Free Thinking with Montel

Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” As we enter the holiday season, it is a time to reflect on those less fortunate, and in the giving spirit, what each of us can do to make their holidays a little brighter. Some folks are secret Santas, others donate to Toys for Tots, while others may give their time to help feed the homeless. Montel talks with Lee Karchawer on this episode of Free Thinking, about the non-profit he founded, PayAway the LayAway. PayAway the LayAway surprises families, including military families, by paying off their layaway balances before Christmas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers dementia in 2021, which breaks down to 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, and those numbers will increase substantially over the next few years as the population ages. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently. On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with an emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr Peter Rabins. Dr Rabins was the founding director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the first holder of the Richman Family Chair in Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters and is an author or co-author of 8 books including The 36-Hour Day, Practical Dementia Care, The Why of Things, and Getting Old without Getting Anxious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with actor, rapper and comedian, Damian Washington, who has appeared in over thiry national TV commercial campaigns. At age 34, he began experiencing difficulty walking, and as his symptoms progressed he was eventually diagnosed with MS. He is the man behind the NoStressMs Youtube channel, which aims to bring joy, camaraderie and information to the MS community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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In 2000, Dr. Terry Wahls, a now world-renowned American doctor and scientist is diagnosed with an incurable disease. Seven years later, despite taking the pharmaceutical drugs normally prescribed to sufferers of her condition, Terry’s health continues to decline. The mother of two, decides conventional medicine is not stopping the decline into a demented and bedridden life and begins her search for an alternative approach. This is the story of her decline, astonishing recovery and how she ultimately succeeded in her attempt at defying all odds.Montel talks with filmmaker Caroleen Moise on this episode of Free Thinking, about her latest film Defying All Odds.  This award-winning writer, producer, and director started working in the film industry in 2003 in her native home city of Montreal. The Franco-Canadian who now lives in Syndey, Australia. Her latest film, Defying All Odds, has garnered a total of 7 wins and nominations to date, namely a "Critics Choice Award" at the Iowa Independent Film Festival, "Best Director, "Documentary Feature" at the Culver City Film Festival, and an "Award of Merit, Special Mention" at The Impact Docs Awards in La Jolla. The project was also showcased on Getty Images Australia.Caroleen's debut feature documentary, We Love Paleo (aka Love Paleo, 2016), is also distributed worldwide. We Love Paleo was subtitled in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Czech. To date, her debut feature has been seen in over 60 countries. This creative of Haitian descent holds a Bachelor of Communications from UQAM University, constantly seeks to enhance the mastery of her craft and speaks a few languages.DISCOUNT CODE FOR OUR LISTENERS, OVER 50% OFF THE DOCUMENTARY:CODE: MONTEL_DAO2021 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr Terry Wahls is back to share some exciting research results with Montel and his listerners on this epiosde of Free Thinking. Dr Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa: a IFM trained physician, educator, researcher, and MS patient. She was dependent on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years due to Multiple Sclerosis until she reclaimed her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically to restore her cellular health — Now she pedals her bike to work each day. Her training program, The Wahls Protocol, is an autoimmune protocol that has transformed thousands of lives across the globe and has changed the direction of dietary and health behavior research for neurological and autoimmune conditions including MS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Julie Stamm. Julie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2007 at the age of 27. Following her diagnosis, she made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease. She works tirelessly to help lessen the burden each patient has to bear. Her efforts have given her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the Globe. After the birth of her son in 2016, she shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days; A Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic Illness” was created to normalize differing abilities and amplify how each of us can thrive in spite of the challenges. The movement she has created has changed the apologetic tone and transformed the child and parent’s experiences into uplifting stories that highlight the patient’s resilience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Carrie Daly about the staggering information that most people are likely unaware of. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in six veterinarians has considered or attempted suicide, and one in 10 suffers from severe psychological distress. In short, the veterinary industry is in the midst of a serious mental health crisis. Dr Daly is an emergency small animal veterinarian currently practicing in Castle Rock, Colorado. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of North Dakota and graduated from vet school in 2009 from the University of Minnesota. She has practiced veterinary medicine in Hong Kong, Minnesota, Oregon, and Colorado. She is also a mental health advocate passionate about shedding light on mental health issues within the veterinary industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Montel speaks with Dr Candice Shelby, an internationally respected scholar and Professor of Philosophy on this episode of Let’s be Blunt, about the philosophy of addiction. Dr Shelby has served as both department chair and executive director for the Center for Ethics at the University of Colorado, Denver where she has been teaching for 25 years. Her specialties and interests range from the history of philosophy to metaphysics but in the last decade she has shifted her interest to addiction and the use of psychedelics in psychotherapy. She has published dozens of academic papers, and has given talks all over the world, including at Oxford University, the Sorbonne, the University of Barcelona, the University of Frankfurt, and many more, as well as in addiction recovery settings and other public arenas. She wrote and released a book in 2016 called “Addiction: A Philosophical Perspective.” She is the only philosopher included in the recently-published Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens, an anthology by and for researchers and psychiatric treatment professionals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Montel talks with Cyrus Massoumi about the Dr. B website he created to help people find vaccination appointments on this episode of Free Thinking. Cyrus is a tech entrepreneur and investor. He has been featured in Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and is the co-founder and former CEO of Zocdoc, a New York City-based online medical appointment booking service that allows people to find and book medical care. He’s a member of the Board of Advisors of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. And most recently, he founded Dr. B which functions as a vaccine standby list to connect unclaimed COVID-19 vaccines with those in need. More than 200 clinics and pharmacies in 30 states have registered to be connected with the close to 2.5 million people across the country who have signed up on the Dr. B website. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Leana Wen about his breakthrough Covid diagnosis, the importance of being vaccinated and information around the Delta variant. Dr Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a CNN medical analyst. Previously, she served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner where she led the nation’s oldest continuously-operating public health department. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She is the author of the patient advocacy book entitled When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests and just released her new book in July of 2021 entitled: Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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