A SENSe of Wellness

On this episode of the A SENSe of Wellness podcast, host Susan Greeley sits down with Michael Whitehurst to explore how maintaining a regular exercise routine can help slow age-related decline and promote a longer, healthier life. More About Michael Whitehurst Michael Whiteburst received a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Biology from the University of Arizona. He completed masters and doctoral degrees in motor learning/control from the University of Georgia. Most of his academic career was spent at Florida Atlantic University where he served as Professor and Dept. Chair of Exercise Science & Health Promotion. While at FAU, Dr. Whitehurst authored and co-authored scientific studies, taught neurophysiology of human movement and graduate studies dealing with the effects of exercise on brain health and cognitive function. His primary service work while at FAU included Chairing the Health Sciences Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research. His outside interests include more than 30 years of state level amateur cycling (time trials), abstract expressionist painting, music (life long audiophile), reading and consulting via a company he founded "Training Adaptations". Through Training Adaptations, Dr Whitehurst offers lectures and one on one counseling that result in individualized exercise and dietary programs aimed at healthy aging.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and Dr. Aly Cohen, have a conversation about how to identify toxic chemicals in your life and how to take actionable steps to clean up your daily habits and personal health. More About Dr. Aly Cohen Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified physician practicing in rheumatology and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. Her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, available now for preorder, connects the dots between everyday chemicals and the epidemic rise in immune disorders and autoimmune disease...and what we CAN all do about it!

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and Dr. Aly Cohen, have a conversation about how to identify toxic chemicals in your life and how to take actionable steps to clean up your daily habits and personal health.   More About Dr. Aly Cohen Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified physician practicing in rheumatology and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. Her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, available now for preorder, connects the dots between everyday chemicals and the epidemic rise in immune disorders and autoimmune disease...and what we CAN all do about it!

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and co-founder of Feed.fm, Lauren Pufpaf, have a conversation about how music contributes to our daily wellness. More About Lauren Pufpaf

Lauren Pufpaf is the Co-Founder, COO, and President of Feed.fm, a B2B music platform for consumer and retail brands, including American Eagle Outfitters, the Golden State Warriors, and Lululemon Studio.

With 20+ years of experience scaling companies, Lauren has led multiple companies through Series B rounds, fueling its growth and success over nearly a decade. Throughout her career, Lauren has scaled businesses to $100M, raised over $80M in venture funding, and advised dozens of founders on successful capital raises. Under her leadership, Feed.fm has been recognized as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, Inc. Magazine's Power Partner, and an innovator in music tech by the Music Business Association.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and Double Board-Certified Cardiologist, Dr. Tracy Paeschke, have a heart-healthy conversation in honor of the upcoming American Heart Month, diving into the importance of cardiovascular health. More About Dr. Tracy Paeschke:

Dr. Tracy Paeschke, a double board-certified cardiologist, is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal heart health and overall well-being.

With over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating heart disease, Dr. Tracy has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that poor heart health can have on people and their families.

This inspired her to shift her focus from intervention to prevention, embracing a more holistic and proactive approach to cardiac care.

Learn more about Dr. Tracy Paeschke here.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Shivani Gupta, discuss the science of life, Ayurveda. More About Dr. Shivani Gupta:

Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master's in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! Dr. Shivani Gupta has practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and her approach is to show you the tools in your toolkit, so you can reach for them every time you need them. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

Learn more about Dr. Shivani Gupta here.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, Castle Connolly Private Health Partners Co-Founder, John Connolly, Ed. D., and CEO of Northwell Health, Michael J. Dowling, latest book, "The Aging Revolution," and shifting perceptions on health, wellness, and healthcare through the lens of an aging population. More About Michael J. Dowling:

Michael Dowling is one of the health care industry's most highly respected voices, achieving the No. 1 ranking in Modern Healthcare magazine's 2022 list of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare." As a health care executive over the past three decades, he has been a no-excuses advocate for reforms that have helped the industry become more patient-focused and committed to quality and safety. His willingness to take a stand on societal issues such as gun violence and immigration has earned widespread praise and recognition from peers and the news media. During his years in academia and government, Mr. Dowling has distinguished himself as a compassionate voice for those in need, developing and promoting innovative health and human services policies.​

As president and CEO of Northwell Health for 22 years, he has demonstrated invaluable leadership in overseeing a rapidly expanding clinical, research and academic enterprise with annual revenue of $18 billion. With a workforce of more than 85,000, Northwell is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York State, caring for more than two million people annually through a vast network of 21 hospitals, more than 900 outpatient facilities—including 220 primary care practices and 50-plus urgent care centers—along with home care, rehabilitation and end-of-life services.​

Hailing from Ireland, Mr. Dowling bridges borders and brings a global perspective to health care. In 2020, he received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad, which recognized his contributions to Ireland and to Irish communities abroad, presented by the President of Ireland. He also received an honorary fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and is a board member of the Foreign Policy Association. He is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science, and the North American Board of the Smurfit School of Business at University College in Dublin, Ireland. He also earned his bachelor's degree from University College Cork, and went on to receive honorary doctorates from Queens University Belfast and University College Dublin. Mr. Dowling was the Grand Marshal of New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2017, when he was also inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame

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On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and the founder of Healthy is Wellness, Nich Pertuit, PhD discuss a holistic approach to musculoskeletal health. More About Nich Pertuit, PhD: Dr. Nich Pertuit launched Healthy Is Wellness in 2017. Before 2017, Dr. Pertuit spent over 15 years in performance consulting and teaching at universities including Stanford, Cal Poly Pomona, and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science, and in 2011 he received his PhD from Texas Tech University in human motivation, behavior change, and optimal performance. He holds the highest ranking of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Learn more about Healthy is Wellness at healthyiswellness.com.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and co-founder of Empower Sleep, Sahil Chopra, MD discuss the importance of sleep. Sleep is fundamental to our lives. Quality sleep improves our mental well-being, physical health, performance, and energy.‍ More About Sahil Chopra, MD: Dr. Sahil Chopra, MD is a highly experienced medical professional specializing in several areas, including Internal Medicine from UCLA, Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine from Loma Linda, and Sleep Medicine from Harvard. He has diverse experiences as a physician, known for his expertise in delivering personalized sleep care using continuous health data. Dr. Chopra is the Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Empower Sleep. Empower Sleep provides sleep care online using continuous vital from medical grade devices. He is a pioneer in using longitudinal sleep data to deliver personalized care, leading to overall health and improved clinical outcomes. Traditional sleep care tends to look at sleep in snapshots through the model of single-night testing. However, using continuous vitals has allowed him to hyper-personalize the treatment by analyzing hundreds of thousands of hours of data and developing unique care pathways for each patient. He has worked closely on understanding the intersection between sleep and longevity and looks forward to sharing these learnings more broadly. Learn more about Empower Sleep at www.empowersleep.com

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and health coach, Bradley Davie, discuss the importance of tracking personal health data. More about Bradley Davie:

Bradley Davie has followed his passion and pursued a knowledge and understanding of how the right choices in life can nourish both the human body and soul. He is a well-rounded and experienced expert who can help clients achieve their health goals holistically and effectively. Bradley has a Bachelor's in Kinesiology & Physical Education from the University of Maine, and has worked as a health coach since 2011. He works with his students as they create and obtain their goals in healthy living. Following his passions for more than 20 years, Bradley has poured his heart and soul into his work to help many others learn and grow through transformations. He chose to earn certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Certified Nutrition Coach. He has also obtained a certification as a holistic health coach from the Chek Institute. This certification allows him to understand how to work with clients to achieve optimal health, metabolic efficiency, and well-being by considering the whole person, rather than just focusing on a specific aspect of health. In addition to his training and certifications in the field of fitness and wellness, Bradley has also completed training in Neurolinguistics Programming, Life Coaching, and Executive Coaching. This training has equipped him with powerful tools and techniques to help clients overcome limiting beliefs and achieve their goals. His unique combination of education, certifications, and training has made him an asset for clients who want to improve their health and wellness. Learn more about Bradley: https://bradleydavie.com/ Through skills developed over 20 years in sales, marketing, and business excellence, he excels in helping organizations grow rapidly with effective systems and strategies. His talent has made him a trusted advisor for many companies seeking success. For the past 8 years, he has been helping companies implement InBody's Ecosystem of Health Assessment Tools, including body composition analyzers, blood pressure monitors, and grip strength dynamometers. Learn more about InBody: https://inbodyusa.com/beyondthescale/