Power to the Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series | PART 2/2 of Interview
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Guest: Shana Pereira, patient
Host: Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, DO, an expert in pain management and lifestyle medicine
Shana, a passionate advertising professional, shares her riveting story of health struggles that started with a cancer scare. From e kidney to heart failure, Shana was eventually faced with her heart stopping the same day she was blessed to receive a transplant.
A series of terrible news and bad events inspired her to advocate for her health and attract a caring team of medical professionals to assist her through this health journey, ultimately leading to her near-death experience (NDE), spiritual growth, and what many call a “medical miracle.”

Power to the Patient Podcast Story – With Guest Shana Pereira and Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal – Part 1
Production Team:
Garnell Bradley
Dante Steward, MBA
About Power to the Patient Podcast:
Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, DO, an expert in pain management and lifestyle medicine, invites guests from all backgrounds to share how they made it their priority to pivot toward better health.
Producer:
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