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Jennifer Kaufman, a special education administrator, author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum, and founder of First Response Autism Solutions, bringing over 20 years of expertise to families, grandparents, and first responders navigating the world of autism joins eHealth Radio and the Autism & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jennifer Kaufman discuss the following:
You've been in special education for over 20 years and then your grandson was diagnosed with autism. Did that change anything for you, or did you feel like you already had it covered?
A lot of grandparents come into this with a picture in their head of what being a grandparent in their grandchild's life is going to look like. When that picture changes, it can be really hard. How do grandparents shift those expectations in a way that actually lets them show up better for their adult child?
What does chronic stress actually do to the body of a caregiver who has been at this for years and doesn't think of themselves as someone who needs help?
You also train police and first responders on how to best support autistic community members. What is the one thing that stops officers cold when they go through your training, and why does it matter to every family listening right now?
You wrote a book, you train first responders, you run a school. What do you want the average person who knows nothing about autism to walk away knowing after this conversation?
HELPFUL TIPS: If your grandchild or child has autism, get them in the water early. Swim lessons are not optional for this population. Over 90% of accidental deaths of people with autism involve drowning. That statistic does not have to be your family's story. Find a program, find an instructor, find a way. It is that important.
The next time a child is struggling in public and your instinct is to wonder why they can't just behave, try replacing that thought with this one. They are not giving anyone a hard time. They are having one. That shift in thinking costs you nothing and it changes everything about how you respond.
Jennifer Kaufman has spent many years working with children with autism as a school principal in northern New Jersey. She knows the IEPs, the behavioral supports, the family meetings, and the moments when everything clicks for a child who has been struggling. But a few years ago, her understanding of autism became personal in a way she never anticipated, when her grandchild was diagnosed.
That experience changed her.
Not her expertise, but her perspective. Suddenly she was the grandmother feeling the same mix of love, fear, and uncertainty that she had watched so many families navigate over the years. She was also the grandmother working to support her own daughter. It gave her something that two graduate degrees and decades of administrative experience could not: the view from the other side of the desk.
That is the story behind her 2025 book, Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk, which speaks directly to grandparents who want to support their families but often don't know how. The book has connected with readers across the country who finally feel that someone understands their specific experience in the autism journey.
Jennifer's advocacy work takes several forms. Through her speaking and workshop program, she addresses grandparent groups, family organizations, police departments and universities, focusing on practical tools and emotional honesty. Through her training company, First Response Autism Solutions, LLC, she works with law enforcement agencies, police academies, and campus security teams to prepare first responders for interactions with individuals with autism. Her trainings are grounded in real experience, not theory, and first responders consistently say they leave feeling genuinely prepared in a way that traditional training never provided.
Jennifer has appeared on television and across numerous podcast platforms and is a recognized voice in the autism advocacy community. She holds graduate degrees in Educational Technology and Educational Leadership and is certified as both a Principal and Superintendent in New Jersey.
She doesn't approach autism advocacy as an outsider looking in. She has built her career around it, raised a grandchild touched by it, and made it her mission to ensure that the people who love and serve individuals with autism have every tool they need to do it well.
Websites: grandparentingonthespectrum.com | firstresponseautism.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandparentingonthespectrum Instagram: @grandparentingonthespectrum
People also listened to this: Reviving You: GLP-1 Neck Lift Insights with Dr. Stephanie Teotia
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Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for her welcoming environment with her all-female team located in Flower Mound, Texas again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, and breast enhancements, including awake plastic surgery with local anesthesia.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
So many people have lost significant weight with GLP-1 medications, but their neck isn't reflecting that progress. What are the effects of taking a GLP-1 medication on a person's face and neck?
Can you explain what a GLP-1 neck lift is and how it addresses the effects of weight loss in the neck?
This procedure is done in-office under local anesthesia. How does that change the experience for the patient, and who is the ideal candidate?
Are there any procedures commonly paired with the GLP-1 neck lift?
How is a GLP-1 Neck Lift different from a traditional neck lift or facelift, and how do you decide if this focused approach is enough or if something more comprehensive is needed?
Joining us today is Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Flower Mound, TX. In this episode, she'll explore the growing demand for the GLP-1 Neck Lift, a procedure designed for patients who've lost significant weight with GLP-1 medications but find their neck still isn't reflecting that progress. She'll break down exactly what changes these medications cause in the face and neck, and how this in-office procedure under local anesthesia addresses those effects in a targeted way.
Dr. Teotia will walk us through who makes the ideal candidate, what the patient experience looks like compared to a traditional surgical setting, and which procedures are commonly paired with the GLP-1 Neck Lift. She'll also explain the key differences between this focused approach and a traditional neck lift or facelift and how she helps patients decide whether a more comprehensive solution is needed.
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
People also listened to this: The Endoscopic Brow Lift Explained: What Patients Need to Know with Dr. Lattman
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Dr. Jessica Lattman, a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon practicing on Manhattan's Upper East Side with over 25 years of experience specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. With more than 25 years of experience focused exclusively on the eyes and surrounding structures, Dr. Lattman brings surgical precision and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every procedure.
In this episode, she explains what an endoscopic brow lift is and who it's right for, walks us through the surgical process from consultation to recovery, and offers honest guidance for anyone weighing a brow lift against non-surgical options like Botox or filler.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Jessica Lattman discuss the following:
For listeners who may not be familiar, can you start by explaining what an endoscopic brow lift is and what it is designed to address?
How do surgeons determine whether a patient is a good candidate for an endoscopic brow lift, and what factors drive that decision?
Can you walk us through what a typical surgical plan looks like for an endoscopic brow lift — from the initial consultation to the day of surgery?
What does recovery look like for most patients, and what milestones should they expect in the weeks following the procedure?
What advice would you give to a patient who is uncertain whether their concerns are better addressed by a brow lift versus non-surgical options like Botox or filler?
Dr. Jessica Lattman is a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon based on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with over 25 years of experience dedicated to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes. Her dual training as both an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic specialist gives her a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the eye and its surrounding structures — allowing her to deliver results that are natural, refined, and functionally sound.
Dr. Lattman's approach is rooted in personalized, patient-centered care. She takes time at every consultation to understand a patient's goals, concerns, and lifestyle before crafting a tailored treatment plan. In this episode, she shares her expertise on the endoscopic brow lift — covering candidacy, surgical planning, recovery milestones, and how to decide whether surgery is the right step or whether non-surgical treatments may be a better fit.
Website: https://www.drjessicalattman.com Procedure Discussed Links: https://drjessicalattman.com/cosmetic-procedures/endoscopic-brow-lift
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicalattman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.JessicaLattman
People also listened to this: Neurology / Brain Health: Eric Kinkel, Musician and Subject of the Documentary “In Search of His Lost Cords”
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Eric Kinkel, musician and Founder of Howl Moon Productions, Executive Producer of the documentary “In Search of His Lost Cords,” which chronicles Eric’s journey after brain trauma as he explores emerging AI and advanced technologies to help restore his voice joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Eric Kinkel discuss the following:
Your documentary, “In Search of His Lost Cords,” follows your journey after brain trauma left you unable to sing and with limited speech. What exactly happened neurologically, and how did it disrupt the brain’s connection to your voice?
Your case raises an interesting question about how the brain translates intention into speech and singing. What have you learned about that brain-to-voice pathway through your journey?
After years of working with physicians and rehabilitation specialists with no improvement, you began exploring emerging science and even AI as possible tools to help restore your voice. What kinds of technologies or research are giving you hope?
For listeners who may have experienced brain trauma, stroke, or neurological injury affecting speech, what lessons have you learned about persistence, advocacy, and navigating the medical system?
Many people assume that if the vocal cords are healthy, the voice should work. Your experience shows that the brain plays the central role. What do you wish more people understood about the neurological side of voice and speech?
Your story is deeply personal, but it also raises larger questions about how medicine and technology might work together in the future. What do you hope researchers, neurologists, and the scientific community take away from your journey?
Eric Kinkel is an Illinois native, lifelong musician, songwriter, producer, and concert curator whose career spans decades of performance, composition, and community-driven music making. Musically inclined from the age of 12, Kinkel is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist proficient in piano, guitar, and bass, recognized for a deeply personal approach to songwriting rooted in melody, emotion, and storytelling.
Five years ago, Kinkel’s life and career were fundamentally altered when deep brain trauma caused the loss of both his speaking and singing voice. After years of consultations with doctors, hospitals, and specialists that failed to provide effective answers or meaningful progress, he was forced to confront the loss of the very instrument that defined his artistic and personal identity. Rather than withdrawing from his life’s work, Kinkel committed himself to understanding his condition and pursuing a path forward grounded in perseverance, clarity, and purpose.
That quest is documented in “In Search of His Lost Cords,” a deeply personal documentary executive produced by Kinkel that chronicles his pursuit to reclaim his voice through emerging interventional quantum-based science and advanced AI-driven technologies. Featuring rare archival footage and an intimate interview with Kinkel in his current condition, the film traces his evolution from accomplished performer to resilient seeker of answers, offering a powerful testament to perseverance, innovation, and the enduring human drive to reclaim one’s voice.
Throughout the years leading up to his brain trauma, Kinkel built a diverse and respected musical career. He performed as bassist for the band Scepter, recorded radio commercial jingles and a syndicated movie review theme, and developed a distinctive compositional voice that extended beyond traditional rock formats. He later joined the local rock band Lost Nation as lead singer and co-songwriter, solidifying his role as a frontman and lyricist. In 1987, he released his first solo recording, “A Long Time Coming,” a ten-song album featuring eight original compositions, followed by years of live performances at nightclubs, coffee houses, private events, and speaking engagements throughout the Chicago area. His recorded work continued with a digitally remastered CD single released in 1999, featuring “Antique Spirits” and a rendition of the late Michael Peter Smith’s “The Dutchman,” and a deepening commitment to collaboration across folk, rock, acoustic, and Americana genres.
Kinkel’s later performance work reflected an increasingly thematic and curated approach to live music, blending artistry with philanthropy. Between 1997 and 2004, he produced and headlined three major benefit concerts in honor of his late sister, Linda Kinkel, who during that time was bedridden due to chronic progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The concerts raised nearly $46,000 for Multiple Sclerosis awareness and support, uniting musicians across genres in a shared cause. In August 2010, he and his band Acoustic Thunder presented the “Inspirations Concert” at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, featuring Grammy Award–winning artist Bill Miller and Chicago rock icon Dirty Dan Buck. The concert incorporated audiovisual tributes to Kinkel’s late mother and sister, with a portion of proceeds donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. In September 2011, Kinkel produced a solo, three-set theatrical concert titled “Love Songs, Blues Tunes, and Memorable Melodies,” blending acoustic performance with guest appearances by notable Chicago musicians, including Dean Milano, Traci Abel, Patti Prendergast, Salina Norman, John Abel, and Bob Abrams of The Buckinghams. Beginning in 2019, Kinkel entered the studio to complete a final body of recorded work rooted in personal expression rather than genre, resulting in the release of songs including “Watching Clouds,” “We Are Even,” “Goldmoor’s View,” “Tracez,” “Nothing’s Wrong Song,” “Paradise On Earth,” and “Autumnal Way,” now available across major digital platforms.
In addition to his philanthropic work, Kinkel is widely recognized for producing and overseeing the creation of a permanent memorial honoring Marion Dorothy Nugent, the late mother of rock musician Ted Nugent. Following a benefit concert held to raise funds for the project, Kinkel successfully produced and erected a four-ton monument that now stands outside the Durty Nellie’s music venue in Palatine, Illinois. Dedicated in 2007, the monument garnered national and international media attention and remains an enduring civic and cultural landmark—one of the projects for which Kinkel is best known within media and music circles.
Today, Kinkel’s creative legacy and ongoing search for answers continue through “In Search of His Lost Cords,” which stands not only as a record of his past accomplishments, but as a living document of resilience, scientific exploration, and hope in the face of profound change.
Website: https://insearchofhislostcords.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialEricKinkel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialerickinkel X: https://x.com/Hairik
People also listened to this: Chasing Immortality: Behavioral Psychologist Dr. Adi Jaffe on the Psychological Cost of Extreme Biohacking
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
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 again 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 are some biohacking practices that are more harmful than helpful, especially for your mental health?
Why is perfectionism and control drive compulsive health behaviors - and how do we recognize when “optimization” crosses into obsession?
How does elitism of extreme biohacking fuel shame and anxiety among those just trying to live healthier?
What is the false (or at least completely unproven) promise that drives biohacking marketing?
What are simple, sustainable steps to improve health without compromising our well-being?
Tip: Changing your behavior is NOT really about stopping that behavior at all; it's about uncovering, relieving, and redirecting the pressure that is causing it in the first place!
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 X: https://x.com/DrAdiJaffe
People also listened to this: Why Me and other frequently asked questions - Memoir and Self-Help Hybrid
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Stella Furlong, MA, and debut author of “Why Me and other frequently asked questions”, a Memoir and Self-Help Hybrid joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stella Furlong discuss the following:
Can you explain why you chose the title of your book: Why Me and other frequently asked questions?
Tell us about your background. I am sure that would help connect the dots there.
Who is your target audience?
Tell us about your co-author.
Tell us about what led to your transformation later in life.
Feedback on the book has been incredible. People from all walks of life have opened up and confided in me about their problems, their family and friends. I have become an ambassador for mental health. It's not a heavy read. I aim to inspire and entertain. Its funny.
More Ruby Wax OBE, author, actress, comedian and broadcaster who has depression and Sir Stephen Fry, author, actor, director comedian, broadcaster and quiz show host who has bipolar disorder. My role models. It is preventative. I warn you of possible triggers to avoid. Things that can press your buttons. We are vulnerable when we have had an episode. We are weak and need to build up our resilience.
I show you tricks of the mind to put you in a more positive place and combat stigma. Meditation has worked wonders for me. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! My sister and I went on a Buddhist retreat in Derbyshire, UK a couple of years ago at the Tara International Kadampa Centre. The tide is turning in a time of global crisis in mental health. I am calling for a more holistic treatment of body, mind and spirit. Family and friends can be supportive. They can also be tactless. We are the black sheep. Sarcasm can wound us deeply. Drink and drugs are up there too, of course.
I was in Pub Watch. Banned from local pubs for unruly behavior. I talk about Food for Mood. The importance of diet. I lost 63 lbs with Slimming World. I look and feel great. The prescription drugs turned me into a fat zombie with the classic shuffling gait. I got kidney damage from being put on an inaccurately monitored dose of lithium.
The book traces the historic abuse of the mentally ill. Patients were treated badly by an authoritarian and sometimes cruel regime. We are still looking for answers to Why Me. In 100 AD a Roman poet, Juvenal spoke of the ideal: a healthy mind in a healthy body. We are still asking the question How? In 2026. The book is both timely and timeless. Timely in a global crisis. Timeless. The questions remain.
I’ve just touched the surface. Buy the book and find out more.
Website: https://www.stellafurlong.com
People also listened to this: How Physician Practices Can Build a More Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Fabian Calvo, Co-founder of BoomRx which is the fastest-growing national pharmaceutical technology platform that simplifies prescription sourcing and fulfillment joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Fabian Calvo discuss the following:
The pharmaceutical supply chain has faced unprecedented stress in recent years. What structural weaknesses did you see firsthand, and how is BoomRx redesigning sourcing and fulfillment to reduce vulnerability for medical clinics?
For years, pharmacy sourcing decisions were often driven by cost alone. What does true supply-chain resilience look like today, and how should physician practices rethink the way they evaluate pharmacy partners?
You’ve positioned BoomRx as a technology platform, not just a sourcing solution. How does centralized visibility and automation strengthen consistency, transparency, and predictability in pharmaceutical fulfillment?
Breakdowns in communication often create more disruption than product shortages themselves. How are you building systems that improve responsiveness and accountability between pharmacies and physician practices?
As health, wellness and longevity therapies and specialized compounded medications expand, what operational shifts must medical clinics make now to ensure they’re working with supply partners that can scale responsibly and compliantly?
If you could give physician practices one actionable tip to immediately strengthen their pharmacy sourcing and fulfillment strategy, what would it be?
Fabian Calvo is a longevity industry executive and pharmaceutical supply chain strategist who has built, scaled, and led multiple companies across the compounding pharmacy, API sourcing, and clinic fulfillment ecosystem.
He currently serves as Interim CEO and Member of the Board at WellSync Rx, a longevity medicine and strategic sourcing company based in Los Angeles. Fabian is also Co-Founder of four interconnected ventures that span the pharmaceutical supply chain:
Gatlan (2022) — A longevity medicine platform based in Los Angeles
NuCare API (2023) — An active pharmaceutical ingredient sourcing company based in Orange County, Calif.
BoomRx (2024) — A pharmacy portal and technology platform for physician practices, based in Tampa, Fla.
ProRx Pharma (2024) — A 503B outsourcing facility based in Exton, Penn.
Together, these companies form an integrated infrastructure for longevity medicine—from raw ingredient sourcing to compounding to clinic fulfillment—giving Fabian a rare end-to-end view of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
His work extends into regulatory and policy engagement. Fabian has participated in direct discussions with FDA leadership, including meetings with Dr. Martin Makary, on issues ranging from peptide reclassification (the recent Category 2 to Category 1 transition) to the SAPIR initiative—the federal effort to reshore active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing to the United States.
At BoomRx, Fabian is helping build what he calls "the only pharmacy portal a physician practice needs"—a technology platform that consolidates multi-pharmacy workflows into one system with flat-rate shipping to all 50 states, live tracking, access to 300+ medications (many with extended Beyond-Use Dates), and best-rate pricing.
Outside of his operating roles, Fabian advises elite founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals on longevity and performance optimization. He publishes “Long Live,” a weekly newsletter on the intersection of longevity, performance, and what he sees from inside the supply chain.
He is based in Los Angeles County, California.
Website: https://boomrx.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boomrx
People also listened to this: Restoring Confidence After Weight Loss: Body Contouring Insights with Dr. Leonard Lu
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Dr. Leonard Lu, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and post–weight-loss body contouring procedures in Vernon Hills, IL joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Leonard Lu discuss the following:
How do surgeons determine when a patient is a good candidate for post–weight-loss body contouring surgery (timing, stability of weight, overall health, etc.)?
Can you walk us through what a typical surgical plan looks like for someone with extensive skin laxity?
What areas of the body typically require the most correction after massive weight loss?
How do you manage scarring for procedures such as lower body lifts, arm lifts, or thigh lifts?
What advice would you give to someone considering these procedures but feeling overwhelmed by the options?
Dr. Leonard Lu, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving patients at Ritacca Laser Center in Vernon Hills, IL, with a focus on post–weight-loss body contouring.
In this episode, Dr. Lu discusses how surgeons determine candidacy for body contouring after massive weight loss, including considerations such as weight stability, timing, and overall health. He’ll also walk through what a typical surgical plan looks like for patients with extensive skin laxity, which areas most often require correction, and how scarring is thoughtfully managed for procedures like lower body lifts, arm lifts, and thigh lifts.
Dr. Lu began his medical training in an elite eight-year combined undergraduate and medical school program at Brown University and graduated at the top of his class from the Brown-Dartmouth Program in Medicine, earning the prestigious Dean’s Award. He completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at Northwestern University and has conducted research at institutions including Harvard Medical School, Washington University, and Northwestern University, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Website: https://rlcosmeticsurgery.com Procedure Discussed Link: https://rlcosmeticsurgery.com/body/surgery-after-massive-weight-loss
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/Rlcosmeticsurgery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlcosmeticsurgery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ginavirg
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Leonard Lu, Plastic Surgery 250 Center Dr., Suite 201 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
People also listened to this: How Greed in our Healthcare System Can Harm Patients
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Deborah Schwartz who has had a decades-long career as a healthcare attorney before becoming an author joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Healthcare Channels. Her new book is EmmaCare.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Deborah Schwartz discuss the following:
Why did you write this book?
In EmmaCare, you focus on an industry you know firsthand: the healthcare industry. How did your experience as a healthcare attorney drive this story?
Can you share why you decided to write this as a work of fiction?
What do you think is the most concerning result of the healthcare industry focusing on profits?
It seems like the toll on patients isn't always understood or focused on in the media. In your book a healthcare executive is the victim of a pretty serious (though thankfully not fatal) crime. It certainly has echoes in real life. I'm certainly not condoning the crime that took place, but were you surprised by the shooting of a United Healthcare executive?
Can you talk about any situations you witnessed as a healthcare attorney that you think represent the state of the healthcare industry today?
In your book there's a powerful through-line — that even the greediest executive is capable of redemption and changing their ways. Did you create that as a reflection of hope as to what could change in the healthcare industry?
The conclusion of the book seems like a powerful, very real potential solution for righting a lot of the wrongs in the healthcare industry right now. Can you talk about how you came up with the idea of an organization focused on advocacy?
What prompted you to leave an industry behind you were in for nearly three decades, and shift gears to become an author?
Deborah Schwartz had a decades-long career as a healthcare attorney before becoming an author. She obtained her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, a Masters in History from Columbia University, and is a graduate of Tufts. A New Yorker to the core, she reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011. Her new book is EmmaCare.
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-schwartz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.schwartz.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahhschwartz X: https://x.com/DSchwartzNY
People also listened to this: The Power of Music as Medicine with Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Jeralyn Glass, one of the foremost leaders in the world of holistic healing through music as medicine joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jeralyn Glass discuss the following:
What is music as medicine?
What is sound healing? How did this come into your life?
What is the science behind crystalline sound and singing bowls?
How can music positively affect your health?
What are some simple techniques people can use to "tune" themselves back into harmony?
Summary: Our lives are like a symphony, and when we're out of harmony, simple techniques using intentional sound can "tune" the nervous system. Sound healing promotes deep relaxation, measurably reduces blood pressure, increases circulation, and decreases stress hormones.
Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, pioneering figure in the realm of Sound Healing, creator of the Source - Be Inspired app, and author of Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music.
Before becoming one of the foremost leaders in the world of holistic healing through music as medicine, Jeralyn got her start in the theater and on Broadway and graced opera and concert stages across Europe and around the globe. Later, she founded Crystal Cadence, a dedicated sound healing studio housing the Los Angeles Crystal Tones Singing Bowl Temple of Alchemy.
Following the tragic loss of her only son, Jeralyn decided to write her book, Sacred Vibrations, as a guide to engaging Music as Medicine and how the power of sound can serve to transform us. Sacred Vibrations guides readers on their journey of integration and wholeness through actionable tips, relaxing and effective meditations accessible through QR codes, wisdom from leading scientists, esteemed colleagues, and more. Her Source - Be Inspired app offers meditations, mantra, tuning forks, cymatics, yoga, and lessons about the science of sound from leaders in the field of music as medicine like Dr. Daniel Levitin (Neuroscientist, Cognitive Psychologist, Bestselling Author, Musician), Dr. Sue Morter (Bioenergetics Pioneer, BodyAwake Yoga®, The Energy Codes®), Victor Wooten (5x Grammy-Award Winning Bassist, Author), Maejor (Multi-Platinum Producer, Musician), and more. The Source - Be Inspired app is available for download. Sacred Vibrations is now available anywhere you buy books.
Website: https://www.crystalcadence.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcadencela Instagram: https://instagram.com/crystalcadencela
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