"Real people talking about real issues"
7 Jars Of Hot Pickled Peppers is all about STROKE, real people talking about real issues specific to survivors and caregivers.
Christine Holubec-JacksonHost
Christine is a Stroke Survivor. In April, 2017 she experienced a bleed in her brain that significantly impacted her life, and still does. She decided that she wanted to share her experience and thus the podcast 7JarsofHotPickledPeppers began. This form of media allows Christine to interview guests who have specific knowledge about stroke recovery. Christine's aim is to help other's affected by Stroke by sharing personal experiences and information from professionals with hands on experience in the field. |
Ken JacksonCo-Host
As Christine's husband, Ken has been alongside her every step of the way throughout her recovery. Like Christine, his life was significantly impacted and he shares her goal of helping others affected by a stroke. Ken knows from personal experience what it means and takes to be a caregiver and believes that understanding what patients/caregivers are going through can reduce anxiety and improve mental wellness and support recovery. |
Episodes
Season 1 Episode 1"Riding the Roller Coaster Stroke"
7 Jars Of Hot Pickled Peppers is all about STROKE, real people talking about real issues specific to survivors and caregivers. This pod cast is hosted by Christine Jackson, a Stroke survivor who knows first hand the issues and challenges that face stroke survivors and their caregivers. This pod cast will explore stroke from many perspectives, welcome aboard the rollercoaster and hold on tight as it is sure to be an amazing ride! Thanks for having a listen! |
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Season 1 Episode 2"Horsing Around"
In this episode, #2, Christine interviews Jessica Jackson, a young lady who experienced a very serious fall causing many injuries including a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) which continues to impact her life now, 5 years later. Christine speaks to the similarities of TBI and Stroke in that both fall under Acute Brain Injury. Have a listen and learn how Jessica has adapted to her new normal. |
Season 1 Episode 3"Set up and GOAL"
In this podcast, episode # 3, Christine has a conversation with Physiotherapist Dan Gillespie of St Mary's Hospital in Camrose Alberta, Canada. Dan worked with Christine in her recovery at the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program, (ESD). Christine and Dan discuss goal setting, and the positive aspects of achieving and determining new goals as well as the impact this can have on personal growth. |
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Season 1 Episode 4"Identity Theft Stroke"
In this episode, #4, Christine has a conversation with George Chrunik who describes a loss in his identity when he encountered a significant ailment with his hip. Christine draws parallels to George's situation with the issues that also can arise with Stroke Survivors. Check it out, real people with honest personal stories. |
Season 1 Episode 5"Faith and Healing"
In this episode, # 5, Christine has a conversation with Fr. Marc Kramer, a Catholic Priest who is the director of Vocations at the The Edmonton Alberta Catholic Archdiocese. Fr. Marc tells us about his life as a priest, about his mother having a Stroke, and and about Faith and Healing. |
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Season 1 Episode 6"A Big Glass of Wine on an Empty Stomach"
Christine Interviews Cami D'uva, a nurse practitioner from Niagara Falls Ontario Canada. Christine and Cami discuss vestibular disturbances and the 2 types of disturbances people can experience. If you have ever been dizzy, this episode can help you! |
Season 1 Episode 7"Let's Talk to a Neuroscientist"
In this episode Christine has a conversation with Neuroscientist Ty McKinney. They discuss current research and an organization Ty is involved with called Branch Out in Calgary Alberta Canada. |
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Season 1 Episode 8In this episode Christine talks to Dan Yaretz, a heart surgery survivor and stroke survivor as a youth. Dan is an outdoor enthusiast, scuba diver, a pod cast host with "the Coaster", and an amazing young man! Have a listen and get to know him! Check it out!
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Season 1 Episode 9Christine has a conversation with Melissa Sztym, the Team Lead for the Stroke-Early Supported Discharge Program with Alberta Health Services at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta Canada. They talk about the services that they offer to Stroke Survivors which includes the ESD program where staff come to the survivors residence to provide therapy rather than having the survivor come into the Hospital. Christine participated in this program and together they describe how it works and the benefits. This is an amazing program, check it out!!
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Season 1 Episode 10Christine has a conversation with Sharene Lamson, a Physio Therapy Assistant at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta Canada. Sharene is an ESD therapy assistant and actually came to our home to provide therapy for Christine during her intial recovery after her stroke. Sharene describes her job. Check it out and If you have an opportunity to participate in such a program, just do it!
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