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Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Fresh off the beaches and lectures of the beautiful island of Mallorca at the exocad Insights 2026 , Elvis and Barb sat down with three incredible women proving that digital dentistry is global, creative, and fueled by passion. First up is Andreea Bordea, a ceramist and lab owner originally from Romania who found her way into dental technology after narrowly missing acceptance into dental school. From analog waxing and staining zirconia with a single A2 shade to opening her own lab in Spain and building a digital workflow around exocad, Andreea shares the journey of learning everything the hard way. She talks about teaching herself digital dentistry, building a team, and how social media unexpectedly became her outlet while working alone in her lab. The conversation also dives into Ivoclar materials, zirconia, and the excitement around new products launched at Insights. Then the microphones turn to Denisse Ramos from for one of the most energetic conversations of the event. Denisse talks about her journey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Coca-Cola into the dental industry, eventually becoming a major force in digital workflows, 3D printing, and equipment sales. From Dentsply to Desktop Health and now leading sales at New Stetic USA, Denisse shares stories about mentorship, industry evolution, women in dentistry, and why labs need to charge for their expertise. We all talk about the rise of digital dentistry, treatment planning frustrations, social media, the future of dentures, and the importance of giving back through organizations like Ladies of the Mill and the NADL. Finally, Elvis met Daniela Torres, better known online as “Danny Designer,” a digital designer from Chile whose Instagram portfolio turned into a thriving business. Daniela explains how she taught herself exocad through YouTube before traveling to Madrid for advanced training, eventually working at the MOD Institute in South Carolina before returning to Chile to build her own remote design business. From designing full arch restorations and dentures to handling dozens of cases a day entirely through email and WhatsApp, Daniela proves how powerful digital dentistry and social media have become for technicians worldwide. The conversation wraps with excitement around exocad's newest updates, the exocad Hub, and what it means to be recognized as an exocad Hero.Special Guests: Andreea Bordea, Daniela Torres, and Denisse Lasso Ramos.
What if educating your people so well that they could leave was exactly the point? At Your Health, that's not a risk to manage — it's the philosophy that built an entire learning ecosystem. In this episode, Jamie talks with Aubrey Wall, who came to Your Health from a background in education and now leads Your Health University, the organization's learning management system and continuous-development engine. Aubrey brings an educator's eye to a fast-evolving healthcare environment, where best practice changes by the day and meeting patients where they are demands that staff never stop learning. Here's what you'll hear: Why a healthcare company runs 12-month, Department of Labor–registered apprenticeships — including programs in management, value-based care, population health, and hospice aide preparation How gamification is being built into nurse instruction (straight from Aubrey's dissertation research) The difference between Your Health University (your classroom) and the Hub (your resource library) How LinkedIn Learning delivered roughly $4.2 million in CEUs to staff last year Meeting Leah — the new AI assistant that helps employees find exactly the right course If you've ever believed growing your people is a cost rather than the whole point, this conversation will change how you think. Press play, then go ask Leah a question. www.YourHealth.Org
In this episode of The Confidence Doc®, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Tiffany Lewis to discuss her powerful journey through weight loss, emotional eating, ADHD, and self-discovery. Tiffany shares the challenges she faced before and after surgery, the lessons she learned about patient care, and why ongoing support is so important for long-term success. This honest conversation explores the emotional side of transformation and what it truly means to build confidence from the inside out. In this episode, they discuss: • Tiffany's personal transformation journey • The connection between ADHD and emotional eating • Challenges and realizations after weight loss surgery • The difference between patient care and customer service • Why follow-up care matters • Building confidence through change and growth
Dr. Amel Havkic, founder and Managing Director of EvoMed Consulting and a practicing physician, unpacks why so many amazing medtech solutions never reach the patient bedside, along with advice on how to change that. Driven by frustration from frontline care, Amel built EvoMed to guide companies from development through real-world clinical adoption, and shares how his MBA research became the StarMap framework: seven success factors spanning workflow alignment, implementation friction, ecosystem fit, quality of care, and economic viability. He explains why staying in clinical practice matters as medical knowledge rapidly evolves, offers a real example of digitalization increasing clinician burden, and discusses AI as “augmented intelligence” that supports—not replaces—human decision-making. Guest links: https://evomed-consulting.eu/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-havkic/ | https://www.instagram.com/evomed_consulting?igsh=aTlyaGVmeXYybGt3 Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com. PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 082 - Amel Havkic [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of the Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome my guest, Amel Havkic. Amel is founder and MD of EvoMed Consulting, Department Head for Weaning and Home Ventilation. Dr. Amel is also a consulting medical director for many companies, apart from being an educator, mentor, author, and currently working physician. All right. Well thank you so much for being here. Welcome to the show. I'm delighted to talk with you today. [00:01:23] Amel Havkic: Thank you so much. It's a pleasure being here, and thank you for having me. [00:01:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. I'd love if you wouldn't mind starting off by sharing just a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:01:37] Amel Havkic: Okay, so my name is Amel Havkic. I am still a practicing physician. But on top of that, I'm a advisor in medtech. I am in medtech since something like six, seven years, and it actually came from the frustration that I had in everyday work on the patient bedside. I was already consulting some medtech companies on specific topics. And I've seen this huge gap between amazing medtech solutions which, however, for whatever reason, never made it to the bedside. So I ended up, I ended up fund founding EvoMed Consulting consultancy, which helps medtech companies with clinical adoption, pretty much helps them guide from the development all the way to the patient bedside. The solutions really getting adopted, really having an impact. We've had quite some success with this. We've been named best Market Access Consultancy in '25 in medtech. I personally also celebrated recently award for Best Rising Star of the industry. And yeah, all of this came from the idea that I wanted to see a world where no patient is left behind and independent of geography or economy or economic status. Every patient gets the best care imaginable. And yeah, what better way to deliver that than medtech, right? [00:03:05] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, that was the perfect plug for medtech right there. That was excellent. So first of all, congratulations on all of your success and these recent achievements. That is really exciting and incredible and I, I know that your motivation goes obviously so much deeper than that, but I love the fact that you're getting recognized and it's, it's nice to have those moments of affirmation, so. [00:03:31] Amel Havkic: Yes, it is. I said it on the interview, which I got after the, after the award. It's not even about the award itself. It is actually about what I stand for and that is the human side of medtech. I mean, it is technology, but we're still doing it for humans. And as a doctor getting recognized and not as a founder, it is something it, it is a signal. So that's the, I think that's the positive, the good part about it, and that's what makes me proud. [00:04:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. So did you always have an interest in medicine? Did you always think you were gonna go this route? [00:04:11] Amel Havkic: In medicine, yes. I think as far as I can remember, thinking I wanted to be, I wanted to be a doctor. I was trying to cater to wounded animals as a, as a kid with, I don't know, four or five, six years old. Then I went to med-- no, before I went to med school, I was doing basically nursing school. I grew up in Bosnia, in Sigovina There it's after eighth, eighth grade, you decide what you actually want to do. So I decided I wanted to go into medicine and at that time, Dr. House came out and or house MD in, in the English, English terminology. And I was a huge fan. So that was pretty much my, my route was set from that. I was al also always tech savvy, so if I wouldn't have done medicine, I would've probably done IT. And at one point it kind of merged. [00:05:09] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Okay. All right. So Dr. House, I can totally understand why that became an, an inspiration. Do you have any examples that you could share that are like, is, is the medical world ever as wild as some of those stories on Dr. House? [00:05:27] Amel Havkic: Oh yes. Oh yes. It is specifically. So besides working in the hospital, I work in a private practice, and funny enough that private practice is focused on difficult to diagnose and rare diseases of, obviously for, for that reason. I was also working in a hospital department, which was working with with or in discovering rare diseases specifically when it comes to, to respiratory diseases. So, yeah, it is like that. I can share a story of one patient, which came to me because she had thoracic pain every now and then. And it was reoccurring, came again and again. I did an ultrasound, and so she was at a cardiologist, she couldn't find anything. The, the whole thing. And it, I did an ultrasound of the chest and I found a, a little a little mass, which is not supposed to be there. So I sent her to a CT. Funny enough, the CT came back negative because it was so small that you couldn't see it on a ct. However, when you know exactly where to look, you could still like see outlines of it. And then in the, in the discussion came out that she had an endometriosis at one point. So, we said, "Okay, this might be somehow connected." We took a tissue sample, so in the end it was indeed an endometriosis, which got discovered after 20 plus years of or, or 10 years of, chest pain every now and then. So, it's just one of the examples of the, of the, so yeah, it's Dr. House specifically is quite realistic. [00:06:57] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. That is wild. I, wow. Okay. That is, that is really cool. So, so do you also have these these moments, I could just imagine you just feel like you've solved a mystery and you can help this patient and you know exactly how, is that just like the best feeling? [00:07:13] Amel Havkic: For, for me it is, for me, it is, I always have to describe or, or tell to my assistants in a or, or not assistants, my residents. Please don't misunderstand me. I get excited by this, not because I want the patient to be sick, but because first of all, we find a way to help after so many people could not. And yeah, just for the pure love of the game, so to say. [00:07:37] Lindsey Dinneen: That's amazing. Okay, so, well, I feel like we can go off on many tangents, but I'll, I'll try to, I'll try to stay focused because I, but I love that. I love that. So you're a practicing physician and you're, you're seeing these instances of medical technology that I imagined isn't getting adopted in the way that you know it should, that would have clients or patient impact. So you're, you're seeing this for a while. So did that lead to direct opportunities to consult for some of these companies that needed a physician's perspective or how did, how did that go from, "Hey, I, I, gosh, I'm seeing this gap" to, "Okay, I know where to go from here." [00:08:19] Amel Havkic: So, it exactly like that. So I was brought into a medtech company to consult them as a clinical medical expert on, at that point, risks associated to their solution. Of course it makes sense to have someone who is still in the trenches, so to say, because the logic behind certain workflows in hospitals or in healthcare environment is not the same logic that it guy would have when talking workflows similar. So that's how it started. And then a pattern started emerging. When I did my MBA thesis, I basically took, took these two, these two, that, that gap that I saw and made it a topic of my MBA thesis. I was looking specifically on success factors in healthcare and what makes a solution gets adopted or delivery system healthcare path, what makes it get adopted in the real world and what does not. And what emerged was basically knowledge graph constellation, so to say, of seven success factors. And that constellation also showed how they're connected with each other, so, and how they interact how they impact one another. So I put that to the, to the to the test, the findings, running multiple times the most profitable hospital unit in basically every hospital I went to, starting my private practice, which got profitable from day one. Consulting clients on the same on the same, framework who were able to triple their, their revenue from 30 to 90 million. And so on, so forth. And ultimately then just about half a year ago, I made the framework public, and that's the StarMap framework which is the moment when everything kicked off. So everything I I said after all the awards and all the recognition came after I shared what I've been holding back up until that point. [00:10:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Alright. Wow. All right. Can you share a little bit about this framework and what makes it so unique and impactful? [00:10:34] Amel Havkic: So what the eye recognized is that it works because it's basically backwards engineered. I had the benefit of hindsight and had the benefit of seeing the solutions, which really made it to, to the patient bedside. So this is a challenge that many medtech companies, specifically the medtech startups face. You know, they come actually from the other side trying to pick one of the hundreds, if not thousands of ways to to, to navigate, to come to that one point where they want to be. For me, it was exactly the other way around. I was already where they want to be and was able to backwards and engineer those factors. And it is, when you think about it or when you read through it, it's almost common sense. Factors like specialization, cooperation and ecosystem fit, workflow alignment, predictability of services. But also implementation, friction digitalization, quality of care, and specifically economic viability. So pretty much a 360 view on the, the, on the solution because when you, when you come to think of it, for something to get adopted in the clinic, there is a lot of different stakeholders involved. So it's not just the doctors, it's not just the clinics, it's the insurance companies, it's the the procurement, IT. Does this at all integrate into my ecosystem and so on so forth as a whole bunch of stakeholders and questions that need to be answered. And the StarMap is the first framework, which basically has a, a structured way of looking through all of these. [00:12:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Yeah. So this is, this is a framework that you have, I imagine, developed and refined over time as you've been consulting. So when you first started consulting, what are some of maybe the lessons that you learned in terms of being able to really help these companies succeed? [00:12:35] Amel Havkic: This is a bit more of a personal one because, I founded a consulting company. So my thought I had, I have no clue about marketing. I have no clue about those things. I'm a doctor, right? So, I imagined that what I should be is a consultant, right? After all, I'm consulting. It turns out that the, the biggest impact I could make, in fact as a doctor, because in the end, that's what I am, it's what is most natural to me, and that is what is bringing most impact to the clients. And then there's one specific thing which I have, which many other consultants in healthcare, also good consultants, don't have. And it is the fact that I'm still practicing. Fact is that today medical knowledge doubles every 73 days. In theory, that means if you are out of the healthcare delivery for 73 days, your knowledge is almost obsolete. It was way less, it was a few years when I studied. And now it's, it's became so exponentially big. What that means is that if you would take a doctor, and make him a consultant, drag him out of the hospital, he would be an expert for 73 days, and that's where it would stop. And this is the, this is pretty much the, the mindset that I adopted and everyone consulting in the EvoMed is still a practicing, practicing healthcare practitioner. So yeah, that's what makes EvoMed specifically different and that's how I saw the world before and how I see it now. [00:14:09] Lindsey Dinneen: That's incredible. Okay. Yeah. And, and it makes so much sense that if you're practicing then you're, you're needing to keep up on all that. But just on a very practical level, how do you stay on top of so much new information coming out so regularly? I mean, it's not like, you know, you don't have three major career things going on right now. [00:14:33] Amel Havkic: Yeah, I think by now it's a flywheel, and luckily I, I am the very, in the, in the very lucky position that my, that my hospital knows and accepts what I'm doing outside of the hospital and also supports this. So, I get updated regularly through through people talking to me, reaching out to me, showing their solutions, asking for my opinion. And on the other side, so, so that's, that's what keeps me updated on a regular. And on the other side, I still I still see the challenges that you would have in a hospital implementing those solutions. So, recently the one specific thing happened, just as an example. We, I, I was involved or I'm involved in a digitalization pro project of an ICU and of operating room. For that they have now from, from paper, from from paper notes, they're switching to digital. Problem is the paper notes they could fill out within five minutes while the digital have all kinds of mandatory fields. And, and it's kind and, and the time it takes a physician to fill out those, those digital forms is six times... [00:15:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Hmm. [00:15:47] Amel Havkic: ...More, so it's 30 minutes roughly if you're fast. So although you would think that something which gets digitalized is automatically better, this specific thing proves that just because someone thought, okay, I need this information, it need, this needs to be mandatory. But because the system maybe doesn't communicate with other parts of the system, legacy systems, legacy data from somewhere, it makes the job of the doctor living hell. So you, you can imagine how it is when you have like one person doing, I don't know, 40, 50, 60 pre-medication a day, and then from like five to 10 minutes pre-medication, it goes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes. That's, that's a problem. [00:16:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So yeah, that is, that's, that is so interesting. It's, it's kind of, I suppose that goes into a lot of innovation. There are sometimes, you know, the things that we think, "Oh, well, this is, this is progress" and, and it might be, but just because you can doesn't mean it's always perhaps the most efficient or we should at least stress test it and decide, you know, how to make it the best it can be. So, all right, what are some, what are some trends and innovations that you're seeing that you're really excited about in terms of the future of medical care? [00:17:08] Amel Havkic: Well, obviously AI is a, is a great trend. I am really hoping that it'll take the, the proper route. I am, I've, I've been saying this a lot and I will repeat it again. When I say AI in healthcare context, I don't like AI as artificial intelligence, but as augmented intelligence, because what it's supposed to do, it's supposed to support our natural decision making process. And a decision in a high stakes environment like healthcare still needs to be in the hands of humans because there's much more to it than just a simple yes or no, or a statistic, or it's most probable that and that is a trend. So, so that is a technology which has huge potential. But so far, I must say oftentimes I see it implemented in the wrong way. It's trying to automate certain things either not good enough, or at certain points, or in such a way that it's not a livable in daily life or meets resistance. Specifically in healthcare, it's a very inert system because innovation in healthcare is perhaps dangerous is, it introduces new risks. That's why healthcare evolved to be a very inert system and to resist changes unless those changes are definitely proven to be better than what we have right now. So as an example, we had IBM Watson Oncology, huge player, huge possibilities. But somehow the, the way that Watson Oncology did things was not the way that clinicians wanted to use it. So in the end, they ended up selling it off. And that is just one example of many, many. So what I would really like to see for the future is AI is augmented intelligence, which really is positioned at the right places in a workflow of healthcare practitioners and help support their decisions rather than trying to automize or making them obsolete. [00:19:24] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. And it's, it's something that of course we hear a lot about, you know, and, and a lot of times I think that what I've been hearing, exactly like you said is, you know, if it can help, if it can help minimize some workflows or make something more, a process more efficient or those kinds of things, that is great help. But I don't think anyone wants AI to replace the expertise and the hands on learning that you do. And, and you obviously every 73 days, like you said, you're constantly building up your, your knowledge bank. And literally having been in the, in the medical setting for so long, you've, you've gotten to see this play out in real life and AI can't do that. So yeah, that's really interesting. [00:20:12] Amel Havkic: True. What, what it can do however, is just like every other job, healthcare also has a bell curve. So you have 5% or a percentage of the practitioners who are massive under performers, a percentage which are massive over performers, and then there's an average in the middle. And what, what AI can do is it can help even out the bell curve and move it as far to the expertise side as possible. There's also other repetitive tasks which, which can be taken over. So I do see potential in the, I do see a lot of potential in that technology specifically. But just as another example in my private practice, I have a. I have a AI scribe. It is specific for medtech. It's not something that I misuse, foreseeable misuse, for all the regulatory people. But it is an AI scribe. Still, most of my colleagues are not using it because they say, "Okay, this does not fit our needs. And it is not that specific scribe that we use." You cannot tweak the way how it gives you the output. It's preset. You can optimize certain things, but you cannot, for instance, train on your on the way you like your letters to look, for example. Then there's errors. So although you think, "Okay, you save a lot of time typing," right? You add at another point another a few work steps with the solution and ending up being shelved again because it's not really helping. Although from the, from the first glance, on the first glance, you would think, "Okay, this is revolutionary." [00:21:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Hmm. Yeah. Yeah. Okay that. Yeah. So it's gonna be interesting to see how it evolves and how it becomes hopefully even more useful in the future. So are there any moments that along your journey, either as a physician or even as a consultant, are there any moments that really stand out to you as affirming, "Wow, I am in the right place at the right time." [00:22:23] Amel Havkic: So it happened on, so speaking of the doctor part, yeah. It happened to me quite often. And I was first thinking of it as having bad luck. But ultimately maybe I was supposed to be there. So for some reason I run on a regular, into, into big car accidents happening. And car accidents or motorcycle accidents or so on, so forth, at least maybe 6, 7, 8 of them through, throughout my life with people really being injured and me being there as a first responder. So, so those were for instance, moments where I thought, "Okay, well, I understand this happens once or twice," but now and, and keeps keeps getting more. It's a bit maybe I wouldn't say well, it, it seems that I am supposed to be there at that time. That's how it feels to me. On the, the consulting side as well, specifically now that medtech is gaining more traction and more impact, and also with the award recently and similar things happening, that also made me feel like, "Okay, maybe I can with this make impact on more lives than just the lives I treat directly." Because if you manage to help a medtech startup launch a revolutionary idea and then survive and really make it all the way to the market and then thrive there, you impact thousands hundred, thousands, maybe millions of lives. And the, it being accepted the way it is right now is for me as well a similar sign. [00:24:05] Lindsey Dinneen: That's really cool. Yeah. I, I think, you know, I, I talk about it a lot. My role within medtech industry, you know, is, is small. I don't have that same level of impact at all. I'm, I'm helping, I'm, I'm in marketing, so I'm helping people tell their stories and get the, the word out. But I think getting to even just think about the fact that no matter kind of where you fit into the ecosystem you're helping hopefully impact patients' lives for the better and it's, it's so special getting to feel like even though it's a small role, I got to play a role. Yeah. [00:24:42] Amel Havkic: It is a, i I wouldn't even downplay it that much to be honest, because if no one hears about the solution, if no one knows that it exists there's more and more and more we're getting overloaded with all kinds of information. So, marketers who help certain things break through and reach the right people are doing their share just as anyone else in the industry is. It's maybe just as important. So yeah, I, I would encourage you to continue what you're doing up until now. [00:25:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, thank you. That's, that's, that is very encouraging. Okay, so, pivoting the conversation a little bit. Just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It could be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:25:31] Amel Havkic: Oh, that's a relatively easy one for me. I would teach clinical adoption masterclass and clinical adoption simply for the reasons we already mentioned. I would really like to help good solutions survive the reality of everyday clinical life. [00:25:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Amazing. [00:25:51] Amel Havkic: I think survive is the right, right word for this. [00:25:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, I think so too, especially in having conversations with startups that are currently in the midst of this and, and trying to navigate the best approaches. So, yeah. That's incredible. Okay. And how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:26:11] Amel Havkic: Well, that's a more difficult one. How do I wish to be remembered? Well, I would like to be the, so I would like to be the guy who everyone thinks left the world a better place than I found it. Maybe, quite short, not that extensive, but the implications are huge. You know, you can make the world better in many different ways. I do have certain skills and talents which naturally got me to where I am today. But it ultimately doesn't matter how much better the world is after I'm gone as long as it is better and this became clear to me also recently. So, while the, the awards night was going on, my wife couldn't come with me because our kid got sick, so she stayed in a hotel and, but they were watching the live stream and in the amidst of it all, when, when I came up and I went front to get the award, the little one got up, although she was sick and she was like laying in bed all day and couldn't get up. She went to the screen and pointed to the screen. So yeah, ultimately I want also my my daughter to think of me as someone who made this world a better place one way or the other. [00:27:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. I love that. That's a beautiful legacy and yeah, you're, you're doing just that, so that's amazing. That is so amazing. Okay. Okay. And then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:27:48] Amel Havkic: Oh, that's also an easy one for me. It's definitely my daughter, also my wife. It's, yeah, it's an amazing it's, it's amazing just seeing her growing up and develop all of these new skills and all of the new things that you didn't, that she didn't know how to do the day before. Also the way she goes through the world. She's fascinated by everything. Everything around is somehow magical and new and, yeah, so she can just like sit, sit in a, in a baby carriage and look around and everything is so, so awesome. She doesn't even need more. And that makes me remember that we actually should be more, way more, way more aware of the world around us and maybe not so, rushing all the time. [00:28:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm-hmm. Yes. I, I love that. I think I think about this sometimes of the idea of everyday magic, and those are just those moments of, I don't know, a butterfly, you know, flying by and you just see how beautiful its wings are or, you know, nature is, is very much that way for me in general. I, I, you know, you go on a walk and you go, "Oh my gosh, you know, those, those daffodils weren't there yesterday, and how beautiful are these things?" And to me, that's everyday magic. [00:29:09] Amel Havkic: Well, it, it is, and we, I, I do think that we don't take enough time to appreciate it. With always being busy with what's in the future, where we have to be and what we still have to do, that we maybe forget sometimes to appreciate what's right in front of us. [00:29:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. I love that. Well, this has been a wonderful conversation. I'm so thankful you joined me today. Thanks for sharing your time and your experience and your stories. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support, and also thank you for continuing to work to change lives for a better world. We're grateful, and I wish you the most amazing continued success. [00:30:06] Amel Havkic: Thank you so much. It was a pleasure being here and looking forward to part two. [00:30:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. There you go. Alright, well thanks again and we'll talk again later. [00:30:20] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. 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The MAHA Lowdown with Jeff Louderback – For-profit hospitals face scrutiny over COVID-19 care, rigid protocols, reimbursement incentives, and silenced families. Whistleblowers, frontline providers, and patient advocates call for transparency, early treatment, prevention-focused medicine, and a humane health system that rebuilds trust in communities left behind by corporate healthcare...
Sign up for weekly webinars:Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/What should patients, physicians, and families understand about ivermectin beyond the headlines?In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Joseph Varon for “Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science.”Dr. Varon begins with a presentation on ivermectin's discovery, history, global use as an antiparasitic medication, and the broader mechanisms now being studied in medical research. Dr. Cole and Dr. Varon then continue the conversation with a practical discussion about clinical judgment, safety, controversy, and where the emerging science may be headed.This episode covers:• Ivermectin's history and established medical uses• Antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-related mechanisms• COVID-era controversy and what physicians saw clinically• Human formulations, dosing, safety, and drug interactions• Emerging research on cancer, post-vaccination syndrome, and parasite-related concernsThe Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below:• Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/• Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
A Chiropractor's Road to Ghana: Dr. Craig Slapinski on Travel, Spinal Decompression, and Finding Your Path Episode Sponsor This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Visit Lemongrove Oil and use coupon code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout to save 10% on your next order. This offer is exclusive to Conversations with a Chiropractor listeners. Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Dr. Craig Slapinski, a chiropractor and former Palmer College classmate whose career has taken him from the Midwest to Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond. Dr. Craig shares how a love of travel shaped his life long before chiropractic school. From building houses in Mexico as a teenager to studying abroad in London, backpacking through Europe, exploring China, and traveling through Southeast Asia, his path has always included curiosity, adventure, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar places. That same spirit eventually led him to Ghana after chiropractic school, where he worked in a high-volume clinic and quickly learned how to trust his hands, sharpen his adjusting skills, and serve patients with limited equipment and a lot of real-world pressure. Years later, he returned to West Africa with a more focused mission: to bring nonsurgical spinal decompression care to communities where access to this type of treatment was limited. Stephanie and Dr. Craig talk about chiropractic in Ghana and Nigeria, what makes the healthcare experience different from the United States, and how his clinics use spinal decompression, cold laser, exercise, ergonomics, and rehabilitation to help patients dealing with disc-related back pain. This conversation is also about finding your own path. Dr. Craig's story is a reminder that a chiropractic career can take many shapes, and that sometimes the road you end up on is not the one you planned, but the one that fits who you are becoming. This episode is meant to inform and inspire, not replace personal medical advice. If you are dealing with back pain, disc issues, sciatica, or considering surgery, please work with a qualified healthcare professional who can evaluate your individual situation. In This Episode, Discover How Dr. Craig Slapinski and Dr. Stephanie Wautier met at Palmer College of Chiropractic Dr. Craig's early love of international travel What he learned from traveling through Mexico, Europe, China, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia How a planned move to China turned into an unexpected opportunity in Ghana What it was like practicing chiropractic in Ghana right out of school How high-volume care helped Dr. Craig sharpen his adjusting skills How he became interested in nonsurgical spinal decompression What spinal decompression is designed to do for disc-related back pain Why some patients may explore decompression before considering surgery How Dr. Craig combines decompression, cold laser, exercise, and ergonomics Why he returned to Ghana and eventually expanded into Nigeria The differences between insurance-driven care in the United States and cash-based care in Africa What healthcare access, MRIs, and patient education can look like in Ghana and Nigeria How Dr. Craig's clinics serve patients across West Africa Why chiropractic careers can take many different paths Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Dr. Craig Slapinski: To learn more about Dr. Craig's work in West Africa, search: Spine and Nerve Center Ghana Spine and Nerve Center Nigeria Episode Sponsor: Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Use coupon code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 01:00 Meet Dr. Craig Slapinski 01:19 A Love of Travel Begins 02:41 Backpacking Through Southeast Asia 03:31 Navigating Different Cultures and Languages 04:35 From a China Plan to a Ghana Opportunity 05:07 Practicing Chiropractic in Ghana 06:31 Building Confidence as a Chiropractor 07:11 Returning to the US and Discovering Decompression 08:00 Lemongrove Oil Sponsor Message 09:52 What Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Does 11:10 Disc Pain, Surgery, and Other Options 12:08 Bringing Decompression Back to Ghana 13:03 Opening Clinics in Ghana and Nigeria 15:05 Building a Team Across West Africa 15:47 Chiropractic Training and Practice in Africa 16:40 Chiropractic, Insurance, and Patient Choice 18:17 Caring for a Wide Range of Patients 19:00 Food and Culture in Ghana 20:16 Educating Patients Across Languages 21:15 Staffing and Patient Care in the Clinics 22:00 MRIs, Cost, and Access to Imaging 23:09 What Treatment Looks Like 25:00 Is Decompression Comfortable? 25:54 Results With Decompression Care 26:40 How to Find Dr. Craig Slapinski 27:23 Finding Your Path in Chiropractic 28:00 Closing Thoughts 28:37 Lemongrove Oil Sponsor Message
Practical strategies to help busy practitioners maximize quality of care, customer experience, and their own time. Read the full article here: https://equimanagement.com/business-development/how-equine-veterinarians-can-balance-efficiency-with-client-and-patient-care/Mentioned in this episode:EquiManagement on Audio All the articles you have come to love in EquiManagement Magazine are now available in this podcast for free. Each article is released as its own separate episode to make them quick and easy to listen to. EquiManagement always has the latest insights on equine health, veterinary practice management, and veterinarian wellness.
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Milan's Sunlit Revolt: Renewing Patient Care from Within Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Било је касно пролеће.En: It was late spring.Sr: Психијатријско одељење је било пуно сунчеве светлости која је пролазила кроз велике прозоре.En: The psychiatric ward was full of sunlight streaming through the large windows.Sr: Милан је осећао топлоту сунца на својој кожи док је размишљао о састанку који је следио.En: Milan felt the warmth of the sun on his skin while he contemplated the upcoming meeting.Sr: Време је било променљиво, као да се пролеће само по себи згушњавало у лето.En: The weather was changeable, as if spring itself was thickening into summer.Sr: Али, унутар зидова болнице, тензије су биле осетно веће.En: But, within the walls of the hospital, tensions were noticeably higher.Sr: Милан је радио као медицински техничар већ неколико година.En: Milan had been working as a medical technician for several years.Sr: Био је посвећен својим пацијентима, али осећао је да оно што раде није довољно.En: He was dedicated to his patients, but felt that what they were doing wasn't enough.Sr: Желео је да предложи нови систем неге.En: He wanted to propose a new care system.Sr: Иако је знао да ће се суочити с отпором, одлучио је да се ипак својски потруди.En: Although he knew he would face resistance, he decided to give it his best effort.Sr: Соба за састанке је била једноставна, са зеленим зидовима као и готово све остало.En: The meeting room was simple, with green walls like almost everything else.Sr: Јелена, главна медицинска сестра, седела је на челу стола.En: Jelena, the head nurse, was seated at the head of the table.Sr: Била је строга, али праведна.En: She was strict but fair.Sr: Поред ње је седео Драган, представник администрације.En: Next to her sat Dragan, a representative of the administration.Sr: Он је увек имао на уму буџет и прописе.En: He always had the budget and regulations in mind.Sr: Милан је уздахнуо и започео своје излагање.En: Milan sighed and began his presentation.Sr: "Доброг дана свима", рекао је смирено, али одлучно.En: "Good day to everyone," he said calmly but resolutely.Sr: "Волео бих да представим идеју која би могла побољшати живот наших пацијената.En: "I would like to present an idea that could improve the lives of our patients."Sr: "Док је говорио, пажљиво је пратио реакције својих колега.En: As he spoke, he carefully observed the reactions of his colleagues.Sr: Нису изгледали одушевљено, али Милан је наставио.En: They didn't seem thrilled, but Milan continued.Sr: Објаснио је како би нови приступ нези могао донети конкретне користи нашим пацијентима.En: He explained how the new approach to care could bring tangible benefits to the patients.Sr: "Имамо пацијента, Марка", рекао је Милан и осетио да је већина људи у соби заинтересована.En: "We have a patient, Marko," Milan said and sensed that most people in the room were interested.Sr: "Са бољом подршком, он би могао остварити значајан напредак.En: "With better support, he could make significant progress."Sr: "Драган је гледао кроз прозор, али се сада окренуо Милану, показујући извесно занимање.En: Dragan, who had been looking out the window, now turned to Milan with a certain interest.Sr: "Како мислиш то остварити?En: "How do you plan to achieve that?"Sr: ", упитао је.En: he asked.Sr: Милан је дубоко удахнуо и објаснио детаље плана.En: Milan took a deep breath and explained the details of the plan.Sr: Знао је да пред њим стоје препреке, али је упорно наставио.En: He knew obstacles lay ahead, but he persevered.Sr: Узбуђење у Милановом гласу било је заразно, и чак је Јелена, која је у почетку била скептична, почела да му верује.En: The excitement in Milan's voice was contagious, and even Jelena, who was initially skeptical, began to believe in him.Sr: "Можда је време за промене", рекла је, гледајући у Милана са новим поштовањем.En: "Maybe it's time for change," she said, looking at Milan with newfound respect.Sr: "Формираћемо комисију и размотрићемо твоје предлоге детаљније", додала је на крају састанка, пружајући му снагу да настави борбу.En: "We'll form a committee and review your proposals in more detail," she added at the end of the meeting, giving him the strength to continue the fight.Sr: Милан је осетио олакшање и нову енергију.En: Milan felt relief and new energy.Sr: Успео је да покрене тему која би могла донети праве промене пацијентима које је толико ценио.En: He had managed to bring up a topic that could bring real change to the patients he valued so much.Sr: Схватио је да његов глас има снагу и да је заступање права пацијената оно што жели да настави да ради.En: He realized that his voice had power and that advocating for patients' rights was something he wanted to continue doing.Sr: Снабдевен надом и решеношћу, Милан је оставио састанак осећајући да је направио први, али важан корак ка бољој будућности за своје пацијенте.En: Armed with hope and determination, Milan left the meeting feeling that he had taken the first, but important, step towards a better future for his patients. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric: психијатријскоward: одељењеcontemplated: размишљаоupcoming: следиоchangeable: променљивоthickening: згушњавалоtensions: тензијеdedicated: посвећенresistance: отпорpresentation: излагањеresolutely: одлучноtangible: конкретнеbenefits: користиsignificant: значајанobstacles: препрекеpersevered: упорноexcitement: узбуђењеcontagious: заразноskeptical: скептичнаcommittee: комисијуrelief: олакшањеadvocating: заступањеdetermination: решеношћуproposal: предлозиcolleagues: колегаnoticed: осетноsummer: летоstrict: строгаprogress: напредакbudget: буџет
Sign up for weekly webinars:Weekly Webinars - https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/Fertility is more than a reproductive issue. It can be a window into whole-body health.More couples are struggling to conceive, birth rates are falling, and many families are left wondering why. The answers are rarely simple, but they are worth looking for.In this episode, Dr. Kat Lindley is joined by Dr. Kimberly Biss for a practical conversation on infertility, declining birth rates, and the many factors that can influence reproductive health in both women and men.Dr. Biss discusses ovarian reserve, ovulatory dysfunction, sperm count and motility, hormone balance, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid and adrenal health, metabolic factors, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, environmental exposures, and emerging research related to fertility, pregnancy, and infant outcomes.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why declining birth rates matter• How infertility is commonly defined and evaluated• Female and male factors that can affect fertility• Why hormones, metabolism, thyroid function, and inflammation matter• How lifestyle and environmental exposures may play a role• What emerging research is examining about fertility and pregnancy outcomes• Practical ways to support reproductive healthFor anyone walking through fertility questions, this conversation offers a grounded place to begin with better questions, a wider lens, and renewed hope for healing.The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below:• Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: Weekly Webinars - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: Treatment Protocols - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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A Place Called Hope: Dr. Francisco Contreras on Cancer Care, Faith, and Integrative Healing Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Dr. Francisco Contreras of Oasis of Hope in Tijuana, Mexico, for a thoughtful and deeply meaningful conversation about cancer care, hope, faith, prevention, and whole-person healing. Dr. Contreras shares the story of Oasis of Hope, founded by his father, Dr. Ernesto Contreras, more than 60 years ago. What began as a vision to care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of cancer patients has grown into an international integrative oncology center serving patients from around the world. Stephanie and Dr. Contreras talk about the importance of treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Their conversation moves through integrative cancer care, immune support, natural and conventional treatment options, nutrition, exercise, stress, spiritual strength, early detection, breast cancer screening, biopsy concerns, and the role of hope in the healing process. Dr. Contreras also discusses why he believes patients need clear, understandable information when facing cancer. With so much information online, the process can feel overwhelming and frightening. His message is steady and compassionate: cancer is serious, but it does not have to immediately steal a person's joy, clarity, or hope. This episode includes discussion of cancer treatment, prevention, screening, integrative oncology, COVID vaccination concerns, and medical decision-making. It is meant to inform, encourage, and spark deeper questions, not replace personal medical advice. Anyone dealing with cancer, screening decisions, treatment options, supplements, or major health changes should work directly with a qualified medical team that understands their individual situation. In This Episode, Discover The story behind Oasis of Hope and its 60-year history How Dr. Ernesto Contreras helped shape a whole-person approach to cancer care Why Dr. Francisco Contreras believes emotional and spiritual support matter in healing What integrative oncology means at Oasis of Hope Why some natural therapies are studied but not widely approved or adopted How immunotherapy and immune support fit into the Oasis of Hope approach Dr. Contreras' perspective on rising cancer rates in younger people Simple lifestyle steps that may help reduce cancer risk The importance of fruits, vegetables, movement, stress reduction, and spiritual strength Why cancer symptoms often appear after disease is already present Mammograms, ultrasound, MRI, thermography, and early detection How Dr. Contreras thinks about biopsy risk versus diagnostic benefit When someone might consider contacting Oasis of Hope Why clear information matters when patients are overwhelmed The role of hope, mindset, faith, and joy during a cancer journey Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Dr. Francisco Contreras and Oasis of Hope: Oasis of Hope: https://www.oasisofhope.com/ Dr. Francisco Contreras: https://www.oasisofhope.com/doctor/dr-francisco-contreras/ Request a Free Consultation: https://www.oasisofhope.com/contact-us/ Download Dr. Contreras' Free Cancer E-Book, The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer: https://www.oasisofhope.com/ Episode Sponsor: Learn more about Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 04:03 Meet Dr. Francisco Contreras 04:21 The Story Behind Oasis of Hope 08:08 Cancer Care Statistics and a Different Approach 08:46 Integrative Oncology and Treatment Options 10:47 Natural Therapies, Research, and FDA Approval 11:38 Immunotherapy and the Immune System 12:45 Science, Natural Therapies, and Patient Care 15:20 Rising Cancer Rates in Younger People 17:56 COVID Vaccination Questions and Cancer Concerns 21:20 Early Warning Signs and Cancer Prevention 22:23 Fruits, Vegetables, Exercise, and Risk Reduction 24:27 Stress, Immunity, and Spiritual Strength 26:05 Keeping Wellness Simple and Sustainable 29:36 Breast Cancer Screening, Mammograms, and Thermography 33:07 Biopsy Concerns, Risk, and Diagnostic Benefit 36:19 When to Contact Oasis of Hope 38:47 Referrals, Free Consultations, and Becoming a Patient 39:32 Dr. Contreras' Books and Free Cancer E-Book 42:10 Cancer Is Not Necessarily a Death Sentence 43:37 Hope, Mindset, and the Power of Joy 45:22 Final Thoughts and Closing
There are many sides to every story.CaseMatters is a podcast series designed to create a shared experience where all points of view are explored.This episode of CaseMatters highlights the importance of effective communication across all members of staff, particularly, in practices where patient care is shared between multiple practitioners, who each provide different aspects of treatment and care.
In this episode, we dive into where remote monitoring is headed next—and trust me, the future is closer than you think. We discuss FDA-approved remote STL generation, AI-driven treatment adjustments, real-time patient monitoring, and a world where aligner refinements may become largely automated in the background. More importantly, we talk about how orthodontists can use technology to reclaim their most valuable asset: time.Whether you're already using DentalMonitoring or you're still skeptical about remote care, this episode will challenge the way you think about patient visits, treatment efficiency, staffing, and the role technology will play in the next decade of orthodontics.
We sit down with Dr. Danielle Richardson to discus her inspiring journey from clinician to practice owner while navigating the challenges and rewards of motherhood. She shares the story behind opening her own practice, the obstacles she faced as an entrepreneur in healthcare, and the lessons she learned while building a patient-centered business from the ground up.
Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn't hurt either. Mallorca, Spain. exocad Insights 2026 Three completely different conversations somehow all landed on the same theme: digital dentistry keeps getting smaller, smarter, and way more connected. First up, the crew catches back up with digital designer and educator Marjorie de Andrade, who went from Brazil to New Zealand chasing opportunity, only to end up building a global career through remote design, social media, and education. Marjorie talks about creating the Mastering exocad course, freelancing for dentists around the world, and why finding purpose through teaching became more important than simply designing crowns. She also shares thoughts on the newly announced exocad Hub, remote collaboration, and how digital dentistry is making communication between dentists and technicians easier than ever. Then the microphones turn to Dr. Dwight Pate for one of the most workflow-heavy conversations the podcast has ever had. From hand waxing cases the old-school Dawson and Pankey way to designing provisionals and controlling full-mouth rehabs completely through exocad, Dr. Pate breaks down how he combines analog principles with digital workflows. The discussion dives deep into occlusion, provisionals, articulators, guided workflows, AI design, and why he believes digital dentistry still has to prove itself back in the analog world before it ever reaches the patient's mouth. Finally, the crew reconnects with Dr. Eimear O'Connell to talk about why clinicians need to attend events like Insights just as much as technicians. Eimear shares how digital workflows are improving communication between doctors, labs, and patients while making implant planning, dentures, and aesthetic dentistry more predictable than ever. From digital dentures that fit with almost zero adjustment to helping patients emotionally reconnect with their smiles, the conversation reminds everyone that behind every scanner, workflow, and software update is still a real person whose life changes because of dentistry.Special Guests: Dr. Dwight Pate, Dr. Eimear O'Connell, and Marjorie de Andrade .
In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.
In this episode of Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus Engel interviews Colin Carr, a healthcare real estate specialist, about how strategic real estate decisions impact patient experience, provider success, and healthcare practice profitability. They explore the importance of location, facility quality, negotiation tactics, and leadership lessons. 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 CARR on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carrhealthcare/Learn more about Colin: www.carr.usLearn 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 About Colin Carr:Colin Carr is a commercial real estate expert who has successfully completed over a thousand commercial real estate transactions while saving his clients hundreds of millions of dollars. Colin founded and scaled CARR, a nationwide commercial real estate company, to exclusively represent the unique needs and interests of healthcare providers. Colin has mastered several niches in the healthcare real estate industry and is passionate about helping others “Maximize Your Profitability Through Real Estate®”. Today, CARR is the nation's leading healthcare real estate advisor with a team of almost 150 experts that span coast-to-coast. Every year, thousands of healthcare providers trust CARR to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. SPEAKER RESUME Colin educates thousands of healthcare professionals, administrators, business owners and students on an annual basis through national meetings, conventions, study clubs, associations, universities, webinars, podcasts and more. Date: 6/1/2026 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 182 – How Healthcare Real Estate Affects Patient Care and Practice Success with Colin Carr keywordshealthcare real estate, patient experience, healthcare practice management, negotiation, leadership, healthcare facilities, practice profitability
In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.
In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.
Text messaging for communicating orders is not prohibited by CMS or The Joint Commission, but there are important HIPAA privacy and security considerations that healthcare organizations must understand before using this method of communication. According to guidance from the AMA, providers must evaluate compliance requirements and safeguards when using text messages in patient care workflows. In this episode, Terry explains the details of using text messaging for orders, what organizations need to know to remain compliant, and practical considerations for implementation. Plus, hear about a newly accepted AMA CPT Committee decision for 2027 that could impact future coding and reporting. Subscribe and Listen Find all of Terry’s official links in one place: https://www.terryfletcher.net/links The post Can Physicians and Clinicians Use Texting for Patient Care? appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson E. Franklin speaks with sports therapist Olivia Brown about integrity in healthcare and why honesty, ethical decision-making, and staying within your scope of practice matter more than ever.The conversation was sparked after both attended a conference presentation that focused heavily on profits rather than patient outcomes, leading to a deeper discussion about ethics, professional behaviour, referrals, education, and building long-term trust with patients.Olivia shares powerful real-world examples about referring patients when appropriate, avoiding the temptation to oversell treatments, and why leading with integrity ultimately creates better outcomes for patients and practitioners alike.This episode is relevant to podiatrists, physiotherapists, sports therapists, chiropractors, and all healthcare professionals seeking to build sustainable careers grounded in trust, honesty, and professional growth.If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with your podiatry friends, and if you LOVE the show, consider subscribing and leaving a RATING & REVIEW.Podiatry Legends WebsiteFor additional show notes and other links, make sure you check out the Podiatry Legends Podcast website. And if you have any guest suggestions or ideas for the podcast, please send an email to tyson@podiatrylegends.comStrategic Business CoachingIf you want to take your podiatry business to the next level, instead of copying what everyone else is doing, consider reaching out to me first. It could save you a lot of time and money.My email is tf@tysonfranklin.com, or visit my website tysonfranklin.comPodiatry Business Owners ClubIf you're on Facebook and enjoy business, you may find the Podiatry Owners Business Club a useful group to join.YouTubeIf you'd like to watch the videos of each podcast, or additional business videos I produce, visit my channel, Tyson E Franklin.
AI is set to have an enormous impact on specialty healthcare practices, but it's still undetermined exactly how. Dr. Rudderman shares his thoughts on the value of implementing AI and what questions are still unanswered around the use of AI in medical aesthetic practices. From enhancing the patient experience to empowering staff, learn how Dr. Rudderman is approaching AI in his practice. Guest:Randal Rudderman, MDRudderman Plastic Surgery and Medical SpaHost:Robin Ntoh, VP of AestheticsNextechAbout Nextech: Industry-leading software for dermatology, medical spas, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery at https://www.nextech.com/
An Ottawa doctor is challenging wasteful hospital practices and showing how better patient care can also mean better care for the planet.
As the crew heads into part 3, managing the blood pressure of a patient experiencing a possible stroke. Certainly, the idea of using medical control is the best option. As the episode comes to a close, the discussion of triaging stroke symptoms on incoming patients for the hospital ED. Do you use the VAN acronym yet? What about the OneDose app?
Healthcare today can feel overwhelming—not just for patients, but for the teams caring for them. After a major illness or injury, recovery isn't handled by one doctor alone; it often involves a whole network of specialists, from physical therapists to nurses to social workers, all trying to help someone regain their independence and quality of life. Even with all the advances in modern medicine, one question still lingers: how do you get everyone working together in a way that truly feels seamless?So what happens when a physician approaches medicine not just as a science, but as a performance? What can healthcare learn from the way musicians interpret, adapt, and lead in real time?Welcome to I Don't Care. In the latest episode, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson sits down with Dr. Kevin Estes, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician whose career spans both the concert hall and the clinic. Together, they explore how Estes' background in orchestral conducting and classical music informs his unique approach to patient care, team leadership, and medical decision-making.Key takeaways from the conversation…PM&R physicians as “conductors”: How these specialists lead and coordinate complex, multidisciplinary care teams—bringing together physical therapy, nursing, and medical specialists to deliver unified, patient-centered treatment across every stage of recovery.Creativity and flexibility in care: Why the ability to adapt, interpret, and think beyond rigid protocols is essential not only in music performance, but also in navigating unpredictable patient outcomes and personalized rehabilitation plans.An unconventional career path: The journey from Juilliard-trained musician to physician—and how that unique background shapes a more holistic, creative, and empathetic clinical perspective in modern medicine.Dr. Kevin Estes is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specializing in post-acute care and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Before entering medicine in his early 40s, he built a successful career as a professional musician and conductor, earning a master's degree from the prestigious Juilliard School. His work included serving as music director at a prominent New York City church and collaborating with elite musicians in one of the world's most competitive artistic environments. Today, he brings that same discipline, creativity, and leadership into his medical practice, helping patients rebuild function and meaning after life-altering conditions.
Matt Blosl, CEO of DexCare, has a core mission to help large health systems use AI responsibly to attract patients and work with them to get appropriate care. While AI's data-processing capabilities are transformative, its use in clinical recommendations remains in its early stages, constrained by fragmented data and the limited availability of validated diagnoses. Matt advises healthcare leaders to adopt a problem-first approach to AI implementation and to use technology to drive significant change rather than just incremental improvements to existing workflows. Matt explains, "Artificial intelligence is interesting. We're still in what I consider to be the Gold Rush phase of a new technology. Certainly one as disruptive as this. So I think a lot of our clients are still trying to figure out what it means. From my perspective, you said it very well. Google or the internet was kind of our first foray into providing patients more access before they even seek care or before they go in to receive care. And what I see right now is that the AI platforms are kind of the next level of that. The richness of the information is greater. And so patients are coming in more informed, and they can feel comfortable making decisions even more than they could with Google. That's clear in terms of how it's impacting the patients. I think the health systems are still trying to get their arms wrapped around what the appropriate use of AI across the enterprise is." "Now, when it comes to making treatment recommendations, I still think we're in the early stages. There are still many hallucinations. The data sources we're pulling from are still fragmented. Data hygiene and some of that data are not always accurate. So I think there's going to have to be a lot of evolution in how we manage the data and improve interoperability, so that all of the data can start to talk to one another, and we can really have a complete picture before these platforms can really impact care." #DexCare #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #HealthSystems #ClinicalAI #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAccess #DigitalFrontDoor #CareOrchestration #HealthIT #Interoperability #DataQuality #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalizedCare #ClinicianExperience #HealthcareLeadership #DigitalTransformation #HealthTech #HospitalOperations #CallCenterAutomation #EmergencyMedicine dexcare.com Download the transcript here
Matt Blosl, CEO of DexCare, has a core mission to help large health systems use AI responsibly to attract patients and work with them to get appropriate care. While AI's data-processing capabilities are transformative, its use in clinical recommendations remains in its early stages, constrained by fragmented data and the limited availability of validated diagnoses. Matt advises healthcare leaders to adopt a problem-first approach to AI implementation and to use technology to drive significant change rather than just incremental improvements to existing workflows. Matt explains, "Artificial intelligence is interesting. We're still in what I consider to be the Gold Rush phase of a new technology. Certainly one as disruptive as this. So I think a lot of our clients are still trying to figure out what it means. From my perspective, you said it very well. Google or the internet was kind of our first foray into providing patients more access before they even seek care or before they go in to receive care. And what I see right now is that the AI platforms are kind of the next level of that. The richness of the information is greater. And so patients are coming in more informed, and they can feel comfortable making decisions even more than they could with Google. That's clear in terms of how it's impacting the patients. I think the health systems are still trying to get their arms wrapped around what the appropriate use of AI across the enterprise is." "Now, when it comes to making treatment recommendations, I still think we're in the early stages. There are still many hallucinations. The data sources we're pulling from are still fragmented. Data hygiene and some of that data are not always accurate. So I think there's going to have to be a lot of evolution in how we manage the data and improve interoperability, so that all of the data can start to talk to one another, and we can really have a complete picture before these platforms can really impact care." #DexCare #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #HealthSystems #ClinicalAI #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAccess #DigitalFrontDoor #CareOrchestration #HealthIT #Interoperability #DataQuality #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalizedCare #ClinicianExperience #HealthcareLeadership #DigitalTransformation #HealthTech #HospitalOperations #CallCenterAutomation #EmergencyMedicine dexcare.com Listen to the podcast here
From clinic to the OR, storytelling quietly shapes every decision in clinical care. This episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy examines how narrative medicine and the stories at the heart of each patient encounter can elevate your clinical practice, enhance empathy, and deepen the doctor-patient relationship. Pediatric ENT Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Alessandra (Alessa) Colaianni, a head and neck surgical oncologist at the University of North Carolina, about the power and relevance of narrative medicine in modern surgical care. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction05:53 - What is Narrative Medicine? 11:36 - Narrative Medicine in Clinic 17:28 - Narrative Medicine in the OR21:09 - Patient Case Presentation and Boundaries 25:05 - Writing For Reflection and the impact of AI 29:35 - Resources And Podcasts33:19 - Final Takeaways --- More about this episode Dr. Colaianni is a published writer whose work has been featured in the New York Times, New Yorker, and the New England Journal of Medicine. She describes her lifelong interest in writing and shares how earning a master's degree in the history and philosophy of science at the University of Cambridge during medical school helped her reconnect with the humanistic side of medicine. She reframes narrative medicine not as an extra task, but as an approach already woven into daily clinical work through history-taking, listening, and documentation. The conversation explores the influence of patient identity, socioeconomic context, and the “characters” in each patient's story on clinical decisions and care. Dr. Colaianni reflects on the role of storytelling in surgical training, the apprenticeship model, and how thoughtful boundaries can foster meaningful doctor-patient relationships. The episode concludes with a discussion of AI's potential impact on empathy and recommended reading for further exploration of narrative medicine. --- Resources Dr.Colaianni's published work https://www.alessandracolaianni.com Columbia University Division of Narrative Medicine https://www.mhe.cuimc.columbia.edu/division-narrative-medicine Columbia University Narrative Medicine Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@columbiauniversitynarrativ8472 The Nocturnists podcast https://thenocturnists.org/podcast Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealey https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Face-Lucy-Grealy The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jameson https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/empathy-exams The Collected Schizophrenias Essays by Esmé Weijun Wanghttps://www.graywolfpress.org/books/collected-schizophrenias My Own Country: A Doctor's Story by Abraham Verghese https://www.amazon.com/My-Own-Country-Doctors-Story --- BackTable ENT & Allergy is the go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app
The crew and Kelly Montgomery continue the discussion of the assessment an care of patients experiencing strokes. And what happens when a possible MI becomes a complication? The crew discusses the consideration of use of prehospital and in-hospital treatments.
Where science meets patient care Science, innovation, and patient care all come together in this fascinating conversation with Angie Cooper, Director of Research Business Development at the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale. With more than 20 years of experience in neuroscience, clinical trials, and military medicine, Angie shares how groundbreaking research moves from idea to impact — from the future of clinical research to the human side of discovery.
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The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has warned that the risks to patient care at the hospital "remain intolerable and unacceptable".Joining Ciara to discuss is Professor Joe Devlin, Consultant Physician & Deputy Chair of the Medical Board of HSE Mid West.
Dr. Harold Hom is the Founder of PhytoRX. He has dedicated his career to the art and science of nanoemulsions, transforming plant-derived active ingredients into stable, predictable and effective formulations. He founded PhytoRX is to bring consistency and efficacy into the plant-based therapeutics, and give clinicians a tool they can confidently use. At CannMed 26, Harold will Moderate a panel titled “Drink Your Cannabionoids – How it changes cannabis research and patient care”, which brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators to explore how emulsion-based cannabinoids are improving outcomes in oncology, geriatrics, and clinical trials. During our conversation, we discuss: How cannabis emulsion technology solvers composition, degradation, and absorption challenges in medical cannabis How turning oil-based cannabinoids into water-compatible emulsions improves bioavailability, dosing precision, and patient adherence How emulsion-based products improve the “therapeutic window” via predictable PK profiles that smoking, tinctures, and edibles can’t match Why drinking cannabinoids better fits patients' existing habits, afterall, people are already drinking fluids throughout the day. A preview of the CannMed Emulsion Panel and more Thanks to this Episode's Sponsor: PhytoRX PhytoRX was born from the expertise of Vertosa, a pioneer in advanced infusion technology with years of experience delivering precision and consistency for next-generation botanical therapeutics. The product improves on traditional cannabinoid formats by delivering accurate dosing, rapid absorption, optimized bioavailability, and ease of use. Go to phytorx.co to learn more, and if you decide to give it a try, use promocode CannMed at checkout to get 15% off. Additional Resources PhytoRX Register for CannMed 26 Today
Dr. Courtney Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. The founder and creator of Gait Happens, she has worked with professional athletic teams including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations renowned for their comprehensive and science-based approach to patient care. Dr. Milica McDowell holds two Bachelor of Science degrees (Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion, (Montana State University), a master's degree (Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), and a Doctorate degree (Physical Therapy, Idaho State University). She served as a university faculty member in Human Performance for nearly a decade, has developed numerous medical education curricula and has been an invited speaker on many national stages, including the American Physical Therapy Association and American College of Sports Medicine's conventions. Today on the show we discuss: why the 10,000 step rule is a myth rooted in marketing not science, how walking is a biological necessity that impacts your metabolism brain and mental health, why small “micro walks” can dramatically improve mood confidence and long-term consistency, the truth about fat loss and why walking works when you stack it with better sleep breathing and nutrition, how modern shoes are weakening your feet and what to do instead, and how to build a simple walking routine that actually improves longevity reduces depression and lowers your risk of disease and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when the job you moved your family for turns out to be the wrong fit? In this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with urologist and entrepreneur Dr. Joe Pazona, founder and CEO of VirtuCare, to discuss the unexpected path from being fired to building a new model of healthcare delivery. After experiencing broken promises, loss of autonomy, and ethical conflicts inside traditional employment models, Dr. Pazona realized something many physicians quietly suspect:
The crew meets up with Kelly Montgomery, Stroke Center Supervisor at University Hospitals of Cleveland. In Part 1, the basics of stroke assessment, ischemic vs. thrombotic strokes are discussed as well as the thrombolytic treatment is discussed.
In this episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, Transforming Patient Care in the West, we're joined by Dr. Inderjit Mehmi from The Angeles Clinic. Dr. Mehmi shares insight into how care for ocular melanoma patients is evolving, including both standard of care treatments and the clinical trials currently available at his institution. He discusses how these options can provide patients with access to emerging therapies while continuing to deliver high-quality, individualized care.
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with immigration attorney and former leader of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Sarah Peterson, to break down the rapidly evolving U.S. immigration landscape and its profound impact on healthcare. With over 600 policy changes introduced in a short period, international medical graduates (IMGs), who make up nearly 25% of the U.S. physician workforce, are facing unprecedented uncertainty. From visa adjudication pauses to staggering new fees and executive orders targeting specific countries, these policies are leaving many physicians in legal limbo, unable to work, renew visas, or progress toward permanent residency. In this conversation, we explore: - What the latest immigration policies actually mean in practical terms - How visa and green card processing delays are affecting physicians already in the U.S. - The ripple effects on underserved communities and healthcare access - Real-world stories of physicians caught in the system - The controversial $100,000 H-1B fee and its implications for hospitals - Why these policies could worsen the U.S. physician shortage - What advocacy groups and institutions are doing and what comes next This episode highlights a critical and underreported issue at the intersection of immigration policy and patient care. As July approaches, the consequences could be felt across hospitals, clinics, and communities nationwide.
Vaccines sit at the intersection of patient care and real pharmacy revenue—but most pharmacies never unlock their full potential. In this episode, Johnathon Duhon sits down with Rannon Ching to break down how independent pharmacies can scale vaccines year-round using smarter workflows, better systems, and a new approach to education and buying power. 00:20 – From Pharmacy to Vaccine Startup 01:50 – Why Pharmacy Systems Beat Medical EHRs 03:55 – Vaccines as Patient Care and Profit 06:05 – Introducing Access Point Vaccine Partners 08:23 – Education, Mentorship, and Collaboration 09:28 – Solving the Capacity Problem 11:41 – Three Vaccine Features Every Pharmacy Should Use 13:29 – Bulk Uploads and Clinic Efficiency Hosted By: Johnathon Duhon | VP of PMS Sales, RedSail Technologies Guest: Rannon Ching | Founder, AccessPoint Vaccine Partners | Co-Founder & CEO, Kannon Health Rannon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rannon-ching-60725a60/ Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com
Need a little motivation for today? Bethany gets on a self-proclaimed soapbox today, but hopefully one that will inspire and encourage all dental professionals today. She shares of a recent encounter she had with a health provider that reminded her about the importance of what we do on a daily basis. Through dentistry and through relationships, we have the opportunity to be impactful. Today is a day to be reminded that what we do truly matters. Be encouraged today as you listen to Bethany's important reminder!
In this episode, Rebecca Baute, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Executive of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, and Brittany Barasa, DNP, RN, Manager of Patient Care for Nursing Throughput and PCT Float Pool, join the podcast to discuss how executive leadership support drives frontline success. They share insights on initiatives like annual nursing skills days, strategies for identifying and managing bottlenecks, the impact of discharge lounges, and approaches to improving patient satisfaction across the care continuum.
Discover the practice-changing power of a unified team guiding every patient from check-in to checkout!In this episode, Dr. Jaspreet Gill opens up about the mental and strategic balancing act of guiding Countryside Smiles, sharing how time, patient experience, and ROI intertwine in daily decisions around hiring, technology, and workflow design. You'll hear firsthand how the focus shifted from setting up operations to facing nuanced choices: should you invest in tech, hire another team member, or build the next system to scale? Dr. Gill brings clarity to what it means to “pick your headaches wisely,” ensuring every move supports both the patients and her team.What sets her practice apart? Around year two, Dr. Gill rewrote the playbook by unifying the traditionally divided front and back office, creating patient care coordinators who guide each person seamlessly from intake through billing and beyond. This personalized model, made possible with cloud-based tech and a hand-picked team, eliminates friction and elevates quality care. She dives into performance-based incentives, salary solutions to retain talent, and hyperlocal marketing, all while sustaining profit, minimizing turnover, and keeping compassion at the center. Whether you're a new practice owner or aiming to future-proof your office, Dr. Gill's candid insights and tested strategies offer a blueprint for sustainable and human-centered growth!What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to evaluate owner-level decisions for ROI in time, money, and care qualityThe step-by-step breakdown of a patient care coordinator workflow modelStrategies for reducing communication gaps between clinical and administrative staffWhy selective hiring and performance-based bonuses matter for retentionHow to implement cloud-based systems for efficiency and fewer software headachesApproaches to detailed insurance verification for upfront financial transparencySecrets to profitable marketing within your immediate community radiusTips for managing team compensation and benefits to lower turnoverBuilding a brand rooted in personal connection: asking patients “What's your story?”Ready for practical strategies that put people before processes? Listen now for real-world lessons on practice ownership!Sponsors:Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: https://www.net32.com/dentalmarketerClick here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Jaspreet GillPractice Name: Countryside SmilesCheck out Jaspreet's Media:Practice: https://countrysidesmiles.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountrysidesmilesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/countrysidesmiles/Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer SocietyLove the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod
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