Roots Radio - Lenny & Jessie

Roots Radio - Lenny & Jessie

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Roots Radio - Lenny & Jessie episodes

  • Episode 17: Chuck & Trish

    This is truly an episode that will leave an imprint on your heart. In this episode we honor an incredible person, Chuck who lived with ALS, and his amazing foster sister Trish. The way that their lives intertwined throughout their lifetimes will leave you in awe. Thank you Trish for sharing Chuck's story with us - and your story - because we are forever changed by it. <3

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 16: Mark

    Prepare to feel zen!

    Episode 16 with Mark is one that will never leave our psyche's and our hearts. In this episode of Roots Radio we get to chat with our friend Mark about his dreams, his art, his family, and his practice of mindfulness. Mark shares with us the challenges of trying to make sense of an ALS diagnosis while also leaning into the mindfulness practice to try to help him access presence. What an incredible conversation!


    1 hr 12 min
  • Robyn, Bob, & Hope Harvest Farm

    Episode 15 is one that will never leave your heart. Please listen to our interview with Robyn and Bob to hear about how they are social change agents in our community and helping to restore family healing at Hope Harvest Farm. This interview was magical and one that we will never forget.

    Hope Harvest Farm

    https://hopeharvestfarm.org/

    [email protected]

    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 6: Lou, Ellyn, Tony, & The Phillies

    Lenny and Jessie discuss Lou Gehrig, the man, his legacy, and how so much of his story remains true today.

    Ellyn and Tony from ALS United - Mid Atlantic share with us their personal connections to ALS and how the Phillies have changed the game of ALS for our local families.

    This was such a fun episode - Let's Go Phillies!

    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 8 - Emily - Team Gleason

    Joining us on episode 8 is Emily Korman. Emily is a speech and language pathologist who lives in New Orleans, Louisiana and works as an assistive technology specialist for Team Gleason. This incredible conversation is one that we will never forget. Thank you Emily for sharing with us your love for Team Gleason, your passion for the ALS Community, and your determination to never let those who are underestimated feel alone and without a voice.

    43 min
  • Episode 9 - Mary

    Episode 9 does not disappoint! In this incredible episode - Lenny and I have the privilege of talking to Mary. Mary is a pAL who has not let her ALS diagnosis stop her from continuing to pursue her passions. She is a political powerhouse, a courageous advocate, and a friend to so many. She shares with us her passion for political organizaing and how she is now using her unique skill set to try to better the landscape for those living with ALS. She shares with us her many nicknames, the things she is grateful for, and what she wishes to impart on those living with ALS.

    Mary is an absolute gem - and we were so very lucky to chat with her and be inspired by her!

    1 hr 13 min

About Roots Radio - Lenny & Jessie

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Roots Radio is a podcast about living with ALS. We are your hosts, Lenny & Jessie. Lenny was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 - Jessie is a social worker with ALS United - Mid Atlantic. Together we take a deep dive into the lives of those incredible individuals living with ALS.