From Carpools To Chemo with Marisa Peters
From Carpools to Chemo is a poignant podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices of cancer survivors, caregivers, healers, and advocates, hosted by Marisa Peters—former Broadway vocalist, Entertainment HR leader, mother of three, and young onset rectal cancer survivor.
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The Mental Health Battle After Successful Cancer Treatment with Elizabeth Wachsberg (opens the original)
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What happens after the last cancer treatment, when everyone assumes the patient is finally okay? In this episode of From Carpools to Chemo , Marisa Peters speaks with actress, advocate, stage IV colon cancer survivor, and Alive Awards honoree Elizabeth Wachsberg. Diagnosed at 38 after a colon blockage sent her to the ER, Elizabeth faced chemotherapy, surgery, panic attacks, and the struggle to keep her health insurance while fighting for her life, until a surgeon gave her hope with the words, “L
What It Truly Means to Be Seen: Julie Hahn on Showing Up, Sisterhood, and Community (opens the original)
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What do you do when someone you love is fighting for their life, but you’re not sure how to help? When Marisa Peters was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, her cousin Julie Hahn felt the pain of supporting someone from a distance while trying to respect their privacy. In this special episode of From Carpools to Chemo , Marisa sits down with Julie, Chair of Communications and Marketing for the Be Seen Network, to discuss their lifelong bond, Julie’s journey from uncertainty to purpose, and their s
The Power of Being Seen When Cancer Makes You Feel Alone with JJ Singleton (opens the original)
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In this episode of From Carpools to Chemo , host Marisa Peters sits down with JJ Singleton, a 27-year-old former college football player whose life took a devastating turn when a throbbing in his abdomen turned out to be colorectal cancer. Now 10 years into his journey, JJ has endured 10 surgeries, 4 failed chemo cocktails, 450 days without food or water, and is approaching his 173rd round of treatment . And he's still standing, unfiltered, unpolished, and more real than ever. JJ takes us back t
The Screening Mistake Millions Are Making Right Now with Dr. Jordan Karlitz (opens the original)
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What if one simple test could give you more time? In this episode of From Carpools to Chemo , Marisa Peters sits down with Dr. Jordan Karlitz, nationally recognized gastroenterologist and Senior Medical Officer at Exact Sciences, to break down one of the most urgent public health issues today: colorectal cancer. Despite being one of the most preventable cancers, millions of people are still skipping screening, and the consequences are rising fast, especially in younger adults. Dr. Karlitz shares
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