Wellness Rising is a podcast that invites you to explore health and wellness beyond a cancer diagnosis, featuring expert guests from the fields of mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
Wellness Rising - Episode 38
Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Registered Nurse Terry Levitan, co-owner of the Annapolis Crystals shop. Terry talks about the use of various types of crystals to support health issues like cancer, as well as emotional health and life goals.
Wellness Rising - Episode 37
Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Sarah McAvoy, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She talks about how the use of Proton Radiation Therapy allows a more targeted treatment of a section of cancerous tissue, which reduces the risk of radiation damage to the surrounding tissue and organs.
Wellness Rising - Episode 36
Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Eden Davis, a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist from Pearl Wellness in Annapolis. She talks about the signs of eating disorders, how they might present in cancer patients, and how they’re treated.
Wellness Rising - Episode 35
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Occupational Therapist Kamala Stevenson from NovaCare and ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. She helps patients regain essential functions and achieve physical goals during a cancer treatment journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 34
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Naturopathic Dr. Erin Kinney, who says she feels more like a teacher than a doctor at times… and that her patients become more knowledgeable about their bodies, allowing them to find paths toward natural healing.
Wellness Rising - Episode 33
The best way for a parent with cancer to talk with their children about their illness – with Child Life Specialist and Wellness House of Annapolis Childrens’ Program Consultant Meghan Siegel.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 32
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Physical Therapist Erica Steurnagel, Program Director at ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, who says a planned rehab and exercise regimen allows a cancer patient to both achieve their personal activity goals, and also have a greater chance of successful treatment.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 31
Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Benjamin Bridges, Maryland Oncology Hematology, talking about the world of cancer research and treatment, and using supportive & alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 30
ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation’s focused and integrated programs give cancer patients a way to choose physical therapy and exercise that fits their activities and goals. Physical Therapist & Program Director Patty Horning is our guest.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 29
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Courtney Capece from Committed Change Health & Wellness brings food strategies and integrative health practices for those with cancer and the broader community.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 28
Wellness Rising welcomes Wellness House of Annapolis volunteer & certified breath coach Gwenn Marie, who offers easily mastered breathing tools to reduce our daily stress & increase our well being.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 27
Shane Hall of Compass Realty explains how he became aware of the Wellness House, and why he promotes and donates to support its work as a way of contributing to the Anne Arundel County community.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 26
Triage nurse Liz Hutchison from Maryland Oncology Hematology talks about ‘National Healthcare Decisions Day‘, promoting establishing an individual’s ‘advance directives’, or guidelines for treatment, in the case of an injury or illness leaving them unable to make care decisions.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 25
Dr. Niroshi Rajapakse from Luminous Health’s Gilchrest Life Institute talks about the depth and breadth of elder care, with a spotlight on palliative care, hospice & the importance of creating end-of-life preferences and directives while you’re still healthy and clear.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 24
Wellness Rising welcomes Deb Dey, oncology social worker and Jackie Shanahan, oncology nurse navigator… both at Maryland Oncology Hematology… talking about dealing with cancer during the holidays.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 23
Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dee Schatz, Reiki Master & owner of Divine Energy, speaking about the ways that reiki can help anyone with energy & health.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 22
Wellness Rising welcomes Megan Solinger, Director of Provider Relations & Patient Navigation with the Ulman Foundation, who talks about preserving fertility through cancer & cancer treatment.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 21
Wellness Rising welcomes Christine Hunt, life wellness coach, certified EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique – and matrix re-imprinting practitioner.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 20
Wellness Rising features the story of Amanda Wilkens & her family, which honors her memory by providing free child-oriented books about the cancer journey to hospitals & treatment centers. Guests: Rhona Hayes, Kara Barger, Alana Vanhorn, and Wellness House Oncology Social Worker Megan Cannone.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 19
Wellness Rising welcomes Liane Lewis, a mom & Wellness House member on her cancer journey & her new Wellness House discussion group called Healing in Color.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 18
Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Katerina Tsiapali, Director, Capital Region Breast Program, Assoc. Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine on breast health and breast cancer.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 17
Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Kathy Parmele, ER physician & Institute of Functional Medicine certified practitioner, and Wellness House member Daniel Wellington on developing a natural plan to battle disease.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 16
Wellness Rising welcomes Monique Willingham, a nurse practitioner and the founder of Remedy Green, on understanding Maryland’s medical cannabis system.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 15
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Wellness House of Annapolis’ Counseling and Support Manager Janelle Swartz, and Certified Child Life Specialist Megan Siegel on counseling adults & kids going through a cancer situation.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 14
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Tina Hinchman, certified personal trainer, health coach, and integrative nutritionist, on creating a wellness plan to help battle diseases like cancer.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 13
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Luminis Health senior manager for physician relations, Mary Bello on the importance of doctor/patient/facility communication.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 12
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Chesapeake Caregiving Lead Coordinator Ashley Johnson on National Caregiver’s Month, avoiding burnout by utilizing the caregiving support services available in the community.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 11
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Maryland Oncology Hematology Social Worker Debbie Dey & Nurse Navigator Jackie Shanahan, discussing their roles in helping cancer patients deal with the logistics and emotional issues of care and treatment.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 10
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Jake Tribull, college student & Wellness House member/volunteer, on dealing with the stress & logistics of supporting a loved one with cancer.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 9
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Marna Ross, Positive, Intuitive Energy Practitioner, on using energy healing to complement traditional medicine & in daily life.
Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 8
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Liz Carren, Artist & Cancer Thriver, on the power of using art to channel or express feelings and ideas during a cancer fight.
Wellness Rising - Episode 7
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Adam Goldrich, Maryland Oncology Hematology on cutting edge cancer treatments, how to find a great oncologist, and the value that comes with treating the whole person, as well as the illness.
Wellness Rising - Episode 6
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Phebe Duff, mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor and meditation leader, and volunteer practitioner at Wellness House.
Wellness Rising - Episode 5
Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Benjamin Bridges, Maryland Oncology/Hematology, talking about the world of cancer research, treatment, and using supportive & alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.
Wellness Rising - Episode 4
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Teri Jacobson, Advanced Illness & End-of-Life Doula. Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer… exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.
Wellness Rising - Episode 3
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Kelly Sullivan, plastic and reconstructive surgeon & founder of The Wellness House, to talk about the principles and goals she set while putting together a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients.
Wellness Rising - Episode 2
Wellness Rising, from Wellness House of Annapolis, welcomes Dr. Carol Tweed, oncologist & researcher, Maryland Oncology & Hematology.
Wellness Rising - Episode 1
Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Sherry Cormier, psychologist and author of “Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness after Loss and Grief.”