The polyvagal theory teaches us to engage our social nervous system to consciously inhibit our defense system. This allows us to find freedom from trauma symptoms and experience a deeply nourishing sense of safety in the here and now. Today we are talking to two members of our behavioral oncology team: Amber Estes, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Erica Wiley, LCSW about the polyvagal model and ways we can identify and exercise this important part of our nervous system to find peace in the face of past or present trauma. References: Porges, S. (2017). The Pocket Guide to The Polyvagal Theory: the  transform ..read more

This month we are shining the spotlight on our tremendous programming offered through the Norton Cancer Institute's Resource Centers! We will also hear advice and feedback from two couples to celebrate this month of love! Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a lov ..read more

Addressing emotional health is a vital part of cancer care! The Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Support Care includes our Behavioral Oncology Program that comprises psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers and expressive art therapists. Our larger cancer support team includes nurse navigators, nutritionists, massage therapists and additional support offerings (e.g., education, wigs and more). Today we are hearing from Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC, Renato V. LaRocca, MD, FACP, Elizabeth Archer Nanda, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, and our very special guest Joy Parsley about the Nor ..read more

From our NCI medical caregivers to you our listeners! Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you ..read more

July is Sarcoma Awareness month. Our guest is current Norton Cancer Institute patient Katie Wintergerst. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the H ..read more

This episode we are going to focus on our diverse Hispanic, Spanish, Portugese, and Latinx patients and families we serve here at Norton Healthcare. We will be talking with some more of our community medical directors from the institute for health equity Dr. Maria Nota, Dr. Steven Patton, medical student Sadia Goheer, Yadira (GiGi) Rojas from La Clinica on Preston, and one of our current Norton Cancer Institute patients named Maria Garcia. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our ..read more

This month’s HopeCast is the first of three episodes covering health equity. Norton Healthcare established the Institute for Health Equity to address health and racial inequalities in our community. This episode features guests Cynthia Benedict, director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Jazzma Moore, program manager of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Yolanda Hildenbrand, Social Worker, LCSW-Outpatient-NCI, Behavioral Oncology, Kelly C. McCants, M.D., Executive Director, Institute for Health Equity & Medical Director of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure &a ..read more

This month's episode highlights the benefits and importance of oncology massage therapy and treating our patient's whole self. We will hear from both current patients and our Licensed Massage Therapists. This episode also spotlights the importance of early health screenings and awareness during colorectal cancer month. We hear from patients Sara McCarroll and Rob Hammond along with Erin Love, LMT, Rachel Gee, LMT and Jin Shin Jyutsu Practioner and Christi Murphy, LMT. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would ..read more

In this month's episode we are highlighting our adult comprehensive sickle cell program. We hear from Danielle Bundrent, APRN, Kim Castle, LCSW and current patients Alissa Crenshaw and Mr. "Sunshine" Joe Mallard. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapist from Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of pa ..read more

In this month's episode we are illuminating awareness for cervical cancer. We hear from Evelyn Beckman, APRN gynecologic oncology, Dr. David Doering, MD gynecologic oncologist and Pam Scales a current patient about the care of women, the importance of screening and open communication between patients and providers. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource cen ..read more