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I'm a blogger, writer, and founder of online support Group, Medical Musings With Friends. I'm also the author of "My Medical Musings, A Story of Love, Laughter, Faith and Hope." Before becoming chronically ill, with a rare bone disease, I was an Executive Manager with a passion for change management, coaching,and developing my team. Medical Musings With Sam is all about connecting with others, who are trying to live well with chronic illness, in the midst of difficult challenges and hurdles. ...
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“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting.” From executive producers of The Walking Dead and Travis Beacham, the writer of Pacific Rim, comes a heart-stopping Audible Original featuring a brilliant British cast. It’s the near future and seven years since a comet hit the earth and blotted out the sun. The world is a dark, frozen landscape. And then, beastly creatures emerge and take over. Can they really be vampires? ...
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The Deweerdo Podcast was created to provide a medium from lessons that I have learned and how to get them directly to you. For those who don't know me, my name is Jeff Deweerd and I am a life-long learner. I have travelled the globe and learned lessons that can help to inspire you into an understanding of peace; or at least share with you how I came about peace and maybe you can find some tidbits to help you get along. I am a bad comic and a worse writer, but I have a little bit of a mouthpi ...
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Tactical & effective meets grounded & honest in content creation, marketing, and content strategy. Real, practical, no B.S. advice, along with conversation about the lines between persuasion and manipulation in strategic content and marketing. I search out insights, strategies and tactics from the most accomplished thinkers and doers in the field. My name is Marion Abrams. And for my entire 30 plus year career, I've been working behind the scenes telling stories, selling products, promoting ...
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In 2020 Marcia Ore came across an article written by Paula Akan from 2019 titled 'How The Stories of Black Women in the UK Are Being Reclaimed'. The quote from Jade Bentil, a Black feminist historian and writer stood out. “Black women’s historical narratives are either rendered completely visible under the gaze of whiteness, or an extremely sanitised version that flattens the complexities of our lives is authored by non-black gatekeepers, both within and outside the academy.” Marcia then sta ...
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"Virtual" Van Travel with Friends, Tiredness, and The Truth
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Hi everyone ,On today's podcast episode, I'm excited to share with you what I consider to be one of the best YouTube travel vloggers, "The Buddymooner"https://youtube.com/@thebuddymoon?si=35a720dfI2S2ENI6They are a young married South African couple who are so genuine and down to earth and honestly make you feel you are travelling with friends. In …
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My latest episode is all about finding "The Good Stuff" in your life to distract you from living with chronic illness.This is the stuff we need to do to mitigate "The Bad Stuff." This is about our well-being, our efforts to reclaim ourselves from the octopus arms of our diseases, and break free as much as we can.I hope my "Good Stuff " list motivat…
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How On Earth Did We Become A COVID Couple?
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Well, here we go again on a bit of a roller-coaster.I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of the vision of my husband slumped half on the floor, with his head slammed into the hard arm of the chair, unconscious and vomiting while unresponsive. I’ve never been so scared in all my life.In this episode I share our incredibly scary COVID journey which I am s…
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Along Came Alzheimers Disease.....A Raw and Honest Account
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A few weeks ago, my husband ended up in hospital with a suspected stroke.After numerous tests, including an MRI angiogram, a stroke was ruled out, but he was told he had short-term memory loss and “wear and tear ” showing on the MRA.I could have told them that, so I wasn’t particularly happy with the outcome.Once I was able to view the actual MRA r…
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In this episode, I share my recent complex health update with details not in my blog posts.I share how I'm coping or not coping but more importantly I share my strategies for dealing with so many changes to my health and life circumstances. These tips are as relevant to chronic and complex illness as they are to any other life changing circumstance…
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Definite Diagnosis, Cancer Investigation, and Treading Water
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As a patient advocate, I am often called, inspiring, motivating, and full of strength despite my adversities.While I want to be all those things in order to reach others and help them through their own inspiring, motivating, and incredible chronic illness journeys, the truth is most days I am just treading water.I feel every inch of my daily pain. …
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February is the Month of Love...... Let's Look at Loves and Losses
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You would be forgiven for thinking this is a Valentine’s Day post given the title I’ve chosen. It is about love but with a twist.This blog post is about loving life again when chronic illness takes away things we have always loved but can no longer do.It’s about love and losses.It’s my musings about acceptance being the gateway to a new life.Accept…
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2024 - A Change of Focus for My Medical Musings
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As a new year looms, I have begun thinking about what’s important to me, what’s missing from my life, and what changes I want to make and need to make in 2024.I've done a lot of sharing over the years!I’ve been blogging for eight years now, sharing my chronic illness story, my love story, my personal life in general, and I’ve even had my memoirs pu…
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S2 E5: Black women in DEI with Karine Bah Tahe
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Karine Bah Tahe is the founder and CEO of Blue Level Training, a Black woman-owned global training company that aims to build respectful and diverse work environments. Karine has spent the past 10 years working in training, C-suite diversity and inclusion development, and international business journalism. Her areas of expertise include diversity, …
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Perhaps chronic illness is giving me a Christmas gift. The gift of time. Time to stop. Time to get out of the rat race of life. Time to reconnect with what really matters in life.In this episode I celebrate Christmas with you, focusing on the restraints chronic illness brings to our personal experience while exploring ways to still have the best Ch…
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S2 E4: Black women in DEI with Rhyana Ebanks-Babb
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Rhyana Ebanks-Babb is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and Mental Health and Emotional well-being consultant. She is also the show host of Black Mental Health Matters Inc. where she facilitates discussions on a range of topics surrounding the mental health issues faced within Black communities. This show is broadcast every week across t…
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S2 E3: Black women in DEI with Monica Mwanje
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Monica Mwanje is MM Creative Solutions’ Founder and Managing Director. She provides strategic consultancy services for organisations seeking growth and transformation in nuclear and other regulated sectors. She has worked in the nuclear sector since 2003 and is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. Monica co-founded Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear, a n…
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I’ve never been one for focusing on “me.” I’ve always naturally put everyone in my life first, including family, friends, church, volunteering, and work.I realised this week that I’ve even been doing this from a medical perspective, especially since being diagnosed with complex chronic, often acute, illness.I was chatting to my occupational therapi…
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Swapping Sleeping Sides After 28 Years... Did We Achieve It?
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My husband and I have been married for almost 28 years, and during that time, he’s slept on the right side of the bed, and I’ve slept on the left.It’s 5am, and I’m not in bed. Although I’m so exhausted from an over busy week and I need to be there. I need to be comfortable, secure, and free from an elbow bent in such a way that it’s like a bow wait…
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MY "TROLL" STORY: I experienced some "trolling" this week. My first ever which was a bit of a miracle, given that my patient advocacy work is public. It's never nice is it but it was a good reminder to focus on the beauty in our lives, be truthful to ourselves and with others, and those "trolls" just won't have the power or impact they seek to have…
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S2 E2: Black women in DEI with Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson
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Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson is Head of Free Choices I Diverse Mental Health. She is an experienced Executive, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Coach, and Trainer who has been working in the fields of Mental Health & Well-Being, and Employee Assistance Support for 30 years. She has headed operational, clinical, and training positions for leading organisatio…
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A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of the Winter Childe as forces converge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A "Newsy" Episode...We Never Thought We Would Do This!
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In this latest podcast episode, I tell the full story of why we have needed to fund raise. I discuss the overall experience of stepping outside of our comfort zone and the varying reactions of others.Plus, the meaning behind a simple phrase, told to me by a dear old lady when I was sweet 16, that connects this entire new journey.There are some thin…
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Fionnuir and Felix aid Darcy as she uncovers the Queen’s secrets, which threaten to reveal secrets of her own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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While Penelope and Lydia hide out in an abandoned pub, a terrifying foe lurks just beyond the shadows... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“It Takes a Village” is such a familiar phrase for most of us, isn’t it.What does it really mean though? I hazard a guess that its meaning is slightly different for all of us depending on our circumstances and the people in our lives.In this episode, come with me for a walk in my village. You'll even get to meet my husband.I hope we can discover to…
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Hope and Rook are on the run through Dubrovnik as they try to escape the Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S2 E1: Black women in DEI with Matielyn Jones
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Matielyn Jones is a wife, mother, millennial, and woman of faith who has spent her career in a variety of mission-driven roles, including political consulting, teaching, ministry, program management, and corporate training. A graduate of Georgia State University with degrees in Political Science and Education, she is passionate about driving social…
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Darcy and Felix are left reeling after tragedy strikes in Antrim. Afterward, Darcy is left questioning her actions and her self-control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A run-in with blighters leaves Penelope and Lydia stranded at an old friend’s farmhouse, where tensions loom and secrets threaten to surface. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sometimes, life with chronic illness can be overwhelming. It’s not always because of your disease either.It’s often all the appointments, including doctors, allied health professionals, equipment trials, dealing with government departments, routine tests and procedures, etc. It can become a full-time job. Your body becomes your business, your place…
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Hope and an unlikely ally face off against members of the Queen’s Council who seek information on Darcy’s whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Wow! A Huge Podcast Milestone..4000 plays
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I'm so excited that "Medical Musings with Sam" has reached 4000 plays.This is a huge achievement for a small podcast with a unique genre. I'm also in the top 10% of podcasts globally, according to Listen Score. I can not thank my listeners enough. You are all amazing, and I am beyond delighted to know I am not talking to myself, and I do have a loy…
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An Interview, A Signed Book Sale, and Frequently Asked Questions
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This is a slightly different Podcast episode....you could say it's three for the price of one!I'm introducing you to an amazing podcast ,"Inspired To Be," hosted by two beautiful, inspiring, and talented young ladies, Sammy Wynn and Elise Ingegneri. I was honoured to be a Guest on their show, and as promised, here is the link to the interview which…
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Fionnuir tests Darcy’s abilities, while Felix learns the story of Whisper’s past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chronic Illness is difficult enough without us making it more complicated. Yet, my inbuilt professional persona began to surface as I looked at the phone next to me on the bed. It was inevitable. I would answer this call with a bright and upbeat greeting, no matter the real picture of searing pain and chronic disease." This podcast episode is a cha…
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Penelope formulates a plan to find Hope - and forms an uneasy alliance in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Does a "Chronically Ill Contented Life" Really Look Like?
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Congratulations to the winners of the Birthday Month Book Giveaway Competition!In this very short episode, the winners are announced, and I also let you know how you can buy my book in a limited signed copy book sale (within Australia and postage included)Take care everyone.Sam xxwww.mymedmusings.com…
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Back at Locryn Castle, Hope deals with the fallout from her confrontation with Humble Jon as she pursues a new relationship with Soho survivor Lydia Leppoc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Podcast/Blog Party Month, A Book Giveaway (Ch 38 Climbing Mountains With My Chronic Illness Friends)
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July is my birthday month, and I’m very excited to announce I’m running a competition on my podcast and the blog to give away a copy of my book:“My Medical Musings, A Story of Love Laughter Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease “.All you need to do is listen to a podcast episode and leave a review or comment on either Spotify for Podcasters, A…
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In Antrim, the curiously powerful vampire Darcy Dunraven begins her training with Fionnuir, the maker of her maker and leader of the resistance against the vampire Queen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Podcast/Blog Party Month (Book Giveaway Competition).- Episode 2
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July is my birthday month, and I’m very excited to announce I’m running a competition on my podcast and the blog to give away a copy of my book:“My Medical Musings, A Story of Love Laughter Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease “.All you need to do is listen to a podcast episode and leave a review or comment on either Spotify for Podcasters, A…
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We return to post-apocalyptic England where Hope Dunraven has stepped into her sister's shoes as defender of the small community of survivors under Locryn Castle. But as she tries to balance her duties with having a life worth coming home to, a grisly mystery heralds the arrival of a dangerous new foe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…
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Catch up with our Season 1 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Podcast/Blog Party Month - An E-Book reading from my book... Chapter 21, A Drive Down Memory Lane.
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July is my birthday month, and I’m very excited to announce I’m running a competition on my podcast and the blog to give away a copy of my book:"My Medical Musings, A Story of Love, Laughter, Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease "All you need to do to enter the competition is listen to a podcast episode and leave a review or comment on either…
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The hit Audible Original series from executive producers of The Walking Dead and the writer of Pacific Rim returns for its highly anticipated second season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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July is my birthday month, and I'm very excited to announce I'll be running a competition on my podcast to give away a copy of my book:"My Medical Musings, A Story of Love Laughter Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease ".All the competition details are in this Podcast episode.I can't wait to give one of my listeners a free copy of my book.Love…
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What Would You Like To Do For The Rest of Your Life, Despite Chronic Illness?
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What Day Is It? Does It Matter If Every Day Feels Like Sunday When You Live With Chronic Illness?
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I’ve decided one of the hardest things about being medically retired is working out what day of the week it is!I have always loved Sundays. In our home it’s usually a quiet and reflective day. I say, usually, as I’m married to an Anglican clergyman, and Sundays were far from quiet in the past. It was actually the busiest day of our week!! They have…
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Chronic Illness Just Doesn't Run To An Agenda!!
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I love life’s little challenges. I love problem solving and turning obstacles into opportunities. I love putting a positive spin on what could otherwise be a negative experience. I’ve always done this, both in my personal and professional life. So, chronic disease really wasn’t going to change my approach to finding a way to overcome an obstacle. I…
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Along Came A Writer with Author Mary Hamilton with your host Linda Kozar
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Mary L. Hamilton began writing for publication when her children were young. She sold articles to Christian magazines and later wrote a play for her church’s women’s ministry outreach. That play sparked her passion for fiction even as it humbled her to see it performed. She says, “I gave them words in black and white and they put skin and clothes o…
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My Hospital "Oops" Events and Other Anecdotal Incidents.
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There is nothing like the feeling you get when you arrive home from a long hospital stay. Especially if there were multiple concerns about your overall health when you were admitted or you were having major surgery.Life is short. It’s precious, and it’s fragile while being incredibly resilient and strong. My home is my safe place, and I’m convinced…
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S1 E5: Black Women in Policing with Marcia Ore
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This episode sets the context for this podcast series. Marcia Ore, the creator of Black Women in Policing is interviewed by Monica Mwanje from Monica Mwanje Creative Solutions Ltd. Marcia shares an insight into her 30 years of lived experience as a Black Woman in Policing, her involvement in the Black Police Association at a local and national leve…
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S1 E4: Black Women in Policing with Karen Vanterpool-Daber
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In this episode, Marcia Ore interviews Karen Vanterpool-Daber who served in Cambridgeshire Constabulary retiring in the rank of Assistant Chief Constable. Karen shares her lived experience as a Black Woman in Policing including insights into her career progression and her key achievements and contributions to policing in Cambridgeshire and UK polic…
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