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Podcast featuring conversations with health entrepreneurs, care professionals, patient advocates, and industry changemakers. What do they all have in common? The mission to humanize healthcare by exploring the disconnect in relationships. --- Hosted by Eva Minkoff. Part of the Invisible Not Broken Podcast Network.
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Jeremy Quinby has been an Integrative Health Specialist for nearly 25 years. In 2014 he became involved in numerous projects across the country exploring better care delivery, vetted local health networks, and the development of a health improvement system as an alternative to our current system of managing care. The Highway to Health Podcast was born out of this, an extension to his 20 year career helping individuals and families become healthier in their day to day lives. His intention, wh ...
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Summary In this conversation, Monica Michelle and Ann-Britt discuss their shared experiences with chronic illness, particularly Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. They explore the challenges of living with a chronic condition, the importance of community support, and the therapeutic role of music in coping with illness. Ann-Britt shares her journey from being…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author Sue Jackson. Sue lives with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Lyme disease. In this episode, Monica and Sue discuss: Sue’s pathway to diagnosis Parenting with chronic illness and parenting a child with chronic illness Managing ME/CFS from diagnosis to creating routines Using books to…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Dan, a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician for the 3rd time on the podcast to discuss bedwetting, medically known as nocturnal enuresis. There are no medical interventions proven to solve this challenge, but Dan has been working for decades helping children who lose control while sleeping to wake up …
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Monica Michelle is joined by artist Kyrianna Bolles. Kyrianna lives with chronic pain. In this episode, Monica and Kyrianna discuss: Kyrianna’s struggle to be accommodated for her pain throughout school years How Kyrianna uses her portraits to help represent other’s chronic conditions The communities Kyrianna has built, from a college support group…
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Monica Michelle is interviewed by consultant and content creator Nick Clemmons. Nick recently started the blog Dory’s Corner with Invisible Not Broken. A companion podcast hosted by Nick will be released soon. Nick lives with Sickle Cell Disease. Monica lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, and Fibromyalgia. In this episode, Nick and Monic…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Kelsey Reardon, a pediatric nurse and integrative medicine practitioner here in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. Having worked as a school nurse and as an in patient and out patient provider, she’s recently branched out this past year to create her own clinic setting where she’s findi…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. John Neustadt, doctor of Naturopathic medicine and founder NBI, Nutritional Biochemistty Inc. who helps us sort through the many considerations when it comes to supporting bone health, preventing osteoporosis and the options available if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with osteopinia, a sign of…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Robert Iron Shell, aks Rob - The Grounded Athlete and author of Earth and Water, A Short Story of Life's Matrix. As a track athlete through college and beyond, Rob was always looking for an edge to performance and recovery. After listening to a podcast, he drew from his past education and experience as a L…
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Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Nick Clemmons. Nick lives with Sickle Cell Disease. In this episode, Monica and Nick discuss: The ways disabled folks are often forgotten in education infrastructure How Nick navigates societal limitations to achieve his goals Disability representation in the media Knowing how to realisticall…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Eva Minkoff about her Ted Talk: Five Minutes to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System. Having worked in a number of different sectors of health from Nutrition, to Researcher to Health Technology, and even as a podcast host - she sees that the key to improving care relationships is finding ways to improve human …
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Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Tim Reitma. Tim lives with Crohn's Disease. In this episode, Monica and Tim discuss: Tim’s resiliency through managing his Crohn’s The importance of self-advocacy, especially in the workplace Tim’s podcast why he shares stories of those with invisible illness TIMESTAMPS 00:47 - Tim's diagnosi…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Raymond Perrin, an osteopath from Manchester England who has spent the better part of his career since the late 1980’s trying to understand ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and has written about it extensively. He has detailed this in his recent book, The Perrin Technique where he explains how to use var…
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Monica Michelle is joined by artist and disability advocate Sunny Ammerman Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum". In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: Sunny’s complex disorders and how she copes with them Everything VR provides …
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Dr. Jeff Crippen is back on the show to discuss nutrition! With so many diet options, how to you know which diet is best for you? Host Jeremy Quinby has a lot of questions for Jeff as they explore mono food diets and why they initially seems to help with a number of health challenges. Together they sort through how certain food affect inflammatory …
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Monica Michelle is joined by Journalist Julia Metraux. Julia lives with vasculitis, mild to moderate hearing loss, and has experienced long COVID. In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: Julia's diagnosis with vasculitis and how it influences her journalistic lens How community impacts the mental health of those with chronic illness How Julia an…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author & physiotherapist Kevin Hunt. Kevin lives with chronic pain. In this episode, Monica and Kevin discuss: Kevin’s philosophy of pain management as a physiotherapist who experiences chronic pain. The Hexagon Model, a life-management tool for focusing on what’s important to you. Kevin’s idea behind his new book. Usin…
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In our fast-paced existence most of us do not allow ourselves to just be present in our bodies, to tune in, listen listen deeply and give it the space it needs to loosen, let go, and heal. Modern yoga methods in the U.S. tend towards achievement, and because of this, limit participation based on physical ability. Jeff Bailey, the founder of Avita y…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author & personal trainer John K. Frazier. John lives with ankylosing spondylitis. In this episode, Monica and John discuss: John’s work as a physical trainer and author Chronic pain comparisons Personal triumph TIMESTAMPS 00:50 - John’s business & diagnosis 07:19 - Chronic pain olympics 09:31 - Talking about & hiding a…
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Monica Michelle is joined by musician Laura Mustard. Laura lives with VATER syndrome. In this episode, Monica and Laura discuss: Laura’s inspiration for her upcoming musical EP. How Laura’s illness impacted her recent relationship & self-image. Laura’s creative process, new music, and social media pressure. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Laura’s new EP / Monic…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with colleague Denise McDonald, an internationally board-certified lactation consultant about the kinds of support she's able to provide new families in the early weeks with newborns. Together they discuss the kinds of common challenges new parents face when it comes to breastfeeding and nursing newborns and sh…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Krista Geisler about treating infants with tongue ties that are interfering with their ability to suck, swallow and feed properly. Having worked in coordination with lactation support as a craniosacral therapist for the past 17 years, Jeremy also share his experiences with newborn care and support. Kri…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author Amanda Chay. Amanda lives with Sjögren’s and Lupus. In this episode, Monica and Amanda discuss: Amanda’s book & diagnosis Outlooking on work & writing Navigating chronic illness with kids & family TIMESTAMPS 00:26 - Intro + The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus 02:17 - Amanda’s diagnosis 10:09 - Amanda’s outlook on wri…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Franks Davis, founder and CEO of Optivida. As a child, Frank had every conceivable childhood disease (mumps, measles, pneumonia) and struggled throughout childhood and adolescence with a compromised immune system –leading to a constant battle to stay healthy and enjoy all the sports he loved. In his early …
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Monica Michelle is joined by author Alexis Kline. Alexis lives with Dysautonomia. In this episode, Monica and Alexis discuss: Being a sick teenager Having an isolated diagnosis Productivity workflows TIMESTAMPS 00:28 - Alexis’s diagnosis & dog 07:18 - Sick teenager road map 10:00 - Alexis’s book & workflow 16:25 - Having an isolated diagnosis 20:50…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author Emily Falcon. Emily lives with ALCAPA. In this episode, Monica and Emily discuss: Growing up sick Post-surgery support Having a public body Self-motivation and adventuring TIMESTAMPS 00:28 - Being a sick kid & Emily’s book title 07:28 - Mortality 10:16 - Portrayal of disability in media 12:21 - Post-surgery suppo…
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Monica Michelle is joined by writer and entrepreneur Micaela Hoo. Micaela lives with Lyme disease, bartonella, babesia, mold toxicity, parasite overgrowth, candida overgrowth, Hashimoto's disease, and Morgellons disease. In this episode, Monica and Micaela discuss: Micaela's diagnosis story Healthcare insurance TIMESTAMPS 00:24 - The start of Micae…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has conversations with Director of Minnesota Breastmilk Bank, Linda Dech, Bereavement Donor Coordinator Alexis Nicklow, and donors McKenzie and Adam. Together they discuss how the breast milk donor organization was started and continues to be funded to serve the community. Linda takes Jeremy on a tour of the facility (see link to…
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Monica Michelle is joined by physical therapist Rita White. Rita lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation syndrome, and POTS. In this episode, Monica and Rita discuss: Rita’s work as a physical therapist Toxic productivity mentality Happiness from self-understanding and patience TIMESTAMPS 00:38 - Rita’s diagnosis and job 04:58 - “pu…
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Al Levin, I guest of the show in season 8 of the podcast, lost his long battle with depression this past month. He spent 6 years as the host of The Depression Files podcast providing a platform for resource on depression, especially geared toward men who are taking their own lives at an alarmingly increasing rate. In this episode previously aired i…
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Host Jeremy Quinby invites Dr. Jeff Crippen back to the show to help us all with a game plan for improving immune function for the cold and flu season. A new strain of Covid-19 is also making a return. Jeremy and Jeff discuss science that has been gathered over the past 3 years in how our immune systems can protect us from Covid and RSV and what we…
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Monica Michelle is joined by author Sara Staggs. Sara lives with epilepsy. In this episode, Monica and Sara discuss: Being a full-time creative with a disability Pregnancy & parenting Disability disclosure Chronic illness in media TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Sara’s writing process 06:03 - Sara’s diagnosis & college 09:44 - Pregnancy & parenting 13:37 - Disa…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Josh Levitt about Naturopathic medicine's tradition in the health maintenance, care and wellness practices. Having both practiced for more than 25 years in what has been in recently history known as 'alternative medicine,' they discuss how they've used herbal medicine, supplements, movement therapy and…
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Monica Michelle is once again joined by musician, chef, and activist Dione Bullard. Dione lives with End Stage Renal Disease. In this episode, Monica and Dione discuss: Favorite TV shows Favorite books Moments of delight Parenting TIMESTAMPS 02:20 - Platonic 11:42 - Somewhere Boy 14:09 - More favorite shows 21:38 - Favorite books 26:17 - Appreciati…
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Monica Michelle is joined by activist Cosmo C. Cosmo lives with porphyria, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Cosmo discuss: Pets LARPing Disability income and surviving on it Privilege and Prejudice TIMESTAMPS 00:33 - Cats and LARPing 12:05 - Adulting on disability income 22:01 - Privilege and prejudice 31:19 - D…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with one of this teachers from years past in this episode. Carol McClellan is an internationally known educator for the Upledger Institute and has been treating new mothers, infants and pediatric populations for nearly 4 decades. She's most recently the Vice President of Education and Programs Development for A…
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Monica Michelle is joined by musician, chef, and activist Dione Bullard. Dione lives with End Stage Renal Disease. In this episode, Monica and Dione discuss: End Stage Renal Disease Self Advocacy as a Patient Dion’s Music & Cooking TIMESTAMPS 06:17 - Dion’s diagnosis 14:44 - Music career & food 21:42 - Self advocacy 26:05 - Disparities in care of d…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Jen Gilhoi of Zero Proof Collective about why she is putting her time and efforts into improving social drinking culture. As an events planner and designer for years, with alcohol at the center of much of what she organized, she realized the lifestyle had led her into addictive tendencies with alcohol and …
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Monica Michelle is joined by activist Kim Luke. Kim lives with multilevel spondylosis, POTS, and fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Kim discuss: Kim’s story Pain clinic negligence Disability tech & advocacy TIMESTAMPS 00:51 - How Kim started 10:54 - Kim’s work 16:03 - Pain clinic negligence 19:33 - Healthcare in politics 27:08 - Recommendati…
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Monica Michelle is joined by lawyer, author, comedian, and activist Julia Irzyk. Julia lives with Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Disk Disease, and Fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: The state of COVID-19 in 2023 Julia's new book, "Disabilities and the Law, 4th Edition" The entertainment industry Access to pain medication …
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Zede' Harut, founder of Seeds Worth Sowing, a non-profit based in Minneapolis, serving black and brown parents and caregivers seeking to offer sustainable economic support, housing, and community support. It's over-arching goal, based in abolitionist principals, is to build mutual aid and reduce harm for o…
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Monica Michelle is joined by activist Lisa Weiner. Lisa lives with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and Scoliosis. In this episode, Monica and Lisa discuss: Growing up with CMT and Scoliosis Dealing with braces Living and moving around San Francisco with a chronic illness Finding community resources Discovering simple tools that can help with daily acti…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Jeff Crippen about his new book Timeless YOUth in which his take us through his journey with childhood illness that lead to a career as a doctor chiropractic and functional medicine. Together they share secrets they've gleaned from decades of treating 'chronic' conditions and the often many layer aspec…
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Monica Michelle is joined by award-winning author Alyssa Graybeal. Alyssa lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In this episode, Monica and Alyssa discuss: Alyssa’s new book Monica and Alyssa discuss being a sick kid with creativity Pacing your work in a hustle-driven culture Emergency rooms & technology The benefits of talking about your story TIMEST…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with New York City midwife Tania Zirulnik. Starting in Peru in traditional nursing, Tania found herself in New York navigating the U.S health care system and quickly learned the best care she could offer didn't exist in traditional care. For the past 2 decades she has found ways to care for mothers and families…
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In this episode host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with midwife Christiane McCloskey about why having a midwife is so crucial to improving your pregnancy and birthing experience. As colleagues they discuss how having midwife support brings guidance, prenatal and postpartum health care, and often a team to help ensure parents get to have the best…
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Monica Michelle is joined by Dale Critchley. They discuss his revolutionary Kickstarter campaign in making disabled D&D NPC Cards and Miniatures. Dale is hard of hearing and has ADHD. Limitless Champions Kickstarter Campaign TIMESTAMPS 1:35 - Dale’s Story Behind the Project 11:40 - Developing the Various Types of Miniatures 14:15- Representing Your…
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In this episode host, Jeremy Quinby, has a conversation with Anne Wister about her work with dolphins as therapeutic partners. It’s easy to believe, as humans, that we are superior, that science and medical intervention can solve all of our mental, emotional and physical health challenges. The natural world, however, has an intelligence all its own…
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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Jen Buice, certified childbirth educator, evidence-based birth instructor, certified breastfeeding counsellor, and postpartum doula. Together they sort through the big decisions parents face when it comes to childbirth like where to give birth, who will do the delivering, what kind of caregiving support is…
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Monica Michelle is joined by Kathryn Trueblood. Kathryn lives with Crohn’s disease and Graves disease. In this episode, Monica and Kathryn discuss: John Abraham’s when we decide how someone else should die we are playing god Compassion and Choices Covid end of life and choices TIMESTAMPS 1:11 - Kathryn and Caretaking 4:55 - Neurological Disease and…
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Monica Michelle is joined by artist and activist, Sunshine Ammerman. Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum". In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: National Organization for Rare Disorders (Un)Well Netflix Docuseries Working a Phys…
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