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Speak Up and Stay Alive

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The Speak Up and Stay Alive radio program is a fast paced, one hour talk show that brings little known healthcare and hospital hazards to the forefront. Currently a favorite in Cleveland, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona – the program features world-wide and nationally acclaimed healthcare guests as well as everyday people and patients with a story to tell.

The program is hosted by Pat Rullo, noted author and speaker with an ability to make a serious subject not only educative but most importantly, entertaining. Listeners appreciate her warm style and quick sense of humor and eagerly tune in each week. The game show segment is a crowd favorite as it combines patient safety tips and tools in a fun and lighthearted way – making the information easy to remember and use.

Speak Up and Stay Alive Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com/).
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Episodes

Wireless Hazards & Final Conversations

Pat shares some military electronic warfare used in the 1950's. Are we still part of the experiment? Angelo Volandes author of the book - The Conversation - joins the show to talk about end of life conversations and why they are important. Are you 'in love' with your cell phone? We have the answer. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com...

Jun 24, 201552 min

Fake Blueberries, PTSD & 4 Words

Pat exposes some food foolishness. Is it a real blueberry? Is it a GMO? Is it a 'smart' snack? You'll find out here. Guest, Dr. Jenn Royster explains how meditation can help with PTSD - post truamatic stress disorder. Plus - four words that can transform healthcare and save you a bundle. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Jun 06, 201552 min

Empathy in Healthcare

Pat shares a scary encounter with a primary care physician. Special guest, Dr. Helen Riess, founder of Empathetics explains how empathy can be learned and makes some tools available. Pat interviews a young student who endured a high school shooting as he shares his perspective on creating a positive out of a negative situation. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ...

May 30, 201552 min

Killed by Patient Surveys

Are patient satisfaction surveys killing us? A happy patient gives higher rating scores. Higher rating scores equal more money for the hospital. Let's give everyone a Vicodin goody bag. Opioids for everyone. That should make everyone happy. Pat blows the top of this little known technique. Special guest Dr. Len Brancewizc shares his concernes about increased emergency rooms visits and increased secondary infections. Always jam packed with patient safety tips you can use! This show is broadcast l...

May 23, 201552 min

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

What are the 10 Commandments of being a good neighbor? Thou Shalt Not Kill Thy Neighbor. Toni Temple President for the Ohio Network for the Chemicaly Injured talks about mutliptle chemical sensitivities (MCS)and how to stay safe. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

May 19, 201552 min

Is This Normal?

Is it normal for your doctor's receptionist to treat you with arrogance while chomping on a bagel with strawberry shmeer? Pat recounts a recent healthcare encounter. Special guest Josh del Sol - award winning filmmaker - Take Back Your Power talks about smart meters. What can you do to get yours removed or avoid getting one at all? Josh has the answers. Special Mother's Day game - Does Mother Know Best or Is She a Pest? Debunking common Mom wisdom. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www...

May 07, 201552 min

Annual Checkups, GMO's & Shocking News

Annual doctor visits? A good idea or not? Pat shares the pros and cons. Special guest - 17 year old Andrew Demeter - journalist and filmmaker joins the show to talk about genetically modified foods and other political health hazards. And the boys gather to play another round of Shocking News from Around the World. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://...

May 04, 201552 min

Healthcare Scams and Filthy Fashion

Pat exposes a home healthcare visit scam that makes money for venture capitalists but does little for the patient. Gina Murphy-Darling aka Mrs. Green arrives to share some environmental health hazards such as toxic clothing, bat poop in mascara and so much more. And crazy Rush-elle from Dr. Very Busy's office in New York pops in to play a weird health syndrome game - Is that a weird truth or a weird spoof? You'll just have to tune in to find out. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www...

Apr 25, 201552 min

Are You a Patient or a Population?

What is population health and does it change the way you are treated as an individual? Pat tells all. The gang from Solia Spa arrive to play a fun game - The Askit Basket where they test their knowledge of some common medical terms. And a special Cell Phone song by Moosebutter followed by more interesting phone news? Are you in love with your cellphone? Listen and find out! This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4...

Apr 25, 201552 min

Chemtrails, Wireless, Alzheimers Oh My

Look Up - those white lines in the sky are not vapor trails. You are being sprayed with chemicals. And guess what? It's perfectly legal and you've given your consent. Find out more about your implied consent as well as how wireless technology plays an accomplice role. A fun pharmacist joins the gang to play a fave game and later a guest talks about the rise in Alzheimers. Is there a connection between chemtrails, cell phones, medications, Alzheimers? This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( w...

Apr 25, 201552 min

The Patient Experience

Hit the Road Jack - better known as dangerous hospital discharge. Missing instructions, pending test results and general haste make this an important time to pay attention. Jason Wolf of the Beryl Institute joins the show to discuss the patient experience and Dr. Chuck Gerba - aka Dr. Germ, a world famous microbiologist from the University of Arizona plays a fun word association game. It's all about germs and it's fun and crazy too! http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live ...

Apr 25, 201552 min

How to Survive a Diagnosis

Guest - Dr. Carl O. Helvie, the longest living lung cancer survivor - without using chemo or radiation, shares how he did it. Pat explores the need for a second opinion - and says "Don't Stop" when it comes to asking questions, researching, and utimately believing. And a guest listener joins the boys to play a fun game. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Apr 03, 201552 min

Drugging our Kids, Numerology, and More

Do you know how many children are on antipsychotic and antidepressive drugs? Today's healthcare hazard of the week will alert you. Special guest and numerologist, Tara Ventura 'reads' Pat's name and birthdate. What's in her future? And the boys arrive for another fun game. It's heavy and light all rolled into one. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Mar 27, 201552 min

Ego Run Amuck - Narcissism Revealed

Is someone in your life making you crazy? Could he or she be a narcissist? This personality disorder is revealed today by special guest Melanie Tonia Evans from Australia. She's been through it and knows how to help. France and Taiwan now making cell phones and other wireless devices illegal for children. Pat shares this huge step in the right direction. And the boys play Shocking News from Around the World - the EMF edition. A week's worth of info in less than an hour! This show is broadcast li...

Mar 27, 201552 min

A Female Heart Attack

Pat shares a letter from a woman who explains her heart attack symptoms in detail. Women take note - it's quite different from the classic male on TV fall over in pain ... Plus famed Dr. Peter Pronovost is the special guest to talk about patient safety. And the boys invite a guest to play another fun game. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Mar 27, 201552 min

Restroomology and Drug Patent Cliffs

Is your medication falling off the 'patent cliff' and what does this mean to you? Dr. Robert Wachter the founder of the term 'hospitalist' joins the show to give his insight on patient safety. And friend of the show, Darrel Hicks - author of the book Infection Prevention for Dummies shares some dirty restroom tricks. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http:/...

Mar 27, 201552 min

EMF Freedom

Elizabeth Pluorde - author of EMF Freedom – Solutions for the 21st Century Pollution shares her wisdom about the blanket of electrosmog now covers the earth and what we can do to survive. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) .

Mar 27, 201552 min

Alarm Fatigue and Drugs for Kids

Stop the Noise - is alarm fatigue an alarming hospital hazard? Pat tells all. Special guest Bruce Wiseman - Citizens Commission on Human Rights delves into the rampant problem of drugging our children to keep them compliant. Do they really have psychiatric problems? How do you know that? Bruce has some answers. And the boys gather to play another crazy round of Shocking News from Around the World. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4r...

Mar 18, 201552 min

Dirty Hands and Gunky Scopes

Hospital acquired infections are a leading cause of death. But did you know that some diagnostic equipment such as endoscopes harbor bits and pieces of 'gunk' leftover from the previous patient? Pat tells all - then has a chat with Dr. Will Sawyer - about the importance of proper hand hygiene. Clean hands save lives. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Feb 10, 201552 min

Wireless Takedown

What is the wireless industry doing to our health? Today's healthcare hazard of the week delves into the facts about electromagnetic and radio frequencies. Dr. William Rea - founder of the Environmental Health Center in Dallas shares his years of wisdom about the health effects of environmental pollutants such as EMF. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Feb 02, 201552 min

Dollars for Docs

Pat shares a resource that exposes how much money your doctor makes from big pharmaceutical companies. $333 for meals? Len Brancewicz - Registered Pharmacist, Nutritionist, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a homeopath, shares his story and some stay healthy solutions. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Jan 23, 201552 min

Have you been Floxed?

A big show about the overuse of a type of antibiotic called fluoroquinoles. Special guest and advocate, Lisa Bloomquist from floxiehope.com shares her story and exposes this deadly drug that doctor's routinely prescribe. Find out why you should question before ingestion! This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Jan 14, 201552 min

Natural Healthcare for Pet

Pat exposes the garbage passed off as commercial pet food. Think the big brands are wholesome? You won't after listening to today's show. And guest, Kim Bloomer, an animal naturopath blows the whistle on pet food, vaccines, and microchipping and explains why a raw diet is what nature intended for your dogs and cats. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Jan 10, 201552 min

Wah Wah Wah Post Hospital Syndrome

Do your hospital discharge instructions sound like Charlie Brown's parents - Wah Wah Wah? Pat shares ways to communicate to ensure a safe hospital exit. Wendy Leebov - Language of Caring is the special guest to further the conversation about doctor/patient communication. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Jan 05, 201552 min

New Year's Patient Safety Resolutions

The top 10 patient safety New Year's resolutions to kick off the year in a healthy way. Lisa Venn, a patient advocate is in the studio to talk about the very real need to have someone with you during every healthcare and hospital encounter. Crazy Rush-elle - from Dr. Very Busy's office in New York joins Bob to play a fun game of Shocking News from Around the World. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Ne...

Dec 29, 201452 min

End of Year Cross Contamination Phobias

Pat shares an email from a listener who recounts her cross contamination phobia's thanks to what she learned from the radio show. And Dr. James Merlino of the Cleveland Clinic talks about his new book - Service Fanatics. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Dec 21, 201452 min

The Holiday Health Hazard Edition

Learn about some naughty and not so nice holiday toys that can damage your child's health. Plus vaccine expert, Barbara Loe Fisher shares her vaccine story and offers safety tips. And the boys gather to play Shocking News from Around the World the Holiday Health Hazard Edition. Fun and informative all wrapped into one healthy holiday show! This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4me...

Dec 11, 201452 min

Healthcare Providers at Risk

The lone wolf cries out a warning that today's healthcare providers are at an increased risk of falling ill due to wireless technology in hospitals. And guest - Bonnie Groessl radio host of The Gif of Choice joins Pat to talk about healing by recognizing the mind/body connection. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Dec 04, 201452 min

Drug Dementia and Big Pharma Spies

A hospital visit can cause drug induced dementia. What are the signs? And Big Pharmacy is spying on your doctors and your health records to sway prescription choices. What should you do? It's all here plus fun post-Thanksgiving day jokes, emails, gametime with the boys and Pat's advice for holiday air travel. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Dec 03, 201452 min

Call 911 - Attacked by Smart Meters

Does your utility company have the right to make you ill? Apparently so as thousands of innocent people fall sick after being radiated due to the installation of smart meters. Pat offers solutions. A 40 year emergency response professional, Mike Taigman arrives to share interesting 911 facts to keep you safe during an emergency health crisis. This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network ( www.w4wn.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Med...

Nov 19, 201452 min
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