It’s time to mix things up…just for this episode. I explore the fine art of complaining…and I complain a little. No whining though. Conversations with Toni Bernhard, Mike Hamlin, and Laurel Roth Patton included. Enjoy!
Talking with the Autism Pastor
- March 16, 2017
- Tagged as: Asperger's Syndrome, autism, Developmental disability, faith
Dr. Lamar Hardwick is a pastor in LaGrange, Georgia as well as a man diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome – a condition on the autism spectrum. Listen to this interview with Lamar, check out his blog,…
- Alternative Healing Modalities
- General Health Issues
- Neurological Conditions
- Podcast Episodes
- Relaxation
The Healing Power of Touch
- March 3, 2017
- Tagged as: cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, healing, massage, muscular dystrophy
Acupressure, Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Cranial-Sacral, Rolfing, Sports — these are all different massage modalities. Carl Johns, massage therapist and instructor at McKinnon Institute, practices what he calls Acucraniatsu. In this podcast episode Carl answers my questions…
- Disability Rights & Accessibility
- Mental Health
- Neurological Conditions
- Podcast Episodes
- Social Support
Sassy in a Wheelchair
- February 15, 2017
- Tagged as: disability, muscular dystrophy, romance, sex, SMA
Tis the season to talk romance and who better to hear from than our disability community sexpert, Dr. Danielle Sheypuk? Danielle — a licensed psychologist in New York City — discusses dating, sex, society, and…
Moving Through Loss & Transition
- February 2, 2017
- Tagged as: caregiving, change, chronic health condition, loss, transition
Like nature, our lives are filled with change. This episode explores how to move through loss and transition. For many of us the loss may be diminished physical strength, our career, or the death of…
Author Toni Bernhard talks about her books, Buddha, pain, mindfulness, breast cancer, and compassion
- January 19, 2017
- Tagged as: breast cancer, Buddhism, chronic illness, compassion, equanimity, mindfulness, pain
Author Toni Bernhard was a law professor for 22 years at UC-Davis until she had to retire due to a viral infection which evolved into a chronic debilitating illness. In this episode Toni talks about…
New Year Resolutions: “You must do the things you think you cannot do”
- January 5, 2017
- Tagged as: goals, hope, multiple sclerosis, myotonic dystrophy, Parkinson's disease
What type of resolutions might someone with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease have for the new year? In this episode you’ll hear from several people living with chronic health conditions. Find out more…
You’ll be learning about the ancient practice of Qigong in this podcast episode. Paul Robison – licensed acupuncture practitioner – explains qigong as a longevity exercise. Barbara finds her qigong practice helpful with symptoms from…
Yoga Therapy: Cancer
- December 1, 2016
- Tagged as: cancer, healing, yoga, yoga therapy
What is yoga therapy? This podcast episode explores the question as it applies to people with chronic health conditions and most specifically those undergoing or post-cancer treatment. Cheryl Fenner Brown, a yoga therapist, talks about…
November is National Caregivers Month. This episode includes conversations with three caregivers: Loraine (retired nurse) who takes care of her adult daughter and young grandson, Darcy Leech — author of From My Mother: Surviving and…
