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My podcast disappeared, then came back with 3,000 downloads.
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The iPad Scholar: Can You Really Do College on a Tablet?
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6:31Send us a text Exciting new beginnings are taking shape despite ongoing challenges! I've launched a women's mental health podcast called "A Heart Cup" (previously "She Is Her"), strategically renamed to improve discovery on Apple Podcasts. This new venture fills the extra time during my recovery period, with episodes dropping Mondays and Fridays an…
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Rare Genetic Disorders: A Mother's Journey through TBR1
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30:41Send us a text Michelle Choairy Wednesday, September 3, 2025 A Winning Heart: https://awinningheart.weebly.com. A Winning Heart sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A Winning Heart by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_con…
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Winning Small Battles: Showers, School Plans, and Saying Goodbye to Extra Caregivers
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18:51Send us a text I'm finally moving in a positive direction with my recovery after breaking my hip in July and can transition from two caregivers down to just one starting next week. • Struggled with having multiple caregivers in my home when I prefer one-on-one care • Experienced frustrations at a five-star rated rehab facility that didn't understan…
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When Injury Meets Determination: Balancing School and Healing
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12:20Send us a text Ever wondered what recovery from a serious leg injury actually looks like? Spoiler alert: it's not the relaxing downtime people imagine! After taking a fall on my birthday, I've been navigating the strange new world of limited mobility, specialized medical equipment, and the frustrating gap between what I want to accomplish and what …
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From Bed Bound to Breaking Free: A Personal Health Journey
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8:24Send us a text Recovery rarely follows a straight line, as my ongoing health journey continues to remind me. What started as knee surgery in February has spiraled into a complex situation involving a psoas impingement, tendonitis, and an unexpected hip fracture that occurred on my birthday of all days. From my temporary bed-bound position, complete…
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Between Bedrest and Broadcasting: A Journey of Resilience
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4:53Send us a text Unexpected challenges often lead to newfound purpose. That's the story behind my latest venture—a mental health podcast called "She Is Her" specifically created for women with disabilities. From my current bedbound state, I'm launching this platform to address the unique intersection of disability and mental health. Having experience…
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Disability, Identity, and the Female Experience: A New Podcast Journey
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6:41Send us a text She's Her podcast aims to break mental health stigma while giving voice to women with disabilities. Wynne Charles hosts this new show from Phoenix, creating a platform specifically for females with physical, mental, and spiritual disabilities. • Podcast will air regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with occasional Wednesday solo epis…
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The Unexpected Road from Bedrest to Emergency Room
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9:49Send us a text I recently experienced another bout of pneumonia that led to an unexpected five-day hospital stay after a mobile urgent care visit went sideways. What should have been a simple antibiotic prescription turned into a medical drama when a nurse suggested I might have a blood clot, leading to miscommunication and an ambulance ride. • Hig…
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Pain, Patience, and a Secret Project: Navigating Life with a Broken Hip
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8:03Send us a text My medical journey continues with complications during the back medication pump trial and ongoing severe hip pain that's keeping me bedridden and on multiple pain medications. I'm home now but facing important decisions about potential surgeries to address these persistent health challenges. • Currently using an adjustable bed at hom…
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When Hospital Socks Tell the Real Medical Story
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Send us a text I'm currently in a rehabilitation facility after experiencing a psoas impingement in my right leg, a painful complication related to my cerebral palsy and recent knee surgery. The impingement, causing my leg to not fully extend to the ground, came after breaking my femur which required six weeks of non-weight bearing and triggered CP…
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Send us a text Managing health challenges with cerebral palsy requires resilience and support, especially when dealing with recurring C. diff infection while pursuing educational and spiritual goals. Despite the chaos of unstable care situations and upcoming medical procedures, I'm committed to expanding my podcast and preparing for a communication…
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From Hospital Beds to Graduation Caps: My Journey Continues
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19:42Send us a text After multiple hospitalizations for C-diff infection, I'm finally getting a fecal transplant procedure to restore my gut health and reclaim my energy. I'm also returning to school on August 18th to complete my communications degree with an emphasis in new media, which will support both my growing podcast and my ultimate goal of becom…
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Birthday Reflections: Finding My Better Self Through CP and C. Diff
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29:02Send us a text We celebrate nearing 2,500 podcast downloads as we continue sharing our journey with cerebral palsy and connecting with our audience in meaningful ways. • Birthday reflections on becoming a better version of oneself mentally, physically, and spiritually • Pursuing a communications degree rather than disabled ministry as a career path…
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Send us a text Welcome to A Winning Heart, where I explore the importance of maintaining a positive self-image while living with a disability and navigating the healthcare system. • Rebranding the podcast to "A Winning Heart" for better memorability and visibility • Developing a positive self-image while living with disabilities through intentional…
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Navigating Life After a Chronic Diagnosis: My Journey with C. Diff
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13:22Send us a text Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn that forces you to completely reimagine your future. After being rushed to the hospital following what I thought was just a C. diff recurrence, I received the life-altering news that I now have pancolitis and am permanently colonized with C. diff bacteria. This episode takes you through my medi…
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Healing Trauma and Finding Your True Purpose with Carrie Logan
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34:35Send us a text A winning situation: http://awinningsituation.weebly.com. A winning situation sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A winning situation by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1. Win Kelly Charles' MO…
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Beyond the Mic: Life With CP and What Comes Next
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21:31Send us a text A winning situation: http://awinningsituation.weebly.com. Check out Win's books at https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538951782&sr=1-2-ent. Cactus Rose By Win: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CactusroseByWin. Check out Danielle’s books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danielle-Coulter/author/B00OFIOY3C…
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The Silent Struggle: When Faith Meets Mental Health
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39:15Send us a text The silence around mental health issues can be deafening, especially in church communities where people often struggle alone behind a mask of Sunday smiles. This raw, honest conversation breaks open the reality of depression and anxiety among congregation members, offering pastoral care teams crucial insights from someone who's lived…
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E: 10 S: 20 Win Charles interviews Emily Taylor about being a lawyer
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54:00Send us a text A winning situation: http://awinningsituation.weebly.com. A winning situation sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A winning situation by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1. Win Kelly Charles' MO…
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Send us a text A winning situation: http://awinningsituation.weebly.com. Check out Win's books at https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538951782&sr=1-2-ent. Cactus Rose By Win: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CactusroseByWin. Check out Danielle’s books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danielle-Coulter/author/B00OFIOY3C…
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E: 8 S: 20 Win Charles is joined by Katherine Klimitas about being an author
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E: 7 S: 20 Win Charles interviews Naomi Riley about being a speaker
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