Dad Daughter Duo

One year ago a good family friend, Jan, passed away following her fight against cancer. She was truly a cancer warrior. We speak to her son-in-law,  podcaster Ken Williams , about those days around Jan's passing and how some family members grieved.  

On the other end of the microphone is Phyllis Mount- my favorite mother-in-law. We discuss her life journey as she has experienced cancer through the lives of 4 siblings and then her own experience with breast cancer. Each of her siblings, at one point in their life, had a personal battle with cancer. Enjoy, share, and subscribe! If you or a loved one is walking the cancer trail at this time or has walked it in the past we'd love to hear your story. Cheers....

The conclusion of David Fuller's interview regarding his melanoma journey. We talk infusion, family support and self care. On this father's day take the self care that David mentions and make sure you are around for your families, wives and children for many more father's days to come. Cheers...

A great discussion with longtime friend, David Fuller. Join in as we discuss his cancer journey as he describes his melanoma battle. David lives in the greater Salt Lake City area of Utah. With children and grandchildren nearby he has gotten support from his family in his ultra-marathon pursuits during the past 5 years. While receiving immunotherapy he still competed in one of the most vigorous and challenging races in the country- The Hardrock 100 ultra-marathon race at 58 years of age.  David is a competitor and is fighting his cancer with the support of his family. This is part 1 of a two part episode....cheers!

This is the continuation of our discussion with Alison Reeb and her journey following the passing of her "roomie." Grandma Jan. We discuss mental health, grief, change and other things that were piled on her plate during this time. One thing that is discussed is a tool that Alison used to assess her mental health. We've included a link here to that tool for your personal toolkit, https//depressioncenter.org/outreach-education/depression-toolkit   We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share with friends and family. If would like to share your story on cancer, as a caregiver, survivor or current warrior, or on mental health please reach out. We'd love to hear your story.... cheers!

Daughter and dad head north to Kokomo, IN in this episode. We sit down and have a wonderful conversation with longtime family friend, Alison Reeb. She shares with us her experience as a "roomie" and caregiver to her Grandma Jan over a period of 5 years. Having finished  college at BYU-Idaho she and her husband, Justin, spend a short time in Colorado with Justin's mom before deciding to move to Fishers. There she and Justin move in with Grandma and Grandpa, who heavily recruited them to move back "home." (One of the things that was mentioned in this episode was a cancer drug we referred to as the "Red Devil" because of its color. We found out the specific name of the drug is Doxorubicon.) This is part 1 of a 2 episode edition of the Dad Daughter Duo- Cancer Chronicle edition. Enjoy and share!

Dad Daughter Duo- Cancer Chronicles Edition- We begin with the backstory of dad, Jeff. In 2003 he was diagnosed with 3rd Stage melanoma. It was a scary moment in time for our family and from that experience we've grown.  20 years later dad is still around and wants to get to know the stories others may have regarding there experience with cancer. Are you a survivor, a cancer warrior or are you family or friends of those who have or are going through cancer? Listen in and let's get the discussions rolling!

With special guest, and program sponsor, Dr. Marcia Mount-French. Dad, daughter, and mom discuss grieving and the various forms it comes in. We talk about hospice and end of life discussions and decisions. This episode is meant to share experiences that we've gone through over the past year- some of them sad but some happy as well. We look forward to your thoughts and comments. Enjoy!

A new season of relationships and the curves that life throws at us. Following a hiatus of 4+ months we're back up and running. What caused the chasm? Listen and find out. Be kind we are learning as we go but our topics are spot on. 

Daughter and Dad discuss kidney stones, family genetics, the end of the pandemic and family themes. It is a buffet of thoughts and talk...We finally got the microphones correct! Cheers....

What are the third rails of family discussions? Are they discussed around your family dining room table- wait does your family have a dining room table? Our family discusses things around the Thanksgiving table. Listen in for this weeks episdoe where we talk some political differences and Dad's curse being fullfilled 34 years following that eventful political rally in October of 1972. Thank you for listening.... cheers!

Dad flying solo. Remembering 9/11. Discussing history in demeaning and dehumanizing people, cultures and nations. Just follow the Golden Rule or if religious, like Dad is, live the two great commandements. Love God and Love your neighbor. If anything, follow the rules that Dad puts up for his elementary kids as he substitutes: 1) Be Kind 2) Keep your hands and feet to yourself 3) Be Kind. Yes it needs to be said twice..... cheers!

A friendly discussion with Greg from the west coast. A discussion about being curious about the lives of those around you and those dear to you. Breaking from culture and being able to define oneself outside of the guardrails defined by parents and family and then creating your personal guardrails. 

A discussion with a son, Braedon, and his mom, Susan. We talked about the path he followed growing up, serving a mission, attending school and life after school. Also was discussed the anxiety he had as he got to know himself better as an individual and the feelings he was experiencing in relationship to the faith that he grew up in. It is a wonderful conversation...cheers!

A discussion with Laurel Mount. Growing up in a household where mom is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and dad was not. The experience of receiving news about her sister while in college. Marrying into a family of three boys of various ages and a daughter who has young children while battling final stages of breast cancer. Forgiveness vs Grace. 

An interview with Dr. Marcia Mount French, PhD, LCSW, MSW.  Talking about the paths we walk and the people we may be walking with. She talks about her growing up with dyslexia and the struggles and coming to terms with that.

In episode 6 Daughter, Kasi, discusses her recent experience in a mental health facility in the greater Indianapolis area. What led up to her going into the emergency room and her stay in the emergency room.  She details her experience as she goes into her facility, being placed in the wrong unit and then, finally, arriving in the correct unit and what occurs their. This was a learning experience which we hope others will benefit from....cheers

This episode brings on special guest Joe! Joe is dad's nephew and daughter's cousin. Joe discusses a number of things during this engaging podcast. Dad shares the story of how Uncle outted Joe to his brother while waiting to attend a IU football game during Joe's senior year in high school.  How social media and overly concerned church parent (nosey? busybody?) played in forcing Joe's hand to tell his parents about his being gay. Joe also discusses suicide ideation in his early teens. We hope you enjoy the episode. Cheers...

A discussion regarding daughter's (Kasi) journey. Her younger years dealing with undiagnosed anxiety, living in an LDS home, college years, friendships and an ER visit. The episode begins with discussion of the United States, beginning on July 16, rolling out the new mental health crisis line- 988. 

Dad and Daughter with dad, Richard, and son, Greg. Greg is located in Los Angeles living the voice actor's life. Richard is in South Central Utah close to the center of the state which is very close to Levan, Utah. During our time we found out that Levan spelled backwards is Navel. Thus, a reminder, of its central location in Utah!