The meademusing’s Podcast

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 , we acknowledge the vital leadership roles of individuals with disabilities. The mantra, "Nothing about us without us," highlights the significance of their involvement, representation, and inclusion in leadership. My guests on this episode are Ken and Anna Kunken As a junior at Cornell University's College of Engineering, Ke...

On Halloween night in 1985, Susan Williams (Snow) experienced a life-changing event when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was tragically ambushed and killed. Her moving account of her family's loss and their path to healing from trauma provides hope and practical advice for those impacted by violence and loss.  Susan recounts her story authentically and openly, discussing her jou...

November is Military awareness and Veterans appreciation month My guest on this episode is Jason Pike, an Army Veteran who overcame incredible odds to serve in the military. Diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of seven and suffering from osteomyelitis, a bone infection that left him unable to walk at nine, Jason faced significant challenges. His health issues caused him to fail first g...

Available data from the US Census Bureau statistical as reported in the 2021 National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) shows Deaths from suicide for people In Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry (males = 47.9; females = 15.0 this figure is approximately 33% higher than it was 2 decades ago. My guest on this episode Richard Seeram is a young Black Music Artist , when he first launched in the...

Born weighing only 1 pound and 4 ounces, Danielle was given a mere zero to five percent chance of survival. Despite facing numerous negative prognosis, including the potential for brain damage, she defied the odds and is alive today without any health complications. Danielle Vassell is a motivational speaker, author, and film producer. In May 2020, she released her debut short film, "Defying T...

Lisa Sugarman is a three-time survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, and a crisis counsellor with The Trevor Project. She is also an author and a nationally syndicated columnist. We discussed her personal journey of discovering that her father, whom she believed had died from a heart attack when she was just ten years old, actually took his own life. She learned this truth 35 years la...

The WHO's 2021 report "Suicide worldwide in 2019" states that suicide remains a leading cause of death globally, surpassing deaths from HIV, malaria, breast cancer, war, and homicide. Kristof Morrow, a disabled U.S. veteran, suffered severe abuse from his parents, who struggled with addiction, leading to his prolonged battles with anxiety, depression, and OCD. After the suicide of a cl...

Caring for a child with special needs can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges that can lead to significant stress for parents. A UNICEF report published in 2021, suggests that 240 million children worldwide live with disabilities, and that figure is increasing by the day . Russ Solomon is a music therapist and a parent to a neurodiverse son with anger issues, sensory...

My guest Christopher Wyatt discusses his experience as an autistic parent with two adopted neurotypical daughters, both diagnosed with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities.  Chris speaks about the daily challenges he faces and shares his journey as a parent, researcher, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity.    He examines how typical classroom teaching strateg...

In this episode, my guest Rebecca Prejean, a mother of an autistic child, talks about her experiences as well as how Autism affects her son . He is seven years old and, like anyone, has his good and bad days. Rebecca explains how she manages these days and the resources that support her consistently. She also discusses the triggers of her son's anxiety. We delve into her decision to start a bu...

Meade Musings continues the discussion on stem cell treatment in autism.  Our guests, Dr. Eric Weiss, MD, and his wife Chris Weiss, who are parents to an adult with autism, share their insights.  We address the global increase in autism diagnoses without a known cause.  The Weiss couple reveal that their son received umbilical cord stem cell treatment at their North Florida Stem Cells clinic in Or...

Welcome to a riveting episode of the Mead Musings Podcast – a deep-dive exploration into the world of autism through the unique perspective of the Weiss Family. Join Dr. Weiss MD ,his wife Chris, share their journey with their autistic son  from early diagnosis to watching their child transform into a self-reliant adult. Listen to fascinating medical insights into the causes of autism and discover...

Welcome to a highly engaging episode of our 'Meade Musings' podcast where we host Dawn Marcote, who bravely opens up about her experiences in a toxic relationship. Dawn's story offers a deep, personal exploration of her journey which began in college and led her through challenging times and towards her eventual freedom. Our episode highlights her struggle with a controlling partner, t...

Immerse yourself in an inspirational episode of the Meademusings  Podcast where we interview Tom Hartman - a dedicated father, supportive spouse, and host of the Podjerky Podcast. Tom shares the harrowing tale of his unexpected diabetes diagnosis and the life-threatening kidney failure that ensued, shining a light on his unstoppable spirit as he fights to overturn his fate. Experience how Tom'...

You can't control the wind but you can control the sail . My guest on this episode is Nelson Tressler : His mother was just fifteen  when she was raped by a police offer and Nelson was conceived as a result of that action  Nelson's Grandfather stood trial and , facing a death penalty without the possibility of parole for committing a grievous  crime which led to the death of the police off...

According to a 2015 study published by American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome society it is estimated  that  over 17- 24 million people suffer from Chronic fatigue syndrome ME/CFS worldwide , the study revealed that CFS is generally more prevalent in women but according to the world health organisation ,medical professionals are yet to reach a consensus as to how chronic f...

My guest on this episode is Victoria Jordan Aka Spellboundhoney from Two Drinks & A Haunting Hear her talk about how she became a mother at the young age of 16 , had another child at 18 but  found herself in an abusive relationship , went through postpartum disorder, and with having to leave her abusive partner whilst also  struggling financially to make ends meet so she  took the difficult an...

Statistics available from the UNICEF website show that 1.8 billion people menstruate every month ,and there are indications that millions of girls ,women , transgender men and non binary persons experience problems with managing their menstrual cycle especially with gender inequalities , discrimination and societal norms ,impacting on mental and emotional  health for these groups of people . My gu...

More on Infertility and IVF journey for couples according to statistics from the World Health Organisation, infertility affects roughly 48 million couples and 186 million individuals globally . The effects of infertility on men and women can sometimes lead to relationship breakdowns and mental health struggles  .  On this episode we speak with Ray Blackney a man who shares his side of the story ab...

Over 23Million women all over the world experience miscarriage annually.  With the international women's week underway this week we focus on  Miscarriages in Pregnancies , Infertility and lack of support during IVF treatments and how these impair mental health in women. In the UK it is estimated 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriages , and this figure also increases with the age of the mother...

Jennifer my guest on the episode will be sharing her real life experience of having repeated miscarriages without getting  the much needed counselling and support to deal with the loss . episode out on monday the March 1 , 2023  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-meademusings-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

It is black history month, I feature someone i will simply call Kath, she shares her real-life story. Going from a carefree young girl just finishing her GCSE's to seeking some adventure outside the United Kingdom, getting on her first flight to Greece where she learnt to fend for herself by taking up all sorts of jobs, including Grave digging She came back home, got a regular job but then at...

Tonika williams : She wasn't born with visual impairment but she is blind however this blind damsel is also known to be a Pretty ,Real  Intelligent, Cute, Emailing , Eating , Sweet ,Speaker , Talented , Independent , Always Confident  (PRINCESSTIA) moreover she is  Determined ,Independent ,Versatile, and Awesome (DIVA) Tonika's blindness was attributed to a medical negligence from her time...

Pramit Bhargava is the founder Visio apps Technology Pvt. Ltd in Gurgaon, Haryana, India and also the creator of the app Louie voice control -A voice solution that allows the use of voice commands for controlling other apps such as Uber ,WhatsApp ,You tube ,Gmail ,Contacts syncing , Messages , Facebook messenger, Google search , spreadsheets and more Louie voice control was inspired by Pramit'...

Anorexia and Bulima are both eating disorders that are extremely distressing and cause anxiety and depression which often impacts on physical, psychological as well as mental health for sufferers Anorexia is a serious eating disorder prevalent in adolescents , men and women from about the age 16 – 17 up to about 40 and it is still on the rise with even younger children starting to experience this...