Best Long Haulers Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Mental Illness and the Muse – a Filmmakers Journey 29:57

6d ago29:57

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Our guest today, Philip Brubaker, notes that there’s unfortunately a real stigma around mental illness, and that needs to change. Philip is an internationally known and recognized filmmaker and videographic essayist. He also has bipolar disorder. In his most recent film, “How To Explain Your Mental Illness to Stanley Kubrick,” Philip tackles head o…

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Mark Owen - Former Navy SEAL, TV Producer & New York Times Best Selling Author (Pt. 2) 58:22

3d ago58:22

58:22

Don’t miss a rare behind-the-scenes peek at the high-stakes operation that took out Osama bin Laden when Mark Owen, a bestselling author and highly decorated veteran Navy SEAL, visits Beyond the O.R. with Dr. Kevin Brenner. This action-packed hour – the second of two parts – features a minute-by-minute, eyewitness account of the perilous mission to…

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Mark Owen, Former Navy SEAL, TV Producer & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author (Pt. 1) 54:57

10d ago54:57

54:57

Fasten your seatbelt for an extraordinary interview long in the making when Dr. Kevin Brenner sits down with a Navy SEAL whose life experience is the stuff – quite literally – of high-profile drama. On this special two-part episode of Beyond the O.R., Mark Owen gives us a very personal look at the world of special forces he has chronicled in the Ne…

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Former football player, Jarrett Irons, who is also the son of NFL football legend Gerald Irons discusses the personal impact of brain injury following the loss of his father. 43:33

1M ago43:33

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Writer, journalist, and traumatic brain injury survivor, Christina Brown Fisher speaks with former linebacker Jarrett Irons about the impact of brain injury. His father, Gerald Irons, played in the National Football League for ten years. Gerald was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders and is listed as one of the top 100 players for the Cleveland Br…

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Go Green for CP’s Nicole Luongo 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

We’re joined today by Nicole Luongo, an advocate, author, and public speaker who has Cerebral Palsy. In 2019, Nicole started The Go Green for CP campaign to raise awareness for cerebral palsy in this country and around the world. Through her leadership, the campaign succeeded in getting at least one building or landmark in almost every state lit up…

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Athena Brownson - Former Pro Skier / Realtor at Compass 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Without the high-octane grit she cultivated as a professionally sponsored ski jumper starting at age 15, our guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. could never have navigated the onslaught of illnesses that laid her low by the time she was 25. Athena Brownson shares with Co-hosts Dr. Kevin Brenner and Elizabeth Morales her journey from hair-raisi…

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Daisy White - Certified Natural Health Specialist/Lyme, Long-Haulers & More 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

Dr. Kevin Brenner takes us deeper into understanding chronic illness with his guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. We meet Daisy White, a Certified Natural Health Specialist who is challenging all of us to get educated to the root causes of disease. She also shares the very personal health journey that has inspired her dedication to helping oth…

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Hikers Summiting Peaks with their Wheelchairs 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Today, we are joined by two outdoor enthusiasts and avid hikers, Chris Layne and Daniel Wilson. Both Chris and Daniel are wheelchair users. They work with support teams and use specialized equipment to hike trails that are anything but wheelchair accessible. Chris has hiked up Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the Colorado Rockies. It’s over 14,000 f…

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Natasha Henstridge, International Model, Spokesperson & Actress 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

What does it look like to launch an independent modeling career at 14, become a working mother balancing a high-visibility acting career at age 24 and lean into longevity as a leading woman in Hollywood at age 50? We get a front-row seat to all of it in the person of Natasha Henstridge when she stops by to chat with Host Kevin Brenner on this episo…

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Jane Hajduk & Shari Doran - Actresses, Producers And Co-Creators, "Thee Third Act" Comedy series 42:58

3M ago42:58

42:58

Life gets real – and really funny – when two menopausal co-creatives stop by Beyond the O.R. to introduce Dr. Kevin Brenner to their hysterical new streaming series, Thee Third Act. Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran, who produced, wrote and star, leave us laughing as they trace their common menopausal journey and comical search for symptom relief. Hilari…

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Dr. Russell Gore, neurologist, biomedical engineer, and former U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, explains why first responders, military service members and veterans, are our nation's "silent sufferers" as ... 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

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Writer, journalist, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and traumatic brain injury survivor, Christina Brown Fisher speaks with Dr. Russell Gore who is the chief medical officer of the Avalon Action Alliance (www.avalonactionalliance.org). The Avalon Action Alliance is a national network of programs treating mild and complex traumatic brain injury, for first r…

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A Woman’s Unusual Journey to Leave a Hospital 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

Hospitals don’t generally sue patients for trespassing, but that is what happened to Alexis Ratcliff. Alexis is 18 years old and has lived in a hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina since she was 13. Last year, the hospital sued Alexis for trespassing to try and force her to move out. Alexis wants to leave the hospital, too, just not where the …

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Franky Carrillo - Justice Advocate & Keynote Speaker 52:55

4M ago52:55

52:55

What do you do when the cards are stacked against you and you’re sent away to prison – never to be seen or heard from again? You hope you have a fraction of the tenacity demonstrated by our guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. We’re getting to know Francisco “Franky” Carrillo, who somehow came back from a wrongful conviction as a teen-ager to g…

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Celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 49:26

4M ago49:26

49:26

In honor of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March, FREED Center for Independent Living partnered with the California Department of Rehabilitation to host a live recording of the Disability Rap radio show and podcast. The show featured a panel discussion focusing on the transition from youth to adulthood for people with cerebral palsy. …

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Kashif Khan, Founder of The DNA Company & Author of “The DNA Way” 40:59

4M ago40:59

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We’re going deep into cutting-edge wellness on this episode of Beyond the O.R. as Dr. Kevin Brenner welcomes an entrepreneur at the forefront of genetic innovation. Kashif Khan, founder of The DNA Company, a two time TedX Speaker and a celebrity longevity coach, explains how longevity and – more importantly – quality of life are linked to understan…

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Lili Bosse - Three-Term Mayor of Beverly Hills 54:16

5M ago54:16

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Every once in a while you meet one of those people who radiate a special light. That’s the case with our noteworthy guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. Former three-time mayor of Beverly Hills Lili Bosse stops by to share straight-up perspectives with Dr. Kevin Brenner and his co-host Elizabeth Morales. In this jam-packed hour you’ll learn abo…

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First Things First 22:45

5M ago22:45

22:45

On the very first episode of The Long Covid Podcast, Megan and Noel dive into the beginnings of Megan's personal experience as a long-hauler since 2021. Megan covers the basics of LC for those with the condition, but mostly for those without it . . .By Megan Werner

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Valentine’s Day 2024 with Dan and Viola Dwyer 32:07

5M ago32:07

32:07

On this Valentine’s Day, we’re joined once again by Dan and Viola Dwyer, creators of the YouTube channel The Ginchiest, for a conversation about what makes their relationship work, how they’d like to see disability and relationships portrayed in popular culture, and what still needs to be done for greater media representation and disability marriag…

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Announcement: Live Recording of Disability Rap on March 4! 0:52

5M ago0:52

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In honor of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March, FREED Center for Independent Living is partnering with the California Department of Rehabilitation to host a live recording of the Disability Rap radio show and podcast. The show will feature a panel discussion focusing on the transition from youth to adulthood for people with cerebral…

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Jonathan Prince, MD, & Dwayne Mariner, RN, Co-Owners of Alpha Hydration 55:07

5M ago55:07

55:07

If you’re not up on the latest game-changing IV therapies, then here’s your chance to get the full rundown! Two pioneering practitioners at the heart of this proactive health care alternative share the latest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. Tune in as Host Dr. Kevin Brenner welcomes Dr. Jonathan Prince and Dwayne Mariner, RN, the dynamic duo beh…

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Mike Coleman - SVP at Global Guardian & Former Green Beret 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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What would you do if you were visiting a foreign country and suddenly found yourself in the midst of a catastrophic natural event, government coup or armed uprising? Our host Dr. Kevin Brenner can tell you exactly what to do – because he recently found himself in exactly that situation, stranded in Morocco following a devastating 6.8 earthquake. He…

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From Patient to Chief: Dr. Michael Alexander 44:12

7M ago44:12

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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Alexander, retired Chief of Rehabilitation Services at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Alexander has a long history at duPont, starting when he first set foot in the hospital as a patient at age 12 after contracting polio. As a teenager, he spent summers as an inpatient at the du…

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Episode 21: Long COVID: An Emerging, Essential Research Area 38:08

7M ago38:08

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Tune in for a conversation about research into long COVID with Dr. Vidya Sundar, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire, and Debra Brucker, Associate Professor, Institute on Disability, at the University of New Hampshire.

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Episode 20: Long COVID and Disability Employment Policy 54:22

7M ago54:22

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This episode features a conversation with Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor for EEOC about long COVID and disability employment policy.

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Episode 19: Accommodations in the Era of Long COVID 38:41

7M ago38:41

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This episode features a conversation with Yana Rodgers, Professor in the Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations in the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University and Jennifer Cohen, Assistant Professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University about accommodations in the era of long COVID.…

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Episode 18: Advocating for Long Haulers 39:32

7M ago39:32

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Tune in for a conversation about advocating for COVID long haulers, with Andrew Wylam, President and co-founder of Pandemic Patients.

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As Jamie MoCrazy set her sights on the Olympics, a traumatic brain injury brought her competitive career as a professional slopestyle and halfpipe skier to an end. The first woman in the world to perform ... 1:15:44

7M ago1:15:44

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In 2015, at the World Tour Finals in Whistler, Canada, professional skier Jamie MoCrazy suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The elite athlete collapsed into a coma on the mountain as doctors raced to treat multiple brain bleeds. Her recovery meant learning how to talk, walk and ski again. Today, she leads the non-profit, MoCrazy Strong Foundat…

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For These ‘Long Haulers,’ Covid Is Still Taking a Toll 37:50

7M ago37:50

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Today, we continue our coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic and the long-term impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on people’s health and everyday lives. We speak with two contributors to a new anthology by and for the Long Covid community. We in the disability community know that the pandemic is far from behind us in the United States. Although the numbers have sig…

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Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023 29:21

9M ago29:21

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We're joined today by Ms. Wheelchair California 2023 Candis Welch. Much more than a beauty queen, Candis is on a mission to bring equitable inclusion to all communities. In our interview, about her work as an advocate, her advice for disabled people pursing a college education, and her favorite disability representation on TV. At 18 months, Candice…

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Voters Sue 3 Alabama Counties for Failure to Provide Accessible Absentee Voting Methods 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Today, we turn to Alabama, where people with disabilities are suing three counties in that state for failure to provide an absentee voting option that is fully accessible for blind voters and other voters with disabilities. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month by four individuals and the National Federation of the Blind of Alabama, alleges that th…

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Seasonal Depression 55:15

9M ago55:15

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Hi, my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! Guess who’s back in the house? Our very own mental health guru and BCC legend, Kayla Burton! It’s like a family reunion, and everyone’s invited! Kayla’s been part of our BCC fitfam for over two decades now. She’s not just an alum; she’s a full-blown LPC and with her own practice, Burton Coun…

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Neuropsychologist and internationally renowned expert on long COVID, James Jackson, Psy.D., explains why “brain fog” in COVID long haulers should be treated as brain injury. 1:04:17

9M ago1:04:17

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It is estimated nearly 30-percent of Covid-19 survivors continue to suffer from symptoms following their bout with the illness. Researcher and neuropsychologist James Jackson, Psy.D., is the author of the new book Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long-COVID, A Practical Guide. The author of more than 90 scientific publications, Dr.…

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Kevin & Shannon Stacy - Co-Founder of The Station Foundation 59:27

10M ago59:27

59:27

On this very special episode of Beyond the O.R., Kevin and Shannon Stacy pull back the curtain on the personal struggles that members of the Special Operations warfare community and their families face, often in isolation. Dr. Kevin Brenner invites the couple to share the important work being done by The Station Foundation, the nonprofit support or…

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2022 Berkeley City Council Candidate Michai Freeman 30:00

10M ago30:00

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We are joined today by Michai Freeman, a Systems Change Advocate at the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley, California. When she was young, Michai developed a neuromuscular disease. Originally from New York, she spent her formative years in Brooklyn and had to be bussed to a community two hours away from her home to attend a school for the d…

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David Palmer - Entrepreneur & Founder of Bernoulli | Locke and Fanvest.io 1:01:31

10M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Leading with both heart and mind, David Palmer is an entrepreneur whose life journey has been shaped by curiosity – and a willingness to go for it! As he shares on this info-packed episode of Beyond the O.R. with Dr. B., the most critical step towards success in life (however you define it) is staying open and striding through doors. Most recently …

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Weight loss drugs, diet coke and menopause. We mention it all with Abby Langer! 48:48

10M ago48:48

48:48

Hi, my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! I invited back one of our most favorite guests, Abby Langer, a Toronto-based registered dietitian and the author of the best-selling book, Good Food, Bad Diet. If you haven’t met Abby yet, here’s a quick rundown; - She is the author of the bestselling book, Good Food, Bad Diet. - She is a to…

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Neuroscientist Steven Broglio, PhD., one of the world's leading experts on the management of sports concussion, and co-author of the international Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement breaks ... 1:00:13

10M ago1:00:13

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Whether amateur or pro, the international Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement impacts the care received by players if hit in the head during a game. Steven Broglio, PhD. is the director of the Michigan Concussion Center, the Neurotrauma Research Laboratory, and co-author of the CISG consensus statement. He is also a professor of at…

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Jennifer Gasner’s ‘Unexpected Life’ with Friedreich’s Ataxia 29:59

11M ago29:59

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We are joined today by author Jennifer Gasner. At the tender age of 17, Jennifer was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. In her new book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, she delves into what it was like to start college with this new diagnosis and how she initially coped with her ch…

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A crash almost ended the career of race car driver Anna Kouba Bowers. The resulting traumatic brain injury nearly cost her, her life. The scion of a legendary racing family recounts her road to recovery ... 1:14:35

11M ago1:14:35

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Former Division I soccer player turned race car driver, Anna Kouba Bowers, comes from a long line of professional racing drivers. Her family's legacy in American car racing dates back to the 1930s, beginning with her grandfather Earl Kouba. In 2018, her dreams of continuing to follow in the family's footsteps nearly came to an end following a traum…

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Embodied Inclusion with Andrew Golibersuch 29:52

12M ago29:52

29:52

Today, we’re joined by Andrew Golibersuch, an artist, activist, dancer, and founder of Embodied Inclusion, a project designed to help organizations, communities, and institutions become more inclusive and welcoming to all. In our interview, Andrew shares his journey as a disabled dancer and how his experiences in dance led him to create his Embodie…

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Nikki Arguinzoni-Gil - Licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in California 42:33

12M ago42:33

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Dr. Nikki Arguinzoni-Gil is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in California. Dr. Nikki graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Pre-medicine/General Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. She later attended world renowned, Bastyr University, where she obtained her Doctorate in Naturopathic…

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Evelyn Iocolano - Co-Founder & Executive Director of Lollipop Theater Network 45:20

1y ago45:20

45:20

We’re issuing a call to action on this very special episode of Beyond the O.R. with Dr. B, featuring a woman whose organization is creating transformational moments of relief for kids battling chronic, often life-threatening illnesses. Evelyn Iocolano, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Lollipop Theater Network, shares the moving story of how…

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Former MMA competitor Emily Fisher is married to retired UFC fighter Spencer Fisher. When lesions were discovered on her husband's brain the couple braced for a new challenge, combating traumatic brain ... 30:07

1y ago30:07

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Former mixed martial arts competitor Emily Fisher found her way into the octagon, in part, because of her husband Spencer Fisher, a popular UFC fighter. After his crushing defeat to Hermes Franca, in 2007, Spencer changed in ways Emily couldn't understand. Five years later an abnormal brain scan showed lesions on Spencer's brain, bringing his caree…

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Extended Version of Greg Marshall's Interview 51:35

1y ago51:35

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This is an extended version of our interview with Greg Marshall. Today, we’re joined by someone who has had cerebral palsy since he was born, but no one ever told him that he had CP or even that he had a disability. It was not until Greg Marshall was in his early thirties and applying for private health insurance for the first time that he learned,…

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Greg Marshall’s Discovery of His ‘Leg’ 28:58

1y ago28:58

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Today, we’re joined by someone who has had cerebral palsy since he was born, but no one ever told him that he had CP or even that he had a disability. It was not until Greg Marshall was in his early thirties and applying for private health insurance for the first time that he learned, through a review of childhood medical records, that he actually …

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Spencer ‘The King’ Fisher paid a heavy price as a MMA fighter. He fought in the UFC, but now faces a new battle as he wrestles with the consequences of brain injury. 1:10:43

1y ago1:10:43

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After a scan revealed lesions on the brain, the UFC career of Spencer Fisher would soon come to an end. But the instincts of the popular MMA fighter, once called 'The King' weren't to seek treatment, but to find a doctor who'd clear him to fight again. Spencer Fisher shares his story of denial, his loss of identity as a fighter, and his daily fight…

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Johnnie Raines - Brand Content Executive & Entertainment Executive 51:05

1y ago51:05

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It’s old home week as Dr. B welcomes his childhood friend, Johnnie Raines, one of the talented group behind Jennifer Hudson’s successful new talk show. Our guest is stopping by Beyond the O.R. to share his fascinating journey from college journalism and philosophy major to joining the writers on staff at General Hospital to transitioning into the r…

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Marki Costello - Top Celebrity Media Coach/Guru for NBC, ABC, FOX, Warner Bros, QUIBI, and E!. 59:12

1y ago59:12

59:12

This episode of Beyond the OR features rat-a-tat-tat advice from Marki Costello, a one-of-a-kind guru who knows what it takes to ignite our true star power. An entertainment industry veteran (and granddaughter of famed comedian Lou Costello), she has coached (and turbocharged) generations of would-be stars in the art of (among other things) hosting…

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Episode 17: Mason Ameri – Disability and Telework: An Encouraging and Concerning Trend 37:40

1y ago37:40

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It is safe to say that the shift to remote work during the pandemic has transformed the outlook of disability employment not just for the near future but for years to come. Above all, the emphasis on telework for the general workforce has deconstructed the notions that led many employers to hesitate to provide workers with opportunities to work rem…

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Episode 16: Nicholas Wyman – Disability Inclusion in Apprenticeship Programs 34:02

1y ago34:02

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Disability inclusion in apprenticeships has long been lacking, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicholas Wyman, executive director of the Institute for Workforce Skills and Innovation, sees an opportunity to change that. Apprenticeships are grounded in the same experiential learning that many with disabilities benefit from, but have historica…

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