Going Viral Podcast

Send us a textIn today's episode, Matthew has a discussion with Dr. Jonathan Ripp.  He is the Chief Wellness Officer and Dean of Well-Being and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.  Dr Ripp has authored many publications on the subject of healthcare provider wellness including many articles, a textbook, and National Academy of Medicine publications.  They discuss the role of a Chief Wellness Officer, the culture of poor self-care in healthcare workers, and initiatives to improve the healthcare workplace.  AANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.

Send us a textIn today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dustin Dean and Mick Myers.  They are both Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.  They have a concierge psychology practice that operates uniquely where they offer their services together for each client through Telehealth.  They provide both coaching and formal therapy depending on the needs of their clients.  Matthew, Dustin, and Mick discuss the concierge paradigm in modern healthcare, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how to address the stigma that generally surrounds psychological therapy.  How to contact Dustin and Mick:MindHealthConcierge.comDustin's LinkedIn ProfileMick's LinkedIn ProfileAANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.

Send us a textIn today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Darin Zimmerman and Laura Zimmerman.  They are a married couple that have opened a functional medicine practice here in Maryland.  Darin is an anesthesiologist and intensivist and Laura is an advanced practice nurse and nurse anesthetist.  We discuss many topics in this episode like what is functional medicine, how they promote health and wellness in their patients, and how their practice is different than a traditional primary care setting. Rebalance Health & Wellness WebsiteInstagram @rebalancehwFacebook Link:  Rebalance H&WAANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Rodrigo Garcia.  If you are a regular listener, you'll recognize that name since Rigo has been on this show multiple times over the years.  He is a nurse anesthetist and the CEO of Parkdale Center for professionals, a treatment center for substance use disorder that is geared for the healthcare provider and professional worker population.  Matthew wanted to have a discussion with Rigo about substance use disorder in terms of recognizing it in ourselves and our coworkers, how to address this if we suspect it, how an intervention is done, and how treatment works.  They discuss the questions that most people have in regards to this difficult subject.  All of the resources discussed are in the show notes so please do not hesitate to reach out to Rigo or call a helpline if you or anyone you know is struggling.  Click here for Parkdale Center for ProfessionalsClick here for AANA Helpline PageAANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.

In this episode, Matthew has a conversation with Kelli Dunham.  She is an RN and a stand-up comedian.  They have a great conversation about the impact humor can have on both clinician and patient even in settings where one might not think humor has a place.  They also discuss her history of being an ex-nun and how that experience shaped her life today.KELLI DUNHAM RN, BSN is a community health nurse, trauma-informed stand-up comic and storyteller and author of seven hilarious nonfiction books about not humorous subjects including the best-selling Boy's Body Book (Cidermill Press) and the award-winning How to Survive And Maybe Even Love Nursing School (FA Davis, 3rd edition, 2017).Kelli has appeared on Showtime, the Discovery Channel, the BBC's Religion and Culture Hour, PBS' Stories From the Stage, the Moth Mainstage and Radio Hour, Jubilee Media and Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. Kelli speaks frequently to healthcare providers and other folks who have impossible jobs about laughter at the end of life, using humor to combat vicarious trauma, the family/provider perspective on medical aid in dying and storytelling as an act of radical self-care. Kelli was recently named one of 48 LGBT People of Influence by Philadelphia Gay News and was featured as the face of nonbinary fashion in the workplace for the New York Times, even though no one has before or since called her fashionable. Want more of Kelli? Her substack Second Helping Gazette is a free funny practical newsletter dedicated to helping helpers help and of course, she's hilariously helpful on all the usual platforms like Youtube, IG and TikTok. But probably you should just invite Kelli to speak at your next conference. Rumor has it that she'll bake you cookies! Or homemade beef jerky. Former New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio once called Kelli a show-off. To her faceTo book Kelli for your next event go to:kellidunham.comkelli@kellidunham.comPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.AANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr Miriam Zylberglait.  She is a triple board-certified primary care physician that emphasizes holistic care in her practice.  She is also the author of The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being.  They discuss this transformative book and a link to purchase is in the show notes below.  They have a great discussion on her background, practice, and the current state of healthcare in terms of clinician well-being.  Dr Zylberglait's Information:Website:  virtualwellbeingmdLinkedIn ProfileThe 3G Cycle of Life BookPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.AANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:1-888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr. Allan Lovern.  He is a nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and college professor at a nurse anesthesia training program.  He recently defended his dissertation where he studied mindfulness in nature and how this intervention affects reported stress in nurse anesthesia students.Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Please go to MatthewZinder.com to check out more offerings like workshops, wellness coaching, and lecture/public speaking topics.AANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:1-888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/

Hey folks.  So, after almost a year, I am back on the air with a great discussion with Hallie Evans and Crystal Hunnicutt, both of whom are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Health and Wellness Committee.  We discuss the overall and continuing culture of poor self-care in the healthcare provider population and how to integrate and normalize wellness and self-care in our training programs.  For more information on the resources mentioned in our discussion, please see the show notes below.All previous episodes are available at providerwellnesspodcast.com and remember this show is available on all podcast platforms so please subscribe and share the episodes. Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.AANA Wellness and Peer Assistance:https://www.aana.com/membership/wellness-and-peer-assistance/AANA Helpline:  800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:1-888-409-0141Suicide Hotline988QPR Traininghttps://qprinstitute.com/Micro-Credential:  Nurse Educator:  Health & Wellness

In this episode, Matthew has a conversation with Andrew Douglas.  He is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic that has taken his experience with job-related PTSD and started a tech company to create an app to offer support and peer assistance to the fire, EMS, and police community.  We discuss common causes of PTSD in stressful professions like healthcare, the different treatment options, different sources of support, and the culture that teaches providers that they should only take care of others and not themselves.  Andrew's story is one that many individuals can probably relate to.  Siento inc. is a mental wellness platform co-founded by Andrew Douglas, a former firefighter and paramedic, and Jason Hall, an experienced technology leader. Andrew intimately understands the challenges faced by first responders and high-stress professionals, while Jason brings his expertise in developing innovative and user-friendly solutions.Siento's mission is to create a stigma-free, safe space for individuals to anonymously share their feelings, connect with others, and access mental health assistance. By leveraging technology and focusing on the unique needs of its target audience, siento inc. aims to enhance mental health support for first responders and other high-stress industries.LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-douglas-b358b4226Siento Information:https://www.siento.ioPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr Amir Rashidian.  He is a Chiropractor and author of 2 books about stress and the stress response.  He owns a busy practice in the state of Maryland.  The episode involves a discussion about chiropractic care, the benefits, both well-known and not well-known, and also the misconceptions that surround the practice.  They discuss how the central nervous system affects all aspects of health and wellness and how chiropractic care can affect this notion.  Dr Rashidian also discusses his books and how the stress response affects a person's overall health.  Dr Rashidian's contact information:www.DrRashidian.comwww.MidAtlanticClinic.comYoutube.com/RealChiropracticFacebook.com/MidAtlanticClinicAMAZON BOOK: Cracking the Stress Secret amzn.to/3TGlySBAMAZON BOOK: The StressProof Life  amzn.to/40d637pPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew has a conversation with the members of the Health and Wellness Committee of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.  He speaks with Kathy Horvath CRNA, Donna Keeney CRNA, Kristine Tierney CRNA, and Sarah Forsythe SRNA.  They are all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.  They  discuss the different stages of a career in healthcare based on the diverse range of years' experience that this committee represents and how their perception and practice of self-care has changed over time.  They also discuss their motivations for joining a committee such as this and what they hope to achieve during their time as a member.  Resources from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology:AANA.com/THRIVETHRIVE was created to help transition to different career stagesAANA.com/StudentWellnessEverything related to SRNAs and wellness.AANA.com/COVIDWellnessAANA.com/COVIDStress  AANA.com/AskForHelpAANA.com/FatigueAANA.com/BurnoutAANA.com/StressPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Welcome to the 50th episode of The Provider Wellness Podcast.  Thanks to all who have been listening and for your support!In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Rodney Overstreet.  He is an advanced practice nurse, specifically a nurse anesthetist.  He is a hypnotherapist and wellness coach that founded a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization support network called Heal our Healers which has grown quickly during this time of stress and burnout in the healthcare professional population.  They discuss many topics including the history of medicine, the current state of the profession, and of course, wellness for providers.Heal our Healers Website:https://www.healourhealers.orgPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr. Richard Safeer.  He is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.  He oversees the health and wellness of the 42,000 employees of The Johns Hopkins Medical System.  He's been working with Hopkins for 11 years.  We discuss the current atmosphere within healthcare where burnout, stress, and personnel problems are now the norm.  Plus, we go over how he is addressing the current state of healthcare.  To purchase Dr Safeer's new book:The Cure for the Common CompanyDr Safeer's Website:richardsafeer.comPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Ted Meissner.  He is a meditation teacher and a Senior Mindfulness Program Manager for United Health Group.  He is a certified instructor of MBSR, or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.  They have a conversation about how meditation works, how it can benefit health and wellness, and how one can be trained to practice and how to become a teacher. Ted's Contact Information:LinkedIn Profile Website:  presentmomentmindfulness.comEmail:  tedmeissner@gmail.comPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Shereen Yusuf.  She is an engineer, health and wellness coach, breath work coach, and Wim Hof instructor.  We have an informative discussion about breath work techniques and the Wim Hof Method and how these tools can dramatically improve one's overall heath and well-being.  We first met when she shared her extensive expertise and experience to the first Provider Wellness Symposium this past November, 2022.  We had her on the schedule both days of the conference where she gave an introduction to the Wim Hof Method followed by an experiential session where she lead a Wim Hof breath work exercise.  Following her first session, many attendees made it a point to approach me in the hallways to tell me how amazing her session was.  For this reason, I made it a point to attend her second session on Sunday and I can say that they were absolutely correct.  It was an amazing experience.  We will discuss these different techniques in this episode and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Shereen's information:website:  www.Suda-prem.com Instagram:  @shereenyusuffemail:  info@suda-prem.com To learn about the Wim Hof Method you can go to:  www.WimHofMethod.comThe other breathing techniques were Buteyko method and Oxygen advantage.Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode where I finally relaunch this podcast after being away since May, I have a discussion with Rodrigo Garcia.  He is my business partner and co-founder of The Provider Wellness Symposium.  We had our inaugural event this past November 4-6, 2022 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Austin, TX.  It was a resounding success and we have been quite grateful for the feedback we have received from the attendees so far.  We wanted to sit down and discuss the reasons for planning it, the road to getting it done, the experience of that weekend, and the plans moving forward.  I hope you will hear this information and have the motivation to look into this important event further.  Please take a moment to check out the information on the symposium and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.Website:providersymposium.com Email:rodrigo@providersymposium.commatt@providersymposium.comSocial Media:facebook.com/providerwellnesssymposiumlinkedin.com/company/provider-wellness-symposiuminstagram.com/provider.wellness.symposiumPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers. Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, I speak with Sharee Johnson.  She is a psychologist, author, and wellness coach.  She is the author of the book, The Thriving Doctor.  This is a book that helps doctors and other healthcare providers build skills in communication, emotional regulation, leadership, and compassion.  This talk was a special one because Sharee is from, and lives, in Australia.  Through the wonders of the internet and Zoom, we were able to easily have an interesting and informative conversation about provider wellness, healthcare culture, and the differences between the US and Australia's healthcare systems.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.Sharee's Website:coachingfordoctors.net.auLink to Sharee's Book:The Thriving DoctorPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers. Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's Wellness Break, we go over 12 tips for a healthy night's sleep.  These are recommendations that come right from the sleep scientists.  This short-form episode is a discussion of what types of activities and habits we can create that encourages or creates a good night's sleep.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Matt Domyancic.  He is a retired police officer who was a member his department's SWAT team, a chaplain, and peer support and wellness coach.  He is an individual who started down the road of wellness activities very early in his life and continues living that life to this day.  He bucked the norms where he grew up, and what he did for his career, to live a life of wellness and to work with the people around him to promote wellness in their lives.  This was an eye opening discussion and I hope you get as much out of it as I did.  Matt's Website:TacticalChaplain.comCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, I speak with Dr Tami Berry.  She is a physician and general surgeon by training. She has since left the profession of surgery and started a stress resiliency life coaching training program called The Stress Mastery Academy where she works with clients to harness the ability to increase control over the natural stress response.  I first came across Dr Berry by reading her many LinkedIn posts and reached out to her to discuss this important topic.  I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did.Dr Berry's websiteDr Berry's LinkedIn ProfileCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, I have a discussion with Kelsey Fassold.  She is a COVID ICU RN that has been taking care of critically ill COVID patients since the pandemic started 2 years ago.  We discuss her experiences, provider wellness, the culture of poor self-care in providers, PTSD in providers, and The Provider Wellness Symposium which is a national conference that aims to teach strategies of self-care in the healthcare provider population.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this inaugural episode of the rebranded Going Viral Podcast, now The Provider Wellness Podcast, I have a discussion with Rodrigo Garcia.  He is an advanced practice nurse that is the CEO of Parkdale Center, a treatment center for substance use disorder that caters to healthcare providers.  It is the go-to center in the United States for professionals that are struggling.  We discuss provider wellness, the culture of poor self-care in healthcare, and The Provider Wellness Symposium which is a national conference that aims to teach strategies of self-care in the healthcare provider population.  Rodrigo's Treatment Center:Parkdale Center for ProfessionalsCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellness.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Hey Folks!  It's been close to a year since I've uploaded an episode of Going Viral.  Due to business issues and personal activities getting overwhelming, the show took a back seat.  I am uploading this quick episode to announce that I will be restarting the show with a new name.  It will now be called The Provider Wellness Podcast.  I have decided to get more focused on a much needed subject and that is healthcare provider health and wellness.  The show will maintain much of its original format but I will be dialed in a bit more on this important issue.  Thanks to all who have hung in there with me and I look forward to this next chapter!  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.  Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Erik Milosevich.  He is a recently retired 25-year veteran of the Santa Monica Police Department.  Before that, he was a sniper in a recon unit in the US Army.  He is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Krav Maga instructor.  During his tenure as a police officer, he became aware of the need for engaging in self care if he was to be an effective officer and a normally functioning individual.  This led him down a path of training in yoga, breath work, meditation, and effective communication.  He turned that information into training programs for the police department.  He teaches such things as verbal deescalation, self defense, meditation, and the Wim Hoff Method breathwork technique.  This is an interesting conversation on the culture of poor self care in professions like law enforcement and healthcare.  Erik's website:awokenwarriers.comThe Wim Hoff Method:YouTube Video describing the methodCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew has an informative and enjoyable discussion with nutritional innovator and wellness writer, Udo Erasmus.  His products, Udo's Choice and Udo's Oils, are carried widely at wellness centers, health food stores, and Whole Foods.  He speaks all over the world including at Tony Robbins and Deepok Chopra events on subjects like nutrition, health, and peace.  Udo tells his fascinating story of how he came to become a researcher, writer, and product developer in the wellness industry.  The conversation spans nutrition, philosophy, and health.  Please see below for links to Udo's products and free downloads to a couple of his ebooks.  It is a fascinating and informative discussion.  Free Total Sexy Health Podcast OfferHealthy fats and nutrition masterclassHealthy Fats RecipesFree ACCESS - Your body needs an oil change book and bonus videosudoschoice.comCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew speaks with Dustin Dean.  He is a Psychiatric Registered Nurse and a B.E.R.T. Nurse in Minnesota.  That stands for Behavioral Emergency Response Team.  He is also a life coach and a behavioral consultant for a non-profit.  We discuss the effects of COVID-19 on our healthcare provider population, what does a B.E.R.T. nurse do, what kind of de-escalation techniques are generally used, and more mental health topics that are relevant to our current societal issues.  Dustin's links to his coaching, YouTube channel, and non-profit:Learnin2Live Wellness Coaching and Consulting: https://www.learnin2live.com/Learnin2Live YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Learnin2LiveThe Kindness Campaign See Attachment for information on receiving "letters of encouragement" for mental healthcare professionals: https://tkckindness.org/Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Dr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim revisits to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine.  He is an executive and Principal Investigator in a Phase 1, 2, and 3 human research facility where he and his organization participated in and performed the vaccine clinical trials.  This makes him a valuable guest to discuss many questions regarding the vaccine mechanism of action, efficacy, side-effects, distribution, and much more.  I hope you learn much from this episode as Matthew did.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew has a discussion with Jason Kniola.  He is a licensed therapist that works with individuals suffering from substance use disorder.  He works at the Parkdale Center which is a treatment center that caters mainly to healthcare providers.  Jason integrates meditation in to his therapy and in to his own life.  Matthew and Jason discuss what meditation is and how it can be integrated in to one's life, why it is an important practice in today's stressful environment, and different resources one can seek to learn more and use to get started in the practice easily.Some recommended resources:Apps:Insight TimerHeadspaceCalmAura10% HappierJason's workplace:parkdalecenter.comSupport for Frontline Workers:Support the FrontThe Switch Device from Komuso Design, a device that assists in breath work and meditation,  that is mentioned in the episode:For anyone who is interested in checking it out, you can follow this link and receive 15% off your order:komusodesign.com/matthew-zinderCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Dr Joe Nieusma.  He is a toxicologist that runs a company called Superior Toxicology and Wellness where he has many offerings to promote health and wellness in a toxic environment.  The discussion spans many interesting topics such as pharmacology, food, and immunity.  He offers a program called HOPE (Health Optimization Prescription Evaluation) where he will analyze a client's prescription list and give information on redundancy and interaction.  This is an interesting and eye-opening conversation about navigating health and wellness within a toxic world.Dr Joe's Website:superiortoxicologyHOPE - Health Optimization Prescription EvaluationHOPE programLivelongerlabs.comProduces the carbon 60 products in oils and in gel caps (C60 complete).The best product is the C60complete as it has carbon 60, black seedoil and curcumin. The website:  c60completeIf the code "drjoe5" is used on ordering, there is a discount given onthe c60 products.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In todays episode, Matthew speaks with Board Certified ER Physician, Dr Jeff Gusky.  He has put his 36 year medical career on hold to work on an initiative to change the population's perspective on how COVID-19 is spread.  His research and statistics are showing that if one takes steps to improve personal immunity, then mass spread can be prevented.  This is cell mediated immunity which he will define and discuss at length in the episode.  Dr Gusky then gives strategies to prevent infection on an individual basis.  He believes that if these ideas are adopted by the general population, then cell mediated herd immunity is possible.  This is a thought provoking, alternative way to look at COVID-19 infection, spread, and immunity.  Dr Gusky's personal website and National Geographic photo collectionjeffgusky.com/press-roomThe City of Roma Visualizing Hope Campaign cityofroma.netThe City of Roma Get Started, Get Tested, Get Right Campaigncityofroma.netLink to a list of simple measures that Dr Gusky recommends Simple Measures Anyone Can DoCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Part 2 of 2:  In today's episode, Matthew speaks with Daryl Davis.  He is a musician and activist that works to end racism one person at a time.  His tactics are unique but effective.  Daryl is an African American man that befriends members of the KKK and white supremacy groups to diplomatically show them the err of their ways.  Many of these individuals leave their respective organizations after spending time with Daryl and engaging in a dialogue about their ideologies.  This is a fascinating conversation that covers many topics including music, police reform, and race relations in the US.  Daryl's website:daryldavis.comDaryl's TED talks:https://www.ted.com/search?q=daryl+davisCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Part 1 of 2:  In today's episode, Matthew speaks with Daryl Davis.  He is a musician and activist that works to end racism one person at a time.  His tactics are unique but effective.  Daryl is an African American man that befriends members of the KKK and white supremacy groups to diplomatically show them the err of their ways.  Many of these individuals leave their respective organizations after spending time with Daryl and engaging in a dialogue about their ideologies.  This is a fascinating conversation that covers many topics including music, police reform, and race relations in the US.  Daryl's website:daryldavis.comDaryl's TED talks:https://www.ted.com/search?q=daryl+davisCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Today, Matthew has a conversation with Jason Linett.  He is a Hypnotherapist and Entrepreneur who has a successful practice and training facility in Virginia.  He has traveled all over the world speaking and educating on the subject of hypnosis and business.  He is the author of Work Smart Business where he wrote about business including marketing, communication, and leadership.  In this episode, Matthew and Jason take a deep dive in to what it takes to be successful in business and in life through the framework of what can be learned in the world of business, education, and leadership.  Jason can be contacted through his website where you can find all of his materials and classes:jasonlinett.comJason's podcast, The Hypnotic Language Hacks Podcast:jasonlinett.com/podcastJason's Book, Work Smart Business:Amazon Work Smart BusinessCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Luke DePron, a performance, lifestyle, and fitness coach out of San Diego, CA.  He has a business where he coaches men on living a better life through practices in fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness.  Luke also hosts The Live Great Lifestyle Podcast where he has discussions with experts in many fields regarding health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition.  Luke's Website:lukedepron.comLuke's Podcast:The Live Great Lifestyle PodcastCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Todd Steinberg.  He is the CEO of Komuso Design and the co-inventor of a device called the Switch.  It is a device that assists with breathing exercises and meditation.  It is essentially a metal straw that is stainless steel and designed to be attractive enough to wear as a piece of jewelry.  One uses it to facilitate proper breathing exercises and to slow breathing down with switches one from the sympathetic (stressed) to the parasympathetic (calm) state.  To use it, one takes a deep breath through the nose, holds it, places the switch in the mouth, and allows the breath to release (not blow) through the straw. It is engineered to create a 7 second exhalation in an adult.  If one were to do this 4 to 5 times in a row, one would feel a release of tension and feel more relaxed.  Plus, it causes one to pay attention to their breathing which means one is now meditating as well.  For anyone who is interested in checking out the Switch device, you can follow this link and receive 15% off your order:komusodesign.com/matthew-zinderCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Jon Lowrance.  He is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, an educator, a speaker on the lecture circuit, and the producer and host of The Anesthesia Guidebook Podcast, formerly From the Head of the Bed Podcast. He has been doing the show for over 8 years and recently changed the format and platform to put more focus on anesthesia-related topics.  Matthew and Jon have a conversation about the effects of stress and anxiety on job performance, especially if that job involves other people's lives.  Jon's podcasts can be found at fromtheheadofthebed.comThe episode of From the Head of the Bed were Jon interviewed Matt:fromtheheadofthebed.com/episode60/Some other contacts of individuals mentioned in this episode:Ron Eslinger for hypnosis education and certification-healthyvisions.netPeter Strube offering education and assistance to anesthesia students and graduates studying for the boards email-pstrube3000@yahoo.comKomuso Design which provides the Switch device to assist in meditation and breathing exercises-komusodesign.comPut ZINDERWELLNESS in the discount code box at checkout for 15% off your order.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In today's Wellness Break, Matthew discusses hypnosis.  As a Hypnotherapist, Matthew has seen many examples of the misconceptions regarding what hypnosis is, how it works, and how it affects people.  He discusses all of theses issues and how hypnosis can be used as a tool to help a person create outcomes that they wish to create for themselves.  For more information on hypnosis, check episode 11 where Matthew speaks to a hypnotherapist about all of the above topics.  There will also be future episodes where Matthew discusses the subject with other hypnotherapists and how they address the different settings and atmospheres where they work.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew has a follow-up discussion with Dr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim.  He is an Infectious Disease Physician that is a Senior Primary Investigator at a phase II and III human research facility in Baltimore, MD.  His site is currently one of the facilities working on a COVID-19 vaccine.  They last spoke on episode 5 on April 7 to discuss what we knew about COVID-19 up to that point.  Their follow-up discussion covers lessons learned on the coronavirus in the past 5 months.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to:  goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew speaks with Dr. Donn Posner.  He is the founder and president of Sleepwell Consultants, a clinical psychologist, and an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.  As an expert on sleep, sleep physiology, and insomnia, Dr Posner discusses the differences between healthy sleep, acute and chronic insomnia, and strategies to improve both.  He is a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a therapy that is evidence based and definitive.  Matthew and Dr Posner also discuss COVID-19 and its effects on sleep and sleep hygiene.  Dr Posner can be contacted through his website:sleepwellconsultants.comFurther information can be obtained through the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine website:behavioralsleep.orgIf you fall within the definition of Chronic Insomnia, there is evidence-based assistance available.  Check the SBSM website for more information and to find a specialist in your areaTips for Better Sleep:Have a typical to bed and wake schedule placing special emphasis on maintaining a typical wake time.Avoid alcohol before bed time or as a sleep aidAvoid the use of devices before sleepDecrease lighting in the bedroom to make it a typically dark spaceDecrease the temperature of the room to make it a cool environmentAvoid caffeine 3-6 hours before bed timeIf awake and having a hard time falling asleep, leave the bedroom and go elsewhere until sleepy enough to go to sleep Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to:  goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

Matthew has a discussion with Captain Michael Donahue.  He is a former NASA pilot and a former Captain for a private commercial jet airline.  He is currently a flight instructor.  They discuss the concept of self care from the standpoint of how aviation teaches its pilots from the hobbyist to the professional to be self aware and take care of themselves to ensure the highest level of safety.  In this challenging and stressful time, there is much to be learned from this level of training for anyone in society that is navigating this unprecedented experience.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

For today's Wellness Break, Matthew discusses the topic of breathing and breathing exercises.  He discusses an introduction of the new book, Breath by James Nester, the benefits of breathing properly, and a breathing exercise for stress management.  This will be the first of a series of Wellness Breaks on the topic of breathing for health and wellness. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew has a discussion with Timothy Thomas.  He is a Life Coach out of Seattle, WA.  Tim will discuss exactly what a Life Coach is, how he was trained, and how he helps people make decisions regarding their future trajectories.  They will also delve in to the current societal difficulties and how his profession is relevant to the situation.  For more information on Tim and his practice, his website is:timothythomas.comCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

For today's Wellness Break, Matthew talks about Mindfulness Meditation and its benefits.  He will give a background on how he first became interested in the practice and adds a quick and easy description on how it is done.  He then makes some recommendations on some useful apps to get one started in the practice.  Recommended meditation materials:Insight Timer App10% Happier AppHeadspaceAura10% Happier book by Dan HarrisMeditation for Fidgety Skeptics book by Dan HarrisCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

This is something new that will be added to the repertoire of this podcast.  In between episodes with interviews, Matthew will be uploading some short, digestible episodes covering subjects of health, wellness, and current issues relevant to the theme of the show.  It is called Wellness Break because one could listen during a break, during a short car ride, a walk, etc.  Hopefully it will be a short but informative time to improve your heath and wellness.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

In this episode, Matthew speaks with Rodrigo Garcia.  He is a Nurse Anesthetist in Indiana that co-founded the Parkdale Center.  It is a treatment facility that caters mainly to impaired healthcare providers.  They discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of providers with substance use disorder.  The topics of stress management, health, and wellness are also examined from a societal standpoint and some strategies to address such difficulties.  Below are some links to resources for anyone who may know someone who is struggling or may be struggling themselves.  You are not alone.  There is support in place that can help one with whatever difficulties one may be experiencing.  Click on the links below for more information and resources:Parkdale CenterAssistance for struggling or impaired providersSupport the FrontPeer assistance for COVID-19 frontline workersAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetists Peer Assistance Web PageAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetists Helpline:1-800-654-5167American Society of Anesthesiologists Wellness Resources Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration HelpLine:  1-800-662-HELP (4357)Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

Today, Matthew has a discussion with Joseph Gnolfo, a chief Nurse Anesthetist at Stoney Brook Medical Center on Long Island, NY.  They discuss many relevant topics related to the Coronavirus Pandemic including the role that leadership plays during this time of crisis, the use of personnel outside of their usual duties, plus support, health, and wellness.  This was an episode that was recorded almost a month ago but the discussion remains relevant as we are still dealing with the pandemic.   Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

In light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest that has followed, Matthew felt it was prudent to address and discuss race relations in the United States through the eyes of a close African-American friend named Marvin.  In this discussion, Marvin describes his life growing up in Baltimore and how his life was different from Matthew's upbringing.  They go on to discuss the social disparities in this country related solely to the color of one's skin.  It was an eye-opening discussion for Matthew and hopefully for anyone who wishes to educate themselves on the current state of race relations in this country.  For more on this subject, please watch these videos:Killer Mike's Emotional Speech at Atlanta Mayor's Press Conference (May 29, 2020)https://youtu.be/Vy9io6VEt58Privilege/Class/Social Inequalities Explained in a $100 Racehttps://youtu.be/4K5fbQ1-zpsUncomfortable Conversations With a Black Manhttps://youtu.be/h8jUA7JBkF4Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

Matthew has a discussion with Katy Dean, a Nurse Anesthetist out of Williamsburg VA who volunteered to take a 6 week assignment at Mt Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.  She tells of her experience from the moment she walked in to the facility to the time she finished and how things changed over that time.  She also discusses her recommendations to any providers that might do this in the future and her personal takeaways from the experience.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

Matthew speaks with Peter Biava, a therapist in Arizona.  He is a Licensed Professional Counselor that works with adults and adolescents in areas of stress, anxiety, and coping. Peter discusses what the current pandemic has done to society and his client base in regards to the collective stress we are all experiencing.  Plus, he describes how his practice has changed because of social distancing, stay at home orders, and quarantine.  Finally, he gives some insights into how to cope with this difficult time. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

As promised, this is a short guided progressive relaxation exercise for stress management.  Do not listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery.  It is best to find 15 minutes of uninterrupted time and be somewhere you can get completely relaxed.  This might be in a recliner, reclined all the way back or lying down in bed.  It's also a good idea to listen with headphones or earphones to cut out any outside sounds or influences.  It is guided so you do not have to think about technique.  Just follow the prompts.  It will start with breathing exercises to start the relaxation process, then it goes to progressive relaxation suggestions, to guided imagery, to beneficial suggestions, then you come out.  It's a very simple, relaxing experience where you feel revitalized and energetic at the end.  I hope you enjoy it.  Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.

Matthew has a discussion with Ron Eslinger.  A retired Navy Captain, retired Nurse Anesthetist, and Hypnotherapist.  They discuss how hypnosis can assist people through difficult times such as the crisis we are all experiencing.  Ron describes how people can benefit from hypnosis to manage stress now and any time in the future.  Ron is an educator and offers many programs to become certified in hypnosis.  He also offers a program to RNs to learn about the practice of sedation for different settings in healthcare.  His links are below.healthyvisions.netsedationcertification.comBe sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  goingviral.buzzsprout.comThanks for listening and please share this episode.