Janice Russell Podcast Guest Appearances
Episode Title: Optimizing Life after Orthopedic Surgery
Date: May 22, 2024
Listen Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAj2WcueCe4
Brief Description: Recovering from orthopedic surgery is about more than just healing your body—it’s about managing the mental, emotional, and logistical overload that comes with it. In this insightful episode, Dr. Samantha Benjamin-Allen, Board-Certified Physiatrist and founder of Freedom Wellness Physiatry, sits down with Janice Russell, the self-proclaimed “Overwhelm Slayer.”Drawing from her own journey through more than a dozen medical challenges, Janice shares her proven approach to staying organized, focused, and in control during recovery. If you’re navigating surgery—or supporting someone who is—this conversation offers realistic tools and compassionate guidance to help optimize life on the road to healing.
Episode Title: Overcoming Medical Overwhelm with the Overwhelm Slayer
Date: July 8, 2024
Listen Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXuqrJBPaOQ
Brief Description: When you’re facing a life-changing diagnosis, the information, appointments, and emotions can quickly become too much to handle. In this empowering episode hosted by Megan Bekkedahl of A Cure in Sight—a leading organization supporting patients and research for ocular melanoma—Janice Russell, also known as the Overwhelm Slayer, shares her expert strategies for managing the chaos that can come with medical uncertainty. Tune in to discover how to shift from feeling paralyzed to proactive, and learn how Janice helps clients reclaim clarity and confidence one manageable step at a time.
Episode Title: From Caregiving to Self-Care Coach: Self-Management Strategies for A New Diagnosis
Date: July 16, 2024
Listen Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJfqdykzZoM
Brief Description: When a new diagnosis turns your world upside down, how do you manage the flood of information, emotions, and unexpected responsibilities? In this powerful conversation hosted by Dr. Pooja A. Patel—founder of Aging Together—Janice Russell shares how her personal journey through caregiving and health challenges inspired her work as a self-care and self-management strategist. Together, they explore practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, building resilience, and regaining control when life feels anything but manageable. Perfect for caregivers, newly diagnosed individuals, and professionals supporting those in transition, this episode offers insights and tools to help turn overwhelm into action.