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Digital Twins, Open Weights and Why China Could Win AI | Maria SukharevaAre "Digital Twins" the future of medicine, or just another marketing buzzword? In the final part of this deep-dive series, Stuart Miller and Maria Sukhareva (author of The AI Realist) break down the technical reality of world models and why true autonomous agents are farther away than you think.Stuart introduces his 4-Level Maturity Model for AI in healthcare, challenging the industry to move past "dumb dashboards" toward Star Trek-level diagnostics. Meanwhile, Maria explains why China's open-weight models and efficient architectures are currently outpacing the West.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The "World Model" Myth: Why models like Sora 2 don't actually understand physics—they just predict video sequences.Stuart’s 4-Level Maturity Model: How to distinguish between simple data dashboards and a true Level 4 Medical Digital Twin.The Human Complexity Problem: Why genetics and real-time biological changes make modeling a human body exponentially harder than modeling an engine.Agentic AI vs. Reality: Why most "autonomous agents" today are just a system prompt connected to a SharePoint folder.China's AI Advantage: The impact of Huawei chips, open-weight research, and the "Hive Mind" philosophy.Practical Advice for Business Leaders: Why you should spend three days building your own agent before buying or selling an AI "employee".Episode Timestamps:0:00 – What is a true World Model? 1:38 – Why Sora and video models struggle with real-world physics 4:04 – Stuart's 4-Level Maturity Model for Digital Twins 6:20 – The Complexity of Human Genetics: Why DNA isn't fixed 9:34 – The Marketing Hype: Digital Twins vs. "Digital Randos" 10:14 – Agentic AI: Reality Check on Automation Levels 12:00 – The Ethics of Autonomous Agents in Clinical Care 14:25 – Practical Tips for Sales, Marketing, and Decision Makers 16:50 – Continual Learning: The next big step for Transformers 18:13 – Why China is leading in efficient AI research 21:17 – Conclusion: Staying Optimistic but Skeptical Connect with the AI Realists Read Stuart Miller on Substack (Haverin): https://haverin.substack.com Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva (The AI Realist): https://airealist.substack.com Follow Maria Sukhareva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/ Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/

The Reality of AI: GPT-5 "Flops," Vibe Coding, and the ROI CrisisIs the AI hype cycle finally crashing? In this episode of the Haverin About podcast, Stuart Miller sits down with AI expert and "Realist" author Maria Sukhareva to peel back the curtain on what’s actually happening in the world of Large Language Models (LLMs).From the perceived "flop" of GPT-5 to the rise of "Vibe Coding," we explore why many AI agents over-promise and under-deliver. If you are a business leader wondering where the Return on Investment (ROI) is for AI, or a developer trying to navigate the "snake eating its own tail" in generated code, this deep dive is for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:The GPT-5 Turning Point: Why Maria believes GPT-5 was an incremental improvement at best and what it means for the "visionary" experts.The ROI Gap: Why 25,000 "AI agents" at McKinsey might not be as impactful as they sound.Vibe Coding & Productivity: How AI-assisted coding is the only "transformative" use case right now—and the risk of "boring" code and "purple websites".Claude vs. ChatGPT: Why Stuart switched to Claude for long-form writing while keeping ChatGPT for research.Digital Twins in Healthcare: Moving from engineering models to the "House" diagnostician concept for patient care.The Small Model Debate: Why Maria is a "small model skeptic" but sees hope in Chinese innovations like Minimax.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: The AI Hype Cycle vs. Reality 0:35 – Did GPT-5 Flop? The Shift to AI Skepticism 2:34 – Where is the ROI? Chatbots vs. Useful Agents 4:11 – The "Tulip Investment" Market of the 18th Century 6:19 – What is Vibe Coding? 8:53 – The Snake Eating Its Tail: Model Collapse in Code 11:27 – Why is the Internet Turning Purple? 13:12 – The 5-Model Website Building Experiment 16:18 – Why ChatGPT Leads to "Writing Hell" 18:12 – The Trouble with Prompt Engineering & Attention 20:15 – AI in Healthcare: Interrogating Medical Records 28:20 – The Future of Digital Twins & Master Diagnosticians 34:21 – Large vs. Small Language Models: The Generalization Problem 39:01 – Local AI: Running Minimax on your Desk Connect with Us:Read Stuart Miller on Substack (Haverin): https://haverin.substack.com Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva (The AI Realist): https://airealist.substack.com Follow Maria Sukhareva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/ Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/Keywords: GPT-5, AI Agents, Vibe Coding, AI ROI, LLM Comparison, Claude vs ChatGPT, Digital Twins Healthcare, Maria Sukhareva, Stuart Miller, AI Assisted Coding, Mixture of Experts, Small Language Models.

The Journey of an AI Realist: From Arctic Linguistics to BMW & SiemensIs the current AI explosion just another hype cycle, or is there a deep technical foundation we’re missing? In Part 1 of this Haverin About special, Stuart Miller introduces Maria Sukhareva, the voice behind the popular AI Realist Substack.Maria doesn't just talk about AI—she has lived its evolution. From her early days studying linguistics in the Arctic Circle to building the first NLP departments at BMW and Siemens, Maria provides a "realist" perspective that cuts through the marketing fluff. If you want to understand how translating the Bible led to the creation of Large Language Models (LLMs), or why having 16 GPUs under your desk was once a "luxury," this episode is a must-watch.Key Insights in This Episode:Linguistics vs. Hype: Why Maria’s background in translation and math makes her a skeptic of "overnight" AI experts.The Evolution of Attention: How we moved from N-grams and LSTMs to the "Attention is All You Need" transformer era.The BMW "Dark Corner": The hilarious story of how the NLP team was hidden inside the Blockchain department just to get access to GPUs.The Cloud Cost Crisis: Why training AI models today costs thousands on the cloud compared to the "free" electricity of the past.10,000 Monkeys & Shakespeare: A technical but accessible breakdown of how LLMs use predictive loops to generate output.Timestamps:0:00 – Meet Maria Sukhareva: The AI Realist.0:54 – Growing up in the Arctic: -40°C and 52 days of vacation.2:08 – NLP vs. Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Clearing the confusion.4:10 – The Bible Corpus: How ancient texts founded modern Machine Translation.5:48 – Hidden in Blockchain: The early NLP days at BMW.8:36 – The GPU "License to Print Money": Nvidia and the cost of the Cloud.10:19 – From the "Dark Corner" to the Generative AI Spotlight at Siemens.13:34 – The Rise of "Instant" AI Experts vs. Technical Reality.15:07 – Predictive Loops: Are LLMs just 10,000 monkeys on typewriters?.17:06 – How to cut through the Marketing Fluff.Connect with the Guests:Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva on Substack (The AI Realist): Follow Maria on LinkedIn: Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: Keywords: AI Realist, Maria Sukhareva, Stuart Miller, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, BMW AI, Siemens AI, LLM History, Machine Translation, AI Hype Cycle, Transformer Models, VidIQ SEO.

Want 2026 to be the best sales year of your career? Don't wait for it to be handed to you. In this episode, Stuart and Bethany break down exactly how to perform a professional reset for the new year.We cover the "sales math" needed to reverse-engineer your new quota, how to conduct deep-dive account research before you make a call, and the essential "Sales Kickoff (SKO) Survival Guide" to ensure you network effectively without becoming the topic of conversation the next morning.Whether you are an Account Executive or a Sales Leader, this practical guide will help you build the systems and processes to crush your number this year.In this episode, we discuss:The Professional Reset: How to analyze your CRM data to find last year's wins and losses.Path to Quota: Using the 3:1 pipeline ratio to calculate exactly what you need to close.Account Intelligence: Why you need to read the bulletin boards and track LinkedIn activity.SKO Rules: How to network with legal teams and why "nothing good happens after midnight."Managing Up: Aligning your sales plan with your manager's P&L pressures.Resources & Links:Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]Connect with Bethany on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]Haverin About Store (SKO Mugs): [Insert Link]

In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany sit down with Brian Whitehill, Founder and CEO of AccuSource Group, to unpack what’s really happening in the healthcare technology job market — and why so many talented people are struggling to get hired.With more than 20 years of experience building go-to-market teams across health tech, Brian brings a refreshingly honest perspective on recruiting, hiring, and career survival. From the myth of the “Rolodex hire” to why LinkedIn’s Easy Apply has actually made job searching harder, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how hiring decisions truly get made.Together, they explore:Why applying to hundreds of jobs often leads nowhereHow applicant tracking systems quietly screen out great candidatesThe behavioral traits hiring managers say they want vs. what they actually hire forWhy “always be recruiting” applies to candidates, not just recruitersCommon mistakes companies make when hiring sales leadersThe difference between “nice-to-have” and “must-have” health tech solutionsHow to stand out in an overcrowded, noisy job marketThis episode is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare technology — especially sales, leadership, and go-to-market professionals — seeking a realistic, practical roadmap to navigate their career in 2026 and beyond.-------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Technology Recruiting01:54 Brian Whitehill's Journey in Healthcare Recruiting03:05 Challenges in Recruiting Top Talent07:00 Navigating the Job Market: Tips for Job Seekers12:22 The Importance of Behavioral Qualities in Hiring18:03 Hiring Sales Leaders: Common Mistakes and Insights23:23 The Importance of Psychological Assessment in Hiring25:35 Navigating Leadership Transitions in Growing Companies28:08 Understanding the Founder’s Curse and Scaling Challenges31:03 The Reality of Job Security in Sales34:44 The Value of Networking and Always Being Prepared36:37 Debunking the Rolodex Myth in Sales39:44 The Shift from Nice-to-Have to Must-Have Solutions42:00 Preparing for 2026: Key Considerations for Job Seekers50:57 Three Golden Rules for Candidates in the Job Market

What sales tools actually help you sell in Health IT — and which ones are just noise?In this episode of Haverin About, Bethany and Stuart unpack the real-world tools, resources, and habits that successful healthcare sales professionals rely on today. From trusted industry news sources like HISTalk and Becker’s, to research platforms like KLAS and Black Book, to AI transcription tools and old-school notebooks — this episode blends practical advice with hard-earned experience.You’ll hear candid takes on:Where to get accurate Health IT news and insightWhy LinkedIn has become 80% AI slop (and where the value still is)Prospecting tools like Definitive Healthcare and RocketReach — and the etiquette mistakes to avoidUsing AI tools like PLAUD for meeting notes and conference leadsHow to stay organized as a modern seller (OneNote, Notion, visual thinking)Why human connection is still the most powerful sales advantageThis episode is ideal for Health IT sales professionals, BDRs, AEs, founders, and healthcare tech leaders looking to sell smarter in a noisy, AI-heavy world.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Tools vs people in sales04:10 – Best Health IT news & industry resources10:20 – Substack, opinion writing & AI content overload17:10 – LinkedIn: what’s worth your time24:30 – Prospecting & contact intelligence tools34:00 – Research platforms that influence buying decisions37:40 – AI note-taking, meetings & conference workflows54:20 – Why your peer network matters more than any tool

In this episode, we sit down with healthcare economist and consultant Andrew Tsang to unravel the US healthcare economy — a $4.9 trillion “abominable creature” made up of tangled incentives, complex financial flows, and systemic contradictions.We explore Andrew’s viral system diagram, inspired by Ernst Haeckel’s biological illustrations, and examine how taxes, premiums, Medicare, Medicaid, employers, payers, and providers all interlock in ways that directly shape how hard it is to sell into healthcare.What you’ll learn:Why CFOs are saying “great idea… but we have no money”How macroeconomic pressures impact your deals, timelines & value propositionWhy payer sales cycles are 12–18 months before implementation even beginsWhy $4.9T in spending still results in a $22K hospital janitorHow aging demographics and the “silver tsunami” will reshape the marketWhy empathy + context are your biggest commercial differentiatorsWhat startups consistently misunderstand about selling to payers & providersIf you’re a founder, seller, operator, or executive in healthcare technology, this episode is one of the most important macro-level explainers you’ll hear all year.Links from the episode:Andrew Tsang’s SubstackStuart’s Substack (including The Knights Who Say No! + The Pauper CFO)Andrew’s “Abominable Creature” system diagramHaverin About Merch StoreIf you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review — it helps more people discover these conversations.

In this episode of Haverin About, Bethany joins Stuart from London as we dive into the world of business travel — the good, the bad, and the utterly chaotic.If you work in healthcare IT, sales, consulting, or any role that sends you on the road, this conversation will feel very familiar.We break down essential travel routines, airport preferences (ATL forever), Delta status realities, long-haul flight survival, SKO etiquette, and the travel tech we consider absolute must-haves.We also share favorite road-warrior hacks, personal stories from early careers, a surprisingly HR-compliant workplace romance tip, and why the rule “Nothing good happens after midnight” is still undefeated.Please visit the Haverin About Store for fun and quirky Fan merchandiseWhether you're a seasoned traveler or preparing for your first work trip, you'll leave with new ideas, a few laughs, and maybe a checklist for your next flight.⏱️ Episode ChaptersCaptivate will detect these automatically:00:00 – Welcome & Why Bethany Is Reporting from London02:00 – Airport Hot Takes & Why ATL Reigns Supreme06:00 – Stuart’s UK Driving Era & Sales-Life Stories12:30 – Airline Status, Loyalty Programs & Upgrade Myths18:00 – Business Travel Tech Essentials & Packing Must-Haves27:30 – Road Warrior Systems: Chargers, Toiletries & Organization36:00 – The HR-Approved “Unethical Life Pro Tip”42:00 – SKO Culture, Conference Etiquette & Midnight Warnings🧳 Products Mentioned in This Episode(This section contains affiliate links. Purchasing through these links supports the show at no additional cost to you.)Airplane Bluetooth Adapter (AirFly Pro–style)Portable Apple Watch Charger (Anker)Compact Travel Power Strip (USB + Outlets)Anker Nano International Travel AdapterElectronics Travel Organizer CaseExtra Travel Charging CablesDagne Dover Toiletry BagCadence Magnetic Travel PodsSpanx AirEssentials SetTSA-Approved Travel ScissorsPortable Power Bank (Anker MagGo)Anker Power Bank Power StationCadbury Chocolate Selection Boxes (UK)TAGSbusiness travel, healthcare IT, health tech sales, corporate travel tips, Delta Medallion, ATL airport, travel hacks, SKO advice, sales career stories, long-haul flight essentials, work travel etiquette, airline status, family podcast, father-daughter podcast, tech travel gear, medical technology careers🎙️ About the ShowHaverin About is a weekly father–daughter podcast exploring healthcare IT, digital health, business strategy, sales careers, leadership lessons, and the realities of working in modern tech-driven organizations — mixed with humor, personal stories, and the occasional rant.💬 Listener Question of the WeekWhat’s your best or worst business travel story?Share it with us — we may feature it on a future episode.

In Part 2 of our HLTH 2025 conversation, Stuart and Bethany dive into the actual innovations that stood out on the conference floor — not the flashy AI branding, not the megabooths, but the clever, focused technologies solving real problems for patients and clinicians.Stuart shares three products that caught his attention:• Temperature-sensing diabetic socks designed to reduce amputations• Entia’s Liberty home CBC device enabling oncology patients to monitor blood counts without constant hospital visits• PLAUD’s clinician-friendly portable ambient transcription tools, reshaping workflow for doctors outside exam roomsYou can buy your own PLAUD Note device right on Amazon here: PLAUD Note on Amazon(This is an affiliate link, so it won't cost you anything more, but we may receive a small commission)Beyond the tech, we also explore the value of big multi-day events vs. niche specialty conferences, the economics of booths, why startups struggle for visibility, and how clinicians and small clinics can adopt technology without enterprise budgets.If you work in health tech, digital health, clinical workflows, or simply want to know what’s actually worth paying attention to at HLTH, you’ll find a lot here.00:00 — Welcome to Part 2 & framing the discussion00:48 — Why solving a real problem matters (benefits vs. features)01:20 — Innovation #1: Temperature-sensing diabetic socks04:40 — The future of wearables & clinical data flow06:30 — Innovation #2: Entia Liberty home CBC analyzer10:50 — Chemotherapy, home monitoring & equity questions12:54 — Innovation #3: Ambient scribing everywhere (big & small players)14:40 — PLAUD’s rise & why clinicians secretly love it20:10 — Small tech solving big problems vs. enterprise vendors23:20 — Big vs. niche conferences: which actually deliver value?28:30 — Booth ROI, startup economics & brand awareness reality32:40 — Lead scanning horror stories & capturing meaningful conversations39:20 — Should conferences use ambient capture? A future idea41:55 — Wrapping up: JOMO, event culture & what comes next43:10 — Closing & “Keep Haverin!”Support the podcast:If you'd like to support us, consider contributing at: Ko-fiOR if you'd like to purchase some merchandise to support the channel, check out our BRAND NEW STORE at haverin.printify.me

In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany dive into the HLTH 2025 conference in Las Vegas — exploring the conference’s origins, the reality behind the polished branding, and what actually happens when healthcare vendors, investors, payers, tech companies, and executives collide in one massive event.Stuart shares his HLTH experience after attending industry conferences for over 35 years, while Bethany adds her take from last year’s event. Together, they dig into:Why HLTH exists and how it compares to HIMSS and ViVEThe rise of “AI-everything” and the lack of substance behind many claimsCelebrity speakers like Rob Lowe and Mark Cuban are delivering wildly conflicting messagesWhat attendees really get from these events (and what they don’t)Vendor goals: brand awareness, lead generation, partnerships, investmentThe reality of secret-suite meetings, investor tribes, and on-floor chaosThe good, the bad, and the unexpectedly funny moments (lime-green umbrellas included)This is Part 1 of a two-episode conversation. Part 2 continues the breakdown of HLTH and the future of health conferences.00:00 — Intro & why we’re talking HLTH02:00 — First impressions of HLTH 202506:00 — HLTH vs. HIMSS & ViVE11:00 — Rob Lowe, Mark Cuban & conflicting messages17:00 — What conferences really deliver27:00 — AI hype, tribes & trends38:00 — Wrap-up & Part 2 previewSupport the podcast:If you'd like to support us, consider contributing at: Ko-fiOR if you'd like to purchase some merchandise to support the channel, check out our BRAND NEW STORE at haverin.printify.me

As 2025 comes to a close, sales leaders everywhere are revisiting comp plans for the new fiscal year. In this lively and insightful conversation, Stuart and Bethany talk with Chris Goff — compensation strategist, educator, and author — about what it takes to design sales compensation that actually motivates performance and aligns with business goals.Chris shares practical lessons from years of experience helping organizations strike a balance between motivation, fairness, and financial discipline in their compensation strategies. From startup simplicity to enterprise-scale complexity, this episode explores what works, what fails, and why.🕒 Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to Sales Compensation Dynamics06:58 – Understanding the Role of Sales Compensation Professionals09:40 – The Complexity of Compensation Plans12:06 – The Importance of Pay Transparency14:48 – Navigating Compensation Structures in Organizations17:14 – The Impact of Company Culture on Sales Performance17:51 – Advice for Sales Leaders on Compensation Planning29:27 – Understanding Sales Compensation Structures31:46 – The Role of Ramps and Quotas in Sales38:05 – Navigating Mid-Year Changes and SPIFs46:29 – Compensation Strategies for Startups52:13 – Future Trends in Sales Compensation56:11 – Understanding Compensation Plans57:46 – Paths to Success in Sales01:00:11 – Matching Personalities to Sales Roles01:01:19 – The Politics of Sales Compensation💡 What You’ll LearnThe art and science of designing effective sales comp plansWhen “equality” can actually kill motivationThe love–hate relationship with SPIFs and short-term incentivesWhy your comp plan is your real “instruction manual” for successHow sales leaders can advocate for smarter plan designPractical strategies for startups building their first comp modelsWhat’s next in 2026: AI, consumption-based models, and new incentive trendsWhether you’re a CRO, a sales manager, or an individual contributor reading your new comp plan with curiosity (or dread), this episode helps you decode what really drives sales performance.🎙️ Guest: Chris Goff Hosts: Stuart & Bethany Podcast: Haverin About👉 Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.You can learn more about Chris on LinkedIn and on his website salescompguy.com💬 Have a sales comp story or question? Email Haverin About — Your Experience Could Feature in a Future Listener Q&A!#SalesCompensation #SalesLeadership #RevenueStrategy #SalesOps #BusinessGrowth #HaverinAbout #Sales SPIFF

n this bonus conversation from Breathing Forward, Stuart and Dr. Peter D’Adamo go beyond lung disease to explore the human side of medicine. Together they reflect on genetic inheritance, inflammation, the philosophy of healing, and the promise of future transplant technologies.Purchase Peter's NY Times Bestseller "Eat Right 4 Your Type" on AmazonPeter shares his personal journey with IPF and telomere research, while Stuart connects the dots between family genetics, resilience, and living beyond a transplant. Expect a mix of deep science, humanity, and humor from two veterans of both medicine and life’s harder lessons.Keywords: Lung Transplant, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, IPF, Telomeres, Epigenetics, Inflammation, Peter D’Adamo, Genetics, Organ Donation, Decellularization, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Storytelling, Resilience

In this extraordinary episode of Haverin About: Breathing Forward, host Stuart sits down with Dr. Peter D’Adamo, renowned author of Eat Right for Your Type and one of the world’s most original thinkers in integrative medicine, genomics, and nutrition.What begins as a podcast friendship between two transplant survivors unfolds into one of the most thoughtful and illuminating conversations about science, philosophy, and survival.Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — the same disease that took his father’s life — Peter’s journey led him through the harrowing process of lung failure, hospitalization, and eventual single-lung transplant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.In this remarkable story, Peter shares:🫁 His shock at diagnosis and connection to his late father’s fibrosis🔬 Why science and faith both have roles in healing🏥 The brutal reality of IPF’s “staircase” decline❤️ Receiving a lung from a 24-year-old donor from Tennessee — and what that means to him💊 The strange mix of gratitude, impatience, and rediscovered humility after surgery💬 How his background in medicine shapes his view of patient care and medical wisdom🧠 Why he believes medicine is “a dialogue, not a dictatorship”🙏 The philosophy that’s guided him — stoicism, humor, and quiet acceptanceFrom reflections on mortality and science fiction-like future transplant tech, to a witty discussion of life with one “good lung and one cranky one,” Peter brings intellect, humanity, and humor to a story that could only be told by him.🔗 Follow Dr. Peter D’Adamo on Substack: https://pdadamo.substack.com/Purchase "Eat Right 4 Your Type" on Amazon💚 Register as an organ donor: https://organdonor.GOV🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Captivate.fm | Google Podcasts

In this deeply inspiring episode of Haverin About: Breathing Forward, host Stuart reconnects with Dean Mericka, a long-time colleague and fellow lung transplant survivor, to uncover one of the most extraordinary medical and personal journeys imaginable — surviving a rare double transplant: lungs and liver. A further twist - Dean's twin brother also required the same procedures within a year.Dean’s story begins with a routine hip surgery that unexpectedly uncovered interstitial lung disease (ILD), which later led to the discovery of short telomere syndrome — a rare genetic condition shared with his identical twin brother. Within a few years, both brothers would face life-threatening organ failure and receive transplants at leading U.S. medical centers.In this powerful and thoughtful conversation, Dean shares:🫁 The shock of diagnosis and rapid decline in lung function🏥 The grueling pre-hab and evaluation process at Duke University Hospital❤️ The challenges and miracles of receiving both a liver and lung transplant — at age 65💊 Living with lifelong medications, chemo, and complications like PTLD👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The vital role of his wife, Sandy, and family as his “care team”🌄 How gratitude, kindness, and perspective have reshaped his life after transplantDean’s mantra: “You give up one big problem for a bunch of small ones — and it’s worth every one.”Whether you’re a patient, a family caregiver, a medical professional, or just someone seeking hope in the face of adversity, this episode reminds us all to be grateful for science, family, and second chances.

In this powerful episode, Stuart sits down with Jenny McFarlane, a double lung transplant survivor living with cystic fibrosis (CF), to share her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and purpose. Diagnosed with CF as a baby, Jenny defied the odds for decades before lupus accelerated her lung decline, and she was told she needed a transplant.In this deeply personal and uplifting conversation, Jenny recounts:🌬️ Her life before transplant and the emotional decision to move across states for surgery💔 The fear and hope leading up to “the call” that changed everything💪 The recovery journey — from ventilator tubes to walking freely for the first time🙏 Her gratitude toward her donor and how that gift shaped her spiritual journey💖 How she founded her own lung transplant foundation and podcast to support others🌅 The unforgettable moment she climbed back up that Galveston hill — breathing freely againThis story isn’t just about surviving. It’s about living with purpose, gratitude, and love after being given a second chance.If you’ve ever wondered what life after organ transplant is really like — or if you need inspiration to register as an organ donor — this episode will move you deeply.________________________________________📬 Read our writing → https://haverin.substack.com☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin🔗 Listen to Jenny’s Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pre-to-post-transplant/id1486712428💚 Learn more about Jenny's Foundation → https://www.pretoposttx.com💡 Become an Organ Donor: Donor.GOV🎧 Also available on: YoutTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Captivate.fm______________________________________________________📈 3. SEO Keywords / Tagslung transplant storycystic fibrosis survivorJenny lung transplantorgan donation awarenesslife after transplanttransplant journey podcastinspirational survivor storiesCF lung transplant recoveryorgan donor storysecond chance at lifechronic illness resilienceGalveston hill storytransplant foundationfaith after illnesshealing and purpose⏱️ 4. Chapter List (Timestamps for YouTube & Podcast)00:00 – Introduction – Meet Jenny and her story of cystic fibrosis01:40 – Early life and CF diagnosis03:00 – When health began to decline & lupus diagnosis06:00 – Deciding to move for a lung transplant07:40 – The Galveston fireworks moment: “I’m ready for my transplant”10:30 – Getting the call – The unexpected timing13:00 – Facing surgery day fears and waking up after transplant16:00 – Recovery: walking, chest tubes, and small victories18:30 – Life after surgery & gratitude for the donor20:30 – Writing to her donor’s family22:00 – Meeting other transplant stories through her podcast24:00 – Spiritual reflections and growing closer to faith27:00 – Why me? Finding purpose after survival29:30 – The power of compassion and resilience32:00 – Stuart & Jenny reflect on community and awareness35:30 – Jenny’s new chapter: foundation, school, and podcast break36:45 – One word to describe the journey: “Beautiful”37:30 – Jenny’s message to future organ donors39:50 – Closing thoughts: Living with purpose and gratitude

We’re opening our Lung Transplant Series with Stuart’s double lung transplant story—co-hosted with Bethany. From the ICU moment of “We can’t save your lungs”, through a recovery “close plan” (yes, the sock test), to a late-night message from his donor’s mother, this is our most personal episode yet.Released during the Lung Transplant Foundation’s National Lung Transplant Awareness Week and National Lung Transplant Awareness Day (October 9, 2025), we share what organ donation makes possible—and how families and teams can lead with grace when life hits hard.You’ll hear about:• The call that changed everything—and the mindset pivot from despair to plan• The “close plan” for recovery (walk, walk, walk) and the legendary sock test• Bethany’s perspective: balancing family, sales leadership, and grief• Grace at work: how teammates and managers can actually help• A message from the donor’s mother—and honoring the gift• Practical ways to protect the immunocompromised in your lifeTimestamps:00:00 Welcome & Awareness Week/Day01:30 Gratitude to Vanderbilt & donor families06:35 Diagnosis → rapid decline → ICU15:03 “We can’t save your lungs.” (mindset pivot)20:48 A match is found & surgery day24:30 Recovery begins: walk, walk, walk28:52 The “close plan” & the sock test32:05 Bethany’s side: family, work, coping35:00 Grace at work: leadership lessons38:00 Donor letter - connecting with grief42:00 How to help + CTAs44:30 OutroListen if you want to: hear a real-world transplant journey, learn how to support loved ones (and colleagues) through crisis, and understand why registering as an organ donor truly changes families on both sides.Support the show:📬 Subscribe to the Substack → https://haverin.substack.com☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverinResources & Links Mentioned:Lung Transplant Foundation: 🔗https://lungtransplantfoundation.org/US —Register as an organ donor: 🔗 https://www.organdonor.gov/UK — NHS Organ Donor Register: 🔗https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Lung Transplant Program: 🔗https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/program/lung-transplantHaverin Substack Breathing Forward: A timeline of resilience: 🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/breathing-forward-a-timeline-of-resilience?r=2vmx1lWhere are we with Lung Transplants in 2025?:🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/where-we-are-with-lung-transplants?r=2vmx1lTacro, Tacro, Tacro! (Explaining our antirejection drugs):🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/tacro-tacro-tacro?r=2vmx1lJenny McFarland’s transplant podcast (Stuart’s guest episode): 🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-youre-going-through-hell-just-keep-going-with/id1486712428?i=1000639375812

Negotiation is everywhere. From battling with an insurance adjuster after storm damage to closing multi-million-dollar healthcare IT deals, the skills are the same.In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany dive into the art (and science) of negotiation. With real stories, practical strategies, and a dash of humor, they explore how to:Break down 100-page contracts into what really mattersUse simple tools like index cards to prep for big conversationsHandle shifting corporate priorities and procurement roadblocksAvoid leadership missteps (and land yourself in the “burn book”)Trade creative terms beyond just money (references, case studies, conferences)Master the hardest negotiation skill of all: silenceRemember timeless wisdom: “What’s for you will no go by you”Whether you’re in sales, leadership, or just want to sharpen your everyday negotiation skills, this episode has something for you.👉 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes. And if you enjoy what you hear, leave us a review—it really helps others discover the show!

AI is everywhere in healthcare — from flashy demos on the expo floor to workflow tools in hospitals. But how much of it is real, and how much is hype?In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany cut through the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) around AI in healthcare. TThey share perspectives from both the vendor and healthcare system sides, blending serious insights with humor and stories.You’ll hear about:Why hospitals don’t have one buyer, but an army of “Knights Who Say No”The ROI vs. TCO dilemma — hidden costs that kill the promiseGovernance platforms and “unsexy plumbing” as the real opportunity in 2025Data, compliance, and trust: the risks that can’t be ignoredArticles Mentioned:Joshua Liu's original LinkedIn article that inspired "The Knights who Say No!": - Great article by Joshua Liu on LinkedIn that inspired Stuart's "Knights who say No!" article"The Knights who say No!" Substack article: - Stuart's article on the complex network of approval flows inside hospitals and health systemsTimestamps: 00:00 Some gentle havering about The Pitt and “Maybe I should have low-key become a doctor?05:15 The AI Hype acceleration in Healthcare11:55 Navigating Hospital Buyers' skepticism21:13 The Seller's Lens in AI Adoption23:00 ‘The Knights who say No!’  Navigating Healthcare Technology Sales Challenges29:52 The Role of Educating to Sell AI Solutions35:04 External and internal Healthcare AI Regulation and compliance40:12 The Importance of Governance in AI Implementation45:33 Closing Thoughts and next week's promoListen if you want to: understand how hospital leaders think about AI adoption, where vendors trip up, and what the next 12 months really hold.Support the show: 📬 Subscribe to the Substack → https://haverin.substack.com☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin

Episode 000 — Introducing Haverin AboutSummaryWelcome to the very first episode of Haverin About! In this launch episode, father–daughter duo Stuart Miller and Bethany Miller Urroz share why they’ve decided to take their years of private conversations about healthcare, business, and technology public. You’ll get to know the hosts, their backgrounds, and what the word “Haverin” really means (hint: structured nonsense with a Scottish twist).Together, Stuart and Bethany outline the podcast’s format, the themes they’ll cover, and why you’ll want to subscribe for the blend of sharp insights, candid stories, and humor that defines their unique style.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy we started Haverin AboutThe story behind the name (and our Scottish roots)Who we are: our careers in healthcare IT, consulting, and sales leadershipThe four themes that guide our Substack and now the podcast:The Next GenerationThe Briefing RoomBletheringVision to ActionA preview of our first full episode: Cutting Through the AI FUD in Healthcare🔗 Resources & Links📝 Support and subscribe to our writing at → https://haverin.substack.com☕ Support the show with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverinConnect with us:Stuart Miller on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverinBethany Miller Urroz on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanymillerurroz📩 Business inquiries → [email protected]