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On today’s episode, we are joined by Scott Kolbaba. Scott J. Kolbaba is a practicing physician of internal medicine for more years than he would like to admit. After college, he joined the Marine Corps where he served until he started medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Completing his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, he subsequently appeared in Chicago Magazine as a “Top Doctor”. In what he calls his abundant leisure time, he enjoys writing. His first book, Physicians’ Untold Stories, has been an Amazon bestseller and is now internationally published. It is an anthology of stories about miraculous events in physicians’ lives. 

He has always wanted to write a children’s book and his experiences in the adolescent psychiatric unit of Northwestern Medicine gave him the incentive. He was called to the emergency department to see a depressed young girl in a coma from a drug overdose. She recovered but he did not, and decided to write a positive uplifting book that would encourage young people to believe in themselves and to find their purpose. His new book, Clara’s Magic Garden, also an Amazon bestseller, is a collaboration with his son, Florin. It promotes the importance of love, acceptance, purpose and an appreciation for the natural world. 

Some of his friends accuse him of doing things in a big way. He has raised championship pumpkins in his back yard, and he flies the largest kites on the beach. His children, tired of holding the strings, bought him an anchor for Christmas to hold the kites down. He has seven children and twelve grandchildren with one on the way. Even his dog, a Newfoundland, at 150 pounds is a gentle giant. He continues to practice medicine and hopes to write more books in what he calls his leisure time, between midnight and two a.m.

In this episode we discuss:

-The importance of purpose

-The correlation between purpose and depression

-How COVID impacted teens today

-Scott’s book Clara’s Magic Garden

-And so much more!

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How to connect with Scott: 

Website:  ClarasMagicGardenbook.com 

LinkedIn: Scott Kolbaba, M.D.

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-findora-4a8325151/

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, I am joined by Gennifer Robbins. Gennifer is a trauma-informed life coach who supports, encourages and walks alongside those on their healing journey. She is the mother of 4 amazing sons, one of which has suffered from mental health disorders and a substance abuse disorder. This has led to a deep connection with the mental health and recovery community and has allowed her a new found purpose in supporting families dealing with loved ones who have substance abuse disorders. Gennifer is also the President of the RespectTeam, an organization that goes through middle schools and high schools teaching the youth about respecting themselves, others and all.

In this episode we talk about:

-What is trauma informed care

-How to support loved ones

-How to navigate the complexities of trauma

-How the RespectTeam is impacting the youth today

-And so much more!

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How to connect with Gennifer: 

Instagram: veritable_coaching_group

LinkedIn: Gennifer Robbins

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode we are joined by Brandon Davis. Brandon Davis knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age when he sat watching ABC's Shark Tank on the TV. He was fascinated with the idea of starting his own business to help people improve their lives in all capacities. Although Brandon is still young, he has successfully grown 3 different businesses - Hoover Davis Landscaping, U County Christmas Lights, & Get Over Yourself LLC. Brandon is now working full time on his tech startup, Interval. Along his journey of entrepreneurship, Brandon recognized that so many individuals around him were letting their own self-limitations and fear of the unknown stop them from chasing their dreams and diving in head first. Since seeing this pattern, Brandon has made it his mission to build up those around him and help them learn how to "Get Over Themselves." That's the message he spreads today.

In this episode we discuss:

-The power of Shark Tank

-Entrepreneurship

-The meaning of Get Over Yourself 

-Lessons learned

-And so much more

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How to connect with Brandon: 

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How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Jarrod Wilson.  Crew Chief with the responsibility of performing inspections on, and maintaining, one of the force’s large transport aircraft, the C-17A. Upon discharge, and during a three-year stint as a welder and fabricator, he entered real estate school, but did not feel it gave him the opportunities he was looking for in the work force. He then decided to go to college and started work at the Indiana Department of Transportation. In this position he planned, directed, and administered real estate and utility/railroad operations. With this experience and continued focus on education, it landed Jarrod a new position with American Electric Power. Today, Jarrod manages the Distribution Dispatch Center for all Indiana Michigan Power customers and field operations. With Jarrod’s work history and passion around leadership, he continues to share his story to leaders and college students within Fort Wayne and the surrounding area.

Some of what we discuss in today’s episode include:

-Leadership in the Air Force

-Leadership in the community

-How you can get involved in your community

-And much more

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How to connect with Jarrod: 

LinkedIn: Jarrod Wilson

Facebook: Jarrod Wilson

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How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Alexandra Nunez.  Alexandra is  a high-performance coach that helps busy professionals to achieve sustainable progress.  She was born in Colombia, but has lived in Montreal, Canada for many years now.She was an economist with an MBA whom previously spent 20+ years in finance. She’s  made this career transition to find more fulfillment and pursue her mission, helping people in the area of personal development, which has been always  her passion.

In this episode we discuss:

-Traveling to a new country

-Limiting beliefs

-Managing time

-Improving productivity

-And much more

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How to connect with Alexandra:

LinkedIn: Alexandra Nunez 

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, we are joined by retired Lt Col Oakland McCulloch.  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of the 2021 release, “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be”. Both his leadership talk, and his book are based on his 40+ years of leadership experience in combat, peacekeeping operations, disaster relief operations and in the board room. Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, in any profession and at any level of leadership.  Oak’s proudest accomplishment is having had his hand in the commissioning of over 580 Lieutenants (leaders) for the Army and this nation.

In this episode we discuss:

-Leadership

-Servant Leadership

-Legacy

-And even more leadership

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How to connect with Oak:

Website: www.ltcoakmcculloch.com

LinkedIn: Oakland McCulloch 

Instagram: ltcoakmcculloch 

X: @LtcOakland 

Facebook Business: LTC Oak McCulloch 

YouTube: LTC(R) Oakland McCulloch 

 Oak's book: Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas. Dr. Krissy is a Medical Neuroscientist and Professor in Ontario, Canada. She is a widely published expert in medical conditions that affect the brain and mental health. She is passionate about helping people maximize their potential as it relates to understanding how the brain works. She is committed to translating scientific research into terms and practices that can help communities live healthy, mindful lives. 

Dr. Krissy is a distinguished educator and mental health consultant who co-developed and teaches in Ontario's inaugural graduate certificate programs in Brain Disorders Management and Mental Health & Disability Management. Her research program focuses on well-being and empowerment within the Black Canadian community, particularly in the realm of mental health. Known for her ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, Dr. Krissy is a sought-after mental health consultant, frequently presenting at various organizations and community agencies. Her notable recognitions, including features in the "100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women" book (4th edition) and CBC News' "HERStory In Black" documentary, underscore her commitment to advancing health education within the community. Her influence extends beyond academia, emphasizing community engagement and empowerment in the realm of mental health.

In the episode we discuss:

-Mental Health

-Brain Chemicals

-How to use the these brain chemicals to our advantage

-Stress

-And so much more.

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How to connect with Dr. Krissy:

Instagram: dr.krissy.phd

Website: https://doctorkrissy.com/

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode we have Courtney McPherson. Courtney was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but immigrated to Portugal 3 years ago.  Most of her life, she kept a journal, writing out movie scripts, poems and songs in her spare time.  She wanted to be a script writer and after assisting a film company as a “runner”, she was offered an internship to attend the Cannes Film Festival in 2011.  After some time, she realized the film industry wasn’t for her, but it lead her to the yachting industry. While she was on this journey, she began observing the habits and routines of the wealthy, the rich and the famous.  Sometimes she still wonders if Samuel L. Jackson has stuck to the same morning routine as he did when he was a guest on the yacht she worked on.  While she is working on yachts, her writing still called out to her.  She also has her own personal development blog.

In this episode we discuss:

-Her passion for writing

-Her stories of the Cannes Festival

-Being in the Super Yacht Industry

-Creating an ideal lifestyle design

-And much more

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How to connect with Courtney:

LinkedIn: Courtney McPherson

Website: courtneymcpherson.com

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, I had the privilege to speak with Nicole Runyon.  Nicole Runyon is an esteemed psychotherapist renowned for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health, backed by an extensive 20-year career in the field. Her specialization lies in this particular population, where she has emerged as a prominent authority. Nicole's profound understanding of technology's impact on mental health, child development, and the intergenerational variations in parenting has made her a highly sought-after speaker. Her engaging presentations on these subjects have captivated large audiences, cementing her reputation as an expert in the field. 

Topics we discuss include:

-What is psychotherapy

-How to manage technology around our children

-The development of kids

-How to build confidence in our kids

-And so much more

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How to connect with Nicole:

LinkedIn: Nicole Runyon

Instagram: igenerationalhealth

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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On today’s episode, I was able to have a conversation with Anya Pechko. Anya is a dedicated Digital well-being professional on a mission to revolutionize our relationships with technology, enhancing our mental and physical well-being. With a background as a corporate consultant spanning 25 years, she has successfully transformed professional environments, integrating human-centric practices for remarkable business outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about:

-Everything digital well-being

-What can we do to improve our relationship with technology

-How has technology integrated with our lives

-And so much more

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How to connect with Anya:

LinkedIn: Anya Pechko

Website: Projectbe

How to connect with Matt: 

Instagram: mattfindora 

LinkedIn: Matt Findora 

Website: www.mattfindora.com 

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