Sick & Good Podcast
Dustin Mesick, RDN and Colin Goodwin, PsyD are cancer survivors inspired by their personal experiences and incorporated this into their individual career paths in nutritional services and clinical psychology, respectively. The original concept to offer a support group that focused on body and mind was shifted with the emergence of the pandemic and evolved into the virtual platform of a podcast. In choosing the name of the podcast, Sick & Good Podcast was chosen as a double entendre, incorporating the last names of the co-hosts and promoting the possibility of a dialectical nature in physical illness (sick) and overall wellness (good). The mission statement for the Sick & Good Podcast states the purpose is to have conversations with medical and other healthcare professionals related to the cancer field on broad topics ranging from diagnosis to treatment and the recovery process with the hope to provide education and levity to cancer patients, survivors and other interested listeners.
Episodes
29 episodes
Integrating Oncology and Primary Care with Samantha Siegel, MD
In this episode of Sick & Good, we meet with Dr. Samantha Siegel, an onco-primary care and survivorship physician at Kaiser Permanente, and a cancer survivor herself. As the Director of Cancer Survivorship at Kaiser San F...
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Episode 28
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58:27
Dietitian CEU Bonus Episode: Thyroid Cancer Awareness & Management with Julia Diaz, RD
Thyroid Cancer Awareness & Management: Recorded Bonus CEU Podcast EpisodeStart : 06/01/2025 End Date: 03/25/2028Description:Registered Dietitian and thyroid cancer survivor Julia...
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48:23
Coping with Cancer with Mary Mathew, LMFT
In this episode of the Sick & Good Podcast, we sit down with Mary Mathew, MA, LMFT licensed psychotherapist and founder of Beyond Cancer LA, a private practice dedicated to supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Mar...
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Episode 27
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34:10
Rural Cancer Care with Jess Piper, LICSW
Jess shares her work as a social worker specializing in rural care at NaviCare. She he highlights rural health and the pivots to telehealth and how the pandemic has resulted in a resurgence of patients come back for cancer treatment. We explore...
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Episode 26
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48:16
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Research with Caroline Dorfman, PhD
Dr. Caroline Dorfman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Duke University School of Medicine. Caroline has conducted extensive AYA cancer research and offers her findings on topics of pa...
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Episode 25
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42:49
Pediatric Brain Cancer with Mary Baron Nelson, PhD, RN, CPNP
Mary Baron Nelson, PhD, RN, CPRP, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Keck Medical School at USC. She imparts her previous clinical and research experience as a Nurse Practitioner at the Children Hospital Los Angeles in studying br...
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Episode 24
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33:29
Religion and Spirituality in Cancer Care with Rushil Patel, MD
We're pleased to share our conversation with Rushil Patel, MD, on the intersections of religion and spirituality and cancer care. Dr. Patel is a Assistant Professor of Medicine at the O'Neal Cancer Center, University of Alabama Birmingham speci...
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Episode 23
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53:28
Stomach Cancer Awareness with Jon Florin
It's time to break out the periwinkle blue ribbons in support of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. For this episode, we have special guest Jon Florin, who is the Executive Director and Chief Patient Advocate for No Stomach For Cancer. He provides...
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Episode 22
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31:58
Liver Cancer Awareness with Sarah Manes
October is Liver Cancer Awareness month and Sarah Manes explains the Global Liver institute's theme that "October is for livers." She talks about her role within the organization and covers topics on advocacy, prevalence rates, risks, symptoms,...
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Episode 21
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32:36
Thyroid Cancer Awareness with Julia Diaz, RD
September marks the celebration of Thyroid Cancer Awareness month and our return to the Cancer Awareness Series with Julia Diaz, RD. Julia shares her personal cancer story and offers a comprehensive overview of thyroid cancer including pr...
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Episode 20
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58:21
Oncology Nutrition with Kailey Proctor, MPH, RDN, CSO
Kailey Proctor, MPH, RDN, CSO, details the process for board certification as a specialist in oncological nutrition. She speaks on common fears, myth busters, and fad diets while discussing her approach to personalizing nutrition plans. Kailey ...
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Episode 19
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48:21
Sarcoma Cancer Awareness with Brandi Felser
July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness month and our special guest in continuing the Cancer Awareness Series is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sarcoma Foundation of America, Brandi Felser. During this episode, she covers her personal story on how...
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Episode 18
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43:08
National Cancer Survivor Month with Wendy Hobbie, CRNP
June is National Cancer Survivor Month and we're privileged to have a conversation with you Wendy Hobbie, CRNP, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Wendy was a pioneer in developing survivorship programs and has been at the forefront of...
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Episode 17
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49:26
Bladder Cancer Awareness with Stephanie Chisolm, PhD
May celebrates Bladder Cancer Awareness month and the special guest for this episode is Stephanie Chisolm, PhD, Director of Education and Advocacy from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). Stephanie talks on prevalence rates,...
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Episode 16
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44:58
Testicular Cancer Awareness with Mike Craycraft, R.Ph
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month and Mike Craycraft the founder of the Testicular Cancer Society (TCS), a testicular cancer survivor and registered pharmacist graces us as our special guest continuing our Cancer Awareness Series. Mike...
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Episode 15
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54:30
Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Zac Getty
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and Zac Getty, the Patient Education Manager at Fight Colorectal Cancer, covers topics ranging from risk factors to treatment to survivorship. Zac advocates for screening and dispels common misco...
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Episode 14
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34:42
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness with Juan Valle, MD
February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Juan Valle joins us as the Chief Medical Officer from the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation to talk about these rare cancers. Dr. Valle cites prevalence rates, distinguishes risk ...
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Episode 13
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35:51
Cervical Cancer Awareness with Hui Amy Chen, MD
Hui Amy Chen, MD, kicks off the Cancer Awareness Series with a discussion on cervical cancer. She shares her career path as gynecological oncologist and highlights topics including prevention as general guidelines including HPV screening,...
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Episode 12
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34:34
Intersections of Nutrition and Cancer with Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDCES, CNSC, BC-AD
Janice Baker, RDN, talks on cancer-related health conditions including diabetes, orthorexia and cachexia. As a diabetes educator, she discusses the comorbidity of cancer and diabetes. She defines orthorexia and challenges faulty thinking ...
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Episode 11
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50:04
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Programming with Wendy Griffith, MSSW, LCSW-S, OSW-C
Wendy Griffith joins the conversation to share her role at MD Anderson as the Program Director for the Adolescent and Young Adult program. Wendy highlights her research, specific areas of concern and expectations of treatment and recovery...
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Episode 10
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43:57
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Treatment and Program Evaluation with Brad Zebrack, PhD
Brad Zebrack, PhD, joins us to discuss his expansive experience in cancer research including topics of integrative oncology, and his current role at the University of Michigan. He shares his personal story of being treated as a young adul...
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Episode 9
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45:42
Navigating through Healthcare Systems with Michelle Doose, PhD
Dr. Doose shares a published opinion education piece on navigating through healthcare systems and speaks to the needed improvements for cancer care, holding organizations accountable and transfer of care issues. She highlights challenges of min...
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Episode 8
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38:14
Psycho Oncology with Rhonda Sherman, PhD Part Two
Dr. Rhonda Sherman and her patient Jennifer join for part two of the conversation on psycho oncology. Jennifer shares her cancer diagnosis and treatment history that contributed to seeking out therapy. She highlights her presenting concerns, th...
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Episode 7
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57:49
Psycho Oncology with Rhonda Sherman, PhD Part One
Dr. Sherman defines psycho-oncology, describes the referral process for psychological services, and discusses presenting concerns for patients when seeking therapy during cancer treatments and the psychosocial impact. She lists some of th...
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Episode 6
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38:28
Cancer Survivorship with Karla Wilson, NP
Karla shares her passion and wealth of knowledge as a nurse practitioner and researcher in the survivorship clinic at the City of Hope. During this episode, we discuss secondary cancers, late effects, and preventative care for survivors. The co...
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Episode 5
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43:38