In Part 1 of “How AI Can Help You Navigate a Cancer Diagnosis Without Replacing Your Doctor,” Dr. Michael Turken joins Living Hope to discuss why patients and caregivers are turning to AI during cancer care, how to ask better health questions, where AI can be helpful, and where it can fall short.

Dr. Turken also introduces My Doctor Friend, an AI health companion designed for people managing serious illness and the families who care for them. The conversation explores how AI can support patients in understanding health information, preparing for medical visits, and becoming more informed participants in their care—without replacing their doctor.

Learn more about My Doctor Friend: My Doctor Friend

Sylvia Pizarroso from the SBDC Finance Center (sponsored by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) talks (in Espanol) with Gabriela Vilchiz, co-founder of HUGS FROM HEAVEN about her unique business and how the SBDC and OC HISPANIC CHAMBER helped her grow. Along with the Programa Consular de Emprendimiento para Mexicnas en el Exteror #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

Sylvia Pizarroso from the SBDC Finance Center (sponsored by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) talks (in Espanol) with Gabriela Vilchiz, co-founder of HUGS FROM HEAVEN about her unique business and how the SBDC and OC HISPANIC CHAMBER helped her grow. Along with the Programa Consular de Emprendimiento para Mexicnas en el Exteror #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

Denise Vohra, Creator and Lead Producer of WILD CHILD joins us to discuss the creation of this new musical enjoying it’s world premiere here in Orange County at the Laguna Playhouse. The Breathe Project that gave breath to it. How it plays here thru October 4. And where it goes from here. #musical #wildchild #theater #theatre #lagunaplayhouse #octalkradio

Dr. Michael Turken talks about the ways patients are using AI to manage their disease including analyzing test results. With AI tools that patients and caregivers can use to manage their Pancreatic Cancer journey without replacing the doctor. And specifically discusses his new app MY DOCTOR FRIEND and how it works. #mydoctorfriend #AI #livinghope #cancer #pancreaticcancer #octalkradio

Join us September 27 from 5pm to 10pm at the Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach for the Fall Culinary Event of the Year! CHEF MASTERS Food Festival, all to benefit ABOUND FOOD CARE, a non-profit dedicated to greater Food Security and less Food Waste. As we chat with Ryan Learakos from this organization his family of restauranteurs founded, where he helps develop partnerships and innovative solutions that strengthen food recovery and improve access to nutritious food. Drawing on his background as a fourth generation restauranteur. #food #restaurants #foodwaste #ediblefoodrecovery #foodcare #foodsecurity #chefmasters2006 #aboundfoodcare #octalkradio

Michael Caito from MAP CONSULTING is joined by his wife Carol Caito, Aliso Niguel High School Football President to talk about the work they both do on various boards. #boards #nonprofits #boardtalk #octalkradio

Join our hosts as they continue their discussion about sextortion, shame and survival mode #globalhope365 #sextortion #survivingshame #octalkradio

Meet Stephanie Oddo, Laguna Niguel Council Member. On her family’s history with the Armenian genocide and her other life stories. #stories #ohanastories #orangecounty #oc #octalkradio

Shawna Smith, Executive Director of HOPE BUILDERS, an innovative workforce development organization clsoing the skills gap and breaking the cycle of poverty for young adults in Southern California #nonprofits #hopebuilders #ochcc #octalkradio