S12 Ep1: Magic Mushrooms Treating Depression
In this episode we will discuss "Magic Mushrooms" with our guest, Del Jolly.   ​Del Jolly, Co-Founder of Umbo, Unlimited Sciences and expert in functional mushrooms, states the research at Unlimited Sciences collects real-world data on psychedelic use so that we can more quickly understand how to use these drugs safely and effectively for our health and overall wellbeing.  Advocate & Educator...
32m Jun 28, 2022
32m
S11 Ep20: Dehydration and Heat Injuries
In this episode we will discuss heat injuries and dehydration.  As summer jumps in with both feet, so must we!  Please listen, share, and take care of one another. ​ There will not be a guest this week, we will discuss the topic in forum.  We hope you will listen and share this important topic.
19m Jun 21, 2022
19m
S11 Ep19: Annual Checkup Part 1 Dental Health
Sometimes it's the simple things that make a difference in our healthcare.  Getting a regular check-up is part of what can keep small things that are easily treatable from turning into a more difficult problem down the line!  This episode is part one of two and will be discussing Oral/Dental Health.  We will cover general health questions in a few weeks. Preventive dentistry is the practice of...
20m Jun 14, 2022
20m
S11 Ep18: Sharing Your Story
You have a chronic illness, new diagnosis, rare disease or are a caregiver for one of the above.... You really want to get your story told!  There are others in the world that can benefit from understanding your story, but how do you even start?   ​ One idea is to become a guest on a show like ours, another could be writing a blog, or a book, or an article!  Want to know more?  Listen to this...
20m Jun 07, 2022
20m
S11 Ep17: Non-Hodgkin's Cost Factors
Sandra Hamilton, Founder of  Cure-Cancer @UCL Institute   We have the honor of speaking again today with Sandra Hamilton of the "Cure-Cancer Foundation" (CCF) which supports the University College London, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer Research Division.  She will discuss how the financial toll of this disease has affected her and her family, and what she has found helpful in this journey.  Sh...
39m May 31, 2022
39m
S11 Ep16: Viral Hepatitis (Part 2)
This week we are talking about Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United S...
18m May 24, 2022
18m
S11 Ep15: Prescription Medicine Safety
Medicines are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, and relieve symptoms. Medicines are generally safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label, but there are risks in taking any medicine. Each year in the United States, adverse drug events – harm resulting from medication use – cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments. Learning about medication safe...
35m May 17, 2022
35m
S11 Ep14: Crohn's and Gastroparesis With Anna
This week we are talking once again with Anna, this time about Crohn's Disease and Gastroparesis.  Anna is a 35 year old female who has an independent spirit inside of a body that holds an alphabet of health conditions. Anna worked as a case manager for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities where she loved to advocate for her clients. When her health forced her to take a ...
41m May 10, 2022
41m
S11 Ep13: Bile Duct Organoids
This week we are talking about organoids.  Scientists have shown over the past decade or so that organoids—small, organ-like structures grown in culture from stem cells—can integrate into many organs, including the liver, lungs, and guts of mice, and repair defects. In a study published today (February 18) in Science, researchers have advanced this approach in human tissue, and demonstrate that...
8m May 03, 2022
8m
S11 Ep12: Familial cerebral cavernous malformation
This week we're talking about FCCM or, Familial cerebral cavernous malformation, with Megan.   [FCCM is] ..." a rare, capillary-venous malformations characterized by closely clustered irregular dilated capillaries that can be asymptomatic or that can cause variable neurological manifestations such as seizures, non-specific headaches, progressive or transient focal neurologic deficits, and/or ce...
50m Apr 26, 2022
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S11 Ep11: Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration
On today's show we are speaking with Christina Coates about Hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD) a rare neurological condition caused by degeneration in the brain stem, the structure that connects the brain to the spinal cord.  Signs and symptoms include palatal tremors, lack of movement coordination (ataxia), Holmes tremor, vision problems, muscle weakness, and gait impairment, along with a...
48m Apr 19, 2022
48m
S11 Ep10: Shapiro's Syndrome
On this episode we have the honor of speaking with Robyn A. Maguire.  She is a mother to 3 wonderful children. Her oldest is learning how to drive and excelling in her academics as a freshman in high school. Her middle child’s super into sports and music. Right now he’s teaching himself how to play the guitar. Her youngest son Zeke, smiles like sunshine, he warms the room. Funny, because his co...
28m Apr 12, 2022
28m
S11 Ep9: Four Year Recap
This week marks four years as co-hosts on PodcastDX.  For today's show we will be recalling some of our most memorable interviews from these past four years.  We have had the honor of speaking with 151 guests and have posted 209 episodes so it wasn't an easy task but with input from everyone on the team, I think we had success!   ​ I want to take the time to thank our listeners from around th...
16m Apr 05, 2022
16m
S11 Ep8: Munchausen's During COVID
 Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP) is a very serious form of child abuse. The perpetrator, usually the mother, invents symptoms or causes real ones in order to make her child appear sick. Our guest today, Craig Lewis, not only survived the ordeal but has written a book on his experiences and is a Peer Counselor to help others.  ​ ...
11m Mar 29, 2022
11m
S11 Ep7: Tuberculosis
  On this week's episode we are discussing Tuberculosis, or TB.  Currently the infection has a rate of infection that is only 2.2 per 100,000 persons.  TB is more common in countries where many people live in absolute poverty because people are more likely to: live and work in poorly ventilated and overcrowded conditions, which provide ideal conditions for TB bacteria to spread suffer from m...
18m Mar 22, 2022
18m
Hereditary Colon Cancer
Our guest on today's show is Dan Dry Dock Shockley, (#Dandrydock%20)  a retired Navy, Operation Desert Storm; Enduring and Iraqi Freedom veteran and 10 year hereditary colon cancer WARRIOR.  One of the risk factors for colorectal cancer (https://www.webmd.com/cancer/default.htm)  is a family history (https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/family-history)  of the disease. Colorectal cancer is c...
49m Mar 15, 2022
49m
S11 Ep5: Addison's Disease
Today's show features Anna Cooper.  Anna is the sister of another one of our guests; Faith Cooper who talked with us S9E11 on JRA and S10E11 on EDS.   Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of certain hormones. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands, located just above your kidneys, produce too little co...
30m Mar 08, 2022
30m
S11 Ep4: Common Variable Immunodeficiency During COVID
We have the honor of speaking once again with Sheila Ames, a registered nurse in Northern California who has been diagnosed with a rare type of a primary immunodeficiency known as common variable immunodeficiency or CVID for short.  At the time of her diagnosis she was working as an ICU nurse and her first doctors order was: no more exposure to infectious patients.  This diagnosis not only chan...
36m Mar 01, 2022
36m
S11 Ep3: Hypogonadotropic Hypothyroidism
On today's show, we have the honor of speaking with Evelyn Gamble.  Evelyn has been dealing with a condition called Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, a form of hypogonadism that is due to a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus.  Hypogonadism is a condition in which the male testes or the female ovaries produce little or no sex hormones. (credits: Medline Plus)  Hypogonadotropic hypogo...
26m Feb 22, 2022
26m
S11 Ep2: Hypothyroidism, Chiari & Extreme Weight Loss
Today we have the honor of speaking with Evelyn Morales.  Evelyn is a beautiful young mother living in Texas, and has had some physical challenges over the past few years.  I started following her on TikTok due to her super positive "I Can Do This!" attitude.  ​Evelyn's health journey began with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.  Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough of the...
43m Feb 15, 2022
43m
S11 Ep1: Patients Getting Paid
On today’s show we are talking once again with Kathy Reagan Young!  Kathy is a strong patient advocate in the MS world and hosts a website called FUMSnow and has her own podcast.  She recently began teaching a course called “Patients Getting Paid” and is here to talk about that today.  If you would like to find out more about Patients Getting Paid, you can check out Kathy's Facebook Page Here! ...
40m Feb 08, 2022
40m
S10 Ep20: Cataracts
A cataract develops when the lens in your eye, which is normally clear, becomes foggy. For your eye to see, light passes through a clear lens. The lens is behind your iris (colored part of your eye). The lens focuses the light so that your brain and eye can work together to process information into a picture. When a cataract clouds over the lens, your eye can’t focus light in the same way. Th...
15m Feb 01, 2022
15m
S10 Ep19: Winter Safety
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and vehicles. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us may not be ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you are more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start...
12m Jan 25, 2022
12m
S10 Ep18: Migraines
On today's show we are speaking once again with Sheila Ames.  As you may recall, Sheila is a Registered Nurse and the founder of "Ames Alchemy Coaching" which can be found on Facebook and Instagram.  Today she joins us to discus her life-long struggles with migraines.  A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's of...
30m Jan 18, 2022
30m
S10 Ep17: Psoriasis
According to Mayo Clinic Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It tends to go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while or going into remission. Treatments are available to help you manage symptoms. And you can inc...
25m Jan 11, 2022
25m
S10 Ep16: Sickle Cell During Covid
Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), often have underlying cardiopulmonary co-morbidities that may predispose them to poor outcomes if they become infected with SARS-CoV-2. ​ Our returning guest today is Agnes Nsofwa RN,MsN,BBA Founder and Executive Director Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc.  
37m Jan 04, 2022
37m
S10 Ep15: Myasthenia Gravis During a Pandemic
In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Tasha White.  We spoke with Tasha a few years back and wanted to touch base and see how she is doing in the midst of the pandemic. Tasha White, Director of a new Non-profit organization called "My Walk with MG" (https://mywalkwithmg.org/) located in St. Louis, MO.   The...
24m Dec 28, 2021
24m
S10 Ep14: COVID & Lupus
Your immune system is your body's main defense against germs and illnesses. When you have lupus, you're more prone to infections because your immune system works differently than most people's. It becomes overactive and attacks your body itself. Our guest on today's show is another repeat guest, Amber Blackburn. Amber is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chr...
24m Dec 21, 2021
24m
S10 Ep13: Navigating Post COVID as a Narcolepsy Patient
  Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in your daily routine.  Our guest today is Lindsey who will discuss her life post-covid with narcolepsy.   ​ Linds...
28m Dec 14, 2021
28m
Hiatal Hernia
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach bulges through the large muscle separating your abdomen and chest (diaphragm). Your diaphragm has a small opening (hiatus) through which your food tube (esophagus) passes before connecting to your stomach. In a hiatal hernia, the stomach pushes up through that opening and into your chest. A small hiatal hernia usually doesn't cause pr...
12m Dec 07, 2021
12m
S10 Ep11: Ehlers Danlos & EDS
Squeeze a world of passion, goal driven problem solver and an adventurous triathlete into 5 feet of fun and you get Faith Louise Cooper. Faith Louise grew up in a family of 5 with 2 younger sisters.  At the 12 she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, now known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.  In 2017 she was diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome and was recently changed to Hyper...
35m Nov 30, 2021
35m
S10 Ep10: Hepatitis
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of...
11m Nov 23, 2021
11m
S10 Ep9: Complex Diagnoses
On this week's show we are speaking once again with Kristine Hoestermann, the founder of "FindYourRare" and she will be explaining how difficult it has been to get a diagnosis for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and where that diagnosis took her (Brittle Cornea Syndrome & the BRCA Gene for Breast Cancer are the latest two)  Heeeeere's Kristine!   Allow me to introduce myself🦓My name is Kristine (kk)....
49m Nov 16, 2021
49m
Throwback Thursday! Travis Mills Veteran/Quad Amputee
For our very first Throwback Thursday episode we celebrate the bravery of our men and women that have served in the United States Armed Services!   In this episode we will discuss not just continuing life after a horrific injury, but excelling and living life to it's fullest, minus two arms and two legs.  On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne wa...
44m Nov 11, 2021
44m
S10 Ep8: COVID with Crohn's Disease
We are welcoming back Myisha Malone-KING.  As you may recall Myisha spoke with us in season 7 about Crohn's Disease and just last week about her daughter's severe asthma.  Myisha is a passionate dedicated advocate she’s received proclamations from states for recognition of her advocacy and IBD awareness.  Besides her challenges with Crohn's, she ended up catching COVID last year!! ​ Having Cr...
27m Nov 09, 2021
27m
S10 Ep7: Severe Asthma
As you may recall Myisha spoke with us in season 7 about Crohns Disease.   Myisha is a passionate dedicated advocate she’s received proclamations from states for recognition of her advocacy and IBD awareness.  Besides her challenges with Crohns, Myisha has a duaghter with severe asthma and is here today to discuss her daughters' journey. ​ Patients with severe asthma use the highest dose of i...
25m Nov 02, 2021
25m
S10 Ep6: COVID with a Rare Disease
COVID is a rough disease no matter how you look at it, however COVID when you already have a rare disease?  That has to be extra hard!  Barby Ingle joins us once again to discuss the ramifications in these trying times. ​ To reach Barby you can email: Barby@InternationalPain.com (mailto:Barby@InternationalPain.com) Barby Ingle, BSc Psyc, President, Editor-in-Chief International Pain Foundati...
34m Nov 01, 2021
34m
S10 Ep5: Halloween During COVID
In this episode we will discuss Halloween Safety during COVID   ​ Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who at one time could dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. ​Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun a...
13m Oct 19, 2021
13m
S10 Ep4: Short Bowel Syndrome
Jenny was diagnosed as a child with the rare diseases Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Short Bowel Syndrome. She lived with an ileostomy for 6 years before having it reversed into a straight pull thru. In her spare time, Jenny shares about life with rare disease on Life's a Polyp blog and Youtube channel. She raises funds for NORD FAP Research Fund through Life's a Polyp Shop and is wri...
21m Oct 12, 2021
21m
S10 Ep3: After Care for COVID
Marci Bene, is a health coach from Hungary with a focus on the human nervous system and after he suffered through Covid a couple months back he created a protocol to bounce back from the after-effects of this virus. Thanks to it he recovered quickly.  He is trying to reach out to as many as he can to educate on the functions and workings of the nervous system. The protocol was designed so that...
56m Oct 05, 2021
56m
S10 Ep2: Emergency Nursing
"The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, The Courage to Act" ​ Nicholas Palczer host of the new podcast: Bottom Line Nursing! He has his Bachelors in Nursing, Associates in Nursing, &  Associates in Fire Science He is currently an Active Duty Air Force Nurse, which he has been for 9 years and was an Enlisted Firefighter/EMT before he got commissioned!  He has been stationed at overseas ...
53m Sep 28, 2021
53m
S10 Ep1: Neurodegenerative Disease
Dr. Mafee is dual board certified in Neurology and Integrative Medicine.  As such, she is passionate about using functional and integrative philosophies to prevent & reverse a host of chronic conditions.  Dr. Mafee is particularly focused on helping patients work through neurodegenerative disorders.   Dr. Mafee joined the Case Integrative Health team in March 2020. ​ Neurodegenerative disease...
32m Sep 21, 2021
32m
S9 Ep20: Vertigo
This week we have the pleasure of speaking once again with Lauren Ryan.  She joined our show previously and was more than happy to join us again to discuss a dizzying diagnosis: VERTIGO!    Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It's the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning. This feeling may be barely noticeable, or it may be so severe that ...
17m Sep 14, 2021
17m
S9 Ep19: Parkinson's Caregiving
Our guest on todays show is Elizabeth "Liz" Coy.  She is a full time Business Development Executive, and now also a caregiver for her dad who has developed Parkinson's.   People with Parkinson’s disease rely on caregivers for a wide range of support — from driving them to doctors’ appointments to helping them get dressed. As the disease progresses, dependence on caregivers increases substantia...
25m Sep 07, 2021
25m
S9 Ep18: Processed Food Addiction
Our guest today will be speaking about processed food addictions.  Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction from 1999 with her first popular book to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was released by CRC Press.   She founded the online Addiction Reset Community (ARC) in 2016, www.foodaddictionreset.com (http...
1hr 21m Aug 31, 2021
1hr 21m
S9 Ep17: Traveling with a Disability
Our guest this week is Tarita Davenock, M.A. CTC  CEO, Travel for All Inc.   (https://travel-for-all.com/about-travel-for-all/)   Our guest this week is Tarita Davenock, M.A. CTC  CEO, Travel for All Inc. ​ Tarita has built a reputation as a global expert in the field of accessible travel, and inclusive tourism.   A speaker and contributor to the Hungton Post, and other travel publicati...
51m Aug 24, 2021
51m
S9 Ep16: Oral Cancer
According to the World Health Organization there are approximately 650,000 new cases of oral cancer each year world wide.  Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the back of the throat. Oral cancers develop on the tongue, the tissue lining the mouth and gums, under the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and the area of the throat at the back of the mouth. Oral cancer accounts for rough...
11m Aug 17, 2021
11m
S9 Ep15: Group B Strep
Bacteria called group B Streptococcus (group B strep, GBS) commonly live in people’s gastrointestinal and genital tracts. The gastrointestinal tract is the part of the body that digests food and includes the stomach and intestines. The genital tract is the part of the body involved in reproduction and includes the vagina in women. Most of the time the bacteria are not harmful and do not make pe...
19m Aug 10, 2021
19m
S9 Ep14: Dentures
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teeth—things that people often take for granted. When y...
16m Aug 03, 2021
16m
S9 Ep13: Medicinal Uses of CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are low tetrahydrocannabinol products derived from Cannabis sativa that have become very popular over the past few years. Patients report relief for a variety of conditions, particularly pain, without the intoxicating adverse effects of medical marijuana.(NIH) ​On todays show we are speaking with the Dynamic Duo at CannaPros inc. about the various Cannabis products typic...
47m Jul 26, 2021
47m