Ladies Who Inspire You don’t want to miss Alesia Shute! When she was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 7, her life was redirected as was that of her entire family. She survived six major surgeries that had never been tested on a child and countless hours of pain and months of hospitalization. Alesia had to grow up quickly and adjust to being sickly and different from others. Her book Everything is Okay is her story of survival that details not only her recovery, but also her struggles through school, boys, marriage, and pregnancy, with some hilarious tales of her adult life to boot. Alesia, you inspire me!

My guest is Eileen Wilkinson, Director of Marketing at Comfort Keepers in Fairfax, Virginia, which provides services to keep people independent in their homes such as: meal preparation, transportation, stimulating activities, range of motion exercises, personal care, bathing and home safety technology services. Eileen considers herself a student of navigating the joys and challenges of changing needs.

In our country, we are blessed to have a 15-yr. breast cancer survival rate of 77%. Other countries are not so fortunate. The women in Africa need our help. Juliet Aguwa (a breast cancer survivor from Nigeria) founded Courage to Dare. Their challenges: 1) In Africa breast cancer is a “curse from God”; 2) No screening; and 3) Lack of affordable (in some cases humane) treatment. If you missed yesterday’s 5:00 p.m. show, you won’t want to miss this shocking rebroadcast!

WE ARE ONE WORLD
Juliet Aguwa (a breast cancer survivor from Nigeria) founded a charity called Courage to Dare. Their mission is to assist African women with breast cancer. The challenges: 1) Their culture considers cancer a “curse from God”; 2) No screening; and 3) Lack of affordable treatment (even if they start treatment, they often die because they cannot continue it). On Monday, January 23rd, Cancer S.O.S. will be broadcast live at 2:00 p.m. EST and again at 5:00 p.m. EST from Wisconsin (Juliet’s home base) on www.W4WN.com. Along with me, you will be able to hear the emotion of the stories and interviews of women who have survived against unbelievable odds.

Parenting issues? Please join Cheryl Resnick and her guest, Rebecca Matte, a registered mental health advisor as we discuss parenting issues of today. Monday, 1.23.12 at 3:00 PM EST-4:00 on “Cher”ing “My” Smile on W4CY Radio. Just click on the link and join in the fun! Loved to hear your smile!

Rebecca L Matte, is a registered Marriage and Family therapist intern in the state of Florida and National Certified Counselor. She currently works at Parent-Child Center, Inc in the Early Childhood Services. She also volunteers her time at the Association for Community Counseling working with Couples, who participate in Marriage Counseling. Rebecca specializes in Infant Mental Health, Play Therapy, Reiki therapy and working with couples, families of all stages. She primary works with children from age 0-5 and their families but as worked with all ages over the last five years in the Palm Beach County.

• Explain current job with Parent Child Center, Inc & what the Association for Community Counseling
• Talk about what is Infant Mental Health & Why is it important
• Important aspects of parenting
  • Relationship
  • Quality time
  • Discipline
  • Coping skills
  • Resources
• Other disciplines
• Projects
•  Contact

Rebecca Cagle is an expert on chemo brain. She is also the victim. It started after she took several chemo drugs (one called the “Red Devil”) as well as steroids and other meds to combat bad reactions. Although the chemo brain has gradually gotten better, she still has problems. She says, “People will ask me questions and I will give them the wrong answer and do not figure it out until later. People do not get it.” We are going to start the week with a doctor discussing chemo brain, and end it with one incredible lady that has persevered through it to become a certified cancer Hope Coach. Rebecca, you inspire me!

Many roadblocks hinder the diagnosis and treatment of depression in the medically ill, one being that patients may have certain thoughts or assumptions about their depression that may cause them to minimize the symptoms or not seek treatment for them. Patients may think it’s simply normal to feel sad after developing a specific medical condition. Sometimes it is brought on by a “chemical” medication that the patient is taking, such as steroids. It can be a detriment to the patient–even to their treatment–to allow the depression to go unchecked. My guest is Dr. John Wynn, a board-certified psychiatrist and medical director the Swedish Cancer Institute’s Psycho-Oncology Division in Seattle.

Caring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions and substance abuse head a long list of symptoms associated with the secondary traumatic stress disorder now labeled as “compassion fatigue”. My guest is Patricia Smith, the founder of the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project and Healthy Caregiving, LLC. We’re going to talk about the affect of depression on caregivers and so much more!

I call it the point of impact. That’s the second that you get the news that you or someone you love has a serious illness. HealthShare International Support Network is a private global community comprised of over 1,200 disease specific support groups serving 60,000 plus members. This incredible organization is dedicated to helping patients, family members and friends affected by various health issues, diseases and disorders. Support and information is absolutely critical. My special guest if David Hughes, founder of Health Share Groups (http://myhealthshare.org).

Chemo brain is the foggy thinking and forgetfulness that patients may experience after chemotherapy. It can be minor, or it can cause long-term issues. What are the causes associated with cancer treatment? Why is it hard to study? How long does it usually last? There are so many questions around this topic to ask my guest, Dr. Sujith Kalmadi, from Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers.

My guest this week is Vernice Armour, author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter. Vernice is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps who was the first African-American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and America’s first African American female combat pilot in the United States military. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and eventually served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. But there is so much more to discover about this incredible, inspirational lady. Vernice, you inspire all of us!

The Doctor Who Cures Cancer: The Story of Emanuel Revici, M.D. by William Kelley Eidem
When I was given the opportunity to interview the author of this book, I simply couldn’t turn it down. Several weeks ago, I had an opportunity to interview Lori Lober. Lori–by all medical standards–shouldn’t be alive. There is much that we don’t know and understand about cancer. From the book: “100-year-old Dr. Revici has had six decades of success with cancer patients who have benefited from his discoveries. More than 30 years ago, Dr. John Heller, who was then the medical director of Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center, privately said of Dr. Revici, ‘I’ve known him for ten years. I don’t know how he does it, but patients walk in dead and walk out alive.’” This interview will discuss Dr. Revici’s medical breakthroughs, innovative treatments, and struggle for recognition.

Written by: Rebecca Walton

Client: Phelps Media Group, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-01-10

Wellington, FL – January 10, 2012 – Mason Phelps Radio is pleased to announce that its first segment will be held this Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST on W4CY.com. This week’s show will be co-hosted by Media Personality Steve Williams, and will feature Bob Cacchione, Peter Cashman and Ron Davis as guests. The new radio show will be held each Thursday. Phelps and his guests will be discussing the most important issues regarding the equestrian community, from exciting upcoming events, to the challenges and obstacles the sport faces.

Co-Host Williams is a staple on the equestrian scene and has helped produce major events like Dressage Under the Stars. “I’m really excited to have a forum to share news on the happenings of the equestrian lifestyle, particularly in the heart of the equestrian capital, Wellington,” he commented. “Mason is the voice on what is happening and what needs to happen in the horse business. I’ve always been fond of his ability to do what is best for the community and to provide a forum so that people can be informed and have discussions about what’s going on. He always does it with a really fun twist and he’s always very energetic about being a part of the lifestyle; anytime that I can be involved and share that I am honored.”

One of this week’s guests will be Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Founder and Executive Director Bob Cacchione, who will be joined by Coach of the IHSA Equestrian Team at United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, Peter Cashman. Cacchione has dedicated himself to the growth and success of the organization. “I’m very excited to be on the show,” he noted. “It is another opportunity for the IHSA to be exposed a very wide equestrian audience. This week I am hoping to discuss the growth of the association for collegiate riding, our National Championships, which will be held in Raleigh, NC, and the scholarship foundation, which is planning to give out 30 scholarships this year.”

Docutainment Director and Producer Ron Davis will be this week’s second guest. Davis produced the hit documentary Pageant, and is currently working on a new piece that will air on HBO. “I am very interested in doing some equestrian documentaries, so I’d love to chat about that on Mason’s show this week,” he said. “I really enjoy working with Mason and it’s always great entertainment when he is involved; I never know what is going to fly out of his mouth. I think the first show will be a huge hit and everyone should be listening!”

There are 17,000 Internet radio stations worldwide and W4CY is ranked 13th in the world. Listeners can tune in by visiting http://w4cy.com/, and they can also call into the show with comments by dialing 561-623-W4CY (9429).

From International Polo to the Winter Equestrian Festival, Phelps will have the latest lowdown on all of the exciting events in Wellington, the equestrian capital of the world. And as you might expect, he’ll be reporting weekly on who has been naughty and nice.

For more information about the new show or to tune in please visit http://w4cy.com/, the #1 ranked internet radio station in West Palm Beach. For more information about Mason Phelps and Phelps Media Group, please visit www.phelpsmeduagroup.com

Mason Phelps, Jr., President and founder of Phelps Media Group International and the acclaimed equestrian news web site, PhelpsSports.com is taking to the airwaves with an all new radio show on w4cy.com. The show will air every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.

Phelps is a lifelong horseman, event manager, governance leader, charity organizer, and multi-media executive. He was named Alternate to the U.S. Three Day Team that competed in the Mexico City Olympic Games and was named the U.S. Combined Training Association’s Rider of the Year.

Phelps founded, produced, and managed the first International Jumping Derby in Newport, Rhode Island, founded and created the New England Horsemen’s Association Hunt Seat Medal, and was a major player in the formation of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. The World Dressage Masters in Wellington is his most current project.

Recently, Phelps, as President of the National Horse Show of America Ltd., oversaw the highly successful rebirth of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky in November of 2011.

As a philanthropist, Phelps was one of the founders of the Equestrian Aid Foundation, and is a key fundraiser for the United States Equestrian Team.

Don’t miss the all new Mason Phelps radio program every Thursday evening on w4cy.com from 5 to 6 p.m. As one of the outspoken leaders of the equestrian industry world-wide, Phelps plans an entertaining and revealing hour of equestrian entertainment every Thursday night. See you on the radio!

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