Lovesick Podcast

Lovesick Podcast

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Lovesick Podcast episodes

  • LOVESICK PODCAST: Living Your Best Life with an Autoimmune Disease in the Republic of Cyprus.

    About Xenia:

    I went from high-achieving, thriving at my job, and living my best life to feeling like a complete failure in a matter of months. I was constantly tired and in pain, unable to think straight, work, or simply lead a normal life. I couldn’t keep up with my life anymore and felt like my bright vision for the future had popped like a bubble.
    Before my diagnosis, I assumed I was simply burnt out, but after countless hospital visits, blood draws, and tests I realised that all my symptoms were caused by something much bigger: my immune system was attacking my digestive system, leaving me with autoimmune hepatitis and Crohn’s disease. I wasn’t prepared to just accept that my life had forever changed. I was determined to do something about it.
    It took me years of trial and error to find out what worked and helped me get my life back. I spent a fortune on doctors' consultations, endless hours on research and reading, and wasted years trying different diets. Much of what I discovered was so rigid and defined that it didn’t meet my needs. I took the learning and created a bespoke plan for me; identifying my own unique requirements.
    The hardest part was doing it all on my own.
    My initial goal was to get my old life back, but I ended up gaining so much more. My diagnosis improved my life by teaching me where my true values lie, and I have been living symptom-free ever since. Now I help people like you take back control over their lives and finally start feeling like themselves again so they don’t have to do it alone. Together, we will create a solution specifically for you.


    #autoimmunedisease #wellness #cyprus #coaching #healthandwellness #healing #lovesickpodcast

    56 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Dawnia Marie was born in Pittsburgh, PA. At the age of 9, she moved to Los Angeles because her

    father was pursuing his music career. Dawnia resided in Inglewood, CA and graduated from Inglewood
    High. At the age of 20, Dawnia moved to Atlanta, GA. She received an undergraduate degree in
    Business Administration from NCCU and a Masters degree in Corporate Finance and Project
    Management.
    In 2006, Dawnia’s body went numb from her chest down and in her hands. After a trip to the ER, a
    neurologist visit, and hours of MRI’s, Dawnia was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple
    Sclerosis. In 2013, Dawnia moved back to California and in 2014 she was taking a class through the MS
    Society at USC. Through the class Dawnia began volunteering with the MS Society. This lead to being
    featured in a USC magazine, assisting in the office at the MS Society, being flown to Seattle,
    Washington to film a resilience campaign video, featured on the cover of the MS Momentum
    magazine, featured in multiple articles, becoming a District Activist Leader which she visits local
    government offices, flies to the capitol in California and Washington, DC to advocate for bills that
    benefit people living with MS and other sicknesses and diseases, was a part of the WeAreIllmatic
    campaign for women of color diagnosed with MS, an interview with KTLA regarding the Marilyn Hilton
    MS Achievement Center at UCLA, a video for Yahoo Lifestyles, We Believe campaign video for the MS
    Society, and asked to participate in a video for the Hilton family.
    The most important thing was becoming a self-help group leader. Currently, Dawnia is a self-help
    group facilitator for adults in their 20s-40s for the National MS Society. Seeing a need for a self-help
    group for teens, Dawnia spearheaded a self-help group for High School students and quickly spread to
    College Students called MS Youngsters that began in 2017. The MS Youngsters lovingly refer to her as
    their MS Mama. She also started a self-group for their parents/guardians.
    In 2020 Dawnia received the Inspirational Person of the Year Award for the Southern California/
    Nevada Chapter of the NMSS. She also received the 2020 L.O.V.E. (Ladies Operating Very Effectively)
    Overcomer Award. Most recently she received the 2020 Volunteer Inspiration Award.
    Dawnia is a caregiver for her father who is also diagnosed with MS that is now bedridden. Since he
    lives in Pittsburgh she coordinates everything by phone, trips back to Pittsburgh to go to doctor's
    appointments with her dad, has relationships with every person involved in his care, and family that
    still lives in Pittsburgh. Currently, Dawnia is on the iConquerMS Caregivers Steering Committee
    member.
    True to her reputation, she maintained a positive outlook even after her diagnosis. Dawnia knows
    that God wasn’t bored one day and allowed her to be diagnosed with MS. She knows there is a
    purpose in every challenge and avoids asking "why me?". Dawnia's positivity can be attributed to her
    ability to see the bright side in every situation. She desires to show people another perspective when
    life presents seemingly insurmountable challenges. Dawnia is an example of what it means to make the
    necessary adjustments in order to continue living a fulfilling life. Dawnia is determined to not compare
    herself to others, but to focus on her blessings and who God designed her to be as she continues to live
    on the bright side!

    1 hr 3 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: Male Infertility, Acupuncture and More!

    Acupuncturist Julia Wu and Michael Adams from Simple Health in Long Beach, discuss the benefits of alternative medicine.

    Check it out!
    We are Simple Health Wellness - a team of individuals committed to using integrated modalities to help you achieve your health goals.
    The Simple Health Wellness Difference means a commitment to excellence of care, to affordable holistic solutions, and to our promise of customized treatment plans for better health and well-being.

    58 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: Relationship advice with Dr. Drew Pinsky

    Dr. Drew Pinsky, known nationally as “Dr. Drew,” has been a ubiquitous fixture both on television and radio for the entirety of his multi-faceted career.  The combination of running a thriving medical practice (he still treats patients!), while simultaneously cultivating a successful media career, has resulted in an unprecedented reservoir of expertise.  His work as a doctor of internal medicine/addiction specialist and prolific broadcaster has imbued him with the rare ability to examine any issue through the lenses of practical experience, scientific evidence and pragmatism.  Dr. Drew’s career path has provided him with the reasoned perspective required to thoughtfully examine any number of topics.  Highly educated and deeply passionate, he is uniquely qualified to offer perspectives on matters relating to cultural and political trends, social issues, religion, sex, and health, just to name a few.  His diverse skill set qualifies him to serve in many different capacities.  As such, he is adept in the role of host, expert contributor, insightful interviewer and panel moderator.  Over the course of his professional life, Dr. Drew has been regarded as a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense.

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    Dr. Drew hosts the hit MTV reality television series, Teen Mom OG, as well as all of the Teen Mom 2 reunion specials.  Dr. Drew shares his wisdom, opinions and humor on a variety of podcasts, including his newest, most popular show, Dr. Drew After Dark, a modern reincarnation of the popular Loveline Show, that can be found on the Your Mom’s House platform.  He also hosts the award-winning Dr. Drew Podcast, and The Adam and Drew Show (co-hosted by Adam Carolla).  His newest project, drdrew.tv, is where Ask Dr. Drew and Dose of Dr. Drew livestream on a variety of platforms. It is the outlet where Drew explores relevant news topics, emerging science, social issues and much, much more.  Our guests include celebrities, politicians, authors, fellow physicians, influencers and experts on any number of topics.  It is an open forum where we take calls from viewers and dig into the issues that are important to our audience.

    44 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

    Tina Shin, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA

    As a LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Tina is passionate about all things related to the lymphatic system.
    While completing my doctoral residency in a tertiary/quaternary acute care facility, she gained broad experience with orthopedic, cardiac, neurologic, pulmonary, and oncologic populations, but had the opportunity to gain unique expertise with complex lymphatic conditions. She currently serves as a senior therapist at the Keck Medical Center of USC, where her passion for the lymphatic system was first cultivated.
    In 2021, She founded OC Lymphatics, where she provides mobile, concierge services throughout Orange County, CA. Here, She is able to help clients with post-surgical and wellness needs in the comfort of their home, workplace, or recovery center.
    She's had the extreme honor of being an invited speaker, moderator, and co-director of international and domestic conferences and podcasts. Besides lymphatics, her other passions include golfing, snowboarding, traveling, and indulging in good food!
    #lymphatic #lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainagemassage #lymphedema #lymphdrainage #officiallovesickpodcast #lovesick #reelmfishman #therealdorotheamcguire #therealjadaford

    40 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: My Person Kidney Transplant Journey

    Edward Portillo, Program Manager, at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI OC), discusses his personal kidney transplant journey and the benefits of NAMI services.

    #officiallovesickpodcast
    #kidneydisease
    #kidneytransplant#healthandwellness
    #reelfishman #therealdorotheamcguire #therealjadaford

    57 min
  • LOVESICK PODCAST: DEAN KOOCHER Co-Founder of Kidstream

    DEAN KOOCHER / TELETUBBIES / KIDSTREAM - Co-Founder of Kidstream, the largest kids movie/TV streaming platform (aka the Netflix for Kids Shows) which has enriching, engaging, ad-free entertainment for kids with no violence or any other "bad/negative" stuff, so parents can feel at ease leaving the tablet with their kiddos. Dean is a TV industry expert who was one of the main people to license and bring Teletubbies and other hit children's shows from overseas into the Americas (over $500 million at retail in the first 2 years) and make them into what they are today in popularity. He's got some amazing stories and photos from it all!


    https://kidstream.tv


    #Lovesickpodcast

    57 min

About Lovesick Podcast

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The Lovesick Podcast is a heartwarming, while informative exploration of health, wellness, and living through complex of chronic medical conditions. Hosts Jada Ford, and Dorothea McGuire, combine to create an empathetic environment for guests to share their journey and knowledge, inspirationally empowering the audience. The discussions center around the world of personal health, highlighting the impacts chronic illness and rare disease have on relationships, families, mental health, and community.