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Being your Best Advocate - How to Speak to Professionals - Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen

August 09, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen continue their series on "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones! Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, sup...

Being your Best Advocate - Organization - Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen

July 12, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen continue their series on "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones! Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, sup...

Being your Best Advocate- Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen

April 27, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen explain "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones! Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, support, mentor s...

Townhall Meeting

November 22, 2020 21:09 - 1 hour - 85 MB

This podcast episode is a recording of the Townhall Meeting in November of 2020 hosted by Rare Disease Congressional Caucus Representatives Jay Hunter and Winslow Dixon of Adrenal Alternatives Foundation. Jay and Winslow will be representing adrenal disease in the rare disease congressional caucus and hosted this town hall meeting to get the suggestions from adrenal disease patients on their concerns, questions and experiences so that they can accurately represent the adrenal community in...

Quality of Life Conversation with EPIC Foundation's Dr. Karen

November 22, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Tune into hear a quality of life conversation with Adrenal Alternatives Foundation CEO, Winslow Dixon and EPIC foundation's executive director, Dr. Karen Thames. Dr. Karen shares her amazing journey through Cushing's and adrenal disease and also shares tips on how to conquer the mental, emotional and physical challenges that come along with managing chronic illness. For more information on Dr. Karen and her work please visit her website: https://epictogether.org/ This podcast has been...

Steroids Save lives- The risks and benefits of steroid replacement in adrenal insufficiency

November 03, 2020 20:50 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss the importance of steroid medications with adrenal insufficiency. For more information on Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmacist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/> For more information on the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, visit our website; https://adren...

How to Manage Weight on Steroids

November 04, 2019 22:59 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss helpful tips on how to manage weight on long term steroid medications. *Disclaimer: This is not a replacement for medical care or treatment. Do not start or stop any medication, treatment or lifestyle modification without checking with your healthcare provider.* Links Mentioned- Adi...

Understanding Steroids

October 31, 2019 20:46 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss the differences between steroids, prednisone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone and give helpful tips on steroid management with adrenal insufficiency. For more information on Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmascist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/> For more...

Interview with SOLUtion Medical- Creator of the Twistject Cortisol Emergency Injector

October 24, 2019 19:12 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Adrenal Alternatives Foundation founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon interviews president of SOLUtion Medical, Julia Anthony regarding her work in creating the Twistject emergency cortisol injecting device. For more information on SOLUtion visit their website https://www.solutionmedllc.com/ Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Social Media- ttps://adrenalalternatives.com https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate https://www.instagram.com/adrenalalte... https://www.facebook.com/hopeforadrenaldisease

"Steroids- The Necessary Evil" Meet team member, Dr. Megan Milne

October 19, 2019 19:54 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." Dr. Megan experienced a mysterious rash and nearly bled to death, starting a roller coaster medical journey. One day she was a normal, healthy young mother of four children, and the next she was forced to take a lifesaving drug, prednisone due to a health condition which required steroid use to sustai...

"Richard and the Ripple Effect" Meet AAF board member, Richard!

October 19, 2019 18:44 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

"Each person carries within them the ability to change the world in small ways for better or worse, this is the concept of the Ripple Effect." This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview between founder Winslow E. Dixon and board member, Richard Gorski. Richard discusses how the tragic murder of his ex girlfriend led him to honor her memory in a unique way and changed his life forever. The concept of the ripple effect deeply changed his entire existence. Ri...

The Cortisol Pump- Everything you need to know

October 16, 2019 03:03 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Adrenal Alternatives Foundation's chat event to discuss the topic of the Cortisol Pump. Though we are not a replacement for medical advice or care, we will be discussing important questions such as: How to find a pump friendly Endocrinologist Different Types of Pump Systems How to obtain insurance coverage for pumps, supplies and Solu-Cortef The difference between oral steroids, subq injections and continuous cortisol infusion. Links Mentioned- Adrenal Book- https://www.elsevier....

Sneak Peek- Richard and the Ripple Effect- Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Podcast

October 16, 2019 02:54 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MB

Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Podcast Episode 2 SNEAK PEEK! Tune into board member Richard's story of inspiration and learning how to make the tides turn towards hope! Sneak peek into the interview with board member and secret mermaid, Richard Gorski and Adrenal Alternatives Foundation founder Winslow E. Dixon. Richard discusses how the tragic murder of his ex girlfriend led him to honor her memory in a unique way and changed his life forever. The concept of the ripple effect deeply ...

Sneak PEEK! Meet Team Member- Dr. Megan Milne

October 16, 2019 02:02 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a 501c3 patient empowerment organization that encourages, educates and advocates for sufferers of all adrenal diseases. This podcast episode is an interview with Founder Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." She works with people on long term steroid treatments to minimize side effects and maintain quality of life. ttps://adrenalalternatives.com https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate https://www....