Show Notes
In this special episode, Baggage, in collaboration with The Dear Jack Foundation, interviews Brandon who shares his personal journey with cancer, including the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and the impact on relationships. The episode highlights the importance of community support, mental health resources, and the unique struggles faced by young adults in their cancer journeys. Please enjoy the conversation . . . then donate to The Dear Jack Foundation! About Brandon Maahs Brandon is a cancer survivor but that’s not his identify. He’s an accomplished music composer. Learn about him on his website, his IMDB page, and follow him on his Instagram. The Dear Jack Foundation The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship. Through programs and strategic partnerships, Dear Jack addresses the physical and emotional needs of AYA cancer patients, survivors and their families. One-on-one patient support and wellness programs allow the Dear Jack Foundation to empower patients, survivors and their caregivers in their healing and to provide assurance that they are not alone in their cancer journey. Donate now! Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). You can find more from baggage on any of our social media accounts: Instagram Facebook YouTube Special thanks to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
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In the next month, host Eric Shaw will be featured as a guest on the podcast What Was That Like. In honor of that appearance, we are rereleasing a digitally remastered version of our very first episode where Eric speaks about the early days of his career. Enjoy! --------------------------------------- In the show’s first episode, we start at home. One of the hosts, Eric Shaw, shares his early experiences as an EMT and Paramedic. He explains the challenges faced by first responders, the impact of trauma on mental health, and the often humorous yet harrowing stories that come from their work. The guys explore the moral dilemmas encountered in emergency situations, the realities of working in high-stress environments, and the personal growth that comes from navigating these experiences. This is the first of many stories that aim to shed light on the extraordinary lives of ordinary people and the lessons learned along the way. You can view a video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/1xNAcZdiDxM Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). You can find more from baggage on any of our social media accounts: Instagram Facebook YouTube Special thanks to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
In this episode, pediatric doctors Sarah and Mike Northrop discuss the complexities of child abuse diagnosis, the science behind abusive head trauma, and the impact of misinformation on medical and legal practices. They explore how medical findings intersect with legal cases and address common misconceptions about pediatric injuries. This husband-and-wife team, along with the guys, explore the evolving landscape of vaccination, vaccine hesitancy, and the impact of misinformation on public health. As medical professionals, they share how they try to do their very difficult job while maintaining their sanity. The guests mention a CNN story called “Justice for Rehma.” It follows a specific case of Abusive Head Trauma (previously known as Shaken Baby Syndrome). If you are interested in learning more, the link to the story is here: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/12/health/shaken-baby-syndrome-legal-battle/. You can view a video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kqdDoRqNEEw Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). You can find more from baggage on any of our social media accounts: Instagram Facebook YouTube Special thanks to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
In this episode, the guys follow up the previous conversation with circus performer Kimberly. The discussion starts with praise for Kimberly’s courage in sharing her story and moves through circus nostalgia, strange panhandling stories, and a long fantasy football punishment debate that takes over the back half of the episode. In short, they could use your help in punishing their friend Craig. You can view a video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/41Hl_blzNlM Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). You can find more from baggage on any of our social media accounts: Instagram Facebook YouTube Special thanks to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
Being a circus performer is interesting enough. But the guest on this episode tells the guys how pursuing her dream job led to a nightmare relationship. Kimberly shares her harrowing experience with coercive control and manipulation during her time in Scotland. This may be a difficult one to listen to but important to highlight the signs of manipulation, the cycle of abuse, and the importance of awareness and support. Follow Kimberly on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.circus/. You can view a video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/N9eEnCL-BS0 Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). You can find more from baggage on any of our social media accounts: Instagram Facebook YouTube Special thanks to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].