It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast

Infertility can affect nearly every part of a person’s life, from their emotional well-being and relationships to their finances, identity, and sense of control over the future. After spending six years trying to...

In this episode of It Happened To Me, hosts Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman are joined by Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, two women living with congenital muscular dystrophy and the co-hosts of the podcast Wheel...

<p>For most of her life, Sadie Dingfelder thought she was simply quirky: bad with directions, unusually clumsy, unable to recognize faces, and disconnected from many of her own memories. Then, a startling encounter in a...

<p>In this episode of It Happened To Me, we continue our conversation with Dr. David Traster, a clinical neurologist and educator who works with patients experiencing complex neurological conditions.</p> <p>In Part 1...

<p>In this episode of It Happened To Me, we explore clinical neurology, how the brain and nervous system function, what happens when things go wrong, and how recovery and adaptation are possible even after injury or...

<p>A sensitive content warning: this episode includes discussion of substance addiction, mental health struggles, suicide attempts, and recovery.</p> <p>If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or at risk of...

<p>Guest Ra-Jon James opens up about his medical emergency that turned his world upside down in an instant. Ra-Jon was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological condition where the body’s immune...

<p>We welcome back Meredith Mangold to shift the conversation from the medical "odyssey" to the human connection. While the first part of Meredith’s story (Episode 76) focused on her grueling search for a diagnosis and...

<p>In this episode we explore the complex world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, featuring practical guidance from Dr. Teresa Lyons, an autism expert, scientist, and parent of a child with autism. </p> <p>...

<p>Discover how acupuncture, traditionally rooted in Chinese medicine, is transforming fertility care today. Join us as Kirsten Karshmer, a pioneer with over 20 years of experience, shares insights into how integrative...

<p>In this episode of It Happened To Me, we share a story that underscores how quickly life can change, even when everything seems perfectly healthy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our guest, Kathi Lopez, was a retired business owner...

<p>In this episode of It Happened To Me, we share a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and determination in the face of serious health challenges.</p> <p>We’re honored to welcome Carolyn Routh, an award-winning...

<p>In this deeply moving episode we explore the reality of chronic pain, the kind that reshapes identity, erodes independence, and too often leaves patients feeling invisible within the healthcare system.</p> <p>Joining...

<p>Happy New Year listeners! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are off to a wonderful start of 2026! </p> <p> </p> <p>The last episode we released featured our Executive Producer Kira Dineen putting on her genetic...

<p>Happy holidays listeners! With the year coming to an end, Cathy Gildenhorn, Beth Glassman, and our Executive Producer Kira Dineen have been reflecting back on a full three years of “It Happened To Me”. We’ve produced...