Carlos shares some funny stories from his book "Airport Stories". This book is a collection of stories from his experience working in customer service at the airport for more than 20 years.

Mary is a nutrition and wellness coach, podcaster, foodie and healthy-lifestyle enthusiast.

Ep 161 - "Blue Light" Liz Condon and Anouk Willemen From Felix Gray by Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb

Julie A. Diaz is a Board-Certified Health Coach, Technical Content Strategist, Author, and Speaker. She has turned her personal health challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease in 2012 after a decade of struggling with symptoms, Julie took control of her health through a holistic regimen, shrinking two thyroid nodules in just two months and ultimately achieving remission.

Today, as the owner of Your Wellness Champion Health Coaching, Julie helps clients with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's autoimmune disease, and other health conditions to uncover the root causes of their illnesses. She serves her clients with kindness, compassion, and knowledge. Her approach not only aims to improve their health but also to reclaim their energy, happiness, and productivity.

Through her work as a health coach, author, and advocate, Julie continues to empower individuals to embrace their healing journeys with confidence and hope. Her story serves as a reminder that with the right mindset, support, and holistic approach, it is possible to overcome health challenges and live your life with vitality and joy.

Dr. Michael Johnson is an Optometrist in Alabama with a passion for helping people through all aspects of eye care. He runs a full-scope medical practice and also provides care in nursing homes and a children’s mental health hospital. From treating eye diseases to helping patients recover from concussions with prism therapy, Dr. Johnson brings both innovation and a personal touch to his work. He’s all about blending the latest in eye care with good old-fashioned face-to-face connection.

Dr. Michael Johnson is an Optometrist in Alabama with a passion for helping people through all aspects of eye care. He runs a full-scope medical practice and also provides care in nursing homes and a children’s mental health hospital. From treating eye diseases to helping patients recover from concussions with prism therapy, Dr. Johnson brings both innovation and a personal touch to his work. He’s all about blending the latest in eye care with good old-fashioned face-to-face connection.

Sidney “Sid” A. Schechet, M.D., practices at the Elman Retina Group and specializes in surgical and medical care of retinal and vitreous diseases. Dr. Schechet’s expertise covers many common and rare retinal conditions, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and edema, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and retinal detachments.

Dr. Schechet graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yeshiva University. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, one of the top 20 medical schools in the country. While at Baylor, Dr. Schechet served as the president of the ophthalmology club. Following an internship year at Medstar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Schechet completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Maryland, where he served as the chief resident during his senior year of training. During his ophthalmology trainings, he received the “Outstanding Resident” award at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and was awarded the “Gold VA Pin Award” by the director of the Maryland Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system. Dr. Schechet next completed a rigorous and prestigious two-year retina fellowship at The University of Chicago, where he performed cutting-edge research on clinical and surgical retinal treatments.

Dr. Schechet is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has authored multiple research articles in leading ophthalmology journals, such as “RETINA,” as well as retinal book chapters including the renowned Ryan’s Retina textbook. Dr. Schechet has presented his research findings and has won multiple awards for videos of his innovative surgical procedures at premier, international conferences including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Conference; The Macula Society; The American Society of Retina Specialists; and the Vit-Buckle Society. He is an active member of, The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Retinal Forum. Dr. Schechet considers it a privilege and his professional responsibility to contribute to these organizations by diligent participation, research, and academic writing.

Dr. Schechet is a devoted husband and father who enjoys playing sports and hiking with his family.

Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the author of "Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease" and "The Hacking of The American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains". He is a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.

This interview originally aired as episode 13 of the podcast.

Professional Baseball pitcher, Brian Mckenna, has excelled in Triple-A, independent leagues, and international play. Brian shares the behind-the-scenes realities of becoming a professional athlete, including the discipline, hard work, and resilience it takes to succeed at the highest levels.

Dr. Evan Mladenoff has been assisting people reaching their short term and long term human performance possibilities in his clinic in Overland Park, KS. As one of the only Chiropractors to be a Team Physician in professional and Olympic sports in 2 countries, Dr. Mladenoff is committed to utilizing the tools he uses in high performance athletes as THE approach for promoting the health and well being of all his patients.