Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Rosanel Rosario. An avid runner and marathoner, Rosie, credits advances in brain aneurysm research and technology for giving her the chance to be here today. Her aneurysm was discovered in 2017, and the treatment she received was relatively new at the time. Had it been found just 10 years earlier, her story may have had a very differe...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Valerie Arribeno. Valerie lost her mother to a brain aneurysm just one week after turning 23, following her mother’s brain surgery. From that loss, she found purpose in serving others as a mobile crisis therapist, advocate, and voice for the brain aneurysm community, turning her mother’s memory into a lasting legacy of awareness, comp...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Angie Schmidt. We honestly could’ve talked for hours on this one! Angie’s superpower? Living with an unruptured brain aneurysm. Angie shares with us what that was like and how she navigated the dominos falling into place. Such a fun, honest, and eye-opening conversation with Angie on her journey through aneurysm surveillance and how r...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview San Jackson. San shares some of the latest advances in therapy for stroke, AVM, and brain injury survivors that she is fortunate to have access to. She also discusses the meaningful difference that family involvement in therapy can make. Enjoy our insightful conversation with San, full of honest reflection  and a little bit of laughte...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Adriana Neal. Our conversation with Adriana reminds us that even in the heaviest of stories, there can still be laughter, light, and so much life. Adriana shares how much she’s taken from the stories this season, including the reminder that therapy can be an important part of recovery. Sometimes we need a safe place to share the hard...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Caroline McCaffrey. A year ago, Caroline faced a disease she never expected would happen to someone so young and active. In just over a year, she has transformed that challenge into purpose, becoming an advocate and source of hope for the stroke and brain aneurysm community. What could have been defined by tragedy has instead become a...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Patricia Harper. In this thoughtful conversation, we talk about navigating the fear of a diagnosis, processing the unknown, and finding hope when life suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Patricia’s story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the hardest news can also become the beginning of a second chance. This episode was recorded o...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview George Fournier. George reminds us that life can change in an instant. In this thoughtful conversation, he shares the challenges of recovering from a ruptured brain aneurysm, navigating memory loss, and how the love of his family, the survivor community, and running have helped him continue moving forward. This episode was recorded on...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Sonia Arzt. After 7 years of living with a brain aneurysm, Sonia finally found the courage to let go of her fears. In this full-circle conversation, she shares how the Doing Good Podcast helped guide her through the uncertainties of surgery, recovery, and what life could look like on the other side. This episode was recorded on April...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Dawn Mureddu. Dawn is a survivor, an unwavering advocate for the brain aneurysm community, with an encouraging perspective on disabilities. Dawn has learned to embrace the invisible challenges she lives with, because they are a reminder that she survived. In this insightful conversation, she shares the realities of long-term recovery...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Danielle Brown. Danielle is a mom, hiker, and now runner whose life changed after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm. When we asked her, “Are you running away from something, or toward something?”, Her answer reminded us that healing isn’t always one or the other. Sometimes we’re running from the fears of yesterday while finding the...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode with interview Bryce Daily. Twelve years after an AVM rupture changed the course of his life, Bryce continues to chase new opportunities instead of focusing on limitations. Whether he’s volunteeri...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode we interview Kim and EJ McCaffrey. Nearly a year ago, their daughter’s ruptured brain aneurysm changed their lives in an instant. Through internet searches, Caroline and her family found WeRunWith...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Andreea Penisoara. In this heartwarming conversation, Andreea shares what it’s like to navigate the fear and uncertainty of an AVM while fiercely supporting her daughter Julie, an AV...

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 Dr. Cherise Lathan, who has been pushing the boundaries for over a decade. She spearheaded the neuro PT residency and mentorship program at Keck Medicine of USC. And is now exploring new therapy techniques at Medstar...

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 Patty Clark. After Patty suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, her family was told to say their last good-byes. But a small twitch of the toe gave rise to hope which blossomed into a second chance at life full of inspir...

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 catch up with Dr. Russin. We talk about his early days as a neurosurgeon, his first Ironman triathlon, the new paths he and his team are forging in medicine, and his preparation for his second Ironman this coming weekend. Yes,...

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 Mandy and David Drake. An unexpected voice, family, community, and crossfit helped Mandy not only survive but thrive after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. This was truly a special episode, getting a first hand r...

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 Angie Rodriguez. There are more beautiful days again    but that was far from Angie’s mind for close to two years. Angie shares with us the story of how she had to endure so much unnecessary pain, and almost died sev...

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 Kerry Rice. Finding out one person in your family has a brain aneurysm can be devastating. Imagine five. Kerry’s sisters, Kate and Meg, survived ruptured brain aneurysms six years apart. Since then, two of her brothe...

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 do...

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...

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...

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...

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 herse...