Lighting Your Way

Latest Episodes
9.4 A Happy Ending!
Jim Walsh got a new lease on life thanks to his incredible care team and the fantastic generosity of his son, Greg, who bravely donated part of his liver. Its a happy story from beginning to end.
9.3 A Frightening Saga
This week, we talk to Emily Koval, whose harrowing journey through the healthcare system could have been much less frightening with clearer communication at every level.
9.2 28 Hours in ER Limbo
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
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
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
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
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.