DJ Thatcher

HealthLinks: Live Long and Prosper

Health EN ↓ 100 episodes

Your go-to source for real conversations about real health. Hosted by DJ Thatcher, this podcast dives into all things wellness—from fitness and nutrition to cutting-edge treatments and mental and physical health. Each episode features interviews with healthcare professionals from across the medical spectrum, offering expert insights and practical advice to help everyone take steps toward a healthier life—whatever that looks like for them. Empowering, informative, and always accessible!

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DJ Thatcher

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44: Surviving Congenital Heart Disease with Paul Cardall 06.01.2022 28:33

Torry Seward talks with Paul Cardall, an award winning composer, pianist, author and survivor. Paul has survived congenital heart disease and loss while still finding the inspiration to create beauty from the darkness.

43: Freedom From Addiction, Michael McLain, The Phoenix Center 17.08.2021 54:21

To learn more, visit: PhoenixCenter.org

42: Entrepreneurship, Tools for Addiction Recovery, and a GPS for Physician Practices | Matt Seefeld, MedEvolve 03.08.2021 33:05

To learn more, visit: MedEvolve.com

41: Paying Attention To Your Body, Surviving Lung Cancer, Kelly Bulak, Lung Cancer Survivor 21.07.2021 26:54

40: Camp Rise Above: Giving Kids Strength For The Journey, Erin Ulmer 14.06.2021 24:41

Camp Rise Above provides life-changing camp experiences to children with serious illnesses, disabilities and challenges. To learn more, visit: campriseabove.org

39: Snoring & Sleep Apnea, Not So Silent Killers | Dr. Dana Blalock, Sleep Better SC 24.05.2021 32:04

To learn more, visit: www.sleepbettersc.com/

38: Health Care For People Experiencing Homelessness, Brandon Cook, New Horizon Health Services 12.05.2021 38:05

To learn more, please visit: https://www.newhorizonfhs.org/

37: The Ultimate Guide to Caring For Your Teeth, Dr. Omar Figueroa, Pine Street Dental 29.03.2021 29:21

To learn more, visit: pinestdentalsc.com Or call: (864) 582-5000

36: Preparing For The Future: Navigating Tough Conversations Around Aging, Sarah Smith, Butler & College, LLC 22.03.2021 21:30

A short conversation on end of life decisions, wills and trusts. To get in touch with Sarah: sarah@bandclawfirm.com

35: The Animals That Lend Us Their Wings - Diane Prewitt, Guiding Reins Equine Assisted Therapy 02.03.2021 32:40

To learn more, visit: guidingreins.org

34: Organ Donation: The Greatest Gift, Kristine Neal, Sharing Hope SC 12.02.2021 29:02

To learn more, visit sharinghopesc.org

33: Epipen, Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction, Dr. Carolyn Word, MD, Charleston Allergy & Asthma 05.02.2021 33:11

To learn more, visit CharlestonAllergy.com Vote for 2021 Best In Health! >> VoteBestHealth.com

32: Pandemic Plasma: Giving To Save a Life, Ally Van Dyke, Blood Connection 27.01.2021 34:57

To reach out and donate, please visit thebloodconnection.org/

31: Autism In The Time Of COVID-19, Kelly Parker, Mother of Henry, Child With Autism 14.01.2021 39:55

Having a child with autism is a challenge in the best of times. Throw in a global pandemic and disruptions in routines and schools, and it's requires adaptation by the entire family to make it work. Kelly Parker shares her story about her son, Henry, and how she's raising him through the pandemic and the hope she has for his future.

30: The Beginning of The End: 2021 Vaccine Outlook | PART ONE, Dr. Lee Biggs, Chief Medical Officer, Trident Medical Center 14.01.2021 15:18

A native of Asheville, NC Dr. Biggs earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from George Washington University. He completed residency in OB/GYN at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA and is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has completed a fellowship with the Joint Commission an...

29: Family Matters - The Hope Blackwell Story | Hope Blackwell, Childhood Cancer Survivor 04.01.2021 46:40

Hope Blackwell was diagnosed with lymphocytic leukemia at the age of 6, and the cancer returned at 12. Listen to her story.

28: The Past, Present, and Future of Stem Cells: COVID-19 Clinical Trials, Alternatives to Surgery, and How Stem Cells Are Changing Lives, Dr. Don Worley, Palmetto Stem Cell Clinic 23.12.2020 55:25

Stem cells have moved to the forefront of science in recent years, as patients look for minimally invasive ways to recover from injuries and live a better quality of life. Dr. Don Worley discusses how stem cells are aiding in the fight again coronavirus, as well as a multitude of areas that positively impact our search to live a life of wellbeing. To get in touch with Dr. Worley, visit PalmettoSte...

27: COVID-19's Effect On Children, Vaccines, MIS-C, Dr. Allison Eckard, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist 19.12.2020 52:00

Listen to Dr. Eckard as she shares why MIS-C is should be on the radar of every parent, how COVID-19 affects children, and her outlook on the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

26: How to Age Successfully, Dr. Bill Simpson MD, Geriatrician, Charleston SC 12.12.2020 1:02:24

Aging is something we're all going to experience if we're lucky. Enjoying a better quality of life as you get older is something within your grasp. Listen as Dr. Simpson shares how all of us can age successfully through self-care and a greater knowledge of the aging process.

25: Safely Developing The Medicines To Alleviate Human Suffering, Steve Clemons, CEO of VitaLink Research 26.11.2020 34:46

VitaLink Research is a US network of fully integrated clinical trial sites, connects world-class physicians and medical professionals with site managers and research coordinators to set the standard for the timely execution of clinical trial protocols with trustworthy results across all sites. Mission Statement: Our passion is being part of the betterment of human life. Armed with our knowledge, e...

24: School Nurses: Keeping Your Kids Safe, Bonita Davies, School Nurse 16.11.2020 28:00

Get a 2 Year Free Subscription delivered to your door! Upstate: SubscribeHLU.com Charleston: SubscribeHealthLinks.com We're getting close the halfway point of the school year, conducted under circumstances we've never seen before. Students, parents, teachers, administrators have all come together to find creative ways to make this school year work, and school nurses have been at the center of the...

23: Why Thousands Of People Are Giving Intermittent Fasting A Try (And Maybe You Should Too), Debbie Petitpain, Registered Dietician Nutritionist 29.10.2020 45:12

The benefits of the multiple types of fasting and why people choose them. The evolution of fasting and the growth of interest in it. Calorie restriction, and how to do it safely. Spirituality, clarity, fat loss, and energy. Fasting for people with diabetes. What happens when your body switches from using sugar to stored fat as a fuel and why it creates powerful sense of mental clarity. Longevity,...

22: Slow The Spread: Debunking COVID Myths and Rumors, Dr. Shawn Stinson, MD Slow The Spread SC 22.10.2020 30:27

How are doctors combatting misinformation and rebuilding trust in an era of society's declining confidence in institutions? In this episode, Dr. Shawn Stinson shares his perspective on the evolution of the science, where South Carolina is as a state, and what we can each do to stay safe and healthy. We also discuss vaccines, and the role they play in herd immunity as well as take the time to debu...

21: The Future of Health Care: Thriving In The New Normal 15.10.2020 22:46

We've always known it's our duty to serve both the patients and the medical community. So a few weeks back, HealthLinks and HHK Marketing joined forces to produce a powerful series of interviews discussing the future of health care. The publisher of HealthLinks Magazine, Cullen Murray-Kemp, and Dr. Jerome Aya-Ay of Palmetto Proactive give you a rare look into the thought process behind the busines...

20: Open Enrollment For 2021 Insurance 01.10.2020 20:06

Open Enrollment runs from October 15th to December 7th for Medicare, and Sunday, November 1 through Tuesday, December 15, for those under 65 years of age. Coverage begins January 1, 2021. If you don't enroll in a plan by December 15, you can't get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. To contact Nicole to find a plan that best fits you: nstewart@healthmarkets.com