Lighting Your Way
Latest Episodes
8.6 The Third Type of Diabetes
Guardian Nurses Andrea Spector, RN, MSN, is back on the podcast, this time as a patient! She discusses her recent diagnosis of Type 1.5 diabetes, a new variety of the disease that has elements of b
8.5 A Second Cancer Battle
The resilient Crystal Chuck shares what its like to be among the 1 in 5 cancer survivors who face a new, different type of cancer later in life.
8.4 Heart and Kidney Transplant
Leston Hall shares his inspiring story of receiving a life-saving heart and kidney transplant after complications from COVID-19.
8.3 Living with Stage 4 Cancer
Stage 4 cancer patient Marc Czarkowski discusses the importance of clear communication with healthcare providers and shares stories of his own healthcare journey.
8.2 Living Longer with Brain Cancer
This week, Linda Long, a 30-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, speaks candidly about her brain cancer diagnosis and the Optune treatment for Glioblastoma.
8.1 The Long Road After a Car Accident
Season 8 starts with Peter Friedrichs, a retired attorney who was in a terrible accident while out for a drive with his wife. Find out what he learned about the healthcare system during this harrowing
7.9: Trusting Your Gut
In this story, Crystal Leonardi, RN, BSN, tells us how trusting a patients intuition (combined with extra testing) saved her from an invasive and potentially dangerous procedure.
7.8 A Successful Surgery!
Were following up with Suzy Parker, RN, about a successful surgery to fix a severe underbite that caused headaches, digestive problems, and dental issues throughout a patients life. Its an inspirin
7.7 Screenings Save the Day
This week, Betty speaks with Heather Munizza, RN, MSN, and Stephanie Wimmer, RN, BSN, about their work serving a population who are sometimes exposed to environmental hazards on the job.
7.6 Second Opinion Saved a Leg
This week, Betty speaks to her colleagues on the Coastal HIF Mobile Care Coordinator team about various cases, including a leg that was saved with a second opinion.