#ThroughtThePain

#ThroughtThePain

By Dima HendricksHealth & Fitness
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#ThroughtThePain episodes

  • Ep. 10. Surviving #ThroughThePain

    Interview with Sickle Cell Survivor Wunmi Bakare.

    Wunmi is a patient ambassador and sickle cell advocate for Health Union and AllStripes. She was diagnosed with the most severe type of sickle cell disease - Hemoglobin SS - at 18 months but participated in a clinical trial at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH-NHLBI) where she received an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

    While still facing challenges, Bakare thrives as the Director of her own public relations agency and advocates for the global sickle cell community, home and abroad. Now 34, she works across diverse disciplines - Consumer Brands, Healthcare & Non-Profit - focusing on brand partnerships, content creation and influencer marketing.

    In 2021, she launched “The Diary of a #SickleCellProdigy” Content Series, in partnership with WeGoHealth and the Cure SCD Initiative. The awareness campaign gives audiences a closer look at a patient's life with and without sickle cell disease.

    “My goal is to empower and support the next generation of patients with invisible disabilities like sickle cell,” says Bakare. “Sickle Cell is a disease, it is not a verdict of who we are as people. For me, it is the rock on which I’ve built my perfectly imperfect life.”

    Her legacy is advocating for social causes close to her heart including child adoptions and gender equity. She is an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin and the President of The Gift of Adoption Fund - WA Chapter.


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    Our Production Team: Executive Producer -Dima Hendricks Producer- Michael Hendricks

    27 min
  • Ep. 9. PainFULL Conversation: Survivors Remorse

    Special Guest Mia Robinson shares her experience with survivor's remorse. 

    If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.

    CaRISMA (Sickle Cell Warriors Only)

    A (paid) non-drug trial for Sickle Cell Disease. Use tools such as Video Lessons · Health Coach · Chatbot· Warrior Stories · Pain Diary · Toolbox and Badges.

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454
    Use Lifeline Chat on the web
    The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

    Crisis Text Line

    Text “HELLO” to 741741
    The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.

    Be The Match offers free counseling for people with SCD. More info Click Here

    And you can sign up here:  

    24 min
  • Ep 7. Dominique Friend- Author/Activist (Part 2)
    Dominique Friend is True survivor in every way possible. Although she suffers from three chronic illnesses, Although she suffers from three chronic illnesses, Dominique is an activist and a published author. Dominique has captured the essence of her daily struggles with the
    unpredictability and pain of Sickle Cell Disease in her autobiography, SICKLE, A Story of Pain,
    Purpose and Perseverance. Dominique’s story was written in another book entitled Uncommon
    Challenges; Shared Journeys. She has become an activist who is raising awareness of Sickle
    Cell Disease and advocating for improved treatment for people living with Sickle Cell Disease.
    She is the founder of the Sickle International Family Coalition, an international network of
    families, individuals and organizations.
    20 min
  • Ep 6. Dominique Friend- Author/Activist (Part 1)
    Dominique Friend is True survivor in every way possible. Although she suffers from three chronic illnesses, Although she suffers from three chronic illnesses, Dominique is an activist and a published author. Dominique has captured the essence of her daily struggles with the
    unpredictability and pain of Sickle Cell Disease in her autobiography, SICKLE, A Story of Pain,
    Purpose and Perseverance. Dominique’s story was written in another book entitled Uncommon
    Challenges; Shared Journeys. She has become an activist who is raising awareness of Sickle
    Cell Disease and advocating for improved treatment for people living with Sickle Cell Disease.
    She is the founder of the Sickle International Family Coalition, an international network of
    families, individuals and organizations.
    26 min
  • Ep 5: Kristen Long-Wego Health

    WEGO Health is a mission-driven company connecting healthcare with the experience, skills, and insights of patient leaders.

    The organizations connect patient leaders within a vast network of healthcare companies in order to incorporate the patient perspective and expertise into every stage of the product life cycle. 

    Kristen also talks about the 9th Annual #WEGOHealthAwards.

    What's the WEGO Health Awards?

    This prestigious award was created to recognize and honor patient leaders who make a difference in the health community. ⠀

    Who should you nominate?
    Nominate the exceptional patient advocates, influencers, and organizations who make a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers.

    Nominate your favorite patient leader today! 

    https://bit.ly/31ngdGG

    The #ThroughThePain Podcast was created to help individuals that suffer from Chronic pain to dare, dance, and dream #ThroughThePain.

    Join us in taking your power back and living your optimal life.

    18 min
  • Ep 4: Hertz Nazaire- Art Advocate

    Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Hertz Nazaire is a prolific artist and visionary. However, he was born with sickle cell disease. A devastating hospitalization inspired Hertz to paint #ThroughThePain. As a result, he created a remarkable series of artwork. His Sickle Cell Art series included the following paintings:

    1. Need Not Suffer Alone
    2. Ten Redefined 
    3. Sickle Cell Awareness- Hope

      4. His artwork became one of the designs for the Sickle Cell Pain Awareness postage stamps and sparked. His pieces inspired and filed his passion for "Art advocacy" 

      His life work inspired a Ted Talk by Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Hertz continues to inspire the world. 

       The #ThroughThePain Podcast was created to help individuals that suffer from Chronic pain to dare, dance, and dream #ThroughThePain. Join us in taking your power back and living your optimal life.

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      33 min
    4. Ep 3: Marriage and Chronic Illness

      In this episode, I sit down with my husband Michael Hendricks (AKA) “Big Ruckus” as we discuss balancing being a caregiver and a spouse. 


      The #ThroughThePain Podcast was created to help individuals that suffer from Chronic pain to dare, dance and dream #ThroughThePain. Join us in taking your power back and living your optimal life. Have questions? Feel free to leave us a message using the following link: https://anchor.fm/throughthepain/message Visit our website: www.throughthepain.org

      30 min
    5. Ep 2: 5 Tips to Help You Survive COVID-19 Stress

      In this episode, Dima shares 5 tips to help keep your mind intact during the COVID-19 crisis.

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      Join us in taking your power back and living your optimal life.

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      11 min
    6. Ep 1: #ThroughThePain

      Welcome to the very first #ThroughThePain podcast episode. Episode one is a short and sweet introduction about the show, the tribe, and the #ThroughThePain brand. Founder, Dima Hendricks introduces herself, reveals a bit about her experience with chronic illness and shares her enthusiasm to help other chronic illness warriors.

      The #ThroughThePain Podcast was created to help individuals that suffer from Chronic pain to dare, dance and dream #ThroughThePain.

      Join us in taking your power back and living your optimal life.

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      9 min

    About #ThroughtThePain

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    The #ThroughThePain Podcast was created to inspire Sickle Cell Warriors to DARE, DANCE & DREAM #ThroughThePain.