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The frozen shoulder. The 3 a.m. anxiety. The brain fog and the rage that come out of nowhere. For decades, women were told it was "just stress" and sent home with an antidepressant. This week, Dr. A and Mary Alice welcome back the woman changing that — Dr. Mary Claire Haver, the OB-GYN The New York Times calls the "Menopause Queen" — for a full masterclass on perimenopause.It can start in your late 30s, it lasts 7 to 10 years, and almost no one warned us. Dr. Haver explains what's really happening in your body and brain, why so many women are dismissed, and what you can actually do about it — HRT, progesterone, vaginal estrogen, sleep, mood, and the myth that you have to wait until it's "bad enough" to get help. Because suffering isn't the price of admission.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsTalkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/shemd to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Babbel: Right now, Babbel is offering listeners up to 60% off. Go to Babbel.com/SheMD Egglife: Find Egglife chillin' in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart & more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. Acely: Visit Acely.com and use code SHE MD for 20% off. Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/SHEMD and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use our link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join. Skylight Frames: Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch calendars by going to myskylight.com/shemd. What You'll LearnWhat perimenopause actually is and how it differs from menopauseWhy perimenopause can begin in your late 30s or 40sWhy brain fog, sleep disruption, anxiety and mood changes can be early symptomsWhen hormone therapy may be considered during perimenopauseThe difference between HRT/MHT, birth control and vaginal estrogenWhat we know, and still don't know, about HRT and cardiovascular and bone healthHow GLP-1 medications can affect muscle and bone healthThe role of protein, resistance training, vitamin D, omega-3s, fiber and creatineWhat declining estrogen can mean for vaginal and urinary healthWhat women should know about HRT and breast cancer riskWhy listening to your symptoms and advocating for yourself mattersKey Timestamps00:00 Why Every Vagina Needs Estrogen01:32 Welcome Back Dr. Mary Claire Haver05:44 What Perimenopause Actually Is08:44 The "Zone Of Chaos" And Brain Glitching18:08 How To Evaluate A Perimenopausal Patient20:01 All Vaginas Need Estrogen24:50 Why Perimenopause Is The Best Time To Start HRT32:13 GLP-1s, Muscle Loss, And Bone Health36:41 Patches, Pellets, Creams: What Actually Works40:23 Debunking The HRT-Breast Cancer Myth50:33 Creatine, Vitamin D, And Key Supplements54:56 The Histamine-Hormone Connection58:12 Vulvar Changes Nobody Warns You About1:04:37 Lightning Round: Hormone Myths Busted1:07:19 Three Takeaways For Every WomanKey TakeawaysPerimenopause is a years-long biological transition, not simply the period immediately before menopause.Symptoms can appear before periods become irregular or hot flashes begin.Brain fog, sleep disruption and mental health changes can be among the earliest signs of fluctuating hormones.Hormone therapy does not necessarily have to wait until a woman is fully menopausal; treatment should be individualized based on symptoms, risks and benefits.Bone health, cardiovascular health, muscle mass and metabolic health all deserve attention during the menopause transition.If using GLP-1 medications, Dr. Haver emphasizes adequate protein, resistance training and monitoring body composition rather than focusing solely on the number on the scale.Vaginal and urinary symptoms can be related to declining estrogen and may be treated with local estrogen therapy.The goal of understanding perimenopause is not simply to get through it, but to enter the next stage of life informed, healthy and empowered.Guest Bio: Dr. Mary Claire HaverDr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN and a leading voice in menopause and women's health. She has dedicated her career to helping women better understand the biological changes that happen during midlife and has been called the “Menopause Queen” by The New York Times. She is the author of the bestselling The New Menopause and her newest book, The New Perimenopause, which focuses on the years leading up to menopause. She also hosts the podcast Unpaused and shares women's health education across social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Deepti Chatti, assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego, to explore energy access, clean cooking transitions, and how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape climate solutions around the world. From interdisciplinary research and teaching climate justice to finding hope in the next generation of environmental leaders, this episode examines how people navigate complex environmental challenges while working toward a more equitable and sustainable future.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Deepti Chatti at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-chatti-b20b864/ Guest Bio:Dr. Deepti Chatti is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego. An engineer turned ethnographer, Deepti draws on her interdisciplinary training to critically analyze sustainable development efforts in India and the United States. Her current research is on energy access and air pollution exposures in historically marginalized communities.Deepti received her PhD at Yale University. Prior to her current work in academia, Deepti worked for several years in public policy research in India, and as an engineer in California helping cities and counties plan for and design public environmental infrastructure.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

Guest: Dr. Stephen DevriesShow Notes:What if preventing heart disease started with what clinicians learn about food—not just what patients eat? This episode explores how nutrition education, healthcare systems, and the growing “food as medicine” movement can transform cardiovascular prevention and empower providers to better support long-term patient health.Guest Bio:Dr. Stephen Devries is a cardiologist, executive director of the educational nonprofit Gaples Institute, and is an adjunct associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.Quote:“Your genes are not your fate, and nutrition and lifestyle can make a huge difference regardless of your genetic profile.”Question of the Day:What changes would make it easier for you or your community to eat in a way that supports heart health?On This Episode You Will Learn:Why nutrition plays a much bigger role in preventing and treating heart disease than most people realize.How healthy eating and lifestyle changes can improve heart health—even if heart disease runs in your family.Why medication alone isn't enough and how nutrition can work alongside it to improve long-term health.The biggest nutrition gaps in medical education and how they're affecting patient care today.Simple, evidence-based dietary changes that can lower your risk of heart disease and support better overall health.Connect with Yumlish!Yumlish Website: YumlishYumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_Yumlish on Facebook: YumlishYumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_Yumlish on LinkedIn: YumlishConnect with Dr. Stephen Devries!Website URL: https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/Instagram URL: Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/GaplesInstitute/LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephen-devries/

Dr. Max Sulla shares his journey to the pediatric dental profession after coming to the United States as a refugee when a child. He speaks to the impact the support of his family and mentors had on his practical and business knowledge, as well as the importance of organized dentistry on building his network of peer support. Dr. Sulla discusses the benefits he found to exploring various business models before setting up his own office locations, including carefully selecting a partner and office team. He stresses the importance of finding a team that balances one another and all-in together on the larger goals. Guest Bio: Dr. Max Sulla is a gentle, caring pediatric dentist who uses the most advanced materials and procedures available. He practices comfortable, health-centered dentistry with a strong emphasis on getting to know each of his patients. In addition to his technical proficiency, Dr. Max is a careful listener and will explain beforehand what treatment is best for your child's individual needs. Dr. Max Sulla received his D.D.S. from the NYU College of Dentistry followed by his Pediatric Dentistry degree at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. He is one of a few trained laser dentists offering procedures for infants, toddlers and children relating to their airway, eating and speech issues offering laser lip ties and tongue tie releases without placing patients under general anesthesia utilizing CO2 laser that allows for procedure to be quick and painless. Mothers of so many newborns are thankful for making their breastfeeding experiences improved. A member of multiple accredited organizations, Dr. Max is a past president of the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a AAPD Council member and currently serves as a public policy advocate for children on behalf of both organizations as well. Additionally, Dr. Max has been selected as a “Top Dentist” by New Jersey Monthly from 2009 to 2021. Currently, he serves as a President of NorthEast Society of Pediatric Dentistry where he oversees professional support to our affiliate states and provinces through communicating issues, supporting their CE courses and meetings, and providing leadership and other training opportunities. In addition, he lectures to both dentists and pediatricians about importance of Pediatric Oral Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Alice and Dr. A sit down with reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford for a deep dive into everything women should know about their fertility before they're ready to have a baby. They discuss why fertility can be an important reflection of overall health, how inflammation, endometriosis, PCOS/PMOS, and autoimmune conditions can impact reproductive health, and why women shouldn't have to wait until they're struggling to conceive before they start asking questions.The conversation also breaks down AMH and ovarian reserve, egg freezing, when it makes sense to see a fertility specialist, and what women should know about long-term birth control and fertility. Dr. Crawford shares why getting more information earlier can give women more choices later, and why understanding your own body is one of the most important parts of advocating for your health.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsProlon: For a limited time, Prolon is offering SHE MD listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/SHEMD Olly: Shop Precise Probiotics with Skin, Stress Response or Metabolism Support at a Walmart near you. David: David is offering our listeners a special deal. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free when you go to davidprotein.com/shemd. 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What You'll LearnWhy fertility can be an important marker of overall healthHow inflammation can affect reproductive healthWhat AMH measures and what it can tell you about ovarian reserveWhen women should consider fertility testingWhen it may make sense to see a fertility specialistWhat to know about egg freezing and ovarian reserveHow endometriosis, PCOS/PMOS, and autoimmune conditions can affect fertilityWhether long-term birth control can impact fertilityWhat to consider before coming off birth control and trying to conceiveHow to advocate for yourself when you feel dismissed by your doctorKey Timestamps00:00 Male Fertility Is Half the Puzzle01:42 The Fertility Formula Meet Dr. Natalie Crawford02:15 Reproductive Endocrinology: Her Path to Fertility Medicine05:34 Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Infertility08:01 Chronic Inflammation vs. Normal Immune Response10:07 Celiac, Endo, Hashimoto's Medical Causes of Inflammation11:16 Undiagnosed Infertility13:02 Anti-Inflammatory Eating Explained16:09 Gut Microbiome Fiber & Healthy Fats25:01 AMH:The Ovarian Reserve Test29:53 Missed Diagnoses Endometriosis & PMOS30:16 Private Equity and Fertility Medicine40:28 Endo Test New Blood & Saliva Diagnostics43:18 Does Birth Control Hurt Fertility?45:02 IUDs: Thin Linings & Scar Tissue Risk50:33 When to See a Specialist? 53:05 Pregnancy After 40Key TakeawaysFertility is about more than getting pregnant. Fertility issues can sometimes point to underlying health conditions that deserve attention.You don't have to wait until you're trying to conceive to learn about your fertility. The conversation explores how earlier testing can give women more information and more choices.AMH is one piece of the fertility puzzle. Understanding ovarian reserve can help women make more informed decisions about their reproductive timeline and options.Birth control does not appear to cause long-term infertility. Dr. Crawford explains that research has not shown a long-term difference in conception rates after stopping the pill, while noting that hormonal birth control can affect how certain fertility markers are interpreted.You can see a fertility specialist before experiencing infertility. Fertility specialists can help women understand ovarian reserve, discuss egg freezing, and identify potential issues before someone begins trying to conceive.Guest Bio: Dr. Natalie CrawfordDr. Natalie Crawford is a reproductive endocrinologist, fertility specialist, educator, podcast host, and author of The Fertility Formula. After completing her OBGYN residency at Parkland Hospital, she completed a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She now practices at Fora Fertility in Austin, Texas, and has spent more than a decade educating women about fertility and reproductive health.She is also the host of the As A Woman podcast, which has reached millions of downloads, and wrote The Fertility Formula to give women the foundational fertility education she believes they should have much earlier in life. Her goal is to help women understand their bodies and fertility before they're ready to have children, so they can make informed decisions when the time comes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You would never call it worship. You'd call it being responsible. But look at what you organize your life around, what you reach for the second the ground shifts, the thing you cannot fall asleep without having settled. You have built an altar to certainty, and you bow at it every time fear whispers that if you could just get control of this, you'd finally be safe. It isn't faith. It's control wearing faith's clothing, and underneath it is a version of you who learned a long time ago that holding everything together was the only way not to get hurt. Dr. Alison Cook joins me for a conversation that goes straight underneath that pattern. A therapist, host of The Best of You podcast, and author of the new book The Secure Soul, Alison has spent two decades helping people tell the difference between security and certainty, and see why the two were never the same thing. We talk about what it means to be held by a God whose first gift is not a map but His presence, about the control we mistake for faith and the caretaking we mistake for love, and about the wilderness seasons that strip away every scaffolding we built to feel safe so that something truer can finally hold us. If you are the strong one, the capable one, quietly white-knuckling a life that looks impressive from the outside and feels hollow underneath, this conversation will not hand you a better way to manage it. It will ask you to take your hands off the thing you have been worshiping. To let yourself be seen before you have earned it, loved before you have fixed it, held before you have figured any of it out. The security you are aching for is real. It was never on the other side of control; it is found in the presence of the One who has never once asked you to carry it alone, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light. Guest Bio Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and the host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast, where she helps people heal past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, and experience a God who is for them. She earned her BA at Dartmouth College, her MA at Denver Seminary, and her PhD at the University of Denver, where she specialized in integrating psychology and theology. Certified in Internal Family Systems, she is the author of The Best of You, coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul, and the author of the new book The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy. Show Partner(s) SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Jaime speaks with Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University and Professor of Higher Education and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership UNC Wilmington. They explore the disconnect between rhetoric and institutional action regarding employee care, how workplace culture affects student support, and ways leaders can cultivate authentic organizational care beyond surface-level declarations. Guest Name: Kevin McClure, Professor of Higher Education and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, the University of North Carolina Wilmington Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-r-mcclure-424145223/ Guest Bio: Dr. Kevin R. McClure is Professor of Higher Education and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He also serves as Co-Director of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges. Dr. McClure is an expert on college leadership, management, finance, and workplace culture, especially at broad-access institutions. He is author of The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation. Dr. McClure is also the co-editor of Regional Public Universities: Addressing Misconceptions and Analyzing Contributions and Unlocking Opportunity through Broadly Accessible Institutions. He writes the popular Working Better column for The Chronicle of Higher Education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You said you were fine, but fine is not a spiritual condition—it's a managed one. Fine means you've stopped expecting anything, stopped reaching for anything, and settled into the low hum of a life that moves without going anywhere. You're not in crisis. You're not walking away from the Lord. You're just less hungry than you used to be, less expectant, less alive. And because nothing is dramatically wrong, you've convinced yourself nothing needs to change. Dr. Chris Palmer joins me for a conversation that names what that condition actually is—and it's not a season. Dr. Palmer is Dean of the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University and the author of A World Without God (Zondervan), a work of narrative philosophy that takes the reader into Novemberton, an allegorical town in the grip of something it cannot name. What he argues is that the despair overtaking our culture isn't arriving as a manifesto—it's arriving as a mood. Nihilism, as he frames it, is not the dramatic philosophy-class version; it's the quiet, functional, show-up-to-church version—passive surrender dressed as stability, apathy wearing the clothes of peace. We talk about why values are on sale right now, what practical polytheism looks like inside a congregation, how self-centered spirituality masquerades as devotion, and why the only thing durable enough to bear the weight of our emptiness is not our own shoulders. This conversation will not give you a strategy. It will give you a mirror—and what you do with what you see in it is the entire question. Come ready to be honest about what you've been calling fine. Guest Bio Dr. Chris Palmer is Dean of the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where he teaches at the intersection of New Testament studies, philosophy, and cultural theology. He holds a PhD from Bangor University in Wales and is the author of several books, including his latest, A World Without God (Zondervan)—a work of narrative philosophy that examines what happens to meaning, purpose, and the human soul when God is not forgotten so much as he is treated as one option among many. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

This one's a ripper, legends. I sat down with Dr. MG McCullough, a classical acupuncturist who trained under Anne Cecil Sturman in the Jeffrey Yuen lineage, and we went deep - like, Jenga-block-pulled-from-the-middle deep - on what modern acupuncture school actually leaves out. MG's whole thing is that we didn't just simplify Chinese medicine when it got exported West, we pulled the center block out of the tower. The primaries got taught, the channels, sinews, luo vessels, divergences and eight extraordinaries got filed under "extra," and now most acupuncturists are running triage clinics instead of practicing the full system. We get into why that matters, why it's not anyone's fault, what it'd take to rebuild the whole thing from the ground up, and where MG's taking her own practice next. What We Get Into The Jenga analogy - how acupuncture education pulled the center block (the classical framework) and left everyone thinking they had the full foundation when they didn't Why the "secondary" channels - sinews, luo vessels, divergences, eight extraordinaries - aren't extra at all, they're there to protect the primaries, and skipping them is the whole problem The barefoot doctor origin story, self-colonization of TCM in the '50s, and why triage-model training became the default for an entire profession The Santa Claus story - MG's honest reckoning with believing "the system" works the way she was taught, and what it took to let that go Why 20% of US acupuncture schools have closed since 2020, and whether that's a crisis or an opening to rebuild the whole model "It's not magic, it's just medicine" - why full-system results look magical when they're actually just complete The starfish story - high-volume triage practice vs. slower, deeper healing work, and why both have a place The retreat model MG's brainstorming - five-day intensives built for real neuroplastic change, so people go home actually different, not just patched up for an hour Full circle on the barefoot doctor thread - what home visits taught MG about how nothing in someone's life stays hidden once a doctor actually shows up "Are you a stress denier?" - why "everything's fine" is often the biggest red flag in the room Guest Bio Dr. MG McCullough is a classical acupuncturist who trained under Anne Cecil Sturman - a teacher in Jeffrey Yuen's lineage who's been on the SuperFeast podcast before, so go dig up those episodes if this one hits. MG's outspoken about the structural gap she sees in acupuncture education, and she's in the middle of a big life transition - moving to the south of France, just north of Montpellier - as she reshapes her practice toward teaching and retreat-style intensives. She also hosts her own show, The Original Medicine Podcast. Resources Mentioned MG's website: drmgmccullough.com Instagram & Facebook: @drmgmccullough Her podcast: The Original Medicine Podcast (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) Reviving Classical Acupuncture with Ann Cecil-Sterman (EP#208) Why Chinese Medicine Is Failing Us with Rhonda Chang (EP#80) YinYang Wuxing For Inner Harmony with Rhonda Chang (EP#89)

What if the anxiety, emotional sensitivity, and overwhelm you've experienced for years are actually connected to ADHD? On this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani to unpack why ADHD is so often missed or misdiagnosed in women. They discuss the emotional side of ADHD, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), hormones and ADHD symptoms, ADHD during perimenopause and postpartum, medication options, and why treating ADHD is about so much more than improving focus. Dr. Hamdani also shares the science behind her new book, Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsSera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com. Talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.Momentus: If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code SheMD or SheMDpod for up to 35% off your entire first order. Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/shemd to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Larine: Right now, Larinco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at buylarine.com/shemd. DripDrop: Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code SheMD. Olly: You can find OLLY Precise Probiotics with skin, stress, or metabolism support at a Walmart near you. What You'll LearnWhy ADHD can look different in women than in menWhy women with ADHD are often diagnosed with anxiety or depression insteadHow estrogen fluctuations can affect ADHD symptoms and dopamine regulationWhat happens to ADHD symptoms during PMS, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopauseThe difference between stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medicationsHow medication decisions can be personalized for women and childrenWhat rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is and how it can affect relationships and daily lifeWhy emotional dysregulation is an important part of the ADHD conversationWhether supplements can help with ADHD symptomsWhy you can't “give yourself” ADHD by spending too much time on your phoneDr. Hamdani's favorite ADHD sleep hackKey Timestamps00:00 Welcome Dr. Sasha Hamdani02:40 Sasha's ADHD Diagnosis & Her Journey Through Medical School07:28 Why ADHD Looks Different In Women09:07 Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed With Anxiety & Depression10:20 How Hormones Can Make ADHD Symptoms Worse16:43 Estrogen, Menopause & ADHD Symptoms18:50 ADHD Medication vs. HRT: What's The Difference?20:56 Finding The Right ADHD Medication23:09 Stimulants Vs. Non-Stimulants & The 80/20 Approach25:26 ADHD Medication For Children31:44 Why ADHD Medication Can Stop Working During Perimenopause32:49 The Long-Term Effects Of ADHD Medication34:11 Are Medication Holidays Helpful?36:40 Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)40:59 How To Regulate Emotional Dysregulation41:36 Inside "Too Sensitive" & The Science Of Feeling Deeply44:52 Dating Advice For Women With RSD47:16 Do Supplements Actually Help ADHD?48:46 Can Your Phone Make ADHD Worse?50:16 The Biggest Misconceptions About ADHD51:05 Sasha's Favorite ADHD Hack For Better Sleep52:28 Final Thoughts & TakeawaysKey TakeawaysADHD is about much more than attention and focus. It can affect emotions, relationships, sleep, eating, executive function, and everyday life.Women are frequently missed because they may present primarily with inattentive symptoms rather than the stereotypical hyperactive presentation.Hormonal changes can worsen ADHD symptoms, particularly when estrogen drops during the menstrual cycle, postpartum period, and perimenopause.Anxiety and depression can coexist with ADHD, but they can also be diagnoses that obscure underlying ADHD.Rejection sensitive dysphoria describes an intense emotional or physical response to real or perceived rejection or criticism and can be particularly disruptive for people with ADHD.Finding the right ADHD treatment is highly individualized. Medication can be one tool alongside behavioral strategies and other forms of support.Dr. Hamdani emphasizes that the goal of ADHD medication isn't to make someone feel “perfect,” but to provide consistent support that allows them to function more like they do on a good day.Emotional sensitivity isn't necessarily something that needs to be eliminated. The goal can be learning to better understand and regulate it.Guest Bio: Dr. Sasha HamdaniDr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist who has both personal and professional experience with ADHD. After being diagnosed with ADHD as a child, she went on to become a physician and now specializes in treating ADHD and helping patients better understand the condition beyond traditional symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. She is also the author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply, which explores the neuroscience of emotional sensitivity, rejection, hormones, and practical tools for managing intense emotions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If we're not studying our visitors, how can we fulfill our mission? What is a net promoter score? And what should a museum's net promoter score be? How do you ask a survey question if you want a meaningful answer? What is capacity building? What is COVES, and how can people get involved with it?Ryan Auster (Manager of Learning Metrics, Museum of Science, Boston) discusses “Improving Visitor Experience with Data” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: OERs, excellent vs outstanding, and statistics 101.Talking Points:1. What is visitor studies?2. What is COVES (Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies)?3. Net Promoter Scores & Overall Experience Ratings4. Drowning in data, but starving for wisdom5. The Voice of the Visitor6. How to join the COVES movementHow to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/ Guest Bio:Dr. Ryan Auster (he/him) is the Manager of Learning Metrics at the Museum of Science, Boston (MOS) where he serves as the Project Director of the Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies (COVES), a research initiative with 100+ museum members across the United States and Canada. Ryan has a passion for simplifying messy data, advocating for visualizations that tell stories to inform decision making and improve societal outcomes, and believes that collaborative projects make for stronger work. Before joining the museum field, he was a professional ski bum and an amateur long-distance athlete, but now he just chases his two young sons for physical activity.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode:Ryan Auster: rauster@mos.org COVES: www.understandingvisitors.org Visitor Studies Association: www.visitorstudies.org Museum of Science, Boston: www.mos.org Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly email about exhibitions for museum leaders and teams. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/ 

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Dr. Kevin Thomas about the importance of healthy disagreement among higher ed leaders and teams. They explore how fostering constructive conflict can drive growth, improve decision-making, and enhance team collaboration. Guest Name: Dr. Kevin Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success, the University of Central Arkansas Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-thomas-48a0a25a/ Guest Bio: Dr. Kevin Thomas is the Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) where he's been for the past 7 years. Kevin previously served as the Director of Retention and Student Success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). At UCA, Kevin establishes the collective vision and direction of the offices within Enrollment Services & Student Success, which includes Academic Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Online, Transfer, and Returning Student Services, Strategic Enrollment Communication, Student-Athlete Advising, Student Success, and the Veterans Resource Center. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A heartbreaking case making national headlines has reignited an important conversation about postpartum mental health. In this special bonus episode, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Cohen to break down the critical differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis: a rare but life-threatening psychiatric emergency. Together, they explain the warning signs every parent, partner, and loved one should know, discuss how these conditions are diagnosed and treated, and share why early intervention can save lives. They also explore the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, the safety of treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the hope available for women and families navigating postpartum challenges.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.What You'll LearnThe difference between postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosisWhy postpartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergencyThe symptoms families, partners, and physicians should recognize immediatelyRisk factors associated with postpartum psychosisHow postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are treated differentlyThe role of medications, psychotherapy, TMS, ketamine therapy, and newer treatment optionsWhy seeking help early can make a life-saving differenceKey Timestamps00:00 The Case That Shocked The Nation: Postpartum Psychosis01:10 Postpartum Psychosis vs Postpartum Depression Explained03:22 Who Is At Risk And When It Becomes An Emergency07:01 How Postpartum Psychosis And Depression Are Treated09:18 What To Do If You Think Someone Has Postpartum Psychosis11:12 Treatment Options For Postpartum Depression15:19 You Are Not Alone: Resources And Final Words From Dr. Stacy CohenKey TakeawaysPostpartum psychosis affects approximately 1 in 1,000 women after childbirth and requires immediate emergency psychiatric care.Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and a loss of contact with reality.Postpartum depression is much more common and is often successfully treated with therapy, antidepressants, and strong support systems.Families and loved ones play a vital role in recognizing warning signs and getting emergency help when necessary.Mental health treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding is often safer than leaving depression untreated, and many effective options are available.Guest Bio: Dr. Stacy CohenDr. Stacy Cohen is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, perinatal psychiatry, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. She works closely with patients during pregnancy and the postpartum period, helping families navigate conditions including postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. In this episode, she explains the science behind postpartum psychiatric illnesses, discusses evidence-based treatments, and shares practical guidance on recognizing when immediate medical intervention is needed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Timmons, MD, a board-certified family physician and longevity doctor, to explore why fertility cannot be separated from whole-body health. After more than a decade in traditional primary care at UCLA Health, Dr. Timmons recognized how often the conventional system waits for disease rather than addressing the dysfunction beneath it. She now blends functional, precision, and longevity medicine to help her patients build true vitality from the inside out. We talk about why your terrain matters as much as any protocol, how gut health quietly drives inflammation and autoimmune conditions, and why so many seemingly unrelated symptoms trace back to a compromised gut lining. Dr. Timmons walks us through the role of leaky gut in fertility, the importance of blood sugar stability for egg and sperm quality, and the everyday lifestyle inputs that influence cellular health, including light exposure, circadian rhythm, time-restricted eating, and microplastic exposure. She also shares which longevity practices are accessible to everyone, why social connection turned out to be one of the strongest predictors of long life in Harvard research, and the simple food order and movement habits that move the needle most for metabolic health. This conversation is a thoughtful, grounded look at how to support the body so it can do what it already knows how to do. Key Takeaways: Fertility is a reflection of whole-body health, not an isolated system. Optimizing your terrain matters as much as any procedure or protocol. Gut health is foundational. Leaky gut and compromised intestinal lining can drive autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and impaired nutrient absorption, all of which affect fertility outcomes. Even a nutrient-rich diet cannot do its work if the gut barrier is inflamed. Healing the gut lining is often the missing piece in fertility preparation. Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest drivers of disease and reproductive dysfunction. Identifying and addressing inflammatory triggers can shift the entire picture. Blood sugar stability directly impacts egg and sperm quality. Simple shifts like eating fiber and protein before carbs, walking after meals, and avoiding late-night eating make a real difference. Light, circadian rhythm, and meal timing are powerful regulators of hormonal and cellular health. A simple 12-hour overnight fast offers measurable benefits without extreme restriction. Microplastics and environmental toxins are quietly impacting reproductive health. Fiber, NAC, sweating, and reducing plastic exposure all support your body's natural detox pathways. Longevity practices are accessible to everyone. Whole foods, movement, quality sleep, clean water, and strong social connection are the real foundations of a long, healthy life. Social connection is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, even more than diet or socioeconomic status in Harvard research. Community is medicine. Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Timmons, MD is a Longevity Physician and the Founder and Medical Director of Timmons Wellness, a concierge medical practice providing hyper-personalized healthcare. With over 10 years of experience practicing traditional primary care at UCLA Health, along with advanced training in Functional and Integrative Medicine, Precision Medicine, and Longevity Medicine, Dr. Timmons is committed to helping people enjoy longer, healthier lives through a customized care model. Her expertise includes hormone optimization, metabolic and cardiovascular health, proactive disease prevention, weight management, and more, encompassing both proven strategies and innovative technologies. As Founder and Medical Director of Timmons Wellness, she helps people move beyond basic wellness toward longevity medicine, and build sustainable habits that increase not just the years of their lives, but their number of healthy years. Website: TimmonsWellnessMD.com Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @JenniferTimmonsMD Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus

Dr. Bobby Elliott returns to the podcast to chat about burnout as it relates to patient and practice management and education. He and Dr. Berg talk through solutions focused on his mantra – “Educate, don't convince.” – that support office culture and patient/family satisfaction and trust. Dr. Elliott shares his tools for identifying work/life imbalance and building connection and investment in one another. Guest Bio: Dr. Bobby Elliott is from Louisville, Kentucky where he graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. His pediatric dental residency was completed at the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. Dr. Elliott is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and was an Adjunct Clinical Professor at both the University of North Carolina and University of Louisville Schools of Dentistry.  Dr. Elliott lectures throughout the year to other dentists, specialists, dental team members and residents about positive office culture. In his “not so much free time”, he has founded his own pediatric dental consulting business, Pedo Springboard, Inc. to help residents and pediatric dentists successfully start their own practice. He also has co-founded a second consulting business, Pediatric Dental Directions, to help private practitioners establish legacy leadership and a positive work culture.   Dr. Elliott is a recognized authority on the development of creative and innovative office designs for pediatric dental practices and is often called upon to consult with new office construction as well as dental team development and practice. He works with his best friend & partner and 14 rockstar TEAM members and has been in private practice for 28 years in Cary, NC.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when an emergency physician who spent years on the front lines of the overdose crisis gets to help write national drug policy? In this episode, Dave Closson sits down with Dr. Roneet Lev, chief medical officer at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to unpack the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy and what it means for the people doing prevention work on the ground.Dr. Lev shaped the public health side of the strategy, and she brings both the data and the heart behind it. The conversation moves from her own path into addiction medicine to the choices that make this document different from the ones before it: clearer language around primary prevention, a first-ever place for faith, a new push for real-time drug threat data, and a treatment-first approach to the hardest populations.If you lead a coalition, work in prevention, treatment, or recovery, or simply care about your community, you will hear your work named and championed at the highest level. Come for the policy. Stay for the reminder that no one is a lost cause.Guest Bio:Dr. Roneet Lev is the chief medical officer at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. A board-certified emergency physician and addiction medicine specialist, she spent years leading community overdose response in San Diego before helping shape the public health side of the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy. Parents who lost children to addiction remain her moral compass.Drug Free America Foundation Links:- Website- Facebook- Instagram- YouTube- TwitterEpisode Links:Office of National Drug Control Policy2026 National Drug Control Strategy

Host: Dr. Melissa Seibert Guest: Dr. Matt Chesler, Board-Trained Endodontist & Resident Faculty at Spear Education Episode Summary In this episode of Dental Digest, host Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with endodontist Dr. Matt Chesler to break down the most intimidating aspects of molar endodontics . From overcoming access anxiety in deeply calcified teeth to navigating complex MB2 anatomy and proper hand-file selection, Dr. Chesler shares practical, evidence-based strategies to improve clinical confidence and prevent misadventures . Guest Bio Dr. Matt Chesler is a board-trained endodontist with over 20 years in the specialty and serves as resident faculty at Spear Education . He earned his DDS from the University of Southern California (USC), completed his endodontics residency at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, and holds a Master of Science from George Washington University . He has been teaching clinical endodontics to dentists for over a decade . Key Takeaways & Clinical Pearls 1. Molar Access vs. Anterior/Premolar Access Greater Forgiveness: Molars offer significantly more space and room for minor access errors compared to anterior teeth or premolars, where the margins for error are much tighter . Magnification & Illumination: High magnification and proper illumination are mandatory for identifying heavily calcified canals . 2. Access Strategy for Calcified Canals Trajectory: Canals enter the pulp chamber at an angle rather than straight vertically . Search Laterally First: Before taking down the pulpal floor, expand the access preparation laterally . Look for color changes and the historical outline of the pulp chamber . Orifice Location: Orifices are typically located at the floor-wall junction . Ultrasonics Over High-Speeds: Put away high-speed handpieces early to avoid damage . Use end-cutting ultrasonic tips (such as the Buck II tip) to drop the pulpal floor safely . 3. Critical Depth Benchmarks Research Data (Dr. Alan Deutsch Studies): Average distance from occlusal surface to chamber roof: 6.25 mm . Average pulp chamber height: 1.5 mm to 2 mm . Safety Rule: You generally have roughly 6.5 mm of safe drilling depth from the occlusal surface before reaching the chamber . Radiographic Checkpoint: If you reach 6.5 mm to 7 mm in depth and have not entered the chamber, stop and take a radiograph to verify alignment and prevent perforation . 4. Workflow & Tactile Training Initial Access: Start with a small bur (e.g., #330 or #1931) to identify the safe zone while preserving tooth structure . Unroofing: Once inside the chamber, switch exclusively to non-end-cutting burs (e.g., Pulp Shaper or Endo-Z bur) to unroof without damaging the floor . Tactile Practice: Practice access preps on extracted teeth with your eyes closed to develop a refined tactile feel for dropping into the chamber and running burs along walls . 5. Radiographs & CBCT 3D vs. 2D Imaging: CBCT serves as an "open book test" . It helps determine whether a canal is truly occluded versus calcified, eliminating unnecessary structure removal . Follow Natural Pathways: Never try to create a new canal; always follow natural anatomy . 6. MB2 Anatomy & Canals Prevalence: Expect to locate an MB2 canal in approximately 75% of maxillary molars . Type 2 vs. Type 3 Systems: Type 2 System: Two separate orifices join into a single endpoint (V, Y, or lowercase h shape) . Type 3 System: Two completely independent canals from orifice to apex ("11" shape) . Instrumentation Tip: On Type 2 systems, your file may hit a wall where MB2 joins MB1 . When backfilling MB1 with warm gutta-percha, you will often see MB2 fill simultaneously via the confluence . 7. Hand File Selection & Pre-Curving Start Small: Use a #6 hand file rather than a #10 file to negotiate tight or calcified canals . A #6 file often glides through where a #10 file buckles . C-Files vs. K-Files: C-Files: Feature a stiffer shaft and active tip, making them ideal for finding and opening orifice tops . K-Files: Switch to K-files once the orifice is located to prevent ledging . Single-Use Files: Discard distorted hand files immediately to avoid file separation . Understanding Calcification: Canals calcify top-down, not bottom-up . Hitting a hard stop mid-canal (e.g., at 15 mm in a 20 mm canal) usually indicates a curve rather than calcification . Pre-Curving Technique: Place a smooth 30° to 55° bend on the last few millimeters of the file (acting like a mini explorer) using your fingers or an explorer handle to bypass curves . Avoid sharp kinks .  

Listen in as we chat with VIN Foundation Vets4Vets® team lead Dr. Bree Montana as part of our Inhale, Exhale Series and this time were talking about the importance of work transitions In this episode we have eight major topics we're addressing: Defining work transitions Why thought through work transitions matter Build a departure ritual Create a rejuvenation plan Add in technological barriers Build a work transition ritual for homecoming Things that go bump in the night Where to get help   As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or joining the conversation.   GUEST BIO: Dr. Bree Montana, DVM, CCFP Bree Montana, DVM, CCFP, is a small animal practitioner and Founder of the Agate Bay Animal Hospital and Dog Gone Crazy boarding/training facilities in North Lake Tahoe California. Following the completion of a B.S. in Biology at the University of Cincinnati's McMicken College, Dr. Montana graduated from the Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1992. A past member of the external advisory and admissions committees for UC Davis' College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Montana also served as a working member of the VIN Foundation Board. In 2010, Dr. Montana helped to create the VIN Foundation's innovative Vets4Vets® program, a confidential support group providing critical emotional care to veterinarians struggling with all forms of stress/addiction/mental health issues. The program is international and free for all veterinarians and veterinary students. Learning to balance the life of a rural solo practitioner, mom, wife, husky wrangler and aspiring dressage queen while coordinating the Vets4Vets® program has allowed Dr. Montana to become an expert at thinking outside of the box when advising veterinarians who feel stuck in their careers and personal lives. Dr. Montana enjoys lecturing on topics at the intersection of personal and professional life balance, including strategies for a healthy mentoring relationship, job seekers' success techniques, effective communication in the workplace, as well as teaching the workplace ergonomics section of The Other Side of Veterinary Medicine: Healthy Clinicians Make Better Practitioners (a RACE approved course).   LINKS AND INFORMATION: Leaving Work at Work: A Daily Transition Checklist: https://vinfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/VIN-Foundation-_-Veterinary-Pulse-Podcast-_-Inhale-Exhale-Series-_-Bree-Montana-DVM-CCFP-_-Transitions-Checklist.pdf Brene Brown on transitions: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/lock-in-and-lock-through-power/ VIN Foundation Vets4Vets®: https://vinfoundation.org/v4v VIN Foundation Veterinary Pulse Podcast Inhale, Exhale Series: https://vinfoundation.org/category/inhale-exhale/ VIN Foundation Veterinary Pulse Podcast Future's So Bright Series: https://vinfoundation.org/category/futures-so-bright/ VIN Foundation get updates: https://vinfoundation.org/updates/ VIN Foundation GIVE page to support these programs & tools: https://vinfoundation.org/give You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. If you like this podcast, we would appreciate it if you follow and share. As always, we welcome feedback. If you have an idea for a podcast episode, we'd love to hear it!

Guest Bio: Dr. Jacqueline Byrd is a twice-widowed business consultant, innovator, and author of The Innovation Equation and Voice of the Innovator. Drawing on 25 years of helping organizations unlock creativity, she now applies that same framework to share with widows navigating grief and rebuilding with courage.What does innovation have to do with widowhood? More than you might think.In this compelling conversation, Modern Widows Club welcomes Dr. Jacqueline Byrd — for a deeply personal and insightful discussion on how the principles of creativity and risk-taking can help widows navigate their way into a new life.Drawing from her 25 years of experience helping organizations innovate and her own experience losing two husbands, Dr. Byrd shares a powerful framework for understanding widowhood not as an ending, but as an invitation to live more courageously and intentionally. She explores how learning to sit with ambiguity, trust your inner voice, build resilience, and practice self-acceptance are not just tools for business innovation — they are the very qualities that help widows find their way forward.Whether you are in the early fog of loss or further along in your journey, this episode will leave you with a new lens for understanding the courage it takes to rebuild — and a quiet reminder that the strength to find your way home has been with you all along.Learn more about podcast host Modern Widows Club® The Movement For Widow Care (MWC). Email: support@modernwidowsclub.org844- 4- A WIDOW Topics covered: creativity, risk-taking, resilience, self-acceptance, navigating ambiguity, and finding your voice after loss.

Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour, Chief AI Officer at Kingfisher, unpacks why the most dangerous thing a company can do with customer data is use all of it. He explains how a global, multi-brand retailer can draw the line between personalization that feels helpful and personalization that feels like surveillance. He also discusses why AI success is ultimately an execution problem rather than a technology problem. Key Takeaways:  What the "comfort test" is and how Kingfisher uses it to decide whether a personalization decision has gone too far How global retailers are resolving the tension between centralized AI infrastructure and brand-level autonomy Why legal and compliance teams are now embedded in AI development from the start What it will look like when AI stops being a distraction and starts being invisible infrastructure Guest Bio: Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour is a distinguished expert in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a solid academic foundation, holding a PhD in Computer Science. Currently, Mohsen serves as the Chief AI Officer at Kingfisher, where his leadership contributes to the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies within the organisation. With over 15 years of experience as an accomplished data scientist and visionary leader, Mohsen has consistently harnessed the power of data to drive strategic decision-making. Prior to his role at Kingfisher, he held pivotal positions in leading technology and retail organisations, including The Hut Group (THG) and Shop Direct. In these roles, he spearheaded cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI solutions, resulting in measurable and transformative outcomes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Guest: Dr. Alyson MyersShow Notes:Most amputations are preventable. This episode breaks down what a diabetic foot ulcer is, the early red flags people miss, and the daily habits that protect mobility plus a clear, first-48-hours plan if a blister or cut appears. Stay to the end for simple actions you can start today.Guest Bio:Dr. Alyson K. Myers is a Professor of Medicine and Associate Chair for Faculty Mentoring & Community Engagement at Montefiore Einstein (Bronx). She leads the system's multidisciplinary diabetic foot ulcer clinic, uniting endocrinology, infectious disease, vascular surgery, podiatry, and behavioral health.Quote:“…little things become big things. So rather than trying to do it on your own, whether it's your primary care doctor, the nurse practitioner you see, the endocrinologist, you should always show things to your doctor.”Question of the Day:What is that one healthy habit you found helpful in managing diabetes for yourself or for your loved one, and one you want to start building sooner than later?On This Episode You Will Learn:Why most diabetes related amputations are preventable and what puts people at risk What a diabetic foot ulcer is and how it develops from small issues like blisters or calluses The early warning signs people often ignore Simple daily habits that protect your feet What to do in the first 48 hours after noticing a cut, blister, or infection, and when it's time to seek urgent careConnect with Yumlish!Yumlish Website: YumlishYumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_Yumlish on Facebook: YumlishYumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_Yumlish on LinkedIn: YumlishConnect with Alyson Myers!Instagram URL: dr.savealimbLinkedIn URL: Alyson K.Myers

We live in a moment where difficulty is quickly labeled as damage and discomfort is often treated as pathology. While trauma is real and serious, not every hard moment is trauma—and confusing the two can quietly undermine resilience, clarity, and growth. When every struggle is interpreted as injury, we lose the ability to endure, discern, and respond wisely. This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren returns to continue our Self-Brain Surgery conversation. We talk about what it actually means to take a thought captive, why anxiety spirals feel uncontrollable even when they're not, and how automatic thinking patterns quietly shape the brain. Dr. Warren also challenges common scientific blind spots that ignore meaning, responsibility, and agency in the healing process. This episode helps you separate pain from pathology, suffering from trauma, and awareness from action—so you can move from mental reactivity to intentional renewal. Guest Bio Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney welcome board-certified pediatrician, parenting educator, and PedsDocTalk founder Dr. Mona Amin for a conversation about the childhood habits that shape lifelong health.Dr. Mona explains why longevity starts much earlier than most people think, and how sleep, nutrition, movement, emotional regulation, and self-worth can influence a child's future wellbeing. She also shares practical, evidence-based guidance on some of today's biggest parenting questions, including breastfeeding versus formula, sleep training, childhood vaccinations, screen time, fevers, probiotics, childhood obesity, and the role of GLP-1 medications.Whether you're raising a newborn, toddler, or teenager, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help parents build healthier habits, stronger relationships, and a foundation for lifelong physical and emotional health.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.What You'll LearnWhy lifelong health and longevity begin during childhoodThe four foundational pillars every family should prioritizeWhy sleep may be the single most important health habit children developHealthy sleep routines and approaches to sleep trainingThe science behind breastfeeding versus formula feedingHow parental mental health influences child developmentEvidence-based guidance on childhood vaccinationsWhat parents should know about measles and vaccine misinformationWhen GLP-1 medications may be appropriate for childhood obesityWhy connection creates better behavior than punishmentCommon parenting myths Dr. Mona debunksFive habits that help children thrive throughout lifeChapters00:00 Welcome to SheMD2:27 Meet Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin4:14 Why Longevity Starts in Childhood9:10 The #1 Habit for Lifelong Health: Sleep12:12 Sleep Training: What Actually Works?14:18 Common Sleep Mistakes Parents Make21:37 Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Does It Matter?26:22 Eating Dirt, Germs & Building Immunity28:58 Dr. Mona Amin on Childhood Vaccines35:41 The Truth About Alternative Vaccine Schedules41:07 Should Children Use GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications?45:22 Teaching Kids Emotional Regulation51:53 Fevers: When Should Parents Worry?54:58 Antibiotics & Probiotics for Kids57:21 Rapid-Fire Parenting Questions1:03:33 Where To Find Dr. Mona Amin Key TakeawaysPrevention starts long before adulthood.Healthy sleep is one of the greatest investments in lifelong health.Children learn values by watching their parents.Emotional regulation is a skill that must be modeled and practiced.Parenting with warmth and clear boundaries produces the healthiest outcomes.Formula-fed and breastfed children can both thrive when their caregivers are supported.Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools for preventing serious childhood illness.GLP-1 medications can be valuable for children with obesity when combined with lifestyle interventions.Connection, curiosity, and collaboration are more effective than punishment.Guest Bio: Dr. MonaDr. Mona Amin is a board-certified pediatrician, parenting educator, and the founder of PedsDocTalk, one of the world's leading evidence-based parenting platforms. Through her educational content, podcast, and social media community of more than 1.5 million parents, she helps families navigate childhood development, behavior, nutrition, sleep, illness, and emotional wellbeing with practical, science-backed guidance.Known for translating complex medical information into approachable advice, Dr. Mona combines her clinical experience with compassionate parenting strategies that empower caregivers to raise healthy, emotionally resilient children. She is also the host of the PedsDocTalk Podcast and a trusted voice on childhood health and development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are more self-aware than ever, and yet many people feel more stuck, anxious, and exhausted than before. Therapy culture has helped us name pain, but it often leaves us circling it. Insight increases, language expands, but healing stalls. What if the very frameworks meant to help us are quietly blocking our ability to change? This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren joins me for a conversation that bridges neuroscience, faith, and lived experience. As a practicing neurosurgeon and trauma survivor, Dr. Warren explains why the brain resists healing, how survival mode hijacks our thinking, and why compulsive rumination feels productive while actually reinforcing pain. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity and the spiritual responsibility we carry to participate in our own renewal. This episode doesn't dismiss therapy, but it challenges passivity. Healing requires more than awareness. It requires agency, discipline, and the courage to rewire patterns that no longer serve life. Guest Bio Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. Show Partners SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

According to the latest research, approximately 40% of women in the United States will experience noticeable hair loss by age 40. Hair loss and thinning hair can have profound emotional and psychological impacts. Dr. Alan Bauman joins us to share valuable insights on the causes of hair loss, supplement recommendations, innovative restoration techniques, the best treatment options available today, where the future of hair restoration is going, and offers practical advice for women struggling with thinning hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, this episode is packed with information you won't want to miss! Be sure to follow the show and share this episode with a friend!    KEY TOPICS: Introduction, Why Female Hair Loss Matters, And Dr Bauman's Credentials (0:00:07) Why Dr Bauman Chose Hair Restoration And Life-Changing Impact (0:03:09) Emotional Importance Of Hair And Basic Hair Biology (0:06:17) Genetics, DNA Factors, And Hereditary Hair Loss (0:10:55) Female Pattern Hair Loss, Postpartum, And Menopause Effects (0:15:26) Scalp Health, Microbiome, Trichology, And Styling Risks (0:24:28) Nutrition, Protein, Supplements, Stress, And Inflammation (0:31:01) Minoxidil, Anti-Androgen Medications, And Personalized Treatment (0:41:35) PRP, TED, Laser Caps, And When To Consider Transplant (0:45:22) Future Of Hair Restoration, Stem Cell Banking, And "Time Equals Follicles" (0:52:26) RESOURCES: Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF7djlya5z4 Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS GUEST INFORMATION WEBSITE: https://shop.baumanmedical.com/   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/380395 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baumanmedical/ Dr. Bauman's personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralanbauman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baumanmedical GUEST BIO:  Dr. Bauman is an acclaimed board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, an international leading treatment center in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Bauman has established himself as an authority in the industry.+ 34,000 Patients Treated + 12,000 Hair Transplant Surgeries Performed + 12,000 PRP Hair Regrowth Treatments Administered. Dr. Bauman is one of approximately only 200 physicians worldwide to achieve the certification from the esteemed American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).

Dr. Brianne Butler joins the podcast for a conversation detailing her unique experience as a practitioner in rural Washington and the choices led her to her work. A long-time children's health advocate, Dr. Butler shares her journey from interning in Senator Patty Murray's office during healthcare bill negotiations to making a home for her practice in a location that allows her to not only make a difference in the clinic but also in hercommunity. Dr. Butler and host Dr. Joel Berg also discuss her growth as a volunteer focused on advocacy and optimal oral health for all kids within organized dentistry and how others can use her path as a roadmap. Guest Bio: Dr. Brianne Butler, or “Dr. Bri” as she prefers to be called, was born and raised in Washington State. She completed both dental school and her pediatric residency at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, where she received extensive experience in working with children of all ages and children with special needs. After completing residency, she and her husband decided to relocate to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula where she has been serving children for the past nine years. Dr. Butler has also completed her board certification in pediatric dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. When Dr. Butler is not in clinic, she volunteers her time working as affiliate faculty at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and attends events throughout the community to promote oral health in children. She is an active member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Olympic Peninsula Dental Society. She has also served as president of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is currently serving as a President for the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Butler is committed to bettering the oral health of our community by working with patients and parents both in the clinic and in the community at large. In her free time, Dr. Butler enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and their dog, Huc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Description: Do you wonder if TB testing is needed when on a biologic for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis and why? Hear the answer to such questions and more from dermatologist Dr. G. Scott Drew as he addresses recent recommendations.           Join host Archie Franklin as he discusses the latest recommendations from NPF and the International Psoriasis Council about routine testing for tuberculosis (TB) with treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis such as TNF-inhibitors, IL-17's, IL-23's and others with NPF Medical Board member and leading dermatologist Dr. G. Scott Drew from Mid-Ohio Dermatology.    This episode identifies when a screening for tuberculosis (TB) is needed based on the type of treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis given recent recommendations from the National Psoriasis Foundation and the International Psoriasis Council.    Timestamps:   (0:00)        Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered & guest welcome dermatologist Dr. G. Scott Drew.                                                                                          (1:00)         What is tuberculosis (TB) and why testing is required with TNF-alpha inhibitors.                                                                                  (4:22)         Frequency of testing for TB and if false positive results occur.                                                                                                                      (6:15)         Do other immunosuppressants require TB testing?                                                                                                                                            (8:14)         Testing may create barriers to access or unnecessary testing.                                                                                                                          (11:03)       Release of new recommendations from the IPC and the NPF Medical Board offering  guidance of when to test for tuberculosis                          prior to and during treatment of psoriatic disease.                                                                                                                                          (15:37)       No longer need to wait to start therapy like the IL-17's or IL-23's to see the impact on quality of life.                                                      (18:26)       TB recommendations for other targeted medications like JAK inhibitors, PDE4, or the new oral IL-23 agent.                                  (19:15)        Implications of the recommendations for clinical trials.                                                                                                                                (20:13)        Become a member of NPF and visit the website to access resources and stay aware of the latest information impacting the care                       and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.  Key Takeaways: ·       Due to the contagious nature of tuberculosis, a mycobacteria infection that affects the lungs and other parts of the body, and the increased risk associated with suppressing TNF-alpha, a TB screening is required prior to initiating and during some treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.   ·       With more advanced and targeted psoriatic disease treatments now available, the National Psoriasis Foundation and the International Psoriasis Council joint position statement recommends that TB screening is no longer needed with use of IL-17 or IL-23 treatments.    ·       TB screening may still be appropriate for specific populations and when symptoms are present based on a clinician's assessment. Guest Bio: Dr. G. Scott Drew is a medical and surgical dermatologist with Mid-Ohio Dermatology Associates where he specializes in inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, believing strongly in dermatology and patient care. He is board certified in both Dermatology and Family Practice. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Drew is a member of the clinical faculty at Ohio State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and participates in multiple dermatologic research protocols at five locations in central Ohio. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, contributed to scientific symposia, and authored textbook chapters. Dr. Drew is a fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology, he is past president of the Marion Academy of Medicine, a member of the American Osteopathic Association, and is a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Medical Board contributing to the development of guidelines and consensus statements. He is passionate about education providing lectures both nationally and internationally on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Resources: Joint position statement from the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and the International Psoriasis Council on routine testing for latent tuberculosis infection prior to and during treatment of psoriasis patients with interleukin 17 or interleukin 23 inhibitors. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Vol . 94/3; P802-809. March 2026.

Why do so many chiropractors struggle to sell care plans they genuinely believe in? And why does every “no” from a patient feel so personal? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Daniel Bai of Close for Chiro for a candid, hilarious, and unfiltered conversation about ethical sales, patient psychology, and why the best closers are often the ones who stop talking so much.Together, Lauryn and Dr. Dan break down what actually happens on day one and day two, why patients need to feel deeply heard before they'll trust your solution, and how confusion kills conversions. They also dive into pricing confidence, why doctors over-explain their recommendations, how to stop taking patient decisions personally, and why ethical sales might be one of the most important skills for reducing practice owner burnout.Key Takeaways:Ethical sales starts with understanding the patient's real want, need, or desire. When doctors lead with curiosity instead of explanation, patients feel heard and are more likely to trust the recommended solution.Day one and day two are not separate events; they are one connected sales process. The more curious and patient-centered you are on day one, the more authority you earn when presenting answers on day two.Confused minds don't buy, and time kills deals. Simplifying care plans, finances, and recommendations can increase conversions more than adding more explanation ever will.Practice owners burn out when every patient yes or no becomes personal. A strong sales system helps doctors stay confident, ethical, and consistent without constantly defending their value.Guest Bio:Dr. Daniel Bai is the CEO of Close for Chiro, a provocative and enterprising consulting company serving the chiropractic industry through sales training, communication strategy, and business development. An author, speaker, and thought leader on modern sales and marketing, Dr. Dan is known for challenging outdated ideas about selling in healthcare while helping doctors build practices rooted in confidence, clarity, and ethical patient communication. His lessons are designed for chiropractors, but his straight-from-the-hip teaching style and no-nonsense approach to sales apply far beyond the profession.Follow Daniel on InstagramBook a consulting call with DanielResources:Find all things Dr. Lauryn B including ways to work with herFollow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Holistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubINSiGHT CLAThis episode is brought to you by the INSiGHT scanning system from CLA, the tool that helps chiropractors show patients objective neurological data so the value of care becomes clear, fueling conversion, retention, and growth. She Slays listeners get preferred pricing, affordable financing, and a free Getting Into Scanning guide.CLA (Current)Clinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic Mind

Share your Field Stories!Nic and Laura interview Dr. Natalie Schmitt, an ecologist, conservation geneticist, explorer, filmmaker, and founder of Wild Tech DNA, to explore rapid field-based DNA technology, big cat conservation, and the power of making conservation tools accessible to frontline communities. From snow leopards and blue whales to Indigenous knowledge and the need for deeper human connection with nature, this episode examines how innovation and collaboration can shape the future of biodiversity protection.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Natalie Schmitt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-schmitt-64877968/Guest Bio:Dr. Natalie Schmitt is an ecologist, conservation geneticist, and documentary filmmaker whose work is driven by a deep commitment to ethical and transformative approaches to biodiversity protection. With a background spanning Antarctic whale research to Himalayan snow leopard conservation, Natalie has spent over two decades exploring innovative ways to address the root causes of biodiversity loss — and to empower the people at the heart of its solutions.Taking inspiration from the Indigenous principle of two-eyed seeing, Natalie is passionate about trying to weave together Western science, Indigenous knowledge, and creative storytelling to foster collaboration, connection, and justice in conservation. She has worked alongside communities in Nepal to help restore harmony between people, livestock, and snow leopards (with the Pangje Foundation), and has contributed genetic insights to policy change through the International Whaling Commission via her research with the Australian Antarctic Division.As the founder and CEO of WildTechDNA, Natalie leads the development of a groundbreaking real-time DNA detection technology that makes species identification rapid, low-cost, and accessible — even in remote, non-lab settings. Her work aims to transform how customs officers, law enforcement, citizen scientists, and local communities monitor biodiversity and combat illegal wildlife trade.In 2022, Natalie was honored as one of the Explorers Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World that the World Needs to Know About. She currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at McMaster University. Her mission is guided by the belief that the biodiversity crisis is not simply ecological — it is deeply human, relational, and personal.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

Incoming AAPD CEO Dr. Jessica Y. Lee joins host Dr. Joel Berg for an engaging discussion of her goals and vision for the Academy's future. She shares her journey through pediatric dentistry, delving into what excites her most as she shifts from academia to leader of the AAPD. In this heartfelt and genuine conversation, Dr. Lee compares taking on the CEO role to “coming home” and hopes to bring that sense of belonging to the newest generations of pediatric dentists as she takes the helm. Guest Bio: Dr. Jessica Y. Lee is Chief Executive Officer of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentist. Prior to taking on this role in June 2026, she was the Demeritt Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development at the University of North Carolina, as well as a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr Lee received her MPH and DDS degrees from Columbia University and her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and PhD in Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was also a NIDCR National Research Service Award recipient. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist and an active member of the medical staff at UNC Hospitals and practices in the Dental Faculty Practice in the School of Dentistry. She has authored over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a renowned expert in health literacy and health disparities. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between medical knowledge and patient understanding and reducing health disparities. She has led projects funded by the NIH and HRSA. Dr Lee is involved in teaching, clinical practice, and research. In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Lee is actively involved in leadership, community outreach and education initiatives. She collaborates with healthcare providers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. She served as the President for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) from 2020-2021. She is the recipient of numerous teaching and research awards including the 2008 AAPD Jerome Miller “For the Kids” Award. In 2010, she received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers from President Barack Obama. In 2011, Dr Lee was named the ‘Pediatric Dentist of the Year” by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and in 2021 she received the AAPD Merle C Hunter Leadership Award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is your chiropractic practice actually a sellable business, or have you accidentally built yourself a job? In this follow-up conversation on preparing your practice for sale, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Jay LaGuardia to unpack the numbers, systems, and blind spots that determine whether a clinic becomes a valuable asset or quietly closes its doors.Together, they break down EBITDA, practice valuation, multipliers, profitability, private equity, succession planning, and why gross revenue alone does not determine what your practice is worth. Dr. Jay also shares why chiropractors need to increase their financial IQ, how strong systems and predictable cash flow raise practice value, and why waiting until you're tired, injured, or ready to retire may cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.Key Takeaways:Your practice valuation is based on profitability, predictable cash flow, systems, team, brand, and future earning potential—not just gross revenue. A high-revenue practice can be worth less than a smaller, more profitable clinic if the business fundamentals are weak.EBITDA and multipliers are essential concepts for chiropractic practice owners to understand before they ever think about selling. The stronger your systems, documentation, team, cash flow, and patient base, the stronger your multiplier can become.Chiropractors need to start preparing for succession three to five years before they plan to exit. Illness, disability, burnout, and unexpected life changes can destroy practice value quickly if there is no plan in place.Financial IQ and business IQ are no longer optional for clinic owners. Learning how to read a P&L, understand payroll metrics, and make decisions from abundance instead of scarcity can dramatically change the future of your practice.Guest Bio:Dr. Jay LaGuardia has been an entrepreneurial enthusiast for more than 45 years, beginning his first business journey at just 12 years old. Over the course of his career, he has opened 18 companies across multiple industries, including chiropractic offices, coaching companies, real estate development, fitness studios, podcasting, and more. He is also an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of Triple P Life, where he helps entrepreneurs build thriving, profitable businesses while also pursuing peak health, strong family lives, and long-term personal fulfillment.Contact Dr. Jay directly drjay@tripleplife.comFind resources and ways to work with Dr. Jay at Triple P LifeFollow Dr. Jay on InstagramResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:To learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLAHolistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic Software

In this re-aired episode, HeHe sits down with Dr. Heather Florescue for an incredibly important and deeply educational conversation about stillbirth prevention, placental health, and the warning signs families deserve to know during pregnancy. Together, they unpack why conversations around stillbirth are so often avoided, how education can empower—not scare—parents, and what proactive care can look like when we truly prioritize maternal and fetal health. Dr. Florescue explains the role of placental function in pregnancy outcomes, why estimated placental volume matters, and how recognizing changes in fetal movement and maternal intuition can be life-saving. She also shares current research, discusses risk factors that are often overlooked, and highlights protocols used in places like the UK and Australia that have helped reduce stillbirth rates through earlier intervention and better patient education. This episode is not about fear. It's about informed awareness, advocacy, and helping families understand that paying attention to your body and your baby matters. If you've ever felt dismissed during pregnancy or wondered whether you were “overreacting” to a concern, this conversation is such an important reminder that your instincts deserve to be heard.   Guest Bio: Dr. Florescue is an ob.gyn. in private practice at Women Gynecology and Childbirth Associates in Rochester, N.Y. She delivers babies at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She received her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, completed her internship and residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.  She is certified by the American Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology.  She and her husband are parents to a set of triplets.  Dr. Florescue is passionate about the prevention of pregnancy and infant loss and the care for families who suffer these terrible tragedies.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/  Connect with Dr. Florescue on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drflorescueobgyn/  BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app   LINKS MENTIONED: Star Legacy Foundation: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/ Count the Kicks: https://countthekicks.org/ PUSH Pregnancy: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ Tommys.org: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information Saving Babies Lives Care Bundles: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saving-Babies-Lives-Care-Bundle-Version-Two-Updated-Final-Version.pdf

Dr. Sara Werb joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a deep dive into behavior management. The duo discusses the importance of maintaining an individualized approach to behavior management. A former teacher, Dr. Werb shares tools she's applied to create a “curriculum” for her patients, not only educating them on oral health but also to be more comfortable in the chair. Dr. Werb also shares what she's learned from her more recent move into lecturing, which she credits with building her community within organized dentistry. Guest Bio: Dr. Sara Werb was born and raised in Toronto. She completed an Honors bachelor's in science at the University of Toronto and received her master's in education from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. There, she conducted research in creating a high school program that allowed female students to excel in STEM. During her Master's, she won a bet and had her dental school application to the University of Toronto paid for. She completed a pediatric dental residency at Jacobi Medical Center where she received extensive training in various behavior management techniques along with training in the treatment of special needs patients, pediatric medicine rotation, pediatric emergency room, and anesthesia.  Upon completing her residency Sara moved back to Toronto to work at various dental offices, while building her own practice WERBDentistry. In 2021 she sold her practice to Altima Dental/123 Dentist.    Dr. Sara has served on staff at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as a clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry in Toronto and as assistant professor at the University of Western Ontario. She is also on staff at Mount Sinai Hospital, both teaching and supervising dental residents.  She is a Key-Opinion Leader for NuSmile, travelling across North America teaching other dentists advanced techniques in Pediatric Dentistry   She has lectured at various dental conferences, volunteered with the Ontario Dental Association, and frequently visits classrooms and daycares to teach oral health. Dr. Werb is the outgoing President of the Ontario Society of Pediatric Dentists and on the Finance Committee for the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry     Dr. Werb has published research on dental education, and on the link of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Enamel Anomalies. In her spare time, Dr. Werb takes ballet classes, travels, builds Lego and experiments with cooking new recipes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you planning on the sale of your practice to fund your retirement, but waiting until you're already exhausted to think about it? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck to talk about why practice owners need to start preparing for a future sale years before they ever plan to leave.Together, they discuss how to increase the value of your clinic beyond revenue, why selling on an upward trend matters, and how owner dependency, weak systems, referral risks, and team uncertainty can hurt your resale value. Ruth also shares what she learned from selling two practices, why your team should be part of the transition conversation, and how to build a clinic that is more turnkey, more transferable, and more aligned with the legacy you actually want to leave behind.Key Takeaways:Preparing your practice to sell should start long before retirement. The strongest sales happen when the clinic is still growing, energized, and positioned as a valuable opportunity—not when the owner is burned out and ready to escape.Your practice value is about more than revenue. Referral systems, team culture, intellectual property, patient retention, vendor relationships, and documented SOPs can all help make your clinic more attractive to the right buyer.Owner dependency can kill a future sale. If the practice runs entirely on your face, your name, your hours, or your personal relationships, a buyer may see it as purchasing a job instead of a business.A successful transition protects more than your paycheck. The right sale considers your team, your patients, your culture, and the next owner's ability to succeed after you leave.Guest Bio:Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, practice management strategist, and owner/founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC. After building a successful dental practice from the ground up, a life-altering family experience led her to reduce her clinical hours from 40 to 25 per week while maintaining and eventually exceeding the practice's previous production levels. That shift inspired her to create a streamlined business model focused on strong systems, high-performing teams, and magnetic company culture. Today, Dr. Ruth helps practice owners build clinics that can run more efficiently, support a better life, and prepare for a stronger eventual sale.Get your free Prep Your Business To Sell ChecklistFind out how you can work with Ruth by visiting Shoreline StrategiesFollow Ruth on LinkedInResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Holistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $200 off!Holistic Marketing HubTo learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLA

SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION: You have tried harder. You have read the books, made the commitments, restarted the plan, and believed — genuinely believed — that this time would be different. And yet, five years later, you are looking at the same patterns, the same walls, the same version of yourself you were trying to leave behind. The failure is not a motivation problem. It is not a willpower problem. It is something deeper, something that the self-help industry cannot name because naming it would dismantle the entire enterprise. Dr. Henry Cloud joins me for his third conversation on Win Today, and what he brings to the table this time is a confrontation with one of the most quietly destructive lies inside Christian growth culture: that knowledge is enough, that effort is enough, that the right tips applied with sufficient sincerity will eventually produce the life you want. Cloud dismantles that lie at the root. He explains why strength always begins in weakness, why your limitations are not obstacles to your growth but the very doorway through it, and why the passage everyone quotes — "the truth shall set you free" — has been systematically separated from the condition that precedes it. We also go deep into the relational patterns that quietly destroy families, churches, and teams: the victim-rescuer-persecutor triangle and how triangulation turns ordinary conflict into a cycle of division no one can escape from the inside. And Cloud offers one of the sharpest cultural diagnoses I have heard in years — on what the word "triggered" has come to mean and why its inflation is itself a sign of something unhealed. If you have been doing the work but not getting anywhere, this conversation will name what is actually going on underneath the surface. But it will not let you stay comfortable in the naming. Something is required of you: not more effort, but a different kind of openness — the kind that begins with admitting you cannot do this alone. Guest Bio Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, leadership consultant, and New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. His work integrates psychological science and biblical wisdom to address the deepest patterns that keep people and organizations from genuine growth. He consults with CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth family offices, and he is the founder of drcloud.com, which hosts his personal growth platform. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder, Cathleen King, to discuss the connection between Lyme disease, mold exposure, autoimmune conditions, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Alicia shares her 12-year journey to recovery after years of debilitating symptoms and misdiagnoses, while Cathleen explains how brain retraining, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help the body heal.They also explore why so many women are told their symptoms are “just anxiety,” how chronic stress impacts the immune system, and the small daily practices that can help shift the body out of survival mode. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, burnout, or anxiety, this episode offers hopeful insights and practical tools for healing.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsSera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com (new line)Talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.Midi: Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? 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Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comWhat You'll LearnWhat Alpha-Gal syndrome is and why it's rapidly increasingThe early signs and symptoms of Lyme diseaseWhy chronic illness is often misdiagnosed in womenHow mold exposure can impact autoimmune symptomsThe connection between trauma, stress, and physical illnessWhat nervous system dysregulation actually meansHow “survival mode” affects healing and inflammationSimple nervous system “pattern interrupts” to reduce stressWhat vagus nerve regulation and brain retraining areWhy chronic illness often requires a holistic approach to healingHow breathwork can calm the body's stress responseThe emotional toll of living with invisible illnessWhy prevention is critical when it comes to tick-borne illnessesKey Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:39 Alicia White's Lyme Disease Journey Begins03:05 Why Lyme Disease Cases Are Exploding05:51 The Most Common Lyme Disease Symptoms06:35 How To Properly Test for Lyme Disease08:52 Dangerous Tick Co Infections Explained09:24 What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?10:29 What To Do Immediately After a Tick Bite13:19 What Causes Chronic Lyme Disease?14:54 Alicia's Holistic Lyme Recovery Journey21:24 How Fear Blocks Chronic Illness Recovery27:52 Lyme Disease and Nervous System Dysregulation32:18 How To Hack Your Nervous System34:08 The “Pattern Interrupt” Technique Explained39:01 The Physiological Sigh Breathing Exercise41:17 Dr. Cat's Recovery From Being Bedbound46:05 How Brain Retraining Actually Works50:52 Trauma Processing and Somatic Healing59:53 What Is Alpha Gal Syndrome?01:13:24 How To Prevent Lyme Disease and Alpha Gal Syndrome01:16:32 Final Thoughts on Tick Prevention and AwarenessKey TakeawaysChronic illness often affects both the body and nervous systemLyme disease and tick-borne illnesses are becoming more commonWomen with chronic symptoms are frequently dismissed or misdiagnosedNervous system regulation can play a major role in healingChronic stress and trauma can worsen physical symptomsBreathwork and nervous system “resets” can help calm the bodyMold exposure may contribute to chronic inflammatory symptomsHealing often requires both physical and emotional supportSmall daily habits can create meaningful changes in healthHope and recovery are possible, even after years of illnessGuest Bio: Alicia WhiteAlicia White is the founder of The Tick Chicks, a platform dedicated to educating and supporting people living with Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. After suffering through a 12-year battle with chronic Lyme disease and multiple co-infections, Alicia became an advocate for awareness, prevention, and holistic healing approaches. Through her podcast, resources, and online community, she shares expert insights and practical tools to help others navigate chronic illness and recovery.Guest Bio: Dr. Cathleen KingDr. Cathleen King is a physical therapist, nervous system expert, and founder of Primal Trust, a brain retraining and nervous system regulation program designed to help people recover from chronic illness, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. After overcoming her own debilitating health challenges, Dr. King developed a holistic approach that combines neuroscience, vagus nerve regulation, trauma processing, and mind-body healing practices to support long-term recovery and resilience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Connecting the Dots, I sit down with Dr. Nancy Swanger, Founding Director of the Granger Cobb Institute for the Business of Aging at Washington State University, to talk about what it takes to prepare the next generation of senior living leaders.Nancy shares the origin story of the Institute, which began through a collaboration between Washington State University and senior living industry leaders who saw a natural connection between hospitality, business education, and aging services. She explains why the “business of aging” extends beyond traditional senior living and into the broader ecosystem of organizations, vendors, operators, and professionals serving an aging population.The conversation also explores the Institute's professional development certificate program, how it supports workforce development, and why senior living needs more people who understand both the heart of the work and the business fundamentals required to lead well.At the center of the conversation is a powerful reminder: technical skills can be taught, but caring has to come first.Guest Bio:Dr. Nancy Swanger is the Founding Director of the Granger Cobb Institute for the Business of Aging at Washington State University. Through the Institute, Nancy helps connect hospitality education, business fundamentals, and senior living industry expertise to prepare students and professionals for meaningful careers in aging services. Her work focuses on workforce development, leadership education, and expanding awareness of the many career pathways available in the business of aging.Episode Highlights:02:44 — The origin of the Granger Cobb InstituteNancy shares how the Institute began with industry leaders who saw an opportunity to connect hospitality education, business fundamentals, and senior living.04:43 — What “the business of aging” really meansNancy explains why the field goes beyond senior living alone, touching adjacent businesses, congregate living, hospitality, and aging services.06:33 — Why the professional development certificate was createdNancy discusses the workforce gap the program was built to address, especially for emerging leaders already in the industry and professionals transitioning from other fields.09:12 — An industry-driven approach to educationNancy emphasizes that the curriculum was shaped by senior living professionals, not just academics, so learners receive practical, real-world knowledge.11:18 — What changed in version 2.0 of the certificate programThe program has expanded from 7 to 14 modules, adding topics like AI in seniors housing, navigating resident loss, dining experience, and more flexible credential options.14:33 — Why financial literacy matters in senior livingNancy and Matt discuss why every leader needs to understand the numbers, including the idea that there is “no margin, no mission.”16:06 — Who the program is designed forNancy outlines the ideal audience: emerging leaders in senior living, middle-management professionals, and people with transferable skills from industries like hospitality.17:56 — The heart and mindset senior living leaders needNancy explains why relationship-building, empathy, work ethic, and genuine care are essential in serving an aging population.20:22 — Building the future of aging services leadershipNancy looks ahead to how universities, operators, and hospitality programs can work together to attract more people into careers in senior living and aging services.Shoutout to our sponsor, Parasol Alliance, a Senior Living IT MSP

Following the overwhelming response to the Hailey Bieber episode, SHE MD sits down with Sera Prognostics CEO Zhenya Lindgardt and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tiffany Inglis for a powerful, science-backed conversation about preterm birth, maternal health, and the pregnancy blood test most women, and most doctors, have never heard of. They unpack how a simple test taken between 18 and 20 weeks can predict and help prevent preterm birth in women who would otherwise be considered "low risk."This conversation goes deep into the science behind the PreTRM test and the two proteins it measures. The doctors explain why other current screening methods miss nearly 80% of women who will go on to deliver prematurely, and how the preTRM® test is changing maternal care from reactive to preventive. They break down the role inflammation and placental health play in pregnancy, and how the preventive protocol used in the PRIME study helped reduce early preterm births by 56%. They also dive into the emotional, physical, and financial toll of NICU stays, disparities in maternal healthcare, and why women need better access to personalized pregnancy care.This episode is ultimately about agency: knowing your individual risk, advocating for the care you deserve, and shifting maternal medicine from reactive to preventive. Whether you're pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is, this conversation delivers the science, the resources, and the mindset shift that could change the trajectory of a pregnancy and the lives that depend on it.Learn more here: https://pretrm.com/?utm_source=shemd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=founders_ep Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.What You'll LearnWhat the PreTRM blood test is and how it predicts your individual risk of preterm birthThe difference between high-risk and "low-risk" pregnancies (and why most women who deliver preterm were never previously identified as “high risk”)How a simple test at 18 to 20 weeks can change the trajectory of a pregnancyWhy current screening tools like cervical length and patient history only catch about 20% of preterm casesThe two proteins the test measures and what they reveal about placental healthThe simple preventive protocol that works: vaginal progesterone, low-dose aspirin, and weekly check-insThe landmark PRIME study results, including a 56% reduction in early preterm birth and 20% fewer NICU admissionsHow preterm birth affects babies, families, and the healthcare system long after deliveryWhy women's health innovation has lagged decades behind oncology and other fieldsThe disparities Black and Hispanic mothers face, and how the test performs across populationsHow to access the PreTRM test even if your doctor doesn't offer it yetHow to advocate with your insurance for coverage of preventive maternal testingThe "three-legged stool" of pregnancy health: physical, behavioral, and social factorsWhy stress, trauma, and emotional distress can directly impact pregnancy outcomesThe future of personalized, preventive maternal care and what every pregnant woman deservesKey Timestamps0:00 Welcome Zhenya Lindgardt & Dr. Tiffany Inglis1:05 Why Preterm Birth Can Happen to Anyone2:51 How They Met and The Story Behind Sera Prognostics5:39 What Counts as a Preterm Birth?6:49 The Dangerous Complications of Early Delivery9:11 How the PreTRM Blood Test Works13:35 What Happens After a High-Risk Result15:08 The Science Behind the Proteins16:16 The PRIME Study Results Explained18:39 Why Most Doctors Still Don't Use This Test20:25 The Emotional & Financial Cost of NICU Stays23:09 Why Some Women Face Higher Risk24:39 How Pregnant Women Can Access the Test25:54 The Stats Every Expecting Mom Should Know33:14 The Future of Preventive Maternal Care36:17 What To Do If You Live in a Rural AreaKey TakeawaysWomen are driving the future of maternal health innovationAnyone can be at risk for preterm birth, even in a "low-risk" pregnancyPrevention is more powerful than reactionKnowledge is power, knowing your risk lets you act on itYour body sends signals long before symptoms appearA simple blood test can change the trajectory of an entire pregnancyStress, trauma & emotional health directly affect pregnancy outcomesEvery pregnancy is different and deserves personalized careWomen's health innovation has lagged for decades, advocacy is how it changesIt takes a woman to solve a woman's problemDon't wait for symptoms to ask the hard questionsThe cost of inaction is enormous, financially, emotionally & physicallyInsurance coverage lags behind science, but you can push for itAsking your doctor questions is the most powerful tool a pregnant woman hasGuest Bio: Zhenya LindgardtZhenya Lindgardt is the CEO of Sera Prognostics, a women's health biotechnology company focused on improving pregnancy outcomes through predictive diagnostics. Under her leadership, Sera has advanced groundbreaking research in maternal health, including the development of the preTRM® test, a first-of-its-kind blood test designed to identify a woman's risk for spontaneous preterm birth before symptoms begin. Passionate about preventive and personalized maternal care, Zhenya is committed to expanding access to innovative tools that empower women and improve outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide.Guest Bio: Dr. Tiffany InglisDr. Tiffany Inglis is the Chief Medical Officer of Sera Prognostics and a board-certified OB-GYN with extensive experience in maternal healthcare, patient education, and pregnancy risk management. Before joining Sera, she worked in clinical practice and healthcare innovation, developing programs focused on improving outcomes for pregnant women through early intervention and personalized care. 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Have you heard the stereotype of women peeing when they sneeze or laugh as they get older? What's up with that? Can it be prevented? What about pelvic pain, constipation, or tampon discomfort? All of these have one thing in common: pelvic floor health. Notice that the commonality is NOT pregnancy or delivery, like is often believed. Women can have pelvic floor issues, like urinary incontinence, when they are young, unmarried, or have never had biological children. The real question is: what can we do to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction like this? Pelvic floor exercises? Breathing techniques? Therapy? To answer that question and more, we've welcomed Dr. Erin Suellentrop, orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist to answer your most asked question!NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences as it does reference intercourse.GUEST BIO: Dr. Erin Suellentrop is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of ADAPT Physical Therapy in Wichita, Kansas, where she specializes in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. She helps women improve their pelvic floor to feel better in the gym, in the bedroom, and in their daily life.SHOW NOTES:ADAPT Physical Therapy, Wichita, KSEp. 8: Pelvic Floor 101 (Part 1)Ep. 9: Pelvic Floor 101 with Dr. Rachel Moran (Part 2)Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

Listen in with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series covering the latest news and information on student loans. In this episode we have seven major topics we're addressing: RAP rule change alert What does this rule change mean for repayment strategies Class of 2026 new grads, STILL do not consolidate Determine your IDR profile, know your monthly interest accrual, know your starting repayment balance, & run your Simulations! RAP subsidies – what are they? Will you benefit? For how long? What's next? RAP to IBR 2014 vs. IBR 2014 only vs. RAP only vs. other? How to get help   As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or joining the conversation.   GUEST BIO: Dr. Tony Bartels Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA graduated in 2012 from the Colorado State University combined MBA/DVM program and is a VIN Foundation Board Member and Student Debt Expert, and an employee of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). He and his wife, a small-animal internal medicine specialist practicing in Denver, have more than $400,000 in veterinary-school debt that they manage using federal income-driven repayment plans. By necessity (and now obsession), his professional activities include researching and speaking on veterinary-student debt, providing guidance to colleagues on loan-repayment strategies and contributing to VIN Foundation resources. Beyond debt, his professional interests include small- and exotic-animal practice. When he's not staring holes into his colleagues' student-loan data, Tony enjoys fly fishing, ice hockey, camping and exploring Colorado with his wife, Audra, daughter, Lucy, and their two rescued canines, Addi and Maggie. LINKS AND INFORMATION: Urgent message for Class of 2026: https://vinfoundation.org/urgent-for-class-of-2026-do-not-consolidate-your-federal-student-loans/ 2026 New Grad Student Loan Playbook: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/veterinary-new-grad-student-loan-repayment-playbook/ Check your current student loan servicers and other loan details -- VIN Foundation My Student Loans tool: http://www.vinfoundation.org/mystudentloans VIN Foundation WikiDebt: IDR Profiles Student Loan Repayment Simulator: https://vinfoundation.org/loansim  VIN Foundation WikiDebt: https://vinfoundation.org/wikidebt VIN Foundation Webinars: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/webinars/ VIN Foundation Get Updates: https://vinfoundation.org/updates/ VIN Foundation GIVE page to support this podcast: https://vinfoundation.org/give VIN Foundation Blog, Related Student Debt Blog posts:  2025 Year End Wrap & Preparing for 2026: https://vinfoundation.org/federal-student-loan-repayment-2025-year-end-wrap-and-preparing-for-2026/ 40 veterinary school simulations in 60 days: 40 in 60 Project: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/veterinary-student-debt/40-veterinary-school-loan-estimations-in-60-days/ Changes to federal student loans come into focus: https://vinfoundation.org/changes-federal-student-loans-come-into-focus/ Student Loan Repayment: Trying to leave the SAVE forbearance? Choose PAYE: https://vinfoundation.org/student-loan-repayment-trying-to-leave-the-save-forbearance-choose-paye/  Student Loans in SAVE Plan Will Start Accruing Interest August 1st: https://vinfoundation.org/student-loans-in-save-plan-will-start-accruing-interest-august-1st/  Personalized student loan Help from VIN and VIN Foundation: https://vinfoundation.org/veterinary-student-loan-debt-help/  Federal Student Aid Data, Consolidation, and Repayment Applications: https://studentaid.gov/ One-time Forgiveness Count Adjustment  https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/idr-account-adjustment Federal Student Loan Servicers: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/servicers Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Have a veterinary story you want to share? https://share.hsforms.com/1e6QkQvg2RI-wpDv59Byqkwcos60 Stay up to date with VIN Foundation updates: https://vinfoundation.org/updates/ Email VIN Foundation: studentdebt@vinfoundation.org Get updates to stay tuned for the VIN Foundation webinars on student debt.  You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. If you like this podcast, we would appreciate it if you follow and share. As always, we welcome feedback. If you have an idea for a podcast episode, we'd love to hear it!

Why Human Leadership Is the New Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI Summary: AI is changing how companies operate, scale, and compete. But according to Dr. Brynn Scarborough, the future will not belong to the companies that automate the most. It will belong to the companies that intentionally develop the human leadership skills AI cannot replace. In this episode, John DiJulius sits down with Dr. Scarborough, Founder and CEO of Alchemy Leadership Lab, to discuss the leadership infrastructure companies need in an era of rapid transformation. Brynn shares lessons from scaling a North American business unit from $20 million to $65 million in revenue, doubling the workforce, tripling profitability, and leading the organization through a private equity buyout. John and Brynn explore why learning and development can no longer be treated as a compliance exercise, why resilience must be intentionally built, and why the skills once labeled "soft" are becoming the most valuable capabilities in business. They also discuss AI's impact on workforce optimization, leadership development, experience engineering, succession planning, and the growing need for leaders who can create trust, connection, and momentum under pressure. This conversation is for CEOs, founders, CX leaders, HR executives, and anyone responsible for building a leadership bench strong enough for what is coming next. Guest Bio Dr. Brynn Scarborough is the Founder and CEO of Alchemy Leadership Lab. She spent more than 13 years scaling a North American business unit from $20 million to $65 million in revenue inside a $110 million global structure, doubling the workforce, tripling profitability, and leading the organization through a private equity buyout. She holds a Doctorate of Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business. Her doctoral research focused on leadership resilience and how organizations can engineer sustained high performance without burnout, founder dependency, and key person risk. Through Alchemy Leadership Lab, she works with founders, CEOs, PE operating partners, and C-suite leaders at key growth inflection points, including succession, scale, acquisition, and AI-driven transformation.   Key Takeaways AI may optimize processes, but it cannot replace the human leadership required to guide people through change. Companies that reduce headcount or flatten organizations without developing remaining leaders risk creating future capability gaps. Leadership development must be continuous, not episodic. Resilience, emotional intelligence, and executive agility are becoming essential leadership traits. Gen Z is asking for career development, and companies that invest in it have a stronger chance of retaining emerging talent. The next generation of leaders may not gain experience the same way previous generations did, so organizations must intentionally design growth paths. Transformation fails when companies focus only on systems and processes but neglect behavioral change. Human connection will become a premium differentiator as more business interactions become automated.   Resources Mentioned:   brynn@alchemyleadershiplab.comWebsite: www.alchemyleadershiplab.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brynnscarboroughInstagram: www.instagram.com/alchemyleadershiplabBook a Discovery Call: calendly.com/brynn-alchemyleadershiplab/20min-discovery-call  Links: The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com If you want to learn how world-class organizations build cultures customers cannot live without, explore The Experience Revolution Membership. Inside the membership you'll gain access to livestream workshops, practical frameworks, and proven strategies used by organizations around the world. Learn more at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Learn More If your organization is working to improve customer experience but struggling to connect it to measurable business outcomes, The DiJulius Group can help. Visit: https://thedijuliusgroup.com Listen to more episodes: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

"I knew the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the five-year survival rates. And for the first time, knowing more didn't help, it made it worse."In this powerful episode of The Patient From Hell, host Samira sits down with Dr. Achim Zinggrebe, a German physician and pharmaceutical oncology expert who found himself on the other side of the stethoscope. After years of treating cancer and developing oncology drugs, Dr. Achim discovered fist-sized lymph nodes on his own MRI, leading to a diagnosis of advanced lymphoma with a 1-to-2-year survival outlook.Dr. Achim shares a raw, clinical, and deeply personal look at the "curse of knowledge" that comes when a doctor becomes the patient. We dive into the "mirror moment" that changed his trajectory, the scientific proof behind integrative therapies like meditation, and why the current medical system often fails to address the "mind and soul" of the person behind the pathology.In this episode, we discuss:The surreal experience of reading your own terminal cancer scans.Why "Dr. Google" is a universal trap, even for medical experts.The transition from conventional oncology to an integrative "Body, Mind, and Soul" approach.The "Mirror Moment": How to start fighting for yourself instead of everyone else.Crucial advice for clinicians on empathy, silence, and treating the human, not just the lab results.Guest Bio:Dr. Achim Zinggrebe is a physician, cancer survivor, and family member of a cancer patient. He works at the intersection of medicine, lived experience, and human reality.Having seen cancer from all three perspectives, his work focuses on helping people find clarity, inner stability, and direction in a time that often feels uncertain. He is the author of Rise and Thrive Above Cancer and the Rise and Thrive Journal, and the creator of a structured pathway that supports people during and beyond treatment in a grounded and honest way.Dr. Achim Zinggrebe joins us from Southern Germany to share how he transformed a devastating prognosis into a mission to provide a "shortcut" for other patients through his upcoming book and advocacy.Chapter Codes00:00 - The MRI That Changed Everything00:44 - Introducing Dr. Achim: Physician, Survivor, & Caregiver02:02 - From Paramedic to Oncology: A Career Built on Helping04:01 - The Diagnosis: Advanced Lymphoma05:30 - Ignoring the Signs: Why We Put Ourselves Last06:07 - The Curse of Knowledge: Why Knowing the Survival Rates is a Burden08:04 - Seeking Hope in a 2-Year Prognosis10:49 - What Medical School Never Taught Me About Being a Patient12:37 - The Missing Piece in Oncology: Body, Mind, and Soul15:12 - The Mirror Moment: Redefining the Role of Medicine18:30 - Rebuilding Your Identity After a Diagnosis22:51 - The Science of Integrative Medicine & Meditation26:53 - Advice to Clinicians: Listen More, Talk Less28:47 - The System vs. The Human BeingSupport the Podcast:If you found this story inspiring, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell. Sharing these stories helps break the stigma surrounding lung cancer and provides a community for those in the fight.#LungCancer #PatientStories #DoubleLungTransplant #CancerAdvocacy #PatientFromHell #ManticareDisclaimer:This podcast, show notes, and newsletter are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice; no doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or any materials linked from this blog is at the user's own risk. The opinions of the speakers are their own and do not represent the opinions of organizations they are affiliated with, nor do they reflect the opinions of Manta Cares Inc. or Manta Cares' sponsors.

Dr. Polly Watson did everything right. Medical school, residency, a thriving OB-GYN practice, two kids. And yet somewhere in her mid-thirties she looked up and realized the career she built felt nothing like the one she intended. What followed was a decade of discomfort, reckoning, and a slow, scary pivot to something that felt much better. In this episode, Polly talks about why women's perimenopause symptoms get dismissed, what conventional medicine gets wrong about menopause, and the fear she hid behind a mortgage payment for longer than she'd like. If you've ever had a life that looked fine from the outside but felt wrong on the inside, this one is for you.Guest Bio Dr. Polly Watson is a board-certified OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, specializing in menopausal, sexual, and functional medicine. She is an expert in addressing a wide range of hormonal concerns, including PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, low libido, and sexual pain. As a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Dr. Watson integrates holistic care approaches that go beyond traditional medicine through her North Carolina-based practice, Hormone Wellness MD.Her specialized training includes menopausal medicine through The Menopause Society, and sexual medicine through the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. Dr. Watson partners closely with her patients, utilizing a combination of lifestyle modifications, nutrition, mindfulness, bio-identical hormones, and supplements to optimize hormonal balance and overall well-being.Turning 40 and becoming the doctor your mother deservedDr. Polly Watson spent nearly a decade doing everything right. Eight years of postgraduate training, a full OB-GYN practice, two kids, and a schedule that looked successful from every angle. But somewhere in her mid-thirties, she picked her head up and realized she felt more like an insurance clerk than a physician. What followed wasn't a quick pivot. It was a slow, sometimes terrifying, decade-long journey from conventional medicine into functional gynecology, from following the path to building her own. Along the way she navigated early menopause, a failed first business, a fear she wasn't quite ready to name, and the hard work of becoming the kind of doctor she always intended to be. She got there. And this conversation is about how.Episode HighlightsPolly traces her original drive to become a doctor back to watching her mother go through early menopause at 38 and receive what she describes as abysmal care, a pattern of women not being heard that she would spend her entire career pushing back against.The arrival of electronic health records transformed medicine in ways that left many physicians feeling like they were working for insurance companies rather than patients. Polly felt it acutely, and it became one of the early signals that something needed to change.When patients started arriving with garbage bags full of supplements and questions conventional medicine couldn't answer, Polly followed her curiosity into integrative and functional medicine spaces and found a world of doctors who were actually happy.At 39, sweating through the sheets and struggling to remember the names of drugs she prescribed daily, Polly experienced her own early perimenopause.She breaks down the outdated science behind hormone replacement therapy, debunking the Women's Health Initiative study clearly and accessibly, and makes a compelling case for why the conversation needs to shift from fear to informed decision-making.Polly founded Hormone Wellness MD in January 2019, in her mid-forties, with no formal business training and a previous failed business in her rearview mirror. She reflects honestly on the fear that kept her in the wrong place longer than she needed to be.Her take on menopause as a second adolescence, a chance to separate from old identities and show up with more intention, reframes a transition most women dread into something genuinely worth getting curious about.Polly's story is ultimately about learning to trust the discomfort, even when everything on the outside looks completely fine. She didn't leave conventional medicine because it stopped working. She left because she was finally honest about the fact that it stopped working for her, and that fear, not logistics, was the thing standing in the way. What she found on the other side is a practice she's proud of, patients she actually has time for, and a Tuesday night pottery class where she's learning to stop forcing the clay. Not bad for a decade's worth of slow, scary work.If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate the show, follow wherever you listen, and share it with someone who might need to hear it. It genuinely helps more people find these conversations.Guest ResourcesListen to the Menopause Rescue PodcastConnect with Polly on FacebookConnect with Polly on InstagramAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. www.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaserConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

In this informative episode, Kayleigh sits down with OB-GYN and author Dr. Jennifer Lincoln to break down what pregnant people actually need to know about birth. From navigating medical decisions to unpacking misinformation online, this conversation is packed with insight, nuance, and practical tools to help you feel more confident and informed heading into your birth experience.

Medicine gives you a map. Pre-med, med school, residency, attending. Step by step, no shortcuts. Then one day, the map disappears and you're there asking, “Now what?”In this episode, Dr. Mizuho Morrison and I dig into what happens after training, when fulfillment, identity, and control are no longer prescribed. We talk about nonlinear careers in medicine, from part-time clinical work and motherhood to podcasting, entrepreneurship, leadership, and walking away from roles that no longer fit.We also get into what happened when Mizuho wore a continuous glucose monitor during emergency department shifts, and what it revealed about stress, cortisol, and the real physiologic cost of the job.This is a conversation about agency, experimentation, and ownership, and how to build a medical career that actually works for your life, not just your training.

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts talk with Dr. Helaine Marshall — retired professor of education at Long Island University Hudson and creator of SOFLA, the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach — about the pedagogy most online courses never get around to designing, and what it costs when they don't. Drawing on five years of development work, Community of Inquiry theory, and her own linguistics teaching, Helaine walks through an eight-step cycle that treats synchronous virtual instruction as its own medium rather than a degraded version of in-person teaching. The reframe at the center of the conversation: online learning isn't a tool problem, it's a design problem — and empowerment isn't something teachers do to students, it's what happens when the conditions are built for it.Together, the hosts and Helaine explore why most virtual classrooms default to lecture-over-Zoom, the eight-step SOFLA cycle that weaves asynchronous pre-work with structured synchronous sessions, the two steps that actually determine whether it succeeds (the SHAC share-out protocol and "preview and discovery"), the control issues that make teachers resist the model, and how SOFLA adapts across content areas — from linguistics to Boyle's Law — and age groups. They also work through Helaine's four E's framework — equity, enrichment, engagement, empowerment — and a single linguistic observation that reframes how to think about agency in virtual classrooms: empowerment is not a transitive verb.Key TopicsThe eight-step SOFLA cycle: pre-work, sign-in, whole group application, breakouts, share-out, preview and discovery, assignment instructions, reflectionWhy pedagogy outlasts tech tools — and why most online teaching skips pedagogy entirelyThe SHAC protocol for accountable, substantive peer feedback"Preview and discovery" as the motivational hinge between lessonsThe four E's: equity, enrichment, engagement, empowermentP-P-R-R (patience, persistence, reflection, renewal) for teachers new to the modelAdapting SOFLA across content areas, age groups, and even in-person classrooms4. Links & ResourcesSOFLA® (book, forthcoming May 2026) — Helaine W. Marshall and Ilka Kostka, University of Michigan Press, Brief Instructional Guide Series: https://press.umich.edu/Books/S/SOFLA-RHelaine's SOFLA hub — overview, training team, and resources: https://malpeducation.com/sofla/Helaine's bio and full publication list — https://malpeducation.com/our-experts/helaine-w-marshall/"Fostering Teaching Presence through the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach" — Marshall & Kostka, TESL-EJ, Vol. 24 (open access): https://tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume24/ej94/ej94int/Breaking New Ground for SLIFE: The Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm, 2nd ed. (2023) — Helaine's other signature framework (MALP), University of Michigan PressMeeting the Needs of SLIFE: A Guide for Educators, 2nd ed. — Marshall, DeCapua, and Tang, University of Michigan PressPerusall — the social annotation platform Helaine uses for pre-work: https://www.perusall.com/Flipped Learning Network — founded by Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams, referenced as the origin of flipped learning: https://flippedlearning.org/Community of Inquiry framework — Garrison, Anderson & Archer, the theoretical grounding for teaching presence: https://coi.athabascau.ca/CILC — Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration: https://cilc.orgBanyan Global Learning — https://banyangloballearning.com/global-learning-live/Guest Bio: Dr. Helaine W. MarshallDr. Helaine W. Marshall is the creator of two instructional frameworks — SOFLA (Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach) and MALP (Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm) — and currently serves as president of MALP, LLC, where she trains educators on both models. Her work centers on culturally responsive-sustaining education and online flipped learning, particularly for teachers working with language learners and students whose prior schooling has been disrupted. She is retired Professor of Education and Director of Language Education Programs at Long Island University – Hudson, has published three books with University of Michigan Press, and received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from New York State TESOL.About the Hosts: Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and host of Why Distance Learning. Through Banyan, he designs live virtual programs that connect K-12 classrooms to global peers and expert facilitators — building the kind of structured, human-centered distance learning the podcast explores. See https://banyangloballearning.com/Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell work with CILC, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, to help educators implement high-quality live virtual learning experiences across grade levels. Discover more at CILC.org.

For most Black Americans, the family tree stops at a wall built by slavery. Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry to tear down that wall. In this episode, she explains how her company uses DNA to trace Black people back to specific African countries and ethnic groups — not vague regions, not percentages, but actual present-day nations and peoples. Gina walks Simma through the science in plain language, explains why African Ancestry gets results other DNA companies can't, and talks about what happens inside people when they finally know where they come from. She also addresses the fears many Black Americans carry about genetic testing — Henrietta Lacks, Tuskegee, and who owns your DNA after you mail it in. This conversation is about identity, agency, and reclaiming what slavery tried to erase. Timestamps 02:15 — Meet Dr. Gina Paige The co-founder who started her first business at age 8 — before the internet. 04:30 — What African Ancestry actually does Tracing Black people back to specific African countries and ethnic groups before the transatlantic slave trade. 06:45 — From Colgate-Palmolive to Howard University How a corporate marketer partnered with a genetic researcher to build something that had never existed before. 09:20 — Why genealogy fails Black Americans Black people weren't counted as human beings in US records until the 1870 census. DNA is the only way back. 11:30 — The science, made simple "If your mother's yellow and your father's blue, what color are you?" How mitochondrial DNA holds the key. 14:15 — Why everyone gets "Nigeria" from other DNA tests African Ancestry has 33,000+ samples from 35 African countries. The closest competitor has 6,000 — half of them Nigerian. 17:00 — How African Ancestry is different Other companies look at the mixing. African Ancestry looks at the lines that never mixed. 19:40 — Charlamagne Tha God and Ebro's roots revealed Mende people in Sierra Leone. Masa people in Cameroon. Specific. Named. Real. 21:30 — What happens when people get their results "We don't come from people who were enslaved. We come from doctors, healers, astronomers, philosophers, kings and queens." 24:45 — Why erasing Black history is a losing game Gina on power, pride, and what oppressors don't want you to know. 27:20 — Your DNA, protected African Ancestry is the only company that cannot sell or share your genetic data. The lab is contractually required to destroy your DNA after testing. 29:50 — The 23andMe bankruptcy and what happens to your DNA Why insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms should never have access to your genetic information without your knowledge. 32:10 — Henrietta Lacks, Tuskegee, and the case for participating anyway Gina's honest answer to Black friends who refuse genetic testing out of fear. 36:00 — One test, one whole family Why Simma's sister taking the test means Simma already has her answer — and so do 25 of her cousins. 39:15 — Citizenship, name changes, and going home The 12 people who gained Sierra Leonean citizenship. The artists, authors, and families whose lives changed after one result. 42:30 — What to look for in any at-home DNA test Gina's three rules before you spit in a tube or swab your cheek. Guest Bio Dr. Gina Paige is co-founder and President of African Ancestry, Inc. In 2003, she pioneered a new way to trace African lineages through genetics. She has revealed the African roots of Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Chadwick Boseman, Spike Lee, Condoleezza Rice, and the King family. A Washington, DC native and lifelong entrepreneur, Gina launched her first business at age eight and spent her early career running brands at Colgate-Palmolive and Sara Lee before building African Ancestry into the world's largest collection of indigenous African lineage samples.   Click here to DONATE and support our podcast All donations are tax deductible through Fractured Atlas. Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, Everyday Conversations on Race. Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com to get more information, book her as a speaker for your next event, help you become a more inclusive leader, or facilitate dialogues across differences. Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website Previous Episodes From Black Panther to Corporate America: Elmer Dixon on Race, Revolution, and Why DEI Is Not Dead Why We Can't Stop Talking About Race: A Conversation with Carole Copeland Thomas What Happens When a White Neighbor Writes a Black Woman's Story? Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating

In this thought-provoking episode, Colleen O'Grady sits down with educator and author Dr. Deborah Kenny to explore what it really means to raise a well-educated teen in today's world. While many parents feel pressure around grades, test scores, college resumes, and performance, Dr. Kenny offers a much deeper and more meaningful vision of education. She explains that a truly good education is not just about getting A's or doing well on standardized tests—it's about helping kids become thoughtful, curious, morally grounded, independent thinkers. Together, Colleen and Dr. Kenny talk about how parents can look beyond GPA and begin asking bigger questions: Is my teen learning how to think? Can they write well? Can they have respectful disagreement? Are they developing purpose, leadership, and character? Dr. Kenny also discusses the limitations of today's education system, the importance of cultivating agency and ethical purpose, and how moms can fill in the gaps at home when schools focus too heavily on performance over deeper learning. The conversation also touches on technology, AI, and how to help teens develop critical thinking in a world full of noise, distraction, and shallow messages. This episode is a powerful reminder that what matters most is not just whether our teens are successful on paper—but whether they are becoming wise, capable, grounded young adults. 3 Takeaways from the Episode 1. A good education is about much more than grades. A truly well-educated teen is not just high-achieving—they are curious, thoughtful, compassionate, and able to think independently. Parents can help shift the focus from “How did you do?” to “What are you learning?” 2. Writing, discussion, and deep thinking matter. Dr. Kenny emphasizes that writing is “thinking on paper.” If teens aren't being taught to write carefully, revise thoughtfully, and engage with ideas deeply, they may be missing one of the most important parts of a strong education. 3. Moms can shape a deeper kind of learning at home. Even if schools are focused on test scores and performance, moms can still cultivate meaningful education by encouraging curiosity, purpose, ethical reflection, reading, and thoughtful conversations about the world around them—including AI and technology. Memorable Quote “Focus on the learning, the grades will come.” Guest Bio Dr. Deborah Kenny is the founder of Harlem Village Academies and the Deeper Learning Institute, and one of the most influential educators in the country. She has been honored with the Columbia University Teachers College Distinguished Alumni Award and was named on Oprah's Power List and Esquire's Best and Brightest. She holds a PhD in Comparative International Education from Columbia University and is the author of The Well-Educated Child. She is also the mother of three grown children and lives in New York City. Follow at: https://www.instagram.com/deborahkennyhva/?hl=en Learn More at: https://www.thewelleducatedchild.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason you feel unhappy in love + life has nothing to do with success… and everything to do with an unhealed relational wound?   In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with clinical psychologist + relationship expert Dr. Molly Burrets to explore why so many high achievers feel unfulfilled in their relationships, their purpose + within themselves.   We talk about how over-functioning, self-sabotage + "doing it all" can actually be rooted in deeper emotional patterns formed early in life and how success can sometimes mask the very wounds that are still asking to be seen + healed.    Dr. Molly shares how our core values shape our decisions, relationships, and sense of purpose, and how misalignment with those values can quietly lead to dissatisfaction in both love + life. We also explore how unconscious wounds drive partner selection, why we often repeat the same relationship patterns, and what it actually takes to break free.   If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel unfulfilled, stuck in the same relationship dynamics, or unable to truly receive love and support, this episode offers a powerful reframe + a new path forward.   ===   Guest Bio: Dr. Molly Burrets is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles with 20 years of experience specializing in couples therapy and women's mental health. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and runs a private practice in Los Angeles, where she treats couples and women.   Her work as a media psychologist and thought leader has appeared in Vogue, TIME Magazine, Newsweek, CNBC Make It, HuffPost, and Brides magazine. She has been featured as a relationship expert on dozens of podcasts and news shows, and she is currently filming the first season of her own podcast about relationships, Kissing Frogs.     ====   Connect with Guest: Website:  https://www.drmollyburrets.com Instagram @drmollyburrets   ===   Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification? Click here to get them for Free:  https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools   ===   Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)?   Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams.   ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨   Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now   Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit   Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it!   ===   Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok: @alyssanobriga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495   === Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved

What happens when a physician steps outside the traditional system and bets on herself? And can building a personal brand actually accelerate the success of a brand-new practice? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Katie Rowan—former student of the Personal Brand Protocol—to explore what it really looks like to build authority, attract patients, and create momentum online while simultaneously launching a private practice from scratch.Dr. Katie shares her journey from corporate medicine burnout to building a practice centered around patient advocacy and education. They dive into how social media opened unexpected doors, the mindset shifts required to show up consistently online, and why more clinicians need to step into the digital space. Whether you're a healthcare provider considering a personal brand or an entrepreneur building something new, this episode offers a real-time look at what's possible when you combine expertise with visibility.Key Takeaways:Building a personal brand while launching a private practice can accelerate patient trust, authority, and visibility in a crowded healthcare market.Consistency and “B-minus work” are key to sustainable content creation, helping clinicians grow online without burnout or perfectionism.Social media creates unexpected opportunities—from local recognition to media exposure—when clinicians share valuable, niche-specific education.Guest Bio:Dr. Katie Rowan is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner dedicated to helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and complex chronic symptoms. After years in primary care, she shifted her focus to patients who felt dismissed or overlooked, building a practice centered on education, personalized care, and deeper clinical investigation. Through both her practice and growing online platform, Dr. Rowan translates complex hormone and health topics into accessible, actionable guidance, empowering patients to better understand and advocate for their health.Find out more about Dr. Katie Rowan and the ways to work with her.Follow Dr. Katie on InstagramResourcesYou didn't earn a doctorate to be outpaced by influencers—step into your authority with Lauryn's The Influential Doctor bootcamp. In just one week, you'll learn how to amplify your voice, grow your influence, and turn your expertise into real impact. Bootcamp runs Sunday April 12th - Sunday April 19th, reserve your spot now!This is your last chance to join Dr. Lauryn's Personal Brand Protocol—a 90-day program designed to help clinicians build authority, grow online, and create new opportunities beyond their practice. Starts April 19th, secure your spot now!Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Learn more about Sunlighten Saunas and get your She Slays discount by clicking the link below!She Slays Associates Job BoardTo learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLA