Wellness Rising

Wellness Rising Ep. 44: Tunde Farrell visits Wellness Rising to help dismiss the stigma that surrounds anal cancer, talking about her diagnosis, treatment & life during recovery.

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Cancer Warrior Tunde Farrell, who’s on a mission to break down the stigma attached to anal cancer using directness and humor.  Wellness Rising aims to provide strength and support for those touched by cancer... exploring topics that promise to enlighten, inform, educate, and inspire you to wholly embrace your personal wellness journey.

Wellness Rising Ep. 43: Certified Wellness & Nutrition Coach & HeartMath Trainer Jean Anne Walsh reveals ways HeartMath can help people with serious health issues calm both mind and body. .

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Certified Wellness & Nutrition Coach & HeartMath Trainer Jean Anne Walsh, who discusses ways HeartMath can help people with serious health issues use heart-focused breathing techniques to calm both mind and body.

Wellness Rising Ep. 43: Certified Wellness & Nutrition Coach & HealthMath Trainer Jean Anne Walsh discusses ways HealthMath can help people with serious health issues use heart-focused breathing techniques to calm both mind and body.

Wellness Rising Ep. 42: Liz Hutchison of Maryland Oncology Hematology explains the importance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, and creating 'advance directives'.

Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes triage nurse Liz Hutchison, Quality Manager and Project Coordinator at Maryland Oncology Hematology, who talks about ‘National Healthcare Decisions Day‘, promoting establishing an individual’s ‘advance directives’, or guidelines for treatment, in the case of an injury or illness leaving that person unable to make care decisions.

Wellness Rising Ep. 41: Proton Therapy - treating cancer while limiting radiation exposure, with Dr. Matthew Ferris, Medical Director at Maryland Proton Therapy Center.

Dr. Matthew Ferris, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland Medical school is our guest. Dr. Ferris talks about Proton Therapy, which treats many cancers with a stream of protons in a controllable dose that limits radiation exposure to surrounding parts of the body, and as a result lowers the overall damage and improves future outcomes. 

Wellness Rising Ep. 40: Looking back on our wonderful interviews with Maryland Oncology Hematology, and the range of great information we received.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis revisits some great interviews with physicians and experts from Maryland Oncology Hematology, and picks out some wonderful highlights to share with you.

Wellness Rising Ep. 39: Integrative nutrition health coach Courtney Capece from Committed Change Health & Wellness brings strategies for life/health balance.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Integrative nutrition health coach Courtney Capece from Committed Change Health & Wellness. Courtney brings food strategies and integrative health practices for those with cancer and the broader community.

Wellness Rising Ep. 38:Registered Nurse Terry Levitan, co-owner of the Annapolis Crystals shop, outlines the most popular crystals used to support various health and emotional issues.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Registered Nurse Terry Levitan, co-owner of the Annapolis Crystals shop. Terry talks about the use of various types of crystals to support health issues like cancer, as well as emotional health and life goals.

Wellness Rising Ep. 37: Dr. Sarah McAvoy, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, talks about reducing the risks of radiation damage by using Proton Therapy against cancer.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Sarah McAvoy, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She talks about how the use of Proton Radiation Therapy allows a more targeted treatment of a section of cancerous tissue, which reduces the risk of radiation damage to the surrounding tissue and organs.

Wellness Rising Ep. 36: Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist Eden Davis talks about diagnosing and treating eating disorders in people with cancer.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Eden Davis, a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist from Pearl Wellness in Annapolis. She talks about the signs of eating disorders, how they might present in cancer patients, and how they’re treated.

Wellness Rising Ep. 35: Helping cancer patients retain and regain their physical skills is the focus of guest Kamala Stevenson, Certified Cancer Occupational Therapist with ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation.

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Occupational Therapist Kamala Stevenson from NovaCare and ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. She helps patients regain essential functions and achieve physical goals during a cancer treatment journey.

Wellness Rising Ep. 34: Naturopathic Dr. Erin Kinney relates how understanding our body and overall health, changing harmful habits and building a healthy lifestyle can help us heal ourselves.

 Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Naturopathic Dr. Erin Kinney, who says she feels more like a teacher than a doctor at times… and that her patients become more knowledgeable about their bodies, allowing them to find paths toward natural healing.

Wellness Rising Ep. 33: The best way for a parent with cancer to talk with their children about their illness - with Child Life Specialist and Wellness House of Annapolis Childrens’ Program Consultant Meghan Siegel.

Child Life Specialist Meghan Siegel, who is Children's Program Consultant at the Wellness House of Annapolis, brings her special professional perspective to a difficult situation: when a parent with cancer must communicate with their children about their illness. 

Wellness Rising Ep. 32: The links between a rehab/exercise regimen and increased cancer treatment success, with Physical Therapist Erica Steuernagel of ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation.

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Physical Therapist Erica Steuernagel, Program Director at ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, who says a planned rehab and exercise regimen allows a cancer patient to both achieve their personal activity goals, and also have a greater chance of successful treatment.

Wellness Rising Ep. 31: Dr. Benjamin Bridges of Maryland Oncology/Hematology talks about the world of cancer research, treatment, and using supportive & alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.

Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Benjamin Bridges, Maryland Oncology/Hematology, talking about the world of cancer research and treatment, and using supportive & alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.

Wellness Rising Ep. 30: Physical Therapist & Program Director Patty Horning talks about how ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is focused on the overall well-being of cancer patients.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation's focused and integrated programs give cancer patients a way to choose physical therapy and exercise that fits their activities and goals. Physical Therapist & Program Director Patty Horning is our guest.

Wellness Rising Ep. 29: Integrated Nutrition Health Coach Courtney Capece talks about health practices and diet strategies for people with cancer.

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Courtney Capece from Committed Change Health & Wellness, as she brings food strategies and intergrative health practices for those with cancer and the broader community.

Wellness Rising Ep. 28: Certified Breath Coach Gwenn Marie on how diffuse stress with focused breathing

Wellness Rising welcomes Wellness House of Annapolis volunteer & certified breath coach Gwenn Marie, who offers easily mastered breathing tools to reduce our daily stress & increase our well being.

Wellness Rising Ep. 27: Wellness House of Annapolis donor Shane Hall of Compass Realty on giving back to the community

Wellness Rising welcomes Shane Hall of Compass Realty, who explains why  promoting the Wellness House of Annapolis and donating to support its work is a way of giving back to the Anne Arundel County community.

Wellness Rising Ep. 26: Creating 'Advance Directives' with Maryland Oncology Hematology Triage Nurse Liz Hutchison

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes triage nurse Liz Hutchison from Maryland Oncology Hematology, who tells us that ‘National Healthcare Decisions Day‘ promotes establishing ‘advance directives’, or guidelines for treatment, in the case of injury or illness leaving in individual unable to make care decisions.

Wellness Rising Ep. 25: Palliative Care, Hospice and Advance Directives with Dr. Niroshi Rajapakse from Luminis Health's Gilchrest Life Institute

Welness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Niroshi Rajapakse from Luminous Health's Gilchrest Life Institute, who talks about the depth and breadth of elder care with a spotlight on palliative care, hospice, and the importance of creating end-of-life preferences and directives while you're still healthy and clear.

Wellness Rising Ep. 24: Coping with cancer during the holidays - Deb Dey, oncology social worker and Jackie Shanahan, oncology nurse navigator from Maryland Oncology Hematology

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Deb Dey, oncology social worker and Jackie Shanahan, oncology nurse navigator, both at Maryland Oncology Hematology, and we discuss coping with cancer during the holidays.

Wellness Rising Podcast Ep24

Wellness Rising welcomes Deb Dey, oncology social worker and Jackie Shanahan, oncology nurse navigator… both at Maryland Oncology Hematology… talking about dealing with cancer during the holidays.

Wellness Rising Ep. 23: Healing energy with Dee Schatz, Reiki Master and owner of Divine Energy

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dee Schatz, Reiki Master & owner of Divine Energy, speaking about the ways that reiki can help anyone with energy and health.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 23

Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dee Schatz, Reiki Master & owner of Divine Energy, speaking about the ways that reiki can help anyone with energy & health.

Wellness Rising Ep. 22: Preserving fertility during cancer treatment - Megan Solinger Director Provider Relations and Patient Navigation at the Ulman Foundation

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Megan Solinger, Director of Provider Relations & Patient Navigation with the Ulman Foundation, who talks about preserving fertility during cancer and cancer treatment.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep22

Wellness Rising welcomes Megan Solinger, Director of Provider Relations & Patient Navigation with the Ulman Foundation, who talks about preserving fertility through cancer & cancer treatment.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep21

Wellness Rising welcomes Christine Hunt, life wellness coach, certified EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique - and matrix re-imprinting practitioner.

Wellness Rising Ep. 21: Life Wellness Coach and Matrix Re-imprinting Practitioner Christine Hunt on EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Christine Hunt, life wellness coach and Certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix Re-imprinting Practitioner, who outlines EFT and how it promotes health and well-being.

Wellness Rising Podcast Ep20

Wellness Rising features the story of Amanda Wilkens & her family, which honors her memory by providing free child-oriented books about the cancer journey to hospitals & treatment centers. Guests: Rhona Hayes, Kara Barger, Alana Vanhorn, and Wellness House Oncology Social Worker Megan Cannone

Wellness Rising Ep. 20: The story of the Wilkins Family's special, child-oriented book on the cancer journey

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis features the story of Amanda Wilkens & her family, which honors her memory by providing free child-oriented books about the cancer journey to hospitals & treatment centers. Guests: Rhona Hayes, Kara Barger, Alana Vanhorn, and Wellness House Oncology Social Worker Megan Cannone.

Wellness Rising Podcast Ep19

Wellness Rising welcomes Liane Lewis, a mom & Wellness House member on her cancer journey & her new Wellness House discussion group called Healing in Color. 

Wellness Rising Ep. 19: Wellness House member Liane Lewis on her cancer journey and new Healing in Color discussion group

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Liane Lewis, a mom and Wellness House member on her cancer journey... and her new Wellness House discussion group called Healing in Color. 

Wellness Rising Ep. 18: Capital Region Comprehensive Breast Program Director Dr. Katerina Tsiapali on reaching out and caring for the underserved

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Katerina Tsiapali, Director, Capital Region Breast Program, Assoc. Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, who speaks about breast health, breast cancer, new paradigms in care, and reaching out and caring for the underserved.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 18

Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Katerina Tsiapali, Director, Capital Region Breast Program, Assoc. Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine on breast health and breast cancer.

Wellness Rising Ep. 17: Developing a natural plan to battle disease - ER Physician and Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner Dr. Kathy Parmele

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Dr. Kathy Parmele, ER Physician and Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and Wellness House member Daniel Wellington talk about how they developed a natural plan to battle Daniel's disease.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 17

Wellness Rising welcomes Dr. Kathy Parmele, ER physician & Institute of Functional Medicine certified practitioner, and Wellness House member Daniel Wellington on developing a natural plan to battle disease.

Wellness Rising Ep. 16: Understanding Maryland's medical cannabis system with Nurse Practitioner Monique Willingham, Founder of Remedy Green

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Monique Willingham, a Nurse Practitioner and the Founder of Remedy Green, on understanding Maryland’s medical cannabis system.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep16

Wellness Rising welcomes Monique Willingham, a nurse practitioner and the founder of Remedy Green, on understanding Maryland’s medical cannabis system.

Wellness Rising Ep. 15: Counseling kids through a cancer situation with Counseling and Support Manager Janelle Swartz and Certified Child Life Specialist Meghan Seigel

Wellness Rising welcomes Wellness House of Annapolis’ Counseling and Support Manager Janelle Swartz, and Certified Child Life Specialist Megan Siegel on counseling adults and kids going through a cancer situation.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 15

Wellness Rising welcomes Wellness House of Annapolis’ Counseling and Support Manager Janelle Swartz, and Certified Child Life Specialist Megan Siegel on counseling adults & kids going through a cancer situation.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 14

Wellness Rising welcomes Tina Hinchman, certified personal trainer, health coach, and integrative nutritionist, on creating a wellness plan to help battle diseases like cancer.

Wellness Rising Ep. 14: Creating a battle plan against cancer with Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach and Integrative Nutritionist Tina Hinchman

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Tina Hinchman, Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Integrative Nutritionist, who talks about creating a wellness plan to help battle diseases, including cancer.

Wellness Rising Ep. 13: The importance of effective communication between patients, their doctors, and healthcare facilities, with Mary Bello, Senior Manager for Physician Relations at Luminis Health

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Luminis Health Senior Manager for Physician Relations, Mary Bello, who speaks about the importance of doctor / patient / healthcare facility communications during cancer and other care.    

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 13

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Luminis Health senior manager for physician relations, Mary Bello, on the importance of doctor/patient/facility communication.    

Wellness Rising Ep. 12: National Caregivers' Month - utilize support services to avoid caregiver burnout with Ashley Johnson, Chesapeake Caregiving Lead Coordinator

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Chesapeake Caregiving Lead Coordinator Ashley Johnson on National Caregiver’s Month, who advises avoiding caregiver burnout by utilizing the support services available throughout the community.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 12

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Chesapeake Caregiving Lead Coordinator Ashley Johnson on National Caregiver’s Month, avoiding burnout by utilizing the caregiving support services available in the community

Wellness Rising Ep. 11: Helping cancer patients cope with the logistics and emotions of care and treatment with Nurse Navigator Jackie Shanahan and Social Worker Debbie Dey of Maryland Oncology Hematology

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Maryland Oncology Hematology Social Worker Debbie Dey and Nurse Navigator Jackie Shanahan, who discuss their roles in helping cancer patients cope with the logistics and emotional issues of care and treatment.

The Wellness Rising Podcast Ep. 11

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Maryland Oncology Hematology Social Worker Debbie Dey & Nurse Navigator Jackie Shanahan, discussing their roles in helping cancer patients deal with the logistics and emotional issues of care and treatment.

Wellness Rising Ep. 10: A college student describes coping with the emotions, stress and logistics of carrying on with life while supporting a loved one battling cancer

Wellness Rising from Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Jake Tribull, college student & Wellness House member and volunteer, who speaks about coping with the stress, emotions and logistics of supporting a loved one battling cancer.