Beyond the Disability

Today, a former patient joins us to discuss his left brachial plexus injury and subsequent healing. Jonathan is back at his bench jeweler job. He still hasn't totally recovered, but he still has hope that he will.

Conversation Highlights:

{00:51} How Jonathan received a left brachial plexus injury

{03:22} Recovery time

{05:40} Returning to work as a bench jeweler

{10:07} The years after the accident and regaining mobility

{17:00} Advice for others at the start of recovery

{22:00} The 6 Ps

Resources:

http://www.AAAJewelrypc.com

We are closed Sundays and Mondays but can normally be reached at 813-752-4111 or on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/aaajewelry

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Alexi, an audiologist and practitioner of natural medicine who overcame lupus, speaks with Janice Brown. When Alexi was diagnosed with lupus, traditional medicine offered neither hope nor relief. Alexi explains how altering her outlook, way of life, and food allowed her to be free of lupus symptoms.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:09} Introduction of Alexi and her journey with Lupus

{03:22} Being a wife and mother with Lupus

{08:00} Making changes to her lifestyle

{11:29} The explanation of Lupus symptoms

{12:00} The mindset changes that helped Alexi

{19:14} Life today free from Lupus symptoms

{22:48} The Six Ps

Resources:

Website www.elementsofwellness1.com {Free cheat sheet guide on bloodwork is on Alexi's website}

Email: [email protected]

Ongoing, repeated zoom meetings on reading the CBC with Diff, Lipid, and Thyroid Panels. Information can be found on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-labs-you-need-to-reclaim-your-health-tickets-391145646157

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Melissa is here today to discuss the realities of providing care for a spouse. As a young mother, Melissa had to quit her job to care for her husband, who had started having seizures without warning. Melissa offers guidance to fellow carers.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:31} Melissa's story

{05:12} Transition into a new normal

{07:21} Finding treatments that work

{09:38} Helping other caregivers

{12:13} searching for research for spousal caregiving

{22:56} Family support when you're a caregiver

{34:00} 6 Ps

Resources:

Website:

https://programs.melissamiller2011.com

Finding Your Balance Program Waitlist Page:

https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/finding-your-balance/

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/melissamiller2011/

Facebook:

https://www.Facebook.com/melissamiller2020/

Tik Tok:

https://TikTok.com/melissamiller2011/

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Stephanie Duesing tells the tale of how she found out her son had CVI. She finally discovered doctors who were prepared to assist her after years of searching for solutions. Stephanie has been able to find hope since learning that her son has CVI. She has been able to assist other families and has seen her son flourish.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:47} Stephanie's story of raising a son with CVI

{09:35} When Doctors will not help

{12:56} Getting a diagnosis of CVI

{17:39} Brain Damage and the science behind CVI

{24:55} Stephanie's son's life today

{31:26} 6 Ps

Resources:

https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-whose-eyesight-may-be-2020-requires-new-diagnostic-and-teaching-strategies

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393221002359

https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/getting-to-the-heart-of-pediatric-vision-loss-and-blindness

https://cviscotland.org/

https://www.perkins.org/our-work/cvi/

https://www.aph.org/product/vision-and-the-brain-understanding-cerebral-visual-impairment-in-children/

https://stephanieduesing.com/

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Today, Michelle Steiner is here to talk about her experience with dyscalculia and visual perception issues. Michelle describes her experiences at school as a staff member and a student with a handicap.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:00} Michelle's journey

{03:22} Getting accommodations at school

{10:00} Teaching in the school system and empowering people

{13:06} Getting into college, getting a job, and helping the next generation

{20:02} Handling Finances when you have dyscalculia and visual perceptual deficits

{22:12} Six Ps

Resources:

Michelle's Mission – To educate, encourage and empower people on Learning Disabilities. (michellesmission.blog)

(19) Michelle Steiner | Facebook

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Evander Beatty is interviewed by Janice Brown. Evander describes how he was diagnosed with OCD and how he overcame it to live a useful life. He shares his experience in the goal of inspiring others.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:26} Evander Beatty's journey

{04:25} Getting a diagnosis of OCD

{10:09} Writing a book about dealing with OCD

{12:05} Life moving forward

{13:48 6 Ps

Resources:

Evander's book on OCD:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B2TT5PTF%3Fref_%3Dpe_3052080_397514860%26fbclid%3DIwAR0L4bFOn9gDl8Wh0NU0CrSkxITQ4igch5YUzEkGmDjZmV9ITaWNh6yb_Bs&h=AT19gH6XF0g6mWJ8wUVxj_Ln0shLsbob7nJXerc2uceJtxEOxl1vdxlAfHzUHyFz_au_J9NDT9S4se8Qg7ebKsOCiru-H-I_EmvGz5jNF2kdxzwRVArzxhsWvNiilaTeBqH28w

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In this episode, Janice Brown interviews Kate and Alyssa, a mother and daughter. Kate describes her story and the remedies she has found while dealing with CRPS. Her daughter Kate discusses what it was like to witness her mother suffer as a child and the lessons she took away from it.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:19} what is CRPS

{02:31} Kate's journey

{06:06} Getting a late diagnosis at age 33

{08:26} Looking beyond traditional pharmaceutical medication for solutions

{11:23} A daughter watching her mother suffer with CRPS

{20:31} Solutions that worked

{28:21} What a daughter learns from watching her mother fight with CRPS

{30:50} what is EFT

{37:53} The six Ps

Resources:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCfNZlO1lxj0%2F%3Figshid%3DYmMyMTA2M2Y%253D%26fbclid%3DIwAR2_7wXvbl1T_ME-s-z-9xIpMm0XBfwUOqExXfWScKqwOah_jS3wV0c0Qu0&h=AT0S_0hGnaAyoA9UdArKFHtq9ToYM48XfHnj_Q3LkOBB5r7nZ2OmTW8XZNMu5uT7TaLOnkKXzat3m2kz8Avrhv1mQGGAX5ptnPW1NGWvKxKjfDzLcfPJPZo5AbkicQPZLDT8RQ

www.katepintor.com

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCctZccSNV18%2F%3Figshid%3DMDJmNzVkMjY%253D%26fbclid%3DIwAR2dY5ta9E5JycufDRQzXds0F3I6AfIWrYppmW0YDh6MYhb29A6LuqZ-tQY&h=AT0S_0hGnaAyoA9UdArKFHtq9ToYM48XfHnj_Q3LkOBB5r7nZ2OmTW8XZNMu5uT7TaLOnkKXzat3m2kz8Avrhv1mQGGAX5ptnPW1NGWvKxKjfDzLcfPJPZo5AbkicQPZLDT8RQ

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In today's Episode, Janice Brown talks with Dr. McLaughlin about living with Ulcerative proctitis. She shares her journey with discovering her illness, and how she has learned to live with her symptoms. She gives us practical advice for those who are dealing with Ulcerative proctitis.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:13} Dr. McLaughlin's journey

{05:37} How Dr. McLaughlin learned to handle her symptoms.

{08:29} Recommendations for people dealing this these symptoms.

{12:03} How Dr. McLaughlin is living now

{14:00} The six Ps. Pleasure – Purpose – Pride – Product – Practice - A Pearl of wisdom

Resources:

Dr. McLaughlin's website: https://www.mindlull.com

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In today's Episode, Janice Brown talks with Dr. Evka about her journey with Hypercalcemia. She shares how she discovered she had Hypercalcemia and how she has learned to live with it. In this episode, you will learn about the treatments for Hypercalcemia.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:54} Welcome Dr. Evka

{02:48} Dr. Evka's journey with Hypercalcemia

{05:00} Discovering she had Hypercalcemia and learning to live with it

{18:12} How she is treating Hypercalcemia

{21:30} how this led her to advocate for others

{24:35} The six Ps. Pleasure – Purpose – Pride – Product – Practice - A Pearl of wisdom

Resources:

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In today's Episode, Janice Brown talks with an African American family with two sons who were born with Cystic Fibrosis. They share the story of learning their children had CF, and what life is like in a family with CF.

Conversation Highlights:

{01:32} Meet our guest

{04:25} The journey with Cystic Fibrosis

{15:18} Raising children with Cystic Fibrosis

{35:15} The six Ps. Pleasure – Purpose – Pride – Product – Practice - A Pearl of wisdom

Resources:

The Judkins CF Foundation link: https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app202a?px=4935803&pg=personal&fr_id=9008&s_src=boundlessfundraising&s_subsrc=bfAphSmsPfMsg&NONCE_TOKEN=309693393B36D1780807CFBEEB062F5F TJ's book: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-CF-Story-Acceptance-Endurance/dp/163308518X

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