{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":182,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"165. Alissa McKinney, ED of Above + Beyond Cancer, on Survivorship, Transformational Journeys, and Building Community","slug":"165-alissa-mckinney-ed-of-above-beyond-cancer-on-survivorship-transformational-journeys-and-building-community","published_at":"2025-12-04T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/165-alissa-mckinney-ed-of-above-beyond-cancer-on-survivorship-transformational-journeys-and-building-community","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/498dcf7e-b1d9-4a56-8ef8-a23a2f878137.mp3","summary":"What if we treated every cancer diagnosis not just as a medical challenge but as a journey of hope, strength, and transformation? And what role can an organization play in fostering community and empowerment through that journey? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Alissa McKinney, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer. Alissa discusses: Iowa’s alarming cancer statistics and the environmental and behavioral factors contributing to the state’s high rates. How the medical community defines a survivor as anyone from the moment of diagnosis, not just those in remission. How Above + Beyond Cancer delivers mind-body-spirit programs for cancer survivors and caregivers, all free of charge. Above + Beyond Cancer’s 12-week evidence-based program with pre- and post-assessments to track participants’ strength and health improvements. Above + Beyond’s weekly offerings, like hiking, yoga, aquatics, and pole walking, specifically designed with input from healthcare professionals. Their rural outreach effort, a pilot program to expand cancer survivorship services into rural Iowa, in partnership with local cancer centers and YMCAs. The Transformational Journey program, including physically demanding treks in Patagonia and the Himalayas for survivors and caregivers. How one participant went from being unable to walk a mile to completing a 58-mile hike in Patagonia, rediscovering her strength and confidence. The Celebrate! gala, Above + Beyond Cancer’s signature event that honors organizations and individuals who uplift the cancer community. The upcoming 15th anniversary of Above + Beyond Cancer, including the launch of Iowa’s first-ever survivorship conference in June 2026. References: Above + Beyond Cancer Website","meta_description":"What if we treated every cancer diagnosis not just as a medical challenge but as a journey of hope, strength, and transformation? And what role can an org…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1777,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/associations-thrive-5756942/episodes/165-alissa-mckinney-ed-of-above-beyond-cancer-on-survivorship-transformational-journeys-and-building-community/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/165-alissa-mckinney-ed-of-above-beyond-cancer-on-survivorship-transformational-journeys-and-building-community.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}