Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

#15 Crossroads with Cheryl Blacklock

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Cheryl Blacklock. Cheryl had a successful corporate career in finance when she suffered 5 brain aneurysms. She traversed many crossroads in her path to not only survive, but also thrive. Cheryl eventually found herself out of the office and into an art studio, which for her, has become the right place to be.  This episode was recorded on July 14, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

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Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#14 Beast Mode with Robi Simone

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Robin Simone. If you were to look up "beast mode", you’d likely find a picture of Robi Simone. With only 10 miles left in the  bike portion of Ironman Wisconsin, Robi found herself out-of-nowhere battling with double vision. She somehow still managed to complete the 112 mile bike leg to T2 and rack her bike. But this wasn’t where she had to be strong, it was the next 7 weeks when she had to endure insurmountable pain in her search for proper treatment for her brain aneurysm and fight for her life. This episode was recorded on July 10, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#13 Not Accepting No with Andrea Calleja

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Andrea Calleja. Andrea suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2019, just days after running the Chicago marathon. After surgery, her first doctor told her she can no longer run, but she did not let that stop her from running marathons. With a new perspective on life, Andrea continues to run for good. This episode was recorded on July 9, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#12 The Dynamic Duo with Alejandra and Daniela

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Alejandra and her daughter, Daniela. Dani suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2020 at the age of 16, and her mom Alejandra has been by her side ever since. We like to call them the dynamic duo. They share with us their trials and triumphs in this heartfelt conversation.. This episode was recorded on July 6, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

 

 

#11 Leaving Your Mark with John Ogbin

In this episode, we chat with John Ogbin.

John is a school administrator and avid runner, who founded The Nick Mowers Memorial 5K in memory of a friend who died at the age of 36 from a brain aneurysm. Nick Mowers was a positive force throughout his life and in memory, through John, continues to make this world a better place.

Please enjoy our fun conversation with John about friendship and leaving your mark.This episode was recorded on July 17, 2020.

Thanks again for listening. We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did please consider leaving us a review on iTunes and sharing this podcast. 

You can find show notes and other episodes, as well as articles from John and many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org.

You can connect with us @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

You can email John at jogbin@comcast.net and connect with him through Facebook @NickMowersMemorial5K.

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

Until next time, keep doing good

#10 Knocking Down Doors with Mark Wise

In this episode we talk with Mark Wise

Mark spent over 16 years with the Special Olympics of Delaware and now works with the Delaware State Parks. He is a long-time endurance athlete who has competed in over 20 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Kona 3 times.

Please enjoy our fun conversation with Mark as he details his path to endurance sports and a fulfilling career, while putting his miles to good!

This interview was recorded on June 28, 2020.

Thanks again for listening. We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did please consider leaving us a review on iTunes and sharing this podcast. 

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

You can find show notes and other episodes, as well as articles from many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org.

You can connect with us @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

And BTW, you can now listen to us on Spotify!

Until next time, keep doing good!

#9 Capturing the Human Spirit with Susan Sidoriak

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Susan Sidoriak.

Susan is a graphic artist, photographer, and avid runner. She is the owner of Silverbox Creative Studio and the Sideporch (shopsideporch.com), where she beautifully melds together her love for art and running.

Please enjoy our heartwarming conversation with Susan as she talks about how she magically transformed a seemingly random day at a marathon finish line into a moving art exhibit showcasing the human spirit.

This interview was recorded on June 25, 2020.

You can find articles from Susan and many of our contributors on werunwithyou.org.

You can connect with us on social media @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

Susan is @sideporch on Instagram. You can connect with her through silverboxcreative.com.

And be sure to check out shopsideporch.com to see her finish line photos and so much more. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did!

Until next time, keep doing good!

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

 

#8 Opening Up with Dr Jonathan Russin

In this episode we chat with Dr Jonathan Russin.

Dr Russin is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant Director of the Neurorestoration Center, at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Over the past 5 years, he has become an avid runner after joining me at the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon to build RunLAwithKathy, through which we have raised over $81,000 to fund neurorestoration research at USC.

Please enjoy our candid conversation with Dr Russin as he shares with us his remarkable journey to becoming a neurosurgeon and equally uncommon path to the marathon finish line.

This interview was recorded on June 11, 2020.

You can find articles from many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

You can reach out to Dr. Russin via email at jonathan.russin@med.usc.edu or on Facebook at Neuro ICU-to-26.2.

Until next time, keep doing good!

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

#7 Stronger Than You Think with Cathee Cao

In this episode, we talk with Cathee Cao.

Cathee has endured more loss and trauma in the past decade than most people experience in a lifetime. And through all the struggle, gained a renewed sense of self and energy to help others.

Please enjoy our emotional conversation with Cathee on the real meaning of strength from within.

This interview was recorded on March 7, 2020.

You can find articles from Cathee and many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org.

You can connect with us on social media @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

Cathee Cao is @cat_journey2fit on Instagram.

Until next time, keep doing good!

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

#6 A Helping Hand with Rocio Vallejos-Hoyt

In this episode we talk with Rocio Vallejos-Hoyt.

Rocio works at the Braille Institute of Los Angeles. She shares with us her experience helping individuals and their families facing life-altering illnesses, and living through it herself when her sister Wendy suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Please enjoy our touching conversation with Rocio as we talk about what it means to lend a helping hand and the importance of also being open to accepting it.

This interview was recorded on March 7, 2020.

You can find articles from Rocio and many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org.

You can connect with us on social media @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook.

Rocio is @xio_kat on Instagram.

Until next time, keep doing good!

Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.