7 Jars Of Hot Pickled Peppers

In this episode, Christine discusses Stroke with Doctor Andrew Demchuk of the Calgary Stroke Clinic at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, a leading stroke hub in the world.  Together with Samantha Arnott, Program Manager, they discuss door to needle times, the importance of calling 911 and that during a stroke 1.9 million neurons can be lost per minute and that the importance of getting to the right hospital in the fastest time is critical.  CALL 911, CALL 911

Welcome to Season Two of 7 Jars of Hot Pickled Peppers!  Thank you for listening, follow us and stay tuned for a great season to come. 

In this episode Christine interviews legendary vocalist Alan Frew of Glass Tiger (a Stroke Survivor, and amazing human being) on Location in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.  Alan made time for us before his evening performance with the Canadian Iconic Band Glass Tiger!  Alan shares his stroke story and many other stories of his life.  You can't miss this!  Check it out! 

Christine has a conversation with Sharene Lamson, a Physio Therapy Assistant at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta Canada.  Sharene is an ESD therapy assistant and actually came to our home to provide therapy for Christine during her intial recovery after her stroke.  Sharene describes her job.  Check it out and If you have an opportunity to participate in such a program, just do it!

Christine has a conversation with Melissa Sztym, the Team Lead for the Stroke-Early Supported Discharge Program with Alberta Health Services at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta Canada.  They talk about the services that they offer to Stroke Survivors which includes the ESD program where staff come to the survivors residence to provide therapy rather than having the survivor come into the Hospital.  Christine participated in this program and together they describe how it works and the benefits.  This is an amazing program, check it out!!

In this episode Christine talks to Dan Yaretz, a heart surgery survivor and stroke survivor as a youth.  Dan is an outdoor enthusiist, scuba diver, a pod cast host with "the Coaster", and an amazing young man!  Have a listen and get to know him!  Check it out!

In this episode Christine has a conversation with Neuroscientist Ty McKinney.  They discuss current research and an organization Ty is involved with called Branch Out in Calgary Alberta Canada.  Check it out!

Christine Interviews Cami Duva, a nurse practitioner from Niagara Falls Ontario Canada. Christine and Cami discuss vestibular disturbances and the 2 types of disturbances people can experience. If you have ever been dizzy, this episode can help you!  Check it out!

In this episode, # 5, Christine has a conversation with Fr. Marc Kramer, a Catholic Priest who is the director of Vocations at the The Edmonton Alberta Catholic Archdiocese.  Fr. Marc tells us about his life as a priest, about his mother having a Stroke, and and about Faith and Healing.  Check it out! 

In this episode, #4, Christine has a conversation with George Chrunik who describes a loss in his identity when he encountered a significant ailment with his hip.  Christine draws parallels to George's situation with the issues that also can arise with Stroke Survivors. Check it out, real people with honest personal stories,

In this podcast, episode # 3, Christine has a conversation with Physio Therapist Dan Gillespie of St Mary's Hospital in Camrose Alberta, Canada. Dan worked with Christine in her recovery at the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program, (ESD). Christine and Dan discuss goal setting, and the positive aspects of achieving and determining new goals as well as the impact this can have on personal growth.  Check it out!