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Welcome to Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise, Inc. Podcast where we create a community conversation and awareness about mental health, substance misuse, and overall community concerns and needs. We share inspiring stories of hope, compassion, connection, collaboration, healing, growth, and transformation that show the beauty of this thing we call life. Remember you are not defined by your worst moment. We hope to inspire you to be your best self for yourself, your family, and our commu ...
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Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, a documentary, serial-style podcast telling the story of a person who has made it back from the depths of trauma and created something extraordinary with their second chance. Season 1 is titled Stay Savage and focuses on Sarah Laurel and the harm reduction and recovery housing organization Savage Sisters.
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On Navigating the Abyss: Parenting Alchemy for Kids in Crisis
Teri Potter & Catherine Borgman-Arboleda
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Teri Potter and Catherine Borgman-Arboleda are both Conscious Parenting coaches and mothers that have had difficult journeys supporting their adolescent daughters through mental health and substance misuse struggles. They candidly discuss their own experiences, the inner work that has helped them to find peace, freedom and the ability to draw on deeper sources of wisdom that they initially weren't aware of. They draw from the work of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Dr, Gabor Maté, who they have trai ...
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Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool. Sharing our lived experiences with each other in the form of stories has the ability to change and grow everyday events into lessons that reach beyond the storytellers’ personal experience and connect us together into a community. Life and... is a new podcast centered on first-person, true experiences, created in partnership between the Lackawanna & Luzerne Medical Societies, Scranton Fringe, & Park Multimedia. Each season of this podcast will use ...
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Mouth-Off is a podcast series brought to you by Forget-Me-Not-Productions. It is a platform for marginalised groups to get their voices into the mainstream. Podcast episodes might celebrate successes while tackling taboos - such as sexuality, mental health, disability, religion, gender inequality, race, class divides, substance misuse - plus more. Forget-Me-Not-Productions designs and delivers courses and training in accessible music, inclusive arts and assistive technology interventions thr ...
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Discussing issues of Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy with host Jay Shifman, Speaker, Storyteller, and Advocate. Each week Jay chats with interesting guests as they seek to destroy stigma and advocate for honest, educational conversations that motivate positive change. You can learn more at https://jay.campsite.bio/. Choose Your Struggle has been streamed in over thirty-five countries and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get yo ...
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Every month, we bring you an unfiltered recovery conversation with someone who's either experienced addiction firsthand, or works closely with those in recovery. No sanitised success stories - just practical insights on what actually works in recovery, that you can apply, in your life too. Inside each episode, you'll find: - Direct conversations with guests who understand recovery from personal or professional experience - Pivotal moments from their journey - their insights, and how you can ...
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KTBS provides local experts to answer your health questions. Get information on a wide range of medical topics with each episode.
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Staying stopped is a podcast where people can share their stories about substance & alcohol misuse and how they overcome the challenges of addiction. In each episode, we bring a new guest to share their own unique, individual stories on how they went from addiction to living a free life of sobriety. This podcast is run & funded by "Double Impact", a charity which provides peer support and programmes to those coming off drink & drugs. For more information on our services, please visit "www.do ...
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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. On this platform, You too? we will be featuring the stories of our coaches, Youturn Health employees, and YOU! You never know if your story might be the catalyst for someone t ...
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Looking at the key issues in drug addiction, substance misuse and how this relates to the law Cover art photo provided by Thought Catalog on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog
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A podcast dedicated to creating a safe space for Black people to engage in tough conversations that lead to meaningful solutions.
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Alaska, like every other state, has problems. But it also has solutions. Some are new and innovative, and some are centuries old. Each week Alaska Public Media's Solutions Desk will highlight what's happening around the state that's making our communities stronger.
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The offical podcast from the School of Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast, covering diverse topics in education, research, professional practice, and student experience in the areas of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science!
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Mental health and life improvement. This is the old season from 2020-2021! Check out the new season here - https://open.spotify.com/show/1RLPTAfzzm3ta1gaVLo6E2?si=VKbOZwh6Sh6eYUmXxQmoWw
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WV Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success student leaders will be discussing issues, strategies and evidence-based practices for prevention on college campuses.
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The 20 episode, unscripted video podcast, Awkward Conversations, is hosted by Full House and Fuller House star, Jodie Sweetin, and joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.The two will be chatting with celebrity parents and guest experts on how to prepare for the awkward conversations with their kids and furthering the discussion on how to give parents the tools to empower their kids to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions! Parenting ...
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Dr. AJ is a Halifax family physician and assistant professor at Dalhousie University’s faculty of medicine. Today she begins a regular column for The Chronicle Herald which will explore health care reform with the aim of engaging Nova Scotians in finding ways to improve individual and population health, provide satisfying and high-quality care and build thriving health-care networks.
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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly Cook, MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives. Tune in to learn about the latest treatments for all things addiction. Join us as we conduct expert interviews, review clinical pearls and best practices and discuss the latest ...
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Substance abuse and misuse prevention month
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Over 45 million Americans over the age of 12 struggled with substance abuse in 2024. Megan Zarucha, a licensed clinical social worker with Brentwood Hospital, talks about substance abuse warning signs, how to recognize them in a loved one, when and how to intervene, and programs (inpatient and outpatient) offered at Brentwood to help people detox.…
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Welcome to Episode 23 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast. Today's episode was led by our host, Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Jennifer Ryan, the CEO of Volunteers in Medicine, a non profit clinic that provides free healthcare for the working uninsured. Mrs. Ryan is a fifth generation North Floridian with a …
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Preventing neck and back injuries ahead of the busy holiday season
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Dr. Milan Mody, orthopedic spine surgeon with Willis Knighton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Pierremont, shares tips to prevent holiday decorating injuries like lifting safely, using ladders properly, and knowing when to seek medical care.By KTBS 3
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Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an eye doctor and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. He talks about cataract surgery aftercare — what does recovery look like, medications/eye drop schedule, symptoms to watch out for, and when you can expect to be back to 100% following surgery.By KTBS 3
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KTBS 3 News Anchor Shannon Brinias joined by oncology expert Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, MD
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On this Healthline, KTBS 3 News Anchor Shannon Brinias was joined by oncology expert Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, MD, with offices in Shreveport and Monroe. Dr. Ghattas discussed the advancements in breast cancer treatment, diagnostic techniques and drug research. The doctor fielded questions from viewers, including whether breastfeeding is effective as a …
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John joined Michael in the studio to chat about his life. Starting in the South East suburbs of Melbourne in a family he described as a "battleground", John's life which included, scouts, cricket, a part-time job pumping petrol and a girlfriend changed dramatically around the age of 16 as his number one priority became drinking and chasing the effe…
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Knowing when it's time for abdominal surgery with Dr. James Howell
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Dr. James Howell, general surgeon at Willis-Knighton, explains when abdominal pain signals a serious issue, and when surgery is needed for hernias, appendicitis, or gallbladder problems.By KTBS 3
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Dan was on the show back in March 2024 and came in at short notice to help us out with a live interview. Dan’s earlier interview is available on https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode/alcoholics-anonymous-dan-21mar2024.Today we are talking about how recovery works and what it is like after stopping drinking and participating in a fellowship of e…
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"There Was So Much Good In My Life..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford
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In Listen UP Episode 8, bestselling 12‑step author and Somerton Lodge founder John Elford shares the exact turning points that moved him from homelessness and hospital detoxes to 22 years sober, highlighting the two‑word decision that stopped his next drink, and a step‑by‑step way to face everyday triggers without panic. John Elford unveils no-nons…
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Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness: Inspiring 100 pounds weight loss journey
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Join us as Dr. John Winterton, cardiologist at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Cardiology, explains valvular heart disease, from symptoms and risks to diagnosis and treatment. A clear, expert look at how to keep your heart valves, and your health, in check.By KTBS 3
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Beyond the scale with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. James Barnes
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Dr. Barnes discusses the latest advances in bariatric surgery, including faster recovery times and new techniques, along with non-surgical options like weight loss injections. Hear real patient success stories, tips on insurance coverage, and what to expect when starting your weight loss journey, whether through surgery, medication, or both.…
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Glenda grew up in a stable family but prolonged periods of hospitalisation in childhood along with a shy disposition led to low self-esteem. Glenda used alcohol, cannabis and other drugs to fit in socially and eventually sought treatment at the age of 27 for the difficulties this caused, including cannabis-induced psychosis. For more than 40 years …
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"Small Changes, Big Impact" | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan
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In Listen UP Episode 7, Alcohol Focus Scotland’s Marc Buchanan shares a simple, stackable approach to reducing alcohol harm in Scotland, highlighting how pricing, outlet density, and marketing limits work together, and why personal routines still matter. Marc unveils a combined‑measures insight that transforms fragile early days into a steadier, lo…
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Parenting in the Digital Age: Spotting Online Red Flags
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In this episode of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy team up with Dr. Michael Rich, “the Mediatrician,” and Kevin Collins from the Drug Enforcement Administration to unpack the realities of raising kids in today’s digital world. From the hidden risks of online drug sales to the secret language of emojis, they reveal what p…
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Dr. Chris Caldwell is an Orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Pierremont Orthopaedics in Shreveport. He discusses the non-operative treatments for osteoarthritis (the most common reason for joint replacement surgery), as well as, when it's time to consider joint replacement surgery to increase quality of life. Additionally, he talks about the ro…
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Cataracts: When should you consider having surgery?
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The Cataract Surgeons, Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman III, talk about symptoms associated with cataracts and when a patient should consider having surgery if it's interfering with their quality of life.By KTBS 3
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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Dr. Tharwat Ghattas with Ghattas Oncology at Highland Clinic talks about the risk factors, treatment options, and screening tools for prostate cancer.By KTBS 3
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Lin joined Michael in the studio and shared her story. From life as part of a large family in country Victoria, starting to drink as a 13 year old and leaving school young, Lin describes how alcohol became her solution to life until it stopped working. She also describes a 3 year period of abstinence followed by a lapse which brought her to her kne…
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Welcome to Episode 22 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast. Today's episode was led by our host, Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Marcus Hill, the RISE Nassau Program Coordinator. While Mr. Hill began as a Theology major with a goal of eventually becoming a pastor, he found his calling in psychology in his seco…
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Jonathan is in his mid-50’s and has been in Gamblers Anonymous for over nine years now. His dad was a gambler and drug addict, and he was brought up by his single mother who worked multiple jobs. Jonathan started gambling in college then started working in finance and ended up in the entertainment industry. He focussed on sports gambling and regula…
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"People Can And Do Change" | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire
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In Listen UP Episode 6, Marie McGuire, a seasoned therapist, dives into the universal truths of addiction, highlighting the critical role of trauma-informed therapy and community-based support in recovery, all while sharing a message of hope. Marie unveils how understanding addiction's indiscriminate nature transforms feelings of isolation into em…
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Inside ENT: Pediatric care & surgical solutions with Dr. John Patrick Lavo
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Join Dr. John Patrick Lavo, head and neck surgeon with Willis-Knighton ENT & Allergy, as he dives into common pediatric ENT issues like ear tubes, tonsil extractions, sleep apnea, and other surgical interventions.By KTBS 3
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Reset and refocus for the fall and into the holiday season
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Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness is a dedicated wellness center offering weight loss support through GLP-1 medications and other services. Irina Haas-Ghattas (co-owner) and Catherine Schaefer (physician assistant) talk about ways people can reset and refocus for the fall and establish healthy habits before the holiday season.…
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Preventing risk of heart disease in young adults
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Dr. Jagan Beedupalli is an interventional cardiologist with Willis Knighton Cardiology and he discusses in detail the lifestyle factors that improve and worsen your risk for heart disease, and why it's important to make changes sooner than later.By KTBS 3
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This episode is a repeat. It was originally aired on 7 December 2023.Dan, a member of Al-Anon, grew up in a household in which another person's drinking was out of control. One of his parents was safe and nurturing during the day but in the evenings became a more dangerous presence. This inconsistency resulted in Dan feeling confused about how to t…
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Episode 21: That's What These Other Schools Are Missing
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Welcome to Episode 21 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast. Today's episode was led by our host, Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Malik Johnson, a teacher for INSPIRED Youth. Mr. Johnson got his start running a basketball camp for youth in Washington D.C., where he fond his passion for working with youth. After…
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Feebee-Lou grew up in Sydney. In her childhood, her father had a serious accident that left him wheel-chair bound and this had an effect on the dynamics of the family. Feebee-Lou took care of him. Although he did not identify as an alcoholic, alcohol was a factor in the family situation. After a close relationship with a sober alcoholic Feebee-Lou …
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Episode 20: All the Schools Around the World
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Welcome to Episode 20 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast. Today's episode was led by our host, Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guests, Grace, Liam, and Saheim, three participants in the INSPIRED Youth program. Grace, Liam, and Saheim discuss their participation in the INSPIRED Youth program, which is an alternative…
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Advances in eye care with WK Eye Institute
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Ophthalmologists Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III from Willis-Knighton Eye Institute shed light on today’s most common eye concerns and the innovative treatments available to improve vision and quality of life. From cataract surgery to LASIK, implantable contact lenses, and the latest in dry eye therapy with IPL. They also cover …
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Lisa joined Michael & Bill in the studio to describe her journey to recovery from alcoholism. Introduced to the 12 Step Fellowship of Alateen when young due to alcoholism in her family, she decribes the decline in her life as the unmanageability took hold. The progressive nature of the illness had her in its grip until she landed in rehab and was i…
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10. A Path Forward - Conscious Parenting for Struggling Teens
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What if the way forward with your struggling teen isn't through control, but through connection? Catherine's powerful new guide "Conscious Parenting: Struggling Teens" offers a compassionate framework for parents feeling overwhelmed by their teenager's challenges. We often believe good parenting means fixing our children's problems. Yet Catherine r…
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Addressing ACL injuries as football season begins
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Dr. Kyle Planchard is an orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Pierremont. He talks about a common injury that plagues many athletes -- ACL tears. Planchard discusses the many ways to prevent ACL injuries, surgical and therapeutic options, and what to expect for recovery.…
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Dr. Kathryn Kennedy is a psychiatrist specializing in older adults at Brentwood Hospital talks about the signs and symptoms of depression in the older adult population, which differs widely from the symptoms in younger adults. She also discusses common risk factors and treatment options available.By KTBS 3
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Surgical weight loss: Revision surgeries explained and when you need them
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Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon at the Highland Clinic, discusses revisional bariatric surgery—why patients with older procedures like Lap-Band or stomach stapling may benefit from updated options or revisional surgeries to convert to a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.By KTBS 3
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Cancer myths that hurt patients and the truth that helps
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Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, oncologist and hematologist with the Highland Clinic, debunks common myths associated with cancer. Many of these myths are questions he receives every day from cancer patients.By KTBS 3
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Robotic assisted surgery for hernias and other common issues
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Dr. James Burke with Willis Knighton Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery North discusses the advances of robotic surgery over the last several years and how this technique has improved patient outcomes, recovery times, and decreased hospital stay.By KTBS 3
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Noah is in his early 20’s and has been in Gamblers Anonymous for just over a year. Noah was brought up by his grandmother and he rebelled in his mid-teens and left home and eventually left school early. He discusses how his gambling progressed from playing Poker with friends in high school, to becoming a serious gambler after visiting a casino when…
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Irina Haas-Ghattas, co-owner of Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness, and Physician Assistant Catherine Schaefer talk about how GLP weight loss injections are transforming health—supporting weight loss, lowering inflammation, managing chronic disease, and reducing medication use. Learn about their back-to-school specials, cancer blood testing, and how …
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Dr. Jeff White, cardiologist with Willis Knighton Cardiology - South, explains the causes of hypertension, how to combat high blood pressure through lifestyle changes, and what medications help manage blood pressure.By KTBS 3
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Tamara's German grandmother was an alcoholic whose children, including Tamara's mother, were affected by the difficulties that this caused. Tamara found herself in conflict with her mother in her adolescent years. When through a relationship with a recovering alcoholic who recognised the dysfunction in Tamara's family, Tamara found herself in Al-An…
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Welcome to Episode 19 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast. Today’s episode was led by our host, Drew Brandom! Please join us as he interviews our guest, Michael Seeraj. Mr. Seeraj is the Chief Financial Officer at Inspire to Rise and has over 21 years of accounting experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. In 2017, h…
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Alcohol brought Keely out of her shell and into functioning alcoholism for years. After finding AA and a higher power of her own understanding, things began to change.By Mitch featuring Keely
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"We Don't Need To Struggle Alone" | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee
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In Listen UP Episode 5, discover recovery strategies that saved broadcaster and presenter Iain Lee's life, and how he understood lasting sobriety is possible, even after devastating relapses and career destruction. Iain unveils four crucial strategies that shift the focus from despair to hope: --The role of honest conversations in healing --How to …
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Samantha grew up in a family where alcoholism is an intergenerational illness, affecting her grandmother, mother, cousins, and now her child. The direct effect on Samantha was that she developed ways of being in the world that helped her survive in environments she couldn't trust, becoming isolated and inflexible in her thinking. This took an emoti…
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Serving those who serve: Inside the Patriot Support & STAR Programs at Brentwood Hospital
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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kamala Glenn-Taylor, Director of Clinical Services at Brentwood Hospital, and Jason Baldwin, Care Coordinator and Military Liaison, to explore two programs designed to care for our heroes. The Patriot Support Program addresses the mental health needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, …
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Surgical weight loss: Revision surgeries explained and when you need them
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Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon at the Highland Clinic, discusses revisional bariatric surgery—why patients with older procedures like Lap-Band or stomach stapling may benefit from updated options or revisional surgeries to convert to a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.By KTBS 3
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Chris joined Michael in the studio to share his experience of how addiction to gambling brought him to his knees and the freedom he has experienced since finding a solution in Gamblers Anonymous.By Michael & Chris (GA)
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Welcome to Episode 18 of Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise Podcast, led by our Community Behavioral Health Director, Anna Santiago. Please join us as she interviews our guest, Nikki Runion. Professor Runion is an Instructor of Social Work at the University of North Florida, but before she became involved in academia, she spent years with chil…
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