Lighting Your Way

Lighting Your Way


Latest Episodes

9.2 28 Hours in ER Limbo
February 07, 2025

When Miriam Rivkin went to the hospital with a detached retina, they discovered another, more urgent problem. Then, failures in communication and chaos in the ER made a bad situation even more frighte

9.1 Migraine Relief
January 31, 2025

When the prescribed therapies to treat Lexi Livanos debilitating migraines were no longer effective, her doctors dismissed her concerns. Then, with the help of a nurse advocate and a second opinion,

8.8 New Knee Resolution
December 06, 2024

In the final episode of Season 8, Patricia Long tells us about the ups and downs of her knee replacement journey and offers advice for those getting ready for the surgery.

8.7: Better Safe Than Sorry
November 15, 2024

This week, we chat with 27-year-old Jessi Clarke, who went to the dermatologist to get an itchy mole checked out. Its a very good thing she did it was cancerous.

8.6 The Third Type of Diabetes
November 08, 2024

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
November 01, 2024

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
October 25, 2024

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
October 18, 2024

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
October 11, 2024

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
October 04, 2024

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