Latest Epidemic Podcast Episodes
Prince's cousin's efforts to expose the truth behind the musician's fentanyl death
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 21, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsEight years have passed since the world lost Prince, an unparalleled musical force and one of America's most revered artists. During his life, the creative genius sold over 100 million records, ranking him among the best-selling musical artists ever. However, despite his worldwide fame, the circ...
A mother-daughter journey from Hollywood to heroin to healing
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsFrom a young age, Sarah Spier seemed destined for success. At 18 years old, she landed a job as a film specialist for the Academy Award-winning movie No Country for Old Men. But her Hollywood dreams quickly turned into a nightmare of heroin addiction. Sarah fell in love with a drug dealer, think...
A candid conversation with the real doctor who inspired Michael Keaton's 'Dopesick' character
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWorld-renowned actor Michael Keaton has won several awards, including his first Emmy, for his performance in the Hulu series "Dopesick." The "Batman" actor portrays a hard-working doctor in a small mining town who gets addicted to the pain pills he starts prescribing. Today on Grieving Out Loud,...
#55 Nipping Infections in the Bud: Spotlight on IPs in Long-Term Care
5 Second Rule - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsExplore the world of infection prevention and control in the long-term care sector on APIC's 5 Second Rule podcast. This episode features A.C. Burke, a veteran of the public health and healthcare sectors, who shares her passion for infection control in long-term care facilities. From issues of s...
7 Days To Drink Less
To Your Good Health - April 04, 2024 06:41 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsWhether you want to drink less for mental or physical reasons, we're talking about how to do it today with Georgia Foster. She is a world-leading therapist as well as a hypnotherapist, specializing in alcohol reduction. Georgia joins us from Australia to talk about the difference between quitti...
Cancer patient uses his addiction battle to create a potentially life-saving device
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsEver feel like you've hit a certain age, and your chance to impact the world has passed you by? In today's Grieving Out Loud episode, we'll introduce you to Neil Jackson, who proves that age is just a number. In his early 60s, Neil faced the devastating news of a rare cancer diagnosis and the ...
Unfunc Your Gut & Boost Your Immune System
To Your Good Health - March 28, 2024 05:07 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsFast forward to today and science is proving this to be true. Our gut health might be to blame for many chronic diseases, such as depression, obesity, autoimmune disease, autism, and even cancer. This is the foundation of Dr. Peter Kozlowski's practice as well. He is a family medicine residency...
Mother spearheads lawsuit against Snapchat in wake of teen's fentanyl fatality
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsFrom FOX News to CNN and ABC, Amy Neville has found herself under the national news spotlight, but it's for a cause she wishes never existed. Amy faced the heart-wrenching loss of her 14-year-old son, who, on the brink of his first year in high school, ingested what he thought was oxycodone, a p...
A paramedic's harrowing shift from lifesaver to bereaved mother in the fentanyl crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs a seasoned paramedic, Shani Reisnour has seen the painful impact of our nation’s drug crisis up close. But she never expected it to hit her family. Unfortunately, fentanyl doesn’t discriminate. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Shani opens up about her daughter’s struggle with substance ...
Grief, marijuana, and addiction: A conversation about cannabis use disorder
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWith a record number of Americans using marijuana, cannabis use disorder is also on the rise. Recent research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association finds that more than one-fifth of people who use cannabis struggle with dependency or problematic use. In this episode of Gr...
#54 From MRSA to Influence: A Patient’s Path to Advocacy
5 Second Rule - March 12, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this engaging episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard converse with patient advocate Rosie Bartel, sharing her incredible battle with a persistent MRSA infection, which began as a complication of knee replacement surgery. As a survivor and activist, Rosi...
No More Excuses!!
To Your Good Health - March 07, 2024 07:31 ★★★★★ - 44 ratings99% of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses. Whether you wanna lose weight, attain more success in your business, or just become a better you, excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. But our guest will get you motivated, energized, and working to be the ...
Podcast star shares story of overcoming grief & trauma
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs one of the most popular podcasters in the world, Meghan Judge has seen a lot of success throughout her career. She’s also married to a Hollywood actor, but now she speaks out about the trauma she survived starting at a young age. Because of all of her grief, abuse, and abandonment issues, doc...
Calm Your Mind with Food
To Your Good Health - February 29, 2024 07:00 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsDr. Uma Naidoo, author of "Calm Your Mind with Food", discusses the significant impact of diet on mental health, particularly in relation to anxiety, sleep, and inflammation. Dr. Naidoo offers practical advice on choosing anti-anxiety foods and avoiding those that exacerbate stress. She emphasi...
A conversation with a trailblazer making naloxone more accessible and saving lives
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWith fentanyl being the number one killer of Americans under 50, it’s more important than ever to have easy access to naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdoses. In fact, naloxone has saved the lives of tens of thousands of people. Today, on a heartfelt episode of Grieving Out Loud, we are pr...
Disease X: Navigating the Conspiracy Theory Maze
Viral Load - February 28, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsDive into the mystery of Disease X, the hypothetical pathogen poised to trigger the next global pandemic. Amidst a sea of conspiracy theories, from government cover-ups and the New World Order to clandestine experiments, we sift through the noise to uncover the truth. Join the guys as they navig...
Patriotism in a Divided World
Epidemiological Podcasts - February 24, 2024 11:06 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week, I embark on a contemplative journey, sharing a unique perspective on patriotism that transcends conventional allegiance to country. Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, I dive into the complex relationship between patriotism, sports, and national identity, challenging the...
A prescription for danger: The hidden cost of the opioid crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn an era where streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu bring the grim realities of America’s opioid crisis to the forefront through compelling narratives and star-studded casts, the painful truth hits home for countless families. Among them is Sandra Martinez, whose daughter Qarinna’s journey...
Rising from sorrow: A mother's path through a decade of the fentanyl crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOver the last ten years, Lauri Badura has been on a determined quest to confront the escalating crisis of fentanyl-related deaths. Despite her unwavering dedication, the shadow of this epidemic continues to grow. Lauri's path to advocacy was marked by personal tragedy in 2014 when she lost her s...
Origins of HIV/AIDS
Viral Load - February 13, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsDelve into the complex origins of HIV in our latest episode, unraveling the web of misinformation surrounding this global health crisis. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the virus, challenging misconceptions and shedding light on its historical context. . . . . . . . . . Sources https://...
#53 Journey to Chapter Excellence: A Tale of Two Stories
5 Second Rule - February 13, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode of the 5 Second Rule podcast, hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes talk with Aayushi Chheda, past president of the Midnight Sun Chapter of APIC, and Talia Lefkowitz, past president of the Greater New York Chapter of APIC, both winners of a 2023 Chapter Excellence Award. Aayushi ...
Clear Thinking
To Your Good Health - February 08, 2024 07:27 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsDr. David Friedman talks with Shane Parrish, the author of "Clear Thinking." Parrish discusses the importance of recognizing pivotal moments and making clear decisions. He shares insights from his book and his experiences, explaining how to overcome motivational challenges and how to make tough ...
Snaps of sorrow: A father's advocacy after losing son from Snapchat drug deal
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 31, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsBuying drugs online is "nearly as convenient as using one's phone to order a pizza or call an Uber," a report by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser found. Sadly, an increasing number of grieving parents are painfully discovering the truth behind this statement. Chris Didier's 17-year-old son...
Epidemic Enigma: Bird Flu Prophesies & 5 Strange Diseases
Viral Load - January 29, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsDive into the ominous with some of the world's weirdest diseases. An is it finally the year of the Bird Flu? In this Viral Particle or Mini-sode. Uncover the eerie stories behind 5 peculiar diseases.. Join us on this unsettling journey through pandemic prophecies and the strange afflictions that...
Politics and Public Health
Epidemiological Podcasts - January 27, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, I share my thoughts following a conversation with fellow public health professionals. I talk about the challenges we face in urban public health, the relationship between socio-economic factors and crime, and the complexities surrounding homelessness. I also explore how politi...
The Global War on Democracy and Public Health
To Your Good Health - January 25, 2024 08:28 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is the founder of Waterkeeper Alliance, as well as Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Legal Counsel for Children’s Health Defense. Mr. Kennedy is an esteemed author, with a long list of published books including the New York Times’ bestseller, “Crimes Against Nature....
“This was life or death:” How an Emily’s Hope scholarship saved a woman battling addiction
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWine Wednesday, Mom Juice, Liquid Courage--our culture has all sorts of cute catchphrases encouraging people to drink. In fact, excessive drinking seems to be normalized, but unfortunately, it's also one of the leading preventable causes of death in the U.S., with more than 380 Americans dying e...
My Chat With ChatGPT
Epidemiological Podcasts - January 20, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsI'm an early adopter of technology, even the more controversial technology. I don't know why ChatGPT has awakened so many fears because it is clear to me that it is just another tool for us humans to use for good or evil. In this episode, I talk about my relationship with ChatGPT, what I use it ...
Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith
To Your Good Health - January 18, 2024 07:00 ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsUnexpected is a cross between Dr. Carnahan’s memoir about trauma, healing, and recovery coupled with a personal development/self-help guide designed to give practical advice for those seeking solutions to long term chronic illness. Unexpected explores the role faith & spirituality can play in on...
Resilience revealed: How Life Coach Lynn Gillette is using her loss to help others
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsHow do you navigate life's unexpected challenges? Do you crumble under the weight, foster resentment, or embrace each trial as an opportunity for personal growth? In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we welcome Lynn Gillette, who, at first glance, seemed to have life all figured out. With her ...
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