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Addicted by Design: How Big Tech is Wiring Young Brains and What We Can Do About It.

In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Marc Ritter, the CEO and co-founder of AWE Digital Wellness.

AWE Digital Wellness is the first online mental health platform specifically aimed at addressing internet and phone addiction in youth, teenagers, and young adults.

In this conversation, Marc unpacks the science behind smartphone addiction, digital burnout, and the mental health crisis quietly unfolding in the next generation. He shares how his own struggle with internet overuse led him to study neurobiological addiction patterns — and ultimately build a safer tech ecosystem for kids.

Claire and Marc also explore the dangers of unregulated AI (including the landmark Rain v. OpenAI case), and why simply banning social media for teens isn't enough.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

LINKS:

• Connect with Marc Ritter on LINKEDIN
• Learn more about AWE Digital Wellness at awewellness.org

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CHAPTERS:

00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series

01:50 - Marc Ritter's Journey and Research in Mental Health and Technology Addiction

05:23 - The AWE Wellness Platform: AI-enhanced Therapy Targeting Youth Addiction

07:03 - AWE's Product Innovation: the Smarter Phone for Healthy Tech Use

10:10 - Digital Burnout: Fragmented Attention Through Information Overload

14:23 - AI Safety Gaps, Corporate Responsibility, and the Need for Regulation

18:58 - Marc's Outlook on AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Youth Well-being

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A Trump Account, officially called a 530A account, is a new federal retirement account for children, funded by a $1,000 seed deposit for every eligible US citizen baby born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028. For US expat families, the eligibility rules and account-opening process raise questions the law doesn't answer yet.

Cross-border tax advisor Christie DuChateau, EA, of BNC Tax joins host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA to break down who actually qualifies for the $1,000 seed deposit, what it takes to open and fund one from outside the US, and where the process breaks down for parents with a foreign address or a child without a US Social Security number.

Christie and Arielle also compare notes from opening their own accounts, one through the Trump Account app and one through the web at trumpaccounts.gov, with different results for foreign addresses and phone verification. They cover how a Trump Account stacks up against a 529 plan, a UTMA, and a kids' Roth IRA, and explain why it may be one of the only ways for a US citizen child living in Europe to legally hold a US ETF.

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00:00 – What Is a Trump Account and Who Is It For?

02:31 – Who Qualifies for the $1,000 Trump Account Seed Deposit

05:16 – How to Open a Trump Account from Outside the US

16:07 – Funding a Trump Account Without a US Bank Account

20:12 – Trump Account vs. 529, Roth IRA, and UTMA: What's the Difference

25:09 – How a Trump Account Lets US Citizen Children Abroad Buy US ETFs

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ABOUT THE GUEST

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Christie DuChateau is a tax advisor with BNC Tax, based in the Netherlands, working with US expat families on cross-border tax planning.

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent, is a cross-border financial planner with Connected Financial Planning, based in Switzerland, helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.

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This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.

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She Came Ready

Joanna walked into session five with a list. "I have a lot of stuff." That's exactly what a coach wants to hear.

She was ready to move on to movement—nutrition felt handled. But Danna pulled her back for a moment. There was something in how Joanna talked about "falling off the wagon" with food logging. Was she disappointed because it actually helped her? Or because she felt like she should be doing it?

There's a difference between "I need to do this for me" and "someone told me I should." That distinction matters. If food journaling works for you, keep doing it. If it doesn't, let it go—no guilt required.

And then there's the real transformation: Joanna used to slump at 3pm, completely done. Now 5pm rolls around and she's surprised the day is over. That's not a small thing. That's her life back.

But here's Danna's concern: they're approaching the three-month mark. That's when life happens—vacations, holidays, birthdays. The honeymoon phase ends, routines get disrupted, and people convince themselves they've ruined everything. Without someone to pull you back and say "that was just a trip, let's get back to it," it's easy to spiral.

Joanna's killing it. But real habit change takes time—and one more session to go.

This is the debrief after session five of Joanna's health journey.

If you want to hear all the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), listen on Becoming a Health Coach.

Listen to all the post session debriefs

If you want to hear the original coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy.

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00:00 Introduction and Session Recap

01:08 The Importance of Client-Led Coaching

03:11 Balancing Data and Personalization

07:30 Challenges in Habit Formation

12:45 Long-Term Coaching and Accountability

Becoming a Health Coach provides resources and inspiration for anyone interested in becoming a health coach. Recorded and Produced in Switzerland. Member of the SwissCast Podcast Network.

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The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

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To listen to Danna's full session with Joanna, you've got to check out our other podcast, So Frickin' Healthy. The episodes are about 30 minutes, and you'll hear the full conversation how Donna navigates the session in real time and the specific health struggles Joanna is facing.

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FAQ 1: "Do I need an integrator or do I just need to get better at managing my time?"

You don’t have a “time management problem” if your days are packed with decisions, questions, and fires that only you can put out. In this episode, Linda helps you figure out whether you need a better system, or a better structure.

What You'll Learn:

The Hook: Why “I just need to get more organised” is often a sign you’re carrying structural load, not just a messy calendar.

Reality Check: Time management only works when time is truly the constraint, not when everything routes through you.

The Shift: Productivity makes you faster inside the current system; an integrator changes the system so the work stops landing on you.

The Move: A quick diagnostic to tell time problems from structural problems:

• List the five things that took the most time last week
• For each, ask: “Only I can do this” or “I’m doing it because there’s no system for it?”

The Wrap: If you’re filling gaps that structure should fill, the fix isn’t working harder on yourself. It’s working on the business.

Key Takeaway: If the structure is wrong, “getting faster” just means you hit the wall sooner.

Ready to stop everything running through you? Visit https://www.lindavanegmond.com/ for more leadership tools and insights, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country.

Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more.

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Got 10 Minutes? What You Eat Is Messing With Your ADHD

Megan was TikToking, as one does, and landed on a video about food-induced ADHD symptoms. She immediately thought of Danna. Because obviously. Both certified ADHD-havers, both deeply invested in food — which basically makes them experts. This one's for anyone whose brain feels like it's running 47 tabs and someone just spilled coffee on the keyboard.

Whether you're diagnosed, suspicious, or just chronically scattered, the food-brain connection is real — and it goes way deeper than "eat less sugar."

What You'll Learn:

1. How certain foods can trigger ADHD-like symptoms even in people without a diagnosis
2. Why sugar and high-carb breakfasts are basically a wrecking ball for your focus
3. The caffeine paradox — why it helps some ADHD brains and completely derails others (Danna can't even handle decaf)
4. The specific supplements worth actually trying: omega-3s, magnesium, iron, zinc, L-Tyrosine, and lion's mane
5. Why buying a pile of supplements without changing your diet first is just expensive wishful thinking
6. How Megan accidentally self-medicated with coffee for years — and only figured it out when she quit

Megan has been secretly giving her husband decaf for years. He just found out. She has no regrets.

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00:00 Food And ADHD

01:06 Sugar Makes Symptoms Spike

03:34 Caffeine And Self Medication

05:47 Supplements And Smart Habits

08:47 Diet First And Next Steps

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Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing.

In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot.

With 25 years in institutional capital markets, Maryann brings a rare financial lens to a sector long underserved by research and funding. She shares how data gaps created by the systematic exclusion of women from clinical trials have distorted investment models — and why that's finally starting to change.

The discussion digs into the forces now converging to make women's health a compelling investment thesis: a massive demographic shift, the great wealth transfer, cultural change, and post-COVID technology breakthroughs. Maryann also introduces her platform, The Billion Dollar Blindspot, and her book of the same name — a practical guide for investors ready to enter the space.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

LINKS:

• Connect with Maryann Self on LINKEDIN
• Learn more about The Billion Dollar Blindspot platform at billiondollarblindspot.com
• Find all the details about Maryann's book at billiondollarblindspot.com/the-book

• Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
• Follow us: LinkedIn
• Connect with us: [email protected] | subscribe to our news
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CHAPTERS:

00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series and the Women's Health panel

02:27 - Maryann Selfe’s Journey From Banking to Discovering Untapped Opportunities in Women's Health Investing

06:25 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: the Capital Intelligence Platform Breaking Down Healthcare and Women's Health

08:37 - Challenges in Investing in Women's Health and Why Invest Now

10:50 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: Why Did Maryann Write the Book? And What Does it Cover?

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Can you keep buying US ETFs after you move to Europe? Austin Davidson found out the answer is more complicated than it should be.

Most Americans moving to Europe don't realize that a regulation called MiFID II can quietly cut off direct access to the ETFs they've always used. In this episode, Austin Davidson, an American investor living in Germany, shares exactly what happened when his brokerage account stopped working the way he expected, and Blair Hoover, founder of Choose Your Own Finance, breaks down why the restriction exists, who it actually targets, and what Austin did to start investing again.

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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

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00:00 – Why Americans Abroad Lose Access to US ETFs

05:48 – MiFID II and the Professional Investor Exemption Explained

09:33 – Investing Options for Americans Blocked From US ETFs

15:01 – How to Learn Options Trading for Cross-Border Investors

19:18 – The Legal Way to Acquire US ETFs Using Cash-Secured Puts

26:01 – Rebuilding a US ETF Portfolio After Losing Direct Access

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ABOUT THE GUESTS

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Austin Davidson is an American living in Germany who lost direct access to US ETFs when MiFID II came into force in 2019. He spent years exploring workarounds before learning to use options strategies to legally acquire US ETF shares again.

Blair Hoover is a financial independence coach and founder of Choose Your Own Finance, where she helps clients navigate the practical realities of cross-border investing and personal finance.

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Options Education: https://www.optionseducation.org/strategies/acquire-stock

SMB Capital's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg0ts5NGr0o&t=207s

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This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions. Arielle Tucker, CFP® operates as a fiduciary in accordance with applicable professional regulations.

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She Feels It Now

Joanna messaged before the call: "I haven't kept up with it." Danna braced for bad news. But here's the twist—it was just the logging that slipped. The eating habits? Those stuck. She has energy. She's feeling the difference. That's the whole point.

Remember session one, when Joanna asked "How will I know it's working?" She wanted black-and-white proof, and Danna couldn't give it to her. Now she doesn't need proof. She feels it.

Food logging was never meant to be forever. It's a pain in the ass for two weeks, but the information you get from it can revolutionize how you understand your own body. We overlook what we do habitually—and if you don't draw attention to it, you'll never know it's the thing that needs to change.

Joanna thanked Danna. Danna's response? "I didn't cook your meals. I didn't keep your food log. You did all the work. Thank yourself."

That's the thing about coaching: it's your body. Your habits. Your changes. A good coach helps you listen—but you're the one who has to hear it.

This is the debrief after session four of Joanna's health journey.

If you want to hear all the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), listen on Becoming a Health Coach.

Listen to all the post session debriefs

If you want to hear the original coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy.

Listen to all the coaching sessions

We always looks forward to hearing from you!

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00:00 Introduction and Session Overview

00:42 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Food Logging

03:26 The Importance of Tracking and Habit Formation

09:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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To listen to Danna's full session with Joanna, you've got to check out our other podcast, So Frickin' Healthy. The episodes are about 30 minutes, and you'll hear the full conversation how Donna navigates the session in real time and the specific health struggles Joanna is facing.

Listen to Joanna's full coaching sessions on So Frickin' Healthy - Playlist

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

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Session 6: When Life Gets in the Way

It's the final session, and Joanna arrives with a grimace. Travel, illness, holiday chaos—the last month knocked her off course. The nutrition slipped. The exhaustion came back.

But here's the thing Danna wants her to see: the fact that she feels the difference now? That's the win. Her body has become her own accountability partner. She doesn't need Danna to tell her something's off—she knows.

This is the three-month wall. Everyone hits it. There's always a reason to slip: summer means ice cream, winter means soul food. The question isn't how to be perfect—it's how to get back on.

The tools for the road ahead: the five-second rule before every food decision. Meal prep reframed as "just tomorrow's meal" instead of an overwhelming weekly task. And when it all falls apart—because it will—take a breath and start again. Even if it's a month later.

This is the final session of Joanna's health journey.

If you want to hear the all of the coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy.

Listen to all the coaching sessions

If you want the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), listen on Becoming a Health Coach.

Listen to all the post session debriefs

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website

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Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community

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0:00 - Introduction and Catching Up

0:23 - Challenges and Setbacks

2:26 - Strategies for Success

16:01 - Meal Prep Motivation: Adding Flavor and Convenience

17:47 - Weekend Prep: Making Life Easier

22:02 - Handling Leftovers and Shopping Strategies

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AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients.

In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi.

Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its AI scribe, Heidi gives clinicians access to trusted medical research at the point of care, and Comms, enabling healthcare teams to coordinate patient communications.

In this interview, Dr. Hannah shares her journey into digital health. She talks about challenges in healthcare AI adoption, such as interoperability and managing regulatory differences across global markets. Dr Hannah sees the future of AI in healthcare as an enabler to making medicine more human, shifting from patient-centered to person-centered care.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

LINKS:

• Connect with Dr. Hannah Allen on LINKEDIN
• Read the article on Dr. Hannah's journey: Blog post
• Learn more about Heidi at heidihealth.com
• Follow Heidi on their social media channels: LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

• Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
• Follow us: LinkedIn
• Connect with us: [email protected] | subscribe to our news
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CHAPTERS:

00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series

01:30 - Dr. Hannah Allen's journey through innovation

05:30 - What is Heidi and how does it work?

07:22 - Heidi's broader platform vision

09:31 - Current challenges in healthcare AI adoption

16:52 - Dr. Hannah's outlook on the future of AI in healthcare

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