The Recovery Room Podcast Leslie J. Waltke, PT, DPT

Ep 13 Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery – oh the pain and tightness!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you’ve had cancer surgery you may be familiar with the potential minimal to severe long term symptoms that can affect comfort, function and quality of life. Many of these symptoms can be precipitated by scar tissue. And that is what we are talking about today in The Recovery Room Podcast Episode 13, “Oh the pain and tightness -  Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery.”  Regardless of whether you have or had stage  0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 cancer, we want you living as strongly, confidently and as pain free as possible. And regardless if you have 3 weeks, 30 months or 30 plus years to live, you deserve to be pain free and as fully functional as possible! I am joined today by cancer survivor and podcaster Christina miner. Christina is the host of be our scars speak podcast. We will discuss internal and external scar tissue, what it is, why it is how it can impact you and how to make it go away.I want to know if and how you have been affected by cancer surgery or scar tissue so leave your comments or a voicemail at 414-373-0700.ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Christina Miner – Our Scars Speak Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091741530856 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091741530856)JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com) VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

Ep 12: Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment – what’s happened to my brain???ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Cancer and cancer treatment are notoriously hard on the brain, often leaving people with even more frustration, loss, anxiety and functional issues. Memory, concentration, word finding, brain fog and difficulties with attention are all fairly common symptoms. Today we talk with cancer survivor specialist nurse practitioner, Michelle Kirschner. We talk about cancer related cognitive impairment, what it is, why it is and tips to make your life better if you are living with it. ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BClinkedin.com/in/michelle-kirschner-159a0a1b4 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kirschner-159a0a1b4)kirschnerml@gmail.com (mailto:kirschnerml@gmail.com)JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com) VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Ep 11 Being Diagnosed with an Unpopular Cancer – there is no t-shirt for meWhen you add up the 4 most commonly diagnosed cancers breast, lung, prostate and colorectal, they still only make up around half of all cancer types diagnosed around the world. Leaving many people diagnosed with a less common or rare cancer. There is already enough potential baggage that comes with a cancer diagnosis, but for many it can be exponentially worse when they are diagnosed with a rare cancer or diagnosed with cancer in a body part that isn’t comfortable talking about. This can lead to silence, feelings of abandonment, shame, guilt and blank stares. And none of that is ok. In this episode of The Recovery Room Podcast we talk with a woman who has dealt with all of this after being diagnosed with a cancer, that not only is less than 1% of all cancers, it happened in a body part that can be a bit cringy to talk about.This insightful episode 11 conversation is dedicated to the millions of people diagnosed with the rarer cancers. You may feel alone, but please know you aren’t! ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Erin Sullivan Wagner: https://www.aftercancer.co/about-us/#ErinJOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com)VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Ep 10 When the Medical Oncologist Becomes a Cancer PatientWelcome to the Recovery Room Podcast! In this episode we meet retired medical oncologist doctor Leona Downey. Dr. Downey dedicated her career and medical practice to the care of people with breast cancer… and then unfortunately she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. Please join us in this insightful conversation where we talk about how her being a cancer physician made her experience easier and how it made it harder. I ask her about the shock factor, and if she thought she was somehow immune from getting cancer. I ask also what did your friend think?  How did you relate to your physicians? And now that you know what it’s like to be a patient, what would you do differently? And if you had the opportunity to Letter to cancer… what would you first few sentences be? Welcome his is an insightful conversation!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Leona DowneyCertified Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Specialisthttps://yogawithleona.com (https://yogawithleona.com/)JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com)VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Ep 9: We discuss how to have a positive mindset in the midst of extreme trauma and distress, as well as where is the line when a positive attitude turns into toxic positivity.For those facing a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and or recovery, a positive mindset can be incredibly helpful, because no matter how bad things get you need to find a way to be in the emotion and trauma, yet then find a way to move through it and then past it as best possible. But how are you supposed to do that? what exactly is a positive mindset and how do you get one? And when does a helpful, positive mindset turn into toxic positivity? Welcome to episode 9 of the recovery room podcast because this is what we are discussing. Back by popular demand we are bringing back to the show mindset specialist and cancer survivor Kimberly Macon. We discuss, what positive mindset is, where and how it is helpful and also where the line is when positivity can become toxic. Kimberly will give us the tips and tools of mindset to not eliminate hardship, but to better cope with it when it happens.ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Kimberly W. Macon, MS, PCCKimberly’s LinkedIn Profilelinkedin.com/in/kimberly-w-macon-ms-pcc-9427255 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-w-macon-ms-pcc-9427255)JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors?? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining. In recovery Room Plus  you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you. You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com)VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

Ep 8: The Female Pelvic Floor – is yours working like it should?ABOUT THIS EPISODE: You‘ve heard the words “pelvic floor,” yet do you know what it is and do you realize you actually have one? Like most body parts, if its working well you don’t think about it, yet if your pelvic floor is affected by disease, treatment, surgery or weakness it can be a huge quality of life issue!In this episode we are talking about the female pelvic floor. Today on the show I bring you nationally respected pelvic floor specialist Erica Vitek.  We are going to describe the pelvic floor, where it is, what it does, how it can be impacted… and if it is, what you can do about it. Bladder leaking of any level is not normal, but it’s still pretty common. So if you have a pelvic floor (and you do) bottoms up, this is going to be a good one!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPChttps://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/ (https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/)Erica’s recommended Resources:Intimaterose.com https://www.intimaterose.com/ (https://www.intimaterose.com/)pelvicfloorstore.com https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ (https://pelvicfloorstore.com/)cmtmedical.com  https://www.cmtmedical.com/ (https://www.cmtmedical.com/)Carolyn Mcmanus  https://carolynmcmanus.com/guided-meditations-free-downloads/ (https://carolynmcmanus.com/guided-meditations-free-downloads/)JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com (https://www.recoveryroomplus.com/)CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com (https://www.waltkeacademy.com/)EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com (mailto:Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com)