HeyJaredSurviving out of Spite
Welcome to Surviving out of Spite, a G-PACT podcast hosted by two patients living with gastroparesis. This show dives into the challenges, triumphs and everything in between that comes with managing a chronic condition.
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- Sep 9, 2026
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- Jul 15, 2026
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Chronic Illness & Identity: Who Are You After a Life-Changing Diagnosis? (opens the original)
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Living with chronic illness can change everything; including how you see yourself, your future, and your place in the world. In this conversation, Sam and Deanna dive into the realities of living with chronic illness and rare disease, exploring how diagnosis can reshape identity, mental health, relationships, and everyday life. They talk about the ongoing process of understanding an illness, adapting to a life you didn't necessarily choose, and finding strength in the uncertainty. They also disc
Gastroparesis & Protein: Finding Nutrition for Sensitive Stomachs (opens the original)
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Finding a protein source that works with a sensitive digestive system can be challenging. In this episode, Jack, founder of Drink Wholesome, shares the story behind creating a protein powder designed for people who struggle with digestive issues, food sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.Sam and Jack discuss why many traditional protein powders can be difficult to tolerate, the importance of simple ingredients and minimal processing, and how listening to customer experiences helped shape the
Beyond the Vagus Nerve: What’s Coming Next for Zenowell taVNS (opens the original)
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What’s new with Zenowell taVNS? In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam sits down with Jane to explore the latest Zenowell device and app updates, including the brand-new Digest Mode and Focus Mode; and what these features could mean for people living with gastroparesis, digestive symptoms, stress, and gut-brain health.Jane shares a behind-the-scenes look at how these new features were developed, how patient and user feedback influences Zenowell’s ongoing innovation, and how breathing tec
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: The Misunderstood GI Disorder, Medical Trauma & Fight for Better Care (opens the original)
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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is more than just “vomiting.” It is a debilitating GI disorder that can cause intense, recurring episodes of violent vomiting, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, dehydration, malnutrition, and a devastating impact on daily life. Yet many patients and families face years of searching for answers, misdiagnosis, stigma, and the painful experience of not being believed. In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite , Sam sits down with Blynda, President of the Cyclic
Parkinson's Disease & Gastroparesis: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained (opens the original)
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Could Parkinson's disease begin in the gut? Emerging research suggests the connection between the gut and brain may be much stronger than we once believed.In this episode, Sam talks with Dr. Trisha Pasricha to explore the relationship between Parkinson's disease, gastroparesis, constipation, and other gastrointestinal disorders. Together, they discuss how digestive symptoms often appear years before neurological symptoms, why dopamine plays an important role in both the brain and the digestive t
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