Education

A Family Trip Around the Sun: 29 Countries in 366 Days

 
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan an author, illustrator, and family photo curator, whose work combines personal passion for archiving with visual storytelling skills she honed over nearly two decades in brand marketing joins eHealth Radio and the Family & Parenting Channels.
She left corporate life to spend a year with her husband and two young children crisscrossing the globe, visiting 29 countries and six continents. She wrote about their adventures in Following the Sun: Tales (and Fails) From a Year Around the World With Our Kids.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Margaret Bensfield Sullivan discuss the following:
What exactly is a family gap year?
What inspired you to do this?
Where did you go? What lessons about parenting, travel and the world did you learn?
Do you have any advice for families considering doing something similar?
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan is author, illustrator, and family photo curator whose work combines personal passion for archiving with visual storytelling skills she honed over nearly two decades in brand marketing.
Margaret was a partner at WPP's marketing and branded content agency Group SJR, where she designed storytelling campaigns on behalf of clients like TED, Target, Disney, and USAID. She left corporate life to spend a year with her husband and two young children crisscrossing the globe, visiting 29 countries and six continents.
She wrote about their adventures in Following the Sun: Tales (and Fails) From a Year Around the World With Our Kids (December 5, 2023).
Website: https://www.margaretbensfieldsullivan.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaretbensfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbsullivan  Instagram: @SullivanFamilyAdventure
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How a High Fidelity Spine Surgery Simulator Is Using Virtual Reality to Train Young Surgeons

 
Dr. Alexander Satin, a Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, passionate about minimally invasive robotic spine surgery and disc replacement joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Orthopedic Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Alexander Satin discuss the following:
Tell me more about your role with Texas Back Institute. How long have you been there?
Tell us more about your new “high fidelity” spine simulator? How does it use virtual reality to train young surgeons?
What do you think someone needs to be a good spine surgeon? Do you enjoy mentoring young surgeons?
What benefits does being trained on simulators give surgeons?
Why was Texas Back Institute chosen to use this new spine surgery simulator first?
Lastly, is there any spine health tip you wish to share?
Dr. Alexander Satin, a Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University after earning a degree in Biophysics. He received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and served as co-president of his class. Dr. Satin completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Hofstra University-Northwell Health system in New York.
Following his residency, Dr. Satin completed a Spine Surgery fellowship at Texas Back Institute. Dr. Satin is committed to advancing the field of spine surgery and improving patient care. He is Co-Director of the Spine Surgery fellowship at Texas Back Institute. He has presented original research and been an invited lecturer at meetings throughout North America and Europe. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.
Dr. Satin is an active member of North American Spine Society, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and Cervical Spine Research Society. In his spare time, Dr. Satin enjoys traveling with his family, cooking, and golfing.
Website: https://texasback.com
Social Media Links: Blog: https://texasback.com/blog  Facebook: https://facebook.com/texasbackinstitute Youtube: https://youtube.com/texasbackinstitute  Instagram: https://instagram.com/texasbackTwitter: https://twitter.com/TexasBack
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Changing the Way Kids Learn to Read and Write

 
Carina Powers, the CEO of Phonics in Motion that is on a mission to change the way kids learn to read and write joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health and Education Channels. Their comprehensive literacy instructional method engages kids in their learning process by teaching reading and writing skills through a set of unique motions.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Carina Powers discuss the following:
What is the inspiration for Phonics in Motion?
What distinguishes Phonics in Motion from the competition?
Why is it important to both educate and entertain?
What advice do you have for a parent whose child is, say, dyslexic or learning challenged?
What can parents and teachers expect to see by using Phonics in Motion?
Phonics in Motion (PIM) is a wildly-fun and effective, multi-modal method of teaching literacy.
PIM engages kids in their learning process by immersing them in the understanding of sounds with unique motions for each sound/phoneme, and by continually mapping sounds to letters. The program teaches reading and writing. PIM's four multisensory routines offer integrated instruction of every pillar of early literacy, while keeping kids engaged and having fun.
Coordinating the sounds of letters, letter combinations, and words together with visual and tactile motions, the PIM system has developed thousands of young readers and writers at all skill levels.
Phonics in Motion offers solutions for individual teachers, schools and groups, homeschool families, and parents with kids in school.
Website: https://phonicsinmotion.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/phonicsinmotion  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/phonics-in-motion  Instagram: https://instagram.com/phonicsinmotion 

DHD, Autism and the Neurodiverse learner

 
 
Sasha Shtern, the CEO of Goally, a company dedicated to making software for special needs kids joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information Channel. Sasha Shtern of breaks down the challenges faced by these children and adult learners – and the parents, teachers and clinicians working tirelessly to help them.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Sasha Shtern discuss the following:
Why does it appear that there is such a spike in cases of ADHD, autism and other challenges?
What has been traditional treatment methods and why do you feel they fall short?
What does Goally offer the neurodiverse learning community?
Treatment for these children and adult learners appear to be fairly expensive. Does Goally address this?
Has the pandemic helped or hindered the effort to reach and teach these students?
Sasha Shtern is CEO of Goally, a company dedicated to making software for special needs kids. Goally’s tools help parents implement at home the strategies professionals use in clinics and schools.
A successful serial entrepreneur, angel investor, co-organizer of Ethereum Denver, and co-founder of Rocky Mountain Blockchain, Shtern advocates for other serial entrepreneurs to move into social enterprises. In 2015 he co-founded Impact Makers Table, a nonprofit dedicated to channeling data-driven philanthropy. He is passionate about education policy and healthy eating for kids.
 
Website: https://getgoally.com

How to deal with stress when preparing for an exam

 
 
Alex Trevatt, who is the director and co-found of Medibuddy and Medistudents, two websites which provide educational resources for doctors and medical students joins eHealth Radio and the Education and Stress Management Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Alex Trevatt discuss the following:
What is the most common cause of stress for those preparing for an exam?
How can you reduce that stress?
How often should you take breaks when revising?
What should you do if you’re feeling overwhelmed?
What is the best way to relax when preparing for an exam?
Dr. Alex Trevatt is a Plastic Surgery Resident in London, UK. He has a special interest in medical education and his websites Medibuddy and Medistudents address the huge lack of educational resources available online for doctors and medical students Dr. Trevatt is an avid cyclist and football fan.
 
 
Websites: medibuddy.co.uk | medistudents.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/www.medistudents Twitter: twitter.com/medistudents

Research shows that honey can be effective with respiratory illness

 
 
Dr. Baljit Khamba, a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural medicine. Recognized globally for its rigorous curriculum and strong research, the 42-year-old University has campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California. Bastyr's international faculty educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences, with an emphasis on integrating mind, body, spirit and nature.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Baljit Khamba discuss the following:
Tell us how you and your colleagues came to this research idea.
What evidence did the research show that honey can be effective with respiratory illness?
Why is your immunity and respiratory health important right now?
How can you incorporate honey into your daily routine to support your immune system?
What are other ways people can boost their immune system?
Dr. Baljit Khamba is a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California. She treats a variety of conditions but has special interest in nutritional approaches to anxiety, stress, depression, focus and attention, memory and cognition. She focuses on providing high quality care addressing the causes of disease and utilizes safe and effective natural treatments. She accepts patients and their families who are motivated to improve their health. Her emphasis is on disease prevention and health promotion through education and empowering her patients to become active participant in the management of their own health.
While completing bachelor and master’s degrees, she worked as a research analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she researched alcohol addiction and anxiety, as well as nutrition and mental health. Dr. Khamba also has experience working in integrative psychiatric clinics, as well as more generalized practice, as well as being involved with research projects at the University of Alberta on natural health product safety in psychiatric patients. Dr. Khamba also maintains a private telemedicine practice.
Websites: https://bastyr.edu | https://bastyrclinic.org

Bully Proofing You: Improving Confidence and Personal Value from the Inside Out

 
 
Jeanie Cisco-Meth, a two-time best-selling author, professional speaker, educator, and parent, shares her scientifically proven system for improving communication and decreasing conflict as she joins eHealth Radio and the Bullying Information and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jeanie Cisco-Meth discuss the following:
What makes you an expert on this topic?
Why did you write Bully Proofing You?
Who benefits from it?
How does it work?
What is the first step our listeners need to take?
 
 
Two-time best-selling author, professional speaker, educator, and parent, Jeanie Cisco-Meth shares her scientifically proven system for improving communication and decreasing conflict. She has written many magazine articles, been quoted in Forbes, and was a contributor for TheBlaze. She has been a guest on radio stations across the country. She has appeared on television for ABC4, Free Speech TV, and others.
As a former member of the military, Jeanie had the honor of being sent to OCS. This leadership training helped her in many ways; from starting three very successful businesses, to training staff, and mentoring others with their startups and staffing issues.
Jeanie was told in elementary school she would never make because she was too stupid. Thank goodness she didn't believe them because she never would have done the things she has.
 
Website: bullyproofingyoubook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/officialjeanieciscometh  Twitter: twitter.com/jeaniemeth

No Second Chances: The gripping new drama that also teaches us medicine

 
 
J.T. Madicus, a Multi-Entrepreneur, Novelist, Medical Educator, World Visionary and debut filmmaker to "No Second Chances" — the gripping new drama that also teaches us medicine joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest J.T. Madicus discuss the following:
You are a Multi-Entrepreneur, Medical Educator/Activist, World Visionary and now Novelist and Producer, why have you taken on the healthcare industry and why do you feel it’s broken?
Tell us about your new novel coming out (1st of 5 in Final Diagnosis series) called No Second Chances and why have you chosen to highlight real life healthcare scenarios in the novel?
It’s been said cancer is cured. You have your own theory on this. Talk to us from a medical insider’s perspective.
Talk to us about your first stab as a filmmaker as you translated your 1st novel into a film in “No Second Chances” on the big screen. What do you feel the audience will take away from your novels and now movie regarding their own health and well-being?
How does the audience learn more about your projects and health related ventures?

J. T. Madicus is an American author, entrepreneur, and medical educator, known worldwide for his “Future Doc House” YouTube channel where he demystifies complicated medical subjects such as microbiology in entertaining videos viewed by thousands of medical students every month. He is the author of Final Diagnosis – No Second Chances, the novel that serves as the inspiration for this TV series.
 
 
 
Website: https://no2ndchances.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/futuredochouse Instagram: @futuredochouse

Bright But Different: How to Best Help Your Child with Learning Differences to Succeed

 
 
Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is a speech-language pathologists. Her new book, Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences, provides parents and educators with tools to help children with learning differences realize lifelong success joins eHealth Radio and the Education & Health News Channel to discuss.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain discuss the following:
Why are confidence and joy so important for children with a learning difference?
What’s the difference between a learning difference and a learning disability?
What signs should parents and teachers look for that reveal a learning difference?
How can parents and professionals best provide opportunities for instilling confidence and joy in a child?
What can be “confidence and joy robbers?”
What strategies can parents use to successfully advocate for their child with a learning difference?

Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is a licensed speech-language pathologist and CEO of the Swain Center for Listening, Communicating and Learning. Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider is CEO of TouchTime® International and author of the best-selling 7 Strategies for Raising Calm, Inspired, & Successful Children.
Drs. Swain and Schneider’s new book, Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences (Crescendo Publishing, Nov. 1, 2018), provides parents and educators with tools to help children with learning differences realize lifelong success.
 
 
Website: confidencejoy.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/askdrelaine Facebook: facebook.com/elaine.f.schneider.9 Twitter: @AskDrElaine Instagram: instagram/Dr.ElaineFogelSchneider Pinterest: pinterest.com/touchtime

Mom Develops Educational App and Game that Teaches Children with Autism Basic Learning Skills

 
 
Jamie Lynn Juarez, Founder and Executive Director for Hope for Autism, an organization that offers cutting edge medical, educational and behavior solutions for parents with children with autism joins eHealth Radio and the Autism & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jamie Lynn Juarez discuss the following:
How does the educational digital app and game Your Child Can Type ® work?
What is the most challenging aspect of autism?
What are some ways to improve the autism community?
How can treatments for autism be improved?
Do individuals with autism have gifts unknown to the world?

Jamie Juarez is a licensed marriage and family therapist, behavior analyst and clinical counselor, who has spent 20 years practicing neuroscience principles and applied behavior analysis. She founded the organization Hope For Autism and developed the educational brain training digital app and game, Your Child Can Type® which helps children with autism improve their memory hub, as well as their reading, writing and typing skills. Juarez is also the author of Hope for Autism, a #1 international best-selling book in five children’s health categories.
 
 
Website: hopeforautism.com