Minding Wellness

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, we highlight Kristen!  To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa To watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/IKdqGiPJjV4

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, I am sharing my personal journey with my Dad! To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa  

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, we highlight Denise and her Aunt Denise!  To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa If you know Denise, please donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ddevonish To see the full video interview: https://youtu.be/nEAqS2cXorg  

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, we highlight Jill White and her journey with her Dad! To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa To watch the video interview, go to: https://youtu.be/iaGF2qNHCBY  

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, we highlight Kiley King! To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa To watch the video interview, go to: https://youtu.be/HWTJj2PsakE  

As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, we highlight our Honored Hero - Lana! To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa To watch the video interview, go to: https://youtu.be/sZT62AsdZ58  

Elizabeth Chabe (MBA, MS) is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and recognized strategic marketing consultant for science, engineering, and technology organizations. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Popular Science, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Composites World, and 360Dx, among others. As the founder and CEO of High Touch Group, Elizabeth oversees a team that develops marketing and PR strategies for advanced science, engineering, and technology organizations. Through High Touch Group's holistic, comprehensive marketing services, clients generate more leads, drive revenue, and elevate their brands into the global B2B space. Her work as a strategic consultant has been instrumental to biotechnology, energy, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, and robotics and automation companies. Her bestselling book, “The Giant's Ladder: The Science Professional's Blueprint for Marketing Success,” is available on Amazon and from your favorite book retailers. In this episode, we chat about: :: her background and development of interest and passion in science and marketing :: the obstacles scientists and clinicians face when bringing their innovations forward :: why clinicians are often best positioned to meet the needs in the market :: the meaning behind her book title :: which product and service innovations she focuses her work on :: why storytelling is important and impactful in scientific marketing :: which social media platforms clinicians should focus on :: her philosophy on being vulnerable online You can find Elizabeth online at: https://elizabethchabe.com/ https://hightouchgroup.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Giants-Ladder-Professionals-Blueprint-Marketing/dp/1642256021 You can email her team at inquiries@elizabethchabe.com ********* To work with me, you can visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com To purchase my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, go to https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Patient-Empower-Thyself!/Claudia-Cometa/9781954676893  

Dr. Anjali Rajpal received her Doctorate in Medical Dentistry from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As one of the leading dental schools on the East Coast, her school's curriculum also focused on medical training to ensure their dentists understood how oral health affects overall body health and vice versa. Dr. Rajpal continues educating herself on how oral health and body health maintain a delicate balance, ensuring all her treatments are safe for your physical and mental wellbeing. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey into dentistry and ultimately entrepreneurship within the dental field :: what we, as a society, don't fully appreciate about the relationship between oral health and overall health :: the health conditions that are linked to periodontal disease :: the dangers of the "Triangle of Death" :: the misalignment between health insurance motivators and best practices for dental longevity :: the oral microbiome and how it relates to the gut microbiome :: dental symptoms that may suggest a more concerning issue :: how she curates a positive energy in her practice :: her approach to cosmetic dentistry To find Dr. Rajpal online: Her website - https://bhdentalarts.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beverlyhillsdentalarts/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thediamonddentist ****** To pre-order my book, Patient, Empower Thyself! - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Patient-Empower-Thyself!/Claudia-Cometa/9781954676893 To learn more about Unreasonable Hospitality coaching - https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/physician-consultation-services  

Join me and my Chief Growth Officer, Elizabeth Durnan, as we chat all things past, present and future with Peace Advocacy Group! Learn more about us and our company here. Interested in my forthcoming book, Patient, Empower Thyself! - you can pre-order here.

Geoffrey leverages a diverse 25+ year career in Human Capital Management, specializing in employee engagement, leadership development, and culture change initiatives in the workplace. His journey has ranged from working for the corporate industry leader, to building his own entrepreneurial start-up from the ground up, Currently he supports innovative employee/patient/caregiver/human experience leaders, nurse and clinician entrepreneurs, and hospital administration, consulting them on and modernized people and talent activation strategies to make a true impact on those that both provide and receive care. In this episode we chat about: :: how and when Geoff's strategy switched from bulletpoints and powerpoints to true human connection :: importance of team dynamic at work and the significance of this in healthcare :: why employee engagement and experience need to be more than an annual event :: his system of identifying red, yellow and green lights within the healthcare system :: his thoughts on creating change top-down vs bottom-up :: his opinion on the most important question to ask staff to evaluate engagement at work :: the beautiful inspiration behind his brand - Mo-Moments of Experience To learn more about Geoff's work, go to: www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreypsmith www.mo-mentsofexperience.com ******** To work with me, go to: https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ To pre-order my book, go to: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Patient-Empower-Thyself!/Claudia-Cometa/9781954676893  

On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the third of 3 panels, we interviewed Dr. Todd  Otten, Dr. Marc Jacobs, and Jason Gootman on the future of healthcare. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: https://www.veritybarrington.com/ Dr. Todd Otten: https://rippleofchange.us/ Dr. Marc Jacobs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marc-jacobs-885b1430 Jason Gootman: https://puvema.com/ ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to: https://peaceadvocacygroup.com/

On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the second of 3 panels, we interviewed Dr. Lara Salyer, Dr. Dana Corriel, and Amanda Hill on the physician experience - how physicians experience our modern-day healthcare system and how we can elevate that experience. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: https://www.veritybarrington.com/ Dr. Salyer: https://drlarasalyer.com/ Dr. Corriel: https://drcorriel.com/ Amanda Hill: https://www.guardmypractice.com/ ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to: https://peaceadvocacygroup.com/

On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the first of 3 panels, we interviewed Brad Schwartz, the President of Greater National Advocates, and Dana Deighton, Director of Communications & Engagement for the Melanoma Research Alliance, on the patient experience - how patients experience our modern-day healthcare system and how we can elevate that experience. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: https://www.veritybarrington.com/ Greater National Advocates: https://gnanow.org/ Melanoma Research Alliance: https://www.curemelanoma.org/ ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to: https://peaceadvocacygroup.com/  

Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized psychologist, executive and medical consultant and expert in resilience, longevity, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and mental health. He has published pioneering research in these fields. He is an associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Rheumatology at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine. He has helped establish innovative training and treatment approaches in optimal functioning, mind/body medicine in the US, China, and Europe and hosted Summits in Longevity, Resilience and Leadership. His new book is, “The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality”. In this episode, we chat about:: :: his journey to identifying stress, creating workshops, and ultimately realizing our collective resistance to dealing with stress :: the concept of an optimal window of stress  :: how to find the best grounding during periods of stress :: his concept of "islands of safety" and how we can find them :: how to navigate our lives with grace :: his insights into working with medical students at UCLA on topics such as stress and the power of the placebo effect :: the difference between coming from our hearts or from a place of protecting our hearts :: his advice to C-suite executives in hospitals To find Dr. Sideroff online, go to: Instagram: @drstephensideroff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroff?mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephensideroff LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drstephensideroff @drstephensideroffthepath5530 Website: DrStephenSideroff.com Email address: sideroff@ucla.edu   ********** To pre-order my book, "Patient, Empower Thyself!," click here.

Dr. Paul DeChant advises C-level healthcare executives on managing critical problems such as financial and staffing challenges by addressing the root causes of clinician burnout. Following 25 years practicing family medicine in settings as varied as the San Francisco bay area, Breckenridge Colorado, and Geisinger Health in Central Pennsylvania, he became CEO of the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, where he led a transformation that achieved recognition for the group as the highest performing among 170 medical groups across the State of California two years in a row, while improving physician satisfaction from the 45th to 87th percentile on AMGA's Provider Satisfaction Survey. He received his MD from the Oregon Health Sciences University and his MBA from the University of Colorado-Denver. Co-author of the book, “Preventing Physician Burnout: Curing the Chaos and Returning Joy to the Practice of Medicine”, Paul speaks internationally, and blogs regularly at www.pauldechantmd.com In this episode, we chat about: :: Paul's journey from clinician to advisor :: concepts of burnout, resilience, and moral injury :: how to reduce chaos and reduce order in the healthcare workplace :: how value conflicts affect the medical system :: how COVID19 affected clinicians :: how he works with senior leadership at healthcare organizations to identify and intervene on sources of burnout :: the relevance of "Undercover Boss" to the approach Paul takes :: the impact his work has created on staff satisfaction and retention You can find Paul online here: www.pauldechantmd.com www.organizationalwellbeingsolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldechantmd/ To email him: paul@pauldechantmd.com   ************ For more information on my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, including the pre-order link, go to: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Patient-Empower-Thyself!/Claudia-Cometa/9781954676893  

Dr. Drew Remignanti grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1975. After receiving an M.D. from Rutgers Medical School in 1980, he went on to complete an emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Remignanti retired in 2020 after a 40-year career in a number of New England hospitals. Dr. Remignanti has also lived with chronic illness since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 19. In 1992, he suffered a major stroke which sidetracked his career for five years. During this period, he earned an MPH from the Medical College of Wisconsin and participated in several international public health projects. In 1997, Dr. Remignanti returned to full-time emergency medicine practice. This journey inspired him to write The Healing Connection, which explores how dollar-driven decisions wield too much influence over our medical decisions as patients and, sadly, as physicians as well. He wrote this book for the benefit of those of us who are involuntarily enduring medical suffering, as well as those who are voluntarily attempting to alleviate medical suffering in its myriad manifestations. In this episode, we chat about: :: his journey as both a physician and a patient :: his perspective shift after returning to emergency medicine after he suffered a stroke :: the change in medical culture with the rise in use of opioids :: the internal culture of emergency medicine, including the self-deprecating terminology used :: his thoughts on how to re-establish the physican-patient relationship and what obstacles are currently in place :: why and how to become a more activated patient :: the importance of social relationships on our health and longevity :: how tech has affected patient care To learn more about Drew and his work, click here. To find Drew's book, The Healing Connection, click here.

Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician and medical school professor at UCLA and USC, focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In this episode, we chat about: :: why this topic is important in his life :: the financial conflicts of interest that exist in the healthcare and nutrition industries :: his insights in the prioritization of our health  :: three lies he taught in medical school and the uncovered truths You can find his book, Lies I Taught in Medical School, and more information on the work he is doing here. You can also find his book on Amazon here.   ******* To learn more about my work, or to send me a message about the podcast, click here.

Shannon M. Miller is a Florida Bar board certified attorney specializing in Elder Law, practicing in Gainesville, Florida. Shannon leads “The Exploitation Injunction Bootcamp,” teaching attorneys across the state how to stop exploitation. Shannon is a past President of The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and Vice-chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar; Shannon is a Board member for the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association and currently serves on the Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for the Elderly and Disabled. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey into elder law, starting with her personal experience with her grandfather :: the evolution of her law firm to now using a holistic approach :: elder law vs estate planning :: common myths and misconceptions regarding elder law and elderly scams :: how elder exploitation happens and what we can do about it :: what the dark web is and how it is being used to exploit and scam victims :: how phishing scams are exploiting and scamming victims :: the app she recommends for financial monitoring and safety - you can find that here :: the physiological brain changes that may occur to allow exploitation in the elderly  :: how undue influencers use mantras to exploit victims You can find Shannon and her firm here. You can find her YouTube channel here.

Robyn Engelson is the Founder & CEO of Impact YOU, Autoimmune Specialist, Nutrition Educator, Lifestyle Transformer, Speaker, and Podcast Host of The Robyn Engelson Podcast. She is on a mission to help corporate women and moms improve their mindset, nutrition, fitness, and accountability so they can be the best version of themselves and make their unique impact. Through her healing journey of a thyroid, autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroidism, she stopped at nothing to find a healthy solution. Now, she helps empower hundreds of corporate women and moms retrain their mindset as a model of positive change, lose weight, increase energy, gain clarity, and live a healthy, active lifestyle. She inspires corporate women and moms around the globe to take their health and happiness into their own hands and compress healing time with her Signature Coaching Programs. She is a beach lover, hip hop dancer, and her biggest gift is being a mom. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey from fertility concerns to the diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition :: her professional career journey at the time of the diagnosis :: who the modern autoimmune mom is :: the mindset shifts she made on her journey and how she helps others do the same :: how she works with the women she helps and the impact of community on her group programs You can find Robyn here: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/robynengelson http://www.Instagram.com/robynengelson https://www.Facebook.com/rengels13 www.pinterest.com/robynengelson https://www.youtube.com/@RobynEngelson/featured  

Ashok Gupta is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007. He has published several medical papers, including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditions. In this episode, we chat about: :: his personal healthcare journey and how it led to the work he does today :: the definition of neuroimmune conditioned syndromes and the associated symptoms :: his underlying hypothesis of why these conditions occur, using a story analogy to explain in more dynamic detail :: why traditional medicine is struggling with treating these conditions :: his approach to brain retraining and how it differs from the traditional physical approach :: how the Gupta Program works, focusing on relaxing, retraining, re-engaging with joy :: clinical audits and medical study results on this program :: real examples of transformation :: how other healthcare professionals are incorporating this program To learn more, go to: www.guptaprogram.com   ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Dr. Matthew Lederman is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician & CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. He combines conventional Western medicine, Nutrition & Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create a groundbreaking health paradigm. He has been a successful corporate leader, starred in the life-changing documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, serves as an adjunct medical school professor and corporate medical advisor, mediates family relationships focused on building and enhancing connection, and has co-authored 6 books including a NY Times bestseller. After 10 years of serving Whole Foods Market as their Vice President of Medical Affairs, helping launch their national comprehensive medical & wellness centers and integrated hospital and insurance networks, Dr. Lederman moved on to co-found his new ventures, WeHeal and webe kälm. Both are the culmination of decades of learning and practical experience organized into tools and resources that do everything just short of guaranteeing lasting health, joy and satisfaction in your life. In this episode, we chat about: :: what inspires him to continue to create in the health and wellness space :: what inspired him to create webe kälm and how its usefulness expanded to children :: his insights into why we are experiencing such significant nervous system dysregulation :: how our bodies respond to continuous threat and what we can do to rebalance  :: how his innovative device works to address 3 areas of nervous sytem regulation :: how kids have responded to webe kälm and his advice for introducing it as a partnership :: his approach with using collaborative non-permissive parenting :: the next project he is working on To learn more, visit: 15% discount code: wellness2wonderful Website: http://webekalm.com/wellness2wonderful IG: https://www.instagram.com/webekalm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/webekalmofficial/  

In this brief solo episode, I share a snippet of my new book AND details on our upcoming Patient Empowerment Summit! For more details and to register for this free event, go to: https://bit.ly/patientempowermentsummit Wishing you love, light and peace!

Christine Horner, MD is a board certified and nationally recognized surgeon, author, expert in natural medicine, and a relentless champion for women's health. She spearheaded legislation in the 1990s that made it mandatory that insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. She is the author of Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr Christine Horner's Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer, winner of the Independent Book Publishers Award 2006 for “Best Book in Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.” and the author of “Radiant Health Ageless Beauty: Dr. Horner's 30-Day Program to Extraordinary Health and Longevity which won the eLit Award 2017 for “Best Book in Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.” Dr. Horner has become an expert in thermography, working as an interpreter of thermal imaging since 2017, and in 2022, she opened her own mobile thermal imaging business, “Dr. Christine Horner's Medical Thermography Group of Southern California.” In this episode, we chat about: :: Dr. Horner's journey from surgeon to expert in breast cancer prevention :: what thermal imaging is and how it differs from mammography, ultrasound and MRI :: what the read radiation risk is with mammography :: why the US continues to recommend mammography at frequencies higher than the rest of the world :: her tangible advice for every woman regarding breast cancer prevention To learn more about Dr. Horner: www.MedThermSC.com https://www.instagram.com/drchtherm/ https://www.facebook.com/Drchtherm/ For her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00FDTVG10/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0c081511-2489-4020-99e2-7694527b20fe&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr For supplements recommended in the episode: https://medthermsc.com/shop-tabbed/ To find a thermographer near you: https://iamtonline.org/  

I was recently invited to watch the documentary BLEED OUT, Directed by Stephen Burrows. After a routine partial hip replacement operation left his mother in a coma with permanent brain damage, what starts as a son's video diary became a citizen's investigation into the future of American health care. Shot over the course of ten years, using archival footage, vérité scenes, undercover spy cams, courtroom testimony and interviews with family and experts, the award-winning, critically acclaimed BLEED OUT goes deep inside a flawed healthcare system. Part medical mystery and legal thriller, part investigative journey and meditation on family, this harrowing personal story is a cautionary tale that reveals medical error is the third leading cause of death in America.  With the help of pharmacist and advocacy leader, Soojin Jun, we were able to bring Steve's story to the Minding Wellness podcast with the purpose of spreading his message of hardship and hope for change. My personal call to action for all the listeners is to first watch the documentary and second do just one thing to move this message forward (e.g. share this podcast, share the documentary, take action within your healthcare community, etc). Watch the Bleed Out documentary on: HBO Max - https://www.hbo.com/movies/bleed-out Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/movie/bleed-out-567e0d3d-9189-485a-aa60-4162c400d280?entity_id=567e0d3d-9189-485a-aa60-4162c400d280 Amazon Prime Video - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Bleed-Out/0GLMQWJPXWVP7QD7YDT0QP4E0U Apple TV - https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bleed-out/umc.cmc.68mkj01y6azv6kvuimp5cc5m1  

I went a little wild today and dedicated a full, very concise episode to ways in which you can work with me! Links shared during this episode - Book and retreat info: https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/now Course: https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/courses Book a Discovery Call here Or send me a quick audio: speakpipe.com/MindingWellness Love you all!

Laura Widney is the visionary founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Soaak Technologies, a healthtech company with a mission to enhance overall well-being through a "whole-person" approach. With a background in diverse healing modalities, Laura's expertise lies in utilizing sound frequencies to foster mental and physical balance. Laura's dedication to empowering individuals on their path to optimal health and wellness led Soaak Technologies to develop the Soaak App, offering transformative solutions that can be accessed by people worldwide. Through her innovative approach, Soaak has streamed over 15 million minutes of sound frequencies across more than 130 countries, making positive change accessible to a global audience. With her unwavering commitment to holistic well-being, Laura Widney strives to establish Soaak Technologies as the leader in providing mind, body, and spirit solutions. In this episode, we chat about: :: Laura's journey from being a hairdresser to finding passion in holistic healing :: what sound and frequency therapy is and the types of health conditions that respond well to this approach :: how Soaak was born and how their sound frequencies are custom curated and layered :: how Soaak also caters to mindset shifts and mindful intentions :: Laura's amazing personal manifestation testimonial To find Laura and Soaak online, go to: http://www.twitter.com/dailysoaak https://www.instagram.com/dailysoaak/ https://www.facebook.com/dailysoaak https://www.tiktok.com/@dailysoaak https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-widney-105ba067/ http://www.twitter.com/dailysoaak To take advantage of Laura's generous free 30 day trial for our listeners, use code MW30 at this link: https://www.soaak.com/  

Danny Gutknecht is co-founder and chief executive at Pathways, which helps organizations and people do great work by using innovative models that improve thinking and human behavior. He is also the author of 'Meaning At Work - And Its Hidden Language.' In this book, Danny explores and synthesizes psychology, management theory, and cognitive science to develop innovative approaches that unlock human potential. There is always a tension between culture and profits, paying the bills and being personally fulfilled at work. Danny has been exploring how to tune and resolve the dissonance between the two for over 30 years. His book, Meaning at Work And Its Hidden Language, describes the journey of finding and utilizing methods and models that empower individuals and organizations to wield the power of meaning in the work environment and the rest of their lives. In this episode, we chat about: :: how and why Danny became curious about the concept of meaning at work :: the historical and generational evolution of how we found meaning at work :: the jobs he personally held and how that journey shaped the path he is currently on :: how our inner world is responsible for our discord :: how we evaluate whether our work is meaningful to us :: what it looks and feels like to finding meaning at work :: what the biggest obstacles are that keep people from seeking meaning at work :: the impact that finding meaning at work can have on our wellnesss You can find Danny online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygutknecht/ https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Work-Its-Hidden-Language/dp/0996814337 https://pathways.io/  

Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet is the Founder & CEO of Breath Hub. She is an educator, author & entrepreneur who has touched the lives of thousands of people through her seminars, workshops, speeches, and books, for over 20 years. She conducted research with 40,000+ people, published 12 books & became the first person to set the standards for breath coaching by founding the Breath Coaching Federation & making the field a profession. In this episode we chat about: :: her journey into breathwork and the tipping point that brought her to this passion :: what dysfunctional breathing is and how these habits can harm us :: the important difference between breath and respiration :: why breath awareness is individualized and imperative to understand :: the types of transformations that can occur with breathwork :: a live breath work exercise :: how the Breath Hub app can help with daily breathwork You can find the Breath Hub app at: www.breathhub.app You can find Nevsah online at: www.nevsah.co.uk  

Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach and Founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. He is the author of Athleticism, Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance. In his over 25 years, Justin does nerve work for sports performance with amateur and professional athletes in most major sports. He successfully treats concussions quickly. In this episode, we chat about: :: how Justin identified EMFs and became interested in their effects on our health :: what EMFs are and what types of devices emit EMFs :: germ theory vs terrain theory :: how and why he created EMFRocks and how they work against the negative effects of EMFs You can find Justin online at Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com ****** To work with me, visit peaceadvocacygroup.com or email me at claudia@peaceadvocacygroup.com If you'd like to join my next patient advocacy course cohort, click here.    

Mark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned 4-time marathon runner, speaker, author, and coach. His new book The Resilience Roadmap will show you how to thrive in the chaotic world we live in. In this episode, we chat about: :: his health journey beginning with a congenital heart defect and immediate surgery after birth :: how his teenage years were impacted by his health condition :: how he faced being told he needed a heart and double-lung transplant in his early 20's :: his roadmap to resilience and what you can find in his new book :: how facing his mortality taught him how to live You can find Mark online at markblack.ca and his book at theresilienceroadmapbook.com  

Drs. Pulde and Lederman's new book Wellness to Wonderful is down-to-earth with relatable guidance and practical advice for a healthy and vibrant life. Drs. Pulde and Lederman bring the book's principles to life in WeHeal, a virtual healthcare model built on their book's nine fundamental pillars of health: self, nutrition, activity, play, sleep, family & friends, work, spirituality, and the natural world. As evidence of the model's efficacy, the Florida-based physicians point to results showing reversal of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, weight loss, and increased overall well-being. With chapters dedicated to each of the model's core pillars, Wellness To Wonderful aims to guide readers from the stress and chronic illnesses arising from living in survival mode to a dynamic, thriving, and optimized life that is truly Wonderful.  Touted as doctors of the future by Dean Ornish, MD and with their work supported by many experts including Sanjay Gupta, MD, Dr Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed, Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create their groundbreaking health paradigm. They have been successful corporate leaders, starred in the life-changing documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, served as adjunct medical school professors and corporate medical advisors, and are NY Times bestselling authors. Together they have co-authored six books, including The New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, Forks Over Knives Family, and Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole. They co-authored The Whole Foods Diet and The Whole Foods Cookbook with John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. Most recently they co-authored, “Wellness to Wonderful,” interweaving medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to help people achieve lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy.  In this episode, we talked about: :: their journey from conventional medical training to Forks Over Knives to now expanding their concept of wellness with WeHeal :: the 9 pillars of wellness they incorporate in their practice and describe in detail in their new book, Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy :: how we can all move from intellectualizing to experiencing; from head to heart :: their Re-STORE method for identifying fear and being aware of our present-moment safety  :: their vision for the future of healthcare with WeHeal and beyond Their newest book, Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy, was released on May 1, 2023 and can be purchased here. You can find their telehealth practice, WeHeal, here. You can connect on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/wellness2wonderful/ https://www.facebook.com/wellness2wonderful https://www.youtube.com/@wellness2wonderful https://twitter.com/well2wonderful https://www.tiktok.com/@wellness2wonderful

In this episode, I was joined by Andrea Leschak, PharmD, Katie Wood, PharmD, and Nina Dartnell, CPhT, MHA to discuss our experiences and insights on mercury dental filling removal. We share our individual stories as well as the details of the removal process. To watch the dental x-ray video I referenced in this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/wC0i9AIz1lQ

Mike Pozorski's greatest passion and fulfillment is serving spirit. He is dedicated to spirit through his integrity and authenticity as he connects and brings forward your loved one with clear, precise, and undeniable evidence. His mission is to share remarkable evidential mediumship readings to validate that your loved ones who have passed on are still with you. From bringing through specific memories, names, and experiences, Mike shows you that your loved ones are still very much by your side. His compassionate and loving nature makes you feel at ease during a session. In this episode, we chat about: :: his journey with connecting to spirit :: how he stays connected, but not emotionally consumed :: how his work is tied to wellness and examples of readings that may have saved a life :: why and how spirit communicates love  :: what a person seeking a reading can do to prepare :: ways we can connect to our intuition and spirit guides :: how this work impacts his understanding of life You can find Mike online at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spiritualmediummp Website - mikepozorski.com Instagram - mikepozorskimedium Tik Tok - @mediummikepozorski Youtube - @MikePozorski   To work with Mike, use coupon code WELLNESS10 when scheduling from his website.

Dana Frost is a wellness expert and host of the Vitally You podcast, shining a light on how you can feel younger while growing older. Dana is a body, mind, and spirit alchemist who educates and coaches women toward optimal health so they can enjoy vibrant lives. She uses the Functional Nutrition lens, food and nature as medicine, the wisdom of their own bodies, and the practice of Kaiut Yoga. Dana has a lifelong commitment to continuing education including certifications as a Master Life Coach, Aromatherapist, HeartMath® Facilitator, Myers Briggs Facilitator, Light Therapist, and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner. Dana's rich life experiences including navigating the challenges and joys as a mom for twenty-nine years to five children, thirty-two years of marriage, and living abroad for ten years empower her coaching practice. In this episode, we chat about: :: her personal journey living abroad and experiencing a transformation through life coaching :: her feelings of isolation and loneliness navigating the conventional medical system :: her realization that the answers lie within :: her tangible advice for beginning to connect with your intuition :: the importance of connection and vulnerability in healing   You can find Dana at https://danafrost.com   Books mentioned: :: When the Heart Speaks :: Are You Tired and Wired? :: The Body Keeps the Score  

Holly Wilmeth creates images that embody elements of nature, mysticism, and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from ancient mythologies, symbolism, diverse cultures and her spiritual practice, Holly's images are a personal interpretation of her life's sacred dance. Both wisdom and wonder speak through her images, as they reveal a simple visual journey of the wonders of being human and being part of this earth. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey from growing up with nature to true reverence  :: what "sacred" means to her :: how her life has changed since shifting from corporate hustle to peaceful alignment You can find Holly at www.hollywilmeth.com

Melissa Baker (Honey Bee) is a multi-passionate Certified Health Education Specialist, Digital Wellness Teacher, and Author who lives in Gainesville, FL. Along with teaching yoga, meditation, and fitness to kids and adults, she hosts health retreats and corporate wellness initiatives. Her business, Oracle Wellness (Oraclewellness.org) has helped he achieve her vision of bringing wellness to diverse cultures and groups. She is passionate about helping others access and connects to their inner technology through Yoga, Meditation, and movement-based therapies, as well as their creating harmony with their outer technology. Her new book, "Conscious Adulting: In the Digital Age" shows how we can integrate technology into our lives in a way that supports our highest self. In this episode, we chat about: :: her background and journey, specifically focusing on her personal evolution of digital utilization :: stats on smartphone utilization in the US :: her training with the Digital Wellness Institute and how that has informed her authorship :: the consequences of remaining unconscious with our digital habits :: tangible, practical steps to become more conscious and intentional You can find Melissa's book here. You can find Melissa online at the following places: Personal Website: MelissaHoneyBee.com Business: OracleWellness.org Instagram: @DigitalWellnessCoach Facebook: @DigitalWellnessCoach ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Jacques W. Martiquet is a corporate event strategist who helps human-centered workplaces design shared experiences that create a lasting difference in mental health, psychological safety, and belonging. Since 2017, Jacques has been earning his title as The Party Scientist by leading thousands of dance parties and shared experiences across 15 countries, and for companies like Accenture, LUSH, and Lululemon. Jacques is on a public health mission to transform how the west socializes. From alcohol and shows... to human connection and fun. Everything he does is informed by one belief: human connection is the elixir of life. In this episode, we talk about: :: how studying medicine turned him off from practicing medicine :: how he maximizes positive social contact and emotional exchange in events :: how shared experiences can inspire more sustained health behavior change :: communal vs personalized medicine and why our current trajectory may not be optimal :: suggestions for all of us to become facilitators of social connection in our own circles You can find Jacques at https://thepartyscientist.com/ The book he referenced, Healthy at 100, can be found here https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-100-Scientifically-Healthiest-Longest-Lived/dp/0345490118 ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

This week I am resharing the most downloaded episode to date! With thousands of downloads in multiple countries, Dr. Brooke Goldner has definitely inspired my listeners to take charge of their health. Dr. Brooke Goldner is a Board certified medical doctor, bestselling author of 3 books including Goodbye Lupus and Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and creator of the hyper-nourishing protocol for reversal of autoimmune disease. In this episode, we talk about: :: her journey being diagnosed with lupus as a teenager and later reversing her disease with dietary modifications :: the perfect storm of variables that can result in chronic disease :: why she recommends eliminating animal-sourced foods and increasing consumption of plant-based foods :: some of the real-life transformations she has personally seen :: what she believes her life would have looked like if she had not made the changes she chose to make You can find Dr. Goldner at GoodbyeLupus.com and SmoothieShred.com

This week, I'm sharing my recent interview on the Optimal Bio podcast. We dove deep into my journey and my opinions/insights into some more controversial healthcare topics that deserve awareness and attention. ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

This week, I spoke with 2 amazing women who work in the field of patient experience and engagement. As a patient engagement manager with Patient Power, Julie Fuller has the privilege of sharing the stories of patients living with various diseases and chronic medical conditions. Giving a voice to patients within numerous disease communities is her passion. By sharing their healthcare journeys with others, patients are empowered to affect better outcomes for themselves and others. You can find Julie online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-howe-fuller-ba020913a/ Ashley Anderson is a clinical pharmacist who has practiced in acute care and sports pharmacy for nearly two decades. While practicing in Colorado Springs, Ashley implemented several pharmacy innovation projects including a Transitions of Care Program called Rx Concierge and advanced training of Pharm Tech for ED and Pre-Op Med Histories. Ashley is currently a generalist at a small community hospital. Outside of the hospital setting, she trains other pharmacists to work with elite athletes, after she developed her own expertise in sports pharmacy while working with the US AntiDoping Agency for 16 years. She is the founder of the International Sports Pharmacists Network which established integrity standards for involvement of pharmacists in sports. You can find Ashley online at www.sportspharmacists.org ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Denise Devonish of DMD Health & Safety Training Services has been working in the Gainesville area since 1996. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Analysis and her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Florida. She has worked at Tacachale, a developmentally disabled institution in Gainesville as an administrator and a staff trainer. She has also worked as Protective Services Counselor with the Department of Children and Families as well as a Heath Facility Evaluator the Agency for Health Care Administration. She is originally from Barbados, is mixed race, and is a gay woman. In this episode, she shares not only what she has experienced in the way of discrimination, but also what she advises us to consider and explore. We chat about: :: unconscious biases and how they impact us and others :: advice for advocates and patients on navigating DEI concerns :: understanding and properly utilizing pronouns in a way that respects others :: unconscious labeling and assumptions in the medical system :: working with and choosing advocates based on their ability to understand and connect with their life experiences To work with Denise, visit her at https://www.dmdtraining.com/ and https://devonishconsulting.com/  ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Megan Lewis, PLLC has over 15 years experience in estate planning, trust, probate, business and tax law. She passionately preserves family legacies, both assets and relationships. Megan enjoys technology and providing Washington state estate planning in person, by phone, email and web conferencing. ​ Prior to opening her own firm, she practiced at the Washington State Attorney General's office and a couple great firms of different sizes for about 10 years. She serves clients virtually across Washington (or out of state, but working on a Washington probate), but is based in Spokane, Washington. Megan served on the board of the Spokane Estate Planning Council for many years and as President for the 2021-2022 year. Megan grew up in University Place, WA and Juneau, AK and has lived around Washington, Oregon and Washington, DC. She received a B.S. from University of Oregon, studying journalism, public relations, economics, and Spanish. She worked in Washington, DC for a few years after college before attending Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, WA. After law school, she earned a Masters of Law in Taxation from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Her personal passions include sailing, flying (she earned her private pilot license in high school), skydiving (over 1,000 skydives so far), photography, travel, great food, and spending time adventuring with her husband and two energetic young children. In this episode, we talk about: :: Megan's journey to finding passion and creativity as an estate planning attorney :: Common myths and misconceptions around estate planning :: What estate planning is and who should be thinking about it :: Which health-directed documents are important for protecting our healthcare wishes :: Her concept of a capacity committee :: Specifics around powers of attorney :: What may happen if estate planning is not done and you are not able to speak for yourself To learn more about Megan's practice, visit https://www.meganlewislaw.com/ *********** If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Jason Gootman is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach as well as a certified nutritionist and certified exercise physiologist. As an expert in behavior change and habit formation, Jason helps people turn knowledge and good intentions into action, habits, and results. In this episode, we chat about: :: his personal journey into wellness :: what a wellness coach IS and IS NOT :: his approach to using an experimental vs prescriptive mindset :: what types of transformations are seen in wellness coaching :: his vision for the future of healthcare You can find Jason online: https://ithriveeachday.wordpress.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongootman/ https://www.facebook.com/jasongootman *********** If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MindingWellness  

In this episode, I am joined by a panel of experts in the healthcare field to discuss some key issues and concerns as well as insights into methods for improvements. Our panel: Dr. Jerrica Dodd  YourPharmacyadvocate.com Facebook:Your Pharmacy Advocate IG:@yourpharmacyadvocate @doctorjdodd Dr. Marie-Christine Dix Chiropractor. Functional Medicine Practitioner. Medical Acupuncturist https://drmariechristinedix.com/ info@drmariechristinedix.com Social media: @drmcdix https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-marie-christine-dix-d-c-9247b433 Brandt Markl, RPh brandtmarkl.isagenix.com Dr. Chase DiMarco, MD/PhD-C, MBA https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimarco/ Zachary Ryland https://tier1performance.com/healthcare/

Tom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher based in Florida. Scalar energy is the fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space and universe. It originates from the sun and stars. He theorized that all energy in the universe initiates as scalar energy; and that the sun of our solar system and the stars of the universe are the points of origin, “the storehouses,” for scalar energy. He further theorized that scalar energy is instructive energy, as the entire universe is instructed by this Divine Essence. Subsequently, all spiritual, cognitive, emotional and physical action in the universe is initiated and maintained by scalar energy instructions. In this episode, we dive into: :: Tom's interest and passion in the field of scalar energy :: what scalar energy is :: how it plays a role in wellness :: how Tom works with scalar energy :: how this work has impacted people You can find Tom at: https://www.scalarlight.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TomPaladinoScalar https://www.facebook.com/experiencescalar/ *** To find out how to work with me, go to https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com    

Janne Kyllönen is the Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuietOn. With a background as a physicist, Janne is a technological expert and uses his extensive background to drive product creation and improve user experience. Janne aims to create technology that makes life better. Before co-founding QuietOn, Janne worked at Nokia and Microsoft. In this episode, we talk about: :: his technological background and interest in this field :: what noise cancellation is and how it compares to white noise :: the environments in which this technology would be beneficial :: the results of their research For the book he mentioned click here.  For more info on QuietOn, click here. *** To work with me, click here.

Sarah's work as a mind body spirit mentor for the high preforming woman began 25 years ago as a spiritual seeker. After 12 years in the world of mental health and psychotherapy, 15 years of Yoga practice and a lifetime of self exploration and healing, she stepped out of mainstream practice and into the entrepreneurial world. Through all of these years and her work as an entrepreneur, she now puts it all together for the incredible and powerful women she mentors. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey and expansion from traditional psychotherapy to a holistic approach :: what parts of traditional mental health practice no longer resonate with her :: her insights on connectedness vs oneness You can find Sarah online at https://www.wholehealthcollab.com/sarah-dionne *** To learn more about working with me, visit peaceadvocacygroup.com OR leave me a voicemail at speakpipe.com/MindingWellness

Joanne Giardini-Russell owns and operates a family insurance agency that specializes in Medicare. Medicare can be a stressful process for most people. She and her team have created a system to navigate people into the Medicare insurance system. They put you into the right Medicare products for your lives and your specific situation. Giardini Medicare is located in Michigan but can work with people in a number of states. In this episode, we keep things simple with Medicare, covering: :: what Medicare is and who is eligible :: when people should start thinking about Medicare and planning :: common mistakes people make regarding Medicare :: a breakdown of Medigap and Medicare Advantage :: what it looks like to work with a Medicare broker You can find more info on Joanne at www.gmedicareteam.com and their YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCultc0MbUwceEfGkjZIGbxQ *** To work with me, go to peaceadvocacygroup.com or claudiacometa.com. 

Authors Anthony Lo Cascio (Tap Dogs) and Staci Lo Cascio (Sesame Street Live!) are also professional tap dancers who understand the importance of the body's well-being. When health challenges put their dance careers in jeopardy, they sought answers and eventually found food was their prescription. Their own journey to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle led them to write the best-selling handbook, “Food As A Prescription: A Handbook for Those Currently On or Prescribed a Gluten-free, Soy-free, Corn-free, and/or Dairy-free Diet”. In this episode, we talked about: :: their individual health journeys and how they ultimately came together :: how their passion to help others developed :: the challenges they faced as they altered their food choices and take :: practical advice for others seeking to make dietary lifestyle shifts :: what it's like to advocate for others in the health and wellness space :: how the flow of dance parallels the flow of a healthy lifestyle :: why they decided to write a book and what readers can find inside You can find Anthony and Staci online at: www.foodasaprescription.com or www.locafoodsinc.com. Follow them on IG and Twitter @LOCAFoodsinc and on Facebook @FoodRxBook.  You can find them dancing by searching #TapLife or www.taplifecompany.com.

This week is a solo episode about how stress impacts our immune system and ways in which to manage stress, including a short guided meditation. Enjoy!

As a former health care executive, Christin Collins thought she was doing everything she could to live a vibrant and healthy life; yet her health struggled. In her new book, Her Phoenix Rising, she shares her non-traditional journey to uncover the root cause of her ailments and discovers the foundation for optimal well-being. Christin is vice-chair of the Global Positive Health Institute Board of Directors, is a certified workplace mindfulness facilitator, certified holistic coach, executive coach, and an influencer, inspiring thousands to connect with their purpose, ultimate joy, and love. A sought-after speaker, Christin will be speaking at the next TEDx Westshore conference in Tampa, Florida, in October. You can find Christin and her new book, Her Phoenix Rising, online at: https://www.facebook.com/LivingItOnPurpose/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq7T81t61VL0x8Ixk5iOC4g?reload=9  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-collins-1034276/ https://christincollins.com/books/