Norton Cancer Institute’s Hope-Cast: A Podcast About the Power of Treating Cancer with Hope

by Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC and Erin Love, LMT

What is it about? Hope-Cast features front line therapists from Norton Cancer Institute talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into our community. Educational insights and first-hand experienced perspectives are discussed with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. Who is it for? Patients and loved ones dealing with a diagnosis of cancer. "I find Hope-Cast enjoyable as it allows me to  ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • The Polyvagal Model and the Trauma of Cancer

    The Polyvagal Model and the Trauma of Cancer

    S02 E07
    16:55

    The polyvagal theory teaches us to engage our social nervous system to consciously inhibit our defense system. This allows us to find freedom from trauma symptoms and experience a deeply nourishing sense of safety in the here and now. Today we are talking to two members of our behavioral oncology team: Amber Estes, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Erica Wiley, LCSW about the polyvagal model and ways we can identify and exercise this important part of our nervous system to find peace in the face of past or present trauma. References: Porges, S. (2017). The Pocket Guide to The Polyvagal Theory: the transformative power of feeling safe. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Dana, D. (2018). The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the rhythm of regulation. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Vallone, D.C. (2022). Applying the Polyvagal Model to Clinical Practice with Trauma Survivors. Presentation at APNA Conference, Long Beach, CA. Porges, S. W. (2009). The polyvagal theory: New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 76(4 suppl 2). https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.76.s2.17https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vagus-nerve-stimulation/

  • Loving Resources

    Loving Resources

    S02 E06
    15:56

    This month we are shining the spotlight on our tremendous programming offered through the Norton Cancer Institute's Resource Centers! We will also hear from our Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Harris, as well as advice and feedback from two couples to celebrate this month of love! We have so many loving resources for you and we are loving taking the best care of you! Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

  • The Behavioral Oncology Legacy Lab

    The Behavioral Oncology Legacy Lab

    S02 E05
    21:47

    Addressing emotional health is a vital part of cancer care! The Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Support Care includes our Behavioral Oncology Program that comprises psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers and expressive art therapists. Our larger cancer support team includes nurse navigators, nutritionists, massage therapists and additional support offerings (e.g., education, wigs and more). Today we are hearing from Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC, Renato V. LaRocca, MD, FACP, Elizabeth Archer Nanda, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, and our very special guest Joy Parsley about the Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology Legacy Lab. We are grateful for her willingness to share her experiences with our listeners! We know this work is not easy for our patients and their families but we invite you to take some time in the Legacy Lab to celebrate your life because you are amazing! References: Schreck, Brian, et al. “Amplified Cardiopulmonary Recordings: Music Therapy Legacy Intervention with Adult Oncology Patients and Their Families—a Preliminary Program Evaluation.” Journal of Palliative Medicine, 26 Apr. 2022, 10.1089/jpm.2022.0017. Accessed 29 July 2022. Tillman, Nancy. Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You. New York, Feiwel & Friends, 2015. https://www.thebeatoftheheartmovie.com/ https://www.amplifiedcpr.org/

  • We’re grateful for you!

    We’re grateful for you!

    S02 E04
    13:12

    From our NCI medical caregivers to you our listeners! Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

  • Advances in metastatic breast cancer

    Advances in metastatic breast cancer

    S02 E03
    16:17

    This month we are talking with patient Andrea Solomon and Dr. Jeffrey Hargis, MD about the advances in metastatic breast cancer treatment. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!