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From Adolescence to Adulthood: Helping Young People Thrive with Thomas J. LaGrave, Jr.

 
Thomas J. LaGrave, Jr., a bestselling author, former Navy SEAL, and licensed clinical social worker dedicated to mentoring and transforming the lives of adolescent men through education, healing, and advocacy joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Thomas J. LaGrave, Jr. discuss the following:
What issues are most destructive to our young people in today's world?
What is it that our youth need most to thrive in the modern era?
What can parents do to help support the mental health of their children?
Why did you write the book: "Special Welfare . Social Warfare - Adolescence to Adulthood, a Guidebook?
What can the older generations (The Greatest, The Silent, and Boomer's) do to help their grandchildren to thrive in our modern society?
Summary: The best approach for raising teens is authoritative parenting—balancing warmth with clear expectations. Unlike authoritarian control or permissive leniency, this style helps teens develop independence while staying grounded. Teens are highly influenced by social media and peer pressure, making parental guidance crucial. Studies show that youth with personal aspirations for adulthood—like career or family goals—are far less likely to engage in risky behaviors. Encourage open conversations, set clear expectations, and support their dreams. It’s the best way to guide them toward a successful, responsible adulthood.
Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. is a bestselling author, licensed clinical social worker, and the founder of HonorBound Academy, a year-long immersive program based in Sonoma, California, dedicated to the education, healing, and mentorship of adolescent men.
A former medical corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs, LaGrave has spent over 35 years working with more than 3,000 young men, specializing in the psychological and developmental challenges of adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
A recovering addict and alcoholic for more than three decades, LaGrave draws from his personal journey and extensive professional background to offer deep insight into the complex struggles facing today’s youth.
His latest book, Special Welfare, Social Warfare, launched in November and follows his earlier work, The Bell Tolls For Thee: A Soliloquy. LaGrave’s career spans hospital work, adolescent mental health, addiction recovery, and youth incarceration programs. He also served as a Military Family & Life Consultant for U.S. Armed Forces Special Operations Command.
His commitment to shaping the future of at-risk youth through innovative programs and personal mentorship has positioned him as a leading voice in adolescent mental health and social development.
Website: https://thehonorboundacademy.org 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomasjlagravejr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasjlagravejr  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjlagravejr  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasjlagravejr 
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From Drug Dealer to Addiction Expert

 
Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., best-selling author of “Unhooked”, founder of IGNTD Recovery, and a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Adi Jaffe discuss the following:
What has been your personal journey with addiction?
How do you know if you're addicted to something?
hat are "emotional hooks" and how do they relate to addiction?
What are some tips to Becoming “Unhooked”?
When should you seek help for an addiction?
SUMMARY: Struggling with addiction is not abnormal— a third to half of adults in the US experience it. Addiction does not mean your brain is broken or your genes are a mess and addiction is not a permanent problem. Addiction can be defeated but it's a process that requires work, time, and effort. 
Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. is the author of “Unhooked” and is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame. The founder of IGNTD Recovery, a Smart Personalized Adaptive Recovery System, Dr. Jaffe was a lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA for the better part of a decade and was the Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive addiction treatment facilities in the country.
As a young man, Dr. Adi Jaffe’s battle with addiction nearly landed him a decades-long prison sentence. He now holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has used his personal experience as an inspirational and motivational tool. Passionate about the role of shame in destroying lives, he’s made it his life’s mission to help reduce the stigma of mental health in this country. In addition to his blog on Psychology Today, Dr. Jaffe’s work and research have been widely published in both academic journals and popular magazines and websites.
The best-selling author of “The Abstinence Myth,” Dr. Jaffe’s latest book, “Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever” (Hachette Book Group), shares his shame-free, step-by-step program to destigmatize addiction using habit-change knowledge and tools to help readers ‘unhook’ for an addiction-free life. “Unhooked” is available everywhere you buy books.
Frequently called on the media for his expertise, Dr. Jaffe has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, and KTLA Morning News, featured on notable podcasts including Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness and The Dr. Drew Podcast, and has provided his expert opinions to The Huffington Post and the Los Angeles Times, among many other prestigious outlets.
Dr. Jaffe lives with his family in Southern California.
Website: https://www.adijaffe.com/unhooked 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradijaffe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradijaffe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradijaffe Twitter: https://x.com/DrAdiJaffe 
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3 Top Tips for Overall Health and Wellness

 
Dr. John Chuback, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon and the Founder of VitasupportMD, a privately owned company dedicated to providing health-conscious consumers with high-quality, doctor-formulated products joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Supplement Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. John Chuback discuss the following:
Tell us a little bit about you background and how you went from being an open heart surgeon to starting and running a nutraceutical business? 
Are you still practicing medicine?
Do dietary supplements really work or are they just a waste of time and money?
What is propolis and how long has it been around supporting the immune system?
What is the immune system and how does it work?
What are your three top tips for overall health and wellness?
Dr. John Chuback is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon and the founder of Chuback Vein Center. With a deep commitment to patient care and medical excellence, Dr. Chuback has been at the forefront of treating venous diseases for many years.
Along with his Paramus, NJ vein center, he established a state-of-the-art vascular imaging center on-premises, Chuback Vascular Imaging. Both Chuback Vein Center and Chuback Vascular Imaging are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Dr. Chuback is an accomplished author, speaker, and educator dedicated to advancing the field of venous disease. He is also the founder and owner of VitasupportMD, a nutraceutical company specializing in dietary supplements that support healthy circulation.
He and his wife, Diane, live in Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Website: https://vitasupportmd.com
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Bonus Families are the New Traditional Family: Here's How to Make Them Work

 
Dr. Jann Blackstone that specializes in child custody, co-parenting, divorce, and step family mediation joins eHealth Radio and the Family Health & Health News Channels. She is the author of multiple books on divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting.  Her newest book is The Bonus Family Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Co-Parenting and Creating Stronger Families. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Jann Blackstone discuss the following:
What can co-parents do when they just can't get along, and every discussion or decision is fraught with tension and resentment?

How can you get exes to stop badmouthing each other? Do most people even know what badmouthing is?

Why is badmouthing so harmful for the children — what message does it send that co-parents miss?

When a child confides in one of their parents and asks them not to tell the other one, should that request be honored? What's more important — gaining the child's trust by keeping the secret, or keeping communication open between co-parents?
What happens when a judge issues a decision in a divorce or a separation — for instance about keeping to a rigid schedule — but it just doesn't always work for the co-parents?
What does "put your children first" really mean?
What if one co-parent starts dating again — should they tell the other parent?
If a co-parent wants to share that they've met someone important, who should they tell first — their children, or the other parent, and why?
Is there a single factor that can make blending the family more successful?
You coined the term "bonus family" — what does that mean, and why do you want people to use that instead of "step family"?
Many co-parents need some help with communication. What are some words to watch out for — that may seem they should promote positive communication, but in fact, they don't help?
What's a good strategy for co-parents who feel like they should be done trying to problem-solve together, but really still have challenges to face when it comes to the children? How do you convince them to work together?
Dr. Jann Blackstone specializes in child custody, co-parenting, divorce, and step family mediation. She is the author of multiple books on divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting, including Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After Divorce and Separation, Ex-Etiquette for Weddings, Ex-Etiquette for Holidays, and My Parents are Divorced, Too. Dr. Blackstone is also the founder of Bonus Families, a 501 c3 non-profit organization dedicated to peaceful coexistence between divorced or separated parents and their combined families. Her new book is The Bonus Family Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Co-Parenting and Creating Stronger Families. 
Website: https://www.bonusfamilies.com
Social Media Links: Facebook (Bonus Families): https://www.facebook.com/bonusfamilies Facebook (Jann Blackstone): https://www.facebook.com/jann.blackstone 
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EyeCare4Kids Helps Underserved Kids See Better

 
Joseph Carbone, a board certified optician since 1975 and the Founder and President of EyeCare4Kids™, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing as many kids who lack access to professional eye care services with comprehensive eye exams and glasses joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health & Eye Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Joseph Carbone discuss the following:
Today we’re here to learn more about the importance of regular vision care in children. Is there significant unmet need in children and why are missed vision screenings a problem?
What is EyeCare4Kids and why did you start this non-profit organization?
How does EyeCare4Kids provide services to under-resourced children and their families?
Can you share a story of the impact your organization has on your patients? What are some of the immediate and longer-term benefits?
How can people learn more about EyeCare4Kids?
Summary:  Studies show that good vision is vital to a child’s success at school, among peers, and to participate in extracurricular activities. However, 1 in 4 children in the United States have imperfect vision in the United States, which is a problem given that 80 percent of a child's learning happening through the eyes. Further, vision problems are more than double than the national average in high-poverty neighborhoods. My advice to parents is to make sure that vision care is part of your child’s annual list of check-ups, either by visiting EyeCare4Kids directly, or finding a similar resource in your community.
A board-certified optician since 1975, Joseph Carbone is the founder and president of the non-profit organization, EyeCare4Kids™. Focused on rural and underserved areas, including indigenous, immigrant, and refugee communities mostly in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, and Nevada, with plans to expand into California and New Jersey, EyeCare4Kids provides professional eye care to low-income, visually impaired children and underserved families through five community-based clinics, annual school-based clinics, and a mobile vision van that travels to community locations across the southwest. Since its founding in 2001, the organization has helped more than 400,000 children whose families cannot afford or face barriers to seeking out regular eye exams and corrective glasses, when needed.
Website: https://eyecare4kids.org 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyecare_4kids  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyecare4kids 
People also listened to this: Exploring Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Stephanie Teotia

Exploring Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Stephanie Teotia

 
Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Flower Mound, TX who serving the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
In this episode, Dr. Teotia shares her expert insights on non-surgical facial rejuvenation, covering everything from Botox and dermal fillers to how these treatments compare to a facelift. She’ll break down the key differences between Botox and fillers, provide guidance on maintaining long-term results, and more. If you’re considering Botox or fillers for the first time, Dr. Teotia offers valuable advice to help you make an informed decision. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on achieving a refreshed, youthful appearance without surgery!
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
Can a combination of non-surgical facial treatments achieve results similar to a facelift?
How do dermal fillers differ from Botox?
What happens if someone isn’t happy with their filler results—can they be reversed?
What kind of upkeep is necessary when getting Botox or fillers?
What advice do you have for someone considering their first Botox or filler treatment?
Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in the Dallas area. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgeries, brow lifts, breast enhancements, and tummy tucks.
Renowned for her surgical expertise and exceptional outcomes, Dr. Teotia is also celebrated for fostering a professional and welcoming environment with her all-female team. Whether patients are interested in cosmetic surgery or non-surgical treatments, Dr. Teotia finds fulfillment in providing her patients with the highest level of care, personalized results, and an unforgettable experience.
Website: https://drstephanieteotia.com Procedure Discussed Link: https://drstephanieteotia.com/non-surgical/botox + https://drstephanieteotia.com/non-surgical/dermal-fillers 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBeidlerMDDallasPlasticSurgeryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebeidlerteotiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieTeotiaYoutube: CLICK HERE
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Stephanie Teotia 2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone: (214) 823-9652
People also listened to this: Bioengineered Technology to Reverse the Cognitive Decline Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

Bioengineered Technology to Reverse the Cognitive Decline Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

 
Chuck Papageorgiou, the CEO of NeuroEM Therapeutics, a Tampa-based biotech medical device company dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s treatment joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer’s and Health News Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Chuck Papageorgiou discuss the following:
What are some of the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment and cognitive health, and how are emerging technologies shaping the future of brain care?
NeuroEM’s technology has an interesting origin story. Tell us more about that and the work the company is doing in the Alzheimer’s space.
What is Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF), and who can benefit from it?
What evidence supports the effectiveness of this technology (TEMT-RF) for cognitive decline and brain health?
What is next for NeuroEM?
About NeuroEM Therapeutics®
NeuroEM Therapeutics is leading the way in the development and clinical testing of bioengineered technology to reverse the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Built upon a decade of groundbreaking research conducted at Tampa-based research facilities at the University of South Florida (USF), the company received the first Breakthrough Device status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Alzheimer’s disease. NeuroEM’s continued dedication to cutting-edge research is bringing to market a first-in-class wearable device designed for in-home use to extend healthy longevity using patented Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF) technology.
About the CEO - Chuck Papageorgiou
Chuck Papageorgiou is the CEO of NeuroEM Therapeutics, a Tampa-based medical device company committed to developing, clinically testing, and marketing Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF) to effectively prevent and treat cognitive decline caused by aging or Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Chuck is a market-proven Executive Leader, Business Operator, and Enterprise Technologist with over two decades of global business experience in leading organizational turnarounds, business transformation, M&A, and launching startups. Clients value Chuck for his experience, knowledge, and results-driven approach, as well as his ‘get it done’ mentality and passion for building strong teams and client relationships, and helping others succeed.
As an entrepreneur, Chuck has founded and launched multiple companies over the last twenty years, raising over $15M in startup capital. As a corporate executive and consultant, he has managed organizations ranging from five-person startups and spin-off divisions to 10,000+ employee global operations. As a Sr. Advisor, he has led or advised on global M&A and restructuring transactions worth over 9 billion dollars.
Chuck was a co-founder and the CEO of WorldWatch Plus--an AI-driven risk management company, sold to Dun and Bradstreet. He is a co-founder and current Managing Partner of Ideasphere Partners, LLC--an advisory firm that offers contract executive services and delivers expertise and hands-on leadership and execution support in strategy development, operations streamlining, technology architecture and deployment, turnarounds, outsourcing, corporate alliances, and mergers and acquisitions. His clients include Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and Corporations across the globe.
A lifelong servant of his community, Chuck is actively involved with the Florida entrepreneurship ecosystem as a Board Member at the Tampa Bay Wave, and the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa, where he also served as an Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR). He is also an advisor and EIR for the Moffitt Cancer Research Center and supports several local initiatives that focus on the development of entrepreneurs and startup companies.
Website: https://www.neuroem.com
Social Media Links: X: https://x.com/NeuroEMTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroemtherapy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuroem 
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Zeen, a Mobility Device Beyond a Wheelchair or Walker

 
Rick Sherak, the CEO of Zeen, a mobility device beyond a wheelchair or walker joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Rick has been a major player in the medical device industry for over 30 years within the medical diagnostic industry as a commercial and product development executive.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Rick Sherak discuss the following:
Can you tell the audience about your early career in the Air Force and what drove the transition to the medical health and diagnostics industry?
What is Zeen and how did the company start?
What makes Zeen different than a standard wheelchair?
What were some of the early obstacles of Zeen?
What is the foundation that Zeen is associated with?
Rick Sherak has over 30 years experience in the medical diagnostic industry as a commercial and product development executive. He became CEO of Exokinetics in March 2024 to lead the company into its next expansion phase of market awareness and revenue growth.
Throughout his career, Rick has been a passionate and proven commercial leader building, training, and unifying teams to deliver on aggressive revenue goals for Fortune 500 and early-stage medical diagnostics companies. After serving as an Air Force officer, he began his medical diagnostic career with Abbott Laboratories based outside of Chicago.
Recruited by Ventana Medical Systems in Tucson, Rick spent over 15 years as a commercial leader growing the company until it was purchased by Roche Diagnostics. Leveraging his broad leadership, product development, and medical domain experience, Rick has worked with start-up clinical oncology companies, where he built several world-class sales, marketing, and customer service divisions tolaunch new products and drive revenue growth. He has also helped early-stage companies bring their novel diagnostic technology ideas to market assisted by third-party design and development engineering firms.Rick has a passion for bringing innovative technologies to market for underserved communities and for building and growing best in class organizations.
Website: https://gozeen.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithzeenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_zeenYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/GoZeen
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Becoming WHOLE: Practical Steps to Transform Your Health and Life with Brian Seth Hurst

 
Brian Seth Hurst, an acclaimed author, speaker, and transformation coach whose book WHOLE has inspired countless individuals to achieve personal growth and inner peace joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Personal Development Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Matt Goldstein discuss the following:
What inspired you to write WHOLE, and how does it guide readers toward self-transformation and better health?
Can you share one belief or practice from your book that listeners can implement today to improve their mental or emotional well-being?
Many people struggle with stress and uncertainty. What advice do you have for finding balance and maintaining inner peace in challenging times?
The new Companion Workbook that accompanies WHOLE offers practical exercises. Can you walk us through one exercise that you love most?
How does the audiobook format enhance the experience of WHOLE, especially for busy individuals looking to focus on their well-being?
For someone just beginning their journey toward self-improvement, what is the first step you recommend to start becoming 'whole'?
Brian Seth Hurst wasn’t in his university’s philosophy class the day metaphysics was defined. Little did he know that discovering what lies beyond the visible world would become a lifelong avocation. Balancing the study of life with the business of life has led Brian to describe himself as a “metapractical” man.
Hurst had essentially two professional sides to his life—one as a successful entertainment executive, and the other as an intuitive counselor and coach. For years, these roles remained separate until a wake-up call led to the creation of "WHOLE," a collection of powerful essays that examines how beliefs serve, or do not serve, us in our lives, how those beliefs can be transformed to change our circumstances, and the power of the ultimate connection to Source.
A well-regarded international entertainment professional and prominent figure in the world of media, storytelling, and immersive experiences, he is known for his work as a producer, strategist, and writer, with a focus on pioneering new forms of content and storytelling techniques. Hurst has been at the forefront of the intersection between traditional media and emerging technologies, particularly in areas like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cross-platform storytelling. He has held leadership positions at The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the Producers Guild of America.
As a transition and transformation coach Hurst draws on his 40 years of experience in the areas of business and personal growth. His WHOLE Lifeworks™ program has empowered people in all walks of life to define their purpose and meaningful work in their lives.
Brian’s last literary adventure was as co-author, alongside Olivia Newton-John, of the best-selling children’s book “A Pig Tale.”
Website: https://www.wholelifebook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholethebook  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whole_lifeworks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WholeLifeWorks-m2u/videos  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whole.lifeworks 
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.
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Turning Tragedy into Action – A Family’s Fight for Genetic Awareness

 
Dr. Matt Goldstein, the CEO of jScreen, that focuses on providing accessible, life-saving genetic testing to empower individuals with critical health insights joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Matt Goldstein discuss the following:
Tell me about your role at jScreen and your background.
How did you come to join jScreen and tell us about the public initiative and what they do?
What is the most important thing people need to know about genetic testing when planning a family?
Jscreen also offers genetic cancer testing – can you tell us about this?
Where can people go to learn more about jScreen and get tested?
Summary: Genetic and Cancer genetic testing can save lives and the more people that do get tested the more lives can be saved.  To learn more visit https://www.jscreen.org.
Dr. Matt Goldstein is a dedicated physician-scientist and entrepreneur with a passion for advancing genetic research. As CEO of jScreen, he focuses on providing accessible, life-saving genetic testing to empower individuals with critical health insights.
With extensive experience in biotech, Dr. Goldstein has led major initiatives, including founding and guiding companies like Tango Therapeutics and Neon Therapeutics through pivotal clinical developments and strategic partnerships. A graduate of Stanford University's MD/PhD program, he completed his clinical training at Harvard Medical School.
Driven by both professional and personal experiences, including the loss of his eldest daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease, Dr. Goldstein is deeply committed to jScreen's mission of proactive health management.
Website: https://www.jscreen.org
Social Media Links: X: https://x.com/myjscreenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getjscreenedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jscreen
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