Just Talking Podcast

Robert Gluck joins me this week to discuss the rise of soccer in the United States, our time working together at the American Diabetes Association, his role as a Human Factors Engineer within the Veterans Health Administration, and the importance of proper user-centered design in health care.

You can connect with Robert on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/robertlgluck. We talked a lot about user-centered design, if you want more visit nngroup.com and uie.com.

Run Time - 37:56

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This week I'm joined by Travis Preston to discuss his work as a filmmaker, the latest construction updates in northeast Atlanta, and his upcoming documentary "Race to Tokyo". We also mix in our perspectives on creative storytelling as patient advocacy.

Learn more about Race to Tokyo at racetotokyo.com and visit fracturedatlas.org to support Travis' documentary efforts.

Run Time - 47:24

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Ryan Prior returns to the podcast to discuss tactics for maintaining sanity amidst all the breaking news while working at CNN, and the ongoing effort to raise awareness and increase research funding for ME/CFS. We also discuss the recent #MillionsMissing campaign and the impact that can be made by a worldwide network of patients and patient advocates.

Learn more about #MissingMillions at missingmillions.org and from this #MillionsMissing announcement video on YouTube. Learn more about ME/CFS from Ryan's documentary, Forgotten Plague, at forgottenplague.com.

Run Time - 38:55

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This week, Cherise Shockley returns to the podcast to discuss home office layouts, pursuing a degree in social media (only it's not called social media), the diabetes technology space race, and how we might address the lack of representation of women of color in the diabetes community.

Follow Cherise on Twitter @SweeterCherise. Follow #dsma on Twitter and @WOCdiabetes on Instagram.

Run Time - 41:50

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Adam Hayden joins me this week to share his glioblastoma diagnosis and adventures in patient advocacy. We also discuss the social impact of John McCain's diagnosis, the value of sharing patient stories in a clinical setting, the similarities between impostor syndrome and survivor's guilt, and Adam's work at Our Brain Bank.

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamHayden. Learn more about Adam's work at glioblastology.com and ourbrainbank.com.

Adam's open letter to John McCain can be read on Stat News.

Run Time - 43:22

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This week I'm joined by Katie McCurdy to talk about her work as a user experience designer focusing on healthcare solutions. In particular, we focus on storytelling as a means to inform conversations between patients and providers, Katie's Health History Timeline, and the potential of her new venture - Pictal Health.

Learn more about Katie's work at katiemccurdy.com and pictalhealth.com.

Run Time - 43:59

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Still in the midst of unpacking and settling into our home, and in an effort that could resemble something akin to brand synergy, I'm sharing a recent episode of one of my other podcasts, "Mark All That Apply".

Catch up on past episodes of "Mark All That Apply" at markallthatapply.com.

Run Time - 56:37

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In the middle of our whirlwind adventure of unpacking in our new house, Dayle and I took a few minutes to recap everything that led up to becoming homeowners. It's still unbelievable we've made it to this point, and we can't wait to experience this exciting new chapter of our lives.

Head over to my Instagram page if you want to check out some shots during the build.

Run Time - 42:38

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So, we're moving into our house, and this week's podcast is sort of a wash, which you hopefully understand. This is me saying "Hi", and a promise that next week we'll recap everything that lead up to the move. Now, back to unpacking!

Run Time - 1:18

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This week I'm joined by Courtney Duckworth for a conversation about her diabetes diagnosis, creating a scholarship for people with diabetes, turning marathon training into an opportunity to write a book and actively engage in diabetes advocacy, and being a cheerleader for the Washington Capitals.

"The Marathon We Live: Training for a Personal Best in Life with Type 1 Diabetes" is available at everystepcountst1d.org.

Run Time - 41:52

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