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Sarah Oelschig who is a human resources leader, certified professional coach, and author of her new book Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Stress Management Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Sarah Oelschig discuss the following:
What is "Unburned," and what inspired you to write it?
How do you know if you’re burned out versus just stressed or tired?
Why do so many high-performing people end up burned out, even when they’re doing everything “right”?
You talk about “finding your way back to yourself." What does that actually look like in real life?
How does burnout impact your sense of identity, not just your energy?
Was there a turning point in your own recovery?
What’s one small step someone can take if they feel completely overwhelmed right now?
If someone feels deeply burned out, what would you want them to hear first?
Sarah Oelschig is a human resources leader, certified professional coach, and trained counselor whose career has centered on helping people navigate workplace exhaustion, transitions, and the inner critic. She holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate from UC Davis. Her new book is Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout.
Website: sarahoelschigcoaching.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/swoicicki  Instagram: instagram.com/unb.urned Substack: sarahoelschig.substack.com  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sarahwoicicki 
People also listened to this: Josh York on Discipline, Cold Plunges, and Building GYMGUYZ

 
Josh York, Founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ – that provides an in-home and on-site personal training joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness and Health News Channels. GYMGUYZ — now a global mobile fitness brand with over 200 locations across 30 states and 6 countries, and one of the most compelling entrepreneurial stories in the fitness industry.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Josh York discuss the following:
You built GYMGUYZ from your parents' dining room table into a brand with 200+ locations across 30 states and 6 countries. What was the moment you realized this wasn't just a side idea anymore?
You're up at 3:29 a.m. for a cold plunge, workout, and sauna before most people are awake. What does that morning routine actually do for your energy and mindset — and what would you tell someone who can't imagine waking up that early?
A lot of people start a fitness routine and quit within weeks. From building a company around in-home training, what's the single biggest reason people fail to stick with it — and what actually works instead?
What's one small, doable habit — something a busy listener could start tomorrow — that makes the biggest difference in someone's health?
You've said rest is optional but building something extraordinary isn't. How do you personally balance pushing hard with not burning out?
TIP: Pick one thing — not five. Most people fail at fitness or business because they try to overhaul everything at once. Choose one habit, whether it's a morning walk, a plunge, or ten minutes of movement, and stack consistency before you add complexity. Discipline compounds; overwhelm doesn't.
GYMGUYZ is proud to be the first in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise company. As the leader of in home personal training, we’re redefining physical fitness by bringing the workout to you, when and where it’s convenient for you. Professional and certified trainers bring the instruction, the equipment and they ensure every workout is customized for you depending on your fitness level and specific goals.
The GYMGUYZ team is known for creating convenient, customized, and creative workouts for each individual client. By incorporating our philosophy of these three C’s into every fitness activity plan, we are able to bring our personal training services to people at any fitness level.
Our certified Personal Trainers are experts in using GYMGUYZ methodologies, and they employ various techniques and tools to ensure that no two workouts are ever the same. We make sure that workouts are always fun and challenging.
Website: https://www.gymguyz.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/GYMGUYZInstagram: instagram.com/gymguyz X: x.com/GYMGUYZLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/gymguyz
People also listened to this: When Trauma Speaks Through the Body: Exploring Energy Healing, Memory and Emotional Release

 
Nicolas Mérand, a French psychoanalytic practitioner, energy healing practitioner, author, and Founder of Téléphane Énergie Éditions et Multimédia, an association exploring the links between trauma, the unconscious, the body, and energy healing joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Nicolas Mérand discuss the following:
What inspired you to write Cleanse Your Traumas With Energy Healing?
You describe trauma as something that can remain active in the body and energy system. What do you mean by that?
How can unresolved emotional experiences show up later in life through symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, or chronic stress?
Your work creates a bridge between psychoanalytic insight and energy healing. How do these two approaches complement each other?
What can listeners begin to do if they feel they are carrying emotional weight or trauma that they cannot fully explain?
TIP: A simple first step is to listen to the body differently. Instead of seeing every symptom only as a problem to silence, we can gently ask: “What is my body trying to tell me?” This does not replace medical or psychological care, but it can open a new relationship with ourselves — one based on listening, awareness, and compassion.
Nicolas Mérand is a French psychoanalytic practitioner, energy healing practitioner, author, and founder of the association Téléphane Énergie Éditions et Multimédia. After nearly thirty years in the technology sector, he turned toward therapeutic and energetic practices following a personal transformation. His work explores how unresolved trauma may continue to express itself through the body, emotions, energy, and recurring life patterns.
In his book Cleanse Your Traumas With Energy Healing, Nicolas proposes a bridge between psychoanalytic understanding and magnetism, suggesting that the body may carry traces of what the mind has not fully processed. His approach invites readers to listen to symptoms, sensations, fatigue, anxiety, and inner blockages as possible signals of deeper emotional or energetic imprints. Through his books and association, he seeks to open a dialogue between psychology, symbolic healing, and complementary approaches to well-being.
Websites:
Telephane.org — non-profit association, available in both English and French.
Merand.online — psychoanalysis and therapeutic practice website. Currently in French, English version coming soon. Session booking link available there.
T-E-E-M.com — music production.
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
People also listened to this: From Compliance to Care: Transforming Disability Support at Work

 
Cristina Gutierrez, co-founder of Lotus Disability, a membership platform and vetted marketplace built around one core idea: navigating life with a serious health condition shouldn't be a full-time job on top of everything else joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Cristina Gutierrez discuss the following:
Why is disability management so complicated today?
Many organizations believe they have a strong disability-inclusion strategy, yet most disabilities remain undisclosed. Why do you think that gap exists, and what can employers do to build enough trust that employees feel comfortable asking for support?
You've worked in HR and now lead a company helping employers navigate disability support. What is the biggest misconception employers have about disability management/benefits? How can they shift from a compliance mindset to one focused on employee success?
Disability affects far more employees and caregivers than many organizations realize. How can employers better recognize the hidden impact disability has on productivity, retention, and engagement before it turns into burnout or turnover?
As benefits packages continue to evolve, where do you think traditional health plans and employee-assistance programs fall short in supporting employees with disabilities and caregivers, and how can employers close those gaps?
If you could give every CEO or CHRO one piece of advice about building a workplace where employees with disabilities can truly thrive, what would it be, and why is that investment good for both people and business performance?
Cristina Gutierrez is Co-Founder of Lotus Disability, a membership platform and vetted marketplace built around one core idea: navigating life with a serious health condition shouldn't be a full-time job on top of everything else. Cristina and her co-founder, Emily Stanislaus, started Lotus after seeing firsthand how much time, money, and energy gets absorbed by what they call the "disability tax," the constant work of finding the right equipment, the right benefit, or the right person who can actually help. Lotus connects members directly to vetted vendors and resources across the areas that matter most, from adaptive equipment to personal care to legal and financial navigation, so members can spend less time searching and more time living their lives.
Cristina brings over a decade of Fortune 500 HR leadership to that mission, having worked at American Express, Kabbage, Marriott International, and McKinsey & Company. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Agnes Scott College and a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of West Florida, a combination that shapes how she approaches Lotus: less about building another platform and more about understanding people well enough to build something that meets them where they are.
Outside of work, Cristina is happiest outside and on the move enjoying life with her wife and cofounder, and their two boys.
Website: lotusdisability.com
People also listened to this: Shedding Light on Lipedema, offering insight into how to recognize it and treatment options

 
Dr. John Larson, a board-certified plastic surgeon and nationally recognized expert in Lipedema who practices in Newport Beach, CA joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Plastic Surgery Information Channels. Listen in as Dr. Larson sheds light on Lipedema, offering insight into how to recognize it, what treatment options look like, and how his unique approach helps patients reclaim their mobility, comfort, and quality of life.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. John Larson discuss the following:
What makes Lipedema fundamentally different from obesity or just “stubborn fat”, and why do so many women go years without a proper diagnosis?
What are the stages of Lipedema and how does that affect the surgical plan you build for them?
One of the factors that sets your approach apart is addressing both the diseased fat and the excess skin together. Why is that combination so critical to your results?
Your practice boasts a robust team of insurance specialists. Can you walk our listeners through what that process looks like, and how it affects patients seeking Lipedema treatment?
For a patient sitting across from you who has never heard of Lipedema before but suspect they may have the symptoms, what do you tell them, and where should they look to start their journey with you?
Dr. John Larson is a board-certified, nationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, CA at Larson Aesthetics and an expert in lipedema treatment. Listen to today’s episode as Dr. Larson walks us through everything you need to know about lipedema, a chronic, painful, and widely misunderstood fat disorder that affects women almost exclusively, causing disproportionate fat accumulation that simply doesn’t respond to diet or exercise.
From understanding the stages of lipedema, to Dr. Larson’s powerful multi-modal approach, and his team of insurance specialists, Dr. Larson breaks down the full journey from diagnosis to recovery. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into managing symptoms, or caring for someone you love, this episode is packed with the answers you’ve been searching for.
Schedule your private consultation or virtual consultations for out-of-town patients – by filling out our online form or by calling(949) 688-7733 today!
Website: https://johnlarsonmd.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: @johnlarsonmd YouTube: youtube.com/@johnlarsonmd 
People also listened to this: Why Our Usual Defenses Don’t Function After Experiencing Trauma

 
Dr. Christopher Cortman a Florida Licensed Psychologist, specializing in emotional trauma and anxiety disorders joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Emotional Health Channels. His new book is, The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma, describes a profoundly impactful tool for addressing trauma, grief, and more.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Christopher Cortman discuss the following:
Please tell us what inspired you to write this book?
What do you find to be transformative about the guided imagery technique?
One may ask, why not just use EMDR, what is your response to that?
Is it really possible to put away horrific childhood experiences and traumas?
How else do you effectively use the guided imagery technique to help people?
After 40 years of faciliating psychotherapy, what have you learned that may be useful for the rest of us?
Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy during his distinguished career spanning ​forty years. A Florida Licensed Psychologist, he maintains a thriving private practice while specializing in emotional trauma and anxiety disorders.  ​He’s appeared nationwide on talk radio and television. The acclaimed author of ​f​ive previous books, his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma, describes a profoundly impactful tool for addressing trauma, grief, and more.
Website: https://srqshrink.com
Social Media Links: TikTok: tiktok.com/@drchristophercortman  Facebook: facebook.com/drchristophercortman  instagram: instagram.com/drchristophercortman  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-cortman 
People also listened to this: Expanding the Mission: How Atossa Therapeutics is Scaling Its Rare Disease Pipeline

 
Janet R. Rea, MSPH, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Atossa Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in oncology and other areas of significant unmet needs joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Janet R. Rea discuss the following:
Janet, with over 35 years of experience bringing landmark treatments like LEUKINE® and FLU-BLOK® from clinical development to commercialization, you have a deep public health and scientific perspective on drug development. From an R&D leadership standpoint, what drew you to this chapter at Atossa, and how does your background shape your vision for the company’s expansion into rare diseases?
Over the past several months, Atossa has made an aggressive, synchronized push into the orphan disease space securing back-to-back FDA Rare Pediatric Disease designations for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS), while simultaneously appointing a dedicated Medical Director for Rare Diseases. Why is now the optimal moment for Atossa to rapidly scale this multi-pronged, rare disease strategy alongside your established breast oncology programs?
The company’s lead product candidate is (Z)-endoxifen. For those unfamiliar with the compound, how does Atossa’s proprietary oral formulation differ from traditional treatments like tamoxifen, particularly regarding its safety profile, and mechanisms like PKC inhibition?
The FDA has granted (Z)-endoxifen both Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations for DMD. How do these specific designations alter Atossa’s clinical and regulatory strategy?


The regulatory landscape for orphan drugs is transforming rapidly, especially with the FDA's new Rare Disease Innovation Hub and accelerated approval frameworks. How are these new federal guidelines changing the way biotech companies design clinical trials and talk to regulators?
Given your prior leadership role at AVI BioPharma (now Sarepta Therapeutics), a pioneer in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and your background teaching biomedical regulatory affairs, how does that specific rare-disease experience inform your scientific and clinical strategy as Atossa advances (Z)-endoxifen for DMD and McCune-Albright Syndrome?
As you look toward the next 12 to 18 months, what is the primary clinical milestone or breakthrough that you are most excited to deliver to patients and shareholders?
Janet R. Rea, MSPH brings over 35 years of industry leadership experience in clinical development through commercialization in biologics and small molecules, with focus on oncology, infectious diseases, orphan and rare-diseases. A Washington native, she obtained her B.S. degree in Microbiology from the University of Washington and was conferred a Master of Science of Public Health from the same institution.
Prior to rejoining Atossa, she was an independent consultant to biopharmaceutical companies. She has held senior leadership positions with AVM Biopharma, Poniard Pharmaceuticals, AVI BioPharma (Sarepta), Protein Sciences (Glaxo), and Atossa Therapeutics, playing key roles in the approval of Immunex’s initial product, LEUKINE® and Sanofi’s rDNA influenza vaccine, FLU-BLOK®.
Rea has lectured at both Shoreline Community College and the University of Washington for the Biomedical Regulatory Affairs Certificate and Master’s Program, where she also served as a part-time Assistant Clinical Professor.
Website: atossatherapeutics.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/atossageneticsinc  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/atossatherapeutics X: @atossainc 
People also listened to this: Dr. Caroline Szpalski on Natural Breast Reduction Results, Symptom Relief & What to Expect

 
Dr. Caroline Szpalski a Board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Dr. Szpalski discusses breast reduction, covering the fundamentals of the procedure, how she tailors surgical plans to each patient’s anatomy and goals, and the physical and emotional relief it can provide. Dr. Szpalski also shares her insights on ideal candidates, recovery, and results that restore both comfort and confidence.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Caroline Szpalski discuss the following:
How do you counsel patients on target Breast size, and what can be expected in terms of results?
How do you help patients understand the relationship between symptom relief and a breast size that feels natural and proportionate?
What are the most common misconceptions patients bring to their breast reduction consultation?
How does your less-is-more philosophy affect your results?
How do you help patients navigate insurance coverage?
Join board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Caroline Szpalski of Glen Ridge, NJ for an in-depth look at breast reduction – one of the most transformative procedures in plastic surgery today. Dr. Szpalski explains what reduction mammoplasty involves; how removing excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue can relieve chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, eliminate skin irritation, and restore freedom of movement; and how it delivers a smaller, lifted, and beautifully proportioned result. She’ll discuss how she evaluates each patient’s anatomy and goals to design a customized surgical plan, how she identifies strong candidates, and how she helps patients navigate insurance approval. Dr. Szpalski has performed multiple breast reductions throughout her career because she has seen firsthand how life-changing this procedure can be. Learn more about breast reduction by scheduling your consultation with Dr. Szpalski by contacting us online or by calling (646) 777-0170 today.
Website: szpalskimd.com  Procedure Discussed Links: szpalskimd.com/breast/breast-reductionInstagram: @drszpalski 
People also listened to this: CEO Mike Powers Bridges Ecological Restoration and Healthy Environments

 
Mike Powers, CEO and Founder at CoolPath a rangeland ecological restoration project in California joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. This carbon farming project is an initiative of Agromin, which has grown to become the largest producer of compost in California.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mike Powers discuss the following:
You have a very accomplished background. Tell us how your path in healthcare got you into the industry you’re in today.
Tell us about CoolPath and how this business came about.
How does the work that CoolPath does help to create a healthier environment?
What do you see for the future of CoolPath and the impact that you aim to achieve in the markets you serve?
Where can our audience learn more about you and CoolPath?
CEO and Founder Mike Powers has spent the last few years leading and developing the CoolPath project, a rangeland ecological restoration project in California. This carbon farming project is an initiative of Agromin, which has grown to become the largest producer of compost in California. The project is based on large-scale application of high-quality compost, along with other regenerative practices, financed by verified, high-integrity nature-based carbon credits. He and his partners have helped guide the pioneering project to submission for initial registration as “Under Validation” with Verra, one of the world’s leading voluntary carbon registries. Powers is passionate about fulfilling the mission of CoolPath and Agromin to achieve ecological restoration while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a sustainable business model and strong partnerships.
Website: https://www.coolpath.com
People also listened to this: Healing from Within: How PolarityBio is Rewriting the Rules of Wound Care

 
Dr. Ned Swanson, President & Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Nikolai Sopko, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Scientific Officer & Director, at PolarityBio, a late-stage biotechnology company developing regenerative multicellular biologics, specifically their lead autologous cutaneous cell therapy designed to treat complex chronic wounds joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. Ned Swanson & Dr. Nikolai Sopko discuss the following:
To begin, both of you bring strong clinical and scientific expertise to executive leadership. How have your respective backgrounds as medical doctors and researchers uniquely shaped your roles in driving PolarityBio through its late-stage clinical milestones?
PolarityBio has just reached a major corporate milestone with the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for SkinTE. From a leadership perspective, what were the most significant operational and clinical hurdles your team had to overcome to prepare this asset for FDA review?
The company is fundamentally focused on regenerative multicellular biologics. How did the initial vision for this technology form, and how has it evolved under your joint leadership?


SkinTE is described as a first-in-class, autologous cutaneous multicellular therapy. In plain terms, how does using a patient’s own healthy skin biology differ from traditional advanced wound care therapies already on the market?
Chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are notoriously complex and resistant to healing. What is the proposed biological mechanism of SkinTE?
Because SkinTE utilizes autologous multicellular units, it relies entirely on the patient's own tissue. What are the potential advantages of this autologous approach?
Your trial completed enrollment of 120 patients across multiple U.S. sites in just 14 months, significantly outpacing historical timelines for DFU trials. To what do you attribute this exceptionally fast clinical enrollment?


SkinTE has received both Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) and Breakthrough Therapy designations from the FDA. How have these programs facilitated your interactions with the agency leading up to this BLA submission?
Looking beyond Wagner Grade 1 diabetic foot ulcers, what does your development pipeline look like for other complex chronic wound indications, such as venous leg ulcers and pressure injuries?


SkinTE will be the first new biologic commercially available for a common chronic wound indication in nearly 30 years, if approved. As you look toward the conclusion of this FDA review process, what will this milestone mean for the millions of patients currently facing the threat of severe morbidity and amputation, and what is your ultimate vision for how PolarityBio can potentially reshape wound medicine?
Ned Swanson, MD is the President & Chief Medical Officer of PolarityBio with a background in surgical innovation and biomedical engineering. He previously served as Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of PolarityTE from 2016 to 2021. Dr. Swanson received his MD from Harvard Medical School and trained in Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins. His foundational expertise is rooted in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Nikolai Sopko, MD, PhD is a Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Scientific Officer of PolarityBio with a background in regenerative medicine. He previously served as Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President of Research & Development at PolarityTE. Dr. Sopko received his MD with honors from Case Western Reserve University and his PhD in Stem Cell Biology from the Cleveland Clinic through the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. He is a Board Certified Urologic Surgeon and completed his training as a Physician Scientist Scholar at Johns Hopkins.
Website: polaritybio.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/PolarityBio  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/polaritybio1  X: @PolarityBio_ 
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