The CROC Podcast
The CROC Podcast is a weekly program hosted by Dr. Thomas Eanelli whose sole purpose is to support cancer survivors and their families who strive to “turn tragedy into triumph.” I want you to forget everything about your cancer. I want you to start with a blank slate. CROC is a not so much a thing but rather a movement for survivors to gather, to learn, to be nourished and to connect and for a brief moment, forget about the future and focus on the now! In 1999, I tried an experiment based on my observation of the interactions between my patients. I took a leap a faith and started something who’s power to soothe, who’s potential to cure, and who’s capacity to find light in darkness, joy in sorrow, laughter in fear was completely unexpected. Together we turned tragedy into triumph. And now I’d like to share with you the stories that have inspired me over the past two decades. Welcome to the CROC Podcast… A Podcast for Cancer Survivors by Cancer Survivors. I look forward to our Journey…. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/ Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/ http://www.crocvip.com/ https://twitter.com/CrocVip https://www.facebook.com/CROCVIP
Episodes
December 3, 2023 • 18 mins
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/
http://www.crocvip.com/
https://twitter.com/CrocVip
https://www.facebook.com/CROCVIP
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November 26, 2023 • 21 mins
The Thanksgiving Episode
Being Grateful For Adversity
It sounds counterintuitive; it sounds like self denial; it sounds like it couldn't possibly be true; except that it is!!!
In 35 years of serving our beloved Survivor/Thrivers, I have never met one that has not derived something positive from their diagnosis.
On this last day of our small 4 day Thanksgiving respite, Angel and Dr E discuss this paradox.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel ...
Being Grateful For Adversity
It sounds counterintuitive; it sounds like self denial; it sounds like it couldn't possibly be true; except that it is!!!
In 35 years of serving our beloved Survivor/Thrivers, I have never met one that has not derived something positive from their diagnosis.
On this last day of our small 4 day Thanksgiving respite, Angel and Dr E discuss this paradox.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel ...
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November 19, 2023 • 28 mins
Listening
Part 3-Listening To The Patient And Medical Gaslighting
How many times have you been seen by your doctor, but not heard? A few times, a dozen times, a hundred times? And what have been the consequences of not being heard...an untreated infection, an undiagnosed malignancy, death?
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E explore the newly minted term "Medical Gaslighting" and how to finally be heard!!!!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Ange...
Part 3-Listening To The Patient And Medical Gaslighting
How many times have you been seen by your doctor, but not heard? A few times, a dozen times, a hundred times? And what have been the consequences of not being heard...an untreated infection, an undiagnosed malignancy, death?
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E explore the newly minted term "Medical Gaslighting" and how to finally be heard!!!!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Ange...
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November 12, 2023 • 20 mins
Listening
Part 2-Listening to the Nurses
Since time immemorial, Doctors have given the orders and Nurses have carried them out. Far too often nurses have been berated and disciplined for questioning an order, disagreeing with the mighty MD, or just standing up for their patients.
Although things are better, there's still a lot of work to do to create a mutually respectful and equitable work environment so our courageous Survivor/Thriv...
Part 2-Listening to the Nurses
Since time immemorial, Doctors have given the orders and Nurses have carried them out. Far too often nurses have been berated and disciplined for questioning an order, disagreeing with the mighty MD, or just standing up for their patients.
Although things are better, there's still a lot of work to do to create a mutually respectful and equitable work environment so our courageous Survivor/Thriv...
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November 5, 2023 • 26 mins
Listening
Part 1-Listening To The Family
The minute you open your eyes from sleep, you begin a day full of sights and sounds.
The wind can tell you if a storm is coming, the lapping of waves can tell you the phase of tide, and the sizzle from a fry pan can tell you when dinner is served.
But as the caretakers of our beloved Survivor/Thrivers the sounds and words of our patients, of their families, and of our front line practitioners ar...
Part 1-Listening To The Family
The minute you open your eyes from sleep, you begin a day full of sights and sounds.
The wind can tell you if a storm is coming, the lapping of waves can tell you the phase of tide, and the sizzle from a fry pan can tell you when dinner is served.
But as the caretakers of our beloved Survivor/Thrivers the sounds and words of our patients, of their families, and of our front line practitioners ar...
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October 22, 2023 • 33 mins
How Would You Live If You Had 5 Years Left To Live?
Angel and Dr E have devoted their lives to supporting our Survivor/thrivers deal with life and living; not death and dying. This podcast is a perfect example of this philosophical commitment.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelars...
Angel and Dr E have devoted their lives to supporting our Survivor/thrivers deal with life and living; not death and dying. This podcast is a perfect example of this philosophical commitment.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelars...
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October 15, 2023 • 24 mins
Gallow's Humor in Oncology
What your healthcare team is saying behind your back
On today's podcast, Angel and Dr E once again take you behind the Wizard's curtain to reveal the humor used when your healers get overwhelmed with hopelessness and despair and reach the tipping point of their compassion and empathy. It's not right and it's not wrong It's always existed and will always exist But there is a line that cannot be crossed. Let...
What your healthcare team is saying behind your back
On today's podcast, Angel and Dr E once again take you behind the Wizard's curtain to reveal the humor used when your healers get overwhelmed with hopelessness and despair and reach the tipping point of their compassion and empathy. It's not right and it's not wrong It's always existed and will always exist But there is a line that cannot be crossed. Let...
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October 8, 2023 • 19 mins
Making a Difference
On today's podcast, Angel delivers Dr E's talk from the Ride2Survive fundraiser. We hope you like this change in format!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/
http://www.crocvip.com/
https://twitter.com/...
On today's podcast, Angel delivers Dr E's talk from the Ride2Survive fundraiser. We hope you like this change in format!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/
http://www.crocvip.com/
https://twitter.com/...
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October 1, 2023 • 40 mins
Module: Survivor psychology
Episode: Peace be with you!
What better way to celebrate Christmas week than by honoring our special survivors with Stage 4 metastatic disease.
Today Angel and Dr. E explore the "Peace, Equanimity, and Acceptance" inventory questionnaire and how this tool can assist caregivers better serve our patients as they deal with end-of-life decision making and advanced care preparations.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Ang...
Episode: Peace be with you!
What better way to celebrate Christmas week than by honoring our special survivors with Stage 4 metastatic disease.
Today Angel and Dr. E explore the "Peace, Equanimity, and Acceptance" inventory questionnaire and how this tool can assist caregivers better serve our patients as they deal with end-of-life decision making and advanced care preparations.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Ang...
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September 24, 2023 • 40 mins
Kindness In Healthcare Part 1
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E reflect on a patient's comment on how shocked they were to be treated so nicely during an office visit. Why this is so, how we were observed to be different, and how you can motivate your team to be kind and nice will be discussed.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallB...
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E reflect on a patient's comment on how shocked they were to be treated so nicely during an office visit. Why this is so, how we were observed to be different, and how you can motivate your team to be kind and nice will be discussed.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallB...
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September 17, 2023 • 24 mins
The Doctor Will Get To Know You Now
A billboard for inspiration and the need for a brief break from the usual serious and heavy subjects act as the platform for this week's podcast!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/
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A billboard for inspiration and the need for a brief break from the usual serious and heavy subjects act as the platform for this week's podcast!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/
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September 10, 2023 • 30 mins
Toxicity........Really!!!!!!!!!
As Survivor/Thrivers you guys have enough on your plate, so why do you put up with toxic people, toxic habits, toxic thoughts, and toxic behaviors.
On this podcast Angel and Dr E explain why
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia...
As Survivor/Thrivers you guys have enough on your plate, so why do you put up with toxic people, toxic habits, toxic thoughts, and toxic behaviors.
On this podcast Angel and Dr E explain why
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/
Michael Benzaia...
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September 3, 2023 • 29 mins
Finding Your Center
Being Your Center
Keeping Your Center
As a survivor/thriver, the question isn't whether or not you disconnect from your inner self and lose your way; but rather how often.
On todays podcast Angel and Dr E will show you how to stay on course no matter the distraction!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Char...
Being Your Center
Keeping Your Center
As a survivor/thriver, the question isn't whether or not you disconnect from your inner self and lose your way; but rather how often.
On todays podcast Angel and Dr E will show you how to stay on course no matter the distraction!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Char...
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August 27, 2023 • 33 mins
Theresa and James
A Survivor Love Story
On June 29th 2023 a bright light was taken from us, yet at the same time the story of Theresa and James is not a tale of sadness and defeat, but rather one of courage, hope, love, inspiration and wisdom!
Join Angel and Dr E as they honor a life well lived!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBiz...
A Survivor Love Story
On June 29th 2023 a bright light was taken from us, yet at the same time the story of Theresa and James is not a tale of sadness and defeat, but rather one of courage, hope, love, inspiration and wisdom!
Join Angel and Dr E as they honor a life well lived!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBiz...
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August 20, 2023 • 33 mins
Reclaiming Youth
The Importance Of Remembering How You Got To Where You Are
2 weeks ago was an unusually slow week for Dr E
Maybe a summer lull
Doctor/patient vacations
Treatment protocol evolution
Whatever the reason, certainly a great opportunity to take stock of the core values that brought us to the sacred practice of medicine
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
R...
The Importance Of Remembering How You Got To Where You Are
2 weeks ago was an unusually slow week for Dr E
Maybe a summer lull
Doctor/patient vacations
Treatment protocol evolution
Whatever the reason, certainly a great opportunity to take stock of the core values that brought us to the sacred practice of medicine
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
R...
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August 13, 2023 • 21 mins
Prior Authorization
Let The Battle Continue
We are honored to welcome trusted and respected colleague Jane Capozella as our special guest.
Jane works tirelessly on behalf of our beloved Survivors/Thrivers on so many different levels, one level of which is preauthorizations.
Jane's experience and passion advocating for our patients will surely inspire and teach all of us what goes on behind the scenes before treatment ever begins.
CROC g...
Let The Battle Continue
We are honored to welcome trusted and respected colleague Jane Capozella as our special guest.
Jane works tirelessly on behalf of our beloved Survivors/Thrivers on so many different levels, one level of which is preauthorizations.
Jane's experience and passion advocating for our patients will surely inspire and teach all of us what goes on behind the scenes before treatment ever begins.
CROC g...
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August 6, 2023 • 40 mins
988
This month our Cancer Center was devastated by the suicide of one of our survivors.
We asked the right questions and we set up the right resources; yet we couldn't stop the outcome.
Today Angel and Dr E are honored to welcome Tara McGuire of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention join the podcast to share her story and provide information on how our survivors who are in crisis can get the help they need.
CROC gratitude sho...
This month our Cancer Center was devastated by the suicide of one of our survivors.
We asked the right questions and we set up the right resources; yet we couldn't stop the outcome.
Today Angel and Dr E are honored to welcome Tara McGuire of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention join the podcast to share her story and provide information on how our survivors who are in crisis can get the help they need.
CROC gratitude sho...
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July 30, 2023 • 33 mins
Prior Authorization
Let The Battle Begin
Just when you finally are able to breathe after getting the "bad news", and are mentally prepared to begin treatment your doctor tells you that your insurance authorization is being held up for PA.
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E go through the frustrating and soul sucking process that has brought the cancer care freeway to a standstill!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.s...
Let The Battle Begin
Just when you finally are able to breathe after getting the "bad news", and are mentally prepared to begin treatment your doctor tells you that your insurance authorization is being held up for PA.
On today's podcast Angel and Dr E go through the frustrating and soul sucking process that has brought the cancer care freeway to a standstill!
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.s...
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July 23, 2023 • 36 mins
Finding A Doctor
Supply And Demand In Healthcare
Everyone has heard of Adam Smith and the "invisible hand" of supply and demand as it relates to widgets and gadgets and toilet paper, but does it apply to Cancer Healthcare?
On this week's podcast Angel and Dr E reveal the answer.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte ...
Supply And Demand In Healthcare
Everyone has heard of Adam Smith and the "invisible hand" of supply and demand as it relates to widgets and gadgets and toilet paper, but does it apply to Cancer Healthcare?
On this week's podcast Angel and Dr E reveal the answer.
CROC gratitude shout outs
Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction
Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com
Charlotte ...
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July 16, 2023 • 36 mins
There Are No Atheists In Foxholes Or In Cancer; Is It Ok For Your Doctor To Pray With You?
You all know that Angel shares a prayer at the end of every episode of Have Faith Let It Begin, and that Dr E offers a blessing to all the Survivor/Thrivers at the end of each CROC Podcast, but how would you feel if your Doctor offered to pray with you?
On todays podcast the "boys" review the literature and the pros and cons of prayer in health...
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