The Disability Diaries With Steven Vine

Lisa Gausman: A remarkable story about survival

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172/fan_mail/new] Steve interviews Lisa Gausman, a fellow ostomate, and an amazing human being. Lisa noticed she may have had an illness in her teenaged years. Her mother decided to pursue intervention for Lisa, and she was immediately diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She had 15 abdominal surgeries after that diagnosis. She was put on some serious medication at the age of 16. Things started to get worse, and she had 17 more surgeries - leading to getting the ileostomy, and then a serious medical incident - leading to the removal of 17 feet of her GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Lisa shares a lot of personal stories of how her condition, her chronic pain, and prescription medication affected her life and her relationships. Fast forward some years later, and Lisa decided to do some advocating for Ostomy, and became the editor of Ostomy Canada magazine. (which is currently experiencing an uncertain future) She also did some work for the Ostomy Canada youth camp; this was truly her passion for 19 summers - that one week every summer fueled Lisa's internal gas tank!

Dr. Marla Inducil: The Diabetes Revolution, Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172/fan_mail/new] Steve and Chris talk with Dr. Marla Inducil, the Director of Medical Research at BC Diabetes in Vancouver. Marla's work focuses on diabetes research, but the three of us talk about various topics including: Type 1 vs. Type 2, eating, shopping and portion control. Exercise, fasting and making good choices at the grocery store. (We previous talked about this topic with Tristan Elliott in Episode 23). The bottom line is: we are all responsible for our own health and making sensible choices to ward off Diabetes, and some of the current medication available to assist the patient. This may be a very serious topic, but we have a bit of a casual light hearted talk while still giving solid information. BCDiabetes - British Columbia Diabetes Care, Research, and Education [https://www.bcdiabetes.ca/]

In God We Trust

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Steve talks with Monica Gartner and Walt Lawrence about Faith, Spirituality and God. This discussion is far from preachy - but rather offering some personal perspectives on how people can find their own ways to cope with disabilities; whether it is within their own hearts, in a church, or in their own community. You may recognize Monica from a previous episode - as the Dynamo in a Wheelchair. Monica offers a thoughtful perspective from her own personal experiences. Walt also speaks to his open mindedness as he works as a counsellor at GF Strong to newly disabled individuals. We hope that you will listen to this episode with an open mind and an open heart.

Mike Bolland: We're not Stumped

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Steve talks with Mike Bolland, who has his own podcast entitled: 'We're not Stumped'. Mike's podcast serves as motivation to share survival stories, recovery journeys, and real-life success stories from the limb loss and disability community. Mike is a one handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour (Pro Bowling Association), Mike is also a speaker and stand up comedian, using humour and real life experiences to challenge the perceptions around disability. We're not stumped. Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way. We’re Not Stumped | Motivational Podcast Featuring Survival Stories, Recovery Journeys & Disability Stories - Podcast - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-not-stumped-motivational-podcast-featuring-survival/id1645391196]

MAID in Canada - Medical Assistance in Dying

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172/fan_mail/new] In this special episode, Steven welcomes Dr. Michelle Hewitt and Dr. Ricky Manhas to talk about MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). Michelle gives her perspective as the spouse of a patient who used MAID last year. Michelle is also the Chair of the Disability without Poverty non-profit organization. Dr. Manhas gives his perspective as a Family Doctor who has guided patients who have made this request, and he's also Steve's GP.  It's a very thought provoking episode with a thoughtful discussion outlining the guidelines for MAID, Track 1 vs. Track 2, the compassionate vs. medical aspects of this decision and how it affects patients and their families. We would be interested in hearing your thoughts if this controversial topic has touched you or your family in some way.