NEW: Cancer Self Care Wake Up Call: Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren, an inspiring breast cancer survivor, and former correspondent for the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. They explore the often-overlooked reality of post-cancer invincibility syndrome and discuss practical self-care necessities. Kristen shares her recent struggles with balancing advocacy work, family responsibilities, and personal health, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's immune system and taking necessary breaks, even when passion and purpose demand constant action. Kristen Dahlgren is a breast cancer survivor, former correspondent for the Today show, and NBC Nightly News. She is currently a driving force in the cancer vaccine advocacy community, working with the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Kristen dedicates her life to raising awareness and pushing for advancements in cancer treatment research. "Everything feels urgent when you're doing this advocacy work." – Saranne Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     The myth of post-cancer invincibility and how it affects everyday self-care.·     The importance of slowing down and taking care of one's immune system.·     Challenges of balancing family responsibilities and personal health after a cancer diagnosis.·     Recognizing the signs that your body needs a break despite ongoing advocacy work.·     The significance of listening to your body and acting on those signals.·     Kristen Dahlgren's personal experiences with the Cancer Vaccine Coalition.·     The positive impact of being an advocate can be both fulfilling and exhausting.·     How small changes in behavior, like resting more and setting boundaries, can significantly benefit one's health. Contact Information: Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kristendahlgrencbc Resources Mentioned: ComedyCures Foundation (https://www.comedycures.org/)https://www.comedycures.org (https://www.comedycures.org) Cancer Vaccine Coalition (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/)https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 91 countries on six continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ (https://www.comedycures.org/) To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 (https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8) To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions (https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions) To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ (https://www.comedycures.org/) Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate (http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate) THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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“Beating Cancer Daily'' is a unique bite-sized podcast helping cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in 99 countries on six continents. Ranked "The #1 Cancer Survivor Podcast of 2024"* for its 350+ original, creative, credible, fun daily episodes listened to on 7 continents. In just a few minutes each day, you'll get personal and science-backed techniques to immediately build your resilience, boost your hopefulness, and spark your humor to significantly improve the quality of your day. Your host, Saranne Rothberg, is a globally recognized stage IV survivor, cancer mindset researcher, health and happiness expert, was named as Oprah’s “Hero” and is featured in “Radical Remission”. Saranne founded ComedyCures.org from her chemo chair at her first treatment in 1999 while throwing a “Chemo Comedy Party” for all at her infusion center. To date, she has helped over one million people and is still cancer-free. By listening to “Beating Cancer Daily” a few minutes each day, you’ll learn Saranne’s transformative strategies and research findings, plus her fun, practical tips, and comic insights to uplift and empower you to better navigate your treatment and survivorship. Three very special recurring guests and survivors join Saranne for mini-features. Saranne takes Comedian Missy Hall from diagnosis through survivorship as they explore their comic perspective as a real-time coping strategy in over 40+ episodes. Functional Medicine Expert Jacqui Bryan, RN, CNS, WHE, CHC, and Saranne share science-backed wellness information and humor to help keep us mentally and physically healthier as we juggle our cancer experiences in 50+ episodes. Former NBC and Today Show Correspondent Kristen Dahlgren and Saranne talk and laugh about everything from fast-forwarding breast cancer vaccine clinical trials via their Cancer Vaccine Coalition, to fun celebrity encounters, and the every day oddities of surviving cancer. In 2023, CancerCare News ranked Beating Cancer Daily among its "Top 5 Patient Podcasts"**. Go to ComedyCures.org for more information on the program and comedy. This ComedyCures "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast is supported by donations from listeners like you. Disclaimer: “Beating Cancer Daily” is not in lieu of medical advice or treatment. (*#1 Ranking by Feedspot 2024 **Top 5 CancerCare News 2023)