Secondary Impact
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA major medical condition affects much more than physical well-being. Along with required treatments and medications, it can also cause secondary impact to relationships, self-esteem, priorities, faith, and emotional well-being. These non-medical side effects often upend life as much or more than the primary illness or injury. Join Steve Barnhart, forced to end his career because of his own heart condition, as he talks with guests dealing with the often unspoken consequences of a serious health diagnosis. In each episode listen to Steve’s guests discuss the challenges and unexpected blessings of lost health as they openly share, hoping to inform and encourage others.
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Episodes
Episode 9 Guest :: Kimberli
December 17, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn the first surge of COVID 19, before there were vaccines or even tests, Kimberli became very ill from the virus but then recovered as most patients did. If that was the end of her story, it would be a sad, difficult story, however, it probably would not be categorized as a life changing health challenge. Unfortunately, that's not where her story ended. Two weeks after her initial recovery Kimberli began a new, much longer journey as a "Long-Haul" COVID patient. Listen to Kimberli descr...
Episode 8 Guest :: Travis
August 13, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSuffering from the many symptoms of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Travis tells his story of raw faith and tenacity. ALD is an incurable disease that causes blindness, memory loss, lameness and many other challenges. Travis bravely tells his story to both encourage others and to bring renewed life to himself. As is the case with all guests, if you would like to contact Travis, please go to www.secondaryimpact.com and send your request from the contact tab.
Episode 7 Guest :: Tim
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSix years ago Tim was surprisingly overcome with something that he later discovered was an anxiety attack. On this episode Tim explains what he has learned over the past six years to better manage his condition. Now, as you will hear, Tim is on a mission to help others who, like himself, struggle with anxiety.
Episode 6 Guest :: Eric
July 20, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBAfter recovering from a major heart attack and the debilitating depression that followed, Eric shares candidly with us his thoughts and emotions. He now realizes that he suffered from a broken heart in more ways than one.
Episode 5 Guest :: Julie
July 14, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBTwo years out from fighting both colon and liver cancer, Julie candidly shares her story. She explains that it was only by filling her mind daily with good thoughts/truth that she was able to weather the storm of the cancer and the secondary impacts.
Episode 4 Guest :: Bill
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBI think you, like me, will be refreshed by Bill's honesty and humility. A major heart attack and two brain bleeds, followed by a month in a coma and many months of rehabilitation has not stopped Bill from journeying on as he finds purpose in life by praying for and serving others.
Episode 4 :: Bill
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBI think you, like me, will be refreshed by Bill's honesty and humility. A major heart attack and two brain bleeds, followed by a month in a coma and many months of rehabilitation has not stopped Bill from journeying on as he finds purpose in life by praying for and serving others.
Stephen
June 22, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBStephen impressed me deeply with his courage to tell his Vietnam injury story for the benefit of others. As we talked on a beautiful Tuesday morning on a screened in porch, I was struck by listening to the horrors of his story as the birds sang in the background. Over fifty years ago, Stephen suffered injuries that he has thought about, dreamed about, and lived with every day since. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Episode 3 Guest :: Stephen
June 22, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBStephen impressed me deeply with his courage to tell his Vietnam injury story for the benefit of others. As we talked on a beautiful Tuesday morning on a screened in porch, I was struck by listening to the horrors of his story as the birds sang in the background. Over fifty years ago, Stephen suffered injuries that he has thought about, dreamed about, and lived with every day since. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Episode 2 Guest :: Paul
June 22, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat impressed me most about meeting with Paul on a Friday at a local restaurant was his enthusiasm to help others by sharing his bladder cancer experience. He also shared with me how his health challenge lead him to reach out to and meet with his biological family. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Paul
June 22, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat impressed me most about meeting with Paul on a Friday at a local restaurant was his enthusiasm to help others by sharing his bladder cancer experience. He also shared with me how his health challenge lead him to reach out to and meet with his biological family. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Bev
June 21, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBI had the opportunity to meet with Bev in a coffee shop on a Thursday morning. I was very impressed with her positive attitude as she told her story of battling two bouts of melanoma cancer. Something she said that really stood out was "I kept thinking, God's got the melanoma and God's got me". Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Episode 1 Guest :: Bev
June 21, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBI had the opportunity to meet with Bev in a coffee shop on a Thursday morning. I was very impressed with her positive attitude as she told her story of battling two bouts of melanoma cancer. Something she said that really stood out was "I kept thinking, God's got the melanoma and God's got me". Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Purpose of the Podcast
June 15, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBIn this six-minute podcast Steve explains the mission and vision of the podcast. He tells who it’s for, how it will hopefully help individuals and how each listener can get involved. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.
Introduction
June 15, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBIn this six-minute introduction I talk about the mission and vision of the podcast. I discuss who it’s for, how it will hopefully help individuals and how each listener can get involved. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com for additional information and to join our community.
Trailer
June 05, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.07 MBA major medical condition affects much more than physical well-being. Along with required treatments and medications, it can also cause secondary impact to relationships, self-esteem, priorities, faith, and emotional well-being. These non-medical side effects often upend life as much or more than the primary illness or injury. Join Steve Barnhart, forced to end his career because of his own heart condition, as he talks with guests dealing with the often unspoken consequences of a serious he...