In this episode, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Allison Rosen, MS, a colorectal cancer survivor, researcher, former Fight CRC Ambassador, and current member of Fight CRC's Research Advocacy Training and Support Program, or RATS. They discuss Allison's unexpected diagnosis at a young age, her treatment journey, and the importance of advocacy and education in the healthcare system.

In this episode, Co-Host Julie Woon sits down with Dr. Sujuna Reddy, DO, an internal medicine physician who knows exactly what it's like to be dismissed by doctors—because it happened to her. After decades of unexplained symptoms, Sajuna finally got a diagnosis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Now, she’s using her medical degree and lived experience to help others navigate this often-misunderstood condition.

In this episode, young brain tumor survivor Mikaya Franklin shares her inspiring story of being diagnosed with a medulloblastoma to inform and bring attention to this condition that can affect people under age 50.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-host Melissa Schenkman talks with family medicine physician, Dr. Jessica Gray about the unique health challenges faced by women, as they navigate their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

In this episode, Julie Woon is joined by Emily Labutta, a licensed associate professional counselor, who specializes in helping high achievers and perfectionists overcome burnout. Emily shares her personal journey from the demanding world of criminal law to her current role as a counselor, offering valuable insights into the mental and emotional toll of burnout.

In this episode, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with successful entrepreneur Brooks Bell, who is a Stage III Colon Cancer Survivor and Co-Founder of Worldclass Clothing, a fashion brand challenging the stigma of colonoscopies for young people and making talking about your colorectal health cool.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon and integrative mental health therapist Rebecca Lipsky, LMHC, LPC, LCPC,  discuss the essential steps to finding the right healthcare provider for your mental health needs.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman introduces the May episode lineup, highlighting various health awareness month themes, including mental health, women's health, brain tumor awareness, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon sits down with therapist and life-transition whisperer Rebekah Lipsky, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, to talk about the emotional chaos of “becoming an adult”—whatever that even means anymore.
From calling off an engagement and quitting her job to launching a private practice and moving to a new city, Rebekah’s personal experience with transformation fuels her passion for helping others survive (and even thrive) through life's biggest shake-ups.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the significance of patient-centered research with Molly Sherwood, the Director of Research at the Allo Hope Foundation, an organization providing valuable education and awareness of alloimmunization - a rare pregnancy condition where a mother's immune system creates antibodies that can attack her developing baby's red blood cells.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Melissa Schenkman is joined by Dr. Fola May, a gastroenterologist, health equity researcher, and all-around advocate for colorectal cancer prevention. Together, they break down the complex and deeply human layers of colorectal cancer—from racial disparities and regional trends to early-onset stats that millennials can no longer afford to ignore.

In this mini episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman welcomes Jeremy Echols, a Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor and Fight CRC ambassador. They discuss Jeremy's journey, the importance of awareness around colorectal cancer, especially among younger individuals, and the need for self-advocacy in healthcare. Jeremy shares his motivations for becoming a Fight CRC Ambassador and emphasizes the significance of understanding one's own health and symptoms.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Hosts Julie Woon and Melissa Schenkman answer listeners' questions for episode guests and about YMyHealth. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Hosts Julie Woon and Melissa Schenkman answer listeners' questions for episode guests and about YMyHealth. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Melissa Schenkman is joined by labor and employment attorney Paige Sparks and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Long COVID specialist Dr. Sarah Diekman for a timely and informative discussion on navigating workplace rights while managing a chronic condition.

What's happening in April at YMyHealth? YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Julie Woon, introduces the April episode lineup, featuring discussions on chronic illness, mental health, health advocacy, and patient-centered research.

Co-Host Julie Woon talks with Dr. Sarah Diekman, a physician specializing in treating patients with dysautonomias, POTS, and Long COVID. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of telemedicine. They discuss its definition, challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 on its adoption. The conversation delves into the doctor-patient relationship, legal and regulatory aspects, patient data privacy, and the role of wearable technologies.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Katie Shanahan, MSN, NP, who is the Director of Development for Allo Hope Foundation, an organization providing valuable education and awareness of alloimmunization, which RhoGAM acts to prevent. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon is joined by Jen French, an advocate for colorectal cancer awareness. Jen shares her deeply personal journey as a caregiver to her wife, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 32 and tragically passed away at 35. Jen discusses the challenges of balancing caregiving with her pregnancy, the emotional impact of her wife's diagnosis, and the lack of resources for young, LGBTQ+ couples facing cancer.

Are you a research advocate? You could be. When it comes to colorectal cancer and the work of fellow millennials at Fight CRC, they have built an entire program dedicated to it. That's why in this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ, discusses colorectal cancer research and research advocacy with Allison Rosen, a seasoned researcher, colorectal cancer survivor and Fight CRC research advocate.