Podcasts about healthcare administration

Economic mobility is often portrayed as a straight climb. In reality, it's shaped by adversity, identity, and access to opportunity. As research from the University of Michigan notes, mobility requires not only income, education, and employment, but also more intangible resources such as social inclusion and power—the ability to make choices and exert influence. According to the United Nations, it takes four to five generations for children in low-income households across OECD countries to reach their nation's average income. Yet in rare cases, individuals shatter that trajectory, demonstrating a form of leadership resilience that redefines what is possible across generations.What qualities enable someone to harness adversity—not just overcome it—but to thrive and lead with empathy, courage, and conviction?On this episode of I Don't Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson welcomes Norberto Orellana, author of Meteoric: A Memoir Against All Odds, for a moving conversation about resilience, identity, and building a life that challenges generational limits. From a turbulent childhood to public speaking stages and emerging healthcare leadership, Norberto's story unpacks how defining yourself by your vision—not your environment—can unlock lasting impact.Key Takeaways from the Episode:Orellana recounts the pivotal night on a late bus that redefined his identity, not as a victim of his circumstances, but as someone capable of more.He explains how “positive audacity” helped him land a hospital leadership role despite lacking traditional credentials, after a TEDx talk caught the attention of a COO.His memoir Meteoric outlines the four essential traits that shaped his journey: ambition, persistence, decisiveness, and leadership resilience.Norberto Orellana is a healthcare leader, author, and speaker whose career defies the odds. Originally trained as an organic chemist, he transitioned into healthcare administration after completing a Master's in Healthcare Administration. He has delivered multiple TEDx talks and recently published Meteoric: A Memoir Against All Odds, which explores how he broke generational cycles and built a life defined by service, leadership, and impact.

“Your intention is your superpower. It's the energy that turns thought into performance, belief into action.” — Dr. Toper Taylor In this groundbreaking episode of the Turmeric & Tequila® podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Toper Taylor—Emmy-winning producer, entrepreneur, intention researcher, and former Hollywood executive—to explore the intersection of human performance, quantum physics, and personal transformation. Dr. Toper shares insights from his pioneering dissertation, “The Human Performance Intention Experiment,” which scientifically demonstrated how positive intention can enhance athletic performance. From producing over 15,000 TV episodes to exploring subtle energy sciences and now serving in politics, Toper's journey is a powerful reminder that authenticity, intention, and interconnectedness are key to both personal and collective success.  Tune in to hear: How thoughts can influence real-world outcomes (yes, even swim times!) The measurable power of intention and belief What Hollywood taught him about human connection and authenticity Why we need more empathy, energy awareness, and collaboration How to apply intention in your everyday life Whether you're an athlete, creative, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will expand your mind and inspire your heart. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro + Sponsors 01:15 – Meet Dr. Toper Taylor: Media mogul turned intention scientist 06:35 – Manifestation as a child: “Come to the land of cartoons” 10:15 – Life in the William Morris mailroom and Hollywood grind 15:40 – Comedy's golden era: Early days of Roseanne, Tim Allen, Jim Carrey 20:10 – The X-Factor: Why authenticity and intention matter most 24:50 – Transition from Hollywood to human performance research 30:15 – The science of thought: Quantum field theory and interconnectedness 34:25 – The “Home Field Advantage” explained energetically 38:05 – Franklin the Turtle goes global: The media's role in shaping culture 42:20 – Decline of religion & rise of spiritual science 47:10 – Intention and business: Future applications in medicine and innovation 51:15 – How intention influenced a Division I swim team's record season 58:00 – From skeptic to believer: Dr. Toper's personal experience with intention 1:03:10 – Success redefined + Final thoughts Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman.  In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team.  There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement. Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce.  The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle.  He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital. Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development.  He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award. This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California. https://www.topertaylor.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/topertaylor   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

Pivoting from clinical practice as a health professional can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you are burnt out, need more work-life balance, or are looking for ways to expand your impact, it's easy to get stuck at the point of ‘Where to next with my career?' In this episode, I share examples of high-potential non-clinical roles which any health professional could pivot into, including practical tips on how to prepare for a pivot into each of these types of roles.  Learn more about possible roles in 4 key domains, who they would best fit and steps to take if you want to explore a professional role in any of these four domains:   Healthcare Administration & Leadership e.g. Clinical Operations Manager Digital Health e.g. UX Designer  Medical Communications e.g. CME Developer  Consulting e.g. Strategy Advisor    Here's some Homework: Identify a domain that most interests you and identify 3 things you could do, starting today, to plan for your career transition.    MORE WAYS TO CONNECT: Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104404906/admin/dashboard/  Join the Movement on Instagram: @lifebeyondclinicalpractice  Connect to our Private Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990  Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-professional/id1713086617 Book a free Complimentary Call with Dr Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call   Enjoyed this episode?  We think you'll enjoy this one too https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/88-the-growing-appeal-of-non-clinical-careers/id1713086617?i=1000702473730

Meet Eleanor, a mom on a mission. When her son was diagnosed with severe food allergies in 2004, Eleanor was launched into a whirlwind of support and advocacy for the food allergy community, eventually leading her to found and lead the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT). Alongside the FAACT leadership team, she provides the education, advocacy, awareness, and grassroots outreach needed for the food allergy community through programming available to all. Tune in to hear the story behind Eleanor's incredible efforts and successes and her commitment to inclusivity that drives everything she does.To learn more about FAACT, their amazing resources, and Camp TAG visit: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/Follow on social media @faactnewsEleanor Garrow-Holding has worked, educated, and advocated in the food allergy community since 2004. She was inspired to start this work after her son, Thomas, was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies to tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and sesame; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) triggered by milk and wheat; asthma; and environmental allergies. In December 2015, Thomas had a food challenge with wheat and was no longer IgE-allergic to wheat. After a 3-month trial with wheat and another 3-month trial with milk (post wheat) in his diet and upper endoscopies, he has also outgrown the wheat and milk triggers for EoE and is in remission from EoE as of July 2016. Thomas outgrew his peanut allergy in 2016 at age thirteen. In October 2019, at age sixteen, Thomas outgrew almond, sesame, and brazil nut and continues to avoid walnut, cashew, pecan, hazelnut, and pistachio.As CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT), Eleanor provides leadership, development, and implementation for all of FAACT's initiatives and programs, including Camp TAG (The Allergy Gang) – a summer camp for children with food allergies and their siblings that Eleanor founded in 2009. Eleanor has a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration degree from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, and worked in hospital management for 15 years in Chicago and suburban Chicago prior to working in the nonprofit sector.After Thomas was diagnosed in 2004, Eleanor established a food allergy support group in a southwest Chicago suburb, Parents of Children Having Allergies (POCHA) of Will County, focusing on education and advocacy; chaired the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Chicago in 2007 and 2008; was awarded the FAAN Muriel C. Furlong Award for Community Service in 2008; and advocated in the Illinois state legislature on food allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders (EGID, EoE) issues. Thanks to the efforts of Eleanor and other patient advocates, legislation to ensure insurance coverage for elemental formulas was signed into law in 2007 and legislation establishing food allergy management guidelines for Illinois schools was signed into law in 2009.Eleanor joined the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network™ (FAAN) in 2009 as Vice President of Education and Outreach, where she oversaw educational initiatives, all food allergy conferences, the Teen Summit, Camp TAG (The Allergy Gang) now under FAACT's umbrella, a Teen Advisory Group, support group development, and more. She advocated for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act (FAAMA) in Washington, DC, with her son Thomas as part of FAAN's Kids Congress on Capitol Hill and also advocated on Capitol Hill for the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act. Eleanor served on the expert panel for the CDC's Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs and was a reviewer for the National Association of Education (NEA) Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know. Eleanor conducted numerous radio, television, and print interviews on food allergy issues and wrote articles for Allergic Living and Living Without magazines. She presented at national and regional conferences about food allergy management in school and restaurant settings and educated personnel in schools and school districts across the country on food allergy management in schools and continues to do so with FAACT.In 2013, Eleanor joined the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) as Senior Specialist of Program Management at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center. There she led day-to-day clinical operations, clinical research projects, program development, marketing, and development.Eleanor has and continues to educate employees from numerous food industry companies and entertainment venues about food allergies, such as McDonald's Corporation, The Hain Celestial Group, Mars Wrigley, all SeaWorld Parks, and more.Leading the charge at FAACT, Eleanor and the FAACT Leadership Team provides the education, advocacy, awareness, and grassroots outreach needed for the food allergy community. Eleanor serves on the National Peanut Board's Allergy Education Advisory Council, Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform Board (GAAPP), St. Louis Children's Food Allergy Management & Education (FAME) National Advisory Board, and Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Food Allergen Control Committee. In August 2015, Eleanor was inducted into The National Association of Professional Women's (NAPW) VIP Professional of the Year Circle for her commitment to healthcare and nonprofit industries. FAACT is The Voice of Food Allergy Awareness. In 2022, Eleanor was a Contributor for The Change Guidebook (3-8-2022, HCI/Simon & Schuster).

Special Guest is Dr Daniel Handel, editor of Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM): The Essentials

In this podcast episode, Karen Fabian, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 22 years of experience, discusses imposter syndrome and its impact on yoga instructors. She describes imposter syndrome as a feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt, where teachers feel they are "faking it" or not qualified enough, despite their training and expertise. This often stems from the pressure of public speaking, the deep responsibility of guiding students through a practice rooted in ancient traditions, and personal limiting beliefs tied to past experiences. Karen emphasizes the importance of detachment from external validation to build confidence, advocating for a consistent teaching approach, such as using a signature sequence, to reduce anxiety and foster authenticity. She shares practical strategies, like grounding exercises and pre-class breathing, to manage nerves and encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching experiences to find balance and authenticity. --Yoga teacher, Podcast Host, Author and Founder of Bare Bones Yoga, Karen Fabian has a background in rehabilitative medicine and healthcare. Her passion for anatomy and human movement is behind all she does, including her work with yoga teachers inside her program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. Along with her qualifications as a yoga teacher, she also earned her Certified Personal Trainer certification in 2017 and Corrective Exercise certification in 2019 with the National Association of Sports Medicine to deepen her knowledge of human movement.Her mission is to empower and educate yoga teachers so that they can share exceptional and accessible classes in their communities, online and in a variety of settings. She firmly believes in the ripple effect of yoga's benefits moving from teacher to student to family and community. Her podcast, “Conversations for Yoga Teachers” has over 300 episodes and over 200K downloads and shares lessons in anatomy, cueing and sequencing and shares stories from other yoga teachers and experts in related fields.She's written several books including “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques,” and “Structure and Spirit.”Karen has her B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University and her Master's in Health Care Administration from Simmons College. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and was one of the first Certified Baptiste Yoga Teachers. She has been teaching since 2002 and lives in Boston.Linkshttps://barebonesyoga.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@barebonesyogahttps://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/reels/https://www.youtube.com/@KarenFabianKaren's Freebieshttps://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local health care administration expert Larry Zielinski on the latest healthcare workers strike in Western New York, and whether strikes are the norm now full 408 Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:00 +0000 VIVXYZqAT7qoNYWcRbx0ArpuO5f09Pmk news,western new york,wben,nursing homes,1199seiu,healthcare strikes WBEN Extras news,western new york,wben,nursing homes,1199seiu,healthcare strikes Local health care administration expert Larry Zielinski on the latest healthcare workers strike in Western New York, and whether strikes are the norm now Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

“When every word counts, there's no room for mistakes.”Meet Alexandra Kaplan, the CEO & Founder of Kaplan Interpreting Services, a powerhouse in the world of interpretation. A Spanish Court-Certified Interpreter with a passion for making sure that language is never a barrier to important conversations. With over 17 years of experience, Alexandra's journey has been one of precision, impact, and unmatched expertise—working with world leaders, top-tier legal and medical professionals, and businesses that understand the power of clear communication.Kaplan Interpreting Services wasn't just born out of necessity—it was born out of a deep-rooted belief that every person, regardless of language, deserves to be heard. Alexandra's path began interpreting in medical offices and courtrooms, but as demand for her services skyrocketed, she saw a troubling trend: agencies hiring untrained bilinguals instead of certified professionals. The consequences of this could be devastating, especially in legal or medical contexts.In 2017, Alexandra made it her mission to change this—creating Kaplan Interpreting Services as a beacon of quality, accuracy, and integrity. By building a network of top-tier linguists who share her commitment to excellence, she ensured that her clients would never have to worry about losing something in translation. Today, Kaplan Interpreting Services is trusted by law firms, hospitals, government agencies, and businesses that understand the importance of precision.Born in Dallas, Texas, Alexandra's life was a melting pot of cultures. Her father spoke Italian, her mother Arabic, and by the time she was two, they moved to Venezuela, where Spanish became her first language. It wasn't long before she added English to her linguistic repertoire, and later earned a Master's in Healthcare Administration. Yet, no matter how many degrees she earned, her heart always called her back to what she loved most: helping people bridge language gaps.From interpreting in hospitals to becoming a court-certified interpreter, Alexandra's journey took off when she realized that her workload was too much to handle on her own. So, she began connecting top-notch professionals with clients who needed nothing short of perfection. And that's how Kaplan Interpreting Services was born—a company rooted in excellence and built on relationships.One of the most surreal moments of Alexandra's career was interpreting a historic phone call between Pope Francis and President-elect Joe Biden—the first time a Catholic U.S. President had spoken directly to the Pope since JFK. But it's not just these high-profile events that bring her joy; it's the small, life-changing moments. Like the time Alexandra stopped an immigrant mother from signing a legal document that would have jeopardized her asylum case—all because she didn't fully understand the language. That single act changed the course of a life—and that's why Alexandra does what she does.When it comes to interpretation, not all services are created equal. At Kaplan Interpreting Services, there's no room for guesswork. Here's what sets them apart:Certified Professionals: Only court-certified interpreters with specialization in legal, medical, and business fields are part of the team.Precision in Translation: It's not just about translating words—it's about translating meaning, intent, and cultural context.Risk Prevention: Kaplan Interpreting Services helps prevent legal and medical disasters caused by inaccurate interpretations.Industry Expertise: Each client is matched with an interpreter who knows their industry inside and out.No Room for Mistakes: Because every word counts.

Chris Holman welcomes Ann Marie Creed, Newly named president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI. Welcome Ann, can you share your career background? We understand you start this new role May 19th? Your roles in healthcare have prepared you well for this new position? What drew you to UMH Sparrow as they underwent their search? Are there any committees or boards you will keep ties with now in this new role? Experienced health care leader Ann Marie Creed named president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing LANSING, Mich. – Ann Marie Creed, MHSA, BA, who has extensive experience in health care leadership roles, has been named president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing. She will begin her new job on May 19. Creed has been a vice president of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit since 2012, overseeing surgical services, operations and currently as leader of system capacity command and patient logistics. In the latter role, she oversees all admissions, transfers, bed management and much more. She also served as interim president of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, as vice president of Henry Ford's Wyandotte Hospital and in administrative roles with the Henry Ford Medical Group and the Wayne State Health Physician Group. Creed is also skilled in the integration of health systems and has been working on bringing Ascension hospitals' into the Henry Ford Health system. “We are incredibly pleased to have someone of Ann Marie's stature and experience join our team,” said Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., regional president, University of Michigan Health. “I worked alongside her during my time at Henry Ford Health System and have been so impressed by her knowledge and ability to execute innovative programs and initiatives. She is an exceptional leader with solid operational outcomes and expertise. Ann Marie will be a great addition to our team.” Creed's accomplishments at Henry Ford include overseeing creation of the system's virtual intensive care unit, nursing and sitter programs; consolidation of beds and transfers across the system; serving as operations lead during the pandemic; increasing surgical volume; and improving the nursing turnover rate. Creed succeeds interim president Christopher Palazzolo, who has served in that role since January and came to UM Health-Sparrow Lansing on a temporary basis as we began a nationwide search for a permanent president. Creed was selected by a search committee representing board, physician and nursing leadership and an extensive interview process that included input from team members across the organization. Creed has deep Michigan roots and received her Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University and her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wayne State University. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE); is board certified as a medical practice executive from the American College of Medical Practice Executives; and is a certified green belt in Lean Six Sigma. She has served on committees of the Henry Ford Medical Group Board of Governors and the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

CDR, NDRN, NLIHCDisability Right is a Civil Right BUT has "ISM" Issues I am ALL Too Familiar with I  am Saddened to say. But Hope for Positive Ways Foward.Dara Baldwin is a debut author with the book To Be A Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement published by Beacon Press and released July 2024 in coordination with the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). She is a strategist, author, activist, instructor, project manager, connector, changemaker and policy wonk.Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. She is an activist, scholar and author. She started her first career in Healthcare Administration in executive positions. In 2004 she changed her career to public policy in the social justice/equity realm of work. Currently Ms. Baldwin the founder and Principal of DMadrina, LLC. A consultant company working with organizations around the world in the area of social impact, political strategy and policy agendas in multiple issue areas, with an emphasis on disability justice. She is also an adjunct professor at McCourt School of Public Policy and McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University teaching disability justice, equity and policy as well as Introduction to Advocacy and policy.She has held senior level positions in federal policy at multiple organizations. She was the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR), Senior Policy Analyst at National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). She works within the Disability Justice movement and with an intentional strategy to end racism and systems of oppression.She is a fellow in the Women Transcending Collecti

In this episode of "Research Ethics Reimagined," we explore community-engaged research and its role in advancing health equity, particularly in cancer care. Our guest is Monica L. Albertie, Director of Research Operations for Community Outreach and Engagement at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. She provides operational leadership for cancer-focused community outreach and community-engaged research aimed at reducing the cancer burden. In addition to her leadership role, Monica also serves as an Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. 

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Greg Lowe is President of HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division, the state's sixth largest health system based in Western North Carolina and CEO of Asheville's Mission Health. Lowe had previously served as chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare's Chippenham and Johnston-Willis (CJW) hospitals, a two-campus system in Richmond, Va., since 2016. Lowe studied healthcare administration at the University of Utah and received his Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Lee, reside in Asheville with their four sons. He enjoys cycling, the outdoors, sports and coaching.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Greg Lowe is President of HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division, the state's sixth largest health system based in Western North Carolina and CEO of Asheville's Mission Health. Lowe had previously served as chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare's Chippenham and Johnston-Willis (CJW) hospitals, a two-campus system in Richmond, Va., since 2016. Lowe studied healthcare administration at the University of Utah and received his Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Lee, reside in Asheville with their four sons. He enjoys cycling, the outdoors, sports and coaching.

In this episode, we answer the questions you might have about common and lesser-known autoimmune diseases: whether you are more prone during menopause, how hormonal changes may impact autoimmunity, some of the easiest lifestyle changes you can implement starting today, and perhaps most importantly that you are not alone.  My guest today will share his unique experience with both arthritis and something I've dealt with in clients, spondyloarthritis. As a physician and a patient of arthritis, he has a very unique perspective on autoimmunity in menopause.   My Guest: Dr. Micah Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is triple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He is a graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition, he is certified in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is able to understand his patient's medical problems from a patient perspective. The foundation of his practice is to combine allopathic medicine with complementary medicine. He works with his patients to come up with a treatment plan that not only fights the disease but also is aligned with his patient's goals.   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:16] What is rheumatoid arthritis vs other types of arthritis? [00:16:00] How can people use integrative medicine to help with their autoimmunity? [00:18:21] Do people have to go on medications when they get diagnosed with a rheumatic disease? [00:26:01] Is there any connection whatsoever with post -exercise soreness and autoimmune response? [00:27:24] How will a plant-based diet sustain muscle? Don't Let Autoimmunity in Menopause Hold You Back What are the different Arthritis Disease? Gout NOT an autoimmune arthritis and NOT wear and tear. It's an arthritis that's inflammatory that's caused by uric acid deposition in the joints. Usually comes out as a single joint (e.g. big toe, knee) and get repeated over time. Rheumatoid Arthritis IS an autoimmune arthritis. Can attack multiple joints (e.g. fingers, toes, shoulders, elbows, knee) Usually come up with swelling, retinas, stiffness of the joints. Predominant in females Spondyloarthritis Overall arching term of different arthritis (e.g. psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) Usually comes out in fingers, TMJ (temporomandibular joints), elbows, shoulders, knees, feet, ankles.   What is the medication for autoimmune disease? Depends on the background, beliefs, and severity of the disease. Some may use medications, others may use alternative medicines, supplements and therapists.   What is a Whole Food Plant Based Diet (WFPB)? Helped Dr. Micah with pain remission after 2 months Whole foods include beans, organic tofu, edamame, fruits and vegetables. No highly processed vegan protein, soy protein. Soy is included in WFPB Has phytonutrients Decreases breast cancers Use clean unprocessed soy (e.g. organic tofu, edamame) Does not include processed vegan meat Some people may be sensitive to soy.   What are Inflammatory Foods? Ultra-processed foods (e.g. fast food, chips, cookies, cakes, ham, pepperoni). Food with high salt. WHO says that diet must be up to two grams of salt. Seed oils can be inflammatory when used for cooking.   The 2 times in a woman life with more risk of getting autoimmune disease: After giving birth When they go into menopause   Connect with Dr. Micah for the Summit: Join Dr. Micah's FREE summit on May 12–18, 2025: The Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmunity Symposium Facebook - MYAutoimmuneMD Instagram - @MYAutoimmuneMD Youtube - @MYAutoimmuneMD   Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Is Your Liver Preventing Muscle Growth in Menopause? Next Episode - Smart Movement for Aging Better with Lara Heimann More Like This - Prevent or Reverse Autoimmune Conditions   Resources: Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.

In this episode, Dr. Blake Hendrickson, Program Director for Master of Healthcare, Administration Professor at Austin Peay State University and Program, shares his journey from a high-pressure healthcare executive role to academia. He dives into pressing topics like rural healthcare access, the impact of AI, and how future leaders can shape a more efficient, compassionate system.

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle   Save your seat at the Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmunity Symposium - A groundbreaking event hosted by Dr. Micah Yu. Live May 12–18, 2025 | Free & Online. RSVP here: https://yu.myautoimmunemd.com/register?sa=sa02304049090547256a42cc0997f4cfc37b4ac399     Did you know that the pain you're feeling might be more than just inflammation? It could be your body's complex response to stress, trauma, and even the food on your plate. Join me and Dr. Micah Yu, MD, to explore a holistic approach to rheumatoid arthritis, covering personalized diets, stress management, and the truth about restrictive eating. Get ready to see your health and your path to healing in a whole new light!   In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 03:06 - A medical student's experience with joint pain ⏰ 10:22 - No one anti-inflammatory diet is good for everyone  ⏰ 11:25 - Trauma can be a contributing factor for autoimmune disease ⏰ 12:24 -  The role of stress in triggering the immune system ⏰ 19:22 - Identifying protocols for individual patients ⏰ 26:55 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ⏰ 28:00 - What to watch out for when eating restrictive diets  Check out Dr. Micah Yu, MD's Bio: Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is quadruple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He is a graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition, he is certified in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society(ILADS), International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness(ISEAI), and American Academy of Environmental Medicine(AAEM). He has a very unique perspective on autoimmune disease and arthritis as he is both a patient with arthritis and physician. Dr. Yu was diagnosed with gout at the age of 17 and later diagnosed with spondyloarthritis as well. He is able to understand his patient's medical problems from a patient perspective. The foundation of his practice is to combine allopathic medicine with complementary medicine. He works with his patients to come up with a treatment plan that not only fights the disease but also is aligned with his patient's goals. Dr. Micah Yu, MD's gift and link: Are you or someone you love struggling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or another autoimmune condition? Join Dr. Micah Yu - who lives with RA himself - for his first-of-its-kind symposium with over 30 world-class experts who'll share cutting-edge science and real-life strategies to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and live with vitality and purpose—no matter where you are in your journey. The Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmunity Symposium - A groundbreaking event hosted by Dr. Micah Yu (MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP). Live May 12–18, 2025 | Free & Online. RSVP here: https://yu.myautoimmunemd.com/register?sa=sa02304049090547256a42cc0997f4cfc37b4ac399    Connect with Dr. Micah Yu, MD: Website: https://drlifestyle.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlifestyleclinic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlifestyleclinic/    ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.    Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.   Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com   Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle   Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth  

In this episode of the Healthcare Plus Podcast, Dan Collard welcomes Céu Cirne-Neves, MPA, FACHE.  With over 25 years' experience as a healthcare executive, she now serves as a faculty member in the undergraduate and graduate health administration programs at Rutgers University.They discuss insights Céu has gained from her unusual path, which led her from her first job in healthcare marketing to chief administrative officer and finally to academia. At Rutgers she's observed major differences in today's students vs. those of years past (for instance: they're far more focused and specific on what they want, and very intentional about gaining the competencies and resources needed to achieve it).Céu shares her recent idea for drawing undecided students into the Healthcare Administration major by building an exploratory course based on Quint Studer's book The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special. (“I feel healthcare is more than a job,” she says. “I'm trying to make it enticing for them to see the difference they can make through healthcare administration.”) Filled with practical takeaways, this episode will appeal to anyone seeking more understanding on what drives the next generation of Health Administration students, how to help them connect to their calling early, and how to develop and mentor them.About Céu Cirne-Neves, MPA, FACHECéu Cirne-Neves, MPA, FACHE, is a healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience in senior level positions and has made a successful leadership transition as full-time faculty at the Rutgers University EJ Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. At Bloustein, she teaches in the Master of Health Administration Program and serves as the coordinator for the undergraduate Health Administration Program. Furthermore, she is the faculty advisor for the undergraduate student organization, Future Healthcare Administrators, which signature event is the annual healthcare administration case competition. Cirne-Neves brings to the classroom a wealth of practical health administration experience resulting from years leading culture change, operational effectiveness, and patient safety and experience. She served as the CEO of Saint James Hospital, Cathedral Healthcare System, Newark, for 10 years, and most recently, in a variety of senior level roles including as Vice President of Ambulatory Services at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), RWJBarnabas Health, Livingston.  Throughout her career, Cirne-Neves has demonstrated how to convert an organization's Mission, Vision, and Values into a leadership model that improves workforce engagement, organizational performance and results. She excels at strategic planning and implementation, operations management, and community benefit; and most of all, she shares the resolve that health administrators must nurture and contribute to the next generation of healthcare leaders.Cirne-Neves is board certified in hospital administration and as a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE); she is a past president of ACHE's New Jersey chapter and serves as the ACHE Regent for New Jersey – Northern; as part of her annual Regent Awards Program, she has now introduced the Student Associate and Mid Careerist Regent Awards, elevating the significance of both levels of health administration. She has served on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners and under her leadership CBMC received the regional Baldrige Gold Award for Performance Excellence. She has enjoyed serving in the most senior roles at healthcare organizations and now promotes bridging healthcare organizations with healthcare education.

Dr. Christopher McDowell is the Executive Associate Dean of SIU School of Medicine. He spoke to Community Voices about how he balances his practice in emergency medicine and his administrative duties. He also shared how SIU School of Medicine is working to make health care more accessible and why patients should come to the emergency room if they have a concern.

Correctional healthcare is an often overlooked yet vital component of the medical field. In this episode, Dr. Gregory Adaka discusses his transition from emergency medicine to correctional health and the realities of providing medical care in a county jail.Dr. Adaka talks about what it's like to provide healthcare services in jails with host Dr. Bradley Block. They discuss how the system works, inmates' common health issues, and the ethical challenges of treating them. Dr. Adaka also explains how correctional medicine is different from hospital care.They cover the unique security protocols and daily challenges of working in a correctional facility, how correctional health providers manage both chronic conditions and acute medical issues, the surprising role correctional facilities play in diagnosing and treating underserved populations, the major role psychiatry plays in correctional health, and how to transition into a career in correctional medicine. Three Actionable Takeaways:Correctional healthcare is primary care – Physicians in jails serve as the primary healthcare providers for incarcerated individuals, often diagnosing and managing chronic conditions that have gone untreated for years.Security and medical care must balance – Unlike traditional hospital settings, physicians in correctional health must consider security risks when making referrals and treatment decisions.Opportunities are available – Physicians interested in correctional medicine can find jobs through government websites, county health systems, and traditional job boards. About the Show: The Physician's Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for the real-world lessons we should have learned in med school! About the Guest:Dr. Gregory Adaka is the Medical Director of the Correctional Health Services of Miami-Dade County. Maimi-Dade County has the largest county jail system in Florida and one of the largest in America. Dr. Adaka is a subject matter expert in Medicine and the Healthcare industry, both in the United States & the UK. He has extensive knowledge of IT systems management and a deep respect for the scientific method.  Learn more at www.gregoryadaka.comAbout the host:Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts the Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians.Did you know... You can also be a guest on our show? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Today we are pleased to have Dr. Keith Ackerman delivering the sermon. Dr. Ackerman and his wife Rhoda joined Christian Hospital Sahiwal (CHS), Pakistan in 2011, where Keith is Hospital Director. Dr. Ackerman is responsible for carrying out the operational plans and overall management at CHS. The Ackermans previously served in Honduras where Keith was a hospital administrator and church planter. Keith has a doctorate degree in Health Care Administration and is an ordained pastor. Rhoda has many years of experience working in various hospital settings. Scripture:  Exodus 4:2 and Matthew 14:13-21

Dean's Chat hosts, Dr. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Tiffany Hughes to Dean's Chat!   Dr. Tiffany Hughes is Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Health Program at Midwestern. She holds a Ph.D. in Aging Studies, M.P.H. in Epidemiology, and M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She completed post-doctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh in geriatric psychiatry.  Her area of expertise is public health and aging with a focus on dementia and falls prevention.  She is also interested in geriatric education and providing experiential opportunities to get students interested in working with the aging population.  She became involved with the Walk with a Doc program and the Ohio Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition while faculty at Youngstown State University. She is now a member of the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition and their partner in the Walk with a Doc initiative with Midwestern University.  Listen as we discuss the topics that interested her as a young student and how this impacted her career. From dementia to fall risk, to prevention techniques and strategies to maintain mobility and independence we discuss how all these important topics are covered in multi-disciplinary ways. The Walk with a Doc program helps foster relationships for patients and hopes to “inspire communities through movement and conversation! With an aim to make health and happiness accessible to everyone, walk with a dock offers free walking programs in communities around the world led by local doctors, healthcare providers, or medical students. These ongoing events allow participants to safely walk, parentheses or role parentheses, learn about current health, topics, and meet new people.” Tune in as we discuss the Midwestern University first “Walk with a Doc” Event on the Glendale campus hosted by Dean's Chat co-host Dr. Richey! The event was a success with community, student, and faculty engagement on the topic of Fall Risk Reduction. We started the event with a welcome chat about the importance of activity/movement and its impact on fall risk reduction. In podiatry, our goal is focus on pain reduction and improvement of function specifically as it relates to the foot and ankle and lower extremity, so that our patients can maintain an active healthy lifestyle with the highest quality of life and maintain their independence. Falls are a significant problem in America. It is estimated that every second an older adult falls; One quarter of adults over 65 will hall at home and half won't tell their healthcare provider.  This leads to roughly 36 million falls, which account for ~8 million injuries contributing to 3 million Emergency Room visits and roughly 950,000 hospitalizations. What is truly alarming is that of these 950,000 hospitalizations, around 32,000 patients will die. While these are scary statistics, we focused our event on the empowerment that FALLS ARE PREVENTABLE!  There has been a lot of research around falls and fall risk prevention. We focused our discussion on the CDC's STEADI approach to fall risk reduction which includes “screening, assessing and intervening.” The STEADI approach has been clinically shown to reduce fall risk by 20%.  We distributed information to the participants about this method and discussed 3 key questions as we walked through campus. “Have you fallen in the past year?” “Do you feel unsteady when standing or walking?” “Do you worry about falling?” This helped spark conversation amongst the participants including our student “future doctors” about the importance of asking these 3 simple questions to normalize the discussion about fall risk. We hope you enjoy! https://walkwithadoc.org/ https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-programs/college-graduate-studies/master-arts-biomedical-sciences www.apma.org www.stepintopodiatry.com www.explorepodmed.org

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with Marissa Thomas. Marissa Thomas is a patient advocate and breast cancer thriver who was diagnosed in 2015 at the age of 35 with stage II breast cancer. She is the CoFounder and CEO of For the Breast of Us, an inclusive community for Women of Color impacted by breast cancer. As a woman of color diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, Marissa co- founded 'For the Breast of Us' to provide women of color with a resource tailored to us and personal accounts expressed by us. Marissa's passion is to educate women on how to navigate the healthcare system to make it work for them.  She also wants women to know they can continue living their best life, regardless of the circumstance by advocating for themselves, embracing their community and expanding their education on the disease. Marissa holds a BS in Healthcare Administration, serves on the board of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, is a certified Living Beyond Breast Cancer Young Advocate and NBCC Project Lead graduate. Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Who is a social change futurist? Whether you're aspiring to make an impact in public health or curious about the intersection of finance, healthcare administration, and project management, Sheila's career journey offers valuable insights into the future of social change in health. Learn more in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast.References for Our Discussion◼️ Phicil-Itate Change Guest◼️ Sheila Phicil, MPH, MS, PMP, FACHEHost(s) & Producer(s)◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

“Now what scientists are beginning to think, is that consciousness out there in an ever-present quantum field that we interact with every day. We either pull information down for us to live and grow by, or we provide information up into the quantum cloud.” Toper Taylor Top Five Tips For Living In the Quantum Field1.  Everything and everyone is made of energy and particles 2.  We are all interconnected with each other 3.  Every thought we have is a burst of energy that has an impact 4.  Train your mind to think positively and receive positive energy 5.  Energy sent as a positive intention from one person to another can be profoundly impactful TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:46 Interconnected nature of energy, particles and consciousness dating back to the Big Bang07:37 The Impact of directed positive intentions13:01 The power and influence of positive versus negative mental states and energies24:39  Intentional focus to drive innovation and discovery Where to find Toper?Website                   www.mediadisrupted.comLinkedIn                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/topertaylor  Toper Taylor Bio Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman.  In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team.  There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement.Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids' educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce.  The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle.  He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital.Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development.  He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award.This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Toper Taylor. Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award-winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman. In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team.  There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement. Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce.  The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle.  He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital. Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development.  He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award. This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California. Connect with Toper: Website: www.intentionsnetwork.com   Website: www.topertaylor.com  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Performance-Intention-Experiment-Framework/dp/B0DDJSQ9V8  Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.comPodcast: www.happinesssolved.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlataTwitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlataInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

In this engaging conversation on the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with neurologist Brian Ahuja about his work in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, the intricate science of brainwave patterns, and the philosophical implications of advancing technology. From the practical applications of neuromonitoring in surgery to broader topics like transhumanism, informed consent, and the integration of technology in medicine, the discussion offers a thoughtful exploration of the intersections between science, ethics, and human progress. Brian shares his views on AI, the medical field's challenges, and the trade-offs inherent in technological advancement. To follow Brian's insights and updates, you can find him on Twitter at @BrianAhuja.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:21 Understanding Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring00:59 Exploring Brainwaves: Alpha, Beta, Theta, and Gamma03:25 The Impact of Alcohol and Benzodiazepines on Sleep07:17 The Evolution of Remote Neurophysiological Monitoring09:19 Transhumanism and the Future of Human-Machine Integration16:34 Informed Consent in Medical Procedures18:46 The Intersection of Technology and Medicine24:37 Remote Medical Oversight25:59 Real-Time Monitoring Challenges28:00 The Business of Medicine29:41 Medical Legal Concerns32:10 Alternative Medical Practices36:22 Philosophy of Mind and AI43:47 Advancements in Medical Technology48:55 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey InsightsIntraoperative Neurological Monitoring: Brian Ahuja introduced the specialized field of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, which uses techniques like EEG and EMG to protect patients during surgeries by continuously tracking brain and nerve activity. This proactive measure reduces the risk of severe complications like paralysis, showcasing the critical intersection of technology and patient safety.Brainwave Categories and Their Significance: The conversation provided an overview of brainwave patterns—alpha, beta, theta, delta, and gamma—and their connections to various mental and physical states. For instance, alpha waves correspond to conscious relaxation, while theta waves are linked to deeper relaxation or meditative states. These insights help demystify the complex language of neurophysiology.Transhumanism and the Cyborg Argument: Ahuja argued that humans are already "cyborgs" in a functional sense, given our reliance on smartphones as extensions of our minds. This segued into a discussion about the philosophical and practical implications of transhumanism, such as brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink and their potential to reshape human capabilities and interactions.Challenges of Medical Technology Integration: The hype surrounding medical technology advancements, particularly AI and machine learning, was critically examined. Ahuja highlighted concerns over inflated claims, such as AI outperforming human doctors, and stressed the need for grounded, evidence-based integration of these tools into healthcare.Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness: A recurring theme was the nature of consciousness and its central role in both neurology and AI research. The unresolved "hard problem of consciousness" raises ethical and philosophical questions about the implications of mimicking or enhancing human cognition through technology.Trade-offs in Technological Progress: Ahuja emphasized that no technological advancement is without trade-offs. While tools like CRISPR and mRNA therapies hold transformative potential, they come with risks like unintended consequences, such as horizontal gene transfer, and the ethical dilemmas of their application.Human Element in Medicine: The conversation underscored the importance of human connection in medical practice, particularly in neurology, where patients often face chronic and emotionally taxing conditions. Ahuja's reflections on the pitfalls of bureaucracy, private equity in healthcare, and the overemphasis on defensive medicine highlighted the critical need to prioritize patient-centered care in an increasingly technological and administrative landscape.

Looking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!—---------Dr. John Schnieder and Professor Dan Ariely continue their analysis of healthcare and decision-making in the second part of their conversation, expanding on the points discussed earlier. They delve deeper into how doctors experience "moral injuries" when forced to make choices that conflict with what they know is best for their patients, often due to systemic rules and pressures. This can result in stress, frustration, and burnout.Professor Ariely explains how uncertainty and lack of control in healthcare—like unclear rules or too many forms—can harm trust and make it harder for everyone to do their best. They also talk about how giving people too many choices, like making parents decide on tough medical treatments, can cause unnecessary stress and regret.They also discussed the need to improve healthcare by prioritizing long-term patient care, reducing unnecessary burdens on doctors, and building systems that foster trust, mental health, and teamwork.BioDan Ariely is an Israeli-American professor and behavioral economist known for exploring irrational decision-making. A traumatic accident in his youth, which left him with severe burns, shaped his interest in human behavior. He earned degrees in philosophy, psychology, and business administration, including a Ph.D. from Duke University, where he is now the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics. Ariely founded the Center for Advanced Hindsight, focusing on topics like money psychology, healthcare decisions, and ethics.He is a best-selling author of books such as Predictably Irrational and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, which challenge traditional economic theories. Ariely has co-founded companies, including BEworks and Lemonade, applying behavioral insights to practical challenges. His work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine. Despite controversies, Ariely remains a leading voice in behavioral science, inspiring research, business innovations, and media projects like NBC's The Irrational. Website:Behavioral science | Behavioral economics | Center for advanced hindsightLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danariely?trk=contact-infoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danariely?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==  Dr. John Schnieder bio:https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/drschneider Did you know…You can also be a guest on our show ? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter  Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Looking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!—-----In this episode, Professor Dan Ariely is interviewed by Dr John Schneider about the complexities of medicine, bureaucracy, and healthcare experiences. Professor Ariely discusses how rigid bureaucratic systems often disconnect from the core mission of patient care, leading to stress, reduced autonomy, and burnout among physicians. He also spoke about the "scarcity mindset," where limited resources like time and energy force rigid approaches, overwhelming both doctors and patients.He highlighted the importance of trust in healthcare. When physicians feel undervalued, it fosters frustration and burnout. Similarly, patients losing trust in providers may turn to alternative treatments that are less effective or harmful.To improve, Professor Ariely suggests collaboration between administrators and physicians to balance efficiency with compassion. By valuing expertise and fostering trust, healthcare systems can restore patients' confidence and make physicians' work more rewarding. BioDan Ariely is an Israeli-American professor and behavioral economist known for exploring irrational decision-making. His interest in human behavior was shaped by a traumatic accident in his youth, leaving him with severe burns. He earned degrees in philosophy, psychology, and business administration, including a Ph.D. from Duke University, where he is now the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics. Ariely founded the Center for Advanced Hindsight, focusing on topics like money psychology, healthcare decisions, and ethics.He is a best-selling author of books such as Predictably Irrational and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, which challenge traditional economic theories. Ariely has co-founded companies, including BEworks and Lemonade, applying behavioral insights to practical challenges. His work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine. Despite controversies, Ariely remains a leading voice in behavioral science, inspiring research, business innovations, and media projects like NBC's The Irrational. Website:Behavioral science | Behavioral economics | Center for advanced hindsightLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danariely?trk=contact-infoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danariely?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg== Dr. Dan Schnieders' bio:https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/drschneider  Did you know…You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter  Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   In this episode, Haylie Pomroy welcomes back Dr. Daniel Kantor, neurologist and vice president of clinical research at Gateway Institute for Brain Research. Together, they explore the latest science, challenges, and promising research around Parkinson's disease.   Dr. Kantor shares Gateway's mission to find a cure for Parkinson's by speeding up the journey from lab discoveries to real treatments. Their team uses cutting-edge methods, including computer models and clinical trials, to better understand the disease and develop new therapies.   Share this episode to someone you know who is at risk or has Parkinson's or anyone who wishes to improve their brain health.   Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – The Future of Parkinson's Treatment and Research with Dr. Daniel Kantor   See our previous podcast with Dr. Daniel Kantor here. https://youtu.be/Wj3mlgSUJl4   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Daniel Kantor, MD, FAAN is a board-certified neurologist, President Emeritus of the Florida Society of Neurology and the Vice President for Clinical Research & Development at Gateway Institute for Brain Research -- focusing on finding a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). Since the world of what's classically known as neurodegenerative disorders (of which PD is the second most common, after Alzheimer dementia) is moving more towards neuroinflammation, and vice versa, Dr. Kantor is also the Founding President of the Medical Partnership 4 MS+ (MP4MS+), Past Chair of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration's Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Past Director of Florida Atlantic University's Division of Neurology, Inaugural Neurology Residency Program Director at Florida Atlantic University, Past Director of University of Florida's Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center in Jacksonville, FL, the Neurology Representative for First Coast Service Options' (contractor for Medicare in Florida) Contractor Advisor Committee, and an adjunct full professor at Nova Southeastern University's Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Dr. Kantor is board-certified in both Neurology and Headache Medicine and is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Concussion of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee of Florida High School Athletic Association   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KantorNeurology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kantorneurology/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanielKantor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantorneurology/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kantorneurology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KantorNeurology   Gateway Institute for Brain Research Website: https://www.gifbr.com/   Interested in periodic updates from Gateway Institute? Please fill out the form. https://www.gifbr.com/stay-connected   Do you have any more questions for Dr. Kantor? Ask him here: https://www.wehealth.io/ask-dr-kantor/    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM   #ParkinsonsDisease #BrainHealth #Neurology #HealthyLiving #MedicalResearch #ParkinsonsSupport #Wellness #Exercise #Diet #NutritionForTheBrain #Health #GutBrainConnection #HealthPodcast  

Dr. Lorraine and Dr. Brie join HeHe to discuss the critical and often overlooked topic of obstetrical violence. In this eye-opening episode, they break down what obstetrical violence is, its impact on women globally, including psychological trauma and avoidable morbidity, and how it violates human rights. The discussion highlights the importance of informed consent, respectful maternity care, and midwifery as potential solutions. The duo also emphasizes the need for systemic changes within the healthcare system to prevent obstetrical violence and improve maternal outcomes. Tune in to learn about practical steps women can take to avoid birth trauma and the crucial role of midwifery in transforming maternity care.   Understanding Obstetrical Violence Examples and Impact of Obstetrical Violence Legal Recourse and Advocacy The Iceberg Analogy and Measurement Tools Respectful Maternity Care and Systemic Issues Transparency and Hospital Reporting Midwifery Care and Trauma Prevention Systemic Obstacles and Solutions Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Healthcare Challenges Faced by Healthcare Providers The Impact of Insurance on Birth Choices Midwifery Care and Its Benefits Policy and Systemic Barriers The Role of Consumer Advocacy Future Directions and Solutions Connecting and Collaborating for Change Guest Bio: Lorraine M. Garcia, PhD, WHNP-BC, CNM does research on the problem of obstetric violence in the US maternity care system and the public health and ethical duties to implement solutions. She also works as a Certified Nurse Midwife with experience in home birth, birth center, and hospital-based care. Lorraine is a reproductive justice advocate and frames most of her research with critical lenses from healthcare systems science, structural and organizational theories, and social justice in nursing. Her perspective on the systemic, normalized abuse and mistreatment of childbearing people is aligned with advocacy workers, interdisciplinary scientists, and all interested and affected parties working to end obstetric violence and achieve birth equity.   Dr. Brie Thumm is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. She has been practicing midwifery domestically and internationally since 2001 when she completed her Masters in the Science of Nursing at Yale University. She obtained her MBA in Healthcare Administration at Baruch College in New York City and her PhD in health systems research at University of Colorado College of Nursing. Her area of research is perinatal workforce development to address disparities in maternal health outcomes and improve the well-being of health care professionals. Prior to her current position, Brie provided care at Planned Parenthood of New York City, served as the Assistant Director of the Sexual Assault Response Team for the Manhattan public hospitals, conducted mental and behavioral health research at the Rocky Mountain Regional Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, and led the clinical and research arms of the Maternal Mortality Prevention Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She continues to practice clinically at Denver Health. 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In Episode 23 of the Be All You Can Be MSC Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the vital role of the Army optometrist, 67F. Join us as we discuss how these dedicated professionals not only ensure the readiness of our Soldiers but also support the overall vision and eye health of the force. Our guest, LTC Ann Rudick, shares her journey as an Army optometrist, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of this critical specialty. Tune in to learn about the multifaceted role of Army optometrists, the career opportunities available within this specialty, and LTC Rudick's personal experiences serving in this dynamic field. Whether you're considering a career in Army Medicine or just curious about the work of 67Fs, this episode is packed with inspiration and valuable information. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on the Be All You Can Be MSC Podcast!LTC Ann (“Annie”) Rudick currently serves as Army Optometry Program Director & the Deputy Optometry Consultant to the Surgeon General, US Army. Since commissioning as a Medical Service Corps officer in 2003, she has served in a variety of leadership roles, including: Chief, Enlisted Health Services Branch and MS Branch Assignment Manager, US Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, KY; Chief, Optometry, Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, KY; Officer in Charge, Ansbach Army Health Clinic, Ansbach, Germany; Executive Officer, 507th Medical Detachment, Fort Bliss, TX, and forward deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Her military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Order of Military Medical Merit, Army Medical Department “A” Proficiency Designator, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. LTC Rudick considers herself a tried and true Buckeye having completed her Doctor of Optometry and Master's in Healthcare Administration at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.67F Facebook group and Milsuite page:Army Optometry | Falls Church VA | FacebookmilSuite | Loginhttps://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/science-medicine/general-care/67f-optometrist Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

In today's episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Nikki Helms DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, a dedicated nurse and patient experience leader. They discuss Nikki's journey into nursing, the importance of compassionate care, and the impact of personal experiences on her career. The conversation delves into leadership in healthcare, the significance of vulnerability and trust for leaders. Nikki emphasizes the need for kindness and human connection in healthcare, sharing her insights on building relationships and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Hope you enjoy this wonderful look at leadership and building a culture of care! Key Moments00:00 – Introductions00:58 – Nikki Helms' Professional Experience02:35 – The Call to Nursing for Nikki08:38 – Get to Know You Questions10:50 – Leadership Lessons from Nursing15:50 – Biggest Challenge for a Team 21:40 – Miraculous Moments in Healthcare26:45 – A Message of Kindness to the World, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”27:30  – Closing Remarks and Thank Yous Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nikki-helms-dnp-mba-rn-ccrn-k-04900716aLearn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast Learn More About Nikki Helms:Nikki Helms is a committed nurse and healthcare leader with over a decade of experience spanning leadership roles, critical care, and patient experience. Her dedication to making healthcare more compassionate stems from numerous personal experiences, fueling her drive to improve communication, reduce medical errors, and cultivate empathy in every patient encounter. Nikki holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership and an MBA in Healthcare Administration. She believes that fostering human connection not only improves patient outcomes but also enhances care quality and boosts employee morale. Date: 12/16/2024 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 159 – The Power of Vulnerability in Nursing

I'd LOVE to hear from you! Now you can send a TEXT MESSAGE! Be sure to leave your contact EMAIL so I can return your message!In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Robert Pope and Dr. Neal Douglas as they discuss the critical issue of malpractice for independent Direct Primary Care (DPC) physicians. Dr. Pope recounts his journey through internal medicine, administrative roles at major insurance companies, and his contributions to creating CARE as a malpractice insurance solution. He discusses the evolution of the hospitalist movement, the importance of continuity of care, and the impact of effective, high-quality doctor-patient relationships in reducing litigation risks.  Dr. Douglas highlights not only the advantages of the DPC model, such as personalized care and reduced bureaucracy, he also shares his successful experience partnering with CARE for his own DPC malpractice policy, largely driven by the fact that CARE not only understands and believes in the DPC movement and the high quality of care that DPC physicians brings to patients, but that it backs that up with tailored, more affordable and robust malpractice plans for DPC doctors. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR MALPRACTICE QUOTE FROM CARE TODAY.Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Orlando Urena-Cordero to the podcast. Orlando has an MBA in Healthcare Administration and is fromFrom Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Orlando came on to the podcast to talk about his Constitutional Rights being violated in the library setting at St. Joseph's University and Bayport-Bluepoint Library.     His story is based on false-accusations that are not backed-up, only by hearsay. Orlando wants to warn others, especially students to be aware of their civil rights because what happened to him can happen to anyone.To Reach Orlando Urena-Cordero: orlando-urenacordero@gmail.com******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

In this conversation, Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the integration of AI in healthcare, focusing on clinical decision support, partnerships, and the importance of responsible AI practices. He shares insights from the HLTH 2024 conference, highlighting the enthusiasm for AI technologies and the need for improvements in provider workflows. The discussion also covers significant partnerships aimed at enhancing clinical care and the evolving role of AI in reducing provider burden.In this episode they discuss:The focus is on helping clinicians make the best decisions.Small time increments in workflows can lead to significant improvements.There's genuine enthusiasm for AI's tangible benefits in healthcare.Responsible approaches to AI are crucial to eliminate bias.Partnerships are essential for advancing healthcare technology.AI can significantly reduce provider burnout and improve workflows.The integration of AI in clinical settings is a powerful opportunity.Investing in responsible AI practices is a priority for healthcare organizations.Collaboration across care teams can enhance patient care.The future of AI in healthcare is promising but requires careful navigation.A little bit about Yaw : Yaw Fellin brings more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare executive, with proven results leading cross-functional teams, generating value and revenue growth.Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer Health, Yaw spent 3 years at Optum, a global healthcare IT company. Before that, Yaw spent over 15 years at the Advisory Board, a leading healthcare research, consulting and technology firm, where he led multiple high growth SaaS business lines. He received a BS in Healthcare Administration from Penn State University.

Send us a textContent Warning: cancer, death of a parent, suicide, mention of car accident, mention of sibling loss About This EpisodeTune in to hear the bold story of Amy Ware, a distinguished healthcare executive and mental health advocate. Amy shares her journey of resilience, from taking care of her mother as a young child to the moment she dared to step out on her own during high school to where she is today as the Associate Regional Vice President of Oncology for Sarah Cannon. Her bold commitment to authenticity and education carved a path of impact, turning life's trials into a testament of courage and self-discovery. Amy also reflects on coping with profound losses, including her father's suicide. Through her story, we highlight the power of turning grief into a purpose that aids others and the crucial role of mental health support. This episode underscores the importance of empathy, genuine relationships, and the power of community in the healing journey. Embark on this episode with us to explore the strength found in vulnerability and the enduring impact of compassionate connections. About Amy WareAmy Ware is a seasoned healthcare executive with a passion for elevating access to research-driven oncology care. As Associate Regional Vice President of Oncology for HCA's Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at TriStar Health, she oversees oncology across 10 hospitals, working to ensure comprehensive oncology care for those across Tennessee and Kentucky. Prior to her current role, Amy served as senior advisor to the CEO at one of the nation's largest cancer centers. There, she led high-impact initiatives driving strategic growth and operational excellence. Her professional accomplishments are complemented by a robust academic background. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Healthcare Administration from Franklin University, holds a Master's degree in Health Administration, a Master's degree in Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Beyond her professional achievements, Amy is a passionate mental health advocate. Motivated by personal tragedies—losing her stepbrother at age 8 and her father to suicide three years ago—she has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness. Leveraging her social platforms, she regularly speaks publicly about the importance of mental health, working tirelessly to destigmatize mental health issues and promote accessible, integrated care solutions that address both physical and emotional well-being. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @AmyWare Support the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

In this powerful episode of The Messenger Movement Podcast, host Tamra Andress welcomes author Michelle Knight, who bravely shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and its lasting impact on her life. Michelle discusses her inspiring children's books, including 'God Don't Make Junk' and 'Shh Don't Tell', which tackle sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, and self-worth in an age-appropriate manner. Together, Tamra and Michelle emphasize the importance of breaking the silence surrounding these issues and empowering children to speak up. They explore the role of faith in healing, the challenges of addressing these topics in educational settings, and the need for forgiveness for oneself and others. Tune in to learn how Michelle's mission aims to educate families and create a safer, more supportive environment for children everywhere. Where to Find Michelle: Louisiana native, currently residing in Virginia. Author Michelle Knight is an Army Veteran, wife to a retired Marine, proud mother of three, and grandmother to one. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Dedicating over 20 years working within the healthcare field, Author Knight believes the biggest degree one can have is life experience. Everyone's life is different, although life can deal a deck of cards full of jokers. Through trials and tribulations, Michelle developed a passion to teach through writing, as well as creating multicultural messages within literacy. Hence her motto, “Reading Reality Is Essential, Assisting our children through today, for a better tomorrow.” Creating "Black Moms Reality Bookcase" allows her to continue to fulfill her purpose and mission by providing reading material with life lessons.Thin books carry powerful messages as well. Diverse reads, with bold bright illustrations and strong affirmations allows your child to love being uniquely, perfectly, imperfectly designed. https://www.instagram.com/blackmomsreality_b.chttps://www.facebook.com/Authormichelleknighthttps://www.facebook.com/blackmomsrealitybookcasehttps://www.linkedin/authormichelleknight Where to Find Tamra: Become a Millionaire Messenger! Take your Voice and Vocation to the Nations: https://fitinfaithmedia.com/millionaire-messenger ⁉️ Have a faith & or biz question you'd like to have me answer? Feel free to write it, along with your honest review on Apple Podcasts - I'll share you and give you the answer in an upcoming episode!

Buckle-up today my friends. International IMPACT Day is this week (October 10th). Therefore, I can think of no one better to be on the IMPACT SHOW podcast this week than a man who is creating a whole heck of a ton of IMPACT. His name is Andrew Ruiz and wait until you hear his inspiring story.  Andrew Ruiz is someone I've known for more than a dozen years. He started with me as a client when he was a college football player. Then he became an intern. A decade later, as a young father & husband, he enrolled in my God-Sized Dreams coaching program. And then he became part of my IMPACT-Coaching program for high-performers. And NOW, he is opening up our first proto-type IMPACT-X Performance brick & mortar franchise in Huntington Beach, CA. Let's GOO!!!  Andrew is one of the sharpest, smartest, and most empathetic leaders I know and he's doing amazing things both in his career as a leader within radiology at “C.H.O.C.” (Children's Hospital of Orange County) and now within the fitness space as the proud owner of IMPACT-X Performance Huntington Beach (CA).  Here is some of what we talked about on this week's IMPACT SHOW podcast:  You are the proud new owner of IMPACT-X Performance in Huntington Beach, CA. Your Grand Opening is on Nov 7th. You are in the middle of a complete buildout as we speak as MOMENTUM FITNESS transforms to IXP. How are you feeling? What are you MOST EXCITED for with your IMPACT-X Performance business?  How did all this come about? There are 4 pillars of IMPACT-X Performance…Fitness, Recovery, Life-coaching, and Faith. What are you MOST excited within these pillars? Which one of these pillars do you believe has the most growth opportunities? If you could look in a crystal ball or prognosticate the future, what is your vision of the future for your IXP? Where will you be in 5-10 years? Can you talk about the resources, mentorship, and guidance you've received throughout this journey of opening up an IMPACT-X Performance? You are leading the charge at IXP with long-time colleague and fitness industry standout Amanda Mittleman. Talk about that… As a leader (both at CHOC & IXP), what are Andrew Ruiz's TOP 5 LEADERSHIP Principles? If someone was considering taking their current gym and partnering with us to become an IMPACT-X Performance, why would they WANT to or NOT WANT to do this… You are busy as heck. Lots going on these days. What are 3-5 of your TOP HABITS as a busy professional that's keeping you sane.  WHY are YOU doing all this? BE THE LIGHT. What does “BE THE LIGHT” mean to you and why are you so excited for IXP and our mission to BE THE LIGHT and create more IMPACT in communities across America? Andrew is one of the best human-beings you will ever meet. He is full of empathy, compassion, and care, and truly wants to make a massive IMPACT in this world.  If you enjoy this episode, please share it with you family, friends, and colleagues. Additionally, please snap a photo of the episode and share it on your Social Media. You can tag us at: IG: @ToddDurkin @drewruiz12 @impactxperformanceHB  #Ep384 #IMPACTShow #Podcast #ToddDurkin #IMPACT   ** If you would like to learn more about IMPACT-X Performance, you can do so at www.IMPACTXfranchise.com or www.impactXperformance.com.   Andrew Ruiz, MBA, CRA Owner, Certified IMPACT Mindset & Leadership Coach Andrew's life purpose is to lead and coach in a way that positively IMPACTs others and ultimately makes a difference. Andrew is the Director of Imaging Services at Children's Hospital of Orange County, a 334-bed Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, where he is responsible for the overall direction of the health system's diagnostic and interventional radiology departments. He has been in the imaging field for the past 12 years and recently has become a certified Mindset & Leadership Coach so that he can continue to expand his ability to help others sustain ELITE performance and become the best version of themselves.  Andrew's passion for fitness, wellness, and personal growth has led him Todd Durkin, Travis Barnes, and the IMPACT-X Performance Franchise where he is looking to inspire countless individuals, maximize IMPACT and change lives. He has his bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, master's degree in Business Administration, and received his Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential in 2020. Family is everything to Andrew. He is a devoted husband and father of two amazing children. Spending as much quality time with them is his top priority, whether it be traveling, eating out, or a simple movie night. He absolutely loves to BBQ and watch football, baseball, and basketball. His favorite athlete of all-time is Kobe Bryant, and he prides himself on living life with the “Mamba Mentality” and never settling for mediocrity.

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Elad Ferber, CEO & Co-Founder of Synthpop, a healthcare technology company that's raised over $8 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Synthpop's Vision: Synthpop is leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare administration by streamlining back-office functions, which Elad sees as the biggest opportunity to transform the industry. Prior Experience with Spry Health: After leading Spry Health, Elad learned that healthcare systems are slow to adopt change, even with great products. This drove him to build a faster-growing healthcare company. Fast GTM Traction: Synthpop achieved impressive growth, reaching nationwide scale and processing over one million administrative tasks in just 17 months, a milestone that took them less than six months to reach with their first paying customer. Category Focus: Synthpop operates in highly consolidated verticals such as durable medical equipment and diagnostic testing. This focus has enabled rapid adoption and clear value delivery in less traditional healthcare settings. Positioning as "Labor, Not Software": Synthpop positions itself as a labor solution, not a SaaS product, differentiating by automating repetitive administrative tasks such as insurance verification, reducing labor costs for healthcare providers. Composable Intelligence as the Future: Elad believes that in the next five years, AI will simply be viewed as scalable intelligence, with Synthpop at the forefront as a composable intelligence platform for healthcare providers.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

In this episode of the Pharmacy Innovators series hosted by Dr. Corrie Sanders, we meet Dr. Aaron Emmel, a pharmacist with a diverse career path.  This episode is brought to you by YFP+. Summary In this latest episode of the Pharmacy Innovators series hosted by Dr. Corrie Sanders, we meet Dr. Aaron Emmel, a pharmacist with a diverse career path.  Dr. Emmel shares how open doors and opportunities led him on a journey from a community pharmacist to executive health system leadership and the pharmaceutical industry to entrepreneurship. With many lessons learned along the way, Dr. Emmel reflects on trusting his intuition, leaning on mentors, working hard and staying curious. Throughout his journey, he explored other income streams, including real estate investing, consulting and eventually launching Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an online education program for pharmacy technicians.  Dr. Emmel's career journey exemplifies the extraordinary versatility and potential of a PharmD. About Today's Guest Aaron Emmel graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Florida in 2007. After a short stint as a staff pharmacist at Walgreens, he was afforded an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist at his local community hospital. He developed a passion for critical care medicine and spent years as the dedicated ICU pharmacist. In 2015, he earned his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida. With a goal of moving into executive health system leadership, he transitioned into a role as the Director of the Clinically Integrated Network and ACO owned by the hospital and local physicians. He served in this role until 2018, when he made the decision to transition into the pharmaceutical industry where we worked in Medical Affairs roles until his decision to end employment in 2024.  Aaron launched his first business, SmarterMeds, in 2010. Focusing on MTM services, he learned many lessons on entrepreneurship and business before abandoning the effort in 2012. He first began consulting in 2014, and significantly increased this work following his departure from the hospital in 2018. In 2020, he launched Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an online education program for individuals interested in becoming certified pharmacy technicians. He also invests in real estate. Aaron has been married to his high school sweetheart, Allison, since 2010. They have two amazing daughters, aged 8 and 11. In his spare time, Aaron loves traveling with the family, fishing, exercising, and fueling his coffee obsession. Mentioned on the Show YFP+ https://pharmacytechscholar.com https://themedicineguy.com  Aaron Emmel, PharmD on LinkedIn Dr. Emmel on X Corrie Sanders, Huna Health on Instagram Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Planning Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist YFP Disclaimer YFP Newsletter

So what exactly is a “spiritual business coach”? Jon Zieve, our guest this time, will tell us and he will explain the value he provides to his clients. Jon grew up on the outskirts of Chicago and chose, at least at first, to follow in his father's footsteps and go into business. However, he always had a nagging feeling that business wasn't what he really wanted to do. Jon will tell us about shadows which are the things that cause us to hide things we don't wish to address nor handle.   After graduating from college with his business degree he began a 34-year career in sales and marketing. It took him a bit of time to really commit his efforts, but once he made the choice to buckle down he became successful and rose to vice presidential positions.   Even so, he always felt that business was not what he wanted to do. Finally, after working at the same company for 34 years, he felt physically drained and decided to change his career and life. 10 years ago he began the process of training to become a spiritual business coach. Jon will tell us all about his journey as well as what he offers and provides to clients. Jon will demonstrate in so many ways what he offers and why his work is so important.   About the Guest:   Jon Zieve is an experienced Spiritual Business Coach who passionately facilitates personal transformation for clients.   Prior to becoming a Coach in 2014, Jon spent 34 years in the software industry. He held roles in field Sales, Regional & Area Sales Management, Director of National Accounts and VP roles in Customer Service, Marketing and Sales & Marketing.   Jon partner's with entrepreneurs, sales professionals and executives to break through barriers that create conflict in their performance professionally and in life. Instead of working harder, his clients create a plan that's motivating, energizing, enjoyable and sustainable.   He has extensive training in coaching, stress management and resilience with the Southwest Institute of the Healing Arts and the HeartMath Institute.   Jon graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with honors in 1979, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Health Care Administration. He lives in Cedar Park, TX area with his wife Janet. Together, they have 5 adult children and 7 grandchildren.     Ways to connect with Amanda & Vicki:   https://www.jonzieve.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonzieve/ https://www.facebook.com/trustyourenergy https://www.mindscanhvp.com/takeMindscan/usr=jonzieve/campaign=825   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hello to you, wherever you happen to be listening or watching us today, on unstoppable mindset. Glad you're with us. I am your host. Mike hingson, our guest today is Jon Zieve, who is a spiritual coach. He's very passionate about helping people transform what they do and who they are, I guess, somewhat who they are. We're going to talk about that and a lot of other things and and learn a little bit about what the whole concept of being a spiritual transformation coach is is all about. And I think that'll be a lot of fun. So let's get to it. Jon, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. And thank you very much for being here.   Jon Zieve ** 02:00 Thank you, Michael. Look forward to it.   Michael Hingson ** 02:03 Well, let's start like I love to do. Why don't you tell us about the early John growing up and stuff like that.   Jon Zieve ** 02:12 Yeah, early Jon. So I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, suburb of Chicago, and I was big Cubs fan, I Are you still? I'm still a Cubs fan, okay,   Michael Hingson ** 02:25 absolutely. Just checking Texas, Texas, Texas hasn't lured you away.   Jon Zieve ** 02:31 It hasn't now, once you, once you're a Cubs fan, you're always a Cubs Yeah, yeah. And so I went to school in Madison, Wisconsin, and I had my my spiritual crisis, then I was kind of following in my father's footsteps, and I I applied to business school, and I really enjoyed my philosophy and psychology courses much better, but I I did well, and then I just, I just dropped out because I I didn't really have a goal that I was motivated for. I didn't have a purpose that I could, I could really get behind once I got straight A's. And so I dropped out. And I, I just was looking for signs, anything. I was meditating. I couldn't. I didn't have any signs. I didn't hear anything, or at least I didn't think I did. And that's the need for a spiritual business coach back then. But then I decided to go back to school, because I didn't, I wasn't making any money, and I had to make money. I didn't want to live at home, so went back to school, got a degree in business, and they had a career, 34 year career, and nice career, but it wasn't it wasn't really my purpose, and I knew it. I always knew it. My heart wasn't truly in it. And I got burned out. I became a workaholic and got burned out. So that led me to coaching, and I've been coaching for 10 years. So   Michael Hingson ** 04:05 when you say in college, you had your spiritual crisis, is that, just that you couldn't find a purpose, or what was the crisis?   Jon Zieve ** 04:12 The crisis was I was not aware of my motivation that time was to not let my parents down. So their expectations for me, I cared a lot about them. I I didn't want them to to feel disappointed and my own calling, my own desires and my heart, I wasn't listening. I wasn't standing up for that. That was my spiritual crisis.   Michael Hingson ** 04:39 So as you progressed, how did your parents handle everything?   Jon Zieve ** 04:46 Oh, they were, you know, they were fine. My dad was disappointed and didn't understand my decision. But, you know, I went back to school and I graduated and got a good job and a good career. So, you know, it's never what you think it is. At the time and but at the time it was a crisis.   Michael Hingson ** 05:04 Yeah, I can, can appreciate that, and especially now looking back on it exactly, but, but you didn't really disappoint your parents all that much.   Jon Zieve ** 05:15 No, I disappointed myself because I didn't stand up for what I knew I wanted.   Michael Hingson ** 05:20 But at the time, did you really know that?   Jon Zieve ** 05:23 I did not, did not. So you, you,   Michael Hingson ** 05:27 you had to learn that, and it clearly took a lot of time and meditation and so on to do that. Well, tell me about your business career a little bit. Well, first of all, you went to college. You got a bachelor's. Or did you go beyond that? No,   Jon Zieve ** 05:41 I just got a bachelor's in business, business administration with a minor in marketing, just as Okay, yeah. And you said, tell you about your my career, yeah. So   Michael Hingson ** 05:53 tell me a little bit about your career and all that, if you would sure. So I,   Jon Zieve ** 05:57 I started out in in sales, and I didn't quite have the confidence, but I I realized that if I stuck with it, I could learn it. And I failed, but I stuck with it, and there was a point where the general manager we were on draw 100% commission and selling computer systems. And back then, it was hardware and software, and I was selling to auto parts stores a whole like inventory system and point of sale and great company. I stayed with the same company for 34 years, but, but I was out of draw, and I didn't sell it to him, thing. And the general manager is nice guy. He said to me, boy, you know, what, if we, if you leave, we're just going to have to find someone just like you. We we think a lot of you, we think you could probably make it if you've just hung in there. And are you willing to go in debt a little more? I already owed the company eight grand. And he said, Well, extend your draw if you're willing to stay in it. Said, Okay, so I I kind of immediately started selling. Kind of I had the bet on myself a little bit, and that's all I needed. Once I started selling, I got confidence and I became a VP of sales.   Michael Hingson ** 07:20 What changed when he made that offer to you, what changed and what you did that made you well,   Jon Zieve ** 07:29 consciously, I had to consciously choose to do this. Well. Prior to that, I was always wondering, is this what I want? Is it? Am I going to be good at this at that point, once I made that decision, I'm going to make it happen. That's all I needed.   Michael Hingson ** 07:46 And so you then really put your heart into it exactly. And having been in sales my adult life, I would say at that point, the customers also sensed that in you, yes, yes. And that added value to you be being successful and becoming successful.   Jon Zieve ** 08:11 So very good observation.   Michael Hingson ** 08:13 So what did your manager say when you started to sell like, See, I told you so or   Jon Zieve ** 08:19 Well, I think the managers at the time, I think they there's a lot, there's some turnover, but eventually they said, Yeah, we knew you had it in you. Yeah, yep.   Michael Hingson ** 08:31 So you sold point of sale and other computer technologies and so on, and then rose through the ranks of sales, and you said, you became VP of sales.   Jon Zieve ** 08:41 I get I became VP of sales and the VP of Sales and Marketing. And actually, prior to that, I was VP of Customer Service. I got a promotion to go to the company headquarters, and that took me from the Midwest to Austin, Texas. Ah,   Michael Hingson ** 08:59 I was going to ask you, what got you to go to Texas? Yeah, it   Jon Zieve ** 09:03 was a promotion. Cool.   Michael Hingson ** 09:06 So you along the way, did you? Did you work to create a family or anything like that? Do you have a spouse or any of that stuff?   Jon Zieve ** 09:18 Yes, I was married for 26 years and two kids, and now I've been married for almost, well, four and a half years. So I got remarried in 2019 and together we have seven grandkids.   Michael Hingson ** 09:40 Oh my gosh. Well, and of course, the rule of a grandparent is to spoil the grandchildren Exactly, yeah, to the consternation of the parents, but that's the rule. That's right, it's great. I can say that having had no grandkids, having not had children, my wife and I. Chose not to do that, but we also chose to spoil nieces and nephews because we knew at the end of the day we could just shoot them off to their parents, right, right. Sort of the same thing as almost being a grandparent and all. But   Jon Zieve ** 10:15 yeah, it is. It's   Michael Hingson ** 10:16 a nice role, yeah, but that's cool that you you've had a number of children, and they've all grown up and and you've, you've done well with that. So as you went through the process, what did you learn that made you better as you progressed through the ranks of different positions. I'm assuming you would say you learn things along the way that helped you and that that made your life better.   Jon Zieve ** 10:50 In my career, what did I learn in your career?   Michael Hingson ** 10:53 What did you learn about your career and about life?   Jon Zieve ** 10:56 Yeah, just to trust, trust my own instincts.   Michael Hingson ** 11:00 It's a hard lesson to learn. Sometimes it   Jon Zieve ** 11:03 is, it is, it's the most valuable thing we have. It's our intuition.   Michael Hingson ** 11:08 I love to talk about Trivial Pursuit, the game, and many times I've mentioned, in one way or another, on unstoppable mindset, that one of the things I've observed being a person likes to play that game is for me, although I've learned to trust more people would be asked a question and they would give an answer, and when it was the wrong answer, they would say and I said it for a while, until I learned to trust my own brain and heart. I knew that wasn't the right answer. The right answer came to me, and I just didn't believe it, so I didn't answer with that answer. And I've just seen that more with Trivial Pursuit almost than any other game that I've ever thing that I've encountered.   Jon Zieve ** 11:51 Yeah, that's so true. Why is that?   Michael Hingson ** 11:55 Why is it that we don't trust our instincts to is that learned behavior or what?   Jon Zieve ** 12:00 Well, you know, I believe the reason for that is when we're about four or five years old. We We believe that to be honest, we will lose a friend. So we believe that we can't be honest or we will lose a friend. So what happens is we we don't build a a momentum of trusting your intuition and sharing it, because we're just afraid that people won't understand us or they might react weird, and therefore we kind of shut down our intuition. That's my experience.   Michael Hingson ** 12:47 Well, tell me a little bit more about that. Why is it that we believe that, are we taught that   Jon Zieve ** 12:53 it's a universal thing with kids? I've seen videos of kids and experiments with kids, and right around that age of four and five, they they're afraid, but to be honest, so they they lie. That's how they learn how to lie. And it's not really they're they're not lying to others. They're lying to themselves, and that's where the mistrust of our intuition comes from?   Michael Hingson ** 13:24 Is it something that so it's something that's kind of, you think innate and ingrained in them. It's not that they're taught that by elders.   Jon Zieve ** 13:34 Well, I'm sure they learn. I'm sure they learn from our environment. I think I read somewhere. I can't remember where. I think it might have been Edgar Casey, but the evolution of intuition, you know, 100 years ago or longer, intuition was more valued, especially in indigenous cultures. So I think when we started to, you know, take kids to public schooling, there was no focus on intuition. It was all, you know, the sciences and the and the the other learning, and it took the focus away from that. So I think that's really another big part of it. But I also think we just don't trust being honest about what we're feeling. Which intuition is a feeling, and that starts pretty young.   Michael Hingson ** 14:29 Where does intuition come from?   Jon Zieve ** 14:32 I don't think there's a right answer. I don't think we can really tell I think it's a spiritual thing. I think it's it's a communication from God.   Michael Hingson ** 14:41 That would be my thought, but I thought it was a question that was worth asking, and we don't, but we don't really deal with that today, either, do we?   Jon Zieve ** 14:53 Well, depends on the person, right?   Michael Hingson ** 14:56 I was thinking, sort of collectively, we still mostly don't.   Jon Zieve ** 15:00 Right? You don't that's, that's a big problem. Yeah, we,   Michael Hingson ** 15:06 we still don't want to trust our inner feelings, our intuition, and if we can't see it right out in front of us, then it can't really be true.   Jon Zieve ** 15:24 That is, I think the collective consciousness, right? How do we change that? Well, I believe it's it's one person at a time, and I think the most important work we can do is to work on our shadow, which is the what blocks us from our brilliance, or our connectivity, our intuition, it's it's the parts of us we don't like. Carl Jung talked a lot about the shadow. He he, he believed that it's the there's a quote here. He said, The best political, social and spiritual work we can do is to withdraw the projection of our own shadow onto others, which is our which is what's happening in the world. You have people that disagree with each other and they blame the other for what's in their shadow. It's all projection. So how do we solve that? I believe we need to. We can't do this alone. We have to have others to support us, to help us with our shadows in a safe environment where it's, it's, it's safe to say, this is what I'm feeling without others taking offense at that, that they think that they cause them to feel that way, because that's never the truth, but working together in a community or a small group of maybe eight to help each other's find the hidden prejudices and biases that we have, and healing those one person in Time   Michael Hingson ** 17:20 Tell me a little more about this whole concept of the shadow, if you would.   Jon Zieve ** 17:25 Yeah, it's just the part of our ourself we don't like. So typically, as you grow up, we all love our parents, and typically, as a boy, there's something about our dads that we don't like. And if you're a girl, there's something about our moms we don't like, and that's what typically goes into shadow first. It's the aspect of our father. Like in my case, my dad, great man, but I didn't like the fact that he worked so much. He didn't, you know, I wanted more attention. I wanted to play baseball in the backyard with him, but he was always working, and so I didn't like the fact that he was a workaholic. So guess what? I put that in my shadow. And by that you mean, that means I, I, I I didn't want to be that way. So when I grew up and I looked to role models, I looked at my dad and I said I didn't want to be that, but I became him because I put this part in the I tried to hide it. I tried to deny that I was that. And when you do that, you're you're hiding from yourself. And so the the shadow work means that I face the truth that I was like my dad, I looked like him. I mean, I I was like my dad, and by resisting that part of him, I was resisting a part of me, and then if I had been more conscious of that, I would have made different choices and not become a workaholic like my dad.   Michael Hingson ** 19:14 So the shadow really kind of hid your ability. Well, maybe not ability, but hid you really analyzing and thinking more about yourself in that regard.   Jon Zieve ** 19:28 Yeah, I was in denial that I was a workaholic because I had sworn not to be. And I think a lot of people listening will agree that there is some aspect of their parents that they just swore they weren't going to do that, and then when they realize it, they are that, and that's the best definition of the shadow I can come up with, is we. We desperately don't want to be that so much we become a.   Michael Hingson ** 19:58 Yeah, you know, I'm thinking of something sort of a little bit different, but I think it's, it's passing. I want to ask it anyway, a lot of people have alcoholic relatives or friends and they become alcoholics. Is that the same sort of concept is   Jon Zieve ** 20:22 exactly the same. Yeah, exactly the same. So let me give you a couple examples. These are, these are easy examples. Projection is when our ego is trying to protect us from feeling a certain way, and we project what's in our unconscious onto others. So in school, everyone is used to the classroom bully, right? There's always a bully somewhere the bully teases other kids for like, being quick to cry, right? Yeah, but that's because he's quick to cry, so he's the one that doesn't like that about himself. That's why he's bullying others, because he's tried to hide that from himself, and he can't acknowledge that. He's quick to cry, so he blames others, and he he's critical of them. That's a great example of how the shadow in the ego, the ego, won't allow him to to know that that's the truth about him, because he's trying to to identify with something, an identity that is inconsistent with crime.   Michael Hingson ** 21:50 Is there something in addition to the ego that becomes the contributor to the shadow? I would say, is there something else that's trying to say, know, what you're thinking isn't right, but we just ignore it.   Jon Zieve ** 22:08 I'm not sure I understand the question, can you   Michael Hingson ** 22:12 okay? So the ego for the bully won't let him acknowledge that it's really his problem that he doesn't want to cry, but he's a quick fire, right? And so he bullies. Is there something else that is trying to help him counteract that?   Jon Zieve ** 22:31 Well, the ego is the problem. So whenever we try to protect ourselves, that's when we put stuff in shadow. The counter counteracted is to actually access the shadow, and that's where our power lies. So if, if the bully actually spent time feeling, if he said to his ego, okay, ego, I see you. I hear you. You want to protect me from feeling embarrassed or whatever. I'm not having it. I want you to sit down ego, and I'm going to feel whatever it is I'm really feeling, and I'm going to cry or whatever that embarrassment is, that that he's feeling. If he was to do that, that counteracts and now it doesn't get hidden in the shadow. So kind of the intuition is the antithesis of you will of the ego. Yes, okay, we can trust what we're feeling and not judge it. That's the that that helps fight the ego.   Michael Hingson ** 23:38 Got it, and I appreciate it, and I understand it, and you know, we don't listen to ourselves nearly enough collectively. Anyway, I just finished and it will be published later this year, a book about learning to control fear, and it came out of surviving the World Trade Center and recognizing that I wasn't afraid. But it wasn't until 2020, I guess, when the pandemic hit and I started to really think about and talk about this, that I realized I had created a mindset that said, You know what to do if there's an emergency, because I spent the time preparing, not only to know what to do, but I think, also preparing to create a mindset and learning that I had control over how I dealt with things. I might not be able to control the specific thing that was happening, like the World Trade Center attack, but I could, I could control how I dealt with it, and least mentally, even if not totally physically, but I'll say physically too, but mentally, I had the choice of how I wanted to deal with it and my make. Up, and I think I learned it a lot from my parents, was to be more of a teacher and more of a person who had confidence in themselves, not in an egotistical or negative way, but in a self respecting way to say I know what to do, and that works. So we just finished the book, live like a guide dog, stories of a blind man and his dogs, about being brave, overcoming adversity and walking forward in faith, and it will be out later this year, and it's all about controlling fear and recognizing that there's a lot of value in introspection, and if you do that, and you ask yourself the hard questions and are willing to listen to yourself and the answers, you can move forward.   Jon Zieve ** 25:51 I love that I'm curious about fear because I, I believe, I read this at a book, and I, I truly believe it's true, the definition of fear. What is your definition of fear? And I'll tell you what, what I know you go ahead. It's the absence of love.   Michael Hingson ** 26:13 It could be, I think it's, I don't know that. I would say that fear is totally the absence of love. I think that fear is an emotion and a physical reaction, and I would not ever tell someone that they should be unafraid. You shouldn't have fear. That's not the issue. The issue is that fear can be a very powerful tool that you use to focus and to direct you. It becomes part of your intuition. It becomes part of you in your mind. But it's it's a reactionary thing, and I think for most of us, we don't learn to talk to that reactionary thing and control it. I know Mark Twain and others have have made comments about we're afraid of so many things every single day, and most of them will never come true because we haven't learned to step back or step in, perhaps to our minds and say, Wait a minute, let's really talk about this. And the more of that that we do, the more that we really lean into addressing our mind and talking about this fear that something in us thinks that we have, that may or may not truly be realistic. The more we talk about it, the better our muscle that will help us control it can take effect. But I will never say, Don't be afraid. I'm I will say, you can control fear.   Jon Zieve ** 27:56 I like it. Does   Michael Hingson ** 27:57 that make sense?   Jon Zieve ** 27:57 Yeah, now I agree with what you're saying. I think fear is, is a is a message to us that it's something if we're really afraid of it, there's something there for us. If we can lean into that fear and and feel it fully and let it guide us in a way, it can be a power, as you said, a very powerful tool for us, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 28:21 and we have to take control of it and tell it to guide us, not overwhelm us, or, as I put it, blind us, because that's what usually happens. Because we haven't learned to take any control of fear, but when we do, it helps us be much more powerful within ourselves and probably to others. I keep thinking of things like military SEAL teams, rangers and so on. I think that they, if they were honest, would not say to you, they're not afraid of going into situations, but they've learned to control that fear and harness it and use it in a positive and wise way.   Jon Zieve ** 29:07 Completely agree, yep, and   Michael Hingson ** 29:11 I think that's what we really need to deal with.   Michael Hingson ** 29:14 So I've sounds like a great book. Well, I'm   Michael Hingson ** 29:17 looking forward to it coming out, and I'm looking forward to it. It is actually available for pre order, and I think it will be a lot of fun for people to read, you know, and it's going to come out before our political election. And I'm glad about that, because I hope people will read it and maybe start to take to heart that we have to really step back and not just let the fear that a lot of politicians try to promote overwhelm us, that we really need to step back and look at what's real and what's not real. Love it. We'll see. So what made you finally step away from a success? Whole 34 year business career. I mean, clearly you wanted to go on, but you know what? What was the thing that finally made you step away because you've been doing it a long time? Yeah?   Jon Zieve ** 30:10 Well, it actually, I couldn't do it anymore, like I, I, I told several people, I just can't like my my whole body was resisting the thought of continuing to do what I knew in my heart wasn't my purpose, and it showed up in terms of my energy level, my stress level. So I just said, I have to follow my my body here, and I need to change course. And I, I knew I would be a good coach, so I became certified, and I opened up a business.   Michael Hingson ** 30:56 Tell me about becoming certified, what was involved in that when you and how did all that work for you?   Jon Zieve ** 31:03 Well, there was a lot of different certifications I received. I started out with a life coach certification. Then I went to an organization in Northern California called the heart Matt HeartMath Institute, which has been studying the heart for 30 plus years, and then I went through their graduate program, and then I did other certifications In energy work, shamanism. And then eventually I became certified in in what's called the Hartman value profile, which is the assessment I use today as a coach, which I think is fascinating, and it actually leads into your question about, you know, what do we do about this collective consciousness, which is not tuned into our intuition. Well, this assessment was created for that purpose. Can I share that a little story about the guy that created it? Would that be okay? Uh huh. So his name was, was Robert Hartman. Actually, that's not his real name. He, he lived in Nazi Germany, and in the early 30s he he was a judge, actually, and he was trying Nazis before the war, but he became outspoken, and he needed to leave, otherwise he would have been killed. So he left. He escaped, and he he had this, this question, because of his experience there. If evil can organize the way it did in Nazi Germany, how do we organize good? So he created this assessment, and he became a philosophy professor, and he created the science of morality. And he thought, this is the way, this is what the world needs is to have a science of morality to know what's right and wrong and how to make judgments, how to value, what to value, and how to make the right judgments or choices. So that's what that's the assessment we use. And it's fascinating to me. Everybody that takes it, it only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to take, but they get back a very unique assessment that tells you, if you it doesn't compare you to anyone else, which most assessments do. It's not a personality assessment, but what it does is it It compares you to how mathematically, if you were to think about values perfectly, to make the perfect decision, how do you compare to that? And then it shows where you have the opportunity for more awareness. And typically, that lack of awareness is where the shadows reside. So that's what I use, and it's a great way to introduce the need to do shadow work with clients that are interested in that. And I coach business people. I'm not just doing this for anyone. I'm helping business people to get better at whatever it is they're trying to do by being more moral and making better value judgments. Now,   Michael Hingson ** 34:49 if I recall one of the things that you provided was a link to the   Jon Zieve ** 34:54 to the test. Yeah, I think I did provide that with you. Yes,   Michael Hingson ** 34:59 I. Yep, so it's unique because you're not comparing to other people. What makes it unique?   Jon Zieve ** 35:05 That's it. It's, it's most assessments are comparing you to others, and they create, you know, like a norm, and they compare you to the norm. This is, this is not that. It's just, it's based on math. This guy was a mathematician, and he studied, he actually created the science of formal axiology. It's called, which is the study of values. And so with that 15 to 20 minutes, you get this 20 page and 18 to 20 page report, and it's got a graph and and I review that with people, it usually takes about 25 to 30 minutes to review it. And then if they're curious about how to optimize their strengths, then you know, they can, we can talk about what coaching would would look like, and then they can try coaching.   Michael Hingson ** 36:05 So what do your clients say to you, and what do they think about the whole idea of coaching?   Jon Zieve ** 36:13 Yeah, it's a good question. So most of my clients say that what coaching does for them is it they're they don't know what to do about something about their business, and they want, essentially, they want clarity. Because once you get the clarity, then you kind of know what to do. It's easy to take action. So most of my clients, they use it to help them get clarity and and then it's just like it's clockwork. Once they get the clarity, it's really easy, but if not, they're stuck. And then I teach them some tools that they can use to help them with their energy and to communicate better, to first themselves by listening to their inner voice and then with others.   Michael Hingson ** 37:06 You know, coaching is something that someone undertakes because they believe that there is something that they need to learn or whatever. But do you think that most people just are still uncomfortable with the idea of going off and seeking coaching because of, again, partly the whole issue of honesty. They don't want to be honest with themselves, but also the whole issue of, I grew up, I know me. I don't need someone else to tell me,   Jon Zieve ** 37:38 yeah, there's definitely, there's fear involved, right? That's probably a better way to put it. Yeah, there's fear about, you know, not knowing what the process are they up for? Do they have the time for? There's a bunch of fears, you know, if I pay the money, am I going to get the value out of it? But essentially, if they, if they can be like you said, if they can be honest, and a lot of people don't like to ask for help, yeah, they feel that that's a big, you know, flaw, that's a weakness. It's a weakness. But the truth is, we can't, we can't really fulfill our potential alone. We need people to help us look at, look at any sports team you know, the if you, if you listen to them, the athletes talk about their success, they will inevitably talk about a coach who was honest with them and challenge them to address something that was preventing them from being great. And they all tell the same story. They needed someone that really believed in them, even more so than they believed in them. And with that belief, eventually they can create their own belief in themselves. And then, of course, work on what they need to work on. And that's what a coach does. So who wouldn't want to coach?   Michael Hingson ** 39:09 Yeah, and it is, it is something that makes perfect sense, because the whole idea, it seems to me, of a coach is you're seeking, if you're looking at coaches or even talking about it, you're seeking knowledge that you don't think that you possess and and probably, if you could look deep enough, you already do possess it. But if a coach can help bring that out, because they have different ways of doing it. That makes perfect sense too,   Jon Zieve ** 39:43 right? You're right about that. They do have, typically, they have all the answers, but in a lot of cases, they don't trust the answers. It goes back to your Trivial Pursuit analogy. I just didn't trust it. So how can we help people? We can help them. Trust these intuitive hits and start to act on it, and then once, it's like me selling, once i i actually committed to, okay, I'm going to prove I can do this. Once I made that change from, I'm not sure, to uncommitted, that's what happens with coaching, because you got to commit money, and that act of commitment makes a huge difference in your results.   Michael Hingson ** 40:30 But even more than committing money, although that's a big part of it, because we value money, and we know that if we're committing it, then we need to do something to justify it. But even more than committing money is committing the mindset to seeking it   Jon Zieve ** 40:47 right? It's committing to whatever that that goal is, that we're committing to, yeah, if we don't have that commitment, people can tell like you said about me prior to me making that commitment in my sales career, people can feel your energy. They can tell if you're confident. They can tell if you're in this for the long haul,   Michael Hingson ** 41:11 right? Yeah,   Jon Zieve ** 41:15 yeah. So the same with coaching, once you go from lack of clarity in not fully committed to committed and you know what you're committed to, things get a much easier. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 41:30 once you make the commitment and you really allow yourself to open up and tell that ego to relax, then you're able to really start to move forward, right? So what exactly is a spiritual business coach? I mean, there are a lot of different kinds of coaches. You talked about different certifications, you had a life coach and other kinds of coaches. And so what? What is a spiritual business coach?   Jon Zieve ** 41:59 Yeah, so for me, spiritual coach is someone who guides us to uncover the parts of ourselves that prevent us from realizing our full potential and how we want others to treat us. So I'll give you a couple examples. If we're honest and we ask ourselves, do our loved ones, do they pay as much attention to our feelings, or do they engage with us the way we want them to engage us, with us? And some people would answer yes, some people would answer no, and the people that answer, no, a spiritual coach can help them realize how we are actually contributing to that challenge, how we're training people to not pay attention to us. Why? Because here's an example. If I was to ask you, Michael, how do you feel? And you said, Fine, and I knew, because I'm intuitive, I knew you weren't fine, then you're kind of training me to not ask you again, right? So that's what we do when we're not aware of some of these shadows that we have of not being honest with ourselves and others. So a spiritual coach helps you get to the root of that and to work with your shadow, shine light on them, and then integrate them so that you're when the next time somebody asks you how you feel, you say, Well, you know what? I'm feeling, sad or whatever. Yeah. And then guess what? They start asking you more and more, how do you feel? And and you go deeper and deeper. And that's, I think, what everybody wants is they want to have more intimacy in terms of connection with others. But   Michael Hingson ** 43:54 it might very well be that somebody really does feel fine too.   Jon Zieve ** 43:59 That could be that could very well be, yes,   Michael Hingson ** 44:04 yeah, but it's a matter of really knowing how to interpret and understand whether that's really true or not, right?   Jon Zieve ** 44:13 Well, we know those of us that are intuitive, we know if people were telling them the truth, right? We can tell just by their body language, by the tone, we can tell,   Michael Hingson ** 44:26 yeah. I mean, I can sit here and say, I feel fine, and I do, but I also know that there are a lot of uncertainties in life, and there are challenges and I need to to work on now that my wife has passed, it's just me. So I can feel lonesome and and I will admit that it doesn't stop me from feeling fine about me, but I can feel lonesome and I can feel like it'd be more fun to have other time with people. But I think for me personally, I. I'm pretty good about being honest concerning all of that, and I think that it is kind of what you're saying.   Jon Zieve ** 45:08 Yeah, so you know my role is to help people that they scratch their head wondering, why do people react a certain way around me or towards me? Yeah, do some people not talk to you and they don't tell you why? Or do you want to change something in your life, but you have no idea how. That's where a spiritual coach can help. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 45:33 okay, that makes sense. You know, for me, and I think other people who are blind, of course, there's an inherent fear that we've been taught about dealing with someone who has a disability, and we, and we collectively as a society, don't include them a lot of times in the conversation. But I think it's important for us who happen to be blind or who happen to have other typical disabilities, and I'll explain that in a second, but to recognize that we're different, we're okay, but we need to be part of the solution of getting people to understand and learn that we're not any worse or any less than they are.   Jon Zieve ** 46:18 Right? I totally agree. We're all equal. Everyone is equal. That's the goal. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 46:25 and I said typical disability because, and I've said it here before, I am of the opinion that everyone on this planet has a disability. For most of you, it's light dependence. You don't do well without light Exactly. We've covered up your disability because we've provided so many different ways to have light on demand, it doesn't change the fact that the disability is there. So I've kind of started to work to get people to understand that disability is a characteristic that we all have, and it manifests itself in different ways, and that we shouldn't think less of someone whose way of disability manifests differently than theirs, to think that that person is less than they are   Jon Zieve ** 47:09 a great, great way to think about about life and people.   Michael Hingson ** 47:14 It is a challenge, however. So you know, we, we, we do have to, you know, to deal with it. How does someone know they need to have a spiritual coach or a spiritual business coach?   Jon Zieve ** 47:31 Well, like I was just saying, you know, if you're scratching your head wondering, why, why are people reacting to me the way they are? Why do I get triggered? Another one is, I don't want to just exist. I want to really live fully, and I feel like I'm just existing. Those are, those are good signs of how a spiritual coach can help. They want to change something, but they just don't know how how to get started. Maybe they don't they're not clear on their vision or their purpose. That's how you know.   Michael Hingson ** 48:18 Do you make God a part of the spiritual coach journey that people take. Yes, and I ask that because, you know, there, there are a lot of people who talk about God and spiritualness, and they talk about it, but deep down, they don't necessarily really believe it. I went to a church for a number of years with my wife and I and the pastor had a very interesting observation. He said that people in the church would read about spirituality and God and so on, but when it truly intellectually came time to accept it, they just weren't there. And, you know? So I'm wondering how many people knock the idea of it being a spiritual coach.   Jon Zieve ** 49:10 Well, it just so happens that the people that I work with are open for that. Ah, you know, I don't, I think that's the way the universe works. I don't feel like I'm in control of who I coach. I feel like there's, there's other divine guidance or intelligence that's orchestrating things. And so I if somebody's not open to that, it's not a good match. Yeah, there, you know, I'm not going to be as valuable to someone if they're not open to, you know how to how they can pray for answers. Or it's not about religion, Yes, correct. It's not, not at all. It's more about a personal relationship with a higher power. And   Michael Hingson ** 50:05 I think you said something very interesting. I absolutely agree you should not. You shouldn't be in control of the people you coach. That's a whole different story, but you shouldn't be you. You're a guide, you're a counselor, you're a person to help them, but ultimately they're the ones that have to learn to really, really take control, correct. So when you're when you're dealing with people in business, how does a spiritual coach help and how is what they do? Maybe different than other kinds of coaches.   Jon Zieve ** 50:43 Yeah. Well, you can't really separate the individual from the business. So what I find is, when it comes down to, what is your vision for the business, what is your mission, what are your values, that's that's what makes a good business really create the culture that is going to create the success in terms of client satisfaction, in terms of employee satisfaction, retention, it's all about the culture. So it's all about their vision and mission, and that comes from asking for help to receive these messages, what is my vision, what is my mission? And if somebody truly wants that help, they will get it, and then they have to trust it. That's the difficult part of people. Listen and hear it, but they don't Okay. I can't possibly put that in action. How do I do that? That's where I can help them, because I've got several clients that have executed this, that have taken they've proven it works, and they just need that encouragement in even talking to some of my clients about it, the more you trust just being yourself and not trying to be anything but that, and trust your intuition and trust your feelings and your heart that's that's being spiritual,   Michael Hingson ** 52:23 yeah, and it's something that we just don't get taught nearly enough, or are often enough to listen. I used to say, Well, I always record my speeches when I travel and speak. And I used to say, I do that because I'm my own worst critic, and I want to listen to them, and if, if, if anybody can find the problems that need to be dealt with. I I am, but I've realized in the last, actually year, year and a half, and just thinking about it, I've been approaching it wrong and saying it wrong. I'm not my own worst critic. I'm my own best teacher, and it's a much more positive and relevant way to look at things, because, in reality, I am my own best teacher. You can't teach me anything in the world. You can offer me information, but I really have to teach myself, and I have to intellectually learn it and accept what you have to say.   Jon Zieve ** 53:16 Yep, I agree. So you know, a lot of businesses will will say that their employees are not fully engaged or they're in it for themselves, and I experienced that in my my corporate career. A spiritual coach can help the leader to really get clear with the help of their leadership team of what that vision and mission and purpose is, and then it's up to the employees to decide, are you committed to this? If you're not, then you're probably not the right person for the job. But once they commit, then they're not out for themselves anymore. They're part of this solution, and that's how spiritual coaching can help   Michael Hingson ** 54:07 a team, and that's exactly what it is. It's all about the team, and so often we just don't recognize that at all. But we are really all part of a team, and we need to really deal with that and recognize it. I love team building and teamwork. I think that it's the one of the most important things that we all can learn. I when I've written now, this will be my third book. I love to collaborate. I've worked with a second person on every one of the books, and I think it's enhanced it because what I discover is what their strengths are and what my strengths are, and if the two of us need a strength from somewhere else, we'll go find it. But mostly it is that between us, we have to learn how to use our individual strengths to make the team work. Work better. Agree 100% and we can do that.   Jon Zieve ** 55:06 Yeah, absolutely the sum is greater than the individual parts. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 55:12 it is. It is absolutely true. And there's no reason that we can't learn to be better people on a team. It is, it is a challenge sometimes and again, it gets back to, are we really willing to look at what the team can offer, or are we going to get back into an ego issue again?   Jon Zieve ** 55:35 Right, right.   Michael Hingson ** 55:38 And I, for one, just would rather stay away from the egos. Well. So what would you if you had some final things that you'd like to impart to people about all of this and so on? What would you like people to take away today?   Jon Zieve ** 55:59 I guess what I'd like people to take away is, if they're curious about how to live life more fully, have more meaning, deeper connections, then encourage your listeners to take the assessment, and invest the 15 to 20 minutes and taking it, and then invest 30 minutes and getting it reviewed, and I'm going to offer that for free. And then just be curious about how they can with a magic wand. What would they do that they don't, they're not doing and see if coaching is for them. Explore it   Michael Hingson ** 56:46 Well, I hope people will take advantage of it. I mean, even if you end up being fine, it's still worth exploring and and I personally am of the belief that no matter what we do, we're always learning, and we'll learn something from everything that goes on around us, I agree, so I hope people will take advantage of it. I want to thank you for being here. What is the name of your business?   Jon Zieve ** 57:11 The name of I work with pro advisor, coach, and my personal LLC is called John Z coaching. J, O, N, Z,   Michael Hingson ** 57:23 i e, v e, Z, i e, v e, coaching com, right? So if people want to reach out to you, best to go to the website. Or how can they do that?   Jon Zieve ** 57:33 Yeah, they can. They can go to my website. It has my contact information on there. They can. They can. I have, like a thing where they can text me that they want to take the assessment, and then I'll I'll respond saying, Send me your email, and I'll send you the link to take it   Michael Hingson ** 57:52 okay. Now you also, I think, did provide the link so they can go to click on the link as well, click   Jon Zieve ** 57:56 right on the link, and then get the assessment. And then I believe I have my calendar link on there to schedule time to review it cool?   Michael Hingson ** 58:04 Yeah. Well, great. I hope people will reach out. I think it's absolutely was worth it and is worth it, and I value a lot of the insights that you've given us, and I hope people will will likewise appreciate this and maybe use it as a way to step forward. You offer a lot of great advice and and great knowledge that will help us all. So thank you very much for being here to do that.   Jon Zieve ** 58:30 Thanks Michael for having me on and I appreciate what you're doing with your your podcast and the books you're writing and just your story. You're a very inspiring guy.   Michael Hingson ** 58:41 Well, thank you. Well, I appreciate all of you listening wherever you are. Would love it if you'd give us a five star rating wherever you're listening or watching us today and YouTube, please give us five star rating. We value that, and we value your input, so please feel free to review us. We would love it. And if you'd like to reach out to me, and I hope you will, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to do so by email. Michael h i@accessibe.com that's M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I, B, E.com, or go to our podcast page, www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, and Michael hingson is M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, S  so love to hear from you, though, want your your thoughts, love your reviews, and would really appreciate those five star ratings. By the way, I've mentioned it before. As a speaker, I am always willing to talk with anyone who might want to hire a speaker to come and talk about, in my case, my experiences at the World Trade Center or inclusion and diversity. Talk about leadership, the fact that I've had a multi decade career in sales and have a lot of insights to share. Would love to do that, and always looking for speaking. Opportunities, and we're also looking for podcast guests. So Jon, for you and all of you listening, if you know someone who you think would be a good guest for us, love to hear from you or love to hear from them. So please feel free to refer anyone or introduce us to anyone who might be a good guest. And again, one last time, John, I want to thank you for being here with us and for making this a very enjoyable and I think, very fruitful episode of unstoppable mindset.   Jon Zieve ** 1:00:27 Thanks, Michael.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:33 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com . AccessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for Listening. Please come back and visit us again next week.

This week's special policy panel, featuring experts Marvell Adams Jr. and Toni Gingerelli, discussed policy change and support for caregiving youth. They highlighted the significant gap between the estimated 5.4 million youth caregivers and the likely much larger actual number, emphasizing the need for better data collection through school-based assessments and self-reporting to understand this hidden population's challenges and experiences.The discussion, featuring Marvell Adams Jr. and Toni Gingerelli, covered the impacts of youth caregiving, such as educational disruptions and mental health struggles. They emphasized the need for recognition, resources, and inclusive policies, praising the national strategy to support family caregivers while calling for more inclusivity of youth caregivers. The conversation highlighted the urgent need for equitable, innovative, and collaborative policy solutions to better serve caregiving youth.About:Marvell Adams Jr. is the CEO of Caregiver Action Network (CAN), dedicated to serving caregivers, marginalized communities, and older adults. Inspired by Alzheimer's disease since high school, he holds a Bachelor's in Political Science and a Master of Healthcare Administration specializing in Aging Services. CAN aims to improve the quality of life for millions of family caregivers supporting loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases.Website: www.caregiveraction.org/Facebook: @CaregiverActionNetworkInstagram: @caregiveractionLinked In: @caregiver-action-networkYouTube: @CaregiverActionTikTok: @caregiveractionAntoinette 'Toni' Gingerelli, Director of Policy and Advocacy for the National Alliance for Caregiving, translates research into policy for America's 53 million family caregivers. She oversees operations for Act on RAISE, Caregiver Nation Network, and the direct care workforce policy portfolio. Previously Chief of Staff for NJ State Senator Vin Gopal, Toni holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and is an advocate for gender equity.Website: https://www.caregiving.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NA4Caregiving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caregiver_nation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-alliance-for-caregiving/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NA4Caregiving YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNationalAllianceforCaregiving  Support the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

  This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we announce our final episode after eight fantastic years on the air! We have a one last conversation honoring RHLR by sharing reflections, insights, and stories about the podcast's origins and journey. We share the most listened-to episodes from the past eight years, the growth that RHLR has seen, and celebrate all the amazing guests and support we have received along the way. As always, we talk about the future of rural healthcare, the importance of resilience, and the power of using one's voice to make a difference. “Use your voice. Don't be afraid to speak up. I don't care what your role is, what your title is, what your self-confidence is. Use your voice and speak up, and you, too can make a difference.” – Dr. Bill Auxier Bill is the President & CEO of the Center for Rural Health Leadership, responsible for NRHA's Rural Hospital Certification programs for CEOs, CNOs, CFOs, CMOs, HR Directors, Board Trustees, and a program for rural health nurses. Bill is also the founder of Rural Health Leadership Radio, a 501(c)3 non-profit and podcast. Bill assists rural health leaders develop and understand their personal definition of leadership for greater personal and organizational success by utilizing what he has learned about leadership in the real world combined with what he has learned about leadership in the academic world. Bill's mission is to improve rural America by engaging rural health leaders in conversations for greater learning, greater effectiveness, greater health equity, and greater well-being in rural communities. Sydney Grant is the Director of Programming/Operations for the Center for Rural Health Leadership, responsible for NRHA's Rural Hospital Certification Programs. She is also the Chief Operations Officer for AUXIER Group, which offers coaching, cultural transformation, and other rural health professional development opportunities.  Sydney received her Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and her Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of South Florida. Sydney started her journey in rural healthcare as an intern for Dr. Auxier's Rural Health Leadership Radio podcast in 2019 and became co-host in 2022. Sydney's goal is to help provide the tools, networks, and resources to rural health leaders across the country to help develop strong leadership and bridge the isolation gap of rural healthcare.

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Bridging technology and innovation that unlocks and empowers compassionate care is a passion that drives many of today's pioneers in the healthcare industry. Our next guest, Dr. Jake Lancaster, embodies this spirit as the Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care. With a unique blend of medical expertise and informatics knowledge, Jake is at the forefront of leveraging technology to enhance patient care and clinician experiences. From implementing virtual scribes to navigating the complexities of AI integration, he's tackling the industry's most pressing challenges. While together, Jake also shares his journey of being the author of "The Matter of Medicine," and why he enjoys bringing his creative perspective to healthcare transformation.Join us as we explore how Baptist Memorial Health Care and Dr. Jake Lancaster is embracing cutting-edge solutions to reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and ultimately bring more joy back to medical practice for clinicians and patients. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Jake's journey from aspiring cardiologist to CMIO, driven by his passion for healthcare leadership and technology's growing role in medicine.The rapid adoption of AI-powered virtual scribes across healthcare systems, saving physicians 30 minutes to 2 hours daily and bringing joy back to medical practice.Baptist Memorial Health Care's focus on serving diverse communities across three states, including urban and rural areas with underserved populations.Jake's unique approach to exploring healthcare challenges through fiction, resulting in his book "The Matter of Medicine," which reimagines King Arthur's tale in a hospital setting.The ongoing challenge of funding innovative healthcare solutions within the current payment system, highlighting the need for systemic changes to support technological advancements.About our Guest: Dr. Jake Lancaster is the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation and Chief Medical Officer for the Baptist Medical Group. He also continues to practice as an internist part-time for the Baptist Medical Group (BMG). Dr. Lancaster completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Mississippi and Sally McDonald Barksdale Honors College, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi, where he served as student body president and was inducted into the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he simultaneously completed a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the UAB School of Health Related Professions. After residency, he pursued a fellowship in the field of Clinical Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and earned an additional Master's degree in Applied Clinical Informatics from Vanderbilt University. After completing fellowship, he went on to be the Chief Medical Information Officer at West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN, where he practiced as an outpatient internal medicine physician and hospitalist. He is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and clinical informatics through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians...

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Ilexis T. Lindsey-Griffin, MPH, CHES

This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're delighted to introduce Tracy Douglas, the CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), which is the primary care association representing Virginia's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) .  Tracy brings over 25 years of healthcare administration and operations experience. She has held executive roles in FQHCs in Indiana and Maryland, overseeing multiple locations across both states. In these roles, she led operations, maintained financial strength, and supported strategic goals to achieve excellence in medical practices, programs, and services. Tracy has  managed operations in various healthcare settings, including pediatric centers of excellence, providing cardiac, kidney, and pulmonary services, both clinic-based and surgical. She also oversaw outpatient and inpatient acute care services and led a large health system's managed care division. Additionally, Tracy served as the Executive Director of a for-profit physician-hospital organization. In her current role, Tracy  is responsible for the overall operation, management, program development, and fiscal control of VCHA. She also advocates for the Association's members with federal, state, and local policymakers to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to improve access to primary care for the underserved in Virginia. Tracy received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her master's degree in General Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland University College. In this episode, we learn about the scope of FQHC services, how FQHCs are financed, what challenges they face and how they evaluate vendors.

In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we dive into this unique strategy for newbie investors aiming to make a million in just a year! Our guest, Mason McDonald, shares his inspiring journey from his intense career in healthcare administration to his current successful ventures as a land-flipper and investor. So, if you're looking to move away from your mentally and physically draining W2 role, you might find inspiration from how Mason achieved financial independence through real estate. As a specialist in land deals, Mason provides insider tips on identifying profitable opportunities and understanding land deals in layman's terms. With his experience running land-flipping businesses and his own podcast on land investing, our guest shares how he manages to close deals all across the country within just a few days from discovery to closing.  Throughout the episode, we discuss finding opportunities after facing rejection, the advantages of sending neutral offers, and navigating financial risks as a new investor. We also discuss the keys to building a successful partnership with your real-life partner and managing a healthy work-life balance without compromising your personal relationship. Mason's story clearly shows that with the proper research and approach, anyone can succeed in land investments. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and don't miss out on the exclusive tips Mason shares on making a million in a year for newbie investors!  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:[5:05] Beginning of Mason's Career Journey [9:50] His Career Progression in Healthcare Administration [12:20] On the Difficulties of his W2 Job [18:20] Mason's First-Ever Real Estate Deal [23:25] On Finding Opportunities After Rejections [25:50] What to Look for in a Land Deal [27:30] Explaining Land Deals in Layman Terms[30:50] Managing Expectations After Huge Wins [32:48] On Sending Neutral Offers [36:00] Building Successful Partnerships With Your Spouse [44:15] How to Succeed in Investing Deals Across the Country [46:40] Words of Wisdom for Any Investor HOSTS   Craig Curelop   

In this episode of Back Table Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Joshua Langston, and Dr. Mara Holton from the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) share insights on the financial and administrative complexities that urologists face. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Fellow https://www.meetfellow.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into the increasing costs of healthcare, the challenges posed by regulatory requirements, and the significance of physician leadership in influencing healthcare delivery. The discussion also highlights the importance of advocacy, the evolving role of physicians in business and policy, and actionable steps doctors can take to ensure their voices are heard. Finally, the doctors address the growing trend of hospital employment among physicians and its impact on rural healthcare access. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 06:41 - Complexities and Costs in Healthcare 11:48 - The Role of Physicians in Healthcare Leadership 17:21 - The Shift Towards Hospital Employment 27:35 - Economic Pressures on Physicians and Patients 30:09 - Cost Discrepancies in Medical Procedures 38:16 - Burnout and Workforce Challenges 49:26 - Advocacy and Call to Action --- RESOURCES Fellow https://www.meetfellow.com/ BackTable URO Ep. 82- Advocacy Basics for the Urologist: From Your Clinic to Capitol Hill with Dr. Ruchika Talwar https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hcLrKuf5QU7TZCHSErs4Z?si=842c7985f44c4e04 BackTable URO Ep. 164: Urology Advocacy: From Passion to Policy with Dr. Seth Cohen, Dr. Michelle Leach, and Dr. Suzette Sutherland https://open.spotify.com/episode/68pR7MxFIgQ1HJLy6xQHDX?si=36a93eedd6594770

265: Prioritizing Mental Wellness as a Nonprofit Leader (Yolanda Robano-Gross)SUMMARYHow do you support your team when they (and you) are feeling the effects of a high-stress environment? In episode 265 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Yolanda Robano-Gross shares invaluable insights and experiences on building a supportive workplace culture. She discusses the importance of prioritizing staff well-being and creating a space where individuals feel valued and heard. From implementing strategic planning initiatives to engaging in innovative fundraising approaches, Yolanda emphasizes the significance of adaptability and empathy in navigating the challenges of nonprofit leadership. She offers practical advice on building and retaining an effective board of directors, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion. Through her candid reflections and commitment to kindness, Yolanda inspires fellow nonprofit leaders to embrace empathy, cultivate meaningful connections, and drive positive change within their organizations and communities.ABOUT YOLANDAYolanda Robano-Gross joined Options for Community Living as Chief Executive Officer in 2014 with over twenty years of prior executive-level experience in the health care industry. She handles oversight of all agency affairs and reports to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include fiscal management of an annual budget of over $24 million, personnel management, program development, and fundraising. She earned her Master's in Health Care Administration from Hofstra University, Masters in Social Work from Yeshiva University, and her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Marist College. She holds a certificate in Executive Education, Non-Profit Leadership from The Fordham Center for Non-Profit Leaders.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Learn more about Yolanda hereReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!Have you read Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available in AudibleCheck out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com

Over the years, assisted living has gained popularity as one of the best investments in the market and a better way to serve people and residents. But is it worth it to enter this healthcare industry's sector? Let's find out in this episode with Brandon Gustafson!Brandon joins the show to walk us through how he entered this business, the people you need to have to make a facility successful, and the local rules and regulations that come with assisted living investing. Listen in as we covered more valuable topics!Key Points & Relevant TopicsBrandon's passion for healthcare and how he started applying it to real estate investingBrandon's journey to his first deal and the steps he had to take to make it happenUtilizing a multifamily underwriting strategy in assisted livingThings to establish and put in place when buying an existing assisted living facilityThe people you need to employ to operate an assisted living facilityThe required resident-caregiver ratio in a facility and the state inspection and surveyTop expenses involved in running an assisted livingHow important it is to have a good location for assisted living investingResources & LinksBrandon's FREE Underwriting CalculatorTo apply for Assisted Living Investing's mentorship, go to https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/mentorship-application. Get your FREE senior living industry webinar and other gifts by visiting https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/bonavest. Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Brandon GustafsonBrandon Gustafson is an expert in Assisted Living Investing, with a master's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Utah and over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. He has owned and operated two remote assisted living facilities since 2020 and has secured over $1.5 million in SBA funding. Brandon is committed to mentorship and sharing knowledge, believing everyone can achieve their goals. Brandon is also a dedicated family man and a passionate sports fan.  Get in Touch with BrandonWebsite: https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/ YouTube: Brandon Gustafson / @assistedlivinginvestingFacebook Group: Assisted Living Investing: Unlocking Time & Financial Freedom through ALFacebook Page: Assisted Living InvestingInstagram: @assistedlivinginvestingLinkedIn: Assisted Living InvestingTwitter (X): @AL_Investing To Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!