Tea Time with Joe

Sue Thompson finished her career as CEO of UnityPoint Health. She has over 45 years of healthcare experience and was appointed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office as a Commissioner to MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission), which is an independent federal agency that advises Congress on policy related to the Medicare program, serving from 2015-2021.

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Sue Thompson LinkedIn

Giving an A

⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Possibility⁠⁠ by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander

Donald Kaul

Walter Cronkite

David Brinkley

We Now Need College Courses to Teach Young Adults How to Make Small Talk

When You Pray by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, et al.

Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠

⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠

Timestamps

(00:00) Season One Feedback

(02:18) Introduction

(04:32) Give Them an A

(09:46) Sue Giving an A to Her Children

(16:38) Early Life and Family Background

(28:34) Leadership Principles

(38:46) What Makes Sue’s Eyes Shine?

(41:12) Travel Adventures and Barge Cruises

(44:42) Mentoring

(49:32) Interviewing for a Senior Executive Role

(58:50) Daily Habit

(01:00:22) Challenging Times and Family Memories

(01:09:33) Book Recommendations

(01:17:45) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Ian Montgomery is an Emeritus Associate Professor within the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa with a diverse resume of jobs and careers which include: gym manager, correctional officer, deputy sheriff, assistant administrator, executive director, consultant, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Director of the Center for Healthcare Executive Studies and Services, Clinical Associate Professor, Executive in Residence, Executive MHA Career Coach, Hospital Chaplain, Hospice Companion, and state level powerlifting winner.

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John Dominic Crossan

Marcus Borg

Richard Rohr

Thích Nhất Hạnh

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

Be Here Now by Ram Dass

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠

⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:24) Ian’s Unique Interview Technique

(07:40) Career Transitions and Personal Growth

(15:40) Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

(17:33) Reflecting on Identity and Life Changes

(22:38) Early Life and Family Background

(32:17) Was the Career Path Worth It?

(40:21) Journey to Becoming a Hospital Chaplain

(45:58) Creating Order from Chaos

(52:15) The Importance of Being Present

(01:08:30) Powerlifting and Physical Fitness

(01:12:47) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Matt Johnson is a mental health counselor who works out of the Iowa City area. Matt is passionate about supporting individuals, marriages, and families through a strong counseling relationship.

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Team Restoration Counseling

This is Me from The Greatest Showman

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠

⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction 

(00:49) Matt Johnson's Early Life and Family Background

(01:29) Impact of Parents' Divorce

(05:13) Parents' Remarriage and Family Dynamics

(11:29) Relationship with Sister

(14:58) Journey to Becoming a Mental Health Counselor

(18:01) Youth Ministry in Colorado

(32:42) Beauty of Gospel Displayed in Marriage

(40:25) Advice for Couples in Conflict

(52:08) Supporting a Spouse's Talents and Roles

(57:03) Weekly Habits and Self-Care

(01:02:49) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Jess Hodge is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who started her own business, Jess Hodge Wellness, to help women find food freedom, recover their periods, and learn how to eat and adapt their lifestyle habits to support their fertility health. 

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Jess Hodge Wellness

Jess Hodge Instagram

Heart and Clay Mugs

Scottish Shower

Allicin Garlic

Mustard Seeds Sulforaphane 

The Countdown by Shanna Swan

No Period. Now What? by Dr. Nicola Rinaldi

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

WomanCode by Alisa Vitti

In the FLO by Alisa Vitti

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠

⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction 

(00:50) Jess’s Early Life and Family

(03:58) High School Sweethearts and Family Dynamics

(09:24) Teaching Career

(16:20) Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom

(20:51) Running and Health Challenges

(34:56) Processing Emotions

(38:44) Jess Hodge Wellness

(46:00) Balancing Online Presence and Family Life

(51:58) Navigating Fertility and Expectations

(55:08) Success Stories

(01:03:50) Crunchy Granola Health Trends

(01:22:37) Promoting Products

(01:24:11) Dark Side of Many Followers

(01:25:57) Advice to Younger Self

(01:26:42) Book Recommendations

(01:30:56) Favorite Quotes

(01:32:27) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Jason Woodruff is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Pour Over, a Christian news organization that publishes an email newsletter covering current events and politics with over 600,000 subscribers. 

This episode was recorded in December 2023.

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The Pour Over Newsletter

The Pour Over Podcast

⁠The Pour Over Instagram⁠

Chartr

Morning Brew

Unoffendable by Brant Hansen

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠⁠

Fact Check

US Marshal mandatory retirement age 57

Commercial Airline Pilots mandatory retirement age 65

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:42) Early Life and Family Background

(02:47) Father's Career and Family Dynamics

(04:55) Mother’s Role and Strong Faith

(12:04) Impact of News Growing Up

(16:06) Jason’s News Consumption Experiment

(23:12) The Pour Over: Concept and Mission

(34:46) Joe’s Relationship with the News

(45:32) Business Strategy and Experimentation

(50:59) The Peacemaker Challenge

(01:04:24) Jason’s Political Aspirations and Systemic Challenges

(01:23:36) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

Hello and welcome to the pilot episode of Tea Time with Joe!

In this episode, host Joe Kim shares the inspiration and reasoning behind starting the podcast.

Listeners can expect deep-dive interviews with guests about topics that make their eyes light up.

Catch all 5 of this season's episodes released weekly in the month of July.

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⁠⁠⁠Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠

⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠

⁠⁠⁠The Hedgehog Concept⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠The Art of Possibility⁠

⁠⁠⁠Ben Zander TedTalk⁠⁠⁠

⁠Peter Weihs Instagram⁠

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(0:29) The Inspiration Behind the Podcast

(0:47) The Hedgehog Concept

(1:33) Joe’s Passion and Strengths

(3:17) The Concept of Eyes Shining

(4:58) The Story Behind the Podcast Name

(6:36) Podcast Format and Expectations

(7:44) Acknowledgements and Credits

Season 1 Trailer episode