Hug Your People
By Hug Your People
This started when my 4 year old son was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Each episode shares our experiences, treatments & life.
In July 2020, my son finished chemotherapy & turned the corner toward healing. We felt as if we had a second chance.
In July 2021, we sold everything, bought an RV & travel the country helping other cancer families through our non profit called Hug Your People.
Thank you for being on our team.
Hug Your PeopleSep 30, 2019
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Ep. 48 - Highway To Hugs
We sold our house, sold our cars, celebrated 1 year of no chemo & set out to help kids fighting cancer in every state. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. HYP!
Aug 11, 202143:56
Ep. 47 - Forgiveness is about time
Forgiveness is one of the most important things we can do. Why? Because it saves us from anger, regret & being broken.
Dec 11, 202013:17
Ep. 46 - Change...It’s Not About Discomfort
Why are we so against change even when we say we aren’t? It’s the cliche of personal development. By understanding how we transcend our current position is a mind game.
Dec 07, 202015:38
Ep. 45- Did you learn to moonwalk?
In a tough year we all have things we can learn. For me, a child’s perspective about cancer & a dear friend reminded me why we must not be silent.
Nov 24, 202011:30
Ep. 44 - Long time since....
It’s been 2 months since my last podcast. It’s a different world still. Yet, here we are.
Jun 11, 202022:31
Ep. 43 - 1 year & the Corona Virus
A one year check-in amongst the chaos.
Apr 03, 202013:52
Ep. 42 - This Year Is Different
As we approach the one year mark of fighting cancer, we look back with lots of emotion & lots of gratitude. It's not easy, but we have to acknowledge the past as our journey continues.
Mar 09, 202024:26
Ep. 41 - Radiation Vacation
2 weeks of lung radiation & some sand in our toes. Replacing hospital memories.
Feb 06, 202017:47
Ep. 40 - Beating Your Fear Monsters
We are in high fear & anxiety zones this week. How do we manage the thoughts we don’t want to have?
Jan 23, 202017:41
Ep. 39 - Milestones Are Bittersweet
What happens when the safety net is removed? How do you manage? Milestones can be tough, but we get through them.
Jan 17, 202019:35
Ep. 38 - A Little Break
I took some time off from a lot of things to finish the year. This is about why.
Jan 02, 202014:37
Ep. 37 - Perspective & Policy
How to use perspective for gratitude & show up where people need you.
Dec 14, 201921:34
Ep. 36 - The Wake of Cancer
The sacrifices we make unintentionally when we face a difficult period in life.
Dec 03, 201915:05
Ep. 35 - Mindset & ER Scares
Our late night ER visit & controlling the worst case scenario.
Nov 21, 201915:46
Ep. 34 - Turn The Page
We noticed big mindset shifts this week & some awareness around our passion project to help kids fighting cancer.
Nov 07, 201913:49
Ep. 33 - Perspective
Surround yourself with good people. People that help you see things differently. That’s the best source of growth.
Nov 04, 201913:05
Ep. 32 - Dad Guilt & Celebrations
The dark places of cancer are pitch black. When & if you get a beaming light, it takes time to shake the shadows. I guess?
Nov 03, 201912:15
Ep. 31 - Results! We Are Winning
We got our scan results back & you won’t believe it!
Oct 31, 201911:26
Ep. 30 - Evolution of Emotion
I have to retract comments from episode 29. Clear the air & stand by people that make things right.
Oct 25, 201912:05
Ep. 29 - Insurance is Broken
The battle with cancer is one thing, but the battle with insurance is another. The added & unnecessary fight.
Oct 24, 201919:29
Ep. 28 - Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
Taking care of yourself & your family before you devote any energy to others. It sounds selfish. And it is! It’s, also, what is required.
Oct 17, 201914:13
Ep. 27 - How to acknowledge charity?
It’s a tricky thing to navigate. We feel things that we don’t have the bandwidth to act on at times.
Oct 10, 201916:35
Ep. 26 - I cry when I drive
Truth despite social media. What you see & what really is.
Oct 03, 201911:06
Ep. 25 - Give Me Credit
Working through the ability to take credit for my actions. Being inspired by amazing organizations & people shows us the way to be humble & give ourselves renewed energy (aka: credit) to keep going.
Sep 30, 201926:12
Ep. 24 - 6 months of Cancer
It’s been half a year. Wow! What’s that like? Find out in this episode.
Sep 20, 201929:28
Ep. 23 - 9/11, Cancer & Growth
It’s hard to say that, had I not been in NYC for 9/11, I might not be capable of dealing with cancer. It just could be the truth.
Sep 13, 201927:11
Ep. 22 - Gratitude & Boundaries
Thank you! All of you. Plus, some boundaries that we establish during hard times. How do we allow charity without feeling obligated to return the favor?
Sep 02, 201932:40
Ep. 21 - Normal, not perfect
The biggest thing I took for granted was normal prior to cancer hitting out family. We are inching back that way. Slowly. Surely.
Aug 27, 201917:23
Ep. 20 - Parent Guilt
We all deal with guilt. How do we handle it when people need us? Is it useful?
Aug 21, 201924:23
Ep. 19 - Bittersweet Healing
We finish our proton radiation treatment today. We are excited to close this chapter. At the same time, we will greatly miss the people.
Aug 15, 201907:31
Ep. 18 - “Dad! Shut up!”
We all need that reminder. That awareness. That quiet. When to shut up is invaluable as a parent.
Aug 12, 201924:09
Ep. 17 - Grace. You Deserve it!
I was being way too hard on myself. Recognizing your significance is just a good practice.
Aug 08, 201913:08
Ep. 16 - Secret Battles
Everyone is going trough something. It’s the secret battles that matter.
Jul 30, 201918:44
Ep. 15 - Cancer Relationships...The Good Kind
Relationships & community will save the days. It’s about support in all fronts.
Jul 24, 201925:20
Ep. 14 - I’m having a day
How to cope with the little frustrations. The research of our decisions & Baxley’s Wagons.
Jul 13, 201928:58
Ep. 13 - Find Your Strength
It’s important that, in time of weakness, we find some strength. Recognizing our feelings & showing up for the people we love.
Jul 06, 201916:48
Ep. 12 - Behind the Scenes of Cancer
There is massive effort going on behind the scenes of cancer treatment. Even though our stories may be public, the days are long & the quiet times are deafening. Hug your people!
Jul 02, 201916:51
Ep. 11 - We Aren’t Cancer People
Denial is a scary thing. Our diagnosis brought denial along with some other emotions. It wasn’t until I realized that we ARE Cancer People that things changed.
Jun 25, 201920:12
Ep. 10 - Proton Radiation & Little Victories
One of our treatment plans takes us to Florida. We, also, celebrate the small stuff. HYP!
Jun 19, 201913:33
Ep. 9 - Decisions from Knowledge & Feelings
Where are our big decisions made? In knowledge or feelings? Both? Perhaps.
Jun 11, 201916:13
Ep. 8 - How to cope with struggle.
How are we supposed to cope with the struggles & hardships in life? It’s not easy. Fighting cancer with my son has given me some observations & insights.
Jun 09, 201917:12
Ep. 7 - The Dad-isode: Media stereotype, actions & Love
Let’s give a lift to the great dads of the works. Let’s shed some light on the situation of stereotypes & expectations. Dads...this is for us.
Jun 06, 201922:26
Ep. 6 - Trucks Tattoo & a New Life
Why would I tatoo the word ‘trucks’ on my arm? Find out. Plus, our 9 week scan results & our new life in pediatric cancer. Hug Your People.
Jun 04, 201915:29
Ep. 5 - It Never Goes Away
Cancer never goes away! I talk about the daily struggle, waiting on everything & what’s next. Hug your people.
May 29, 201922:45
Ep. 4 - What do I have that I can give?
In our fight against cancer, there is not a lot that we can control when it comes to the science of healing. However, there is a lot we can control in how we respond to the healing & the process in which we heal.
May 23, 201935:29
Ep. 3 - How do we decide? Does Bax know? Q&A
The tough decision for treatment, a 4 year olds awareness & some common questions we get. Hug your people.
May 12, 201929:14
Ep. 2 - We MUST Ask For Help
Our second biggest challenge is asking for help. From house visits, rides to a different city, financial or emotional...how do we ask for help?
May 04, 201915:15
Ep. 1 - This is healing, not suffering
I want to share Baxley’s story, the purpose of this podcast & some of the greatest lessons in life that I’ve had to learn. Hug your people!
Apr 29, 201933:28