Jeanette Huffman: Between the Lines

🎙️ Between the Lines — Episode 16 Surviving the Hospital with Val Barschaw | Caregiving, Medical Advocacy & Healing

In Episode 16 of Between the Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with author and caregiver Val Barschaw for one of the most important and deeply human conversations featured on the podcast so far. After more than 35 years as a caregiver — including supporting her husband through a heart transplant journey and decades of navigating the healthcare system — Val shares the lived experiences that inspired her book: 📘 Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know This episode explores: 📝 the importance of a patient notebook 🩺 how to advocate for yourself in medical settings 💊 medication safety and hospital preparedness 🧼 hospital-acquired infections and prevention ❤️ caregiving, fear, resilience, and hope ✨ gratitude as “the secret sauce” to healing 🤝 why human connection matters in healthcare This is more than a discussion about hospitals. It’s a conversation about how we care for one another during life’s hardest moments. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare worker, or someone who simply wants to be better prepared for the future, this episode contains practical advice and emotional insight that may truly help someone you love. 🎧 Featuring: “The Bissema Process” — an original atmospheric audio scene by Rich Kopacz 📖 Find Val Barschaw’s book: Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know Available on Amazon in print and Kindle editions. 🌐 Val Barschaw: https://hospitaltohealth.com/ [https://hospitaltohealth.com/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII [https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII] “The Bissema Process” Audio Scene: https://youtu.be/FE1ieh2yXIE [https://youtu.be/FE1ieh2yXIE] 📱 YouTube Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/FmivV9AFZh8?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/FmivV9AFZh8?feature=share] https://youtube.com/shorts/7L7_Pmlp7UQ?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/7L7_Pmlp7UQ?feature=share] 🎵 TikTok: @jhuffmanbetweenthelines 🎙️ Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman 🎭 Co-host: Rich Kopacz Music Credits: “From Here On In” — Everet Almond “Stick The Landing” — Everet Almond Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library #BetweenTheLines #ValBarschaw #CaregiverSupport #MedicalAdvocacy #Healthcare #Podcast #HealingJourney #PatientAdvocate #HospitalCare #HeartTransplant

🎧 The Bissema Process An Original Audio Scene by Rich Kopacz From Between the Lines — Episode 16

Step beyond the podcast… …and into something darker. The Bissema Process is an atmospheric original audio scene written and performed by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the themes explored in Episode 16 of Between the Lines featuring author and caregiver Val Barschaw. Blending eerie vintage medicine, plague doctor imagery, dark humor, theatrical storytelling, and psychological tension, this immersive piece acts as a surreal companion to the larger conversation surrounding hospitals, fear, healing, and human vulnerability. What begins as a grounded discussion about caregiving and medical advocacy slowly descends into something hauntingly symbolic: A strange world lurking just beneath the surface. 🎭 Written & Performed by: Rich Kopacz 🎙️ From: Between the Lines — Episode 16 Hosted by Jeanette Huffman 📘 Featuring: Val Barschaw Author of Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know 🌐 https://hospitaltohealth.com/ [https://hospitaltohealth.com/] 📺 Watch the full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII [https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII] #TheBissemaProcess #RichKopacz #BetweenTheLines #AudioDrama #Atmospheric #DarkComedy #VintageHorror #Podcast #AudioStorytelling

Young Author Lexi Garman on Writing, Fantasy & Tragic Circumstances and True Love- Episode 15

In this episode of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman is joined by co-host Rich Kopacz and young adult author Lexi Garman, winner of Rich Kopacz’s creative writing contest inspired by 5th century BC Persia. Lexi discusses her award-winning short story Tragic Circumstances and True Love, the inspiration behind it, romance and fantasy storytelling, fan fiction, D&D creativity, acting, music, and discovering her voice as a young writer. Following the interview, Rich Kopacz performs a special in-character audio scene adaptation inspired by Lexi’s story, bringing its emotion and atmosphere to life through immersive narration and performance. This episode is filled with creativity, imagination, humor, and encouragement for anyone interested in storytelling and writing. ✨ Featured Story: Tragic Circumstances and True Love by Lexi Garman 🎙 Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman 🎙 Co-Host: Rich Kopacz 🎵 Background Music: “Touching Moment” by Wayne Jones Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

Tragic and True | An Audio Scene by Rich Kopacz

Step into the world of Tragic Circumstances and True Love through this immersive in-character audio scene performance by Rich Kopacz. Inspired by young author Lexi Garman’s award-winning short story, Tragic and True brings emotion, atmosphere, danger, and young love to life through dramatic narration and character storytelling. Originally featured on Between The Lines with host Jeanette Huffman. ✨ Based on the short story: Tragic Circumstances and True Love by Lexi Garman 🎙 Performed by: Rich Kopacz 🎵 Background Music: “Touching Moment” by Wayne Jones Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

👉 Rubicon: A Cinematic Audio Scene from The Catalyst by A.J. Frazier

Step inside the world of The Catalyst. “Rubicon” is a cinematic audio scene inspired by the work of author A.J. Frazier, bringing his story to life through immersive sound, atmosphere, and performance. Created and produced by Rich Kopacz, this piece captures the tension, emotion, and layered storytelling that defines A.J. Frazier’s work. The Catalyst is a genre-blending story that explores horror, faith, trauma, identity, and the human experience through deeply layered characters and cinematic storytelling. Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-FRAZIER/author/B0FDLB953M?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e96a3a14-7731-4c06-a88d-84d306b7c5f8 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-FRAZIER/author/B0FDLB953M?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e96a3a14-7731-4c06-a88d-84d306b7c5f8] TikTok: @AJFrazierBooks Available at all major online retailers and at Schuler’s Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan (14 signed copies currently available) Listen to the full Between The Lines episode featuring A.J. Frazier: YouTube: https://youtu.be/0rOXJCIQJ4Y [https://youtu.be/0rOXJCIQJ4Y] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22LKC4Y50dh3zS5XzWlefm?si=Vzzzj3hORJi65NId4D_vkQ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/22LKC4Y50dh3zS5XzWlefm?si=Vzzzj3hORJi65NId4D_vkQ] “Rubicon” Created by Rich Kopacz Real stories. Real creators. Beyond the page. 📚 About the Book📚 Where to Find A.J. Frazier🎙️ Full Interview🎧 Audio Scene Credit🎵 Music Credit✨ Between The Lines