -- life's been challenging and busy and full of good things. Meanwhile, in addition to my full-time job, I'm writing a book about dealing with cancer, developing public speaking opportunities, and working on arrangements for the apartment we just bought in Italy. It's been a lifelong dream and we're so excited!  I'll do an episode about this in the not-to-distant-future, so you can come along for that process, as well. It's all part of the "etc." in "Life, Cancer, Etc." Keywords: Moffitt, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, cancer diagnosis, sarcoma, cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    15 min
  2. I'm a Guest on "The Strong Sunflowers" Podcast

    12/30/2022

    I'm a Guest on "The Strong Sunflowers" Podcast

    Recently, I was a guest on "The Strong Sunflower" podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-sunflowers/id1548796820). I had a great time talking with Zana and Gisselle. They're both strong, kind women who are working to improve themselves and the world at large. Thanks for the opportunity, Z & G! PC: The Strong Sunflowers Keywords: cancer diagnosis, building to bloom, dealing with cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    43 min
  3. Life after Lymphoma with Tom Fitzgerald

    11/01/2022

    Life after Lymphoma with Tom Fitzgerald

    Our neighbor, Tom Fitzgerald, was diagnosed with lymphoma 17 years ago. Today, he tells us about what that was like and what life's been like since. We're so glad he's healthy and that he and his wife live in our neighborhood. NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. PC: Tom Fitzgerald Keywords: lymphoma, cancer diagnosis, lymphoma diagnosis, life after lymphoma, Oregon, Ford Mustang You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    34 min
  4. What Happens If the Cancer Comes Back? with Bethann & Shawn Rapp

    08/21/2022

    What Happens If the Cancer Comes Back? with Bethann & Shawn Rapp

    Bethann and Shawn Rapp shared their story about Bethann's lung cancer diagnosis last season. (You can find that conversation here: https://www.lifecanceretc.com/podcast/episode/4875ebeb/nonsmokers-get-lung-cancer-too-with-bethann-and-shawn-rapp). In this episode, they talk about how they're dealing with a recurrence, and I really appreciate them sharing how they're working through this experience. PC: Shawn & Bethann Rapp  Keywords: lung cancer, spouse with lung cancer, chemo for lung cancer, radiation for lung cancer, parenting a special-needs child during cancer treatment, recurrence, lung cancer recurrence You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    40 min
  5. Losing a Parent to Brain Cancer with Camilla Ball

    07/09/2022

    Losing a Parent to Brain Cancer with Camilla Ball

    You can also watch this video interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD-0Snw5qbk&t=67s) I've known Camilla Ball since she was 14 years old. Her mom, Valéria, died of brain cancer when Camilla was in college. In our conversation, Camilla shares a very honest, unflinching look at that time, at herself, and at how much she's learned from the experience. Here's a link to the article she references about rings and boundaries when supporting someone with cancer: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-xpm-2013-apr-07-la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407-story.html All content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. Keywords: losing a parent, death of a parent from cancer, parent with brain cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    59 min
  6. Better Sleep after Chemo

    06/27/2022

    Better Sleep after Chemo

    Getting decent sleep can be difficult, at best, after cancer -- especially after chemo. Here are some suggestions for strategies and products that have helped me get better sleep. Tadin Passionflower Tea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFQWBLA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yogi Bedtime Tea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGN1KLN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Rootcha Magnesium & Zinc: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076G5LXQR?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_7&&crid=31DAJ16SWSKF0&&sprefix=rootcha L-Tryptophan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TYN4G5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Citrical Petites: https://www.amazon.com/Citracal-Petites-Calcium-Citrate-Vitamin/dp/B07RCJY6WD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1PM54U7F5ZKIC&keywords=citracal+petites&qid=1656337695&rdc=1&s=hpc&sprefix=citrical+petites%2Chpc%2C126&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTDIyVzFBOU1USUowJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTAwMDIzMTYzQzNWRVQ5VkUyTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjk1OTg2M0xPMjdQVkkyMTJMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Perfect Aminos: https://prz.io/pEQLRpEtO Feather the Owl Diffuser: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg Cedarwood essential oil: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg Valor essential oil: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg All content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. Keywords: chemo, sleep after chemo, chemotherapy, cancer and sleep You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    11 min
  7. Resources for Cancer Patients and Caregivers with Olivia Luginski, LCSW, OSW-C

    06/11/2022

    Resources for Cancer Patients and Caregivers with Olivia Luginski, LCSW, OSW-C

    NOTE: You can see the video from this interview on our YouTube channel, here. Many thanks to Courtney and Riley at #AmbitionStrikes for their encouragement to make the jump to YouTube! Olivia Luginski was my social worker at Moffitt Cancer Center after I was diagnosed with a cardiac sarcoma. Olivia helped guide us through the process of getting help and offers advice for anyone -- patient or caregiver -- who's dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Plus, she's a delightful human being. To review the resource list Olivia mentioned, submit a request on our website's contact page and we'll email you the 9-page document. For more information about Imerman Angels' peer-matching service for patients and caregivers, visit www.imermanangels.org. To contact Moffitt Cancer Center, visit www.moffitt.org. Photo courtesy of Oliva Luginski All other content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    51 min
  8. Taking a Leap of Faith (Make that Multiple Leaps)

    05/21/2022

    Taking a Leap of Faith (Make that Multiple Leaps)

    Here's where my head -- and heart -- are these days. Getting through cancer is not a one-shot deal; you've got to deal with the aftermath, too, and figure out what you want the future to look like.  Also, we're adding video interviews to our YouTube Channel starting in June! I think I was a little afraid to announce this because it meant I had to commit and I'm so out of my depth -- it's exhilarating and terrifying, all at the same time. But taking those leaps are how we grow, right?  So I'm heading into the unknown and excited to see where this path leads. Photo and content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

    11 min
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This is not your mom's support group. Dealing with hard things -- like cancer -- sucks. We use humor (and snark, let's be real) to face the bad, see the good, and find some hope along the way. You CAN do this. My conversations with friends and experts will give you tips and tricks to make the process a little easier, or at least show you that you're not alone. About me? I'm a 3-time cancer survivor (colon, cardiac sarcoma, & urothelial) who's constantly dealing with the uncertainty and monitoring that comes along with that. Maybe I'm not going through exactly what you are, but I get how being diagnosed with cancer can be a visceral punch in the gut. However, there is good that can come out of this experience and you don't have to do this by yourself. NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Heidi Bragg
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life, Cancer, Etc.
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    Life, Cancer, Etc.