Podcasts about empowered patient

Introducing Live from SXSW - How to Leverage Digital Tools to Become an Empowered Patient from Science Will Win.Follow the show: Science Will WinOver the last five years, the healthcare industry has witnessed an explosive surge in digital health services, revolutionizing the way we access medical care. Patients today are taking charge of their health journey by using different digital tools to stay on top of their preventative screenings, implement dietary and lifestyle changes, access mental health resources, and so much more. In this conversation, patient advocates and industry leaders from Noom, Thrive, and Pfizer, dive into the potential power of artificial intelligence and the anticipated transformation in personalized health plans. They share real-world examples that highlight how digital technologies are helping patients feel empowered and shape the future of healthcare. Through this conversation you heard Lidia Fonseca reference Health Answers by Pfizer. In February 2025, the Pfizer team launched this new platform, powered by generative AI that provides clear, relevant answers to your health & wellness questions and helps you take action for yourself and your loved ones. To learn more, visit healthanswers.pfizer.com.Moderator:Stephanie Agresta, Managing Director, Ascendancy Events Featured experts:-Karin Bilich, Head of Content, Noom -Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Pfizer -MT Grant, SVP & GM, Thrive for HealthThis episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday, March 10, as part of Pfizer's takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge.Please fill out our short survey so we can get to know our listeners better: pfizer.com/podcastsurvey DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Mayo Clinic CIO Cris Ross delves into the transformative evolution of healthcare, from the pioneering days of Minute Clinic to the forefront of digital innovation at Mayo. With keen insights drawn from personal experience as a cancer survivor and healthcare leader, Ross explores the imperative shift from process-centric to patient-centric care delivery. He reveals groundbreaking advancements in AI technology, highlighting Mayo's collaborations with industry giants like Google to revolutionize patient-clinician interactions. Ross's vision for the future of healthcare promises a paradigm shift towards seamless integration, personalized care, and empowered patient experiences.  Cris Ross, CIO, Mayo ClinicMegan Antonelli, CEO, HealthIMPACT

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Kara Wada, a quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician who also has personal experience with Sjogren's. We dive deep into an explorative conversation that sheds light on the nuances of allergy, autoimmunity, immune deficiency, and cancer. We also discuss the driving factors behind the increasing incidence of these health challenges.For the complete show notes and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/119

Healing Cancer Holistically Join Chris Wark in this compelling talk as he shares his transformative journey from cancer diagnosis to holistic healing. Witness Chris's resilience, learn about his decisions to break free from conventional treatments, and adopt a plant-based lifestyle, emotional well-being, and faith for recovery. Tune in to uncover powerful insights and be inspired to take control of your healing. #ChrisWark #HolisticHealing #CancerSurvivor Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

This episode of Celiac Straight Talk is a dive deep into inspiring stories and advocacy for health and wellness. In this thought-provoking episode, Beyond Celiac CEO Alice Bast sits down with renowned TV personality Jenna Wolfe for a candid discussion on patient empowerment. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on all things celiac disease! Get all the episodes of Celiac Straight Talk wherever you get your podcasts. 

Having been through the Western medical system for 20 years without meaningful change,  Gisèle McDiarmid decided to take her health into her own hands. She felt the need to explore further and find specialists who knew about invisible illnesses, and she finally received a diagnosis and the help she needed to rebuild her health. With that, she finally had enough energy to focus on empowering herself to maintain her health and well-being as much as possible without invasive interventions. That's when she learned about the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute (IFC) and our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® program. Today Tami welcomes Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® Gisèle McDiarmid to share her experience in our training programs. In this conversation, Gisèle and Tami discuss Gisèle's journey with fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, and chronic fatigue syndrome, the struggle to find the right treatments and support, the importance of self-care and learning to prioritize your own wellbeing, the benefits of working with a coach, how Gisèle discovered the IFC and her decision to become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®, empowering yourself with knowledge and communication tools for doctors, the ins and outs of fibromyalgia, its symptoms, and management strategies, how having a support group can make a huge difference in your quality of life, what made the program pandemic-proof, how self-care benefits us and those around us, benefits of becoming a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®, two of Gisèle's client success stories with breast implant illness and long COVID, the value of having a coach that truly understands the experiences and challenges faced by fibromyalgia patients, recognizing that it is possible to have a better quality of life if you're committed to taking better care of yourself, and more. For both Tami and Gisèle, being a coach has been their secret weapon in managing their fibromyalgia and helping others. No matter where you are now, don't give up. You can find the right tools and support to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.     Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. For daily doses of hope, inspiration, and practical advice, join Tami on Facebook or Instagram. Need a good book to read? Download Tami's books for free. Ready to take back control of your life and health? Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.

You are entitled to the best service in any transaction, and your healthcare journey is not an exception. In this episode, you will learn that you have power in your own healthcare journey. You are the end user and consumer in healthcare, which means that you have the ability to demand the service you deserve. Get ready to learn tips on how to go into your next doctor's visit prepared for the best appointment ever.   Episode site: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/empowered-consumer/   SCHEDULE A COACHING SESSION: Hashimoto's Health Session https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/   FREE DOWNLOAD: Hashimoto's 101 is your free guide to understanding Hashimoto's thyroiditis so that you can create a path to health. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/guide/    About This Podcast and Esther: This is the Health with Hashimoto's podcast where exhausted women with Hashimoto's discover a true, simple, and sustainable path to whole health.   Hi! I am your host Esther Yunkin. I am a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience.   I grew fed up in the emergency department, where I saw people get short-term bandaids to chronic problems, so I went back to school for holistic health.   Now I help women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis discover simple and sustainable solutions to improve their energy without getting overwhelmed.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional.   CONNECT WITH ESTHER: Website: https://healthwithhashimotos.com Connect on Telegram @Esther_Yunkin Instagram @EstherY.RN https://www.instagram.com/esthery.rn/

It's time we all become empowered patients!  Many women wonder what kind of questions to ask when they visit the doctor.  Many women feel like they are not heard, and that's why it's important to advocate for yourself.  Tune in to hear our interview with Dr. Sarah Lopez of Zócalo Health and her professional advice on what our Super Mamás need to be checking up on when it comes to their bodies.

There are a number of women who have undergone breast implant surgeries that are silently suffering from the effects of breast implants. Unfortunately, there is not much conversation around breast implant illness, leading to misdiagnosis and persisting pain. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi is joined by actress, producer, and mother of three sons turned health detective Candice Barley. After being incapacitated from the effects of her breast implants, Candice started becoming a patient advocate. She had her explant surgery in 2019 and spent the subsequent two years healing from BII (breast implant illness). Candice shares with us her journey of recovery, shedding light on the struggles many women are not aware of. Follow along to this conversation and feel empowered to be your best advocate. Key takeaways from this episode:· Candice's awakening as a patient advocate· What it is like to undergo breast explant surgery· Effects of breast implant surgery· The recovery process from breast explant surgery· Alternatives for breast augmentation Guest Social Links:Website: https://olisticolife.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/olisticolife

Joan reflects on how her practice has changed over the past year, using a framework of empowering her patients and herself.

As a physician and patient living with MS, Dr. Susan Payrovi has a unique perspective on managing the condition. Her medical training initially meant putting her faith in the diagnosis-to-medication pathway. But by studying integrative and functional medicine Dr. Susan was able to widen her understanding of chronic disease and find new tools to manage a complex condition like MS.In this interview, Dr. Susan talks about what integrated medicine is, her diagnosis story, the moment she realized that she couldn't continue working as an anesthesiologist, and the link between lifestyle and conventional medicine, which she uses with her patients.DISCLAIMERThe information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.Links and resources:Visit TRUE Medicine Visit Dr. Payrovi's profile at Stanford University  Find out more about my new DMAT Fitness Training programVisit Disrupt Fitness You can find Kathy Chester at:msdisrupted@gmail.comdisruptfitnessgym@gmail.com moveitorloseit109@gmail.com Connect @msdisrupted on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Here are some additional products that help Kathy deal with beating the Heat and Migraines.  Take advantage of the coupon code.Koldtec - Cool Head Wraphttps://www.koldtec.com/ KOLD10To save $10 off every item in-store.2 items = $20 savings3 items = $30 savingsCold bean bag Releafpack. 15% discount use code Disrupt15https://www.releafpack.com 

Let's say you get sick.  Diabetes. Cancer. Heart disease. Long COVID. PTSD. MS. Depression. Alzheimer's Despite the best efforts of your physician, nothing's working. They're out of answers, and you're out of questions. You might both be increasingly out of time. Where do you turn? There must be someone, somewhere, working on your problem. Working to better understand it, at least, maybe to treat it, maybe cure it, or prevent it for the next person who might be susceptible to getting it. How do you find out if they exist? And if they do, how do you find them? How could you volunteer for their work, knowing they might not have the answers – but knowing you won't know and they won't know – until you try? For almost twenty-five years the best answer has been to visit a government-run website called clinical trials dot gov. I know because I've sent tens of thousands of people to it, for help. But even if you are able to sort through a Windows 95-era database and find the trial that's right for you – what if it's hundreds of miles away? So many of us could benefit from better awareness and better access to cutting-edge research that could save the lives of people we love. And so many researchers are frustrated by the inability to sign people like you, your daughter, or your dad up for their trial. It's 2022. We can Do Better Better. My guest today is Brandon Li. Brandon is the co-founder of Power, the new and arguably most patient-friendly platform for clinical trials ever made. Brandon and his team are making it easy for all patients to use Power to discover promising clinical trials and get in touch with the researchers – directly. My mission is outcome-based – to connect you with the most measurable ways to take action, feel better, and drive systemic change. There's so much we can do to rebuild public health, to do the basic shit we need to do to take care of one another. But simultaneously, by increasing the success of vastly more inclusive clinical trials, we can accomplish all of those goals at the same time. ----------- Have feedback or questions? http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp (Tweet us), or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.com New here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at https://www.importantnotimportant.com/podcast (importantnotimportant.com/podcast). ----------- INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/a/8952/9780307388407 (Open: An Autobiography) by Andres Agassi Find all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-club (https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-club) Links: Find a clinical trial near you with https://www.withpower.com/ (Power) Follow Brandon on https://twitter.com/brandonhli (Twitter) Are you a PI, sponsor, or CRO looking to work with Power? https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhli/ (Connect) with Brandon. Factcheck: The following stat from the episode: "self-directed research into clinical trials has grown 22X in the last seven years" was determined using the web analytics tool, https://ahrefs.com/ (ahrefs). Follow us: Subscribe to our newsletter at http://newsletter.importantnotimportant.com/ (newsletter.importantnotimportant.com) Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ImportantNotImp (twitter.com/ImportantNotImp) Follow Quinn: http://twitter.com/quinnemmett (twitter.com/quinnemmett) Edited by https://anthonyluciani.com (Anthony Luciani) Produced by https://twitter.com/willowbeck_ (Willow Beck) Intro/outro by Tim Blane: http://timblane.com/ (timblane.com) Artwork by https://amritpaldesign.com/ (Amrit Pal)

On episode 360 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jennifer George, an author, speaker, compassion-focused physiotherapist, and the host of The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour podcast. Jennifer and Keith discuss how to create empowering patient-provider communication and partnerships in the interest of improved healthcare outcomes.  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur.  The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. Show notes NurseKeith.com Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.com/nursekeith Instagram LinkedIn

Marina Hoffmann Norville speaks with her surgeon Dr Lisa Newman to share her inspiring patient testimonial on the care she received at Weill Cornell Medicine. After her own mother passed away suddenly from breast cancer, Marina empowered herself to receive genetic testing to learn about her own risk of cancer and available treatments. She shares her story of hope and action to help inspire other patients to be their own advocates in their health journeys.To schedule an appointment with Dr Lisa Newman

How can empowerment help patients to move along their hearing loss journey? Listen to the Executive Director of the ACI Alliance, Donna Sorkin, discuss ‘The power of two: rise of the empowered patient' on the episode of Hearing Health Today. We value your feedback so please take a few minutes to complete our engagement survey: https://forms.office.com/r/LyLfHCUKup Links: https://www.acialliance.org/ https://www.acialliance.org/page/CI_CAN This is a podcast for hearing health professionals. If you're a person with hearing loss or a member of the general public, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss.

How can empowerment help patients to move along their hearing loss journey? Listen to the Executive Director of the ACI Alliance, Donna Sorkin, discuss ‘The power of two: rise of the empowered patient' on the episode of Hearing Health Today.We value your feedback so please take a few minutes to complete our engagement survey: https://forms.office.com/r/LyLfHCUKupLinks:https://www.acialliance.org/https://www.acialliance.org/page/CI_CANThis is a podcast for hearing health professionals. If you're a person with hearing loss or a member of the general public, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss.

#037 - If you're looking to catch-up on your podcast listening while enjoying your summer activities, this week's episode highlights some of the most popular, most helpful, and most important episodes of Quest for Healing in the first half of 2021. Come back to the show notes for links to each of the episodes mentioned. Enjoy your summer!Please hit SUBSCRIBE if you've been enjoying Quest for Healing!SHOW NOTESNote: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links, which means that if you buy using this link, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost for you.  Affiliate links are annotated with ($$).Episode #12: From Chronically Ill Pageant Contestant to Living Her Healthiest Life with AlejandraEpisode #29: How it Took Both Physical and Spiritual Healing to Restore Her Health with Anita Su JiivanaEpisode #18: Confronting Crohn's, Colitis, Constipation, and Complications with Wynke HaanstraEpisode #21: What You Can Learn from the 6 Biggest Mistakes I Made on My Health JourneyEpisode #28: Melding Traditional and Alternative Medicine and the Era of the Empowered Patient with Dr. Sherri GreeneEpisode #25: Integrating Conventional Medical Care with a Holistic Health Journey with Nguyen Phan, M.D.Episode #36: Diving into Dental Health with Dr. Anna Khavin, DDSEpisode #27: Taming Tourette's and Tackling Other Chronic Issues with @MattLovesBananasMedical Medium Radio Show:  Truth About Tourette'sEpisode #19: How the Angel of Mercy Came in Her Darkest Hour to Help Her Heal and Find Music Again with Alyssa Degati($$) Alyssa's song, Angel of Mercy Episode #35: Giving Back to Veterans after Recouping His Health with Navy SEAL Veteran Jacob BachmannThe Quest for Healing Podcast is hosted by Kerstin Ramstrom.  For more information about Kerstin and her health coaching practice, Carefully HeaIf you want save up to 25% off supplements that you're taking every day, check out Wellevate in the Resources section of my website at CarefullyHealing.com/Resources and go to the Wellevate section. Shipping is FREE for orders over $49, US only. ($)

#033 - This week I talk about 10 Uncomfortable Truths that I learned on my health journey with the hope that this will be helpful to you on your own path.  When I look back on the last 6-7 years, while I have learned a lot on my journey, I didn't have any idea that this is what it would look like.  And sometimes, knowing what the road ahead may look like can remove some of the anxiety and the frustration.  So while these are “uncomfortable” truths, my hope is that you'll find some understanding from listening to this and be able to have a little more compassion and understanding for your self and your body so that your health journey can be at least a little smoother. Please join Heather Richardson and Quest for Healing's Host Kerstin Ramstrom every Tuesday at 1pm ET on Clubhouse in the Medical Medium Wellness Club for a LIVE conversation on a variety of health and wellness topics.  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you have been enjoying Quest for Healing, please hit subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! Also, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast provider.  SHOW NOTES:Here are the Uncomfortable Truths - listen to the Episode for the Lessons!1)     If you try to do and change everything on Day 1, you will get overwhelmed.  2)    You need to learn to listen to your body instead of your mind sometimes.  3)    A health journey is not an instant gratification lifestyle.  4)    You will have set-backs along the way, they are inevitable.  5)    It may be time to dig deeper and figure out what else you can do to continue your journey.  6)    It can be hard and frustrating to identify triggers.  7)    Emotional work is often a big part of the journey.8)    People around you may not be supportive and you may start to feel isolated.  9)    Working with a doctor can and very well may be a critical part of your journey.  10) Don't be your own harshest critic!  Facebook Groups that I have found helpful on my health journey:Study Group for the Published Works of Anthony William (there are 4 questions you will have to answer in order to join)Medical Medium CleansesPrevious Episodes Featuring Medical Doctors:Episode #25:  Integrating Conventional Medical Care with a Holistic Health Journey with Nguyen Phan, M.D.Episode #28: Melding Traditional and Alternative Medicine and the Era of the Empowered Patient with Dr. Sherri Greene The Quest for Healing Podcast is hosted by Kerstin Ramstrom. For more information about Kerstin and her health coaching practice, Carefully Healing, please find her atCarefullyHealing.com  Facebook  Carefully HealingInstagram If you want save up to 25% off supplements that you're taking every day, check out Wellevate in the Resources section of my website at CarefullyHealing.com/Resources and go to the Wellevate section. Shipping is FREE for orders over $49, US only. ($)

#028 - This week's guest is Dr. Sherri Greene. Dr. Greene is a restorative physician and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, based in New York City. We're going to talk about how she has integrated both conventional and functional medicine into her medical practice, but also how finding Medical Medium's information has transformed not only how she practices medicine, but also how it influenced her own health journey.  Dr. Sherri Greene graduated from Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. After completing a 2 year surgical residency in Philadelphia, she moved back to New York City to start her private practice. Dr. Greene has practiced Podiatric Medicine, Functional Nutrition and Healing for over 24 years. She has studied with various healers and teachers along the way to develop her own intuitive gifts so that she could best support her patients journey back to wellness. On this journey, her own mystery physical pain brought her to a chance meeting with Anthony William, the Medical Medium. Once again the path changed direction and opened her eyes wider to the Truth and Wisdom that Anthony shares, leading her to incorporate this amazing life changing wisdom and protocols into her work. Dr. Greene's practice continues to evolve as new insights develop along her own deeply spiritual journey of healing.You can find Dr. Greene online at DrSherriGreene.com Facebook at Dr.Sherri.Greene Instagram at @drsherrigreene  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you have been enjoying Quest for Healing, please hit subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! Also, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast provider.  NOTES FROM THE SHOW:Note:  Some of the links provided here are affiliate links, which means that if you buy using this link, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost for you.  Affiliate links are annotated with ($$).Click here for Dr. Sherri Greene's Immunity Guide (mentioned during the episode)  Link to Quest for Healing, Episode #11:  8 Fun Kitchen Gadget and Tool Ideas for the New Year - Dr. Greene contributed tip #3!Link to Quest for Healing, Episode #25:  Integrating Conventional Medical Care with a Holistic Health Journey with Nguyen Phan, M.D.($$) Medical Medium, Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal (Revised and Expanded Edition) by Anthony William($$) Medical Medium Thyroid Healing by Anthony William($$) Medical Medium Liver Rescue by Anthony WilliamThe Quest for Healing Podcast is hosted by Kerstin Ramstrom. For more information about Kerstin and her health coaching practice, Carefully Healing, please find her atCarefullyHealing.comFacebook at If you want save up to 25% off supplements that you're taking every day, check out Wellevate in the Resources section of my website at CarefullyHealing.com/Resources and go to the Wellevate section. Shipping is FREE for orders over $49, US only. ($)

In today's world, it may seem like prescription medicines are the only health solution present to us. But for Haylie Pomroy, you can achieve a healthy body even without having to rely on medications. After having been diagnosed with ITP, an autoimmune disorder that attacks your body's platelets, Haylie went on a journey that led her to be able to bio-hack her body so that she did not even need the drugs. In this episode, she bares it all as she lets us in on her story of rediscovering health, sharing the principles she learned from watching plants, and seeing how her body not only is surviving but also thriving. How could you strengthen your body to weather the storm? What is your path to wellness? How can you free yourself from the weight of physical and emotional burdens? Is it possible to be drug-resistant? Haylie shows you the answers and more as she gives her food philosophies around nutrients to enrich the soil that is our body so we can grow, be healthy, flourish, and have an abundance of energy.  Welcome to Power On Your Plate with Haylie Pomroy, a show dedicated to showing you the way to an inspiring, delicious, achievable and healthier transformation! Known as The Metabolism Whisperer, Haylie Pomroy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, leading health and wellness entrepreneur, celebrity nutritionist, and motivational speaker whose "Food is Medicine" philosophy resonates deeply with her fans. Her community includes real people who have lost millions of pounds and gained immeasurable energy and health. Through her strategic programs, Haylie has proven that there is power on your plate. She believes people can fall in love with delicious and decadent food because eating is a positive, biological exercise and food functions as the body's ally, not its enemy. She understands that people really can eat more food to lose more weight. Haylie's career spans more than 25 years, owning and operating integrative health care clinics, teaching patient empowerment, and being a sought-after consultant on many difficult cases by highly regarded doctors at top practices, hospitals, and educational institutions across the globe. Haylie is the Founder and CEO of Haylie Pomroy Group, which houses her clinical practice, and a membership website. As Hollywood's top nutrition guru, Haylie Pomroy's celebrity clients include Jennifer Lopez, Robert Downey Jr, LL Cool J, Raquel Welch, and Cher, along with professional and Olympic athletes and corporate executives of Fortune 500 companies. Haylie also produces a results-driven line of targeted nutritional supplements and cleanses, including the revolutionary Fast Metabolism Diet. Haylie became a supplement specialist when she saw a critical need for supplements of the highest quality, purity, clinical effectiveness, and bioavailability. Through her clinics, her community, her motivational speaking, and her books, Haylie has inspired thousands around the globe to lose weight, overcome health issues, and reach their wellness goals without ever going hungry.  We all eat, and Haylie's desire is to show you how powerful that action can be. Join the conversation here on Power On Your Plate and discover actionable and practical ways to truly heal your body! Connect with Haylie and her special guests as they share their personal stories of success and ongoing challenges. With every episode, you will walk away learning something new, something different, and something empowering. Start your health transformation here on Power On Your Plate with Haylie Pomroy! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Power On Your Plate Community today: https://hayliepomroy.com/ Pinterest Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube  

In today's world, it may seem like prescription medicines are the only health solution present to us. But for Haylie Pomroy, you can achieve a healthy body even without having to rely on medications. After having been diagnosed with ITP, an autoimmune disorder that attacks your body's platelets, Haylie went on a journey that led her to be able to bio-hack her body so that she did not even need the drugs. In this episode, she bares it all as she lets us in on her story of rediscovering health, sharing the principles she learned from watching plants, and seeing how her body not only is surviving but also thriving. How could you strengthen your body to weather the storm? What is your path to wellness? How can you free yourself from the weight of physical and emotional burdens? Is it possible to be drug-resistant? Haylie shows you the answers and more as she gives her food philosophies around nutrients to enrich the soil that is our body so we can grow, be healthy, flourish, and have an abundance of energy. Welcome to Power On Your Plate with Haylie Pomroy, a show dedicated to showing you the way to an inspiring, delicious, achievable and healthier transformation! Known as The Metabolism Whisperer, Haylie Pomroy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, leading health and wellness entrepreneur, celebrity nutritionist, and motivational speaker whose "Food is Medicine" philosophy resonates deeply with her fans. Her community includes real people who have lost millions of pounds and gained immeasurable energy and health. Through her strategic programs, Haylie has proven that there is power on your plate. She believes people can fall in love with delicious and decadent food because eating is a positive, biological exercise and food functions as the body's ally, not its enemy. She understands that people really can eat more food to lose more weight. Haylie's career spans more than 25 years, owning and operating integrative health care clinics, teaching patient empowerment, and being a sought-after consultant on many difficult cases by highly regarded doctors at top practices, hospitals, and educational institutions across the globe. Haylie is the Founder and CEO of Haylie Pomroy Group, which houses her clinical practice, and a membership website. As Hollywood's top nutrition guru, Haylie Pomroy's celebrity clients include Jennifer Lopez, Robert Downey Jr, LL Cool J, Raquel Welch, and Cher, along with professional and Olympic athletes and corporate executives of Fortune 500 companies. Haylie also produces a results-driven line of targeted nutritional supplements and cleanses, including the revolutionary Fast Metabolism Diet. Haylie became a supplement specialist when she saw a critical need for supplements of the highest quality, purity, clinical effectiveness, and bioavailability. Through her clinics, her community, her motivational speaking, and her books, Haylie has inspired thousands around the globe to lose weight, overcome health issues, and reach their wellness goals without ever going hungry. We all eat, and Haylie's desire is to show you how powerful that action can be. Join the conversation here on Power On Your Plate and discover actionable and practical ways to truly heal your body! Connect with Haylie and her special guests as they share their personal stories of success and ongoing challenges. With every episode, you will walk away learning something new, something different, and something empowering. Start your health transformation here on Power On Your Plate with Haylie Pomroy!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join the Power On Your Plate Community today:https://hayliepomroy.com/PinterestTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

In this program Dr. Anderson will discuss the idea of what being an "Empowered Patient" is, and is not. Why does it matter? Is it just giving in? Can it really make a difference? What are the roadblocks to becoming empowered and what are strategies for overcoming them.

This week I am joined by Dr.Susan Kellogg-Spadt, the Director of Female Sexual Medicine at The Center for Pelvic Medicine in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kellogg is a vulvovaginal and pelvic pain specialist, researcher, educator and a certified sexuality counselor and therapist. She has been featured in The New York Times and on the Today Show, 20/20, CNN, and the Discovery Channel. She also serves on the executive board of the national vulvodynia association. In this episode we discuss Dr. Kellogg's mission to educate other practitioners on diagnosing and treating pelvic pain. Dr. Kellogg also gives insight to how women can find the language and the courage to communicate the way that they feel to their practitioner and their partner, in addition to communication with themselves. As Dr. Kellogg is not only an OBGYN, but a sex therapist as well, we delve into the mind-body connection and how treating pelvic pain takes a multi-faceted approach. Dr. Kellogg's Recommended Resources: 1) AASCT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists) 2)www.Psychologytoday.com 3) IPPS (International Pelvic Pain Society) 4) ISSWSH (The International Society for the the Study of Women's Sexual Health) 5) NVA (National Vulvodynia Association) 6) ICA (Interstitial Cystitis Association) Contact Dr. Kellogg: www.centerforpelvicmedicine.com ________ Thank you Materna Medical for supporting this weeks episode! All V Hive listeners can receive $25 off their first Milli by using the code “VHIVE25” at checkout on www.milliforher.com. ________ Become a Member of The V Hive: www.thevhive.com/memberships ________ If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com. ________ Follow The V Hive: INSTAGRAM - @thevhive TWITTER - @thevhive_ FACEBOOK - @thevhivemedia WEBSITE - www.thevhive.com

This is Episode #22! Today, I am interviewing a significant member of our health and wellness team, our acupuncturist, who has also become a friend. We met Brandon LaGreca at his acupuncture clinic here in Southeast Wisconsin, but his knowledge and passions go much further than needles and meridians. He is well-versed on alternative healing methods, and he also has a vested interest in electromagnetic frequencies, or EMF’s and their impact on society. In fact, he has recently authored a book titled, “Cancer and EMF Radiation: How to Protect Yourself From the Silent Carcinogen of Electropollution”.  I am so fascinated by the work that Brandon is doing, and I am excited to share his calm demeanor and well-researched knowledge base with you! He is truly dedicated to making the world a better place by improving the mind, body & soul of everyone he meets! This is filled with encouraging stories and practical education from Brandon LaGreca.

Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles sit down with Alan Balch, chief executive officer of the Patient Advocate Foundation.

Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles sit down with Alan Balch, chief executive officer of the Patient Advocate Foundation.

This is the episode I didn’t want to do. I tried to avoid it, but I can’t. My feelings are prompted by what I’ve seen on social media posts and articles--and those have left an awful taste in my mouth. We have an epidemic in the US of healthcare providers not listening to women when they complain about their pain and what’s going on in their lives. People don’t listen, and they don’t trust what women say, but then they wonder why all these women’s health issues keep cropping up in spite of our advanced technology. I’m angry--and you should be, too. Let’s talk about it.    In this episode:   99% of my clients have experienced being silenced, being ignored, or medical errors being made because they were not believed. In advocating for evidence-based solutions to women’s health issues, we can’t ignore the fact that every person’s body and experiences are different. We are only able to trust our instincts when we’re able to regulate our nervous system in scary situations. Regardless of your age, career, education, social status, or finances, YOU are the only expert on your body. Statistics are just big-picture guidelines, so you need to lead with your body and what it is telling you.   In women’s health, providers understand the clinical side of data but ignore the lived-in experiences of women. We need more research, but your lived-in experiences matter way more than any study. Find a provider who respects your experiences and will let YOU lead.    Resources:   What Should I Ask My Doctor (free guide)--http://bit.ly/whattoaskdr     How to Get a Reliable Second Opinion--http://bit.ly/003dmep     5 Signs You Need a New OB--http://bit.ly/neednewOB    How to Be an Empowered Patient--http://bit.ly/dm022ep    5 Myths About Trauma--http://bit.ly/5traumamyths     Modern Approach to Grief & Trauma Release (free webinar)--http://bit.ly/modappweb     Schedule a Strategy Session--http://bit.ly/healthstratsess         

From early childhood, Deann Merchant longed to share her voice and music. But as you will hear Deann explain, it was a way to escape the neglect and abuse. Neglect that left her mostly toothless by age 16. As an adult, her musical passion would only be defeated by her lack of a toothy smile. She hid from the world. But Deann was determined to pursue her passion and she re-mortgaged her house to finance the implant of dentures that would physically allow her to sing, and emotionally free her to perform in public. Deann was fulfilling her life long dream and sharing her voice and music. She was the happiest she’d ever been. But then her dentures started to fail, and the nightmare of losing her ability to sing, and confidence to appear in public, vanished. That loss was compounded by 2 things: metal poisoning as the dental restoration leaked toxic elements into her body, and a dental industry without oversight or accountability. Deann shares how she’s evolved to be an advocate for people harmed by the dental industry.   SHOW NOTES Born Musician 0:05:10 Deann grew up in Massachusetts but her childhood was not stellar, she is an abuse and neglect survivor, this is important to her story because the abuse and neglect caused her to lose her teeth at 16 - she had a challenging and dysfunctional family 0:06:10 At 3 years old, Deann is on a bar room floor eating coke and chips - at 6 years old she was viciously abused for an undiagnosed physical ailment - at 9 years she watched her mother throwing a knife across a room - at 11 years Deann got tuberculosis because her father was dying in the house - and at 16 years old she lost her teeth 0:06:55 But underneath all that, Deann knew she had a voice and something to offer - music and singing - and that allowed her to survive - her family did not seek medical treatment or dental treatment 0:07:40 At 15 Deann got an abscess and the school finally stepped in and said Deann needs major dental work and it has to be addressed - but it was too late and too expensive to save them, so that had to be removed, except for bottom six 0:08:10 But because it was done to Deann before she had finished growing, it caused her upper jaw to atrophy immediately - over the years Deann became 'indentalist' / toothless because of the atrophy 0:09:10 This caused Deann to feel insecure - Deann has no doubt that had she been born into a loving and accepting family, she would have been on stage singing - but Deann's mother didn't want boys, girls were nothing to her, Deann was insignificant and a burden - this is set Deann up for adulthood in a really bad way 0:10:10 It made Deann hide with embarrassment and pain that she would be judged and couldn't do her craft of singing - all singers need teeth, saliva and all functioning - as Deann looks back, it looks like her mother knew singing and music was Deann passion and made it her sole purpose that Deann would never achieve that 0:11:40 Deann ended up with an upper denture and her 6 lower teeth - over the years because Deann couldn't use her molars to chew, she had to use her front and that caused her upper jaw to wear down, so that an upper denture couldn't be affixed         Going After Her Dreams   0:12:40 Because her upper denture was not properly modeled, it caused a lot of wear and tear on her gums over 27 years 0:13:40 Deann got married as a teenager, a mistake as she had no social and life skills to make a good decision - she grew up only hearing how stupid she was, how ugly, don't smile, don't talk, keep your head down, use your back because you don't have any brains - so when someone paid her positive attention, she was attracted to him 0:15:10 Her marriage lasted 10 years, but he was physically abusive, broke her dentures, black eyes, etc - but she had 3 boys and didn't want them to see or live in that same situation she grew up in - Deann had to escape the home to escape a death by her husband 0:17:10 Deann then met a man who changed her life - she credits him with supporting her to be the person she is today - he believed in her, encouraged her, positive reinforcement and encouraged her to pursue her passion for music, so they look into dental restoration in 2001 / 02 0:18:40 A dentist tried to take bone from her chin to use to reconstruct her upper jaw - but he was not prepared for such a severe case and it failed - Deann found another surgeon who said bone must be harvested from her hip so they could get enough for her jaw to support dental restoration 0:19:40 3 days in the hospital and Deann got 6 implants on the top and 3 implants on the bottom and everything went great, no problem - but then she goes to a prostodontist (specializes in bones of the face) 0:21:00 The prostotontist makes an overdenture (attachs to the implants) but Deann struggles to get it on and when she does it immediately feels like a vise grip causing pain - and it has remained that way for the last 14 years, causing constant pain 0:22:40 But at that time, Deann considered the dentures to be her second chance at life, at singing, the thing she'd been waiting her entire life and to have a functioning smile - so she ignored the pain and the prostodontist said there was no problem 0:23:30 9 years after the dental restoration, Deann realized her dentures were 'over loaded' causing biomechanical complications leading to implant failure           0:25:30 Deann has documented this on her website - she was experiencing a rash on her face, experiencing a metallic taste, throat burning and throbbing - she told the prostodontist that it felt like a vise grip on her face, but he said that her dentures fit - Deann fully trusted and bought into what he was saying - but she was still losing bone and tissue at an alarming rate and he did not pick up on that 0:26:40 Deann recognized a pattern among dentists is they always turn a problem around and blame the patient - one good thing about Deann's story is that she has proof 0:27:30 For the procedure, they make a model of the patients' mouth - and while the dentures fit the model perfectly, they had to be forced onto Deann's mouth - that should have been a red flag to the prostodontist but he ignored it - properly fitting dentures should feel like nothing 0:29:10 The prostodontist played on Deann's insecurity, blaming her - 2 things happened: a mis-installment, and the lab owner substituted material with chromium cobalt, poisoning Deann 0:30:40 Year after year, Deann complained about the dental restoration and they would make small adjustment to appease her - they kept telling her there was nothing wrong and that it must be her, and she believed them - but year after year she's getting sicker with fatigue, rashes, problems with her tattoos 28 years after she got them, digestive issues making her feel poisoned after she eats. 0:31:50 Deann hasn't been to a restaurant in 10 years, she can only eat once a day and needs to smoke marijuana to stimulate her appetitite and soften other symptoms - if she didn't take marijuana before she ate, she would start slurring her words, have trouble understanding others - the less she eats, the better she feels 0:32:50 Deann's research she finds a German researcher who says that swallowing the poisons from her dentures for many years causes digestive problems - only recently has the public become aware of the effects of cobalt, aluminum in the body 0:34:10 Nobody knows about metal poisoning, the US medical system doesn't have a lot of info about it and Deann couldn't find help - in November 2014 Deann had given up and was going to kill herself - she was a burden, she couldn't sing, she didn't know why she was sick - Deann also has MS (Multiple Sclerosis), diagnosed on her bladder and bowel issues and lesions in her brain         Cobalt Poisoning   0:35:20 Deann says important to know she was a heavy diet coke drinker and the nutrasweet can cause brain lesions - they prostodonist would use Deann's MS diagnosis as the cause of her symptoms, but the neurologist said her symptoms of metallic taste, rash, her hands would swell and get red if she touched metal 0:35:40 Deann then sees an allergist in Rhode Island and after examining Deann he said he's never seen a case like hers and didn't know if he could help her - Deann broke down crying, saying to him that he was her last hope and she can't continue - the allergist said that if this all started after dental work, has any one tested you for metals? 0:37:20 Testing showed cobalt - glowing like a nuclear reactor - in Deann's system - she then went to Dr Shalock in New York (who was working with the directors of the documentary, The Bleeding Edge) - Deann finds out she's also allergic to gold and tin - Deann goes to the lab that made her dentures with her allergy results 0:38:45 The lab gives Deann a copy of the chemical certificate for part of her denture - during this time she fired the prostodontist for working against her and poor work as he had messed Deann up so much she had trouble eating and speaking - this went on for 10 months 0:40:10 Deann started working directly with the lab owner fixed her lisp - Deann's musical career was taking off, but her dental work was preventing her from singing, from fulfilling her life's dream 0:41:10 The lab then used a 'system' and polyurethane to try to hold the denture in place - he told Deann he believed in the 'system' - but he lied, he'd sold the machine that made her prosthetic denture 0:42:10 Deann had audio taped some of her appointments, so she has evidence of what he said - she arranged a meeting with the lab owner - Deann brought her friend a nurse to the meeting - the lab owner accuses Deann of trying to hurt his reputation - Deann replied that he had watched her suffer and her health decline for 9 years, and that he only cared about himself 0:43:40 The lab owner said, 'good luck trying to convince the public, nobody is going to believe you' - in the following 4 years Deann lost her friends, her family turned on her and she has nobody to correct her mouth - he didn't just screw up her mouth, he screwed up her entire life 0:45:40 Deann couldn't find any help - not even her AG (Attorney General) - Deann filed a complaint with the Dental Board, supplying video and audio and witness statements, but she never got a reply - the lab owner refused to give Deann her file, told her to tell her attorney to request it     Re-mortgaging Her House   0:47:00 Deann makes a phone appointment with Harvard Dental School - Deann told the Harvard specialist that she was in a bind - Deann had re-mortgaged her house to pay for the $68,000 dental restoration but she's smileless, has to eat baby food, she's sick and struggles to eat and cognitively function - the only reason she is lucid for our interview is because she took medication 0:49:25 Deann's situation was completely avoidable: if the lab had not substituted metal in making the denture, and if the prostodontist had of listened to Deann about the denture not fitting and causing pain, we wouldn't be having this conversation - what really irks Deann is there is no oversight, they can do anything they want 0:50:10 Unless you can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, you'll lose in court - and they will sue you - Deann can still be sued, and Deann cannot afford to be sued - she has audio and video evidence to prove her case beyond a shadow of a doubt, and she can't tell her story - she lives in fear and doing this podcast is a risk for her - she'd love to name names, but it would open her to attack 0:52:10 Dentist can jump into specialties without any real training - whatever will give them the most financial gain - originally only surgeons put in dentures, now dentists can take a course - they don't have to tell patients about their training - they love people who are uneducated 0:54:10 One of the 42 attorney's Deann contacted to take her case advised her to record her dental appointments - it is legal and admissable in court in Rhode Island - Deann has audio evidence of admission of knowledge of metals and improper fit - she has audio of admission that the way they decide what metals to use in dentures depends what is cheapest on the market that day 0:55:20 While the prostodontist advertised using all titanium and not precious metals because they are a nightmare - Deann is living that nightmare - Deann has a 5 year old granddaughter who wants to be a performer like her grandmother, but Deann can't visit with her because she's too sick 0:56:40 Deann asks: Is if fair they re-mortaged their home in good faith, while they're enjoying the fruits of their deceitful behavior - Deann hopes that if listeners get nothing else from her story, that they should be their own advocate - Deann went from working out 6 days a week, rode motorcycles, hiking, and now she can't get off the couch 0:58:10 Deann whole system is being poisoned - lungs, stomach, mucus and they think cobalt goes into her organs - her immune system is overwhelmed and she can't fight any viruses and susceptible to everything going around - doctors think her glands in her throat have been poisoned - she has chronically dry mouth       Dental Deception   1:01:10 She has to keep her conversations short - and has to hold the phone away from her ear - Deann tells patients to make sure to eliminate and rule out other diagnosis 1:02:40 Re Harvard, she was told to call the prostodontist secretary to make an appointment - Deann calls and emails but receives no response - so Deann ends arranging treatment in Costa Rica 1:05:10 Then she gets an email saying they can't do the procedure, try other dentists in Costa Rica - Deann asks for an explanation - they say how dare she record professionals and put it on the internet - Deann later found out that dentist worked for an American company 1:07:10 When she was first diagnosed with metal poisoning, it was hard for Deann to accept that ADA (American Dental Association) approved device would cause harm - know she understands they are just labels that don't mean anything because there is no oversight 1:08:40 How many labs are doing this to people like Deann, going to specialists to try to find out why they're sick - she got called a hypochondriac - Deann fell through the health care cracks as a child and its happening again 1:11:10 This is more than Deann's smile - she worries if she'll get cancer - and she'll have to pay out of pocket again to get her mouth fixed, to correct the damage they made - a bitter pill to swallow 1:12:10 Deann has become an advocate - she hates injustice - she started just telling her story on her website, but was finding others with dental errors - Deann found Tina Gomes, already a dental advocate and about transparency when dentists err, as the public has a right to know - 10 years later she's still fighting for that 1:13:10 Deann found a video of a dentist who was doing to surprise his client with a new smile - no permission, no informed consent - the client cried with joy - Deann thought the dentist was incredible, what he was doing for people...but something didn't feel right, so she investigated and found he was reprimanded by the dental board for selling prescription drugs 1:14:40 Deann then found a video of him being interviewed about his dental business, but Deann could see the host, a dentist, was uncomfortable with the answers he was getting - they were hyperbolic 1:16:10 The research in the last few years all say there needs to be more study of long term effects - so dental professionals who claim their dentures will last a lifetime - that is not true - Galvanism has been taught in dental school since the '50s     Galvanism   1:17:10 They're taught not to mix metals in the mouth, creating Galvanism - any 2 dissimilar metals in a liquid medium, like saliva, is creating current - you are a walking battery - this is what happened to Deann 1:18:10 Public told these devices are safe - the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has received 2.1 million complaints about failed dental restoration - last 10 years peri implantitis has become a major problem - has something to do with substandard metals put in people's mouths - no long term studies 1:19:10 Deann knows a woman who went to a periodontist who said he does dental restoration - Deann told her to ask for the chemical certificate, he says he doesn't have it - Deann advises her to leave, stop giving him money - in an email he said he'd remove one tooth, and no implants 1:20:10 He gives her medication before the procedure that makes her loopy - the periodontist asks her husband to sign the release - she left the procedure still with the tooth that was to be pulled, and with 2 implants - she has a pace maker and is allergic to aluminum - so she has no idea what's in her mouth 1:21:25 Deann advised her to call an attorney, but she was too afraid - Deann's website is WelcomeToDDS.com - Dee's Dental Story - she also has a group for people to share their stories and information - she also has Dee's Dental Disaster page on Facebook - and keeps them updated 1:22:40 But people are afraid to complain because they can be attacked - Deann is willing to stand up and point her finger, but she can't - she shouldn't have to suffer and lose her best friend, her voice, that helped her get through the other bad times by singing or humming to herself - and to loose that, she might as well be dead 1:23:55 Deann's music can be found on SoundCloud under Deann Merchant - also on Reverb Nation - from folk to rock to blues - from Whitney Houston to Janis Joplin - Deann only had 7 years behind the mic, but it was the best 7 years of her life 1:25:10 She created her own music, raised funds for a rescue charity - she has 2 entries on DustMyBroom.nl - the validation by her musical peers that she had something to offer means a lot to Deann 1:26:40 Deann will continue with her advocating, but it is hard for her to keep up with the stories from patients - so she educates so people don't end up like Deann - we're brainwashed to believe only people in white coats know what's going on - others like Tina Gomes, Susan Chenesey and other advocates trying to change things, bring awareness, do the research     Becoming An Advocate   1:28:10 Deann's basic premise is to remember Galvanism, that what is placed in your mouth affects your whole body - comparing with organ donation, you need a donor with the same blood type, tissue type, even then require meds to stop organ rejection - but dental industry puts all these alloy together that will increase their profits - no blood levels, no medication, no long term study 1:29:40 Then pain, memory, vision problems - Dr Towers on The Bleeding Edge said that if it didn't happen to him personally, he would never have beleived it - dentists take info from device manufacturer as gospel and put it in your body - what goes in your mouth affects the whole body 1:30:40 Doesn't matter where in the body, hip, knee, toxic materials are released - Deann got involved in the Esure contraceptive controversy - because some of them were having dental problems, rashes on their body 1:31:40 Deann doesn't think metal can be put in a human body and not expect a reaction - no better advocate for a patient then yourself - but the dental professionals say the patient is the problem - so do your due diligence 1:32:55 Deann reads from a government website: "From 1995 these facts have been available but ignored. Overload, rather than component design, is the primary factor in the majority of prosthetic and implant failures. Safegaurding the long term integrity of the restoration, should be a shared responsibility between the patient and the health care team. As orthodentology increases at an exponential rate, it is extremely important to keep abreast of the latest advancements. 1:33:55 Deann advises to make sure they explain dental restoration start to finish - had Deann known and understood what a 'passive system' meant in 2005 she would have made them fix it - but she didn't have informed consent 1:34:30 Understanding Galvanism and how important it is before you go to a dental office so you don't end up like Deann - her website motto is "learn from my mistake - don't become one" 1:35:40 Deann encourages people to visit her website The Empowered Patient - take advantage of the info that is there - take advantage learn about metals and anatomy - and listen to your instinct - don't take dentist words as gospel     Connect with Deann Merchant   Dental Website: Http://www.WelcometoDDS.com   Pages of interest: The Empowered Patient - educational page for patients Share Your Story - The Patients Page - houses patient stories/comments Kindred Journeys - Creative outlet on personal harm (If you use a computer, music will play automatically. I wrote that about our countries despair and had someone else do the vocals, she also added her own lyrics. Angels of Awareness - Children who succumb to a dental procedure   Facebook Awareness Group & awareness page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFlossingofAmericasDentalPatients/ https://www.facebook.com/deesdentaldisaster/   Musical Achievements:   My first professional gig a year after stepping up to follow my passion was in 2009. Every project that followed gave me more confidence and nothing seemed out of my reach. https://www.youtube.com/user/natsway/videos?view_as=subscriber   Originals & obscure covers Http://www.Soundcloud.com/deann-merchant Leaving a digital footprint for my granddaughter Natalie https://drooble.com/deanne.merchant/music   One of the first songs I penned was about rescue animals. A rather 'dark' toned song I was able to use it to raise just over $1000. for the rescue. https://www.amazon.com/Shelter-Helping-Animals-Song-Time/dp/B009NWL0JQ We also did online gigs to raise money, this is one on the Gigee platform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25JmlOOmFjU   This website houses the most complete collection of renditions of Robert Johnson's infamous blues song 'Dust My Broom'. I have 2 renditions, 1 solo slide, and 1 band performance on this page http://www.dustmybroom.nl/2009.html. Actor Steven Seagal is also on that site. Main page: http://www.dustmybroom.nl/  There's also a great article written by Jas Obrecht for anyone interested in the story of the infamous song.    Performing   The following link is the song I spoke of that was written by famous bluesman, Willie Dickson and sung by Howl'n Wolf. His granddaughter, Tomiko Dixon, had me do her version as a demo. It was my first crack at doing my own thing and transforming into my alter ego, Mama Dee.  https://www.reverbnation.com/deannmerchant/song/18609081-piece-of-the-pie The other song I couldn't remember the name of was 'Hallelujuah' that's also on reverb.    I became a part of the SESAC family 2013 as songwriter. They are one of three of the major Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) that houses my small repetoire of original music. This link is one of the two WIB's (Women In Blues) promotional video's I was lucky enough to have a sample of my music featured on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfKBz8ddC0k   I was also a blues DJ for a few years with an award-winning station http://kconlineradio.com/ and my show was called The Juke Joint (still on fb I believe). They still have me listed in the 'About' section surprisingly, lol. And, I still run my Halloween special on social media every Halloween just for good measure, lol.    My partner & I Al Dzeizic won the 1st round in the 2015 Ct. Blues competition for a chance to play at the International Blues Competition in Nashville, TN. Just so happens, that venture got us a spot on 'GrandMa's Attic' on Ct. local TV.  Proudest moment ever? Being in the same lineup as John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown band!!    And one better? His sax player ended up becoming a personal friend. And standing in front of a captive audience performing my originals (even with a pic line in my strumming arm, lol)? OMG, PRICELESS!!    That little girl who dreamed the impossible dream and against the odds, made it happen!! I was able to come full circle despite my mother's best efforts to break me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1A-AZATnVw   Be a podcast patron Support Medical Error Interviews on Patreon by becoming a Patron for $2 / month.  Or $5 / month to be a Premium Patron and watch the video versions of Medical Error Interviews. Be my Guest If you are a survivor, a victim’s surviving family member, a health care worker, advocate, or policy maker and have a medical error experience you would like to share, send me an email with a brief description of your experience:  RemediesPodcast@gmail.com  Scott Simpson:  Counsellor + Podcast Host + Patient Advocate I am a counsellor, patient advocate, and - before I became sick and disabled - a passionate triathlete. Work hard, train hard, rest hard. Like me, many of my clients at Remedies Counseling have experienced the often devastating effects of medical error. I have been living with HIV since 1998, and thanks to research and medications, it is not a problem in my life.  I have been living with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) since 2012, and thanks in part to medical error, it is a big problem in my life. Need a Counsellor? If you need a counsellor for your experience with medical error, or living with a chronic illness(es), I offer online video counseling appointments. **For my health and life balance, I limit my number of counseling clients.**  Email me to find out if I have any counseling appointments open:  RemediesOnlineCounseling@gmail.com   

Patient, client, friend, family... Whatever you call it, what does it mean to be a person living with discomfort today? So often people are telling you to take charge in your health journey, to stop living a suboptimal life and be HEALTHIER! This is all fine and dandy but the world of health can be confusing and contradicting. In today's episode we are talking about steps you can take to not only feel more empowered in your health journey but to get the most out of your visits with your healthcare practitioner. We talk about some of our personal experience with clients and leave you with simple take home steps to have a better patient focused approach to your health. Thanks for joining us! Find us on Instagram: Brooklyn: NourishedbybSimon: Sib_nutrition

Karen Jagoda of the Empowered Patient Podcast interviews me about the article that I wrote on my blog, 13 Things Good Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew. Find the original episode here: http://empoweredpatientradio.com/what-doctors-wish-their-patients-knew-with-joanne-jarrett-md Check out all of Karen's interviews here: http://empoweredpatientradio.com/ Find the article on my blog here: https://cozyclothesblog.com/13-things-good-doctors-wish-their-patients-knew/

Today's Guest: Lygeia Ricciardi | Chief Transformation Officer, Carium Greg and Lygeia delve into the history of the famous "Blue Button" initiative to free patients' health data and follow that thread through to her current work with Carium - still laser-focused on enabling patients to better manage their health through the use of ever-more data & ever more powerful technology. Important Links: Carium Web Site: http://carium.com Lygeia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lygeiaricciardi/ Lygeia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lygeia  For more, visit the DataPoint show page at http://touchpoint.health/shows/datapoint/.

Hi Everyone! Welcome back! You'll notice a change in the name of the podcast from Empowered Patient to Empowered Practice. I spent a lot of time in reflection toward the end of last year and felt that what was most in alignment right now, was to share all of the PRACTICES that've been given to me by my many teachers, mentors, and coaches and all that I've learned on my healing journey in the hopes that it serves you, on yours. This is the FIRST episode in a series that I am calling the "it's ok" series; it's all about giving yourself permission to be right where you are, and to not judge/criticize that

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast focussing this week on the topic of taking control of your healthcare and becoming an empowered patient. One of the most frustrating things for a lot of people is going to the doctor and feeling like you have no say in your healthcare. Some of this comes from the culture of medicine that treats the patient as a consumer of curative medicine instead of treating the patient with preventative care. So how can you empower yourself to take control of the situation and get off the doctor visit merry go round? Find out today as Christine and Jimmy delve into the topic of becoming an empowered patient.   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 21 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com (COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF) – Real Food Keto  – RebootingYourNutrition.com  

In this episode, I excitedly welcome you to this space, and share a little bit about my history and purpose for starting this podcast!

Have you ever felt like you know your UPS guy better than your own doctor? Many health-care professionals devote as much time as they can to their patients but are often overbooked and overworked. What that means is you’ve got to find your voice and not be afraid to speak up with your doctors, nurses and other health-care workers to ensure your concerns are addressed. When you’re sitting pretty much buck naked in a backless cotton gown, you just want to be done with the whole thing. Instead of rushing through your doctors’ appointments, be an empowered patient. Enter the room with a written list of questions or even a full statement for your doctor. You’ll feel more confident and won’t mince words. If the doctor responds dismissively, reiterate your concerns. Just like that dreaded backless gown, you’ll totally rock it, girl! The post Anjali Kataria: Become an Empowered Patient appeared first on On The Dot Woman.

Madeleine Silva, CEO of Freedom Switch talks about the Empowered Patient Journey and how physicians can leverage it to market their practices. This issue (23:51): What is digital disruption and how is it affecting physicians? What are some causes of physician burnout? What is the Empowered Patient Journey? Why the way physicians usually introduce themselves to patients may actually be turning them off What are some ways that physicians can best utilize social media to attract their dream patients? For more information, please visit  Freedomswitch.com/practicetrends    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Madeleine Silva joins me to discuss the empowered patient journey. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients.  A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. In this episode, we discuss: -The digital disruption of healthcare and how it’s impacting providers -What is the “Empowered Patient Journey”? -How to build a community for your practice with Facebook live and Facebook groups -Patient myths that will stifle your success -And so much more!   With access to healthcare information readily available, Madeleine stresses, “It’s harder to convert patients now more than ever.” The most important qualities patient’s look for in their providers is that they spend time listening, care and readily share information. In addition, Madeleine has found, “What people are mostly looking for from their healthcare provider today is actually to be empowered.”   Patients are highly motivated to participate in their healing process and Madeleine believes, “We have an opportunity to put health back in healthcare.”   For more information on Madeleine: With an international mindset, diverse healthcare background and what many call an artistic approach to business, Madeleine Silva promises to make you rethink how to grow a healthcare practice, influence and income in today’s rapidly changing, patient-driven digital economy. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients. With over 80% of adults searching online before ever stepping foot in a healthcare practice, Madeleine says there is no faster way to establish yourself as the go-to expert in today’s digital revolution than by creating a community of raving fans online. A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. Be ready to become a Healthcare Hero of the Empowered Health Revolution. It’s not business as usual. More about Madeleine: Madeleine was born in Vevey, Switzerland, grew up in Helsingborg, Sweden and moved to San Francisco, USA by herself when she was just nineteen. She grew her first business to 6-figures in just nine months and continued to double her business revenue the second and third year. Like many of her clients, as her business grew, Madeleine got stuck working in the center of her business, overwhelmed, maxed out and without any time to continue to develop her business vision. After years of struggling, on the brink of losing her home, Madeleine finally cracked the code to the Freedom Switch Formula and successfully created an 8-hour workweek while growing her profit margin to an impressive 65%. She had started 5 businesses from scratch on shoestring budgets and successfully sold two businesses for top dollars.   Resources discussed on this show: The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands Freedom Switch Website Freedom Switch Facebook Madeleine Silva LinkedIn Freedom Switch Welcome to Healthy Wealthy and Smart listeners! Healthcare Hero Facebook Group   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

 Andrew Schorr is a medical journalist who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 1996 and has remained in remission since then. He is the founder of HealthTalk.com, PatientPower.info and PatientPower.eu. He is board chair of the Patient Empowerment Foundation in Europe. He is also the author of The Web-Savvy Patient: An Insider's Guide to Navigating the Internet When Facing Medical Crisis, which was published in 2011. Andrew is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. 00:00 What a Patient Unit is. 01:30 Patient Engagement from the patient side. 03:15 Defining the Patient and Viewing the Family Unit. 04:20 The under-engaged patient vs. the empowered patient. 06:30 Advice for helping empowered patients. 06:50 “People want to get well.” 07:00 Transparency from every care worker, from receptionist to provider. 07:45 Think like a patient. 11:20 Best practices & common themes that physicians are doing to get patients on track. 13:00 Using your social and digital platforms to improve patient health. 15:50 “Go where the patients are.” 17:00 “You have to be part of the dialogue.” 19:30 Upending the “paternalistic” healthcare model. 22:00 Payers and Patient Engagement. 22:45 The Cost of Care. 26:00 Employers, Payers, Government, and the Cost of Care. 27:45 How organizations can manage costs. 29:45 Honest communication. 30:20 Mail-Order Pharmacies. 32:50 Social Media listening.

Making decisions that are best for you, advocating for timely treatment, finding affordable and high-quality care, sharing your story to help others—all of these are ways to be an empowered patient. Feeling empowered to take control of your own cancer experience can make a big difference in the cancer journey. In this first episode of our #CSCEmpower series, guest host Linda House tackles what it means to be an empowered patient with guest Julie Klein.

Mel sits down with Stephen Powell, Co-Author of The Patient Survival Handbook, a comprehensive handbook to avoid being the next victim of medical error . Stephen talks about the medical mistake that happened to a family member that led him to write the book. The handbook is comprehensive, easy to read and understand and written in laymans terms. This is a must read for not only for patients and caregivers, but for anyone who wants to become an empowered patient. This is one show you don't want to miss.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock providers Dr. Sanders Burstein and Dr. Dale Vidal talk about why some people get intimidated in going to the doctor, and emphasize that patients should feel comfortable asking questions of their providers. Dr. Burstein says, "An empowered patient is one that's involved. Who feels that they have control and choice and understanding. Is willing to ask questions when they don't understand, and asserts their choice in whatever decisions being made." To learn more about being a good advocate for yourself in health care decisions, visit http://bit.ly/dh_advocacy.

With trigeminal neuralgia and other types of facial pain, we often find ourselves lost in a sea of doctors, prescriptions, and surgeries.  We will discuss how to manage your own health care.

With trigeminal neuralgia and other types of facial pain, we often find ourselves lost in a sea of doctors, prescriptions, and surgeries.  We will discuss how to manage your own health care.

This week, the Empowered Patient welcomes Towanna Harris, a courageous and loving mother and caregiver to three children.  One child has been diagnosed with autism and hemophilia and another with sickle cell disease.    In order to avoid a medical crisis, she has become well educated on each disease process and has become an expert and advocate for her children's needs.  She is well versed in the pitfalls of  both the healthcare and education systems.  She will be discussing how she has been able to keep her children healthy, access services and keep  positive.  She will also be sharing  with us, her dream of starting a  foundation for autistic children.  You wont' want to miss this extrordinary story.

This week our special guest is Alba Frasco who is currently receiving treatments for breast cancer.  She became an empowered patient when she was misdiagnosed and had to fight the system to get someone to listen to her.  She has great insight into what questions to ask medical professionals, how to trust your instinct and getting a second opinion.  Her determination, courage and humor are amazing and inspiring.   Be sure to listen in and hear her journey through  the cancer world.

The Empowered Patient welcomes Siri Bani Ludlam to the show to discuss how she successfully navigates her mother's nursing home and gets what she needs. Her favorite tip is "Don't take NO for an answer". And that is exactly what she has done to make sure the nursing home is providing the care required. She will also speak to the emotional impact on her and some of the techniques she uses to get through the worst of times. Please tune in and get some valuable information on the world of nursing homes.

Learn some excellent tips on how to navigate the maze of rehabs, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. When a loved one is need of one of these facilities, the task can be daunting in finding the right fit. In this show, we will welcome Margaret Kogan,LISW, who recently had to deal with her mother and placement. She has great advise on advocating for your loved one.