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PodcastDXLongevity & Regenerative MedicineOn today’s show, we are speaking with Dr. Deepti Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, then earned her MD from Stony Brook School of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY). She completed her residency in Anesthesiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg School of Medicine. Her Fellowship in Pain Management is from Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital. She also completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Northwestern/UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Our topic for today is a BOGO! Yep, not one but two episodes in one! Longevity Medi...2023-02-2146 min
PodcastDXLongevity & Regenerative MedicineOn today’s show, we are speaking with Dr. Deepti Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, then earned her MD from Stony Brook School of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY). She completed her residency in Anesthesiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg School of Medicine. Her Fellowship in Pain Management is from Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital. She also completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Northwestern/UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.
Our topic for today is a BOGO! Yep, not one but two episodes in one! Longevity Medi...2023-02-2146 min
Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawEP. 107 Thank you for your service.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Women Lita Tomas and Jean Marie McNamara, a mother/daughter duo who have just published their memoir: Lita & Jean: Memoirs of Two Generations of Military Women.
Hear Lita and Jean talk about:
Lita: Breaking new ground: a divorced woman in the 1970s was not allowed to join the military nut Lita found a way to provide stability for her young daughters. Many firsts including becoming a mechanic and being in one of the first gender integrated units.
Jean: Service was always a calling: joining the Army National Guard...2022-11-1146 min
PodcastDXStress and the Immune SystemThis week we have a brief insight to the fact that stress can play havoc on the immune system and we hope to have a new guest soon to discuss this weighty problem. If you are a member of the health care community and would like to be a guest on our show to discuss how stress affects the immune system, please drop us a line at PodcastDX@yahoo.com. Remember chronic stress = excessive cortisol and too much cortisol = a host of medical ailments. 1. Poor sleep Cortisol levels are supposed to drop at nigh...2022-09-1306 min
PodcastDXStress and the Immune SystemThis week we have a brief insight to the fact that stress can play havoc on the immune system and we hope to have a new guest soon to discuss this weighty problem. If you are a member of the health care community and would like to be a guest on our show to discuss how stress affects the immune system, please drop us a line at PodcastDX@yahoo.com. Remember chronic stress = excessive cortisol and too much cortisol = a host of medical ailments.
1. Poor sleep
Cortisol levels are supposed to drop at nigh...2022-09-1306 minPodcastDXFour Year RecapThis 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 the world.
THANK YOU!!
There isn't a day that goes by that I am not amazed that we have come so far...2022-04-0516 min
PodcastDXFour Year RecapThis 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 the world. THANK YOU!! There isn't a day that goes by that I am not amazed that we have come so far...2022-04-0516 min
Bottom Line NursingBLN Goes on PodCastDXCheckout this episode of PodcastDX, where Nick got the privilege to be a guest on and spend sometime talking with their awesome crew! Take a listen! Checkout PodcastDX: https://www.podcastdx.com/Have a question or comment? Email us at bottomlinenursing@gmail.comFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram @bottomlinenursingVisit our Website Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mentio...2022-03-1952 min
PodcastDXThrowback Thursday! Travis Mills Veteran/Quad AmputeeFor 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 was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. I...2021-11-1144 minPodcastDXThrowback Thursday! Travis Mills Veteran/Quad AmputeeFor 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 was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms.
I...2021-11-1144 min
Just One Listen Podcast ReviewsPodcast Review: PodcastDXA show hosted by three folks who share medical conditions, treatments, issues and their thoughts and opinions on the subject.Show Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastdx/id13666670082021-08-2013 min
PodcastDXvon Hippel-Lindau Chuvash PolycythemiaOur guest this week is Shannon Wyatt. Shannon has an extremely rare condition called von Hippel-Lindau Chuvash Polycythemia (we will abbreviate to VHL). Her only symptom that led to finding VHL was that she was diagnosed with kidney cancer at 34 years old, that didn’t even have any noticeable symptoms, it was just an incidental finding on an MRI, but when they took it out, they found it was malignant. A few years later, it was pulmonary embolisms in both lungs after a routine gallbladder removal that pointed to Chuvash Polycythemia after many previous labs had raised suspicion of it.2021-03-3043 minPodcastDXBleeding Disorders, Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, Coagulation Disorders, Blood Clotting Disorders, Clotting Factor Deficiencies
Bleeding Disorders, also known as Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, Coagulation Disorders, Blood Clotting Disorders, Clotting Factor Deficiencies
Bleeding disorders are rare disorders affecting the way the body controls blood clotting. If your blood does not clot normally, you may experience problems with bleeding too much after an injury or surgery. This health topic will focus on bleeding disorders that are caused by problems with clotting factors, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
Clotting factors, also called coagulation factors, are proteins in the blood that work with small cells, called platelets, to form blood clo...2021-03-2309 min
PodcastDXBleeding Disorders, Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, Coagulation Disorders, Blood Clotting Disorders, Clotting Factor Deficiencies Bleeding Disorders, also known as Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, Coagulation Disorders, Blood Clotting Disorders, Clotting Factor Deficiencies Bleeding disorders are rare disorders affecting the way the body controls blood clotting. If your blood does not clot normally, you may experience problems with bleeding too much after an injury or surgery. This health topic will focus on bleeding disorders that are caused by problems with clotting factors, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Clotting factors, also called coagulation factors, are proteins in the blood that work with small cells, called platelets, to form blood clo...2021-03-2309 minPodcastDXTrisomeTrisomy is an abnormality in which an organism has the wrong number of chromosomes. In humans, a normal baby will have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs, with each parent contributing 23 chromosomes. When trisomy occurs, the individual is born with three instances of a particular chromosome instead of the usual two, resulting in 47 total chromosomes instead of 46. The results of this extra data can vary, but tend to manifest in the form of birth defects, some of which can be quite severe.
The most common cause of trisomy is a problem in the duplication of chromosomes to create egg and...2021-03-1612 min
PodcastDXLysosomal Storage DiseaseLauren, is here speaking with us today about Lysosomal Storage Disease. Lauren has four siblings whom she loves dearly, and graduated in 2011. She worked at a community center until COVID put a hold on social gatherings. She considers herself a social person and is grateful for the chance to get her story out into the world. Lysosomal storage diseases are inherited metabolic diseases that are characterized by an abnormal build-up of various toxic materials in the body's cells as a result of enzyme deficiencies. There are nearly 50 of these disorders altogether, and they may affect diff...2021-03-0924 minPodcastDXLysosomal Storage DiseaseLauren, is here speaking with us today about Lysosomal Storage Disease. Lauren has four siblings whom she loves dearly, and graduated in 2011. She worked at a community center until COVID put a hold on social gatherings. She considers herself a social person and is grateful for the chance to get her story out into the world.
Lysosomal storage diseases are inherited metabolic diseases that are characterized by an abnormal build-up of various toxic materials in the body's cells as a result of enzyme deficiencies. There are nearly 50 of these disorders altogether, and they may affect diff...2021-03-0924 minPodcastDXMuscular DystrophyThis week we are speaking with a Muscular Dystrophy Warrior!
Keisha Greaves is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Girls Chronically Rock (www. girlschronicallyrock.com) offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses.
Over the past few years, Keisha has been featured in Good Morning America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global, Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, Herself 360, Liz on Biz, among other outlets on and offline.
One of Keisha’s proudest moments is...2021-03-0229 minPodcastDXRare Disease CAMK2 Genetic MutationOur guest today is Karen is a wife and mother to 5 children. Her youngest, who is now 13 was born seemingly healthy. In her first weeks it became clear that she wasn't developing normally. After 10 years of looking for a diagnosis and not finding answers, they decided to do whole exome sequencing. That finally gave them an answer.
She has a mutation of her CAMK2 gene. It was so newly discovered that only a handful of people were diagnosed with this. Since it has been discovered, more children are being found to be in the family of CA...2021-02-2327 min
PodcastDXEffects of Agent Orange Tara Parham, the daughter of a disabled USMCS Veteran, eighty-sixed her 6 figure income career in Government Healthcare and Lean Six Sigma, after falling ill with the first of 3 rare diseases that are associated with her dads exposure to Agent Orange, a dioxin used while he was serving in the Vietnam War. Her goal is to shed light on those who are struggling with the many debilitating conditions from Agent Orange and other Rare Diseases; to advocate for those who are struggling to find Help, their voice, and are unable to advocate for themselves. TRANSCRIPT s...2021-02-1653 minPodcastDXFibromyalgia & POTsJason is an engineering graduate who reinvented himself as a podcaster and chronic illness/disability advocate after developing fibromyalgia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). He is the host of Discomfort Zone, a podcast featuring immersive stories on chronic illness and disability that showcase our vulnerability, wellness, and resilience. He and his guests find comfort by turning towards discomfort, welcoming it, and laughing at it.
Jason is the youngest of three kids and the proud uncle of his nephew and niece. He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada where he currently lives with his M...2021-02-0931 minPodcastDXFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Kim Shields is 38 years old and just finished her masters in social work program. She was diagnosed with FOP at age 15, but it has mildly affected her throughout her life. She is a wheelchair user, but she doesn’t let that slow her down. She is working on a plan to open a nonprofit in the future to help with access issues for those with disabilities, specifically wheelchair access, but will fight to help anyone with a disability get access to housing, employment, and transportation that meets their individual needs to be as independent as possible.
...2021-02-0233 minPodcastDXTick Borne Illness & AutoimmuneBoard Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to become Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics.
Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Director on the board of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), and is a Founding Member of th...2021-01-2629 min
PodcastDXHousehold SafetyTalking today amongst ourselves, we will share some important safety tips around the home. (TRANSCRIPT BELOW) Most home safety tips talk about the importance of preventing fires, preparing against extreme weather and protecting the home from potential burglars. If you are a homeowner and have not taken precautions in any of these areas, the time to act is now. Yet even though it’s important to prepare for large dangers, most household dangers are more subtle and require smaller fixes. For example, did you know that a carbon monoxide detector is one of t...2021-01-1930 minPodcastDXHousehold SafetyTalking today amongst ourselves, we will share some important safety tips around the home. (TRANSCRIPT BELOW)
Most home safety tips talk about the importance of preventing fires, preparing against extreme weather and protecting the home from potential burglars. If you are a homeowner and have not taken precautions in any of these areas, the time to act is now.
Yet even though it’s important to prepare for large dangers, most household dangers are more subtle and require smaller fixes. For example, did you know that a carbon monoxide detector is one of t...2021-01-1930 minPodcastDXMyostatin Issues- Dylan's StrengthMyostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is a rare condition characterized by reduced body fat and increased muscle size. Affected individuals have up to twice the usual amount of muscle mass in their bodies. They also tend to have increased muscle strength. This condition is not known to cause any medical problems, and affected individuals are intellectually normal. Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is caused by mutations in the MSTN gene. It follows an incomplete autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
In layman's terms:
Too LITTLE Myostatin causes too MUCH muscle.
Our guest today is discussin...2021-01-1238 min
PodcastDXMyostatin Issues- Dylan's StrengthMyostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is a rare condition characterized by reduced body fat and increased muscle size. Affected individuals have up to twice the usual amount of muscle mass in their bodies. They also tend to have increased muscle strength. This condition is not known to cause any medical problems, and affected individuals are intellectually normal. Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is caused by mutations in the MSTN gene. It follows an incomplete autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. In layman's terms: Too LITTLE Myostatin causes too MUCH muscle. Our guest today is discussin...2021-01-1238 minPodcastDXVaccinesThe first human vaccines against viruses were based using weaker or attenuated viruses to generate immunity. The smallpox vaccine used cowpox, a poxvirus that was similar enough to smallpox to protect against it but usually didn’t cause serious illness. Rabies was the first virus attenuated in a lab to create a vaccine for humans.
Vaccines are made using several different processes. They may contain live viruses that have been attenuated (weakened or altered so as not to cause illness); inactivated or killed organisms or viruses; inactivated toxins (for bacterial diseases where toxins generated by th...2021-01-0519 minPodcastDXDisability EtiquetteBasic disability etiquette involves treating people with disabilities with respect. For example, speak to the person directly, not to the person accompanying them. Do not make assumptions about what they can or cannot do. The impact of a specific disability can vary widely from person to person, so offer assistance only if it appears to be needed. Acknowledge and respect the individual’s ability to make decisions and judgments on their own behalf. Always use “people first” language. For example, use the term “people with disabilities.” Do not use terms such as “the disabled” or “the handicapped.” Avoid referring to people by their di...2020-12-2917 minPodcastDXCerebral PalsyCerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It's caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth.
Our guest today is Zain Bando, a Chicago area, 21-year-old college student and is studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a junior. He hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting after graduation and currently resides in Downers Grove, IL with his family.
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S8E2 Cerebral palsy
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2020-12-2227 minPodcastDXCosmetic MedicineCosmetic Medicine is the practice of non-surgical and minor surgical procedures that are designed to change the appearance of individuals by their effects on superficial tissues, thereby reversing the signs of ageing.
Cosmetic Medicine is commonly associated with treatments such as botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections. Other treatments such as laser therapy and sclerotherapy are also extremely popular and are additional therapies that a cosmetic practitioner can offer.
Skin Med Spa is a premier medical spa in Downers Grove, Illinois. The practice boasts licensed medical staff who are trained in aesthetics and have decades...2020-12-1535 minPodcastDXFibromyalgiaOur guest this week is Arushi Lohiya, from Jaipur, Rajasthan -India. She is a marketing & branding strategist, an amateur poet, animal lover, and a Fibromyalgia warrior.
She graduated top of her class from Iowa State University, USA in marketing. At one time she was also a national level sports player and managed to combine both of her passions with a dream job in sports marketing. She was accelerating up the corporate ladder with brands like Coca Cola, ESPN, and Kingfisher Beer, basically living her dream when in 2012 at the age of 22 she was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
Since then...2020-12-0823 minPodcastDXCorneal DystrophySavanna is a health policy and patient advocate from Houston, Texas. She meets with senators and representative at the federal level to advocate for patients to have better access to treatments and for the protection of the ACA, as well as creating awareness & education through social media and consulting with companies about the patient experience. Savanna has several chronic illnesses including Psoriatic Arthritis, Severe Asthma, and a form of Corneal Dystrophy, which is what she is here to talk about today.
2020-12-0122 minPodcastDXEpilepsyMatt is a preschool teacher turned computer programmer and disability advocate. He developed Epilepsy while in college and is here today to discuss this often misunderstood disease.
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.
Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, while others...2020-11-2446 minPodcastDXGastroparesisAmbre is a gastroparesis patient. She was diagnosed in 2016, after suffering with GI symptoms for nearly 2 years. Her disease has progressed to where she is now completely dependent on enteral nutrition. In the last two years she has become a vocal advocate for the gastroparesis community. She has also, in the last year become a vocal advocate for feeding tubes and body positivity.
By participating in several photoshoots to help with body positivity and awareness for medical devices, she hopes to encourage others. She writes a blog about her journey with chronic illness. She uses h...2020-11-1742 minPodcastDXLupus
Britt Clark is a patient advocate and the founder of Lupus Lyfe, a blog about living with lupus. She is also a lupus patient leader for WEGO Health and actively participates in discussions and panels advocating for chronic illness warriors. She has battled lupus, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia and recently stage 1 kidney cancer. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and 2 sons and traveling.
Blog: Lupus Lyfe www.lupuslyfe.com
IG: @lupuslyfe
FB: @lupuslyfe2020-11-1017 minPodcastDXCrohns During MotherhoodMyisha is the ceo of @gameofcrohnsandchronicillness Facebook group and Instagram.
Myisha is a 2019 WEGO Health Awards finalist and WEGO Health top 10 rookie of the year 2020 this year.
Myisha have been nominated for 10 WEGO Health awards. Myisha started her Facebook group gameofcrohnsandchronicillness to help others feel less alone.
When Myisha was first diagnosed 11 years ago she knew absolutely nothing about her chronic illness or what she would be dealing with for the rest of her life. Myisha is a passionate dedicated advocate she’s received proclamations from states for recognition of her advo...2020-11-0323 minPodcastDXHalloween During COVIDIn 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 and safe for trick-or-treaters and some ideas to replace typical parties during these uncommonly scary times.2020-10-2713 minPodcastDXBarrett's EsophagusOur guest today is once again Lita Tomas, one of our co-hosts. Lita has suffered with GERD for most of her adult life (as you learned in S6E19) This year's upper endoscopy showed damage to the esophagus from the chronic acid backflow. She now has a new diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus.
Barrett's esophagus is a potentially serious complication of GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Barrett's esophagus, normal tissue lining the esophagus -- the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach -- changes to tissue that resembles the lining of the intestine. A...2020-10-2014 minPodcastDXRotator Cuff RepairOur guest today is Lita again, she has recently had her torn rotator cuff repaired.
I would like to refer to the Mayo Clinic to explain this complex group of muscles and ligaments:
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder, which often worsens with use of the arm away from the body.
Rotator cuff injuries are...2020-10-1320 minPodcastDXInjectable Neurotoxins for MigrainesTwo Co-Hosts discuss injectable neurotoxins as a medical treatment, especially for migraines.
Neurotoxins are injected around pain fibers that are involved in headaches. It enters the nerve endings around where it is injected and blocks the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission. This prevents activation of pain networks in the brain.
It prevents migraine headaches before they start2020-10-0611 minPodcastDXVolunteering, Good For Your Mental HealthVolunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even feel happier and healthier. With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.
Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can...2020-09-2918 minPodcastDXHyperacusisHyperacusis is defined as a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sounds. Ears also lose most of their dynamic range. Dynamic range is the ability of the ear to deal with quick shifts in sound loudness. Suddenly everyday noises sound unbearably or painfully loud. The disorder is often chronic and usually accompanied by tinnitus (ringing in the ears), but can occur in patients who have little or no measurable hearing loss.
Hi, My name is Jemma, I’m 16 years old and have a rare disorder called hyperacusis, which causes me to experience pain from normal noise. There...2020-09-2236 minPodcastDXCamaraderie in a PandemicEven though we often feel Physicians are 'super-heroes" during times of extreme stress even these heroes need support! Dr. Jackson is here today to talk with us about the care and support that physicians can give one another. The current pandemic is such a stressful time for all of us, have you considered how hard it is on the front line workers?
Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is a board-certified physician and founder of Physicians Working Together. Dr. J is also the founder of National Physicians Week, a national celebration, (March 25-31) that recognizes the dedication, sacr...2020-09-1523 minPodcastDXRabiesRabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. However, in many other countries dogs still carry rabies, and most rabies deaths in people around the world are caused by dog bites.
Animals most likely to transmit rabies in the United States include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. In developing countries of Africa and Southeast Asia, stray dogs are the most likely to spr...2020-09-0809 minPodcastDXCeliac DiseaseMoira Cleary (more-a), a mom of two beautiful, smart, funny teenagers who both live with often debilitating chronic conditions, is a Certified and Accredited Professional Coach as well as a Mindfulness Practitioner, she is sharing her knowledge and experience with Moms struggling, as they parent children with challenging, complex or even extra-ordinary needs. She is on a mission to help mothers find their strength so that they can show up for themselves and their families the way they want to, not just with the left overs. Her focus is simple, you matter as much as your family. She and h...2020-09-0119 minPodcastDXEndometriosisThis week we are discussing endometriosis. Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs.
Returning to our show to discuss endo is our guest Asiya Rafiq. She joined us last week to talk about adaptive clothing.
2020-08-2312 minPodcastDXAdaptive Modest ClothingOur guest this week is Asiya Rafiq. She has an educational background in Psychology, and is a Certified Applied Behavioral Analyst from Dubai. She is also a Certified Volunteer in Special Olympics with the United Arab Emirates. From a business standpoint she is an advertising professional, a Modest Fashion Designer (Specialist Adaptive Wear), and a Fashion Virtual Reality Filmmaker. She just completed her film on parental separation which addressed an important issue of how 'parental separation' can affect a child's mental health. Her films cover real stories with social causes, giving voice to the voiceless.
2020-08-1117 minPodcastDXNavigating and Balancing Life & Work as a PhysicianHave 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 in Chemistry. She later graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York in 2006. She is a medical director and board-certified emergency physician practicing in metro Atlanta fo...2020-08-0427 minPodcastDXThe Importance of Chronicles in Health CareChronicling, 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"
2020-07-2827 minPodcastDXDiscrimination in Health CareThis 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
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Dr. Ogle is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, currently practicing at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington VA Medical Center and United Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is a first-generation colleg...2020-07-211h 16PodcastDXUpper Endoscopy and Esophageal UlcersAn 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 what our guest and co-host Lita expected to find!
2020-07-1426 minPodcastDXMental Health ProfessionalsFINDING 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 is taboo and people may be reluctant to even ask about care. 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.
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 resp...2020-07-0741 minPodcastDXSickle Cell (part 4 of 4) with LwimbaI 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 how much I fall, still I rise up. I am a fighter, a warrior and with the right medication and do's and don'ts of mana...2020-07-0134 minPodcastDXSickle 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.
She graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1998 with a B.S. degree in Human Sciences and moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she furthered her education and became a certified Speci...2020-06-2322 minPodcastDXSickle Cell DiseaseOur 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 honest, raw platform about de-stigmatizing invisible illness and how to embrace it.2020-06-1525 minPodcastDXSickle 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.
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My name is Agnes, co-founder and Executive Director for ASCA.
Our baby girl Joy had sickle cell disease (SS). She was born at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth late 2000s. At the time, my hu...2020-06-0931 minPodcastDXPrimary Sclerosing CholangitisBile 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 Zigler an avid blogger at The Comical Colon
2020-06-0235 minPodcastDXNarcolepsyNarcolepsy 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 Charlotte NC and is currently residing nearby in Belmont, NC with her husband and dog. She was diagnosed in May of 2019 after dealing with symptoms since childhood. She was previously misdiagnosed and had doctors dismiss her sleepiness for being a norma...2020-05-2630 minPodcastDXSurgery Prep with Chronic IllnessWhatever type of surgery you’re having and wherever you have it, there are some things you can do to prepare for surgery and ease your recovery. Our guest, Kristal Kent, discusses what has helped her prepare for surgery while living with a chronic illness!
2020-05-1933 minPodcastDXStage 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 (NSCLC). This is a dangerous disease that can cause breathing difficulties and ultimately affect your quality of life. If diagnosed late or left u...2020-05-1225 minPodcastDXGout 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.
It’s greatly affected by diet and those with the disease are often prescribed drugs that need to be taken for the rest of a person’s life - the side-effects crea...2020-05-0518 minPodcastDXCOVID 19 VS EverythingCoronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (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 Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Public health groups, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO...2020-04-2829 minPodcastDXSpinal Cord Injury and Stem Cell TreatmentOur 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 stem cells or progenitors may support spinal cord repair. (https://bit.ly/2VBV9rC)
2020-04-2141 minPodcastDXCrohns Illness, Trauma, Attachment & ResiliencyOur 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 Disease and her discovery into the mind/gut connection.
2020-04-1440 minPodcastDXFinding the Right DoctorFINDING 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.
2020-04-0721 minPodcastDXHerniaA 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. 2020-03-3124 minPodcastDXOsteomyelitis of the SpineOur 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. He was stationed in Camp Lejeune NC where he served with BTO Co 2d FSSG, Okinanwa Japan where he served with Landing Support Co 3d FSSG and Camp Pendleton having served with base Hazmat / Compliance. He en...2020-03-2450 minPodcastDXSuicide Awareness & PreventionAlthough there is no single cause to suicide, suicide is a major public health concern. Over 47,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2017; it is the 10th leading cause of death overall. 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 speaks openly about this difficult topic.
2020-03-1725 minPodcastDXFocal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Kidney DiseaseFocal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which scar tissue develops on the parts of the kidneys that filter waste from the blood. 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!
Focal = some Segmental = sections Glomerulo = of kidney filters Sclerosis = are scarred
In the spring of 2008, Jon Rankin was ranked among the best milers in the world. He had run a personal best of 3:53 for th...2020-03-1032 min
PodcastDXTrigeminal NeuralgiaIn this episode we will discuss Trigeminal Neuralgia with Pamela from British Columbia, Canada. This painful and rare condition has no cure but Pam gives us tips on dealing with severe facial pain. Transcript: s3e1 trigeminal neuralgia.mp3 Lita [00:00:07] Hello and welcome to another episode of podcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medical diagnosis. I'm Lita and one of our co-hosts. Ron is not with us today. Jean [00:00:22] And I'm Jean Marie. ...2019-01-0623 minPodcastDXTrigeminal NeuralgiaIn this episode we will discuss Trigeminal Neuralgia with Pamela from British Columbia, Canada. This painful and rare condition has no cure but Pam gives us tips on dealing with severe facial pain.
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Lita [00:00:07] Hello and welcome to another episode of podcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medical diagnosis. I'm Lita and one of our co-hosts. Ron is not with us today.
Jean [00:00:22] And I'm Jean Marie.
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PodcastDXFood SafetyOn this week's episode we review basic food safety tips. We break this topic down into bite size portions. Remember not to put food safety on the back burner. Now wash your hands, we saved you a place at the PodcastDX table. 2018-12-1112 minPodcastDXFood SafetyOn this week's episode we review basic food safety tips. We break this topic down into bite size portions. Remember not to put food safety on the back burner. Now wash your hands, we saved you a place at the PodcastDX table.
2018-12-1112 minPodcastDXPlanes Trains and WheelchairsIn this episode we will discuss traveling at the holidays with varying levels of need. Travel with disabilities can be challenging but the stress of added crowds can make this time of year even worse!
We discuss hints and tips to help navigate from point A to point B a little easier. Due to time constraints we couldn't cover as many segments as we would have liked, but if you check out our resource page on our website you will find many more ideas. This episode is a forum with the PodcastDX co-hosts 2018-12-0422 min
PodcastDXPlanes Trains and WheelchairsIn this episode we will discuss traveling at the holidays with varying levels of need. Travel with disabilities can be challenging but the stress of added crowds can make this time of year even worse! We discuss hints and tips to help navigate from point A to point B a little easier. Due to time constraints we couldn't cover as many segments as we would have liked, but if you check out our resource page on our website you will find many more ideas. This episode is a forum with the PodcastDX co-hosts 2018-12-0422 minPodcastDXA physician's perspective on medical cannabisTranscripts for this show are below pic:
On this episode of PodcastDX we get a physician's perspective on medical cannabis. This is part three of our medical cannabis series. Our guest, Dr. Robert Weil, D.P.M. specializes in orthotics, sports medicine, and podiatric medicine. He also hosts a radio show and co-authored the book #Hey Sports Parents.
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Lita [00:00:15] Hello. Welcome to another episode of PodcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medi...2018-07-1018 min
PodcastDXA physician's perspective on medical cannabisTranscripts for this show are below pic: On this episode of PodcastDX we get a physician's perspective on medical cannabis. This is part three of our medical cannabis series. Our guest, Dr. Robert Weil, D.P.M. specializes in orthotics, sports medicine, and podiatric medicine. He also hosts a radio show and co-authored the book #Hey Sports Parents. Episode 15 Medical Cannabis Dr Weil.mp3 Lita [00:00:15] Hello. Welcome to another episode of PodcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medi...2018-07-1018 minPodcastDXMedical Cannabis BudtenderTranscript for this episode is found below the pic:
On this episode of PodcastDx we get the dope on medical cannabis from Budtender Alex. A Budtender can help guide customers through the hazy world of medical marijuana. Feel free to ask them any questions you have, alot extra time for your first visit so you can get the "420" on product lines, methods of delivery and strain specifics. This cash only business is not yet covered by insurance.
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Ron [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to PodcastDX the show...2018-07-0332 min
PodcastDXMedical Cannabis BudtenderTranscript for this episode is found below the pic: On this episode of PodcastDx we get the dope on medical cannabis from Budtender Alex. A Budtender can help guide customers through the hazy world of medical marijuana. Feel free to ask them any questions you have, alot extra time for your first visit so you can get the "420" on product lines, methods of delivery and strain specifics. This cash only business is not yet covered by insurance. Episode 14 Budtender.wav Ron [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to PodcastDX the show...2018-07-0332 minPodcastDXBrachial Plexus Injury and Living With a DisabilityTranscript for this episode is found under the pic
Ron is a co-host of PodcastDX, he was injured as a child when he was struck by an automobile. He survived the critical injuries but a permanent deficit of his brachial plexus nerve bundle remained. Although he does not have the use of his right arm, he continues to take on challenge after challenge. His latest goal is to compete in the 2020 Paralympics! We certainly support his drive to excel, and hope to see him on the podium for that event accepting his first medal!
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PodcastDXBrachial Plexus Injury and Living With a DisabilityTranscript for this episode is found under the pic Ron is a co-host of PodcastDX, he was injured as a child when he was struck by an automobile. He survived the critical injuries but a permanent deficit of his brachial plexus nerve bundle remained. Although he does not have the use of his right arm, he continues to take on challenge after challenge. His latest goal is to compete in the 2020 Paralympics! We certainly support his drive to excel, and hope to see him on the podium for that event accepting his first medal! Epi...2018-06-2624 minPodcastDXMedical CannabisTranscript for the show is found below the pic:
In this episode we are first have a forum discussion covering the terms used in medical cannabis. The PodcastDX co-hosts will talk briefly about the terminology to familiarize you with some of the terms.
Then we move directly into an interview with a patient who has recently been prescribed medical cannabis. We get some background into how a new patient goes about applying for and finally obtaining the product for use. In Illinois this is not as simple as your doctor sending a prescription over to the...2018-06-1912 min
PodcastDXMedical CannabisTranscript for the show is found below the pic: In this episode we are first have a forum discussion covering the terms used in medical cannabis. The PodcastDX co-hosts will talk briefly about the terminology to familiarize you with some of the terms. Then we move directly into an interview with a patient who has recently been prescribed medical cannabis. We get some background into how a new patient goes about applying for and finally obtaining the product for use. In Illinois this is not as simple as your doctor sending a prescription over to the...2018-06-1912 minPodcastDXVocal Cord NodulesTranscript for this show are below pic:
Episode 11 features Tatum, an up and coming vocal artist and musical theater star from the Chicago suburbs. Tatum has stared in over 2 dozen performances in her life and was at risk of losing it all when she developed nodules on her vocal cords during High School. Listen to this episode to hear how she overcame this obstacle and if we are lucky we will be seeing her on the big screen in a few short years!
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PodcastDXVocal Cord NodulesTranscript for this show are below pic: Episode 11 features Tatum, an up and coming vocal artist and musical theater star from the Chicago suburbs. Tatum has stared in over 2 dozen performances in her life and was at risk of losing it all when she developed nodules on her vocal cords during High School. Listen to this episode to hear how she overcame this obstacle and if we are lucky we will be seeing her on the big screen in a few short years! Episode 11 - Nodes on Vocal Cords (1).wav2018-06-1211 min
PodcastDXToxoplasmosisEpisode transcript is below pic. Rayna Marie is a college student ready to start teaching next fall. She shared her story with us on the parasite that took up residence in her eye! PodcastDX Toxoplasmosis Episode 10.mp3 Ron [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast dx. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were dforever changed by a medical diagnosis. Lita [00:00:26] I'm Lita. Ron [00:00:27] And I'm Ron. Jean [00:00:28] And I'm Jean Marie.2018-06-0508 minPodcastDXToxoplasmosisEpisode transcript is below pic.
Rayna Marie is a college student ready to start teaching next fall. She shared her story with us on the parasite that took up residence in her eye!
PodcastDX Toxoplasmosis Episode 10.mp3
Ron [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast dx. The show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were dforever changed by a medical diagnosis.
Lita [00:00:26] I'm Lita.
Ron [00:00:27] And I'm Ron.
Jean [00:00:28] And I'm Jean Marie.2018-06-0508 min
PodcastDXEhlers Danlos SyndromeTranscript is below pic. Season 1 Episode 8 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome In this episode we interview one of our PodcastDX co-hosts, Jean Marie. As you remember, she also discussed one of her EDS co-morbidity disorders (POTS) in a recent episode. Today we ask Jean to share a little more detail of her Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and how that ties in to her complex medical diagnosis. EDS is more than just being "really flexible" as you will soon learn. TRANSCRIPT Ron: [00:00:30] Hello and welcome to another episode of podcast DMX. The show that brings you in...2018-05-2216 minPodcastDXEhlers Danlos SyndromeTranscript is below pic. Season 1 Episode 8 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome In this episode we interview one of our PodcastDX co-hosts, Jean Marie. As you remember, she also discussed one of her EDS co-morbidity disorders (POTS) in a recent episode. Today we ask Jean to share a little more detail of her Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and how that ties in to her complex medical diagnosis. EDS is more than just being "really flexible" as you will soon learn.
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Ron: [00:00:30] Hello and welcome to another episode of podcast DMX. The show that brings you in...2018-05-2216 min
PodcastDXSciatica & Arthritis PodcastDXTranscript below pic A prolific dancer for most of her adult life, she stayed in remarkable condition. Mary is an octogenarian from Chicago, Illinois. She is a retiree with many nieces and nephews. Her hobbies include crocheting and baking. She also loves cards, scrabble and crossword puzzles. PodcastDX Sciatica+Arthritis Episode 6.mp3 Jean [00:00:15] Hello again and welcome to podcast dx. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medical diagnosis. Lita [00:00:24] I'm Lita. Ron [00:0...2018-05-0812 minPodcastDXSciatica & Arthritis PodcastDXTranscript below pic
A prolific dancer for most of her adult life, she stayed in remarkable condition. Mary is an octogenarian from Chicago, Illinois. She is a retiree with many nieces and nephews. Her hobbies include crocheting and baking. She also loves cards, scrabble and crossword puzzles.
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Jean [00:00:15] Hello again and welcome to podcast dx. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a medical diagnosis.
Lita [00:00:24] I'm Lita.
Ron [00:0...2018-05-0812 min
PodcastDXPostural Tachycardia SyndromeSee transcript below pic. The dizzying tale of an injured Army Officer that never expected to have her career cut short by a freak accident resulting in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Jean Marie has worked hard to recover from a severe brain and spinal cord injury and is sharing part of her story in this episode. I am sure we will glean more information from her in future episodes as we delve deeper into the mysteries of POTS. Jean: [00:00:15] I. am so excited to talk about today's topic. I already started the application process online. [00:00:19][4.9]...2018-05-0110 minPodcastDXPostural Tachycardia SyndromeSee transcript below pic. The dizzying tale of an injured Army Officer that never expected to have her career cut short by a freak accident resulting in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Jean Marie has worked hard to recover from a severe brain and spinal cord injury and is sharing part of her story in this episode. I am sure we will glean more information from her in future episodes as we delve deeper into the mysteries of POTS.
Jean: [00:00:15] I. am so excited to talk about today's topic. I already started the application process online. [00:00:19][4.9]...2018-05-0110 minPodcastDXHPV Human Papiloma VirusSee Transcript below pic. On this episode we talk about HPV, the human papilloma virus with Courtney Miller. Courtney Miller is the owner of Shine Light Health where she is an integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Oil Wellness Advocate. She enjoys all things wellness and loves sharing her passion for healing naturally. Most days you can find her outside with her dog or traveling in her camper. Learn more about Courtney at http://shinelighthealth.com
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Jean: [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to PodcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like...2018-04-1724 min
PodcastDXHPV Human Papiloma VirusSee Transcript below pic. On this episode we talk about HPV, the human papilloma virus with Courtney Miller. Courtney Miller is the owner of Shine Light Health where she is an integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Oil Wellness Advocate. She enjoys all things wellness and loves sharing her passion for healing naturally. Most days you can find her outside with her dog or traveling in her camper. Learn more about Courtney at http://shinelighthealth.com TRANSCRIPT Jean: [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to PodcastDX. The show that brings you interviews with people just like...2018-04-1724 min
PodcastDXLiver Transplant PodcastDXGina Rapacz is a 48 year old mother of 2 teenage daughters living in the Chicago suburbs. She recently had a liver transplant after hers failed and she lingered on the transplant list in Chicago for over a year. Her transplant was completed at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. She is now on her way to a healthier life with a new liver. See Transcript of this show below. Transcript Lita: [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast DX. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a d...2018-04-0819 minPodcastDXLiver Transplant PodcastDXGina Rapacz is a 48 year old mother of 2 teenage daughters living in the Chicago suburbs. She recently had a liver transplant after hers failed and she lingered on the transplant list in Chicago for over a year. Her transplant was completed at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. She is now on her way to a healthier life with a new liver. See Transcript of this show below.
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Lita: [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast DX. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a d...2018-04-0819 min
PodcastDXKidney Transplant PodcastDXSee Transcription of this recording below pic. The first episode feature two kidney recipients. Rodney Fleming, a retired Fire Captain from downstate Illinois and his sister Danell Fleming Kreher, an RN (Registered Nurse). I first met this family in the winter of 2009/10 through a website called Matching Donors. Transcription PodcastDX Kidney Transplant Episode 1.mp3 Jean Marie [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast DX. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a diagnosis. Lita [00:00:26] I'm Lita...2018-03-3131 minPodcastDXKidney Transplant PodcastDXSee Transcription of this recording below pic.
The first episode feature two kidney recipients. Rodney Fleming, a retired Fire Captain from downstate Illinois and his sister Danell Fleming Kreher, an RN (Registered Nurse). I first met this family in the winter of 2009/10 through a website called Matching Donors.
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PodcastDX Kidney Transplant Episode 1.mp3
Jean Marie [00:00:16] Hello and welcome to podcast DX. This show that brings you interviews with people just like you whose lives were forever changed by a diagnosis.
Lita [00:00:26] I'm Lita...2018-03-3131 min