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Podcast Introduction : Promoting public awareness of Health and Wellness Issues especially as it pertains to Chronic Pain and Disabilities. An advocacy channel for the promotion of change while serving as a Voice for those Silent Sufferers. Season1- Episode 1- This episode will begin to address the consequences surrounding delayed intervention when individuals are injured or in pain. Also will introduce the subject Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis. Sarah and Charles (Veterans of The United States Armed Forces) will reveal their unique stories of their chronic pain journey.Visit us at: changeachieved.com
Season 3 Silent Sufferers-Hidden Harms in Healthcare & Society Episode 6-" Can't Make Up These Stories and Making The Hard Decisions!"
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This Season, We continue to address the hidden harms resulting in many silently suffering. This episode still addresses the need for ongoing patient advocacy and effective patient support; however, it becomes even more streamline to key into the subject matter of patients with progressively worsening dementia or terminal illnesses. Today’s guest is Robin Dill with many years of experience with patient advocacy and assisting caregivers with difficult decisions. She is also the author of “Walking With Grace Revised: Words of Strength For Caregivers”. Please listen-in. You might want to take a few not...
Season 3 Silent Sufferers- Hidden Harms In Healthcare & Society Episode 5-"Do It From The Heart But Watch The Burn Out!"
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This Season as we continue to address the hidden harms resulting in many silently suffering. This episode not only addresses the need for ongoing patient advocacy and effective patient support systems, but we acknowledge the celebration of Professional Wellness Month. In the light of Professional Wellness Month, it’s of utmost importance to recognize the need for healthy professionals to be successful with the facilitation of adequate and appropriate patient advocacy efforts.
We have (2) guest speakers. Monica, representing healthcare professionals and Sue who serves as a caregiver involved in...
Season 3 Silent Sufferers-Hidden Harms In HealthCare & Society- " Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil!"
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Can you imagine trying to navigate the healthcare system when you're sick, injured, not able to speak or think straight or better yet unconscious or at death’s door? Listen to my guest, Nancy, as she speaks of her experience as a patient advocate. Great Sharing Points!
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Season 3 Silent Sufferers -Hidden Harms In HealthCare & Society- "Putting The Oxygen Mask On Yourself First Then Others!"
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So, This is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are still so many societal stigmas attached to mental health that are restricting individuals from getting help. So, if you or someone you know is experiencing burnt-out or symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse etc. this a very encouraging episode. Listen in as my guest, Renee, from the Behavioral Health Division of the Lieutenant Governor's Office of Delaware shares her wealth of knowledge.
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Season 3 Silent Sufferers-Hidden Harms In HealthCare & Society- "Healthcare Providers Are We Listening?"?"
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So, as we continue to dive into issues this season the goal is to address topics that relate to hidden harm resulting in patients silently suffering. During today’s episode we will begin to discuss whether active listening and patient follow-up have a positive impact on patient outcomes. My guest, Kim, a psychiatric clinical specialist, will share her perspective. Listen In.
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Season 3 Silent Sufferers-Hidden Harms In HealthCare& Society- "Providing PT Are We Being Effective?"
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A New Season Addressing Some of the Hidden Harms in Healthcare and Society resulting in millions of people around the globe suffering silently. So much to cover this season -addressing topics varying from insurance reimbursement issues/patient advocacy/ societal biases/mistreatment/ need for patient education/ professional and ancillary staff development and sensitivity training and the list goes on and on. I truly believe this will be one of the best seasons yet so stay tuned in by subscribing to receive notifications on YouTube/iHeart radio/Spotify/amazon music.
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Episode 8- Autoimmune Disorders-Finale- “Somebody’s Got To Tell The Story”
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So, what a bittersweet- we are at the finale of Autoimmune Disorder Season. I’m so excited about this episode because 1) we get to recap the highlights from the guests of episode1-7 2) I pay tribute to my deceased brother Late Bishop Darryl Brundidge who had rare disease that mimicked Multiple Sclerosis and 3) we have a success story shared by our guest Monique. What a finale! Listen In.
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Episode 7-Autoimmune Disorders- “Persistence With A Sense Of Humor-Sometimes With A Smile!”
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So, we continue with our season covering autoimmune disorders. If you have missed the beginning of the season, go back to episode 1 in November. But today, we bring on Tyra a 26 y/o whose dancing and acting career were disrupted by the course of her ongoing symptoms and medical complications - finally getting diagnosed with autoimmune disorder in July 2021. She still manages to laugh in spite of her many struggles. Listen In.
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Episode 6-Autoimmunedisorders -"We Do This One Day At A Time!"
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So, we have so much to still learn about autoimmune disorders. We continue this journey to promote awareness and provide education to hopefully achieve change. In addition, to our guest Kim, who suffers from 2 autoimmune disorders, providing us with a wealth of knowledge that can be very beneficial to many out there listening, I will cover information on nutrition and diet. Studies are proving that Auto-Immune Diet Protocol is extremely helpful. Please listen In.
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"They Finally Killed The Roach!"
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We continue the journey to educate and promote awareness about autoimmune disorders. The next upcoming episodes identify ways to minimize flare ups that are often experienced by those suffering from autoimmune disorders. Today, in addition to talking more about emotional stressors, we will have a guest, Lauryn. Lauryn, who is not just funny but wise and very determined, tells her story. She reveals how her symptoms started very early on and how she deals with her disabilities. I believe that you can glean from her story. Listen In.
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“If I Can Do It Anybody Can Do It!”
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We continue with Autoimmune Disorders Series for 2025. Since we have had numerous more interviewees come forward- this series will be extended.
Today’s guest Linda will tell her story of autoimmune diagnosis initiating during early teen years to go into dormancy, however symptomatology unfolding in many other ways greater than 35 years later in life. Her caring and compassionate spirit evokes a good message. Listen In.
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"Never Give Up-Stay Encouraged- Even Through The Tears!"
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We Enter 2025- Continuing to address the topic of Auto Immune Disorders. This subject is so vast, affecting millions across the globe. Over the next few weeks would like to bring additional guests to share their perspective about their disorders. Today’s guest is Jackie -exposing her victories and defeats as a vibrant mother of 2 young children when she began to functionally decline. Listen In!
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Episode 2- Autoimmune Disorders-" Get up, Dress Up and Never Give Up!"
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For the next 5 weeks we will continue to educate and bring more public awareness about Autoimmune Disorders. In this episode, we feature Alicia, a RN by trade who served as a director for several years supervising over 50 employees until she had to finally step away from her position. Tune in to hear more
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Season 2-Part I- Auto Immune Disorders-" A Fighter To The End!"
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Season 2 Episode 1 Description
Episode 1-Part I-Autoimmune Disorders- “A Fighter To The End”
In this episode, we dive into several weeks exposing the audience to the subject of Autoimmune Disorders. The subject is so worthy of weeks of dedication, for it affects millions of all age groups, racial diversity and geographic locations. Each episode will feature a guest who will be brave and vulnerable enough to share their stories to the world. Our guest this week is a Tatyana, a 28 y/o fighter. Let’s listen...
Part IV – “Caregivers Need Respite!”
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Episode 10- Part IV – “Caregivers Need Respite!”
In this episode, As we close out the series on The Caregivers Behind the Chronic Pain Sufferers, I am excited to have as my guest, Robin Dill among many things comes to speak to us as a Congregational Respite Director. If you have been following our previous episodes you got to listen to some other caregivers (former and present). It appears to be universal no matter where you are or who you are, respite is needed. Let’s Listen in...
Caregivers Part III- "What Can We Learn?”
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This Episode is Part III of the 4- part segment addressing Caregivers behind the patients. Part III is quite special because I give a little of my testimony. I also have a guest Alicia who warmly shares her experience as a caregiver. The emphasis of this episode is what are we learning or have learned from the caregiver experience-maybe you can relate?
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“Part II- The Caregivers-Role Reversals-Children Acting As Caregivers!”
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This Episode is Part II of the 5- part segment addressing Caregivers behind the patients. Part II is quite unique. Our guest Crystal (19-year-old) discusses her radical life changing events assisting in the care of her mother as a very young child. Tune- in to glean some wisdom and tidbits for yourself or others in your circle.
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Part I- The Caregivers Behind The Chronic Pain and Disability Sufferers
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This episode begins Part I of a 3-4-part segment focusing Caregivers who have in the past or continue to act in the capacity of caregiver. The goals of this segment is to1) provide some insight into the lives of those acting in such a capacity 2) provide some practical tips that might benefit others with similar circumstances and 3) offer the Caregivers the opportunity to verbally debrief.
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“Chronic Pain and Disabled Sufferers-Should You Be Concern About Osteoporosis and Emotional Stress?”
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In this Episode, we further address (2) issues that easily become factors that those with chronic pain and disability might have to tackle along their journey. The objective in this episode is to educate you further on these issues while making some hopeful recommendations.
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"Are There Life Altering Adjustments To Be Made By Chronic Pain And Disabled Sufferers?”
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In this Episode- Our guest, Barb, will share her traumatic injury and how her accident resulted in life altering changes. She does convey the beauty of having great support allowing her to manage the future challenges of raising a family and job force obligations. This episode will lightly return to the subject of steroids brought up by Charles in episode 1 (i.e. bony structure changes after long term use of steroids/early detection of bony structural changes). Some other mishaps accompanying chronic pain and disabilities that need even...
Misdiagnoses/ Dismissals/ Delayed Interventions and Gaslighting -A Common Experience Among Chronic Pain And Disabled Sufferers
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This Episode will address some of experiences associated with misdiagnoses, dismissals, delayed interventions and gaslighting that are commonly shared among chronic pain and disabled sufferers. The term “The Gaslight Effect” coined by Dr. Robin Stern will be discussed. Our (2) guests today- Lindsay and Christine will openly share some of their experiences pertaining to this topic.
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Let's Learn More About Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis
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This episode will return back to the subject of Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis Arthritis introduced in episode one. During this episode more details and statistics will be shared on the topic. Our next guest, Tameka will bravely reveal the frustrations she experienced navigating the referral process to obtain timely intervention of her insidious symptoms.
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The Traumatic Consequential Effects of Delayed Intervention On Our Bodily Structures
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This Episode will further address harmful results to our bodily structures as a consequence of improper types of intervention as well as the result of delayed interventions. Christine our guest this week will reveal the intricacies of her story. She will unveil both improper types of interventions as well as the harm that she experienced to her bodily structures a result of delayed intervention.
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Does Untimely or Improper Intervention Matter When We Are Injured ?
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This episode will begin to address the consequences of delayed and or improper intervention when we get hurt. There will be (2) guests Sarah and Charles who will share their chronic pain journey. Also the subject of Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis will be briefly introduced since it's often the result of delayed intervention.
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Does Untimely or Improper Intervention Matter When We Are Injured ?
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This episode will begin to address the consequences of delayed and or improper intervention when we get hurt. There will be (2) guests who will share their chronic pain journey. Also the subject of Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis will be briefly introduced since it's often the result of delayed intervention.
There will sometimes be a re cap of previous episodes and or important tie-ins with the subject matter.
