The On-Air Advocate

As we continue our Epilepsy Awareness Week , I'm excited to welcome back, Jennifer Bertram, Advocate & Special Needs Mom. 

Listen in as Jennifer takes us through some epilepsy education, from different types of seizures, first aid, signs & symptoms, documentation, seizure apps, recording devices, resources and more.

As we continue our Epilepsy Awareness Week, I am excited to welcome, Amanda.

Amanda is the mother of 4 with 2 children that suffer complex medical conditions. Having a son with epilepsy & a daughter with diabetes.

Listen in as Amanda shares her top 10 struggles, fears & frustrations having a son with epilepsy.

Resources: SUDEP Institute / Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Foundation of America

As we kick off our Epilepsy Awareness Week, I am excited to welcome, Octavia Page, mother, advocate & Executive Director of Fashion No Boundaries.

Octavia’s 12 years old son TJ was born at 24 weeks with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. TJ also suffers from Lennox Gastaut Syndrome and Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep (ESES) which has resulted in TJ being in several comas to stop the seizure activity. Due to TJ’s going into cardiac arrest back in 2013 he was placed on ventilator that helps daily to support him with epilepsy and respiratory failure.

Octavia states “Epilepsy truly has been our worst nightmare as TJ has two rare syndromes with no help for him.”

Despite all of this adversity TJ is always happy 🙂 He absolutely loves Spongebob, ‪Beyonce‬ and his family!

Listen in as Octavia shares her and TJ’s incredible journey with Epilepsy & his other serve medical conditions. Plus, how the non-profit Fashion No Boundaries was born.

Resources: Fashion No Boundaries SUDEP Institute / Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Foundation of America

As we turn our focus to Naturopathic Medicine Week, I am so excited to welcome, Dr. Jason Porter, Naturopathic MD and Greg Jones, 4th Year Naturopathic Medical Student.

Listen in as Dr. Porter & Mr. Jones share an overview on Naturopathic Medicine & the Naturopathic approach to depression, anxiety and PTSD.

Resources: East Valley Naturopathic Doctors ISNR www.eastvalleynd.com www.isnr.org www.naturopathic.org

As we turn our focus to SUDEP ACTION DAY, I am excited to welcome , Sally Schaeffer, Mom, Advocate and Director of the SUDEP Institute with the National Epilepsy Foundation.

As the Director of the SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), Sally helps drive the mission of eradicating SUDEP, bringing awareness, and most importantly supporting those that have lost someone to it.

Sally, mother of 3 children, lost her daughter Lydia on Mother’s Day in 2014. Lydia was born with a rare genetic chromosome abnormality called Kleefstra Syndrome. She was 1 of 50 worldwide when diagnosed 11 years ago. There are now over 500. She was also diagnosed with a rare epilepsy that occurred during sleep that they believe took her life.

Listen in as Sally shares her families journey & what SUDEP Action Day is all about & how we can get involved.

Resources: SUDEP Institute / Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Foundation of America

As we turn our focus to National Health Education & Naturopathic Medicine Week, I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Diane Grise, Naturopathic Physician in Tempe, AZ.

Listen as Dr. Grise covers Women’s Health focusing on health-herbs, nutrients, foods to help balance hormones , breast exams & breast cancer awareness.

Resource: www.DrDianeGrise.com‬ Dr. Diane Grise

As we turn our focus to National Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Health Month, I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Therese Miller, DC, ART, CKTP, HES, cPT. 

Listen in to Dr. Miller’s segment "If the only tool you have is a hammer.....everything tends to look like a nail" - Abraham Maslow

As we celebrate National Health Education Week, I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Berry Pierre DO,MPH,FACOI.

Dr. Berry Pierre, “Dr. Berry” is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, a Fellow of the American College Of Osteopathic Internists and Internal Medicine Program Director. He is a best selling author, founder of DrPierresBlog.com, Host of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, Speaker, and Consultant.

Listen in as Dr. Berry Pierre discusses the Top 5 Health Concerns for Men.

Resources: American Heart Association American Cancer Society NAMI www.DrPierresBlog.com

As we wrap up our Cerebral Palsy Series, I am so excited to welcome back, Sabrina Thomas author, speaker & advocate. 

Sabrina’s son Omar was born October 29th, 2000. He was a preemie, only 25 weeks gestation and weighing only 600 grams. He is definitely Sabrina’s miracle child. Omar was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy when he was about  2 ½ years old. He receives 12-16 Botox injections every 90 days in his legs. Omar cerebral palsy is considered mild.

Omar is now 17 years old & is in 11th grade. Although Omar has multiple disabilities that include Autism and a intellectual disability Sabrina has many hopes and dreams for Omar. She is looking forward to him living a full life and continues to meet him where he’s at with lots of love and support.

Listen in as Sabrina shares their families journey with Cerebral Palsy. 

As we turn our focus to National Health Education Week, I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Zarinah Hud , Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Founder/CEO of Rebound Sports & Rehab, LLC

Listen in as Dr. Zee helps us discover practical and effective treatment solutions to achieve the healthiest lifestyles possible & obtain “PainFreedom TM” and truly become the MVPs of our own health💁🏻‍♀️

Resource: Dr. Zarinah - Dr. Zee www.drzarinah.com