Quality of Life Radio

Theresa Brown - Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient

In her captivating 2015 New York Times bestseller, "The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives," Theresa Brown offered readers an eye-opening glimpse into a full day at her hospital’s cancer ward, providing a compassionate view inside the complex inner workings of our healthcare system and the individual struggles of her patients. Now, Brown has returned with an unprecedented look at this system from the viewpoint of a cancer patient she had never encountered: herself. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, she discusses her new memoir, "HEALING: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient," that shares her intensely personal story and presents an honest – and rare – look at struggling with the illness while navigating the maze of American health care from the unique standpoint of both a patient and a practitioner. More: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Tarlton and Jenny Dearborn - Until The Wheels Come Off Documentary

To raise funds for cancer research, cyclist John Tarlton entered one of the most grueling ultra-endurance events in the world: Race Across America (RAAM). Riders travel almost non-stop from coast to coast—through searing desert and over mountain ranges—in a brutally taxing challenge, 30% longer than the Tour de France and accomplished in half the time. With his family and friends serving as support crew, together they embark on a 12-day odyssey that puts all of their limits to the test.Airing live from Seattle, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life” Show features John Tarlton and his wife Jenny Dearborn who discuss their documentary, “Until The Wheels Come Off.” Releasing on VOD on April 5, 2022, the film follows John as he enters his second Race Across America. More at https://untilthewheelscomeoffmovie.com/Featured music on this episode is “Tale of the Vibe Rider” from the album “20/20” by The Walk-A-Bout. https://www.walkaboutband.com/2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jacqueline Eubany - Becoming a Cardiologist

Focusing on her journey to become a cardiologist, especially as a woman, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychotherapist P. Shavaun Scott - The Minds of Mass Killers

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life show features author and psychotherapist P. Shavaun Scott, who discusses her latest book “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence”.Public mass killings are becoming more common – and each incident affects the public’s sense of safety, especially as myths circulate about mass murderers and their behavior. “The Minds of Mass Killers" draws on psychotherapist P. Shavaun Scott’s 30 years of treatment experience in criminal psychology to clarify the realities of mass killings, using psychological forensic research to provide a foundation for understanding the “pathway to violence” identified in the personal histories of many mass murderers. Drawing from criminology, neuroscience and developmental and social psychology, Scott makes the case that we are all capable of creating a safer society. More: https://www.pshavaunscott.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Focusing on Heart Healthy Lifestyle Changes, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salt in My Soul Documentary Film

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show focuses on the documentary film SALT IN MY SOUL: THE ART OF DYING (Giant Pictures) which is based on the bestselling posthumously published memoir of the same name. It’s is a classic coming of age story about Mallory, a young woman figuring out how to live with cystic fibrosis which she was diagnosed with at the age of three. In her twenty five-year battle with the deadly disease, she carved out a life that most of us don’t come close to. Using Mallory’s posthumously published 2500-page secret diaries, hundreds of hours of newly discovered footage, and audio recordings, the film offers Mallory as the narrator of her own extraordinary chronicle.Featured guests are filmmaker William Battersby and Mallory's mother Diane Shader Smith. More: https://saltinmysouldoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - Heart Healthy Cooking and Eating

Focusing on Heart healthy Cooking and Eating, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chantal Jauvin - Love Without Martinis

While some 30% of all marriages end in divorce, that rate goes up to 50% when one of the partners suffers from an alcohol use disorder. On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, author Chantal Jauvin discusses her new book “Love Without Martinis: How Couples Build Healthy Relationships in Recovery, Based on Real Stories.” Over the past 5 years, Jauvin has interviewed top specialists on substance use disorders and dozens of couples working through recovery together. Using these true stories, Jauvin set out to model for readers how couples in recovery can go from dysfunctional and/or “codependent” relationships to healthy functioning relationships if they commit to doing the hard work. Out now and available in paperback and as an e-book, ”Love Without Martinis” is a groundbreaking book that acknowledges recovery among couples is a unique and vital need. More: https://chantaljauvin.com/Featured music is “Life” by Josh Pfeiffer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.