A group of SPTs and PTs committed to creating a community, advocating, and breaking down barriers for pre-PTs, SPTs, and PTs with disabilities and chronic illnesses who are making an impact in our community and redefining how we see the physical therapist
It's about time we had some major fun on this podcast! This episode starts off with an unexpected story about a chimpanzee in Jill's house to open up a discussion about JOY! Jill shares her experience as a patient with chronic pain. She talks about how frustrating it can be interacting with medical professionals who want to “fix” everything and how you can find joy even in the worst of circumstances. Joy can be something SO SMALL you probably won't see it! Slow down and be intentional with how you spend your time, energy, and focus. Learn how to live in the gray area of living with chronic pain alongside of joy AT THE SAME TIME!!! Joy doesn't have to mean that everything is going your way. It's a sign of hope and a gentle reminder that this life is worth living while FEELING alive. “I learned a long time ago on the tilt-a-whirl that it is entirely possible for a human being to laugh and throw up at the same time!”
Continuing our Awareness Month series, Anna does a deep dive on Lyme Disease! She talks about the mechanism of action for the bacterial infection, signs to look for including that famous bullseye rash, co-infections of protozoa and how the detection/treatment differs from Lyme, as well as the psychological and physical therapy implications.
Join Morgan and Anna for the first episode of a series on diagnoses as we discuss what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is, how it affects people differently, and implications for health care professionals. May is EDS awareness month, so fill your brain with some knowledge and then spread it for the rest of this month! (or the rest of your life. we won't stop you.)
On this episode Anna and Clare FINALLY get to catch up with Morgan who had four major life updates to share! Graduating as a Doctor of Physical Therapy Accepting a job offer that combines several of her passions into one clinic Getting engaged!!
This week Clare & Anna take a moment to reflect on the past few weeks & share some exciting
Episode 24 features Cassie Dowtin, PT and lymphedema specialist who brings a ton of energy taking us through her experience as a patient-provider! In this episode, Cassie shares her story of growing up with a physical disability, becoming a physical therapist, and adapting to a new normal when health issues pop up. She gives so many great personal stories of patient interactions and then co-treating herself as a patient! You don't want to miss this! To reach Cassie, you can email her at cassie.dowtin@gmail,com. You can also check out her website lymphedema.today for self-help videos, to share your story on her blog, or learn more about lymphedema treatment!
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Our guest this week is Alana Castro-Gilliard who is a third year osteopathic medicine student with a passion for serving marginalized populations and advocating for patient access to care. In this episode, we covered: -osteopathic medicine vs allopathic medicine -stigma surrounding clinical conversations in the diagnosis and management of chronic illness -money is the root of most issues in healthcare #facts -time constraints and miscommunication leading to confused and frustrated patients -importance of tailoring patient education to meet the unique needs and expectations of each individual patient If you loved this episode and want to reach out to Alana, her personal instagram is @alanaines and her podcast instagram is @prnmedpodcast for your as needed dose of medical knowledge!
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Motivation can be hard to find, especially in the long-haul that is PT School, or any professional school. We all have had those days where we have no motivation to study or practice. We have all had those days where we get frustrated because we feel like no matter how much we study we'll never be able to remember all of the information rushing at us like water from a fire house... Join us on today's episode where we chat about the ways we have found to help keep up our motivation through the ups & the downs & continue moving forward to become the best clinicians we can be for our patients & our profession. If you enjoyed today's episode & you want to continue the conversation, you can check us out on Facebook or Instagram via the links below, or you can email us at: theadaptablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
Bill Withers had it right when he wrote the famous song "Lean on Me... "We all need somebody to lean on"! Support systems are vital to us, not only in PT school, but in life in general... Of all the things in your PT school & life tool kit, your supprot system may be the most improtant thing. Join us on today's episode as we chat about our personal experiences in building our support systems in school, ways we adapted to changes in our support systems, & the value open, trusted relationships had on our overall PT school experience. We'll also chat about the roles different people play in our support system and the importance of creating healthy boundaries within those support systems. Anna will also share a challenge she has for all of us as we move forward in creating & shaping our support systems. Who is in your support group, & what role do you play in supporting each other? Take some time this week and thank the people who are in your "tribe", send them a text, give them a call, write them a letter, and let them know what they mean to you. If you enjoyed today's episode & you want to continue the conversation, you can check us out on Facebook or Instagram via the links below, or you can email us at: theadaptablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
In this episode, we chat with Dani Fusaro, PT, DPT about how chronic illness and the coronavirus pandemic have shaped her career path into telehealth, wellness coaching, content creating, and even modeling! We had so much fun in this interview talking about clinic, disability visibility, school, accommodations, and everything in between. Dani has been treating COVID "long haulers" via telehealth while simultaneously building her business for coaching people with chronic illnesses and we're so excited for what's to come! If you LOVED this episode as much as we did, follow Dani on Instagram @dayswithdaninicole for more fabulous content like my personal favorite, all things ~manifestation~ (go make things happen for yourself).
It's officially 2021 which means it's time for us to lay out our intentions and goals for 2021!!! Tune into Episode 12 of The AdaPTable Podcast to listen to our reflections, intentions, and goals! This episode is raw and genuine full of laughter as we each share our personal goals and intentions for the year... which happened to have more overlap than we ever would have thought!!! Our biggest shared personal goal is to get back into intentional pleasure reading! And to hold ourselves accountable we'll be sharing our progress and doing mini-reviews of the books each time we finish one!!! We had lots and lots of other great personal intentions and goals which we dive deeper into in this episode so you'll have to tune in to learn more! We also delve into our goals for the podcast and this page- which we had not sat down and revisited in a while sooooo you get to see us throw some of our biggest ideas out in the open for the first time. A lot of times the first step to make something happen is to get your ideas out there. What is your #1 intention for 2021???
It takes a lot to advocate for yourself & be willing to become vulnerable & communicate your health needs & accommodations with your peers & professors. Join us on today's episode where we talk about our own experiences & some lessons we learned about communicating with our peers, professors, & clinical instructors about our chronic illnesses & disabilities. We'll chat about obstacles we have encountered, fears we had to overcome, & some practical ways to approach the conversation you may have been dreading. If you enjoyed today's episode & you want to continue the conversation, you can check us out on Facebook or Instagram via the links below, or you can email us at: theadaptablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
On Episode 10 of The Adaptable Podcast we sat down with Brooke Stewart "Sugar B", PT, DPT to discuss life as a Type 1 diabetic. Brooke shares her journey with us as she discovered the power of education, fitness, and advocacy. From navigating uncovering the classification of diabetes as a disability to accommodations in school and on the NPTE to building a sense of community for Type 1 Diabetics, Brooke dives deep into her deep passion for advocacy and education while sharing how she connects with her patients as a tool for patient care. Before signing off she left us with some of her most valuable advice to the disabled community navigating the profession that you won't want to miss out on. Check out her Instagram (and new swag shop) on her page @sugarb_and_me if you're interested in connecting with her or learning more about how she advocates for diabetics and other disabilities alike!!!
This week Morgan and Anna sit down to chat about what their experiences have been like during classes and clinicals in the midst of a pandemic. We chat about how Anna's classes have been structured and what adaptations she has had to make to practice and study, how Morgan felt being an SPT in both outpatient and COVID-filled ICU facilities, and our overall reflections on the semester.
Join us on today's episode of the AdaPTable Podcast for a conversation with Lexi Haggard, SPT. Lexi will share with us her journey through PT school while learning how to adapt her learning style to work with dyslexia. She'll talk about strategies she has used while in school to help her learn & retain information, share some tips & insights she has gained through her experiences of juggling PT school & dyslexia, & talk about the importance of not playing the comparison game & just finding what works best for you.
Join us on today's episode as we chat about energy budgeting. We'll talk about everything from our personal tactics that we use to budget our energy to the importance of establishing a healthy boundary between work & home to prevent burnout & maintain healthy physical, mental, & emotional energy levels. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237
Join us on this week's jam packed, knowledge filled episode as we chat with Hallie Schiff, PT, DPT. Hallie is a Pediatric Physical Therapist who shares with us her story of being a pediatric physical therapist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & how that experience shaped her path to becoming a physical therapist. She talks about her experience applying to PT school & what she focused on when choosing the which programs she would apply to. She also discusses how she has adapted her approach in the clinic to provide optimal patient care & still accommodate her chronic illness, how she has handled communicating her needs to her co-workers/employers, & the advice she has for students applying to PT school who may have a chronic illness or disability. If you liked today's episode & would like to reach out to Hallie, you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingthroughit/ Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237
Join us on today's episode where we chat with Anthony Allen, PT, DPT. Anthony is a physical therapist in Northeast Arkansas who is using his personal experience with prosthetics to provide advocacy & education to individuals & clinicians about prosthetics rehab. Anthony will share with us his personal story of prosthetic rehab following his above the knee amputation, how his experience changed the course of his career as a physical therapist, & his advice on navigating the profession as an individual who utilizes prosthetics. Get ready for some knowledge bombs because this episode is loaded with them!
Join us on today's episode as we get to know our third & final host of the Adaptable Podcast, Anna! Anna is a 1st year SPT with a love of all things sailing & PT. We'll chat with Anna about where she is in her PT journey & how she has had to adapt as a student with Covid-19, her experience with Lyme Disease and a complex chronic illness & how it impacted her decision to pursue physical therapy, the challenges she has had to overcome, and how she is hoping to use her personal journey to make an impact on our profession & the individuals she encounters as an SPT & future DPT. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
Join us on today's episode as we get to know a little more about one of our hosts, Morgan. Morgan will share her story with us & talk about her personal experiences of navigating PT school & the clinic with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. She'll talk about her experience of applying to PT school, how her diagnosis of EDS & POTS has changed how she has approached school, & how she has used her personal experiences to advocate for others both within the school & the clinic. Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
Join us on today's episode as we get to know more about one of our three hosts, Clare! Clare is a New Grad PT practicing in the outpatient setting. On this episode we'll chat with Clare about her experiences applying to PT school, the adaptations she had to make with certain therapy techniques, & her experiences navigating both PT school & the clinic with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency & Ectrodactyly.
Welcome to The AdaPTable Podcast! On this episode we will chat about how our team got connected, the origins & inception of the podcast & our goals/mission with this podcast as we move forward to help create a community & break down barriers for PT's, PTA's, SPT's, & Pre-PT's with disabilities & chronic illnesses who are out there making a difference in our profession! Join us in the conversation as we begin this journey & get to know some incredible people along the way! Check out the links below to get connected with The AdaPTable Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/629467954386237 https://www.instagram.com/theadaptablepodcast/
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