heartstorming healthcare
Welcome to heartstorming healthcare (previously Minding Wellness), where we dive into the core of healthcare's most pressing issues with a diverse array of passionate guests who are aligned with the mission of elevating the healthcare landscape. Join us as we speak from the heart on innovative solutions, share inspiring stories, and spark conversations aimed at uplifting and transforming the medical field. From industry leaders to frontline heroes, each episode offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare today. Get ready to ignite change and shape the future of healthcare, one heartstorm at a time.
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Healthcare Mo-Ments That Matter with Geoffrey Smith
08/13/2024
Healthcare Mo-Ments That Matter with Geoffrey Smith
Geoffrey leverages a diverse 25+ year career in Human Capital Management, specializing in employee engagement, leadership development, and culture change initiatives in the workplace. His journey has ranged from working for the corporate industry leader, to building his own entrepreneurial start-up from the ground up, Currently he supports innovative employee/patient/caregiver/human experience leaders, nurse and clinician entrepreneurs, and hospital administration, consulting them on and modernized people and talent activation strategies to make a true impact on those that both provide and receive care. In this episode we chat about: :: how and when Geoff's strategy switched from bulletpoints and powerpoints to true human connection :: importance of team dynamic at work and the significance of this in healthcare :: why employee engagement and experience need to be more than an annual event :: his system of identifying red, yellow and green lights within the healthcare system :: his thoughts on creating change top-down vs bottom-up :: his opinion on the most important question to ask staff to evaluate engagement at work :: the beautiful inspiration behind his brand - Mo-Moments of Experience To learn more about Geoff's work, go to: ******** To work with me, go to: To pre-order my book, go to:
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The Future of Healthcare Panel
08/01/2024
The Future of Healthcare Panel
On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the third of 3 panels, we interviewed Dr. Todd Otten, Dr. Marc Jacobs, and Jason Gootman on the future of healthcare. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: Dr. Todd Otten: Dr. Marc Jacobs: Jason Gootman: ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to:
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The Physician Experience Panel
07/16/2024
The Physician Experience Panel
On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the second of 3 panels, we interviewed Dr. Lara Salyer, Dr. Dana Corriel, and Amanda Hill on the physician experience - how physicians experience our modern-day healthcare system and how we can elevate that experience. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: Dr. Salyer: Dr. Corriel: Amanda Hill: ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to:
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The Patient Experience Panel
07/09/2024
The Patient Experience Panel
On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the first of 3 panels, we interviewed Brad Schwartz, the President of Greater National Advocates, and Dana Deighton, Director of Communications & Engagement for the Melanoma Research Alliance, on the patient experience - how patients experience our modern-day healthcare system and how we can elevate that experience. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: Greater National Advocates: Melanoma Research Alliance: ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to:
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Dr. Stephen Sideroff on Resilience and Optimal Functioning in Healthcare
06/18/2024
Dr. Stephen Sideroff on Resilience and Optimal Functioning in Healthcare
Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized psychologist, executive and medical consultant and expert in resilience, longevity, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and mental health. He has published pioneering research in these fields. He is an associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine. He has helped establish innovative training and treatment approaches in optimal functioning, mind/body medicine in the US, China, and Europe and hosted Summits in Longevity, Resilience and Leadership. His new book is, “The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality”. In this episode, we chat about:: :: his journey to identifying stress, creating workshops, and ultimately realizing our collective resistance to dealing with stress :: the concept of an optimal window of stress :: how to find the best grounding during periods of stress :: his concept of "islands of safety" and how we can find them :: how to navigate our lives with grace :: his insights into working with medical students at UCLA on topics such as stress and the power of the placebo effect :: the difference between coming from our hearts or from a place of protecting our hearts :: his advice to C-suite executives in hospitals To find Dr. Sideroff online, go to: Instagram: @drstephensideroff Facebook: TikTok: LinkedIn: @drstephensideroffthepath5530 Website: DrStephenSideroff.com Email address: [email protected] ********** To pre-order my book, "Patient, Empower Thyself!," click .
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Dr. Paul DeChant on Returning Joy to Clinicians and Patients
06/05/2024
Dr. Paul DeChant on Returning Joy to Clinicians and Patients
Dr. Paul DeChant advises C-level healthcare executives on managing critical problems such as financial and staffing challenges by addressing the root causes of clinician burnout. Following 25 years practicing family medicine in settings as varied as the San Francisco bay area, Breckenridge Colorado, and Geisinger Health in Central Pennsylvania, he became CEO of the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, where he led a transformation that achieved recognition for the group as the highest performing among 170 medical groups across the State of California two years in a row, while improving physician satisfaction from the 45th to 87th percentile on AMGA’s Provider Satisfaction Survey. He received his MD from the Oregon Health Sciences University and his MBA from the University of Colorado-Denver. Co-author of the book, “Preventing Physician Burnout: Curing the Chaos and Returning Joy to the Practice of Medicine”, Paul speaks internationally, and blogs regularly at In this episode, we chat about: :: Paul's journey from clinician to advisor :: concepts of burnout, resilience, and moral injury :: how to reduce chaos and reduce order in the healthcare workplace :: how value conflicts affect the medical system :: how COVID19 affected clinicians :: how he works with senior leadership at healthcare organizations to identify and intervene on sources of burnout :: the relevance of "Undercover Boss" to the approach Paul takes :: the impact his work has created on staff satisfaction and retention You can find Paul online here: To email him: ************ For more information on my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, including the pre-order link, go to:
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Dr. Drew Remignanti on the Healing Connection of the Physician-Patient Relationship
05/22/2024
Dr. Drew Remignanti on the Healing Connection of the Physician-Patient Relationship
Dr. Drew Remignanti grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1975. After receiving an M.D. from Rutgers Medical School in 1980, he went on to complete an emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Remignanti retired in 2020 after a 40-year career in a number of New England hospitals. Dr. Remignanti has also lived with chronic illness since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 19. In 1992, he suffered a major stroke which sidetracked his career for five years. During this period, he earned an MPH from the Medical College of Wisconsin and participated in several international public health projects. In 1997, Dr. Remignanti returned to full-time emergency medicine practice. This journey inspired him to write The Healing Connection, which explores how dollar-driven decisions wield too much influence over our medical decisions as patients and, sadly, as physicians as well. He wrote this book for the benefit of those of us who are involuntarily enduring medical suffering, as well as those who are voluntarily attempting to alleviate medical suffering in its myriad manifestations. In this episode, we chat about: :: his journey as both a physician and a patient :: his perspective shift after returning to emergency medicine after he suffered a stroke :: the change in medical culture with the rise in use of opioids :: the internal culture of emergency medicine, including the self-deprecating terminology used :: his thoughts on how to re-establish the physican-patient relationship and what obstacles are currently in place :: why and how to become a more activated patient :: the importance of social relationships on our health and longevity :: how tech has affected patient care To learn more about Drew and his work, click . To find Drew's book, The Healing Connection, click .
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Dr. Robert Lufkin on the Lies He Taught in Medical School
05/07/2024
Dr. Robert Lufkin on the Lies He Taught in Medical School
Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician and medical school professor at UCLA and USC, focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. In this episode, we chat about: :: why this topic is important in his life :: the financial conflicts of interest that exist in the healthcare and nutrition industries :: his insights in the prioritization of our health :: three lies he taught in medical school and the uncovered truths You can find his book, Lies I Taught in Medical School, and more information on the work he is doing . You can also find his book on Amazon . ******* To learn more about my work, or to send me a message about the podcast, click .
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Holistically Protecting Our Elders with Shannon M. Miller
04/09/2024
Holistically Protecting Our Elders with Shannon M. Miller
Shannon M. Miller is a Florida Bar board certified attorney specializing in Elder Law, practicing in Gainesville, Florida. Shannon leads “The Exploitation Injunction Bootcamp,” teaching attorneys across the state how to stop exploitation. Shannon is a past President of The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and Vice-chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar; Shannon is a Board member for the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association and currently serves on the Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for the Elderly and Disabled. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey into elder law, starting with her personal experience with her grandfather :: the evolution of her law firm to now using a holistic approach :: elder law vs estate planning :: common myths and misconceptions regarding elder law and elderly scams :: how elder exploitation happens and what we can do about it :: what the dark web is and how it is being used to exploit and scam victims :: how phishing scams are exploiting and scamming victims :: the app she recommends for financial monitoring and safety - you can find that :: the physiological brain changes that may occur to allow exploitation in the elderly :: how undue influencers use mantras to exploit victims You can find Shannon and her firm . You can find her YouTube channel .
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Moving from Silent Suffering to Empowered Healing
03/26/2024
Moving from Silent Suffering to Empowered Healing
Robyn Engelson is the Founder & CEO of Impact YOU, Autoimmune Specialist, Nutrition Educator, Lifestyle Transformer, Speaker, and Podcast Host of The Robyn Engelson Podcast. She is on a mission to help corporate women and moms improve their mindset, nutrition, fitness, and accountability so they can be the best version of themselves and make their unique impact. Through her healing journey of a thyroid, autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s, and Hypothyroidism, she stopped at nothing to find a healthy solution. Now, she helps empower hundreds of corporate women and moms retrain their mindset as a model of positive change, lose weight, increase energy, gain clarity, and live a healthy, active lifestyle. She inspires corporate women and moms around the globe to take their health and happiness into their own hands and compress healing time with her Signature Coaching Programs. She is a beach lover, hip hop dancer, and her biggest gift is being a mom. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey from fertility concerns to the diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition :: her professional career journey at the time of the diagnosis :: who the modern autoimmune mom is :: the mindset shifts she made on her journey and how she helps others do the same :: how she works with the women she helps and the impact of community on her group programs You can find Robyn here:
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How Self-Healing Turned into a Life Purpose of Healing Neuroimmune Conditioned Syndromes
03/14/2024
How Self-Healing Turned into a Life Purpose of Healing Neuroimmune Conditioned Syndromes
Ashok Gupta is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007. He has published several medical papers, including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditions. In this episode, we chat about: :: his personal healthcare journey and how it led to the work he does today :: the definition of neuroimmune conditioned syndromes and the associated symptoms :: his underlying hypothesis of why these conditions occur, using a story analogy to explain in more dynamic detail :: why traditional medicine is struggling with treating these conditions :: his approach to brain retraining and how it differs from the traditional physical approach :: how the Gupta Program works, focusing on relaxing, retraining, re-engaging with joy :: clinical audits and medical study results on this program :: real examples of transformation :: how other healthcare professionals are incorporating this program To learn more, go to: ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to
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Dr. Matthew Lederman on Expanding Our Tools for Nervous System Regulation
02/01/2024
Dr. Matthew Lederman on Expanding Our Tools for Nervous System Regulation
Dr. Matthew Lederman is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician & CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. He combines conventional Western medicine, Nutrition & Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create a groundbreaking health paradigm. He has been a successful corporate leader, starred in the life-changing documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, serves as an adjunct medical school professor and corporate medical advisor, mediates family relationships focused on building and enhancing connection, and has co-authored 6 books including a NY Times bestseller. After 10 years of serving Whole Foods Market as their Vice President of Medical Affairs, helping launch their national comprehensive medical & wellness centers and integrated hospital and insurance networks, Dr. Lederman moved on to co-found his new ventures, WeHeal and webe kälm. Both are the culmination of decades of learning and practical experience organized into tools and resources that do everything just short of guaranteeing lasting health, joy and satisfaction in your life. In this episode, we chat about: :: what inspires him to continue to create in the health and wellness space :: what inspired him to create webe kälm and how its usefulness expanded to children :: his insights into why we are experiencing such significant nervous system dysregulation :: how our bodies respond to continuous threat and what we can do to rebalance :: how his innovative device works to address 3 areas of nervous sytem regulation :: how kids have responded to webe kälm and his advice for introducing it as a partnership :: his approach with using collaborative non-permissive parenting :: the next project he is working on To learn more, visit: 15% discount code: wellness2wonderful Website: IG: Facebook:
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Happy Holidays!
12/22/2023
Happy Holidays!
In this brief solo episode, I share a snippet of my new book AND details on our upcoming Patient Empowerment Summit! For more details and to register for this free event, go to: Wishing you love, light and peace!
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Breast Health - From Fear to Empowerment
12/01/2023
Breast Health - From Fear to Empowerment
Christine Horner, MD is a board certified and nationally recognized surgeon, author, expert in natural medicine, and a relentless champion for women's health. She spearheaded legislation in the 1990s that made it mandatory that insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. She is the author of Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer, winner of the Independent Book Publishers Award 2006 for “Best Book in Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.” and the author of “Radiant Health Ageless Beauty: Dr. Horner’s 30-Day Program to Extraordinary Health and Longevity which won the eLit Award 2017 for “Best Book in Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.” Dr. Horner has become an expert in thermography, working as an interpreter of thermal imaging since 2017, and in 2022, she opened her own mobile thermal imaging business, “Dr. Christine Horner’s Medical Thermography Group of Southern California.” In this episode, we chat about: :: Dr. Horner's journey from surgeon to expert in breast cancer prevention :: what thermal imaging is and how it differs from mammography, ultrasound and MRI :: what the read radiation risk is with mammography :: why the US continues to recommend mammography at frequencies higher than the rest of the world :: her tangible advice for every woman regarding breast cancer prevention To learn more about Dr. Horner: For her books: For supplements recommended in the episode: To find a thermographer near you:
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A Filmmaker and His Mom - Walking the Healthcare System Home
11/07/2023
A Filmmaker and His Mom - Walking the Healthcare System Home
I was recently invited to watch the documentary BLEED OUT, Directed by Stephen Burrows. After a routine partial hip replacement operation left his mother in a coma with permanent brain damage, what starts as a son’s video diary became a citizen’s investigation into the future of American health care. Shot over the course of ten years, using archival footage, vérité scenes, undercover spy cams, courtroom testimony and interviews with family and experts, the award-winning, critically acclaimed BLEED OUT goes deep inside a flawed healthcare system. Part medical mystery and legal thriller, part investigative journey and meditation on family, this harrowing personal story is a cautionary tale that reveals medical error is the third leading cause of death in America. With the help of pharmacist and advocacy leader, Soojin Jun, we were able to bring Steve's story to the Minding Wellness podcast with the purpose of spreading his message of hardship and hope for change. My personal call to action for all the listeners is to first watch the documentary and second do just one thing to move this message forward (e.g. share this podcast, share the documentary, take action within your healthcare community, etc). Watch the Bleed Out documentary on: HBO Max - Hulu - Amazon Prime Video - Apple TV -
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BONUS EPISODE: Working with Me!
09/26/2023
BONUS EPISODE: Working with Me!
I went a little wild today and dedicated a full, very concise episode to ways in which you can work with me! Links shared during this episode - Book and retreat info: Course: Book a Discovery Call Or send me a quick audio: speakpipe.com/MindingWellness Love you all!
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Achieving Peace and Balance Through Sound Therapy with Laura Widney
09/19/2023
Achieving Peace and Balance Through Sound Therapy with Laura Widney
Laura Widney is the visionary founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Soaak Technologies, a healthtech company with a mission to enhance overall well-being through a "whole-person" approach. With a background in diverse healing modalities, Laura's expertise lies in utilizing sound frequencies to foster mental and physical balance. Laura’s dedication to empowering individuals on their path to optimal health and wellness led Soaak Technologies to develop the Soaak App, offering transformative solutions that can be accessed by people worldwide. Through her innovative approach, Soaak has streamed over 15 million minutes of sound frequencies across more than 130 countries, making positive change accessible to a global audience. With her unwavering commitment to holistic well-being, Laura Widney strives to establish Soaak Technologies as the leader in providing mind, body, and spirit solutions. In this episode, we chat about: :: Laura's journey from being a hairdresser to finding passion in holistic healing :: what sound and frequency therapy is and the types of health conditions that respond well to this approach :: how Soaak was born and how their sound frequencies are custom curated and layered :: how Soaak also caters to mindset shifts and mindful intentions :: Laura's amazing personal manifestation testimonial To find Laura and Soaak online, go to: To take advantage of Laura's generous free 30 day trial for our listeners, use code MW30 at this link:
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Danny Gutknecht on How Meaningful Work Aligns with Wellness
08/10/2023
Danny Gutknecht on How Meaningful Work Aligns with Wellness
Danny Gutknecht is co-founder and chief executive at Pathways, which helps organizations and people do great work by using innovative models that improve thinking and human behavior. He is also the author of 'Meaning At Work - And Its Hidden Language.' In this book, Danny explores and synthesizes psychology, management theory, and cognitive science to develop innovative approaches that unlock human potential. There is always a tension between culture and profits, paying the bills and being personally fulfilled at work. Danny has been exploring how to tune and resolve the dissonance between the two for over 30 years. His book, Meaning at Work And Its Hidden Language, describes the journey of finding and utilizing methods and models that empower individuals and organizations to wield the power of meaning in the work environment and the rest of their lives. In this episode, we chat about: :: how and why Danny became curious about the concept of meaning at work :: the historical and generational evolution of how we found meaning at work :: the jobs he personally held and how that journey shaped the path he is currently on :: how our inner world is responsible for our discord :: how we evaluate whether our work is meaningful to us :: what it looks and feels like to finding meaning at work :: what the biggest obstacles are that keep people from seeking meaning at work :: the impact that finding meaning at work can have on our wellnesss You can find Danny online at:
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Conscious Connection Through Breathwork with Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet
07/14/2023
Conscious Connection Through Breathwork with Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet
Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet is the Founder & CEO of Breath Hub. She is an educator, author & entrepreneur who has touched the lives of thousands of people through her seminars, workshops, speeches, and books, for over 20 years. She conducted research with 40,000+ people, published 12 books & became the first person to set the standards for breath coaching by founding the Breath Coaching Federation & making the field a profession. In this episode we chat about: :: her journey into breathwork and the tipping point that brought her to this passion :: what dysfunctional breathing is and how these habits can harm us :: the important difference between breath and respiration :: why breath awareness is individualized and imperative to understand :: the types of transformations that can occur with breathwork :: a live breath work exercise :: how the Breath Hub app can help with daily breathwork You can find the Breath Hub app at: You can find Nevsah online at:
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EMFs and Frequency Healing with Justin Frandson
06/20/2023
EMFs and Frequency Healing with Justin Frandson
Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach and Founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. He is the author of Athleticism, Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance. In his over 25 years, Justin does nerve work for sports performance with amateur and professional athletes in most major sports. He successfully treats concussions quickly. In this episode, we chat about: :: how Justin identified EMFs and became interested in their effects on our health :: what EMFs are and what types of devices emit EMFs :: germ theory vs terrain theory :: how and why he created EMFRocks and how they work against the negative effects of EMFs You can find Justin online at Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com ****** To work with me, visit peaceadvocacygroup.com or email me at If you'd like to join my next patient advocacy course cohort, click .
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Mark Black on Living Today with Gratitude and Resilience
06/08/2023
Mark Black on Living Today with Gratitude and Resilience
Mark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned 4-time marathon runner, speaker, author, and coach. His new book The Resilience Roadmap will show you how to thrive in the chaotic world we live in. In this episode, we chat about: :: his health journey beginning with a congenital heart defect and immediate surgery after birth :: how his teenage years were impacted by his health condition :: how he faced being told he needed a heart and double-lung transplant in his early 20's :: his roadmap to resilience and what you can find in his new book :: how facing his mortality taught him how to live You can find Mark online at markblack.ca and his book at theresilienceroadmapbook.com
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Wellness to Wonderful with Dr. Matthew Lederman and Dr. Alona Pulde
05/02/2023
Wellness to Wonderful with Dr. Matthew Lederman and Dr. Alona Pulde
Drs. Pulde and Lederman’s new book Wellness to Wonderful is down-to-earth with relatable guidance and practical advice for a healthy and vibrant life. Drs. Pulde and Lederman bring the book’s principles to life in WeHeal, a virtual healthcare model built on their book’s nine fundamental pillars of health: self, nutrition, activity, play, sleep, family & friends, work, spirituality, and the natural world. As evidence of the model’s efficacy, the Florida-based physicians point to results showing reversal of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, weight loss, and increased overall well-being. With chapters dedicated to each of the model’s core pillars, Wellness To Wonderful aims to guide readers from the stress and chronic illnesses arising from living in survival mode to a dynamic, thriving, and optimized life that is truly Wonderful. Touted as doctors of the future by Dean Ornish, MD and with their work supported by many experts including Sanjay Gupta, MD, Dr Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed, Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create their groundbreaking health paradigm. They have been successful corporate leaders, starred in the life-changing documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, served as adjunct medical school professors and corporate medical advisors, and are NY Times bestselling authors. Together they have co-authored six books, including The New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, Forks Over Knives Family, and Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole. They co-authored The Whole Foods Diet and The Whole Foods Cookbook with John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. Most recently they co-authored, “Wellness to Wonderful,” interweaving medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to help people achieve lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy. In this episode, we talked about: :: their journey from conventional medical training to Forks Over Knives to now expanding their concept of wellness with WeHeal :: the 9 pillars of wellness they incorporate in their practice and describe in detail in their new book, Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy :: how we can all move from intellectualizing to experiencing; from head to heart :: their Re-STORE method for identifying fear and being aware of our present-moment safety :: their vision for the future of healthcare with WeHeal and beyond Their newest book, Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy, was released on May 1, 2023 and can be purchased . You can find their telehealth practice, WeHeal, . You can connect on social media here:
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Mercury Dental Filling Removal: Panel Discussion
03/30/2023
Mercury Dental Filling Removal: Panel Discussion
In this episode, I was joined by Andrea Leschak, PharmD, Katie Wood, PharmD, and Nina Dartnell, CPhT, MHA to discuss our experiences and insights on mercury dental filling removal. We share our individual stories as well as the details of the removal process. To watch the dental x-ray video I referenced in this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/wC0i9AIz1lQ
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Mike Pozorski on Serving Spirit
02/16/2023
Mike Pozorski on Serving Spirit
Mike Pozorski’s greatest passion and fulfillment is serving spirit. He is dedicated to spirit through his integrity and authenticity as he connects and brings forward your loved one with clear, precise, and undeniable evidence. His mission is to share remarkable evidential mediumship readings to validate that your loved ones who have passed on are still with you. From bringing through specific memories, names, and experiences, Mike shows you that your loved ones are still very much by your side. His compassionate and loving nature makes you feel at ease during a session. In this episode, we chat about: :: his journey with connecting to spirit :: how he stays connected, but not emotionally consumed :: how his work is tied to wellness and examples of readings that may have saved a life :: why and how spirit communicates love :: what a person seeking a reading can do to prepare :: ways we can connect to our intuition and spirit guides :: how this work impacts his understanding of life You can find Mike online at: Facebook - Website - mikepozorski.com Instagram - mikepozorskimedium Tik Tok - @mediummikepozorski Youtube - @MikePozorski To work with Mike, use coupon code WELLNESS10 when scheduling from his website.
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Body, Mind, and Spirit Alchemy with Dana Frost
01/10/2023
Body, Mind, and Spirit Alchemy with Dana Frost
Dana Frost is a wellness expert and host of the Vitally You podcast, shining a light on how you can feel younger while growing older. Dana is a body, mind, and spirit alchemist who educates and coaches women toward optimal health so they can enjoy vibrant lives. She uses the Functional Nutrition lens, food and nature as medicine, the wisdom of their own bodies, and the practice of Kaiut Yoga. Dana has a lifelong commitment to continuing education including certifications as a Master Life Coach, Aromatherapist, HeartMath® Facilitator, Myers Briggs Facilitator, Light Therapist, and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner. Dana’s rich life experiences including navigating the challenges and joys as a mom for twenty-nine years to five children, thirty-two years of marriage, and living abroad for ten years empower her coaching practice. In this episode, we chat about: :: her personal journey living abroad and experiencing a transformation through life coaching :: her feelings of isolation and loneliness navigating the conventional medical system :: her realization that the answers lie within :: her tangible advice for beginning to connect with your intuition :: the importance of connection and vulnerability in healing You can find Dana at Books mentioned: :: When the Heart Speaks :: Are You Tired and Wired? :: The Body Keeps the Score
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Sacred Nature and Surrender with Holly Wilmeth
11/22/2022
Sacred Nature and Surrender with Holly Wilmeth
Holly Wilmeth creates images that embody elements of nature, mysticism, and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from ancient mythologies, symbolism, diverse cultures and her spiritual practice, Holly’s images are a personal interpretation of her life’s sacred dance. Both wisdom and wonder speak through her images, as they reveal a simple visual journey of the wonders of being human and being part of this earth. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey from growing up with nature to true reverence :: what "sacred" means to her :: how her life has changed since shifting from corporate hustle to peaceful alignment You can find Holly at www.hollywilmeth.com
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Digital Wellness with Melissa "Honey Bee" Baker
09/27/2022
Digital Wellness with Melissa "Honey Bee" Baker
Melissa Baker (Honey Bee) is a multi-passionate Certified Health Education Specialist, Digital Wellness Teacher, and Author who lives in Gainesville, FL. Along with teaching yoga, meditation, and fitness to kids and adults, she hosts health retreats and corporate wellness initiatives. Her business, Oracle Wellness (Oraclewellness.org) has helped he achieve her vision of bringing wellness to diverse cultures and groups. She is passionate about helping others access and connects to their inner technology through Yoga, Meditation, and movement-based therapies, as well as their creating harmony with their outer technology. Her new book, "Conscious Adulting: In the Digital Age" shows how we can integrate technology into our lives in a way that supports our highest self. In this episode, we chat about: :: her background and journey, specifically focusing on her personal evolution of digital utilization :: stats on smartphone utilization in the US :: her training with the Digital Wellness Institute and how that has informed her authorship :: the consequences of remaining unconscious with our digital habits :: tangible, practical steps to become more conscious and intentional You can find Melissa's book . You can find Melissa online at the following places: Personal Website: MelissaHoneyBee.com Business: OracleWellness.org Instagram: @DigitalWellnessCoach Facebook: @DigitalWellnessCoach ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to
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Jacques Martiquet on Communally-Defined Wellness
09/13/2022
Jacques Martiquet on Communally-Defined Wellness
Jacques W. Martiquet is a corporate event strategist who helps human-centered workplaces design shared experiences that create a lasting difference in mental health, psychological safety, and belonging. Since 2017, Jacques has been earning his title as The Party Scientist by leading thousands of dance parties and shared experiences across 15 countries, and for companies like Accenture, LUSH, and Lululemon. Jacques is on a public health mission to transform how the west socializes. From alcohol and shows... to human connection and fun. Everything he does is informed by one belief: human connection is the elixir of life. In this episode, we talk about: :: how studying medicine turned him off from practicing medicine :: how he maximizes positive social contact and emotional exchange in events :: how shared experiences can inspire more sustained health behavior change :: communal vs personalized medicine and why our current trajectory may not be optimal :: suggestions for all of us to become facilitators of social connection in our own circles You can find Jacques at The book he referenced, Healthy at 100, can be found here ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to
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Reshare: Most Downloaded Episode!
08/30/2022
Reshare: Most Downloaded Episode!
This week I am resharing the most downloaded episode to date! With thousands of downloads in multiple countries, Dr. Brooke Goldner has definitely inspired my listeners to take charge of their health. Dr. Brooke Goldner is a Board certified medical doctor, bestselling author of 3 books including Goodbye Lupus and Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and creator of the hyper-nourishing protocol for reversal of autoimmune disease. In this episode, we talk about: :: her journey being diagnosed with lupus as a teenager and later reversing her disease with dietary modifications :: the perfect storm of variables that can result in chronic disease :: why she recommends eliminating animal-sourced foods and increasing consumption of plant-based foods :: some of the real-life transformations she has personally seen :: what she believes her life would have looked like if she had not made the changes she chose to make You can find Dr. Goldner at GoodbyeLupus.com and SmoothieShred.com
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My Interview with Optimal Bio
08/16/2022
My Interview with Optimal Bio
This week, I'm sharing my recent interview on the Optimal Bio podcast. We dove deep into my journey and my opinions/insights into some more controversial healthcare topics that deserve awareness and attention. ******* If you enjoyed this episode, reviews are always welcome and appreciated! If you are interested in working with me, visit If you have ideas for future episodes or want to send a message about anything else, go to
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