Healthy Wealthy & Smart

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Lindsey McAlonan on advocacy. Lindsey McAlonan is the SPT Delegate in the Student Assembly and she wants to inspire students to find their passion within this profession. Most importantly, she has found the value of being an advocate for patients and the PT profession. She wants to challenge all students to take a step outside their comfort zone to educate people on physical therapy, continue to stay active in the APTA, and bring a positive change to the profession in order to enhance their experience. In this episode, we discuss: -Why Lindsey loves her position in the Student Assembly -The difference between advocacy and policy -Grassroots advocacy outlets to get involved in -How to utilize the APTA Action App -And so much more! Advocating for physical therapists and patients is as easy as telling people about the benefits of physical therapy. Simply, "Being able to tell people about what we do is advocacy." As the SPT Delegate, Lindsey welcomes student concerns as she states, "I want to be that voice for the students at the House of Delegates." For the most impactful advocacy, Lindsey recommends, "Bring a personal story." For more information on Lindsey: Draw a circle that relates to your comfort zone, and then think about the outside of that circle, this is where the magic happens. I heard this quote from a physical therapist a couple years ago, and these words of wisdom have resonated with me ever since. I used that quote as a key to unlock my future on which PT school I should attend. I was faced with a decision to attend a school close to home in Kansas or find the courage and strength to move to Connecticut where I didn't know or have anyone to support me. I knew these opportunities would lead me down different paths. This decision has impacted me and helped me to become the best version of myself as a PT student. I currently serve as Secretary at Sacred Heart University, the VP of the CT Student Special Interest Group, and am a member of the Membership Project Committee. I was consistently pushed outside my comfort zone to pursue leadership opportunities and attend conferences, National Advocacy Dinners, and the Federal Advocacy Forum. I am running for SPT Delegate to inspire students to find their passion within this profession. Most importantly, I have found the value of being an advocate for patients and the PT profession. I want to challenge all students to take a step outside their comfort zone to educate people on physical therapy, continue to stay active in the APTA, and bring a positive change to the profession in order to enhance their experience. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Lindsey McAlonan Twitter APTA Action App Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jesse Johnson joins me to discuss wealth and spirituality. Jesse is a success and mindset coach with a very unique approach to money and spirituality. She works with spiritual leaders, healers, and coaches to experience sales and their business as a spiritual process to earn significantly more money for their calling in life. Her clients create financial and creative abundance by dismantling the false beliefs they hold around wealth and taking action to bring money into their lives with integrity so they can serve at the highest level - no compromise, no self-sacrifice, no mediocrity, no poverty. In this episode, we discuss: -Four problems that block you from manifesting the wealth you want -How to shift your mindset from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance -Why it is difficult to assign personal responsibility and how it impacts your business -How to create win-win situations to cultivate your own entrepreneurial growth -And so much more! Shifting your mindset allows you to find more creative solutions and then, "The whole universe of possibility is actually available to us." Aligning your values and goals is a powerful way for entrepreneurs to create wealth, otherwise, "People don't actually allow themselves to want what they want and to know what they want." There is always a reason why you are not living with financial freedom. Jesse has found that, surprisingly, "Most people are either not charging enough or not selling enough." Designing win-win services breeds an environment of creativity and abundance and Jesse believes, "Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful spiritual practices there is." For more information on Jesse: Jesse is a success and mindset coach with a very unique approach to money and spirituality. She works with spiritual leaders, healers, and coaches to experience sales and their business as a spiritual process to earn significantly more money for their calling in life. Her clients create financial and creative abundance by dismantling the false beliefs they hold around wealth and taking action to bring money into their lives with integrity so they can serve at the highest level - no compromise, no self-sacrifice, no mediocrity, no poverty. Resources discussed on this show: Jesse Johnson Coaching Website Jesse Johnson Instagram Jesse Johnson Facebook Jesse Johnson LinkedIn Free Gift San Diego 2 day intensive Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Greg Todd, PT on mentorship. Greg Todd is the co-owner of Renewal Rehabilitation in Wesley Chapel and Hyde Park. He graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, and received his strength and conditioning certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2000. Greg now serves as a consultant for 12 (and counting) medical and technology companies and has lectured at numerous universities and nationally recognized seminars on his innovative business and technology strategies that he has used throughout his successful 15 year career. In this episode, we discuss: -What is mentorship? -Work and life time management trade-offs -Some of Greg's most challenging and rewarding experiences as a mentor -Top qualities a mentor should possess -And so much more! With every decision you make, there will be other opportunities affected as Greg reminds, "Whatever you say yes to, you're saying no to something else." Having been a mentor for hundreds of people, Greg has found that, "It's amazing what happens when people jump." One of the most important qualities of a mentor is being a great listener because, "A mentor doesn't tell people what to do." Greg stresses, "If you can't listen, then you will be really ineffective in your mentorship." For more information on Greg: Greg Todd is the co-owner of Renewal Rehabilitation in Wesley Chapel and Hyde Park. He graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, and received his strength and conditioning certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2000. He has over 15 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy. Greg is a board certified orthopedic certified specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association, and has served as the official physical therapist for Saddlebrook Tennis and Golf Resorts for the past 10 years. He also works as a consultant for professional tennis players on the ATP and WTA tour. Greg is also an avid runner, and has completed four marathons, seven half-marathons, and numerous 5k races. Over the past 10 years, Greg has grown his 2 private practices from 3 to 17 employees, and has had a 10% increase in net revenue for the past 8 consecutive years. He credits this to the amazing team culture of his company, using innovative marketing strategies, having a thorough understanding of the business of physical therapy and embracing the use of technology as a way to connect with more frequently with patients and build the brand of what makes physical therapists so vital and powerful to the healthcare industry. Greg now serves as a consultant for 12 (and counting) medical and technology companies and has lectured at numerous universities and nationally recognized seminars on his innovative business and technology strategies that he has used throughout his successful 15 year career. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Greg Todd Website Greg Todd Twitter Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Federal Advocacy Forum, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Jeremy Curtis on freedom of speech in the APTA. Jeremy Curtis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Tennessee State University and President of the APTA Student Assembly. In this episode, we discuss: -Why did Jeremy run for president of the student assembly? -What Jeremy loves about the APTA -Things the APTA can look to improve with new leadership -Words of wisdom Jeremy shares regarding student advocacy -And so much more! Taking on a leadership role as a student is a large time commitment however Jeremy found he was passionate and, "The biggest thing for me was just wanting to create change and wanting to be a voice for minority students as well." Jeremy believes that the APTA can improve their representation as, "The population is becoming more diverse and we need to reflect that as well." Growing organizations should always strive for excellence and, "As a professional organization, we should be open to critiques and constructive criticism of ourselves." For more information on Jeremy: The foundation of any profession is having an effective team to establish a vision, and to have the wherewithal to carry out the vision in an efficient manner. There also must be a productive leader in place that has a clear plan that he believes will have a positive effect on those that he is slated to serve. Virtually, an effective leader must know the way, go the way and lead the way. As class president, I have been able to hone and practice my leadership skills. I focus on open communication, proactivity, and practicing ethical standards. I am also a leader that is involved beyond the status quo. In 2016, I served as the Student Government Affairs Liaison for Tennessee. The opportunity to attend the Federal Advocacy Forum increased my yearning for professional knowledge. These opportunities have molded my communication skills when speaking about the profession. It is imperative to relay the positives about the profession in an understandable manner to outside professionals. Additionally, I hope to aid in the fight against student debt. Soaring costs of education, without linear advancements in income, has the potential to be a deleterious issue. Now is the time to combat this issue, and I plan to continue the fight that the SABoD has initiated. Additionally, I would like to aid in creating initiatives for financial growth for the PT-PAC. We are the future and it is our duty to invest now to ensure the steady growth of the profession. Thank you for your consideration. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] APTA Student Assembly Facebook Jeremy Curtis Twitter Jeremy Curtis LinkedIn Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Tom Goom joins me to discuss a gluteal tendinopathy case study. Tom has gained the nickname 'Running Physio' after years of combining his passion for physio and love for running together to specialise in management of running injury. He's written widely on the topic with over 200 evidence-based articles for his own site, running-physio.com as well as contributing to the BJSM Blog, Runner's World and the Telegraph. In 2016 he published a masterclass on proximal hamstring tendinopathy in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. He presents his Running Repairs Course in the UK, internationally and online, covering a range of topics from training load management to bone stress injuries, strength and conditioning and more. In this episode, we discuss: -Crafting the subjective portion of your evaluation -Objective measures at the impairment, activity and participation levels -Multimodal treatment approaches to manage gluteal tendinopathy -Intrinsic factors that affect tendon health -And so much more! Identifying what running really means to your patient will help guide your goals for therapy as Tom stresses, "I want to know about the impact the injury is having on them." Modifying activity levels is an important aspect for your exercise prescription and you have to convey to your patients that, "It's this kind of balancing act of risk versus reward." It is important for clinicians to avoid iatrogenic language in their patient education and only, "Highlight the good things." Establish at the onset to, "Expect flair ups." as managing patient expectations during their rehabilitation is key to long term success. Treating gluteal tendinopathy is both challenging and rewarding and Tom believes, "There's an art to it as well as a science." For more information on Tom: Tom is a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience and a very keen runner! He graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in 2002 and since then has worked in clinics in the UK and overseas. His career started in Winchester where he worked in the NHS and developed a specific interest in lower limb rehab and joined the physio team at a semi-professional football club. Following the Tsunami in 2004 Tom travelled to Sri Lanka and did voluntary physiotherapy work in a hospital, teaching local staff, treating patients and fundraising for new equipment. Tom returned to the UK in 2006 and started working in Brighton as a senior physiotherapist. His interest in rehab continued to grow and he ran lower limb and spinal rehab groups as well a chronic pain programme. Tom started RunningPhysio in March 2012 to help those training for marathons that spring, since then it's developed into a resource used by runners all over the world. Tom has written for Running Fitness, Men's Running UK, and the British Journal of Sports Medicine blog. His work has featured on Kinetic Revolution, Bartold Biomechanics and a host of online sports sites. A few words from Tom… I'm learning about running all the time, one thing I've found is that there are a lot of opinions out there! No 2 people will give you the same advice and I respect that. My plan with this site is to share my view on injury prevention and management when running. I welcome different views and ideas so please feel free to comment. I don't claim to have all the answers but I hope people will find this site helpful. I've got a few miles under my belt and a few good PB's – 39:30 for 10km and a 1:28 half marathon. In April 2013 I did my first marathon and loved it! I finished in 3:12:28 – full story here. I work at The Physio Rooms clinic in Brighton. For more information or to arrange an appointment see our Clinic Page. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or chat to me on Twitter via @tomgoom. Please note that due to very high numbers of comments and questions we aren't able to reply to everyone Resources discussed on this show: Running Physio Website Running Physio Twitter Running Physio Facebook Tendon Health Questionnaire Pain Catastrophizing Scale Hudl Technique Plinsinga et al 2018: Psychological factors not strength deficits are associated with severity of gluteal tendinopathy: A cross‐sectional study Ganderton et al 2018: Gluteal Loading Versus Sham Exercises to Improve Pain and Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Mellor et al 2018: Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Federal Advocacy Forum, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Doreen Frank on advocacy in physical therapy. Doreen chaired the New York Physical Therapy Association's Legislative Committee from 1992 to 2003 and is a past recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association's State Legislative Leadership Award and the New York Chapter's Outstanding Service to Chapter award. She was also the recipient of the Doreen Frank Legislative Leadership Award, an award given to those who serve the NY Chapter of the APTA. She remains a consultant to the Legislative Committee. In this episode, we discuss: -The driving factors for advocating for the profession -Doreen's extensive involvement in advocacy throughout her career -Doreen's experience overcoming discouragement and learning from her mistakes -Doreen's advice to inspire physical therapists to join the advocacy effort -And so much more! Doreen remains inspired by the connections she has built with both the therapists and patients in her state and has found that, "That feeling of being consistent and getting to know all of your people, that made a difference." Bringing physical therapy concerns to legislators is well received as Doreen encourages, "We really have so much respect both on the state legislative level and on the federal level." Doreen reminds that, "People want to hear from physical therapists, they truly consider our opinion." Doreen believes that change only happens when more and more people join the advocacy effort and she stresses, "Democracy is not a spectator sport. You have to participate, you have to be the ones to advocate change." For more information on Doreen: Doreen Frank is a 1981 graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical Center where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to establishing Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. in 1987 with her husband Bob, she worked in Brooklyn, San Francisco and Seattle. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with membership in the Sections on Private Practice, Orthopedics, Women's Health Care and Sports PT. Doreen chaired the New York Physical Therapy Association's Legislative Committee from 1992 to 2003 and is a past recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association's State Legislative Leadership Award and the New York Chapter's Outstanding Service to Chapter award. She was also the recipient of the Doreen Frank Legislative Leadership Award, an award given to those who serve the NY Chapter of the APTA. She remains a consultant to the Legislative Committee. In 1986, she became certified by the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association for treatment of Adult Hemiplegia. In 1991, she earned certification in Isenhagen Work System Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Conditioning, Functional Job Analysis and Pre-Work Screening. In 2009, Doreen was certified by Atlas Ergonomics, LLC and was qualified to join the Atlas network as a full-service provider. After rigorous training and testing in the specific needs of employees in call centers, commercial transportation and public transit, as well as in general office settings, she now joins the nation's largest provider of ergonomics services to employers. Known for its results-based ergonomics programs, Atlas works with its nationwide network of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among employees, with an emphasis on measurable, bottom-line results. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] Doreen Frank LinkedIn Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smar

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT hosts and interviews Roger Herr on advocacy in physical therapy. Roger Herr is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Roger is a graduate of Temple University and has practiced physical therapy on both the east and west coasts. His involvement in the APTA has been longstanding at local, state and national levels. He is passionate about making a difference and communicating that to his audience. In this episode, we discuss: -Why is advocating for physical therapy important? -How each generation of leaders enhance New York's advocacy efforts -Loose guidelines to follow to land a leadership position -Why different perspectives enrich professional advocacy -And so much more! A major advocacy goal is to educate the public on the benefits of physical therapy as Roger expresses, "I love advocating because we get to explain what we do to others." As the physical therapy profession continues to grow in scope, both young and old physical therapy advocates are needed for different advocacy aims as Roger believes, "Different generations have different attributes." Younger generations will lead online media outreach programs as Roger has found that, "Our society has less of that legacy role and more like what do we need to do now." Getting involved in advocacy can follow multiple courses as Roger stresses, "Written rules or guidelines kind of give a path but there are so many untraditional paths in our profession." For more information on Roger: Roger Herr is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Roger is a graduate of Temple University and has practiced physical therapy on both the east and west coasts. His involvement in the APTA has been longstanding at local, state and national levels. He is passionate about making a difference and communicating that to his audience. History: Physical Therapist at New York University Medical Center; taught in NYU's Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant programs and has worked in both home health and a nursing home; spent a decade on the West Coast: 8 years in Seattle and 2 years in San Francisco; returned to NYC in 2014 to join ICS and be closer to family. Where have I seen you before? As a physical therapist (BS Temple 1987), health care manager (MPA NYU 1992) who has worked in post-acute care with a focus on community health; as a site visitor/surveyor, CMS (Medicare), serving on NQF Technical Expert Panels, and with a national health care analytics organization specializing in post-acute care measures and reporting; at Sutter Care At Home in San Francisco; on the Board of the American Physical Therapy Association and as an appointee to the National Quality Forum Measurement Application Partnership Post-Acute Care (NQF MAP PAC). Extracurricular: Walking, running, swimming, biking and yoga; certified yoga teacher; plays upright bass and enjoys good food and mood enhancing beverages…such as coffee. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Roger Herr Twitter Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Søren Skou joins me to discuss Good Life With osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D). Søren Thorgaard Skou (STS) (PT, PhD) is an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark and Næstved, Slagelse, Ringsted Hospitals in Denmark. Soren is one of the main architects behind the implementation of the highly successful treatment program Good Life With osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) for patients with knee and hip pain. In this episode, we discuss: -Education of physical therapists in delivering care in accordance with clinical guidelines -Patient education and neuromuscular exercise for patients with OA-like symptoms primarily from the hip or knee -The national GLA:D®-registry for data collection and evaluation of results -The growing global support of the GLA:D program -And so much more! Translating the research evidence for osteoarthritis pain management to clinical practice can be difficult as Søren stresses, "Even though we had the evidence, the implementation was missing." The goal of the GLA:D program was to bridge that gap by, "Giving the clinicians a toolbox to bring home instead of them having to read the evidence and then trying to translate that into something clinically useful." The elements of the program are designed to facilitate pain reduction in the short term and build new habits for the long term. Søren has found that, "The group based sessions are very supportive also for motivating the patients to continue participating." In addition, Søren believes, "Education is key to the long term effects." For more information on Søren: Søren Thorgaard Skou (STS) (PT, PhD) is an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark and Næstved, Slagelse, Ringsted Hospitals* in Denmark. He has vast experience within the field of early treatment of knee pain and has been the principal investigator ­­­of three high-quality randomized controlled trials, one of which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the highest ranked of all general medical journals. STS is one of the main architects behind the implementation of the highly successful treatment program Good Life With osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) for patients with knee and hip pain. Furthermore, he is a recipient of the prestigious Sapere Aude Research Talent Award from the Danish Council for Independent Research and several other research awards. Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] GLA:D Website Søren Skou Twitter GLA:D Canada GLA:D Australia BJSM: GLA:D to have a high-value option for patients with knee and hip arthritis across four continents: Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark Ewa Roose email: [email protected] Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Craig Cody joins me to discuss taxes. Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life. In this episode, we discuss: -The biggest mistakes small business owners make regarding taxes -Strategies medical providers can use to lower their tax bill -Retirement planning vehicles that are right for you -How can proactive tax planning help private practices? -And so much more! Craig recommends seeking advice from a CPA for all your accounting needs because Craig believes, "We should do what we are good at and let other professionals do what they are good at." To make the most of proactive tax planning, begin today as Craig reminds, "For most planning, January and February is going to be too late." Reach out to a CPA to find what business entity and retirement vehicles are best for your practice as Craig stresses, "By communicating, you will save more money if you're working with the right people." An accountant can help find different opportunities to lower your tax bill and, "Pay what you're legally obligated to pay." For more information on Craig: Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life. Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] Phone: 516-869-4051 Craig Cody and Company Website Craig Cody Twitter Craig Cody and Company Facebook Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Free Gift: 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Sharon Holand Gelfand joins me to discuss stress and nutrition. Sharon's path to nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis and Ileitis (Irritable Bowel Disease, which is an autoimmune condition). Her decision to tackle his condition led her to change careers and sent her to graduate school where she completed a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN). In this episode, we discuss: -How stress impacts our physiology and the first warning signs of being overstressed -The vitamins and minerals that most people are deficient in -Food and supplements to incorporate into your diet to combat stress -How to heal your gut with fermented foods -And so much more! Fatigue can be one of the first indications that stress is beginning to impact your health and Sharon has found that, "We are given so many signs but we don't pay attention to them." Your body will tell you when something is awry and the key is to be able to recognize the signs as, "Everything's awareness." Healthcare practitioners must prioritize self care before being able to fully help others as Sharon reminds, "If we don't put that oxygen mask on ourselves first, we are going to be dead." When incorporating your new health promotion plan in your life, Sharon recommends, "Don't try to do it all at once…It's a habit, it's practice." While it can be difficult to be consistent with a healthy lifestyle, Sharon challenges, "Do you want to be proactive about it or wait until something happens and then have to react?" For more information on Sharon: Sharon's path to nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis and Ileitis (Irritable Bowel Disease, which is an autoimmune condition). Her decision to tackle his condition led her to change careers and sent her to graduate school where she completed a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN). During this process Sharon realized that she had been ignoring her own symptoms, including IBS, migraines, eczema and hypoglycemia to name a few. She learned how to heal herself, her son and her whole family through proper functional testing, food, supplements and changes to their lifestyle. Sharon is a certified functional nutritionist and a member of the American College of Nutrition. She believes you need to stop guessing, start testing and works with men and women who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and want to get to the root of their health issues once and for all so that they have more energy, less brain fog, lose weight and feel great! Sharon believes that if you don't get the right nutrients, that if you keep borrowing from your own health account and depleting it, your body becomes inflamed and your brain gets foggy. You have to take care of yourself and your health first (think airplane: place oxygen on yourself first), to think clearly within your own life, before you can have the energy to bring to others, whether it is family, friends or coworkers. Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] Sharon's Website Sharon's Facebook Sharon's twitter Sharon's Instagram Sharon's LinkedIn Sharon's Youtube Nutraceutical Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Josh Payne joins me to discuss how he began his concierge physical therapy practice. Dr. Josh Payne is the owner of Freedom Physical Therapy, providing concierge services to his clients in Denver, CO. Josh started his practice after getting tired of the traditional physical therapy model in multiple outpatient clinics that he worked in. He is an advocate for the growth of the physical therapy profession, and for the trend towards more personalized care. In this episode, we discuss: -Why Josh decided he wanted to open his own private practice and how he laid the foundations for his business -Josh's top referral sources he used to build his patient case load -Some mistakes made along the way while growing his practice -What the future has in store for Freedom Physical Therapy -And so much more! Josh believes confidence in yourself as a therapist will go a long way in helping you grow your practice. Josh stresses, "The whole reason why I want to start a practice is to give my patients what they truly deserve." Entrepreneurs can invest an abundance of time in their business and setting boundaries at the beginning can be an important consideration. Josh found that, "I took away everything that wasn't helping me go in the direction I wanted to go forward with." Job burnout is becoming more and more common in physical therapy. Find the right blend for your practice as Josh advises, "Don't be afraid to be different in the world of PT." For more information on Josh: Dr. Josh Payne is the owner of Freedom Physical Therapy, providing concierge services to his clients in Denver, CO. Josh started his practice after getting tired of the traditional physical therapy model in multiple outpatient clinics that he worked in. He is an advocate for the growth of the physical therapy profession, and for the trend towards more personalized care. Dr. Payne believes that a holistic approach is what is needed for truly effective care. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, camping, and hiking with his wife Shelby. Josh graduated with his Doctorate in physical therapy from Texas Tech University in 2013. Resources discussed on this show: Josh Payne Instagram Josh Payne Facebook Freedom PT Concierge Website Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Madeleine Silva joins me to discuss the empowered patient journey. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients. A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. In this episode, we discuss: -The digital disruption of healthcare and how it's impacting providers -What is the "Empowered Patient Journey"? -How to build a community for your practice with Facebook live and Facebook groups -Patient myths that will stifle your success -And so much more! With access to healthcare information readily available, Madeleine stresses, "It's harder to convert patients now more than ever." The most important qualities patient's look for in their providers is that they spend time listening, care and readily share information. In addition, Madeleine has found, "What people are mostly looking for from their healthcare provider today is actually to be empowered." Patients are highly motivated to participate in their healing process and Madeleine believes, "We have an opportunity to put health back in healthcare." For more information on Madeleine: With an international mindset, diverse healthcare background and what many call an artistic approach to business, Madeleine Silva promises to make you rethink how to grow a healthcare practice, influence and income in today's rapidly changing, patient-driven digital economy. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients. With over 80% of adults searching online before ever stepping foot in a healthcare practice, Madeleine says there is no faster way to establish yourself as the go-to expert in today's digital revolution than by creating a community of raving fans online. A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. Be ready to become a Healthcare Hero of the Empowered Health Revolution. It's not business as usual. More about Madeleine: Madeleine was born in Vevey, Switzerland, grew up in Helsingborg, Sweden and moved to San Francisco, USA by herself when she was just nineteen. She grew her first business to 6-figures in just nine months and continued to double her business revenue the second and third year. Like many of her clients, as her business grew, Madeleine got stuck working in the center of her business, overwhelmed, maxed out and without any time to continue to develop her business vision. After years of struggling, on the brink of losing her home, Madeleine finally cracked the code to the Freedom Switch Formula and successfully created an 8-hour workweek while growing her profit margin to an impressive 65%. She had started 5 businesses from scratch on shoestring budgets and successfully sold two businesses for top dollars. Resources discussed on this show: The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands Freedom Switch Website Freedom Switch Facebook Madeleine Silva LinkedIn Freedom Switch Welcome to Healthy Wealthy and Smart listeners! Healthcare Hero Facebook Group Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from Washington DC at the Federal Advocacy Forum through the American Physical Therapy Association, I am joined by Dr. Sharon Dunn to discuss advocacy in physical therapy. Dr. Sharon Dunn is the President of the American Physical Therapy Association. Since beginning service through the professional organization as a student, Sharon has also served as the State Government Affairs Chair; Louisiana chapter President, Vice President, and Delegate. In this episode, we discuss: -Physical therapy advocacy for both the patients and the profession -Policy agenda wins for the APTA -New public policy priorities for 2018 -How to bring advocacy to your community, state and country -And so much more! Dr. Dunn believes the focus of advocacy efforts should be about the patients as, "Stories are where the meaningful conversations occur." Dr. Dunn has found, "To bring the patient's story to the congressional leadership is what really makes a difference." Physical therapy advocates have made significant progress on Capitol Hill as Dr. Dunn reassures, "Hill staffers and congress people see the value of hearing from physical therapists and physical therapist assistants." Approach legislators with a win-win scenario as Dr. Dunn strategizes, "Never leave that meeting without offering to be a solution." She reminds, "Share with the legislators what you do for your patients and not always go about the money or the payment but how can physical therapy be a solution to the healthcare crisis in this country." For more information on Dr. Dunn: Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS received her BS in PT in 1987 from LSU Health Sciences Center in her hometown of Shreveport, LA. She has since completed a Master's of Health in '96 and a PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy in '06. She has been a faculty member at LSU since 1990, currently as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Rehabilitation Sciences Department. Since beginning service through the professional organization as a student, Sharon has served as the State Government Affairs Chair; Louisiana chapter President, Vice President, and Delegate; and of course is the elected APTA President. Resources discussed on this show: Sharon Dunn Twitter #ChoosePT Prosper Act PT PAC Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Allison Gibbons, SPT on The Backstage of Medicine. Allison is a first year physical therapy student at New York University and is Head of Operations and Outreach of the Backstage of Medicine. The backstage of Medicine (TBSOM) has been created to allow any and every one to explore the many medical fields out there in the world. In this episode, we discuss: -The Backstage of Medicine: a non-profit organization providing healthcare occupation mentorship -Allison's experience navigating the pre-health undergraduate journey -How to connect the perfect mentor and mentee -And so much more! Young students are exposed to a set few occupations from their parents and are not exposed to other opportunities. Allison believes, "You are not set in stone for one thing. No one should tell you what's best for you; you should be able to explore it." Allison encourages, "You're the only person who knows what's right for you." The Backstage of Medicine brings a variety of healthcare bloggers together to accumulate information for those interested in exploring different careers in healthcare as, "No one person has the key to success; we have to learn from each other." For more information on Allison: Allison is a twenty-one year old first-year Doctorate student at New York University pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Neurological Rehabilitation aiming to blend physical therapy and soccer in impoverished areas throughout the globe. She grew up in the woods on a lake in tiny Rhode Island and now currently roaming the East Village of Manhattan. When I'm not studying chances are I'm cutting up my knees playing soccer or spending hours creating Spotify playlists. I spent my undergrad working as a tutor/TA and soccer coach. I was able to combine the best of both worlds by joining the Soccer Without Borders team in 2012. Continuous education is what becoming a health professional is all about For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: The Backstage of Medicine Website Allison's Twitter Allison's Instragram Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Caralyn Baxter joins me to discuss her experience as a physical therapist in the 2018 Olympic Games. Dr. Caralyn Baxter is a physical therapist for United States Ski and Snowboard and spends roughly a third of the year traveling with the US Freeski Halfpipe team to domestic and international competitions. Most recently, Cara wrapped up a trip to PyeongChang, South Korea for the 2018 Olympic Games where her team brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals. When not traveling with the team, Cara works out of the Center of Excellence in Park City, UT with all US Ski and Snowboard disciplines, developing long term rehabilitation plans and collaborating with the high performance strength and conditioning team to optimize athletes' health and success. In this episode, we discuss: -How Cara's volunteer work brought her to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games -What to expect with sports medicine on the road in comparison to in the clinic -Prioritizing self care in the face of long working hours during competition season -Cara's top moments as a clinician in the Olympic Games -And so much more! Breaking into sports medicine takes perseverance and grit as Cara has found that, "Sports medicine is very much a world of needing to prove yourself and make those connections first before an opportunity of having a paid position is going to be placed in front of you." Cara stresses, "You have to be persistent." While treating Olympic athletes on the road can be demanding, ultimately, you are responsible for providing the best care for the athletes as Cara reminds, "It wouldn't be an Olympic experience without the athletes." To enhance your success in sports medicine, Cara advises, "Take advantage of any opportunity out there because you never know what door that's going to open for you." For more information on Caralyn: Dr. Caralyn Baxter is a physical therapist for United States Ski and Snowboard and spends roughly a third of the year traveling with the US Freeski Halfpipe team to domestic and international competitions. Most recently, Cara wrapped up a trip to PyeongChang, South Korea for the 2018 Olympic Games where her team brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals. When not traveling with the team, Cara works out of the Center of Excellence in Park City, UT with all US Ski and Snowboard disciplines, developing long term rehabilitation plans and collaborating with the high performance strength and conditioning team to optimize athletes' health and success. She has a particular interest in athlete brain health and concussion rehabilitation, and in the summer of 2017, Cara partnered with Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher and implemented the first sports neurology pre participation exams for the US Freeski Halfpipe Team. Additionally, Cara has served as a guest lecturer on concussion rehabilitation at the University of Utah and presented at the 2017 Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding conference. Resources discussed on this show: Cara Baxter Instagram Cara Baxter Twitter Email: [email protected] Boston Globe: There's more than one way to make an Olympic dream come true Concussion Corner Podcast with Dr. Caralyn Baxter Headspace Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Brent Brookbush joins me to discuss the state of physical therapy education. Dr. Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, a passion that can only be matched by his love for education. Developing a presentation style focused on the clear and engaging delivery of evidence-based, practical education, he has been a resource for industry giants such as, New York Sports Clubs (TSI), Equinox, NASM, SHAPE Magazine, Power Plate, BeachBody. Etc. As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science, Dr. Brookbush continues to revolutionize education in the industry with cutting edge online resources, live workshops, academic support for universities, as well as providing consulting and print publications. He continues to pursue his passion as CEO, educator, author and speaker, as well as practicing as an independent clinician in New York City. In this episode, we discuss: -The evolution of physical therapy education and emerging education models -Ways multimedia can enrich the learning experience for different learning styles -Simple solutions to raising costs of physical therapy tuition and student debt -Brookbush Institute: a multimedia continuing education resource -And so much more! Multimedia education models allow for optionality when engaging different learning styles at various price points. Ultimately, Brent believes, "We have a chance here to bring down tuition costs significantly." With physical therapy schools opting for traditional in-person exclusive educational models, Brent believes, "PT schools, for the most part, are lagging severely behind." With the current state of physical therapy school education up for debate, Brent stresses, "The APTA has to stop chasing the medical model." Physical therapy practice continues to evolve and it can be challenging to remain current with new information. Brent promotes, "Have an educational game plan." For more information on Dr. Brookbush: Dr. Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, a passion that can only be matched by his love for education. Developing a presentation style focused on the clear and engaging delivery of evidence-based, practical education, he has been a resource for industry giants such as, New York Sports Clubs (TSI), Equinox, NASM, SHAPE Magazine, Power Plate, BeachBody. Etc. As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science, Dr. Brookbush continues to revolutionize education in the industry with cutting edge online resources, live workshops, academic support for universities, as well as providing consulting and print publications. He continues to pursue his passion as CEO, educator, author and speaker, as well as practicing as an independent clinician in New York City. Resources discussed on this show: Brookbush Institute Website Brent Brookbush Facebook Brent Brookbush Youtube Brent Brookbush LinkedIn Brent Brookbush Twitter Brent Brookbush Instagram Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, James Roberts joins me to discuss disability and fitness. James Roberts was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine. James grew on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium but now reside back in Prestatyn, North Wales. James is an online training and nutrition coach by trade, but was an elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade. James has been lucky enough over those years to have represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few. In this episode, we discuss: -James' exciting career as a multisport Paralympics athlete -Bridging the gap between disability and fitness -Are people with disabilities underestimated? -How to reach your ideal clients through social media -And so much more! Growing up, James always challenged himself to never let his disability limit his development, asking himself, "Well how can I adapt this simple and mundane task now so that I can integrate with my peers." As a result of his perseverance, "I've learnt different skill sets and it's made me the person I am today speaking to you." James tailor's programs to each of his client's goals and not to their disability as he is, "Looking at what's this person's ability and what are they actually capable of and pushing them to those extremes." When working with client's with disabilities, he stresses, "Treat them no differently than you would treat an able bodied client." For more information on James: I was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine. I grew on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium but now reside back in Prestatyn, North Wales. I'm an online training and nutrition coach by trade, but I was an elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade. I've been lucky enough over those years to have represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few. I started out my sporting career in swimming and was part of British Swimming's Potential Squad from 2003-05. During that time, I held the SB8 200m breaststroke and 50m breaststroke national records. After being dropped from the GB swimming programme, I moved on to rowing in 2006. The transition happened fairly quickly as I made my first senior international competition that summer at the 2006 World Championships in Dorney Lake, Great Britain and made the final finishing 6th. 2007 World Championships Semi-Finalist, 2008 Paralympic Finalist (5th) and 2009 World Championships Finalist (5th). I made another transition of sport, this time to sitting volleyball. From 2010 until 2012, I amassed 56 caps for Great Britain. My first international was a surprise selection to compete at the 2010 World Championships in Edmund, Oklahoma, USA. I was lucky enough that my time with the squad, to have competed for Great Britain at my only European Championships in my repertoire as well as a Continental and Intercontinental Cup. My career calumniated at the London 2012 Paralympics were the GB sitting volleyball squad lost in the quarter-final to eventual silver medallist Iran. So why the website? Having a disability myself I completely understand the adversity one can face on a day-to-day basis. Also, I wanted to bridge that gap between mainstream fitness and disability, as there is not a lot of fitness topics about for people with disability to widen their knowledge and/or to just improve their quality of living. Resources discussed on this show: Fit Amputee Website Mind Set Game Podcast James Roberts Facebook James Roberts Instagram James Roberts Twitter James Roberts YouTube Fit Amputee Resources Fit Amputee Media Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Michael Bade joins me on Facebook Live to discuss the difference between a residency and fellowship program. Michael is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program. He is board-certified in orthopaedics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is currently an affiliate faculty member of the Regis OMPT fellowship program and in addition to his experience as a fellowship director, he has assisted with the design of several residency programs. In this episode, we discuss: -What is the difference between a residency and fellowship program? -Michael's advice for developing a competitive application and exploring different financial options -Do residency and fellowship programs enhance your clinical practice? -Should residency be mandated to elevate the practice of physical therapy? -And so much more! To develop a competitive application for a residency program, Michael recommends, "Networking is probably one of the more impactful things you can do." The practice of physical therapy continues to evolve as the knowledge base grows and seasoned practitioners can remain up-to-date by pursuing a fellowship or residency. Michael believes, "No matter what time in your career you can always benefit from going back and learning more." Having been an integral part of many fellowship and residency programs, Michael has found, "Residency and fellowship education are investments in your overall career and ultimately I think that it leads to a lot of increased job satisfaction as your clinical skills grow and it's a very powerful and transformative experience." For more information on Michael Bade, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT: Michael is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program. He is board-certified in orthopaedics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He helped create the Duke University Medical System Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship and was the first graduate of that program in 2008. In 2012, he received his PhD in Clinical Science from the University of Colorado with an emphasis on comparative effectiveness trials in orthopaedics. After graduating with his PhD, he was the director of the Regis University Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship as well as an instructor within that program. He is currently an affiliate faculty member of the Regis OMPT fellowship program and in addition to his experience as a fellowship director; he has assisted with the design of several residency programs. Resources discussed on this show: Email: [email protected] Michael Bade Research Gate Michael Bade LinkedIn University of Colorado: Michael Bade Webinar: post-professional career options MedBridge Rodeghero 2015 Smith 1999 Jones 2008 Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley joins me on Facebook Live to discuss the pathway to a PhD. Dr. Stevens-Lapsley received her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Delaware, where she went on to complete a PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science with a focus in Applied Physiology. She then completed post-doctoral training at the University of Florida. Her research uses a multifaceted approach to evaluate intervention strategies designed to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation in older adult patient populations. As such, her research ranges from understanding the mechanisms of skeletal muscle dysfunction to studies of implementation of best rehabilitation practices in post-acute care settings. In this episode, we discuss: -Deciding whether a residency, fellowship or PhD program is right for you -How to identify the qualities in a PhD program that best match your career goals -Why the perfect mentorship match is essential for growth and success -The key elements Dr. Stevens-Lapsley looks for in a stand out PhD application -And so much more! With many lifestyle options for students, they can pursue higher education at their own pace and explore different approaches to learning as Dr. Stevens-Lapsley stresses, "There are such a myriad of ways that PhD training can unfold." With multiple PhD programs in the country, "The options continue to grow… It is nice to have a variety of options to figure out what is going to fit your individual needs." While the learning style, academic environment and available resources are important deciding factors, Dr. Stevens-Lapsley suggests you appraise, "The track record of the mentors in the program as one of the most important considerations." Dr. Stevens-Lapsley has found that, "Finding the right mentor for a PhD is like a mini marriage." Asking about a PhD program's success rate with securing loan repayment plans for their students is an important consideration as Dr. Stevens-Lapsley stresses, "While people see the finances as the ultimate barrier, our math suggests that it shouldn't be." For more information on Dr. Stevens-Lapsley: I received my Physical Therapy degree at the University of Delaware, where I went on to complete a PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science with a focus in Applied Physiology. I then completed post-doctoral training at the University of Florida. Research Interests My research uses a multifaceted approach to evaluate intervention strategies designed to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation in older adult patient populations. As such, my research ranges from understanding the mechanisms of skeletal muscle dysfunction to studies of implementation of best rehabilitation practices in post-acute care settings. More specifically, my research includes the evaluation of mechanisms of quadriceps dysfunction, interventions to maximize savings with bundled care with joint arthroplasty, pragmatic trials in medically complex patient populations, and health services research to understanding how rehabilitation services impact hospitalization rates and functional performance. One additional area of research emphasis is the development and refinement of more intensive and progressive strategies for the rehabilitation of older adult populations. Responsibilities: Director: Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Program, MOVE Lab Co-Director: RESTORE group Investigator, ACCORDS Investigator, VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Resources discussed on this show: University of Colorado: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley Email: [email protected] APTA: PhD Programs Research Gate Profile: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley NIH Loan Repayment Plan Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Lousiana, Matthew Villegas organized a Q & A with Dr. Karen Litzy and Dr. Sandy Hilton about pain science. Dr. Litzy is currently the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, where she sees clients in their home, gym or office and she is the host of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast. Dr. Sandy Hilton is a physical therapist and her clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is the co-host of Pain Science and Sensibility, a podcast on the application of research into the clinic. In this episode, we discuss: -How does psychology and culture impact someone's pain experience -Managing expectations and celebrating small wins with patients with CRPS -Self care tips to prevent empathy burnout in physical therapy -Interprofessional collaboration to best manage persistent pain patients -And so much more! Explaining pain needs to be part of a graded education program just like any exercise program as Sandy reminds, "Everyone learns differently and pain is a uniquely individual experience." Every small success should be celebrated and Sandy encourages patients to, "Claim those victories because when you can start doing that¸ you can start building on them." Patients with persistent pain would benefit from assurance and motivation as Karen stresses, "If you can be the person for that patient to listen to them, to offer good solid advice, help them take control over their life versus the pain controlling their life, and being able to really get them to understand that they are not fragile and they're not broken and they're not damaged goods, that'll go a long way of getting them better without putting your hands on them or loading a tissue." Sandy believes the role of the physical therapist is, "Un-scaring someone and giving them a path to follow and sign marks along the way to be able to recognize that they are getting better and being there to walk it through with them." For more information on Karen: Dr. Litzy is currently the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, where she sees clients in their home, gym or office. Aside from physical therapy clients she also sees clients for wellness training, surgical packages and golf fitness evaluations. She is on the board of directors for the non-profit Physical Therapy Business Alliance and part of the PT Day of Service team. Dr. Litzy consults with physical therapy colleagues on how to start and maintain a successful out of network physical therapy practice. http://karenlitzy.com/ For more information on Sandy: Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013. She has worked in multiple settings across the US with neurologic and orthopaedic emphasis combining these with a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction since 1995. Sandy teaches Health Professionals and Community Education classes on returning to function following back and pelvic pain, has assisted with Myofascial Release education, and co-teaches Advanced Level Male Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Treatment. Sandy's clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is the co-host of Pain Science and Sensibility, a podcast on the application of research into the clinic. For more information on Matthew: My name is Matthew Villegas. I host Capable Body Podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher), which aims to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and real people with real stories. Also, the podcast features an active Facebook community that is a safe space where I share more means to connect with my guests as well as some behind-the-scenes extras. Resources discussed on this show: Matthew Villegas Website Matthew Villegas Twitter Sandy Hilton Twitter Karen Litzy Twitter World Congress on Pain Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Carrie Pagliano joins me to discuss women as leaders and entrepreneurs in physical therapy. Carrie Pagliano currently serves as President for the Section on Women's Health of the American Physical Therapy Association and is the owner of a private women's health/pediatric pelvic health clinic in Arlington, VA. In this episode, we discuss: -How Carrie manages being a mom, leader and entrepreneur in physical therapy -How to elicit the needed support from your tribe to catapult you to success -A framework for creating value and solving people's pain points when building your own practice -Embracing your vulnerabilities and practicing gratitude over even the small successes -And so much more! The variety of settings and time management structures in physical therapy afford women the opportunity to manage work and life, as Carrie reminds, "We have so many roles in our profession in which women and specifically moms can choose to be a part of, depending on where they are in their family development." Women bring value to the workplace and Carrie believes, "Regardless of where we are in our career and family life cycle, we have a lot to offer." Jumping at opportunities when they arise, regardless of the timing, has helped Carrie grow into leadership positions. Carrie stresses, "It's an uncanny ability that I think women have is making things happen." Success in any endeavor is a product of the support received from those around you and Carrie has found that, "It's not about me; it's everybody around me who helped make this happened." For more information on Carrie: Carrie J. Pagliano received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1999 and Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2007. Dr. Pagliano is double-Board Certified in Orthopaedics and Women's Health and holds Manual Therapy Certification from USAHS. In 2007, Dr. Pagliano founded the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital PM&R Pelvic Floor Program and in 2014, founded the MGUH Women's Health PT Residency. Dr. Pagliano is a co-instructor for women's health focused Real Time Ultrasound education, teaching assistant for pelvic floor education and clinical instructor for student education. She lectures nationally in the areas of chronic pelvic pain, integrative practice models and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Pagliano currently serves as a Committee Member with The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education and as an adjunct professor at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Dr. Pagliano sits on the Board of Directors for the Section on Women's Health (SoWH) of the American Physical Therapy Association as President and is the chairperson for the SoWH Name Change Task Force. Dr. Pagliano resides in Arlington VA with her husband and two children. Resources discussed on this show: Carrie Pagliano Twitter Carrie Pagliano Website Carrie Pagliano LinkedIn Carrie Pagliano Facebook Carrie Pagliano Instagram Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Ali Schoos on opening a physical therapy private practice. Ali owns Peak Sports and Spine Physical Therapy and enjoys leading and learning from her dynamic and passionate team, and believes in excellent customer service. She specializes in biomechanics of the shoulder, spine, and lower extremity, including gait analysis and orthotic fabrication. In this episode, we discuss: -How Ali's experience in different physical therapy settings contributed to her success as a private practice owner -Ali's top 3 business strategies for a successful private practice -Ali's management mistakes with employee satisfaction and patient acquisition -How to attract your dream patients through community involvement -And so much more! Ali advices people who are on the cusp of starting their own business to be brave. From her experience, "I trusted that I knew I was going to be able to do this. I trusted I was going to have that ability." To manage a team that is dedicated to the values, mission and vision of the company, Ali has found that, "As a boss, you can be respectful and you can be collaborative but you can't be nice to everybody. We don't lead by being nice." Ali has honed her skills as a manager through trial and error. She advices, "It's learning how to have honest conversations with people… It's not about the person, it's about the behaviors. " For more information on Ali: Ali enjoys partnering with her patients of all ages. She has treated professional baseball, tennis, and soccer players, as well as high school, collegiate, and weekend athletes, and everyone in between. She's dedicated to finding a solution to complex problems, and helps people overcome their body's obstacles, no matter the challenge. As a Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 1993, Ali works with a variety of difficult cases and utilizes her "Sherlock Holmes-type" skills to find an answer. She leads each patient toward a more active lifestyle. She specializes in biomechanics of the shoulder, spine, and lower extremity, including gait analysis and orthotic fabrication. Ali owns Peak Sports and Spine Physical Therapy and enjoys leading and learning from her dynamic and passionate team, and believes in excellent customer service. She hopes you'll be an active participant in choosing your health care provider and recognize Peak Sports and Spine as your primary care physical therapy clinic. "I believe in a partnership between you and your physical therapist." For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Ali Schoos Twitter Peak Sports and Spine Physical Therapy Website Jenna Kantor Twitter Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Shannon Sepulveda guest hosts and interviews Julie Wiebe on pelvic health and the female athlete. Julie Wiebe, PT has over 20 years of experience in both Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health. Her passion is to return women to fitness and sport after injury and pregnancy and equip pros to do the same. She advocates for the awareness of pelvic health issues in fitness and promotes innovative solutions for women through her blog, videos and social media. She shares her evidence-based, integrative approach internationally with both professionals and women through live and online educational programs. Find out more and connect with Julie at www.juliewiebept.com In this episode, we discuss: -How to support pelvic floor health for return to sport in the female athlete -Linking orthopedic and women's health physical therapy -When to refer your athletes to a pelvic health physical therapist -Educating coaches on incontinence in the adolescent female athlete -And so much more! Pelvic health is a component of an athlete's sport performance as Julie encourages, "Start to think about the pelvic floor as more than just something we can strengthen, it's something we can control and have it perform." The pelvic floor has an important role in the body's proximal control and stability system. Julie stresses, "There is really no separation in the body, the pelvis and the pelvic floor are part of everything." Orthopedic physical therapists can include pelvic floor rehabilitation in their return to sport protocols as Julie reminds, "If we understand the pelvic floor and the pelvic floor complex as a muscle group, just treat it like any other muscle group and talk about it that way." For more information on Julie: Julie Wiebe, PT has over twenty years of clinical experience in both Sports Medicine and Women's Health. Following her passion to revolutionize the way women recover from pregnancy and return to high levels of fitness, she has pioneered an integrative approach to promote women's health in and through fitness. Her Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor Piston Science concepts have been successfully incorporated by rehab practitioners and fitness professionals into a variety of populations. Julie is a sought after speaker to provide continuing education courses and lectures internationally at clinics, academic institutions, professional organizations, state and national professional conferences. Julie maintains a cash-based clinical practice in Los Angeles and shares her approach to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness with pros and women worldwide through online courses and mentoring. A published author, she advocates for awareness of pelvic health in fitness on her blog and through social media (Twitter/FB/IG-JulieWiebePT) www.juliewiebept.com When not trying to change the world one pelvic floor at a time, Julie is happy to focus on her first passions: being mom to the Z's (Zoe and Zack), and wife to David. For more information on Shannon: Shannon Sepulveda, DPT, M.Ed., CSCS, WCS is the owner and Physical Therapist at Shannon Sepulveda, DPT, PLLC. She is an Orthopedic and Women's Health Physical Therapist and is currently the only Board-Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist (WCS) in Montana. Shannon received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, Masters in Education from Harvard University (M.Ed.) and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Montana. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She has been a practicing Physical Therapist in Bozeman, Montana for over 6 years. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, skiing, hunting and spending time with her husband, son and daughter. Resources discussed on this show: Julie Wiebe Website Julie Wiebe Facebook Julie Wiebe Instagram Julie Wiebe Twitter Shannon Sepulveda Website Shannon Sepulveda Facebook Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Dr. Peggy Lynam on the importance of APTA membership. Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years and currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions. In this episode, we discuss: -Peggy's involvement in the APTA and NYPTA -What is the APTA's House of Delegates? -The many ways to be an active member of the APTA -How students can seek mentorship opportunities within state and national associations -And so much more! Becoming involved in any association position can be rewarding and enriching. From Peggy's experience, "Each role seemed the best role for me at that point in my professional life and my personal life." Specifically, if you are interested in broader policy solutions, being involved in the Association's House of Delegates keeps you at the forefront of the issues within the profession. Peggy found that, "The best thing about serving in the house is you are a part of contributing to what the association is going to be doing, how we are moving forward and how we are influencing the profession to move forward." The American Physical Therapy Association is foundational to the success of the profession. Peggy stresses, "We promote the profession. Without the Association, I don't think our profession of physical therapy would exist anymore." For more information on Peggy: Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years. She received her B.S. degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College, a post professional Masters degree from Long Island University and a T-DPT degree from A.T. Still University She currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions. For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District's Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West. Resources discussed on this show: Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook New York Physical Therapy Association APTA Student Assembly Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

Following the CSM After Dark series, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast followed up with the panelists to hear their after thoughts from the experience. Make sure to catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 before listening to this show! Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, DPT twitter "Everyone had a unique perspective." "Everyone also needed to feel safe to share their story." "Look beneath the surface, the façade, or the face to learn about what makes them diverse or what makes them unique." "We need more of these kind of venues where we have different people from different diverse backgrounds sharing their unique perspectives and stories." "Find someone that they can relate to that is a physical therapist in their community… and reach out to them." "We need to move beyond just talking about diversity and really putting some traction or action behind it." Dr. Monique Caruth, PT, DPT twitter "After hearing the other four women speak, it actually encouraged me to be more forthcoming about my experiences and my story because I know I am not alone." "Even though we were all women, there was difference in ethnicity and also difference in sexuality and gender as well. Diversity shouldn't be based on just gender or color." "I hope we become a more inclusive profession and we all become better." "We are already at a disadvantage." "It's important for people to see someone looking like them and being a role model for them as something to achieve." Dr. Uchenna Ossai, PT, DPT twitter, facebook, instagram "I'm not alone." "There's nothing more inspiring and energizing knowing that you have a community within a community." "It's hard to develop that sense of self worth." "There's different repercussions." "All can be elevated by understanding our bias and bias is not bad but it's bad if we deny that it exists." Sherry Teague, CFO, PTA twitter, Email: [email protected], Kornetti and Krafft Healthcare Solutions "Getting that message spread out will be really important." "The world inclusion is probably the word we should be using." "We didn't get here in one motion… it would be nice to see incremental steps across the board." "You only have one chance to make a first impression and oftentimes those kinds of things, the paper forms and the restrooms and the environment you walk into is the first impression you can make with the client." Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD twitter "Everyone had a unique story but there was a commonality in the fact that their identities had almost marginalized them during their PT education." "It's important for us to ask questions and for us to be ok with being in those uncomfortable experiences." "There's this desire for us to be better." "That means you just need a little more validation in that you are worthy not just to be at the table but also to be asked to dance." "There's more variation in a group then there is between groups." "We all kind of struggle from imposter syndrome but racism for professionals really makes that worse."

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch guest hosts and interviews Dr. Lisa Dorsey on her experiences in academia and with entrepreneurship. Dr. Lisa Dorsey is the co-founder and President of Eloquentia Consulting, a holistic firm that supports professional development within organizations, specifically focused on higher education. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. Previously, she served as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Dean for Graduate Education for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, and the Director of the Program in Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. In this episode, we discuss: -How to manage work life balance as a woman in the physical therapy profession -Eloquentia Consulting, LLC: mentorship for women in the workplace -How to develop leadership careers in higher education -Barriers to advancing to leadership positions -And so much more! Lisa has a history of standing up against limiting beliefs about women's ability to balance work and family. In one memorable exchange in a public setting she recalls feeling, "like so many doors were shut by that statement for all the women in the room." It is possible for you to enjoy both a great career and have meaningful relationships. From Lisa's experience, "You can do both pieces. It's about choices and it's about how you integrate that life balance into your work." A good leader will want to collaborate with you and find solutions for your career growth. Lisa encourages, "Don't be afraid to have that conversation." For more information on Lisa: Dr. Lisa Dorsey is the co-founder and President of Eloquentia Consulting, a holistic firm that supports professional development within organizations, specifically focused on higher education. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. Previously, she served as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Dean for Graduate Education for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, and the Director of the Program in Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. She has completed a number of research and scholarship projects exploring physical therapy intervention for neurological impairment, higher education organizational structure, student success models in physical therapy and women in leadership and the workplace. Her current and most recent research projects include Pathways of Leader Self-efficacy for Women in Higher Education and Women Leading Women: Strategies and Support for Lifelong Career Development in Higher Education. She is engaged in the profession of physical therapy at the national level as the Chair for the Task Force on Graduate Outcomes, in higher education as an accreditation reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, and serves her local community as the Secretary for the Board of Education in the Mehlville School District. She was the recipient of the Saint Louis University Woman of the Year Award in 2016, the Student Development Collaborative Partner Award, the Faculty Commitment to Experiential Learning Leadership & Service Award, and has been a Saint Louis University- YWCA Leader in the Workplace. Dr. Dorsey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and a Master's in Business Administration from Saint Louis University, a PhD in Educational Policy and Administration in Higher Education from the University of Minnesota and a Women and Power: Leadership in the New World certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School. For more information on Stephanie: Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is employed as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at RehabAuthority in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. She has served on multiple national task forces for the American Physical Therapy Association and actively lobbies for healthcare policy issues at the local, state, and national levels of government. Dr. Weyrauch is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant for topics on social media use, generational issues, and organizational membership and currently manages the social media accounts for the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section and PT Day of Service. Dr. Weyrauch has performed extensive scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at world-renowned

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast brings another installment of CSM After Dark Part 2 featuring the following diversity panelists: Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, DPT twitter "It's so hard to explain equity to people." "People are not as woke in most of our faculties." "Everyone doesn't have the same privilege and barriers." "Diversity is being asked to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." "Separation exists and that's what creates those divides." "It's going to take a long time but I think it takes all of us being advocates." Dr. Monique Caruth, PT, DPT twitter "The women are often afterthoughts." "You are basically assuming affirmative action is what got my degree or what got me here." "No matter what setting you're in, you have to work twice as hard." "If you are showing that example that you're willing to make that change, other people are going to follow to." Dr. Uchenna Ossai, PT, DPT twitter "Discrimination, bias, all of it has evolved." "It's in our blood." "I'm doing all this and still I have to be at 150 to be considered in this mediocre conversation that I'm having." Sherry Teague, CFO, PTA twitter "It's up to y'all. Guys like y'all are the only ones that can change minds. You gotta be loud, you gotta be insistent because as a woman I am less than." "Raise those young men to be different." "Our country has to have a fundamental shift from patriarchy to inclusiveness." "You will never win. What do you say to that?" "It's insidious, it's this beautiful dance." Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD twitter "You are fully aware of differences. You are fully aware of disparities but we play blind." "As a society and a profession, we lack compassion." Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Ginger Garner on her run for public office. Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2. In this episode, we discuss: -The back story and inspiration behind Ginger's run for North Carolina Senate, District 2 -The support system involved in running for public office -Ginger's positions on North Carolina's healthcare, environment and education -How Ginger's background as a physical therapist enhances her run for office -And so much more! The volunteer work Ginger has pursued throughout her life she defines as the turning points which helped fuel her passion for advocacy. She found that, "The best jobs I have ever had never paid me a dime." Before pursuing public office, Ginger found value in the feedback from those around her and that "The only reason I can do it is because I have the support of other people." Assuming many different roles in society as a woman can be challenging. From Ginger's experience, she stresses, "It really doesn't matter what we do, we are going to come under heavier scrutiny for that." For more information on Ginger: Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent over 25 years studying and creating "best fit" evidence-based yoga practices in and outside of healthcare. A clinician and researcher specializing in functional, integrative medicine and wellness, Dr. Garner is the founder of Professional Yoga Therapy Institute® and author of Medical Therapeutic Yoga © 2016, now translated in four languages. She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2. For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District's Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West. Resources discussed on this show: Ginger Garner NC Website Ginger Garner Website Professional Yoga Therapy Institute Website Medical Therapeutic Yoga Website Ginger Garner for NC Senate Facebook Dr. Ginger Garner Facebook Ginger Garner Twitter Medical Therapeutic Yoga: Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation and Wellness Care Book Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook Caring Economy Website Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Sandra Norby on women in leadership roles and their presence on social media. Dr. Sandra Norby PT, DPT is the president of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section. In this episode, we discuss: -Social media for private practice owners -Sandy's reflections on her social media experience -Do men tend to be more recognizable on social media? -Ways women can showcase their accomplishments -And so much more! Social media is an important tool for business owners to market their existence because now, more than ever, "People find you through social media." One of the benefits of social media is being able to engage with people all over the world. Sandra believes, "It's a way for us to share our story to a wider audience in a split second." Sandy recommends building connections with people who will help share your successes on your behalf. She has found that, "We need to support each other." For more information on Sandy: Sandra Norby, PT, DPT is CEO and Co-Founder of HomeTown Physical Therapy, LLC. This Iowa based corporation provides a practice model for ownership and champions the leadership of women in physical therapy. Sandra has served on many leadership positions in APTA and PPS, including being a member of PPAC and two terms as a Director on the PPS Board. She was awarded the 2017 APTA Federal Advocacy Leadership Award for her instrumental work on making Locum Tenens a reality for physical therapists. Sandra received her Physical Therapy Masters degree from the University of Iowa and her DPT from the University of Montana – Missoula. She has an expertise in compliance and billing and has been a speaker at many state and national events on topics that include technology, leadership, and championing the success of women in physical therapy. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: APTA Private Practice Section WendySueSwanson MD Twitter Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast brings another installment of CSM After Dark Part 1 featuring the following diversity panelists: Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, DPT twitter "When you're an immigrant kid it's about not just the education but what is the value of that education in terms of jobs and economy." "You have to own face diversity." "The biggest guidance which is very silent is my parents." Dr. Monique Caruth, PT, DPT twitter "I was greeted by a sign that says, 'All aliens follow this line. All residents follow that line.' Alien? Am I an alien? That was my first encounter with being different or being labeled as something different." "I get asked all the time by my patients, 'Wow you speak English so well, what's your first language?' and I am like, English." "I had to learn to modify my accent. I still have one but it's not as pronounced because in school a lot of people couldn't understand when I spoke." "The first time I met with the Director of Rehab at that program she stopped and said while we were talking, 'Wow, you're more articulate then what I expected.'" "I battled with who to sit and eat lunch with every lunch time." "We try to be as passive aggressive as possible." "In order for our profession to grow, people have to be aware that their not dealing with colleagues who are like them, who believe the same things that they believe. They are also not going to be treating patients who believe the same thing that they believe or live the same life that they live." "As a profession we don't do any justice in supporting people who are not like us." "A lot of things do not apply to African American patients that we try to encourage people to do." Dr. Uchenna Ossai, PT, DPT twitter "I was in a sea of white faces." "I am used to being in white spaces. I am used to accommodating." "The process of going through PT school where you're the only one and then you have professors who do the oppression through denial, 'Oh, I treat everyone the same. I don't see color. Vagina, penis, no different.' Trust me it's not the same." "If someone just got kicked out of their house because they're transgender and live in a state that won't protect them that pain isn't going to go away. Evidence based medicine isn't going to help that." "It was so hard to finish that process when I felt that I had no one." "There is a disease that we have called complicit." "Me disagreeing with you is not anger." Sherry Teague, CFO, PTA twitter "Going to the restroom can be quite the special treat." "I've been fired for who I am." "You knew you were being looked over because you're different." "The patients that you meet that are LGBTQ they are at risk by simple being who they are." "Those of you that are straight, just always assume that you don't know. Ask the questions in a very non-binary way." "You could make a difference as a healthcare provider." Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD twitter "As a minority, sometimes you have to massage your message a little bit because people can be sensitive." "Those adjectives that you just gave me about slavery that's how I feel about PT at times." "I think holistic admission is going to be our saving grace." "We are using the term inclusion as a way to put a Band-Aid on it." "Sometimes we forget the stories." "Ask questions." Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Brianne Showman Brown on hydration. Dr. Brianne Showman Brown has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. Since that time, she has been helping active adults and athletes get back to the activities they love. As ideas and theories in rehabilitation, functional movement, and nutrition are constantly changing, she is constantly searching for the new information in order to get you back to the activities you love as quickly (but safely) as possible. In this episode, we discuss: -The physical and mental effects of not consuming enough water throughout the day -Physical therapy setting and productivity requirements and their implications on water consumption -How to fit water breaks into your day and busy patient schedule -Increased water consumption results in more bathroom visits? -And so much more! Relying on your thirst signal for your body's need for water is surprisingly not accurate as Brianne states, "By the time your body even tells you to drink water, you're already passed that point of being dehydrated." For our body to function at the most optimal, Brianne stresses, "All of our organs need water to function." Being chronically dehydrated leads to poor performance because, "If you're so dehydrated, your body is going to shut down what it has to in order to keep you alive." For more information on Brianne: Dr. Brianne Showman Brown has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. Since that time, she has been helping active adults and athletes get back to the activities they love. As ideas and theories in rehabilitation, functional movement, and nutrition are constantly changing, she is constantly searching for the new information in order to get you back to the activities you love as quickly (but safely) as possible. Being a CrossFitter and runner herself, she also understands the desire to want to push through the pain, not wanting to take time off, and wanting to get back to activity as soon as possible when required to take time off. She does her best to keep you active in the things you are able to do, modifying as necessary, but not taking you completely out of the gym, off the track/field, or off the road. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Get Your Fix Physical Therapy Website Get Your Fix Physical Therapy Facebook Get Your Fix Nutrition Facebook Brianne Showman Brown Facebook Get Your Fix Physical Therapy Instagram Get Your Fix Nutrition Instagram Brianne Showman Brown Instagram Get Your Fix Physical Therapy Twitter Brianne Showman Brown LinkedIn Servant PT podcast episode with Brianne Brown Duck Legs Podcast episode with Brianne Brown The Capable Body podcast episode with Brianne Brown PT tech talk episode with Brianne Brown AZ Culture Weekly Blog Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Bobby Cappuccio joins me to discuss living your truth. Robert Cappuccio is a respected motivational speaker and educator. He is a highly sought-after corporate coach, and considered to be a leader and pioneer in the areas of personal and professional development, as well as behavioral change. In this episode, we discuss: -The challenging childhood that shaped Bobby's life -How every Hero's journey is helped and directed by a guide -The limitations and potential destructiveness of inward focus -How to hone in on your originating intention and achieve happiness -And so much more! More than most, Bobby knows that life will always have challenges; his approach has been to develop strong relationships and reach out to others. Bobby stresses, "Everybody who has gone through something, what gets them out of it is not necessarily pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps but interacting and formulating and cultivating continually effective relationships." As a result of this belief, Bobby believes, "There is no such thing as a self made man or women." Bobby suggests finding your passion by focusing on where your interests already align as, "We might not know what our passion is but we all have curiosities." As a result of this, "When behaviors and values align, that's when passion, discipline, willpower, perseverance—all the attributes we associate with success—occur automatically." When you start to live your life in a way that is authentic and true to yourself Bobby believes that, "You don't chase happiness, you attract it." For more information on Bobby: Robert Joseph Cappuccio, aka Bobby, has spent the last two decades pushing for both an industry and individual shift in perspective, from a solely outward focused goal oriented approach to health and fitness to a more holistic approach that is centered on behavioral change. A phenomenon that has helped position PTA Global (a company Bobby co-founded) as a leader in professional fitness development. Bobby has championed both his personal and professional experiences into practical programs designed to help corporate, industry personnel, as well as individuals, get what they truly want. An ideal he firmly believes attainable because result comes from process – be it the process of working on who you are in the moment, the creative process, or strategic processes in business and in one's personal life. Bobby began coaching shortly after a paradigm shift occurred in his life. He was in his early twenties, and a certified personal trainer. Born with a severe facial deformity and diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age nine, he suffered abominable abuse in and out of his home until he stumbled upon a marvel: exercise. It saved his life. He discovered that by redirecting his focus, he could affect positive change in not only his life, but in the lives of the people he in turn trained. In helping others, he was in fact helping himself. In sharing his discoveries (both learned and experienced) over the years, he became a world-renowned speaker, author and coach. As co-founder of PTA Global, former head of training and development at David Barton gym, former director of professional development at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.), Director of Coaching at the Institute of Motion (IOM) and content curator for PTontheNet, Bobby's reach runs wide. A sales, leadership, and cultural development consultant for various companies including Hilton Hotels, Virgin Active, Fitness First, 24hr Fitness, David Lloyd Leisure and multiple small businesses nationally and abroad, Bobby travels the world impacting lives, inspiring positive change and growth in individuals and companies alike. A presenter at business and fitness conferences across the globe including IDEA, Filex, CanFitPro, FitPro, IHRSA, Pure Fitness Asia, Perform Better, Equinox, Gold's Gym International, Lifetime Family Fitness, and countless other corporate events, conventions, and workshops aimed at training and developing top notch fitness professionals, Bobby continues to share the impact of honing in on behavioral change in helping clients reach their professional, fitness, and wellness goals. Bobby can be seen weekly on his YouTube and Facebook Video sessions, and heard on various podcasts, tackling subject matters ranging from how sleep affects productivity to tried and true sales closing techniques and customer retention strategies. Resources discussed on this show: Bobby Cappuccio Website Bobby Cappuccio twitter Bobby Cappuccio Facebook Bobby Cappuccio LinkedIn Bobby Cappuccio Instagram Bobby Cappuccio Youtube Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey Chris Winfield Website Theory U: Leading from the Future as It Emerges Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTune

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ali Schoos, PT guest hosts and interviews Dr. Sandra Norby on leadership. Dr. Sandra Norby PT, DPT is the president of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section. In this episode, we discuss: -The steps Sandra took to attain leadership positions -Building a business community -The vision for the Private Practice Section -How you can get involved in leadership positions -And so much more! Leadership styles vary and different people have different strengths. Assembling these different styles and strengths is important when developing at team as Sandra recommends, "It's not good to pick someone necessarily just like you, we need everybody's varieties and then appreciating their strengths." Many new ideas are being implemented under Sandra's leadership of the Private Practice Section. Sandra believes, "Our membership is really relying on us to make a difference in their lives as well as the lives of all of our patients." As the Private Practice Section continues to grow, Sandra wants to ensure everyone still has a voice. She stresses, "We need to do the things that our members are expecting us to do." For more information on Sandra: Sandra Norby, PT, DPT is CEO and Co-Founder of HomeTown Physical Therapy, LLC. This Iowa based corporation provides a practice model for ownership and champions the leadership of women in physical therapy. Sandra has served on many leadership positions in APTA and PPS, including being a member of PPAC and two terms as a Director on the PPS Board. She was awarded the 2017 APTA Federal Advocacy Leadership Award for her instrumental work on making Locum Tenens a reality for physical therapists. Sandra received her Physical Therapy Masters degree from the University of Iowa and her DPT from the University of Montana – Missoula. She has an expertise in compliance and billing and has been a speaker at many state and national events on topics that include technology, leadership, and championing the success of women in physical therapy. For more information on Ali: Ali enjoys partnering with her patients of all ages. She has treated professional baseball, tennis, and soccer players, as well as high school, collegiate, and weekend athletes, and everyone in between. She's dedicated to finding a solution to complex problems, and helps people overcome their body's obstacles, no matter the challenge. As a Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 1993, Ali works with a variety of difficult cases and utilizes her "Sherlock Holmes-type" skills to find an answer. She leads each patient toward a more active lifestyle. She specializes in biomechanics of the shoulder, spine, and lower extremity, including gait analysis and orthotic fabrication. Ali owns the clinic and enjoys leading and learning from her dynamic and passionate team, and believes in excellent customer service. She hopes you'll be an active participant in choosing your health care provider and recognize Peak Sports and Spine as your primary care physical therapy clinic. "I believe in a partnership between you and your physical therapist." Resources discussed on this show: APTA Private Practice Section Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Bronté Miller, SPT on how to create a student special interest group in your state. Bronté Miller is a Student Physical Therapist at Stony Brook University, Class of 2019. Last year, she led a team of students to co-found the NYPTA Student Special Interest Group (SSIG). The SSIG is an organization designed to promote PT and PTA student professional engagement, networking, and inter-school collaboration. The SSIG is currently in its first term as an organization, with Bronté as President. Bronté believes that transforming our profession starts with empowering students to grow as leaders and problem solvers through earlier engagement in the physical therapy community. In this episode, we discuss: -The role of student special interest groups in the physical therapy industry -Considerations for working with a SSIG including how to balance the time commitment with school -How to recruit the right leadership team for success -The future of the NYPTA Student Special Interest Group -And so much more! Jump starting a Student Special Interest Group in your state is both rewarding and feasible. Bronté recommends, "Have a plan from the get-go on how you're going to do this." Working with a diverse and dedicated group of people is key to achieving better results as Bronté found that, "Having such a fantastic team was absolutely essential for our SSIG to succeed." While developing a SSIG in your state can be challenging, Bronté advises, "Don't be afraid to reach out to other students because I think you'll be surprised how many want to really dive in and get involved." For more information on Bronté: Bronté Miller is a Student Physical Therapist at Stony Brook University, Class of 2019. Last year, she led a team of students to co-found the NYPTA Student Special Interest Group (SSIG). The SSIG is an organization designed to promote PT and PTA student professional engagement, networking, and inter-school collaboration. The SSIG is currently in its first term as an organization, with Bronté as President. Bronté believes that transforming our profession starts with empowering students to grow as leaders and problem solvers through earlier engagement in the physical therapy community. For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt Resources discussed on this show: Bronte Miller LinkedIn Bronte Miller Twitter Bronte Miller Facebook Student SIG Leaders Facebook Group Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Marissa Fayer joins me to discuss female entrepreneurship and HERHealthEQ. Marissa Fayer is an 18-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose mission is to advance growth and prosperity for organizations and the communities in which they operate. Marissa is the President of Fayer Consulting LLC, the CEO of the non-profit HERHealthEQ, a partner at LLEX Partners, the COO of Olympian Capital, and a business owner with Arbonne International. Her expertise and vision connect organizational optimization and development with responsibility to bring about a more giving global community with health and opportunity. In this episode, we discuss: -How Marissa stepped into the world of consultancy and philanthropy -Broadening the definition of wealth to encompass more than just material goods -HERHealthEQ: Bringing medical equipment to females in need all over the world -The not-so-glamorous but important side of running a non-profit -And so much more! Before branching into new entrepreneurial pursuits, Marissa recommends, "Don't take the leap without a net." Often our own industry offers the best opportunities for new ventures, we just need to look at what needs are not being adequately met. From Marissa's experience in the medical equipment industry, "I saw that there was waste in the industry and I was trying to figure out what to do with that." Although non-profits may think of themselves as solely pursuing altruistic aim, all non-profits require fundraising. Marissa stresses, "Non-profits are businesses and the best ones actually operate as businesses... Non-profits do need money." For more information on Marissa: Marissa is an accomplished Entrepreneur, Senior Executive, Consultant, and Board Member with more than 15 years of success across the medical devices, pharmaceuticals, medical technology (MedTech), healthcare, biotech, and consumer goods industries. Leveraging extensive turnaround experience, Marissa is an invaluable asset for a company that has encountered a period of stagnant or declining revenue and is seeking guidance in order to reinvigorate and improve operational processes and redevelop business strategies to realign with corporate objectives. Her areas of expertise include M&A, fundraising, offshoring, outsourcing, Kaizen and Lean manufacturing, growth, FDA, quality management, supply chain management, budgeting, Six Sigma, R&D, and CRM. Throughout her executive career, Marissa has held leadership positions with Fayer Consulting LLC; Arbonne International LLC; Accumed; Providien Medical; and Hologic. She has been responsible for consulting with clients to transform their organizations with a focus on due diligence, pre- and post-M&A integration, operations management, production and product transfers (intra-company and internationally), strategy development, project management, program management systems, cross-cultural development, as well as business development, cost reductions, and implementing Lean practices. She has also been responsible for increasing revenue through the management of project teams for new products, as well as restructuring operational processes to reduce organizational costs. Marissa obtained her MBA (Summa Cum Laude) with a Major in General Management and a Minor in Marketing from the University of Connecticut, and she received her BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University. She completed the Comprehensive Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis Training from the Investment Banking Institute (IBI); she attained her Green Belt/Bronze Lean Manufacturing Certification, and she is a Certified Professional Coach. In addition to her executive career, Marissa is the Founder of the global not-for-profit, HERHealthEQ, where she provides medical devices and equipment to small regions in developing nations. She also serves as a Board Member with Game Changers, Young Executive Board Chairperson with Elisa Monte Dance Company, and she serves as a mentor with Wedu Mentor. Marissa is fluent in Spanish. Resources discussed on this show: Marissa Fayer Website: access the free gift: Top 10 influential Philanthropists handout Marissa Fayer Instagram Marissa Fayer Twitter Marissa Fayer Facebook Marissa Fayer LinkedIn HERHealthEQ Website Fayer Consulting Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, it is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Sarah Haag, Dr. Sandy Hilton and Dr. Jason Falvey back for Part 4 all about sex. Check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 and enjoy another installment! In this episode, we discuss: -Biomechanical considerations for different sex positions -How to support your partner following child birth -Why sexual dysfunction may be an important predictor of future cardiovascular problems -Sexual health for the LGBTQI+ population -And so much more! Pelvic health interventions follow the same treatment principles as any other orthopedic conditions. Sandy stresses, "Strength and conditioning principles really do apply to pelvic health it's just the movement is a centimeter, it's very small but the scale is proportionally the same so if you're having problems with loading and frequency and dosage of your program, just adapt it. You don't have to stop." Sarah reaffirms this and recommends that patients, "Do what you do and should you run into issues, again graded exposure and practice I think is the best answer." When treating sexual dysfunction, it's important to consider what could be affecting patients beyond purely biomechanical ailments. For example Sarah explains that, "When someone does become ill, if you're not typically the caregiver and now there's that role shift, that's a psychosocial issue." Jason stresses the importance this can play with older adults as, "It's a very hard transition for people to transition from caregiver to lover." All physical therapists should be able to break past the stigma surrounding pelvic health issues, even if it is not their specialty. It's important to inform patients that help exists as Sarah has found that, "When it comes to sexual dysfunction and bowel and bladder dysfunction, a lot of people don't know what's normal and even when people aren't happy with the function which is really the key that they need to get help, they don't know that there is help." For more information on the guests: SARAH HAAG PT, DPT, MS, WCS CERT. MDT, RYT: Sarah graduated from Marquette University in 2002 with a Master's of Physical Therapy. Sarah has pursued an interest in treating the spine, pelvis with a specialization in women's and men's health. Over the years, Sarah has seized every opportunity available to her in order to further her understanding of the human body, and the various ways it can seem to fall apart in order to sympathetically and efficiently facilitate a return to optimal function. Sarah was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP) from the Section on Women's Health. She went on to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Masters of Science in Women's Health from Rosalind Franklin University in 2008. In 2009 she was awarded a Board Certification as a specialist in women's health (WCS). Sarah also completed a Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy from the Mckenzie Institute in 2010. Most recently, Sarah completed a 200 hour Yoga Instructor Training Program, and is now a Registered Yoga Instructor. Sarah plans to integrate yoga into her rehabilitation programs, as well as teach small, personalized classes. Sarah looks at education, and a better understanding of the latest evidence in the field of physical therapy, as the best way to help people learn about their conditions, and to help people learn to take care of themselves throughout the life span. SANDY HILTON PT, DPT, MS: Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013. She has worked in multiple settings across the US with neurologic and orthopaedic emphasis combining these with a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction since 1995. Sandy teaches Health Professionals and Community Education classes on returning to function following back and pelvic pain, has assisted with Myofascial Release education, and co-teaches Advanced Level Male Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Treatment. Sandy's clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is the co-host of Pain Science and Sensibility, a podcast on the application of research into the clinic. JASON FALVEY PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA: Jason is a board certified geriatric physical therapist with a strong interest in improving outcomes for both frail older adults and older adults with hospital-associated deconditioning. He has current funding from the Foundation for Physical Therapy (PODS 1 Award, 2015) and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy to support his participation in ongoing research the use of a novel Progressive High Intensity Therapy (PHIT) training program on medically complex older adults after acute hospitalization. He also has funding from both the American Physical Therapy Association Health Policy and Administration Sectio

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Rachael Norman joins me to discuss the Better patient experience. Better was designed for private pay patients to get their money back from insurance for out-of-network care. Our team and software ensure each claim is processed according to the terms of your patient's health insurance policy, and that they are paid back in a timely manner. In this episode, we discuss: -The basics for understanding out-of-network benefits -Best practices for Superbill creation -How to reduce the likelihood of claim denials -Keeping up with Modifiers, Diagnosis Codes and Conflicting Codes -And so much more! It is the clinician's responsibility to provide the information needed for their patients to receive reimbursements from their insurance companies. Rachael stresses, "Superbills are important and having all the details on them really matters. It can save everyone a lot of headaches later." Navigating the insurance world can be challenging because, "We see different requirements come up very quickly with very little notice." It is important for clinicians to keep up-to-date on insurance requirements for reimbursements; otherwise, "That could mean that someone who is owed money isn't getting it." For more information on Rachael: Rachael is creating simple products for healthcare, using her tech experience and health background. She studied Biochemistry and Biophysics at Stanford University. She has conducted medical research at the National Institute of Health; as a medical volunteer in Niger, West Africa; and is an author on multiple academic publications. Rachael has spent her career in operations at startups developing technology products that improve lives. Resources discussed on this show: Better Website Better Claims Twitter Better Claims Facebook Better Claims LinkedIn Can Apps Slay The Medical Bill Dragon? Empowered patient missing in medical claims process: Part 2 Oakland Start-Up Company Forgives Medical Debts TPOT Podcast: Making Private Pay and Out-of-Network "Better" Better for providers Email: [email protected] Superbill blog HMO/PPO blog Debt campaign 5 Tips for your Private practice A Guide to NPIs blog Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor and Katie Schmitt join me to discuss Fairytale PT. Jenna Kantor, SPT and Katie Schmitt, SPT, both physical therapy students from Columbia University, developed Fairytale PT, a movement-based musical program where children get to actively participate in shows based on popular fairytales. In this episode, we discuss: -The ambitious beginnings of Fairytale PT and the dedication of Jenna and Katie to their mission -How Fairytale PT incorporates therapeutic exercise into the choreography -Interprofessional collaboration with occupational therapy students -Jenna and Katie's vision for Fairytale PT and how you can get involved -And so much more! Physical therapy schools without performance backgrounds can still participate in Fairytale PT. Jenna stresses, "It's not about talent, it's about enthusiasm." Navigating the medical world as a pediatric patient can be scary and intimidating. Katie clarifies the challenge as, "How do we give these kids a break and how do we give these parents a little bit of a break and take them out of the beeping and the sounds and the doctors coming in and out and rushing around." In a fun environment, Fairytale PT is able to achieve therapeutic goals as Jenna states, "The movements the kids are doing are extremely healthy for them." For more information on Jenna: JENNA KANTOR (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life - a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University's Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, "Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives," has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled "Injury Prevention for Dancers," is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt For more information on Katie: I fell in love with Physical Therapy when I realized that with it, I could breathe on my own. My background is as an actor. I have done Shakespeare in New York, film and television in Los Angeles and ran a travel web series with my husband where, for five years, we went to every state and reviewed bed and breakfasts. It was when I challenged myself to run a mile, that I realized the more I work out and listen to my body the less I need medicine. I learned what it is like to breathe without inhalers, steroids or machines. Today I am an avid cyclist and third year student at Columbia University Medical Center working on my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. There is so much about PT that I love. My clinicals have been in outpatient orthopedics at Miccass Physical Therapy in New York and Imagine Physical Therapy in South Carolina and sub-acute rehab at The New Jewish Home. I have spent time with dancers and Broadway performers, on the inpatient TBI floor at Bellevue, observing at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and with the outpatient cardiopulmonary PT team at Columbia University Medical Center. From all my experience to my husband's story of recovery from a car accident and coma when he was a teen, I have realized that PT affects many aspects of life. My goal is to help little kids learn how to breathe, help patients fight cancer and help dancers perform to their peak. Resources discussed on this show: Jenna Kantor Website Fairytale Physical Therapy Website Jenna Kantor Facebook Jenna Kantor Twitter Jenna Kantor Instagram Jenna Kantor LinkedIn Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives Katie Schmitt LinkedIn APTA Blog on Fairytale PT The 90 Day Year Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Nick Wolny joins me to discuss Facebook ads. Nick Wolny helps small business owners and online entrepreneurs leverage Facebook advertising, Facebook live, and content marketing to attract more clients and make more revenue. His passion for the health industry comes from a personal transformation, having lost 105 pounds and keeping it off for 14 years. Nick has been featured with SUCCESS Magazine, Yahoo!, LeadPages, the Houston Chronicle, Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You To Be Rich, and VICE. He studied classical music at Rice University. In this episode, we discuss: -Facebook ads and what they can do for your business -How to maximize the effectiveness of a boosted post through ad manager and your subscriber list -Different ways to target and reach warm traffic, cold traffic and the look-a-like audience -How to know when it's time to outsource your advertising responsibilities -And so much more! The ubiquitous and consistent use of Facebook worldwide provides you an incredible platform to promote your content to an ideal audience. Nick reassures, "The people that need your help, that need your product, program or service, it's a very, very high probability that they are on Facebook." Nick recommends targeting ads to your current subscribers first and foremost, because he has found that, "Cold traffic is the hardest sandbox to play in." Images have historically dominated social media, but Facebook has publically stated their intention to move towards video content and even prioritize Facebook live. Nick recommends, "Whenever possible you should use video." Crafting advertising content that strikes a balance between connecting with people and promoting your product can be difficult. In Nick's experience, "The ads that do best are the ads that feel like regular posts." For more information on Nick: Nick Wolny helps small business owners and online entrepreneurs leverage Facebook advertising, Facebook live, and content marketing to attract more clients and make more revenue. His passion for the health industry comes from a personal transformation, having lost 105 pounds and keeping it off for 14 years. Nick has been featured with SUCCESS Magazine, Yahoo!, LeadPages, the Houston Chronicle, Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You To Be Rich, and VICE. He studied classical music at Rice University. Resources discussed on this show: Nick Wolny Website Nick Wolny Facebook Nick Wolny Instagram Free Gift: The Quick Start Facebook Ad Setup Guide For Small Business Owners and Service Providers #161: (Case Study) Facebook Ads Success for Local Fitness/Yoga Studios with Nick Wolny Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On the first Healthy Wealthy and Smart LIVE on Facebook, I am joined by Julie Wiebe to discuss the pelvic floor and sports performance. Julie Wiebe, PT has over 20 years of experience in both Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health. Her passion is to return women to fitness and sport after injury and pregnancy and equip pros to do the same. She advocates for the awareness of pelvic health issues in fitness and promotes innovative solutions for women through her blog, videos and social media. She shares her evidence-based, integrative approach internationally with both professionals and women through live and online educational programs. Find out more and connect with Julie at www.juliewiebept.com or via social media twitter/FB/IG JulieWiebePT. In this episode, we discuss: -The anatomy of the pelvic floor and its vital role in biological functions -How to broach the topic of pelvic floor health with your patients -Julie's go-to biomechanical screening tests for performance and pelvic health -Enhancing breathing patterns for pain management and sports performance -And so much more! Incontinence following pregnancy has unfortunately been normalized in our society and it's up to clinicians to educate women about pelvic health and advocate for greater access. Julie stresses, "We have better solutions now for athletes than we've had in the past." One of the most important functional tasks that Julie addresses with all of her patients and clients is the act of breathing as Julie believes, "Breathing is your gateway into all these systems." Julie utilizes recruitment of core muscles and breathing techniques in her treatment interventions to promote movement fluidity. She stresses, "It has to be a team, it's all working together and it needs to move in a responsive way." For more information on Julie: Julie Wiebe, PT has over twenty years of clinical experience in both Sports Medicine and Women's Health. Following her passion to revolutionize the way women recover from pregnancy and return to high levels of fitness, she has pioneered an integrative approach to promote women's health in and through fitness. Her Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor Piston Science concepts have been successfully incorporated by rehab practitioners and fitness professionals into a variety of populations. Julie is a sought after speaker to provide continuing education courses and lectures internationally at clinics, academic institutions, professional organizations, state and national professional conferences. Julie maintains a cash-based clinical practice in Los Angeles and shares her approach to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness with pros and women worldwide through online courses and mentoring. A published author, she advocates for awareness of pelvic health in fitness on her blog and through social media (Twitter/FB/IG-JulieWiebePT) www.juliewiebept.com When not trying to change the world one pelvic floor at a time, Julie is happy to focus on her first passions: being mom to the Z's (Zoe and Zack), and wife to David. Resources discussed on this show: Julie Wiebe Website Julie Wiebe Facebook Julie Wiebe Instagram Julie Wiebe Twitter Online Courses: Grab 20% off Adult Pro Course bundles with code Healthy20 (Piston Science Bundle A and B), Sports Med Bundles A and B, and Piston Science Module One. For individuals-Pelvic Floor Piston: Foundation for Fitness. Blog Live Courses Video Blog/Previous Podcasts Media Samples Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Nick Tumminello joins me to discuss exercise prescription. Nick Tumminello is the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, and the Editor-in-chief of the NSCA Personal Training Quarterly journal. He's the author of three books: Building Muscle and Performance, StrengthTraining for Fat Loss, and Your Workout PERFECTED. He's been a trainer for over 20 years, is the former strength coach for team Ground Control MMA and has trained professional athletes in field, court, combat and physique sports. In this episode, we discuss: -How to apply the 4 principles of strength and conditioning to program design -Progressive and regressive load management -Why the Socratic Method should be used when discussing training philosophies -Nick's approach to new fitness fads -And so much more! Nick has found that trainers train their clients with trendy methods and neglect to tailor a program to meet the clients' unique goals. When designing a program, Nick stresses, "The approach is determined by the goal… It's not determined by my bias as a trainer or my favorite pet exercise." A client must always be the driver of their own success, but Nick sees an important role for strength and conditioning coaches to enable their client's full potential. He believes, "A facilitator gives people what they need to achieve what they want." A solid training and rehab regime is built on adhering to these four principles: goal specificity, individuality, progressive overload and variability. Nick has found that, "If you focus your training or your rehabilitation approaches on principles and you go from principles up not methods down, your training or your rehab approach will never go out of date." Nick's experience with members of the health and fitness community has led him to believe that an open approach to communication rather than a divisive or pedagogical one will lead to more success in promoting your message. Nick advises, "Ask more questions and genuinely listen." For more information on Nick: "A bit of an outsider…" That's how Nick Tumminello describes himself in the fitness industry. He's an independent thinker who avoids falling in line with the crowd. His goal is to provide practical solutions that deliver specific results. Nick's hybrid approach to training allows him to leverage the tools, knowledge and skills of many disciplines and methods to help his clients and to educate other trainers how to deliver results. As early as his teenage years Nick knew that he wanted to be a trainer. His early influence came from his mother, growing up in a gym watching her prepare for bodybuilding competitions. She'll tell you that "Nick grew up on iron and sweat." As a way to connect Nick and his mother attended fitness events and conferences from the time he was 16 years old. Personal training is the only 'real job' nick's ever known. But, his story isn't common. Not being one to fall in line with the crowd Nick never attended college or got a degree. He graduated high school as an average student. He worked hard to accumulate a lot of on the job experience and despite his distaste for structured education Nick was very interested in learning. After being fired from his first two personal training jobs due to his independent thinking and lack of needing to 'fit in' he went off on his own to start a business. Training and fitness aren't a hobby to Nick. This is a profession that he's very passionate about. It would be easy to confuse Nick as a 'science guy' due to his ability to challenge thoughts and ideas, the way he respects the scientific process and critical thinking. However, he's most excited by the application and end results that the information he learns and the ideas he creates can produce. "Studies and research are great, but if there is no practical application there is no need" Nick's approach to many things can be described in three words… Hustle and Muscle. This is applied in training, business and intellectually for Nick. Resources discussed on this show: San Diego Pain Summit Nick Tumminello Website Amazon: Your Workout PERFECTED Amazon: Building Muscle and Performance: A Program for Size, Strength & Speed Amazon: Strength Training for Fat Loss Nick Tumminello Instagram Nick Tumminello Facebook Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone joins me to discuss how she navigated her experience with chronic pain. Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone is an Associate Research Professor in Center for Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State University. She is currently using genomics and DNA sequencing technologies to study blood cell development with an overall research goal of understanding gene regulation in mammals. In total, she has over 23 years of scientific research experience in several different fields, including muscle development, neuroscience, and mitochondrial DNA forensics. She is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a recreational triathlete. In this episode, we discuss: -Cheryl's long journey with chronic pain -The catalyst for Cheryl's road to recovery -Implementing the biopsychosocial model and functional movement to combat persistent pain -Empowering advice for those experiencing persistent pain -And so much more! Cheryl advises practitioners to remain humble about their ability to diagnosis and treat patients who suffer from persistent pain. From her experience, she states, "I wasn't expecting any sort of specific diagnoses. In fact, I was very frustrated by the fact that individual providers were focusing on one thing or another and trying to pin it down to one particular structural cause." After many disappointments, Dr. Keller Capone was exposed to a practitioner who effectively communicated his humility and willingness to try different treatments and she found that, "This was a very refreshing response to me." To those who are suffering from chronic pain, Cheryl recommends participating in activities you find joyful and meaningful. She found that making small improvements in these activities helped prove to herself that, "This is not permanent, changes can be made. It helped me with hope." The most empowering belief system that helped guide Cheryl was one of self-ownership, she stressed to herself, "I was going to have to own this. I was going to have to own my pain and own my recovery and be responsible." With persistent pain, it is important to remember that while the journey may have ups and downs, there are no barriers to your recovery. Cheryl advises, "There is most likely a path forward for everyone… Take ownership of your own path." For more information on Cheryl: Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Penn State University in 1999. Her graduate research focused on muscle development and differentiation, and during this time was awarded the Paul Berg Prize in Molecular Biology, the Roberts Graduate Fellowship, and the Frederick J. Wedler Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. After graduate school, she transitioned to the field of neuroscience where she studied the molecular biology of GABAA receptors in mammals, followed by a year in industry where she worked in the field of mitochondrial DNA forensics. In 2009, Cheryl returned to Penn State University, and is currently studying blood cell development with an overall research goal of understanding molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in mammals. She also has extensive experience in genomic technologies and methodologies, including DNA sequencing and data analysis. Outside of the lab, Cheryl is also a former collegiate runner, who became interested in strength training and movement following a long injury history and many years of chronic pain. This experience led to her interest in pain science as well as a certification as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. When not in the lab or working with clients, Cheryl enjoys strength training, running, hiking, swimming, cycling and spending time with her husband and son in State College, PA. Resources discussed on this show: Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone Twitter Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone Instagram Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone LinkedIn Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone Facebook Dr. Cheryl Keller Capone Blog Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Fritz Boettner joins me to discuss hip replacements. Dr. Fritz Boettner is a specialist in joint-preserving arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive total joint replacements of the knee and hip. His practice concentrates on the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of early arthritis. As part of a patient-centered individual approach, he performs arthroscopic cartilage surgery and joint preserving osteotomies, as well as minimally invasive total joint replacements and resurfacings. In this episode, we discuss: -The evolution of hip replacement surgeries -Pre-surgical considerations for anterior and posterior surgical approaches -Post-surgical restrictions on movement -Rehabilitation and pain management considerations following hip replacement -And so much more! Having the optionality of either surgical approach allows each patient to be evaluated to ensure the best outcomes. Dr. Boettner states, "Having different types of approaches at our availability allows you to select which would be best for the patient." Pain and functional management following hip replacement surgery is the same for either approach with the goal being that, "Everything is geared towards early discharge." Dr. Boettner stresses that physical therapy providers be mindful of their interventions and avoid adverse outcomes with unnecessary exertion. He reminds, "If you don't do anything with the hip, patients will be fine after hip replacement." For more information on Dr. Boettner: Dr. Fritz Boettner is a specialist in joint-preserving arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive total joint replacements of the knee and hip. His practice concentrates on the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of early arthritis. As part of a patient-centered individual approach, he performs arthroscopic cartilage surgery and joint preserving osteotomies, as well as minimally invasive total joint replacements and resurfacings. "Minimal invasive surgery reduces surgical trauma, resulting in advantages for early rehabilitation," he says. "In addition, patients love their cosmetically appealing incision." Born in Germany, Dr. Boettner studied at the top international centers for his specialty, completing fellowships in four sub-areas, as well as additional training in pelvic osteotomies and open hip dislocation with surgeons in Germany, Switzerland and the United States. He has authored an orthopedic textbook, as well as numerous scientific publications. Resources discussed on this show: Dr. Boettner Website HSS Website Dr. Boettner twitter Dr. Boettner Facebook Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Molly Hayward joins me to discuss passion as the driver for entrepreneurial success. Molly Hayward is the visionary female founder of Cora, a San Francisco startup and disruptive consumer brand pioneering products that fit women's lifestyles, prioritize their wellness, and empower women globally. Molly was the first entrepreneur in the now-trendy menstrual management space to establish a modern, healthy, socially conscious brand, presenting the issues of healthier products and women's global social justice to the mainstream female consumer. In this episode, we discuss: -The story behind Cora: from idea to successful subscription business -How passion and perseverance disrupted the feminine product industry -The importance of removing unessential daily tasks as your business grows -How to position a product to enhance quality of life and foster a worldwide community -And so much more! Molly sought to create a mission driven company with Cora and has successfully helped women in developing countries continue their education during their monthly menstruation. Molly stresses, "Girls education and female empowerment is completely essential to economic development and poverty alleviation." Most entrepreneurial opportunities begin when you yourself find a need not being served in the marketplace as Molly reminds, "It does start from a problem that you yourself experience." From Molly's experience, she shares that, "It's critical to get started because it's such a learn-as-you-go process." Entrepreneurs tend to want to do it all and are eager as momentum starts to grow. In light of this, Molly advises, "Try to narrow your focus early on and do fewer things better rather than try to have your hands on every potential opportunity." Passion for your vision will help you as an entrepreneur navigate the many twists and turns on the road to success. Molly recommends, "Do what you love and trust that things are going to continue to move in the right direction." For more information on Molly: Molly Hayward is the visionary female founder of Cora, a San Francisco startup and disruptive consumer brand pioneering products that fit women's lifestyles, prioritize their wellness, and empower women globally. With body-conscious organic tampons, an elegant user experience, and sustainable menstrual products given to girls in developing countries for every monthly supply shipped, Cora represents the smart, chic, and conscious woman of today and is transforming the experience of womanhood on a global scale. Molly was the first entrepreneur in the now-trendy menstrual management space to establish a modern, healthy, socially conscious brand, presenting the issues of healthier products and women's global social justice to the mainstream female consumer. Forbes writes, "Serial entrepreneur Molly Hayward has a fresh take on feminine hygiene, reimagining everything from the absorbent materials to the packaging, with a deep commitment to social justice." At 28 years old, she has been featured in major television and media outlets, and garnered awards for her innovative and holistic approach to elevating women globally through for-profit business. Molly has a deep knowledge of menstruation in both its commercial and cultural contexts, and has been described as a visionary badass with soul. Learn more about Molly and Cora at www.cora.life. Resources discussed on this show: Molly Hayward Twitter Molly Hayward LinkedIn Cora Twitter Cora instagram Cora Website Thanks to our sponsor for today's podcast Net Health! Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Isa Herrera joins me to discuss holistic healthcare. Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women's health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. In this episode, we discuss: -Society's demanding expectations on women -Developing trust and compassion with your patients to discuss pelvic pain, sexual health and incontinence -The importance of collaboration with your patient's broader healthcare team when delivering holistic healthcare -Female Pelvic Alchemy Program: Trade Secrets for Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts -And so much more! With the many selfless roles women take on in the modern world, from child rearing to running businesses, it can be difficult for women to spend time on their own needs. Isa empowers women with, "The time is right for women to seize the moment and to become the heroines of their own story." It is the role of the therapist to give their patients the tools needed to build towards optimal health as in the end, "[The patients] have to be responsible for their own work." A therapeutic alliance is developed the moment you make contact with a patient. Trust is even more elevated in intimate settings such as pelvic health, where Isa reminds us, "You have under 15 seconds to make that impression to make sure that they trust you enough to open up to you." One of the most important qualities of a great therapist is humility as Isa recommends, "If we don't know something and we are not comfortable with it, we should own it." Physical therapists often adopt beliefs that hinder them from growing their businesses. To overcome those limiting beliefs, one of the first steps Isa states is, "We have to get out of this scarcity mindset." For more information on Isa: Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women's health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction by helping over fourteen thousand women since 2005 at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy. Most recently, Isa has used her vast clinical experience and expertise and incorporated it into her new online school www.PelvicPainRelief.com, a online educational portal whose mission is to create a global language for patients and professionals seeking accurate, integrative information relating to all things about pelvic health. Isa's online school PelvicPainRelief.com is founded on evidence-based education and over 10 years of tried and true protocols that incorporate exercises, techniques, and integrative tools to maximize patient healing. She is also now bringing her business and clinical wisdom together as well for professionals to coach and mentor women who want to create or up-level cash-based practices in the field of women's health. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain and her newly released book, Female Pelvic Alchemy is an international best seller in 4 women's health categories. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life's mission to help women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction, and also to educate professionals on the right mix of evidence-based and integrative techniques to help patients achieve lifelong health and wellness. Resources discussed on this show: Pelvic Pain Relief Website Renew PT Website Female Pelvic Alchemy Program Free Gift: Pelvic Starter Kit Female Pelvic Alchemy S.T.A.R.R. Program Professional Training Female Pelvic Alchemy Book Isa Herrera Facebook Isa Herrera Instagram Isa Herrera LinkedIn Isa Herrera Twitter MTV True Life "I Can't Have Sex" The Guardian - The Vagina Dispatches Readers Digest - The One Core Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing USNews and World Report - Shocking Numbers of Fit Young Women Have This Embarrassing Problem Regis and Kelly Live Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

Happy New Year to the Healthy Wealthy and Smart family! To start off the year, I am joined by Dr. Jen Esquer to discuss social media management and product launches. Jen is a private sports physical therapist who creates programs, hosts workshops, and treats one on one for a more direct and precise experience. Her mission is to heal the world and the best way she can do that is through empowering you to learn how to heal yourself! In this episode, we discuss: -Why building a large social media platform may be simpler than you think -Empowering fresh graduates to spread their knowledge to the public -Audience engagement techniques which can help launch a product -The must-have tools Jen uses to enhance her social media presence -And so much more! Fresh out of school you have a unique knowledge base to share with your audience as Jen states, "You know something that people don't know." Some of the most beneficial content can be the simple foundations in your field as Jen reminds, "People don't even know basic information." Most influencers have adopted the mindset that there is always more to learn and, "They continue to do the work, it's never done." To continue reaching new successes, Jen encourages that, "We always should want to continue growth." To gain trust with an online community, you have to produce valuable content as, "Consistency is everything." Jen's recommendation is to, "Give out information because it only builds up your credibility even more." Although giving away so much free content may seem to come at a cost, the reward accrues from building trust and helping future clients make sense of it all. Jen has found that, "The more that you can put out there, the more that you'll get back." For more information on Jen: The best way I like to explain myself, is that I am a MOVER! I have been active since I was a young child, falling in love at an early age with gymnastics and competing for 9 years. After quitting at age 16, I competed in track and field (pole vault and triple jump) and danced. Though I sustained minor injuries, including a thumb fracture, sprained ankles, and pulled muscles, I never once went to a physical therapist. Yet, I loved anything having to do with anatomy, physiology, and without knowing for sure whether physical therapy would be my path, I decided to study Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. While I coached gymnastics for 3 years, I found myself constantly asking, "Why am I taping an ankle? What is truly the issue and how can I help further?" I was seeking more! I was fortunate enough to meet someone teaching a Pilates Bootcamp and quickly fell in love with the specificity of body movement. I started instructing pilates classes, both on the reformer and mat for 6 years throughout undergrad and graduate school. Not only did I appreciate how much pilates reminded me of gymnastics conditioning, but I loved the focus on intricate muscle activation, isometric holds, strict form, and body awareness through core activation. After graduating with my M.S. in Kinesiology, I was accepted into Loma Linda University where I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. I quickly accepted a job at VERT Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in beautiful Santa Monica, CA. Since working, I have met amazing individuals who have aided in the expansion of my knowledge of the body. I have studied Myodetox directly under co-founder, Vinh Pham (@vinnierehab), taken a RockTape course with @themovementmastro herself, and learned from many others professionals in the rehab game. I am now stepping into the next chapter of my career as a private sports therapist, creating programs, hosting workshops, and treating one on one for a more direct and precise experience. My mission is to heal the world and the best way I can do that, is through empowering you to learn how to heal yourself! Becoming educated on what is going on with your body is the most powerful piece of knowledge for establishing health and longevity for a pain-free and active lifestyle! Resources discussed on this show: Jen Esquer Instagram Jen Esquer Facebook Jen Esquer Website Phonto app Splice app Vont app Pic Stitch app Leadership Academy Jeff Walker Lori Harder 14 Day Challenge Canva Leadpages Thinkific Aweber Convert Kit Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

In this episode I am joined by DPT student and Healthy Wealthy & Smart production assistant Julie Sias for our annual end of the year wrap up. Julie is in her final year of physical therapy school at Chapman University. In this episode we discuss: * Julie's great advice for DPT students getting ready to head out on their first clinical rotation * How to handle an unpleasant or sticky situation on a clinical rotation as a student * The first steps to preparing for the NPTE * The top 10 episodes of 2017 * The amazing line up of guests for 2018! On behalf of myself, Julie and my wonderful virtual assistant Kortne Parkman I want to thank all of YOU for listening and supporting the podcast throughout the year. It means so much to all of us and I want to say that I appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you and best wishes for Healthy Wealthy and Smart 2018! xoxo Karen

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Primoz Bozic joins me to discuss Ultimate Guides. Primoz Bozic is an online business coach for top performers. He started his journey earning just $7/h as a programmer in Slovenia, and now runs a 6-figure online business while traveling the world. He works with world-class experts like celebrity makeup artists, songwriters and high performance coaches to help them turn their expertise into an online business that changes the lives of millions of people. His superpower is helping you create super detailed and comprehensive blog posts and Ultimate Guides that become the #1 resource in the industry and attract thousands of high quality visitors to your online business. In this episode, we discuss: -What is an Ultimate Guide? -How to attract high quality customers by offering free online content -Primoz's step-by-step guide to create the best content in your industry -How to produce simple and digestible content for your ideal customer -And so much more! In order to create the best content, you will need to spend a lot of time on it but Primoz believes it will be well worth the effort because, "You can create this asset once and then use it everywhere to attract new, high quality customers." An Ultimate Guide can be proliferated across different media channels such as audio and text. These different formats increase your chances of reaching the most diverse audience and Primoz believes that, "Now you have this ability to really stand out from all the other people." One of the most important aspects of your Ultimate Guide is that it is relevant and understandable by your audience. To accomplish this, Primoz advises, "Talk to your customers." For more information on Primoz: Primoz went from being a 20-year old socially awkward computer science student earning $7/hour with no connections, no experience and no business knowledge to earning multiple 6 figures with his online business, all while living in Slovenia. He now coaches world-class experts, CEOs and rising stars on growing their online businesses by creating world-class content, Ultimate Guides and premium online courses. He has served as the lead coach and product manager for Ramit Sethi's "Zero to Launch Accelerator", a 7-figure online business coaching program. He has created multiple successful online courses that range from $50 – $1,500, had multiple 5-figure product launches and coached private clients for $400/hour. His clients include celebrity makeup artists, world-class songwriters and world's best high performance coaches. Primoz has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Growthlab, Ramit Sethi's Zero to Launch, Derek Halpern's Yes Engines, Selena Soo's INFLUENCE, as well as all major Slovenian newspapers. He has spoken to audiences of several hundred people, at events such as Ramit Sethi's Forefront and Selena Soo's Get Known, Get Clients LIVE. Resources discussed on this show: Primoz Bozic Website Ultimate Guide Checklist Primoz Bozic LinkedIn Primoz Bozic Facebook Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Dr. Sharad P. Paul to discuss medicine and health. Dr. Sharad P. Paul, MD is a skin cancer surgeon, family physician, academic, skincare expert, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, and social entrepreneur, as well as an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. Born in England, with a childhood in India, he is a global citizen who lives Down Under. In 2008, was featured in international editions of Time and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for Leading (Health) Improvement on a Global Scale. In this episode, we discuss: -The most important questions to ask your physician at a yearly check-up -The Genetics of Health: making medicine personal -How historical human migration and diet patterns influence your Vitamin D levels and Omega 6:3 ratio -Should the medical system be proactive or reactive with illness? -And so much more! The healthcare system today is primarily focused on reactively treating illness with very little resources going towards proactive treatment and advice. Dr. Paul stresses, "Medicine isn't health. Medicine is an industry... It doesn't automatically mean good health." Dr. Paul believes that achieving good health is done by both recognizing genetic risk factors and adjusting your environment appropriately. For those seeking to provide more personal healthcare, Dr. Paul advises, "It's important to get to know the person and not just the illness." Dr. Paul advocates people become knowledgeable about what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle and take action to achieve their health goals. Dr. Paul recommends to, "Increase your sense of personal responsibility." For more information on Dr. Paul: Dr. Sharad P. Paul, MD is a skin cancer surgeon, family physician, academic, skincare expert, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, and social entrepreneur, as well as an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. Born in England, with a childhood in India, he is a global citizen who lives Down Under. In 2008, was featured in international editions of Time and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for Leading (Health) Improvement on a Global Scale. Dr. Paul is an award-winning author (fiction, nonfiction, poetry and medical textbooks), a prolific contributor to major national and international magazines and journals including MindBodyGreen, and a frequent radio and television guest. Resources discussed on this show: Sharad Paul Facebook The Genetics of Health on Amazon Sharad Paul Website Sharad Paul Twitter MindBodyGreen: This Is Exactly How Much Coffee You Should Be Drinking The Myth of Race | Sharad Paul | TEDxAuckland Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen

On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Daniel Thomas Hind onto the show to discuss Evolution Eat and the components of a healthy lifestyle. Daniel Thomas Hind is the founder of EvolutionEat, a transformational weight loss and lifestyle company designed to help overwhelmed folks solve their eating, food and weight problems. Over the past few years Daniel has specialized in helping busy executives and high performers who tend to have a tough time prioritizing their health over their jobs, businesses, careers, and families. And here's the kicker…he's figured out how to make the process fun so that it lasts forever. Every week, tens of thousands of people read Daniel's material to learn how to use psychology, mindset and healthy habits to live a more meaningful life. Welcome Daniel to the show! In this episode, we discuss: -Evolution Eat: how to proactively take control over your lifestyle -Daniel's food and exercise journey -Developing the right mindset for change -How to set-up a morning routine that powers the rest of your day -And so much more! Daniel encourages you to jump at new opportunities and overcome natural feelings of hesitation and fear. From Daniel's experience, he stresses, "It's often when you lean into that edge that the most extraordinary things occur simply because you don't know how to predict for them." To reach your full potential you cannot neglect your basic needs as Daniel believes, "Your health is baseline." A sustainable healthy lifestyle over the long-term is achieved with healthy habits. Daniel has found that, "It's a skill you develop and practice over time versus a goal that you accomplish." Ultimately, it is not the end goal that counts but the process you develop to get there as, "Goals are a place to come from not a place to get to." For more information on Daniel: Daniel Thomas Hind is the founder of EvolutionEat, a transformational weight loss and lifestyle company designed to help overwhelmed folks solve their eating, food and weight problems. Over the past few years Daniel has specialized in helping busy executives and high performers who tend to have a tough time prioritizing their health over their jobs, businesses, careers, and families. (Sound familiar?) And here's the kicker…he's figured out how to make the process fun so that it lasts forever. "Most people know what's healthy for them, you don't need another diet guy on the internet to tell you what to eat," Daniel says. "When it comes to emotional eating, stress eating and all kinds of habitual overeating, you can't just give someone a diet and say, 'Here, good luck!' There's a lot more going on under the hood that influences our decision-making, and there's a key distinction between someone trying a new diet for a few months and fully adopting a lifestyle as a way of being. That's what I'm here to uncover and teach. Because your health is baseline." Every week, tens of thousands of people read Daniel's material to learn how to use psychology, mindset and healthy habits to live a more meaningful life. Resources discussed on this show: Free Gift: EvolutionEat Starter Pack Evolution Eat Website Evolution Eat Instagram Evolution Eat Twitter Daniel Thomas Hind LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen