Podcasts

The Wellness House of Annapolis Podcasts

Daniel Wellington

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Author and Cancer Thriver Daniel Wellington. His new book, Crutchless, details his rough home life as a child, his business successes and his battle against Stage 4 Sarcoma.

Kimberly Gillette

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Kimberly Gillette of Kimberly Gillette Psychotherapy. She tells us about Brainspotting, a therapy that helps people access and heal trauma stored deep in the brain and body, and can support emotional release and deeper healing.

Emma Rogers

Wellness House of Annapolis’ Director of Counseling and Programs – Emma Rogers – says for those of us going through cancer, recently diagnosed with cancer, or have suffered the loss of someone from cancer… the joy of the holiday season exists in stark contrast to what they may be feeling…

Laura Falvey

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Laura Falvey, who tells us that reconnecting with nature – especially the woods – greatly improves our immune system.

Nikia Thomas

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis visits with Nikia Thomas, the President of Senior Provider Group of Anne Arundel County. She explains the organization and its goals of providing yearly grants to groups and businesses focused on the health and well-being of Anne Arundel residents.

Tamra Sherrick

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Author Tamra Sherrick, whose “Hey! Who Invited Cancer to Dinner” describes her journey through cancer and the ‘toolbox’ of practices and activities she found profoundly beneficial for healing.

Kara Hamiton & Francine Scott

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Kara Hamilton, the Founder… and Francine Scott, the Executive Director of Pinked Perspective.org – which supports breast cancer patients with a special free package of helpful and thoughtful items.

Marie Burgess

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Certified Grief Educator & Certified Nature-informed Therapist Marie Burgess, who talks about the quest for relief from deep loss, such as the loss of a child, family member or friend… which can often cause you to feel ‘stuck’.

Natalie Canavor & Janice Booth

Wellness Rising welcomes Natalie Canavor & Janice Booth… both teachers, authors, writers and volunteer Poetry Workshop Facilitators at the Wellness House of Annapolis…tell us that creating poetry and reading it aloud has wide-ranging, positive effects for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Anna Chaney

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Certified Energy Healer & Functional Nutrition Practitioner Anna Chaney. She tells us how her long fight against auto-immune disease sparked her inner healer, as well as the creation of Honey’s Harvest Farm… a home and retreat where people come to experience

Dr. Delia Chiaramonte

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Palliative Care Physician and Author Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, who writes about why some people with cancer and their families cope better with the rigors of the disease than others.

Alison Scarinzi LCSW

On this episode of Wellness Rising: Alison Scarinzi, LCSW and founder of Lotus Psychotherapy, joins us to discuss a seldom-talked-about issue—the risk of addiction among people with cancer. Learn how emotional and physical challenges can increase vulnerability, and what support can make a difference.

Sarah Corckran

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Life Coach & Author Sara Corckran. She says the basis of her book – Grit & Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations – is a dozen themes she identified from journaling her cancer journey.

Dr. Laryssa Creswell

On this episode of Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis, Dr. Laryssa Creswell of Inspired Therapeutic Solutions tells us how EMDR therapy… Eye-Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing… uses visual cues, sound & physical tapping to help deal with past traumas.

Lydia Umlandt

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Lydia Umlandt, Concierge Services Lead at Maryland Proton Treatment Center. Lydia tells how cancer patients getting proton radiation treatment are given all the practical support – from scheduling to lodging to transport – to help make their course of treatment successful.

Alexis Borowski

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Doctor of Acupuncture Alexis Borowski. Alexis tells us how using acupuncture, acupressure points and herbal treatments can help with symptoms that accompany cancer.

Robbie Wells

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Holistic Healing & Wellness Coach Robbie Wells. Robbie, also a Wellness House Volunteer, talks about the Ayurvedic approach and techniques she uses to help people achieve fuller health, and deal with the pain and stress of dealing with cancer.

Emma Rogers

Wellness Rising welcomes Wellness House Consulting Clinical Director of Counseling and cancer survivor Emma Rogers. Emma helps us understand the role of a death doula, which she became after her battle with stage 3 colon cancer at age 30.

Lisa Manning

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Craniosacral Therapist Lisa Manning, who talks about the approach and techniques she uses to help people deal with the pain and stress of cancer.

Sarah Weatherwax

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Licensed Social Worker, Sarah Weatherwax. Sarah discusses how she works with couples maintaining intimacy despite a cancer diagnosis.

Barbara Nehms

Wellness Rising welcomes Barbara Nehms, a Massage Therapist and longtime volunteer at the Wellness House of Annapolis. Barbara talks about the variety of benefits people with cancer gain through receiving massage therapy.

Dr. Marisa Catapano

The Wellness Rising Podcast from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Naturopathic Doctor Marisa Catapano. She talks about serving her patients’ comprehensive wellness by gauging their physical, mental, and emotional states and addressing conditions through a holistic approach. She also discusses an innovative therapy called Neo-Emotional Release, an integrative approach

Nikki Spears

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Nurse and Medical Intuitive Healer Nikki Spears. Nikki talks about being a Medium, and developing connections with expert healers from the spiritual world to help people facing illnesses in our world.

Dr. Thomas Seyfried

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Professor Thomas Seyfried of Boston College. He discusses his research into alternative methods of treating cancer by controlling diet… which shows potential for managing cancer as we would other diseases and conditions.

Terri Fevang

Wellness Rising features Wellness House of Annapolis Program & Communications Director Terri Fevang, who talks about a new program that explores the connections between music & healing.

Dr. Tomek Wyczesany

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Tomek Wyczesany, Ph.D., who talks about his journey from the world of biological science academia into the realm of personal growth and mindfulness coaching, with millions of meditation followers.

Christalene Karaiskakis

Wellness Rising from the Wellness House of Annapolis welcomes Christalene, a Henna Artist and Visonary Intuitive. She talks about using henna body art to help empower women battling cancer, and also about using her mediumship and visionary talents to bring positive messages from the light to those looking for insight.

Julie Cassaday

Julie talks about coaching mindfulness and stress management, especially among family members and professionals involved in personal caregiving roles, emotional and psychological pain.

Brad Masters

Wellness Rising welcomes Brad Masters of the Mood Center in Annapolis, who talks about the ways ketamine therapy can be used to improve the health of people in physical, emotional and psychological pain.

Dr. Carol Tweed & Dr. Liz Nichols

Dr. Tweed and Dr. Nichols discuss working together to bring the best coordinated personal care with systemic & radiation treatments to fight cancer.

Emma Rogers

Emma talks about the special ability of horses to help with individual and group therapy and coaching… even with issues like cancer.

Rev. John Crestwell

Join Reverend Crestwall as he talks about his cancer journey, spirituality, and why he’s invested in facilitating the Prayer Circle group at the Wellness House.

Tunde Farrell

Tunde is on a mission to dismiss the stigma that surrounds anal cancer. Join us as she discusses her diagnosis, treatment, and life during recovery with humor and directness.

Jean Anne Walsh

Learn ways HeartMath can help people with serious health issues use heart-focused breathing techniques to calm both mind and body.

Liz Hutchison

Learn about “National Healthcare Decisions Day,” which promotes establishing an individual’s advance directives, or guidelines for treatment, in the case of an injury or illness leaving them unable to make care decisions.

Dr. Matthew Ferris

Dr. Ferris talks about Proton Therapy which treats many cancers with a stream of protons in a controllable dose, limiting radiation exposure to surrounding parts of the body, and lowering the overall damage and improves future outcomes.

Wellness House of Annapolis revisits some great interviews with physicians and experts from Maryland Oncology Hematology, and picks out some wonderful highlights to share with you.

Courtney Capece

Courtney brings food strategies and integrative health practices for those with cancer and the broader community.

Terry Levitan

Terry talks about the use of various types of crystals to support health issues like cancer, as well as emotional health and life goals.

Dr. Sarah McAvoy

Learn about how the use of Proton Radiation Therapy allows a more targeted treatment of a section of cancerous tissue, reducing the risk of radiation damage to the surrounding tissue and organs.

Eden Davis

Eden talks about the signs of eating disorders, how they might present in cancer patients, and how they’re treated.

Kamala Stevenson

Kamala’s patients regain essential functions and achieve physical goals during a cancer treatment journey.

Dr. Erin Kinney

Dr. Kinney helps her patients become more knowledgeable about their bodies, allowing them to find paths toward natural healing.

Meghan Siegel

Meghan discusses the best way for a parent with cancer to talk with their children about their illness.

Erica Steurnagel

Learn how a planned rehab and exercise regimen allows a cancer patient to both achieve their personal activity goals, and also have a greater chance of successful treatment.

Dr. Benjamin Bridges

Dr. Bridges talks about the world of cancer research and treatment, and using supportive and alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.

Patty Horning

Learn about the focused and integrated programs that give cancer patients a way to choose physical therapy and exercise that fits their activities and goals.

Courtney Capece

Courtney brings food strategies and integrative health practices for those with cancer and the broader community.

Gwenn Marie

Gwenn offers easily mastered breathing tools to reduce our daily stress and increase our well being.

Shane Hall

Shane explains how he became aware of the Wellness House, and why he promotes and donates to support its work as a way of contributing to the Anne Arundel County community.

Liz Hutchison

Learn about “National Healthcare Decisions Day,” which promotes establishing an individual’s advance directives, or guidelines for treatment, in the case of an injury or illness leaving them unable to make care decisions.

Dr. Niroshi Rajapakse

Join this discussion about the depth and breadth of elder care, with a spotlight on palliative care, hospice & the importance of creating end-of-life preferences and directives while you’re still healthy and clear.

Debbie Dey & Jackie Shanahan

Join Deb and Jackie as they discuss dealing with cancer during the holidays.

Dee Schatz

Dee speaks about the ways that reiki can help anyone with energy and health.

Megan Solinger

Learn about preserving fertility through cancer and cancer treatment.

Christine Hunt

Christine outlines Emotional Freedom Technique and how it promotes health and well-being.

We feature the story of Amanda and honor her memory by providing free child-oriented books about the cancer journey to hospitals and treatment centers. Guests: Rhona Hayes, Kara Barger, Alana Vanhorn, and Wellness House Oncology Social Worker Megan Cannone.

Liane Lewis

Join Liane as she shares her cancer journey and her new Wellness House discussion group, Healing in Color.

Dr. Katerina Tsiapali

Dr. Tsiapali speaks about breast health, breast cancer, new paradigms in care, and reaching out and caring for the underserved.

Dr. Kathy Parmele & Daniel Wellington

Dr. Kathy Parmele ER Physician, Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner Daniel Wellington Wellness House Member Join us for a discussion on developing a natural plan to battle disease.

Monique Willingham

Gain an understanding of Maryland’s medical cannabis system.

Janelle Swartz & Meghan Siegel

Janelle Swartz Wellness House of Annapolis’ Counseling and Support Manager Megan Siegel Certified Child Life Specialist Join Janelle and Megan as they discuss counseling for adults and kids going through a cancer situation.

Tina Hinchman

Tina discusses the importance of creating a wellness plan to help battle diseases like cancer.

Mary Bello

Learn about the importance of doctor/patient/facility communication.

Ashley Johnson

On National Caregiver’s Month, we talk about avoiding burnout by utilizing the caregiving support services available in the community.

Debbie Dey & Jackie Shanahan

Join us as Debbie and Jackie discuss their roles in helping cancer patients deal with the logistics and emotional issues of care and treatment.

Jake Tribull

Jake talks about dealing with the stress & logistics of supporting a loved one with cancer.

Marna Ross

Learn about using energy healing to complement traditional medicine & in daily life.

Liz Carren

Join Liz as she talks about the power of using art to channel or express feelings and ideas during a cancer fight.

Dr. Adam Goldrich

Dr. Goldrich discusses cutting edge cancer treatments, how to find a great oncologist, and the value that comes with treating the whole person, as well as the illness.

Phebe Duff

Phebe speaks about how she trains cancer patients to utilize these skills to increase their well-being.

Dr. Benjamin Bridges

Dr. Bridges talks about the world of cancer research, treatment, and using supportive & alternative treatments to aid patients with cancer.

Teri Jacobson

Learn about the strategies, tools and mindset of those facing life-threatening and terminal disease.

Dr. Kelly Sullivan

Join Dr. Sullivan as she talks about the principles and goals she set while putting together a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients.

Dr. Carol Tweed

Learn about new individual treatment therapies for cancer patients.

Dr. Sherry Cormier

Join us as we speak with the author of “Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness After Loss and Grief.”