Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

#19 Building a Legacy of Love with Dina Chon

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.

Dina Chon shares with us her journey of healing that led her to become Executive Director of the Aneurysm, and AVM Foundation. Dina’s passion for her work with TAAF and advocacy for the community is incredibly inspiring. Hear what Dina will be doing this September as part of her mission of building a legacy of love. This episode was recorded on July 27, 2023.

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Until next time, keep doing good!

#18 A New Path with Amanda Costanza

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.

Sometimes you win the lottery that no one wants to win. Sometimes you win it twice like Amanda Costanza.  In this interview, Amanda shares with us how two aneurysms and one extraordinary medical team propelled her into a new career. One in which her experience and perspective will be a valuable gift she can give to her patients. This episode was recorded on July 24, 2023.

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Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#17 Moments of Connection with Elizabeth Ratta

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 Elizabeth Ratta. We couldn’t have done Season 2 of Doing Good without an interview with Elizabeth - fellow brain aneurysm survivor, mom, wife, runner, and advocate. This was truly a special interview with someone who we are so grateful to have crossed paths with. Elizabeth has done so much for the brian aneurysm community. She established a research grant in honor of her grandmother and she continues ‘doing good’ by providing support for families of patients in need at University of Vermont Medical Center. This episode was recorded on July 19, 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!

#16 We Call It a Comeback with Laura Kern

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 Laura Kern. When Laura returned home from Keck Medicine of USC, on March 19, 2022, she began her recovery by tracking two strangers, Dr. Russin & myself, running the LA Marathon that same day. Little did she know then,  that only a year after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm, she would be running that same marathon with us. With a second chance at life, Laura continues to pay it forward by inspiring and helping other survivors return to what they love. This episode was recorded on July 18, 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!

#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.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

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!