The Good Health Cafe

By Nikita Boston-Fisher

How do I navigate the healthcare system? What do I ask my doctor? What should I do when I'm not being heard? Why does it seem like researchers are unable to make up their minds about the guidance t

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

The Good Health Cafe episodes:

August 26, 2021 Episode 35: Hearts need Art
Have you ever considered the connection between the arts and health? Today’s guest spends a lot of time doing just that. Her name is Constanza Roeder and she is a professional vocalist and founder of a non profit which supports patients and caregivers through the arts. On this episode Constanza shares how her experience with adolescent leukemia led her to create Hearts need Art and the impact it’s having on patients and caregivers.

Hearts Need Art:
https://heartsneedart.org/

About Constanza Roeder
Constanza Roeder is the founder and CEO of Hearts Need Art: Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers and host of the podcast “Arts for the Health of It.” As a singer, adolescent leukemia survivor, speaker, and thought leader in the field of Arts in Health, Constanza is on a mission to humanize healthcare through the arts. She began singing for cancer patients in 2009 and founded Hearts Need Art in 2016. Ms. Roeder is the recipient of the 2018 Graceann Durr Humanitarian Award and was selected as one of the Top 100 Healthcare Visionaries by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare for 2021. Her work has been featured in various publications such as ThriveGlobal, Authority Magazine, Ticker News, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the cover of MD News Magazine.
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The Good Health Candle Company
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@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

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34min
August 12, 2021 Episode 34: I'd do it all over again
How quickly can you plan a wedding? Today’s guest organized hers within a matter of hours and the venue was her mother’s hospital room! Kathleen Bilton came by the cafe to share her story of being a caregiver to her mother who had lung disease. In this episode we discuss what she learned about navigating the healthcare system, what she learned about life, her volunteer efforts and why she would do this all over again if she needed to.

About Kathleen Bilton
Kathleen Bilton is a Wife, Stepmom to 2 amazing teenagers, and member of a large, happy, extended family, as well as an Operations, Accounting, and Project Manager in the construction & Real Estate development realms professionally. She is also an entrepreneur and small business owner specializing in helping small & medium sized businesses understand and utilize systems and tools that are impactful & empowering so they have the best chance to thrive & focus on what they love. For fun, she is known to garden and you can catch her most Saturdays at the local Farmer’s Market sharing her Mom’s special pasta sauce recipe (made with love!), with the world.

Sponsor Info:

The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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56min
August 05, 2021 Episode 33: 37 years living with chronic illness
Today’s guest is Ms. Rosemary Graham. Can you imagine what it is like to live with chronic illness for 37 years? Well, Rosemary has, and today she shares with us what her experience has been: pneumonia, systemic lupus erythematosus, interstitial lung disease, a rare disorder called polymyositis and endometrial cancer. She has even participated in a clinical trial. Throughout this journey she had her low points but through participation in support groups and other activities Rosemary is able to look at the glass as half full. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a fascinating conversation.
About Rosemary Graham
Rosemary Graham is a native of South Bend, Indiana. She is the Director of Disability Ministries for the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. A graduate Of Oakwood University, Rosemary serves as a member of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Disability Advisory Committee and Coordinator for Southern Union Disability Ministry. She is a former Chair of the National Council of Churches in Christ Committee on Disabilities. She has also served as an active volunteer, board member, advocate, facilitator, and community coordinator with the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., GA and has also served as Board member of the National Black Women’s Health Initiative. Rosemary was a Committee member of the Black Women’s Health Study (Boston & Howard Universities) and has received several awards, including the NAD Disabilities Ministries Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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1h 7min
July 29, 2021 Episode 32: Susan's "Glitches" Part 2
Today we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Ms. Susan G. Schroeder. Susan is a wonderful woman with amazing depth, resiliency and resolve who has had a surprising number of health challenges, which she refers to as "glitches". In this second part of her two part episode, Susan continues to share her health journey, her recent colon cancer scare, her participation in a research study and the lessons she has learned from navigating these glitches. Tune in for a fascinating conversation.

About Susan:
Susan G Schroeder is a Creative Strategist, Marketing Advisor and Storyteller. Through her company, SGS Workshop, Susan helps entrepreneurs and creatives develop, launch, and amplify their work. While running a business and building a family, Susan has been hit with numerous personal health crises from brain surgery to breast cancer, to time in the cardiac ward, and another recent cancer scare. Susan shared, "I know what it’s like when it feels like life is falling apart and what it’s like to pick up the pieces and rebuild. I believe in humor, community, optimism, and equity in healthcare (which doesn't currently exist). Most people are shocked to hear her health history because she has a sunny disposition and doesn't believe she's 'strong' as many people often say. She believes we all do what we have to do. Susan is resilient, focused on wellness in ALL ways (physical, emotional, and spiritual), and believes that relationships are the most important thing in life." Susan lives in Northern California with her husband, two young adult daughters, and two giant dogs. You can learn more about her and connect with her at www.susangschroeder.com or via Instagram @susangschroeder.

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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52min
July 22, 2021 Episode 31: Susan's "Glitches" Part 1
Today’s guest is Ms. Susan G. Schroeder. Susan is a wonderful woman with amazing depth, resiliency and resolve who has had a surprising number of health challenges, which she refers to as "glitches". Today, in the first of a two part episode, she came by the cafe to share her health journey with us and the lessons she has learned from navigating these glitches. Tune in for a fascinating conversation.

About Susan:
Susan G Schroeder is a Creative Strategist, Marketing Advisor and Storyteller. Through her company, SGS Workshop, Susan helps entrepreneurs and creatives develop, launch, and amplify their work. While running a business and building a family, Susan has been hit with numerous personal health crises from brain surgery to breast cancer, to time in the cardiac ward, and another recent cancer scare. Susan shared, "I know what it’s like when it feels like life is falling apart and what it’s like to pick up the pieces and rebuild. I believe in humor, community, optimism, and equity in healthcare (which doesn't currently exist). Most people are shocked to hear her health history because she has a sunny disposition and doesn't believe she's 'strong' as many people often say. She believes we all do what we have to do. Susan is resilient, focused on wellness in ALL ways (physical, emotional, and spiritual), and believes that relationships are the most important thing in life." Susan lives in Northern California with her husband, two young adult daughters, and two giant dogs. You can learn more about her and connect with her at www.susangschroeder.com or via Instagram @susangschroeder.

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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56min
July 15, 2021 Episode 30: Understanding Public Health Research
Have you ever struggled to make sense of the research process or how to decide which guidance to follow? Well struggle no more! Today’s guest is Dr. Mohammed Ali. He came by the cafe to give an overview of the research process, explain why it takes a long time for research to move to practice and share his recommendations on how we can make sense of the information we receive.

About Dr. Mohammed Ali
Mohammed K. Ali MD, MSc, MBA is a practicing primary care physician, Vice Chair for Research in Family and Preventive Medicine, and a tenured professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at Emory University. He is a Rhodes Scholar with a productive academic record and has multi-disciplinary perspectives on health, wellbeing, and optimizing health services. He has led synthesis reports for the World Health Organization, World Bank, and the National Academy of Medicine. He co-directs a NIH-funded center for translation research and serves as a scientific advisor for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sponsor Info:

The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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43min
July 08, 2021 Episode 29: Nursing is Caring
Today’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Epps. She shares with us her passion for nursing, the importance of having an advanced care directive, what patients need to know in order to advocate for themselves, the value of patients speaking up when there’s a problem and so much more. Tune in for an enlightening conversation.
About Dr. Stephanie Epps
Dr. Stephanie Epps is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Holistic Empowerment Mentor, and Burnout Expert. She has worked in healthcare for over 10 years. Dr. Epps is passionate about empowering her patients to be their own advocate and helping working women overcome burnout. Dr. Epps is the owner of Indigo Soul Yoga in Locust Grove, Georgia. She has taught yoga and meditation for 6 years. Dr. Epps incorporates holistic health practices with her patients and yoga students to improve wellness.

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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42min
July 01, 2021 Episode 28: minus 77lbs in 9 months
Olivier Mankondo
Today’s guest is our first from across the pond! We have Mr. Olivier Mankondo from the UK here to discuss why he decided to switch to a plant based diet and the results he achieved from making that switch. Tune in for an interesting conversation.
About Olivier Mankondo
Olivier Mankondo is a speaker, author and weight loss and wellness coach with a passion for self help books. He empowers people with knowledge about plant-based nutrition and has been able to inspire many. He can speak 4 languages!
Website
https://oliviermankondo.com
YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/OLIVIERMANKONDO
Plant-based nutrition membership club
https://gum.co/JVUTI
Book: ”The plant-based nutrition: how it’s going to change your life”
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1687205345/
Your 7 tips to lose weight
https://oliviermankondo.ck.page/897bb1ee43

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
https://goodhealthcandle.com/
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
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@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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36min
June 24, 2021 Episode 27: Community Engaged Research
Today’s guest is Ms. Leonore Okwara. Leonore has spent over a decade coordinating community based research projects and building trust between communities and researchers. Today in the cafe we discuss how she got started in research, how she builds trust in communities and some of the challenges of doing this type of work. Tune in for an interesting conversation.

About Leonore
Leonore Okwara, MPH is from San Diego, CA and the Founder of Public Health Research Consulting (PHRC). PHRC provides community engagement and trust building strategies through online courses, the Research in Community of Color Summit, Research Roundtables, speaking engagements, workshops, and webinars. Leonore has managed community-engaged research initiatives, nationally, within the nonprofit, academic, and government sectors over the past 15 years.
While working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Leonore co-directed the Project Managers’ Research Group (PMRG) that served as a professional resource for departmental program managers, research coordinators, and research assistants. Because of this experience, Leonore understands the importance of bringing researchers together to share best practices and strategies for conducting and managing successful research studies.
Leonore has a BA in Sociology and received her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She is a military wife and a mother of three.
Connect with Leonore
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonoreokwara/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publichealthculture/

Sponsor Info:
The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
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39min
June 17, 2021 Episode 26: Life with Sickle Cell Disease
Today’s guest is Ms. Pam Moore. Pam is a sickle cell disease advocate who lives in Maryland. Today in the cafe we discussed what it is like to live with Sickle Cell Disease, the transition from pediatric to adult care and how her pregnancy motivated her to start a YouTube channel. Tune in for an interesting conversation.

About Pam:
Pam is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has been an advocate for Sickle Cell Disease since her teenage years. She was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease as a 9 month old baby and was the only one of her parents children to inherit the disease. Sickle Cell has caused Pam some health complications but she considers herself fortunate to still be able to live a life in where she is accomplishing personal milestones. Pam earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Bowie State University and works as a Grants Administrator. She has an 8 year old daughter and loves to travel and dibble and dabble in photography. Some of her work as a Sickle Cell advocate includes tasks such as spreading awareness and education through her Youtube channel, participating in legislative efforts to advance Sickle Cell Disease, attending monthly supply groups and speaking as a panelist at a number of educational events.

Pam’s YouTube Channel: Advocate 4 Sickle Cell

Sponsor Info:

The Good Health Candle Company
www.goodhealthcandle.com
@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

The Good Health Cafe Feedback Form
https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question
@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
...more
56min

FAQs about The Good Health Cafe:

How many episodes does The Good Health Cafe have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.