Care at Scale - Telling the story of care. Impacting at scale.

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In this episode, Iris Patterson shares her journey from massage therapy to founding Chicago Integrated Health, emphasizing holistic care that integrates mental health, nutrition, and physical therapy. She discusses innovative models for accessible healthcare, community outreach, and the importance of culturally competent services.

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holistic health, mental health, community outreach, Medicaid, Chicago healthcare, integrated health, telemedicine, health equity, wellness hubs, culturally competent care

key topics

Holistic health integration combining massage, nutrition, and mental health

Community outreach and serving underserved populations

Innovative healthcare models accepting Medicaid and private insurance

Expansion from telemedicine to brick-and-mortar facilities

Culturally competent care and representation in healthcare teams

Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery and business adaptation

Partnerships with schools and churches for community health

Challenges with insurance reimbursements in healthcare

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In this episode, Dr. Kerri Husman shares her profound journey through psychiatry, healing practices, and spiritual experiences, illustrating how integrating energy work and shamanism enhances mental health treatment. Discover her insights on the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy and holistic healing.

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psychiatry, healing touch, shamanism, psychedelic therapy, mental health, energy healing, spiritual healing, functional medicine, trauma, holistic health

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Husman's Journey and Expertise

02:11 Childhood Visions and Early Fascination with the Brain

04:09 Personal Experiences with Energy and Spirit

09:01 The Role of Reassurance and Normalization in Child Psychiatry

11:12 Founding and Expanding East Wind Healing Center

18:03 Healing Touch and Spirit Helpers in Practice

24:06 Learning Shamanism and Spirit Work

29:50 End-of-Life Work and Psychopomp Practices

39:03 Psychedelic Therapy: Current Research and Future Directions

44:02 The Promise of Psilocybin and Emerging Treatments

45:09 Closing Remarks and Personal Reflections

Website

https://eastwindhealingcenter.com/practitioners/kerri-husman-2/vitality-psychiatry/

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Daniel Regan shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and founding Healing Us Centers, illustrating the importance of multiple pathways to recovery and the impact of community support.

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addiction, recovery, mental health, healing, sober living, treatment centers, peer support, mental health resources, drug addiction, healing stories

guest name

Daniel Regan

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:24 Daniel's Early Life and Family Background

01:30 The Roots of Addiction: Childhood and Environment

04:13 First Encounter with Marijuana and Relief from Anxiety

05:56 Progression of Drug Use and Escalation

07:28 Introduction of Prescription Pills and Doctor Shopping

10:27 Serious Injury and Prescription Drug Abuse

13:38 Transition to Heroin and Darker Days

16:21 First Rehab Experiences and Failures

20:26 Journey to California and Escalating Addiction

22:02 Darkest Moments and Suicidal Thoughts

26:39 Mom's Intervention and Turning Point

32:50 Inner Child Therapy and Healing Insights

34:07 Recovery Process and Challenges

40:56 Building a Recovery Community and Center

46:34 Healing Us Centers and Resources

47:30 Daniel's Book and Family Perspective

48:41 Reflections and Future Outlook

resources

Healing Us Centers - https://hucenters.com

Healing Us - Daniel Regan (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Us-Daniel-Regan/

Healing Us Communities - https://healingus.org

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In this episode, Alex Soto shares his journey from Puerto Rico to Florida, his experience working in psychiatric facilities, and how it inspired the development of Patient's Eye, a technology platform transforming mental health care with innovative tracking and automation solutions.

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Healthcare Technology, Mental Health, Patient Monitoring, IoT, Digital Health, Innovation in Psychiatry

guest name

Alex Soto

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:16 Alex's Move from Puerto Rico to Florida

02:13 Growing Up in Naples and Early Career

03:20 First Job at Verizon and Hardware Repair

04:48 COVID-19 and Transition to Healthcare Tech

05:49 Working in Psychiatric Crisis Units

07:11 Challenges in Psychiatric Facilities

09:23 Witnessing Lack of Technology and Accountability

11:12 Inspiration to Build Patient's Eye

12:09 Development of the Platform and Software

13:44 Digitizing and Automating Patient Rounding

15:26 The Role of Bracelets and Hardware Selection

17:17 Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Hardware

19:03 Using Data to Improve Patient Care

20:28 Integration with EMRs and Clinical Data

22:26 Feedback from Healthcare Providers

24:15 Market Reception and Future Outlook

25:42 Cloud-Based Platform and Security

27:05 Customization and Flexibility for Facilities

30:19 How to Connect for a Demo

31:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

resources

Patient's Eye Website - https://www.patientsye.com

Alex Soto - Email - mailto:[email protected]

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In this episode, Stefaniya Barabanava her journey from Belarus to founding Sphere, a healthcare technology company that streamlines insurance and billing processes for medical practices. Discover how her background in healthcare and computer science is transforming the healthcare industry.

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Healthcare, Insurance, Technology, Sphere, Medical Billing, Practice Management, Healthcare Innovation

key topics

Healthcare system differences between Belarus and the US

The founding story of Sphere

How Sphere improves insurance and billing workflows

The impact of technology on healthcare practices

Challenges faced by small healthcare practices

guest name

Stefaniya Barabanava

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stefaniya and her background

01:01 Stefaniya's journey from Belarus to the US

01:58 Differences in healthcare systems: Belarus vs US

02:58 Initial experiences with healthcare insurance in the US

03:57 Background in healthcare and computer science

04:54 Early involvement in healthcare practices

06:07 Understanding the healthcare workflow in Belarus

07:06 Challenges with US healthcare insurance and billing

08:03 The inspiration to create Sphere

08:57 Sphere's mission to streamline healthcare operations

10:03 Sphere's target specialties and user base

10:58 How Sphere improves transparency and efficiency

12:01 The technology behind Sphere

12:48 Early successes and customer feedback

13:58 Scaling Sphere and future plans

14:57 Expanding to different medical specialties

15:46 The impact on small practices and healthcare providers

16:48 How Sphere helps with insurance claims and payments

18:06 Benefits for physicians and patients

19:02 Reception from healthcare providers

20:10 The importance of operational efficiency in healthcare

21:10 Targeting small practices and resource constraints

22:05 The broader healthcare industry challenges

23:01 Future goals for Sphere and nationwide expansion

24:05 The importance of timely payments for practices

24:53 Applicability across medical specialties

25:57 Working with different insurance payers

26:57 Next steps and future vision for Sphere

27:49 Current specialties and success stories

29:05 Supporting small practices and resource-limited providers

30:08 Closing thoughts and contact information

resources

Sphere Website - https://sphereint.net

guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniyab/

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In this episode, Stefania Barninavada shares her journey from Belarus to founding Sphere, a healthcare technology company that streamlines insurance and billing processes for medical practices. Discover how her background in healthcare and computer science is transforming the healthcare industry.

keywords

Healthcare, Insurance, Technology, Sphere, Medical Billing, Practice Management, Healthcare Innovation

guest name

Stefania Barninavada

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stefania and her background

01:01 Stefania's journey from Belarus to the US

01:58 Differences in healthcare systems: Belarus vs US

02:58 Initial experiences with healthcare insurance in the US

03:57 Background in healthcare and computer science

04:54 Early involvement in healthcare practices

06:07 Understanding the healthcare workflow in Belarus

07:06 Challenges with US healthcare insurance and billing

08:03 The inspiration to create Sphere

08:57 Sphere's mission to streamline healthcare operations

10:03 Sphere's target specialties and user base

10:58 How Sphere improves transparency and efficiency

12:01 The technology behind Sphere

12:48 Early successes and customer feedback

13:58 Scaling Sphere and future plans

14:57 Expanding to different medical specialties

15:46 The impact on small practices and healthcare providers

16:48 How Sphere helps with insurance claims and payments

18:06 Benefits for physicians and patients

19:02 Reception from healthcare providers

20:10 The importance of operational efficiency in healthcare

21:10 Targeting small practices and resource constraints

22:05 The broader healthcare industry challenges

23:01 Future goals for Sphere and nationwide expansion

24:05 The importance of timely payments for practices

24:53 Applicability across medical specialties

25:57 Working with different insurance payers

26:57 Next steps and future vision for Sphere

27:49 Current specialties and success stories

29:05 Supporting small practices and resource-limited providers

30:08 Closing thoughts and contact information

resources

Sphere Website - https://sphere.net

guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/stefania-barninavada

Twitter - https://twitter.com/stefaniabarnina

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In this episode, David Klementz shares his professional journey from finance to healthcare leadership, highlighting key lessons in strategy, operations, and mentorship. Discover how his diverse experiences and insights can help organizations grow and succeed.

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Healthcare, Leadership, Strategy, Operations, Mentorship, Healthcare Investment, Healthcare Growth, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Strategy, Healthcare Consulting

key topics

Career progression from finance to healthcare leadership

Importance of strategic skills and mentorship

Healthcare operations and growth strategies

Role of hospice and home health in healthcare evolution

Impact of education and experience on leadership

takeaways

Diverse experience in finance, operations, and strategy enhances leadership capabilities

Mentorship and continuous learning are key to career growth

Strategic planning involves building skills like finance, law, and leadership

Healthcare organizations benefit from local, community-focused care

Methodical growth and cultural integrity are vital in healthcare expansion

guest name

David Klementz

Chapters

00:00 David Klementz's Professional Journey

09:02 Transitioning to Healthcare and Leadership Roles

18:01 The Importance of Hospice Care

26:17 Advisory Roles and Mentorship in Healthcare

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guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/davidklementz

Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidklementz

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In this episode, Greg Reeners interviews Jack Hinman, Psy.D., co-founder of Engage Transitions, to explore his personal journey, the development of his innovative program for young adults, and the importance of connection, outdoor activities, and personalized care in mental health treatment.

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mental health, young adults, transition, therapy, outdoor activities, connection, personalized care, Engage Transitions, mental health programs, life coaching

key topics

Personal journey and background of Jack Hinman

The development and philosophy of Engage Transitions

The role of outdoor activities and community in therapy

The importance of personalized, client-centered care

The impact of relationships and connection on motivation and identity

guest name

Jack Hinman, Psy.D.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jack Hinman and His Journey

01:29 The Impact of Friendship and Connection

05:55 Overcoming Academic Challenges and Finding Motivation

09:10 The Birth of Engage Transitions

11:08 Engage Transitions: A Unique Approach to Therapy

14:40 The Role of Outdoor Activities in Therapy

18:02 Navigating Identity and Connection in Young Adults

21:30 Success Stories and Long-Term Impact

24:43 The Importance of a Supportive Environment

27:46 Conclusion and Future Connections

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resources

Engage LifeNow - https://www.engagelifenow.com

guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/jackhinman

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In this insightful interview, Caleb Cottle shares his journey from outdoor wilderness programs to founding Cascade Academy, a specialized residential treatment center for adolescents with anxiety and OCD. Discover how his unique approach combines outdoor experiential therapy with clinical expertise to transform young lives and address the growing mental health challenges among youth.

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adolescent mental health, Cascade Academy, outdoor therapy, anxiety, OCD, residential treatment, youth resilience, experiential learning, mental health treatment, adolescent therapy

key topics

Cascade Academy's specialized approach to adolescent mental health

The role of outdoor experiential therapy in treating anxiety and OCD

The impact of parenting, technology, and COVID-19 on youth mental health

The importance of personalized treatment and small facility size

Integration of outdoor activities with clinical therapy for lasting change

guest name

Caleb Cottle

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Caleb Cottle and Cascade Academy

01:19 Caleb's Journey into Wilderness Therapy

04:19 Transitioning to Administrative Roles in Treatment Centers

07:48 The Evolution of Adolescent Mental Health Treatment

11:11 Founding Cascade Academy: A Specialized Approach

14:19 The Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescent Mental Health

16:39 The Unique Structure of Cascade Academy

20:05 Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Boys

21:46 Understanding Gender Differences in Anxiety

23:01 Building Self-Efficacy through Outdoor Activities

26:28 Success Stories and Positive Outcomes

28:01 Short-Term Treatment Options at Cascade Academy

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resources

Cascade Academy Website - https://cascadeprograms.com

In this episode, Leslie Inlow shares her personal journey through trauma, addiction, and healing, and how it shaped her innovative approach to therapy at Cracked Open Therapy. Discover how her holistic, trust-based model helps clients rebuild their lives after being 'cracked open.'

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therapy, trauma, addiction, holistic healing, Cracked Open Therapy, mental health, personal growth, innovative therapy, trust in therapy, healing journey

key topics

Leslie Inlow's personal story of trauma and recovery

The philosophy behind Cracked Open Therapy

Integrating somatic and holistic practices in therapy

Building trust and community among therapists and clients

guest name

Leslie Inlow

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Leslie's Background

01:39 Early Life and Influences

03:20 College Years and Awakening

06:02 Cracking Open and Personal Transformation

07:27 The Symbolism of Cracking Open and Gold Repair

10:49 Innovative Therapy Approaches and Holistic Practices

13:28 Client Progress and Evolving Methods

17:41 Building a Collaborative Therapy Ecosystem

20:30 Trust and Community in Practice

22:41 The Healing Process and Future Vision

24:15 How to Connect with Cracked Open Therapy

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resources

Cracked Open Therapy - https://crackedopentherapy.com

EMDR Therapy - https://emdria.org

Pink's Song 'Just Give Me a Reason' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0

guest links

Website - https://crackedopentherapy.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/crackedopentherapy