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Latest Episodes

Breathing Problems? Consider SubGlottic Stenosis (SGS)
December 05, 2022

Catherine Anderson has prepared a Rough Guide for patients to help with SubGlottic Stenosis (SGS), or scar tissue in the trachea constraining breathing. Listen

Understanding and Managing Post Polio Syndrome
December 04, 2022

Ina Pinkney, the Breakfast Queen of Chicago, joins Joyce Graff to speak about Post Polio Syndrome, which can impact someone who survived polio. Listen

Talking with Joyce Graff
May 10, 2022

Host Harvey Bravman focuses on her work with Powerful Patient, empowering people to partner with their health care providers and manage their own health. Listen

Then and Now – VHL Alliance in 1994 and 2021
September 22, 2021

Members of the 1994 Board of Directors of the VHL Alliance meet with Chandra Clark, current Executive Director, and Heidi Leone, Director of Advancement. Listen

Bruising? Bleeding? Lightheaded standing up? Heart Racing? Consider POTS
August 11, 2021

Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a multi-system conditions that are very tricky to diagnose. It may be an auto-immune disorder. Listen

International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)
May 10, 2021

Meet Marta Szulc (say "Shultz") Marta Szulc First Ever Executive Director IKCC

Help for Teens with Migraines
April 22, 2021

https://powerfulpatient.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mcvige-140.png Dr. Jennifer McBige helps us understand what makes migraines different, and new non-drug treatment options including one approved for teens. Listen

Why We Do the Things We Do
April 19, 2021

Bob Raleigh talks about his research into why we do the things we do. He describes how doctors and counselors can shape their messages in order to be heard. Listen

COVID-19 and Participatory Medicine
March 31, 2021

Author Michael Millenson speaks with us about how people with complex medical conditions need to work with their doctors to manage the risks of COVID-19. Listen

Surviving the Pandemic: Depression and COVID-19
December 01, 2020

Mindy Jo Rigel, of WorryAboutYouToday.com shares her experiences with COVID-19 diagnosis -- it felt like a sinus infection, until she lost her sense of smell. Listen