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Dr. David G. Amaral, Ph.D., Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet and UC Davis Distinguished Professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Dr. Amaral will be educating us about Autism BrainNet, a program of the Simons Foundation, that collects, preserves, and disseminates donated brain tissue to advance autism and related neurogenerative disease research.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. David G. Amaral discuss the following:
What is brain donation and how does it differ from organ donation?
Why is brain donation important to learn more about autism?
What is Autism BrainNet? I understand it’s the program’s 10th year anniversary.
How does brain donation work and what do families need to know?
How can people learn more about Autism BrainNet?
David G. Amaral, Ph.D., Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet and UC Davis Distinguished Professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Dr. David G. Amaral received his undergraduate education at Northwestern University and graduated with a degree in Psychology. He then moved to the University of Rochester where he received a joint PhD in Neuroscience and Psychology. He conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Washington University. He then moved to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla where he remained until moving to the University of California, Davis in 1995 as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Neuroscience.
Dr. Amaral was the Beneto Foundation Chair and founding Research Director of the MIND Institute from 1998 to 2018. In 2015, Dr. Amaral became Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research, the official journal of INSAR. He also serves as Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet, a program funded by the Simons Foundation to develop a postmortem brain repository to enhance autism research. He has published over 350 research articles that have been cited more nearly 90,000 times. He has co- edited three books. In 2019, Amaral was elected to the prestigious US National Academy of Medicine.
Website: https://www.autismbrainnet.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismBrainNet Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autismbrainnet X: https://x.com/autismbrainnet
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Christina Foxwell, Global CEO & Founder of Ignite Purpose joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare & Health News Channels to discuss her recent trip to the UK and why well-being in the workplace is so important.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Christina Foxwell discuss the following:
Ignite Purpose is a global consulting firm founded in 2012 and you are dedicated to enhancing performance and well-being in the workplace through a human-centric approach. How did you find yourself working with the healthcare sector?
You've just come back from speaking at the NHS Conference on bridging the mental health gap through resilience building. How was the visit?
Your white paper outlines how the A.R.I.S.E Resilience Program addresses this
gap, because the statistics are quite alarming aren't they?
Burnout is a major issue across the healthcare system. How do we tackle this?
What needs to change or improve moving forward in the healthcare sector for 2025?
Christina Foxwell, founder of Ignite Purpose, is a speaker, coach, and author passionate about helping leaders and teams align purpose with performance. With 20+ years in HR and executive roles, she supports organisations worldwide, including major healthcare and corporate organisations, empowering them through empathy, clarity, and connection. Her latest book, The Glass Angel, explores her journey from trauma to building a values-driven business.
Website: https://www.ignitepurpose.com.au
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignitepurposeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafoxwell
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Dr. Anureet Bajaj, a nationally recognized and board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Listen in as Dr. Bajaj shares her insight into helping build patients' confidence after weight loss with body contouring surgery.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Anureet Bajaj discuss the following:
What areas of the body are typically treated with surgery after weight loss?
Does "surgery after massive weight loss" have medical benefits?
Are patients usually satisfied after surgery?
What is recovery from surgery after weight loss like?
Will there be maintenance for results after surgery, and what would the maintenance include?
Dr. Anureet Bajaj practices in Oklahoma City at Bajaj Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bajaj is a national recognized plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She specializes in aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bajaj is going to discuss body contouring surgery after weight loss.
Body contouring surgery can help address loose skin and build confidence after losing weight. Listen in and learn more about the process and what it can offer those seeking their aesthetic goals.
Website: https://www.bajajplasticsurgery.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajajplasticsurgery Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/bajajplastic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BajajPlasticSurgery
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Dr. Michael Koehler, the medical director at Affinity Whole Health and a board-certified emergency medicine physician joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Weight Management Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels guest Dr. Michael Koehler discuss the following:
Semaglutide has gained significant attention in weight loss treatments. Could you explain its mechanism of action and why it's considered a game-changer in weight management?
Can you elaborate on the connection between hormone imbalances and weight management issues? How does Affinity Whole Health approach this interplay in patient treatment plans?
What are some common misconceptions about hormone therapy that you frequently encounter in your practice, and how do you address these with your patients?
How does Affinity Whole Health's approach to weight loss differ from traditional methods, and what role does personalized medicine play in your treatment strategies?
In your experience, what are the most significant lifestyle factors that impact hormone balance and weight management, beyond diet and exercise?
Dr. Michael Koehler is Affinity Whole Health‘s Medical Director and a board-certified emergency medicine physician. A native Texan, Dr. Koehler received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas in San Antonio after obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Koehler completed his emergency medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte where he also served as chief resident.
Following residency, Dr. Koehler provides quality emergency department care to thousands of patients in addition to supervising and educating medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
Dr. Koehler has a strong interest and experience with men’s and women’s hormonal therapy, peptide therapy and weight loss therapy. He is also a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and holds a Certificate in Peptide Therapy.
In his spare time, Dr. Koehler enjoys weightlifting, watching football, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Website: https://www.affinitywholehealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affinitywh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affinitywholehealth
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
International television star and Emmy winning producer, Sean Kanan who currently stars on CBS’s The Bold & The Beautiful and the Netflix series, Cobra Kai joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Relationship Channels. Sean is here with his Emmy winning producer, writer and director wife, Michele Kanan. Sean and his wife, Michele have recently co-written the book Way of the COBRA Couples, offering to others their personal wisdom and everyday practical advice for creating a happy, healthy and lasting relationship.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels guests Sean & Michele Kanan discuss the following:
Way of the Cobra Couples is the third in a series of books written by Sean. How did the idea to collaborate and co-write this third book together originate?
What Does “I love you because of you, not in spite of you” mean?
What is a Relationship Rule Book and when is it constructed in a relationship?
What is an Origin Story and why is it important in a relationship?
Why doesn’t blame exist in your Dojo?
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About Sean Kanan
Actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer Sean Kanan’s first role in Hollywood was bad-boy “Mike Barnes” in the blockbuster franchise film Karate Kid III. In 2022 Kanan reprised his iconic role, receiving critical acclaim in the pop-culture hit series’ fifth and sixth seasons of Cobra Kai, now streaming on Netflix.
Kanan simultaneously appears once again as a bad boy with a heart of gold, ‘Deacon Sharpe’, on the world’s most-watched daytime drama, CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful, and has portrayed the same role on its sister show, The Young and the Restless. Kanan previously played ‘AJ Quartermaine’ on ABC’s General Hospital. His other recent credits include two 2021 films with Bruce Willis, Survive the Game and The Fortress, and Lifetime’s Sinister Society.
In 2021, Kanan won the Daytime Emmy® award for Outstanding Limited Series as the Executive Producer and Creator of Studio City (Amazon Prime), for which he was also Emmy® nominated in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Writing Team. Kanan previously won the Indie Series Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for portraying Studio City protagonist ‘Sam Stephens’.
Kanan has previously authored four books. His first book, The Modern Gentleman: Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan, received rave reviews. His second, Success Factor X, became an Amazon New Release Best Seller after less than one week and was named one of the twenty most inspirational books in the last two decades by Book Authority.
Kanan’s third and fourth books are part of a series which include Way of the Cobra (WOTC) with the theme of “Transform yourself, and you can transform the world” and Welcome to the Kumite which draws on intimate, personal stories to illustrate his strategies and philosophy for achieving success. Currently being added to this literary series is Way of the Cobra Couples, co-written by his wife, Michele Kanan. This book focuses on relationships and communication.
Whether lobbying on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about bullying or performing stand-up comedy in Bosnia to entertain the troops for the USO, Kanan remains active in numerous charitable organizations, including The American Cancer Society, various animal advocacy groups, and serving as the international youth ambassador for Boo2Bullying.
In 2016, Kanan received the 400th star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame for his creative work and acts of charity in the Coachella Valley and Hollywood. A native of Cleveland, Kanan resides with his wife, writer and Emmy® award-winning producer, Michele Kanan in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
About Michele Kanan
Emmy® winning producer and co-writer of Way of the Cobra Couples, Michele Kanan was living in the suburbs, carpooling and serving as administrator for a successful medical practice when she decided to step out of her comfort zone to make a movie. Fast forward, and Kanan found herself and her kids married to the ‘Bad Boy of Karate’ Sean Kanan, while beginning a Hollywood career as a producer, writer and director.
She has produced ten films including ’Til Death Do Us Part with Jason Patric, Orlando Jones and Cam Gigandet; Darkness of Man with Jean Claude VanDam; and a Cannes Film Festival sci-fi favorite, Colonials with Greg Kriek.
In 2021, Kanan was nominated for an Emmy® for writing and she won an Emmy® as producer for Outstanding Digital Drama for Studio City (Amazon Prime, ROKU). Studio City has received over 20 Emmy® nominations and garnered Kanan a 2019 Indie Series Award for Best Writing. In 2022, she won the Indie Series Award for writing and Studio City won for Best Ensemble Cast.
Currently Kanan is in post-production on the young adult television show, Pretty Little Gun and is set to direct the feature films, A Gift of Magic and Snipers. She has four projects in development, including one with Eric Roberts and another with Orlando Jones. In addition, Kanan is launching a web3 interactive game and token in conjunction with her show Pretty Little Gun, while running a flourishing e-commerce/digital marketing boutique agency.
In 2022, she received a star on Palm Springs prestigious Walk of Fame in recognition for her work in entertainment and philanthropy in the Coachella Valley and Hollywood. In her spare time, Kanan spoils Beatrix, her Pug and she adores spending time with her five grown children and international television star husband.
Website: https://wayofthecobra.com
Instagram:@wayofthecobra@sean.kanan @michele.kanan
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Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Dr. Laura Ellick a NY and FL Licensed Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, medical illnesses joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels guest Dr. Laura Ellick discuss the following:
Can you tell the audience a little about your background?
What drives you to helping people?
Can you discuss your book Wisdom from the Universe and the motivation to write it?
What are some of the mental obstacles you see people are dealing with in 2024?
When did you start your podcast and what are some of the discussion topics?
Dr. Laura Ellick is a NY and FL Licensed Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, medical illnesses.
She is a speaker, life coach, and business consultant, and has been featured on TV/video channels speaking about mental health issues.
She works with VIP clients, athletes, and performers from around the country. Her first book, Total Wellness for Mommies, is available on amazon.com.
Her second book, Wisdom from the Universe, is now available via the Books & Resources page and on Amazon.
Website: https://www.lauraellick.com
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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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Dr. Raeanne Moore, a Doctor of Psychiatry and Professor at UC San Diego and the Co-Founder of NeuroUX, a health-tech that is changing the way medical professionals collect cognitive and psychological data in studies and in clinical work joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Raeanne Moore discuss the following:
Can you please tell our listeners about NeuroUX and what your company is doing to change the trajectory of healthcare?
How does NeuroUX facilitate remote research, and what benefits does this bring to studying human cognition and behavior?
Can you elaborate on how the gamified design of NeuroUX increases participant adherence and maintains research quality?
Security is a major concern in data collection. How does NeuroUX ensure the safety and privacy of cognitive and psychological data collected through the platform?
Finally, we understand that NeuroUX's tools are being used in studies and in clinical practices. What insights from the cognitive assessments provided by NeuroUX can individuals apply so that they can enhance their mental clarity and cognitive function in their everyday lives?
Dr. Raeanne Moore is a co-founder of NeuroUX with expertise in the use of digital health technologies to measure brain function. Trained as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, she is also a Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego, where she directs the Mental Health Technology (MHTech) Center and co-directs the Cognitive Dynamics Lab. With more than 160 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact multi-disciplinary journals, Dr. Moore is recognized as an authority in her field. At NeuroUX, she helps investigators leverage advanced digital phenotyping methods and ML/AI to deliver personalized, data-driven insights into brain health and help better quantify treatment response.
Website: https://www.getneuroux.com
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Dr. Scott Spiro, a board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 30 years of expertise in advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries with a private practice based in West Orange, New Jersey joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Dr. Spiro is here to discuss managing complex cases, including those related to breast implant illness. Dr. Spiro brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to treating this condition, emphasizing the importance of thorough and individualized care for each patient. His innovative techniques, such as the total capsulectomy and non-implant auto augmentation, have set him apart in the field, providing patients with options that aim for both health improvement and aesthetic restoration.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Scott Spiro discuss the following:
How common is breast implant illness?
What are the first signs of breast implant illness?
What are potential symptoms of breast implant illness?
What are the treatments for breast implant illness?
Can you discuss in further detail the bacteria that are being cultured?
A lot is being said in social media about "en bloc removal" for these patients. Can you explain the different types of implant scar removal procedures?
What can one expect after total capsulectomy and removal of the implants?
You mention this non-implant auto-augmentation with dermo glandular flaps. This is a surgery and creative technique you have become known for. Can you elaborate on it?
You mention fat transfer or fat grafting. Is fat grafting or fat transfer a treatment options for patients who have undergone implant removal?
What type of surgeon should be doing this operation?
Dr. Scott Spiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Known for his innovative techniques in breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial aesthetics, including deep plane facelifts and neck lifts, Dr. Spiro has garnered multiple “Top Doctor” awards.
Dr. Spiro's innovations have garnered national recognition for his specific type of deep plane facelift known and dual plane deep plane or bilaminar face and neck lift, his thorough treatment for Breast Implant Illness including en bloc capsulectomy with reconstruction, and his dermo-glandular flap non-implant auto-augmentation breast lifts. His is uniquely qualified to obtain these outstanding results in part to his extensive background as an artist, which deeply influences his surgical approach. He is sought after by patients from around the world including 17 countries and 24 states and was the only non-professional artist to receive a prestigious commission to paint a mural for Miami Art Week in 2018.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Spiro practices in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr Spiro recently received the Faculty Teacher of the Year award from the Rutgers University Plastic Surgery Department and RWJ Barnabas Health as voted unanimously by the plastic surgery residents. Dr. Spiro is a "Surgeon by Trade, Artist at Heart."
Website: https://drspiro.com Podcast Topic: https://drspiro.com/breast/total-capsulectomy-explant-en-bloc
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiroplasticsurgery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiroPlasticSurgery
LOCATION & CONTACT DETAILS Spiro Plastic Surgery | Dr. Scott Spiro 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 510 West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 736-5907
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Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Dr. Anna Levy Warren, CEO and Founder of Organizational Tutors, a leading network of executive functioning tutors who offer specialized and individualized coaching across the country to students of all ages with diverse learning profiles joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Anna Levy Warren discuss the following:
Can you start us off with a real, practical example of why you need strong executive functioning to navigate daily life?
What is executive functioning for those who may not fully understand the term?
Could you share some practical tips or tools that parents can implement to support executive functioning in children?
For parents who are listening in who may feel frustrated or overwhelmed by their child's struggles with executive functioning, what advice or encouragement can you offer to them to navigate these challenges? How can they maintain a positive and supportive environment at home?
Using the impending chaos we all feel around the holidays, what would be your 5 expert tips on supporting kids with executive functioning struggles to access the joy of the season?
Tip: Your calendar is key. Develop a positive relationship with your calendar. Take time to color code by activity and make sure that the colors fit the feeling that you want from that moment or experience. Each week go over your calendar, making it a point to see how the entire week ahead lays out. Develop a positive relationship with your calendar and embrace the benefits this organization can bring to your life and well-being.
Anna Levy-Warren is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Organizational Tutors. With over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology including a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Anna is a leader in the field addressing executive functioning challenges in students of all ages. With an expert understanding of diverse learning profiles and first-hand experience as a parent, Anna brings to Organizational Tutors a unique combination of clinical experience and a passion for empowering learners to develop skills to excel in all aspects of their lives.
In 2005, Anna established a network of experts with advanced degrees in cognition and education to help students and adults with executive functioning difficulties and other complex learning profiles. The student-centered aspects of this network came to be known as Organizational Tutors in 2014.
As the head of the Organizational Tutors network, Anna serves as matchmaker to connect individuals with the right tutors and actively supervises and manages the network. This integrative and innovative network of hundreds of tutors provides individual coaching, consultations and creative programming to students across the country. Additionally, as the Chief Executive Officer of Organizational Tutors, Anna oversees and leads on all areas of the business’s operations and strategy.
Anna is also the Co-Founder of Dwellness, which provides in-home and innovative in-person therapy and teletherapy to individuals, couples, and families. In addition, Anna offers executive functioning and leadership training for adults to executives, entrepreneurs, educational and business teams, and other professionals through a sister company, STEEL Advising.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Anna has operated a New York City-based private practice since 2018. Through her practice Anna works with parents, couples and families, focusing on high-conflict situations and family systems struggling with dysregulation, learning disabilities and ADHD.
Anna regularly speaks to parents and teachers at schools and education-based organizations throughout the country, addressing a wide variety of topics including strengthening executive functioning skills at home and in the classroom, raising an organized child, supporting children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges, and managing stress and anxiety. Anna is published and licensed in the field of psychology and a member of the American Psychological Association.
Anna received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York. Anna also attended Bank Street School for Children and the Dalton School. A native New Yorker and parent of three children, Anna currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Website: https://www.organizationaltutors.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizationaltutorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTcoachingservicesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/organizational-tutors
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
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.
Dr. Teotia will be sharing her expert knowledge on breast implants and breast implant removal. In our conversation, she will discuss types of implants, choosing the right size, what to expect when replacing or removing implants, and recovery.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
What types of breast implants are available, and how do they differ?
How does one choose the best implant size for them?
When should you replace your breast implants?
What happens to your breasts after implant removal?
What does breast augmentation recovery involve?
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
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
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