{"podcast":{"title":"Get Ready for Better Aging","slug":"get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","podcast_index_feed_id":7022568,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/getreadybetteraging","website_url":"https://www.thisislivingwell.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/31d24d88-71eb-11ef-a5bd-835b6326b623/image/55a97037631eafca1cec85ec0e661b18.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mind Body Spirit.fm","episode_count":34,"summary":"There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T02:20:27.895584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568"},"episode":{"title":"The Unspoken Truths of Cancer: What No One Tells You Until It Happens","slug":"the-unspoken-truths-of-cancer-what-no-one-tells-you-until-it-happens","published_at":"2026-04-07T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/the-unspoken-truths-of-cancer-what-no-one-tells-you-until-it-happens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","url":"https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/get-ready-for-better-aging/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MBSLLC4944812732.mp3?updated=1775517790","summary":"In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to uncover the realities of a cancer diagnosis that often go unspoken. From the shock of diagnosis to the physical toll of treatment, Samantha shares her raw journey through aggressive breast cancer and the lasting impact it has on identity, relationships, and mental health. Together, they explore the emotional weight of “fighting” cancer, the importance of defining your own version of winning, and the critical need for honest conversations about care, finances, and end-of-life decisions. Samantha also sheds light on overlooked resources like palliative care and the importance of advocating for yourself in the medical system. This episode is a candid, compassionate guide for patients, families, and anyone seeking to face life’s hardest moments with clarity, courage, and connection. Links and Resources: Samnatha Banta - https://samanthabanta.com Jacqui Clark Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: ⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠ This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3070,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/episodes/the-unspoken-truths-of-cancer-what-no-one-tells-you-until-it-happens/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/the-unspoken-truths-of-cancer-what-no-one-tells-you-until-it-happens.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}