Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
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Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
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Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
Ep 33 The Arcuate Angel: Grey’s Anatomy, MALS Awareness & Kateland Kelly on Rare Diseases & Medical Gaslighting
Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
49 minutes 38 seconds
2 months ago
Ep 33 The Arcuate Angel: Grey’s Anatomy, MALS Awareness & Kateland Kelly on Rare Diseases & Medical Gaslighting
Title The Arcuate Angel
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
Greys Anatomy "Everyday Angel” Season 15 episode 5 📺
“The Secular Prayers of Medicine” by Kateland Kelly 📖
We discuss:
✅Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
✅Rare diseases, “zebras”
✅Medical gaslighting in women
🎙️We have our first guest on the podcast, author, PA, and rare disease warrior Kateland Kelly!
ℹ️ Sources:
📚 References & Resources
Scholarly Articles:
Reilly LM, et al. (2019). Clinical outcomes of MALS after surgical release. ScienceDirect
Hwang D, et al. (2023). Diagnostic imaging in MALS. PMC8917964
DeNobile JW, et al. (2023). Surgical and functional outcomes in patients with MALS. PMC10629207
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2015). MALS surgical case series. EJVES
Mayo Clinic. Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). MayoClinic.org
Is Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) linked to EDS and POTS?https://www.eds.clinic/articles/median-arcuate-ligament-syndrome-mals-linked-eds-pots#:~:text=In%20patients%20with%20EDS%2C%20the,the%20general%20population%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B.
Narrative/Pop Culture:
Grey’s Anatomy, “Everyday Angel” Episode Summary. Fandom
Article The Mighty The Mighty
Kelly, Kateland. Secular Prayers of Medicine: Stories from the Frontlines. Amazon
Grey’s Anatomy Series Overview. Wikipedia
https://medium.com/@IRahmanJones/im-as-mad-as-hell-and-i-m-not-going-to-take-this-any-more-18758ebbe55f
Kateland Kelly’s Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thewriteassistant/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteAssistantLLC/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWriteAssistant#items
MALS PALS Facebook Support Group:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16zBkYAZ9S/
National MALS Foundation:
malsfoundation.org
Text Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Median-Arcuate-Ligament-Syndrome-Management/dp/3031807391
Cocktail
🍸 The Arcuate Angel
Ingredients:
2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
¾ oz Elderflower liqueur (St. Germain)
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
¼ oz Lavender syrup
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Optional: edible flower or lemon peel twist for garnish
Put all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, strain and pour into a martini or coupe glass and enjoy!
🍹 The Arcuate Angel (Mocktail Version)
A delicate, healing drink that reflects the mystery and resilience of MALS, and honors the quiet strength shown in Grey’s Anatomy’s "Everyday Angel."
Ingredients:
2 oz Butterfly pea flower tea (brewed and chilled
¾ oz Elderflower cordial or syrup
½ oz Fresh lemon juice will change the color from purple to pink
¼ oz Lavender syrup
2 dashes grapefruit or non-alcoholic aromatic bitters (like All The Bitter brand or similar)
Sparkling water (to top)
Optional: lemon twist, lavender sprig, or edible flower for garnish
Instructions:
Brew butterfly pea flower tea, chill it, and set aside.
In a shaker with ice, combine the tea, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and bitters.
Shake lightly or stir to combine and chill.
Pour into a coupe or rocks glass.
Top with a splash of sparkling water for effervescence.
Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower — watch the color transformation as the lemon hits!
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Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.