The Long Haul with Summer

The Microvascular Research Foundation
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On The Long Haul with Summer we are  amplifying patient voices, talking about groundbreaking approaches to healthcare and challenging the limits of traditional medicine.

  1. 4D AGO

    She Was Dismissed for Years — Until One Doctor Finally Listened

    For years, Grace Gilliver knew something was wrong — but doctors kept dismissing her concerns. Her symptoms worsened, answers never came, and she was left searching for help on her own. In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, she shares her journey through chronic illness, long COVID, and the moment everything changed when one doctor finally listened. Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at: https://mvresearch.org/

    55 min

  2. JAN 20

    Doctors Said It Was 'All in Her Head.' She Was Actually Dying.

    For years, Deb Moyer’s seizures, paralysis, and debilitating symptoms were dismissed by doctors as “all in her head.” Labeled psychiatric and accused of faking her illness, she faced a life-threatening reality that went unrecognized. When she finally found a care team willing to investigate the true cause — blood clots and severe microvascular issues — they told her she should have been dead. Through perseverance, faith, and innovative integrative care, Deb fought to reclaim her health, regain her mobility, and rebuild her life. Her story highlights the dangers of medical dismissal, the importance of being believed, and the hope that comes from care that thinks outside the box. Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    58 min

  3. JAN 13

    She Pulled Her Husband Out of the Hospital to Save His Life

    When Laura's husband was hospitalized with COVID, she knew something wasn't right. The treatments weren't helping, he was getting worse, and she made the bold decision to take him home.In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, Laura shares the challenges they faced, how they found care outside the traditional system, and why she believes her actions saved his life. She also reflects on patient advocacy, hope, and the importance of questioning a broken system.Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at: https://mvresearch.org/

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 6

    The Mystery Illness That Took Her Career: "My Blood Felt Like It Was Boiling"

    Jodi Cherry was a high-level tech executive leading 400 people when her life changed in a single second. While on a routine Zoom call, half of her body went numb. It was the start of a terrifying medical mystery where her "blood felt like it was boiling" and her high-powered career was stripped away.In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, Jody shares her raw journey through the "Ologists" to finally find answers: Lyme Disease, Long COVID, and Fibromyalgia. This is a story about the loss of identity, the reality of invisible illness, and the faith required to keep going when your body fails you.Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    1h 42m

  5. 12/30/2025

    16 Doctors Dismissed Him: Eddie's Tragic Long COVID & Vaccine Story

    Eddie Balter joins Summer to share his grueling two-and-a-half-year struggle with debilitating symptoms following a COVID-19 vaccine, a journey marked by medical gaslighting where specialists repeatedly dismissed his pain as "coincidental" or unrelated. Eddie finally found hope and validation through doctors who discovered he was suffering from advanced micro clots and significant venous compressions. Learn about the vital need for patient advocacy and the life-changing impact of healthcare providers who prioritize listening to their patients over traditional dismissals this week's episode of the Long Haul with Summer. Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    1h 15m

  6. 12/23/2025

    Summer's Favorite Things for Long COVID Healing

    In this special holiday episode, Summer shifts from interviewing other survivors to sharing her own personal favorite things that have aided her ongoing road to recovery. Join Summer to discover integrative healing methods, with a practical toolkit for managing physical symptoms, and learn to address the cognitive and emotional toll of the illness, with mental health strategies. You will not want to miss even one of Summer's Favorite Things!Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    30 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Functional Medicine, Gut Health & the Path to True Healing

    When traditional medicine couldn't explain why her children were sick, Jenn Devilleneuve took matters into her own hands—launching a journey that would change her family's health and her entire career. In this episode, Jenn and Summer have an honest conversation about advocating for your health, navigating dismissal in the medical system, and discovering functional medicine as a powerful tool for healing. From food sensitivities and gut dysfunction to histamine issues, chronic inflammation, and rethinking "normal" labs, Jenn breaks down how small steps and deeper questions can finally lead to answers. Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    1h 7m

  8. 12/09/2025

    Innovating Long COVID Testing

    In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, we sit down with Mendel Fishman—entrepreneur, researcher, and long COVID patient—who is pioneering new diagnostic tools to transform how long COVID is identified and managed. Mendel shares his personal journey, the challenges of launching a biotech startup, and how innovative assays could help clinicians diagnose patients faster, more accurately, and with fewer financial burdens. We also discuss collaborations, upcoming clinical validations, and what he hopes policymakers, providers, and patients understand about the urgent need for long COVID research.Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

    46 min
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On The Long Haul with Summer we are  amplifying patient voices, talking about groundbreaking approaches to healthcare and challenging the limits of traditional medicine.

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  • Creator
    The Microvascular Research Foundation
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Microvascular Research Foundation
  • Show Website
    The Long Haul with Summer