I Lost My Person: Recent Episodes
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Join your hosts Alison and Dave, who both lost their spouses to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Follow them on their journey as widows, as they juggle family responsibilities and chase joy. #endals
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Alison and Dave discuss what they have been up to this summer. Our person of the episode is Elizabeth Them. We met her at the Guardians vs Royals game on August 26th. We also met Roseann Hickman, another ALS warrior. Randall Keen and his family accepted our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
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Steve McMichael is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is currently battling ALS. He is our person of the episode.
Alison and Dave talk about what they have been up to this summer....moving kids, ziplining, hiking, more weddings, traveling and spending lots of time together.
In the ALS community we talk about Steve Gleason, Della Larsen, Sarah Nauser and Bobby Witt Jr., and Randall Keen.
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In our latest episode, Alison and Dave discuss what they've been up to this summer;
- Happy 4th of July
- The wedding of Colby and Taylor in Iowa
- Third Eye Blind in concert
- Garrett's college orientation
ALS related topics;
- 85th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech
- One year of ALS for Whitford Wooten
- Recap of 100 holes and Tri State Trek fundraisers
- Brooke Eby's latest updates
- Our Ice Bucket Challenge from the Witt Wolfpack
- Download the document "Living with ALS" here https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27739/living-with-als
Eric Graf is our featured person of the episode. His daughters Madelyn and McKenna received the Lou Gehrig Memorial Scholarship this year.
We play our own version of the Newlywed Game and discuss a memory of Cory and Angela.
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Amy Steins is our PALS of the episode. Check out her website at alwayslovingamy.org and on Instagram @alwayslovingamy Hear all about this wife and mom of three on our latest episode!
- Congratulations to Garrett and Hailey on their graduations
- Congratulations to Molly, Carson and friends for another successful Lemonade Stand to raise money for ALS
- Hear all about our VIP experience at Steve Miller Band in concert
- And much more related to ALS and what is happening in our community
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Is this special short episode, Alison interviews her rock star nieces about their upcoming Lemonade Stand. May 26th - June 2nd has been dedicated to Kids Quest to Cure ALS - a week for children to hold fundraisers and special events to directly support ALS and ALS Research through ALS-TDI.
Molly & Carson recorded the following segment specifically discussing their annual lemonade stand that they have held for the past 3 years to support ALS-TDI and others. This annual lemonade stand is typically done during the late summer months with their other cousins, Mitchell and McKinley.
This year as part of Kids Quest to Cure ALS, Molly and Carson have decided to host a special lemonade stand in their hometown of Fayetteville, NC. They will host one this upcoming Friday and then one again later this summer when their cousins are visiting from Germany.
If you are local to Fayetteville, NC please join the twins on Friday afternoon May 31st at 2509 S Edgewater Drive from 4pm - 6pm. If you are not local and want to help the girls raise the most money they ever have to go towards ALS-TDI - then please feel free to donate at this link:
https://fundraise.als.net/donate/kidsquest
Please include "M&C Lemonade Stand" in the Donation Notes
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Is this special short episode, Alison interviews her rock star nieces about their upcoming Lemonade Stand. May 26th - June 2nd has been dedicated to Kids Quest to Cure ALS - a week for children to hold fundraisers and special events to directly support ALS and ALS Research through ALS-TDI.
Molly & Carson recorded the following segment specifically discussing their annual lemonade stand that they have held for the past 3 years to support ALS-TDI and others. This annual lemonade stand is typically done during the late summer months with their other cousins, Mitchell and McKinley.
This year as part of Kids Quest to Cure ALS, Molly and Carson have decided to host a special lemonade stand in their hometown of Fayetteville, NC. They will host one this upcoming Friday and then one again later this summer when their cousins are visiting from Germany.
If you are local to Fayetteville, NC please join the twins on Friday afternoon May 31st at 2509 S Edgewater Drive from 4pm - 6pm. If you are not local and want to help the girls raise the most money they ever have to go towards ALS-TDI - then please feel free to donate at this link:
https://fundraise.als.net/donate/kidsquest
Please include "M&C Lemonade Stand" in the Donation Notes
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We want to wish all the moms a Happy Mother's Day! Our trip to Texas, May is ALS Awareness Month, Jules Rodriguez @teamhighoctanejules is our PALS of the episode. Please listen to their podcast "The Couple Shift" on any podcast platform.
Dave is available to officiate any wedding in Texas for free Mexican food.
Check out our new sponsors! Our young listeners did a great job with their commercial spots!
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Alison and Dave discuss the incredible run by NC State (men AND women) this year. We witnessed the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Salym Liufau is our PALS of the episode. Salym is a young mom of four that was diagnosed with ALS in May of 2023.
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We are both excited about our college basketball teams!
Roy Woodlief is our PALS of the episode. You can follow him on Facebook "Roy's Journey with ALS"
We also discuss people from the basketball world with ALS.
If you listen to our show, please reach out and let us know! We will give you a shoutout on the show.
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Sara Bennet is our person with ALS this episode. Learn about this young mother and how she is using her ALS diagnosis to raise awareness and help others. You can follow her on Instagram: @theanandapivot
Alison and David discuss this heavy time of the year as they remember their spouses. They discuss how they support each other. Cory passed away on 3/7 and his birthday is 3/12. Happy birthday William Cory Burell!
Shout out to our young listeners Carson, Molly and Olivia!
To hear Brooke Eby's speech click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gPSbyKG2zg
These are seriously the best cookies in our area! Akron Cookie Company: https://www.akroncookiecompany.com/about-akron-cookie-company
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Happy birthday to my dad, Jerry Stanley. He is 83 today! This is the month of Jerry/Al/Stephan/Angela/Brooke.
Chris Yozwiak is a beloved father of two, husband, son, and successful entrepreneur from Hudson, Ohio. He succumbed to ALS on January 28th. We remember Chris in this episode. Our love goes out to Jennifer, Brady and Brooklyn.
We are so proud of all of our friends that represented the ALS community in Washington DC at "More Than Our Stories".
Dave and Alison discuss their hopes and dreams now that they are engaged to be married on July 12, 2025. The merging of our families.
Kevin Heller is our PALS of the episode. What a great man!
We really appreciate all of our listeners! Thank you!
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Big Announcement! Make sure you listen!
Our PALS of the episode is Todd Witt of the Witt Wolfpack. Todd is battling ALS with his family, wife Betsy and daughter Megan, We are in awe of their positivity and perseverance as they #DoWitt! Please do yourself a favor and follow them on Instagram:
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Happy New Year everyone!
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Alison and Dave discuss their Christmas movie watching blitz. Steph Atkins is our PALS of the episode. You can follow her on Instagram at @superstephsunshine
We hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas and Holiday season. Thank you for listening!
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Alison and Dave talk about ALS and Veterans Day. Happy birthday to Alison and Garrett! Juan Reyes is a Veteran living with ALS. We recap the NYC Marathon weekend. November is Caregivers month.
Thank you to all military veterans!!!
Learn more about Juan Reyes here:
https://alstexasdad.com/
Join us on November 14th at 3:00 EST for I Am ALS Podcasting Panel
https://iamals.org/action/podcasting-panel/
Meet Your Panelists
Mary Hahn Ward, ALS Caregivers and Beyond
(Co-hosted by Lara Garey, who will not be present on this panel.)
https://rss.com/podcasts/als-caregivers-and-beyond/
Dave Stanley and Alison Burell, I Lost My Person
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1943489
Lorri Carey, I’m Dying to Tell You
https://imdyingtotellyoupodcast.com/
James Smith, Beyond MND
www.beyondmnd.co.uk
Maria Aleandra Fernandez and Jules Rodriguez, The Couple Shift
https://mariaaleandra.com/team
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David and Alison discuss the sudden passing of David's brother, Jim and the legacy he leaves behind.
Our friend Cathy Standish joins us to talk about to recent events, NEALS and ALS TDI's White Coat Affair.
Our PALS of the episode is Jim Poole, a former MLB pitcher that was diagnosed with ALS.
Please support our NYC Marathon fundraising efforts here:
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Our person of the episode is Della Larsen, a former kindergarten teacher from the Boston area that is living with ALS and spreading awareness with her social media posts. You can follow Della on Instagram at;
@dellalarsensclasstpt
If your team loses, go eat ice cream for your hurt feelings.
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Alison discusses her trip to Germany and Switzerland. Whitford Wooten is our person of the episode. Andrea's book release, the White Coat Affair, the NYC Marathon, and the new school year. Thanks for listening!
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We lost three mighty warriors in the past couple of weeks. Alison and Dave talk about the lives and legacies of Patty Haberstroh, Tom Ford, and David Lloyd Jr. We also talk about our friends living amazing lives while battling ALS. Thanks for listening!
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We talk about what we've been doing this summer, Dave's Race at the Virginia International Raceway with Randall Keen, Cory and Alison's Anniversary, rest in peace Seth Poling, a rebrand for Her ALS Story, Dave is running for ALS TDI in the New York City Marathon again this year!
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Alison and Dave talk about their experience at LG Day in Cincinnati. Hop on a Cure, Zac Brown Band, Happy Birthday Lorri, Happy Birthday Bob the cat, Kevin Kinnee and Greg Canter, Dave meets Rainer, Sarah Langs. Planning for the future while living in the present.
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David turns another year older, Jackson's graduation, Alison's flu, I Am ALS Flag Event in DC, Brooke Eby appears on the Today Show, It's No Joke hits Vegas for Joey Porrello, Toferson gets approval, Kylan Morris accepts position with Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Shelly Hoover is our person with ALS of the episode, ALS and the military. Thanks to all of our servicemen and women.
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Alison and Dave talk about their busy lives, prepping for Jackson's senior events, Randall's Ralliers, Vince's Race, Peter Knab is a Guardians superfan, Adam and Lindsay Rodney are dealing with Adam's ALS diagnosis. You can follow the Rodney's on Instagram @therodneyfam
Alison talks about the recent loss of her Great Aunt Doris and Grandpa (Big Al). It is important to tell our loved ones how we feel about them while we have a chance to.
If you like our podcast, please take the time to give us a 5 star rating and review. This helps others that might be helped by our show find it. We appreciate our listeners!
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In this episode, Alison and Dave talk about maintaining relationships with their in-laws. Alison presents to the FDA about SOD1 and Toferson. We had the honor to see the movie "Go On, Be Brave" in North Carolina. Tucker Olson is our PALS of the episode and more!
We have some new listeners in Australia, thanks to Jo Boon. Thank you for listening!
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Happy 40th birthday Cory. Alison and Dave talk about the guilt they felt when first getting together. Jo Boon is our PALS of the episode. Kent State has a solid college scene. Shout outs to Glynis Murray, Cathy Standish, Andrea Peet, Randall Keen and Sarah Nauser. Thanks for listening!
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Happy 1 Year Anniversary of I Lost My Person! In this episode, we cover a lot of ground. Angela's heavenly birthday, our trip to the mountains, Rest in Peace Jennifer Schroedl and Becky Mourey, ALS at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Andrea Peet is a media mogul, More than Our Stories goes to Washington, Sam Hilliard is now a Brave, Seth Poling is living with ALS, Alex goes to Magic Mike Live, Chris Heal is our PALS of the episode, and memories of Cory and Angela.
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In this episode, Alison and Dave discuss movies about ALS, including a much anticpipated movie about Andrea Peet. Chris Curtain of Compassionate Care ALS is our shout out of the episode. Brooke Eby is our PALS of the episode. Follow her on social media for an educational and humorous look at a young person dealing with ALS.
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Dave's voice is back, the holidays were great, rest in peace Bo and Alba, the importance of goals, ALS news, Ryan Nessith is our PALS of the episode, its been 3 years.
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In this special episode, Alison and Dave talk with Cathy Standish. Cathy lost her husband, Fred, to ALS in 2016. Fred was the second most interesting man in the world. We also feature our PALS of the episode, Rainer Hartmann. Rainer is the King of Cincinnati. Apologies to our listeners about Dave's voice. That's what he gets for being a Vikings fan.
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David and Alison talk about the NYC Marathon, Clayton Rakes, Hot Dog and Mustard, Alison's birthday, Chris Colston in Indiana, our magazine cover story, remembering Catherine Scott, and holiday memories.
Thank you to everyone that donated to our marathon fundraising efforts for ALS TDI.
If you would like to donate, it's not too late:
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley
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We talk about our trip to Boston to meet our ALS friends at the ALS TDI White Coat Affair. Big Pat Quinn is the Fan of the Episode. Dave's hammy is on the mend. Meet Sandra Marlowe and her family!
Please consider a donation to our marathon fund to benefit ALS TDI
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley
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The Akron Half Marathon, the getaway to Nashville, Rockin Randall Keen is the Fan of the Episode, Her ALS Story, Alison is cold, our memories of the episode.
Please consider a donation to ALS TDI for David's running in the NYC Marathon on November 6th!
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley
Learn more about Her ALS Story here:
https://heralsstory.org/
Glynis is our fan of the episode, Joey Porrello (@joeydoesals), the stars of the ALS Community, training and nipple chafing, RV Randy, Mr/Mrs Fix-it, lets get Alison going on her fundraising!
Please consider a donation for the NYC Marathon to benefit ALS TDI:
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley
We cover a whole lot of ground in this episode. The travels of Alison and Dave, meeting fan of the pod, Dee, training for the NYC Marathon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, losing your car, relationship analysis, will we survive? Charlie Bauer is our PALS of the episode. Saying goodbye to Sandy Morris.
Alison and Dave talk about their vacation in Florida, training for the NYC Marathon, and doing life experiences when you receive an ALS diagnosis. Jim Hilliard is our PALS of the episode. We decided to re-record episode 14...take two!!
If you would like to donate to our marathon fund, here is the link;
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley
Another power outage at the movies, Ang and Cory's favorite music, Lisa Stockman Mauriello is our PALS of the episode. Thanks for listening!
Happy birthday Matt Belina, what to do when newly diagnosed with ALS, marathon training, Alison and Cory's anniversary, another award for Steve Gleason, Jennifer Schroedl is our PALS of the episode. Thanks for listening!
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Send us an email at : ilostmyperson@gmail.com
We spend alot of time talking about Alison's pie, PALS on social media, the importance of a positive mindset, the one and only Sandy Morris, and how do you like our fancy intro.
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My NYC Marathon link is;
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Glynis Murray from ALS TDI joins the podcast to help us reveal the big announcement! Happy Independence Day everyone! Scott Smith is our PALS of the episode!
We can't reveal the big announcement just yet, but we enjoyed the guesses, we finished Maverick, graduation parties, ECU baseball, Keith LeClair, Pride of the Yankees, Father's Day, Happy 30th Anniversary Ang, and listener questions!
In this episode, Alison and Dave talk about baseball, the legendary Lou Gehrig, Fred Standish, and baseball memories of Cory and Angela.
Ten things we'd never thought we'd be thankful for, always get multiple quotes, mulch, Tim McGraw, Chicago, the boat architectural tour, Gino's East, the Willis Tower, The Offspring, how did I get this old?
Victoria's wedding, our trip to AZ, ALS Awareness Month, Lisa Anne Bullen, our favorite Mother's Day memories .
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Happy Easter, Bo got attacked, Thank you Lorri, Our friend Michelle, Victoria's wedding, Jeanne Luther RIP, ways we cope with grief, memories of our spouses. This episode comes to you from Cory's man cave upstairs in WF, NC.
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In this episode, we discuss Salvador Perez winning the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Sarah Nauser (Sarah's Soldiers), Racing for ALS, Sorry Randall, congratulations Kansas, Dave meets Glynis, our friends and family, Tom and Kathy Ford, and Cory and Angela memories.
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Alison and David talk about what we did for Cory's birthday, the Iowa wedding, being guests on another podcast, Rockin Randall Keen of North Carolina, and a favorite memory of our late spouses.
In this episode, Alison and Dave discuss anniversary dates. WCB passed away 3 years ago. We talk about grief and finding joy. God bless!
Thank you for listening! In this episode, Alison and I recall birthday traditions. We talk about travel and music and movies. Cheers!