The Light of Life

10 Episodes
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By: Naomi DeBello

A young lady sharing stories about the medical world while bringing inspiration and hope to her guests and audience with the power of the light of life. New episodes every Monday.

A Tragic Passing Turned Into a Health Journey with Roman
#8
03/11/2024

Six years ago, in 2018, Roman's grandfather passed away from cancer. Roman is 100% convinced what caused his grandfather's passing was sugar addiction. Roman was heading down the same destructive diet, and his grandfather being diagnosed with cancer was the wake up call Roman needed to change his lifestyle. Roman gives helpful and encouraging advice on exercise.


What to Do When Doctors Won't Listen to You with Krista
#7
02/26/2024

"I had a horrible cardiologist. He just would not listen to me or take anything I said seriously and would dismiss my symptoms." Krista shares this among her many unfortunate experiences with doctors in the medical industry. Naomi relates, adding, "Please get a second opinion from a different doctor from a different hospital." There IS such thing as bad doctors. Either they don't understand your case enough, or simply don't care. Specifically look out for doctors who are dismissing your symptoms, ordering unnecessary tests and/or procedures. If anything does not feel right in your gut, it's most likely...


Cystic Fibrosis, Double Lung Transplant, and Organ Donation with Tiffany
#6
02/19/2024

Tiffany Rich was born with cystic fibrosis, a congenital lung defect that impacts the fluids produced in your lungs, like mucus, and digestive juices as well. Tiffany discusses how she was on the transplant list for 3 years before receiving a pair of lungs. Tiffany also brings awareness to the fact of how important organ donation is and encourages everyone to register to donate organs after passing. Naomi also encourages this, adding you can donate blood while still alive.


A Slipped Disc with Andrew
#5
02/12/2024

Andrew suffered a major injury from a mild accident. As he was chopping wood with his uncle, a disc in his neck slipped and left him with damage in his neck. Andrew discusses physical therapy, occupational therapy, and how the support from friends and family helped him recover. Andrew also gives inspiring advice to people who have disabilities.


Heart Failure and the Waiting Game with Ashley
#4
02/05/2024

Ashley and Naomi are longtime friends. They went to the same high school together. Today on The Light of Life, Ashley bravely shares what she has been going through within the last few years. She is currently is acute chronic heart failure and a transplant may be in her future. Ashley gives inspiring advice to not give up when things are looking bleak. Ashley and Naomi both confirm heart failure can happen to older people as well as people of any age with congenital heart disease. Both Naomi and Ashley have had experience of being in heart failure and...


How to Recover from Childhood Trauma with David
#3
01/29/2024

David had a very turbulent childhood. He says himself his parents should have never been married and were constantly screaming at each other. Growing up in a stressful environment can cause children behavior issues and mental health issues. David shares he resorted to self-sabotage and carried the trauma with him until he sought help in his late 20s. David gives helpful advice to anyone who has trauma from childhood.


Different Causes of PTSD with Darlene
#2
01/15/2024

This week on The Light of Life, Naomi speaks with Darlene. Darlene shares her story living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and POTS. She also discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how many different types of scary and disturbing events can cause it.


Gaining Back My Childhood Memories Made Me Stop Being Angry
#1
01/08/2024

Naomi never told anyone what was going on in 2016. She was fighting for a transplant when in reality, she was given 3 months to live and suggested comfort care. For the last 8 years she has dealt with extreme anger, distrust, and betrayal about the situations she was put in. Recently, Naomi has gained her childhood memories back and it gave her an epiphany that she had to let go of all the anger of her situation.


Surviving a Brain Aneurysm with Daniel
#35
12/10/2023

In 2014, Daniel began having consistent, excruciating headaches for over two weeks. Two weeks into his headaches, he started having vision problems. He decided to go to his optometrist. While there and after his optometrist examined his eyes, Daniel was handed a note that read: "YOU NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY." Once Daniel arrived at the hospital, BRAIN SURGERY. Daniel had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. Daniel spent two years in rehabilitation relearning how to walk, talk, and smile. Daniel shares important advice to people who have suffered from brain injuries.


Mental Health with Heather
#34
12/03/2023

Heather is a health coach specializing in emotional eating. Heather talks about various topics such as how mental health impacts your physical health and also discusses her book she had written about her own journey.