Carissa speaks with Alex Stone about her struggles with neuropathy. Carissa and Alex discuss her life before chronic pain, the day everything changed during a trip abroad, and how her condition has shaped her outlook on life. For information re

Kristen Richardson: The Fight to Understand Epilepsy

Dec 16th, 2019 1h

Carissa speaks with author Kristen Richardson about her struggles with epilepsy. Carissa and Kristen discuss how she developed epilepsy later in life, her experience with medical cannabis, and her involvement with the Northwell Initiative to Cu

Chasity Polk: Living with a Mystery Disease

Dec 9th, 2019 34m 50s

Carissa speaks with app creator Chasity Polk about their shared struggles with neuropathy. Carissa and Chasity discuss what it's like dealing with an illness people can't see, Chasity's health-focused social media app CommonHealth, and the bene

Laura Breckenridge: Miscarriages & the Search for Answers

Dec 2nd, 2019 38m 22s

Carissa speaks with film and television actress and Princeton graduate Laura Breckenridge about her struggles with miscarriages. Carissa and Laura discuss how to eliminate the stigma surrounding miscarriages, how to be a supportive friend and p

Shannon Gong: Turning Pain into Empathy and Optimism

Nov 25th, 2019 49m 51s

Carissa speaks with Shannon Gong about her struggles with a rare eye condition which has left her legally blind in one eye since birth. Carissa and Shannon discuss Shannon's love of playing basketball, the benefits of changing your environment,

Nicole Derseweh: Narcolepsy & Nutrition

Nov 18th, 2019 57m 18s

Carissa speaks with Nicole Derseweh about her struggles with Narcolepsy. Carissa and Nicole discuss how Nicole discovered she had this condition, how to support someone with narcolepsy, and dating profiles. For information regarding your data p

Ariana Gerber: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & The Importance of Support

Nov 11th, 2019 50m 14s

Carissa speaks with Ariana Gerber about her struggles with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Carissa and Ariana discuss navigating the the healthcare system, the importance of support from family and friends, and Ariana's wedding dress experience. For

Jeff Sabados: Resilience & Chronic Stress

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 10m

Carissa speaks with former U.S. Navy SEAL and Serial Entrepreneur Jeff Sabados about dealing with chronic stress and anxiety in the military and in entrepreneurship. Carissa and Jeff discuss neurobiological adaptive changes and how an individua

Amy Farber: The Fight for Health Data & Finding Wellness

Oct 28th, 2019 32m 2s

Carissa speaks with Co-founder of the LAM Treatment Alliance Amy Farber about her struggles with LAM, a rare and often fatal disease. Carissa and Amy discuss the difficulties of finding a community when you have a rare disease, Amy's fight to g

Alex Stone: The Origins of the Universe & Cannabis Addiction

Oct 14th, 2019 56m 12s

Carissa speaks with science writer and former astrophysicist, Alex Stone, about his struggles with bipolar II disorder and cannabis addiction. Carissa and Alex discuss how Alex’s health issues lead to him living homeless in Austin, cannabis leg

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Nerve Trailer

Aug 30th, 2019 1m 32s

A weekly podcast about the human side of health with host Carissa Flocken. Each week features a story that hits a nerve, picked to inspire and challenge the way we think about health and wellness. This show is inspired by the host’s own undiagn