Meet Thu Nguyen a phantastic pharmacist. In this week's episode of the LittleWins podcast- what you need to know about your pharmacist and why we shouldn't fear them. 

 "I think its time for pharmacists to come out from behind the counter..." -Thu Nguyen, PharmD

In 2002 Bob was stricken with the neurological disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome and rendered quadriplegic. He's the Founding Director of Devices 4 the Disabled and a board member of Rainbow Hospice. This is a powerful story of a man who broke through undeniably difficult odds with an uplifting spirit and determination.

This week we welcome back David Neuman the Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Director/Owner at NYSportscare.com, Founder of Pop-doc.com, and Executive Director at JointEducation.org. We talk about type 1 and 2 diabetes, and the differences between the two (disease vs. condition), insulin, symptoms, and how we can treat and prevent diabetes.

On this episode we talk about the symptoms and signs of diabetes (extreme thirst, fatigue and weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, etc.). We also talk about how your lifestyle can cause type 2 diabetes and how type 2 is completely preventable by lifestyle changes. David tells us some of the ways we can make those changes. Compared to type 1 that is a disease that you are genetically predisposed to, this will often show itself between the ages of 7-15.

The importance of insulin in type 1 is also touched on, and how big pharma are price gouging insulin even though it is the same insulin that has been made for the past 100 years. 

Meet David Neuman the Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Director/Owner at NYSportscare.com, Founder of Pop-doc.com, and Executive Director at JointEducation.org. We talk about the importance of joint health and how corrective exercise therapy programs can improve the function and lower pain in your joints.

On this episode we talk about how David wants to guide people to a better existence with less pain, by informing people on the ways they can improve their joint health with very easy and quick exercises and stretches.

"I'm trying to live with new purpose to make a difference to peoples lives outside the operating room" - David Neuman

We also talk about fascia and the importance of water intake, knowing our own bodies, and how much rest we need for our bodies to recover.

Meet Julie Tye President and CEO of Hadley and join us as we discuss Julie's story, vision loss, the unseen epidemic, and Hadley's resources that are available  

We talk about Julie’s journey to where she is now and how she pivoted when she saw that something wasn’t working for her clients and patients.  "The human condition does not change no matter the sector" - Julie Tye  

We also touch on how to identify vision loss, and how to help yourself or your loved ones. Vision loss affects 5.5 million adults over 40 and this number is only going to double over the next 10 years.  Julie takes us through the start of the Hadley Foundation and how it has changed to help its clients in the best way possible, offering classes and discussion groups remotely for anyone who needs it. She also tells us about braille and the misconceptions and the importance of it still today.

 Lara Pullen is, among many things, a scientist with a Ph.D. in microbiology/immunology, the president and co-founder of the Chion Foundation, and a medical writer on topics such as organ transplant and rheumatology. Along with all of these impressive titles she is also a mother of three, her youngest son, Kian, diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome. So, in simple terms, she's a unicorn and a national treasure; you should have seen me study just to keep up in the conversation.

In this episode, Lara takes me through her journey, starting with her son's diagnosis of Prader-Wili Syndrome (PWS) at 18 months old. Then to her relentless pursuit to find the best care and high-performance team of medical professionals. The way she applied her science background to find the best drug for her son, followed by her process with the FDA and the clinical trial that will ultimately benefit so many the world over.

"I took my science degree and I saved my child's life. I did that as a mom. As a mom and a scientist. I don't know if I would have accomplished anything as impressive if I stayed in the laboratory"- Dr. Lara Pullen

The goal of the LittleWins Podcast for me has always been to highlight stories of individuals and their journey to their incredible solutions, contributions, and dedication to improving the lives of us all. As a bonus, we get to feel more connected to each other, learn a lot, and even inspire one another. If nothing else, I promise this will make you smile. I do it all the time.

In this episode LittleWins founder, Lexis Serot, sits down with Elena Anadolis, disability rights advocate, to discuss one of the most widely requested topics to date.

-Sex, disabilities, and so much more!

They share personal stories, speak on individuals with disabilities and how they are viewed as asexual, body positivity, and more.

 Commonalities were found in an honest, heartfelt chat that is so necessary to have. We should all be more educated on these topics.

You spoke, we listened, and you were right. It's high time we talk about it. Happy listening! 

In this episode, LittleWins founder, Lexis Serot, sits down with Brandon Croucher to talk about all things CBD.

Last year, Lexis and Brandon were awarded top 100 by The International Forum for Advancement for their contributions to healthcare. They discuss CBD's potential assistance in easing anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, and beyond. After dealing with his struggles with modern medications, Brandon has seen the extreme benefits of CBD, and he wants to share his knowledge and understanding with those looking for alternatives. 

Let's talk about it!

In this episode, Johnny Caffaro, Director of Sales for the West of United Orthopedic Corporation, and LittleWins founder Lexis Serot sit down to talk about Orthopedics.

They cover Johnny's innovative work with hip and knee implants, his journey with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, and the importance of self-advocating for your care!

This episode is full of determination, hope, and perseverance that we all can relate to. Learn more about Johnny and the other items discussed on the podcast here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-caffaro/

In this episode of the LittleWins Podcast: Let's Talk About Hospice and Palliative Care,  Lexis Serot talks with Jordana Latozas, RN, president and founder of Recovery Mobile Clinic. All while riding around in the mobile clinic, even pausing to assist a patient - Lexis and Jordana sit down to talk about why everyone should talk about Hospice care, the difference between hospice and palliative care, and the options available for you and your loved ones.