Hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn, Beth Glassman, and Kira Dineen (DNA Today) · EN · 88 episodes
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The mission of our podcast is to support you, our listeners and to create community, as you confront the toughest challenges in life. All of us will experience health hardships. The real question is how we adapt. That is the focus of It Happened To Me, which wants to help you overcome limitations and live a full and satisfying life. Drawing on their own health challenges, hosts Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman interview guests who share stories and research to help you succeed in the face of difficult health obstacles. It happened to me…I’m not alone and neither are you.We encourage you to learn more at ItHappenedToMePod.com. Please use the contact form on our website to submit your guest suggestions, comments, questions, ideas, and feedback for the show, you can also email us directly at ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com. It Happened To Me is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. Steve Holsonback is our media engineer and co-producer. DNA Today’s Kira Dineen is our
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Generate a tailored pitchCathy Gildenhorn, Beth Glassman, and Kira Dineen (DNA Today) hosts It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast, a science show with 88 episodes published.
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 Talk.
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 gro
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. In Part 1, Dr. Traster
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 chronic
A sensitive content warning: this episode includes discussion of substance addiction, mental health struggles, suicide attempts, and recovery. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or at risk of harm, call 91
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 syst
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 trea
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. Dr. Theresa
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 prac
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. Our guest, Kathi Lopez, was a retired business owner who felt active, wel
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. We’re honored to welcome Carolyn Routh, an award-winning musician, en
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. Joining us is Mere
Happy New Year listeners! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are off to a wonderful start of 2026! The last episode we released featured our Executive Producer Kira Dineen putting on her genetic counseling hat to explo
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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 nea
In this uplifting episode, hosts Beth Glassman and Cathy Gildenhorn sit down with Leanna Scaglione, a powerhouse rare disease advocate and marathon runner living with NF2-Related Schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN), formerly known
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We’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, an important conversation with Wolfram syndrome expert Dr. Fumi Urano. We’re bringing this episode back in honor of Diabetic Eye Disease Month, and because it’s the pe
In this insightful episode of It Happened To Me, hosts Beth Glassman and Cathy Gildenhorn (in a rare guest role!) sit down with Dr. Rachel Hyman, a clinical psychologist from Seattle whose experience with Wolfram syndrom
In this heartfelt episode of It Happened To Me, hosts Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman sit down with Nikki McIntosh, a rare disease advocate, writer, and mother whose life changed when her son Miles was diagnosed with
Kenny Kasnett, a seasoned executive and entrepreneur whose life took an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) joins the podcast for a powerful episode. What began as a persistent cough durin
In this episode of It Happened To Me, we share a story of love, loss, and advocacy in the rare disease community. We are joined by Jordan Kruse, whose son, Pruitt, was born with ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficienc
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