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Welcome to Freedom To Know Wellness’s, Seniors Voices, episode 3 with guest Linda. We continue this series with Linda, a retired Production Manager from the Canadian theatre company Famous People Players #disabilityinarts, as she shares about her disability due to a car accident that caused a spinal injury and her life now as a disabled senior using an accessible wheelchair managing post-injury cognitive impairment. In late 2021, Linda's wheelchair broke down and she couldn't afford to fix it. Linda shares her experience, but due to her cognitive impairment, certain important details surrounding fixing her wheelchair were left out. Listen until the end as I share the missing details of her lengthy journey to reclaim her electric wheelchair.
Seniors Voices is an FTKWellness highlight series featuring seniors with different disabilities, telling their life stories transitioning from government disability to government pension and resources that can help others who have already transitioned or will be transitioning from disability to pension.
For resources listed in this series see Freedom To Know Wellness's Seniors Voices Resources
https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com/p/seniors-voices-podcast-seniors-resources
Woodgreen Meals on Wheels
https://www.woodgreen.org/programs/meals-on-wheels
Woodgreen Seniors Day Program
https://www.woodgreen.org/programs/seniors-day-programs
Podcast Transcript
"Seniors Voices" is Sponsored by Digital Main Street R.A.I.S.E Grant @digitalmainstreet8974
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Timestamp
00:00 Sponsorship
00:10 Alert: Format Change
00:45 Introduction - Seniors Voices
03:38 Advisory Warning
04:08 Linda’s Story
04:33 Working in Theatre
06:00 The Car Accident - Disability
09:22 Creative Careers w/ Disability
12:40 Life as a Senior w/ Disability
19:00 Seniors Activity Programs
23:46 Food Services + Financial Planning
27:27 Wheelchair Fix Story
36:19 Words of Advice
38:04 Linda’s Real Wheelchair Fix Story
40:20 Next Episode / Conclusion
#seniors #disabilityinclusion #pensioners #accessibility #affordablehousing #pensioners #canadiangovernment #ontario #toronto #hardshipfund #OliviaChow #accessibledevices #supportseniors #devicefund
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Welcome to Freedom To Know Wellness’s “Seniors Voices” episode 2 with guest, Robert. In episode 2, Robert shares his life as a senior using accessibility devices due to conditions like COPD and diabetes- to name a few, and his activism to make the Canadian government aware of the needs of seniors and people with disability. Seniors Voices is an FTKWellness highlight series featuring seniors with different disabilities, telling their life stories transitioning from government disability to government pension and resources that can help others who have already transitioned or will be transitioning from disability to pension. For seniors resources in the Ontario Canada area, see Freedom To Know Wellness blog's, Seniors Voices Resources "Seniors Voices" is Sponsored by Digital Main Street R.A.I.S.E Grant @digitalmainstreet8974 📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog 💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness 🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud**Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness** Timestamp00:00 Intro & Sponsorship00:10 What is Seniors Voices03:05 Advisory Warning03:39 Robert’s Story 10:32 Medical / Accessibility Programs25:12 Government Funding30:12 Increase Accessibility42:38 Hardship Fund / Helping Each Other47:42 Family Doctors53:02 Phone Companies Medical Support01:00:21 Robert Update Post Interview#disabilitysports #seniors #pensioners #diabetesmanagement #affordablehousing #dialisis #canadiangovernment #ontario #toronto #accessibility #hardshipfund #accessdevices
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Freedom To Know Wellness's “Seniors Voices” are stories, shared without being interviewed- by individuals managing various disabilities and medical conditions, telling the difficulties they faced transitioning from government disability to Canadian pension, the frustration and financial hardship they encounter now without disability support- yet the various great support they discovered during their process to provide some aid. But the journey and the needs continue.
FTKWellness provides listeners with an online resource for seniors, sharing the support services shared in these interviews and more. Click the link for details.
NOTE: The current online resources only cover the province of Ontario with a focus on the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog: https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com/ 💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FTKWellness🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/o2WJMeTNBKFNHuGz8*Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness Time Stamp:00:00 Intro & Context02:36 Stipend for Guest03:03 Advisory Warning03:34 Senior Voice - Brenda10:29 Pension Education15:52 Yard Sale to $ Meds 19:10 Food Bank & Support
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The Freedom To Know Wellness podcast interviewed Meghan French @thefaithfulfibromyalgiawarrior last year, discussing her healing journey from debilitating Fibromyalgia pain using the controversial Carnivore Diet. It's been 6 months since that interview to this recording, and to see her improvement and mobility are beyond remarkable. Watch this episode to catch all the details on how Meghan achieved her newfound freedom from chronic pain and mobility issues.Connect with Meghan@thefaithfulfibromyalgiawarrior https://www.facebook.com/meghanfrench.fibrofogwarriorhttps://www.instagram.com/thefaithfulfibromyalgiawarrior/
Episode Transcript👩🏾💻 FTKWellness Podcast Host Michelle Samuels: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.samuels.8/📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog: https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com/ 💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FTKWellness🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/o2WJMeTNBKFNHuGz8Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness 📸 Thumbnail Image by: Shawn B. Jennings https://www.instagram.com/photographybyshaunj/
Time Stamp
00:00 Intro
01:02 Interview: Update
32:08 Pain Reduction + Overcome Fear of Movement
44:25 Transitioning + Gut Rot
49:24 Blood Type + Carnivore Diet
51:22 Remain Disciplined
57:09 Conclusion + Update Post Interview
#podcast #carnivorediet #fibromyalgiawarrior #fibromyalgia #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicpainwarrior #chronicpaintreatment #chronicpainmanagement #fibrofog #mobility #accessibilitymatters #accessiblemobility #wellnessjourney #healingjourney #faith
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Risa Corbett battled lung failure caused by a life-threatening rare ARDS Lung condition due to Streptococcus pneumonia. An experience that caused a Near Death Experience (NDE) and created debilitating Fibromyalgia. Risa shares how she advocated, fought for and spearheaded an unheard-of surgery that healed her conditions, giving her a new view and lease on life.
Risa is eager to help others going through similar struggles. Connect with Risa via email or on social media.CONNECT with RISA• Email: [email protected]• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risa.corbett• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raven.risa/
CONNECT with FREEDOM TO KNOW WELLNESS
👩🏾💻 FTKWellness Podcast Host: Michelle Samuels 📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog: 💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness: 🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud: *Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness*📸 Thumbnail Image by: Shawn B. Jennings
Episode 7 Transcription
TimeStamp00:00 Prelude00:15 Intro + Subscribe02:27 Interview04:01 ARDS17:16 NDE / Coma34:00 Fibromyalgia40:29 Self Advocate/ Mental Health + Community Support44:32 Botch GI Surgery Part of the Puzzle54:38 Accessibility Assistance58:38 Advocate | Surgeries & Research | Detox01:17:30 Raynaud’s Phenomenon | Detox 01:19:18 Medical Gaslighting |Trigger Points01:24:52 Miraculous surgery01:39:20 Mental Health & Life Post Surgery01:49:09 Synesthisia Therapy for Mental Wellness01:56:07 Mind-Body Connection02:02:06 What Risa’s doing now?02:07:44 Conclusion + Be a Guest + FTKW Social Media
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Managing multiple sclerosis alone is difficult enough, with its vast debilitating symptoms. But when this condition is compounded with other chronic pain and/or complex medical conditions like Fibromyalgia, it makes the wellness journey even more difficult. Watch on Freedom To Know Wellness to Dale's inspirational journey of perseverance in managing severe MS with Fibromyalgia. 🥼Clinics Mentioned in Dale's Interview• Neurocore Physiotherapy & Pilates Centre • St. Mike's Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic • Doctors: Dr. Ho• Toronto Rehab - Rumsey Centre • Doctors: Dr. Tania Bruno
Episode Transcription👩🏾💻 FTKWellness Podcast Host: Michelle Samuels 📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness: 🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Q-Black Soundcloud: *Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness*📸 Thumbnail Image by: Shawn B. Jennings Timestamp0:00 Prologue0:21 Intro3:18 MS Journey & Treatment17:29 Fibromyalgia with MS37:43 MS & Children/Family Counselling 43:20 Depression & MS8:27 Parenting with MS51:21 Additional Treatments01:10:52 Conclusion#multiplesclerosis #fibromyalgia #chronicillness #chronicpain #autoimmunedisease #canada #healthcare #OntarioHealthCare
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Meghan French @thefaithfulfibromyalgiawarrior is a Canadian living in England, she is a wife and mother living with severe Fibromyalgia-- an arthritic and autoimmune condition that affects her mobility and especially her cognitive function, causing extreme brain fog a.k.a Fibro-Fog.
In this episode, Meghan will share how she used the Carnivore Diet along with her faith to relieve the majority of her Fibro-Fog and lessen the amount of pain medications she needed to take.
⚠️ AUDIO ADVISORY: Due to audio technical difficulties during the video recording of this interview. Subtitles are posted where dialogue is missing
➡️ NOTE: Physical exercises like Aquatherapy geared to Fibromyalgia are very beneficial and should be taken gently to start. Seek advice from instructors who know about arthritic / fibromyalgia conditions.
➡️ Episode 5 Transcript
➡️ Watch this episode on Freedom To Know Wellness 🔴Youtube Channel @FTKWellness
➡️ Follow Meghan French's 🔴 YouTube Channel
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🎵 FTKWellness Theme Song: Hold You
Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud
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🔴 YOUTUBE CHANNELS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:
• Dr Ken Berry - KenDBerryMD.
• Tailored Keto Health (Rebekah Heishman): www.tailoredketo.health /Youtube @rebekahheishman-tailoredke8939
• Professor Bart Kay @bart-kay
• Pim Jansson @PimJanssonlifewithoutcravings
• Bella Ma: The Steak and Butter Gal @SteakandButterGal
Timestamp 0:00 Prologue
0:09 Intro
1:01 Carnivore Synopsis
2:40 Warning Advisory
3:01 Interview - Meghan Fibro Story & Medications
34:43 Affects Fibro has on Relationships
50:00 Fatty Liver Disease & Carnivore Diet56:40 Meghan's Journey to Carnivore Diet
01:14:06 Carnivore Diet and Faith
01:19:46 Carnivore Diet Social Media Influencers
01:24:20 Meghan's Daily Carnivore Diet (w/ Family)
01:35:13 Closing: Have Your Voice Heard on FTKWellness & Subscribe ✅
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In recognition, this podcast will be a Freedom To Know Wellness Highlight Episode, featuring the charity organization, Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network part of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s DAN Women and Babies Program.
I spoke with program manager, Michelle LaFontaine about the PAIL Network’s history, advocacy work throughout Canada and services, and about her personal experience that led her to the PAIL Network championing this cause.
⚠️ WARNING: Content may be triggering for some. The discussion covers the experience of miscarriage, infant loss and elective abortion.🎗️ Sunnybrook PAIL Network: https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog: https://freedomtoknowwellness.substac...💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness: paypal.me/FTKWellness🎵 Music: Hold You Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mrq94?ref=clip...
00:00 Prologue
14:11 Introduction2:34 PAIL Network History6:16 Personal Experience13:06 PAIL Programs16:00 Infant Loss & Hospital Care21:32 Connect to PAIL Network27:13 Grieving & Support 40:32 Final Remarks#miscarriageawareness #miscarriagesupport #infantloss #pailnetwork #sunnybrookhospital #familysupport
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⚠️ Please advise TRIGGER WARNING Episode 4 podcast covers the sensitive topic of miscarriages. ⚠️
0:00 Introduction2:50 Interview1:00.49 Fletcher's Backstory Welcome to Freedom To Know Wellness Season 1 Episode 4. Today’s podcast concludes this series on uterine fibroids under our female reproductive category. But this is not the last on this topic for this season. Our guest Michelle Kershaw shares her miracle trying to conceive (TTC) journey while battling uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, several miscarriages plus managing the complex autoimmune disorder of Type 1 diabetes. Where Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the pancreas gradually decreases its insulin production in the body due to lifestyle, eating habits or hereditary, in Type 1 Diabetes, the pancreas is attacked and stops producing any insulin for the body, affecting babies/children and adults up to age 40. Type 1 diabetes can impact pregnant mothers creating conditions such as high blood pressure, vision loss, and kidney disease. All of these conditions and experiences are just scratching the surface of what Michelle and her husband David went through during her pregnancy. Experience that included Michelle requiring an emergency radical hysterectomy...I will leave that for Michelle to share. But despite their trials, the Kershaw’s story and perseverance resulted in the beautiful premature birth of their son Fletcher. Watch for the full details of this story and stay until the end for an update on little Fletcher.
📰 For further details on Episode 4 including resources on miscarriage support and medications listed visit this episode's blog: https://freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com/p/s1-ep4-uterine-fibroids-and-ttc-with
➡️ Follow the Freedom To Know Wellness Blog 📰www.freedomtoknowwellness.substack.com for blog posts and resources on female reproductive issues, chronic pain + complex medical conditions and other disability-related topics including disability within the arts.
➡️ SunnyBrook Hospital PAIL Network (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network) https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/. 🇨🇦
➡️ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @FTKWellness.
🎙️ Freedom To Know Wellness is available on all major Podcast platforms. 🎵 Intro music by Q-Black: "Hold You"Q-Black Website: https://www.beatstars.com/qblackQ-Black Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/uY5cqDm74RoGVGPU9💰Contribute to FTKWellness: paypal.me/FTKWellness
#FTKWellness #pregnancy #uterinefibroids #hystrectomy #type1diabetes #chronicpain #TTC #ovariancyst #womenshealth #autismawareness #childbirthstory #prematurebaby #disabilityawareness #miraclebaby
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0:00 Introduction6:07 Interview49:46 ConclusionIn this episode of Freedom To Know Wellness, the podcast discusses a woman’s journey with uterine fibroids and her mandatory emergency hysterectomy surgery- originally a cancer scare- to manage her health. The subtitle, “When Not A Choice” is stated, because a hysterectomy can be an elective surgery for women for different reasons, but the majority reason are for those struggling with uterine fibroids and other reproductive conditions that are debilitating or life-threatening. In this episode, we discuss the physical, mental and spiritual impact a hysterectomy has on a woman and the question of why the removal of the female uterus is so prevalent- and almost casual, and what potentially is missing in the Canadian healthcare system to help prevent the need for so many hysterectomies- including early scanning detection and more…If you enjoyed this episode and would like more information on Shauna Stewart Douglas “Mummble” mom’s group and view her video and image vlog of her hysterectomy story, see the links below.▶️ Shauna’s “Mummble” Mom's groups https://www.facebook.com/momsunitingmoms/groups▶️ Follow Shauna’s story: Video Links and Images 🔗 Shauna’s Cancer Scare/ Hysterectomy Health Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13wTrBZ_84Q&t=140s🔗"Once a Dancer, Always a Dancer" Image of Shauna before surgery. (Her husband sent this to her mom and kids to help them know everything was fine): https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfSSFohoBa/?hl=en🔗Image of Shauna shortly after surgery: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBMjbClGj6/?hl=en🔗Image of Shauna 4 weeks post-op about self-care: https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDSj5WBlvf/?hl=en🔗Shauna’s 5 weeks Post-Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsZEnROV5vU&t=67s🔗 Image of Shauna with Belly Pillow to protect her stomach after post-op:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcfmkclHCt/?hl=en🎵Intro/Outro music by Q-Black: "Hold You"▶️ Q-Black Website: https://www.beatstars.com/qblack▶️ Q-Black Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/uY5cqDm74RoGVGPU9💰Contribute financially to PayPal.me/FTKWellness🔗 FTKWellness Linktree: https://linktr.ee/freedomtoknowwellness
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**Graphic Images. Viewers' Discretion is Advised**
Welcome back to Freedom to Know Wellness Part 2 Q&A with patient and advocate, Dr. Nkem Kalu. If you missed Part 1 of the full interview with Nkem, click the link here. Episode Transcription
Just a reminder Dr. Nkem Kalu is not a medical doctor but her advocacy and lived experience will benefit our listeners both patient and medical alike.
What's covered in this Q&A:
Nkem's Pre & Post-Surgery Experience in Nigeria Managing Surgical Scarring (Keloids) Copper IUD conflicting with Uterine Fibroids Vitamin D used to prevent fibroids: True or False Relaxers causing Uterine Fibroids***Listen to the end of the podcast for details on why relaxers are considered a potential culprit in causing uterine fibroids.***
Go to the Freedom To Know Wellness blog to access all supporting medical links discussed in parts 1 and 2 of this interview. (Link below)
FTKW RESOURCES: Season 1 Uterine Fibroid Series:
📰 Freedom To Know Wellness Substack Blog
💰 Support Freedom To Know Wellness on Paypal
🎵 FTKWellness Theme Song: Hold You
Artist: Q-Black Soundcloud Webpage
*Music rights owned by Freedom To Know Wellness*
Photography by: Lara Tai
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lara_tai1/
#womenshealth #uterinefibroids #blackwomen #brownwomen #endometriosis #canadianpodcast
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Welcome to Freedom To Know Wellness podcast, Episode 2 Part 1 of "Uterine Fibroids: Endemic Disease on Women of Colour" with Dr. Nkem Kalu. Find the link above for Part 2 Q&A with Dr. Nkem Kalu. In this episode, we discuss Uterine Fibroids and their effects on women's health- especially in women of colour. There is a high racial disparity of fibroid cases in women of the African, South Asian and Latin American Diaspora women. Our guest speaker is a Uterine Fibroid warrior and advocate herself, Dr. Nkem Kalu. Nkem shares her personal experience, advocacy work and what she has learned with us at FTKW, including current and controversial medical practitioners' approaches to surgery, hysterectomies and conflicts in potential causes, including hair relaxers in black women. Watch/listen to get all the details and follow the Freedom To Know Wellness Blog for listing of resources discussed in this and future episodes in Season 1 Uterine Fibroid series.FTKW RESOURCES: Season 1 Uterine Fibroid Serieshttps://open.substack.com/pub/freedomtoknowwellness/p/freedom-to-know-wellness-uterine?r=1h5wzp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webIntro music by Q-Black: "Hold You"Website: https://www.beatstars.com/qblackSoundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/uY5cqDm74RoGVGPU9Photography by: Lara Tai https://www.instagram.com/lara_tai1/#womenshealth #uterinefibroids #endometriosis #blackwomen #southasianwomen #asianwomen #femalereproductivesystem
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Welcome to Freedom To Know Wellness (FTKW), the podcast (video included). Where we hear from both the lived experiences of actual patients and the professional perspectives of practitioners- supporting or opposing. Our discussion today is on the skin condition Eczema, a common yet often underrated complex medical condition.
Today's interview will feature Darnell Samuels', known for his podcasts "The Six Cents Report" and "Thanks, Coach", sharing his life struggles and treatments for this disease and how severe the eczema condition can escalate and hinder a person's life.
Please advise: The opinions shared on today's podcast are of the interviewee and interviewer.
**Caution: Graphic Images of Skin Conditions**
FTKWellness Podcast song introduction by:
Q-Black - “Hold You”
Q-Black’s Soundcloud page: https://on.soundcloud.com/uY5cqDm74RoGVGPU9Follow Freedom To Know Wellness Blog, Social Media and Youtube Channel: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/freedomtoknowwellness
Eczema Support
Eczema Society of Canada: https://www.eczemahelp.ca/ National Association of Eczema: https://nationaleczema.org/ Dr. Lisa Watson ND (*Darnell's Naturopath): https://drlisawatson.com/Follow Darnell Samuels's Podcasts & Blog: The Six Cents Report: https://www.youtube.com/@SixCentsReport Thanks, Coach: available on Spotify “High End Theories” Blog: https://www.highendtheories.com/Follow Darnell Samuels on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogudda_darnell/*Special thanks to my parents, aunty Jenny and Shaun Jennings.
