Another Situation

In 1975, Veterans at the Ann Arbor VA hospital in Michigan began experiencing respiratory failure at an alarmingly high rate. Two female Filipina nurses were charged with murder, poisoning and conspiracy to poison. Join us as we retell their story in honor of Nurses Week and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPo...

Maternal mental health is often overlooked or ignored despite the advances in “normalizing” mental health in general.  Mental health disorders affecting the perinatal or postpartum period are in fact more common than recognized.  Without treatment or support, these cases can result in devastating and shattering events.  Join us as Chelsea bravely shares her experience with severe postpartum depres...

Join us this week as we talk with Elise Anderson about homelessness and her progress in addressing the problem in Chattanooga.  We also discuss her two podcasts, "Here's What I Know" and "You're On Mute",  you should check out and enjoy!! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Ano...

Kindergarten was first introduced by Friedrick Frobel, a German educator, in 1837.  His birthday was April 21st. We are going to continue to keep things light as we talk about some of the cutest yet most terrifying  creatures on the planet…kindergartners.   Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituati...

Test your inner savvy this week!! In honor of a late April Fool’s Day, we’re keeping it light (no Jessica tears today) by rehashing two different episodes of the TV show, “Fact or Fiction”.  Will you be able to figure it out?!? Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our websit...

Jamie is a 35 year old wife, mother, and teacher.  She was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at the age of 16.  She has a rapidly progressive form of the disease and is already having to face the idea of dialysis.  Dialysis is a treatment option for those with end stage kidney failure.  Dialysis, however, is a large time commitment and can lead one to extreme exhaustion along with oth...

The Covid-19 situation has affected each of us in so many ways.  While the world struggled to find a collective way to cope and survive, it was divided by media and misinformation.  Even now as we recover and begin our “new way of life”, we are continually plagued by political agendas and media frenzy.  Join our conversation with Dr. Ryan McNamara, a Covid-19 frontline hospitalist, as he shares fi...

March 29th is a day to recognize the dedication and service of all of our Vietnam Veterans and to give them the welcome home they deserved.  This episode covers Jessica’s take on the history of Vietnam and Ingrid shares our uncle’s experiences in Vietnam along with summing up the aftermath of the Vietnam War.  If you would like to find an event in your area to participate in honoring these men and...

March is social work month.  It’s a time to recognize a profession that doesn’t need the recognition but deserves it.  Here are a few situations that show the array of abilities of social workers out there. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. Anothe...

Happy International Women’s Day! Ingrid discusses how American women worked to #breakthebias and won Woman Suffrage.  Jessica gives us the scoop on one particular woman. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for...

Ashley and Eric were your average couple.  They were happily married with an adorable and healthy little girl and had stable jobs.  April 30, 2020 changed all of that for them.  Listen as Jessica and Ingrid retell their journey following a car versus bicycle accident which left Eric with a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Hear as Ashley and Eric describe some of their resulting challenges.   Find their Go...

In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, listen as Jessica shares another anonymous situation submitted to us about one woman’s experience with rape as a teen and how it is still impacting her as an adult.  Please see loveisrepect.org for more information on how to participate in TDVAM. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow...

In this episode, Ingrid and Jessica talk with Rudy Story about a situation that happened to him in college.  Rudy shares how he was treated with overt racism and violence and how it still impacts him today. DISCLAIMER: this episode contains explicit language and physical violence that appears to be racially motivated.  Please use discretion when listening. Check out Rudy's bio on Another Situ...

Let’s continue to hear monumental situations of African Americans from 1965 to today; part two of our Black History Month episodes. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim C...

President Gerald Ford encouraged the reflection of Black History Month to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”  Listen to the multitude of situations involving African Americans from the 1700s through 1965. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.c...

Jessica provides an overview of the origins of Valentine’s Day and covers the Valentine’s Day Massacre. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe

Ingrid shares her personal story.  Jessica tells the story of “The Man Who Wouldn’t Die”.  Bear with Jessica, she has a cold… Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe

Jessica shares a story submitted to us anonymously.  As an aside for that story, we do not condone the behavior of the women and do not condone any type of illegal drug use.  The story is not meant to glamourize drug or alcohol use, but to identify poor choices and major red flags.   Ingrid shares the story of Phineas Gage.  Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituation...

Ingrid and Jessica follow up with Rachel Groves and hear from former professional athlete, Ray Forsythe, about his stroke at the age of 41. The duo are the founders of the YESS (Young Empowered Stroke Survivors) Foundation.  You can find out more information, read their full stories, and support them at yessfoundation.org We want to say congratulations Ray on the Bengals making it to the Bowl! Che...

Friday, February 4th  is the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” day in 2022.  Listen to a young woman’s story of stroke, strength, and recovery. Check out Rachel's bio on Another Situation's website: https://www.anothersituationpodcast.com/guests/rachel-groves/ Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook an...

Jessica had a dream, Ingrid had a plan, now we have a podcast.  Send us your stories! anothersituationpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe

Everyone has that "go to" story.  Let's get together and listen to those stories.  Do you want to share yours?  Email us at anothersituationpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www. AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you f...