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Happy International Women's Day 2026! In this special episode of the Coaching Podcast, Georgina talks all things Women's Health with a focus on paddling with her guest Dr Jagruti Amin (Jag) who has been a white water kayaker since 2013 and is a member of Paddle UK. It's an almost hour long whirlwind tour from the teenage years through to the menopause, with something in it for everyone. There's a crib sheet with resources and links available so you don't have to scribble them down. Jag is a GMC registered Dr (4645311) who qualified and started seeing patients in 1999 but had to give up her Licence to Practise in 2018 because of psoriatic arthritis. After studying medicine at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford she started her career in hospitals training in medicine. She started specialist training in Haematology before deciding to move to the world of General Practice in 2006 which included a 6 month training post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As a fully fledged GP she had an interest in Women's Health, Contraception, Sexual Health and Safeguarding. For several years she also held separate roles as a Contraception and Sexual health Dr and a Named GP for Safeguarding Children. She was involved in medical politics as a representative on her Local Medical Council. Despite no longer seeing patients she's remained passionate about Women's Health and women advocating for themselves. A special thanks goes to Dr Kaye Brennan who is a GP, a Specialist Sports & Exercise Medicine Dr, a Council Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine and also works for the Ministry of Defence for her help and guidance in some of the more specialist areas in this podcast. The information provided in this podcast and the associated resources are current as of 26th February 2026. A reminder that the information is not individual medical advice and that any personal medical issues that come to light should be discussed with your own healthcare professional (such as a GP, Consultant, Specialist Nurse, Midwife, or Health Visitor). Dr Amin has not received any payment for this podcast, and is not sponsored by any organisation or company. All resources and links are current as of 26th February 2026 and are NOT to be used independently of the podcast. They do not constitute medical advice. All personal medical issues must be discussed with your own healthcare professional. To download the transcript for this episode click here. NHS Website: www.nhs.uk as a start for everything Women & Sport Women in Sport ‘Reframing Sport for Teenage Girls Tackling Teenage Disengagement' 2022 https://womeninsport.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Reframing-Sport-for-Teenage-Girls-Tackling-Teenage-Disengagement.pdf Call it What it is Period https://thewell-hq.com/menstrual-cycle/calling-it-a-period-and-only-a-period-matters/ The Red Box Project https://redboxproject.org/ Also look at the British Rowing & British Swimming websites Nutrition Project RED-S red-s.com BEAT https://www.beateatiorg.uk/ UK Sports Institute Nutrition Guidelines https://uksportsinstico.uk/resource/sports-nutrition-fundamentals-to-improve-performance/ The British Dietetic Association https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/sport-exercise-nutritihtml NHS Vitamin D Guidance https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ All things Period, Contraception & Sexual Health Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/ Brook https://www.brook.org.uk/ Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes https://www.pms.org.uk/ A Young Person's Guide to Premenstrual Syndromes https://www.pms.org.uk/app/uploads/2021/09/A-Young-Persons-Guide-to-Premenstrual-Syndromes-8.pdf Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/ Endometriosis https://www.endometriosis-uk.org Contraception & Sexual Health COSRH https://www.contraceptiorg/ Sexual Health Clinic Information https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/ Menstrual Cycle Training & Injuries British Journal of Sports Medicine Blog 2025 https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2025/11/03/can-the-menstrual-cycle-phase-impact-sports-performance/ UEFA Consensus Statement on Menstrual Cycle Tracking in Football 21st September 2025 https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/ content/11/3/e002769 Teenagers & Exercise Models used: The “Control–Capacity–Sport” model, The 4-Stage Youth Return-to-Sport Framework, The IOC “Youth Athlete Development Model”, Graduated loading principles (10% rule, staged impact progression) A non UK article from Sport New Zealand https://balanceisbettorg.nz/how-much-is-too-much-when-it-comes-to-youth-sport/ Pelvic Floor Pelvic Obstetrics & Gynaecology Physiotherapy https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/pelvic_health_advice.aspx Squeezy App £2.99 https://squeezyapp.com/women/about-squeezy-for-women/ Commercial devices with feedback Perifit & Elvie Pregnancy (In partnership with your healthcare professionals) International Olympic Committee https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/Athletes/Medical-Scientific/ Consensus-Statements/BJSM-Exercise-and-pregnancy-in-recreational-and-elite-athletes-Part-5-recommendations-for-health-professionals-and-active-women.pdf Pregnancy Continued (In partnership with your healthcare professionals) NHS Website https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/pregnancy/ UK Guidelines for Activity in Pregnancy https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620a28288fa8f54916f45dfc/ physical-activity-for-pregnant-women.pdf & https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/exercise/   Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (FSEM) Moving Medicine Patient Information https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pregnancy_Patipdf Active Pregnancy Foundation Questionnaire ‘Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy' https:// activepregnancyfoundation.org/_files/ugd/4c66ce_88e9ebbdad8748e7ab75d67815c76dcc.pdf Pelvic Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/ pregnancy_and_early_postnatal.aspx Tommy's The Pregnancy & Baby Charity https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/calculators-tools-resources UK Sport Pregnancy Guidance and Support for UK Sport Funded Athletes see the risk assessment for funded athletes https://www.uksport.gov.uk/resources/pregnancy-guidance The advice in this guidance is NOT for recreational athletes Maternal Mental Health NHS Advice https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/pregnancy/mental-health-and-pregnancy/ https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal-mental-health/ Post Partum (In partnership with your healthcare professionals) NHS postpartum Exercise Information https://www.nhs.uk/baby/support-and-services/keeping-fit-and-healthy-with-a-baby/ Pelvic Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/ pregnancy_and_early_postnatal.aspx FSEM Moving Medicine Post Partum Patient Information Leaflet https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/06/Post-partum_Patient_info_leaflet_2020-v2-1.pdf FSEM Moving Medicine Patient Information https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Physical-activity-recommendations-post-natal.pdf FSEM Moving Medicine Patient Workbook https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Patient-workbook-170925.pdf FSEM Moving Medicine Post Natal Pre Screening for Readiness Flowchart https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2025/06/Flowchart.pdf Menopause National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines 2024 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/ informationforpublic The British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/education/principles-practice-of-menopause-care/bms-ppmc-resources-toolkit/where-can-i-find-trusted-information-for-women-and-their-partners/ Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ Royal Osteoporosis Society https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/exercise-for-bones/how-to-build-up-exercise-for-your-bone-strength/ NHS Guidance for Exercise https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise Diet & The Menopause https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/31-WHC-FACTSHEET-Weight-Gain-and-menopause-JUNE2023-A.pdf Coaches Sport Scotland Free Learning Resources https://learning.sportscotland.org.uk/catalog?pagename=Work-with-female- athletes   Covering many of the subjects talked about in the podcast Women in Sport Podcasts https://womeninsport.org/explore-the-issues/podcast/ British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine (BASEM) Podcasts & Female Athlete Health Page https://basem.co.uk/spotlight-on-sem-podcast-series/ Podcasts from Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine RED-S (2025) https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-em4tt-17c642c   Sports Nutrition (2024) https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ba993-15b5940   Version 1. 26th February 2026 Dr Jagruti Amin GMC 4645311

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most common and well-intentioned phrases adults use with young people about their future: “You can be anything.” Drawing on years of career coaching experience and thousands of Birkman personality assessment results, she explains why this advice often increases pressure, cognitive overload, and paralysis rather than building confidence and taking action.Lisa reframes future planning around alignment, limits, and energy rather than limitless possibilities. The episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on replacing well-meaning but harmful advice with language that actually helps young people move forward.In this episode, you'll discover:The gap between intention and impact in how adults talk about futures and possibilitiesWhy unlimited possibilities can undermine motivation instead of creating confidenceHow personal limits and energy patterns influence decision-making and forward movementWhat supportive conversations look like when the goal is clarity rather than certaintyKey Takeaways: Telling young people “you can be anything” creates cognitive and emotional overload, increasing fear of making the wrong choice and often causing shutdown, avoidance, or disengagement rather than action.Everyone has real cognitive limits and distinct energy patterns, and acknowledging what drains versus energizes someone helps remove ill-fitting options and creates clarity instead of failure.Progress comes from aligning choices with personal wiring—using frameworks such as get-tos vs. have-tos, energy awareness, and past task preferences—rather than keeping every option on the table.When adults model their own imperfect decision-making, mistakes, and ruled-out paths, they normalize informed choices and give young people permission to move forward without needing certainty. “Progress begins to come from alignment, not this unlimited choice.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:Sample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanGet the Flourish Weekly Newsletter: https://flourishcoachingco.com/newsletterGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss:How real confidence is built through skills rather than personality or bravadoThe decline in foundational academic and communication skillsThe relationship between anxiety, ambiguity, and skill development in young peopleWhat parents can realistically do at home to help young people become capable, confident adultsKey Takeaways: Test anxiety is usually caused by weak study methods and a lack of preparation, and it improves significantly when students learn how to study, manage time, and approach different types of exams effectively.Confidence comes from knowing you can rely on yourself in uncomfortable situations, which is built through competence in studying, communication, decision-making, and follow-through, not reassurance or positive thinking.Imposter syndrome should be normalized and reframed as a sign of growth and high achievement, especially when students are entering new environments like college, internships, or early careers.Parents can actively coach confidence by helping their kids speak clearly and concisely, reduce filler words and rambling, use physical presence when communicating, and take action even when fear is present. “New experiences are supposed to feel uncomfortable….because this is literally how growth occurs.” – Jennifer GershbergAbout Jennifer Gershberg: Jennifer Gershberg is a campus and keynote speaker, course creator, and former University of Maryland professor. Through her campus programs, keynotes, trainings, and online courses, she helps prospective and current college students build confidence and competence by teaching the fundamental skills needed for academic and professional success. While on the faculty at the University of Maryland, she earned multiple teaching awards, including the Allen J. Krowe Award for Teaching Excellence, and has been featured on podcasts such as Caviar Dreams and Tuna Fish Budget. Jennifer attended Cornell University and the George Washington University Law School. She is known for her deep commitment to student wellbeing and her being “nurturing but tough—exactly what students need.”Episode References:The Defining Decade by Meg Jay: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754Sample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkman#041 Nursing Program Admissions with Jon Rice: https://flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/041-nursing-program-admissions/Learn more about Jennifer's course, Welcome to College, at: https://flourishcoachingco.com/incomingGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Jennifer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgtalksorg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jg.talksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087748141924LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gershberg-99bb409b/Website: https://www.jgtalks.org/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics covered include: How to invest in real estate, How to raise capital as a young person, How does AI effect video game companies and more. Refer to chapter marks for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramConnect with me: YouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun300How to forecast a P/E ratio

The unemployment rate in December among people aged 20 to 24 was 8.2%. That's up nearly a full percentage point from 2024, and much higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.4%. The job market is tough, and getting tougher, but why is it particularly hard for Gen Z? Also in this episode: Trump's focus on Venezuelan crude could redirect Canadian oil, companies use surveillance data for “personalized” pricing, and China's trade surplus grew by 20% last year, in spite of U.S. tariffs.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The unemployment rate in December among people aged 20 to 24 was 8.2%. That's up nearly a full percentage point from 2024, and much higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.4%. The job market is tough, and getting tougher, but why is it particularly hard for Gen Z? Also in this episode: Trump's focus on Venezuelan crude could redirect Canadian oil, companies use surveillance data for “personalized” pricing, and China's trade surplus grew by 20% last year, in spite of U.S. tariffs.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The Dear Young Person by EhnTee podcast is backkkk. It's been quite a hiatus, but we're back and better. Here's a little update on what I've been up to since the last episode

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Have you ever realized that the very things that lead to success, purpose, and fulfillment are the things nearly everyone runs away from? Discomfort, hard work, uncomfortable situations and conversations, are the things that no one desires more of, and yet… The ability to build a wildly successful and scalable business is within reach for nearly everyone reading this, and yet through self-selection on the few will do what needs to be done to rise to the top. Of the few that rise to the top, even fewer will do so feeling fulfilled in their life. It takes much more than skills and relationships to be successful. It takes grit and determination to do the hard things. It requires you go through emotionally taxing, ego killing moments of failure, humility, and self-realization to become adaptable and become who you want to be. In this keynote, Tom reveals the hard facts of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be in the 1%. “If you're only good in the beginning you lack grit.” After watching this it's time for a hard self-talk and challenge to yourself. It's time for a no B.S. approach of what will it take to build yourself into the person you desire to be. Don't underestimate what you are capable of, stop thinking too small and get uncomfortable. “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill treatment, indignities - I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not - that one endures.” -Nietzche SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to The Journey Is the Win 0:22 | Entrepreneurs Survive Rock Bottom 9:12 | Connect to Purpose (Not Money) 16:41 | Develop Your Mindset First 24:16 | 6 Ways to Develop New Skills 37:13 | How to Develop Grit 46:16 | Identify Your Passion & Develop It 51:03 | Building a Scalable Business 1:01:29 | Value of Online Community 1:14:17 | Success Requires Clear Goals Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:⁠Legendary Mindset⁠: Mindset & Self-Improvement⁠Money Mindset⁠: Business & Finance⁠Relationship Theory:⁠ Relationships⁠Health Theory⁠: Mental & Physical Health⁠Power Ups:⁠ Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3PCvJaz⁠ Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : ⁠https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever realized that the very things that lead to success, purpose, and fulfillment are the things nearly everyone runs away from? Discomfort, hard work, uncomfortable situations and conversations, are the things that no one desires more of, and yet… The ability to build a wildly successful and scalable business is within reach for nearly everyone reading this, and yet through self-selection on the few will do what needs to be done to rise to the top. Of the few that rise to the top, even fewer will do so feeling fulfilled in their life. It takes much more than skills and relationships to be successful. It takes grit and determination to do the hard things. It requires you go through emotionally taxing, ego killing moments of failure, humility, and self-realization to become adaptable and become who you want to be. In this keynote, Tom reveals the hard facts of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be in the 1%. “If you're only good in the beginning you lack grit.” After watching this it's time for a hard self-talk and challenge to yourself. It's time for a no B.S. approach of what will it take to build yourself into the person you desire to be. Don't underestimate what you are capable of, stop thinking too small and get uncomfortable. “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill treatment, indignities - I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not - that one endures.” -Nietzche SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to The Journey Is the Win 0:22 | Entrepreneurs Survive Rock Bottom 9:12 | Connect to Purpose (Not Money) 16:41 | Develop Your Mindset First 24:16 | 6 Ways to Develop New Skills 37:13 | How to Develop Grit 46:16 | Identify Your Passion & Develop It 51:03 | Building a Scalable Business 1:01:29 | Value of Online Community 1:14:17 | Success Requires Clear Goals Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:⁠Legendary Mindset⁠: Mindset & Self-Improvement⁠Money Mindset⁠: Business & Finance⁠Relationship Theory:⁠ Relationships⁠Health Theory⁠: Mental & Physical Health⁠Power Ups:⁠ Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/3PCvJaz⁠ Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : ⁠https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul encourages Timothy to live a godly life: Exercise is good for the body, but godliness is good for the body and soul What it means to exercise yourself in godliness Why 1 Timothy 4:10 disproves at least one point of Calvinism, and possibly two others 1 Timothy 4:12 - the verse youth groups take out of context Be sure to click every link: Website - https://www.p40ministries.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://www.p40ministries.com/donate For more faith-based podcasts to help you read through the Bible or live a Christian life, visit www.lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is the ideal IT employee just leaving college or a veteran with years of experience? Russ White joins Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray to discuss the complexities of this question. Younger professionals just out of college are more willing to work longer hours or unpopular shifts, learn new tools and skills, and take risks. Older... Read more »

Is the ideal IT employee just leaving college or a veteran with years of experience? Russ White joins Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray to discuss the complexities of this question. Younger professionals just out of college are more willing to work longer hours or unpopular shifts, learn new tools and skills, and take risks. Older... Read more »

Is the ideal IT employee just leaving college or a veteran with years of experience? Russ White joins Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray to discuss the complexities of this question. Younger professionals just out of college are more willing to work longer hours or unpopular shifts, learn new tools and skills, and take risks. Older... Read more »

Send us a textWe caught up with Matt Young, frontman of Australian metal heavyweights King Parrot, to talk about their new album A Young Person's Guide to KP. Now 15 years and four albums in, the band continues to deliver their signature blend of chaos, energy, and humor—most recently tearing it up on tour with Pantera. Matt also opened up about his 14 years of sobriety, sharing how it's reshaped his life and fueled his creative drive. His story is a powerful reminder of the positive impact that balance and purpose can bring.Tune in now and be sure to stream A Young Person's Guide to KP, out worldwide on Housecore Records.Stay connected with King Parrot, visit: https://kingparrot.net/, https://www.instagram.com/kingparrotband/ and https://www.facebook.com/kingparrotband/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Today, the Spotlight shines On composer, trumpeter, and producer Peter Knight.Peter Knight has spent decades working in the spaces between genres and cultures. His latest project brings together 40,000-year-old Indigenous Australian songs with contemporary electroacoustic music through Hand to Earth's new album, the title of which translates as "the scent of home." The record finds Peter collaborating with Indigenous songkeepers Daniel and David Wilfred alongside Korean vocalist Sunny Kim, creating music that honors ancient traditions while pushing into new sonic territory.He's here to walk us through this remarkable collaboration and share how his work with the Australian Art Orchestra shaped his understanding of music as a bridge between worlds.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Hand to Earth's album Ŋurru Wäŋa)–Dig Deeper• Hand to Earth - Contemporary Australian ensembleHand to Earth on Peter Knight's websiteHand to Earth page on Australian Art Orchestra site• Ŋurru Wäŋa (The Scent of Home) - Latest albumAlbum on Room40 BandcampAlbum info on Room40 website• MOKUY - Previous Hand to Earth album (2023)Album on Room40 BandcampAlbum info on Room40 website• Peter Knight - Official Website: peterknightmusic.com• Lawrence English's A Young Person's Guide to Hustling in the Arts• Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On composer, trumpeter, and producer Peter Knight.Peter Knight has spent decades working in the spaces between genres and cultures. His latest project brings together 40,000-year-old Indigenous Australian songs with contemporary electroacoustic music through Hand to Earth's new album, the title of which translates as "the scent of home." The record finds Peter collaborating with Indigenous songkeepers Daniel and David Wilfred alongside Korean vocalist Sunny Kim, creating music that honors ancient traditions while pushing into new sonic territory.He's here to walk us through this remarkable collaboration and share how his work with the Australian Art Orchestra shaped his understanding of music as a bridge between worlds.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Hand to Earth's album Ŋurru Wäŋa)–Dig Deeper• Hand to Earth - Contemporary Australian ensembleHand to Earth on Peter Knight's websiteHand to Earth page on Australian Art Orchestra site• Ŋurru Wäŋa (The Scent of Home) - Latest albumAlbum on Room40 BandcampAlbum info on Room40 website• MOKUY - Previous Hand to Earth album (2023)Album on Room40 BandcampAlbum info on Room40 website• Peter Knight - Official Website: peterknightmusic.com• Lawrence English's A Young Person's Guide to Hustling in the Arts• Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDescriptionBenjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: A Musical Who's Who in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactWhen The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra premiered, Britten wasn't sure audiences would take it seriously. He needn't have worried—it's now one of the most-performed orchestral works ever written for education. Ironically, it's also one of the most sophisticated fugues in the entire 20th-century repertoire.About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.Support the show

How can a young man keep their zipper PURE? You will struggle with porn unless you love something more. Q: Can a young man or woman keep their way pure? A: Not unless you love something more. We dedicate ourselves for a reason. I study YOUR ways so that it may affect MY ways. ie: that it may actually be of some HELP. Listen for some practical help with one of the biggest issues of our day.https://youtu.be/aiiPmDZnUiE

If you are in the eye of the storm of your child wanting their first mobile, what sorts of things do you need to consider? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the big changes that can occur in a child's life around this time and why negotiation is key.Also in this episode, should GPs be able to initiate conversations with their patients about voluntary assisted dying? The Victorian Government is moving to lift some restrictions on the State's Assisted Dying scheme which include allowing doctors to bring it up as an option, so if this does happen what sort of support and training should medical professionals have to better equip them to have these conversations.Plus, we cross to Hollywood where Naomi Watts has been immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Cardon and co-host Austin sit down with Drew Scarborough, Joseph Gambot, and Kwaku L. to unpack a timely question: Why do young people in the Church need apologetics now more than ever? Joe shares how he nearly lost his faith after a flood of anti-LDS content online—but found his way back through honest, bold apologetics. Drew opens up about drifting into megachurch culture in Texas before rediscovering a personal walk with God. Together with Cardon, Austin, and Kwaku, they explore why intellectual answers AND emotional connection matter for faith today.From hidden faith crises at BYU to the cultural pull of megachurches, this is a candid, powerful look at why apologetics isn't about “winning debates”—it's about building resilient testimonies and keeping the next generation anchored.

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Episode 341 /// September 19, 2025 /// Alternate Titles: Airline Miles, Mile High Club, Airport Drinks, You're Too Old For That, Can You Pull It Off?, Hard To Pull Off, It's A Young Person's Game, Would You Rather?,   . (0:20) Welcome to Fella Friday. (17:48) What's the age cut-off? (32:55) Would […]

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Send us a textTHAT METAL INTERVIEW presents Matt Young of KING PARROT (recorded September 2025). The Aussie frontman checks in from the road during KING PARROT's current U.S. tour; talks about the feeling of doing stadium tours alongside PANTERA. Matt gives us an insight on a normal day of touring. Youngy shares his thoughts on the band's newest record, 'A Young Person's Guide To' & speaks of the song's titles.That Metal Interview Podcast is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Deezer, Bandcamp.Listen to #ThatMetalInterviewPodcast​​​​​: https://lnk.to/uj7sH3k4Follow us on Twitter:   / thatmetalinterv   Follow us on Instagram:   / thatmetalinterview  Like us on Facebook:   / thatmetalinterview  Subscribe on YouTube:    / jrocksmetalzoneSupport the show(9) Facebook(6) That Metal Interview Podcast (@ThatMetalInterv) / X (twitter.com)That Metal Interview Podcast (@thatmetalinterview) • Instagram photos and videos(2297) That Metal Interview Podcast - YouTube

Aged just 13, Thomas Carrick was placed under covert surveillance by the Australian Federal Police and lured into online conversations with them, posing as fake ISIS operatives. Ultimately, he was charged with terrorism offences. The most powerful intelligence agencies in the country knew Thomas had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and lived with an intellectual disability. Yet undercover operatives continued to engage with him in what a judge later described as ‘grooming’ for terrorist activities. But was Thomas ever truly dangerous… or simply a vulnerable boy, lost in a make-believe world crafted by highly trained police? In this episode, counter-terrorism expert Peta Lowe takes us inside the Thomas Carrick case, and reveals what it tells us about the rising threat of youth radicalisation in Australia. You can also hear Peta in Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor. This episode references extremist ideology and violent crime. If you need assistance, contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured two exclusive interviews with metal frontmen! First we were joined by musician Matt “Youngy” Young. Matt is best known as the singer for the band King Parrot. King Parrot hail from Melbourne, Australia and have been making music since 2010. During the show he discussed his approach to songwriting, the band's recent tour with Pantera, and King Parrot's new album A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot. Get your copy new!Next we were joined by musician Matt Barlow. Matt is best known as the singer for the band Ashes of Ares. He also played with bands like Pyramaze and Iced Earth. During the show he discussed his time in Ashes to Ares, why it's tough for bands to tour nowadays, and Ashes of Ares' latest album New Messiah. It's available now!During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite monkey movies, planned a trip to Valleyfair, and celebrated the 20th anniversary of Green Giant! Ho, ho, ho! https://youtu.be/SJszjNAXQ98?si=gsCP_V9ytEDPAhN5 https://youtu.be/Vd4y6k9akuc?si=XCGJAvAcA3Z_dJv_

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Dr Boyce breaks down the things young people need to hear about finances. Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance PhD, author, and founder of The Black Business School, where he has helped millions of students worldwide learn to invest and build generational wealth. Featured in major outlets including CNN, NBC, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, Dr. Watkins is a leading voice on Black economic empowerment.Through his popular shows, bestselling books like The 10 Commandments of Black Economic Power, and live events such as the All Black National Convention, he teaches practical strategies for financial freedom. He has built a global community committed to wealth building, cooperative economics, and strong Black families.To learn more, visit BoyceWatkins.com. For a free list of Dr. Watkins' favorite AI stocks, text the word Stock to 87948.

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Young Person, Teen — Sun'aa'aqSun'aa'rausqak Nuniami et'aarllriik. – These two young people were in Old Harbor.

"At M2 The Rock, we fully respect the anonymity of all 12-step fellowships. In alignment with their traditions, we do not represent or speak on behalf of any of these groups. Our mission is to share hope, not affiliation."About M2 THE ROCK - MICHAEL MOLTHAN:I'm Michael Molthan, host of The M2 The Rock Show—one of the fastest-growing podcasts and shows on self-improvement, mental health, addiction recovery, and spiritual transformation. I'm so grateful you're here.I started M2 The Rock in 2017 to bring you conversations designed to make you happier, healthier, and more healed. Through raw and unfiltered discussions with experts, celebrities, thought leaders, and athletes, we uncover new perspectives on personal growth, recovery, and overcoming life's toughest challenges.My Story:What sets my journey apart is that there wasn't just one rock bottom—there were many. From being a successful luxury homebuilder to falling into addiction, homelessness, crime, and eventually 27 mugshots and prison, my life was in absolute chaos.Addiction was my temporary escape from childhood trauma, but it only led to destruction.It wasn't until I hit the lowest point imaginable that I finally found true freedom, redemption, and purpose. After an unexpected early release from prison in 2017, I walked 300 miles back to Dallas to turn myself in—only to be miraculously pardoned and told to “pay it forward.”And that's exactly what I've been doing ever since.My MissionI believe that rock bottom is not the end—it's a stepping stone to something greater.My goal is to redefine what "rock bottom" means by helping others rebuild their Spirit, Mind, and Body. On M2 The Rock, I speak openly about trauma, addiction, recovery, and the power of transformation. I don't shy away from topics like:✅ Trauma & Addiction – Understanding the root causes✅ Self-Sabotage & Mental Health – Breaking negative cycles✅ Codependency & Enabling – How relationships impact recovery✅ 12-Step Programs & Spiritual Healing – Finding true freedom✅ Religious Trauma & Personal Growth – Healing from past wounds"Everyone Is An Addict."Whether it's substances, work, validation, or negative thinking, we all have something we struggle with.But recovery is possible, and transformation is real.

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On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, 'Some Kind of Truth,' as well as reflecting on the incredible changes and growth she's experienced since we last spoke in February 2020. One of the impacts of the pandemic on her music career was the necessity of exploring other artistic ventures like crafting hats and lino-cutting. She relocated from Philly to California, finally settling in Detroit. Daughter of songwriter Rita Hosking, Kora went slightly viral during the height of COVID lockdowns thanks to her song "In a Young Person's Body." In the poignant composition she pays tribute to John Prine and old friends she hasn't spoken to in years – and captured that lonesome feeling of the pandemic incredibly well.Elsewhere in our conversation, Kora also discusses the passing of her grandparents, who she moved back to California to be with before they died. Their lives and deaths deeply influenced the new record. She opens up about the nuances of her gender identity, the importance of historical friendships that allow for unfiltered creativity, and her approach to writing both personal and political songs. We go through many of the tracks on the new project, including what I think is the best break-up song I've ever heard, "Paragraphs." Kora Feder is a really incredible leave-you-breathless songwriter, particularly with her political writing. Here's hoping that she doesn't wait five more years to release a record, because we're gonna need her.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Take aways: Learn about Hilary and Steve's journey to enhance care for people with aphasia. Learn about communication access as a health equity issue. Identify systematic gaps and the disconnect between training and real world needs of people with aphasia. Learn about the development of the MedConcerns app. Get sneaky! Learn how the MedConcerns app can serve four functions simultaneously: 1) meeting the needs of someone with aphasia 2) serving as a tool that providers can use to communicate with people with aphasia 3) providing education to providers who learn about aphasia as they use the app 4) bringing SLPs and other providers together to meet the needs of people with aphasia   Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Jerry Hoepner. I'm a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and co-facilitator of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Blugold Brain Injury Group, Mayo Brain Injury Group, Young Person's Brain Injury Group, and Thursday Night Poets.  I'm also a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group. Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources. I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Hilary Sample and Dr. Steven Richman to discuss their app, MedConcerns. We're really excited to share this with you, so I'll jump into introducing them.   Hilary G. Sample, MA, CCC-SLP Hilary is a speech-language pathologist, educator, and co-creator of MedConcerns, a communication support app that helps people with aphasia express medical concerns and participate more fully in their care. The app was born out of her work in inpatient rehabilitation, where she saw firsthand how often individuals with communication challenges struggled to share urgent medical needs. Recognizing that most providers lacked the tools to support these conversations, she partnered with physician Dr. Steven Richman to create a practical, accessible solution. Hilary also serves as an adjunct instructor at Cleveland State University.   Steven Leeds Richman, MD Dr. Steven Richman is a hospitalist physician and co-creator of MedConcerns, a communication support app that helps people with aphasia express medical concerns and participate more fully in their care. With nearly two decades of experience in inpatient rehabilitation, he saw how often communication barriers prevented patients from being heard. In partnership with speech-language pathologist Hilary Sample, he helped translate core medical assessments into an accessible tool that supports clearer, more effective provider-patient communication.     Transcript: (Please note that this conversation has been auto-transcribed. While we do our best to review the text for accuracy, there may be some minor errors. Thanks for your understanding.)   Jerry Hoepner: Well, Hello, Hillary and Steve. Really happy to have you on this aphasia access conversations podcast. With me, I'm really looking forward to this conversation. It's maybe a year or 2 in the making, because I think this was at the previous Aphasia Access Leadership Summit in North Carolina. That we initially had some discussions about this work. And then life happens right? So really glad to be having this conversation today. Hilary Sample: And we're really glad to be here.   Jerry Hoepner: Absolutely. Maybe I'll start out just asking a little bit about your background, Hillary, in terms of how you connected with the life participation approach and aphasia access and how that relates to your personal story.   Hilary Sample: Sure, so I haven't been in the field long. I graduated in 2019 and began my career immediately in inpatient rehab. I have to remember. It's talk slow day, and I'm going to make sure that I apply that as I speak, both for me and for listeners. So I began on the stroke unit, primarily in an inpatient rehab setting, and I've worked there for the majority of my career. I came in as many, probably in our field do, trained and educated in more of an impairment based approach but quickly when you work with people, and they let you know who they are and what they need. The people that I worked with on the stroke unit, the people with aphasia let me know that they needed more of a life participation approach. You know I learned how vital it was to support communication and to help him, you know, help them access their lives, because most of the time I entered the room. They had something they wanted to communicate, and they had been waiting for someone who had those skills to support communication in order to get that message across. So it wasn't about drills it was about. It was about helping them to communicate with the world, so that I spent more and more time just trying to develop my own skills so that I could be that professional for them and that support. And then that took me. You know that it just became my passion, and I have a lot of room to improve still today, but it's definitely where my interest lies and at the same time I noticed that in general in our hospital there was a lack of communication supports used, and so I thought that in investing in my own education and training, I could help others as well. And so I started doing some program development to that end as well with training and education for healthcare staff.   Jerry Hoepner: I just love the fact. And actually, our listeners will love the fact that it was patients who connected with you, people with aphasia, who connected with you and encouraged you to move towards the life participation approach, and how you learn together and how that's become your passion. That's just a really great outcome when people can advocate for themselves in that way. That's fantastic.     Hilary Sample: Yeah, it really meant a lot to me to be able to receive that guidance and know that, you know there's an interest in helping them to let you know what they want from therapy, and that was there. But a lot of times the selections were impairment based, and then we. But there was something wrong, and we needed to uncover that. And that was, you know, that was the push I needed to be able to better support them.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, that's really great, Steve. I'm interested in your story, too. And also how you came to connect with Hillary.   Steve: I started as a trained as a family physician, had a regular outpatient office for a number of years, and then transitioned into inpatient rehab. That's where I really started to meet some people with aphasia. For the 1st time. Hilary and I have talked a few times about my training and education about aphasia before we met each other, and it was really minimal in Med school. They had lectures about stroke and brain injury, and some of the adverse effects you might get from that. And they, I'm sure, mentioned aphasia. But I really don't recall any details, and if they did teach us more, it would just nothing that I grasped at the time. So I would walk into these patient rooms, and what I would normally do for my trainings. I would ask people all these open, ended questions to start with, and then try to narrow down, to figure out what their problems are, and with people with aphasia, especially when they have minimal or no language skills. They couldn't. I was not successful at getting useful information out, and I remember walking out of those patient rooms and just being frustrated with myself that I'm not able to help these people, and the way I can help everyone else, because if I don't know what's going on. you know. How can I? It was really challenging and I really didn't know where to go. I talked to a few other doctors, and there didn't seem to be much in the way of good information about how to move forward. Eventually I met Hillary, and we would have these interesting episodes where I would talk or try to talk with the patients and get minimal, useful information. And Hillary would come back and say, they're having this problem and this concern. And with this medicine change. And how do you do that? How and that kind of started our us on the pathway that we've taken that recognition from my end that there's a lot that can be done. And the yeah.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, I love that story, and it's a really good reminder to all of us that sometimes we forget about those conversations, the conversations with physicians, with other providers who might not know as much about aphasia. I'll just tell a really quick story. My wife used to work in intensive care, and of course she had been around me for years, and they would have someone with aphasia, and her colleagues would be like, how do you even communicate with them, and she would be coming up like you, said Steve, with all of this information about the patient, and they're like, where are you getting this information. The person doesn't talk.   Hilary Sample: Yes.   Jerry Hoepner: And that just emphasizes why it's so important for us to have those conversations, so that our all of our colleagues are giving the best care that they can possibly provide.   Hilary Sample: That's a great story. That was very much like almost verbatim of some of the conversations that we initially had like, where is this coming from? They don't talk, or you know they don't have. Maybe they don't have something to say, and that's the assumptions that we make when somebody doesn't use verbal communication. You know, we quickly think that maybe there's not something beneath it, you know. I have a story as well. So what led to a little bit more toward where we are today. sitting in those rooms with people with aphasia and apraxia and people with difficulty communicating. There's 1 that stuck out so much. She was very upset, and that it was. And I we had just really developed a very nice relationship, a very supportive relationship she kind of. She would let me have it if she was upset about something. We had really honest conversations and it and it was earlier on to where I was stretching my skills in in using communication supports, and she really helped me grow. But I remember being in her room one day, and she had something to share. And this is a moment that repeated itself frequently, that the thing that needed to be shared was medical in nature, you know, in inpatient rehab. That's a frequent. That's a frequent situation that you run into. And we sat there for maybe 15 min, maybe more. And we're working on getting this out. We're narrowing it down. We're getting clarity. We're not quite there yet, as I said, I'm still new, and but the physician walks in and we pause. You know I'm always welcoming physicians into the into therapy, because I really see that we have a role there. But and talk slow. Hilary, the physician, asked an open-ended question like Steve was talking about asking those open-ended questions as they're trained to do, and it was a question that the person with aphasia didn't have the vocabulary available to answer, and before I would jump in, that person shrugged her shoulders and shook her head that she didn't have anything to share with them, and I was like, but we had just been talking. You know, there's definitely something, and I think I just sat there a little bit stunned and just observing more. And you know the physician finished their assessment mostly outside of verbal communication, and left the room, and then I spoke to her, and we. We tracked down what the rest of her concern was, and clarified it, and then I found the physician who was not Dr. Richman, and I shared all the things that they had told me that she had told me, and I remember her saying I was just in there. She didn't have anything wrong. and I and I was, you know, I told her, like the communication supports that I used, and you know we got that. We moved forward with the conversation. But there were a few things that stuck out to me in that, and one was the way that the physician was communicating wasn't using. They weren't using supports. For whatever reason, I didn't have that knowledge yet. We dove into the literature to learn more later on. The second thing was that the person with aphasia seemed to give up on the provider, knowing that since supports weren't being used. It wasn't going to be a successful communication attempt. So why even bother, and that definitely fits her personality. She's like I give up on you. And the 3rd thing was that the education about that somebody has something to share the education about. Aphasia was lacking, so you know that the person's still in there. They still have their intellect, their identity, their opinions, beliefs. But they didn't have the ability to communicate that piece seemed to be missing on the part of the provider, because they were saying they didn't have anything to share. So, it was like, I said that situation happened repeatedly, and very much. Sounds just like yours, but it hit me how much there was to do. And so, hearing, you know Steve's experiences that are on the other side of that. Such a caring, the one thing that led me to want to speak to Steve is that he's a very compassionate caring physician, so it's not a lack of care and compassion. But what else was going on what led to this, and we started learning that together. It was really interesting for me to learn how Hillary's 1st assumption is. Why aren't these physicians using communicative supports or other things that we were never taught about? The assumption that the docs know all this, and there's plenty we don't know. Unfortunately, there's, you know there's so much out there.   Steve Richman: The other thing Hillary touched on that was so true in my experience, is here. I'm meeting people that had a significant event, a traumatic brain injury, a bad stroke. And we're so used to judging people's intelligence through their speech. And they're not speaking. And it's so easy to start thinking there's just not much going on up there, and I didn't have the education or information or training to know for a long time. That wasn't the case until my dad had a stroke with aphasia. And so yeah, there's still plenty going on there just hard to get it out. And even as a medical provider, I really wasn't fully aware of that. And it took personal experience and learning from Hillary to really get that. it's still there just need to find out how to help them get it out.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, I think that's a rather common story, especially for people with aphasia. But even for people without aphasia, that sense that the doctor is coming in, and things have to happen. And I know I'm sitting here with Steve, who is very compassionate and wants to ensure that communication. But I think there's a little bit of fear like, oh, I can't get it out in this context, and just bringing awareness to that, and also tools. So, tools in education. So those physicians can do the work that they need to do and get that knowledge that they may have never been exposed to, and probably in many cases have never had that training to communicate with someone so like you, said Steve. How are you supposed to know when they didn't train us in this? And I guess that brings us back around to that idea that that's part of the role of the speech language pathologist and also kind of a vacancy in tools. Right? We're. We're just missing some of the tools to make that happen consistently across facilities and across people. So, I'm really interested in hearing a little bit about the tools you've created, and kind of the story leading up to that if you if you don't mind sharing.   Hilary Sample: Absolutely. 1st I'll share. There's a quote, and I'm not going to remember who said it. Unfortunately, I'll come up with it later, and I'll make sure to share with you. But that healthcare is the medium by or I'm sorry. Communication is the medium by which healthcare is provided, or something to that extent. We need communication in order to ensure equal access to health care. And like you said that gap, it's really big, and it's a systemic issue. So, leading up to us, coming together, we had those experiences on both of our ends. I realized that I wasn't a physician. I already knew this, but I also I was trying to provide communication support to enable them to communicate something on a topic that I'm not trained in. In order to really give what it's due right? I don't know what questions that Steve is going to ask next, you know I tried, but I and I tried to listen, but I didn't always have, you know. Of course, I don't have that training, so know your limits right. But I did. The general overarching method that I was using was we'd have concerns to choose from, including the question mark that enabled them to tell. Tell me that you're way off, or you didn't guess it, or it's not on here. And then narrow choices that I try to come up with, and we'd move on like that. And anytime somebody appeared to have a medical concern. There's those general topics that you would try to see if it's 1 of these things. One of these concerns, and then those would generally take you to a series of sub questions, and so on, and so forth. So, I recognize that this was repeatable. I also, at the same time as I shared, was recognizing that communication supports weren't being used. And that doesn't. That doesn't end with, you know, a physician that's also nurses nursing aides. That's therapists, including SLPs, and you know, so I'm doing a thing that can be repeated. Why not stop recreating it every time I enter the room and make it into something that I can bring with me a prepared material that I can bring with me and ideally share it with others. So, I again, knowing my limitations, know what I have to bring to that equation. But I knew that I needed to partner with someone that cared just as much but had the medical knowledge to inform that tool. So at 1st it was a print little framework that I brought, and what happened is, I came up to Steve, and I let him know what I was thinking, and he was open and willing to work together on this, and Hillary showed me these pictures that were kind of showing some general medical concerns, and brought up the whole concept and we initially were going for this pamphlet booklet idea, you know. If you have this concern, you go to this page to follow it up with further questions, and then you go to this other page to finalize the subs. We realized there was a lot of pages turning involved to make that work, and we eventually turned it into an app where you could take your concern, and we start with a general Hello! How are you? You know? Kind of what's the overall mood in the room today. And then what medical concerns do you have? And then from those concerns, appropriate sub questions and sub questions and timeframes, and the stuff that you would want to know medically, to help figure out the problem. And then go ahead. I'm sorry.   Jerry Hoepner: Oh, oh, sorry! No, that's terrific. I appreciate that that process and kind of talking through the process because it's so hard to develop something like this that really provides as much access as is possible. And I think that's really key, because there's so many different permutations. But the more that you get into those the more complex it gets. So, making it easy to access, I think, is part of that key right?   Hilary Sample: One thing that I'm sorry. Did you want to say? Yeah, I'll say, okay, 1. 1 part of it. Yes, the accessibility issue. Every provider has a tablet or a phone on them, and many of our patients and their families also do so. It made it clear that it's something that could be easier to use if that's the method somebody would like to use, but also having a moment where my mind is going blank. This is gonna be one of those where we added a little bit. This is what you call a mother moment.   Jerry Hoepner: Okay.   Steve Richman: The one thing that was fascinating for me as we were developing this tool is I kept asking why? And Hillary kept explaining why, we're doing different parts of it. And at this point it seems much more obvious. But my biggest stumble at the beginning was, why are these Confirmation pages. Why do we have to keep checking, you know? Do they mean to say yes? Do they mean to go ahead? And that education about how people with language difficulties can't always use language to self-correct. We need to add that opportunity now makes so much sense. But I remember that was a stumbling block for me to acknowledge that and be good with that to realize. Oh, that's really important. The other thing that Hillary said a lot, and I think is so true is in developing this tool. We're kind of developing a tool that helps people that know nothing about communication supports like myself how to use them, because this tool is just communication supports. You know, I hear these repeatedly taught me about the importance of layering the clear pictures and words, and the verbal, and put that all the well, the verbalizing, the app is saying the word in our case, so that could all be shared and between all that layering hopefully, the idea gets across right and then giving time for responses.   Jerry Hoepner: It sounds like the tool itself. Kind of serves as an implicit training or education to those providers. Right?   Hilary Sample: And there's the idea that I was missing when I had a little bit of.  So yes, all of those strategies. They take training right? And it takes those conversations. And it takes practice and repetition. And there's amazing, amazing things happening in our field where people are actually undertaking that that transformation, transforming the system from above right.   Jerry Hoepner: Right.   Hilary Sample: But one thing that a big part of this work was trying to fill the gap immediately. I know you and I had previously talked about Dr. Megan Morris's article about health equity, and she talks a lot about people with communication disorders, including aphasia. And you know there's and she mentions that people cannot wait. The next person pretty much cannot wait for that work to be done, though that'll be amazing for the people that come down the line, the next person, what can we do for them? So we also need to be doing that. And that's where we thought we could jump in. And so I think the biggest you know. The most unique aspect of MedConcerns is that, or of the tool we created is that it kind of guides the clinician, the healthcare provider, through using communication supports. So you know, when I go in the room I offer broad options, and then I follow up with more narrow choices, always confirming, making sure I'm verifying the responses like Steve talked about, and or giving an opportunity to repair and go back and then that I summarize at the end, ensuring that what we have at the end still is valid, and what they meant to say. And so that's how the app flows, too. It enables the person to provide a very detailed, you know, detailed message about what's bothering them to a provider that has maybe no training in communication supports, but the app has them in there, so they can. It fills the gap for them.   Jerry Hoepner: Absolutely. It's kind of a sneaky way of getting that education in there which I really like, but also a feasible way. So, it's very pragmatic, very practical in terms of getting a tool in the hands of providers. It would be really interesting actually, to see how that changes their skill sets over time but yeah, but there's definitely room for that in the future. I think.   Hilary Sample: We could do a case study on Dr. Richman.   Steve Richman: whereas I used to walk out of those patient rooms that have communication difficulties with great frustration. My part frustration that I feel like I'm not doing my job. Well, now you walk out much more proudly, thinking, hey, I able to interact in a more effective way I can now do in visit what I could never accomplish before. Not always, but at least sometimes I'm getting somewhere, and that is so much better to know I'm actively able to help them participate, help people participate. I love writing my notes, you know. Communication difficulties due to blank. Many concerns app used to assist, and just like I write, you know, French interpreter used to assist kind of thing and it does assist. It's it makes it more effective for me and more effective for the person I'm working with. It's been really neat to watch you know, go from our initial conversations to seeing the other day we were having a conversation kind of prepping for this discussion with you and he got a call that he needed to go see a patient and I'll let you tell the story. So we're prepping for this. A couple of days ago. I think it was this Friday, probably, or Thursday, anyways, was last week and I'm at my office of work and again knock on the door. Someone's having chest pain. I gotta go check that out. So I start to walk out of the room. Realize? Oh, that room! Someone was aphasia. I come back and grab my phone because I got that for my phone and go back to the room. And it's interesting people as with anything. People don't always want to use a device. And he's been this patient, sometimes happy to interact with the device, sometimes wanting to use what words he has. And so I could confirm with words. He's having chest pain. But he we weren't able to confirm. What's it feel like? When did it start? What makes it better. What makes it worse? But using the app, I can make some progress here to get the reassurance that this is really musculoskeletal pain, not cardiac chest pain. Yes, we did an EKG to double check, but having that reassurance that his story fits with something musculoskeletal and a normal EKG. Is so much better than just guessing they get an EKG, I mean, that's not fair. So, it would have been before I had this tool. It would have been sending them to the er so they can get Stat labs plus an EKG, because it's not safe just to guess in that kind of situation. So, for me, it's really saved some send outs. It's really stopped from sending people to the acute care hospital er for quick evaluations. If I if I know from the get go my patient has diplopia. They have a double vision, because that's part of what communicated. When we were talking about things with help from MedConcerns. Yeah, when I find out 4 days later, when their language is perhaps returning, they're expressing diplopia. It's not a new concern. It's not a new problem. I know it's been a problem since the stroke, whereas I know of other doctors who said, Yeah, this person had aphasia, and all of a sudden they have these bad headaches that they're able to tell me about. This sounds new. I got to send them for new, you know whereas I may have the information that they've been having those headaches. We could start dealing with those headaches from the day one instead of when they progress enough to be able to express that interesting.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, definitely sounds like, I'm getting the story of, you know the improvement in the communication between you and the client. How powerful that is, but also from an assessment standpoint. This gives you a lot more tools to be able to learn about that person just as you would with someone without aphasia. And I think that's so important right to just be able to level that playing field you get the information you need. I can imagine as well that it would have a big impact on medication, prescriptions, whatever use? But also, maybe even counseling and educating that patient in the moment. Can you speak to those pieces a little bit.   Steve Richman: You know, one of my favorite parts of the app, Hillary insisted on, and I'm so glad she did. It's an education piece. So many people walk into the hospital, into our inpatient rehab hospital where I now work, and they don't recall or don't understand their diagnosis, or what aphasia is, or what happened to them. And there's a well aphasia, friendly information piece which you should probably talk about. You designed it, but it's so useful people are as with any diagnosis that's not understood. And then explained, people get such a sense of relief and understanding like, okay, I got a better handle of this. Now it's really calming for people to understand more what's going on with them.   Hilary Sample: This is, I think you know, that counseling piece and education, that early education. That's some of the stuff that could bring tears to my eyes just talking about it, because it's; oh, and it might just now. So many people enter, and they may have gotten. They may have received education, but it may not have. They may have been given education, but it may not have been received because supports weren't used, or there's many reasons why, you know, even if it had been given, it wasn't something that was understood, but so many people that I worked with aphasia. That one of the 1st things that I would do is using supports. Tell them what's going on or give them. This is likely what you might be experiencing and see their response to that. And that's you know what aphasia is, how it can manifest. Why it happens, what happened to you, what tools might be useful? How many people with aphasia have reported feeling? And you might be feeling this way as well, and these things can help. And it's very simple, very, you know. There's so much more to add to that. But it's enough in that moment to make someone feel seen and you know, like a lot of my friends, or one of my friends and former colleagues, uses this, and she says that's her favorite page, too, because the people that she's working with are just like, yes, yes, that's it, that's it. And the point and point and point to what she's showing them on the app. It's a patient education page, and then they'll look at their, you know, family member, and be like this. This is what's going on this, you know, it's all of a sudden we're connecting on that piece of information that was vital for them to share. And it was. It was just a simple thing that I kept repeating doing. I was reinventing the wheel every time I entered the room, but it was. It stood out as one of the most important things I did. And so that's why Steve and I connected on it, and like it needed to be in the app. And there's more where that came from in the future planning. But we added to that A on that broad, you know, kind of that page that has all the different icons with various concerns, we added a feelings, concern emotions, and feelings so that someone could also communicate what's going on emotionally. We know that this is such a traumatic experience, both in the stroke itself, but also in the fact that you lost the thing that might help you to walk through it a little easier which is communicating about it and hearing education learning about it. But so those 2 tools combined have really meant a lot to me to be able to share with people, with aphasia and their families, and also another sneaky way to educate providers.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, absolutely.   Hilary Sample: Because that's the simple education that I found to be missing when we talked about training was missing, and this and that, but the like when Steve and I talked recently, we you know, I said, what did you really learn about aphasia? And you kind of said how speech issues? Right?   Steve Richman: The speech diagnoses that we see are kind of lumped in as general like the names and general disorders that you might see, but weren't really clearly communicated as far as the their differential diagnoses being trained as a generalist, we would learn about, you know, neurology unit stroke and traumatic brain injury. And somewhere in there would be throwing in these tumors, which are huge aphasia and apraxia and whatnot, and I don't think I recall any details about that from Med school. They probably taught more than I'm recalling, but it certainly wasn't as much as I wish it was.   Hilary Sample: and so that education can just be a simple way to bring us all together on the same page as they're showing this to the person that they're working with. It's also helping them to better understand the supports that are needed.   Jerry Hoepner: Sneaky part.   Steve Richman: Yeah, speaking of the sneaky part, I don't think I told Hilary this yet, but I'm sure we've all had the experience or seen the experience where a physician asked him, What does that feel like? And the person might not have the words even with the regular communication, without a communication disorder. and last week I was working with a patient that just was having terrible pain and just could not describe it. and using the icons of words on that he had a much better sense of. You know it's just this and not that, and those descriptors of pain have been really useful for people now without more with communication difficulties that I just started doing that last week. And it was really interesting.   Hilary Sample: You mentioned about how those interactions with physicians are can be. Well, it's not nothing about you guys.   Jerry Hoepner: It's the rest of the physicians.   Hilary Sample: No, it's the, you know. There's a time. It's the shift in how our whole system operates that it's, you know I go in and I'm like, I just need notes if I need to speak about something important to my physician, because, like, I know that one reason I connect so deeply with people with communication disorders is that my anxiety sometimes gets in the way of my ability to communicate like I want to, especially in, you know, those kind of situations. And so, you know, it can help in many ways just having something to point to. But we also saw that with people with hearing loss, which, of course, many of the people that we run into in many of the patients that we work with are going to have some sort of hearing loss. People that speak a little different, you know. Native language. You know English as a second language.   Jerry Hoepner: Absolutely.   Hilary Sample: There and then. Cognitive communication disorders, developmental disorders, anybody that might benefit with a little bit more support which might include you and me. You know it can help.   Jerry Hoepner: And I think you know the physician and other providers having the tools to do that education to use the multimodal supports, to get the message in and then to get responses back out again. I think it's really important. And then that process of verifying to just see if they're understanding it. Are you? Are you tracking with me? And to get that feedback of, I'm getting this because I think sometimes education happens so quickly or at a level that doesn't match, and they might not understand it. Or sometimes it's just a matter of timing. I know we joke about Tom Sather and I joke about this. We've had people come to our aphasia group before who traveled out to a place in the community and they're sitting next to you. And they say, what is this aphasia stuff everyone's talking about? And I'm like, you literally just passed a sign that said Aphasia group. Right? But it's so hard to ensure that the message does go in, and that they truly understand that until you get that Aha moment where you describe like, yes, that's me, that's it. And that's just so crucial.   Hilary Sample: yeah, it's 1 of the most important pieces, I think to name it doesn't for anything that anybody is dealing with that's heavy, you know, to have to have it named can really provide relief just because that unknown, you know, at least at least you can have one thing that you know. I know what it is, and then I can learn more about it. Once I know what it is, I can learn more about it, and I can have some sort of acceptance, and I can start that grieving process around it, too, a little bit better. But when it goes unnamed, and the other part of it is if you don't tell me that, you know like that, you can see and understand what I might be experiencing, I might not think that you know what it is either, and I might not feel seen. So just the fact that we're both on board that we know I have this thing. I think it can take a lot of the weight off. At least, that's what I've seen when it's been presented.   Jerry Hoepner: No or care, right?   Hilary Sample: Yeah. Yes. Exactly.   Jerry Hoepner: Yep, and that's a good a good chance to segue into we I know we picked on Steve a little bit as a physician but the system really kind of constrains the amount of time that people have to spend with someone, and they have to be efficient. I'll go back to that sneaky idea. This seems like a sneaky way to help change the system from within. Can you talk about that a little bit like how it might move care forward by.   Hilary Sample: Showing what's possible. Yeah, I'm sorry, sure. In part time. Constraints, unfortunately, are very real, and without the knowledge of training how to communicate or support communication. It's challenging for us to move us physicians to move forward, but with something like our app or other useful tools in a short amount of time you could make some progress. And then, if you could document, this is worthwhile time worthwhile that I'm accomplishing something with my patient. I'm helping to understand what their issues are, and helping to explain what we want to do. That all of a sudden makes the time worthwhile, although time is a real constraint. I think, is general. Doctors are happy to spend extra time. If it's worthwhile that's helping our patient. That's the whole reason we go into this is help our people. We help the people we're working with, you know. No one wants to go in there and spend time. That's not helping anybody. But if you could justify the time, because I'm making progress. I'm really helping them great go for it. It's worth doing, and the part about efficiency. So there's so many ways that this focus on. And it's not even efficiency, because efficiency sounds like some success was achieved, you know. But this, this we only have this amount of time. One of the one of the things that's kind of interesting to me is that it an assumption? I've seen a lot, or I've heard a lot is that using communication supports takes time. More time and I have watched plenty, an encounter where the physician is trying, and it takes forever. I've experienced my own encounters as I was growing and deepening my own skills, and where it took me forever. And that's because we're trying. We care, but we don't have something prepared. So when you have a prepared material, it not only helps you to effectively and successfully you know, meet that communication need and find out what is actually bothering the person that you're working with. But it enables you to move at a pace that you wouldn't be able to otherwise, you know. So if Steve and I have this kind of running joke that I'll let you tell it because you have fun telling it.   Steve Richman: With the MedConcerns app. I could do in a little while what I can never do before, and with the med concerns App Hillary could do in 5 min. What used to take a session? It's really.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah.   Hilary Sample: Makes huge impacts in what we could accomplish, so less of a joke and more of just.   Jerry Hoepner: Yes, but having the right tools really is sounds like that's what makes the difference. And then that gives you time and tools to dedicate to these conversations that are so important as a person who's really passionate about counseling. One of the things we were always taught is spending time now saves time later, and this seems very much like one of those kind of tools.   Hilary Sample: Yeah. Well, we had one of the 1st times that we brought the prototype to a friend of ours who has aphasia. And it kind of speaks to the exactly what you just said. Spending time now saves time later, or saves money. Saves, you know, all the other things right is our friend Bob, and he doesn't mind us using his name. But I'll let you tell this story a little bit, because you know more from the doctor. Bob was no longer a patient of ours, but we had spent time with him and his wife, and they were happy to maintain the relationship, and we showed him that after he had this experience but he was describing experience to us, he was having hip pain. He had a prior stroke hemiplegic and having pain in that hemiplegic side. So the assumption, medically, is, he probably has neuropathy. He probably has, you know, pain related to the stroke, and they were treating with some gabapentin which makes sense. But he kept having pain severe. 10 out of 10. Pain severe. Yeah. And just. We went back day after day, and not on the 3rd day back at the er they did an X-ray, and found he had a hip fracture and look at our app. He was like pointing all over to the things that show the descriptors that show not neuropathic pain, but again, musculoskeletal pain and that ability to, you know, without words we could point to where it hurts. But then, describing that pain is a makes a huge difference. And he knew he very clearly. Once he saw those pictures he like emphatically, yes, yes, yes, like this is this, we could have, you know, if we could have just found out this stuff, we wouldn't have had to go back to the er 3 times and go through all that wrong treatment and this severe amount of pain that really took him backwards in his recovery to physically being able to walk. And things like that, you know, it's just finding out. Getting more clarity at the beginning saves from those kind of experiences from the pain of those experiences. But also, you know, we talked about earlier. If you have to sort of make an assumption, and you have to make sure that you're thinking worst case scenario. So in other situations where you send out with a chest pain and things like that, there's a lot that's lost for the person with aphasia because they might have to start their whole rehab journey over. They have to incur the costs of that experience. And you know they might come back with, you know, having to start completely over, maybe even new therapists like it's. And then just the emotional side of that. So, it not only saves time, but it. It saves money. It saves emotional. Yeah, the emotional consequences, too.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah. Therapeutic Alliance trust all of those different things. Yeah, sure. Yeah. I mean, I just think that alone is such an important reason to put this tool in the hands of people that can use it. We've been kind of talking around, or a little bit indirectly, about the med concerns app. But can you talk a little bit about what you created, and how it's different than what's out there.   Hilary Sample: Yeah, may I dive in, please? Okay, so we yeah, we indirectly kind of talked about it. But I'll speak about it just very specifically. So it starts with an introduction, just like a physician would enter the room and introduce themselves. This is a multimodal introduction. There's the audio. You can use emojis. What have you then, the General? How are you? Just as Steve would ask, how I'm doing this is, how are you with the multimodal supports and then it gets to kind of the main part of our app, which is, it starts with broad concerns. Some of those concerns, pain, breathing issues, bowel bladder illness. Something happened that I need to report like a fall or something else and the list continues. But you start with those broad concerns, and then every selection takes you to a confirmation screen where you either, you know, say, yes, that's what I was meaning to say, or you go back and revise your selection. It follows with narrow choices under that umbrella concern, the location type of pain, description, severity, exacerbating factors. If you've hit that concern so narrow choices to really get a full description of the problem, and including, like, I said, timing and onset. And then we end with a summary screen that shows every selection that was made and you can go to a Yes, no board to make sure that that is again verified for accuracy. So, it's a really a framework guiding the user, the therapist healthcare provider person with aphasia caregiver whomever through a supported approach to evaluating medical concerns. So generally, that's the way it functions. And then there are some extras. Did you want me to go into those? A little bit too sure.   Jerry Hoepner: Sure. Yeah, that would be great.   Hilary Sample: Right? So 1 1. It's not an extra, but one part of it that's very important to us as we just talked about our friend Bob, is that pain? Assessment is, is very in depth, and includes a scale description, locations, the triggers, the timing, the onset, so that we can get the correct pathway to receiving intervention. This app does not diagnose it just, it helps support the verbal expression or the expression. Excuse me of what's wrong. So, it has that general aphasia, friendly design the keywords, simple icons that lack anything distracting, clear visuals simple, a simple layout. It also has the audio that goes with the icon, and then adjustable settings, and these include, if you know, people have different visual and sensory needs for icons per screen, so the Max would be 6 icons on a screen, although, as you scroll down where there's more and more 6 icons per screen. But you can go down to one and just have it. Be kind of a yes, no thing. If that's what you need for various reasons, you can hide specific icons. So, if you're in a setting where you don't see trachs and pegs. You can hide those so that irrelevant options don't complicate the screen. There's a needs board. So we see a lot of communication boards put on people's tray tables in in the healthcare setting, and those are often they often go unused because a lot of times they're too complex, or they're not trained, or they, for whatever reason, there's a million reasons why they're not used. But this one has as many options as we could possibly think might need to be on there which any of those options can be hidden if they need to be. If they're not, if they're irrelevant to the user language it's in. You can choose between English and Spanish as it is right now, with more to come as we as we move along, and then gender options for the audio. What voice you'd like to hear? That's more representative. And the body image for the pain to indicate pain location. There's some interactive tools that we like to use with people outside of that framework. There's the whiteboard for typing drawing. You can use emojis. You can grab any of the icons that are within the app. So, if you know we if it's not there and you want to detail more, you can use the whiteboard again. That needs board the Yes, no board. And then there's also a topic board for quick messages. We wanted to support people in guiding conversations with their health care providers. So, I want to talk to Steve about how am I going to return to being a parent? Once I get home, what's work life going to be. I want to ask him about the financial side of things. I want to ask him about therapy. I want to report to him that I'm having trouble with communication. I want to talk on a certain topic. There's a topic board where you select it. It'll verify the response. It has a confirmation page, but from there the physician will start to do their magic with whatever that topic is. And then, of course, there's those summary screens that I already detailed, but those have been very useful for both, making sure at the end of the day we verify those responses but then, also that we have something that's easy to kind of screenshot. Come back to show the physician. So show the nurse as like a clear message that gets conveyed versus trying to translate it to a verbal message at the end from us, and maybe missing something so straightforward, simple to address very complex needs, because we know that people with aphasia would benefit from simple supports, but not they don't need to stay on simple topics. They have very complex ideas and information to share. So we wanted to support that. That's what it is in a nutshell that took a nutshell. I love that. It's on my phone, or it could be on your.   Jerry Hoepner: Oh, yeah.   Hilary Sample: Or on your or on your apple computer. If you wanted that, it's on the app store. But I love this on my phone. So, I just pull in my pockets and use it. Or if you happen to have an another device that works also.   Jerry Hoepner: Sure.   Hilary Sample: We're in the. We're in the process of having it available in different ways. There's a fully developed android app as well. But we're very much learners when it comes to the business side of things. And so there's a process for us in that, and so any. Any guidance from anybody is always welcome. But we have an android that's developed. And then we're working on the web based app so that we could have enterprise bulk users for enterprise, licensing so that that can be downloaded straight from the web. So that's all. Our vision, really, from the onset was like you said, shifting the culture in the system like if there's a tool that from the top, they're saying, everybody has this on their device and on the device that they bring in a patient's room, and there's training on how to use it, and that we would provide. And it wouldn't need to be much, just simple training on how to use it. And then you see that they are. They get that little bit more education. And then it's a consistent. We know. We expect that it'll be used. The culture can shift from within. And that's really the vision. How we've started is more direct to consumer putting it on the app store. But that's more representative of our learning process when it comes to app development than it is what our overall vision was, I want to say that equally as important to getting this into systems is having it be on a person's device when they go to a person with aphasia's device when they go to an appointment. I always, when we've been asked like, Who is this? For we generally just kind of say, anybody that that is willing to bring it to the appointment, so that communication supports are used, and maybe that'll be the SLP. Maybe it's the caregiver. Maybe it's care partner or communication partner, maybe a person with aphasia. Maybe it's the healthcare staff. So, whoever is ready to start implementing an easier solution. That's for you.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, absolutely. And that brings up a really interesting kind of topic, like, what is the learning curve or uptake kind of time for those different users for a provider on one hand, for a person with aphasia. On the other hand, what's a typical turnaround time.   Hilary Sample: We've tried to make it really intuitive, and I think well, I'm biased. I think it is   Hilary Sample: I for a provider. I think it's very easy to show them the flow and it, and it becomes very quickly apparent. Oh, it's an introduction. This is putting my name here. What my position is next is a how are you that's already walk in the room, anyways. And that's that. What are your concerns? Okay, that that all. Okay. I got that I think with time and familiarity you could use the tool in different ways. You don't have to go through the set up there you could jump to whatever page you want from a dropdown menu, and I find that at times helpful. But that's you. Don't have to start there. You just start with following the flow, and it's set up right there for you. The, as we all know people with the page I have as all of us have different kind of levels, that some people, they, they see it, they get it, they take the app, and they just start punching away because they're the age where they're comfortable with electronic devices. And they understand the concept. And it takes 5 seconds for them to get the concept and they'll find what they want. Some of our older patients. It's not as quick. But that's okay. My experience with it's been funny to show to use it with people with aphasia versus in another communication disorders, and using it with or showing it to people in the field or in healthcare in general, or you're just your average person most of the time that I showed this to a person with aphasia or who needed communication supports. It's been pretty quick, even if they didn't use technology that much, because it is it is using. It's the same as what we do on with pen and paper. It's just as long as we can show them at the onset that we're asking you to point or show me right. And so once we do that and kind of show that we want you to select your answer, and some people need more support to do that than others. Then we can move forward pretty easily. So people with aphasia a lot of times seem to be waiting for communication supports to arrive, and then you show them it, and they're like, Oh, thanks, you know, here we go. This is what's going on. Of course, that's there are varying levels of severity that would change that. But that's been my experience with people with aphasia. When I show people that do not have aphasia. I see some overthinking, because you know. So I have to kind of tell people like, just them you want them to point and hand it over, you know, because when I've seen people try to move through it, they're overthinking their what do you want me to do? I'm used to doing a lot with an app, I'm used to, you know, and the app moves you. You don't move it. So the real training is in stepping back and allowing the communication supports to do what you're thinking. I need you to do right. Step back and just let the person use the communication supports to tell you their message. And you, you provide those supports like we tend to provide more training on how to help somebody initiate that pointing or maybe problem solving the field of responses or field of icons that's on the page, or, you know, troubleshooting a little bit. But the training more is to kind of have a more hands off. Approach versus you know, trying to move the app forward since the apps focus, really, on describing what's going on with somebody and not trying to diagnose once someone gathers. Oh, I'm just trying to get out what I'm experiencing, it becomes very intuitive. Yeah, that's the issue. And this is, yeah, that's how describes it more. And yeah, this is about when it started that   Jerry Hoepner: That makes sense. And it's in line with what we know about learning use of other technologies, too, right? Usually that implicit kind of learning by doing kind of helps more than here's the 722, you know, pieces of instruction. So yeah, that kind of makes sense.   Hilary Sample: Simple training. I just to throw in one more thought I you know a little bit of training on what communication supports are, and then you show them. And it really, the app shows you how to use communication supports. And so it, you know instead of having to train on that you can just use the app to show them, and then and then they sort of start to have that awareness on how to use it and know how to move forward from there. Generally, there's some training that needs to be to be had on just where things are maybe like the dropdown menu, or you know what's possible with the app, like changes, changes, and settings and the adjustments that we talked about earlier but usually it's a little bit of a tool that I use to train people how to use communication support. So, it's sort of like the training is embedded. So we're doing both at the same time. You're getting to know the app, and you're learning more about how to support communication in general.   Jerry Hoepner: I think that's a really great takeaway in terms of kind of that double value. Right? So get the value to the person with aphasia from the standpoint of multimodal communication and self-advocacy and agency, those kinds of things, and then the value to the providers, which is, you learn how to do it right by doing it.   Hilary Sample: Which is great. Yeah.   Jerry Hoepner: Really like that.   Hilary Sample: Some of the most meaningful experiences I've had are with nurses like, you know, some of those incredible nurses that, like they see the person with aphasia. They know they know what to say, they want to. They know that the person knows what they want to say, but has difficulty saying it. We have one person I won't mention her name, but she's just incredible, and you know the go to nurse that you always want to be in the room she pretty much was like, give me this as soon as we told her about it, and I did, you know, and she goes. She's like, see, you know she uses it as a tool to help her other nurses to know what's possible for these. She's such an advocate but if it can be used like that to show what's possible like to show, to reveal the competency, and to let other nurses know, and other physicians, and so on, to help them to truly see the people that they're working with. It's like that's my favorite part. But the it's not only like a relief for her to be able to have a tool, but it's exciting, because she cares so much, and that like Oh, I'll take that all day long. That's wonderful.   Jerry Hoepner: Absolutely well, it's been really fun having a conversation with you, and I've learned a lot more than I knew already about the app. Are there any other things that we want to share with our listeners before we close down this fun conversation.   Hilary Sample: I think maybe our hope is to find people that are ready to help kind of reach that vision of a culture shift from this perspective from this angle. Anybody that's willing to kind of have that conversation with us and see how we can support that. That's what we're looking for just to see some system change and to see what we can do to do that together, to collaborate. So if anybody is interested in in discussing how we might do that, that's a big goal of ours, too, is just to find partners in in aphasia advocacy from this angle.   Jerry Hoepner: That's great!   Hilary Sample: Perfect. I totally agree. We're very grateful for this conversation, too. Thank you so much, Jerry.   Jerry Hoepner: Grateful to have the conversation with both of you and just appreciate the dialogue. Can't wait to connect with you in future conferences and so forth. So, thank you both very much.   Hilary Sample: Thank you.   Jerry Hoepner: On behalf of Aphasia Access, thank you for listening to this episode of the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. For more information on Aphasia Access and to access our growing library of materials go to www.aphasiaaccess.org. If you have an idea for a future podcast series or topic, email us at info@aphasiaaccess.org. Thanks again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access.

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In this episode you will: Discover how transitioning from participant to facilitator can accelerate personal recovery while creating meaningful support for others living with aphasia, demonstrating that helping others is often one of the most powerful ways to help yourself continue growing. Learn practical strategies for building and sustaining aphasia support communities both online and in-person, including how to adapt materials for different communication abilities, recruit co-facilitators with complementary strengths, and grow through word-of-mouth rather than formal advertising. Understand how creative activities like movie groups, singing and dancing, and talk of the town (current events) serve as powerful therapy tools for participation and language recovery. Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Jerry Hoepner. I'm a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and co-facilitator of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Blugold Brain Injury Group, Mayo Brain Injury Group, Young Person's Brain Injury Group, and Thursday Night Poets.  I'm also a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group. Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources. I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Cindy “Yee” Lam-Walker. We'll be talking about her programming for individuals with aphasia by individuals with aphasia. This is the second episode in a two-part series featuring remarkable individuals who discovered that one of the most powerful ways to support their own recovery was by creating spaces to help others. We're continuing our June celebration of Aphasia Awareness Month, where we're highlighting the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia by featuring people who are living successfully with aphasia. Earlier this month, we heard from Sherry Lovellette, who started several online opportunities for individuals with aphasia, including Aphasia Gatherings, Online Book Club, sewing, and an in-person support group. We also heard from Dr. Lori Gray about her groundbreaking work integrating mindfulness into stroke recovery. Before we begin today's conversation, I'd like to share a bit about today's guest. Cindy “Yee” Lam Walker is a person with aphasia from Atlanta, Georgia. She was a Treasury Officer before her stroke and was great with numbers and money.   On March 19th, 2019, she experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm. It caused bleeding in her brain, which required brain surgery. After the surgery, she didn't remember what happened for the first 3 months.   She began to speak, but it was difficult. She couldn't walk. She had to use the wheelchair, and she was in the hospital for 5 months. She wouldn't eat. She couldn't go back to her job, a job that she loved but she could no longer do math. Her whole life changed! ​   In winter, she was depressed and didn't want to live. She wanted to die so she could see God and my parents in heaven. In spring, her doctor prescribed some new medications, and she began to feel better. She met her speech therapist, Emily. With her help, she started to talk, to read, and to learn simple math. ​   After her stroke, she didn't care about money anymore. She has many new friends and makes origami to give to people. When she is folding origami, she feels like her mother is teaching me how to fold. ​Now she writes poetry and leads groups for other people with aphasia.     Transcript:   Jerry Hoepner: Well, I'm really excited to have a conversation with you. Katie Strong said that she connected you with you when she was in Atlanta a few weeks ago, and.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, we had a great time.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, sounds like it. And she had this idea for a conversation with you about your experience starting an aphasia group for people with aphasia by people with aphasia. And we just think it's a wonderful idea. And I didn't even realize how much you were doing until I saw some of the things that you sent me, and I've heard a little bit here and there from others. But wow! It's really. It's really impressive.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: The number of people in those classes. Scott did that. I couldn't add up things like he does, so he took care of that I don't even know he was doing it for my classes, but he spent time doing that. But I'm the one who likes to organize it among people and I. I pick some of my other friends to be the host. I'm not always the host for all these classes, so.   Jerry Hoepner: See that. That's really a great idea on your part. People with interest or expertise in those different areas. And yeah, it's quite the lineup of activities that you have kind of across the whole range of interests and topics. So, I'm excited to talk about it. Yeah. Those numbers that Scott put together are really impressive. 2,400 people. Wow.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Not at different times, you know, it's not like, yeah. He did the math.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, that's a that's a lot of people, though, when you think about how much people struggle to pull people together, those are really great numbers. And obviously you're doing something really well.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, I enjoyed it, I think. You know, right now I don't have a real job. So, I like doing this to help myself and to help other people, too, you know.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, absolutely. I think it's as good or as meaningful as any job. The things that you're doing so really excellent work. Well, is it okay? If we kind of start having a conversation about those questions that I sent and try to pull those pieces together.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yes.   Jerry Hoepner: That sounds good. As I said, I'm really interested to learn about your background and kind of your journey through this experience. How has your personal experience with aphasia shaped your approach to community leadership?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: For me. After my stroke efforts. I was depressed; you know my whole life changed. I didn't really want to live. Really, my parents passed. I figure, you know, if I die, I will see them in heaven with God and my parents. I didn't want to live after the hospital. I was there for 5 months, and I got home. I told Scott that just leave me in the bedroom. Leave it there for one week, then I'll be gone. And he worried about me. So, he kept calling people to help people understand what I'm going through. And shortly after I started to go to an Emory office, where I met my speech therapist. Her name is Emily, and she can tell by she looks at me, and she's like, “Are you depressed right now?” And I'm like, “Yeah, I don't really want to live.” And then she said, “Well, you know, you come to my office here. You are aphasia.” And I'm like. “Wait what?” And she said, “aphasia. And there are lots of people with aphasia all over the world. It is the inability to read and talk, but we can help you.” And when she said that to me I all of a sudden woke up like, “Oh, I can't! I'm not the only person with this, you know.” I knew I had stroke, but I never heard of the word aphasia and when she said that she woke me up and I started to read and talk with her. So, And because of that I felt like she helped me. I want to help other people, too you know. I started to start to like my life a little bit and then, after a while, I tell myself you know, your life right now is actually much better than before. You know I care a lot about money and all that stuff. But now I don't care about money anymore. I'm glad that I'm alive and I like to help people because a lot of people helped me when I was going through stroke, and later with my Chemo people there helped me so much that I want to be there to help them. and that makes me feel happy to be able to help others.   Jerry Hoepner: Absolutely that sounds like that. Conversation with Emily was a real turning point for you. Yeah.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, and that.   Jerry Hoepner: Moving forward.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: I always tell people who are studying to be speech therapists. If I can do it all again. I wouldn't want to be a Treasury officer. I want to be a speech therapist because you get you guys to help so many people. You know, nobody really knows about that until they're going through stroke or other stuff. A regular person wouldn't know what is aphasia, you know.   Jerry Hoepner: Right. You mentioned, as you were describing that journey, the stroke and the aphasia. And then you briefly mentioned your chemo. Can you tell us a little bit about that journey from recovering from the stroke and then finding out about the breast cancer?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah. Well, you know After my stroke. I hate going to the hospital, anyway. I've been in the hospital for 5 months but every year we get this mail, saying that oh, it's time for your mammogram. And so, Scott, usually he goes to the mailbox, and he likes going to the mailbox. I don't like to go. I don't really care what I get from the mailbox, but he likes to look through them and he told me. Oh, it's time for you to have mammograms and I'm like, I don't really want to go. And he said, No, I think you know you should do it, and I'm like, no, I said that. You know I hate being in a hospital. I'm so flat over there. There's no way I'll ever get breast cancer. But he kept forcing me and forcing me. And I finally went. And I'm so glad that I went, you know, because I have breast cancer Stage 2. If I didn't go, it could be Stage 3 or Stage 4 so, and it's him kind of forcing me to go. And I always thank him so much for keep forcing me to go. You know, and when I found out I have breast cancer. I never heard of this name called triple negative breast cancer. You know I was kind of surprised that I got this, but I never got angry or anything. The 1st thing I said to myself, is, you can handle it. You went through stroke, and now you're going through breast cancer, but you can handle it. And so, I you know, I went through all the stuff that goes through chemo. You know I yeah. And I'm glad that I never felt angry with anything. I just think that there's a reason for me to be going through this. Perhaps I'm there to tell people that like me you should go get your mammogram. You know so, and my life's still better, too, after that.   Jerry Hoepner: Well, it seems like that. Mind shift, or that mindset shift that you experienced with Emily kind of led to the way that you responded to the cancer as well, just really, positively and forward looking.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yes, yeah. And I didn't try to be happy or anything. It just happened to me that you know I enjoy my life. Now I like my job before I was a Treasury officer, and I love the people. I work with my manager and shortly after I got my stroke and back then. I care so much about money now. I don't care about money anymore, you know. I think my life is even better. I get I met people that I never met before, and I spend more time with them now, like my husband's mother, Joyce. She was always very nice to me, but I didn't really like her too much back then. Perhaps my own mother was going through Chemo, and you know I didn't really like Joyce, but when I was going through stroke. She came to the hospital here. She came from Florida to Atlanta, and she was always in the hospital to help me you know, so I'm much closer to her now, you know, like people that I never really care about. They all came to help me.   Jerry Hoepner: Wow! It sounds like you've got quite a quite the supportive network you've mentioned Scott a couple of times. Can you tell people just a little bit about who Scott is?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, my husband he taught me a lot, I mean, he was helping me with my stroke and through Chemo you know, and neither one of us were us were angry. Well, he was a bit angry, not at me. But why are you having breast cancer now? He just couldn't believe it, but I'm like, well, it happened so let's just handle it. But most of all, he's always been here. Always drive me to the hospital you know, he would bring his computer in the hospital because he need to do his work. And I'm in there getting chemo all that stuff, you know? Yeah. So yeah. And you know, we met when we were college and I think our personality has changed a little bit since you know when we were in college. But we we're getting even closer now than before, I think, for some reason. Yeah.   Jerry Hoepner: That's really great to hear that. And it just seems like you've kind of found your way through this process, and you just have such a good attitude. I'm interested. What was the moment you decided you kind of talked about this, that you were inspired by the people that were helping you. But what was the moment that you transitioned from being a participant in in various groups to being a facilitator and a leader?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Well, I think I've been to some of those visual connections, you know that. And when I was part of them, I was shortly after my stroke. So after, like 2, 3 years later. I felt like, perhaps I should go to some classes for people who were not recently from stroke, but like me after several years and we might do something different compared to before. So, I decided that I would get a zoom where people can come, and you know and do certain things like we can read the news, or we can read about history articles. I think it's important that people can start to talk and weep. Because I mean, you know, right after my stroke. I had to learn all my ABCs you know, but it takes time, and that's why I felt people when they come to our zoom. If you want to just come, you don't have to say anything. Just see what we're doing, and then, by the time, whenever you feel like, it's the right time for you to start talking, then you can. I don't want them to think that. Oh, you come to the zoom, and you will start reading a sentence. No, I think it's just in your time. Whenever you're ready for it. You can, you know we will help you with seeing one sentence or something like that. So even though you know, people might come, and they couldn't say the sentence, which is fine because they can hear it and understand it right. They just can't say it. So, I started with like the conversation group and then talk of the town, and then I ask others to be host. So, I don't have to be the host for all of them movies and stuff like that. So, and you know it. And then I didn't really go and tell a lot of people about it. I just told several, and then they then they went and recruit more people, so.   Jerry Hoepner: That's a a perfect transition to my next question, because it sounds like one of the. My next question was going to be, what strategies have been effective for you and growing your community. But you said, one thing is just let people join on their own time and and participate when they're ready to and then you mentioned that you shared with a few people, and they shared and kind of that word of mouth any anything else that's been helpful in growing that community.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, I think for the zoom I want between, like, you know, 4 to 8 people, because if it's more than 12 people, it's hard to be able to read the sentence, because sometimes you need to go to the second page, you know, when you look at, you know, so I don't want to have too many people in in a zoom between 4 to 10 actually will be good because I want them to have several times to read instead of do it once, you know, if there's too many people there, so that's that I think will be good. I think that's it. I don't really yeah. And sometimes I will ask them, what kind of zoom do you want? And somebody might say, What about baking? I'm like, okay, that might be good, you know. I'm not a baker, or I don't like to cook. But if someone wants to be involved in that you can, but you need to be the host, because I won't say anything about cooking, because I don't really know too much about them you know. So.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, it sounds like you have a lot of good things that you've kind of done through the program. I mean, just asking people what they want. Clearly with your numbers. Since 2023, 2,400 people that have attended, I mean, that's a lot. You're doing some things really well. To create that sense of community in that space where people can learn and continue to improve.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, and I think, the I. So, I have like talk of the town. We had 3 classes talk of the town news and then talk of the town history article and talk of the town people.com. and I think someone who just recently have stroke or other illnesses. They might want to start with people.com. Then they can go to the second one, which is news, and then the last one is history articles, because history articles are pretty hard to read them. Lots of numbers like 1492, you know, for a lot of people. Those words are hard a lot of, so that will be the order. I would tell them. You can start with people.com. Those are pretty easy, you know, and then you move to the news article like what's going on like, you know. Pope is from United States that type of articles, and then history new articles, because they are really hard to say. A lot of the names and the years. I'm okay with the numbers. But a lot. They have a lot of problem with reading the numbers.   Jerry Hoepner: Gotcha, you know, as long as you're talking about those I think might be a good time for me to kind of mention a few of them. So, you have one entitled, Wake up the week.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Oh!   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, what's that one about.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Oh, it was somebody wanted to host one with my group. His name is Ed, and she wants to talk about wake up this week just to see what people did during weekends, and then what you plan to do in, you know, this week, and so so about that. So, they can talk, you know and that's what it is about like. Oh, we went to see a movie, you know, did you like this movie? Or, Oh, how are your pets? How is the kitten? You know, stuff like that? So, it's a.   Jerry Hoepner: That's a great idea, so kind of catching up with each other, and then.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah.   Jerry Hoepner: Talking about plans for the future.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah. And he was the host. But then he started to go through therapy, so he's not the host. Now, this one really doesn't have a host. I kind of am the host, but you know, with the same people would come back anyway. So, I don't think we really need a host for this one.   Jerry Hoepner: Gotcha, you have a conversation group that's pretty self-explanatory. And then you have one on movies and looks like TV series. And things like that.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, yeah, like, we were watching. What is that one? I forgot the name. Yeah, like I would have. I would play the movie whiplash, you know. Have you seen Whiplash?   Jerry Hoepner: I haven't seen that one yet. I've heard it's good.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: They! They use a lot of bad words in it. But if you're okay with that, then I think you might like whiplash. Yes, and then we'll ask people. So, what do you think about what happened to so and so you know that get them to talk? Yeah. Point is for people to able to talk. It doesn't have to be a long sentence. But you know, what did he do? Do you like his you know, Job, or, you know, stuff like that get people to.   Jerry Hoepner: That's great. And then you have a singing and dance group, too. What's that one like?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Oh, I just go onto YouTube and get the songs with the caption on the bottom so they can sing and listen to the song. I think somebody told me that if you have a tough time reading a sentence, but when you're listening to the music, actually, you can sing pretty fast like than just reading a line, or something like that.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, that definitely can help get some of those words out for a lot of people with aphasia. So yeah, great a lot of really great offerings. As we're thinking about your programs. Is there anything you wish? Like? One thing you wish you had known before starting the process? Or maybe something you've learned throughout the process.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, something that I learned that I never really thought about that is. So, it happened like half a year ago my class was going to at 5 pm, okay? And I decided, I'm going to go earlier than 5. I just want to get there. So, I can put the information. I got there at 4, 45, and there were 2 people there already. They were talking about their book, and then I'm like, I was just surprised like, how could somebody just enter the zoom, you know, and she told me, oh, I have this book club now. And I'm like, hmm! I never thought like I never thought. Oh, I can just go use somebody soon without telling her you know. I never even think about that. I I'm like what you know. And she said, Oh, yeah, she came on. I said you need to let me know, because I need to record. You've been into these classes, you know, you're going to be part of aphasia forward Book Club. Okay? So, I need to know if you will be coming here and stuff like that. But just the fact that I should have told people you use assume only from a facia forward. Don't just come out of nowhere and use this. Okay, it's free. Because somebody pays for this, you know. And if you want a free zoom, you can't. You can have the conversation for less than 40 min. Those are free. Then go to those and get them yourself. Don't just come here and use the zoom so.   Jerry Hoepner: Gotcha. Yep, yeah. Good things. There's always a lot of logistics to to sort out. For Aphasia Forward. What? What are your hopes for the future, for your community?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: I think I want it to grow more in Georgia here. I kind of want it to be more like you guys in Wisconsin. We didn't have that. You know how we go to the camp there. I want people in Georgia can do that here because and they are starting with like a community right now. It will kind of, you know, far away before they can become like Wisconsin, but at least they are starting one here like there's like we. I saw them last Friday, when we went to Good morning. A facie when Jacqueline was there, you know. So. And then I met the 2 ladies who's going to be forming a company or something about a aphasia and help each other like that. So, I want my zoom to, for people who like they don't have to drive to an office. They can just be on my zoom at home. So yeah, if they want to learn how to, you know, sing, or read again, we can help.   Jerry Hoepner: That's excellent. So, sounds like 2 big missions getting them to participate and to get kind of get back into doing things and then creating that community, that group of people with aphasia that understand one another and can connect with one another.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah, and I told them, you know. It might be good to have pickleball here, too.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: I think a lot of people like it, you know. So, or like, you know, we would be surrounded by the fireplace, and we sang. You know those are nice things, you know words, you know, but we don't have one right now.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, yeah, I think those are great aspirations for the future. I hope that it continues to grow. And you develop that community even further. If you had a suggestion, this is kind of a little add on question. But if you had a suggestion for someone with aphasia who is thinking? I want to start something like this. Where would you begin?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Well, they can. I mean they can talk with me, and I can show them the list of clauses. And then, I guess, like, you need to be able to tell other people about it. I mean, there's not much you need to do. You just create one using a zoom, and then you know, people will start talking to each other, and then you will find more about people who are coming what they want to do. So perhaps, like, I can help in that way. I guess. Yeah, like I, I can give them some ideas of what I went through to get to where I am now.   Jerry Hoepner: That's fantastic. I don't know if you know this, but you're a pioneer and definitely. There will be people, I'm sure, that'll reach out to you and ask you about how you made it happen. So? It's been really fun having this conversation. Is there anything else you want to share with our listeners?   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: No, I don't think so. I mean yeah, I mean, at some point before I thought it would be good to have poetry class. But since you guys are so good in Wisconsin, I don't think I need to do another one. There'll be too many poetry for me a week.   Jerry Hoepner: Well, it's certainly been fun getting to know you through aphasia camp and through poetry. And it is absolutely inspiring to see you continue to improve and to and to grow, and to be doing all of these things on your own. So, you are truly an inspiration and I'm glad to know you.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Oh, thank you. Same to you. Yeah. Oh, I think a lot of people has been coming to Thursday night poetry.   Jerry Hoepner: Yeah, we've had some really yeah good numbers and a lot of great people. I always think it's fun to see the new people, and to see how much you know. They kind of start out, and they're a little bit quiet, and then they just continue to grow. So it's really fun to watch that.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Yeah. And a lot of people really enjoy listening to poetry or working so.   Jerry Hoepner: Agreed.   Yee Cindy Lam Walker: Okay. Thank you.   324 00:39:16.250 --> 00:39:18.330 Jerry Hoepner: All right. Good to see you.   On behalf of Aphasia Access, thank you for listening to this episode of the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. For more information on Aphasia Access and to access our growing library of materials go to www.aphasiaaccess.org. 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