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Have you lost yourself while caring for everyone else?
Caregiving can be deeply meaningful, but when youāre constantly focused on the needs of others, it can be easy to lose sight of your own identity, joy, and well-being. In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit Obeya speaks with Linda J. Pernia, RN, founder of Health Bridge Advocacy and Coaching, about caregiver burnout and the challenges many people face while caring for aging parents and loved ones.
Linda shares her personal experience with burnout and explains how caregivers can recognize when their āsparkā is beginning to dim. They also discuss the importance of asking for help, setting aside time for yourself, preparing for difficult healthcare conversations, and putting important documents and healthcare directives in place before a crisis happens.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
⢠Caregiver burnout and the sandwich generation
⢠Signs that caregiving may be affecting your identity and well-being
⢠Why self-care is not selfish
⢠How to ask for and accept help
⢠Supporting aging parents without losing yourself
⢠Healthcare advocacy and planning ahead
⢠The importance of healthcare directives and difficult family conversations
If youāre caring for a parent, partner, family member, or loved one, this conversation is a reminder to check in with yourself too.
Is your spark dimming?
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Building healthy habits doesnāt have to mean completely changing your life overnight.
In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit Obeya sits down with Anjelis Oliveira, RN, nurse educator, wellness advocate, and founder of Rising Star Wellness, to talk about what it really takes to create sustainable change.
Anjelis shares her personal wellness journey and explains why lasting transformation starts with mindset, identity, self-love, and the small promises we make to ourselves every day.
They also talk about:
⢠How small, sustainable actions can help you build healthier habits
⢠Why your identity and internal dialogue matter when creating change
⢠The importance of self-love and self-trust
⢠How to set boundaries and make space for your own wellness
⢠Why progress matters more than perfection
⢠How parents can model healthy habits for their children
⢠What to do when life gets in the way of your wellness goals
If you've ever struggled with starting over, staying consistent, or knowing how to make healthy changes that actually fit into real life, this conversation offers a different way to look at wellness.
The goal isn't perfection. It's progress, practice, and learning how to show up for yourself.
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Idongesit Obeya sits down with Stephen Poppas, a healthcare customer experience expert and Head of Innovation, to explore how technology, artificial intelligence, and better healthcare systems can improve patient care.
They discuss the growing role of AI in healthcare, ambient listening, EHR and EMR challenges, patient portals, healthcare technology adoption, and why providers need to be involved in designing the tools they use every day.
Stephen also explains why healthcare organizations need trusted and governed data before relying on AIāand how better knowledge management can help healthcare professionals access accurate information when they need it.
The conversation also focuses on something every patient can do: advocate for themselves. Patients are encouraged to communicate openly with their healthcare providers, ask questions, understand how their data is being used, and make sure their needs are heard.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
⢠AI and the future of healthcare
⢠How ambient listening can improve doctor-patient interaction
⢠EHR and EMR technology challenges
⢠Patient portals and healthcare self-service
⢠Trusted and governed AI in healthcare
⢠Why healthcare providers should help design technology
⢠Patient advocacy and better communication
⢠How patient experience can influence healthcare outcomes
If you're interested in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, patient experience, health technology, and patient advocacy, this conversation is for you.
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What should you know before choosing a cancer treatment?In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Rusty shares his experience navigating cancer treatment and why patients need to become their own advocates when facing a serious diagnosis.
The conversation explores cancer treatment options, patient advocacy, getting a second opinion, researching healthcare providers, understanding treatment plans, and exploring treatment options beyond traditional care.
Rusty also discusses the importance of doing your own research, asking questions, carefully evaluating practitioners and treatment centers, and understanding what to expect before committing to a treatmentāespecially when considering cancer treatment abroad or medical tourism.If you or someone you love is navigating cancer, this conversation offers important perspectives on becoming an informed patient and taking an active role in your healthcare decisions.
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What if the future of healthcare focused not only on managing symptoms, but also on helping the body repair and regenerate?
In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit Obeya speaks with Dr. Devin Patel about regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, longevity, chronic disease, and the future of healthcare.
They explore how stem cell science may support regenerative and preventive approaches to health, including discussions around aging, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and gene therapy.
They also discuss healthcare affordability, clinical trials, access to advanced treatments, and the potential for regenerative medicine to transform how we approach chronic disease and long-term health.
Dr. Patel also shares his vision for the future of healthcare and a powerful message about living with gratitude, purpose, and meaningful health.
If you're interested in stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, longevity, chronic disease, sickle cell, gene therapy, and the future of healthcare, this episode is for you.
Listen, learn, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it.
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Trauma, addiction, and the healthcare system are more connected than most people realize.
In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Elizabeth Mikotowicz shares her powerful journey through domestic violence, chronic pain, opioid addiction, incarceration, mental health challenges, and recovery.
Together, we explore how trauma can be misunderstood, how addiction often begins with prescription medications, and how gaps in the healthcare system can shape a personās life in profound ways.
This conversation covers:Trauma and its impact on mental and physical healthOpioid addiction and recoveryChronic pain and prescription medicationsMental health misdiagnosisWomenās health and incarcerationPatient advocacy and healthcare reformHealing after traumaElizabeth also discusses her memoir, No Justice, Just Us, and her work advocating for better healthcare access and humane treatment for incarcerated women.
If youāre interested in trauma recovery, addiction recovery, mental health, healthcare, or patient advocacy, this episode offers an eye-opening perspective on the systems that influence our health and healing.
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0:00 Unmasking the Systemic Reality
0:52 A Message Written on the Cell Wall
3:40 The Profitable Cycle of Addiction
6:56 The Architecture of Injustice
10:47 Navigating Strained Family Bonds
18:13 The Intersection of Pain and Profit
26:25 The Hidden History of Our Institutions
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Why is world-changing research still concentrated in a few countries?
In this Episode, Dr. Azeezat Fajembola breaks down the real reasons behind global research inequality from politics and funding to immigration and health disparities explains why community support and collaboration are the missing links in scientific advancement.We explore the widening gap between the Global North and Global South, how political decisions shape research priorities, and why underfunded regions continue to bear the highest health burdens. She also highlights the critical role immigrants play in the scientific workforce and why sustainable infrastructure is essential for long-term research success.
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In this educative episode, Deborah Yager, a master trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming explore how communication, mindset, and emotional awareness shape personal growth and healing. Deborah shares insights on the inner critic, parenting, coaching, and accountability, while highlighting the mind-body connection and the role of emotional healing in holistic healthcare. She shares insights into how parents and mentors can support children by recognizing individual learning styles and fostering accountability without pressure. These same principles apply to coaching relationships, where compassion and high standards create real transformation.They also examine the collaboration between traditional and holistic practitioners and why integrated approaches support long-term wellness, transformation, and spiritual health for individuals and practitioners alike.
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Donovan Pyle speaks about the hidden realities of the U.S. healthcare system and why employer healthcare costs continue to rise. They explore the history of health insurance, the role of brokers and insurers, and why nearly 25% of healthcare spending is wasted, costing employers thousands of dollars per employee each year.
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04:25 The History of Health Insurance
09:28 Utilization of Healthcare Benefits
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In This great episode, Dr. Gosha, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, shares expert insights into spine surgery, back pain diagnosis, and modern treatment options. He breaks down how spine surgery has evolved, the biggest challenges in todayās healthcare system, and why accurate diagnosis is the foundation of successful back pain treatment.
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