The B.I.Stander Podcast-logo

The B.I.Stander Podcast

Health & Wellness Podcasts

The B.I.STANDER Podcast - 978557 Is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers arts, culture, civics, current events, science, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, music, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else!

Location:

United States

Description:

The B.I.STANDER Podcast - 978557 Is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers arts, culture, civics, current events, science, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, music, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else!

Language:

English

Contact:

360-434-0533


Episodes

Dick Haugen

9/25/2023
Today we welcome Dick Haugen Dick Haugen is running for the the "At Large" City council position on Beautiful Bainbridge Island The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:01:05

Pamela Malo

9/19/2023
Today we welcome Pamela Malo The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:04:17

Thomas Dambo - Recycle Artist and activist

8/22/2023
Today we welcome Thomas Dambo to the podcast. Thomas is a Recycling sculpture Artist and activist hailing from Denmark. He recent built a giant troll on beautiful Bainbridge Island. We talk on sight, as the last parts of the project get finished. Special thanks to: Scan Design Foundation (SDF), serving as overall project lead and visionary, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation serving as a fiscal patron, the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Rec District (BIMPRD) serving as a site partner, and Friends of the BainbridgeTroll (FOBT) serving as Project Manager. FOBT worked to secure local fiscal sponsorship through Arts and Humanities Bainbridge (AHB). Park Commissioner Janow served as lead between SDF and FOBT. Bainbridge is but one of six partner sites in the overall project - and while we are super excited to host/highlight our troll, it is in concert with the overall NW Way of the Bird King project and our site partners (Portland, Vashon, West Seattle, Issaquah, & Seattle). The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:27:30

Snake River Savers

8/15/2023
Today we welcome: Sandy Spears and Lucy Larkin from Snake RIver Savers We talk about Salmon and Orca populations relative to the Lower Snake River in Washington State and the upcoming decision whether or not to remove the dams to replenish Salmon stock. Additional links: Snake River Savers Link Tree The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:04:17

A troll is coming to Bainbridge Island!

8/8/2023
Today we welcome : Dawn Janow Dawn works with the Bainbridge Island Parks department as park commisoner, and is here to tell us about Thomas Dambo and his upcoming art installation of a recycled wood Troll coming to Bainbridge Island. The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:22:52

Molly Brahmer

8/1/2023
The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Today we welcome Molly Brahmer Local Muralist and artist Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:33:17

Kirsten Hytopoulos

5/23/2023
Today we welcome : Kirsten Hytopoulos Kirsten is a collaborative divorce attorney, former Mayor and currently serves on Bainbridge Island City Council The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:03:07

Ben Deines

5/15/2023
Today we welcome Ben Deines Ben is an associate Principal - Urban Designer at ZGF Architects and serves on the Bainbridge Island Planning Commission The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:38:18

Electric vehicle and bike expo May 20th

5/9/2023
Today we welcome Mike Cox and Kevin Thomas Talking about the May 20th electric vehichle and bike expo at Woodward school on Bainbridge Island. The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:02:09

NEW! - A Mother's courage to awaken

5/2/2023
Today we welcome Paula Petry Paula Petry, PhD, is an author, speaker, presenter, and energy medicine practitioner. She specializes in stress and burnout, grief and loss, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. Dr. Paula Petry’s journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal empowerment began with the birth of her daughter, Alexandra, who was born with a severe disability. In lieu of accepting the fate prescribed by physicians, other health professionals, and educators, Paula chose to pave a new path for not only her daughter, but for many others. She became a strong advocate to meet the needs of her daughter and in that she formed what is now one of the leading parent advocacy organization in the country. She brought that knowledge and her passion for family-centered care services to her faculty position at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics— for over a decade preparing pediatricians to work with children with special health care needs. Her daughter’s death brought great loss, suffering, and new beginnings. She studied energy medicine, sound healing, mindfulness, and somatic therapies to heal. She now finds purpose and meaning in helping others pave their path forward to their own bright beginnings. Dr. Petry has provided hundreds of energy medicine healing sessions to individuals with chronic pain, grief, depression, anxiety, burnout, and high levels of stress. Individuals consistently report higher satisfaction with their lives, a sense of renewal, and a new found purpose and meaning in their lives. Dr. Petry has presented to large audiences as well as small groups, totaling over 10,000 individuals. Presentations are designed to meet the needs of the organization on topics including stress and burnout, grief and loss, life after life, mindfulness strategies for well-being, shifting limiting beliefs, and wellness strategies to build one’s inner power. Dr. Petry is responsible for the development of an annual Women’s Summit for caregivers held in Orlando, Florida each year sponsored by the Family Café, Inc. This mind, body, spirit conference is designed to bring evidence-based wellness strategies that result in lowered stress and anxiety for caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Sponsors include the Department of Education, Department of Health, and private donors. Dr. Petry uses rigorous evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of her conferences, workshops and retreats. Using her Joyful Living Instrument, the pre and post evaluation results consistently show a significant improvement in their levels of mindfulness and joyfulness. The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Seagrove Kelp and Oysters

4/25/2023
Today we welcome back: MARKOS SCHEER FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER About: Seagrove Alaska Our mariculture site is 100 acres of pristine ocean space in Doyle Bay, Alaska. Located just outside of Craig on the island of Prince of Wales in the southern isles of Southeast Alaska. The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:56:01

Ashley Mathews with Erin Phillips

4/18/2023
Today we welcome Planning Commission Chair ASHLEY MATHEWS for City Council with campaign manager Erin Phillips The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:36:15

Braver Angels

3/21/2023
Today we welcome Elizabeth Doll from Braver Angels The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:37:25

Blossom - 21 Empowering wellness workshops with Pamela Malo and others

3/18/2023
Today we welcome Pamela Malo We talk about the upcoming 3 day wellness work shop to support Turkey and Syria = https://tinyurl.com/blossom2023 The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:16:35

Joel Underwood

3/12/2023
Today we welcome JOEL UNDERWOOD We talk current events today The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Intro Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: Tower Records! Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:01:29:40

Andrew Alleman - Domain Name Wire

2/28/2023
Today we welcome Andrew Alleman of DomainNameWire.com and previous owner of PodcastGuests.com The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON "Be a friend, tell a friend!"

Duration:00:48:36

Presidents Day - Bonus Podcast

2/20/2023
Today we listen to Franklin D. Roosevelt Transcript below by AmericanRhetoric.com The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON Audio credit: Center for Applied Linguistics collection (AFC 1986/022), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.1 It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

Duration:00:09:01

Bill Marler

2/14/2023
Today we welcome Bill Marler Meet William Marler An accomplished attorney and national expert in food safety, William (Bill) Marler has become the most prominent foodborne illness lawyer in America and a major force in food policy in the U.S. and around the world. Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, has represented thousands of individuals in claims against food companies whose contaminated products have caused life-altering injury and even death. He began litigating foodborne illness cases in 1993 when he represented Brianne Kiner, the most seriously injured survivor of the historic Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, in her landmark $15.6 million settlement with the company. The 2011 book, Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. coli Outbreak that Changed the Way Americans Eat, by best-selling author Jeff Benedict, chronicles the Jack in the Box outbreak and the rise of Bill Marler as a food safety attorney. For the last 26 years, he has represented victims of nearly every large foodborne illness outbreak in the United States. He has filed lawsuits against such companies as Chili’s, Chi-Chi’s, Cargill, ConAgra, Dole, Excel, Golden Corral, KFC, McDonald’s, Odwalla, Peanut Corporation of America, Sheetz, Sizzler, Supervalu, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s, securing over $700,000,000 for victims of E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and other foodborne illnesses. Among the most notable cases he has litigated, Bill counts those of nineteen-year-old dancer Stephanie Smith, who was sickened by an E. coli-contaminated hamburger that left her brain-damaged and paralyzed, and Linda Rivera, a fifty-seven-year-old mother of six from Nevada, who was hospitalized for over 2 years after she was stricken with what her doctor described as “the most severe multi-organ [bowel, kidney, brain, lung, gall bladder, and pancreas] case of E. coli mediated HUS I have seen in my extensive experience.” New York Times reporter Michael Moss won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Smith’s case, which was settled by Cargill in 2010 for an amount “to care for her throughout her life.” Linda’s story hit the front page of the Washington Post and became Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s touchstone for successfully moving forward the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2010. The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. Thank you & tell them you heard it on: The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON

Duration:00:58:31

Robert Chelsea

2/7/2023
Today we welcome Robert Chelsea Brigham Surgeons Perform First Full Face Transplant for Black Patient Boston, MA — Robert Chelsea, 68, became the first black patient, and the oldest, to receive a full face transplant in a procedure at Brigham and Women’s Hospital this July. Chelsea, a Los Angeles area resident, suffered burns over 60 percent of his body and face after his car was struck by a drunk driver in 2013. The 16-hour surgery, involving a team of over 45 surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, residents and research fellows and led by Bohdan Pomahac, MD, was the ninth face transplant procedure at the Brigham and the 15th nationwide. “Despite being the oldest face transplant patient at 68, Robert is progressing and recovering remarkably fast,” said Pomahac, the Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Distinguished Chair in Surgery and director of Plastic Surgery Transplantation at Brigham Health. “We are looking forward to seeing a significant improvement in Robert’s quality of life.” The wait for a donor was longer than that of previous Brigham face transplant recipients due to the effort to find a match that would work for Chelsea’s skin tone. Chelsea is the first known black full face transplant recipient. Another black patient in Paris received a partial face transplant in 2007. “It is vitally important for individuals of all races and ethnicities to consider organ donation, including the donation of external grafts, such as face and hands,” said Alexandra Glazier, President and CEO of New England Donor Services. “Unlike internal organs, the skin tone of the donor may be important to finding a match.” “May God bless the donor and his family who chose to donate this precious gift and give me a second chance,” said Chelsea. “Words cannot describe how I feel. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and feel very blessed to receive such an amazing gift.” Chelsea’s injuries stemmed from a fiery freeway accident outside of LA in August 2013. Chelsea was sitting in his overheated vehicle on the side of the road when his car was struck by a drunk driver. The vehicle burst into flames, burning Chelsea and drastically altering both his physical function and his appearance. Chelsea remained in a coma for six months and hospitalized for a year and a half. During that time, Chelsea underwent more than 30 surgeries. His lips, part of his nose, and left ear were unable to be reconstructed. After evaluation by Dr. Pomahac, and an extensive screening process, he was listed for a face transplant in March 2018. Data from a follow-up study of face transplant recipient outcomes, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the first Brigham face transplant patients experienced robust return of motor and sensory function of their face, as well as functionality, which allowed them to socially reintegrate in a way that would not have been possible before the transplant. These data indicate that Chelsea is likely to achieve near normal sensation and about 60 percent restoration of facial motor function within a year, including the ability to eat, smile and speak normally. “Our previous experience has demonstrated that face transplantation is a viable option for patients with severe disfigurement and limited function who have no alternatives,” said Pomahac. “As we continue to expand this treatment to more patients, we are exploring the ways in which we can quantify how much benefit our patients receive as well as identifying opportunities to limit the risks of this transplant through new immunosuppression protocols.” The Brigham has long been recognized as one of the world’s leaders in transplantation, having performed the first successful human organ donor transplant, a kidney, in 1954, the first heart transplant in New England in 1984, and the first heart-lung transplant in Massachusetts in 1992. The Brigham performed the nation’s first full face transplant in 2011, and the first bilateral hand transplant in New England...

Duration:01:06:28

Puget Sound Restoration Fund with Betsy Peabody and charter fisherman Troy Dettman

1/31/2023
Today we welcome Executive Director of The Puget Sound Restoration Fund - Betsy Peabody and Fishing Guide Troy Dettman We sit down to talk about the beautiful Puget Sound of Washington State The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. Thank you & tell them you heard it on: The BISTANDER Podcast! Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton! Sound Reprographics Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Support the Show on PATREON

Duration:01:00:58