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Dr. Virginia "Ginger" Campbell is a physician, author, and science communicator. She is the author of "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" and is a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame. Dr. Campbell began podcasting in 2006 and has two shows, "Brain Science" and "Books and Ideas." She has over 20 years of experience as an emergency physician and currently practices palliative medicine at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.Summary:Dr. Virginia Campbell, also known as Ginger, joins host Myrna Young to discuss the unconscious and intricate workings of the brain. Dr. Campbell explains that as much as 95% of the brain is unconscious, meaning that most of the brain's processes are not accessible to our conscious awareness. She debunks the idea of the subconscious and emphasizes the importance of understanding the unconscious in our everyday lives. Dr. Campbell also explores the unreliability of memory and how our brain creates our experiences. She highlights the role of the body in our experiences and the connection between understanding the brain and being more tolerant.Key Takeaways:Most of the brain's processes are unconscious and not accessible to our conscious awareness.Memory is unreliable and can be influenced by new information and experiences.Understanding the brain can make us more tolerant and humble in our beliefs.The brain creates our experiences through the interaction of the brain, body, and the world around us. See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://blog.myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094

DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin   James Otten, DDS Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Minor in Microbiology University of Arkansas 1977 Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry 1981 General Practice and Hospital Dentistry Residency-Certificate, Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas 1982 Center for Advanced Dental Studies, St Petersburg FL, Completion of Curriculum in Advanced Restorative Care and the Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal and Temporomandibular Disorders 1989-1993 The Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne FL, Completion of Curriculum, Continuum I-VI plus Advanced Studies, 1991- present Piper Education and Research Center, St Petersburg FL, Seminars I-III, Advanced Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of TM Disorders, 1994-2013 Other: Compiled over 3500 hours of Continuing Education in the study of Occlusion, TM Disorders, Facial Pain, Esthetics, Invisalign Certification, Implant and Prosthodontic Restorative care. Associate Professor Prosthodontics University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry 1982-83 Fellow, American College of Dentists Visiting Faculty, L.D. Pankey Institute -1996-current Visiting Faculty, Newport Coast Orofacial Institute, Newport Beach CA 2010- present L.D. Pankey Institute – Associate/Lead Faculty 1999 – current Provost, L.D. Pankey Institute 2005 -2012 L.D. Pankey Institute Board of Directors/Advisors 2005 – current Medical Staff Lawrence Memorial Hospital Department of Surgery-current Private Practice Lawrence Kansas 1984 – present   Drew McDonald, DDS, MS Dr. McDonald attended dental school at the prestigious Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for it's rigorous academic curriculum and intense clinical training, Dr. McDonald received many academic accolades while at Creighton including inductions into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society) and Alpha Sigma Nu (Honor Society of Jesuit Universities). He also served in leadership positions as class president and student body president and on alumni relations committees. After graduating Cum Laude from Creighton, Dr. McDonald was accepted as one of only three residents nationwide into the University of Missouri-Kansas City Orthodontics program, a renowned two-and-a-half year, full-time residency known for its clinical excellence. Dr. McDonald graduated in December of 2016 with his certificate in orthodontics and master's degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. When away from the office, Dr. Drew is a “girl-Dad” to two daughters, a self-proclaimed grill master, and minimally talented yet enthusiastic golfer, you can find him taking in a Lobo game, and spending time outdoors with his family.

DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin   James Otten, DDS Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Minor in Microbiology University of Arkansas 1977 Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry 1981 General Practice and Hospital Dentistry Residency-Certificate, Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas 1982 Center for Advanced Dental Studies, St Petersburg FL, Completion of Curriculum in Advanced Restorative Care and the Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal and Temporomandibular Disorders 1989-1993 The Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne FL, Completion of Curriculum, Continuum I-VI plus Advanced Studies, 1991- present Piper Education and Research Center, St Petersburg FL, Seminars I-III, Advanced Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of TM Disorders, 1994-2013 Other: Compiled over 3500 hours of Continuing Education in the study of Occlusion, TM Disorders, Facial Pain, Esthetics, Invisalign Certification, Implant and Prosthodontic Restorative care. Associate Professor Prosthodontics University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry 1982-83 Fellow, American College of Dentists Visiting Faculty, L.D. Pankey Institute -1996-current Visiting Faculty, Newport Coast Orofacial Institute, Newport Beach CA 2010- present L.D. Pankey Institute – Associate/Lead Faculty 1999 – current Provost, L.D. Pankey Institute 2005 -2012 L.D. Pankey Institute Board of Directors/Advisors 2005 – current Medical Staff Lawrence Memorial Hospital Department of Surgery-current Private Practice Lawrence Kansas 1984 – present   Drew McDonald, DDS, MS Dr. McDonald attended dental school at the prestigious Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for it's rigorous academic curriculum and intense clinical training, Dr. McDonald received many academic accolades while at Creighton including inductions into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society) and Alpha Sigma Nu (Honor Society of Jesuit Universities). He also served in leadership positions as class president and student body president and on alumni relations committees. After graduating Cum Laude from Creighton, Dr. McDonald was accepted as one of only three residents nationwide into the University of Missouri-Kansas City Orthodontics program, a renowned two-and-a-half year, full-time residency known for its clinical excellence. Dr. McDonald graduated in December of 2016 with his certificate in orthodontics and master's degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. When away from the office, Dr. Drew is a “girl-Dad” to two daughters, a self-proclaimed grill master, and minimally talented yet enthusiastic golfer, you can find him taking in a Lobo game, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Dr. Virginia “Ginger” Campbell is a physician, author, and science communicator. She is the author of “Are You Sure: The Unconscious Origins of Certainty” and she is a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame (2022).  Dr. Campbell began podcasting in 2006 when she launched two shows: Brain Science and Books and Ideas. Brain Science is still going strong and is widely regarded as the best podcast about neuroscience.  Dr. Campbell spent over 20 years as an emergency physician in rural Alabama. In 2014 she went back to the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she completed a Fellowship in Palliative Medicine.  She now practices Palliative Medicine at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, where she enjoys both patient care and teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Ginger joins Unlatched Mind to discuss various topics related to neuroscience, consciousness, decision-making, intuition, beliefs, and personal experiences. We touch upon subjects like the limitations of artificial intelligence, the complexity of the human brain, the role of intuition in decision-making, the importance of open-mindedness, the power of personal narratives, and the significance of embracing a big story in life.   Ginger shares insights from her own experiences, including her participation in vision quests, and emphasizes the value of showing up in life and cultivating a larger story for oneself. Find Dr. Campbell's Podcast at brainsciencepodcast.com and follow at twitter.com/docartemis, facebook.com/docartemis, and linkedin.com/docartemis

December 26, 1985. Fayetteville, North Carolina. 28-year old nurse Debbie Wolfe leaves at the end of her shift at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, but does not show up for work the following morning. When Debbie's mother checks her cabin, she discovers that Debbie is missing. Six days later, one of Debbie's friends finds her at the bottom of a nearby pond, but even though he claims her body was inside a barrel, the local sheriff's department rule that Debbie drowned accidentally and that the barrel never existed. However, Debbie's loved ones uncover a lot of odd discrepancies to suggest she was a victim of foul play and point the finger at two potential suspects. This week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold” chronicles a bizarre unexplained death surrounded with controversy which has never been solved.Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashleyAdditional Reading:https://unsolved.com/gallery/debbie-wolfe/http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/murderofdebbiewolfe.html

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH). Greg has worked at ACH in a variety of roles and areas, including pediatric oncology and palliative care, since 1991. He is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas-Little Rock and has been an active volunteer with community and professional organizations. He is also author of Adam Gets Back in the Game, a children's storybook about coping with grief and loss. He is married with two young adult children.  Additional information:  Program Coordinator, Center for Good Mourning—a grief support and outreach program of Arkansas Children's Hospital, 2001- present. Staff Bereavement Support, Arkansas Children's Hospital—2014-present. Director, Palliative Care, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 2006-2014. Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Graduate School of Social Work, 1999-present.  Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement by the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)  Author of Adam Gets Back in the Game—a children's storybook about coping with grief and loss Arkansas Children's Hospital Bioethics Advisory Committee—Co-Chair Arkansas Children's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee—past Co-Chair and present educator Past Professional Experience:Pediatric oncology social worker at Arkansas Children's Hospital for 10 years—named Social Worker of the Year by the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work in 2001Residential Treatment Manager/Therapist at Youth Home, Inc. for 4 yearsClinical social worker with Veterans Administration Medical Center, Waco, TX for (almost) 1 year Educational Background:Master's degree in social work, University of Missouri, 1986Bachelor's degree in social work and religion, Baylor University, 1985 Community Faculty Member of the Year—College of Professional Studies, University of Arkansas-Little Rock—2014  Baylor University Garland School of Social Work Alumnus of the Year—2017  Association of Death Education and Counseling Service Award—2021  Little Rock School District Board Member: 2010-2015 and 2020-present  Married with two young adult children

December 26, 1985. Fayetteville, North Carolina. 28-year old nurse Debbie Wolfe leaves at the end of her shift at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, but does not show up for work the following morning. When Debbie's mother checks her cabin, she discovers that Debbie is missing. Six days later, one of Debbie's friends finds her at the bottom of a nearby pond, but even though he claims her body was inside a barrel, the local sheriff's department rule that Debbie drowned accidentally and that the barrel never existed. However, Debbie's loved ones uncover a lot of odd discrepancies to suggest she was a victim of foul play and point the finger at two potential suspects. This week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly” chronicles a bizarre unexplained death surrounded with controversy which has never been solved.Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://unsolved.com/gallery/debbie-wolfe/http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/murderofdebbiewolfe.html

Memory is not as reliable as we like to think it is. And that's not a stroke thing. It's just the nature of memory. Of course a stroke can impact memory as well. It can hurt our short-term memory, like in Christine Lee's stroke ( http://Strokecast.com/Christine). It can impact whether or not we can "remember" vocabulary, like in the case of aphasia. We may find our memory stronger earlier in the day than later in the day. This week, I speak with the host of the Brain Science podcast and member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, Dr. Ginger Campbell about ow memory work in the non-damaged brain. We explore some of the misconceptions that govern memory , its accuracy, and even how it impacts the criminal justice system. If you don't see the audio player below, you can listen to the conversation at http://Strokecast.com/MSN/BrainScience   Click here for a machine-generated transcript Who is Dr. Ginger Campbell? Dr. Virginia “Ginger” Campbell is a physician, author, and science communicator. She is the author of “Are You Sure: The Unconscious Origins of Certainty”* and she is a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame (2022). Dr. Campbell began podcasting in 2006 when she launched two shows: Brain Science and Books and Ideas. Both feature interviews with scientists, but Books and Ideas includes more diverse guests including science fiction writers. In 2018 she launched Graying Rainbows, which took her interview skills to a more personal level. Brain Science is still going strong and is widely regarded as the best podcast about neuroscience. Dr. Campbell spent over 20 years as an emergency physician in rural Alabama. In 2014 she went back to the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she completed a Fellowship in Palliative Medicine. She now practices Palliative Medicine at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, where she enjoys both patient care and teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Dr. Campbell enjoys sharing her passion for science and especially neuroscience. Her goal is to make these topics accessible to people from all backgrounds. Memory is not a Recording One theme that comes up frequently is that the brain is not a computer and memory is not a recording. The dynamic nature of memory means that our "mental records" of events cand and are supposed to change. Each time we recall an event, we rewrite it. Maybe we add new data or interpretations. Maybe we purge less relevant details. The whole evolutionary purpose of memory is to keep us alive so we can reproduce and propagate our genes. Of course that's the evolutionary purpose of every aspect of our biology. Our existential, theological, spiritual, philosophical, or metaphysical purpose is different, but that's a separate discussion. Memory is not intended to provide an accurate, societal record of all events. It's meant to help us survive. Criminal Justice Eyewitness testimony and stranger identification is the least reliable form of testimony in court. In addition to challenges like cross-race identification, even our most traumatic memories lack accuracy. Again, the memory is there to keep us alive, not to ensure the right person goes to jail. We often read about the flaws of eyewitness testimony. The fact is memory is often not accurate enough to convict someone beyond a reasonable doubt (the standard in the US). Fortunately, the proliferation of dash cams, cell, phone recordings, and police body cams provide an often more accurate supplement to memory. And the advances in DNA identification and analysis provide a further level of certainty. There are likely still hundreds or thousands of people in prison around the world solely because of someone's memory. Is everyone who claims to be innocent actually innocent? Of course not. Are some of them innocent? Surely. Any assessments and accusations, especially about strangers, need to be taken with a substantial grain of salt. Podcast Hall of Fame In Spring of 2022, Dr. Ginger Campbell was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame.  The honor recognizes her commitment as a science communicator/educator. Talking about science and making it accessible to everyday people and voters is essential to our future as a society. At one level, we have learned so much about how biology and climate work, it's astounding. At the same time we are still plagued by anti-vaxxers, flat earthers, and climate change deniers who deny science. They can win adherents due to lack of skill of many in the science community when it comes to communicating with the general public. In all fields, scientific and otherwise, the deeper the experts get, the more likely they are to be speaking a different language -- one of assumptions and vocabulary and lines of thought that are unique to the field.  What's often missing is an ability to translate that expert language from the field of experts to the general populace, who may have their own expertise in their own fields. That's why shows like the Brain Science podcast are so important. And it's why I hope I can make my own contribution to the space with this show. By the way, Ginger is not the only podcast hall of famer I've had the pleasure of interviewing. A few years back, I interviewed Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting on my 2-Minute Talk Tips podcast. You can listen to that episode here: Hack of the Week The simplest way to improve your memory is to pay attention to things you want to remember. That means repeating people's names when you meet them, or repeating appointment information as you make the commitment. The more you repeat it, the more brain resources you commit to remembering something. When it's important to remember, tell your brain that it's important to remember and why. Give yourself the context you need. If you hear something out loud, say it out loud. Then handwrite it. Engage more parts of your brain and body to secure important pieces of data in your memory. A bonus hack to keep your brain sharp? Engage socially with people because the brain craves variety and novelty. And few things are as random and unpredictable as people. Links Where do we go from here? Text BrainScience to 55444 to get 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Brain, and to subscribe to Ginger's newsletter. And be sure to check out her podcast Brain Science to learn more about the brain and neurology. Share this episode with someone you know by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/BrainScience. Subscribe to the free Strokecast newsletter at http://Strokecast.com/News. Don't get best…get better.

There are an estimated 18 million veterans in the United States, and when they are in crisis, law enforcement officers are often the first to make contact with them. However, arrest is not always the best tool, or the only tool, needed to support those who have served. Sergeant Dave Corlett from the Cincinnati Police Department and Ron Michaelson from the Veterans Administration Medical Center join The Beat to discuss their Veterans Response Program and how it can easily be replicated.

  On this episode of Food Freedom and Fertility we are joined by Sipra Laddha who is a board-certified physician, trained in psychopharmacology as well as psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and humanistic psychotherapy.   Dr. Laddah discusses a variety of topics surrounding mental health and women who are TTC, pregnant, post-partum or working through grief from a lost baby. During these times in a woman's life there can be additional stress of medications, financial pressures and the load of their pregnancy journey. Dr. Laddah reminds us that while it is easy to get wrapped up in the medical side of our health we cannot ignore the psychological effects.   Mood changes are part of pregnancy and when a woman's body is preparing for a baby her body puts up sensors for dangers. Sometimes that can translate to anxiety and depression and is your body's way of coping. It's normal for women who have no history of anxiety or depression to present with these symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum.  Feelings like this should not be overlooked and starting a conversation with your OB and/or therapy is an excellent entry point into gaining insight to you, your history and what is triggering these feelings during this time in your life.   Dr. Laddah also discusses how certain medications while TTC are not a match for pregnancy. Any time you are trying to get pregnant you should talk to your doctor about what you are taking to find out the risks and effects it can have on unborn baby. Deciphering what is safe for each person is an individual journey and Dr. Laddah emphasizes this point and highly suggests that your OB or your primary physician is a great resource to help you start taking the right step to give you the information you need to make the most informed decision for you and your baby. Certain medications are more can also have the dosage changed or there is an alternate option that could pose less risk. If you know that you are trying to conceive, working with your doctors before conception for medication optimization is a great path.   Pregnancy and post-partum are the perfect storm for brewing ground for mental health issues and screening before for mood disorders is an excellent idea to help you stay in control of your mental health. Each trimester including post-partum offers different hormones that come through each stage, couple that with sleep deprivation, changing hormonal landscaping and any other stress during a critical windows in your life will cause so many vulnerabilities come to the surface. That's why getting a head start on your mental health could be life altering. Dr. Laddah says that how a mom feels during 18 months of post-partum sets the ground for family mental health for what the next 18th years. She also wants to acknowledge that male partners can also struggle with mental health issues during this journey.   The discussion of how certain mental health medications affects a baby after being born is also discuss in this episode and it should come as no surprise that a mom who manages her mental health well during pregnancy, will lower the chance of her baby's future mental health as well.   Caitlin and Sophia also ask multiple question for the listeners out there that are living with PCOS and some of the resistance to treat a mental health issue because of some of the side effects such as weight gain that certain medications can cause. Dr. Laddah also explains exactly how certain medications can cause weight gain.   If this podcast feels familiar or sounds similar to feelings you or your partner are having Dr. Laddah says that your first step should be talking to someone you trust, a friend or family member. Start talking about feelings and emotions by having more honest conversations with yourself and these people.  Speaking with a therapist is also a great place to start. This will help you gain insight and knowledge is power.   After listening to this podcast if you would like more information here are a few places that could help you with your mental health and pregnancy journey. https://www.2020mom.org which is a national organization focused on maternal mental health. Leaning into your primary care doctor, be sure to actively seek resources from them. Also Dr. Laddah has created Luna Joy, holistic women's mental health therapy, counseling, and medication management.   To learn more about Dr. Sipra Laddah please review her bio below.   Sipra Laddha is a board-certified physician, trained in psychopharmacology as well as psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and humanistic psychotherapy. She has expertise in Women's mental health and treating women through the transitions of life including pregnancy and postpartum. She attended medical school in New York, trained at Emory University Residency program and served as Chief Resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Directly after residency, she started her own flourishing practice in Atlanta, GA and also served at the Veterans Medical Center in acute mental health services. In April in 2021, she and her co-founder Shama Rathi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist launched LunaJoy Health, (helloLunaJoy.com) focused on holistic women's mental health services. At LunaJoy, medical visits are offered via telemedicine and coaching is offered nationwide. She was recently named a top 20 finalist at the Hustle Fund out of over 1,500 companies and selected into the current Y combinator where she is working to rapidly increase awareness and access around common (but rarely addressed) mental health struggles. In addition, she is the mom of 4 wonderful kids ages 7, 7, 4, and 2 who have been her biggest motivators.

This is the fifth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Evelyn Warner:I'm an Architect with a 30+ year career in Architectural Design and Construction, including nearly 10 years with NAVFAC SW.  I've worked on of some of the most complex project types in the industry and some of the largestinstitutional projects in San Diego County, greater California, and Nevada: ·         Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Earthquake Recovery Program, 2019-2024·         Naval Base Coronado, Special Operations Forces, Coastal Campus, $750M, 1.5M s.f.·         Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Replacement Project, $450+M, 500,000 s.f., ARRA·         California Prison Receivership Healthcare Project, $1.5+B, 3‐4 campuses·         Veterans Administration Medical Center, Las Vegas, $600+M, approx. 500,000 s.f.·         Palomar Hospital Replacement Project, $750+M, 500,000 s.fI've worked as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Architect and Planner includes numerous Design‐Build Projects, General Acute Care Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Hospitals, extensive renovation and reuse within operating hospitals and facilities, and a Veterans Administration Medical Center.My experience in the private sector includes participation on the “Co-opetition” for theIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD) team for the California Prison Healthcare Receivership Project using Design‐Build and LEAN Design and Construction concepts. The high security project was at the forefront of innovation and alternative project design and construction delivery processes. Of the 10 years I've been with NAVFAC SW, I spent the past 3+ years supervising both multi- and single-discipline teams of Design Managers for NAVFAC SW and am currently the MILCON Program Design Manager for NAWS CL Earthquake Recovery Program.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2020/05/notes-on-wfh-archimom-health-care.html 

Sipra Laddha is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in pharmacology as well as psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and humanistic psychotherapy. She has specific interest and experience in Women's mental health and treating women through the transitions of life including during pregnancy and postpartum. She trained at Emory University Residency program and served as Chief Resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Directly after residency, she started her own flourishing private practice. She has also served at the Veterans Medical Center in addition to providing coverage in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. In April in 2021, she and her co-founder Shama Rathi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist launched Thriving Lane. They realized that there were not just gaps in women's mental health, but that this was an unrecognized and vastly underserved population where typically only generalist care is available. She and Dr. Rathi have set out to increase access to specialized women's mental health services including high quality psychotherapy, medication management, nutritional psychiatry and mind body interventions. They aim to scale their services and solutions utilizing technology for a holistic end to end solution in a fragmented space and pushing the needle in mental health care from reactive to preventative and progressive. In the 7 months they have been operational, their approach and the market need has been validated by the rate at which they have been growing as well as acceptance to a prestigious silicon valley accelerator. They believe, in the era of precision health care, women deserve specialized mental health solutions. https://www.thrivinglane.com/ ------------------------------------------ About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #healthcaretech #tech #startup #womeninbusiness

Sipra Laddha is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in pharmacology as well as psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and humanistic psychotherapy. She has specific interest and experience in Women's mental health and treating women through the transitions of life including during pregnancy and postpartum. She trained at Emory University Residency program and served as Chief Resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Directly after residency, she started her own flourishing private practice. She has also served at the Veterans Medical Center in addition to providing coverage in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. In April in 2021, she and her co-founder Shama Rathi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist launched Thriving Lane. They realized that there were not just gaps in women's mental health, but that this was an unrecognized and vastly underserved population where typically only generalist care is available. She and Dr. Rathi have set out to increase access to specialized women's mental health services including high quality psychotherapy, medication management, nutritional psychiatry and mind body interventions. They aim to scale their services and solutions utilizing technology for a holistic end to end solution in a fragmented space and pushing the needle in mental health care from reactive to preventative and progressive. In the 7 months they have been operational, their approach and the market need has been validated by the rate at which they have been growing as well as acceptance to a prestigious silicon valley accelerator. They believe, in the era of precision health care, women deserve specialized mental health solutions. https://www.thrivinglane.com/ ------------------------------------------ About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #healthcaretech #tech #startup #womeninbusiness

December 26, 1985. Fayetteville, North Carolina. 28-year old nurse Debbie Wolfe leaves at the end of her shift at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, but does not show up for work the following morning. When Debbie's mother checks her cabin, she discovers that Debbie is missing. Six days later, one of Debbie's friends finds her at the bottom of a nearby pond, but even though he claims her body was inside a barrel, the local sheriff's department rule that Debbie drowned accidentally and that the barrel never existed. However, Debbie's loved ones uncover a lot of odd discrepancies to suggest she was a victim of foul play and point the finger at two potential suspects. This week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold” chronicles a bizarre unexplained death surrounded with controversy which has never been solved. Additional Reading: https://unsolved.com/gallery/debbie-wolfe/ http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/murderofdebbiewolfe.html “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

December 26, 1985. Fayetteville, North Carolina. 28-year old nurse Debbie Wolfe leaves at the end of her shift at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, but does not show up for work the following morning. When Debbie’s mother checks her cabin, she discovers that Debbie is missing. Six days later, one of Debbie’s friends finds her at the bottom of a nearby pond, but even though he claims her body was inside a barrel, the local sheriff’s department rule that Debbie drowned accidentally and that the barrel never existed. However, Debbie’s loved ones uncover a lot of odd discrepancies to suggest she was a victim of foul play and point the finger at two potential suspects. This week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold” chronicles a bizarre unexplained death surrounded with controversy which has never been solved. Additional Reading: https://unsolved.com/gallery/debbie-wolfe/ http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/murderofdebbiewolfe.html “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

You wake up unable to move, completely paralyzed. You feel something, something evil within the room. You are able to stare blankly at a horrible vision.The Old Hag.Legend tells us of a superstitious belief that a witch - or an old hag - sits or "rides" the chest of the victims, rendering them immobile.The experience is so frightening because the victims, although paralyzed, seem to have full use of their senses.In fact, it is often accompanied by strange smells, the sound of approaching footsteps, apparitions of weird shadows or glowing eyes, and the oppressive weight on the chest, making breathing difficult if not impossible.All of the body's senses are telling the victims that something real and unusual is happening to them. The spell is broken when the victim is fully awake and well completely baffled by what just happened to them since now the room is entirely normal.Confronted with such a bizarre and irrational experience, it's no wonder that many victims fear that they have been attacked in their beds by some malevolent spirit, demon or, perhaps, an alien visitor.The phenomenon occurs to both men and women of various ages and seems to happen to about 15 percent of the population at least once in a lifetime. It usually is a reoccurring phenomenon in about 10% of that group. It can occur while the victim is sleeping during the day or night, and it is a worldwide phenomenon that has been documented since ancient times. It crosses many cultures and beliefs even for those with no contact between each.The medical establishment is quite aware of this phenomenon, but has a less sensational name than "old hag syndrome" for it. They call it "sleep paralysis" or SP (sometimes ISP for "isolated sleep paralysis").So what causes it? Dr. Max Hirshkowitz, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston, says that sleep paralysis occurs when the brain is in the transition state between deep, dreaming sleep (known as REM sleep for its rapid eye movement) and waking up.During REM dreaming sleep, the brain has turned off most of the body's muscle function so we cannot act out our dreams - we are temporarily paralyzed."Sometimes your brain doesn't fully switch off those dreams - or the paralysis - when you wake up," Hirshkowitz told ABC News. "That would explain the 'frozen' feeling and hallucinations associated with sleep paralysis." According to his research, the effect only really lasts from a few seconds to as long as a minute, but in this half-dream half-awake state, to the victim it can seem much longer.In her article, "Help! I Can't Move!,"Florence Cardinal writes: "Sleep paralysis is often accompanied by vivid hallucinations. There may be a sense someone is in the room, or even hovering over you. At other times, there seems to be pressure on the chest, as though someone or something perched there. There may even be sexual attacks associated with the hallucinations.The sound of footsteps, doors opening and closing, voices, all can be a very frightening part of sleep paralysis. These are known as Hypnagogic and Hypnopompic Experiences and they are what make people dread an episode of sleep paralysis."For all their explanations, however, the sleep experts still do not know what causes the brain to screw up like this, or why some people experience it more than others.And most interesting is the fact that the phenomenon has been documented in cultures that have not been in contact with one another – its as if the phenomenon has invaded the global consciousness.In Scandinavian folklore, sleep paralysis is caused by a mare, a supernatural creature related to incubi and succubi. The mare is a damned woman, who is cursed and her body is carried mysteriously during sleep and without her noticing. In this state, she visits villagers to sit on their rib cages while they are asleep, causing them to experience nightmares. The Swedish film Marianne examines the folklore surrounding sleep paralysis.In Fiji, the experience is interpreted as kana tevoro, being "eaten" by a demon. In many cases the demon can be the spirit of a recently dead relative who has come back for some unfinished business, or has come to communicate some important news to the living. Often persons sleeping near the afflicted person say kania, kania, "eat! eat!" in an attempt to prolong the possession for a chance to converse with the dead relative or spirit and seek answers as to why he or she has come back. The person waking up from the experience is often asked to immediately curse or chase the spirit of the dead relative, which sometimes involves literally speaking to the spirit and telling him or her to go away or using expletives.In Nigeria, it appears to be far more common and recurrent among people of African descent than among whites or Nigerian Africans and is often referred to within African communities as "the Devil on your back."In Turkey sleep paralysis is called Karabasan, and is similar to other stories of demonic visitation during sleep. A supernatural being, commonly known as a jinn (cin in Turkish), comes to the victim's room, holds him or her down hard enough not to allow any kind of movement, and starts to strangle the person. To get rid of the demonic creature, one needs to pray to Allah by reading Al-Falaq and Al-Nas from the Qur'an. Moreover, in some derivatives of the stories, the jinn has a wide hat and if the person can show the courage and take its hat, the djinn becomes his slave.In Eastern Chinese folklore, it is thought that it is a mouse that can steal human breath at night. Human breath strengthens the mouse, allowing it longevity and the ability to briefly become human at night, in a similar fashion to fox spirits. The mouse sits near the person's face or under their nostrils.In Hungarian folk culture sleep paralysis can be attributed to a number of supernatural entities like wraiths witches, demonic lovers and tiny fairies.In Newfoundland, it is known as the 'Old Hag'.[23] In island folklore, the Hag can be summoned to attack a third party, like a curse. In his 1982 book, The Terror that Comes in the Night, David J. Hufford writes that in local culture the way to call the Hag is to recite the Lord's Prayer backwards.During the Salem witch trials several people reported night-time attacks by various alleged witches, including Bridget Bishop, that may have been caused by sleep paralysis.In contemporary western culture the phenomenon is said to be the work of what are known as shadow people. These are said to be entities that are entirely made up of shadows and can only be seen out of the corner of one's eye. Victims report primarily three different entities, a man with a hat, the old hag noted above, and a hooded figure.Sleep paralysis is known to involve a component of hallucination in 20% of the cases, which may explain these sightings. Sleep paralysis in combination with hallucinations has long been suggested as a possible explanation for reported alien abduction.But the question remains, why are people hallucinating the same figure? Why are they seeing what is termed as Hat Man, or The Hooded Monk, or and Old Witch even if they have had absolutely no prior knowledge or belief in such a figure?And what is more disturbing in some cases is the hallucinations and the messages from these figures is surprisingly similar.And still, more disturbing is the fact that some people experience this phenomenon while not sleeping, being fully awake and conscious in the middle of the day, and in some cases, having a witness to experience it with them.The visions of Hat Man and The Hooded Monk will be a feature of a later podcast.In the case of The Old Hag let's get some first hand accounts. This first one is from G Mulder from Minnesota:I was around twenty years of age and had to move back to my folk's house for a while as I broke up with the girl I was living with in the year of 1980. It was spring of the year and I was stressed out, but went to bed and enjoyed listening to my mystery theater on the radio, when I went to bed. I had my old bedroom back; across the hall was my other bedroom for a time. My folk's bedroom was around the corner, and they were in bed as well for they had to get up for work. I was laid off of my job, so I could sleep in.I fell asleep listening to my radio show and staring at my Right Guard deodorant can in the street light coming in through the window. My shades were pulled, yet there was some light that still filtered in.I fell asleep at some point and my radio went off after the hour timer. That is when I got my visitor. I woke up around three in the morning and noticed a red light flashing out the window, and to this day I am not sure what that was.But now awake I sat up and saw my door open enough to see into my other bedroom. What I saw was evil and scary. There was just enough light to slightly lighten up the room, but in the middle was a deep black swirling cloud. To me that is what it appeared. Just swirling in a circle, it felt real and had a consciousness. Then I saw two small red eyes peering out form the middle of it.I just stared, and when it felt the fear in me it rushed so fast in my direction it took me by surprise. It knocked me back in bed and I felt this heavy weight on my chest, like something was sitting on my holding me down. I could not breath, scream or move anything.It had me completely paralyzed, what seemed for along tome. I tried to wrestle with it, but got no where. When I screamed for my dad, it just came out like a soft muffle that no one could hear. I could turn my head slightly and see my clock and saw time slipping away during my battle with the old hag.Suddenly it was gone. I could breathe. I sat up and felt myself breathing heavy and I was dripping with sweat. This was for real, I thought. What was it? I did not see it on me; just felt the pressure and its presents.Then I looked at the door again and saw the swirling list, back in the other bedroom. Then round two happened. It rushed at me again and I went through the same scary event. This went on again for awhile, and then it let off. Before I could get out of bed, I was dead tired, but I knew I was awake.The third time happened as well and most of the night had passed. I did manage to turn the radio on again for an hour between events, and when the last one occurred it left for good. Soon after I just stared into space, trying to calm down and get a grasp at just what happened.My dad soon got up to get ready for work and the sun was just coming up. I felt it was safe to get some sleep. I noticed the can of deodorant was on the floor, something was in my room. The radio was just tuning off and I could still feel the dampness of my sweat on the sheets.I went to sleep and when I got up around noon, I told my mom of this and said I would never sleep in that room again. She though I was being silly and just had a bad dream. I do not have nor ever had a dream like that. That was real.It was years later when I read the book Communion about alien intervention. The authors experience told of aliens coming into his house and could not move, much like my experience. But with the alien encounter you usually don't remember what they do to you when they take you. I had to wonder if that happened to me. It was explained so closely to my experience.I was considering hypnosis, but never did. Then a couple years later I heard of professionals calling it sleep paralysis. You are caught in-between sleeping and awake stage. You are awake and yet you can't move, and it feels like the old hag syndrome.This may be, but I believe mine was real. I do believe in entities and they do roam, they just passed my way that night. Some people have reoccurrences over their life time. I have never experienced it since and God willing, I never will. It was my worst nightmare. I thought I was going to die that night.Here is another from Lucy who explains she was fully awake during this exchange:I had one of these experiences, only where mine differed from most were that: I was wide awake when it happened, I was not paralyzed, I was able to move freely, I didn't feel any weight on my chest and had no difficulty breathing.I did experience the exact same visual and auditory phenomena though. I heard footsteps coming down my stairs first. It made all the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I just felt like I wasn't alone. I looked in that direction, and saw a dark form, it just looked like a glob without and general shape. I guess a "cloud" or "wisp", which I have heard it described as would fit. It was so dark that it even stood out in a pretty dark room. This thing was orbing it's way toward me, not moving. It went from the middle of the stairs, to the bottom, then was in front of a coat rack in the corner of the room, and then at my feet. I'm still not completely terrified because I think it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me combined with some creaking stairs. That was, until "it" happened.I saw a very old person (couldn't tell if it was male or female) hovering over me, with long, scraggly hair, and long sharp fingernails on it's hands, which were extended toward me. All I could see was a head and hands, nothing else. It had a REALLY mean look on it's face that haunts me until this day. It wasn't a solid figure, it looked more like what a mirage is described as, or perhaps a hologram. I pulled the covers up over my head and prayed, making a cross with my fingers across my chest. When I looked again, it was gone. When I reached to turn a light on I was afraid of what I might find, but there was nothing there. I've never seen it since. This was several years ago now.I'd never even heard of this phenomena until looking on the net to see if others have had this experience, and when I saw all these other (nearly identical) accounts, it was creepy, and convinces me there is more to it than a sleeping disorder. I believe these "things", whatever they are, are very real. The fact that I was neither asleep, nor paralyzed also rules out sleep paralysis as a viable explanation in my case.Have you experienced this phenomenon? Do you believe it is merely sleep paralysis? Or is it an unsolved mystery? Share your stories with us on our Facebook Page. Just search Unsolved Mysteries of the World. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

​Date: February 26, 2015 Featuring: Adebisi Alli, DO, MS, Chief Resident in Quality & Patient Safety, Department of Internal Medicine, Banner-University Medical Center, Phoenix VA Healthcare System Gareth Parry, MSc, PhD, Senior Scientist, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Lori Rutman, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital Angela Statile, MD, MEd, Attending Physician, Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Thirty-two abstracts and 56 posterboards were shared at IHI’s 20th Annual Scientific Symposium this past December. At the end of the day, the audience voted three of these as the best for clarity of presentation and strength of research. We gathered the leaders of the teams behind the winning presentations to talk about their work on this WIHI. IHI’s Senior Scientist Gareth Parry, who runs the Scientific Symposium, kicked off our discussion with some framing about the state of health and health care improvement science in the US and globally. He also set the stage for us to hear about the three winning presentations of exemplar initiatives: a multi-year effort at Seattle Children’s Hospital to improve the care pathways for children suffering from chronic asthma; the successful implementation of new processes at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to reduce discharge-related waits and delays for children with complex medical problems and illnesses; and the creation of a medical resident-led consultation team at a Veterans Administration Medical Center to increase the number of error reports submitted by residents and to ensure that safety concerns are addressed.

Mike was raised in Arvada, but Wheat Ridge is now my family’s home. His wife’s name is Bonnie and they have four children: Emma, Betsy, Carissa, and Jared.  His family is rounded out by our dog, Macie. His favorite times are spent with loved ones and He never miss a chance to cheer for the Broncos! Mike love volunteering through my church, especially when Hes able to offer dental services to those in need. Mike donates my time and expertise through Denver Dream Center and provided dental services to Hope House of Colorado, Stout Street Foundation, and Father Woody’s Haven of Hope. He also donate dental hygiene products to local schools and shelters. Mike followed my grandfather and older brother into dentistry and attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska for his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. While in dental school, he spent three months in the Dominican Republic as a student dentist, to provide care to the underserved. After graduation,  Mike completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Omaha.   PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists American Academy of Facial Esthetics Associate fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Master, Misch Implant Institute American Dental Association Colorado Dental Association Metropolitan Denver Dental Society Mentor, Kois Center of Seattle, WA

This episode’s discussion: - Challenges of being a female dentist - Benefits of being a female dentist - Advice for women entering the dental profession including staying physically fit, seeking additional training (in business, clinical and personal development), setting goals, finding a mentor, getting experience/expanding your horizons, the importance of a professional peer group/study clubs, what to discuss with your spouse before starting a family and work life balance with your growing family.   Dr. Josie Dovidio was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. However, when her parents, Italian immigrants, were tired of the snow, they moved to Southern California to soak in the sunshine. She returned to Chicago for her dental training and graduated from Northwestern University Dental School, in 1997, with honors from the Academy of General Dentistry.   After graduation, she returned to Southern California to complete advanced training at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in North Hills, California, where she served as Chief Dental Resident.   In February 2010, she went to Uganda to provide charitable dentistry to orphans in remote areas of the African bush.   A busy, working mom of two, since her son’s diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome, she became passionate about living a simpler, more natural lifestyle. She converts her favorite recipes into gluten-free, and often dairy-free meals, and makes nutritionally dense recipes from real food to nourish her family. She shares those recipes on SharingMom.com and Pinterest.   www.SharingMom.com www.SimiFamilyDentist.com

"Doctor Fred Says..." Todays topic: "Diabetes Type II is on the rise and foot neuropathy"  by Dr. Paula De Luca.  From Dr. De Luca: "I consider it to be a great honor to participate in the well being of my patients. My goal is to provide quality foot care to all my patients, in a caring environment.  I strive to make each of my patients pain free as soon as possible, and work with other specialists in medicine to ensure overall good health in each patient.    I aim to treat each patient as I would a family member.  This allows me to give the highest quality of care to all my patients. This includes thorough communication, in a caring and compassionate environment, and current, state of the art treatment options.  I believe in treating people, not just their feet.  Dr. DeLuca received her BS in Medical Technology in 1985 from Oakland University, she then went on to earn her DPM from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1993. Dr. DeLuca completed her residency at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Detroit, MI (1993-1994), following this she did two years residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX (1994-1996). Dr. Paula DeLuca has been board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 2001. Dr. DeLuca has been working in Boynton Beach, Florida since 2007 and prior to that she was in private practice in Michigan for ten years".   Dr. Fred Valdes is a resident of Florida and at present is teaching part-time at a medical school near Miami. His respect of Moringa has led him to join with Zija Int'l and Club Moringa.     

Melanie Cushion holds down two jobs: she’s a research career scientist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she’s also professor and associate chair for research in the department of internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  Dr. Cushion focuses her research on the fungus, Pneumocystis carinii, which is a harmless commensal for most people, but a deadly pathogen for others.  Pneumocystis carinii was shrouded in obscurity for many years until its fifteen minutes in the spotlight came in the 80’s, when, unfortunately, an outbreak of Pneumocystis pneumonia prefigured the AIDS epidemic.  Large numbers of previously healthy homosexual men in California became deathly ill with Pneumocystis pneumonia, and doctors knew something unusual (later found to be HIV) was going on.  Dr. Cushion says Pneumocystis pneumonia is an opportunistic infection: it strikes individuals with immune systems too weak to fend it off.  This explains why it was – and still is – a well-known sign that the patient is stricken with an active HIV infection or some other immune-suppressing disorder.  Dr. Cushion heads up the Pneumocystis genome project and she’s also looking into a new line of drugs called glucan synthase inhibitors, which have a profound effect on Pneumocystis’s life cycle and may offer new insights into managing the pathogen. In this interview, I talked with Dr. Cushion about some of the more surprising results to come out of her genomics work, why Pneumocystis is a tough nut to crack in the laboratory, and about why she’s not giving her young investigator award back to the Society of Protozoologists any time soon.