Surviving cancer, infertility & miscarriage with childhood cancer survivors | Ep. 18

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Chapters (Assumptions):
00:00 - Episode 18
01:34 - Aspen & Stephanie
04:46 - How my daughter's cancer diagnosis changed my view on life
07:46 - Finding out my daughter's chemotherapy would be FREE with St. Jude
10:38 - The Philippines' colonial history
16:25 - Jessica Turri
18:55 - Going through chemotherapy as a 9-year-old
20:49 - Finding out I had cancer
24:23 - Having cancer as a child
35:03 - The side effects of chemotherapy
36:32 - My childhood friend offered to be my surrogate
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@misssophie6037 Год назад

Saint Judes is not just a hospital it is a home for a lot of kids in there same situation and they treat them like family they are so amazing

@beckyklepper315 Год назад

Abby's love for teaching and children is palpable when talking to Aspen. I'm so grateful you guys did this podcast!! ❤Aspen's mom has me crying 😢 3 minutes in to their segment.

@mehzgirl5044 Год назад

I feel the same way ❤😊

@UnplannedPodcast Год назад

Aspen’s mom is so brave! And I agree, Abby is sooo good with kids

@beckyklepper315 Год назад

@@UnplannedPodcast you're right!! She is brave!

@samanthafinch1748 Год назад

Wow- by far my favorite episode yet. I am 22 years old and fighting cancer myself. The way you guys use your platform to share such an amazing organization is indescribable. What amazing people you interviewed. I am in awe of their strength. Matt and Abby, thank you for being one of the only influencers that use your platform in such a powerful and positive way. And to everyone cancer has affected- keep on going, life is so worth living!

@invisibleghost85 Год назад

Life is worth living keep going wishing u good health! X

@AllieSierdsma Год назад

Prayers can’t imagine Im 22 also

@ashainderjeet9857 Год назад

❤

@childrenofgod3015 9 месяцев назад

May the Good Good Lord heal and bless you beyond measure.. bu Jesus'stripes u are healed i declare and pray in Jesus name i pray amen amen amen ❤

@josephinebonadonna Год назад

St. Jude doesn’t only take care of children with cancer, my brother was born with a cardiac condition, and St Jude’s Children Hospital covered all of his medical expenses AND his funeral cost. He unfortunately passed away when he was four months old. Thank you, Matt & Abby for supporting and promoting this AMAZING organization. They really helped my family out during a scary & confusing time. If you’re reading this, and you’re able to spare it, please donate a dollar. You’re helping more than you could ever know 🫶🏻

@UnplannedPodcast Год назад

Thank you for raising awareness. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all the love

@carolynturk-hu7je Год назад

My husbands treatment for Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma plus an airplane he never got to take cost over $250,000, but was covered 100% through my health insurance from my work, such a blessing. With St. Jude everything all covered and housing for parents is a huge blessing.

@erintrisler1683 Год назад

A family really close to us has a son (Brecken Owen) who is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed when he was 2 and has been in cancer free for 2 or 3 years now and he is 7. They spent that time in Memphis and they never made them pay a thing. His mom, Valerie Owens, has a business now that she donates to St. Jude through that and does several fundraisers to raise awareness and give back. They would love to spread there story!

@mamejoe2043 Год назад

This what it supposed to be done. Am glad he is safe and the mother is spreading awareness ❤❤❤

@samanthasullivan2633 Год назад

I’m 8 mins in… idk how this mother is talking about this without crying… probably because she is a mom and moms are the most amazingly strong ppl out there, but I’m already 😢 god bless them♥️

@user-lq9es6wm9s Год назад

Yes. It’s because she’s a mom. AKA a super hero.

@angelriddle8184 Год назад

I’ve been choking up this whole video, thank you guys for bringing light to this organization. I had no idea the amazing things St Jude was doing for families and will be happy to donate to them in the future. You guys are using your platform in the best way possible.

@UnplannedPodcast Год назад

We’re happy to do it!

@kyleedinwiddie6474 Год назад

Started donating monthly to St. Jude because of this, thank you guys! I’m in school to be a nurse right now, so this hits close to my heart. Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness about things like this. Love y’all and what you stand for!! I’m one of Abby’s “silent followers” and have been here since Hawaii… I always love seeing your posts -the put a smile on my face.

@haleighbartlett8642 Год назад

Such an inspiring episode! My 2 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year and was admitted into the local children’s hospital and had to stay in the PICU. Me and my husband were so devastated and emotional. But the moment that I walked down the hall of children in critical condition, I knew that our situation was small compared to theirs. My son has the ability to take insulin and get another chance at life. Some of these children don’t get that and it really makes you not take life for granted. These stories made me so hopeful and I’m so glad you guys are spreading the word for them and helping out a great cause!

@tess_cim Год назад

13:45 the way Matt knows when Abby needs an emotional support is so beautiful🥺

@KaydenNewbauer111 Год назад

I saw that and it was so sweet

@mehzgirl5044 Год назад

❤❤

@taylor_swiftly- Год назад

111 likes!

@gwenythjackson1372 Год назад

In 2015 I turned 16 and was diagnosed with burkitts lymphoma it was one of the most challenging times of my life. Now at the age of 23 I’ve had 4 miscarriages and now have a healthy 15 month old baby girl, thank you for bringing light to childhood cancer because childhood cancer only get 4% of research

@meaghanfielding3037 Год назад

I am normally a silent follower, but I just wanted to say this episode was amazing. Hearing the stories was very eye opening and I am going into today feeling inspired. Thank you for using your platform for good!

@Charlotte-fn5jy Год назад

Medical costs in the US are ridiculous (from someone that lives in the UK) - so good people get this opportunity.

@mehzgirl5044 Год назад

I agree, also from the UK.

@presleyhart5681 Год назад

As a survivor of childhood leukemia and a St Judes kid this makes my heart so happy!!❤️ God is sending you guys off to do amazing things, you guys both have very big hearts❤️

@-Swifties- Год назад

I can’t imagine what it’s like to have cancer at such a young age or even at all. I have had 3 brain tumors and I also have epilepsy. My last one was turning into bone marrow. I had my last surgery on the 23rd of January. It was awful. I would not wish that pain on my worst enemy. I am 14 and I have never found someone with the same experience and I am both happy and sad. It is awful knowing no one relates, but I am happy that they don’t have to go through that pain. I am hoping that they are all doing well. I feel bad that they had to experience the pain they have. I am happy they are all doing well now though. My goal is to become a neurologist to help people that have any kind of tumor. It would have loved to have someone who understands what I went through. I want to help people just like my doctor did for me and like them.

@dalvinadiaz8718 Год назад

Wow! You just opened our hearts and minds to St Jude hospital. I am on a very fixed income but I want to start a monthly donation to St Judes because of your awesome podcast. Thank you and God bless you for putting this out there. I don't have good transportation, but I would love with all my heart, one day to visit a St. Jude hospital. Again thank you! 🥰❤🤗🩷💙🙏🏼🙏🏼

@lizzbeth3090 Год назад

Only if you donate a dollar (that could be the last dollar they needed to help pay for someone's treatment)

@dlitvin23 Год назад

This episode and the one with Abby's grandparents are my favorites so far. Of course, any time Matt's parents are on, you know you're in for a laugh..

@SamanthaL Год назад

I believe a cancer diagnosis is always harder on the loved ones than the patient. I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 4 years ago at age 22 and the hardest part has been seeing how it affects my family. My boyfriend at the time stuck with me and became my husband 2 years later, and our sweet daughter was born last December. I am much more afraid something happening to either of them than my cancer returning

@Sophia.fan.edits16 Год назад

As a childhood cancer survivor this is really dear to my heart ❤ I had retinoblastoma and I have a prosthetic right eye. ❤

@martiebrown7080 Год назад

By far my favorite touching podcast episode!!! Just LOVEEEEEEE what Matt and Abby is doing with supporting and promoting saint jude and spreading the info with st Jude!! They have the kindest hearts ever!!!! ❤

@mushroomorgan Год назад

My son didn’t go to st. Jude but to Nationwide Childrens and I understand this mamas outlook of every day is a gift and being so thankful for everything they do for you. I was a single mom to a 12 month old little boy when I learned he had a brain tumor with severe hydrocephalus and that he needed an emergency tumor removal, once removed they let me know it was indeed stage 4 brain cancer and he’d need lengthy treatment. I was told not to worry about any bills, that I’d never see one and to just focus on my son. I lost my job, had to move back in with my parents, and had to have help with my car payment every month, but they were always one step ahead and helped in every way they could. I’ll be forever grateful for all that they did, including saving my sons life 😢❤

@bridgetmulvenna3965 Год назад

Matt and Abby you are amazing! This is a perfect use of your platform…I donate to St Jude’s every year and will continue to do so!

@alyssabrown1548 Год назад

Child Life Specialists are literal angels on the care team! They support children’s psychosocial development, educate patients (as well as the whole family) on their illness in ways they understand, prep for procedures, provide procedural support and post-procedural processing, and they help kids cope and continue being kids through play while they are in the hospital. They are amazing! I am currently going through the steps to become a Child Life Specialist. It is truly a calling and pediatric cancer is what inspired me to take this career path 💛🎗️

@Hagan415 Год назад

I'm subscribing to you because of this podcast & donating to St.Jude today. Thank you so much bringing St Jude to your podcast. God bless your family✝️

@preppy_vloggss Год назад

I had cancer at 6 years old and I’m glad you support people with cancer thank you for supporting all the people going through a tough time.

@tylerbendzick Год назад

This was an inspiring podcast! Thank you to Aspen, Stephanie, and Jessica for sharing your stories and to Matt and Abby for bringing the message to the internet. That is pretty cool hearing some of the history behind St Jude and how it started out 61 years ago to grow into what it is today.

@kristingavaza Год назад

I can not get over how moving this was. You guys did such a great thing donating and spreading awareness to this cause. I donated and I hope it inspired tons and tons of others to ❤

@user-lq9es6wm9s Год назад

St. Jude is one of the charities I will always give to! Thank you for covering this ❤

@ekaonyoutube Год назад

Loved this episode so much. As a blood Cancer survivor (not childhood) I agree that everyone should have access to equal care and it was lovely to see a long term survivor living a full life.

@jessicarodriguez8946 Год назад

Love love love how you are using your platform to highlight these amazing stories!!

@highc21 Год назад

Seeing you two holding hands in the first interview at the very beginning as you listened to such an emotional story just warmed my whole heart.

@SturnioloSwag Год назад

Abby and Matt are so good with kids it makes my heart melt💔

@carmensamone Год назад

This is only a little off topic, but Abby I could totally see you as a social worker. You have such a giving, helpful spirit. I can totally see you thriving in that philanthropy type environment.

@wynonna9790 Год назад

I’m so happy you made the decision to use the platform for pressing important issues such as this. This episode was so touching and informative. It’s nice to have a combination of videos that are both light hearted and important

@brittantowner460 Год назад

This is exactly how influencers can use their platforms for the better! You guys are amazing for doing this!

@brendachaves6375 Год назад

Matt and Abby. You are an inspiration to us. Thank you for all the kindest in your hearts and sharing that love with others. We appreciate and love you 🤍

@MissCocoChannel Год назад

This is my absolute favourite podcast, keep up with the amazing work ❤

@melissainfurna102 Год назад

Wow I’m blown away by these incredible stories! TY for raising awareness for st Jude and how they help so many at no cost. As a breast cancer survivor this podcast is amazing and I’m thankful for you -that you’ve used this platform to raise awareness for so many!!

@paigenason1089 Год назад

I had cancer behind my eyes. They found it couple weeks after I was born. It’s all gone now and I’m 25. I am now visually impaired. I love you guys and love that ur raising money for Saint Jude’s.

@jessicarodriguez3116 Год назад

This video was so incredible to hear! These patients are so inspiring and to see how strong they were to get through their cancer is amazing. I’m a nurse right now and hearing these stories keeps me going with my career ❤️ much love to all the patients at St. Jude fighting for their life.

@SturnioloSwag Год назад

This is such a beautiful episode💕Thank you Matt and Abby for raising awareness for this horrible disease that effects so many families. Aspen, Jessica and their families are warriors!

@jenniferantonio6389 Год назад

This is an amazing podcast and I love the outreach that you are providing for ST. JUDES. We always see the commercials on TV but to actually hear the survivors' stories, it makes it more real for some reason. ❤ 🙏

@kristentomko1451 Год назад

This is so sweet and heart warming to hear from actual family’s that have benefited from St. Jude’s dedication! Thank you guys for shining light on St. Jude and for your genuine kindness.

@amyclayton1327 Год назад

Thank you for making and helping to evolve these young family you tube podcast content. It was done with such helping hearts and the good that can come from this far outweighs watching a young family go to the beach. Going to the beach is good for some content but to start meaningful discussion is appreciated. Thank You. I have donated in the past and plan to again.

@madie3199 Год назад

This episode made me cry. These ladies are so strong. My heart goes out for everyone, adult or child, big or small, who has cancer. I loved this episode. It gave me even more respect for parents with children who are struggling with cancer. ❤❤❤

@DrBH-nr5zu Год назад

Thank you for making this video. Thank you for bringing education and a positive environment to talk about something so important I’ll be making a donation. Again thank you

@user-vt1ub3wf7y Год назад

I love you guys so so much! I love your channel and the light you bring to the world

@kevinandsharonneely4882 Год назад

Wonderful podcast. It's amazing that you guys are helping to share the heart of what St. Jude is all about. Thank you

@alyssa061111 Год назад

Absolutely loved this episode! Thank you for sharing these stories and using your platform to promote St. Judes!

@josephineserato7532 Год назад

From the Philippines here, Thank you Matt and Abby for your flatform and help peoples awarenss about St. Jude. You are AMAZING!

@mirelaalbert1541 Год назад

Thank you for bringing so much awareness, always knew about St Jude but this gives a closer look and confirmation. Thank you to the families that shared their stories. Also little Aspen is so cute, that is our daughters name as well ❤ Matt and Abby you guys are amazing !

@KaylaHanderosn Год назад

I love Abby and Matt’s devotion to spreading these child hood cancer survivor stories!!! I absolutely adore the way Abby is so sweet and emotionally invested into their stories. And for Matt I absolutely love the way he treats and respects the survivors!! They truly are an inspiration to me and all of their viewers!! Thank your Matt & Abby for this episode and all the hard work you put into supporting St.Jude!!

@UnplannedPodcast Год назад

This is so kind of you to share and greatly appreciated! St. Jude truly is life-changing for individuals and families. We are thankful to be able to support St. Jude and its mission!

@KaylaHanderosn Год назад

Oh thank you Matt and Abby you just made my day! I can’t believe that people I have always looked up to took the time to reply to me!!

@heathermartin8918 Год назад

Oh my gosh guys, just when I thought I couldn't love you anymore!!! Thank you so much for this ❤

@mcrewkids Год назад

This is one of my favorite videos you guys have ever made. My dad, sister, and several of our close friends all work at St. Jude. I’ve also had a family member who unfortunately passed away at St. Jude. This was so touching and I think it’s incredible how you guys are working to raise money ❤❤❤

@ColdBrewBarbie Год назад

just donated! Thank you for doing this fundraiser!

@ninakoch1799 Год назад

I love you covering some more meaningful topics! Sure it‘s fun to have silly conversations on the podcast, but it‘s amazing to have such deep convos, I really hope you cover more such topics in the podcast.

@hannahbanana1308 Год назад

i loved this episode❤so heartfelt and emotional. love you guys!❤️❤️

@AmandaaW_ Год назад

Such an important video, the message, their words, this platform… truly beautiful.

@Christine-B- Год назад

Beautiful episode, thank you ❤

@hunterjanzzz Год назад

This is amazing what y’all are doing with your platform!!!

@Victoria-sn9ww Год назад

i love this podcast but this episode especially! this is so special and so sweet that you guys have gotten to share this information and these people’s stories with us ❤

@emilyb07 Месяц назад

For me this video was so meaningful to watch because I know someone who has gone through cancer personally and I love when she tells her story and to hear these people story means the world to me.

@tabethatavares3622 Год назад

This was so informative and heartwarming because a lot of people are sceptical because they don't know where the money actually goes but this will help people know that the donation goes 100% into st. Jude and the kids. Loved this episode

@alliea1995 Год назад

Wow this is beautiful! Thank you for bringing awareness and doing what you do! You guys are awesome!!

@baileywells20 Месяц назад

I’m losing my mom to stage 4 cancer and this episode is so important especially for children to get the funding for cancer research that is much needed.

@dawnhartford879 Год назад

I love love LOVE you guys! I am even more enamored that you are using your platform for good and truly “giving back”. Thank you both for being so generous and genuinely fun to watch. BY FAR MY FAVORITE!!!!!

@madeleinelemieux Год назад

This is the type of channel that I watch the ads all the way through ❤ u guys

@Marlowe327 Год назад

Matt and Abby, I am constantly impressed with your love and compassion demonstrated through your RU-vid episodes. I find myself overcome today with emotion, love and pride in you, your guest and St. Jude’s. I remember Danny Thomas on television and his PSAs regarding St. Jude’s. He was such a giving, faithful man to fulfill his promise to the Lord. Blessings to all who are involved in this labor of love.

@user-mq8xo7so3b Год назад

Y’all are so polite to listen and let them share their stories as you are

@Emily-fe6yb Год назад

Wdym? It’s Matt and Abby who get to listen. They should be honored to get to hear their stories. Not the other way around.

@adri1322azul Год назад

I loved this episode. And the women’s talking did it amazing ❤

@Blovee3 Год назад

LOVE that u guys are covering all these topics! Keep being awesome Matt and Abby

@kimberlyhale8638 Год назад

I love that y’all are doing this. I have a cousin that has been in remission for 6 years and she was at St. Jude. I also had a classmate that passed away a few months after our summer graduation in 2020 but his story and his family touched me and I have tons of memories from the visit I made to the stories I have heard. ❤❤❤❤

@beverlycody5371 Год назад

Matt and Abby keep up the good work. I think it's awesome that you have put the time into talk about Saint Jude's other organizations that saves lives

@Mi_A11 10 месяцев назад

The way Abby and Matt spoke to the child was so sweet and they were so interested with the conversation!!

@Giuliana_775 11 месяцев назад

This is such an inspiring podcast and this is so beautiful to here these different stories ❤

@elainehardy3502 Год назад

I just want to say Thank-you fir doing this for St. Jude. I have always followed the literature on what a wonderful place they are for so many children. Danny Thomas started it and then his daughter Marlo took over and all these years still going strong.

@billiebrown6211 Год назад

I absolutely loved hearing their stories! I typically dont like to listen to the radio-a-thons because the stories are sad and it reminds me of my sister who passed away with Non-Hodkins Lymphoma in 2003. This was very eye opening and brought a lot of the good that St. Jude does to light!

@r.a.c.h6172 Год назад

The only pod cast worth listening to well done to u guys for sharing there storys so wholesome and worth being on the internet so many random horrible things out there nice to see real life being spoken x❤

@SamNoelle104 Год назад

This was such a beautiful episode. St. Jude sounds amazing. This made me donate and now I want to volunteer somewhere!

@BrooksRose-sp3ob Год назад

Thank you for sharing these wonderful souls stories. They are incredibly strong and so beautiful sending them eternal love and peace they deserve so much.

@celinealbert8740 Год назад

This is my favorite podcast. I could listen to you guys for hours! Thank you for being your authentic selves ❤️

@jessicawiley5270 6 месяцев назад

I’ve been following you, Matt & Abby, for a while. Loved watching this podcast. I too am a long term childhood cancer survivor. I can relate to Jessica SO MUCH! Long term side effects are a real thing. Thank you all so much for sharing about cancer survivors. 🎗️

@laineywegener1516 11 месяцев назад

I’ve never commented on a RU-vid video before and I’m only recently joining the matt and Abby fan base. I’ve really enjoyed watching the podcast episode this far and this episode really encouraged me to continue. The part where she had mentioned a friend of hers offered to carry her baby for her sent chills through my body. Something about the selflessness of the idea made my heart ache in the best way possible. I love the podcast, keep up the great work!!

@lainey3774 Год назад

This is such an amazing thing you guys did and just your generosity to help St.Jude out is so amazing! And can we just talk about Abbys outfit it is so cute!❤❤.

@user-lo9om9us5r Год назад

Wednesday is my favorite day of the week only because I get to listen and watch this podcast. You both are truly amazing people who just find joy in helping others. I appreciate you as well as soooo many other people. Keep smiling and doing your thing. You guys are amazing!

@dianefort3984 Год назад

Of all the podcasts I’ve watched ever this is the very best. I also learned more about St. Jude’s. One of the best ever. Thank you for sharing ❤

@berriesandcream543 Год назад

Thank you so much for using your platform to spread this message. You guys are so understanding and compassionate. Keep it up Ya'll! Love u guys

@berriesandcream543 Год назад

Also lets not forget to mention Abby's style in each video. 👌

@katiemccarthy5349 Год назад

Great blog, well done for using your platform to bring knowledge and care to your audience

@BrooklynJule Год назад

Love your podcast channel and thank you for doing this type of content. I have been donating to St. Jude’s for the last few years. It’s a great cause and it’s a wonderful way to give back to an organization that truly helps people and families. God bless you guys.❤

@brianagrzybowski4734 Год назад

Thank you for this episode! I learned so many things about St. Jude hospital that I didn’t know before and am inspired by their patients’ strength! 🥰 🤗

@Lisa-oc9gz Год назад

Thank you so much for talking about such a important topic! This episode was so emotional!

@lexiehassan123 Год назад

I LOVE YOUR HAT ABBY! This is such a sweet episode! I love your podcast, Matt and Abby!!

@taytayscraycraycraycraytaytay Год назад

This was a fantastic podcast thank you so much guys. And thank you so much for educating our communities about what St Jude does. 💕💕

@hannahsobkowiak3402 Год назад

This episode left me speechless. I was able to donate via my employer who will match my donation. I forgot what an incredible organization St. Judes is. Bless you all.

@belajibben6047 10 месяцев назад

I love podcasts who make you giggle and help you forget about things, but I also love crying and feeling humanity and love you are all so humble and joyous.

@sweetlysofia Год назад

I just started this video and as soon as I saw the little girl and her beautiful smile I started crying 😭❤️

@user-ce9yw9tp4o Год назад

Was tearing up the whole time. I’ve watched all of your podcast as they’ve come out, but this one hit home. Donate today if you can, but there are so many companies you can donate through as well! Next time you order Dominos pizza you can donate to st Jude over the phone or if you order online.

@mariacloud5317 10 месяцев назад

The little girl in the first segment of the podcast is so sweet. I love listening to her talk. She has a powerful story. All these stories are so powerful! I love them!