In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Hosts Julie Woon and Melissa Schenkman answer listeners' questions for episode guests and about YMyHealth. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Hosts Julie Woon and Melissa Schenkman answer listeners' questions for episode guests and about YMyHealth. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Melissa Schenkman is joined by labor and employment attorney Paige Sparks and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Long COVID specialist Dr. Sarah Diekman for a timely and informative discussion on navigating workplace rights while managing a chronic condition.

What's happening in April at YMyHealth? YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Julie Woon, introduces the April episode lineup, featuring discussions on chronic illness, mental health, health advocacy, and patient-centered research.

Co-Host Julie Woon talks with Dr. Sarah Diekman, a physician specializing in treating patients with dysautonomias, POTS, and Long COVID. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of telemedicine. They discuss its definition, challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 on its adoption. The conversation delves into the doctor-patient relationship, legal and regulatory aspects, patient data privacy, and the role of wearable technologies.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Katie Shanahan, MSN, NP, who is the Director of Development for Allo Hope Foundation, an organization providing valuable education and awareness of alloimmunization, which RhoGAM acts to prevent. 

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon is joined by Jen French, an advocate for colorectal cancer awareness. Jen shares her deeply personal journey as a caregiver to her wife, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 32 and tragically passed away at 35. Jen discusses the challenges of balancing caregiving with her pregnancy, the emotional impact of her wife's diagnosis, and the lack of resources for young, LGBTQ+ couples facing cancer.

Are you a research advocate? You could be. When it comes to colorectal cancer and the work of fellow millennials at Fight CRC, they have built an entire program dedicated to it. That's why in this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ, discusses colorectal cancer research and research advocacy with Allison Rosen, a seasoned researcher, colorectal cancer survivor and Fight CRC research advocate.

Have you heard of alloimmunization? It's a rare condition in pregnancy that can have significant implications for both mothers and their babies. In this episode, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman and Katie Shanahan, a nurse practitioner and director of development for the Allo Hope Foundation, break down alloimmunization, also known as Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. The conversation delves into Katie's personal experiences with alloimmunization during her pregnancy with her son.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host, Melissa Schenkman, and Valerie Johnson, a pre-licensed clinical mental health counselor, discuss the intersection of chronic conditions and mental health. They explore the concept of scanxiety or scan anxiety, particularly in the context of medical scans, and provide coping strategies for managing anxiety related to chronic illnesses.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman engages in a vital conversation with Dr. Fola May, a gastroenterologist, distinguished researcher, and deeply involved colorectal cancer advocate at the national level for patients and colorectal cancer survivors. They discuss the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults, the importance of health literacy, and the need for early screening tests.

Podcast Co-Hosts Melissa Schenkman and Julie Woon are heading on the road to join Fight CRC to amplify the voices of colorectal cancer survivors, their caregivers, and advocates to highlight the importance of colorectal cancer awareness and education. Melissa discusses the alarming statistics regarding early-onset colorectal cancer and introduces YMyHealth's upcoming March episodes that include featuring topics that rarely receive coverage.

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Melissa Schenkman, and Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Jessica Gray from Lubbock, Texas, discuss the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, particularly for millennials. While being your own health advocate can be a challenge in our complex health system, self-advocacy in your healthcare is as important as eating healthy and exercising.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Fight CRC, Federal Policy Manager, and young-onset colorectal cancer survivor, Ben White, MPP, who shares his personal journey from cancer to his role in CRC advocacy and federal health policy work. The conversation highlights the upcoming Fight CRC Call-on Congress event in Washington, DC, where the YMyHealth Team will be live to support young-onset CRC patients and survivors, the significance of grassroots advocacy, and ongoing initiatives by Fight CRC in 2025 to improve colorectal cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman engages in a heartfelt conversation with seven-year testicular cancer survivor, Ben Freeberg, who shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery. The discussion covers the importance of health advocacy for men and women under age 50, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system for Generation Y, and the significance of support systems during treatment.

Do you know how to find credible health research in the media and on Google? Looking to find reliable information for your health or for your family? If so, this is the YMyHealth Podcast episode for you! Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the importance of health literacy for millennials, drawing on her two decades in public health research to give you easy-to-use rules of the road for conducting personal health research online.

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon talks with Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD, who shares her personal journey with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Alexandria discusses the symptoms she experienced, the challenges of getting diagnosed, and how POTS has impacted her daily life, mental health, and relationships.

You have heard that stress is bad for your heart, but what does that actually mean? If you do not know, you are not alone. In this American Heart Month episode, YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host Melissa Schenkman and South Carolina cardiologist, Dr. Garrett Ruth, dive into the science behind physical and emotional stress and its effects on the heart.

What do you know about your latest cholesterol levels and how they can change as we get into our 30s and beyond?  In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the growing concern about high cholesterol among millennials, featuring insights from fellow millennial and South Carolina cardiologist Dr. Garrett Ruth.

In this episode, YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Julie Woon discusses the importance of heart health for millennials, emphasizing that the choices made in your 20s, 30s, and 40s significantly impact future health. She also previews our upcoming episodes for February, which focus on cholesterol, stress, personal survivor stories, and self-advocacy in healthcare, as we aim to empower our listeners with knowledge and practical tools for better health management.