Recovery Episodes

April 18, 2024

EP25 - Trigeminal Neuralgia Recovery - Emily’s Story of Metal Allergies to Nose Piercing & Mercury Dental Fillings

Emily is working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science and is looking forward to completing a PhD in the same field a few years after graduation. Emily has been sensitive to metals her whole life, starting with a s…
Guest: Emily R.
March 21, 2024

EP23 - Maria's "Cancer" Was Metal Allergies

Maria Lappin, our guest from Michigan, is our incredible Season 2 opener. Her episode discusses a prominent lesion on the tip of her nose, diagnosed by multiple specialists, as aggressive metastatic melanoma. The lesion was,…
Guest: Maria Lappin
Jan. 11, 2024

EP21 - Spinal Fusion Nightmare: Titanium & Nickel Allergy + Surgical Clips

Christian hails from Michigan and is a young Italian man, working as an engineer, who has a passion for soccer, being Italian and heavy metal music.. He describes himself as a formerly “happy-go-lucky” guy until spine surger…
Dec. 20, 2023

EP20 - Dr. Julio Novoa MD - Surgery & Foreign Body Reactions: Asia Syndrome & Informed Consent

OB/GYN Dr. Julio Novoa, who not only provides excellence in women’s health care but is renowned for his minimally invasive techniques, joins the HMP to discuss all things foreign body reactions, metal hypersensitivity, ASIA …
Dec. 9, 2023

EP19 - Essure Sterilization: Life-Threatening Migration, Fatigue, Pain & Symptoms

EP19 - Essure Sterilization: Life-Threatening Migration, Fatigue, Pain & Symptoms Our guest for this episode is a first for the Heavily Metalled Podcast….”Maria” is telling her story, choosing to remain anonymous, regarding …
July 5, 2023

EP10 - Near Death from “Routine” Surgical Clips - Saved by Outspoken PA!

Cheryl went in one way for routine gallbladder surgery and came out another. Prior to surgery Cheryl liked the simple things in life: Outdoor activities, board games, hanging with her kids and watching Netflix. Cheryl had a …
Guest: Cheryl H.
June 21, 2023

EP09 - Blood Testing for Metal Allergies with MELISA® Diagnostics Part 2

MELISA® Diagnostics is one of the worldwide leaders in Blood LTT or LymphocyteTransformation Testing for metal allergies. In Part Two of this special 2-part episode, Podcaster Shari Guess walks listeners through the process …
May 24, 2023

EP07 - Metal Allergies & The Low-Nickel Diet: SHOCKING Before & After

EP07 - Metal Allergies & The Low-Nickel Diet: SHOCKING Before & After! Bethany had a normal childhood upbringing but realized early on that she was sensitive to the metal in earrings, jean buttons & bracelets. She didn’t rea…
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May 10, 2023

EP06 - Miraculous Surgical Cases and Innovative Experiments Regarding Metal Allergies and Galvanism with Dr. Scott Schroeder, DPM, FACAS

In this episode of the Heavily Metalled Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Scott Schroeder, a Doctor of Podiatry and a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Dr. Schroeder is known and respected worldwide as an expe…
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April 19, 2023

EP05 - METAL ALLERGY NIGHTMARE WITH METAL-ON-METAL HIP REPLACEMENT News Anchor Loses Career - Dismissed As Crazy!

Frances Scott, a mother of three and a former network news anchor in Raleigh, North Carolina, at a very young age, experienced nagging hip pain and after consulting with twelve different doctors in multiple states, decided t…
Guest: Frances Scott
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April 5, 2023

EP04 Metal Gallbladder Clip Allergy - Routine Surgery Leads to Life-Threatening Complications

Metal allergies can be serious. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms and to discuss ANY prior metal sensitivities with healthcare providers prior to any medical procedure. In this episode of the Heavily Met…
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March 15, 2023

EP03 - Paralyzed from Metal Hardware: From Full Quadraplegic to Fully Healed!

Metal allergies are an often overlooked but serious health issue. In some cases, metal allergies can even cause paralysis. This was the case for my guest today Dana Jeske, a mechanical engineer from Washington State. At age …
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March 1, 2023

EP02 - Metal Allergy Symptoms Resolved! Overcoming a Life Sentence of Chronic Pain

In part 2 of my story, after being bedridden and in excruciating pain for years, I finally connect all the dots. After experiencing a full-blown meltdown, realizing I was reacting to recently implanted metal hardware that co…
Guest: Shari Guess
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March 1, 2023

EP01 - Metal Allergies, Chronic Pain & Systemic Symptoms: A Life-Threatening & Under-Reported Reality

Welcome to the very first episode of the Heavily Metalled podcast! I'm so excited to have you join me on this journey deep into the hot-button topic of metal allergies. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my journey uncovering …
Guest: Shari Guess
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