Connecting Generations

In this COVID-19 Edition episode of “Connecting Generations,” teacher, coach, and former NFL player, Austin Brown, shares his Millennial perspective with COVID-19. Austin discusses how this pandemic compares to his experience with 9/11 and the DC Sniper, how he stays positive for his students and athletes, and how through this event, we can be stronger together.

In this COVID-19 edition, I speak to two nurses about what it is like being on the frontline of this pandemic. First, we will hear from Jess Calhoun, a school nurse and public health volunteer from Seattle. Jess tells us about what it has been like in Seattle, as they are about two weeks ahead of the rest of the country in their COVID-19 response. After Jess, we will hear from Ronda Patterson, a nurse at Dallas Children’s in Dallas, Texas. Ronda tells us how COVID-19 compares to other impactful events she has witnessed throughout her career and how she stays positive during this stressful time.

 

*Please note, due to the fast-evolving research coming out daily on Covid-19, some statics and data may have changed since the previously recorded date of this podcast.

In this special Covid-19 edition, Amelie Karam chats with, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Director of Genesis PrimeCare Hope & Recovery Centers, and the owner of Hopeful Insights Consulting, Kelli Cook. Kelli breaks down the science behind why we may be struggling mentally and emotionally during this time of self-distancing. Kelli gives the listeners tools to better handle their anxiety and stress during this unpredictable time. The episode ends with a guided meditation.

 

*Please note, due to the fast-evolving research coming out daily on Covid-19, some statics and data may have changed since the previously recorded date of this podcast.

In this special Covid-19 edition, Scott Becker, publisher of Becker’s Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, discusses how Covid-19 is affecting the healthcare system and the economy. Through his insight and research working with many of the top healthcare professionals in the country, Scott shares his thoughts on what we can likely expect in the coming weeks. Scott leaves listeners with hope that the US and world will get through this tough time, just as we have with all other obstacles before.

 

*Please note, due to the fast-evolving research coming out daily on Covid-19, some statics and data may have changed since the previously recorded date of this podcast.

In this special Covid-19 edition, Board-certified internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine physician, Dr. Suman Sinha, discusses his view of the novel Coronavirus. Dr. Sinha sheds light on previous pandemics that he has seen in his medical career, what he thinks Covid-19 will look like for the US, and how we can all find ways to serve during this uncharted time.

 

*Please note, due to the fast-evolving research coming out daily on Covid-19, some statics and data may have changed since the previously recorded date of this podcast.

James Henry Russell, the current Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer at Bunch Wholesale Companies Inc, has served in many different roles in many different industries over his career. In this episode, James Henry talks about his journey from CPA, to superintendent, to college president, to CFO, and how saying yes to opportunities can bring the most unexpected and joyous experiences.

Chris Karam is most importantly the father of host, Amelie, but also the President/CEO CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and SVP CHRISTUS Louisiana/Southeast Texas. In this episode, Chris talks about how his immigrant grandparents and small town upbringing shaped him into the leader and father he is today.