season 1
A gripping journey through the lives of five guests as they embark on the opportunity to change their lives.
These five guests were given the chance to have a fresh take on living their lives to their greatest potential. With diabetes at the starting line, life can be an uphill battle. In this season on Reversed, the struggles are real and the transformations are far greater. In this eye-opening, 10 episode series, reality of living with a disease sets in and changes are made. The highs and lows of making the ultimate change are no strangers to these five guests. The greatest wealth is health. Watch as these guests prevail in a journey they'll never forget.
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host and creator
Charles is an award winning film producer, as well as, an international diabetes advocate, IDF Blue Circle Champion, American Diabetes Association published author. Charles has made appearances on major talks shows around the country from CNN to Dr. Oz and more. As a best selling author and advocate, Charles was on the road to becoming a household name until his personal diagnosis of Type II diabetes. After such devastating news Charles started a global mission for not only his life, but also for the millions struggling with diabetes.
Reversed was born out of a desire to help, inspire and educate billions worldwide. Charles created a movement, a first ever reality TV show and a blue print for not only tackling diabetes, but many other conditions while also improving overall health.
guests
MARGIE
54
Tampa, FL
Her symptoms began in her early 40's, eventually leading her to the ER where she was diagnosed with
Type II diabetes. Since has developed retinopathy and neuropathy, no longer allowing her to drive or work. She also had to move from her long-time home due to the loss of her 29 year career.
jerome
43
Atlanta, GA
His symptoms began with a heart condition that eventually caused a loss of a 15 year career and a move to Atlanta, Georgia. In 2016, an ICD (implanted cardiac device) procedure was done and he was determined to be pre-diabetic. It was only six months later that he was diagnosed with
Type II diabetes.
Roger
49
Conyers, GA
He was diagnosed with Type II diabetes over 20 years ago, after refused to heal. He did not take his diagnosis serious. Getting treatment for his diabetes, he met his now wife of seven years, Lisa. He was an alcholic and is an avid smoker. He has now been sober for over 8 years. After have his toes amputated he lost his job. Two years later he had the lower limb (knee down) amputated.
Lisa
54
Conyers, GA
She was diagnosed with Type II diabetes over 20 years ago after a wound would not heal. Getting treatment for her diabetes, she met her now husband of seven years, Roger. She also developed retinopathy and Charcot's foot, making her rely on a walker and wheelchair. She has also lost her
long-time career from diabetes and its complications
Rev
56
Orlando, FL
Has been a Type II diabetic for over seven years and has been a long-time friend of Charles'. After the two met, they became great friends and traveled the world helping others and experiencing the fortune of life. He is a also a world traveler and spokesperson amongst himself.
experts
doctor
Dr. Vincent DePasquale
Bachelor of Science in Biology 2001
Post graduate training to include functional medicine, wellness and lifestyle science and regenerative medicine. Clinical practice for 12 years and treated thousands of patients for many chronic and degenerative conditions.
Co-Author of "Reversing Diabetes Naturally" and "The Autoimmune Solution"
Co-Founder of NSI Stem Cell and NSI Integrative wellness
fitness coach
Theresa DePasquale
CEO and founder of Bikini Boss Fitness, Theresa Depasquale is an entrepreneurial fitness expert, author, wife, and mother of 2 (ages 5 and 8 ). She has made her mark internationally in the fitness industry with her revolutionizing online training and content delivery programs.
"Bikini Boss Theresa " is one of social media's most popular fitness Phenoms, inspiring and helping people around the world to improve their health and fitness.
With 250,000 plus followers, her presence continues to grow rapidly because of her straight-up, in your face approach to health and fitness.
educator & nutritionist
Shahzadi Devje
An award winning registered dietitian-nutritionist, an avid cook, and a healthy living aficionado. She believes everyone’s balance is unique - it is not an end state to achieve; rather a continuous and conscious action. She has experienced first hand the devastating effects of diabetes in her own family. This sparked her passion and yearning to pursue studies in nutrition, health promotion, and chronic disease. Realizing that a prescriptive approach was ineffective, She has embraced motivational coaching techniques and empowerment counseling to better support her clients in the self-management of their condition.She holds a master’s degree in global health nutrition; her postgraduate studies were in nutrition and clinical dietetics. Recognized for her community activist work, she was named 2016 Dietitians of Canada award recipient for leadership.
Psychologist
Kamala McWhinney
Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in Psychology and CEO. She has been employed by the Ministry of National Security where she had chief responsibility for offering therapeutic interventions to residents of depressed communities. The Ministry of Health also engaged Kamala’s services as a sessional adolescent psychologist with the National HIV/STI Program. She has worked closely with the Western Regional Health Authority and has been a noted speaker at Mental Health symposia and staff workshops.
health coach
Dr. Asa Andrew
Known as America’s Health Coach, Dr. Asa Andrew is the host of one of the fastest growing radio and television programs in North America designed to transform your health and your life. Dr. Asa is a health, nutrition, and fitness contributor to NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and FOX and has appeared on many shows including Good Morning America and The 700 Club. As a physician to many professional athletes and celebrities, he is an internationally sought after speaker for many Fortune 500 Companies (including Proctor and Gamble) with his engaging message of looking better, feeling younger, and living longer. In addition to his media companies, the he has founded Diagnosis HOPE, a non-profit organization that encourages lifestyle, health, and wellness education to individuals and communities dedicated to diagnosing hope one person at a time.
yoga instructor
Sharon Feanny
Twenty years ago, after becoming a certified Yoga Instructor, I returned to Jamaica, the land of my birth with a vision to bring the gift of Yoga to the island. Today, I have not only been credited with bringing Yoga to Jamaica, but in spreading the message of health and happiness through my Transformational Live Fit Detox Programs, innovative Yoga classes that range from my signature Shakti Vinyasa Flow to my cutting edge, Live Fit Yoga (a combination of Kundalini Yoga with High Intensity Interval Training), Yoga Retreats, High Vitality Cookbook and Cooking Workshops, Aromatherapy Products, Yoga DVD and charitable work with Children’s Homes such as Mary’s Child and The House of Love.
house mentor
Felice Guimont
RN CDE, has had a successful nursing career for over 27 years and has thrived with Type 1 Diabetes for over 43 years.
She is published in Diabetes Forecast, and has worked closely with the American Diabetes Association, and loves her role as an educator. She has dedicated her life to assisting others with the multitude of challenges of diabetes from a real life, personal perspective. Her sometimes intense, transparent approach to self management has yielded improved outcomes for many whom she's educated. Seeing firsthand the lack of accessibility to education and the need for others to realize the emotional complexity of diabetes, fueled her to participate in the Reversed show.
Surprisingly for her, she received better insight to her own health during the filming of season one. She believes that there's always something new to learn. Participating in Reversed helped her realize her own dreams of receiving all aspects of support that people with diabetes deserve while reinforcing the manageability of the condition.