Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be relentless in the midst of a life crisis?
If you are a caregiver, a stroke, diabetes, heart attack/CVD survivor, health provider or on a health and wellbeing journey, then you are in the right place.
At the American Heart Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Here, we will engage in series-driven stories, science and solutions-based conversations with experts, leaders, influencer’s and survivors that dive deeper and break down barriers about leadership in the midst of crisis, racial disparities, emotional and physical healing, and life-changing wellness habits.
These are the stories of the Relentless...
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Episodes
Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart
December 09, 2020 02:45 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBEpisode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart This episode completes the six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, and his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom; You'll hear a heart-felt tribute from Nancy Brown, CEO of the AHA and Dr. Keith Churchwell, Pres. of Yale New Haven Hospital who provides a framework for social determinants of health and how Bernard was instrumental in connecting the dots t...
Episode 5: How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life
December 03, 2020 20:53 - 25 minutes - 37.5 MBThis is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges faced in the midst of structural racism. Moderated by Tanya Odom, you'll hear from three of his friends and colleagues including: Ken McNeely President of AT &T West, Dr. Ron Copeland, Senior VP/ Chief Equity Inclusion and Diversity for Kaiser Permanente, and Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health. They provide an ...
How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life
December 03, 2020 20:53 - 25 minutes - 37.5 MBThis is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges faced in the midst of structural racism. Moderated by Tanya Odom, you'll hear from three of his friends and colleagues including: Ken McNeely President of AT &T West, Dr. Ron Copeland, Senior VP/ Chief Equity Inclusion and Diversity for Kaiser Permanente, and Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health. They provide an ...
Episode 4: How Inequity Impacts Mental Health
November 27, 2020 22:58 - 28 minutes - 43.8 MBThis is episode four of Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing mental health and wellness. Moderated by Tanya Odom, featuring former Assistant to Bernard, Sherry Buie, and Kaiser Permanente's Cosette Taillac, VP, Mental Health and Wellness, and Dr. Ron Copeland, Chief Equity Officer. Topics covered include: the connection between the mind, body, spirit and racism; increased rate of suicide with girls; how childhood trauma is associated with disease, diabetes, addictio...
How Inequity Impacts Mental Health
November 27, 2020 22:58 - 28 minutes - 43.8 MBThis is episode four of Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing mental health and wellness. Moderated by Tanya Odom, featuring former Assistant to Bernard, Sherry Buie, and Kaiser Permanente's Cosette Taillac, VP, Mental Health and Wellness, and Dr. Ron Copeland, Chief Equity Officer. Topics covered include: the connection between the mind, body, spirit and racism; increased rate of suicide with girls; how childhood trauma is associated with disease, diabetes, addictio...
How Inequity Impacts Access to Care
November 24, 2020 17:43 - 29 minutes - 45.4 MBThis is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including: prevention, food insecurity, homelessness and more. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Tanya Odom, featuring Dr. Bechara Choucair, Chief Health Officer of Kaiser Permanante, Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health, and Caretha Coleman, Chairman of Dignity Health Community Care.
Episode 3: How Inequity Impacts Access to Care
November 24, 2020 17:43 - 29 minutes - 45.4 MBThis is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including: prevention, food insecurity, homelessness and more. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Tanya Odom, featuring Dr. Bechara Choucair, Chief Health Officer of Kaiser Permanante, Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health, and Caretha Coleman, Chairman of Dignity Health Community Care.
Episode 2: How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table
November 19, 2020 23:40 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBThis is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on what is means to have a seat at the proverbial table and create a more equitable playing field for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Coach Tanya Odom, featuring Sherry Buie, the long-time special assistant to Bernard Tyson and President of AT&T West Ken McNeely, who was Bernard’s colleague and friend. We address critical i...
How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table
November 19, 2020 23:40 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBThis is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on what is means to have a seat at the proverbial table and create a more equitable playing field for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Coach Tanya Odom, featuring Sherry Buie, the long-time special assistant to Bernard Tyson and President of AT&T West Ken McNeely, who was Bernard’s colleague and friend. We address critical i...
Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson
November 17, 2020 02:34 - 26 minutes - 38.6 MBThis first episode, moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom, is an introduction to a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy. In a heartfelt tribute to her husband, a champion for equality and former CEO of the Kaiser Permanente, Denise Bradley-Tyson shares an intimate and heartfelt perspective on their life, love and his legacy. Some key highlights from this episode are: How their love story developed and what their secret sauce was; How and...
Relentless Cities: NYC and Health Disparities
September 18, 2020 18:23 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThis episode is hosted by award-winning correspondent Trymaine Lee, with a story profile on pastor, radio show host, gospel artist and New Yorker Donnie McClurkin who testifies about his health journey with diabetes. We’re shining a light on diabetes and other health disparities which are often rooted in racial and economic inequality. In NYC, one subway stop apart may mean 10 years difference in life expectancy. Which is why we’ve brought together two relentless leaders: Dr. LeWanza Harr...
Relentless Cities: NYC and COVID-19
September 10, 2020 23:13 - 30 minutes - 45.5 MBCOVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New York City. On the frontlines have been physicians whose personal and professional lives have been affected by the virus; like Dr. Larry Phillips, Board President for the American Heart Association in NYC and Dr. Samer Kottiech, a Venezuelan cardiologist and founder of a clinic that serves Spanish monolingual patients. He also had COVID-19. Together, these doctors help us experience the relentless spirit of New Yorker's during the peak of the vir...
Relentless Cities: NYC Change Agents
September 03, 2020 19:33 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBRelentless Cities is a series of powerful stories and conversations documenting a community’s dedicated pursuit of health in the face of COVID- 19, racial injustice, system limitations and health inequities – all being met by an unyielding spirit of resilience. We begin with a three-part series in NYC. Meet Change Agents Stephen and Lizette Ritz, founders of the Green Bronx Machine who are on track to help millions of under-served communities be healthier one child at a time In this epi...
Covid-19 and Health Disparities Hit Home in Detroit
August 31, 2020 02:45 - 30 minutes - 37.4 MBWife of Detroit bus driver who went viral during the height Covid-19 shares her personal story about how he contracted and died from the virus. Moderated by celebrated radio host Sybil Wilkes, formerly of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, this is an introduction to powerful stories and conversations about health dynamics in cities across the country including: Covid-19, health disparities, and more. Covid-19 has hit communities of color and vulnerable front -line workers the hardest. This ...
Stroke and COVID-19: Rehab
August 31, 2020 01:26 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors. Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, rehabilitation during the first three months is especially critical. In our latest podcast, actor and stroke survivor Timothy Omundson shares his story. Plus, a rehab expert answers questions about accessing rehab during the pandemic for stroke survivors and their families.
Stroke Rehab During COVID-19
August 31, 2020 01:26 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors. Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, rehabilitation during the first three months is especially critical. In our latest podcast, actor and stroke survivor Timothy Omundson shares his story. Plus, a rehab expert answers questions about accessing rehab during the pandemic for stroke survivors and their families.
Overcoming Unexpected Financial Challenges
August 31, 2020 01:18 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBGet expert advice on preparing your finances for an unexpected crisis. This episode features stroke survivor Aqualyn Kennedy and CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a shock to the finances of families across the U.S. A stroke can likewise do sudden and deep financial damage. Kennedy, who had a stroke at age 18 as a college freshman at Spelman College, shares her perspective as a survivor who has confronted financial challenges caused...
Stroke and COVID-19: Overcoming Financial Challenges
August 31, 2020 01:18 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBGet expert advice on preparing your finances for an unexpected crisis. This episode features stroke survivor Aqualyn Kennedy and CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a shock to the finances of families across the U.S. A stroke can likewise do sudden and deep financial damage. Kennedy, who had a stroke at age 18 as a college freshman at Spelman College, shares her perspective as a survivor who has confronted financial challenges caused...
Staying Active at Home During Covid-19
August 31, 2020 00:29 - 21 minutes - 22.1 MBStaying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert. When Fucheck had two strokes on the same day, she was just 32 years old, severely overweight and a smoker with no fitness regimen. Nine years later, she owns a wellness company and has worked hard to live healthier, including losing weight and being more active...
Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Active at Home
August 31, 2020 00:29 - 21 minutes - 22.1 MBStaying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert. When Fucheck had two strokes on the same day, she was just 32 years old, severely overweight and a smoker with no fitness regimen. Nine years later, she owns a wellness company and has worked hard to live healthier, including losing weight and being more active...
Racism Hurts Hearts
August 13, 2020 15:42 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Is discrimination really a serious threat to cardiovascular health? This week with Dr. Eldrin F. Lewis Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University, we discuss how stress impacts the heart and overall health,...
The Ugly Truth About Vaping
August 04, 2020 03:45 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Is vaping really that bad? This week we go a little deeper to explain vaping vs. e-cigarettes, the impact that vaping has on the heart, the brain and more.
School Safety and COVID-19
July 31, 2020 00:23 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. As students head back to campus – or their computers – parents have more questions than ever. This week we take a deeper-dive with our doctor’s who answered your pressing questions including: How the flu and vaccinations...
Alcohol and the pandemic: Learn what’s safe
July 23, 2020 18:40 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. Here in our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Being in quarantine might give you more time to mix your favorite cocktail, but will extra drinking put your health at risk? This week we take a deeper-dive with Dr. Katherine Sanchez, PhD, LCSW who answers questi...
Mental Health: You Are Not Alone
July 16, 2020 02:28 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Coping with the pandemic is tough – for you and the people around you. This week we take a deeper- dive with psychiatrist Dr. Jon Lehrmann to discuss the mental and emotional challenges brought on as a result of Covid-19...
House Calls After Show
July 16, 2020 02:28 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Coping with the pandemic is tough – for you and the people around you. This week we take a deeper- dive with psychiatrist Dr. Jon Lehrmann to discuss the mental and emotional challenges brought on as a result of Covid-19...
The Do's and Don'ts of Virtual Visits
July 10, 2020 20:03 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Will your next trip to the doctor be a virtual one? This week we discuss the growing popularity of telehealth and telemedicine: can I join my spouse on a telehealth visit, does it matter if you’re out of state and what k...
The Do's and Don'ts of Medical Virtual Visits
July 10, 2020 20:03 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MBHouse Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk is the American Heart Association's LIVE show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. In our After Show, we address our viewers incoming questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Will your next trip to the doctor be a virtual one? This week we discuss the growing popularity of telehealth and telemedicine: can I join my spouse on a telehealth visit, does it matter if you’re out of state and what k...
Covid-19 Special Edition: How to Protect Yourself
July 03, 2020 21:44 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is a special edition episode featuring the new 'House Calls After Show.' Today's topic is "Covid-19 and How to Protect Yourself". House Calls is the American Heart Association's new digital show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. Here, we answer additional questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Overwhelmed with coronavirus information? Unsure about soap, hand sanitizer, masks or social distancing? Let the experts ...
Covid-19 Special Edition
July 03, 2020 21:44 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is a special edition episode featuring the new 'House Calls After Show.' Today's topic is "Covid-19 and How to Protect Yourself". House Calls is the American Heart Association's new digital show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. Here, we answer additional questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Overwhelmed with coronavirus information? Unsure about soap, hand sanitizer, masks or social distancing? Let the experts ...
House Calls After Show: Covid-19
July 03, 2020 21:44 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is a special edition episode featuring the new 'House Calls After Show.' Today's topic is "Covid-19 and How to Protect Yourself". House Calls is the American Heart Association's new digital show where doctors provide real answers about your most pressing health concerns. Here, we answer additional questions that we didn't have time to respond to during the show. Overwhelmed with coronavirus information? Unsure about soap, hand sanitizer, masks or social distancing? Let the experts ...
Staying Active at Home
June 03, 2020 23:58 - 21 minutes - 22.1 MBStaying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert. When Fucheck had two strokes on the same day, she was just 32 years old, severely overweight and a smoker with no fitness regimen. Nine years later, she owns a wellness company and has worked hard to live healthier, including losing weight and being more active. ...
Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Emotionally Well
June 03, 2020 23:49 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBModerated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Rachel Scanlon Henry and Dr. Kimberly McGuire, a clinical psychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. Henry shares her lengthy emotional recovery following her stroke and how it has better equipped her to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. McGuire addresses how stroke survivors can reduce anxiety and stress and get emotional support during this difficult time...
Emotional Challenges Posed by Stroke and Covid-19
June 03, 2020 23:49 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBModerated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Rachel Scanlon Henry and Dr. Kimberly McGuire, a clinical psychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. Henry shares her lengthy emotional recovery following her stroke and how it has better equipped her to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. McGuire addresses how stroke survivors can reduce anxiety and stress and get emotional support during this difficult time...
Stroke and Covid-19
June 03, 2020 23:41 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBThis is the first of our four-part series explores COVID-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. Hear stroke patients’ questions and concerns and our stroke experts’ responses. Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Christopher Ewing and Dr. Mitchell Elkind, professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University in New York City. Ewing shares his moving stroke story and ...
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Volunteer
May 26, 2020 17:22 - 25 minutes - 22 MBCourage and sacrifice are two very important factors in deciding to raise your hand and willingly go into the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in one of the hardest hit cities in the country- she is the essence of both. Dr. Comilla Sasson, Vice President for Science & Innovation, Emergency Cardiovascular Care, who just returned from volunteering in a NYC emergency room during Covid-19, reveals why she decided to drop everything and go! Her passion was so strong that she couldn’t sit s...
The Heart of a Volunteer, Dr. Comilla Sasson
May 26, 2020 17:22 - 25 minutes - 22 MBCourage and sacrifice are two very important factors in deciding to raise your hand and willingly go into the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in one of the hardest hit cities in the country- she is the essence of both. Dr. Comilla Sasson, Vice President for Science & Innovation, Emergency Cardiovascular Care, who just returned from volunteering in a NYC emergency room during Covid-19, reveals why she decided to drop everything and go! Her passion was so strong that she couldn’t sit s...
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Healer
May 22, 2020 20:59 - 23 minutes - 24 MBMany of us go to work every day hoping that our work means something to someone. We give our all wanting our efforts to sufficiently measure up against the challenge. But when, at one point in your career, you’re fighting for the health of 23 million patients, it takes a true passion for humanity to deliver what’s necessary for improving health outcomes. Meet the relentless physician who never thought of giving up - Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and Chief of...
The Heart of a Healer, Eduardo Sanchez
May 22, 2020 20:59 - 23 minutes - 24 MBMany of us go to work every day hoping that our work means something to someone. We give our all wanting our efforts to sufficiently measure up against the challenge. But when, at one point in your career, you’re fighting for the health of 23 million patients, it takes a true passion for humanity to deliver what’s necessary for improving health outcomes. Meet the relentless physician who never thought of giving up- Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and Chief of the...
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Leader
May 22, 2020 15:09 - 11 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat are you relentless about achieving in this lifetime? What happens when the greatest pandemic in over 100 years hits and you bear responsibility for millions who are now more vulnerable due to living with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke and other co-morbidities? What happens when those challenges are layered with social and economic inequities that directly impact health? This opening three-part series gives you an intimate glimpse into the hearts, souls and minds of three dis...
Heart of a Leader, CEO Nancy Brown
May 22, 2020 15:09 - 11 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat are you relentless about achieving in this lifetime? What happens when the greatest pandemic in over 100 years hits and you bear responsibility for millions who are now more vulnerable due to living with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke and other co-morbidities? What happens when those challenges are layered with social and economic inequities that directly impact health? This opening three-part series gives you an intimate glimpse into the hearts, souls and minds of three dis...