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Because We Are Strong

Kristine Hoestermann

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Welcome to the because we are a strong podcast. A podcast inspired by stories of struggle and strength. A place where you can feel safe enough to share every part of your rare story. The good, the bad, the happy, and anything in between. Many times those in the rare disease community feel isolated from the rest of the world. Rare disease comes with its own set of unique challenges, ones that are hard for the outside world to understand. Through our stories, we can bridge the gap between a la ...
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Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption. Find us on Facebook and Twitter! The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
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Are you struggling with unexplained symptoms, syndromes, or even diseases? Are you fed up with being misunderstood by doctors? And do you feel frustrated at the lack of available options to address nagging health complaints? If so, you'll love this podcast. Join us as we explore the real underlying causes of "unexplained" health complaints and open up a whole vista of healing pathways to move from you from feeling under the weather, to being on top of the world.
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Imagine the excitement of becoming a new parent and then within hours finding out your child has a serious developmental disorder. That is exactly where Sanath Kumar Ramesh found himself in the summer of 2018. One year later, on his son’s first birthday, they found out that their son, Raghav, had an extremely rare mutation of the GPX4 gene. At the time, doctors told them that Raghav may be the only one on the planet with this genetic variant who had lived beyond one month of life. The progno ...
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SURVIVING HEALTHCARE

Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon

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FOR MORE about surviving healthcare, see robertyohoauthor.com and robertyoho.substack.com. LISTENING HINT: try using 1.5 to 2 x playback speed. I STARTED THIS PODCAST by reading the first half of my two books for you. These are Butchered by “Healthcare” and Hormone Secrets. In return for getting them free, please review them on Amazon! You will find the full audio, ebooks, and paperbacks on Amazon, Audible, Itunes, or many other platforms. I next sponsored guests who help me explain the heal ...
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Welcome to Psychic Babes, a podcast where the mystical meets the everyday, and where being a babe in the psychic realm becomes a journey of empowerment. Here we embrace the play on words: Babe, signifies someone in unversed or unfamiliar territory. We believe that everyone has an innate psychic potential yet many of us are navigating this realm like a babe in the woods. Psychic Babes is your guide through the enthralling world of psychic phenomena, psychedelics, extraterrestrial, the occult, ...
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Tune in for the ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia & intensive care as we talk about various knowledge-building topics covering Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain, Emergency and Perioperative Medicine, Patient Safety, and more. The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) is the leading society for education, research, and science. Take your career to the next level and help improve patient care everywhere by participating in our Education Tuesday series and beyond. You ...
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How do uninvited life challenges like chronic illness or loss change us? Psychotherapist Lauren Selfridge hosts compassionate, humorous conversations with people who have been there. Through their insights and wisdom, you're invited to explore the bigger questions about life: Why are we here? What does fulfillment really mean? How do our relationships nourish us? And what will we leave behind when we're gone?
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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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The Infected Trilogy is a three-book audio fiction series from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Scott Sigler. "Part Stephen King, part Chuck Palahniuk, INFECTED blends science fiction and horror into a pulpy masterpiece of action, terror, and suspense.” James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain and Black Order “INFECTED is a marvel of gonzo, in-your-face, up-to-the-minute terror.” Lincoln Child, New York Times bestselling author of Deep Storm and Death Match ...
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Hello and welcome to Untangling PANDAS & PANS, a podcast about two relatively unknown medical disorders characterized by the sudden and dramatic onset of obsessions and compulsions, vocal or motor tics, or restricted eating behavior -- and a whole host of other symptoms -- following strep or other bacterial or viral infection. Sometimes overnight. I have the privilege of interviewing some of the top researchers and clinicians in the rapidly growing field of Infection-Associated, Immune-Media ...
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Suzie, and Dr Grazie are joined by Dr Emma Macdonald-Laurs, who is a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist from the Royal Children's Hospital and clinician-scientist fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute to discuss her PhD from the University of Melbourne which explored imaging, treatment and network featur…
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Discover how gut health influences hormonal balance in women. In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs interviews microbiome expert Guy Daniels, who explains the connection between the gut microbiome, endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause, offering practical advice on improving both gut and hormonal health. Gut Health and Wome…
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Susan Manfull, PhD crossed the pond to speak with Dr. Tim Ubhi, consultant paediatrician and fellow of the United Kingdom’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr. Tim, as his patients call him, has dedicated his life to children’s health, beginning with conducting research on using botulinum toxin to help children with cerebral palsy, w…
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We often hear the stories of patients and caregivers. Rare Patient Voice is well known for connecting family's stories with the researchers who need to hear them. The founder, Wes Michael, sat down with us to share the results of a caregiver survey they conducted in late 2023. The findings were interesting and affirmed much of what parents raising …
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In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Tamra Lewis, a board-certified urogynecologist, discusses bladder health, UTI misdiagnoses, and how pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause, and the microbiome impact bladder issues in women. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand your symptoms. Bladder Health Episode Summary In this episode of Femp…
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For this Radiothon special, Dr Shane is joined by special guests from the Radiotherapy and Radio Marinara shows: Kent Goldsworthy aka Panel Beater and Bron Burton. Bron shares findings from her PhD studies on intertidal limpets and how they can represent the impact of human activities upon intertidal ecology. In the studio are also Scarlett and Chr…
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Discover how menopause can be a time of sexual rediscovery. Dr. Kelly Casperson shares insights on midlife sexuality, debunking myths, and how to navigate changes in desire, intimacy, and sexual health. Reclaiming Midlife Sexuality Episode Summary In this empowering episode of *Fempower Health*, we explore the intersection of menopause, sexuality, …
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In Part 1, we heard about the bold and courageous approach that Ryan Benton's family took to treat his Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. After seeing the success of the stem cell therapy, Blake and Ryan Benton felt very deeply that they needed to inform and educate others about this approach. From the grass roots of a local rock concert grew Coming Toge…
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Join Georgie Kovacs as she highlights key health topics for September, including PCOS, ovarian cancer, and perimenopause awareness. Get expert insights on women's health, upcoming podcast episodes, and how to advocate for better care. Episode Summary In this special episode, Georgie takes a break from her regular expert interviews to provide update…
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Are you keen in expanding your awareness on Haemodynamics? Do you want to get a glimpse into the latest research in the field? In this episode our host, Prof. Bernd Saugel, is reviewing, along with Prof. Jean-Luc Fellahi, a selection of relevant publications providing valuable insights on the latest knowledge in the field. Join them in their discus…
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Originally published July 6, 2020 In this episode of the Fempower Health podcast, host Georgie Kovacs talks with Aimee Raupp, a renowned expert in women's health, fertility, and holistic wellness. Aimee shares her insights on how women can take control of their health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and a holistic approach to fertility. She d…
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Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Drs Susi and Linden. In science news global temperatures, plastic recycling and nerd night and the earths's core. Jessica Macha from The Monash Ice Sheet Initiative talks about the Antarctic ice sheet; and Dr. Kimberley Callaghan from Melbourne University talks about combining chemistry and DNA and modern science care…
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Blake Benton’s earliest memories were his brother declining due to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. About 10 years later, his parents and brother made a bold move. They went to Costa Rica to get an experimental stem cell therapy. And it worked. Ryan was able to live until he was 37 years old with little degeneration caused by his DMD. He died in 2023 o…
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Originally Published September 19, 2023 In this episode, psychotherapist Catherine Goldhouse sheds light on the often misunderstood condition of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Catherine explains the goals of different treatments for OCD, with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP) and inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I…
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In this episode of Untangling PANDAS & PANS, Susan Manfull, PhD talks with April Ronay, founder of California Coalition for PANS/PANDAS (aka, Cal-Coalition), and Shari Strulson, one of the founding members of Cal-Coalition. Both are teachers, by profession, both have a family member with PANS, and both are tirelessly working to pass legislation in …
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CIRO and CERA Host: Dr Shane, 1st guest: Prof Doug Hilton CEO CSIRO is a molecular and cellular biologist and previously Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI). At WEHI, his medical research focussed on understanding how blood cells communicate and using this knowledge to improve disease treatments. He and his te…
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Find out why Fempower Health is zeroing in on chronic pelvic pain and what it means for women's health advocacy. Episode Summary: In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs delves into the complexities of chronic pelvic pain, a condition that affects countless women yet remains widely misunderstood. Chronic pelvic pain can stem from va…
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It’s a special Radiothon episode with an all-star cast joining Dr Shane in the studio - Chris KP, Dr Susi, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray and Gracie (live from Texas) bringing you all the latest science news and spruiking the station's annual fundraising campaign. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go X: Einstein-A-Go-Go…
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Can the concepts of soul and spirit be distinct yet interconnected? Join us for a captivating conversation with the enlightening Kimo Kipano, a Hawaiian high seer, multi-sensory healer, and psychic medium. Kimo kicks off the episode with a powerful meditative breathing exercise to align our energies and honor Aboriginal practices. He then delves in…
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When and under which circumstances fiberoptic intubation should being performed? Are there any special techniques that can facilitate the procedure? What about patients consent on performing awake fiberoptic intubation? Join our host, Dr Andrey Varvinskiy, in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Ellen O'Sullivan, and find out more on fiberoptic intuba…
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Originally Published May 30, 2023 The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 3 women experiences some form of physical or sexual harassment in their lifetime. With the growing social awareness around things like women’s rights, female empowerment, and rape culture, is the problem getting worse or better? Consent is a huge topic of discussion…
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Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is not considered a rare disease according to the numbers. The T1D community is quite large and includes people of all ages, races, geography, and conditions. However, many of our guests use the technology developed for T1D patients. In fact, Brittany’s daughter Everleigh relies on the Dexcom G7 to manage her glucose levels. I…
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Summary We are excited to announce that Fempower Health is taking a huge step forward this coming season with a major rebrand, a new podcast structure, and a few very special adaptations to the amazing community here. Introducing: Fempower Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain Hub Fempower Health: Perimenopause & Menopause Hub Again and again, I’ve seen a st…
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Join Dr. Graci as she delves into the innovative use of ChatGPT in research settings; Dr. Linden sheds light on the crucial role of carotenes in enhancing bird vitality; Dr. Ailie alerts us to the recent sudden stratospheric warming event and its potential impacts. In our weekly science news segment, the team explores fascinating topics such as bra…
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It irreversibly binds heavy metals, rendering them nontoxic. Weakly binding chelators like EDTA may drop heavy metals in the kidneys, which can cause toxicity or death. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Originally Released October 24, 2023 The ovaries play a key role in overall health, not just reproduction. More scientific findings are revealing that the ovaries even influence mood, behavior, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Garrison from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging explains the intricate relationship between the brain an…
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Earl Harley, MD, FACS, FAAPS is a highly regarded pediatric otolaryngologist (Ears, Nose, and Throat doctor or ENT) at Georgetown University Medical Center and a beloved assistant professor at the Medical School. Dr. Harley is widely respected for his expertise in working with patients who have been diagnosed with PANDAS and PANS. Families travel f…
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It’s DonateLife Week, and across Australia, four out of five support organ donation but only one in three are registered organ donors. Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Susi dive into real stories from a donor family, a recipient, and a specialist nurse. We look at the process, the implications, and the science that makes it work. For more information, visit…
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Beyond the Diagnosis is more than a traveling art exhibit. It is a movement to humanize the children who happen to have a rare disease. So much of the work around rare diseases is logical, scientific, and medical. It can be a world without feeling. Using art and artists to introduce and celebrate these children is much more personal and evocative. …
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Which is the first step to take when developing a new guideline? How the roadmap looks like? What are the key milestones along the way? How long does it usually takes for a guideline to get published? Join our host Prof. Peter Kranke, Past Chairperson of the ESAIC Guidelines Committee, in an in-depth discussion with Dr Carolina Romero, current Chai…
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Originally published March 28, 2023 In this honest and moving episode, author Ruby Warrington joins Fempower Health to discuss her new book, Women Without Kids. We cover all topics from childless couples who don’t want children to women who can’t have children even though it’s their deepest desire. Ruby shares her experiences writing such an import…
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Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Chris KP, plus Dr Susi and Dr Lauren. In science news: food, space, and water cleaning microbes. Guests include: Dr Richard Tothill, Principal Res Fellow, Cancer Genomics Group Leader at the University of Melbourne on Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP); Dr Niall Corcoran, Professorial Fellow, Surgery - Royal Melbourne Ho…
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In the grand finale of The Social Disease, Jasper and Bridget discuss their thoughts on Degrassi Classic overall as well as their favorite characters and moments from each generation of the franchise. They also reminisce on the podcast the past four years and think about where Degrassi should go from here. Thanks for listening, and see you soon! Fo…
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Originally published January 25, 2021 Whether you know you have a thyroid condition or have symptoms you can't seem to find the right answers to resolve them, this episode is for you. Denise Roguz is the co-founder, owner, and operator of ThyroidChange. It is a collaborative network, health information website, and social media campaign. It unites …
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With Dr Shane away in Cairns this week, the reigns of the show are in Dr Jenny, Dr Euan and Dr Ray’s hands. They are joined in the studio by this week’s guests Dr Shane Usher, Research fellow in the Minerals Centre of Excellent at the University of Melbourne, talking about the processes of solid-liquid separation and the importance for mining, wate…
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