Best Willamette Week Podcasts (2024)

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Think Neuro Mini: Retinal Changes In The Eye As An Indicator of Cognitive Decline with Dr. Michelle Holmes 3:03

1h ago3:03

3:03

Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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Elevate with Access 40:56

1d ago40:56

40:56

By Josh Butler

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59. Plastic Surgery for the Vocal Cords │Dr. Omid B. Mehdizadeh 36:08

1h ago36:08

36:08

Strange though it may seem, our vocal cords are among our most vital organs. Not only do they allow us to communicate, but they make it possible to swallow without letting food or fluids into our lungs, a dangerous phenomenon that can cause pneumonia. It’s a complex action, requiring the work of 48 different muscles. Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh is an otola…

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Elevate with Equality 38:15

11d ago38:15

38:15

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian 3:49

2d ago3:49

3:49

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is one of a few reversible causes of dementia. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, director of the Pacific Adult Hydrocephalus Center, briefly describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.By Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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Unfractured: Security 41:46

14d ago41:46

41:46

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cervical Dystonia? with Dr. Natalie Diaz 3:09

16d ago3:09

3:09

Cervical dystonia (sometimes called neck dystonia) is the abnormal position of the muscles of the neck, causing a twisted, turned, flexed or extended neck position. Abnormal signals coming from the deep parts of the brain cause this condition and therefore it is not muscular in nature and will not resolve with muscle massage or stretching. The main…

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Unfractured: Progress 44:07

25d ago44:07

44:07

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Juliana Hudson, LCSW 6:06

27d ago6:06

6:06

The Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program is dedicated to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapies and the scientific exploration of how altered states of consciousness can be harnessed to change behavior and improve brain health and quality of life. Behavioral health issues are a leading cause of disability and they …

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Unfractured: Identity 41:19

1M ago41:19

41:19

By Josh Butler

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58. Deep Research Into the Gut Microbes That Keep Us Happy | Jennifer Bramen, PhD 58:12

1M ago58:12

58:12

One thing that makes Pacific Neuroscience Institute an institute is research, and Jennifer Bramen spends all of her time doing just that. Dr. Bramen earned her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. These days, she is particularly interested in the “gut biome”: all the organisms that live in our digestive system. Strange though it may seem, those bacteria …

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Unfractured: Responsibility 38:45

1M ago38:45

38:45

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: All About Acoustic Neuroma with Dr. Courtney Voelker 3:38

1M ago3:38

3:38

Dr. Courtney Voelker explains about acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor that affects the nerve for hearing and balance. Find out about signs and symptoms, and the three treatment options that are available.By Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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This Is Our Story: Part 4 - Undeniable Kingdom Impact 43:22

2M ago43:22

43:22

By Grant Hickman

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cushing's Disease? with Dr. Daniel Kelly 3:10

1M ago3:10

3:10

Cushing's disease is a pituitary adenoma that causes the production of too much adrenocorticotropic hormone resulting in excess cortisol levels in the body. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, founder & director of Pacific Neuroscience Institute and one of the most experienced pituitary neurosurgeons in the world talk about Cushing's disease symptoms, …

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This Is Our Story: Part 3 - Radical Hospitality 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

By Grant Hickman

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Think Neuro Mini: Understanding Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jennifer Bramen 2:40

1M ago2:40

2:40

It’s important to understand the connection between carbohydrates and Alzheimer's disease. Brain cells depend on insulin to use glucose effectively. When insulin resistance sets in, as it often does with older age and AD, it can lead to cognitive decline. Both AD and type 2 diabetes share common mechanisms, including impaired insulin signaling. Low…

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This Is Our Story: Part 2 - Sacrificial Generosity 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

By Alex Lessler

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Choosing Your MS Disease-Modifying Therapy with Dr. Barbara Giesser 14:57

2M ago14:57

14:57

From Episode 350 of the RealTalkMS podcast with John Strum from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 2024 There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS today. Some are considered high-efficacy, some are considered moderately effective, and each has its own risk profile and side effects to consider. So, how do you …

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This Is Our Story: Part 1 - Uncommon Humility 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

By Alex Lessler

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57. Dual Tasking to Keep Your Brain (and Body) Fit as You Age | Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Ryan Glatt is a certified personal trainer, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, and director of FItBrain at PNI. He’s also a big believer in the idea that just getting on a treadmill isn’t enough to keep our brains and bodies in top condition as we age. We must “dual task,” Glatt says. That means finding activities that challenge …

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The Gospel Of John: Be the Beloved, John 21 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

By Josh Butler

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Think Neuro Mini: The Cancer Moonshot with Dr. Santosh Kesari 4:01

2M ago4:01

4:01

For malignant brain cancers, such as glioblastoma, treatment options have not significantly improved. The current standard of care involves surgery followed by radiation or chemotherapy. Dr. Kesari and his team are exploring a new approach. The PNI (Precision Immunotherapy in the Neoadjuvant setting) method uses targeted treatments based on the pat…

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The Gospel Of John: Discover Your Defender, John 10 39:39

3M ago39:39

39:39

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Santosh Kesari 2:48

2M ago2:48

2:48

Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, is a world-renowned neuro-oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. He treats patients with brain tumors including glioblastoma, glioma, meningioma, metastatic brain tumors, chordoma, and many more difficult brain cancers. He believes that in order to cure patients with brain tumors we first need to …

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The Gospel Of John: Blow the Dam, John 7 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

By Josh Butler

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Think Neuro Mini: Treatment & Management of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs) with Adi Iyer, MD, MS 2:18

3M ago2:18

2:18

Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is a rare vascular condition where abnormal connections (fistulas) form between branches of arteries and veins in the dura mater, the brain's covering. The dural arteries deliver high-pressure, oxygen-rich blood to the brain, while the dural veins return deoxygenated, low-pressure blood to the heart. DAVF causes h…

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The Gospel Of John: Change the World, John 21 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

By Alex Lessler

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56. Sniffing Out Solutions to Seasonal Allergies│Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

Congestion. Sneezing. Runny nose. Stuffy nose. These symptoms may be all too familiar to those with allergic rhinitis – sometimes called seasonal allergies or hay fever. An incredibly common condition, allergic rhinitis, affects about 1 in 5 people and is triggered by exposure to allergens, like pollen or pet dander. Dr. Michael Yong is a board cer…

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The Gospel Of John: The Scapegoat (John 7-8), John 8-9 42:34

3M ago42:34

42:34

By John Rosensteel

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Josh Butler and A.J. Swoboda on the Gospel of John, Bonus Conversation 37:19

3M ago37:19

37:19

Listen to the conversation between Josh Butler and author, professor, and podcaster A.J. Swoboda on the Gospel of John.By Josh Butler and A.J. Swoboda

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Think Neuro Mini: Comprehensive Stroke Center at Little Company of Mary: Dr. Christopher Putman 2:47

3M ago2:47

2:47

Meet Dr. Christopher M. Putman, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist with over 20 years of experience. He treats a variety of complex intracranial, head and neck, and spine vascular conditions including acute stroke, cervical and intracranial stenosis, vascular malformations, cerebral aneurysm, and venous occlusive diseases. https://ww…

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The Gospel Of John: Walk Free, John 18 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

By Alex Lessler

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Treating Aneurysms with Dr. Christopher Putman 2:15

3M ago2:15

2:15

A brain aneurysm is also called a cerebral aneurysm or an intracranial aneurysm and refers to the same diagnosis. Muscular-walled tubes blood vessels called arteries are part of our circulation system. These tubes are how blood is conveyed from the heart to the brain, carrying oxygen and nutrients to support the brain and its functions. A diagnosis…

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The Gospel Of John: Feast in the Wilderness, John 6 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Allergic Rhinitis with Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA 3:46

4M ago3:46

3:46

Allergic rhinitis is a chronic condition, characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and is usually triggered by exposure to allergens such as pollen or pet dander. An incredibly common condition, allergic rhinitis affects about 1 in 5 people. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose, and allergic conjunctivitis. Over-the-…

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The Gospel Of John: Door of Hope, John 11 46:51

4M ago46:51

46:51

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: How Dual Tasking Keeps You On Your Feet with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 2:00

4M ago2:00

2:00

Ryan Glatt is a Certified Personal Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience. He focuses his exercise and health coaching strategies on brain health, personalizing lifestyle interventions for individuals with brain and cognitive health goals. Ryan is a Brain Health Coach and the Director of the …

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The Gospel Of John: Faith Healer, John 5 45:38

4M ago45:38

45:38

By John Rosensteel

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55. What Everyone Should Know About Strokes | Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD - Guest Podcast 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

Join us as Dr. Jason Tarpley joins the Your Healthy Dose podcast with Kym Douglas. A stroke can be debilitating and even deadly. Join us for “What You Need to Know About Strokes,” when podcast host Kym Douglas talks with physician Dr. Jason Tarpley about the various kinds of strokes, the need for speed in assessing someone who may be having a strok…

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Community Life Discussion on the Gospel of John, Bonus Conversation 37:00

5M ago37:00

37:00

Josh Butler, Aline Bahamondez, and Megan Lemmons discuss John 4:43-54 and the importance of community when facing challenges in our lives.By Josh Butler, Aline Bahamondez, and Megan Lemmons

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The Gospel Of John: The Hardest Mile, John 4:43-54 35:55

5M ago35:55

35:55

By Alex Lessler

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. José Morales 2:15

4M ago2:15

2:15

José M. Morales, MD, MSc, is a vascular neurologist and neurointerventional surgeon, who specializes in minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat conditions and diseases of the brain and spine. Dr. Morales completed his Master’s degree in Integrative Neuroscience at Imperial College London. He graduated from the University of Chicago Prit…

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Welcome Home, Adoption Foster Care Sunday 42:37

5M ago42:37

42:37

By Joshua Butler

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Think Neuro Mini: Intracranial Meningiomas with Dr. Daniel Kelly 2:38

5M ago2:38

2:38

Intracranial meningiomas are the most common benign brain tumor that develop or arise from any meningeal surface of the brain, and are typically attached to the dura (outer layer of the meninges) but can also occur in the cerebral ventricles. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, PNI founder & director, and neurosurgeon, talk about intracranial meningiom…

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Alex Lessler Installation 37:43

5M ago37:43

37:43

By John Rosensteel & Alex Lessler

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Discussion on the Gospel of John, Bonus Conversation 39:36

5M ago39:36

39:36

John Rosensteel and Josh Butler discuss our teaching series on the Gospel of John, taking a closer look at the themes in the book and what it means to be centered on Jesus, encountering him in our personal lives. They take us through some of the curated resources available to go deeper into the study of the Gospel of John, and bring to light the ri…

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Neurodegenerative Disease with Precision Brain Health with Dr. Dale Bredesen 2:58

5M ago2:58

2:58

April 2024 | Dale Bredesen, MD, is an internationally recognized neurologist with specialty expertise in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He is the senior director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. His expertise in neurodegenerative diseases drives groundbreaking advancements in personalized treatment for Al…

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The Gospel Of John: Inhale Heaven, John 3 45:31

5M ago45:31

45:31

By John Rosensteel

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54. Using Professional Experience Beyond Medicine to Treat the Vocal Cords│Romina Huerta 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

Use the term “vocal cords” and most people think of the structure that lets us talk, sing and yell. But these folds of throat tissue do much more. Among their most important functions is sealing off the trachea, or windpipe, when we eat or drink, to keep foods and liquids from getting into our lungs. Romina Huerta, a speech-language pathologist at …

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