Episode 51: Hope is Dead Is this meaningful and inspiring episode, Garth and Dara talk about the power of hope and how having it can influence your life. They also talk about the power of action. Both speak about how hope alone won’t help you accomplish your dreams or desires, and how sometimes you need to take the next step to get you where you want to be. Hope plus action can help you realize your dreams. Use coupon code THRIVE to receive 50% off The Crush Cancer Online 10 module course. This ...
Jul 24, 2019•23 min•Ep. 51
A Ballsy Sense of Tumor We are so happy to introduce you to Justin Birckbichler, testicular cancer survivor and thriver. Justin was 25 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In this episode, Justin shares his story and provides important information, all through his use of humor. We loved talking with Justin and are incredibly impressed with how he is using his story to help others. Learn more about Justin at his website: https://aballsysenseoftumor.com His important self-exam chart, all ...
Jun 26, 2019•41 min•Ep. 50
Are you a competitive person? Do you constantly compete with others and measure your success against other people? Maybe, you don’t pay attention to this, but find there are people constantly looking to you for a measurement of their personal success. Can a person be overly competitive, and if so, when does it cross the line? In this episode, Garth and Dara share their personal experiences having to do with competition, what they’ve learned and how to keep your competitive nature in the healthy ...
Jun 12, 2019•33 min•Ep. 49
Episode: 7 Telling Your Kids You Have Cancer In this honest and raw episode, Garth and Dara share what it was like when they each had to tell their young daughters they had cancer. Garth has gone down this path 5 times, and says it doesn’t get any easier. Recently diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time, he describes how hard it is to look Emma in the eye and have to tell her his cancer has come back. Dara’s daughters were 11 and 14 when she was diagnosed, and she’ll always remember the sound o...
May 29, 2019•48 min•Ep. 48
Episode 47: Be Your Own Hero Sometimes, you have to lean on yourself, step-up to whatever it is life has tossed your way, depend on others a little less, and be your own hero. This episode is all about how to help yourself be the hero you might need right now, rid yourself of victim mentality and shut down the potential villain with-in. If you want to feel inspired to discover the superhero inside of you. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s webs...
May 22, 2019•31 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46 - How to Tell Your Kids Really Hard News Dealing with a difficult situation is hard enough, but when you have kids involved, and you find yourself faced with telling them the news, it can be especially challenging. In this episode with the Family Coach and author Catherine Pearlman, Dara and Garth talk about their personal experiences sharing hard news with their daughters and get helpful tips from the expert. If you want brilliant suggestions and advice on how to navigate the challen...
May 15, 2019•33 min•Ep. 46
Spring is finally here and with it, the feeling of new beginnings. You might feel motivated to clean up your home, declutter and freshen up belongings, and move your winter clothes to the back of the closet. While all of these actions are helpful, let’s not forget to take care of ourselves. Don’t just focus your energy on cleaning your home, do a little life refreshing as well. It’s an inside job, and only you can do it. In this episode, Garth and Dara walk you through ways you can spring clean ...
May 07, 2019•29 min•Ep. 45
Do you have a theme song? You know, your go to song to help you thrive at life? Music has the power to impact our moods, how we feel and change our mindset. In this super fun and so off the grid episode, Garth and Dara share their favorite songs based on what they’re doing. From taking a stage to doing yoga to using music to help them feel centered, they each have songs they gravitate to and depend on to put them in their desired mood. Garth has another surprise, as always, and even shares his n...
Apr 30, 2019•51 min•Ep. 44
Spring is finally here and with it, the feeling of new beginnings. You might feel motivated to clean up your home, declutter and freshen up belongings, and move your winter clothes to the back of the closet. While all of these actions are helpful, let’s not forget to take care of ourselves. Don’t just focus your energy on cleaning your home, do a little life refreshing as well. It’s an inside job, and only you can do it. In this episode, Garth and Dara walk you through ways you can spring clean ...
Apr 17, 2019•29 min•Ep. 43
Have you ever heard the word Ayurveda? Maybe you have, but you aren’t sure what it is or how the principles can help you in your life. If you haven’t, don’t worry. In this informative episode, Dara and Garth talk with the expert, Kimberly Rossi, Director of Spa & Business Development at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. Kim talks about the history of Ayurveda, different types of Doshas, what that means, and how to make changes based on your body type. Kim walks us through the be...
Apr 08, 2019•37 min•Ep. 42
Everyone experiences some kind of fear. It’s important to learn how to manage fear and the benefits of finding faith. In this very emotional episode, which you MUST listen to until you get to the end, Garth and Dara are very open about their experiences. Garth shares a very personal story, one he has never said to anyone, and one he didn’t plan on discussing on the podcast. It might bring you to tears, as it did to him when we were recording. At the very least, you’ll think about your own life a...
Apr 02, 2019•53 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40: Revising Your New Years Resolutions It’s March, which means your good intentions regarding your New Years resolutions might have fallen off the wagon. Don’t worry if this is the case, no judgement here! In this episode, Dara and Garth walk you through exactly what to do to help you get back on track, revising your resolutions, and intentionally making choices that will help you move forward. It’s not too late to make whatever goals you have for yourself in 2019 HAPPEN! You can learn ...
Mar 19, 2019•38 min•Ep. 40
Episode 39: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tea with Guest Maria Uspenski Dara has always been a huge tea drinker, but she even had questions about her tea. We brought in the expert on this one, and are so happy to introduce you to the CEO and Founder of The Tea Spot, Maria Uspenski. She’s a cancer thriver, author, and world famous tea expert. If you’ve ever wanted to know anything about drinking tea, the different kinds of teas, why tea is good for you, how to brew it, and everything e...
Mar 05, 2019•40 min•Ep. 39
We haven't talked about Garth’s health lately, and we wanted to take a moment to fill you in on all the details. In this episode, we share what Garth has been dealing with, how he’s been feeling, and why you haven’t seen him as much on social media. Many of you have been asking about Garth, and in this episode, we do our best to answer all of your questions. The honest truth: even heroes have bad days. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website...
Feb 26, 2019•43 min•Ep. 38
Episode 37: Taking Care of YOU with Guest Elena Lipson We think it’s important to nurture your mind, body and soul, and we loved every moment we spent talking with Elena Lipson about how to practice self-care. This episode is packed with tips and tools you can begin using immediately, insightful lessons, and interesting stories. If you’re feeling a little run down or could use a pick-me-up, this episode is sure to motivate you to give yourself just what you need to help elevate yourself and show...
Feb 14, 2019•47 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36: How to Deal with Negative Feelings when Something Bad Happens We like to talk about positivity and happy thoughts here, but sometimes it’s important to recognize life isn’t always going to be unicorns and rainbows. In this honest episode, Garth and Dara talk about what to do when life tosses you a really hard situation and you’re forced to deal with something you don’t want. Example: cancer. What do you do when you are faced with something you don’t want to have to deal with? When ne...
Feb 05, 2019•30 min•Ep. 36
Have you ever promised to do something and then not followed through? Many of us can relate to this. In this episode with Alex Sheen, Founder of the Because I Said I Would Movement, Alex shares with us tips and tools to help us follow through with our promises, learn to only make promises we are committed to keeping and stay true to our word. Because I Said I Would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. Alex is changing lives th...
Jan 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34: Slow Down with Author Brooke McAlary Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you moving too fast? Are you overly focused on materialism? In this episode, Garth and Dara talk with author Brooke McAlary, about her personal journey learning how to decrease the clutter in her life, slow down, and rethink how she spends her time. You will love hearing her interesting and inspiring story and it will motivate you to think about your own life. Don’t be surprised if you’re ready to slow down a bit after...
Jan 08, 2019•38 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33 - Are You Ready For 2019? The Way You Start Is The Way You Finish It’s 2019, and Garth and Dara are ready to help you make this your best year yet. In this powerful episode, they talk about New Years resolutions, to make or not to make, asking you to think about what you want out of 2019 for yourself. You will get specific ideas about ways you can help yourself take action to accomplish your goals. Both believe in the power of intention and share tips and tools to help you move forwar...
Jan 02, 2019•34 min•Ep. 33
If you want to learn helpful ways you can eat healthy, this is the episode for you. Garth and Dara talk with Julie Lanford, Wellness Director at Cancer Services, in North Carolina, who shares her knowledge on eating well and how to help yourself if you’re going through an illness. She gives listeners tips to make small changes in their diets for big impact. Julie shares her wealth of knowledge in an easy to understand way. You will be inspired to find ways to eat as healthy as possible. You can ...
Dec 27, 2018•36 min•Ep. 32
In this episode with Lyndsay Morris, founder of Generation Wellness, you will get tips and tools to help you be your happiest self. Garth and Dara discuss the 5 specific actions a person can begin to take each day, to feel happy and grateful. Lyndsay shares with us specific ways listeners can begin incorporating these easy to follow steps in their lives, backed by research, to feel as happy as possible. Happiness doesn’t have to be something for other people, it can be something for you. Listen ...
Dec 18, 2018•28 min•Ep. 31
It’s the holiday season, and if you’re feeling stressed about gift giving and you aren’t sure what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Garth and Dara give you ideas to help you make your gifts more meaningful and less about just checking off a name on your gift list. You can slow down, even during this busy season, savor the time and get everything you need to do done in time for the holidays. It’s possible, we promise. RESOURCES: You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and ...
Dec 13, 2018•32 min•Ep. 30
Do you feel like you have to do everything? Is your “ToDo" list controlling your life? How can you accomplish the things your really want to be doing in your life? In this episode with author Erin Falconer, Garth and Dara discuss the process of helping you figure out exactly how you can begin to manage your time and energy to help you achieve your goals. Erin, co-owner of Pick The Brain and cofounder of LEAFtv shares her brilliant strategies to help you live your best life. RESOURCES: To learn m...
Nov 28, 2018•31 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28: Living a Life of Thanks In this timely episode, Garth and Dara discuss the power of living with gratitude and the benefits of living a life of thanks. Research shows significant benefits to people who have a daily gratitude practice, and Garth and Dara share how you can begin this beneficial daily practice. Recognizing all you have in your life to be thankful for, even if you’re dealing with a challenging situation, will help you feel good and manage your situation better. RESOURCES:...
Nov 20, 2018•26 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Garth and Dara talk with Rachel Macy Stafford, the Hands Free Mama. Before starting her hands free movement, Rachel felt like she was holding on to the wrong things and missing out on life. She is fun and insightful and open to sharing her brilliance with others. She shares her story about what she went through and how she was able to shift her perspective and discover new meaning in life. Check it out, you’ll be glad you listened! RESOURCES: For information on Rachel, check out...
Nov 13, 2018•36 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Garth and Dara talk with Barbara Vercruysse, cancer THRIVER and creator of Start the Life of Your Dreams. Barbara shares her inspiring story about being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, how she beat it, and the difference it has made in her life. Barbara lives each day with gratitude and joy and she shares her secrets to happiness. This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Barbara is a personal coach and the creator of the program Start the Life of Your Dreams. RESOURCES...
Nov 06, 2018•32 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, Garth and Dara discuss how playing it safe isn’t helping any of us. They discuss how it’s easy to let fear, the opinions or judgments from other people, or even a recurring story we tell ourselves, to get in the way of allowing ourselves to take calculated risks that could bring us joy and happiness. Basically, “no risk = no story.” Garth and Dara talk about their own personal lives, how they’ve pushed through fear and encourage listeners to take that first step. This episode wi...
Nov 02, 2018•35 min•Ep. 25
Have you ever felt like it’s difficult to stand out? Are you unique, just like everybody else? Garth shares his experience and fears of becoming lost in the system after his initial cancer diagnosis. Garth wasn’t sure how to get his doctors to remember him, and if they couldn’t remember him, how could they care about him as a person? How could they save his life? Check Out Garth and His Shirts here: https://www.napkinnotesdad.com/blog/2018/10/23/star-wars-shirts You can learn more about Garth an...
Oct 23, 2018•38 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Garth and Dara discuss The Spoon Theory, a theory which acknowledges we each have a certain amount of energy to spend every day. What do you do when your responsibilities and commitments take up too many spoons? How do you make sure you budget your energy for actives that bring you joy and happiness. What happens when you run out of energy? How do you recharge your batteries? Time management, the need to identify your priorities and the importance of intentional living are all d...
Oct 09, 2018•37 min•Ep. 23
It’s the relationships we have with the people in our lives that mean so much to us. But, what happens when we feel like we’re being used? What about a one sided friendship? How do we grow our relationships, decrease the drama in our lives and even have the courage to walk away when a friendship doesn’t feel right anymore. In this episode, Garth and Dara talk about what’s important to them in a relationship, encourage you to take a good look at the people you’re spending time with, and even reco...
Oct 01, 2018•32 min•Ep. 22
