UNAPOLOGETIC

Michelle Capobianco, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Canada is joined by Semi Chellas and Jennifer Irwin for an honest, raw, and sometimes funny conversation about facing the realities of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the death of a parent.   Semi is a director, producer and writer for film and television best known for her work on the television series Mad Men and her film adaptation of American Woman. Jennifer is a Canadian film and television actress best known for her roles on Still Standing, Eastbound & Down, The Goldbergs and Superstore.   Lean more about Pancreatic Cancer Canada at - https://pancreaticcancercanada.ca/

Michelle Capobianco, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Canada sits down with Jenny Guittard for an honest and emotional conversation. Jenny is a 46-year-old oncology nurse, recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, who is documenting her personal journey on Instagram. Michelle and Jenny cover many topics – from the emotional impact of publicly sharing her cancer experience, to some of the misconceptions about pancreatic cancer and the therapeutic role her dog has played during this stressful time.Follow Jenny’s journey at - https://www.instagram.com/itsjennyspancreaticthrivepath/Lean more about Pancreatic Cancer Canada at - https://pancreaticcancercanada.ca/

In part two of this thought-provoking episode of Pancreatic Cancer Canada's UNAPOLOGETIC podcast, Michelle Capobianco, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Canada, continues her conversation with Kayla Moryoussef, a compassionate death doula, to delve into the profound topic of death and dying. Together, they courageously challenge the prevailing perspectives on death within Western society, while advocating for a transformative shift in how we approach the end of life.As a death doula, Kayla helps guide individuals towards dying well and finding peace in their final moments. Drawing from her experiences, Kayla shares profound insights on creating compassionate and purposeful end-of-life experiences for ourselves and our loved ones. She discusses the power of open and honest communication, the importance of end-of-life planning, and the transformative impact of embracing mortality on our overall well-being.Tune in to part two of Michelle and Kayla's conversation as they embark on an enlightening exploration of death and dying. Hear their poignant anecdotes, thought-provoking discussions, and empowering insights that will forever change the way you perceive the end of life.

In this thought-provoking episode of Pancreatic Cancer Canada's UNAPOLOGETIC podcast, Michelle Capobianco, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Canada, sits down with Kayla Moryoussef, a compassionate death doula, to delve into the profound topic of death and dying. Together, they courageously challenge the prevailing perspectives on death within Western society, while advocating for a transformative shift in how we approach the end of life. As a death doula, Kayla helps guide individuals towards dying well and finding peace in their final moments. Drawing from her experiences, Kayla shares profound insights on creating compassionate and purposeful end-of-life experiences for ourselves and our loved ones. She discusses the power of open and honest communication, the importance of end-of-life planning, and the transformative impact of embracing mortality on our overall well-being. Tune in to part one of Michelle and Kayla's conversation as they embark on an enlightening  exploration of death and dying. Hear their poignant anecdotes, thought-provoking discussions, and empowering insights that will forever change the way you perceive the end of life.

​When survival rates have remained stagnant for nearly 40 years, dire action is clearly needed. Driving awareness is critical for changing pancreatic cancer outcomes, and it takes a fearless approach to create momentum. Thanks to the expertise of André Louis and his team at The&Partnership, PCC was able to do exactly this with our bold ‘assumptions’ campaign. Learn more about our unconventional approach to pancreatic cancer awareness in the latest episode of UNAPOLOGETIC - the podcast. Learn more about Pancreatic Cancer Canada: https://pancreaticcancercanada.ca/

The inaugural episode of UNAPOLOGETIC features a candid discussion  between Pancreatic Cancer Canada's CEO Michelle Capobianco and Dr. Anish Kirpalani, past chair of Pancreatic Cancer Canada’s board of directors.In this episode, Michelle and Anish discuss the origin and evolution of Pancreatic Cancer Canada from a volunteer-led charity to a professional non-profit with national scope, describing the key moments in our 15-year history and the ethos that guides our work today. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3zfxniWNBL4