Featured & Recent Work Samples
The work you see below was shot, produced, and edited by Michael. Please reach out for more specific, additional samples!
RX STORIES: WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATION
Larisa Courtien, Pete Brennan, and Arelis Latorella are all at different stages of achieving their weight-loss goals; they are radically changing their diet and lifestyle, along with taking injectable medication. They share their unique stories and the challenges they've had to overcome in managing obesity, reflecting on lessons learned throughout their journeys of self-improvement.
HIV PATIENT STORIES
People living with HIV, from various generations and walks of life, reflect on the tragic history of the AIDS epidemic, how far research and treatment has come since the 80s, and all the work yet to be done to better support people managing HIV, and to empower LGBTQIA+ communities.
LORI'S STORY
Lori Schneider was diagnosed with MS and told by her doctor that she could have severely impaired mobility within a year's time. But despite her diagnosis and presumed rate of disease progression, she went on to climb "the seven summits" of the world – the highest mountain of each continent. Lori shares how she copes with the chronic condition.
JAMES' STORY
LGBTQIA+ Veteran recalls his experiences in the US Army during the era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." He reflects on a serious injury sustained in combat, and how his life changed when he came back home.
ROSHNI'S STORY
Roshni Kamta is a woman coping with recovery from breast cancer – diagnosed at an uncommonly young age, she unpacks the many challenges she's had to overcome, along with the PTSD she manages to this day.
TIM'S STORY
Tim O'Brien, a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, shares his unique perspective as a person who's dealt with suicidal ideation. He reflects on how he's changed his approach to life, to better manage severe depression.
TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENT STORIES
Nikki Nurse and Roger Hare are two people managing type 2 diabetes. They share their personal experiences, offer advice, and discuss the affordability of their treatment plans.
DR. KHADIJAH WATKINS ON SCHIZOPHRENIA
Dr. Watkins, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains important considerations in her approach to schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment.
