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Positive Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Now that Lead to Lasting Health

 
Benjamin Smith the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Health Model, a disruptive approach that addresses underlying reasons for health issues joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. His new book, Why Are You Sick? How to Reclaim Your Health with the Ultimate Health Model™ that empowers readers to not just survive, but thrive.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Benjamin Smith discuss the following:
How are health “experts” taught to think a certain way that neglects asking the essential question: “why?”
How does the Ultimate Health Model’s disruptive approach integrate the core factors that contribute to either health or disease — and why.
What essential, attainable lifestyle changes will help you build long-lasting, optimal health?
What role does genetics play in your overall health?
Talk to us about why achieving a healthy weight entails ignoring what the diet and exercise industries prescribe.
Benjamin Smith is Founder and CEO of Ultimate Health Model, a disruptive approach that addresses underlying reasons for health issues. He’s a certified health coach with a passion for sharing information to help people get well. His new book, Why Are You Sick? How to Reclaim Your Health with the Ultimate Health Model™ (Pro Audio Voices, Inc., Aug. 20, 2025), empowers readers to not just survive, but thrive. Learn more at ultimatehealthmodel.com. Link to his free audiobook here.
Website: https://ultimatehealthmodel.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatehealthmodel  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateHealthModel 
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Better Lung Monitoring with Dr. Maria Artunduaga

 
Dr. Maria Artunduaga, the CEO of Samay and the inventor of the Sylvee, an AI wearable microphone and monitor for patients with COPD, asthma, and other breathing conditions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Maria Artunduaga discuss the following:
For our listeners today who may be struggling with breathing conditions (or know someone who is), describe what you have invented, and how this could provide hope to someone struggling with COPD, asthma, or even long COVID?
As someone who has spoken with many people here in the U.S. who have COPD, what are the most common pain points you hear?
Thinking about expensive procedures like MRIs, CAT scans, and ultrasounds that exist today, what first gave you the idea to monitor the lungs with something as basic as a microphone?
Your device has an interesting name, the “Sylvee.” Can you tell us who inspired this name?
For anyone out there who’s wondering, “How can listeners get a Sylvee device?”
Lastly as someone raised in Colombia who now lives in the U.S., how do you stay true to your roots?
Dr. Maria Artunduaga is the CEO of Samay Health. A top 1% student in Colombia, her country of birth, Artunduaga relocated to the United States to pursue plastic surgery training, but abandoned it to dedicate herself to solve the problem that killed her grandmother, a lack of home technologies that can detect COPD exacerbations early. She has raised $5.4M, almost 60% in non-dilutive capital from NSF and NIH, to build the Sylvee, an AI wearable sensor named after her grandmother that can provide COPD patients with continuous data on pulmonary function similar to what continuous glucose monitoring sensors do for diabetic patients.
Artunduaga’s invention has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, FierceHealthcare and more. Prior to Samay, Artunduaga completed postdoctoral studies in Human Genetics at Harvard Medical School, started a plastic surgery residency at The University of Chicago, and completed two master's degrees, one in Global Public Health at the University of Washington and another in Translational Medicine at the University of California at Berkeley and San Francisco.
She lives in Mountain View, Calif. with her husband, her daughter, and four pets.
Website: https://www.samayhealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samayhealth  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samayhealth  
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Medical Advances in the Treatment of Autism: Dr. Eric Weiss on Stem Cell Therapy

 
Dr. Eric Weiss, Founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic and Co-author of "Educating Marston: A Mother and Son’s Journey Through Autism joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Eric Weiss discuss the following:
What is neuroinflammation?
How does neuroinflammation affect people on the autism spectrum?
How are umbilical cord blood/stem cells used to treat the symptoms of autism?
What are stem cell replacement therapy's other uses?
What are some tips for parenting a child with autism?
Summary: Autism is a neuroinflammatory disorder. Umbilical cord blood and its stem cells have the ability to turn off the inflammation and turn on restoration. 
Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regenerative medicine and the co-author of Educating Marston. Founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic, Dr. Weiss provides stem cell replacement therapy to treat various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a special focus on the treatment of Autism.
Dr. Weiss co-wrote Educating Marston with his wife, Christine Weiss, as a memoir of their journey through programs and therapies to improve the quality of life of their autistic son, Marston. Trying seemingly everything under the sun, nothing clicked until they discovered stem cell replacement therapy in conjunction with intensive work at programs like the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential. Once with limited verbal communication abilities, Marston can now hold a conversation and do so much more. With Educating Marston, Dr. Weiss is on a mission to help fellow parents of children on the autism spectrum and spread the word about stem cell replacement therapy as a treatment therapy for autism.
Dr. Weiss and Educating Marston have been featured on local and national outlets, including LA Weekly, Life & Style, Wake Up with Marci, and more.
A graduate of Duke University Medical School, Dr. Weiss completed his general surgery residency in the University of California system and a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of Miami. Board certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery), Dr. Weiss is also a Fellow (FACS) in the American College of Surgeons, Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and a volunteer with “Hands Healing Hearts,” which makes annual medical missions to South America to perform reconstructive surgery on patients with birth defects.
Dr. Weiss lives with his wife Christine in sunny Jacksonville, Florida.
Website: https://northfloridastemcells.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northfloridastemcells
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Actually, You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks – Living Fully as You Age

 
Dr. Susanne T. Eden who spent her career providing leadership to educators across Canada as a teacher, author, consultant and staff developer joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. She shares her personal story of healing and personal transformation in her book, Healing From the Inside: Living Fully as You Age, inspiring others to approach the gift of aging with optimism and purpose.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Susanne T. Eden discuss the following:
Why did you write this book?
How would you describe the central message in a few words?
How is it possible to live fully amid the challenges of health and loss that come with aging?
Does holistic healing replace conventional medical practice? Explain.
Many people fear aging — how can we begin to see it as an opportunity instead?
How are emotional and physical healing connected in your experience?
What everyday practices do you suggest to help people feel more alive and balanced as they age?
Among the practices that you recommend is something called the Transformational Journal, would you talk about what this is and how it helps to live more fully.
Dr. Susanne T. Eden spent her career providing leadership to educators across Canada as a teacher, author, consultant and staff developer. Among her achievements, she is a past President of the Canadian Association for Young Children and past Chair of the Board of Governors, Seneca College, Toronto Ontario. Now 87, she shares her personal story of healing and personal transformation in her book, Healing From the Inside: Living Fully as You Age (Sept 13, 2025), inspiring others to approach the gift of aging with optimism and purpose.
Website: https://susanneeden.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanne.eden.3348
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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Reviving You: Menopause Makeover Insights with Dr. Stephanie Teotia

 
Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for her welcoming environment with her all-female team located in the Dallas area again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, breast enhancements, and tummy tucks.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
Many women feel their body and face have changed significantly during menopause. When a patient asks for a "Menopause Makeover," what is the most common concern she wants to solve, and what is your goal as a surgeon?
The drop in hormones affects both skin and muscle. How do you help a patient decide if their concerns are best addressed with a surgical solution like a Facelift or Tummy Tuck?
Weight often shifts to the abdomen during menopause. What makes the midlife Tummy Tuck or Liposuction different from the same procedure performed on a younger patient, especially concerning skin quality and fat location?
To ensure the best outcome and fastest recovery, what are the top two non-surgical things (such as lifestyle, diet, or health checkups) a woman should do before scheduling her makeover surgery?
Beyond the physical change, what is the most significant emotional or mental shift you see in your patients after they complete their Menopause Makeover journey?
Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Flower Mound, TX. In this episode, she’ll dive into the rise of the Menopause Makeover, the most common concerns women want to address, and how hormonal changes influence decisions between procedures like a facelift, tummy tuck, or liposuction. She’ll also explain what makes midlife body contouring different from the same surgeries performed on younger patients, especially when it comes to skin quality and how weight shifts during menopause.
Dr. Teotia will share the top lifestyle or health steps women should take before scheduling their makeover to support the best results and fastest recovery. She’ll also touch on the emotional shift she often sees after patients complete their Menopause Makeover—a renewed sense of confidence and feeling more at home in their bodies again..
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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Revolutionizing Home Healthcare: Innovative Solutions from AideChoice for Short-Term Care Needs

 
David McDonald, Vice President of Operations at AideChoice, a consumer-facing mobile app that seamlessly connects clients needing short-term, non-medical home care with licensed agencies for convenient, on-demand services joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest David McDonald discuss the following
What are the biggest challenges facing consumers of healthcare today, and how is AideChoice's app addressing them through technology and partnerships with licensed agencies?
Based on your 30 years in healthcare, why should listeners consider selecting short-term homecare for themselves or loved ones to ensure a positive experience and better health outcomes?
How does AideChoice's platform help users maintain independence during recovery from surgery or injury, and what tips can you share for listeners to integrate home care into their overall health management plan?
Can you explain the role of non-medical support like meal prep or errands in improving patient recovery, and how listeners can use tools like AideChoice to access these services quickly to enhance their well-being?
What future trends in home healthcare do you foresee, and how is AideChoice innovating to meet evolving needs while helping users stay proactive about their health?
Tip: When planning for recovery after a medical event, prioritize short-term home care early—apps like AideChoice make it simple to connect with trusted providers, reducing stress and speeding up healing by focusing on personalized, flexible support.
David McDonald is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience in clinical care, business development, and customer experience strategy. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations at AideChoice, he oversees daily operations, strategic planning, marketing, and provider network expansion for the innovative app that connects clients with licensed home care agencies for short-term services.
Previously, at Main Line Health, he held roles as Manager of Business Development and Customer Experience Strategist, where he drove community engagement, referral growth, and a seamless patient journey for home health, hospice, and palliative care. As Business Manager, he achieved significant growth, including a 160% increase in private duty service hours and 130% revenue rise.
Earlier positions include Director of Marketing at Right at Home, where he expanded business and developed dementia care training programs; Marketing Representative at Mercy Home Health; and Case Manager roles at Main Line Health and Pennsylvania Hospital, focusing on care coordination, reimbursement negotiation, and patient advocacy.
David holds an MSW in Social Work from Widener University, a BS in Psychology from the University of Scranton, and is pursuing studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. His career is guided by a commitment to customer-centric innovation, blending clinical expertise with technology to enhance healthcare experiences.
Website: https://aidechoice.com 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidechoice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AideChoice  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidechoice 
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Advocate for Scientific Innovation, and Driving Force in the Fight to End Addiction

 
Nancy Davis, Founder of Cure Addiction Now, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to accelerating scientific research and innovative treatments to end addiction and save lives joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Nancy Davis discuss the following:
Cure Addiction Now focuses on accelerating scientific research to end addiction. Can you share how your organization identifies and supports the most promising research—and how that model might inspire other health-focused initiatives?
Collaboration is at the heart of CAN’s mission. What have you learned about bringing together researchers, institutions, and advocates—and what can healthcare leaders take away about building effective cross-sector partnerships?
You’ve transformed personal experience into a public mission. For those in health and wellness fields, what advice would you give on turning passion into lasting impact—without burning out?
CAN emphasizes translational science—moving discoveries from lab to patient more efficiently. What are some key barriers you've seen in that process, and how can other organizations help close that gap in their own areas of healthcare?
Fundraising in the health space can be challenging. What strategies have helped you gain support for Cure Addiction Now, and how can smaller nonprofits or startups apply similar principles to grow their own reach and funding?
Nancy Davis is the founder of Cure Addiction Now (CAN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative, fast-moving scientific research aimed at ending addiction. Motivated by personal experience and a deep commitment to saving lives, Davis has built CAN into a collaborative platform uniting top researchers, institutions, and advocates in pursuit of transformative breakthroughs. Her work emphasizes high-impact, translational science—prioritizing treatments that move quickly from the lab to those who need them most. With a bold vision and relentless drive, Davis is reshaping how we understand, treat, and ultimately cure addiction.
Website: https://cureaddictionnow.org
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cureaddictionnow X: https://x.com/cureaddnoworg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUREADDICTIONOW  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cure-addiction-now 
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Exploring the Mommy Makeover and its Myths

 
 
Dr. Erica Anderson, Board Certified Female Plastic Surgeon serving McLean, VA and the surrounding DC area again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Today we will be looking into the many misconceptions about mommy makeover surgery.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Erica Anderson discuss the following:
What procedures are typically included in a mommy makeover, and can they be customized?
What are common misconceptions about mommy makeovers, and how do you address them?
With advancements in technology and techniques today, are there any recent innovations in mommy makeover procedures?
Beyond the physical changes, how does a mommy makeover address the emotional impact of pregnancy and childbirth on a woman's self-esteem?
What are the potential risks associated with a mommy makeover, and how are they addressed?
Listen in as board-certifed female plastic surgeon, Dr. Erica Anderson discusses mommy makeover surgery, such as what treatments are typically included, common risks, and the many reported benefits of undergoing cosmetic surgery post-pregnancy. Dr. Anderson is an expert in body contouring treatments, helping patients transform their figures and accomplish their aesthetic goals.
Website: https://www.ericaandersonmd.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericaandersonmd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricaAndersonMD 
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The liver, the Silent CEO of your body!

 
Dr. Vohn Watts, a functional medicine practitioner and the author of Foundational Wellness: The Simple System That Ends Doctor Dependency Forever joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Liver Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Vohn Watts discuss the following:
Why is the liver called the “Silent CEO” of your body?
Beyond detox, what’s one job it does that would surprise people?
What common habit at work or home quietly strains the liver the most?
What are the earliest signs of liver strain listeners might notice?
When liver strain shows up, what clues help you tell if the trigger is diet, meds, or environment?
What’s one simple daily habit to keep the liver strong?
Dr. Vohn Watts is at the forefront of gut‐brain, functional medicine, helping thousands translate “symptoms as signals” into lasting recovery. A former military intelligence professional turned clinician, he blends systems‐level thinking with evidence‐informed practice to solve the two upstream drivers of chronic illness, deficiency and toxicity.
As the author of Foundational Wellness: The Simple System That Ends Doctor Dependency Forever, he offers a clear, stepwise framework that turns complex science into simple daily habits. Today, he advises executives, teams, and media on building energy, focus, and resilience in a high‐stress, digital‐first world.
Website: https://foundationalwellness.com/book  
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aegisformulas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aegisformulas  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aegisformulas1 
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Filmmaker Satori Shakoor Joins Halle Berry and Gov. Whitmer in Shaping the Menopause Movement

 
Satori Shakoor, storyteller, performer, and filmmaker — creator of the stand-up storytelling concert film "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale" joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Menopause Channels. She’s not only sharing her own menopause journey, but also joining national conversations alongside Halle Berry and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to shape a cultural shift around women’s midlife health.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Satori Shakoor discuss the following:
What inspired you to share your menopause journey through this film, and what do you hope audiences take away?
What helped you cope with the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause?
You’ve worked with groups like AARP and the Michigan Women’s Commission. How do those partnerships shape the larger conversation around women’s health?
You’ve joined conversations with Halle Berry, who is helping lead a menopause movement, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who’s expanding women’s healthcare access. How do you see these efforts contributing to a cultural shift around midlife health?
What advice do you have for women who struggle to talk to their doctors about menopause?

Satori Shakoor is a dynamic storyteller, multi-disciplinary artist, and accomplished social entrepreneur, recognized as a 2017 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow. Her career began with acclaim as a background singer and recording artist, touring with George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic as one of the iconic Brides of Funkenstein. She later broadened her artistic pursuits, becoming an actor, comedienne, and television comedy writer.
As a founding member and catalyst for the award-winning Obsidian Theatre Company in Toronto, Satori helped establish Canada’s leading culturally diverse theatre company in 1999. Her journey into storytelling began in 2011, quickly rising as a Moth Mainstage storyteller and host, captivating audiences on global stages, as well as on PBS, NPR, and acclaimed podcasts. Satori is the host of Detroit Performs Live for Detroit PBS, and in 2024, she had the honor of emceeing the Kresge Centennial Event where President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address.
In addition to her storytelling achievements, Satori is the Executive Producer of the award-winning The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®, a platform she founded in 2012 in Detroit. This internationally recognized initiative aims to connect humanity, heal and transform communities, and deliver uplifting, thought-provoking, and soul-enriching entertainment through the art and craft of storytelling. She also serves as Executive Director of The Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, a Michigan-based nonprofit 501(c)(3). Through these roles, Satori partners with corporations, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations to produce impactful live events.
An expert in the art and craft of storytelling, Satori designs and facilitates workshops for a diverse range of clients including Duke University, University of Michigan, Detroit Zoological Society, Eleanor and Edsel Ford House, New Economy Initiative, and Michigan Public Health Institute. In 2023, through an ARP initiative, she led a storytelling workshop for the national Peer to Peer conference in Washington, D.C. to address issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her workshops empower participants with the tools to craft compelling narratives that inspire and engage audiences.
Satori’s impact extends globally. In 2018, she was invited by a peacekeeper from the United Nations to bring The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers to Utrecht, The Netherlands, to address issues of racism impacting Syrian and Somali refugees. She has earned numerous awards and accolades for fostering meaningful dialogue through storytelling and was honored by I. Detroit for her contributions to the city’s cultural and social landscape.
A lifelong learner, Satori holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Wayne State University, with additional studies in Music Performance at Michigan State University and Dramatic Arts at the University of Hawaii (Manoa). She honed her comedic and improvisation skills at The Groundlings in Los Angeles and Second City Toronto.
Most recently, Shakoor is the creative force behind the bold new comedic stand-up storytelling concert film "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale," which explores aging, womanhood, and the midlife experience with fearless humor and cultural insight. Now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Google Play, the film transforms silence and stigma into laughter and empowerment for audiences navigating menopause and beyond.
Website: https://www.satorishakoor.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satorishakoorfilms  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satori-shakoor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretSocietyOfTwistedStorytellers 
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