Summits Podcast

Epi 70: Colorectal cancer awareness with Mike & Jamie Simek

March 26th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

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In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike & Jamie Simek. Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey. “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.”

Epi 69: Racing, Family, and Cancer Prevention with Jarett Andretti

March 5th, 2024  |  40 mins 35 secs

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In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport. Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer. “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”

For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.

Epi 68: Surviving & Thriving with Rick Czaplewski

February 20th, 2024  |  47 mins 14 secs

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In episode 68 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Rick Czaplewski – author, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor. Tune in as Rick shares his journey of fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a college student, and how that experience shapes his life today.

To purchase Rick’s book, “Better Dirty Than Done”, visit rickczaplewski.com/purchase-book.

REPLAY - Episode 15: Harry Santa-Olalla Is Living His American Dream.

January 3rd, 2024  |  46 mins 36 secs

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You may recognize Harry Santa-Olalla as the entertaining and energetic host of An Evening With Heroes. Tune in for how Givergy brought a Brit to New York City and helped him find his American dream. “Very quickly, it became something that’s part of my soul. I love being on stage and raising money for organizations and feeling like I’m making a difference.” Hear more about the city he calls home, his perfect day, and why he’s so passionate about fighting cancer in episode 15 of the Summits Podcast.

Join the Heroes Foundation for the 24th annual An Evening With Heroes on Saturday, January 27 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis! For table sponsorship, tickets, hotels and more, visit heroesfoundation.org/events.

Epi 67: The gift of giving back with Josh Gordon

December 20th, 2023  |  28 mins 55 secs

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In episode 67 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Josh Gordon of Salesforce. Tune in as Josh shares the joy he experiences from volunteering with Heroes Foundation Team JOEY, and why the mission is personal for his family. “Giving back and volunteering is a great thing to build into the fabric of who you are.”

Epi 66: Supporting mental health with Dr. Natalie Dattilo

December 5th, 2023  |  24 mins 1 sec

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In episode 66 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Natalie Dattilo, clinical physchologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical School. From practices to support mental health to the gifts that come from showing generosity, don’t miss our conversation with Dr. Dattilo.

Epi 65: Beth Rashleigh’s cancer caregiver story

November 21st, 2023  |  36 mins 57 secs

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In episode 65 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Beth Rashleigh of Rashleigh Consulting, a leadership consulting firm in Indianapolis. From her favorite Ted Lasso leadership moments to her family’s cancer caregiving story, don’t miss our conversation with Beth.

Epi 64: Danielle Halsey on exercise and cancer

November 14th, 2023  |  39 mins 12 secs

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In episode 64 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Danielle Halsey, Exercise Physiologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tune in as Danielle shares not only the benefits of exercise in cancer rehabilitation, but the benefits of an active lifestyle for all people. “Every minute you do a little bit of exercise is a vote for yourself and your health.”

Epi 63: Men and breast cancer

October 31st, 2023  |  32 mins 40 secs

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In episode 63 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. David Sumner, professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University. From a surprise diagnosis to recovery and perspective, tune in as Dr. Sumner shares his experience with breast cancer.

For more on the book that Dr. Sumner recommends for cancer recovery, read more here: https://www.lifeovercancer.com/.

Epi 62: Lisa Hayes fights disparities in breast cancer care

October 17th, 2023  |  44 mins 15 secs

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In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities. Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.

For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.