Incredibly Human

After struggling with addiction for for nearly a decade, Palmer has found sobriety. In this podcast he shares some of his story: the struggles and triumphs. Addiction has been in his family for generations. We talked about how difficult the process of recovery can be. Sometimes this means reaching our lowest points of despair and for our friends and family members to let us go. Part of Palmer's success came from a nonprofit called Haven House. Now he's working for Haven House as the Director of Outreach and as an Associate Pastor for their church. Learn more about Haven House at www.havenhouserecovery.comFind more stories and causes at www.incrediblyhuman.com

This episode is part of our Incredibly Human Book Club. We discuss the book "Suspicious Minds" by Rob Brotherton. To be human is to be suspicious. It's normal. Conspiracies can at times be lighthearted. They can be fun and engaging. But sometimes our suspicion can be dangerous. It can change our views of the world. In this episode we break down why we believe in conspiracy theories, but also how they can negatively impact our lives. Wars, extremists, shootings and bombings are the result of dangerous views of the world. Hitler believed conspiracies about Jews. This is why they can be dangerous if we do not protect ourselves. Conspiracies are the result of our brains need for clarity and order. We see patterns and look for intentions. But we also have a way of seeing the world in black and white. We look for good guys and bad guys. We see ourselves as heroes in the story. For a breakdown of this podcast and Suspicious Minds go to www.incrediblyhuman.com. Follow and subscribe to our youtube channel and social media accounts. 

We spoke with Dr. Anna Blakney, who has a PhD in Bioengineering and is an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. Anna works on RNA technology to treat disease. This is her field of expertise. In this episode we discuss mRNA safety and history, along with some of the misinformation about vaccines. You can learn more from Anna by following her on instagram, twitter or tik tok. If you want to learn more from the experts, go to teamhalo.org to hear from countless scientists and doctors from all over the world. 

Respiratory Therapists, like Feda Rashid, play a crucial role in this pandemic. Covid-19 is a respiratory virus. Most of the damage takes place in the lungs leaving majority of critically ill patients requiring oxygen and ventilators in order to breath. Feda shares with us her role with Covid, but also the toll they are experiencing from this ongoing crisis.

Olivia opens up about Covid and this second wave crossing through the nation. Her experience is different this time. Her patients are younger. The families are deflecting blame towards the medical staff. She's exhausted and tired of death. 

In this part 2 podcast, we talk about the healing process of chronic illnesses. Chronic illnesses can mostly be healed depending on the person and the situation. Inflammation in the body and an over stimulated immune system are the main factors of symptoms. This happens when our bodies are overwhelmed by toxins, pathogens, stress, nutrient imbalances and a poor diet and lifestyle. If we can approach each of these aspects of our bodies, we can heal from our illnesses. Dr. David Morcom is a functional medicine practitioner and a doctor of pharmacy. Functional medicine has a different approach than conventional Western medicine. Instead of putting a bandaid on our symptoms, functional medicine addresses the root cause of what's going on in our bodies. Thank you Dr. Morcom for sharing. You can reach him at https://www.integrativewellnessrx.com

Dr. David Morcom is a functional medicine practitioner and a doctor of pharmacy. Functional medicine has a different approach than conventional Western medicine. Instead of putting a bandaid on our symptoms, functional medicine addresses the root cause of what's going on in our bodies. Chronic illnesses having been rising every year since World War 2. More people are getting sick and much earlier in their lives. Why?In this podcast we talk about what's happening: We live in a toxic world and it's becoming too much for our bodies to handle. We talk about food, the environment, stress and nutrient imbalances. Thank you Dr. Morcom for sharing. You can reach him at https://www.integrativewellnessrx.com

We sat down with Alyssa and Sam, the owners of The Arcade in Waxahachie, Texas, to see how they experienced the shutdowns and are handling the pressures of the Covid pandemic. Because of the pandemic, as many as 60% of businesses that were shutdown will be permanently closing. Small businesses are hit hardest. Not only do they have to juggle the loss of business, they also have to find ways to stay safe and appease to those who take Covid seriously and those who don't.We also talk about the value of small business in our communities. Follow their journey at www.thearcadetx.comFind your cause at www.incrediblyhuman.com

Jason is a father, army veteran, BBQ enthusiast, and a respiratory therapist manager. He opens up about the struggles with the Covid 19 pandemic, the difficulties and expectations of him and his staff. Respiratory therapists play a major role with this virus. The demand and expectation is pushing our healthcare workers to their limit. We talk about what's happening in the lungs and why people are put on ventilators. http://www.incrediblyhuman.com

What are ICU nurses going through during the pandemic? Healthcare workers are facing a lot during the pandemic. It's emotionally and physically draining. PTSD, depression, and burnout is becoming common. How do you cope when you see so much end of life? How can we help as a society?Here's how: First stay safe. When we take Covid-19 serious, we support our healthcare workers. When we neglect the safe procedures, we help spread the virus. This greatly impacts our caregivers.If you want to do something special, send love and praise to your local healthcare workers. Thank You cards, gift baskets, or even purchasing a meal can definitely lift their spirits.If you want to help the staff of these ladies we spoke with, go to our website and make a donation to our fundraiser. We are taking a few steps to show our appreciation for these workers.