The Patient Warrior and Me

Taking too much of a medication or taking a medication to counteract the side effects of another medication can make you feel worse than before you went to the doctor.   

Being in the hospital is never fun.   When you understand a bit more about how to help the medical staff help you, you can end up with a hospital stay that is as good as it can be.

In this episode we discuss both these topics and dig deeper into subjects we don't often talk about.

Choosing the right health insurance for your needs is a daunting task.   Working with a trusted advisor can not only make the process less stressful but helps ensure you get just what you need--not more, not less.   

Karla Flores joins us to discuss this deep topic.   You can reach her at 480-650-0018 or [email protected].   She can help you no matter what State you live in.  She's who Jim and I trust for our insurance coverage.

Cured?  That's a HUGE label.  Hear the story of non-traditional medical treatments that made all traces of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disappear.  In four week!

You'll also hear how a hospital provided minimal details to a patient and it cost them time and money for a hospital stay and ineffective treatments that were eventually done in the doctor's office.

All journeys in life give us "lessons learned".  In this episode Jim and Caryn share wisdom from a nearly year long battle against liver failure:  boundaries, receiving help, asking for help.    We aren't meant to do this journey alone.

Jim shares his personal journey with liver failure in 2022-2023.   It's a story of a medical journey, an emotional journey and most importantly, a journey with God to healing.

Mike faced death without a new liver.  In this episode we hear from him and his wife about their journey to getting their life and dreams back on track.

Join Caryn and our friend Elaine as she shares what she learned in the 23-year journey with her husband's decline into dementia.   You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn tricks to help you or someone you love as your watch a loved one decline.

Scott Schara joins us to tell the story of his beloved daughter Grace who had Downs Syndrome and how the hospital killed her when she got COVID.  You won't believe this.   His first-hand account is shocking and his courage is meant to open your eyes to what's really happening in hospitals

Our dear friends Johnny and Tracey share their real life journey through Tracey's breast cancer battle and reiterate the important of having an advocate on your team--a friend, a family member or both!  We share laughs, friendship and meaningful tips we hope you'll share with friends and family in your world to make a healthcare journey lighter to bear.

Dr.  Dave is a cardiologist working in a rural hospital on the east coast   He shares insights and experiences that will enlighten and empower you to take control of your healthcare decision and keep you informed in this crazy healthcare world.