Glass Half Full with Leslie Krongold, Ed.D.
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Wuzzup: Growing older with a progressive health condition
11/23/2023
Wuzzup: Growing older with a progressive health condition
An episode to catch everyone up on what’s been going on in the life of someone in their early 60s with a progressive health condition. Waning energy prohibits many of us for reaching all of the goals we’d like to achieve. It takes time to acclimate to a new normal and reassess which goals are most important and how best to achieve them dealing with new limitations. Foremost for someone with myotonic dystrophy, like myself, is getting enough sleep so I have energy to maintain a regular movement practice even with shifting mobility. The annual May Movement Challenge I’ve produced for the last three years will change. To stay current, join the group. If you live near the north coast of California, or plan to visit, check out a new local program – .
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What is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)?
08/02/2023
What is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)?
My guest for this Glass Half Full podcast episode is Patrick Regan. Patrick is a young man living in Alaska with SMA (spinal muscle atrophy) who uses AAC to communicate. We've gotten to know each other through online BORP classes -- Tai Chi and . Our communication previous to our Zoom podcast recording was through Zoom’s chat. Patrick is not able to speak and uses technology to communicate via text or assisted speech. Our podcast recording was the first time I actually saw him live since he usually has a photo of himself in the Zoom window. And he varies the photos so I’ve seen him dressed up for different themes especially in the dance class. Anyhow, Patrick has proven himself to be quite tech savvy and I wanted to learn more about the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) he uses.
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Why is Movement my Medicine?
03/27/2023
Why is Movement my Medicine?
I don’t know who coined the term movement is medicine, but it resonates for me. My early experiences with exercise were not joyful; grade school physical education was bad medicine. But once I started dancing with friends in high school – before carding and ID checks were mandatory – I experienced movement in a positive way. Shortly after college I started a yoga practice which was medicine for my body and mind. In this podcast episode I tell my story of what led up to the 2021 launch of the May Movement Challenge -- a month of free online movement classes that are meant to be accessible and adaptive for anyone and everyone. You’ll also hear from Natalie Graniela – one of the several movement instructors participating in the annual May Movement Challenge. Natalie talks about her gyrokinesis movement practice and working with senior adults as well as people with different bodies and abilities. For more information visit the website: , register for this year’s month of free online movement classes: , and join the Facebook group:
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We need innovative solutions when it comes to the rare (disease) community
02/27/2023
We need innovative solutions when it comes to the rare (disease) community
February 28th is Rare Disease Day. Twenty-five to 30 million Americans live with a rare disease. For more facts and figures related to rare diseases, check the NORD . This podcast episode catches up with Aditi Kantipuly, a physician and advocate, immersed in the rare disease community. As a young girl Aditi learned about a child born with osteogenesis imperfecta – a rare bone condition – and has been captivated ever since. Her journey includes a masters program in public health, a Fulbright scholarship to small villages throughout India, and medical school. Currently she’s exploring the roles of health equity and social immunity. For earlier podcast episodes related to rare disease, , , and . Check this for a list of other podcast programs related to rare disease.
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Coping with the Holidays
12/22/2022
Coping with the Holidays
The holidays can be difficult for most anyone but if you live with a chronic health condition and/or physical disability, the barriers to joy and festivity may increase. Four women engage in conversation about coping with the holidays -- Leslie Krongold with myotonic muscular dystrophy, Andrea Klein with collagen 6 congenital muscular dystrophy, Janice Laurence with Charcot Marie Tooth neuromuscular disease, and Roma Leffmann who advocates for people with acquired disabilities as a stroke survivor. Together they discuss issues related to #dysphagia #celiacdisease #incontinence #osteoporosis #singlelife #disability #myotonic #musculardystrophy #respiratoryproblems #stroke #adaptivefitness #dance #glutenfree #ableism #gifting #mobility and, of course, #coping
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Driving Less Dazy: Responsible vs. Independent?
11/28/2022
Driving Less Dazy: Responsible vs. Independent?
When to stop driving a moving vehicle? That is the question to ponder; is it a toss up between being a responsible adult or maintaining a sense of independence? For many people, this is a difficult choice. If you live in an urban or suburban location you may have many options available if you give up driving. For others, a car may be a necessity -- one needed to get to gainful employment, purchase groceries, or use to transport family members more disabled than yourself. In this academic , physicians discuss health conditions that predispose patients for difficulties with tasks required for driving a car safely. People with Alzheimer dementia, epilepsy, visual impairments, sleep apnea syndrome, cardiac dysrhythmias, substance dependency, and neurological disorders with a cognitive component are at risk. In this MDA Engage recorded , the presenter shares this factoid -- For every mile driven there are 20 decisions that need to be made and less than ½ second to react This podcast episode explores the decision-making process for podcast host, Leslie Krongold, as well as for guest, . Both chose to give up driving before a doctor told them to. If you, or a loved one, are concerned about your current driving skills, take this online to gauge whether or not you should explore driving options. Each U.S. state has unique laws regarding senior and/or drivers with specific disabilities; check what your has on the books. If you're a caregiver in search of advice for your loved one, check out this U.S. Dept of Transportation .
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International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
09/15/2022
International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
September 15th is International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. To learn more about helping educate and advocate for Myotonic Dystrophy visit the or . The purpose of this Awareness Day is to garner the attention of the wider general public, policy makers, regulators, biopharmaceutical representatives, researchers, health care professionals, and anyone with an interest in changing the future of myotonic dystrophy. Raising awareness of myotonic dystrophy will help improve service provision, basic research, drug development, and policymaking related to the disease. Increased funding for myotonic dystrophy research will improve health outcomes, reduce disability, and increase life expectancy for individuals living with the disease, and holds great promise for helping individuals with diseases with similar genetic bases, such as Fragile X syndrome and Huntington’s disease. To learn about the different types of myotonic dystrophy, visit this NORD . In addition to this podcast host/producer who lives with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, the following podcast episodes have featured guests living with DM1, DM2, or caregivers in a DM family:
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Don't Laugh At Me - I know how it feels
08/30/2022
Don't Laugh At Me - I know how it feels
The lyrics to Don't Laugh at Me speak to anyone who has felt like an outsider. Whether or not you were bullied as a child, this song will likely resonate with you. Steve Seskin, the singer-songwriter, and his co-writer were first inspired by a young girl's experience of teasing in grade school. But, the song encompasses inequities experienced by those living with physical and developmental disabilities as well as people experiencing hard times. A few months ago I [Leslie] first heard the song in the online dance class, . Many of the other virtual dancers were familiar with it and sang along. I just cried. After the class I googled the song title and discovered I knew the songwriter. Steve's wife, Ellen, has been a participant in the Northern California Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group I facilitated. What a small world! Steve's songs have been recorded by recording artists such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Colin Raye, and Mark Wills. Visit Steve's to learn more about his music and check out the organization Steve is involved with: .
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Uncover the stronger part of yourself...
07/22/2022
Uncover the stronger part of yourself...
Liz Ann Kurdrna, Pilates instructor, feels like her emotional recovery from a rock climbing injury is ongoing yet "knowing that I have to show up for someone else…by teaching…it helps. It helps you uncover the stronger part of yourself." In this podcast episode, Liz Ann talks about her lifelong love of rock climbing as well as her participation in other outdoor activities such as swimming, snow skiing, and cycling. In Montana, where she's lived for the past 20+ years, she teaches online and in-person Pilates. Liz Ann has competed in local Triathlon events with the . In this video, Liz Ann demonstrates a few Pilates exercises. To learn more about Liz Ann's online classes, check her . You can for her Seated Pilates class sponsored by BORP.
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Neuropathy: Patient Turned Patient Advocate
06/02/2022
Neuropathy: Patient Turned Patient Advocate
Glenn Ribotsky, a Board member with the Western Neuropathy Association, shares his dramatic initiation as a patient into the world of peripheral neuropathy. Now, 18 years later he advocates and offers support to others experiencing the often, invisible pain of a neuropathy.
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Physician with Muscular Dystrophy Champions Genetic Testing
01/31/2022
Physician with Muscular Dystrophy Champions Genetic Testing
Dr. William Lowery, a practicing pulmonologist at Alameda Hospital in Northern California, was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy some 20 years ago. He's now founded a non-profit to help others shorten their diagnostic odyssey with free and his expert guidance.
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“Don’t worry, be happy! It could be worse. It is what it is” by Toxic Positivity.
12/29/2021
“Don’t worry, be happy! It could be worse. It is what it is” by Toxic Positivity.
What is Toxic Positivity? How to avoid it and what to do when confronted with it. One definition in the context of overstressed teachers during the pandemic includes "toxic positivity as focusing on the positive and ignoring the negative. This mindset has caused a lot of teachers to feel guilty, stressed, and overwhelmed." One mental health website's definition, "Some signs of toxic positivity statements may be dismissing emotions, minimizing someone’s experience, giving one’s perspective instead of validating someone’s emotions, shaming someone for expressing frustration, and brushing things off."
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The size of a grapefruit in your head; I’m grateful that I’m still here
12/12/2021
The size of a grapefruit in your head; I’m grateful that I’m still here
When you're told you have a tumor the size of a grapefruit growing in your brain, and you have it removed, and you live to tell the story about it without experiencing profound disability, then you have a lot to be grateful for. That's what happened to Amy. Learn more about Amy's health story in this podcast episode. She had no idea about a brain tumor until family members made an intervention and tests revealed the source of her various symptoms which taken individually caused no alarm for Amy. 'Tis the season to be grateful. And Amy is grateful for much. What are you grateful for? In the latest AARP magazine talks about how gratitude is a source for his continued optimism in spite of having to give up acting because of unreliable speech. The UC-Berkeley Center for the Greater Good explores the concept of gratitude with evidence-based research. Check out articles and video clips . An earlier podcast episode, , includes an interview with noted author and Buddhist practitioner, Toni Bernhard.
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Rare and Invisible Disability + Spoon Theory
11/02/2021
Rare and Invisible Disability + Spoon Theory
Traditionally the month of October is the time to become aware of people with disabilities -- either a visible or invisible disability -- but here we're drawing attention to all those who face physical and mental health challenges. With 1 in 10 Americans diagnosed with a rare disorder (whether it's a visible or invisible disability) and all of the others making up ~ 25% of Americans with chronic health conditions, let's practice an awareness on a daily basis. Sunny Ammerman, Ambassador for Indiana, talks about spoon theory, her role as a Patient Advocate for NORD and the Pituitary Network Association, and her blog, . Earlier podcast episodes have explored Disability Awareness -- and To learn more about Rare Disease, listen to this podcast episode, . Sunny is an avid gamer and Virtual Reality enthusiast; stay tuned for a future episode where she shares her love of VR.
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Skin Cancer or Adult Acne?
10/18/2021
Skin Cancer or Adult Acne?
What is that growing on me -- could it be skin cancer? Have you asked yourself this question? During the pandemic I ignored a couple of what I thought were pimples because I was terrified to go inside a building. According to Wikipedia... Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is usually not life-threatening, though it can be aggressive. Although the nonmelanoma skin cancer basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is rarely life-threatening, it can be troublesome, especially because 80 percent of BCCs develop on highly visible areas of the head and neck. Mayo Clinic Apparently I have, or had, both. After a few biopsies, a topic chemotherapy treatment, and now Mohs surgery, I hope this closes a chapter. Yet it seems nearly inevitable that there will be a recurrence. And thus my education on this topic is in its genesis. A few takeaways from this experience -- don't leave the house without sunscreen protection and learn more to successfully for myself. Here's an from a chronic illness blogger about her ordeal with skin cancer.
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An Unusual Fall
10/05/2021
An Unusual Fall
Falls don't always happen when you're standing. Although balance and fall prevention classes help increase your odds of preventing a near fall, some falls are just unusual accidents. Like sitting in a chair where the seat gives way and your derriere hits the ground. That's one unusual fall. Fortunately, movement and flexibility classes improve your chances of diminishing the impact of the fall. For more information on Balance and Fall Prevention, listen to this with UCSF Physical Therapy Professor, Erica Pitsch. The offered by BORP is described as: Designed by and for people with spinal cord injuries but open and beneficial to all, the Adaptive Pilates Mat Class is a unique class essential for those that sit in a chair all day and are able to get up and down off of the floor or have access to a raised mat. Liz Ann will lead the class through the basic principles of Pilates, helping you to get stronger, more flexible and even to have improved coordination. Pilates also uses specific sequential breathing methods combined with intense concentration on a specific body part to create an effective exercise routine. To find out about other adaptive/accessible online movement classes, join the Facebook group:
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Rock Climbing & Acquired Disability Peer Support Group
09/27/2021
Rock Climbing & Acquired Disability Peer Support Group
Christina Leffmann, or Roma as she prefers to be called, is passionate about indoor and outdoor rock climbing as well as the she started. In June Roma traveled to Salt Lake City to participate in (you can see Roma climbing at 12:30 in the video). In her early 20s Roma experienced a series of strokes and identifies as having an acquired disability which is different than being born with a disability or aging into a disability. Currently she works for the Center for Independent Living and has an active life with a daily stretch routine, swimming, and weekly cycling. And rock climbing, of course. Earlier this year Roma shared her at one of the weekly Zoom meetings as part of the .
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Transitioning: Mobility Challenges + Nature = Next Chapter
09/18/2021
Transitioning: Mobility Challenges + Nature = Next Chapter
The Pandemic has brought many changes; for me, it's ushered in the next chapter of my life. Perhaps the final chapter? With mobility challenges, it was one of two choices: home modifications or move to a new house. I chose the latter. The transition could be bittersweet but I think I've gained more than I've lost. I am closer to Nature and getting more than my usual dose. Shortly after I moved from the East Coast to California in 1989, I had the opportunity to visit when I was producing a documentary about . Ever since that experience I've visited this . This past May was filled with online accessible movement classes for the . Once the month of activity ended, all I did was organize, pack, organize, and pack. The move occured in mid-August and here I am...ready to continue podcasting.
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Movement is Medicine: Get Your Daily Dose
04/26/2021
Movement is Medicine: Get Your Daily Dose
It's the ! This episode explains all you need to know about the #MayMovementChallenge2021 featuring Stanford University's Research Physical Therapist, Tina Duong. Tina's worked with both children and adults with spinal cord injury, stroke rehab, and neuromuscular disease. She talks about stretching, diaphragmatic breathing, and how to take care of yourself when starting a movement practice. Learn about the FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, and Time) as it applies to movement and exercise. Once you've listened to this episode, don't waste any time in for any of the five information sessions on Saturdays during the month of May. Take a look at the for May with over 75 movement classes -- all free, online, and most with accessible accommodations. Each Saturday in May will feature movement instructors leading a stretch, discussing a different aspect of movement as well as motivating us to select attainable movement goals.
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Two Facts & A Feeling: Telling a Patient Story
03/31/2021
Two Facts & A Feeling: Telling a Patient Story
Telling a patient story can be a highly emotional task for anyone. Thankfully, there are people who can help. Emily Newberry - , speaker, coach - at the Kaiser Permanente in Oregon, is one of those people. Emily was a natural story teller having spent part of her youth helping others tell their stories through song. Over the years she's perfected the craft and simplified the process. It's not rocket science, she says, just remember two facts and a feeling. As part of Kaiser's Person & Family Centered Care, high impact storytelling is important for patients as well as healthcare professionals. A patient story can create a call for action.
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Five Years of Self-Care
03/15/2021
Five Years of Self-Care
Self-Care, or radical Self-Care, is the theme for the 5-year anniversary of the Glass Half Full podcast. This short episode features my brand of self-care -- daily routines that are my sustenance, not just an end-of-the-week treat. Whether it's nutrition, movement, or attitude my waking hours are spent minimizing symptoms associated with a progressive neuromuscular disease and maximizing a limited supply of energy. As part of the anniversary celebration, join me in a streaming Facebook Live event on Sunday, March 21st at 11:30 a.m. Pacific. I'll be joined in a lively discussion on Self-Care with previous podcast guests. On Friday, March 26th at 11:00 a.m. you can participate in an interactive presentation, at the Virtual Abilities Expo. is free.
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Starting a Contemplative Practice
03/01/2021
Starting a Contemplative Practice
A contemplative practice includes meditation, prayer, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi or qigong, journaling or anything that helps ground you. Some people uses affirmations while others use music to help them ease into a more tranquil state. Shameka Andrews (pictured above) shares her meditation experience with individuals and organizations and even at a local farmer's market in upstate New York. Positive affirmations and mirror work have helped Shameka move through feelings of depression and isolation associated with having a physical disability, Gareth Walker talks about finding and how it's helped him cope with Multiple Sclerosis. Mary Holt, RN, went through a that changed how she works with patients and families dealing with neurological conditions like muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease. Melissa Felsenstein used to help her move through depression and anxiety. Molly Lannon Kenny, a yoga therapist and graduate of a program in Christian mysticism, discusses similarities between . Author Toni Bernhard offers her Buddhist perspective on and how it has helped her deal with a chronic illness.
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Media Representation: Do you see your life reflected in popular media?
02/03/2021
Media Representation: Do you see your life reflected in popular media?
Do you see images of yourself reflected in popular media? As a person with a chronic health condition and/or disability, is your life reflected in movies, television, print, or social media? In this themed podcast episode you'll hear from -- an actor, musician, surfer, skateboarder, and little person -- whose podcast, , explores the unique lives of people with dwarfism. Christophe has worked in Hollywood movies for 11 years but rarely do you see his face. Lindsey Kizer, recently diagnosed with narcolepsy, appeared in an earlier . Her experience of narcolepsy reflected in media has often been as a joke with the character falling asleep mid-sentence. John Poehler is a published author and award-winning in Colorado. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1999, John's memory of mainstream media's representation of people with bipolar disorder was far from accurate. Daniel G. Garza, an HIV/AIDS patient leader, advocate, and educator talks about the first movie where he saw characters portrayed with HIV/AIDS. Daniel has a and channel. Ania Flatau, an avid dancer born with spina bifida, was featured in a previous , Ania has never seen spina bifida represented in popular movies or television but she is quite proud of a certain wheelchair skater, . For those with myotonic dystrophy, like myself, all we have is this documentary, .
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If I can't dance to it, it's not my pandemic
12/16/2020
If I can't dance to it, it's not my pandemic
If Emma Goldman were alive and experimenting with the virtual life, she may have said something like this. Why not dance through the pandemic? It's good physical exercise, ignites oxytocin, and can bond you with a community. Several accessible dance organizations have brought their talents online and thus expanded their reach nationally and internationally. One organization, , co-founded by two recent UC-Berkeley grads -- Yagmur Halezeroglu and Tess Hanson -- feature a variety of professional dance instructors teaching accessible dance in a variety of styles from salsa to urban jazz and even . Another group, , pairs wheelers with walkers, and offers online classes in Island Fusion, Hip Hop, Latin Jazz, and Bollywood. One of their wheeler instructors, Ania Flatau, also offers dance classes on YouTube Live through her Facebook group, .
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Loneliness: How lonely am I and What can I do about it?
12/01/2020
Loneliness: How lonely am I and What can I do about it?
Loneliness is a public health issue. It was before the COVID-19 epidemic forced us into social isolation. Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called loneliness a “growing health epidemic,” and even wrote a book about it - Together: Why Social Connection Holds the Key to Better Health, Higher Performance, and Greater Happiness. In the United Kingdom they take this issue very seriously and now have a . started an organization called The Silver Line which is a helpline for lonely and isolated seniors. Does loneliness impact those with chronic illness and/or disability more than the general population? Curious to know how you rate on the or maybe you'd like to take a quick for a less robust assessment. In this podcast episode we explore that question as well as the antidotes for loneliness. In this for the University of Utah's Program for Inherited Neuromuscular Disorders, I discuss how I've handled social isolation during the pandemic. My friend, David, talks about the online program he's become involved with as well as . Although geared toward an older audience, Humana has a full of ideas on how to combat loneliness.
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A Virtual Abilities Expo
11/16/2020
A Virtual Abilities Expo
Are you ready for three days of workshops, adaptive activities, and discovering resources and services to enhance your quality of life? Peruse the agenda, make plans for November 20-22, and for the free Virtual Abilities Expo. President and CEO David Korse shares the 40+ year history of the annual event in this podcast episode as well as whets our appetite with the impressive lineup of Expo activities. There's something for everyone -- whether your interest is in disability rights, adaptive movement, or how to make your home more accessible.
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Celebration!
11/10/2020
Celebration!
Believe it or not, this episode has nothing to do with the recent U.S. election. We're celebrating the 100th podcast episode of the Glass Half Full. But feel free to celebrate our right to vote in a democracy. All good! If you're a recent Glass Half Full listener, you can now peruse the archives of evergreen content that fall into these categories: Advocacy Alternative Healing Modalities Autoimmune Disorders Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Caregiving Coping Disability Rights and Accessibility General Health Laughter Mental Health Movement Music and the Arts Nature Neurological Conditions Nutrition Relaxation Research Social Support Spirituality Technology If you're running out of ideas on how to cope with COVID, check out this of 50 different ways to spend your time in a safe and sane manner. If you're in need of online accessible exercise and relaxation opportunities, check out this . To learn more about Judith Nangekhe Nk, the health service worker and caregiver in Kenya, here's a . Please visit the . You can buy t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and even face masks with the Glass Half Full logo.
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Put a Pink Ribbon on this Comic, Actress, Playwright, and Teacher
10/16/2020
Put a Pink Ribbon on this Comic, Actress, Playwright, and Teacher
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Meet -- Comic, Actress, Playwright, and Teacher -- and breast cancer survivor. She's also an old friend from my college days. We reminisce about way back when...as well as hear about Susan's unfortunate experience at a New York medical clinic where she was told, "You’re over 40, it’s a cyst. Take aspirin." The tumor grew. Susan's diagnosis and treatment led her to make life changes. She became one of the 48 teachers in Manhattan working directly with medically-challenged students; 80% of them undergoing chemotherapy. Eventually, she wrote and starred in her one-woman show, . While her performance schedule is impacted due to COVID, you can enjoy her dancing and character sketches on . For additional podcast episodes with breast cancer survivors, visit this .
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When the personal is political and the political is personal: Stress on our Health
09/25/2020
When the personal is political and the political is personal: Stress on our Health
This is part 2 of a conversation with Dalia Kinsey, RD, LD, SNS. We talk about becoming our authentic selves, how trauma impacts our physical and emotional health, and the need for inclusivity and intersectionality in public health messages. This is the most stressful year of our lives. We've got the pandemic going. We already knew about police brutality, but never have we been to a point where every time you turn on the television, every time you open Facebook, every time you look anywhere, you're seeing another black or brown body being abused. The trauma is massive and I don't see anyone really addressing it. And I feel like racism is what I know, that racism and all kinds of systemic abuse, these are public health crises. ~ Dalia Kinsey You can find out more about Dalia on her . To learn more about Black Joy, check out this or .
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I wanted to help people prevent chronic disease...
09/18/2020
I wanted to help people prevent chronic disease...
Dalia Kinsey, RD, LD, SNS, chose to be a dietician because she wanted to help people prevent chronic disease; this was before receiving a diagnosis of Graves Disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid. In this first of a two-part interview, Dalia shares anecdotes of dealing with a chronic health condition in another country where certain modern conveniences, like continuous running water, are lacking. Her lived experience and academic training have shown her that many people make the false correlation between weight and health. Dalia believes, Health is not just determined by one or two factors. Eating is such a social thing and feeling connected to others and happy and not judging yourself when you're eating, I think also plays a major part as to how your body relates to those calories. And it affects digestion, how you feel about your food, that I think it's important not to have any strict food rules, but the basics that we all know from our mom or grandma from whenever is that you should eat vegetables and you should eat fruit and you should really, really eat vegetables. As a healthcare practitioner Dalia views her role is "to be a facilitator and there for whatever the patient wants, not to be like this parental figure telling anyone what to do because you know better." You can follow Dalia Kinsey on Instagram and check out her school nutrition . Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation. If you want to hear another healthcare professional speak about her journey as a physician diagnosed with autoimmune disorders, listen to this previous podcast .
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