In this deeply personal episode , I share the story of how my mother's passing triggered my first sickle cell crisis in over five years. Losing her was an emotionally overwhelming experience, and I never expected that the stress and grief would manifest physically in such a powerful way. I walk you through the emotional and physical toll that the l…

In this episode of *Sickle Teller*, we dive deep into the world of sickle cell anemia, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. Learn about the science behind the crescent-shaped red blood cell and if you're looking to understand more about this condition or seeking information to help a loved one, this episode provides crucial ins…

In this episode of Sickle Teller, we explore the origins of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a dedicated time each September to shine a spotlight on sickle cell disease. We delve into the history of this important observance—how it began, and the importance of raising awareness daily. But why is Sickle Cell Awareness Month so vital? We discuss the impo…

Peace and Blessings! After a long hiatus, what better day to release a new episode than World Sickle Cell Day as well as Juneteenth!? Sickle Cell isn’t something that should only be acknowledged on June 19 but everyday because of the amount of people affected due to lack of information! Add Juneteenth to the equation and you have an episode that is…

Happy New Year! With this being the first episode of the year, I wanted to get straight to the point. These are different times and we should use this new year to slowly implement new behaviors and habits. Covid-19’s impact on society is still being felt but if you have a chronic condition, your circumstances are different. Being someone who has si…

Since the last episode, I’ve been able to address somethings I’ve been avoiding internally for while. Do I want to have surgery and when? Should I even try physical therapy? As simple as it seems, I dive into why I’ve struggled making this decision and where I stand now. I also speak about the mentality needed to prepare for a surgery as individual…

On this episode I wanted to address my views of “time” and how it has affected me. The pandemic has forcefully change how, where, and who people spend their time with. For better or worse, creating a opportunity to STOP and understand your situation a tab bit clear than prior. For me, I started to see how having more time than usual was an adjustme…

Being that September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and with the unfortunate passing of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer, the topic of genetic history needed to be addressed. It’s been a while but this topic and the passing of Chadwick was something I was moved to speak about. I hope you found this episode somewhat informative!…

It’s Mother’s Day and Nurse’s Appreciation Week so I wanted to take the time to talk to someone who is both a mother and RN Clinical Coordinator. With nurses being on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic, I discussed with my guest what it’s like and how it feels for nurses trying to balance the changes they’ve been faced with in this pandemi…

Today is my birthday! And as excited as I am, it wasn’t always like this. The topic of age, perspective and growth are the inspiration for this episode. Enjoy!

Having a strong mental approach can be extremely helpful in overcoming some physical challenges in life. This week’s topic touches on importance of staying mentally sharp when going’s through a time of crisis, my experience that gave me that understanding, and more. Here is the T-Boz interview that sparked this conversation https://youtu.be/_KRkxFa…

Our “Happy New Year” and first episode of 2020, we get into why there has been such sporadic episodes coming out, the changes in life as well as the idea of what this podcast is and will be moving forward. Thank you to all the guests we’ve had this far and all of the listeners who’ve taken the time to listen. It is truly appreciated and will be the…

Do you know your genetic status in regards to Sickle Cell Anemia? Knowledge is power and this episode is a reminder to any and everyone who may be unsure. As we begin Sickle Cell Awareness Month, it is important to we start by just knowing where we stand so we know where to start our journey. The month will be dedicated to getting this message acro…

On this Mother’s Day, I wanted to show what a mother {Nat} who is raising a beautiful daughter {Sav} is dealing with because of SIckle Cell Anemia. Nat speaks on her fears as a mother, her struggles as a woman and her hopes for her daughter’s quality of life with SCD. I share some of my POV to help ease her fears as we navigate through Sav’s first …

Welcome • It’s been a few months since I’ve last recorded and released an episode, and saw the beginning of “Mental Health Awareness Month” as an amazing chance to discuss my “hiatus”. Ive been trying to become a better me and that means understanding and taking better care of my mental health especially if and when it relates to sickle cell anemia…

@JRock2416 and I literally have an open dialogue and touch some so interesting POV regarding Sickle Cell Anemia from Ego, your aspirations as a child vs the reality’s an adult, employment issues, fatigue, being a man with responsibility while having Sickle Cell and sooo much more. Digest these 2 hours + hours of information however you see fit! Tha…

As we are well into the holidays, I wanted to talk about gratitude and appreciation. As much as we all can be so consumed with making sure everyone receives the perfect gift, just acknowledging the little things you have can easily fall to the waste side. This episode was inspired by some disturbing news I received a few hours prior which greatly a…

On The Bond of Brothers part 2, Remi and I continue our conversation and touch on the appearance of someone with Sickle Cell Anemia and those stereotypes, insurance and the importance of it to EVERYONE but especially someone with a pre existing health condition. Enjoy!

The first guest is my very own brother, Remi Adegbola also know to most as “Rem”. Having grown up with Sickle Cell Anemia, we discuss a few topics that we both talk about on a normal occurrence from work and hospital stays to our personal experience as brothers having a bond through Sickle Cell Anemia.…

This is the introduction/preface episode touching on some background information about what Sickle Cell Anemia is, who has it and how the hereditary condition affects you and your family. Explaining the inspiration behind why I feel the need to discuss this and why it should be discussed.