In this inspirational podcast interview, pancreatic cancer survivor Anne Shafer shares the story of her battle and recovery. She opens up about the emotional aspects of the fight as well as practical strategies for self-care after diagnosis and through recovery. Anne also discusses the 'Whipple Procedure' and its impact on her recovery. This interview is a 'must listen' for anyone with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, or those that love them.
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www.pancreatic.org www.pancan.org Mayo Clinic on the Whipple Procedure: Link Greenville Health System’s Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship
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This “I AM” exercise is designed to help you create a positive mental state and reduce your negative self talk. The program takes some work on the front end, but in my experience it has provided fantastic results. This is our version of a program that the late Zig Ziglar used to teach in some of his personal development programs. I believe he called it an “affirmation” and supported and reinforced the exercise with flashcards. The affirmation was three or four paragraphs long and you are asked to repeat it in the morning and evening. The ConquerWorry™ “I AM” mantra is a simpler and customized exercise. A mantra is generally considered to be a word or sound that is repeated to aid concentration, particularly in meditation. It can also be a statement or slogan that is repeated frequently. The word finds its roots in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Building your Mantra The first step in the process requires self-reflection. I highly recommend getting up early in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee and a blank notepad. Stay away from your computer or tablet for this exercise as it is too easy to find distractions on electronic devices. Write down a list of positive adjective that describe you. Don't be humble! Once you have an initial list, ask your spouse or a good friend for their thoughts. If you are not comfortable with sharing your list, you don’t have to, but it should not stop you from doing this exercise. Once you have your entire list of adjectives, it is very easy to construct your mantra. It looks something like this: I am adjective, adjective and adjective. I am adjective, adjective and adjective. Then, personalize the sentences. Look at the example below for ideas, but please customize it to yourself. Example: I am adventurous, creative and charming. I am also empathic, intelligent and forgiving of not only others but myself as well. Repeat this to yourself twice a day. You will be amazed at how your self-talk changes!
 Jay Coulter is an author, keynote speaker and mental health coach. He is the author of Conquer Worry - How To Build A Simple Daily System To Reduce Stress. He is also the founder of ConquerWorry.org™. The platform is a volunteer run organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and advocating for those who struggle with their mental health. ConquerWorry™ has almost 150,000 social media followers and we would love to have you in our community which can be found online and on most social media platforms. TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | MEDIUM
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Therapist & Author Jodi Aman joins Jay on the ConquerWorry™ Podcast to discuss managing anxiety. Her passion is teaching people how to win their life back from anxiety. Listen to her fantastic strategy on this episode. In This Podcast We Discuss
Jodi Aman wrote the bestseller, You 1, Anxiety 0 to help people WIN their life back from fear and panic. With sharp empathy into the complexities of people's pain–since she has recovered from her own family chaos and panic attacks–and a keen understanding of how and why people get stuck there, Jodi has decided to dedicate her life to helping people feel less lonely and afraid.
Find her at http://jodiaman.com. Check out her videos at http://youtube,com/jodiaman. Get inspired on Instagram @JodiAmanLove. Or feel loved on Facebook: http://facebook.com/jodiamanlove. 10 Year NFL Veteran Discusses Finding Happiness By Building A Performance Mindset (Podcast)5/13/2016 
Jon McGraw was living what he thought was his dream. He was playing in the NFL for his hometown Kansas City Chiefs. It was not until he went into training camp one season expecting to be cut due to a new coaching staff coming to town that his life changed. He went from 'Bubble Guy' who was about to be cut to team captain. Once he retired he studied what happened during that time period and realized that the happiness he found was not an accident. It was a mindset change. As a result Jon, and his business partner Russ Rausch, have built a business with the goal of helping others.
About Jon
Jon attended Kansas State University with a major in business finance and walked on the football team, 1997-01. He was twice selected as a First Team Academic All American. He was a second round draft pick to the New York Jets where he played 3 seasons. He then played for the Detroit Lions for two seasons before playing his final five seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs. Jon retired from the NFL in 2012 and received the Ed Block Courage Award. The award is presented annually to one player from each NFL team who, in the eyes of his own teammates is a source of inspiration and courage. Jon also completed NFL-sponsored business management and entrepreneurship programs at Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School. Jon has been actively involved as President of the Jon McGraw Foundation which supports various charitable causes. He is now a principal partner at Vision Pursue, a performance mindset training and technology company. Jon is married and has two children.  Last week I was honored to co-host the This Is My Brave show in Greenville, SC. The event was a huge success as there were 200 people in the audience and 150 viewers on Periscope from all over the world. Rebecca Shafer and Julia McDonald co-produced the show and Rebecca also served as co-host with me. The non-profit's co-founder Jennifer Marshall kicked off the evening with her story followed by 11 individual performances. I started the ConquerWorry.org platform five years ago, so you can imagine that I thought that I had heard just about every 'story' surrounding a mental health struggle. Last week I learned that I was wrong to make that assumption. One story in particular struck me as so powerful that I wanted to share it with you. A young woman named Annalise Sinclair shared an articulate account of her battle with her mental health. I met her before the show and she outwardly appears to be the girl next door. Someone you would hire to babysit your kids or house sit for you while you are on vacation. For her performance, she detailed her struggle with mental illness and overwhelming suicidal thoughts. She shared that she had planned her own suicide down to the day, but had one obstacle to overcome. She had acquired a cat and being concerned for her cats well being after she was gone was important to her. So, she decided to drop the cat off at her mothers house before she took her own life. On the day she decided to take her own life, fate intervened. Her mom unexpectedly came home as she was dropping off her beloved cat. That started a discussion and saved Annalise's life. As Annalise was eloquently sharing her story from the stage, I was sitting behind her. I could see her mother in the audience, watching her daughter tell her harrowing story of mental anguish and suicidal intent. I was choked up, but her mom was smiling. That choked me up even more! While it can't be quantified, Annalise and all the cast members had a dramatic impact on the lives of people who are struggling and their loved ones. After the show I heard from people who watched the show online. The one story that I heard brought up the most was the story of 'The Cat Lady.' I know from experience that there are many young women out there that need to hear the story of 'The Cat Lady' and others like it. That is why the This Is My Brave organization is so powerful. Annalise's cat is not the only one in her house saving lives. Storytelling Saves Lives. Jay Coulter  Article by Jay Coulter Photo made using @WordSwagApp The great NFL quarterback Peyton Manning has officially retired. While his 18 year football career has produced Superbowl titles and amazing statistics, I believe there are six traits that he demonstrated that could help anyone struggling with a stressful period or their mental health. #1 Focus March 5th, 1997 he announced that he would return to The University of Tennessee for his senior year instead of heading off for NFL riches. I remember sitting in my car listening to his press conference. These were his words:
Apparently it was a difficult decision for the young Peyton Manning, but he knew that he would never get the chance to be a college QB again and decided that was what held a higher priority for him. The NFL would be there after he finished his senior year.
Lesson - Prioritize what is important to you today and make that your focus.......tomorrow will take care of itself. #2 Humility After the 1997 season, Peyton finished second in the prestigious Heisman Trophy voting to Charles Woodson. (1815 votes to 1543 votes). It was a shock to a lot of people in the sports world, but it was an especially sharp blow to Tennessee fans and their star QB. In defeat, Peyton Manning was as humble and stoic as you would expect. It has served him well. Recently he had this to say about Mr. Woodson:
Lesson - When life disappoints you, be gracious and move on because the past is just that......the past. #3 Perseverance The easiest trait to quantify is Peyton's perseverance. Manning had 45 4th quarter comebacks and 56 game winning drives. Those are NFL records and beyond mind stretching. Below are two of my personal favorites:
I was fortunate enough to watch many of his comeback with my son and the lesson is always the same. Lesson - Always remember that the battle, no matter how bleak it appears, is not over unless you give up. #4 Class Obviously every game he played did not result in victory. In fact, one of the best traits he demonstrated, by example, was after his devastating 43-8 loss to the Seahawks in Superbowl 48. He had 2 interceptions and his offense that had put up amazing statistics during the regular season looked inept. Seattle's defense was lead by Richard Sherman and this is what he said after the game: "When I was limping up to my press conference and trying to make it up the stairs, somebody taps me on the shoulder and extends their hand and asks if I'm all right......My eyes try to make it up to see who it is, and it's Peyton ... fully dressed in a suit and obviously very concerned about my well-being. You know, after a game like that, biggest stage ever -- to ask how you're doing and really be generally concerned about an opponent, that shows an incredibly different amount of humility and class." - Richard Sherman on Peyton Manning after Superbowl 48 (Link) Lesson - When you feel stigmatized by your struggle, you can still win by rising above it all and showing class. #5 Reinvention Manning's career came to a halt when he had to sit out the 2011 season due to an injury. At the end of the season, the only NFL franchise he has ever played for released him. This was devastating for Manning. In the offseason before the move to Denver, Manning spent 2.5 months with his former college offensive coordinator David Cutcliff. They tirelessly worked to rebuild his throwing motion. (Source) By the end of Manning’s 2013 season he had amassed 5,477 yards, 55 touchdowns and 342.3 yards per game, all of which are NFL records, and finished with a 121.1 QB rating. (Link) Lesson - Sometimes personal reinvention is a necessity. #6 Resilience During his final season in the NFL (2015), Manning sustained an injury to his foot. Just incase you do not know the story, he sat out for 6 games and rejoined the team in the final game of the season as a back-up. During the final game, the starting quarterback had a tough game and Peyton was brought into the line-up in relief. He managed to lead the team to a comeback victory and then stayed at the helm until their eventual Superbowl victory. But, that is not the story in my opinion. The story is the relentless work he put in to the rehab process prior to rejoining the team. His resilience and commitment to preparation allowed him to earn back his job and lead the team to the Superbowl victory. Lesson - Work hard even when things are not going your way, because you never know when you will get the call to get back in the game. Jay Coulter  Jay Coulter is a Mental Health Blogger, Podcast Producer and founder of ConquerWorry.org™. The platform is a volunteer run organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and advocating for those who struggle with their mental health. ConquerWorry™ has almost 150,000 social media followers and we would love to have you in our community which can be found online and on most social media platforms.
The Mental Resilience of Suzy Favor Hamilton - From Olympian To Escort To Mental Health Advocate11/23/2015 
Note From Jay
Suzy's story has been all over the media again this fall with the release of her best seller Fast Girl. From ABC's 20/20 to Dr. Phil, her story is great for ratings and full of opportunities for interviewers to create 'Got Ya' moments. Her story is that of the 'girl next door' turned Olympian, turned prostitute.
The real story is not about her days as a high priced escort. The real story is about a woman who did all the right things until her mental illness sent her on another path that became a nightmare. I am fortunate that due to my platform on ConquerWorry.org, I have been able to interview or connect with many high-profile people who struggle with their mental health. Suzy takes mental health advocacy to a new level as it would have been easier for her to just slide into history as a footnote and an interesting headline grabbing story. Instead, she lays all of her cards on the table with the goal of trying to help others who are struggling with their mental health. This is a story of mental resilience. Suzy's Athletic Acomplishments
 The Story of The Dutch Hunger Winter In 1944, at the end of World War II, food supplies became scarce in the Netherlands and a harsh early winter set in. This resulted in an well documented, awful famine. The Dutch kept great records so researchers have been able to study the long term effects on the children of women who were pregnant during this period. Researchers think that these children, as fetuses, had their nervous system changed as their mother struggled with starvation. 60 years later, these children are found to(1): .
 It is important to not blame your parents or upbringing on your struggle, but to accept that there could be many factors that drive your anxiety. Managing your mental health is a battle.........it helps to know the roots of what you are fighting.
Please seek professional medical help if you are struggling. Jay Coulter Basketball Legend Chamique Holdsclaw Discusses Mental Health & Mental Resilience Strategies10/23/2015 
WNBA and NCAA basketball legend Chamique Holdsclaw comes on the ConquerWorry™ Podcast to discuss her battle with mental illness and her current advocacy efforts.
The New York premiere of Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw is the Gold Coast Film Festival in Port Washington, Sat., Nov. 14 3:30pm. Chamique and film director Rick Goldsmith will be there for Q&A.
Go to goldcoastfilmfestival.org for more info. For more about the film and DVDs, go to mindgamefilm.org.
Connect with Chamique:
Online: www.chamiqueholdsclaw.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/choldsclaw1 Basketball Success: • Lead the Univ of Tennessee Lady Vols to 3 consecutive NCAA Championships….including an undefeated season. • 4x All American in college • Finished her career at TN as the all time leading scorer & rebounder • #1 Draft pick in 1999 by Washington • WNBA Rookie of the year • 6x WNBA All-Star • 2x WNBA rebounding champion • 2002 WNBA scoring champion • A Sullivan Award wined • 2x Naismith Award Winner Video - Periscope BroadcastPodcast - Audio Only |
 
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