Sarc Fighter: Living with Sarcoidosis and other rare diseases

John Carlin
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Fighting sarcoidosis as well as other rare diseases.

  1. Jul 27

    Episode 167 | Tony Haskel is fighting cardiac sarcoidosis

    Tony Haskel is fighting cardiac sarcoidosis.  He has been battling the disease since 2022, and it's been a long road back.  In fact, he will tell you he's nowhere close to where he once was or where he wants to be.  Tony is a return visitor to the podcast, having first joined me in March of 2023.  We both felt like it was time for an update.   SHOW NOTES FSR helps patients navigate insurance:  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/foundation-for-sarcoidosis-research-announces-new-partnership-with-patient-advocate-foundation-to-expand-insurance-and-disability-support-for-sarcoidosis-patients/    Sarcoidosis News Pulmonary relapse report: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/relapse-common-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-changes/ John's story from the White House on Col. John Ripley: https://www.wsls.com/video/news/2026/06/19/col-john-ripley-of-radford-receives-posthumous-medal-of-honor/   MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #kidney #dermatology

  2. Jul 13

    Episode 166 | Tate Basildon was told he only had five years to live

    Tate Basildon has been through it all.  And he is still going through it.  Pulmonary and cardiac sarcoidosis have invaded his life.  He takes prednisone and suffers.  Yet he says he wakes up every day lucky to be alive.  Tate is a fellow podcaster who shares his stories on his own platform.  In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, he talks about the blows he's suffered at the hands of sarcoidosis, but how he still works as a chef and tries to keep his life on track. SHOW NOTES Tate's website and podcast: https://tatebasildon.com/ Sarcoidosis News Pulmonary relapse report: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/relapse-common-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-changes/ John's story from the White House on Col. John Ripley: https://www.wsls.com/video/news/2026/06/19/col-john-ripley-of-radford-receives-posthumous-medal-of-honor/   MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #kidney #dermatology

  3. Jun 15

    Episode 165 | Heidi Sedra is turning the corner in her battle with Sarcoidosis

    Heidi Sedra is a healthcare professional, but that didn't make her path to diagnosis and treatment any easier.  In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, Heidi shares how sarcoidosis put her in the hospital -- and that's just part of the story.     SHOW NOTES Episode 48 with Dr. Jinny Tavee  https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-48-dr-jinny-tavee-is-a-neurosarcoidosis-specialist-with-a-unique-approach-to-fighting-the-disease/ MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #kidney #dermatology

  4. Jun 2

    Episode 164 | Why Sarcoidosis gets worse in some people and a bear episode for John

    A new study from Europe takes a look at a clue as to why pulmonary sarcoidosis is worse in some people than others.  And John has a close encounter with five bears.     Show notes The study from Sarcoidosis news: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/genetic-variant-linked-worsening-lung-disease-sarcoidosis/ MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #kidney #dermatology

  5. May 14

    Episode 163 | New hope for people with kidney and/or skin Sarcoidosos

    New studies show new hope and understanding for battling sarcoidosis.  In one, researchers in the Netherlands looked at the effectiveness of steroids in treating kidney sarcoidosis. In other news there's seems to be promise in fighting sarcoidosis of the skin. Show Notes   Mary McGowan's message on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGtM5MHSV88 Sarcoidosis News Report on steroids and kidney sarcoidosis: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/corticosteroids-rapidly-improve-kidney-function-renal-sarcoidosis/ The latest from the American Academy of Dermatology:  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/dermatology-meeting/ MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #kidney #dermatology

  6. Apr 27

    Episode 162 | Veteran Dan Frank talks about service in the Navy and Sarcoidosis

    It's clear that military veterans are more likely to suffer from Sarcoidosis than the general population.  Dan Frank served as a Navy pilot.  Years later, doctors told him he had sarcoidosis.  While we don't know the cause -- the medical world and indeed the U.S Government, through the PACT Act, recognize that Military service may expose service members to conditions that cause sarcoidosis.  In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, Dan shares his story of life on an aircraft carrier and his battle with sarcoidosis.   Show notes Go to the FSR home page for info on Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ John's Story from the Aircraft Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgRDhHf60XY How to take the Veterans survey: Log in to your FSR-SARC Patient Registry account. Go to your Dashboard or Surveys/Studies tab. Look for the Military Veterans Survey and click “Start” to begin. Please note – you will need to complete the Baseline Questionnaire before having access to the FSR Military Veterans Survey. https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/patient-registry/   Support Royce Robertson: https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/Team/View/172803/Cycle4Sarc   MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #particulatematter

  7. Apr 6

    Episode 161 | April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month so let's See Sarcoidosis!

    April is Sarcoidosis Awareness month, and that's something to sing about.  And walk about.  And talk about.  And so much more.  In this podcast, I'll be speaking with Tricha Shivas, Chief of Staff and Strategy at the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, and Kate Anistasia, Director of Global Patient Programs.  They have a whole menu of options that will excite you when it comes to way to celebrate and participate in Sarcoidosis Awareness month -- including a brief sing-along with the Sarc Fighter theme song, Zombie.  This is gonna be fun.  So listen in and prepare to get moving to make people See Sarcoidosis. Show notes Go to the FSR home page for info on Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Die Laughing:  www.dielaughing.org Support Royce:  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/Team/View/172803/Cycle4Sarc How to take the Veterans survey: Log in to your FSR-SARC Patient Registry account. Go to your Dashboard or Surveys/Studies tab. Look for the Military Veterans Survey and click “Start” to begin. Please note – you will need to complete the Baseline Questionnaire before having access to the FSR Military Veterans Survey. https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/patient-registry/ MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #particulatematter

  8. Mar 23

    Episode 160 | Dan Keota is determined to beat Sarcoidosis or Die Laughing

    Dan Keota lives outside Philadelphia.  He needs a double lung transplant.  It's serious.  But Dan is one of those people who find comedy just about anywhere -- even in the darkest throws of his own condition.  Listen as Dan tells the story of how he is turning to humor while he hopes a lung donor becomes available.  Be sure to listen at the end to hear his first on-stage comedy routine!   Show Notes Die Laughing:  www.dielaughing.org Support Royce:  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/Team/View/172803/Cycle4Sarc How to take the Veterans survey: Log in to your FSR-SARC Patient Registry account. Go to your Dashboard or Surveys/Studies tab. Look for the Military Veterans Survey and click “Start” to begin. Please note – you will need to complete the Baseline Questionnaire before having access to the FSR Military Veterans Survey. https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/patient-registry/ MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #particulatematter

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