S7 Ep3: Adaptive Modest Clothing
Asiya Rafiq is a Certified Applied Behavioral Analysist from Dubai, & a Certified Volunteer in Special Olympics with the U.A.E..  A Modest Fashion Designer (Adaptive Wear), and a Fashion Virtual Reality Filmmaker, her films cover stories with social causes.
17m Aug 11, 2020
17m
S7 Ep2: Navigating and Balancing Life & Work as a Physician
Have you ever felt overwhelmed at trying to balance family and life?  Dr. Tameka Blake is here with us to discuss the importance of achieving a balance and gives us an idea of how a physician might attain balance between running a business and being a doctor.  Dr. Blake is originally from Brooklyn, NY. In 2001, she attended Cornell University graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree...
28m Aug 04, 2020
28m
S7 Ep1: The Importance of Chronicles in Health Care
Chronicling, or journaling is an important part of the health care field!  For patients or the professional medical team looking after patients, a great deal can be gained by simply writing down your experiences, symptoms, thoughts or ideas!  We don't often get a viewpoint form the medical team members and were very happy to include "The Women in White Coats"  
27m Jul 28, 2020
27m
S6 Ep20: Discrimination in Health Care
This week we are talking with Doctor Kat Ogle on discrimination in healthcare.  From medical students to doctors and naturally the patients in between, how common is racism in the medical community and what can be done to end it?  Dr. Ogle doesn't hold back on this important topic!   Dr. Kat Ogle| Washington DC Emergency Medicine Physician Author ​ Dr. Ogle is a board-certified Emergency M...
1hr 16m Jul 21, 2020
1hr 16m
S6 Ep19: Upper Endoscopy and Esophageal Ulcers
An upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system with a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube. A specialist in diseases of the digestive system (gastroenterologist) uses an endoscopy to diagnose and, sometimes, treat conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine (duodenum).  Finding esophageal ulcers wasn't wha...
27m Jul 14, 2020
27m
S6 Ep18: Mental Health Professionals
FINDING THE RIGHT Mental Health Professional isn't difficult—and it shouldn't be. There still exists a stigma of sorts, that taking care of your mental health.  Michael has been helping change individual lives for over 20 years as a counselor, a coach and a mentor. His passion is in helping veterans, first responders and there families. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playin...
42m Jul 07, 2020
42m
S6 Ep17: Sickle Cell (part 4 of 4) with Lwimba
I am  Lwimba Kasongo and I have been living with sickle cell for over 30 years! I call myself a warrior because i have come this far despite the challenges that come with living with Sickle cell . The pain, the stigma, the in an out of hospital , the medicines all make it a hard journey. Living with Sickle cell is a daily battle field but to come this far is victory for me, because no matter ho...
35m Jul 01, 2020
35m
S6 Ep16: Sickle Cell (3 of 4 with Yemi)
Oluyemi ‘Yemi’ Moses was born in Durham, NC, USA to parents who immigrated from Nigeria. She was the middle child in a family with seven children; four of those children were born with sickle cell disease, and Yemi was one of them. Throughout her life she has stood firm on the belief that sickle cell would not diminish her life, and her life experiences attest to that.
23m Jun 23, 2020
23m
S6 Ep15: Sickle Cell Disease
Our guest today is Sophia Anna, also known as "The Sick Sexy" and continues in our series on Sickle Cell.  Born in 1993 and originally from England with a background of Greek and South American heritage, Sophia Anna is an online writer, content creator, model and works in healthcare.  She is extremely passionate about invisible illness and launched her youtube channel: The Sick Sexy as an hones...
25m Jun 15, 2020
25m
S6 Ep14: Sickle Cell Disease (1 of 4)
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic vascular disease, with a range of acute and chronic complications driven by ongoing vaso-occlusion. The diverse clinical manifestations of SCD can affect organs throughout the body. The self-perpetuating cycle of vaso-occlusion and vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) may account for the majority of the burden of SCD.    MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST My name is Agnes, c...
31m Jun 09, 2020
31m
S6 Ep13: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Bile ducts carry the digestive liquid bile from your liver to your small intestine. In primary sclerosing cholangitis, inflammation causes scars within the bile ducts. These scars make the ducts hard and narrow and gradually cause serious liver damage.  Our guest today is Jenna Ziegler an avid blogger at The Comical Colon  
36m Jun 02, 2020
36m
S6 Ep12: Narcolepsy
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 with narcolepsy.       Lindsey grew up in ...
30m May 26, 2020
30m
S6 Ep11: Surgery Prep with Chronic Illness
Whatever type of surgery you’re having and wherever you have it, you will receive some type of anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Careful preparation for surgery and anesthesia helps ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery.  When you are already living with chronic illness like Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or the like it is more complicated!  Our guest, Kristal Kent, d...
33m May 19, 2020
33m
S6 Ep10: Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Diane is a stage IV lung cancer survivor. She lives in Momence, Illinois with her husband, two dogs, and one cat. She works full time as a supply chain clerk. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family including her twin sister, new niece and two nephews. Non-small cell lung carcinoma is a type of lung cancer, also commonly referred to as non-small cell lung cancer (N...
25m May 12, 2020
25m
S6 Ep9: Gout and Nutrition
Spiro Koulouris is a leading gout diet expert, author, and blogger at goutandyou.com. He’s dedicated his life to inspiring people to obtain a healthy lifestyle and living a gout-free life. Called the “rich man’s disease”, gout is considered one of the most painful of the rheumatic conditions and is a rapidly growing problem that afflicts an alarming number of people.
19m May 05, 2020
19m
S6 Ep8: COVID 19 VS Everything
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, SARS and MERS. In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China. The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Healt...
30m Apr 28, 2020
30m
S6 Ep7: Spinal Cord Injury and Stem Cell Treatment
Our guest this week is Jennifer Kraft.  Jenny suffered a spinal cord injury in a bicycling accident which left her paralyzed.  Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in loss of nervous tissue and consequently loss of motor and sensory function. There is no treatment available that restores the injury-induced loss of function to a degree that an independent life can be guaranteed. Transplantation of s...
41m Apr 21, 2020
41m
S6 Ep6: Crohns Illness, Trauma, Attachment & Resiliency
Our guest for this week is Casey Hersch, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, author, and founder of www.lightyoursparkle.life. She specializes in integrative treatment models for chronic illness. Inspired by her own struggles with autoimmune illnesses and trauma, she educates about empowerment and how to build individualized healing plans.  She talks about her life with Crohns Dise...
40m Apr 14, 2020
40m
S6 Ep5: Finding the Right Doctor
FINDING THE RIGHT doctor isn't easy—and it shouldn't be. When you put your life in someone else's hands, you need to feel confident that this is an individual with enough smarts, qualifications, and skills to give you the care you deserve.
21m Apr 07, 2020
21m
S6 Ep4: Hernia
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. This episode discusses all hernia types with more attention given to  inguinal hernias with descriptive text that may not be appropriate for all listeners. 
24m Mar 31, 2020
24m
S6 Ep3: Osteomyelitis of the Spine
Our guest today is Brian Tally.  Brian developed idiopathic osteomyelitis in his spine in 2012.  The infection was missed by the healthcare providers and he ended up with severe damage to not only his spine but his organs as well as the disease ate away at him from the inside.  Brian is a former Sgt in the United States Marine Corps. Brian has been married for 20 years & has 4 children. He spen...
50m Mar 24, 2020
50m
S6 Ep2: Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Although there is no single cause to suicide, suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. It most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping abilities of someone suffering from a mental health condition. Our guest today is a suicide survivor and s...
26m Mar 17, 2020
26m
S6 Ep1: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Kidney Disease
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which scar tissue develops on the parts of the kidneys that filter waste from the blood (glomeruli).  Our guest today, Jon Rankin is a runner that discovered he had this disease as he was taking a physical for the Olympics. Jon was the 17th African American male to break the 4 minute mile!
33m Mar 10, 2020
33m
S5 Ep20: Healthcare Relationships & Finding the Right Doctor
Finding the right doctor can make all the difference!  Wellacopia provides a "healthcare relationship connection."  "The patient-practitioner relationship encompasses 4 key elements: mutual knowledge, trust, loyalty, and regard. These 4 elements constitute the foundation of the patient-practitioner relationship.  The patient-practitioner relationship is a powerful part of a practitioner's trea...
30m Mar 03, 2020
30m
S5 Ep19: Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Through the Eyes of a Comedian
We certainly realize suicide is a serious matter, but we have a guest that has chronic suicide ideology and yet, he is a stand up comedian! He literally puts a new spin on mental health.  He was lucky enough to get off the ship he was working on (in his stand-up role) after being turned away by several countries due to the Corona Virus.  During the brief break he called in from Cambodia!  Yes,...
45m Feb 25, 2020
45m
S5 Ep18: Parkinson's Disease
Sharon Krischer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in October, 2009 after several years of experiencing odd symptoms.  Ever since she has read everything she could find on Parkinson’s with the goal of finding a way to move on – literally – and not be defeated by the disease. 
46m Feb 18, 2020
46m
S5 Ep17: Juvenile Arthritis
Most kinds of Juvenile Arthritis are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases. In most JA cases, this causes joint inflammation, swelling, pain and tenderness, but some types of JA have few or no joint symptoms or only affect the skin and internal organs.  Our guest on this week's episode is Effie K. who was diagnosed as a teenager.
21m Feb 11, 2020
21m
S5 Ep16: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
 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 is Craig Lewis, not only survived the ordeal but has written a book on his experiences and is a Peer Counselor to help others.  
33m Feb 04, 2020
33m
S5 Ep15: Radon, The Radioactive Gas That May be Lurking in Your Home
Radon, a radioactive gas that forms when radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. Exposure to radon by breathing radon that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings, is the 2nd leading cause of Lung Cancer, after smoking.
11m Jan 28, 2020
11m
S5 Ep14: Adverse Childhood Experiences Turning to Lifelong Illness
Our guest today is Amee Quiriconi the Blogger and Podcaster for "One Broken Mom" she spoke with us recently about Rheumatoid Arthritis and now shares with us how childhood trauma can develop into lifelong illnesses like Autoimmune, Cardiac problems and even Cancers!  An extremely interesting  topic that opens the doors between sociology, psychology and physical medicine.
31m Jan 21, 2020
31m
S5 Ep13: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress can be painful for the family as well as the person experiencing this disorder.  Dr. Seth Kastle of WaKeeney,  is a retired U.S. Army first sergeant and the author of the children’s books, Why Is Dad So Mad,  and Why Is Mom So Mad, both which address how military families can cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. ​
24m Jan 14, 2020
24m
S5 Ep12: Heart Attack on a Train
Have you ever wondered "what would happen if I or a family member had a medical emergency while using public transportation"  Today we feature Bill H. who had a cardiac event after boarding a Chicago Metra train and the two bystanders that weren't about to let these be his LAST train ride!
48m Jan 06, 2020
48m
S5 Ep11: Kidney Dialysis/ Waiting for Transplant
Marc Coronel has dedicated his life to inspiring, motivating, and empowering others.  At the same time, Marc has been battling kidney disease and talks with us today about dialysis.  Kidney dialysis is temporary fix while a person waits for transplant. 
44m Dec 24, 2019
44m
S5 Ep10: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system – which normally protects its health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses – mistakenly attacks the joints. Our guest today is Amee Quiriconi the Blogger and Podcaster for "One Broken Mom"
25m Dec 17, 2019
25m
S5 Ep9: Mast Cell Activation Disorder
In this episode we discuss Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD) with Tara Notrica from New York.  MCAD is an immunological condition in which mast cells inappropriately and excessively release chemical mediators, resulting in a range of chronic symptoms, sometimes including anaphylaxis or near-anaphylaxis attacks.
25m Dec 10, 2019
25m
S5 Ep8: Cerebellar Brain Slump
CEREBELLAR SLUMPING (PTOSIS) Cerebellar slumping (aka cerebellar ptosis) occurs as a result of too much bone being removed around the foramen magnum that there is no longer enough bone to support the weight of the cerebellum.
17m Dec 03, 2019
17m
S5 Ep7: Therapeutic Benefits of SCUBA
A study into the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving by students from the University of Sheffield’s Medical School  published in the Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation under the title: 'Can scuba diving offer therapeutic benefit to military veterans experiencing physical and psychological injuries as a result of combat?' leads us to this week's episode.  Jim Elliott, Founder and Preside...
35m Nov 26, 2019
35m
S5 Ep6: Premature Birth, The Medical Challenges Continue
A premature birth is a birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date. Sheila talks about some of the medical challenges her premie twins have faced during their first 7 yrs..  Sheila is still a stay-at-home-mom due to the chronic health conditions her twins continue to fight.  Never stopping to rest, she continues to find ways to help raise her family in-betw...
24m Nov 19, 2019
24m
S5 Ep5: Interview with Travis Mills, Army War Veteran & Quad-Amputee
Today we're talking with Travis Mills, a retired United States Army Staff Sergeant and recalibrated warrior!  On April 10, 2012, Mills was critically injured by an improvised explosive device (IED), while on his third tour in Afghanistan.  Travis is one of only five surviving quadruple amputees from the US military action in Iraq and Afghanistan. His message is one of hope and determination, bu...
44m Nov 11, 2019
44m
S5 Ep4: Epilepsy
We are speaking today with Christalle Bodiford.  Christalle is an artist, advocate, writer, and an adventurer who lives with Epilepsy.  Seizures and epilepsy are not the same, which you will learn about after listening to this week's episode!
54m Nov 05, 2019
54m
S5 Ep3: Myasthenia Gravis
In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Tasha White, Director of a new Non-profit organization called My Walk with MG located in St. Louis, MO.   The hallmark of Myasthenia Gravis is muscle weakness that worsens after periods of activity and improves after periods of rest.
19m Oct 29, 2019
19m
S5 Ep2: Bipolar or Manic Depressive Disorder
People with bipolar disorders have extreme and intense emotional states that occur at distinct times, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic, hypomanic or depressive. People with bipolar disorders generally have periods of normal mood as well. Bipolar disorders can be treated, and people with these illnesses can lead full and productive lives.  Kitt joins us today t...
48m Oct 22, 2019
48m
S5 Ep1: Pre & Post Natal Pelvic Floor Therapy
In this episode we will discuss pre and post natal pelvic floor therapy with Erin Glace.   Erin Glace PT, MSPT, PRPC is a pelvic health specialist with over 20 years of experience treating women with pelvic floor problems.  Pelvic floor damage can occur during pregnancy, during childbirth or post-partum, and may be expressed by symptoms such as urinary incontinence, fecal and gas incontinence,...
34m Oct 15, 2019
34m
S4 Ep20: Hemiplegic Migraine
Migraine can present in a variety of ways. Hemiplegic migraine is a rare form of migraine where people experience weakness on one side of their body (hemiplegia) in addition to the migraine headache attack. The weakness is a form of migraine aura and occurs with other forms of typical migraine aura like changes in vision, speech or sensation. Our guest on today's show is Amber Blackburn. Amber ...
29m Oct 08, 2019
29m
S4 Ep19: Myasthenia Gravis
In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Meridith O'Connor. Writer, speaker, and community leader, Meridith is a health and wellness advocate.    
32m Oct 01, 2019
32m
S4 Ep18: Arnold Chiari Malformation
In this episode we will discuss Chiari Malformation.  It is most often caused by structural defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development.  This is called primary or congenital Chiari malformation.  It can also be caused later in life if spinal fluid is drained excessively from the lumbar or thoracic areas of the spine, to traumatic, injury, disease, or infection.  Th...
23m Sep 24, 2019
23m
S4 Ep17: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia- Enlarged Prostate
In men, urine flows from the bladder through the urethra. BPH is a benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. The prostate cells gradually multiply, creating an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra -- the "chute" through which urine and semen exit the body.   Our guest today is Rob G., a 60 year old Chicago suburb father and gr...
18m Sep 17, 2019
18m
S4 Ep16: Cancers of the First Responders from 9/11
In this episode we discuss the diseases  that continue to take the lives of the 1st Responders of the 9/11 attack.  We are grateful to the Chief Medical Officer for the NYFD, Dr. David Prezant for his time with us during the interview.  Dr. Prezant is the foremost authority on the complications of 9/11 that continue to plague the First Responders of the attack.
34m Sep 10, 2019
34m
S4 Ep15: Vectors and Mosquitoes
In this episode we will discuss Vectors.  Specifically MOSQUITOES! Mosquitoes cause more human suffering than any other organism -- over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Not only can mosquitoes carry diseases that afflict humans, they also transmit several diseases and parasites that dogs and horses are very susceptible to. (from the American Mosquito A...
14m Sep 03, 2019
14m
S4 Ep14: Congenital Heart Defect- Transposition of the Great Arteries
In this episode we will discuss Congenital Heart Defects with Derek Canas, AKA "D-Rek"  Some infants are born with the Great Arteries, (those attaching directly to the heart) in opposite positions, this is called Transposition.  Transposition of the great arteries changes the way blood circulates through the body, leaving a shortage of oxygen in blood flowing from the heart to the rest of the ...
30m Aug 27, 2019
30m