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Black Ribbon Warrior

Black Ribbon Warrior

By Lee Hollenbacher

Telling the story of how metastatic melanoma cancer came into our family's life and changed it forever. Our journey is and was full of ups and downs twists n' turns. We learned a lot not just about this obstacle, but who we are and the true meaning of FAMILY.

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Episode 1 : The Start

Black Ribbon WarriorJan 01, 2023

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Episode 35 my mental space

Episode 35 my mental space

Discussion around mental health. Some of the craziness that goes into your head post treatment.
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Nov 06, 202301:06:59
Episode 34 We're back with updates

Episode 34 We're back with updates

Episode 34 We're back with updates
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Oct 16, 202359:43
Episode 33 Hi's & Low's of the last 2 yrs.

Episode 33 Hi's & Low's of the last 2 yrs.

Episode 33 Hi's & Low's of the last 2 yrs. Get in touch with us: Email ljhollenbacher@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackribbonwarrior?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Youtube: https://youtube.com/@smoking_bears_
Aug 29, 202301:15:03
Episode 32 creeping up on 2 yrs anniversary

Episode 32 creeping up on 2 yrs anniversary

Episode 32 creeping up on 2 yrs anniversary of brain surgery.

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Aug 22, 202301:02:10
Episode 31 Out of sight Out of mind

Episode 31 Out of sight Out of mind

Today we discuss a bit about how to the "outta sight outta mind" comes into play when talking to people. Get in touch with us: Email ljhollenbacher@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackribbonwarrior?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Youtube: https://youtube.com/@smoking_bears_ Hers is the link to Sailing through life podcast https://podcast.app/the-power-of-technology-in-early-cancer-detection-using-tracking-devices-for-melanoma-artes-electronics-e336073316/?utm_source=and&utm_medium=share
Jul 31, 202301:18:37
Episode 30 Getting out of your own way

Episode 30 Getting out of your own way

Today, we discuss a bit of our week, and then I poss the question on how to get out of your own way & do things for yourself as a caregiver / supporter allowing time for your self. Get in touch with us: Email ljhollenbacher@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackribbonwarrior?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Youtube: https://youtube.com/@smoking_bears_
Jul 24, 202301:24:31
Episode 29 Noticing how my depression & anxiety has changed

Episode 29 Noticing how my depression & anxiety has changed

So todaybwe discuss so randomness and how I've noticed that my depression and anxiety in general has changed since diagnosis/treatments.

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Jul 18, 202301:04:10
Episode 28 our week LIVING on vacation

Episode 28 our week LIVING on vacation

This week we discuss the blessings and adventures we encountered on our trip back home to Ohio.

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Jul 11, 202301:26:16
Episode 27 What a weekend

Episode 27 What a weekend

Headed to home to Ohio for the weekend which was ironically the last trip before the melanoma crazy train took off.

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Jul 04, 202301:15:39
Episode 26 our weekend outside the melanoma comfort zone

Episode 26 our weekend outside the melanoma comfort zone

Today we discuss or week adventuring outside the melanoma comfort zone.
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Jun 27, 202301:10:20
Episode 25 Comfort Zones?

Episode 25 Comfort Zones?

Today we discuss our comfort zones. what they were pre-diagnosis, during treatment & currently. We aren't the same people we were before cancer & our comfort zones have changed as well as our courage to step outside it. Get in touch with us: Email ljhollenbacher@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackribbonwarrior?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Youtube: https://youtube.com/@smoking_bears_
Jun 20, 202301:20:05
Episode 24 What we did this week

Episode 24 What we did this week

Today we just go over ours weeks events & how melanoma changed our thought process in doing them.

Jun 12, 202301:03:03
Episode 23 Some questions to ask for new patients

Episode 23 Some questions to ask for new patients

So today we discuss some questions you might want to ask the oncologist on your 1st appointment, along with some other points of view.
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Jun 05, 202301:11:06
Episode 22 Finding my WHY

Episode 22 Finding my WHY

Today we discuss our weekend and the realization of my WHY. It's sooooo important to find your why.
Why I fight, why I get outta bed why I want to live.

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May 29, 202301:29:33
Episode 21 Counting some of the blessings

Episode 21 Counting some of the blessings

Taking a look at some of the blessings we've found in this journey.
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May 23, 202301:12:46
Episode 20 discussing some facts about melanoma

Episode 20 discussing some facts about melanoma

Today we discuss some fasts and tidbits of information about melanoma.

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May 16, 202301:24:12
Episode19 Chatting with the Youngest kid

Episode19 Chatting with the Youngest kid

We've got a special guest in the podcast today.... it's our youngest daughter. She shares her point of view of pre and post treatment.
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May 09, 202301:26:49
Episode 18 Melanoma Month kickoff

Episode 18 Melanoma Month kickoff

Today is May 1st which is the start to Melanoma Awareness Month. We discuss some facts, some life stuff.
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May 01, 202301:18:43
Episode 17 Pre melanoma awareness month & other confusing ramblings

Episode 17 Pre melanoma awareness month & other confusing ramblings

Today we kind touch on ideas for the approaching month (May is Melanoma Awareness month). Also other ramblings about some of the current "glitches" I'm having.

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Apr 24, 202301:20:24
Episode 16 Be the Fun in Dysfunctional

Episode 16 Be the Fun in Dysfunctional

Today we discuss how we're putting fun in the dysfunctional life that cancer is.

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Apr 18, 202301:07:03
Episode 15 Real talk

Episode 15 Real talk

Today we discuss our weekend and some of the blessings that came our way. I also talk about some of the warriors I've met or was blessed to hear about their stories.

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Apr 11, 202301:13:01
Episode 14 Scan results

Episode 14 Scan results

This episode we discuss our day at the Drs. offices. We saw the dermatologist, oncologist & the cardiologist. Have questions or comments please send to ljhollenbacher@gmail.com
Apr 03, 202301:15:13
Episode 13 Scan Day

Episode 13 Scan Day

Today was the 1st set of scans since starting surveillance mode. We discuss our feelings going into today and at the end. Also touching on the topic of life insurance.

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Mar 28, 202301:11:47
Episode 12 Wound up

Episode 12 Wound up

Today week are discussing being Wound up, as we're 7 days from the 1st set of scans of surveillance mode.

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Mar 21, 202301:06:25
Episode 11 Scanxiety

Episode 11 Scanxiety

So this week were 14 days out from the 1st set of scans since starting surveillance mode.
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Mar 13, 202356:02
Episode 10 information where not to look and where to look

Episode 10 information where not to look and where to look

So obviously there is tons of info out there about cancer. I believe my family and friends found them all. In this episode, we discuss the places that helped and the ones that didn't. Get in touch with us
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Mar 06, 202301:08:22
Episode 9 Head space,

Episode 9 Head space,

today we try to discuss head space. Like where we were mentally at the same time or at different times. 

Questions or comments please don't hesitate to reach out to us at; ljhollenbacher@gmail.com

Feb 28, 202301:28:05
Episode 8: How to tell someone you have cancer

Episode 8: How to tell someone you have cancer

Today we discuss how we told family n friends that i had cancer. 

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Feb 21, 202301:14:12
episode 7 diet and support

episode 7 diet and support

Today we discuss some of the dietary things we found work and don't with the treatment. Also touching on the layers of sorts of a support hierarchy.

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Feb 14, 202301:31:14
Episode 6 how my system handled treatments

Episode 6 how my system handled treatments

Today we discuss how my body reacted to treatments.

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Feb 07, 202301:16:15
Episode 5: insurance stuff

Episode 5: insurance stuff

today we cover some of the trails we had with insurance.

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Jan 30, 202301:13:24
Episode 4: immunotherapy in a crazy nutshell

Episode 4: immunotherapy in a crazy nutshell

Discussion around immunotherapy
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Jan 24, 202301:19:48
Episode 3: Support systems, family n friends

Episode 3: Support systems, family n friends

we discuss how our support system really helped us out. Touching on starting physical therapy and beginning of targeted therapy.
Jan 16, 202301:01:15
Episode 2 : Radiation and Brain Surgery

Episode 2 : Radiation and Brain Surgery

This is out point of veiw on what we went through, the radiation process and the brain surgery. This was in the same week! Listen to see how we handled it and what happened. 

Jan 10, 202301:07:20
Episode 1 : The Start

Episode 1 : The Start

This is the start of my ongoing health journey. 2022 was a rough year for everyone me included, this is what happened. Starting at the beginning. 

Jan 01, 202359:52