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Dr. Hunter Vincent stopped by our booth at #CAHR! He's double board certified, having completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at UC Davis, also a fellowship in Pain Medicine from UCLA and the VA Center, he is the past chair of the board and chief advisor for the medical advisory committee for the Los Angeles Arthritis Foundation, and co-founder of Pogo Health…and his statistics on chronic pain in the workplace are staggering.About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.comSpecial thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health PlansThank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna

Dr. Kim Waddell is an Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine as well as a faculty member with the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, a Senior Fellow in the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, and Research and Innovation Manager in the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Kim is a Research Health Scientist at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. Kim's research focuses on behavior change and how to help motivate people to make decisions that are more aligned with their longer term goals. She is particularly interested in physical activity and using approaches from behavioral science to motivate adults who have had a stroke or have Parkinson's disease to increase their daily activity. Another area that Kim is interested in is designing clinical decision support systems and ways to improve decision making to make sure that people are getting the right amount of the right kind of rehabilitation after stroke. When she's not working, Kim tries to go running as often as possible to clear her head and disconnect from technology. She also enjoys cooking, particularly trying new recipes, as well as watching local sports teams and traveling. Kim received her BS in Health Science from Truman State University and her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then attended Washington University in St. Louis where she earned her PhD in Movement Science and her Master's degree in Clinical Investigation. Kim conducted postdoctoral research at the VA and Penn before joining the faculty there. Recently, she was awarded the 2024 Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research's Early-Stage Investigator Award, and in our interview, she shares more about her life and science.

Jennifer Funderburk and colleagues from the VA Center for Integrated Healthcare speak with Diane Hanks about their workshop to help researchers keep diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in mind.

Sabrina Clark, a public servant of 30 years, is director of the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement. CDCE oversees community volunteers who give their time and resources in service to America's Veterans. Volunteers have provided more than 760 million hours of service to VA since 1946. Engaging new volunteers is always on Dr. Clark's radar. She has been interested in finding new ways to involve students in volunteer activities in a changing health care environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She turned to VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) for an innovative strategy to innovate civic engagement among our youth population.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on humanitarian workers, doctors describing “horrific” situation in Rafah as Israel intensifies strikes. Amy talks with the Director for the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement Dr. Sabrina Clark about the Department of Veterans Affairs Volunteer Transportation Network looking for individuals to help veterans without transportation to get to medical appointments. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about 25 things you might not know about your home. ABC News correspondent Jason Nathanson closes the show with The Entertainment Report including the NEW Planet of the Apes, Dr. Who, and who is full of poppycock.

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Sabrina Clark PhD, Director for the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement, Veterans Health Administration on helping Boston area vets through the VA Volunteer Transportation Network.Next, Rudi Riekstins a workplace culture expert discusses “Hush Workcation”: 1 in 3 travel while working remotely — without telling their boss! Gregg Murset – Certified CPA joined Dan to discuss MA teens that are in for a summer job wakeup call - benefits of teens getting a job this year and what they need to know about the process as well as how parents can hire their kids for the summer if they are under the working age.Military Veteran Turned Author, Andrew Coville shares his personal journey of experiencing the war in Afghanistan fifteen years later in ‘Summer 2009'Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Amy talks with the Director for the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement Dr. Sabrina Clark about the Department of Veterans Affairs Volunteer Transportation Network looking for individuals to help veterans without transportation to get to medical appointments.

Leadership Metro Richmond will offer a three-part workshop in October designed to equip community and business leaders with the necessary tools to facilitate dialogue in an informed, inclusive, and effective manner. Presented by Jonathan Zur of the VA Center for Inclusive Communities, the highly-rated program provides practical ways for facilitators to guide challenging conversations in communities and workplaces, and opportunities to put their newly acquired skills into practice. Sessions are open to the public. Participants are required to attend all three sessions, which will take place at WellsColeman, 5004 Monument Avenue. The general registration fee is 5. Session 1, Introduction...Article LinkSupport the show

This week's episode of Prioritizing Equity will discuss how the recent affirmative action ruling undermines policy dedicated to increasing physician diversity, which is vital to the healthcare ecosystem and will have negative implications towards increasing medical career opportunities for marginalized and minoritized people as well as for patients and communities.  Panelists Jessica Faiz, MD, MSHPM, Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, Core Investigator with the VA Center for the Study of Healthcare, Innovation, Implementation, and Policy @im_jesssayinn   Merlin Chowkwanyun, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor for Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University, @merlinc2   David Henderson, MD, VP Equity, Diversity and Belonging in Medical Education American Medical Association   Moderator Fernando De Maio, PhD, Vice President of Health Equity Data and Research, American Medical Association, Center for Health Equity and Professor of Sociology, DePaul University - Twitter: @fernandodemaio  

We are finally back! It has been almost 2 years since we last published a season. A lot has changed over that time. Dr. Sowers started a faculty position at the University of Iowa in the Department of Pediatrics where he is studying migraine pathophysiology in preclinical models. This is an exciting season! In total, we have 11 new interviews for your from across the spectrum. The Blinded Veterans Association was integral in the topic this season which is all about Vision and Vision related issues in Veterans. We interviewed many awesome Veterans who told amazing stories. One that stuck out to me was Tim Hornick. His interview was one of the most difficult interviews Brandon and I have ever done (in a good way). It is a captivating listen! Several wonderful practitioners join us this season who all have VA funded awards to study vision. We cover glaucoma, diabetic neuropathy, traumatic brain injury induced vision problems and much more! We also interview the former president of the Blinded Veterans Association. Moving forward, the podcast will take a little bit of a different shape. We are going to stop doing seasons and attempt to release an episode every month or so. We are going to start bringing guest hosts on in future episodes and we may do join interviews with a Veteran and Researcher/practitioner at the same time. Finally, thank you all for listening and we apologize for the long wait! The Vets First Podcast would not be possible without the people that listen.  This project has been one of the most rewarding projects that Brandon and I have ever worked on. We would like to thank the VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual loss and the Iowa City VA Research foundation for aiding in the production of this season. We also want to give a shout out to Jayme Waite, Thomas Duong, and Michael Huebner who are wonderful undergraduates or VA employees that volunteered their time to edit blogs this season. Once again, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy and learn something along the way! 

Exhausted, burned out, and wondering how much longer she can sustain this role of caregiving, Robin Weeks, Founder of My Pivotal Point, knew she had to take action. Her own struggles inspired her to help others feel prepared.   Seeking a solution, she put boundaries in place and created a caregiving coaching method called My Pivotal Point, Caring for Caregivers. This holistic approach helps caregivers gain more confidence, energy, control, and wellness in their everyday lives. In this conversation, Robin and I discuss the importance of setting boundaries for ourselves, how to identify the boundaries we need, and how to have tough conversations without shying away from conflict. Robin's story offers valuable insights for anyone who is caring for an aging loved one. Thank you for joining us for this real and important conversation. Thank you, Robin, for your transparency and encouragement as we care for our loved ones.     Robin shares about: Her path of caregiving and being inspired to develop The Care Colloquium with Kimberly Whiter How experiencing caregiving burnout shaped her desire to truly help others feel prepared The ways in which boundaries saved her in her caregiving Tips to implement boundaries and the importance of having hard conversations and overcoming conflict The complex emotions of caring for loved ones when we have complicated relationships How we can work through our guilt in caregiving How we recognize the gifts in caregiving Ways we can successfully work with our care teams The holistic approach to caregiving can be our saving grace Where we can learn more and work with Robin in our caregiving       About Robin Weeks & My Pivotal Point   In 2020, after caring for my mother for over 6 years, I launched My Pivotal Point, Caring for Caregivers. My Mission is to educate, inform and support caregivers so that they can effectively provide care while maintaining their own physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I work with companies to educate management and caregivers and provide the support needed to remain productive at work while caregiving.   I am a Certified Big Five for the Workplace Personality Consultant and Coach, certified in conflict Resolution through the Roanoke, VA Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, trained Facilitator and a Certified Caregiving Consultant.   www.mypivotalpoint.com https://mypivotalpoint.com/caregivingconsulting/     *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co. A boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners!     We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts.   Please follow for updates, rate & review!   For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com   Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather   Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

I feel that I got an up close and personal invitation into the life of a female pioneer who because of her own accomplishments, worked alongside other fearless women who broke through barriers. So when your mother sets the bar super high, what do you do?  One follows suit apparently.And that's exactly what Andrea Ippolito has done. As I mention in my introduction, she has a very impressive background. Both mother and daughter are engineers and their lives/personalities are very much intertwined or "tangled" as Andrea says.In this episode you'll hear stories of Mary working with female astronauts redesigning the first female space suit so it's anatomically correct for a woman. That's something significant that never crossed my mind until I heard these stories.Andrea says that her mom is still an inspiration to her. "Mom raised us to stick up for ourselves" recalls Ippolito. Andrea says her mother was always there for her, she encouraged her to experience different things and situations. Mary says, "she taught me that we need more women innovators at the table designing the next generation of women's health products with their own lived experience whenever possible."About Andrea:Andrea Ippolito currently serves as the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed. Prior to joining Cornell, Andrea served as the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Innovators Network within the VA Center for Innovation and served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow based out of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and General Services Administration. She was the Co-Founder of an innovative application that improves access to care called Smart Scheduling (acquired by athenahealth in 2016). She also previously served as the Co-Director of MIT Hacking Medicine, as an Innovation Specialist at the Brigham Innovation Hub and Product Innovation Manager at athenahealth. Ms. Ippolito completed her MS in Engineering & Management at MIT and engineering degrees at Cornell. About SimpliFed:SimpliFed is changing the narrative on infant nutrition and democratizing access to choices parents can feel good about as they feed their babies. SimpliFed's team of IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) provides breastfeeding support via a telehealth platform, so to meet parents where they are at, from the safety and comfort of their homes. We begin working with parents during pregnancy to establish goals, manage expectations, provide education and preparedness, then continue the trusted relationship postpartum through weaning. IG: @simplifedbaby Or Text SimpliFed At 888-458-1364 for more informationLinkedin: Andrea Ippolito

About This EpisodeFor Toiya Sosa, it's all about the people. The relationships in our lives are the most important part of everything we do. Throughout her personal life and professional career in mass communication and public affairs to now as the Chief Diversity Officer at a large health system, she has learned that communication is at the heart of it all. Engaging in meaningful conversations across different perspectives is imperative for real change to be made, and Toiya draws from her own personal experiences to pinpoint this. Her recently published children's book, Strangetop Hill, echoes this sentiment as well, focusing on how our differences can be some of our greatest attributes. As she discusses her bold moments and learnings along the way, Toiya also addresses how our boldness changes over time and how some decisions become easier and some become harder to make as we get older. Above all, Toiya emphasizes that it is important to share our own stories to help inspire others and foster the relationships in our lives.  About Toiya SosaToiya Sosa is Chief Diversity Officer at Riverside Health System where she is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Prior to this role, Sosa was a community leader and public affairs leader at GEICO where she had oversight of partner relations and philanthropic investment, media relations, and government relations for the VA, NC, TN region. Sosa is a Director for the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Tidewater Chapter of the VA Center for Inclusive Communities, Chair of the United Way of South Hampton Roads African American Leadership Society, a member of CHIEF, and Co-Chair of the Virginia UNCF Leadership Council. Sosa has been recognized with the 2022 UNCF M.A.S.K.E.D. Award, the 2020 Tidewater Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, the James V. Koch Award from the Urban League of Hampton Roads and was named to the Inside Business Power List from 2019-2021. Sosa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Norfolk State University, a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, and a Master of Arts in Law from Regent University. Sosa was trained by the National Diversity Council as a Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP). Additional ResourcesLinked-In: @ToiyaSosaOrder Her New Children's Book, Strangetop Hill

There are 19 million veterans in the U.S. who have served in the armed forces. For many, the military gave them a sense of shared purpose, a strong connection to their comrades. But that community often disappears when they get out of the service, leaving many feeling alone, or misunderstood. On top of that, many veterans suffer with lingering health challenges, both visible and invisible. On this episode, we talk to veterans about what they experienced, and what they want other people to know. We hear stories about one woman's struggle to get help for her PTSD, how Shakespeare is helping veterans transition back to civilian life, and some of the health effects that come with combat. Also heard on this week’s episode: Utibe Essien — a core investigator with the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh — explains how and why race-based health disparities exist in a system designed to provide equal health care to all veterans. The transition from military service back into society can be challenging. One military veteran is trying to make that process easier using an unlikely approach — Shakespeare. Nichole Currie reports on a program that taps into verse for healing trauma, it's called De-Cruit. We talk with Zachary Bell, the former Marine who started Veteran with a Sign — a popular Instagram account that features everything from inside jokes to very serious messages about mental health on cardboard signs. Former Navy SEAL James Hatch talks about his unique transition from warfighter to Yale freshman. His book is “Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars.” Combat Veteran Ray Christian interviews a female veteran, Jessica Ian Jenkins, about her experiences at VA health centers. She was seeking treatment for PTSD, but says she only got help after it was almost too late.

In this episode, Prince Taylor, Deputy Director, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement at the US Department of Veterans Affairs shares how their organization moved a friendly visitor program online and adapted it for remote volunteers.   The Compassionate Contact Corps is a virtual social prescription program where trained volunteers are matched with Veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. The volunteer typically calls the veteran weekly for 15-60 minutes to provide socialization and companionship via phone or video calls. In our chat. Prince shares how the program came about through the enthusiastic advocacy of his local coordinators and how they structured the program for success.  The early data on this pilot program shows that these calls improve the mental health and well-being of veterans, who are referred by their providers to the program. We also discuss how staff prepare volunteers to be successful in the program without overextending themself or transgressing professional boundaries and where they find volunteers to help. For more information, visit VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement Home For more on how to partner or participate, visit Compassionate Contact Corps - VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement For More: For more on how volunteer-involving organizations serve veterans using remote volunteers, check out Time + Talent Podcast Episode 305: How Remote Volunteering Gave this Organization an Edge! Guest Bio: Mr. Prince Taylor has served as Deputy Director for VA Voluntary Service since October 2018.  Formerly he was the HR Manager for VA's Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness where he managed all human resource activities, advised political and career senior executives.  While serving on the VA's Veterans Month Committee, he started the Department's TEDxVeteransAffairs program.   He was selected by the VA's Corporate Executive Development Board for the Partnership in Public Service's Excellence in Government Fellowship, which he completed in 2016 and served as a co-coach in 2018 and 2019.  Currently he serves on several advisory boards and committees, including the National VA Voluntary Service Advisory Board and the National Technical Career Field Advisory Board.  He has completed VA's Transformational Coaching (Apprentice) program and began a doctoral program at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College in August 2020 in Leadership in Learning Organizations.   Prince served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, serving as a deck seaman, gunner's mate, yeoman, and intelligence specialist (he couldn't seem to keep a job).  He served in numerous locations around the country and overseas.  He has received an M.Ed. in Workforce Education and a Bachelors in Paralegal Studies and Political Science from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.  Today, he will give an overview of a new national program he leads called the Compassionate Contact Corps. You can reach Prince on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedIn.com/in/prince-taylor  

In this episode of Standing Ready, Katie and Shawn explore the evolution of VA medical devices throughout history. Our conversation with guest Dr. Rory Cooper explores his career as a VA senior research career scientist at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories which includes the VA Center for Wheelchairs and Assistive Robotics Engineering. As a paralyzed Veteran himself, Cooper has dedicated his career to improving  the lives of paralyzed Veterans and Cooper holds 25 patents in wheelchair technology. He is the inventor of many advanced mobility devices and assistive technologies. Among these are MEBot, a stair-climbing wheelchair; PneuChair, a wheelchair powered entirely by compressed air; and Virtual Seating Coach, a smartphone app to control power wheelchair seating systems He is the author of two books: "Rehabilitation Engineering Applied to Mobility and Manipulation” and “Wheelchair Selection and Configuration”, and co-editor of “An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering”, “Warrior Transition Leader: Medical Rehabilitation Handbook” and the award winning book “Care of the Combat Amputee”.

PART 3 of Family Caregiving with my Fabulous Mama (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) … We just spoke last week at the OPHC (Oklahoma Professionals for Home Care) and we are speaking next Thursday at a Family Caregiver Breakfast Group that meets at Cattlemen's … Plus you can listen to PART 3 of Family Caregiving with myself & my Mom this Saturday 4/23/22 morning at 9:05am on the NEW 96.9FM The Eagle

About Today's GuestCarie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serves as Chief Program Officer at PsychArmor Institute, and is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCSD School of Medicine. Prior to joining the team, she was the Associate Director of the Education & Dissemination Unit at the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health in San Diego, California.She has served as a National Trainer for the VA's Cognitive Processing Therapy initiative and as a consultant for the National Center for PTSD. She has provided training and consultation to hundreds of mental health providers in the VA and the Department of Defense, as well as in the broader community. Dr. Rodgers was also a Consultant for the VA's national roll-out of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and was the Director of the VA San Diego Military Sexual Trauma Program. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2000 from the University of Oregon, and completed her internship and postdoctoral training at UCSD and the San Diego VA. A licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, Dr. Rodgers is also Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeDr. Rodgers' Profile on PsychArmorKirkpatrick Training ModelPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know for Healthcare Providers. This course was created to educate Healthcare Providers who care for our military Veterans. PsychArmor asked hundreds of Veterans what they wanted civilians, employers, educators, health care providers, and therapists to know about them, and we share them with you in this course. You can find a link to the here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-for-healthcare-providersThis Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

What are you celebrating today? Even your smallest steps are moving you forward and worth recognizing. Through the eyes of entrepreneur, Jillian Flodstrom, even giving yourself one day to wallow is appropriate to you to the other-side. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Perfectionism kills opportunity Surrounding yourself with people who want to become betterOne day to wallow, then get to the other sidePlanning quarterly to chunk tasks Write down the thoughts that circle in your mind. A list of things in your way from living your dream. Episode References/Links:InstagramThe Messy MiddleScale Your Small Business PodcastGuest Bio:As a seven-figure entrepreneur Jillian has created, launched, and built five different businesses in three different industries.As the founder of FND Insurance & Financial Services, LLC, her current business, is one of the elite few that was chosen in all of the state of Washington to be the preferred provider by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange and has been featured regularly in the media.From forensic biologist to health insurance broker and entrepreneur to international business owner, Jillian Flodstrom is a specialist in helping her clients mitigate the feelings of overwhelm, chaos, and confusion when it comes to leading and growing their businesses. She is the host of the Scale Your Small Business podcast and frequently does presentations for small business organizations as well as being on the board of directors of a national nonprofit dedicated to raising funds to support people living with life threatening health conditions.With a relentless passion for efficiency, organization, and strategic planning Jillian has dedicated her time and her business to helping and inspiring small business owners to become more productive, more aligned and more in control of their future.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  Hello, welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast. I am so freakin' stoked for you to listen to this one, grab your notepads. And if you're driving, don't but just know that you're gonna want to relisten to this because what Jillian Flodstrom is going to just start throwing at you is some really awesome, honest, actionable information. And I'm not kidding, like, I found myself going, "I need to write that quote down. I need to write that one down." And, you know, I, I really, I really need you to hear this, I really need you to hear this. No one knows how everything's gonna end up. No one does. Everyone is just really trying to do the best. And I say that to you because you might be listening to this podcast right now feeling a little bit down, feeling a little bit like, maybe you're not where you want to be yet. And I just want to remind you, first of all, you're listening to Be It Till You See It. So you're already doing something she's going to tell you that you should be doing. Two, give yourself credit for what you've done. I really, really, I really, really want you to be starting to think about what you celebra... what you're celebrating each day because I need you and Jillian is going to talk about this. You need to know how far you've come. And so you can actually see, "Whoa, today I'm being the person that five years ago, I wanted to be." Do you ever think about that? You're like, actually the person that you wanted to be five years ago? Yeah. So we can make things, we can make things happen a little faster. If we act as if the person want to be in 10 years, we are already. I know I'm really challenging myself on that right now. And it's not frickin easy. It's not easy. It's not easy. I find myself like, frustrated with myself when I am not acting like ... acting as if, you know, and being it till I see it, I'm not. It's like you start to distrust yourself. And what I want you to know is like you're not alone. If you're doing that you're a human being. It's normal. And, you know, what you're going to hear inside of this podcast is some tips for when you're feeling like you don't have the energy or you don't have the strength or you don't have the knowledge to be it till you see it because there's some nuggets in here. So notepads or iPhone notes, or if you got a kid in the car with a notebook or an iPad most likely (Lesley laughs) have them take notes as you're listening to this because it's so freakin good. So after this brief message, Jillian Flodstrom.Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Hey, Be IT babe, welcome back. I've got our guest here for you. And I'm really excited because I met this woman, because I did a call out like a shout out like, "I need these things." And she was like, so on it to go, "I can offer this." And I loved that so much. And you came in as a guest to our Agency membership and like blew their mind with email organization, I think (Lesley laughs) a couple other things. And I like, "Wow, someone could be that organized." And so anyways, our paths brought us back together and Jillian Flodstrom, I'm so excited that you're here, because you are a woman who takes action. And also your story is so freaking amazing. I'm really, really excited. So can you please tell everyone, who you are and what you're up to these days?Jillian Flodstrom 3:49  Yes, for sure. Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be back and share with everybody kind of what's been going on and really the steps that I've taken to take action because I think that is one thing that people really struggle with. So my career started in corporate America for I think a lot of people start there. And I realized that I just wanted a different life. I wanted to be able to travel, I wanted to be able to, you know, do work virtually really, and this was you know, prior to COVID and everything happening. So that was really unusual for a lot of people they were like, "There's no way that you're gonna be able to do that." And so really created this, this thing that, it that was so commonplace, but back then it wasn't so doing so many different things with you know, actions, I think really has led me to where I am today. So I'm excited to talk about it.Lesley Logan 4:40  Yeah, I mean, it's, it is interesting, because similarly I started something after leaving corporate work in 2017, 2018. And then now it's the norm for people with with the pandemic. And everyone asked me like, "How did you do it then?" That's like, "Well, I just took some messy action. Did things scared." (Lesley laughs) But what what do you think it is that ke... keeps people from taking the action? Like, is it fear? Is it uncertain? Like wha... like, that's the same thing as fear. But like, what do you think it is keeping people from taking those action steps?Jillian Flodstrom 5:13  I really think is our perfectionism. And it's got to be perfect. It's got to be pretty, it's gotta be beautiful. And I think that the way that we can just move forward is to make it messy, you know, just do it. It's not gonna be perfect. I always use the example of my website, you know, the first time we launched, I was like, "Oh, my gosh, it's so beautiful. It's so amazing." Ho... not knowing that we were going to completely redo it like six more times, it looks completely different. And I love it even more, but just being open to realize that changes coming, whatever. It looks like version 1.0. It's going to be so many different versions and being okay with it, that it's going to change the first time it's not going to look anything like it does now. And that's totally okay.Lesley Logan 5:56  Right. I know, it's like, I was reading a book about habits. And in the book they talk about like, when babies take their first step, we don't go, "Oh, no, try again. That was actually like totally off balance." And turned in like we, "Oh, my God, like, it's the most amazing thing." But somehow, we forget that, like, it's baby steps that like, get us there. So okay, you were in corporate America, you started your own thing. How long ago was that? And how, how big is your thing now, like what ...Jillian Flodstrom 6:25  ... That was all the way back in 2009. And that was, you know, if you remember that was when the crash happened. And I thought to myself, "Okay, if I can make it in financial services, when the market is tanking, and people are running for cover, I can make it any time." I was like, "This is the perfect time for me to go," just hold my nose and jump in. And that's exactly what I did and never looked back. And it's just been. I mean, there was some tough, there was some tough times, but you know, like, my parents always said, "You're gonna have to muscle through it." And I just kept telling myself that we rest at the end, not in the middle, and you just keep going. And every huge project that I took on, or the next thing that I was like, "Okay, now I'm going to try this, it's like you, you can rest at the end, just not in the middle." SoLesley Logan 7:12  Oh, such a good reminder. (Jillian: Yeah) Such a good reminder, because it's so true. Like, we all want to like what the middle is hard and mucky. And like, you know, it makes me think that when I ran, when I ran a marathon, I had a really good pace. And then there is this like middle section, that's pretty boring, and no offense LA, but like, it's this part where you could leave Beverly Hills, you're coming out a century, like passenger city, and it just is kind of this long road, it's actually uphill, it doesn't look like uphill when you're driving it but it's uphill when you're running it. And then you have to like run under the freeway also boring till you get to the VA Center, which is somewhat pretty ish. But really, it's like four miles of just like, block. And I've and I slowed down my pace, like I started to rest, right, which just made it harder because I was going uphill anyways, which is the same every middle it has is an uphill battle. And if you're resting, you're just in it longer. (Lesley laughs) And then the fascinating thing is, a year later, I did a half marathon and I had that same exact spot and again, didn't slow down as much, but I slowed down again and I was like, "Ooh, we had this as a learning lesson for life." So that so I love that, you know, we can rest at the end. So okay, so you start in 2009. I started teaching Pilates in 2008. And it's the same thing like when people are like, "Oh my God, it's so hard here because," I'm like, let me just tell you, if I was able to leave my job during the recession, when people with money, who had that these are the people had the money to spend, we're like canceling their Alhambra water deliveries. We're still going, "Okay, I want to Pilates session, you can make it any time." Like people are always looking for that. So you made it through that. And then obviously, we had the pandemic, with is own interesting trials and tribulations. How how are you able to take like, I guess I want to know, like, what, what did you take any different actions during this last couple of years? Whereas a little different uncertainty versus your first year in business? Or was it kind of the same action steps?Jillian Flodstrom 9:08  It's very, it's very similar, but I think it's one of those things where you have to be very careful with who you surround yourself with. Because there was a lot of people that were focused on like, the horribleness of it, which of course, it was absolutely miserable. But there was a small group of people that were like, "What can we do differently? How can we look back however long this lesson?" I don't know about you, but when they shut Disneyland down, I was like, "Okay, this is serious." Like at that point (Lesley laughs) I was like, "Okay, we got to come up with a game plan because however long this lasts," and you know, back then we thought it was gonna be you know, a couple months and then we were going to be out and here we are, you know, three years later, roughly. But we I just sat down I was like, "Okay, we have a unique opportunity to look at this time." And when I look back on it, I want to make sure that I came out better than I went in. And I think that that's something about shifting your perspective and making sure that yes, it's a horrible thing. It really, really sucks. But when I look back on it, am I going to be happy with what I did and focus. And I mean, there was an immense amount of focus that was able to happen during that time. I mean, I did things that I would have never gotten an opportunity to speak with certain people, because they were stuck just like I was that I was like, "Hey, let's jump on a call, let's, you know, do these things that we would never be able to do because we're traveling and you know, speaking schedules are so busy. You know, all those different things." So really remembering that whatever time you're going through, surround yourself with people that are thinking, "You know, we're going to make this work. How can we fix this? What can we do differently? How can we support our clients? What are we going to, you know, how are we going to come out better than we went in?"Lesley Logan 10:57  I freakin I'm obsessed with that. Okay, so same I was when, when everything went down, my entire year canceled. I'm sure most people's ... but like, I travel 8 countries I had like 140,000 miles. And there's a ton of stuff, right? And so for the first time and like my adult life, I had no plans at all. (Lesley laughs) Right? (Jillian: It's terrifying.) It's terrifying. And also, I was like, "Okay, well, we kind of asked for this," because in 2019, in December, I was like, I told Brad, I said, "I really wish that there was more opportunity for surprise in next year." (Lesley laughs) (Jillian: surprise) I... well surprise! But I did, I remember thinking to myself, like two weeks, and I was like, "Maybe not even that long." I was like, "I want to make sure that however, whenever this ends, I have this reset up my business for everything I said I would do when I had the time." Like when I had the time I would. And so I was like on a mission. I was like moving so fast. Because of course, I thought there's only gonna be like, two months. (Lesley laughs) How do I know, in two years, I'm able to pace myself. But but like, I think, um, I think first of all, having that mentality, like I want to be better on the other side of this. And I think that we should, we don't have to have a pandemic for that. Like, it could be anything that we're in any obstacle that we're going through, we could think like, "Okay, who do I want to be on the other side of this obstacle?" But I really love about surrounding, who you surround yourself with, I think that that is like, so key. So you called up some people that you knew from your industry and things like that. But what if you like our living? I'm not. So don't worry about me, everyone. But like one of your liv... I'm thinking of a listener here. What if you're living in a household where the negative people are there? And like, how, so what would what would be your action steps be to like, surround yourself with other people if you can't unsurround yourself with people?Jillian Flodstrom 12:47  Right? Well, I think probably the easiest, the most affordable way to, is to listen to podcasts. There was so much information that we were able to digest because of course, we were all stuck at home. And it's like, okay, where can we gather all this information from? So podcasts, I mean, books, there's so much stuff, that when you start immersing yourself in it, it starts to kind of tune the noise out. And if you're living with negative people, it's really easy to get sucked into that and be like, "Oh, you're right, this does, you know stink, and kind of get bogged down that quagmire". But if you're setting aside time to know that, "Okay, I'm going to connect with this person on their podcast every single week. And that's going to be my time to focus on the positivity and know that that person is going to breathe energy into me." It's just something that you start to look forward to. And you're like, "I'm gonna be there." It's like the news. You know, the news comes on, every single day. There's so many podcasts out there that come out every single week that we have access to that I think we just don't realize. So podcasts and books, definitely the top.Lesley Logan 13:55  Oh, I lo... and also that's so simple, because podcasts are mostly free everyone, even the ones that charge they basically offer you last week's version for free. So that is a great way to surround yourself with positive vibes and books because you can like immerse yourself in those things. And I think until you can change the those around you, or you can, well, you can't change them until they change themselves. Or you can just change where you live. Those are great. So okay, um, you know, you started your business so long ago, and so many people are. Maybe they're not even thinking of leaving their corporate job or the current job. Maybe it's like, no, but this is good. Or maybe they're staying because health insurance is a real thing. And they and they want to keep it how how would you talk to the person who's like maybe thinking they have an idea. Maybe they're wanting to start something as they go weekend side hustle, like, what are some things that they need to keep in their mind so that they can take those action steps.Jillian Flodstrom 14:52  I think the most important thing is that don't let anything limit you because I talked to a lot of people that health insurance to is is a huge thing for them. But there's so many resources, there's so many things that you could do. So, I would write a list like, "What are the things that are stopping me from having this dream life that I've been thinking about for so long?" Whatever it is, if it's like a virtual world, kind of like what we created, if it's whatever it is, write it down. Because I think back to all those like sticky notes and back of envelopes, if I had a notebook, to go back and look at my, like, 2009 version of Jil and like, today's version of myself, I just think it would be so cool. So, I say get one notebook and write all that stuff down, whatever is that limiting belief, or you're like, "Well, I would leave my corporate job, if I just had health insurance, or if I just had retirement, or if I just had this," whatever it is, write it down. Because there's so many different things where you can recreate that for yourself, you just don't know about it yet. Because there's a lot of people that stay where they're at, and don't realize that that's even an option that you can create, you know, individual 401K's for, you and your company, and you know, all those different things.Lesley Logan 16:05  Isn't it so true? I mean, it's, it's kind of, it's kind of crazy. I mean, one of our girls on our team, she, you know, we were hoping to bring her on. I mean, timing is everything, but we wanted to bring her on. And she was like, "Well, I really need to have health insurance. Like I really need to have it." And we were looking at and I found it, it just like, "How much does that even cost?" Like, "Can we just like put her bill on the, on... Can we just pay for it? Like, what does that look like?" You know? And so you like you'd be surprised everyone like what you can either get and in different capacities if you're just creative, but I think you're, I think you're right, I recently just wrote down, I was feeling a little stuck. Because like, it's just been a lot busy. Like, it's not a little bit, it's been a lot busy. And the busy good kind like the stuff when you're really creating things and you you know, you're you scale a small business, there's gonna be moments where like you're scaling, but like, maybe the bodies to help, haven't haven't shown up yet. So ever... everything is happening. And I was like, "I'm just feeling really stuck on like, what I want my new schedule to be because it needs to change because it can't be what it was." And so I'm reading this book, and it was like, write down 10 I would like to, and I didn't write 10 I wrote fuckin 50. Like, I was like, I will, I once I started. I was like, I was like, "Wow, we really do not we want." (Lesley laughs) But ...Jillian Flodstrom 17:27  It's amazing, because you just let yourself go. I think we're so restrictive. Sometimes it's like, just dream. It's okay. Write it down.Lesley Logan 17:34  Yes. Yes. So okay, when. So when you were dreaming up your business? Like, are you living beyond? Is your business beyond what you dreamt up? Or was like, oh, is it exactly what you wanted? How did it work out?Jillian Flodstrom 17:47  I think it's better than I thought it was gonna be, which at the time, I mean, 2009 me, it was terrifying. I don't mean to make it sound like I knew it was gonna be okay. Because I did... And there, I mean, just like the marathon, there is a slog. And I have been ... (Lesley laughs) And I think you need to know that. I mean, because when you go into it, eyes wide open, you're like, "Okay, this is just the slog. I'm going to come out the other side. I'm going to, there's going to be the downhill run." Right? And so knowing that the slog is going to happen multiple times, I think that you can better prepare yourself and know that it's only temporary, and you're going to get through it. And whatever you write down, it's going to be better than you thought it was. And it's really hard to know that in the beginning, but it always works out. Like you've talked to so many people. I've talked to so many people that everybody's like, "It's better than I thought it was gonna be." Just have to have the courage and the bravery to be like, "Whatever comes my way. I'm gonna handle it. (Lesley: Yeah) And just go for it."Lesley Logan 18:47  You're like, it's so true. It is, I mean, I've it's rare... I think most people end up those people who take the action most people end up better than they expected. (Jillian: Mm-hmm) And and I think that's just like the way it goes because you almost cannot picture exactly like, like everything because but you have to dream and I... And we had Hazel Ortega on she she talks about miracle goals. You got to dream way bigger than you actually think is realistic, because you'd be surprised like the synchronicity that shows up and, or serendipity or you know, whatever word like it just kind of works itself out. You're like, "Whoa, this is like way cooler than I was expecting." (Lesley laughs)Jillian Flodstrom 19:27  ... it's so cool to be able to have that journal, that notebook, whatever it is, so you can look back because we forget how far we've come. And we're just like, "Look at what we're doing. We don't celebrate ourselves enough. We don't realize that like, we're kicking ass and taking names." And whatever, whether that's was something small, or something big. It's like we're out there and we're doing it. And we just have to give ourselves enough kudos to remember that (Lesley: Yeah) we're showing up every ... that we can do it.Lesley Logan 19:55  Yeah, you're so right. I I love that you share that like you were scared and you have no idea cuz I think, I think a lot of people are looking at other people and they must they have all the answers and like, especially, I don't care who you were, when when 2020 hit, no one knew what to do. You know, like some people could pivot fast, big businesses have to pivot. Like, it's not like you can just you can't turn of big ship, we all saw what happened, the Suez Canal, like, (Lesley laughs) it's a little harder. And so everyone who was at the top was like, doing the best they could. And they were all very scared. And I think like, we we put a lot of emphasis thinking like, the grass is greener on the other side, or like, they have all the answers, if only I was like them, but really, everyone out there is just like, "Okay, I'm gonna, I'm doing the best I can today." That's what's happening, right?Jillian Flodstrom 20:42  Absolutely. And I think that's something that we have to remember too, because we look at these people that we think that they have it all together. I mean, social media helps create that. It's the Pinterest, you know, lifestyle that people post on social media, we have to remember that. We're all slogging, we might not be slogging at the same time, but there's a time for all of us that it's like, we're just going through it. And it's not always going to be pretty, but you just have to keep going.Lesley Logan 21:07  Okay? So in this slog, because slogs happen all the time, like it's not (Jillian: Yeah) even just the middle of the marathon, like it could be the middle of the day. And I'm, I'm slowly reading, (I think his name's Scott Belsky) Ah, I may... anyways, he he sold something to Adobe, he has a book - The Messy Middle. And his whole thing is like, it's like, you know, there's the beginning of the business. And then there's the end of the business and the rest is the middle and it's messy. And it it's it's going up and down. Like like an earthquake. What do you call those things? (Jillian: Oh yeah, totally) But like ideally, it's on the upward climb, but like sometimes you're going to be below the up and things like that. And so he, he talks on the messy middle a lot and I I'm, I just think like a... how do you handle the slog when you're in it? Like, what are the things you tell yourself? What are the things you tell your team? Because also, like, if you're listening this Mama's like, there's many times when like, in the family, the family unit, it's like a business, right? It's gonna have a slog time so what are the, what are the things you get yourself, to get yourself through it?Jillian Flodstrom 22:12  I mean, number one, is kindness. I always tell people like I never realized how big of a bully I was until I realized how I talked to myself. And I think it's you got to flip that because we're, of course, we're all our own worst critic, we're sometimes downright mean to ourselves, and you would never like, Lesley, you would never call me up and be like, "Jill, da da da da da." (Lesley: Right) Why do I do that to myself, like, we would never do that to someone else, we shouldn't do that to ourselves. And so just knowing that giving our self kindness, giving ourselves grace, and knowing that we're going to be able to come out of it faster. And I think that's the key is figuring out, how can you write the ship get back up faster, so you can get into those up swings, and be more consistent in that. And I think that's really, I always do one thing, which is kind of goofy, but I give myself one day to wallow, that means that I can scream, I can cry, I can lay in bed with the covers over my head, I can eat ice cream, whatever your thing is, and most people know what their one thing is, (Lesley: Ahaha) whatever that is, allow yourself to feel those feelings. But knowing that the next day, you're going to get back up and you're going to get back to it, whatever that big thing that's frustrating you or that project, you know, you've just got to get back to it. Because if you allow yourself too long to wallow, you could stay there for a (Lesley: Yeah) really long time. And then that creates a whole bunch of other things. So, I think allowing yourself a specific amount of time whether you know it's a week or whatever you're going through, allow yourself a set amount of time knowing that, "Okay, on this day, I'm going to get back up and I'm going to you know, get in the shower, whatever it is that my makeup on, and I'm going to get back to it." I think is really helped me because I know that that timeframe has shortened. You know, when I first started my business and we were in the crash and you know, financial services, we were in trouble like there was a lot of stuff going on and people were absolutely terrified about their retirement. It is really easy to let that affect you and so there was a couple bad things that happened but it was like, okay, got this amount of time, you got to get back up and you got to get back to it because the only way you're going to get through it, is to go through it.Lesley Logan 24:28  Yeah. Yeah, I mean like that's that is so freakin true. Okay, so you have so many great like little nuggets I think everyone needs to relisten to this because I have to cuz I'm like, "Oh my God, that's a great one." One day to wallow like that needs to be a song. I got one day to wallow ...Jillian Flodstrom 24:43  ... (Lesley: What was that?) I said I feel like it needs to be on a pillow. (Lesley: Yeah, yeah) ... got like, "One day to wallow. One day to wallow."Lesley Logan 24:51  Yeah, you can like and on the other side. It could like maybe you get to like a timer. "Okay, put that pillows gonna get flipped back over tomorrow." (Lesley laughs)Jillian Flodstrom 24:59  It's like the sequence that it's like a face, and then you pull it up and it's like something different. There's a product idea right there. Look at that and go.Lesley Logan 25:06  Oh, my gosh. Listen to this. I have friggin love it. Okay. So, right now currently, you know we're I guess we're like, heading to the year three of this. But also we're heading to the place where everyone's like, "Okay, how do we like work with this? How do we like get through this? And how do we protect people, but also like, keep going?" And so what are you excited about right now? Is there anything that you are doing to make yourself be the next version of yourself to do whatever's on your goal list? Like, what what are you excited about right now?Jillian Flodstrom 25:35  Well, so I plan quarterly and I love that. I mean, if you are not familiar with the 12 week year, it's something that has changed my life. It's a completely different way to look at the year. And I think a lot of people are always like, "Jill, how are you getting all this stuff done?" And it's like, because I'm consistently checking in with those goals, writing those goals, giving myself the freedom to adjust those goals, because that's pretty much what we've had to do over these last couple of years, is adjust, like, test and tweak, you know, making sure that we're making those adjustments that we give ourselves the latitude to do that. But checking in with those goals and say, "Okay, where am I out with this?" Every single day working towards it, and adjusting it, I think makes a huge difference. It's something that I do all the time, and giving myself the freedom to change those goals. It's really been great.Lesley Logan 26:24  So you, you, what did you say you do quarterly at the year you're beginning, you pled quarterly? You ple... what do you ...Jillian Flodstrom 26:30  Plan quarterly.Lesley Logan 26:31  Plan quarterly. Got it. So instead of looking at like, the whole year, of all the things you want to get done, you're like, "Okay, this is this quarters goals." And you then you give yourself permission to adjust.Jillian Flodstrom 26:41  Yeah, absolutely. Yeah so ...Lesley Logan 26:44  What's your process with that? Like how do you like, because everyone's got one that works for them? I'm always intrigued.Jillian Flodstrom 26:49  Yeah, absolutely. So what it does is starts with a brain dump of all these things that are rattling around in my head, and kind of looking at my calendar. So we're mapping out the calendar annually, because, you know, we don't necessarily have trips that we have committed, right? There's certain things whether it's us or our family members that need to do at certain times of the year. So kind of mapping that out. And looking at that and say, "Okay, where can I chunk this down in what quarter." So think of it instead of like a year being 12 months, think of it as 12 weeks. So that means that 12 weeks is a year, a week is a month, and then so on and so forth. And so you really got to move every single day, because when you've only got 12 weeks for your year, that timeframe is so much shorter. And so getting those tasks on your calendar every single day to move that goal forward. So like if you have something that you're like, "Okay, I've got, you know, 12 weeks to do this in, chunking it out down to a daily task." So, I always tell people that, "When you're looking at these tasks, if it's more than two minutes, if it takes you more than two minutes to do it, you've got to chunk it down even farther," because you've got to put it on your calendar, because everybody's got two minutes. But most people don't have two hours to dedicate to a project and not get interrupted. Because, you know, there's so many things flying at us every single day. But you got two minutes, you got two minutes when you're picking up your kids in the carpool lane. You've got two minutes when you're, you know, walking your dog to the dog park, whatever it is, having that short window of time makes a lot less overwhelms, you're like,"Oh, I can knock that out. I got two minutes right now." And so giving yourself that freedom to be like, "Okay, I've got this. I don't have two hours but I got two minutes."Lesley Logan 28:34  I love that. That's true. Like, if you can ever get everything down to the smallest smallest piece, then you actually are moving the needle forward because you're not trying to just tackle a project in a day for two hours, because of course you're interrupted and then you can't reschedule that, because were are you going to put two hours? Yeah, I, oh, I'm gonna use that one. Oh, but you're just like a wealth of knowledge. And I am so excited. I can't and there there's so many lovely things in here that I want everyone to listen to again. Okay, Jillian, where can people find you follow you, like get more of this goodness into their brains.Jillian Flodstrom 29:08  Definitely check out my website, which is scaleyoursmallbusiness.org. That is definitely the best place to check out because I have on my blog, I have all my podcast episodes. My podcast focuses on short, actionable things. So the episodes are going to be anywhere from five to 10 minutes. And I want people to be able to take those nuggets go out and do them that same day, because I'm focused on doing these small actions every single day. And I think that's how I changed my business, how I changed my life. And anybody can do these small tasks every day. It's really easy. So check out my website. That's the best place to find me.Lesley Logan 29:43  And your podcast is Scale Your Small Business as well. (Jillian: Yeah) And it's on everywhere podcasts are? Yeah. (Jillian: Yeah, everywhere. Yeah.) Wonderful. All of those will be in the show notes, y'all. Okay, so BE IT action items. I mean, this is going to be easy for you because you've already given us so many. But what is some thing that's bold, executable, targeted or intrinsic, that motivates people to get taking action today, what do you got for us?Jillian Flodstrom 30:08  I think the most important thing is just doing it. So whatever you got written on your list, and most people have a list, if you don't have a list, make one, get yourself a cute notebook. I love stationery. So that is something, find whatever it is, if it's digital paper, whichever side of the fence you're on, get yourself a notebook and write it down. Get in the habit of writing every single thing down because your mind is not equipped for storage. So get it on paper, whether that's just every single day saying, "Okay, these are the things that I'm thinking about." Flip the page to the next day, if it's that, or if you want to make a list, whatever it is, getting that notebook and carrying it with you everywhere, and get in the habit of writing things down. It'll change your life. It'll change your business, it'll literally change everything.Lesley Logan 31:00  I love that. I mean, it it's simple is not easy. But ... the just because I think you get you get a lot of feedback, you'll get a lot of information you can feel into it. You're like, "I actually don't like doing this." Great. Now it's off your list. (Lesley laughs) (Jillian: Right) You know, "Oh, my God, this is making me feel so good. Good. Put more of that on your list." I also agree on the writing it down. Even if I can't read my own writing just the fact that like it isn't in my brain anymore. I have a way of like remembering things that I wrote down like I like can think back to even the piece of paper or it's on. So, so I think that's genius and I love that. Jillian, you're awesome. This has been so much fun. And y'all, I'm going to be over on Jillian's podcast. So you'll also want to check that out. And let us know how you're gonna use all these tips that she just like, gave so generously. Tag the @be_it_pod. You can also contact her over at her website, and let us know, screenshot this, send this to a friend because you want to know something like, especially right now everyone is a little overwhelmed. Everything is feeling really busy. And, you know, people are worried because Pluto's here, I don't even know what that means. But like it's returned, and that's a big deal for us. So, so people are just like a little uncertain, a lot overwhelmed. And what I just heard was a bunch of great tips that can actually make you have a little bit more control, a little bit more feeling of that you're actually taking action and reminding people to just do it. So thank you, Jillian for being here. Everyone next ti... until next time, Be It Till You See It.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell 32:59  It's written produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Our Associate Producer is Amanda Frattarelli.Lesley Logan 33:10  Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing.Brad Crowell 33:14  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. 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This interview is with Sabrina C. Clark, Ph.D., Director, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) (formerly VA Voluntary Service) VHA Office of Operations. VA Director Clark is an exciting person to talk with. She does a great job of explaining the needs for volunteers at our local VAs. There is a job for everyone who wishes to help individual veterans and their families by calling them on a regular basis to help those who are struggling to understand that they are not alone. Maybe you would like to assist in registering veterans in at clinics or show them where to go in a VA hospital. Golf cart drivers are needed all the time to assist vets from outlying parking lots and structures. Maybe you would like to make a donation of time, goods or even money. There is something for everyone and your gift of self will make a difference. 

How do you provide medical care in a community health center that does not have clean facilities? How can underprivileged children have the opportunity to receive an education and fight for a better future? What hope is there for African American communities living in harsh environments?  That's what The P3 Group, Inc. and Brown Foundation are doing  – building projects that will change the lives of African American people and give them a fair fighting chance at a better life. The P3 Group, Inc. partners with government agencies and large non-profit organizations to deliver projects that benefit their communities.  Joining Dee Brown in today's episode are two of his top executives: Chief Operating Officer Grandon Gray and Chief Data & Compliance Officer Erik Stevenson. Dee and his executives talk about the exciting work they are doing and the impact of their projects on African American communities. They share their vision of changing people's lives and giving hope to those who have nothing else to hold on to. Join us in this candid and heartfelt conversation! “When you reinvest in communities that make you who you are, you empower yourself.”- Dee BrownIn This Episode: What is it like working for The P3 Group? Grandon talks about the projects he worked on in West Memphis and how those projects impacted his community. Erik shares his experience participating in building a school that will benefit the community for many years to come.  Have you heard about the VA Center, a memorial center for veterans, community health centers, and other community projects spearheaded by The P3 Group and Brown Foundation? Get to know the work being done by Brown Foundation and Dee's philosophy behind it. The vision behind DBS (Dee Brown Show) How are you raising your children? Are you training them to be mediocre, or are you raising visionaries and leaders in an unfair world? How engaging in sports can train children for the game of life.  The role of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in educating African American children and how we can help. And more… Connect with Dee Brown: https://deebrownceo.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (YouTube)

Today on the podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Ippolito. Andrea is the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed, a virtual lactation and breastfeeding support service. Their mission to make this type of support more accessible in every way, from affordability to connecting with an expert quickly in the comfort of your own home. There are so many questions that can come up when breastfeeding and pumping, so SimpliFed is making it so much easier to get the answers you need when you need them. Andrea Ippolito currently serves as the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed. Prior to joining SimpliFed, Andrea served as the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Innovators Network within the VA Center for Innovation. In this capacity, she designed and oversaw the creation of a $10.5M program that provides the tools and resources to VA employees to develop innovations that improve the experience of Veterans and their families. Prior to that role, Andrea served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow based out of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and General Services Administration. In this episode we talk about why instant, private, expert lactation support is so important, the scope of practice of lactation consultants, and the ideal schedule to begin working with one. We also discuss how lactation consultants are now covered by insurance so more people will hopefully begin to take advantage of that benefit when they need it most. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Andrea! SimpliFed https://simplifed.us SimpliFed Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simplifedbaby/ First droplets https://firstdroplets.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notamamayet/support

"We need to be race-conscious in our approach to pharmacoequity" Dr. Utibe Essien an Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Pittsburgh & Investigator at the VA Center for Health Equity Research & Promotion. He is also an international leader in the study of pharmacoequity and his work is outstanding. He joins Explore The Space Podcast to discuss his cutting edge research and the future of pharmacoequity work. The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast as well as our Position Papers and much more! Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Sponsor: Elevate your expertise with Creighton University's Healthcare Executive Educational programming. Learn more about Creighton's Executive MBA and Executive Fellowship programs at www.creighton.edu/CHEE. Links: Twitter: @UREssien Dr. Essien's website CP Solvers Antiracism in Medicine Podcast STAT News article on pharmacoequity JAMA article  

Ed talks about the ongoing effort to save VA facilities in our area, a potential adjustment of the disclosure of public documents in Albany, and the effort to reopen a neighborhood swimming program for special needs students. Plus, an editorial contrasting Donald Trump and Joe Biden's views on Ukraine, and Pete Davidson's out of this world effort to get away from Kanye West.

This interview is with Sabrina C. Clark, Ph.D., Director, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) (formerly VA Voluntary Service) VHA Office of Operations. VA Director Clark is an exciting person to talk with. She does a great job of explaining the needs for volunteers at our local VAs. There is a job for everyone who wishes to help individual veterans and their families by calling them on a regular basis to help those who are struggling to understand that they are not alone. Maybe you would like to assist in registering veterans in at clinics or show them where to go in a VA hospital. Golf cart drivers are needed all the time to assist vets from outlying parking lots and structures. Maybe you would like to make a donation of time, goods or even money. There is something for everyone and your gift of self will make a difference. 

Join us we discuss military caregiver kids, learn the unique challenges they face, and the support services available to them.    Show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk1kfy8DfRI&t=1776s https://hiddenheroes.org/news/hiddenhelperslaunch/ EDF_ExecSummary.pdf (hiddenheroes.org) https://hiddenheroes.org/resources/hiddenhelpers/   Bio:  Rashi Venkataraman Romanoff  Vice President for Programs & Partnerships   Elizabeth Dole Foundation   Rashi Venkataraman Romanoff serves as the Vice President for Programs & Partnerships for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she oversees all programs and is steering new strategic partnerships to enhance the Foundation's reach and resources. Prior to joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Rashi worked at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) as their Executive Director for Prevention and Population Health. In this role, she led programs, activities, and industry-wide initiatives related to prevention, wellness, and public health and launched AHIP's strategy to address the social determinants of health.  Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Rashi is an experienced health care professional with a demonstrated history of working in the public and private sectors. From 2010 to 2017, Rashi worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), starting as a Presidential Management Fellow and eventually serving as the Director of Operations for the VA Center for Strategic Partnerships. In this role, she was responsible for directing collaborative projects valued at more than $150 million to better serve our nation's Veterans and their families. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Rashi holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Public Policy and a Master's Degree in Health Care Policy & Management. She is also the previous recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship (2008) and Presidential Management Fellowship (2010).    Mathematica Researchers Bios Hidden Helpers at the Frontlines of Caregiving Cleo Jacobs Johnson Cleo Jacobs Johnson, a developmental psychologist and qualitative researcher, leads research designed to shine a light on the people providing the essential work that is often invisible and overlooked, military and veteran caregiving families and family, friend, and neighbor childcare providers. In this work, Dr. Jacobs Johnson's keenly invests in partnering with various stakeholders to identify strategies and solutions for promoting equitable access to systems and supports. Dr. Jacobs Johnson's work with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation has enhanced meaning because she is a military spouse and is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of military families. Her husband, Staff Sergeant Damien Johnson, has 20 years of service in the Army and served two tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Her family has PCSed 4 times during his career, including two cross-country moves. Dr. Jacobs Johnson holds a PhD in Human Development and Applied Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University's College of Human Ecology.   Steven Malick Steven Malick is a researcher at Mathematica and the spouse of a veteran who served one tour of duty in Afghanistan. Mr. Malick focuses on bridging the gap between research and practice, particularly aimed at improving equitable outcomes for children, and in this context, ensuring that children in military caregiving families have full and rewarding lives. Mr. Malick specializes in working with stakeholders, educators, state officials, and staff from philanthropic organizations to understand and apply evidence in order to tackle problems of practice and make progress toward their goals. His research considers important questions about how to align complex systems to achieve desired aims.   An experienced facilitator of adult learning experiences, Mr. Malick employs human-centered design principles and continuous improvement frameworks to help stakeholders unpack the challenges they face and realize evidence-informed approaches to tackle those challenges. This work has included partnering with stakeholders to help them use and apply data and research; designing and facilitating workshops, webinars, and communities of practice; assembling expert feedback to inform clients' efforts; and distilling research on complex topics into easy-to-read briefs and blogs. Before joining Mathematica in 2015, Mr. Malick spent nearly a decade in the public education system as a middle school math teacher and as a coach of new teachers. He has a master's in public affairs and politics from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.  

In the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she dives deeper into Ageism as it is interwoven into the fabric of American society. Daralyse is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. While the previous episode focused on the abuses caused by ageism, this episode offers tangible suggestions for overcoming ageism in ourselves and in others. In this episode, you will learn about: How markers such as a person's age can be reframed through inclusive language. The importance of recognizing and understanding someone's entire lived experience, and appreciating the myriad ways our accumulated experiences shape each of us as individuals. The societal forces that are needed in order to make our society more age-inclusive. The direct links between how a person perceives their own age, and its impact on their overall health and well-being. Ageism's role in furthering capitalism and whiteness, and how if unchecked, it can promote other -isms as well. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kiersten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kiersten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrie has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

The 8th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores the implications of Ageism and the abuse that is interwoven into the fabric of American society. She is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. In this episode, you will learn about: Ageism's far reaching implications, and how every person is simultaneously the victim of, and a perpetrator of ageist views, actions, etc. How ageism, being something that no one is immune to, creates inherent intersectionality in our identities for all of us. The importance of factoring an individual's entire life experiences into their identity, and not just their age. The critical role of autonomy in an individual's life experience and humanity. The insidious nature of ageism, and that abuse is typically perpetrated by those we know, rather than by strangers. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kirsten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kirsten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrié has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Rob Lawless - Writer who over the course of the last six years has been on a mission to make 10,000 friends through hour-long individual conversations with people with a myriad of experiences and perspectives. Emily Anderson - Emily is a marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer and coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

SERIES 5 | EPISODE 1: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Nurses (in the context of COVID) – Signs, Symptoms, SupportGUEST: Leslie Morland, PsyDProfessor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Director of the Regional TeleMental Health Program at the San Diego VA Health Care SystemCouple HOPES, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), San Diego VA Health Care SystemJoin Dr. Leslie Morland, PsyD, Director of the Regional TeleMental Health Program at the San Diego VA Health Care System, a researcher at the Pacific Island Division of the National Center for PTSD, a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and in the Education Unit of the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health as she discusses PTSD and relationships. Dr. Morland provides an overview on PTSD, how PTSD impacts relationships and how relationships impact PTSD. Dr. Morland discusses practical information that can be easily implemented in one's daily life and briefly speaks about accessible supports available to help couples with PTSD.Dr. Leslie Morland, PsyD, is a collaborator on the Couple HOPES study, where she contributes her extensive knowledge of evidence-based treatments to the development of an online, PTSD intervention for couples. Dr. Leslie Morland, is the Director of the Regional TeleMental Health Program at the San Diego VA Health Care System, a researcher at the Pacific Island Division of the National Center for PTSD, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and in the Education Unit of the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and completed trauma-focused postdoctoral research fellowship at the National Center for PTSD. Dr. Morland previously was the Deputy Director of the National Center for PTSD, Pacific Island Division. Dr. Morland's primary areas of research are in evaluating the innovative use of technology to increase access and the uptake of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD with rural and remote Veterans. Dr. Morland has over 50 publications and chapters related to trauma and PTSD.This podcast is sponsored by WaterWipes® – the world's purest baby wipes. 

There are 19 million veterans in the U.S. who have served in the armed forces. For many, the military gave them a sense of shared purpose, a strong connection to their comrades. But that community often disappears when they get out of the service, leaving many feeling alone, or misunderstood. On top of that, many veterans suffer with lingering health challenges, both visible and invisible. On this episode, we talk to veterans about what they experienced, and what they want other people to know. We hear stories about one woman's struggle to get help for her PTSD, how Shakespeare is helping veterans transition back to civilian life, and some of the health effects that come with combat. Also heard on this week’s episode: Utibe Essien — a core investigator with the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh — explains how and why race-based health disparities exist in a system designed to provide equal health care to all veterans. The transition from military service back into society can be challenging. One military veteran is trying to make that process easier using an unlikely approach — Shakespeare. Nichole Currie reports on a program that taps into verse for healing trauma, it's called De-Cruit. We talk with Zachary Bell, the former Marine who started Veteran with a Sign — a popular Instagram account that features everything from inside jokes to very serious messages about mental health on cardboard signs. Former Navy SEAL James Hatch talks about his unique transition from warfighter to Yale freshman. His book is “Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars.” Combat Veteran Ray Christian interviews a female veteran, Jessica Ian Jenkins, about her experiences at VA health centers. She was seeking treatment for PTSD, but says she only got help after it was almost too late.

This week Burke speaks with Daniel Gade, an amputee veteran who lost his leg while serving as a commander in Iraq back in 2005. Gade has spent his time post-service critiquing the services provided by the VA, discussing some of the horror stories he personally experienced after his amputation. Gade's book, Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer, goes into great detail talking about serious issues within the VA system and how they care for veterans after their time of service. Gade is a professor and activist for veterans' rights and hopes to draw attention to these issues after hearing other stories around the country. You can preorder Daniel's book on his site for a signed copy, Gade has also partnered with a variety of veteran's organizations. All preorders using the discount code “YelllowRibbon” will lead to a donation directly to one of these organizations. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

The recent events in Afghanistan have left many military-connected clients (and providers!) reeling, creating a sense of anxiety in clinics about how to best provide support. In this episode we bring lead EBP consultants from VA and DoD together to talk about the importance of examining our own reactions, making room for our client's grief, anger and other emotions and how to be fully present in the room as our clients struggle to (re)create balance and meaning. We explore how validation serves as the essential substrate across EBP's, as well as ways providers can support clients to examine values and move with intention through these historical events. Don't miss this special episode as your colleagues discuss “doom scrolling,” the “EBP police” and much more!Sonya Norman, Ph.D. is Director of the PTSD Consultation Program through the Executive Branch of the National Center for PTSD, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and in the Psychotherapy Unit of the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Stanford University and completed trauma-focused postdoctoral research fellowships at UCSD. Dr. Norman previously directed the San Diego VA's OEF/OIF/OND PTSD clinic and has served as a consultant on the VA's prolonged exposure therapy roll-out. Dr. Norman's primary areas of research are in psychotherapies that treat co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders and in treating PTSD in recently deployed Veterans. Dr. Norman has over 50 publications related to trauma and PTSD. Kelly Chrestman, Ph.D., is a Senior Military Behavioral Health Psychologist at the Center for Deployment Psychology. She provides training, support, and consultation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in the Assessment and Treatment of PTSD. She works with the team at CDP to find new and better ways to link clinicians with both traditional and innovative resources that will help them implement EBPs more effectively. This includes leveraging computer technology and virtual assets to reach professionals that might otherwise have difficulty accessing high-quality training and consultation.Resources mentioned in this episode: 32:20 Apps mentioned Covid coach, mindfulness coach, ptsd coach: https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health32:45 VA NCPTSD website For Veterans: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/afghanistan-series/For Providers: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/specific/pro_guide_veterans_reactions.asp33:20 Vet Center Groups and other resources - https://www.va.gov/VE/pressreleases/2021081801.aspCalls-to-action: Check out the links to the resources mentioned in this episode to include mobile apps, blogs for veterans and providers, and ways to find Veteran social support groups to supplement your support (see resources above)Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

Robin has a background in business and experiential learning. She has designed and delivered leadership and team development trainings with Fortune 100 and 500 companies for over 12 years. She started My Pivotal Point in 2010 to focus on working regionally with small to mid-size businesses to help them develop strong managers and leaders for their growth. She does this through coaching and leadership development trainings. In 2020, after caring for her Mother for over 6 years, she launched My Pivotal Point, Caring for Caregivers. This business is focused on supporting Family Caregivers through coaching and supporting employers through caregiver education and support. She is a Certified Big Five for the Workplace Personality Consultant and Coach, certified in conflict Resolution through the Roanoke, VA Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, trained Facilitator and a Certified Caregiving Consultant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businesstherapy/support

Mike and Trevor have a discussion with Krista Morris-Tworek about health benefits provided by the VA specifically for women veterans, and the benefits of taking the career path less traveled.Krista is a Navy SeaBee LT who is currently stationed in San Diego, CA and is transitioning out after a 10-year career where she decided to pursue unique opportunities over the traditional career path taken by most of her peers.The VA Center for Women's Health conducts daily virtual courses for their Women's Health Transition Training where they highlight programs that specifically cater to women's health issues.To learn more click hereYou can visit Krista's LinkedIn profile to connect and learn more about her experiences going through the military transition process.Don't forget to check out the Freedom Sisters Media LinkedIn page too!Interested in coming on the show and sharing your knowledge and experiences?Connect with Mike and Trevor on LinkedIn, or email them at mike or trevor @get2vet.netDon't forget to subscribe to our channels on Apple and Spotify, and check out the Get 2 Vet Podcast and Community page on LinkedInEnjoy the show, and let us help you Get 2 Vet!

Wildland firefighters are disproportionately affected by depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicide and other mental health struggles. There are a number of reasons for this, but the biggest are quite simple: wildland firefighting is a high-stress job that takes firefighters away from their families for months at a time and often doesn't come with appropriate pay or benefits given the sacrifices that these folks make every summer. With that lack of benefits comes a severe lack of mental health resources and care for laid-off firefighters, resulting in something of a mental health epidemic for a seasonal workforce that grows more essential—and more exhausted—by the year. This episode dives into what these struggles look like from the perspective of currently laid-off seasonal firefighters, who each spoke about their individual challenges with mental health and wellness. Firefighters included in this episode: Ben McLane (hotshot), Coleman Wilson (handcrew member), Gabby Casper (rappeller), Eddie Klemencic (hotshot), Kat Sullivan (hotshot) and Livi Hughes (British Columbia Fire Service crewmember). As promised in the episode, here are a few resources for wildland firefighters who are struggling with mental health challenges this off-season:1. Wildland Firefighter Foundation—https://wffoundation.org/resources/reference/. This organization provides emotional and financial support and assistance for wildland firefighters injured on the line, and also facilitates mental health support. The website above is a landing page for a variety of other mental health resources for firefighters.2. Your crew! Call up your crewmembers from last summer and check in on them. It's nice to talk to people who know the business and who understand what you're going through on a more personal level.3. Wildland Firefighter Guardian Institute—https://www.wfgi.org/mental-health-resources. This organization covers mental health resources (including therapy and counseling!) at no cost to wildland firefighters.4. Online therapy—lots of options, but https://www.betterhelp.com/ is a highly recommended (and decently affordable) one.5. For military veterans: You local VA Center (not hospital) can provide mental health treatment. More info here: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search-va&utm_content=help&utm_term=%2Bva%20%2Bmedical%20%2Bcenter&gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZB0WyjZJ0hF_ErGbqzG6rQfqtVCNih-LBcsXe2tGcYTOLTbIWdY2KBoCqs8QAvD_BwE   

On this episode learn about VA medical services for women veterans and how to get registered. Plus, everyone is invited to take part in the Dec 10, 2020 Women Veterans Virtual Roundtable Discussion. Participants include: Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd - Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans Dr. Deleene Menefee - Women Veterans Program Manager, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Juli McNeil - VISN 17 Women Veterans, Special Populations Program Manager. To join the discussion sign up here. It happens Dec 10, 2020 11:30-1:00 pm.

As we continue our fight against COVID-19, healthcare leaders and innovators are at the forefront of this battle to ensure we are equipped with the right arsenal to overcome one of the biggest public health crises of our lifetimes. Dr. David Asch, Executive Director of the Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation, and his team are among the leaders creating and implementing game-changing innovations during this pandemic.  Join us in today’s episode as Dr. Asch dives deeply into Penn Medicine’s COVID Watch technology and their COBALT program to bring mental health relief to their employees while in the midst of the Coronavirus and beyond.  Dr. Asch exemplifies the passion his team and other innovators have in helping the world as we rally and work together in order to claim victory over this virus and prepare us for a brighter and healthier future. Episode Highlights: What is Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation  Overview of COVID Watch  Patients' experience with COVID Watch Overview of COBALT program  How COBALT is helping frontline employees and first responders About Our Guest: Dr. David Asch is Executive Director of the Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation and the John Morgan Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research aims to improve how physicians and patients make health choices, combining economic analysis with psychological theory and consumer marketing in the field now called behavioral economics. From 1998 to 2012 he was Executive Director of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. He created and from 2001 to 2012 co-directed the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion—the Department of Veterans Affairs’ national center to support vulnerable populations and reduce disparities in health and health care. Since 2012, he has directed health care innovation at Penn Medicine. Defining projects include streamlining clinical services, re-directing digital information flows for better clinical care and reduced clinician burden, developing and deploying information technology platforms to better engage patients in the management of acute and chronic disease, reducing dependence on tobacco and opioids and increasing the uptake of effective cancer screening and management, moving care safely out of hospitals and emergency rooms, and reshaping health benefit designs for greater value and employee satisfaction. He is a founding partner of the behavioral economics consulting firm, VAL Health. Dr. Asch received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and his MD from Weill-Cornell Medical College. He was a resident in Internal Medicine and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania and received his MBA in Health Care Management and Decision Sciences from the Wharton School. Links Supporting This Episode: Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation website: (https://healthcareinnovation.upenn.edu/) Dr. David Asch LinkedIn page: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-asch-390a378/) NEJM Journal article: (https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.20.0342) Join our online community: (https://www.passionatepioneers.com/) Subscribe to newsletter: (https://forms.gle/4XjvmqWxaaNe21PX6) Guest nomination form: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqk_H_a79gCRsBLynkGp7JbdtFRWynTvPVV9ntOdEpExjQIQ/viewform) Support this podcast

Dr. Utibe Essien is a  board-certified generalist internist,   Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and a health disparities researcher in the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. He received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and my Masters of Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed residency and a research fellowship in Internal Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.   His research focuses on racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel therapeutics and technologies in the management of cardiovascular diseases.  He has applied this research framework to the disproportionate toll COVID-19 pandemic is taking on minority communties. He is also the Director of the University of Pittsburgh's Career Education and Enhancement for Healthcare Research Diversity (CEED) medical student scholars program and was a 2019 National Minority Quality Forum 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health awardee. Outside of work, he enjoy srunning (marathoner x 2) traveling abroad, visiting new restaurants, and loudly singing show tunes from the award-winning musical "Hamilton." 

Guest: Michael Kilmer Regional Director  Across American, we have lost over 1,000 veterans to COVID-19 in VA Hospitals according to the Veterans Administration.  All VA facilities reported losing at least one person to the disease.  Continuing to deliver the range of regular and military specialized care during the pandemic is a challenge.  The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Center in Aurora has put into place the protocols and practices necessarily to continue to effectively achieve is missions of delivering care to our veterans.          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you are introduced to the hosts of the Vets First Podcast, Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea. They discuss the origins of the podcast and their goals surrounding it. You will get to know the hosts as they discuss their backgrounds and what brought them to this point in time. You will also hear about the research they work on and its relevance to Veterans. Levi grew up in rural central Iowa near a town called Perry. He went to the University of Iowa where he graduated in 2012 with his PhD in molecular and cellular biology. In 2014 he joined the VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss and Dr. Andrew Russo’s laboratory at The University of Iowa where he now studies traumatic brain injury induced headache and migraine. Brandon Rea grew up in a small rural town called Bernard, Iowa. He went to the University of Iowa where he graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He is now a technician in Dr. Russo and Levi’s lab where he works closely with Levi on multiple migraine related projects.

Dr. Mallory Loflin is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding cannabis as a plant containing multiple potential therapeutic agents, as well as being a substance of abuse. She is the primary investigator for a phase II clinical trial testing the efficacy of CBD as an adjunctive to psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in veterans.  In today’s episode, we dive into what the research is telling us about CBD. Dr. Loflin shares how her current study is going, as well as her past work. She tells us what the science is saying about various applications of CBD to treat conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, and depression.  With her own research focusing on PTSD, Dr. Loflin is trying to answer some very intriguing questions. From determining if commercially available CBD products are appropriately labeled to studying how it affects people’s fear response as well as their mood in general. Dr. Loflin continues to explain how she is working to determine how CBD works in different dosages and how that can help patients in a number of fascinating ways.  In this episode: The encouraging results of trials into the efficacy of CBD for treating PTSD symptoms Some of the ways CBD has been used to treat various conditions and illnesses in recent years What many of the recent and ongoing studies into CBD are looking at The different types of CBD and why it’s important to know the difference Figuring out the right dose for CBD and how it compares to THC treatments Just how habit-forming using cannabis, and CBD in particular, is on a regular basis Quotes “When you looked at the preclinical data, there had been some early work suggesting that potentially some cannabinoids could be helpful for the treatment of PTSD.” [5:00] “People are already experimenting with different kinds of CBD, so we have to both see what people are using and if it’s safe, if it’s potentially showing effects, differences in what people are using and then we also need to study it from an actual traditional drug development pathway.”   [11:10] “Usually when you get [people with PTSD]  on a route of change, you don’t start to really see big impacts in functioning until further down the road because you’re changing the trajectory of their life.” [25:39] Links Dr. Loflin’s CBD and PTSD study (currently enrolling) VA Center of Excellence, Stress, and Mental Health Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance Octagon Biolabs

The VA understands that sometimes, faith is the best way to reach a Veteran. Therefore, VA set up a resource that educates local clergy on Veteran concerns and Veteran benefits so they can be the one to tell the Veteran what is available to them. In this episode we talk with the center's acting director, Marine Veteran Conrad Washington. In addition to breaking down the center's purpose and goals, he explains how his career and his faith eventually let him to his current role.

Matt Collier is an Army veteran, business executive, entrepreneur, speaker, and politician. At 29, he was elected the youngest big-city mayor in the U.S., serving in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He was also hand chosen by Bob McDonald to serve in the Department of Veterans Affairs as Senior Advisor to the Secretary. Among his many accomplishments, there was the development and launch of the VA Center for Strategic Partnerships with the purpose of developing sustainable partnerships to improve the lives of veterans and their families. He’s currently a senior executive and sits on the board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.  In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His Army experience Stories and lessons from his time as mayor of Flint, Michigan His work with the Concussion Legacy Foundation What it was like to try and transform the VA And much, much, more!

Bill Muir, also known as SGT. Vegan, doesn’t make excuses.   A vegan since 1992, Bill has traveled to 47 countries, served in the army, and was deployed to Afghanistan, all without breaking his commitment to his cruelty-free diet. Bill completed the brutal basic training on a plant-based diet and went on to become a medic and paratrooper, never wavering from his mission to help others.     He now works as an RN at the VA Center of Los Angeles and wrote a book, “Vegan Strong,” to dispel the “hippie” myth surrounding a vegan diet.   Bill proves that you can maintain your health and your ethics no matter your circumstances, and he is working to help others realize this fact.   What we discuss in this episode:   - Bill’s travel tips: Always have a plan, and use the Happy Cow app to find vegan options near you.   - Anysoldier.com, a care package website for soldiers.   - Surviving Army basic training.   - Bill’s concern with the low-quality food provided at VA centers.   - Making vegan options more accessible through fast-casual concepts, rather than high-end restaurants.   - Follow Bill by visiting his website, sgtvegan.com, on Instagram @sgt_vegan, and pick up his book, Vegan Strong, on Amazon.   Connect with Switch4Good   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood   switch4good.org

Mark Glickman, a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, is Senior Lecturer on Statistics at Harvard University, and Senior Statistician at the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, a VA Center of Innovation.  He is well-known for his work in games and sports, having created the Glicko and Glicko-2 rating systems that are widely used in online gaming.

Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study James Pittman, PhD, LCSW, is the Associate Director of the VA Center of Excellence Stress and Mental Health Clinical Research Unit at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. In this podcast, he discusses his poster, “Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study.”

Mark Glickman, a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, is Senior Lecturer on Statistics at Harvard University, and Senior Statistician at the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, a VA Center of Innovation.  He is well-known for his work in games and sports, having created the Glicko and Glicko-2 rating systems that are widely used in online gaming.  Mark co-organizes the biannual New England Symposium on Statistics in Sports, has been Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, and has been the chair of the US Chess Ratings Committee since 1992.  More recently, Mark has embarked on projects in music analytics.  His work on authorship attribution of Lennon-McCartney songs has received widespread media coverage.

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today with Niki Cales, President of the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce and her member/guest, Michael Williams with MDUB Chauffeur Services. Michael gave us details about the services he offers, talked about what makes him different from a taxi company and told us about his special offer in the month of November to offer free rides to and from the VA Center(s) in Stephens City & Martinsburg to all veterans. Follow him on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/mdub0308/ Niki told us about the chamber's upcoming Candidate's Forum happening on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Warren County Government Center beginning at 7pm. Get details about all the chamber events on their website: http://www.frontroyalchamber.com/

In this week's podcast we talk with Helen Kales, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan the VA Center for Clinical Management and Research. We've spent a great deal of effort in Geriatrics describing what we shouldn't do to address behavioral symptoms in dementia: physical restraints, antipsychotics, sedating antidepressants. Helen Kales was lecturing around the country about all of these things we shouldn't do a few years back, and people would raise their hands and ask, "Well, what should we do?" She realized she needed to give caregivers tools to help. Dr. Kales went on to develop the DICE approach to managing behavioral and psychiatric symptoms in dementia. Listen or read the full podcast to learn more! You'd be "crazy" not to! (hint: song choice).

Director of the VA Center for Women Veterans, Kayla Williams, discusses the programs they host, her role in advising the VA Secretary, the cultural transformation occurring for women veterans, and her time in the Army in Iraq with host Jim Fausone.

Our regular hosts Kevin Farrell and Ryder Taff were joined by guests from the Veterans Administration.Skip Soloman: Natchez National Cemetery https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/natchez.aspTammy Fowler: Assistant Director at the Jackson VA Regional Office https://benefits.va.gov/jackson/Dr. David Walker: Medical Center Director of the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson https://www.jackson.va.gov/1600 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson MS My Health E Vet offers you tips and tools to help you partner with your health care team, so together you may work to manage your health http://myheath.va.govhttp://ebenefits.va.gov this site is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. They sereve Veterans, Service members, Wounded Worriors, their family members, and their authorized caregivers. National Call Center for Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services (Monday - Friday 8am to 9pm ET) 1-800-827-1000NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-8255Faith-based and Neighborhood Leaders Outreach EventDate & Time: April 24, 2018 | 8:00am - 4:00pmLocation: Jackson Revival Center, 4123 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39212Event: This is an opportunity for us to increase community awareness of Mississippi VA’s role in providing services and benefits to our nation’s Veterans. Stephen B. Dillard, Acting Director, VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and representatives from local and national VA offices will share useful information about benefits, healthcare and burial services.Free parking is available. For more information, visit https://varoe-jackson.eventbrite.com.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholdersVeterans Town Hall MeetingDate & Time: Thursday, 04-12-2018 | 9:00amLocation: Biloxi VA Medical Center, (Building 17) 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.Veterans Outreach EventDate & Time: Thursday, 04/12/2018 | 9:30am-1pmLocation: Chunky River Harley Davidson- 584 Bonita Lakes Drive, Meridian, MS, 39301Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders. State Employee Health & Wellness FairDate & Time: Thursday, 4/12/2018 | 9:30am-1:00pmLocation: Mississippi National Guard Headquarters - 1410 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders. Veterans Town Hall MeetingDate & Time: Tuesday, 04/17/2018 | 10:00amLocation: Washington County Convention Center - 1040 S. Raceway Road, Greenville, MS 38703Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.https://benefits.va.gov/rojackson/events.asp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week join Adam Hoffberg as he chats with Dr. Elizabeth Conti a clinical psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the VA Center for Innovation. Dr. Conti, along with four of her colleagues from the VA’s South Central MIRECC published the manual Collaborative Safety Planning for Older Adults. Dr. Conti gives a wonderful overview of what a safety plan is and leads our audience through creating one. Then she answers why safety planning with older adults’ presents challenges that clinician’s need to address in their practice. Throughout the conversation Elizabeth describes a collaborative approach that harkens to the work of Dr. David Jobes. This is a podcast where clinicians will gain a deeper appreciation of the safety plan and be able to use the skills learned in their everyday practice.

Monday on the C4 Show C4 spent the first hour and a half of the show talking about if Russia hacked the 2016 election. For the final half hour of the second hour C4 also talked about Exxon/Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson being considered as Sect. Of State. In the third hour of the show Delegate (And soon to be State Senator) Barbara Robinson joined C4 in studio. In the final hour of the show C4 talked about how a Veteran who died at a VA Center was thrown in a shower and left to rot for 9 hours in Florida.

Today on Burning Issues Dr. Mitch Earleywine is joined by Marcel Bonn-Miller. Dr. Marcel O. Bonn-Miller received his B.A. in psychology and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Vermont. He completed a pre-doctoral clinical psychology internship at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Health Care Evaluation at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System & Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing his VA Clinical Science Research and Development (CSR&D) Career Development Award (CDA-2), he transitioned into his position as Research Health Science Specialist at the VA Center of Excellence in Substance Abuse Treatment and Education (CESATE), National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD), and Center for Innovation to Implementation (Ci2i). Dr. Bonn-Miller's research interests are broadly rooted in the examination of associations between substance use and anxiety symptoms and disorders. His current work involves the examination of the interrelations between cannabis use and its disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including moderating and mediating processes underlying their associations.

The Library's Veterans History Project commemorated Women's History Month with a landmark panel discussion on the contributions of women to the Persian Gulf War and the impact on women veterans in the more than 20 years since. Speaker Biography: One of the first female Navy diving officers, Darlene Iskra was also the first woman to command a ship in the U.S. Navy, the USS Opportune ARS-41, and took it to war during Desert Storm in January 1991. In addition to her experience as a sea-going officer, her staff work has included both enlisted personnel management at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and civil affairs, disaster and military attache work for USCINCPAC Rep Marianas in Guam and the Marianas Islands. She retired from the U.S. Navy as a Commander in April 2000. Her story is included in the VHP collections and featured in VHP's Voices of War. Speaker Biography: Juliana Mock served in the Persian Gulf War with the US Army, 87th Medical Detachment (Dental Services) and 12th EVAC Hospital. Her unit provided dental support for the Iraqi EPWs at the 301st Military Police Camp. During the months of January, February and March 1991, the unit repeatedly experienced the loud alarms of chemical detectors and ingested expired pyrostigmine bromide tablets. Since the war she and her husband, also a Persian Gulf War veteran, experienced health complications and in 2003 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She is now president of Veterans of Modern Warfare and an advocate for Gulf War veterans health. Speaker Biography: An African-American woman raised in Philadelphia, Gail Shillingford joined the US Army in order to obtain money for college. She was assigned to support of the 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart, and deployed to the Persian Gulf for 10 months as a private. She recalls SCUD attacks and other perils in support of the front lines. She remains in the military, currently serving as CW4, GS assistant executive officer to the director of the Army Staff. Speaker Biography: Raised on an Indian Reservation, Juanita Mullen is a pioneer for American Indian women in the US Air Force. She served stateside during the Gulf War in support of troops overseas, watching her husband deploy and caring for her children and family while serving. She was mobilized for deployment but was called back. She retired from the Air Force after 20 years and, after a stint at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, joined the VA Center for Minority Veterans and Center for Women Veterans. She serves as the American Indian veterans liaison for both centers. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5511.

On March 23, 2010, the Affordable Health Care Act became law in the United States. Under the measure, people who have been denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition, and who have been uninsured for at least six months, may qualify to buy insurance. In this panel discussion at Stanford University, experts from medical and public health fields offer opinions on the new law. They consider how it came to be, its short- and long-term consequences, cost issues involved, and its controversial aspects, including how, for many, it serves as an imperfect start for reforming America’s health care system. Alain Enthoven is the Marriner S. Eccles Professor of Public and Private Management, Emeritus, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a core faculty member at CHP/PCOR. Known as the “father of managed competition,” he was one of the founders of the Jackson Hole Group, a national think-tank on health care policy. His research focuses on the financing and delivery of health care in the United States and other industrialized nations, and cost-benefit analysis in medical care. In his numerous publications he has advocated a financially integrated health care delivery system that relies on market-based incentives to reduce medical costs and increase economic accountability and quality of care. He is currently working on a proposal for a “Market-based Universal Health Insurance System,” being developed for the Committee for Economic Development. Alan Garber is the Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Professor at Stanford University, where he is also a professor of medicine, economics, and of health research and policy, and of economics (by courtesy) in the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a senior fellow (by courtesy) at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He has been director of both the University’s Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research at the School of Medicine since their founding. Garber is a staff physician at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and associate director of the VA Center for Health Care Evaluation. His research is directed toward methods for improving health care delivery and financing, particularly for the elderly, in settings of limited resources. Daniel Kessler is the David S. and Ann M. Barlow Professor in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, a professor of law (by courtesy) at Stanford Law School, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests include empirical studies in antitrust law, law and economics, and the economics of health care. His recent work focuses on the consequences of hospital mergers and hospital ownership (nonprofit versus for-profit) for the cost and quality of medical care. His new book, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Five Steps to a Better Health Care System (with John Cogan and R. Glenn Hubbard), outlines how market-based health care reform in the United States can help fix our system’s current problems. Currently, he is investigating how to use medical claims data to identify the types of health care providers that are likely to commit Medicare fraud and abuse. Philip A. Pizzo became dean of the Stanford School of Medicine in April 2001. Before joining Stanford, he was the physician-in-chief of Children’s Hospital in Boston and chair of the department of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Pizzo is recognized for his contributions as a clinical investigator, especially in the treatment of children with cancer and HIV. He devoted much of his distinguished medical career to the diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of childhood cancers, and the infectious complications that occur in children whose immune systems are compromised by cancer and AIDS. He and his research team pioneered the development of new treatments for children with HIV infection, lengthening and improving the quality of life for children with this disease. His research soon led to important clues about how to treat HIV-positive children and adults, and how to manage life-threatening infections. Pizzo is the author of more than 500 scientific articles and 14 books. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/future_of_the_health_care_reform

Dr. Rory Cooper visits Regenerative Medicine Today and shares highlights of his exciting studies on rehabilitation. Dr. Cooper is the Chair and Distinguished University Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh.  He also is a Veterans Affairs Career Scientist and Director, Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), VA Center of Excellence [...]

Rory A. Cooper, Ph.D, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chair and professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh joins Joyce. Discussed on the show is the mission of the VA Center for wheelchairs and associated Rehabilitation Engineering, as well as, innovation in assistive technology.