Appalachia’s Storyteller: Appalachias Mountain Doctor

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  • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
    @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +57

    Appalachias Mountain Doctor- The thrilling true story from deep in the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1900s as told by The Appalachian Storyteller
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  • @greatmusicfan57
    @greatmusicfan57 Рік тому +252

    All the Appalachian channels beat anything on the wretched, filthy Television of today. I love them. Let's face it how many episodes of Bonanza, Andy Griffith, and Gunsmoke can you watch over and over and over? These channels are better than anything Hollywood can conjure up to be sure.❤👍👍

  • @mama2boys123
    @mama2boys123 2 місяці тому +12

    Well, that was sweet! I grew up on the prairie of Indiana. Our doctor treated everything. I had a horrible kidney infection and they got Doc to the house via a snow plow and a tractor. He'd treated me multiple times and rarely smiled. He actually grinned when l went to him stating l needed vaccinated to go to nursing school. I think that decision made the ole feller proud. I bet through my 40 plus years of practice, that Doc was with me. ❤

  • @Mohawk21-oi1nit
    @Mohawk21-oi1nit 2 місяці тому +9

    JD... IT IS HARD FOUGHT TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO OR A STORY WHILE I AM "IN A MOOD".....( SHOWER, IN THE "OFFICE", OR DONT FEEL LIKE WATCHIN RERUNS ON TV ...) BUT THE STORIES ARE LONG ENOUGH TO GET ME BACK IN A GOOD MOOD.... THANK YOU!!!

  • @Tattedup85
    @Tattedup85 10 місяців тому +11

    Love the nostalgic look at life much tougher than today but they thrived

  • @andreaparker1595
    @andreaparker1595 22 дні тому +2

    It's amazing what we can learn from one another if we just shut the heck up and listen then learn from one another that was great to hear about the 2 doctors. Great story JD thanks

  • @bettydamnboop3030
    @bettydamnboop3030 Рік тому +58

    This is where I come to when I’m a bit overwhelmed with life and I just want to say thank you because listening to you is very calming . Blessings to everyone with health and happiness 🙏🏼❤🙏🏼

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Betty

    • @bennygreene1421
      @bennygreene1421 Рік тому

      All of us hillbillies can put away a bologna sandwich on wheat toast.
      lay on the Maters, extra bologna, and mayonnaise

    • @JulieannMathews
      @JulieannMathews 10 місяців тому

      I feel the same way ❤

    • @jrloftis0719
      @jrloftis0719 7 місяців тому +1

      My Aunt D used to go by betty boop. That's great!

    • @bettydamnboop3030
      @bettydamnboop3030 7 місяців тому

      @@jrloftis0719 awe I love this 🌹

  • @margaretmoore1621
    @margaretmoore1621 Рік тому +79

    I absolutely love the Appalachian storyteller. I was born and raised in Georgia and these stories that you tell they're based on the truth remind me of my family and my grandmother and grandfather my 19 aunts and uncles and all my cousins it was the best time of my life. I greatly appreciate you putting this on this channel so they're all of us could feel a sense of home again. Thank you greatly!

  • @kathleensullivan4547
    @kathleensullivan4547 2 місяці тому +3

    I live off grid, never worked harder or been more at ease in my life..these stories are golden ❤

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 10 місяців тому +7

    The world is a better place with you in it. Bless you 🙏 🇨🇦

  • @dalewarren3267
    @dalewarren3267 Рік тому +43

    I was raised in on the Cumberland plateau in the Adams, Cedar Hill area. Your stories are from the heart and always bring me back to the place I was raised. Thank You for seeing the good in people who were raised in places who others think are backwards. However, we know the truth of the matter! God Bless YOU!

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +6

      indeed, these are OUR people and OUR story. I hold my head high and am proud of our heritage. God Bless Appalachia.

  • @DavidSwank-rh3yr
    @DavidSwank-rh3yr 6 місяців тому +5

    I sit and listen to a lot of these stories about apallàch stories till I fall asleep

  • @jamesdeen3011
    @jamesdeen3011 Рік тому +24

    Humility is a rare commodity along with Ole Doc. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Through the love of his grandson Ole Doc found Humility and respect for this young doctor and his new fangled medicine. Cool story, enjoyed.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +1

      What a great comment, I love it when the story is interpreted exactly as I intended. Thanks so much James

    • @jamesdeen3011
      @jamesdeen3011 Рік тому +2

      @@TheAppalachianStoryteller I would like to reciprocate thank you kind sir. That's very kind of you to say. 👍

  • @TroyFutureExpat
    @TroyFutureExpat Рік тому +20

    Great story. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @blueyedhillbilly7047
    @blueyedhillbilly7047 4 місяці тому +2

    You, sir, r my new “CRACK”!!! Just found u today the Melungeon video. I’m from West Virginia and there’s Melungeon in my family. Thank u for that video, by the way. I forgot how much I missed hearin these stories and I LOVE listening to u tell them. It’s like story time on the radio! I’m not old enough to remember that far back but I do remember my family telling stories like this! THANK U for reading these stories!

  • @yvonnemcmahan9037
    @yvonnemcmahan9037 Рік тому +14

    I also love all of the Appalachian mountains stories. I'm from Western NC mountains in Haywood County and am very proud of my heritage. My grandma talked about the Doctor of our town back in her times. Growing up a doctor still came to my grandma's house if anyone was sick. My grandparents, mom, dad seen The Doctor (Sr), I saw him and his son (Jr) and the wife of his son.
    Wonderful people.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +1

      ❤️

    • @angelsgranny
      @angelsgranny Рік тому +1

      In my neck of the woods we had Ole Doc Douglas. I can't count how many times I was sent to bring him for help when I was a youngen. And he always came running with his bag.
      I do miss those days.
      I'm never going to these government doctors they've got now.

  • @beehungry6190
    @beehungry6190 Рік тому +10

    These are best stories and refreshing to hear about real people and real life! Not the BS on the TV!

  • @mohawkduda8554
    @mohawkduda8554 4 місяці тому +3

    Yeah we're all healthier for these new doctor's!

  • @judyingram-kh1vm
    @judyingram-kh1vm Рік тому +3

    I loved this little shirt story, keep tellin' more of your true stories. Thank you.❤

  • @JulieannMathews
    @JulieannMathews 10 місяців тому +4

    Fascinating story 💚🌹💯 love Julie south Africa

  • @mariawilson9838
    @mariawilson9838 Рік тому +17

    Just love your storytelling, left with a feeling of awe. Love from my heart to yours. Strange how often we can’t articulate what it is we feel, about things like that. One of the wonders of being human.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому

      Thank you Maria, it makes me happy when these stories connect with folks like you. I leave myself vulnerable each time I share one of these stories and brace myself for the worlds reaction. It blesses my heart to know that folks like you listen.

  • @edwardkellogg1284
    @edwardkellogg1284 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, JD, for this story. Great ending. Kinda reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies with granny with her doctor bag. Keep them coming.

  • @jasonv2323
    @jasonv2323 8 місяців тому +4

    Your stories always have a way of putting me at peace! Thank you for your amazing stories and your story telling abilities! You bring joy to many!!

  • @catherine59226
    @catherine59226 Рік тому +7

    I’m binge watching your channel! I can’t get enough of it. Every story is something to behold.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Catherine! and this is a great story of how a old time mountain doctor clashed with a young doctor with a "sheep skin" from some school

    • @catherine59226
      @catherine59226 Рік тому +2

      @@TheAppalachianStoryteller I thoroughly enjoyed this video! ❤️👍🏻

  • @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11
    @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11 4 місяці тому +5

    I remember as a child, I was really sick and the doctor came over to my house and said if my fever hasn’t gone down in an hour, I will have to go to the hospital. I am 69 years old so this would’ve been in the 1960’s😊

  • @vanillagorrilla
    @vanillagorrilla Рік тому +12

    Love your voice it’s perfect for the telling of these stories ❤

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden Рік тому +9

    Hi JD! Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!

  • @staceyamerine7752
    @staceyamerine7752 5 днів тому +1

    The mountain Dr. humbled himself. I love the ending of this story! As always, thanks JD! You have a new fan and follower!

  • @melissavancleave8686
    @melissavancleave8686 Рік тому +15

    Your videos have top position on my Saturday to do lists. Thank you so much. Your fiddle sets my soul ready for a great day and your stories warm my heart. God bless you dear.

  • @KarenSimmons-f7x
    @KarenSimmons-f7x Рік тому +2

    I grew up in the Appalachian mountains in W. V I always enjoyed listening to my grandma tell me stories about the way she grew up in the mountains

  • @gailkaminaka9724
    @gailkaminaka9724 2 місяці тому +2

    Your voice adds so much feeling into each story! You are wonderful.

  • @karenroot450
    @karenroot450 Рік тому +9

    Fabulous story! The new ways encroached into the mountains! Thanks for another great one!

  • @RUSickofIt
    @RUSickofIt 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome story! I can't get enough of this channel. I usually watch movies on UA-cam in the evening. Yesterday, I watched nothing but these stories; till I went to bed around midnight! I may do it again tonight! lol

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 Рік тому +7

    What a great ending!!!! Thanks for telling us another wonderful story...

  • @teresakryvenchuk6205
    @teresakryvenchuk6205 Рік тому +8

    You are an amazing story teller. Love the stories.❤➕ ❤ God bless and all here.

  • @kevdimo6459
    @kevdimo6459 Рік тому +15

    Another fantastic piece of storytelling JD! I reckon we’ve had similar experiences here in Australia over the years, probably still happening in some parts. Thanks for your obvious research and dedication to the Mountain people. 👍🏻

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Kev!

    • @scotishjohn
      @scotishjohn Рік тому

      😅😅😅😅😮😢

    • @DanaWallace-i4k
      @DanaWallace-i4k Рік тому

      The stories told on here have floated around since they happened. Luckily folks have passed them down, telling them around the stove or fireplace after dinner, or around the campfire while camping or fishing. Now the Appalachian Storyteller has researched them and is getting them beyond the community that they've been confined to for years. Thanks J. D.

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Рік тому +7

    Great video storyteller keep up the great work GOD BLESS

  • @Teresia12
    @Teresia12 Рік тому +3

    Your stories are making me cry tonight. I'm playing catch up. I've not seen them lately. I've been a little bit on the busy side.

  • @jCr5733
    @jCr5733 9 місяців тому +3

    I'm damn sure not the emotional type and it's been a long while since this face felt wetness outside of the rain or the shower... But between the happy ending of the story and more importantly your narration, floodgates and water works definitely came over it... It's a wonder you don't have 10 million subscribers. You're a genius of your craft kind sir!

  • @jessovenden
    @jessovenden Рік тому +2

    A side note, what beautiful music. Irish traditional music at its simplest and best is quite similar. Jigs and reels, and occasionally a polka. No singing, that’s a bit different. Fiddles, concertina, tin whistle, maybe a flute to be fancy.
    There’s probably some interesting historical link, but I don’t know. Thank you.

    • @jessovenden
      @jessovenden Рік тому

      Oh, and of course the banjos!

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому

      thanks so much for that, I am a musician myself and I put as much thought and effort into the music as I do the story itself.

    • @jessovenden
      @jessovenden Рік тому +1

      @@TheAppalachianStoryteller It is very much appreciated sir. I love your work.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому

      @@jessovenden Thank you ❤

  • @mariehillard1742
    @mariehillard1742 Рік тому +3

    Excellent! All the best from the land down under.

  • @ahmedm6041
    @ahmedm6041 Місяць тому +1

    Always a great Appalachian story. Thank you kindly!

  • @olskool3967
    @olskool3967 Рік тому +5

    thank you, JD, for this wonderful video! this story mimics the 1979 movie "the incredible journey of dr meg laurel" with Linsey Wagnor, if you have not seen this movie, you will love it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @leesadexter7187
    @leesadexter7187 Рік тому +2

    What wonderful stories I love the pictures also thank you

  • @darrellspiller9268
    @darrellspiller9268 Рік тому +2

    Love these stories, such a great adventure .

  • @vanillagorrilla
    @vanillagorrilla Рік тому +6

    LOVE YOUR CHANNEL PLEASE GIVE US MORE ❤❤

  • @meganmccampbepl1321
    @meganmccampbepl1321 Рік тому +5

    My favorite channel!! Best channel on UA-cam!

  • @sandyschannel6917
    @sandyschannel6917 5 місяців тому +1

    That was an absolutely amazing story! Thank you for telling it to the rest of the world, keep up the good work!

  • @Brickbossman
    @Brickbossman Рік тому +3

    I wasn't raised in Appalachia but my family moved from there back in the 1800s,some of them on the trail of tears to Oklahoma

  • @michaelharvey5138
    @michaelharvey5138 Рік тому +3

    I love all these tales..true life from Appalachia…

  • @lawrencecalfee3769
    @lawrencecalfee3769 11 місяців тому +2

    This is great!… Mercer County WV here.

  • @brookeshaffer4377
    @brookeshaffer4377 Рік тому +4

    That was riveting!!!Your storytelling is a breath of fresh air👍

  • @bruinsfan8278
    @bruinsfan8278 Рік тому +4

    That was a right nice story!

  • @scottblack3381
    @scottblack3381 Рік тому +3

    Copperhill present! Morning, JD and thanks for another fine tale!

  • @KathysTube
    @KathysTube Рік тому +5

    Wonderful story of the way it used to be... you do a great job conveying the emotions of the people.... Thanks JD

  • @kimrogers4857
    @kimrogers4857 Рік тому +4

    Love these stories. They seem to take away my stress!

  • @ronwelch6548
    @ronwelch6548 5 місяців тому +2

    I love to hear these stories.

  • @333jarhead
    @333jarhead Рік тому +2

    People don’t know how true the stories are. I have the same type things my whole life. Great stuff JD.

  • @patriciadeyne6284
    @patriciadeyne6284 Рік тому +2

    Love stories like this❤

  • @TrailBlaze61
    @TrailBlaze61 2 місяці тому +1

    Great stories and very interesting to listen to. JD you have a great narrator voice and speed. Keep it coming!!

  • @tom4331
    @tom4331 Рік тому +4

    Very good very enjoyable well written

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed this one J.D

  • @karenknicely1788
    @karenknicely1788 Рік тому +3

    My daddy's family comes from Morgantown, West Virginia. And this kinda gives me a glimpse into what my family was like. Oh, and my husband's family comes from Webster Springs, and Diana, West Virginia.

  • @StMiBll
    @StMiBll Рік тому +4

    This reminds me of my grandmother’s always telling us about the mountain remedies that got her through this or that sickness. She was happy for modern medicine but she always swore (when our illnesses weren’t too severe and she would try to tell us to do this or that as a cure instead of “spending unnecessary money on expensive and unnatural ‘medicines’”) by the mountain remedies of her childhood.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +1

      I grew up the same way

    • @frostyfrances4700
      @frostyfrances4700 Рік тому

      @@TheAppalachianStoryteller - I love science of virtually every kind. But I'm also a fairly adept herbalist and good enough bush doctor (brother was Army medic) to keep myself out of the tlc of modern medicine *most* of my life So I was delighted when my beloved scientists figured out why the tree frog wound remedy does work! (Forget burying a dishrag under the back steps to keep your mil away - mine was from hell and I had to run her off physically .... but as Brent Terhune says, I digest ... ) When you tie Froggy belly down over a wound, he thinks he's under attack himself and therefore exudes a natural antibiotic from his belly for his own protection. When he stops wriggling, that means he's given up so then you need to find yourself another frog to continue the disinfecting. I follow several popular science outlets from professional sources, so this isn't any kind of mumbo jumbo. But it amuses me no end when formal science verifies a time-honored and extremely effective home remedy. Pioneer types didn't have access to even the best established medical care of their era; so they had to know their stuff or die before their time. It was that simple.

  • @ladyfirefighter222
    @ladyfirefighter222 Рік тому +2

    This reminds me of Dr May Horton of Cumberland Co Tennessee

  • @lisastump8231
    @lisastump8231 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for such wonderful stories of my Appalachian forefathers. As I look outside my window at the Blue Ridge mountains I can just feel their presence through your mesmerizing words.

  • @PaperPearls24
    @PaperPearls24 Рік тому +2

    What a sweet story.

  • @eileen74086
    @eileen74086 Рік тому +3

    Sir , you have such a wonderful way of storytelling, I enjoy your tales and soundtrack both. Continued success and health to you,from Ireland ❤

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому

      Thank you my friend, greetings from East Tennessee. Email me your address and I’ll send you an Appalachian Storyteller sticker free of charge

  • @gunnerwestjessewest3486
    @gunnerwestjessewest3486 10 місяців тому +3

    Grandpa's love , sometimes it's a miracle!

  • @djspatriqt2290
    @djspatriqt2290 8 місяців тому +1

    Greetings and Blessings J.D. and Kin Folks, from the Foothills of the Ozarks of Arkansas.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Рік тому +4

    That was a perfect story, just perfect! It had every emotion imaginable in there somewhere. Thanks so much.❤️🤗🐝

  • @sandyk067
    @sandyk067 14 днів тому +1

    God has a way of moving in a situation to teach a lesson. The new ways are good and the old ways of herbs and natural remedies can also be used to help people, one side learning from the other.

  • @elvisfan6475
    @elvisfan6475 Рік тому +4

    Need more of your great stories.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +1

      Check out my channel, there are nearly 100 of them, and I upload a new episode every Saturday. Thanks for your support!

  • @notthatkaren7580
    @notthatkaren7580 Місяць тому +1

    I love your stories. Thank you!💜

  • @dwightharber4873
    @dwightharber4873 Рік тому +3

    Thank you I enjoyed that story very much

  • @janetmcclure8568
    @janetmcclure8568 Рік тому +2

    I can listen to your stories all day!

  • @bettymunguia2136
    @bettymunguia2136 Рік тому +4

    Love your stories 😊

  • @DavidSwank-rh3yr
    @DavidSwank-rh3yr 6 місяців тому +2

    They remind me of stories my grand and grandma would tell me

  • @Brimoeris1
    @Brimoeris1 Рік тому +4

    Hey & Good Day

  • @donnaboisen6003
    @donnaboisen6003 Рік тому +4

    Enjoyed!

  • @lanacampbell-moore6686
    @lanacampbell-moore6686 Рік тому +4

    Thanks TAS❤

  • @Last_Chance.
    @Last_Chance. 6 місяців тому

    Recently discovered your channel about a week ago and I have been binging on it ever since.

  • @larrystultz7545
    @larrystultz7545 Рік тому +5

    Morning JD

  • @caseyaylward8853
    @caseyaylward8853 Рік тому +1

    I'm not going to lie I was super nervous listening to this story. Some of the stories you tell do not have happy endings so I really had no idea how this story was going to end. Sure am glad it had a happy ending. Another great story, keep em coming. Thanks

  • @shaundagubko3152
    @shaundagubko3152 Рік тому +3

    I love listening to your stories!! Thank you 😊

  • @bessiemann7468
    @bessiemann7468 Рік тому +1

    These stories you tell reminds me of growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia. I sure enjoy your stories

  • @benitamaiorano3970
    @benitamaiorano3970 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed this story. Brought back memories of my grandparents & elders ❤

  • @wjewell63
    @wjewell63 Рік тому +2

    6 days ago....how'd I miss this..,I was sick a few days,just glad I found it..😃👍

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found it, I have a new one coming out tomorrow!

    • @wjewell63
      @wjewell63 Рік тому

      @@TheAppalachianStoryteller as I learned from my younger friends.. awesome..,!

  • @connieholle7920
    @connieholle7920 Рік тому +1

    I found you and I’m so happy , I’ve been listening to your stories ..

  • @SelinaLittle-wh3pm
    @SelinaLittle-wh3pm 5 місяців тому +1

    God bless you 😇

  • @Korki12345
    @Korki12345 Місяць тому +1

    Great story, thanks ❤

  • @twilfits
    @twilfits 21 годину тому +1

    Another dose of mountain memories even for those who've never been there ❤ ⛰️

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  21 годину тому

      Thank you my friend, the mountain doc meant the best but sometimes modern medicine is best

  • @Metalsuitman
    @Metalsuitman 4 місяці тому +1

    Great story. Thanks.

  • @SmilingDeer-dt5sjk
    @SmilingDeer-dt5sjk 6 місяців тому +1

    You sure have a good production group .

  • @myersparanormal
    @myersparanormal Рік тому +3

    Jarred sent me over be proud to listen to some ole apalachin stories

  • @SpiritofaGrandmother
    @SpiritofaGrandmother Рік тому +1

    Loving these stories and your narrations Sir..cheers from Canada

  • @marcboblee1863
    @marcboblee1863 Рік тому +5

    Dang....another fine yarn....

  • @pamelagibbs3992
    @pamelagibbs3992 Рік тому +1

    I’d listen to complete novels from you, your voice is so relaxing 😊

  • @michaelsmyth3935
    @michaelsmyth3935 2 місяці тому

    Nice. I enjoy tales that do not involve murder and mayhem once in a bit.

    • @TheAppalachianStoryteller
      @TheAppalachianStoryteller  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Michael, there are 180 stories on the channel and 150 dont involve murder or mayhem.

  • @audreytempleton4415
    @audreytempleton4415 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the story.I enjoy them all very much.