The Adverse Effect

On today's The Adverse Effect, we delve into the adventurous life of ordained doula and Reiki master, Callie Chamberlain, whose commitment to healthcare and well-being for all has taken her across the globe.

From a young age, Callie knew that she wanted to help people but wasn't quite sure how. When she realised that her corporate life and core values did not align, she had a big decision to make.

Callie takes us through her journey - from her refugee humanitarian efforts on the Greek island of Lesbos to her involvement with an award-winning documentary. She also talks about her launch of Minnesota's largest progressive leadership and development program dedicated to building a network of Millennials working across various sectors to advance equity in the region plus more.

"There is a deeper connection between mind and body which is not present in how we think about healthcare" — Callie Chamberlain

"I need to pursue these curiosities because this is what's going to help me become the person I need to be and show up to lead in the ways that I need to lead..." — Callie Chamberlain

"...you've got to be in alignment to your values, you've got to manage your life in a way that feels good for you" — Callie Chamberlain

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Callie's early years
• Breaking out of corporate life
• Humanitarian work
• How to attain your goals and set core values

Resources Mentioned:

• New Leaders Council - Twin cities
• Award-winning documentary - Refugee is not my Name - filmed by the Refugee Relief Project

Connect with Callie Chamberlain:

• Callie Chamberlain on Twitter

• Callie Chamberlain on Instagram
• Callie Chamberlain on LinkedIn

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The details of a person's addiction journey may vary from another's, however, the path to recovery will often follow the same trajectory – they hit "rock bottom" followed by a pivotal moment of action.

On today's The Adverse Effect, we meet 26-year-old recovered heroin addict turned entrepreneur, photographer, and filmmaker, Conor Miller.

With brutal honesty, Conor takes us through his harrowing journey from destruction, despair, and a life filled with drugs, crime, and alcohol, to his road to recovery filled with purpose.

Whilst his peers were going on to lead normal lives, Conor was graduating to more serious drugs, falling in and out of jail, and surviving alcohol-induced near-death experiences.

Listen as Conor talks through his lessons of toxic relationships, the power of unresolved trauma, and that it's okay to discover your own path to recovery.

Conor is now married with a baby boy. He runs a transportation company called ArdentX which specializes in the transportation of goods throughout America.

"I tried drugs intravenously for the first time at 17 ...by the time I was 21 I had been to jail 5 times." — Conor Miller

"Recovery is not universal; it is different for everyone." — Conor Miller

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Early years and childhood trauma
• Escalating drug use
• Rock bottom
• Accountability and the right recovery path

• Counseling and mindset
• Abandonment and being vulnerable

Connect with Conor Miller:

• Conor Miller on Instagram

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Our world has contracted.

The COVID 19 pandemic has launched us into an unimaginable new era where social distancing and isolation have become our new normal.

Extensive research is underway, but, with no cure in sight, just how do we negotiate our surreal world into the foreseeable future?

In today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Assistant Professor and Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

We discuss how socioeconomic variables such as education, wealth and even racial factors can impact healthcare outcomes and result in health disparities.

Dr. Galiatsatos also answers all those important questions about COVID: its origins, ventilator use, how COVID is spread, and, most importantly, how we can try and optimize our body to best fight the virus.

Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos is the co-founder and co-director of Medicine for the Greater Good, a community engagement initiative for healthcare professionals in training that allows them to have meaningful partnerships with the local community. His research focus is on community engagement and health disparities.

"If all things are equal, in a true fashion, we should have equal outcomes regardless of our social-economic status" — Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos

"...if everyone's wearing a face mask in a room the likelihood of catching COVID 19 falls to about 1%." — Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• How socioeconomics impacts health
• What is COVID 19 and its origins?
• Which patients are considered high-risk

• How to protect yourself and your community
• Are there after-effects to watch for during COVID 19 recovery?

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the COVID update Community Conference Calls
• Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos - TEDx

• Building Healthy Communities through Medical-Religious Partnership by W. Daniel Hale, PhD, Richard G. Bennett, MD, and Panagis Galiatsatos, MD

Connect with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos:

• Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos @ John Hopkins Medicine

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Don Carter is a visionary leader, speaker, teacher, and transformational coach.

As a trauma and grief expert, Don has lived through some of the most devastating experiences one could imagine, only to affirm the goodness of life and the greatness within himself.

On today's episode of The Adverse Effect, Don shares how his one act of kindness caused him to become a media sensation. He also shares how he put his tools into practice during the most traumatic time of his life... his wife's suicide.

Don introduces the methods he used to dispel feelings of guilt and, most importantly, embrace the emotional aftermath of his wife's death, enabling him to 'ease into his grief'.

Through his decade-long law enforcement career or his transformational work with start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Don Carter has sought to inspire and implement changes in the world for the betterment of all.

Join us and listen to how Don has managed to recognize the simple and immense power human beings possess — that of infusing goodness in the things they do.

"The thoughts that I am thinking when I am feeling bad are not in alignment with who I really am." — Don Carter

"Waves of grief would come, and I just never resisted it, I just let it come." — Don Carter

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Early years — time in law enforcement
• Don shares the traumatic time of his wife's suicide
• Managing negative feelings such as guilt
• Cultivating goodness

• Tips on how to 'ease' into your life instead of resisting

Connect with Don Carter:

• Don Carter
• Don Carter on Facebook

• Don Carter on Twitter
• Don Carter on Instagram
• Don Carter on LinkedIn

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How often do we take our health for granted?

On today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to writer, public speaker and soon to be self-published author Kawan Glover.

Kawan was at a great place in life — he had the girl, the grades, sports acumen, and a drive to succeed.

It was on his usual drive to the office in the Spring of 2014, that Kawan unexpectedly experienced the first signs that would dramatically reshape his future forever.

This was just the beginning of his long journey that involved a stroke, various brain surgeries, depression, guilt, drug addiction, and most tragically — attempted suicide.

Despite these incredible hardships, Kawan went on to launch his own company called Overcome Adversity. He uses his life-changing experiences to reach out and help others. He is also the author of the inspiring and life-affirming memoir, "Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Find My Life's Purpose".

Tune in now to discover the tools and advice Kawan has picked up along his journey which have allowed him to keep on pushing through challenges and face his adversity head-on.

"Everything had lost its flavor and color ...I had lost hope." — Kawan Glover

"No matter the adversity, no matter what you're facing, what the obstacles are... there is a shining light and there is a way to overcome." — Kawan Glover

"Sometimes you have to cry to let the light in." — Kawan Glover

"You won't value the light if you don't understand the dark." — Kawan Glover

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Kawan - the early years
• The beginning of his symptoms
• Kawan discusses the dark spaces he found himself in
• Advice to get through challenges

Resources Mentioned:

• Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose" by Kawan Glover (coming soon)
• Kawan Glover's Go Fund Me page

Connect with Kawan Glover:

• Kawan Glover website
• Overcome Adversity With Kawan on Facebook
• Kawan Glover Services on Twitter
• Kawan Glover on Instagram
• Kawan Glover on Linkedin
• Kawan Glover on YouTube

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Welcome to Season 4 Adverse Effect family! In this episode Ken gives the update on where the show has been, and where it is going. Ken also shares about the personal journey he is on and his goals for the future.

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Drinking was never on Angela Pugh's radar— so how did alcohol addiction creep up on her?

On today's The Adverse Effect, we look at Angela's journey as she narrates how alcoholism nearly robbed her of her life and her future. Some bad decisions came at a steep price, which lead to the turning point in her journey towards sobriety.

Now working in the addiction industry as a Master Coach, Angela uses her wealth of knowledge to help others. As the Co-Founder of Kansas City Recovery, she offers safe and structured sober living environments that embody the principles of a true recovery lifestyle in a safe, clean environment.

Listen as she offers useful and actionable tips in order to take your own first steps.

"Even when it's so discouraging and so overwhelming, you should never stop trying." — Angela Pugh

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Angela Pugh- the beginning

• The addictive personality
• Shifting to healthier living
• Sober Living Program
• Trying to support an addict
• Actionable steps to get help

Resources Mentioned:

• Sober Living Program

Connect with Angela Pugh:

• Angela Pugh
• Angela Pugh on Facebook

• Angela Pugh Services on Instagram
• Angela Pugh on YouTube
• Angela Pugh on LinkedIn
• [email protected]

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Karen Carrington is no stranger to challenges.

In 2001, she moved from Ottawa, Canada to Toronto without employment opportunities; with nothing but her young son at her side and a few dollars saved in her bank account.

Karen met this challenge head on and was able to secure a home, a job, and also met her husband as she carved out a new life for herself.

On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Karen about her diagnosis of general Anxiety Disorder and the breakdown of her marriage.

We will also delve into her healing process and the time she spent reflecting in order to discover who she really was.

Along with being the author of "A Fresh Start", Karen is also a motivational speaker and host on a radio talk show.

Listen in as she shares her inspirational journey.

"Being still in a time of healing is action. That is doing something. Being still is doing a lot more for you than 'doing'." — Karen Carrington

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Growing up
• Challenges of marriage
• The process of healing
• Writing her book

• Going on her journey
• The Karen Carrington show on tour
• Karen shares her advice on resolution

Resources Mentioned:

• A Fresh Start - 111 Affirmations to Make This the Best Year Ever and Create the Life You Want by Karen Carrington

Connect with Karen Carrington:

• Karen Carrington
• Karen Carrington on Facebook
• Karen Carrington on Instagram

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Have you ever heard of the 7/11 rule?

In today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to PK Kersey, President and founder of That Suits You.

When, at the age of 22, PK needed to attend a job interview, his pastor stepped in and brought him a suit. This very act of kindness was a pinnacle moment — not only did this fan the flames of confidence and secure him the role, it inspired PK to encourage this sense of confidence in others.

That Suits You is an organization providing men with professional attire to help them get back to work. The organization also does the same for high school seniors for prom and graduation. However, attire is only part of their vision. That Suits You also offers workshops and training concerning the importance of image and manhood as well as thinking beyond the norm of one's abilities and expectations. Since its inception, the organization has helped 8,300 individuals.

"In the first 7 seconds of meeting people, they generally form 11 judgements about you." — PK Kersey

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• Background
• Beginnings of That Suits You

• Thinking beyond the norm
• Working with high school juniors and prom

Resources Mentioned:

• Suited for Success

• To donate suits

Connect with PK:

• That Suits You
• That Suits You on Facebook
• That Suits You on Twitter

• That Suits You on LinkedIn
• That Suits You on YouTube
• That Suits You on Instagram
• Email: [email protected]

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There are many moments that impact our lives, some bringing joy and, others, utter devastation.

But, consider this — moments can be transformed into movements.

Intrigued?

Learn how, on today's The Adverse Effect where we talk to 'movement maker' and lobbyist Terri B. Williams.

Terri has had many profound moments that shaped her life and she has used them to excel. From lobbying to pass the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act (restricting smoking in public spaces) to the pinnacle moment when her father died, transforming her approach to work and life whilst re-evaluating the importance of being present.

I had to be real with myself and know that I am still the same person if I don't hit those goals. — Terri B Williams

Today on The Adverse Effect:

• The political hierarchy of waiting your turn

• Insight into lobbying
• The need for diverse representation in politics
• Terri's process of reflection after the death of her father
• Recovering from being a perfectionist

Resources Mentioned:

• The New Philanthropists
• The Collective

Connect with Terri B Williams:

• Terri B Williams.com

• Terri B Williams on Facebook
• Terri B Williams on Twitter
• Terri B Williams on Instagram
• #Movement Maker Tribe
• #Movement Maker TV

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