Join Michael and his mom Ashlee, as they talk cancer, how this tragedy changed their lives for the better, and gave them the courage to motivate and inspire others. Michael had been an athletic, healthy teenager. He was a surfer and sailor, rarely sick, never hospitalized. July 14, 2020 a routine blood test led to a life-changing cancer diagnosis. From day 1 Michael and his mom have embraced sharing their experience and the lessons they have learned on social media and now you can listen as they tell this story in more depth, from both perspectives, as well as special guest interviews.
Michael and Mom Talk to Lindsey and Thomas: Episode 66, Brain it On!
Michael and ashlee (Mom!) talk to Lindsey and Thomas Kealey, husband and wife, who have been navigating a journey of leukemia and caregiving, while also hosting a podcast! Michael and ashlee feel a kindred spirit stirring while interviewing these two souls who share so much in common. Thomas and Lindsey started out in the cancer world when Thomas's mom was diagnosed with cancer, and shorty after that, Thomas himself was diagnosed. Like Michael, Thomas had a stem cell transplant and is now facing the complication of graft versus host disease. Lindsey has been by his side, with unwavering support and love. Somehow, peace and hope, spirituality and optimism exude from both Thomas and Lindsey. They share their story with so much humor and so much LOVE. We hope you listen and get inspired! Links to their wonderful podcast that is DEFINITELY worth listening to:
https://thebrainitonpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2393355 (https://thebrainitonpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2393355)
https://www.youtube.com/@thebrainitonpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@thebrainitonpodcast)
Since recording this episode, Thomas's mom has passed away, but surrounded by love and hope..... we send the family all the love in the world.....
23 Sept 2025
Michael and Mom Talk Hero Generation: Episode 65, Turning Caregiving Challenges into an Empowering Platform
Join Michael and mom as they talk to NicoleàBeckett and Dr. Shruti Roy, the two inspiring co-founders of Hero Generation—a digital platform designed by caregivers, for caregivers. At a relatively young age, both Nicole and Shruti became primary caregivers for their parents, while raising their own young children and pursuing careers. Their experience as part of the “sandwich generation” inspired them to create a resource that didn’t exist: one that empowers family caregivers to ask for help, share responsibilities, access resources and join community during some of life’s most overwhelming transitions. They are on a mission! They share the roots, the why, the how, and the incredible tool they came up: HeroGen, with Michael and ashlee, as they talk about common threads in their lived, first hand experiences. Find out more about Hero Generation at:https://www.herogen.co/ (https://www.herogen.co/)
8 Aug 2025
Michael and Mom Talk to Dee Polite: Episode 64, How Trauma Saves and SAVED his Life
Join Michael and Mom as they talk to the INSPIRATIONAL Dee Polite, AKA Trauma Saves. Dee (Devon) shares his shocking cancer diagnosis, a rare lymphoma, that started by taking his voice..... then it tried to take his life.... but Dee had other plans. Devon shares how he went from a 300lb "big" but active dad, to a fit, healthy, boxing, motivational social media influencer. Not for likes, but because HE wants to show his children, his family, his friends, that trauma does not need to make you a victim. Trauma can save you, as it saved him. He is a loving father, a dear son, a beautiful friend, and truly a gift to anyone who hears his message. You can find and follow him on instagram and youtube! We LOVED every second of this conversation....
https://www.instagram.com/traumasaves/
https://www.youtube.com/@traumasaves (https://www.youtube.com/@traumasaves)
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