
Addy Chat- Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Podcast
By Adrenal Alternatives Foundation
The Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Addy Chat- Adrenal Alternatives Foundation PodcastAug 09, 2022

Being your Best Advocate - How to Speak to Professionals - Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen
In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen continue their series on "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones!
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, support, mentor ship and advocacy. You can find more about their work at: https://www.parentsurvival.ca/
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a patient empowerment organization providing advocacy and access for all cortisol care options and is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-3629121.
Downloadable Materials for Adrenal Disease Patients https://adrenalalternatives.com/downloadable-materials/
Adrenal Insufficiency 101 Book https://www.amazon.com/Adrenal-Insufficiency-101-Patients-Managing/dp/1734907304
Cortisol Pumping Guide Book https://www.amazon.com/Cortisol-Pump101-Patients-Managing-Pumping/dp/1734907312/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1647960580&refinements=p_27%3AAdrenal+Alternatives+Foundation&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Adrenal+Alternatives+Foundation
Social media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrenalAdvocateInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adrenalalternativesfoundationPodcast: https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforadrenaldisease
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeZtgNgZpksinD2tV8_IlQ
Ways to Get involved:
Sign up for our email list. https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e6950f5fe9efe797e1163544&id=8d9710ae9e
Listen to our Podcast on Spotify, iTunes & Anchor https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
Attend an online or in person event.
Schedule a consult with a team member for cortisol care support.
Purchase Adrenal Awareness Merch from our online store.
More information can be found on our website: https://adrenalalternatives.com/
Donate: Text the word GIVE to 833-807-5813
Or donate at www.paypal.com/paypalme/adrenalalternatives Donate your old insulin pumps and supplies. (Broken pumps can still be used for research)
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, Ein: 83-3629121. 501c3 Non-Profit Patient advocacy organization. All donations tax deductible.

Being your Best Advocate - Organization - Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen
In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen continue their series on "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones!
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, support, mentor ship and advocacy. You can find more about their work at: https://www.parentsurvival.ca/
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a patient empowerment organization providing advocacy and access for all cortisol care options and is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-3629121.
Downloadable Materials for Adrenal Disease Patients https://adrenalalternatives.com/downloadable-materials/
Adrenal Insufficiency 101 Book https://www.amazon.com/Adrenal-Insufficiency-101-Patients-Managing/dp/1734907304
Cortisol Pumping Guide Book https://www.amazon.com/Cortisol-Pump101-Patients-Managing-Pumping/dp/1734907312/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1647960580&refinements=p_27%3AAdrenal+Alternatives+Foundation&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Adrenal+Alternatives+Foundation
Social media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrenalAdvocateInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adrenalalternativesfoundationPodcast: https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforadrenaldisease
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeZtgNgZpksinD2tV8_IlQ
Ways to Get involved:
Sign up for our email list. https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e6950f5fe9efe797e1163544&id=8d9710ae9e
Listen to our Podcast on Spotify, iTunes & Anchor https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
Attend an online or in person event.
Schedule a consult with a team member for cortisol care support.
Purchase Adrenal Awareness Merch from our online store.
More information can be found on our website: https://adrenalalternatives.com/
Donate: Text the word GIVE to 833-807-5813
Or donate at www.paypal.com/paypalme/adrenalalternatives Donate your old insulin pumps and supplies. (Broken pumps can still be used for research)
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, Ein: 83-3629121. 501c3 Non-Profit Patient advocacy organization. All donations tax deductible.

Being your Best Advocate- Guest Speakers, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen
In this podcast episode, Julia Strange & Jessica Nielsen explain "How to be your best Advocate" and get the care and support YOU deserve for yourself and for your disabled loved ones!
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is proud to support Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Group, who works to significantly improve the well-being and mental health of parents, families, indiv as well as; support workers of individuals with special needs / disabilities through education, support, mentor ship and advocacy. You can find more about their work at: https://www.parentsurvival.ca/
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a patient empowerment organization providing advocacy and access for all cortisol care options and is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-3629121.
Downloadable Materials for Adrenal Disease Patients https://adrenalalternatives.com/downloadable-materials/
Adrenal Insufficiency 101 Book https://www.amazon.com/Adrenal-Insufficiency-101-Patients-Managing/dp/1734907304
Cortisol Pumping Guide Book https://www.amazon.com/Cortisol-Pump101-Patients-Managing-Pumping/dp/1734907312/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1647960580&refinements=p_27%3AAdrenal+Alternatives+Foundation&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Adrenal+Alternatives+Foundation
Social media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrenalAdvocateInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adrenalalternativesfoundationPodcast: https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforadrenaldisease
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeZtgNgZpksinD2tV8_IlQ
Ways to Get involved:
Sign up for our email list. https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5e6950f5fe9efe797e1163544&id=8d9710ae9e
Listen to our Podcast on Spotify, iTunes & Anchor https://anchor.fm/adrenalalternatives
Attend an online or in person event.
Schedule a consult with a team member for cortisol care support.
Purchase Adrenal Awareness Merch from our online store.
More information can be found on our website: https://adrenalalternatives.com/
Donate: Text the word GIVE to 833-807-5813
Or donate at www.paypal.com/paypalme/adrenalalternatives Donate your old insulin pumps and supplies. (Broken pumps can still be used for research)
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, Ein: 83-3629121. 501c3 Non-Profit Patient advocacy organization. All donations tax deductible.

Townhall Meeting
This podcast episode is a recording of the Townhall Meeting in November of 2020 hosted by Rare Disease Congressional Caucus Representatives Jay Hunter and Winslow Dixon of Adrenal Alternatives Foundation.
Jay and Winslow will be representing adrenal disease in the rare disease congressional caucus and hosted this town hall meeting to get the suggestions from adrenal disease patients on their concerns, questions and experiences so that they can accurately represent the adrenal community in legislation.
For more information visit our website: adrenalalternatives.com
The Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-3629121.
Quality of Life Conversation with EPIC Foundation's Dr. Karen
Tune into hear a quality of life conversation with Adrenal Alternatives Foundation CEO, Winslow Dixon and EPIC foundation's executive director, Dr. Karen Thames. Dr. Karen shares her amazing journey through Cushing's and adrenal disease and also shares tips on how to conquer the mental, emotional and physical challenges that come along with managing chronic illness.
For more information on Dr. Karen and her work please visit her website: https://epictogether.org/
This podcast has been a recording by the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, a 501c3 non profit patient empowerment organization dedicated to advocacy, encouragement and education for all adrenal disease.
For more information visit our website: https://adrenalalternatives.wordpress.com/

Steroids Save lives- The risks and benefits of steroid replacement in adrenal insufficiency
This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss the importance of steroid medications with adrenal insufficiency.
For more information on Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmacist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/>
For more information on the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, visit our website; https://adrenalalternatives.com/

How to Manage Weight on Steroids
This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss helpful tips on how to manage weight on long term steroid medications.
*Disclaimer: This is not a replacement for medical care or treatment. Do not start or stop any medication, treatment or lifestyle modification without checking with your healthcare provider.*
Links Mentioned-
Adipose Tissue Medical Study : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648822/
Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmacist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/>
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Social Media:
ttps://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate

Understanding Steroids
This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." They discuss the differences between steroids, prednisone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone and give helpful tips on steroid management with adrenal insufficiency.
For more information on Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmascist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/>
For more information on the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation, visit our social media-
ttps://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate

Interview with SOLUtion Medical- Creator of the Twistject Cortisol Emergency Injector
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon interviews president of SOLUtion Medical, Julia Anthony regarding her work in creating the Twistject emergency cortisol injecting device.
For more information on SOLUtion visit their website https://www.solutionmedllc.com/
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Social Media-
ttps://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate

"Steroids- The Necessary Evil" Meet team member, Dr. Megan Milne
This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview with AAF Founder/CEO Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." Dr. Megan experienced a mysterious rash and nearly bled to death, starting a roller coaster medical journey. One day she was a normal, healthy young mother of four children, and the next she was forced to take a lifesaving drug, prednisone due to a health condition which required steroid use to sustain her life. Dr. Megan’s expertise in both the insurance and pharmaceutical industry and her personal understanding the necessity of steroid use to manage a health condition makes her passionate about helping people navigate life on long term steroid use.
For more information on Dr. Megan’s work as the Prednisone Pharmascist visit her website: <https://prednisonepharmacist.com/>
ttps://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate

"Richard and the Ripple Effect" Meet AAF board member, Richard!
"Each person carries within them the ability to change the world in small ways for better or worse, this is the concept of the Ripple Effect."
This episode of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation podcast is an interview between founder Winslow E. Dixon and board member, Richard Gorski. Richard discusses how the tragic murder of his ex girlfriend led him to honor her memory in a unique way and changed his life forever. The concept of the ripple effect deeply changed his entire existence. Richard also has an extensive background in health and wellness and is a proud advocate for the adrenal and chronic illness community.
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a 503c3 patient empowerment organization that encourages, educates and advocates for sufferers of all adrenal diseases.
https://adrenalalternatives.com

The Cortisol Pump- Everything you need to know
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation's chat event to discuss the topic of the Cortisol Pump.
Though we are not a replacement for medical advice or care, we will be discussing important questions such as:
How to find a pump friendly Endocrinologist Different Types of Pump Systems
How to obtain insurance coverage for pumps, supplies and Solu-Cortef
The difference between oral steroids, subq injections and continuous cortisol infusion.
Links Mentioned- Adrenal Book- https://www.elsevier.com/…/978-0-12-811…
Downloadable Materials- Cortisol Pump Proposal Letter- https://adrenalalternatives.com/downlo…/
Health Journal- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/peac...
For more information please visit adrenalalternatives.com

Sneak Peek- Richard and the Ripple Effect- Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Podcast
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation Podcast Episode 2 SNEAK PEEK!
Tune into board member Richard's story of inspiration and learning how to make the tides turn towards hope! Sneak peek into the interview with board member and secret mermaid, Richard Gorski and Adrenal Alternatives Foundation founder Winslow E. Dixon. Richard discusses how the tragic murder of his ex girlfriend led him to honor her memory in a unique way and changed his life forever. The concept of the ripple effect deeply changed his entire existence.
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a 503c3 patient empowerment organization that encourages, educates and advocates for sufferers of all adrenal diseases.
https://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate

Sneak PEEK! Meet Team Member- Dr. Megan Milne
Adrenal Alternatives Foundation is a 501c3 patient empowerment organization that encourages, educates and advocates for sufferers of all adrenal diseases. This podcast episode is an interview with Founder Winslow E. Dixon and foundation team member, Dr. Megan Milne who is the "Prednisone Pharmacist." She works with people on long term steroid treatments to minimize side effects and maintain quality of life.
ttps://adrenalalternatives.com
https://twitter.com/adrenaladvocate