Intimacy coach, Stephanie Ganowski, joins Life of Flow for a powerful and honest conversation about intimacy, connection, and why so many men today are silently struggling in the bedroom.

As a clinical s*xologist, Stephanie shares what’s really going on beneath the surface. She speaks to the pressure men feel to perform, the shame that often comes with it, and the disconnect that builds when no one is talking about it.

This episode isn’t about blame or quick fixes. It’s about understanding where those struggles come from, how they show up in relationships, and how both men and women can start having better conversations around s*x and intimacy.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your partner or unsure how to navigate intimacy, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and a way forward.

00:00 Meet Stephanie Ganowski

05:12 Why so many men feel disconnected from their own bodies

11:35 How performance anxiety starts and what it really means

18:20 Why foreplay is more than physical

24:40 Intimacy as energy, not just action

31:10 How life stress and kids shift the dynamic

35:50 The role of shame and silent expectations

42:00 What women often don’t see or understand

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is for men who feel like something is off in their s*x life or relationships but aren’t sure how to talk about it. It’s also for women who want to better understand the emotional and psychological pressure men carry when it comes to intimacy.

If you’re in a relationship, navigating a long-term connection, or want to feel more seen and understood in the bedroom, this one is for you.

About Stephanie Ganowski

Stephanie Ganowski is a clinical hypnotherapist and intimacy coach who helps men overcome performance anxiety and build more connected, confident relationships. Her work blends subconscious reprogramming with emotional awareness and practical tools to help people create lasting intimacy and trust.

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Dr. George Adams joins us for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and what it really looks like to push a field forward when most people are still holding back.

In this episode, George shares what it felt like to be criticized for doing things "too early" and why those same critics eventually came to him privately for advice. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his mindset long before medicine, including the work ethic he learned from his father and the losses that gave him clarity on what really matters.

We talk about how he approaches innovation, the decisions behind treating intermittent claudication, and why he believes progress in medicine is messy but necessary. If you’ve ever felt resistance for doing things differently, this one will resonate.

🎧 A real conversation about leading with integrity, learning from pushback, and staying grounded in the middle of it all.

00:00 Meet Dr. George Adams

03:42 What happens when you move faster than your field

10:12 Why some doctors stay silent

18:05 Personal loss and the power of showing up

30:41 Quality of life in the IC conversation

42:20 When the data is there but the system isn’t ready

51:44 What it means to lead from the inside

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is for physicians, interventionists, and anyone building something new in healthcare. If you’ve ever been told you were moving too fast or coloring outside the lines, this conversation is for you.

It’s also for leaders who believe patient care comes first, even when the system says otherwise.

About Dr. George Adams

Dr. George Adams is an interventional cardiologist, educator, and the Chief Medical Officer at Cordis. He’s known for his leadership in limb preservation and for building strong outpatient networks across the country. George brings clinical experience, strategy, and heart to everything he does.

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What does it really take to build a $100M MedTech company from scratch?

In this episode, Scott Addonizio gets raw about the journey. From packing up his life and moving to China with a one-way ticket, to running one of the most successful balloon and stent manufacturers in Asia, Scott shares what no pitch deck or press release will tell you.

Now back in the U.S. as COO of BrosMed, he's taking on one of the hardest markets in the world, and doing it without a bloated salesforce, shady lease deals, or corporate fluff. Just relationships, innovation, and a whole lot of grit.

This conversation is a must-listen if you’ve ever tried to build something meaningful in MedTech. Scott doesn’t just share what worked. He breaks down what didn’t, what nearly broke him, and what he believes every founder and physician needs to know before stepping into this space.

🎧 You’ll leave this one thinking bigger, braver, and definitely more prepared.

00:00 Meet Scott Addonizio

07:17 From Boston Scientific intern to building a global device company

20:15 What 15 years in China taught him about leadership and survival

38:19 Why most U.S. MedTech launches fail, and how to avoid it

48:02 Building BrosMed in the U.S. with zero fluff

53:38 Exposing predatory lease deals and broken systems

56:30 A call to action for doctors: stop letting the system play you

💡 Who Should Listen?

If you're a founder, a physician, or someone trying to bring new tech into an old system... this episode is for you.

You’ll hear hard-won lessons for anyone trying to commercialize a product in medtech, scale a business without selling out, or just figure out how to make an impact without burning out.

This one’s especially for the people in the trenches: those balancing vision with viability, and wondering if there’s a better way to grow.

About Scott Addonizio

Scott Addonizio is the Chief Operating Officer of BrosMed and former COO and Board Member of OrbusNeich. He spent 15 years in China building one of the most successful MedTech operations in the world—before bringing that same energy to the U.S. market. Known for his transparency, tenacity, and relentless focus on what matters, Scott is a true builder in every sense of the word.

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Renee Murphy never planned on becoming a scientist. But after years of building a career in fashion and marketing, something shifted. She made the leap into environmental science, research, and a whole new version of herself.

In this episode, Renee joins us for a candid conversation about what reinvention really looks like. Not just the career change, but the identity shift, the doubt, the rebuilding. She opens up about the moment she realized she was no longer connected to the work she once loved, how she handled going back to school later in life, and what it’s meant to find a deeper purpose on the other side.

We also talk about the realities of being a woman in male-dominated spaces, the power of saying "I don’t know," and why it’s okay if your life no longer fits the version you once worked so hard to build.

🎧 Listen in for a refreshing and grounded conversation on personal growth, career pivots, and the courage it takes to start over. Especially when it would have been easier not to.

00:00 – Meet Renee Murphy and her path from fashion to science

06:42 – What led her to walk away from a stable career

12:10 – Going back to school in her 30s and starting from scratch

19:03 – The mental hurdles of reinvention and doing hard things later in life

24:47 – Making peace with uncertainty and feeling behind

32:15 – How identity, ego, and purpose shift through reinvention

41:02 – The unexpected joy of finally doing something that feels right

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads. Whether you're questioning your career path, craving more meaning, or just wondering if it’s too late to pivot.

If you're in medicine, science, or any high-pressure field and feel disconnected from the version of yourself you’ve been chasing, Renee’s story will speak directly to you.

Whether you’re exploring something new or just thinking about it, this is the reminder that reinvention is not only possible, it’s powerful.

About Renee Murphy

Renee Murphy is a scientist and environmental researcher with a background that started in fashion and marketing. After years in the industry, she transitioned into science through grit, curiosity, and a willingness to start over. Her work today focuses on sustainability and public health, and her story is proof that it’s never too late to change everything.

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Isa Rizk, CEO and co-founder of Reflow Medical, joins Life of Flow to share how he and his team built one of the most talked-about vascular device companies without following the usual playbook.

In this episode, Isa walks us through the evolution of Reflow Medical, from its earliest days to the development of the Spur stent: a mechanical innovation designed for tibial disease. He breaks down what led them to shift from a single-product mindset to building a full-scale company, why reimbursement planning is just as important as engineering, and what it’s like to scale a team while staying independent.

🎧 Tune in for a transparent conversation about innovation, growth, and long-term thinking in the world of vascular technology.

00:00 – Meet Isa Rizk & how Reflow started

04:45 – From engineer to CEO: lessons learned early on

10:25 – How the Spur stent came to life

16:40 – Feedback from physicians and the impact on design

20:29 – What patency really means in clinical practice

26:15 – Why reimbursement strategy is essential in MedTech

34:00 – Scaling beyond 100 employees, and staying the course

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is for vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, cath lab teams, and professionals working in or alongside MedTech. If you’re interested in device development, clinical translation, or building a company in healthcare, you’ll take away valuable insights from Isa’s experience.

It’s also helpful for founders, engineers, and anyone involved in innovation who’s thinking long-term, not just about building a product but building something that can grow and support real change in patient care.

About Isa Rizk

Isa Rizk is the CEO and co-founder of Reflow Medical, the company behind the Spur stent. A temporary, mechanical scaffold designed to support vessel healing in below-the-knee interventions.

He began his career in mechanical engineering before moving into MedTech at Baxter and Edwards Lifesciences, later co-founding Reflow to focus on collaborative device development with physicians. Today, Reflow has grown into a team of more than 100 people with a strong pipeline of innovations aimed at improving outcomes in complex vascular diseases.

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Dr. Anthony Back, MD, a renowned oncologist, communication pioneer, and leader in psychedelic therapy research, joins the Life of Flow Podcast to discuss one of the most urgent issues in medicine today: physician burnout and the unconventional tools that may help heal it.

As a co-founder of the Center for Psychedelic Medicine at UW and an internationally respected palliative care expert, Dr. Back brings a special and unique perspective to the conversation on psilocybin therapy. In this episode, he shares what he’s seeing in physicians suffering from emotional exhaustion, the limitations of traditional wellness models, and how psychedelics, when used safely and intentionally, are offering a radical new approach to healing in the profession.

He also reflects on the personal toll of practicing medicine during COVID-19, the cultural resistance to psychedelic therapies in healthcare, and the importance of setting, guidance, and reintegration for physicians navigating these experiences.

🎧 Listen now for a powerful conversation that blends science, experience, and hope for a system in need of healing.

00:00 – Meet Dr. Anthony Back: Oncologist, researcher, and co-founder of the Center for Psychedelic Medicine

08:45 – What burnout really looks like in physicians, and why current tools aren't enough

17:30 – Why Dr. Back turned to psilocybin as a possible treatment for emotional exhaustion

24:12 – Can psychedelics help doctors reconnect with purpose?

31:05 – The role of guidance, setting, and integration in medical psychedelic therapy

39:40 – What the future of healing could look like for physicians and the patients they serve

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals confronting the realities of burnout, emotional disconnection, and the limits of conventional wellness strategies. If you're a clinician, medical educator, or health system leader looking for real conversations about mental health in medicine, this is the one to hear.

Medical students, residents, and early-career doctors will gain insight into the emotional side of clinical practice, while those exploring the intersection of psychedelics and healthcare will find a grounded, research-driven discussion on what’s possible and what’s next.

About Dr. Anthony Back

Dr. Anthony Back, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington, co-founder of VitalTalk, and a national leader in physician communication and palliative care. He co-directs the Center for Psychedelic Medicine, where he researches the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy to support clinician well-being.

His work focuses on bridging clinical practice, emotional health, and the potential of psychedelic therapy in healing burnout and restoring connection in healthcare.

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Dr. Roberto Ferraresi, a globally recognized interventional cardiologist and one of the leading experts in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and deep venous arterialization (DVA), joins the Life of Flow Podcast to discuss the past, present, and future of vascular innovation. As the Head of the Peripheral Intervention Unit and Scientific Director of the Diabetic Foot Center at San Carlo Clinic in Milan, Dr. Ferraresi has spent the last 25 years performing hundreds of percutaneous revascularization procedures annually and educating specialists worldwide.

In this episode, he shares his groundbreaking insights into CLTI treatment, including why small-vessel disease is becoming the greatest challenge in revascularization, how deep venous arterialization is evolving as a critical tool for limb salvage, and the real-world application of endovascular techniques for diabetic foot disease. He also explores the need for a multidisciplinary approach in CLTI treatment, the role of interventionalists in vascular surgery, and the ethical dilemmas of modern vascular interventions.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the curve.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Roberto Ferraresi

06:30 – From Coronaries to CLTI: The Evolution of a Vascular Specialist

12:45 – The Rise of Small-Vessel Disease & Why It’s Changing CLTI Treatment

20:20 – The Science Behind Deep Venous Arterialization – How It Works & When to Use It

32:10 – The Biggest Challenges in Treating CLTI Patients Today

40:15 – Why Vascular Medicine Needs a Multidisciplinary Approach to Succeed

50:00 – What’s Next? The Future of CLTI & DVA in Patient Care

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals navigating the evolving landscape of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), deep venous arterialization (DVA), and complex revascularization. If you’re a vascular surgeon, interventional cardiologist, interventional radiologist, or diabetic foot specialist, you’ll gain valuable insights into the latest endovascular techniques, limb salvage strategies, and the shifting role of interventionalists in modern vascular care.

Aspiring vascular specialists and medical students will find inspiration in Dr. Ferraresi’s journey from interventional cardiology to one of the world’s leading experts in CLTI and diabetic foot revascularization. This episode is also critical for healthcare policymakers and administrators seeking to understand the systemic changes needed to improve vascular patient outcomes.

About Dr. Roberto Ferraresi

Dr. Roberto Ferraresi is a renowned interventional cardiologist specializing in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). With over 25 years of experience, he has performed hundreds of percutaneous revascularization procedures annually and has been a key educator in international courses and seminars focused on vascular innovation.

Dr. Ferraresi is the Head of the Peripheral Intervention Unit and Scientific Director of the Diabetic Foot Center at San Carlo Clinic in Milan, Italy. He has authored or co-authored 50+ publications on ischemia of the upper and lower limbs and is a regular invited speaker at prestigious conferences such as VEITH, LINC, CACVS, SITE, CIRSE, and EWMA.

His work has revolutionized the treatment of diabetic foot disease, and he remains at the forefront of deep venous arterialization (DVA) as an advanced technique for no-option CLTI patients.

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Dr. Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI, a globally recognized interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine expert, joins Life of Flow Podcast to dive into the biggest challenges, controversies, and breakthroughs shaping interventional cardiology today. As the Director of Endovascular Services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Parikh has been at the forefront of vascular innovation, leading multiple clinical trials in drug delivery, novel scaffold design, and next-generation endovascular devices.

In this episode, he opens up about why fewer interventional cardiologists are pursuing vascular medicine, the growing divide between cardiology and vascular surgery, and how hospital systems and private practice are reshaping patient care. He also shares his expert insights on what needs to happen next to improve vascular treatment and what physicians must do to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in vascular medicine, whether you're a physician, researcher, or medical innovator looking to understand the future of interventional cardiology.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the conversation.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Sahil Parikh

06:30 – Why Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Medicine Are at a Crossroads

12:45 – The Truth About Training Gaps & Why Fewer Doctors Are Choosing Vascular

20:20 – The Power Struggle Between Cardiology & Vascular Surgery – What Needs to Change

32:10 – The Role of Private Practice vs. Hospitals in Shaping the Future of Vascular Care

40:15 – The Future of Interventional Cardiology: What’s Coming & What Doctors Need to Know

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals navigating the evolving world of vascular medicine. If you’re a vascular surgeon, interventional radiologist, or interventional cardiologist, you’ll gain valuable insights into the politics of procedural turf wars, the importance of evidence-based medicine, and the evolving role of mentorship and education in training the next generation of specialists.

Aspiring vascular specialists and medical students will find inspiration in Dr. Parikh’s journey from cardiology fellow to leading investigator in vascular intervention, while policymakers and healthcare administrators will gain a deeper understanding of the financial and systemic forces shaping patient care.

About Dr. Sahil Parikh

Dr. Sahil Parikh, MD, is a leading interventional cardiologist and Director of Endovascular Services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an internationally recognized clinician, educator, and investigator in vascular medicine and intervention.

His clinical expertise focuses on coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, atherosclerotic disease, critical limb ischemia, renovascular and cerebrovascular disease, venous thrombosis, and emerging endovascular technologies.

Dr. Parikh has been the principal investigator for dozens of clinical trials, exploring next-generation drug delivery, novel scaffold designs, and vascular therapeutics. With over 200 original manuscripts and reviews published, he is one of the leading voices in interventional cardiology today.

He also serves as co-director of TCT, one of the world’s largest cardiovascular conferences, and is actively involved in national education initiatives through the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI).

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Dr. Maria Antonella Ruffino, MD, EBIR, a globally recognized vascular interventional radiologist, joins the Life of Flow Podcast to share cutting-edge insights on the future of interventional radiology. As the Head of Interventional Radiology at EOC Lugano, Dr. Ruffino has led groundbreaking advancements in clot removal, thrombectomy, endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR, TEVAR, Ch/B/FEVAR), and complex vascular interventions.

In this episode, she breaks down the biggest shifts happening in interventional radiology today — from the latest thrombectomy devices to new approaches in clot management, patient care, and procedural efficiency. She also opens up about the challenges of mentorship, evolving medical education, and what it takes to stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.

This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to understand the future of vascular interventions and how doctors can prepare for the next wave of innovation.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the curve.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Maria Antonella Ruffino

06:15 – From Surgery to Interventional Radiology: How Her Journey Began

12:40 – The Evolution of Clot Removal & Why Thrombectomy Is Exploding

18:55 – Breaking Down the Newest Tools in Vascular Interventions

25:30 – Why Fear in the OR Is Essential & How It Sharpens Decision-Making

32:45 – The Biggest Challenges Facing Interventional Radiologists Today

40:10 – What’s NEXT? Dr. Ruffino’s Bold Predictions for the Future of Vascular Care

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals navigating the evolving world of vascular medicine. If you’re a vascular surgeon, interventional radiologist, or medical innovator, you’ll gain valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs in clot removal, thrombectomy advancements, and the future of endovascular interventions.

Aspiring vascular specialists and medical students will find inspiration in Dr. Ruffino’s journey from surgery to interventional radiology, while policymakers and healthcare administrators will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping modern vascular care. This conversation is essential for anyone invested in the future of patient-centered, technology-driven medicine.

About Dr. Maria Antonella Ruffino

Dr. Maria Antonella Ruffino, MD, EBIR, is a leading interventional radiologist and Head of Interventional Radiology at EOC Lugano, Switzerland. She is also a respected educator and researcher, serving on the editorial board of the Vascular and Endovascular Review Journal.

Dr. Ruffino specializes in:

🔹 Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR, TEVAR, Ch/B/FEVAR)

🔹 Peripheral artery disease (PAD) interventions

🔹 Carotid artery stenting & diabetic foot revascularization

🔹 Emergency endovascular procedures for trauma

Her extensive work in vascular medicine has positioned her as one of the most influential voices in the field, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of patient care and procedural excellence.

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Dr. Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM, a leading vascular interventionalist and researcher, joins Life of Flow Podcast to reveal the critical challenges shaping the future of vascular medicine. As the Director of Vascular Intervention at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Secemsky has been at the forefront of pioneering research, policy advocacy, and real-world data analysis.

In this episode, he shares his insider perspective on the realities of medical innovation, the battle for evidence-based decision-making, and the unspoken struggles of physicians pushing for progress. From the fight against misinformation in vascular care to the power of mentorship in shaping the next generation of doctors, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of research, clinical practice, and systemic resistance.

This episode is essential for anyone who wants to understand how research shapes patient care, why mentorship is key in medicine, and what it takes to challenge the system and drive change.

🎧 Listen now and get ready to be inspired.

15:32 – The passion behind research: Why do some doctors thrive while others quit?

24:01 – The power of mentorship in shaping careers

30:02 – The lifelong impact of professional connections

32:24 – Why doctors struggle with vulnerability—and why it matters

39:24 – The battle for evidence: How data is shaping the future of vascular intervention

💡 Who Should Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals navigating the evolving world of vascular medicine. If you’re a vascular surgeon, interventional cardiologist, or medical innovator, you’ll gain valuable insights into mentorship, evidence-based research, and the politics of innovation.

Aspiring vascular specialists and medical students will find inspiration in Dr. Secemsky’s journey from cardiology fellow to leader in vascular intervention, while policymakers and healthcare administrators will better understand the challenges physicians face in bringing new technology to practice. This conversation is for anyone invested in the future of patient-centered, data-driven care.

About Dr. Eric A. Secemsky

Dr. Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM is the Director of Vascular Intervention and an interventional cardiologist within the CardioVascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He is also the Section Head of Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Research at the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Secemsky specializes in complex venous and arterial interventions, with a focus on peripheral artery disease. His groundbreaking research in vascular care, medical device safety, and real-world data analysis has influenced clinical practice guidelines and policy decisions worldwide.

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