In Episode 033 of Slice of Piefer, Dr. Jason Piefer sits down with Dr. Gary Vadala, Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and experienced cardiologist. They discuss Dr. Vadala’s journey from full-time practicing cardiologist and group president to hospital leadership, the challenges of change management (including Epic implementation), physician behavior under pressure, and the evolving role of technology and AI in healthcare.

They also cover servant leadership, the importance of showing up and raising your hand, transitions of care, and staying grounded while navigating the complexities of modern medicine.

Inspiring conversation for physicians, administrators, and anyone interested in healthcare leadership!

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Just 6 days after bilateral triceps tendon repair surgery, tax attorney and former athlete Nick Agharkar joins Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar on Slice of Piefer. Nick opens up about the freak skiing accident that tore both tendons, the decision to fix both at once, early recovery struggles, planned “noncompliance” for hygiene, and how a strong mindset keeps him moving forward.

Live from the Aspire Tour in Houston! Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar broadcast from the Emerald Lounge, interviewing David Meltzer, Kim Walsh Phillips and Stefano Sinicropi. Hear raw conversations on high-stakes leadership, inspiration, branding, and turning pressure into purpose—plus behind-the-scenes chaos and the energy of a sold-out event.

Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar dish on a "slice of humble pie" from a challenging subtrochanteric femur fracture case—F-tool on standby, pig sticker drama, knife-on-a-stick incisions, and why these nails can turn a "quick" case into hours of wrestling bone fragments. They swap stories from clinic (talking patients out/in of surgery, debunking internet myths), on-call surprises (fight bites, gunshot wounds, compartment syndrome), and the chaos of trauma life.

Plus, light-hearted chaos: patient eggs as gifts (Amish bartering goats?), mayonnaise pronunciation battles ("man-aze"?), dad jokes, Kit-Kat breaks, and ideas for shorter "many/manny" episodes. Real surgeons, real laughs, real medicine.

Catch us at the Aspire event Tuesday! Suggestions for format changes welcome.

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In Episode 029 of Slice of Piefer, Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar chat about her PA recertification (19/25 blind, no studying!), childhood theater roles (Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz, centipede in James and the Giant Peach), Olympics drama (Lindsey Vonn’s brutal injury + curling beef), book club wrap-up (Unreasonable Hospitality), next read (Extreme Ownership), and wild Aspire Tour plans—including an Emerald Lounge, giveaway tickets, and a last-minute Houston trip during spring break.

Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar welcome Garrett and Count Otto von Burgundy from the Holy Roman Empire for a hilarious role-play takeover! Dive into medieval history, Sherwood Forest Fair antics (set in 1194), costuming tips, 3D printing for props, jousting, and Garrett's real-life role as an X-ray tech in orthopedics—balancing fun hobbies with clinic life, travel, and even German chocolate pie.

n Episode 027 of Slice of Piefer, Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar chat with Braxton Kilgore, CEO of I Believe in You, about his move from Florida to Arizona (with a Texas pitstop), football-inspired resilience, building a "kindness army" through reassurance bracelets, mental health advocacy, partnering with schools/sports teams, and turning personal struggles into positive impact.

Dr. Jason Piefer and Taylar chat with Tammy Bateman, Houston-area real estate broker and entrepreneur at Tammy Bateman Properties. Dive into the recent real estate market revival despite rates, prepping for Texas freezes, DISC personality types (Tammy's a high-D!), avoiding toxic leadership, delegating strengths, family life as a mom of three, and balancing business with fun.

Tammy shares tips on commercial/light deals, farm/ranch sales, and why knowing your weaknesses builds better teams. Plus, her love for pink and Dutch apple pie!

Connect with Tammy: tammybateman.com | (713) 557-5007.

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Dr. Jason Piefer chats with GeGe, a Romania-based media promoter and collaborator with David Meltzer, about her Las Vegas trip for filming "Office Hours," embracing a night owl schedule across time zones, and shifting from goal-chasing to daily growth in 2026. Gigi shares wisdom on humility, gratitude, redefining success internally, avoiding social media comparisons, reading biographies for inspiration, and the power of serving others while staying present.

Dr. Piefer chats with Marianne Rombola, a Las Vegas-based transformational coach who helps high-achievers (mostly men) overcome internal struggles and rebuild from the foundation up. Dive into her 12-month program, building trust, masculine-feminine balance, fire walk retreats, parallels between personal healing and home remodeling, leadership challenges, family life, emotional intelligence, and conquering negative self-talk.