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Relationship Status Podcast250th Date: Twat for 'T'Hosts: C.L., Doc G, & Yusuf
Guest: Khori Syn
Y’all ready for some realness? In this episode of Relationship Status, your boy Yusuf chats it up with the one and only Khori Syn — a writer, dancer, and all-around mystery wrapped in 18 different personalities. They get into everything from social media habits (“You don’t post? No, you don’t!”), to juggling multiple alter egos (wait till you hear about Raylene, Carol, and Brother Lewis), and the messy, hilarious, sometimes messy realities of relationships today.
Khori keeps it , saying things like, “I feel like being… who do I feel like...
2025-05-191h 02
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Therapy TrifectaWelcome to AVM Alliance, where we delve into the world of pediatric stroke and brain disorders with honest conversations and valuable insights for our community. In this episode, host Raylene Lewis shares her experiences from the International Pediatric Stroke Organization 2024 Congress and exciting updates from our AVM Alliance community events. Join us as we explore the transformative power of therapy in pediatric stroke recovery with special guest Anna Haertling Clearman, an occupational therapist from UTHealth. Discover the 'Therapy Trifecta'—occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy—and learn about cutting-edge treatments and research programs making a difference in pediatric stro...
2024-04-0121 min
AVM Alliance PodcastCreed's Story & What Will Never Be: Anticipatory Grief Creed is missing the majority of his brain. He essentially only has his brain stem and all of his other brain is missing. Doctors deemed her child deemed incompatible with life, but Creed has defied the odds is now 9 years old. Melanie, Creed's mom, shares their story. What is anticipatory grief? It is the emotions associated with grief before the expected loss actually happens. -- Think of it as "What will never be."Creed's Journey: https://www.facebook.com/creedsjourneySupport the showWebpage: https://www.avmalliance.orgGo Fund M...
2024-02-0120 min
AVM Alliance PodcastA Kid AgainI am excited to introduce our listeners to Ami Waggoner who has graciously come on today to tell us the story of her medically complex child Luke and Kathy Derr, founder and director of family engagement for the absolutely fabulous organization everyone should know about — A Kid Again created to provide kids with life-threatening conditions and their entire family with the opportunity to forget about the stress that comes with having a child with a medical condition. A Kid Again: https://akidagain.org/Follow Luke: Luke's Mom's Page Book Or So They Thought: Order BookSup...
2024-01-0817 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Doctor is IN #3: Therapy for KidsHappy October to all our listeners. October is Brain AVM Awareness Month. As a reminder, A brain AVM is a tangle of abnormal arteries and veins, that do not have the needed capillaries in between the connections. If you would like more information on Brain AVM’s: AVM Alliance, an official non-profit, now has its own website www.avmalliance.org. On it you will find lots of information as well as personal stories. Last month’s Part two episode started with terms found on radiology tests doctor’s order and dove a bit into epilepsy, EEG’s and stroke in infan...
2023-10-0119 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Doctor is IN #2: Medical Terms, Epilepsy & Pediatric StrokeOn this episode, we continue our interview with the director of the pediatric stroke program with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston as we go over questions parents submitted for our medical professional. Today’s episode continues the discussion, diving a bit into epilepsy, EEG’s and stroke in infants. Each episode for this season ends with a focus on a special children’s book with a "Things to Think About” takeaway lesson. The focus of this month's "Things to Think About" is based on the Children's Book “The Boy, The Mole the Fox and the Horse” a fabulous book of wisdo...
2023-09-0121 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Doctor is IN #1: Brain Vessels, MRI, & CTs ExplainedWe are beginning season two with a 3 part “The doctor is In” Series going over questions with Dr. Stuart Fraser, the director of the pediatric stroke program with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. This month’s Part one episode focuses on medical terms parents read on radiology reports and goes into more detail about the different radiology tests doctor’s order as well as the major blood vessels of the brain. Each episode for this season will end with a focus on a special children’s book with a "Things to Think About” takeaway lesson. This month's book is "Maybe" b...
2023-08-0117 min
AVM Alliance PodcastAgainst the OddsToday is the end of season one, our 15th episode. We talk about why some parents of children who have suffered a stroke feel like they don't fit in and provide an analogy that hopefully will change that mindset. Our guests today are AVM Brain bleed survivors Kyler Lewis and Ashley Lindsey who talk about what it is like to deal with brain vessel disease. We end the podcast going over our last chapter of our focus book, Suffer strong where Jay talks about "The Unknown" and we learn about the importance of hope when suffering and finding bravery t...
2023-06-2821 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Kailee Mills FoundationIn Brain News, researchers have recently performed a successful surgery to repair a Vein of Galen Malformation, in a baby’s brain before birth. This month's interview is with Brianna McCulloch who runs the Kailee Mills Foundation-- a charity on a mission to save lives one seat belt click at a time. The podcast ends with a discussion of Chapter 11 of our focus book, Suffer Strong, noting world is missing something valuable if people are not able to recognize and use their talents and gifts. Article Mentioned: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/in-first-in-utero-brain-surgery-doctors-eliminated-symptoms-of-dangerous-condition?fbclid=IwAR3kfAUdMMk4MaBAoUxVSUjXmC6h4lraG6bzUs...
2023-05-1521 min
AVM Alliance PodcastScars & HealingA Pediatric ischemic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blockage, such as a blood clot, reduces or completely stops blood flow to a part of the brain. This causes brain cells to be damaged or die, which can cause long-term disabilities. Our guest today, Mara Yale was introduced to the world of pediatric stroke when her 2nd child was diagnosed shortly after their birth. She has made it her mission to share information to help parents achieve the best possible outcome for their children. In Chapter 10 of our focus book, Suffer Strong we discuss th...
2023-02-2118 min
AVM Alliance PodcastIt's Not All in My Head: An HHT StoryThis podcast starts with a brief explanation of the genetic condition, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and tells the story of Stephany Zumerling who suffered for years without the correct diagnosis. Her medical journey offers lessons we can all learn from and highlights the importance of finding a doctor who takes the time to listen to their patient and investigate symptoms that don't make sense. The podcast ends with lessons learned from Chapter 9 of our current focus book Suffer Strong: written by Katherine and Jay Wolf.Support the showWebpage: https://www.avmalliance.orgGo...
2023-02-0720 min
AVM Alliance PodcastIcing Smiles: Baking a DifferenceThis morning we are starting with a Brain News medical study. A study with the University of Cincinnati will examine the effectiveness of a stroke treatment for patients with a pre-stroke disability, one of the first studies to focus on this population. Our guest today is a spokesman from the sweetest non-profit I know, Icing Smiles, an organization who is baking a difference for children dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis. We will end the podcast with a discussion on the need to redefine beauty from Ch 7, of our focus book, Suffer Strong. New Stroke StudyIcing S...
2023-01-2419 min
AVM Alliance PodcastDon't Dis My AbilityIn Brain News we go over two published studies from Stanford University involving Stem Cell treatment for Stroke survivors. Our guest today is Jonathan Slifka who was born with spina bifida who discusses the importance of working together to make positive changes in what you want to see happen in life. We end with a discussion on redefining failure in Ch. 6 of our focus book, Suffer Strong, where Jay points out how great people are at projecting an image to the public that is often completely different from how they actually feel. Research Study 1 Research Study 2 G...
2023-01-1222 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Bright SideIn Brain News: Survivor, Malori Rodgers, just released her book “A Stroke a Heaven” which talks about her personal journey after a traumatic brain injury. Our guest today is Heather Golladay, who talks about the importance for looking at the bright side of things. Her husband suffered an ischemic stroke and she is the graphic arts designer for AVM Alliance and the creator of our butterfly pig and each week's art work. We end today with Chapter 5 of our focus book Suffer Strong with a discussion on redefining loss and opening our hands to the future.Information: KCBD News A...
2023-01-0423 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThink TAAF Today's episode includes a discussion on yesterday's MSN published article: “Doctors dismissed these 3 young people's symptoms as migraines or drug-related — but they were really having strokes.” We welcome guest Dina Chon with the Aneurysm and AVM Foundation and end with a short discussion on pain, perspective and PTSD as we finish chapter 4 of our focus book "Suffer Strong" by Kathrine and Jay Wolf.PSA Find Your Lifeline with TAAF: https://youtu.be/v0yhpua-078The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation: https://taafonline.org/Support the showWebpage: https://www.avmalliance.orgGo Fund...
2022-12-2824 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe Bare MinimumThis week, the short film Time Bomb was released to showcase the real life challenges of a rare disease diagnosis and was created with the help of The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation. With the holiday’s approaching, decadent treats and delicious food on the horizon it is no wonder heath and weight loss become added priorities on many a new year resolution list. How to put in place something that sticks and works can be very elusive. Sometimes when parents are in survival mode, health and fitness is at the bottom of all lists— even new years resolutions. To help...
2022-12-2120 min
AVM Alliance PodcastHope for Minds, Help for DadsIn today’s news we will talking about a new youth medial clinic that just opened this past November for children suffering from Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain injury and stroke based on published journal findings on Hyperbaric medicine for brain injuries in children. We will be visiting with Tim Siegal who started Team Luke, Hope for Minds after his son’s tragic golf cart accident. We will end with a short discussion on rebellion and need for celebrations even when suffering from Chapter 3 our current focus book “Suffer Strong” by Katherine and Jay Wolf.Guest's Info: https://www.teamlukeh...
2022-12-1417 min
AVM Alliance PodcastAneurysms, Support & The JNFToday we are talking about brain Aneurysms and will be visiting with Natalie Niekro who started the Joe Niekro Foundation after her father’s sudden passing from a ruptured aneurysm. And We will end with a short discussion finishing up Chapter 2 of our current focus book “Suffer Strong” by Katherine and Jay Wolf and, in particular, discuss hope as an anchor in our lives.Guest Website: https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/Support the showWebpage: https://www.avmalliance.orgGo Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/avmallianceOur FB Page...
2022-12-0719 min
AVM Alliance PodcastA Decision TreeToday we are going to be talking about the UCSF Pediatric Stroke Research Center and three of their current research projects headed by Dr. Heather Fullerton. We will visit with guest Jennifer Odell whose beautiful son Brayden gained his wings just days after his AVM rupture and learn what is important to families during this difficult time. We will end with a short discussion on part one of Chapter 2 of our current focus book “Suffer Strong” by Katherine and Jay Wolf focusing on the importance of redefining the past to allow peace and eventually healing on the inside.Brayden...
2022-11-3020 min
AVM Alliance PodcastThe AVM Research FoundationToday we are going to be talking with guest Sherri Logan who started The AVM Research Foundation with her husband Mark and we will end with a short discussion on the second half of Chapter 1 of our current focus book “Suffer Strong" by Katherine and Jay Wolf. The AVM Research Foundation’s mission is to raise funds for AVM awareness, with their biggest goals to 1) create a way for early detection, and 2) find a safer treatment for those affected by brain AVMs. The Foundation was created after Ryan Logan, who was 11 years old at the time, was told by doct...
2022-11-2221 min
AVM Alliance PodcastService Animals & Opportunity in LimitationsToday we are going to be talking about something many parents consider for their child who has a disability: service animals! We are going to go over the general ADA rules as well as the steps to take and things to consider when deciding if a service animal is the right addition for your family. Our guests are Terry and Nancy Cadel who own River’s Edge Dog Academy—a business who has been training service animals for over 35 years, and we will end with a short discussion on the first half of chapter 1 of our current focus book “Suffer...
2022-11-1520 min
AVM Alliance PodcastAwareness, Epilepsy & StrugglesToday we are going to get caught up on some Awareness Month information and statistics. Our guest on the show is Amy Danner, who is the mother of an AVM Survivor and Epilepsy warrior. We are going to end with a short discussion on the prologue and chapter 1 of our current focus book “Suffer Strong: How to Survive Anything by Redefining Everything" by Katherine and Jay Wolf.Guest Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481393609499462Support the showWebpage: https://www.avmalliance.orgGo Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/avmallianceOur FB...
2022-11-0820 min
Stroke BustersA Cure For Kyler - Pediatric Stroke Patient StoryA large majority of stroke awareness, stories and advocacy is centered around older or aging populations. When we think about stroke, we envision an adult or a person with high risk factors, adult risk factors, such as smoking, drinking, high blood pressure, etc…. Though more common in adults, stroke is among the top 10 causes of death in pediatric patients.
Kyler’s family have become advocates for pediatric stroke awareness. Telling and retelling their story through AVM Alliance, a Cure for Kyler and Friends, an organization they started to raise funds for AVM Foundation and the AVM Research Foun...
2022-09-1548 min
The Walkthrough™ | HomeLight's Real Estate PodcastThey Said "The Deal is Dead." Here's How HomeLight Elite Agent Raylene Lewis Saved ItWe recently launched a new Facebook community for Walkthrough listeners. Come join us to connect with other listeners, connect with the guests that you hear on the show, get exclusive content, influence future episodes and more. Links & Show NotesRaylene Lewis - real estate agent profile on HomeLightJoin our Facebook community for The Walkthrough listenersHomeLight's Agent Resource CenterSubscribe and listen to The Walkthrough: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
2020-09-0732 min
The Walkthrough™ | HomeLight's Real Estate Podcast"The deal is dead." The Story Behind the Sale with Raylene LewisLinks and Show NotesRaylene Lewis on HomeLight.comHomeLight's Agent Resource Center
2020-03-0230 min
Blast Off! with Johnny RocketBlast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #30: Media Madness! (W/Lewis Liberman & Julie Wilder)
Show Summary: Frustrated? Annoyed? Tired of establishment elitists not listening to YOU? Our friends from Libertopia, are award-winning illustrators and also a husband and wife power duo! Lewis Liberman and Julie Wilder join us to discuss alternative media, and what the liberty movement needs to do in order to gain a foothold in changing the culture. Lewis and Julie are both graphic designers and have both been hard at work at it for years trying to make a difference! Join us this week for this amazing show about media and the path we must take to make “taxa...
2019-01-2656 min