Zapgirl and the Podcast Carrie (Zapgirl) Romero

THANKYOU for joining me for this special episode of Zapgirl and the Podcast!!!

It's Earl Bakken's 96th Birthday!

You might be saying, "Earl Who???" Well... here's a little about him. I'm lucky enough to have met him and am grateful for all of his extraordinary contributions to humanity. He gave selflessly, encouraging others towards greatness.

Susan shares her story of starting out as an EMT and how she came to work along side one of the greatest minds in medical technology. She talks about their adventures together while helping to create one of the most innovative ideas in health care for the Big Island of Hawaii.   

I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Bakken shortly after his 94th Birthday. I profusely thanked him for all he's done for me and for so many others around the world.

He was a real-life Super Hero.

Thank you, again, for tuning in. I'd be honored if you subscribed and shared this podcast. I'd love to hear from you, too! If you have an idea for the show, please send it to me!

With Gratitude,
Carrie ❤️⚡️

Video / Links: 
"Dreaming On With Earl Bakken" by Susan Pueschel and David J. RheesI have a Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorMedtronic's Mission Statement"Earl Bakken Rocks My World" FB GroupEarl's Ready, Fire, Aim Philosophy

THANKYOU for joining me for Episode 6 of Zapgirl and the Podcast!!!

Have you ever had a conversation with an Olympian where they tell you what their secret was to winning an Olympic Medal?? I was lucky enough to do just that recently and I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Olympic Super Hero, Paul Wylie. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his lovely wife, Kate, and their three amazing kids.

Paul won the Silver Medal for the USA in Mens Figure Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. The thing is though, he was the underdog... but he focused his energy and opened himself up to the possibility of actually winning!

He talks about how he put himself in a grateful state of mind, even when it doesn't come naturally... sharing his process on how to accomplish what you set out to do. 

Oh... and this is a two-part episode, so PLEASE be sure to listen to the next episode to really embrace the full picture of Paul's professional and personal journey of resilience.

Thank you, again, for tuning in. I'd be honored if you subscribed and shared this podcast. I'd love to hear from you, too! If you have an idea for the show, please send it to me!

With Gratitude,
Carrie ❤️⚡️

Video / Links: 
Paul performing in Scott Hamilton's Stars On IceReport on the Sudden Death of Pairs Figure Skater Sergei Grinkov (where Paul is interviewed about the death of his friend)Paul's reference to the movie, Spinal Tap... Go to 11!Christopher Reeve (the Superman of my generation) skied with Paul in the early 1990s This video was done 7 years after his paralyzing injury in a horse riding accident. Paul's workout program he was a part of when he collapsedPaul's reference to Code Cool... the induced coma he experienced after his Sudden Cardiac ArrestMedtronic Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorOur participation in the (now retired) Medtronic Global Heroes Program that celebrated long distance runners with implanted medical devices: Click here for Paul Wylie and here for Carrie Romero

THANKYOU for joining me for Episode 6 of Zapgirl and the Podcast!!!

Have you ever had a conversation with an Olympian where they tell you what their secret was to winning an Olympic Medal?? I was lucky enough to do just that recently and I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Olympic Super Hero, Paul Wylie. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his lovely wife, Kate, and their three amazing kids.

Paul won the Silver Medal for the USA in Mens Figure Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. The thing is though, he was the underdog... but he focused his energy and opened himself up to the possibility of actually winning!

He talks about how he put himself in a grateful state of mind, even when it doesn't come naturally... sharing his process on how to accomplish what you set out to do. 

Oh... and this is a two-part episode, so PLEASE be sure to listen to the next episode to really embrace the full picture of Paul's professional and personal journey of resilience.

Thank you, again, for tuning in. I'd be honored if you subscribed and shared this podcast. I'd love to hear from you, too! If you have an idea for the show, please send it to me!

With Gratitude,
Carrie ❤️⚡️

Video / Links: 
Paul performing in Scott Hamilton's Stars On IceReport on the Sudden Death of Pairs Figure Skater Sergei Grinkov (where Paul is interviewed about the death of his friend)Paul's reference to the movie, Spinal Tap... Go to 11!Christopher Reeve (the Superman of my generation) skied with Paul in the early 1990s This video was done 7 years after his paralyzing injury in a horse riding accident. Paul's workout program he was a part of when he collapsedPaul's reference to Code Cool... the induced coma he experienced after his Sudden Cardiac ArrestMedtronic Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorOur participation in the (now retired) Medtronic Global Heroes Program that celebrated long distance runners with implanted medical devices: Click here for Paul Wylie and here for Carrie Romero

Hi there...

THANKYOU for joining me for Episode 5 of Zapgirl and the Podcast. Seriously excited to share this conversation I had recently with one fabulous super human. Her name is Cajsa Lindberg, from Stockholm, Sweden and she lives with Type One Diabetes. She's also the President of the Swedish Diabetes Association (and is the youngest person to hold that office). She does a lot of wonderful things, so I encourage you to listen in.

This episode will bring you courage to tackle the things in front of you... no matter what they are. Empower yourself to change your perspective.

Oh... and this is a two-part episode, so PLEASE be sure to listen to the previous episode to really embrace the full picture of what an amazing journey this talented, caring, strong, Warrior Woman has taken.

Click here to learn more about how Cajsa has chosen to give back... to Live On, Give On, and Dream On.

...and, as promised, pictures!!

Thank you, again, for tuning in. I'd be honored if you subscribed and shared this podcast. I'd love to hear from you, too! If you have an idea for the show, please send it to me!

With Gratitude,

Carrie

One more thing: I missed giving a shout out to Clarissa Solari who was there with us in Hawaii. She's a  2017 Bakken Invitation Honoree, a new Mom, and a person that lives with Type One Diabetes. So much love to her! 

Hi there...

THANKYOU for joining me for Episode 5 of Zapgirl and the Podcast. Seriously excited to share this conversation I had recently with one fabulous super human. Her name is Cajsa Lindberg, from Stockholm, Sweden and she lives with Type One Diabetes. She's also the President of the Swedish Diabetes Association (and is the youngest person to hold that office). She does a lot of wonderful things, so I encourage you to listen in.

This episode will bring you courage to tackle the things in front of you... no matter what they are. Empower yourself to change your perspective.

Oh... and this is a two-part episode, so PLEASE be sure to listen to the next episode to really embrace the full picture of what an amazing journey this talented, caring, strong, Warrior Woman has taken.

Click here to learn more about how Cajsa has chosen to give back... to Live On, Give On, and Dream On.

... and as promised, pictures from our Hawaiian Adventure!

Thank you, again, for tuning in. I'd be honored if you subscribed and shared this podcast. I'd love to hear from you, too! If you have an idea for the show, please send it to me!

With Gratitude,

Carrie

Episode 4, y'all! (I have to say that... I live in the South.)

Thank you, thank you, THANKYOU for tuning in to this new episode!

Super lucky to have this special guest with me in the Studio today. He offers a perspective that may be beneficial to others who know of, live with, or assist a person who has an implanted medical device... or rather something "extra".

...aaaand, in the world of living-with-an-implanted-medical-device-that-your-life-depends-on,  it's a milestone anniversary of a day for me today, July 9th, 2019. As of the writing of this, I'm 10 years shock free from my ICD!!! 🙌

Feel free to reach out and let me know what you think of this episode or the Podcast in general. Let me know if there's a topic you'd like to hear more about. I'd love to hear from you!!! ❤️⚡️

Thank you, again...

Enjoy!

Click here to read more about my fantastic physician, Dr. Walter Clair, Chief Medical Officer of Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular. He's been my Electrophysiologist from the beginning of my ICD journey (October 3, 1997).

Aaaand here's the video of me beeping from my device being at the end of life... crazy, right?