Best Spero Health Podcasts (2024)

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Compassion Fatigue 15:24

1y ago15:24

15:24

In this episode we explore the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and how it can manifest within the intricate dynamics of addiction treatment. We navigate through its subtle beginnings and explore its cumulative impact on providers, treatment teams and individuals seeking recovery – emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and proactive …

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Treatment Challenges in the Age of Fentanyl 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

Welcome to the latest episode of the Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of mental health and substance use disorder, bringing you the most up-to-date and thought-provoking topics. Episode 16, "Treatment Challenges in the Age of Fentanyl," is now available! In this episode we explore challenges tha…

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Josh Wildstein I Figure 1 I Episode 7 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

Josh Wildstein is the CEO of Figure 1, a case-based knowledge-sharing platform with over 3 million registered healthcare professionals in 190 countries. We are venture-backed (Union Square Ventures, Version One, Samsung NEXT) and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Wired. Follow Josh on LinkedIn here: https:/…

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128. The Quiet Epidemic with Special Guest, Ally Hilfiger 33:10

1y ago33:10

33:10

I moderated a panel discussion at ReelAbilities Film Festival on The Quiet Epidemic, an eye-opening film about Lyme disease that highlights the emotional toll of patients’ journeys with the illness and the scientific facts of the disease. During the panel I spoke with the film’s Emmy-winning producer Chris Hegedus, who helped the directors bring th…

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127. Ilana Jacqueline, Fighting the War Against Medical Gaslighting 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

Author and patient advocate Ilana Jacqueline experienced medical gaslighting from a young age. At age 19 she was diagnosed with Hypogammaglobulinemia, a rare immunodeficiency. While navigating young adulthood with an invisible illness, Ilana also faced lots of medical gaslighting, encountering doctors who shamed her out of seeking care. Ilana has d…

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Ugo Uwaoma I Resolut Care I Episode 6 37:35

1y ago37:35

37:35

Ugo is the CEO Resolut Care, a stealth company focused on improving emergency department discharge workflows and coordinating care delivery resources at scale to enable more patients to recover at home, reducing avoidable hospitalizations and increasing patient satisfaction. Follow Ugo on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugouwaoma/ Checko…

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126. Melissa Coulier, Finding a Holistic Approach to Lupus and Life 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

Melissa is a functional fitness instructor, photographer, and Lupus warrior. After living her whole life in pain, Melissa was finally diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. She began a variety of treatments that helped combat her symptoms, but the physical and mental toll of pain and treatment left Melissa in a place of exhaustion, depression and self-pity.…

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125. Akiva Zablocki, Helping Families with Hyper IgM Find Community and Care 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

38:07

Akiva Zablocki is a former healthcare consultant and the founder of the Hyper IgM foundation. When Akiva’s son Idan was just eight months old, he was diagnosed with Hyper IgM, an incredibly rare genetic mutation that severely compromises the immune system. After three years of diligent research and advocacy, Akiva and his wife were able to obtain a…

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124. Melissa Aives and Danielle Scaramellino, Navigating Invisible Illness With My Best Friends 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

Join me for a very special episode where I sit down with my best friends, Melissa Aives and Danielle Scaramellino, as we reflect on a life-changing moment eleven years ago when I underwent a life-threatening surgery, introducing my friends to a world of uncertainty about my health. Despite our close bond, they had never witnessed this side of me, l…

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Andrea Valente I ClinOne I Episode 5 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

Andrea Valente is the CEO of ClinOne, which connects, informs, and empowers patients, caregivers, and sites in clinical trials with a true single platform for trial awareness, consent management, and patient engagement – underpinned with comprehensive data insights tools. Follow Andrea on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-valente-6a…

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123. Jamie Nicole, Creating Support for the BIPOC Community Living with Autoimmune Diseases 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

54:44

Jamie Nicole is a highly regarded certified health coach dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health through complementary medicine and holistic health lifestyle changes. Her passion for health and wellness was sparked when she witnessed the transformative power of holistic health in her own life. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's …

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122. Kate Milligan, The Power of Determination, Community, and Asking Questions 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

49:30

Kate Milligan is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, speaker, storyteller, and founder of 1 Girl Revolution: a multimedia platform dedicated to highlighting the authentic stories of everyday women and girls who are changing the world through their lives. Diagnosed with Job’s Syndrome at a young age, Kate faced years of uncomfortable symptoms that d…

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121. Dr Alex Truong, Highlighting the Unaddressed Long-COVID Symptoms and Trauma 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

38:33

Dr. Truong is a pulmonary and critical care trained physician with 12 years of experience as assistant professor at Emory Midtown Hospital. Since August of 2020, he and Dr. Adviteeya Dixit have been running the Emory Post-COVID clinic where they care for patients with lingering symptoms from their COVID infection. Dr. Truong’s passion for helping p…

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120. Marina Khidekel, Designing an Anxiety-Soothing Product that Hugs Back 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

Marina Khidekel created Hugimals World, a TIME Best Inventions- winning line of weighted stuffed animals that "hug you back" to ease anxiety and bring calm. Prior to becoming a founder, Marina was a health & wellness journalist. She previously worked at Arianna Huffington’s workplace well-being enterprise SAAS startup Thrive and held senior editori…

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Dealing with Stress and Recovery 28:20

1+ y ago28:20

28:20

Welcome to the latest episode of the Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of mental health and substance use disorder, bringing you the most up-to-date and thought-provoking topics. Episode 15, "Dealing with Stress in Recovery," is now available. In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming b…

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119. Erica Domesek, DIY expert opens up about hidden mental health struggles 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

46:30

By Harper Spero, Erica Domesek

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Satish Srinivasan I DiRx I Episode 4 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

Satish Srinivasan is the Founder & CEO of DiRx, a new digital health platform designed to improve medication affordability for Americans that are unable to access it under the health insurance-based framework. Follow Satish on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satishsri/ Checkout DiRx here: https://www.dirxhealth.com/homepage -- Learn more…

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118. Melissa Bernstein, Utilizing Verses and Creativity to Make Meaning of Existential Depression 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

49:26

Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug, discusses her struggles with existential depression and how she uses writing and creating to cope. She also talks about the importance of embracing all emotions, utilizing daily practices for resilience, and creating her latest company, Lifelines, to help people be more present and get more in touch …

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Mental Health Awareness Month Tribute 3:13

1+ y ago3:13

3:13

A brief reminder about Mental Health Awareness Month and the tribute to my friend, Phil Kohn. Join the monthly Made Visible Writing Session on May 24th here.

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117. Dr. Michelle Chung, Acknowledging and Healing Our Pandemic Trauma 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

We’re 3+ years into the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s impossible to deny that life still doesn't feel quite the same as pre-pandemic. We’re all saddled with the trauma of a life-threatening illness, the isolation and fear we experienced. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Chung helps us navigate this new worl…

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Polly Speros I Fuel Cycle I Episode 3 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

Polly Speros is the Chief Customer Officer at Fuel Cycle. She is a sales leader with hands-on experience selling large-scale, complex technology and SaaS solutions to Fortune 500 key accounts. Follow Polly on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollysperos/ Checkout Fuel Cycle here: https://fuelcycle.com/ -- Learn more about Upwell Search Pa…

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116. Allison Raskin, Debunking Common Misconceptions about OCD 41:59

1+ y ago41:59

41:59

Surely we’ve all heard someone say, “Oh, I’m so OCD!” at least once in our lives. But what is it really like to live with this clinical diagnosis? How is everyday life managed, and how often does it affect people and their ability to live an uninterrupted, fulfilled life? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Allison Raskin, noted podcaster, w…

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115. Harper Spero, Sharing My Own Invisible Illness Story 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

This episode provides an in-depth look into my life navigating a rare primary immunodeficiency, Hyper IgE Syndrome after ten years of not being diagnosed and almost three decades of hiding my condition. I share all the bumps along the way to launching Made Visible, and the how and why behind the show. For more information about my journey, what I'm…

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114. Jacqueline & Alexa Child, Dating with a Disability and Invisible Illness 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

40:01

Dating on an app is challenging. But have you experienced dating on mainstream apps while also living with a disability, chronic, or invisible illness? After disclosing that she was disabled on mainstream dating apps, Jacqueline Child would often be ghosted and disappointed in the dating experience. Jacqueline and her sister Alexa decided it was ti…

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Anthony Luttenberger I Episode 2 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

Anthony Luttenberger is a Senior Vice President in the Life Sciences field. He helps drive revenue growth, building team performance, improving culture, optimizing processes, increasing customer engagement, launching unique products and maximizing legacy offerings to sustain rapid double-digit growth performance leading full commercialization. Foll…

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113. Kate Washington, Caring For Yourself While Caregiving For Your Loved One 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

Almost all of us will assume a caregiving role for a close loved one at some point in our lives. When is the correct time to start mentally preparing? Do you think you'd feel comfortable administering treatments that deeply affect your loved one's quality of life? How do these people balance caregiving and their careers? Kate Washington, author of …

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112. Dr. Christiane Wolf, Managing Pain With Meditation 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

46:15

Have you ever tried meditation to help manage chronic pain? After realizing that meditation, mindfulness, and compassion practices are transformational in how we relate to what is happening to us, Dr. Christiane Wolf found a passion in teaching it to others. Internationally known as a Mindfulness and Insight Meditation teacher, she explains the con…

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111. Dr. Stella Safo, Debunking Stigmas about HIV and Advocating Equitable Healthcare for All 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

In this episode, Dr. Stella Safo, a board-certified HIV primary care physician and the founder of Just Equity For Health, talks about healthcare redesign and equity. She discusses her personal journey into healthcare and how her commitment to social justice led her to found her company. She also dives into the stigma surrounding HIV and chronic ill…

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110. Isaac Zablocki, Coping with Dysgraphia and Advocating for Change Through Film 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

Step into the life of Isaac Zablocki as he shares his personal journey of living with dysgraphia - a neurological condition that affects one’s ability to write. Isaac opens up about how his experience with dysgraphia has helped shape his professional career as the co-founder of ReelAbilities, a groundbreaking film festival that celebrates the talen…

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Rick Scorzetti I Jumo Health I Episode 1 37:20

1+ y ago37:20

37:20

Rick Scorzetti is the CCO of at Jumo Health. Jumo Health develops multicultural resources covering more than 160 health topics across 75+ countries in 90+ languages that explain difficult medical concepts in ways people can understand and act upon. We do this to ensure all people, regardless of age, education, language, culture, or historical bias …

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Bonus: Exclusive Essay Readings from Laura Frégeau & Lindsay Ellis 11:28

1+ y ago11:28

11:28

This bonus episode of the Made Visible podcast features the exclusive readings of two powerful essays written by students of the Made Visible Writing Class. Laura Frégeau's "Seeking Care" takes a humorous tongue-in-cheek approach to the task of finding a caregiver for her future needs, listing specific requirements for the ideal candidate. Lindsay …

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Benefits of Recovery Support Services in Addiction Treatment 15:23

1+ y ago15:23

15:23

Welcome to the Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder. In this new episode, Amanda Lay, Director of Clinical Services for Spero Health, is the guest host. Becky Ratliff, Recovery Support Services Supervisor at Spero Health discusses the benefits of Recovery S…

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109. The Power of Processing Through Writing 48:08

1+ y ago48:08

48:08

Before I could learn how to live with my invisible illness, I needed a way to process what I was going through. So I created what I wished had existed for me, the Made Visible Writing Class. A safe place where people living with invisible illnesses could write, share and connect with one another while confronting life’s challenges through writing. …

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108. Serena Wolf and Katie Dalebout, Approaching Anxiety with Vulnerability and Laughter 59:46

1+ y ago59:46

59:46

By Harper Spero

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What You Can Expect From This Podcast 1:05

1+ y ago1:05

1:05

Welcome to the Conversation With The Chiefs Podcast! Thank you for listening and we hope you get value from our future episodes. -- Learn more about Upwell Search Partners: https://upwellsearchpartners.com/ Follow Michael Delisle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delisle-731106/ Follow Steve Doan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com…

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107. Lara Bloom, Supporting People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome While Elevating Global Awareness 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

35:59

Join Lara Bloom and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on March 1st at 11:00AM EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at 24 years old, Lara Bloom endured 12 years of undiagnosed pain and mysterious symptoms. According to Lara, who is now the president and CEO of The E…

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106. Akilah Cadet Advocating for Herself As She Searches for a Primary Diagnosis 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

35:53

Join Akilah Cadet and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 22nd at 12:30pm EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Akilah has been diagnosed with pericarditis, coronary artery spasms, and orthostatic hypotension, but she’s still searching for a reason why she’s experiencing intense and chronic pain on the lef…

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What Harm Reduction Means to Us 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

42:06

Welcome to the Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 13 available now: “What Harm Reductions Means to Us”. In this episode we take a deep dive into Harm reduction practices. John Biery, Spero Health Nurse Practitione…

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105. Devri Velazquez, Living with Takayasu's Arteritis and Embracing Advocacy Through Owning Her Identity 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

Join Devri Velazquez and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 15th at 11:00am EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. When Devri Velazquez was diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis at 20 years old, the prognosis was devastating. Doctors didn’t think she would live to age 21. On today’s episode, we talk about wh…

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104. Hannah Olson, Showing Employers (and Beyond) the Value of Hiring People with Chronic Illness and Disability 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

Join Hannah Olson and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 8th at 12:00pm EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. When employers come to Hannah Olson and ask her why they should hire people who have chronic illness, she has a lot to say. Hannah is the founder is Chronically Capable, a platform that connects p…

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103. Genevieve Gorder, Designing a Life with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Lyme Disease 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

53:27

Join Genevieve Gorder and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 1st at 11:30am EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Interior design star Genevieve Gorder wants to live in the light, not in her illness. What does that mean, exactly? For Genevieve, who has both Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it mea…

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102. Ally Hilfiger, Changing the Lenses on Her Experience with Lyme Disease 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

41:38

Join Ally Hilfiger and host, Harper Spero for a special IG Live event on January 25th at ***2pm EST!*** (Rescheduled from 12:30pm EST) Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Ally Hilfiger was bitten by a tick at age seven and battled severe physical and neurological symptoms throughout her childhood, but she wasn’t diagnosed with Lyme …

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Announcing exciting news about Made Visible 3:04

2y ago3:04

3:04

Tune in to hear more about the latest happenings with Made Visible. Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram Check out our services, writing classes and offerings at www.madevisiblestories.comBy Harper Spero

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Enhancing Motivation for Recovery 30:00

2y ago30:00

30:00

Welcome to the Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 12 available now: “Enhancing Motivation for Recovery”. As a reminder, these podcast are available on your mobile devices or computers, downloadable and super easy …

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Buprenorphine and Trust 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Continuing on with our Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 11 available now: “Buprenorphine and Trust”. As a reminder, these podcast are available on your mobile devices or computers, downloadable and super easy to…

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Assessing Assessments 34:03

2+ y ago34:03

34:03

Continuing on with our Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 10 available now: “Assessing Assessments”. As a reminder, these podcast are available on your mobile devices or computers, downloadable and super easy to l…

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Trauma, Stigma and Discrimination in Substance Use Disorder 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

29:44

Continuing on with our Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 9 available now: “Trauma, Stigma and Discrimination in Substance Use Disorder”. In this new episode, Essence Hairston, who specializes in behavioral health…

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Meth Addiction, The Next Epidemic 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

18:15

On this new episode, returning guest Dr. Mark Gold, known as one of the fathers of medication assisted recovery, speaks with host, SVP of Clinical Services David Hayden on how the psycho-stimulant crises with the abuse of methamphetamine and cocaine followed the opioid epidemic. Hear Dr. Gold’s insights on the difference in physical side effects of…

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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

35:20

This new episode focuses on how substance use disorder in America has developed into a one of the deadliest epidemics in history. Your host, VP of Clinical Services David Hayden becomes the guest on this episode as he dives into the cycle of addiction. With over 25 years of experience in the addiction treatment field, David discusses why people use…

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Treating Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorder 39:37

3y ago39:37

39:37

Continuing on with our Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 6 available now: “Treating Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorders”. This new episode focuses on the challenges of treating pregnant women with substan…

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