In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy explores the importance of effective communication in business. She is joined by Joshua Washington, an Organizational psychologist and Senior Executive Coach with a passion for helping people unlock their hidden value through communication. Joshua shares his background growing up in a small town and how it shaped his communication skills. He also discusses his journey from studying music to obtaining interpersonal communication and organizational psychology degrees. With over a decade of experience in the corporate world, Joshua offers valuable insights into the power of communication in business success. Tune in to learn more about how effective communication can make or break a business.

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[00:00:52] Small-town communication skills.

[00:04:40-00:04:52] Performance drivers and high performance.

[00:08:36] Conflict resolution in the workplace.

[00:12:53] Society's sensitivity.

[00:16:24] Conversing from the amygdala.

[00:21:43] Value in the workplace.

[00:25:30] Overcoming personal struggles.

More About Joshua Washington:

Joshua Lee Washington is an expert organizational psychologist and senior executive coach, who coaches and trains leaders on his proprietary system called the Mission Critical Performance Method. This comprehensive framework has a track record of transforming leadership and employee performance, which helps you maximize your greatest and most valuable resource in business, your people! 

Joshua is based in Orlando, FL with his beautiful family.

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In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Dr. Liz Letchford, PhD, ATC, to discuss the connection between emotional and physical health and how they intertwine in our human experience. Dr. Letchford shares her insights and personal journey in exploring the intersection of physical and emotional well-being. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how these two aspects of health are interconnected and how they can impact our overall well-being.

Show notes: 

[00:01:09] Emotional wellness and athletic injuries.

[00:04:16] Emotional catharsis and physical pain.

[00:06:04] Unresolved trauma and somatic release.

[00:10:30] Completing trauma and empowerment.

[00:17:06] Holding safe space for emotional release.

[00:19:22] Empathy and clinician burnout.

[00:20:48] The power of subconscious healing.

[00:29:12] Identity and surrender

[00:30:07] Choosing familiar over less pain.

[00:32:51] Spirokinetics breath practice.

[00:36:41] Holding space for emotional healing.

[00:40:41] Body Church and Archetypes.

[00:47:37] Advice to 20 year old self.

More About Dr. Liz Letchford:

Dr. Elizabeth Letchford is a clinician, researcher, and artist who approaches health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness. With a background in sports medicine and a PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, she has helped thousands of people demystify the body and its functions. Dr. Liz bridges the gap between the measurable and immeasurable to guide others towards a robust understanding of their physical, mental, and emotional landscape. Her current area of focus is on the impact of relationships on the nervous system and how disharmony in relationships can lead to disharmony in the body. Through her work, Dr. Liz helps individuals navigate the landscape of their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and sexual health, leading to a deeper sense of wellness and vitality

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In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Joe Friel, to discuss triathlon training for individuals over the age of 50. Joe, who has been involved in triathlons since 1980, shares his journey into the world of triathlon and provides valuable insights and advice for older athletes. Tune in to learn more about Joe's experience and how to excel in triathlon training as you age.

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[00:00:19] Getting into triathlon training.

[00:03:32] Starting a coaching business.

[00:07:19] Aging and aerobic capacity.

[00:11:34] Active aging and longevity.

[00:17:08] Bone health in older adults.

[00:19:51] Accessibility of running, biking, swimming.

[00:20:30] Starting with brisk walking.

[00:25:40] The role of a coach.

[00:28:16] Coaching advice for upcoming coaches.

[00:28:59] What makes a good coach?

[00:33:52] Coaching Yourself Successfully.

More About Joe Friel:

With a masters degree in exercise science, Joe Friel was a marathoner and running coach throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. After his first triathlon in 1983 and falling in love with the sport he began coaching multisport athletes becoming one of the first triathlon coaches in the country. The following year he opened a triathlon store in Ft. Collins, Colorado—probably the first in the world. Throughout the 1980s his race management company organized several triathlons in Colorado.

He left retail and race management in 1987 to focus on coaching. The athletes he coached for over 30 years ranged from novice to high-performance amateur to professional to Olympian. In 1997 he was a founding member of the USA Triathlon Coaches Association. He served as co-chair in 1999-2000. In 2000 he attended the Sydney Olympics to assist with team preparation. The following year he was the coach of team USA for the World Triathlon Championships.

Throughout the 2000s he was a frequent speaker at USAT coach seminars. He has written 17 books on training, the most notable being The Triathlete’s Training Bible which is now in its 5th edition and translated into 15 languages. It remains the best-selling book in the world on triathlon training. In 1999 he co-founded TrainingPeaks, online training software for endurance athletes.

As an athlete he competed in hundreds of events including national and world championships, was an All-American Age Group Triathlete several times and a USAT-regional multisport champion. He stopped competing after a bike crash in 2014 restricted range of shoulder movement. He continues to present at triathlon camps and clinics for triathletes and coaches around the world. Joe currently lives and trains in the mountains of northern Arizona and is working on his 18th book.

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On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy & Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch and Dr. Jenna Kantor, co-hosts of the podcast and leaders in the physical therapy field. They discuss the state of physical therapy in 2023 and share their thoughts on the value statement of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Stay tuned as they also reflect on their personal highs and lows of the year.

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[00:02:48] The value statement by APTA.

[00:02:58] Utilizing media for promoting physical therapy.

[00:07:58] Rise of venture capital firms.

[00:11:54] Monopolization in private practice.

[00:13:37] The importance of relationships.

[00:18:23] Challenges of moving and starting a new practice.

[00:21:36] Challenges in private practice.

[00:26:41] Vet your vendors, ask for referrals.

[00:30:55] Choosing a word for the year.

[00:35:14] Friendship and gratitude.

More About Stephanie and Jenna:

Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT runs her own private practice, Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, PLLC, and an online wellness program for performing artists called Powerful Performer. She is licensed to treat in New York and Pennsylvania.

Upon graduating, Jenna Kantor worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years then found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life. Jenna was teaching ballet to kids ages 4 through 17 and group fitness classes to adults. Through teaching, she discovered she had a deep interest in the human body and a desire to help others on a higher level. She was fortunate to get accepted into the DPT program at Columbia University. 

Dr. Kantor co-founded and runs Fairytale Physical Therapy which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals. She hosts the Dance PT Podcast and guest hosts on the podcast Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. She has served as the NYPTA SSIG Advocacy Chair, the NYC Conclave 2017 committee, NYPTA Social media committee, was the NYPTA Public Policy Student Liaison, and co-founded the NYPTA SSIG. Dr. Kantor won the APTA PPS Business Concept Contest and made the top 40 List for an Up and Coming Physical Therapy with UpDoc Media before graduating PT school.

​Jenna Kantor currently volunteers with the PPS Marketing & PR Committee and is the website builder for the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She provides complimentary, regular online content that advocates for the physical therapy profession. 

Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT believes in a world where anyone can live a pain-free, fulfilling life. She takes a full-body holistic approach to patient care, identifying the underlying cause of your pain to reduce and often eliminate it so you can get back to doing what you love. She considers not just your pain problem but also your mindset and social situation to treat YOU the whole person--not just a body part. 

Dr. Stephanie started her career working in a small private practice in rural Minnesota, where providers were so sparse that people traveled across the region to receive care. Many of these patients were new moms, people with pelvic pain, or women suffering from menopausal symptoms who struggled to find a provider who listened to their concerns and addressed the source of their discomfort. When Dr. Stephanie moved to urban Connecticut, she noticed the same problem: People had difficulty accessing the pelvic floor physical therapy they needed--due to a lack of specialist providers, time constraints, and limitations from insurance companies. These experiences influenced Dr. Stephanie to focus her practice on orthopedics and pelvic floor physical therapy and make it convenient for people to access high-quality care.

With MovementX, her physical therapy practice is 100% mobile–she provides care in the comfort of your home, gym, or office. She brings a mobile treatment table and helps you decrease pain, increase strength/mobility, prevent injury, restore function, and coordinate your care plan. Wherever & whenever you need care, she can be there. It's convenient, valuable, & personalized to whatever you need. Call or text the number above to get directly in touch with her, and you can have a free phone consultation about what health goals you want to accomplish with specialized physical therapy care. Or click here to request care with her today.

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In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Proscia, co-founder of Lightspeed Public Relations and Marketing. Amanda emphasizes that business owners should not feel intimidated by PR. She encourages them to explore how PR can benefit their business and enhance its success and visibility. Amanda acknowledges that even if business owners are unfamiliar with PR, there are ways they can leverage it to their advantage. She suggests that her book, "PR Confidential, Unlocking the Secrets to Creating a Powerful Public Image," could be valuable for understanding PR and its potential benefits. Ultimately, Amanda's message is that PR offers valuable business opportunities, and it is worth exploring how it can be utilized effectively.

Show notes: 

[00:01:40] Writing in PR.

[00:03:49] Earned media in public relations.

[00:09:26] Different components of PR.

[00:12:08] Repurposing information on social media.

[00:16:06] Overly rehearsed speeches.

[00:19:40] Insight in musculoskeletal care.

[00:24:09] The role of technology.

[00:26:22] Press release distribution services.

[00:31:09] Don't be intimidated by PR.More About Amanda:

Amanda Proscia is the co-founder of Lightspeed Public Relations and Marketing. Before founding Lightspeed, Amanda worked in a variety of other agencies and businesses, spanning from the very large ones to the very small. An unexpected part of her experience has been fielding thousands of questions about public relations. Many of them come from business leaders who would benefit from a PR program of their own, if they just understood what it is.

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In this episode, I am joined by Lisa Blue, the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer with Providertech. Lisa discusses the intersection between patient engagement and technology. She explains that patient engagement is when patients respond in the expected way, such as reaching out to healthcare providers or responding to calls or texts. Lisa emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology for healthcare professionals and patients. She addresses the misconception that technology worsens patient engagement and highlights how it can help improve engagement. Tune in to learn more about the role of technology in patient engagement.

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[00:02:20] Patient portals and usability.

[00:05:28] Lack of interoperability.

[00:09:33] Challenges in implementing technology.

[00:13:28] Patient interaction challenges.

[00:16:02] Transforming healthcare practices through technology.

[00:19:22] Behavioral economics in psychology.

[00:24:18] Engaging patients through personalized messages.

[00:29:34] A message library for patients.

[00:32:09] Making engagement easy for patients.

[00:36:04] Simplifying healthcare technology.

[00:39:11] ProviderTech and contact information.

More About Lisa Blue:

Lisa Blue is the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer with Providertech, which offers technology solutions to address the complexity of scaling patient engagement while improving operational efficiencies. She is an enthusiastic population health leader who believes that doing healthcare differently, and better, is possible. She is a registered nurse with clinical experience from acute care to FQHCs, giving her the ability to effectively translate and enhance healthcare workflows. She earned her Diploma of Nursing from St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Ohio, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University, and her Master of Healthcare Innovation from Arizona State University, where she also was adjunct faculty from that program. 

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, guest host Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch interviews Dr. James Denisar-Green about rural healthcare. Dr. Denisar-Green shares his background and experiences growing up in Montana and his journey through medical training in both urban and rural settings. He discusses the challenges and rewards of practicing medicine in smaller communities and highlights the close-knit nature of these communities. Tune in to gain insights into the unique aspects of rural healthcare.

Show notes: 

[00:00:23] Rural healthcare challenges.

[00:05:58] Family medicine filling OB gap.

[00:09:22] Challenges in rural healthcare.

[00:12:55] Overcoming transportation challenges.

[00:16:23] The conundrum of patient responsibility.

[00:21:13] Healthy options at the supermarket.

[00:26:38] Getting more providers in rural areas.

[00:27:38] Bringing in rural providers.

[00:32:01] Training physicians to stay.

[00:35:36] Finding Meaning in Primary Care.

More About Dr. James Denisar-Green: 

Dr. James Denisar-Green is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse range of clinical expertise, including general preventive medicine, maternity care, and graduate medical education. He currently serves as an Attending Faculty Physician with a Federally Qualified Health Center and Associate Program Director for a Family Medicine residency program located in Billings, Montana. He provides full-spectrum care in multiple settings including outpatient, inpatient, adult, pediatric, and maternity care.

 Dr. Denisar-Green completed his residency in Family Medicine with UNLV School of Medicine and holds a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Physiology as well as M.D. from the University of North Carolina. He has been recognized for his achievements, including the 40 under 40 award from the Billings Gazette in 2023 and the Resident Teacher Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in 2019. His research contributions include publications in PubMed and primary care lecture presentations. His passion for improving healthcare extends beyond the clinic, as evidenced by his involvement in hospital committees and community initiatives.

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Donal O'Gorman, co-founder and CEO of identifyHer, to discuss perimenopause and menopause on the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast. Dr. O'Gorman has previously focused on exercise science and the prevention of chronic diseases and realized the lack of information regarding women's health and menopause. They talk about the age range for perimenopause, the symptoms women may experience, and the need to address these issues.

Show notes: 

00:02:28 Addressing women's health needs.

00:05:55 Early symptoms of menopause.

00:13:11 Understanding perimenopause is challenging.

00:17:32 Menopause increases disease risk.

00:23:42 Empower women with information and options.

00:29:34 Early detection of menopause symptoms.

00:35:35 Perimenopause can be diagnosed.

More About Dr. O’Gorman:

Dr. Donal O’Gorman, PhD is cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of women’s health startup, identifyHer. He is an international expert in exercise physiology and was a Prof. at Dublin City University for 20 years where he studied the impact of sedentary behaviour on the risk of chronic disease as well as the role of exercise in disease prevention and management. In 2022 he left academia to join cofounder Heidi Davis at identifyHer to address unmet needs in women’s health, focusing on the menopausal transition. Donal brings, to identifyHer, his experience in health monitoring and running large scale projects to investigate disease prediction and prevention. He wants to play a role in addressing the health inequalities women face and believes the healthcare of women requires a lifespan approach and not the current disease management model.

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In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is joined by Dr. Ken Zweig, to discuss utilizing a holistic approach to treatment, emphasizing nutrition, exercise, and stress management. He focuses on sleep disorders and hypertension and aims to improve patient health through behavior change. The podcast discusses how primary care providers can work with other healthcare professionals, the definition of healthy, the impact of sleep hygiene on health, and tips for optimizing sleep quality. Dr. Zweig's current practice is Northern Virginia Family Practice, a concierge practice that prioritizes personalized, preventative care.

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[00:01:33] Primary care providers working with other healthcare professionals.

[00:05:24] Preventative health and healthy eating.

[00:08:29] Preventative health and patient barriers.

[00:12:23] Defining "healthy" is vague.

[00:18:38] Time as a barrier.

[00:19:11] Healthy options for fast food.

[00:23:02] Integrating exercise into daily life.

[00:28:05] The importance of sleep.

[00:30:50] Lack of sleep impacts health.

[00:34:11] Importance of consistent sleep.

[00:38:23] Bedtime routines for better sleep.

[00:42:24] Measuring the process.

[00:45:11] The negative impacts of alcohol.

[00:48:38] Linking habits for success.

More About Dr. Zweig:

Dr. Zweig’s focus on sleep disorders and hypertension go hand in hand with his mission to improve patient health through behavioral change. He also helps patients improve their overall mental and physical health through a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on nutrition, exercise and managing stress.

Dr. Zweig is an assistant professor at both Georgetown and George Washington University Medical Schools. Prior to joining NVFP, Dr. Zweig served 15 years at General Medicine Internal Group, P.C. in Arlington, and was on the board for the HealthConnect Accountable Care Organization. He volunteered with the Virginia Hospital Center Honduras Medical Brigade to provide healthcare to remote villages in Honduras.

Dr. Zweig currently resides in Arlington, VA with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending as much time outside as possible, preferably with his family. He bikes regularly, often as his commute to NVFP, and skis whenever he gets the chance. Dr. Zweig is originally from Pittsburgh, and loves anything related to that city, but especially loves the Steelers."

He went to undergrad at Univ of Michigan, medical school at The Ohio State University, and residency at Georgetown University.

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In this episode, I am joined by Chad Price to discuss his journey from college to entrepreneurship. After trying out different jobs, he realized that starting his own business was the right path for him. Along with two friends, he founded Kettlebell Kings, a niche brand specializing in kettlebells. The company aimed to be a one-stop-shop for kettlebell enthusiasts, offering a wide range of products and creating a hub for kettlebell-related content. Chad also discusses their unexpected decision to sell the company.

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00:01:34 Entrepreneurship journey and niche business.

00:06:42 Building a community is essential.

00:14:39 Tools for entrepreneurial success: Google.

00:14:57 Digital tools and AI revolutionize small businesses.

00:21:23 AI can help improve communication.

00:25:42 Importance of adapting communication style.

00:31:11 Entrepreneurship requires continuous growth.

00:35:05 Hard to build community online.

00:40:43 Relax and absorb life's lessons.

More About Chad:

Chad is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record spanning over a decade. He founded Kettlebell Kings from scratch and orchestrated a remarkable 3 year multi-million dollar acquisition back in November of 2021. Today, it stands tall as a thriving international company, making waves in the esteemed Inc. 5000.

In 2019, Chad pivoted into another passion of his, natural lifestyle products. His new company, Life Grows Green, is uprooting negative stereotypes about hemp and creating new products by only using the elements found in nature. With his background as a student athlete, Chad's passion for sports permeates every aspect of his work.

Chad’s approach to business is the same as his approach to sports. Athletic competition is good, but outside the sports arena, competition takes new heights. His latest project is an upcoming book titled “Preparing for Battle”.

Chad discusses a wide range of topics, from developing a winning mindset to creating a solid business plan, building a strong team, and navigating the challenges of scaling a modern-day business. “Preparing for Battle” is targeted at aspiring entrepreneurs and minority-owned business leaders who are looking for actionable advice and insights that they can apply in their own lives and businesses.

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