Going the Distance Live

To kick off Season 2 of Going the Distance Live we have Kate Tierney back on to talk about all the growth she's experienced as a patient and human over the last 12 months. I couldn't be more honored to call Kate a friend. Together we have over 30 years of Vasculitis experience and all the trials and lessons that go along with it. Buckle up!Links:www.vasculitisfoundation.orgwww.brandonhudgins.com

On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Addie Bracy. Addie is a professional trail and ultra runner currently representing Nike. As a road and track athlete Addie qualified for 3 USA Olympic Trials (2 in the Marathon, 1 at 10,000m). Since moving to the mountains and trails, she has already notched 3x USATF Mountain Runner of the Year awards, become a 3x National Mountain Running National Champion, and represented the USA at the World Mountain Running Championships. But that's not all, she was the runner up at the prestigious Leadville 100 in her first 100 mile race, and finished 9th at the Western States 100. When she isn't conquering mountains, she is a coach and sport psychology consultant, helping guide athletes on their journey. Her and her partner Corey Conner, started the OUTrun organization with the hopes to promote more inclusion and LGBTQ+ representation in the sport of distance running.OUTRun:https://www.outrunning.org/

On this episode of Going the Distance Live we answer fan submitted questions. Topics include:- My training during comebacks from my battles with Vasculitis- My nutritional plan- The right running shoe for you- The mental aspects of training- Finding balance in training, work, and life- Protections during COVID- Hydration tips- My thoughts on Appalachian State University cutting the Men's Indoor Track TeamPlus several other topics and rants! It's like our old Facebook Live chats, but you can't talk back ;)If you've got questions feel free to contact me through my website www.brandonhudgins.com or slide into my DM's on Social Media.

On this episode of the podcast I chat with Dr. Aamir Hussain, a current resident in internal medicine at Hofstra University who will soon begin a dermatology residency at Georgetown University. Dr. Hussain, who received his Master of Public Policy degree and medical degree from the University of Chicago. Aamir has alson been on the front lines in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of the podcast we talk about the pandemic, what he's already learned about the medical system, systemic racism in medicine, his interest in improving doctor and patient relationships, and much much more! The world needs more Doctors like Aamir!White Coats Black Doctors Link:https://www.whitecoatsblackdoctors.org/Autographed Going the Distance Books:https://www.brandonhudgins.com/store/gtdsigned

On this episode of Going the Distance Live we have Dr. Jennifer Gordon. She has her PhD in Molecular Pathobiology, and her Post Doc in Molecular Neurobiology. She is an Associate Professor for Neuroscience and Associate Professor at the Center for Nuerovirology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She's also been an NIH funded researcher for over 20 years, studying viruses in the brain. Oh and she's a Vasculitis patient!  Jennifer has a blog and shares a lot of the recent vasculitis research on her Twitter feed. I really enjoyed picking her brain and learning how Jennifer with her education background has approached her life as a vasculitis patient. We cover a lot of ground so buckle up! 

On this episode of Going the Distance Live I got the honor of chatting with Cindy Abbott. Not only is she a fellow vasculitis patient and rare disease advocate, she's the only female to summit Mt. Everest and complete the Iditarod. Both challenges she tackled over the age of 50 and after being diagnosed with vasculitis. It's not everyday that a sub 4 minute miler gets to chat with someone who has stood on top of the world. Her story is absolutely inspiring. She is the author of the book Reaching Beyond the Clouds: From diagnosed to Climbing Mt. Everest. It's available on amazon.com. We can all learn a lot from how Cindy approaches life it's challenges. Cindy's Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIVC7U/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Cindy's website:https://speaking.reachingbeyondtheclouds.com/

**Disclaimer** due to a busted hard drive during a pandemic Going the Distance Live will have to be published without any editing. Until data can be recovered episodes will be published without intros, music, or noise filters. So I apologize for the quality, but I'd rather everyone hear these amazing stories. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll be back to full strength. On this episode I have my friend Kaley Beins to talk about her vasculitis journey. Kaley has a MPH, and is a public health practitioner who studies chemical exposures and disease development. After being diagnosed with GPA vasculitis in May 2015, Kaley combined her interest in environmental health and advocacy with her desire to support other patients. She wrote her master’s thesis on ANCA-associated vasculitis. Since then, she has continued to support the Vasculitis Foundation’s mission and is especially interested in empowering patients. Currently a federal consultant, she conducts research and plans outreach for toxicology projects and initiatives. She has worked in four countries, but is happy to be back home in the D.C. area. In her spare time, Kaley writes theatre and opera reviews for an online publication and takes long walks with her husband Peter and their dog Vinnie.

This week on the podcast we have fellow Vasculitis Warrior and Ambassador Beth Howe. She runs the largest Bechet's Disease forum/group on the whole internet. Every patient I've met has a unique story. And every podcast I have learned something from each guest. It's why I'm constantly inspired by this community. I learned a lot from Beth about how she has coped with this disease since she was 19 years old. Through her young adulthood and into her adult life she has managed to keep a strong positive outlook despite some debilitating setbacks. I hope you get as much inspiration from Beth as I do!Intro music by Tyler HudginsLinks:Vasculitis Foundation Road to Wellness Webinars:https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/mcm_webinar/vf-road-to-wellness-webinars/Vasculitis Visionaries:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vasculitis-visionaries/id1503063714

On episode 3 we welcome play-by-play sports broadcaster Ben Wilson. He's also a fellow vasculitis patient and young adult ambassador for the Vasculitis Foundation. Ben was also diagnosed during his junior year of college. Determined not to let his diagnosis ruin his dream of being a play-by-play broadcaster, Ben put his blinders on and put in the time to hone his craft and figure out tricks to keep his voice and charming good looks on point, despite constant battles with his rare disease. Ben has announced games on Fox Sports Midwest, ESPN+, the XFL (R.I.P.), the NBA G League, and most recently Nicaroguan Soccer matches live on youtube. He is also the co-host of the Vasculitis Visionaries podcast.Vasculitis Visionaries:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vasculitis-visionaries/id1503063714Ben's website:https://www.benwilsonbroadcasting.com/

Allison is a friend and fellow vasculitis patient who was diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in high school. Allison, like myself, has carved out a bit of a non traditional lifestyle as an adult. She is a violinist by trade. Her foundation, Violins for Vasculitis, aims to play concerts in all 50 states to raise awareness for Vasculitis. If you are looking to set up a lifestyle chasing your dream, this episode is for you!Intro music once again provided by the super talented Tyler Hudgins.Violins for Vasculitis:https://www.facebook.com/v4vinc/http://www.violinforvasculitis.org/Vasculitis Foundation:https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/special-events/violin-4-vasculitis-campaign-year-two-2/

Going the Distance Live is back! In the first episode back I have dear friend and fellow Vasculitis patient Kate Tierney share her story. Kate has been battling Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) for 20 years. Against all odds she is still here to share her story with us. I draw tons of inspiration from Kate and hope you do to!