• Episode 10, An Interview with China Hays who is dealing with Essential Tremor in a unique way!
    Oct 7 2024

    China's story behind her essential tremor being , if not caused, but exacerbated by a physical illness is a new one on me! Her method of treatment is equally interesting and compelling. China serves as inspiration to everyone faced with a life-altering illness, as China was.


    Despite some video and audio issues we had, I invite you to watch and listen as she tells us her story.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 9, Interview with Marcus, part 4, Activation! Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    Jun 29 2024

    After some fits and starts, Marcus' appliance is finally turned on. We discuss how his experience differed from mine


    You can reach Marcus or me at: shakeitup.thepodcast@gmail.com

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    42 mins
  • Episode 8 - Interview with Marcus Part 3. Addition of the control module. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    Jun 22 2024

    In this part three, we discuss the impact that 3 surgeries close together has had on Marcus.


    Marcus and I can be reached at: shakeitup.thepodcast@gmail.com

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    25 mins
  • Interview with Marcus, Part 2 - The second surgery. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    May 27 2024

    Marcus, from the Columbus, Ohio area, is undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Marcus suffers from essential tremor, a neurological disorder affecting an estimated 4 to 10 million people in the US alone! ET is about 10 times more common than Parkinson's Disease, which it is often confused with

    This episode focuses on his second of this 3-part surgery, implantation of the second electrode. If you include the turn-on phase, it becomes a 4-part surgery.

    There are several different versions of DBS surgery, depending on the patient and the surgeon. Mine was done differently than Marcus'.

    As always, a video version of this podcast is over on YouTube.

    I can be reached for questions or comments at ShakeItUp.thepodcast@gmail.com. You can also send me questions for Marcus, which I will forward to him.

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    49 mins
  • Episode 06- An Interview with a patient who had DBS surgery 5 days ago! Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    Apr 27 2024

    Marcus is a Columbus, Ohio area resident. He is undergoing a slightly different version of Deep Brain Stimulation ( DBS) than I had. His will be done in 3 steps, 4 if you include activation.

    This podcast discusses his thoughts after step 1 of the surgery, implantation of the first electrode.

    As always, a video version of this podcast is over on YouTube.

    I can be reached for questions or comments at ShakeItUp.thepodcast@gmail.com. You can also send me questions for Marcus, which I will forward to him.

    BTW, I apologize for the quality of my audio. I'm experimenting with different mic techniques.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 5, Interview with Chelsea Kosht of Medtronic Corp., Part 2. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    Mar 31 2024

    Chelsea is a Therapy Awareness Consultant with Medtronic Corp. Medtronic is a world-wide company with approximately 90K employees.

    She is very articulate and makes a complex subject very understandable. While her position deal primarily with deep brain stimulation (DBS), she advocates for the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

    Part 1 deals with her role and general ET information, Part 2 deals more with Medtronic and their place within the market

    Some helpful links:

    • www.medtronic.com
    • https://vilimed.com/
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    28 mins
  • 04-Interview with Chelsea Kosht of Medtronic Corp. Part 1. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    Mar 29 2024

    Chelsea is a Therapy Awareness Consultant with Medtronic Corp. Medtronic is a world-wide company with approximately 90K employees.

    She is very articulate and makes a complex subject very understandable. While her position deal primarily with deep brain stimulation (DBS), she advocates for the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

    Part 1 deals with her role and general ET information, Part 2 deals more with Medtronic and their place within the market

    Some helpful links:

    • www.medtronic.com
    • https://vilimed.com/


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    32 mins
  • 01-Introduction to Me and Essential Tremor
    Mar 9 2024

    In this first episode, I paint a picture of what life is like with Essential Tremor. Most episodes will be on YouTube as well if you have the time to watch.

    There is a minor error near the end of this episode. Originally, I was going to discuss treatment options but a great opportunity came up to Interview Nichole Wilton, better known worldwide as Shakey Nan! She is a great advocate for those who suffer from ET.

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    22 mins