On this episode of Our American Stories Dr Theodore Schwartz A neurosurgeon as well as a professor of neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and the author of Grey Matters shines some light into the dark history of the lobotomy and how it led to innovation and modern-day brain surgery Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Dr Theodore Schwartz is an attending neurological surgeon and professor of neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC one of the busiest and highest ranked neurosurgery centers in the world His book Gray Matters A Biography of Brain Surgery is part memoir and part medical history and tells a compelling story of the life of a neurosurgeon alongside a compelling history of brain surgery itself Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

From YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE The morning of the most extensive surgery my wife's ever faced we both felt understandably a bit nervous Sitting in the pre-op area I observed a flurry of medical staff work efficiently to prepare Gracie for what would be a -hour surgery and her nd operation that I can count When the neurosurgeon arrived I noticed a tangible enthusiasm about him Clapping his hands together he brightly looked at us while stating You ready to get this thing done For maybe the first time in my years as a caregiver I felt a calmness and sense [... more]

Best-selling author Philip Yancey explores the fascinating and mysterious wonders of God's design of the human body and from the structure of our bodies extrapolates spiritual principles we can learn about how the Body of Christ is intended to operate Part of Get Philip's book Fearfully and Wonderfully for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast appreciating-gods-design-for-the-human-body-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Dr Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon who's faced many difficult challenges including serving in the Iraq War removing deadly brain tumors and experiencing the loss of a son On this insightful broadcast he shares lessons he's learned as he's sought answers to life's toughest questions while holding on to his faith in God Get Dr Warren's award-winning book I've Seen the End of You for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast reconciling-faith-and-science-in-a-medical-crisis featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

Award winning author Mary Elizabeth Jackson called the show to share her personal journey things she's learned and the latest in her Poohlicious books During the conversation we --along with my sidekick John Butler AKA the Count of Mighty Disco --also took some calls together visit www maryejackson com About Peter and HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER A year caregiver for his wife Gracie who lives with severe disabilities Peter Rosenberger brings a profound understanding of the caregiver's journey His show HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER airs on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel and an additional stations on American Family Radio as [... more]

One of my all time favorite songwriters is Gary Chapman Whenever I hear his songs I have to stop and listen and they continue to stir my heart Especially TREASURE Gary is also a caregiver on several levels As Gary reflects in this interview the journey he had with his father through Parkinson's and other issues helped prepare him for his little girl's recent brain surgery to remove a tumor Gary writes the way he does because he's willing to be vulnerable about his fears failures and faith It's always a privilege when he calls the show and he leaves [... more]

A compelling Episode as we hear the story of Charity's sister who lost her life on the Mission Field and Her sister's call to write the story Plus the Amazing Career of Author Singer Composer Karen Javitch including her Musical on the Life of Princess Diana and Her comedy [... more]