On this episode, Angelina wonders if positive thinking even matters. Is there any scientific proof it can help manage stress or pain?

This world is beeping crazy! From our alarm clocks to unending social media alerts, and texts, we can't get away from constantly being chirped at. It's time to set the phones down and take a break from the buzz!

Michelle from Cancer Alliance Network sits down and talks about what CAN is doing in both Lee and Collier Counties to support local cancer patients by helping them pay bills. To apply for help or donate money, please click on the following links, 92 cents of every dollar goes directly to patients in need in our community: https://www.canceralliancenetwork.org/ March 5th, Top Golf Event, Fort Myers https://one.bidpal.net/fancypants2023/welcome March 17th, YogaCAN event, Naples https://cbo.io/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=yogacan&form_name=tix

Veteran and poet, Aaron Woodson, comes on the show to talk about his new venture - Zumba instruction. Someone like Angelina can't believe anyone can be coordinated enough to take a class, never mind teach one! This is another facet of this author's life. He is a jack of all trades and seems to always be doing something new and interesting! Aaron's upcoming events: Amelia Island Book Festival  Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm (Free admission; pre-registration required for breakout sessions)Fernandina Beach Middle School 315 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ----------------- F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival 2024 February 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM – February 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA ----------------- March 30th, 2024 10-4 pm Present Tense Coffee & Books 2851 Henley Road Suite 103 Green Springs Cove, FL https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aaron-Woodson/author/B07C22KZX9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1708752725&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

"The Pride of Hyde Park," Manny Delcarmen, stops by and talks about his passion for giving back to the community by running the Boston Athletic Academy. https://www.baaboston.org/home https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/delcama01.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Delcarmen

Angelina talks about being a 9-year cervical cancer survivor. She outlines the symptoms as well as traditional and alternative therapies. The most important thing for cancer patients to remember is always getting a second opinion! To learn more about cervical cancer, treatments, or Angelina's best-selling, international award-winning humorous cancer book, please check out the following links: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501, https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/index.htm, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types.html, https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cancer-treatment/in-depth/cancer-treatment/art-20047246, https://www.amazon.com/stores/Angelina-Assanti/author/B00FDUMZ46?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Nicholas always has a funny meme or joke to share but most people who know him are shocked to find out about his hardships because of his positive attitude and faith. Brown recluse bites are no joke and they can be deadly. Learn more about them here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22946-brown-recluse-spider-bite, https://www.health.com/brown-recluse-bites-7556624

Keith drops by to discuss pitching in that magical series that changed Red Sox history and finally broke the Curse of the Bambino!

Chico Walker still holds a record for participating in the longest game in professional baseball with the Pawtucket Red Sox when the game stretched into 33 innings! He talks about baseball and his wife, France, who was my teammate in Women's Red Sox Fantasy Camp and had a double in her first at-bat!

Attorney, and Women's Baseball Advocate, Donna Cohen, stops by and tells Pickles and Double A how the Women's Red Sox Fantasy Camp came to be. There are other baseball players from camp present during taping. Those ladies are: Michelle and Krissy who created a book going in the Red Sox archives, Christine, Sonia, and Jacqui. This is a joint production between The Healthy Hypochondriac and The Unofficial Red Sox Fantasy Campers Podcast.