Fad Diets – When it comes to weight loss, people have often turned to a “quick fix”, but rapid loss is often followed by rapid gain. Listen to Emily Rubin explain the value of sensible dieting and outline the dangers of fad diets, including the countless plans promoted on social media. […]
Autism and Neurodiversity – Creating a User-Friendly Community – On Saturday, May 20, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Wendy Ross to explain the ongoing progress in making the entire community more “neurodiverse friendly,” including visits to the doctor, supermarket, airport, and elsewhere. For patients using crutches or […]
This week, our host Bobby Bunyon, Chief Executive Officer, RCA at Bracebridge Hall, discusses what enabling an addiction looks like. More about Bobby Bunyon: Bobby Bunyon is CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall in Earlville, Maryland. In this role, his primary responsibilities include leading and mentoring a […]
Your Real Champion® – “Brooke Goodspeed and The GET Café” Brooke Goodspeed is a woman of many talents. As a nurse practitioner, she has spent years working with cancer patients. Then in 2010, her son was born with down syndrome and was later diagnosed with autism. Brooke quickly learned that […]
Autism and Neurodiversity – Creating a User-Friendly Community – For patients using crutches or wheelchairs, there are ramps to help navigate travel in public spaces. There is no “ramp” for people with autism or other neurodiverse conditions such as asperger’s syndrome or PTSD. In 2020 Dr. Wendy Ross was our […]
Fad Diets – On Saturday, May 13, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Emily Rubin, RD, LDN about the value of sensible dieting and the dangers of fad diets, including the countless plans promoted on social media. When it comes to weight loss, people have often turned to a “quick […]
Your Real Champion® – “The Joy of Sox” Tom Costello admits that he had what he called “homeless-phobia”. He was afraid to look at people facing homelessness. His wife challenged him to join her and volunteer at a shelter. When a grateful visitor looked him in the eye and thanked […]
This week, our host Bobby Bunyon, Chief Executive Officer, RCA at Bracebridge Hall, discusses how to know if you have a substance use disorder. More about Bobby Bunyon: Bobby Bunyon is CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall in Earlville, Maryland. In this role, his primary responsibilities include […]
When Is It Time to Take Your Child to a Psychologist? – On Saturday, May 6 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Katie K. Lockwood, a leading expert who discussed the role of a child psychologist. As children grow and develop, they all react differently to life issues and […]
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
