Podcasts about prosthetics

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. Watch the prosthetic knee in action here: https://youtu.be/ZQCVmuirYSI?si=kFp0VCUwyVvEt1jq News sources for this episode: Madeline Ashley, Erica Cerutti, “CDC names acting director: 7 notes,” August 28, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/cdc-names-acting-director-7-notes/, Becker's Hospital Review. Lauren Dubinsky, “Alphabet's Verily shuts down medical devices program, cuts staff,” August 28, 2025, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/medical-devices/mh-alphabet-verily-layoffs-medical-devices-ai/, Modern Healthcare. Kirsti Marohn, “Health care provider CentraCare to lay off 535 employees,” August 12, 2025, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/08/12/health-care-provider-centracare-to-lay-off-535-employees, MPR News.  Jakob Emerson, “27 payers cutting jobs | 2025,” August 20, 2025, https://www.beckerspayer.com/workforce/5-payers-cutting-jobs-2025/, Becker's Payer Issues. Tom Murphy, “Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say,” https://apnews.com/article/health-insurance-drug-costs-2026-rates-c4d865ec09c7088ecc6b55dc520f3566, Associated Press.  Becker's Hospital Review, Commerce Bank, “Progress amid uncertainty: A mid-year update on 2025 healthcare finance trends.,” August 18, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/progress-amid-uncertainty-a-mid-year-update-on-2025-healthcare-finance-trends/?origin=CFOE&utm_source=CFOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=8018I7467278H7C.  Alice Burns et. al, “How Will the 2025 Reconciliation Law Affect the Uninsured Rate in Each State?,” August 20, 2025, https://www.kff.org/uninsured/how-will-the-2025-reconciliation-law-affect-the-uninsured-rate-in-each-state/, Kaiser Family Foundation. NIH Medline Plus Magazine, “Prosthetics through the ages,” May 11, 2023, https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/prosthetics-through-the-ages.  Andy Corbley, “This New Bionic Knee Is Changing the Game for Lower Leg Amputees,” August 21, 2025, https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-new-bionic-knee-is-changing-the-game-for-lower-leg-amputees/, Good News Network. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

  There is no song of the week this Friday but music is still a vibe.    A whole bunch of KKHI Patrons loved the segment we did about Ozzy Osbourne's unbelievable life and we will share it with all of you now.  It's the kind of thing we do on Patron Podcasts if you'd like to join.    Then, drummer Billy Brimblecom is long time friends with Jason Sudeikis and the two of them invented Thundergong.  It's a music and comedy extravaganza and it raises money to help those that need prosthetics when their insurance won't cover it.  Billy was on my radio show a couple weeks ago and he's totally dedicated to entertaining and helping others as he lost his leg a few years ago to cancer.    

Seth got to speak with the woman behind the mask, Luisa Guerreiro! Guerreiro is part of the team that helped bring Toxie to life in Macon Blair's newest film, The Toxic Avenger. Seth and Luisa talk about the harsh realities of prosthetic work, falling in love with performing, and overcoming the voice that tells us to not get involved. Check it out!  For more of Luisa's work check out her website Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Send us a textWe catch up with Niles from Leonard Industries, our first-ever returning guest, as he reveals game-changing innovations in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication technology. This episode explores how new manufacturing tools are making fabrication faster, safer, and more consistent while helping address the industry's technical workforce challenges.• Leonard Industries has expanded by acquiring a machine shop with enhanced capabilities• Their revolutionary Wave Oven cuts heating time from 20 to 7 minutes using targeted infrared technology• The oven creates consistent results with wider work windows, eliminating the need to flip materials• Safety innovations include emergency stops, magnetic starters, and controlled heating• Multiple oven models accommodate different fabrication needs, from standard to large KFO applications• The "toast test" demonstrates heating consistency by showing how evenly bread slices brown• Leonard Industries will showcase their technology at the upcoming AOPA conference• The company has helped establish safer educational environments at O&P schools• Niles emphasizes making fabrication more accessible to new technicians through consistency and automation• Their aluminum construction ovens use less energy while providing more precise heating controlVisit the Leonard Industries booth at AOPA to see live demonstrations of their new fabrication technology, including the Wave Oven, dust collection systems, and fume extractors.Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

"Mitzy" is just wrapping up a life-changing project, and she wants to know what's in store next. Jessica has some tough Neptunian news to deliver, as creating spaciousness is on the ticket. Tune in for more on Mitzy's once-in-a-lifetime transit!

In this episode, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard speaks with Jeremy Sherman, MS, CPO, LPO, associate program director and assistant professor in the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Baylor College of Medicine. They discuss Sherman's study on developing a hand skills testing methodology for O&P, highlighting the challenges and importance of objectively evaluating student proficiency. The conversation explores the creation and refinement of rubrics, the testing methods used at Baylor, and key findings that showed skill improvement through practice and repetition. Sherman also reflects on the broader implications for O&P educators and how similar methodologies could be adopted by other programs. Show notes JPO article: Development of Hand Skills Testing Methodology for O&P Curriculum   O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.

The week starts with a disruptive Sun square to Uranus that is meant to create disruptions, and then Venus transits Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Expect relationships, values, and self-worth issues to be activated! Jessica touches on Pluto going out-of-bounds and other important collective shifts—and how to navigate them.

Join ETSU Provost Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle in this inspiring episode of the “Why I Teach” podcast as she speaks with Dr. Kyle Leister, Assistant Professor and Program Director of ETSU's new Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics program – the first in Tennessee and one of only 14 nationwide. Dr. Leister shares his unique journey into rehabilitative medicine – from treating NHL athletes with the Pittsburgh Penguins to working on Paramount Studios' medical team – as well as his passion for student mentorship and the human side of prosthetic and orthotic care. Listen to more episodes of “Why I Teach,” where Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle explores stories of impact and success of ETSU faculty. Subscribe at https://why-i-teach-conversation-with-etsu-faculty.podbean.com/. Other resources: ETSU College of Health Sciences:  https://www.etsu.edu/chs/ ETSU School of Clinical Sciences: https://www.etsu.edu/chs/clinical-science/default.php ETSU Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics: https://www.etsu.edu/chs/rehabilitative-sciences/orthotics-prosthetics/default.php ETSU Health: www.etsuhealth.org

"Lorena" believes in community and wants to continue to show up for hers, but as an overwhelmed Angeleno, she is facing burnout amid the fires and political terrors impacting her friends, family and the city at large. She finds herself playing therapist to others' personal and collective traumas, and as much as she wants to keep showing up, is looking for more sustainable ways.

Send us a textWe preview the upcoming AOPA National Assembly in Orlando, discussing what makes this prosthetics and orthotics trade show valuable for professionals across the industry.• AOPA (American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association) National Assembly happening September 3-6 in Orlando, Florida• 165+ exhibitors representing various aspects of the O&P industry • Educational tracks covering clinical, technical, business, and pedorthic topics• Up to 34 continuing education credits available in person, with 100+ hours of online content afterward• Hands-on technical laboratory for fabrication techniques and safety equipment demonstrations• Digital Showcase featuring case studies and workflow solutions from different vendors• Administrative Law Judge mock trial simulating insurance appeal processes• Strong 3D printing presence with 33+ companies showcasing additive manufacturing solutions• Notable exhibitors including long-established companies and first-time participants• Importance of consistency at trade shows for building relationships and trust in the industry• Networking opportunities that facilitate business connections and partnershipsJoin us at the Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast booth where we'll be broadcasting live throughout the event!Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

A conversation with Dan Roche, author of Eyes By Hand, and Iowa City ocularist Lindsay Wagner-Pronk.

MakeGood is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that creates custom-designed, 3D-printed prosthetics for people with disabilities and limb differences. We speak with Noam Platt, the organization's founder, and James Robert III, director of advanced fabrication, about how the group works directly with people to design devices tailored to their needs.Next week, more than 75 young New Orleans actors will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with “504: The Hip-Hop Musical,”  a production by the Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting School. The one-night-only performance will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30. ABCT founder and artistic director Anthony Bean and actor Jordan Bates join us with the details.A “zine” is a folded piece of paper showing off someone's art or writing that can be found at libraries or purchased at gatherings. The medium has long been associated with countercultural movements. Report for America corps member Alex Cox visited a Baton Rouge Zinefest and found works on everything from trans joy to how the CIA used abstract expressionist art as a cultural weapon.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Tap into your value system and powers of discernment this week, as Chiron gets activated by the Sun and Venus and we step into the New Moon in Virgo.

In this episode of the ListenABLE podcast, hosts Angus and Dylan sit down with Sara Shams — a pharmacist, model, and disability advocate — to share her inspiring journey as a bilateral above-knee amputee living with the rare genetic condition tibial hemimelia. Sara opens up about her early life and multiple surgeries, how advances in prosthetics technology have shaped her independence, and the confidence she’s built through advocacy and representation in media. The conversation dives into cultural perspectives on disability, the impact of the Shift 20 initiative on increasing authentic representation, and how brands can move beyond tokenism to embrace true inclusion. From breaking into the modelling industry to launching consultancy work for accessible runways, Sara shares the importance of personal choice in mobility aids, resilience in the face of stigma, and the power of visibility in changing perceptions. What You’ll Learn: How prosthetic advancements are transforming independence and mobility. Why authentic representation matters for the disability community. The business and social impact of the Shift 20 initiative. How to address tokenism through education and cultural change. The role of confidence, resilience, and personal choice in disability advocacy. Get in contact with Sara: https://sarashams.au/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarashams Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/ux5keqFJjTM Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company: www.sessioninprogress.com.au Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests03:00 Sara Shams: A Journey Through Disability05:53 Understanding Tibial Hemimelia and Its Impact08:56 Surgical Journey and Early Life Experiences12:04 Evolution of Prosthetics and Technology15:01 Building Confidence and Embracing Disability17:54 Cultural Perspectives on Disability18:25 The Journey into Modeling21:37 Advocacy through Shift 20 Initiative22:42 Navigating Tokenism and Authentic Representation26:51 Launching her Consultancy30:16 The Balance of Representation and TokenismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprisingly, severed tissues can survive for a few hours without these resources. And keeping them cool further slows the rate of tissue death, generally giving surgeons a 6-to-12-hour window for reattachment. But once the tissues die, reconnecting them won't bring them back to life.令人惊讶的是，断裂的组织即使没有这些资源，也能存活几个小时。而将其保持低温则能进一步减缓组织坏死的速度，通常可以为外科医生争取 6 到 12 小时的再植时间。但一旦组织死亡，即使重新连接，也无法让它们“复活”。This tight timeline is especially challenging for surgeons. Due to the issues we've already mentioned, reattachment operations are fairly uncommon. So most hospitals don't have the tools and expertise required to tackle these time-sensitive procedures. And even if they do, nerve repair is extremely tricky. With perfectly clean cuts, surgeons can attempt to stitch nerves back together directly. And when a cut is ragged, they may try to create nerve conduits— tunnels between nerve ends that can allow the nerves to reconnect over time. But neither these, nor any other surgical options, reliably restore movement and sensation.这紧迫的时间限制对外科医生来说尤其具有挑战性。由于前面提到的种种问题，再植手术相当罕见，因此大多数医院并没有应对这种时间敏感型手术所需的工具和专业技术。即便具备条件，神经修复也是极其棘手的工作。在切口整齐的情况下，外科医生可以尝试直接将神经缝合；而如果切口参差不齐，他们可能会尝试制作“神经导管”——一种连接神经断端的隧道，使神经能够随着时间重新连接。但无论是这些方法还是其他手术手段，都无法确保可靠地恢复肢体的运动和感觉。All these obstacles make it highly unlikely that a lost limb can be reattached. However, medical technology has developed another dependable solution for amputation: prosthetics. Today, prostheses come in countless forms to replace numerous body parts. Prosthetic legs are excellent for walking and running. Prosthetic arms have historically struggled to replicate our hands' fine motor movements. However, new myoelectric prostheses can detect electrical activity in nearby muscles and then translate those signals into relatively precise movements.所有这些障碍使得断肢能够成功再植的可能性极低。然而，医学技术发展出了另一种可靠的截肢解决方案——假肢。如今，假肢的形式多种多样，可以替代人体的不同部位。假肢腿在行走和跑步方面表现出色；而假肢手臂在历史上一直难以复制人手的精细运动。然而，新的肌电假肢可以检测邻近肌肉的电活动，并将这些信号转化为相对精确的动作。But perhaps the most dramatic development in prosthetic technology is transcutaneous osseointegration. First successfully performed in 1990, this procedure surgically anchors a metal implant into the bone of the remaining limb. The bone then grows into the crevices of the metal, creating a permanent connection. These implants extend through a portal in the skin, and can be attached to any prosthesis, which solves a handful of common prosthetic issues. Where traditional prosthetics can be heavy, providing a direct skeletal connection makes their weight feel more natural. Osseointegrated prosthetics are also less likely to irritate the skin where they attach, and they can offer more sensation by transmitting forces like vibration through the implant to the bone.或许，假肢技术中最引人注目的发展是“经皮骨整合”技术。该技术于 1990 年首次成功实施，它通过手术将金属植入物固定在残肢的骨骼中，随后骨骼会长入金属的缝隙中，从而形成永久连接。这些植入物会穿出皮肤的开口，并可以连接到任何假肢上，从而解决了许多传统假肢的常见问题。传统假肢可能较为笨重，而直接的骨骼连接能让重量感更加自然。经皮骨整合假肢也不易刺激与之接触的皮肤，并且能够通过将震动等力量从植入物传递到骨骼，为使用者提供更多的感知。Even with all these new technologies, not everyone wants to replace or reattach a lost limb. After an amputation, some people opt to rely on their remaining limbs, with or without the help ofmobilityaids and other adaptive equipment.即便有了这些新技术，并不是每个人都希望替换或再植失去的肢体。截肢后，有些人选择依靠剩余的肢体生活，无论是否借助助行器或其他适应性设备。

P.J. loves love! She wants to experience more of it, but her relationships have been few and turbulent. Jessica dives in to P.J.'s love nature and how she can step into it for true fulfillment.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to determine if the letter R is actually secretly a vowel. Then, what should pirates stick on their limbs instead of hook hands and peg legs?  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), is joined by Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP, director at Ottobock.care and chair of the Academy's Upper-Limb Prosthetics Scientific Society. Together, they unpack Shane's top five challenges in upper limb prosthetics—from building patient confidence to creating supportive environments, improving education, setting realistic expectations, gaining experience, and balancing fundamentals with innovation. Along the way, they discuss why mentorship, continual learning, and clear communication are critical to advancing clinical outcomes for patients.   O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

Embrace opportunities for progress! This week there are several supportive transits for you to embrace and make use of — plus Mercury goes direct! Tune in to another useful episode of Ghost.

In this episode of the Physiatry Tech podcast, host Bilaal Hassan speaks with Dr. Cesar Colasante, a PM&R professor and trailblazer in 3D printed prosthetics & orthotics, about how this technology is revolutionizing limb care. They explore the clinical workflow behind custom-printed limbs, their impact on patient recovery, and how 3D printing is expanding access in both local and global settings. It's a compelling look at where rehabilitation meets innovation.

Is it possible to repair a relationship with a family member who lives in a totaly different reality? "Brandi" is a lesbian with a queer kid, and their mom is Christian and homophobic. Their mom wants back into their life, but Brandi isn't sure how or if this can work in a healthy way. Jessica explores the nuances of a complicated family dynamic and unconscious family patterns in this tender reading.

It's so hot in the armpit of the USA... Naked at the beach is a no go for Katie... Katie shooting some content at FetCon 2025... Going along with your partners kink... Vomit play... The ick is the thing sometimes... Katie torturing SC with her rearranged innards... Branson, MO now has 70+ senior citizen strip club... Donating your pets to the zoo to be used as food for the animals... Boston man trying to fill his scuba tank with weed smoke ends up loosing his testicles, we don't know how... Some interesting porn categories just for the summer... Looning, beach ball kink, scuba kink, etc... Katie discovers loads being shot under water for the first time... Dumb things some people will believe... Paint on a live nude ass at this sip and paint business in Miami... Dildo throwing happening at WNBA game. By the fans at least. Katie was once anti neck tattoo... Careful tying ropes around your genitals... Prosthetic testicles... Breeding animals is just weird... Having sex with animals is just wrong... Breast milk popsicles anyone??? Can you get e-coli from breast milk... Overdosing with edible thc... Man tried to murder his ex by putting bleach in her vodka, in Florida... Normalize punching nazis.

There are three powerful and confronting transits from Mars to Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune this week in close proximity to the Full Moon in Aquarius. Find out what it means and how to best navigate it in this week's horoscope!

"Elena"is triggering her therapists, but she doesn't know how! She's been fired by three different therapists, and she understands that she is the common factor. She really wants to do the work — so what is it that's going so wrong?! Jessica dives in and gets to the heart of the matter.

What do you value? How do your behaviors reflect your values? In this Venus-heavy Mercury retrograde week, it will be increasingly important to reflect on what and who you value. Why you value them, and how you embody it? Tune in for your full horoscope on Ghost!

"Joe" often feels that if she could just find the thing that she's good at and pursue it, then her perfect career would unfold and financial success would follow. She wants to find personal fulfillment while also being of service.  Now in her mid-40s, "Joe" wonders if grad school is the next best step. Jessica gets to the heart of the matter.

In this episode, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard sits down with Jeremy Sherman, MS, CPO, LPO, the associate program director for the orthotics and prosthetics program, and an assistant professor in the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine. Together, they explore Sherman's research on ergonomic challenges, overuse injuries, and the widespread prevalence of pain among O&P professionals across the U.S. Drawing from his background in mechanical engineering and patient-centered care, Sherman shares what led him to investigate the physical toll of clinical work. The conversation highlights key findings, including the disproportionate impact on early-career practitioners and the critical need for more adaptable, ergonomic clinical environments to ensure career longevity and provider well-being. Show notes JPO article: Insights into Overuse: Ergonomic Trends and Pain Prevalence Among Orthotics and Prosthetics Practitioners in the United States   O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.

This week offers an intense New Moon in Leo and a series of transits that spark creativity, while Mercury Retrograde inspires retrospection. Explore what's possible with this week's horoscope.

"Aloe" is struggling to figure out how to navigate the vulnerability they feel personally while working with others as a therapist. This reading explores how to balance caring for oneself while also helping others heal.

Mercury goes retrograde in Leo until August 11th, and Jessica gives you an in-depth explanation of what it means and how to best handle it. By end of week, the Sun and Chiron square off, creating opportunities for showing up in new ways.

"Marcello" self-censors in efforts to feel safe. He asks Jessica for help understanding how he can get out of his own way. The two go deep into his coping mechanisms in this week's episode.

This week's astrology starts off with three supportive Venus transits and then takes a big left turn as Uranus moves into Gemini on the 7th. Then there's a Full Moon in Capricorn on the 10th. In this time of change, it's important to be clear-eyed about what's happening and to acknowledge your ethical responsibility to meet this moment. Tune in for tips on navigating it all.

"Jane" gets it that gossip is technically not great, but there are often times when talking shit feels like a beautiful therapeutic practice. Is it really that harmful to share stories and observations about other people? Jessica explores the line between harmful gossip and sharing perspectives on this week's Ghost!

Venus and Uranus are at peak Taurus energies, and Mercury is in conflict to Pluto: it's a LOT. Tune into this week's horoscope to learn what to expect and how to make the most of the astrology of the moment.

In this video reading, Jessica helps a listener understand how to support their 7 year-old daughter with the interceptions in her birth chart — as well as the own interceptions in the guest's own chart. Unravel family patterns in this week's reading!

What's got ten exact transits, including a New Moon and some challenging Saturn and Neptune activity? This week's horoscope does! Tune in, tune up, and get ready to take notes.

"Devon" wants to be able to navigate her home safely, but there's stuff everywhere. She struggles to communicate with her partner about how to share space in their home in ways that feel healthy and happy for both parties. Tune in to this week's reading on Ghost!

This week we discussed Iran & Israel War, Quantum Computing, Cancer Detection,Benefit of Shaking Ears, Accountants in Kiev Ukraine and more #awakening #iran #quantumcomputing About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).============What we Discussed: 00:00 What we are discussing in this weeks show 01:40 Iran and Israel War04:45 29 Countries do not Recognise Israel09:00 Humanoid Robiotics is going to be massive11:30 The WHO Pandemic Agreement13:40 Anti Immegrant Protests in Northern Ireland14:40 How to Stop the Illegal Immegration16:20 Meta AI New Model and Flying Cars19:00 Eventually Ai will be able to do all that humans can do 21:35 Larry Elison wants all Governements to share information for Ai24:20 Quantum Computing27:10 Prosthetic leg made for friend 31:15 John Hopkins Can detect Cancer 3 years before other methods detect it33:10 Clean Hydrogen Fuel from Soda Cans35:10 Dangers of Car Air Freshners37:40 Benefits of Yoga Nidra39:40 Benefits of Shaking Ears43:35 The Benefits of Ginger45:50 The Dangers of Bovaer49:20 The attack on the Farmers50:40 Obeying Orders not good for you55:50 The Constant Spraying in Lodz, Poland57:10 The Shield Protecting Children in the UK58:40 Accountants in Kiev, Ukraine ====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/===============Donations ⁠⁠ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ⁠⁠------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------

Seventh-grade students at Valley Catholic Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon, designed and built a prototype prosthetic for Ember, a 16-week old labradoodle with paralyzed back legs! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/middle-schoolers-design-a-prosthetic-for-paralyzed-dog/

This week Jupiter squares Saturn and Mars squares Uranus — generating an unpredictable, consequential, and reactive set of energies. By the 18th, Jupiter squares Neptune — muddying the waters and making for a spiritually and emotionally charged shift. Jessica gives you tools for navigating all of it.

Jane received three astrology readings in which she was told she was "more in her masculine energy" and that now is the time for her to claim her "feminine power ." She asks Jessica what to make of the consistency of that feedback, and they unpack it in this revealing reading! Tune in next Wednesday for the start of a month of 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride readings!

The astrology of this week is intense, chaotic, and challenging. We are under the effects of Saturn and Neptune being very close to each other in Aries, the upcoming Square by Jupiter to them both, as well as a Mars Square to Uranus, all of which will be exact next week. In the meantime, this week, we have challenging transits to Pluto, Saturn, and Neptune to contend with, as well as an emotionally provocative Full Moon in Sagittarius. In an increasingly complex world, the astrology is as heavy as you might expect. Learn all about it on this week's episode of Ghost. Enjoy Jessica‘s free hour-long talk on Jupiter in Cancer for free over on Patreon.

What does it mean to be brutally honest in your interactions with loved ones? A listener joins Jessica to really unpack whether their inclination to be totally honest really serves them and their relationships.

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This week is loaded with supportive energies and a meaningful healing opportunity between Venus and Chiron.

Mercury (being Mercury) is busy this week, forming sextiles to both Neptune and Saturn, a trine to Pluto, and a conjunction with the Sun. On the 26th, there is a sweet New Moon in Gemini, all under the umbrella of the Saturn and Neptune meet-up in Aries. Come for the astrology, and stay for the real life advice.

This week is peppered with supportive sextiles and trines but ends with a bang. Mercury and Uranus meet up, provoking surprises, and Saturn finally ingresses into Aries.

Aging out of your youth can be really daunting! Danny never thought she'd be 40, and yet here she is. She joins Jessica to untangle the messy emotions that come with aging. ❤️#SupportBlackMamas and give what you can to National Bail Out here: https://www.nationalbailout.org/mothers-day-gifts

The week starts with a powerful transit to Pluto and a tumultuous Full Moon in Scorpio, and it ends with an unpredictable meet-up between the Sun and Uranus as well as an irritating square between Mercury and Mars. Come for the astrology; stay for the practical tips for making it through. ❤️#SupportBlackMamas and give what you can to National Bail Out here: https://www.nationalbailout.org/mothers-day-gifts

Making an amends is a vulnerable event. And should you even do it when you don't trust the person on the other end? A sober listener joins Jessica for help determining how or if she should do apologize to someone who is still hurting her.