When memory fades and caregiving becomes a daily reality, how do we hold onto hope? In this episode of the Russo Edge Podcast, novelist and mental health advocate Muffy Walker shares how her experiences helped inspire her debut work of fiction, Memory Weavers.

Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the novel follows two women navigating friendship, trauma, and early-onset memory loss. Drawing from her background as a psychiatric nurse and advocate, Muffy talks about why she chose fiction to explore these emotional realities, how stigma impacts families, and why telling these stories matters. This heartfelt conversation offers resilience, compassion, and inspiration for anyone touched by memory loss, trauma, or mental health struggles.

Sara Jane Demy, CEO and Founder of Demy-Colton, has spent more than two decades helping biotech CEOs get into the right rooms—and build the relationships that move their companies forward.

In this episode of The Russo Edge Podcast, Sara joins host Solomon Wilcots for a candid conversation about what it takes to lead in today’s capital-constrained biotech environment. She shares why preparation—not just presence—is the key to investor meetings, and what biotech CEOs often get wrong about outreach. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a veteran CEO, this episode offers practical guidance, honest insights, and a look at how the playbook for biotech leadership is being written in real time.

Shaun O’Hara, Ed McCaffrey, and Alex Smith join host Solomon Wilcots from Radio Row for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of sports medicine in professional football. These NFL veterans share their personal experiences with injuries, recovery, and the medical advancements that helped extend their careers.

Alex Smith shares his journey back from a career-threatening leg injury, Ed McCaffrey reflects on the long-term impact of the game and post-retirement health, and Shaun O’Hara discusses how today’s athletes are better equipped for injury prevention and recovery. As former pros—Smith, a 16-season quarterback, McCaffrey, a championship-winning wide receiver, and O’Hara, a New York Giants offensive lineman—they explore advancements in sports medicine, from orthopedic treatments to the role of nutrition, sleep, and cutting-edge rehab techniques.