Today's Episode

In this episode, Becca sits down with Caitlin Gardner, founder of Blooming Communications, to talk about how to maintain calm confidence when the stakes feel high.

Becca and Caitlin also explore how high-stakes communication isn’t limited to the boardroom. The same principles apply to personal relationships, difficult conversations, and moments when two people see the stakes very differently.

Today's Guest

Caitlin Gardner is the Chief “Gardner” and Founder of Blooming Communications, a boutique public relations agency, where she leads communications, brand and marketing efforts for both B2B and B2C clients. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in all things communications, from media relations and digital marketing to brand building and more. Gardner frequently speaks on high-stakes communications and corporate reputation, inspiring audiences on how to drive measurable results and stay ahead of industry trends.

Before founding Blooming Communications, Gardner served as Vice President of Brand & Communications at National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions, where she supported the strategy, planning and implementation of a new co-brand. She also worked with major brands including SpartanNash, Cruise Planners HQ and Allstate, gaining experience in corporate communications, franchise marketing and media strategy. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Florida, and feels driven to share her insight with the next generation of communications professionals.

Gardner graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 and is known for being scrappy and innovative in a field that demands creativity, accuracy and the ability to adapt quickly to fast-changing media landscapes.

Links for Caitlin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlingardnerpr/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinGardnerSpeaker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingcomms/ 

Website: www.bloomingcomm.com 

About Becca

Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a social wellness coach and speaker who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Becca continues to serve, partnering with veteran-serving organizations to equip veterans and their families to find friendship, expand networks, and reclaim belonging after service.

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Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity.

About Hannah

Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children.

About Dr. Raj

Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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Today’s Guest

Mary McGowan is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Sarpedosis Research, the leading international organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with sarpedosis. Ms. Gowan leads groundbreaking efforts to improve clinical trial access, advance shared decision making, and accelerate drug development through efforts like the Ignore No More campaign, the Coalition to Advance Clinical Trial Engagement, and the FSR Global Sarcoidosis Clinic Alliance. Ms. Gowan has been recognized for her strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to advance the needs of rare disease patients through the creation of practical and impactful programs and collaborative networks.

Links 

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About Dr. Raj

Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years.

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Today’s Guest

Tracy is a U.S. Air Force veteran and the author of "Warrior Mom, A Mother's Journey into Healing Her Son with Autism."

She's also a certified integrative health coach and founder and president of Autism Health, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering families impacted by autism.

Her advocacy began in 2008 when her son Noah was diagnosed with autism, and doctors told her it was incurable. Refusing to accept that prognosis, she discovered biomedical interventions that gave her son measurable progress and transformed her mission in life.

Over the last 17 years, she has immersed herself in research, collaborated with doctors and scientists, and equipped families with practical tools to improve quality of life.

Links 

autismhealth.com

warriormom.com

https://tracyslepcevic.com/

About Dr. Raj

Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years.

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Today's Guest

Andy Robinson is a powerhouse of transformation, resilience, and high-performance mindset. A U.S. Marine Veteran, finance professional, and elite mindset coach, Andy has dedicated his life to helping real estate professionals, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs shatter limitations and achieve exponential growth in their careers. Today, Andy is the Founder of LFG Mindset Consulting, where he coaches top-producing realtors, brokerage teams, and high-level professionals on how to cultivate the mental toughness, clarity, and habits that drive massive success. His electrifying keynotes and workshops leave audiences motivated, equipped, and ready to take decisive action.

Website: https://lfgmind.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfg-mindset-consulting/

About Becca

Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a relational health educator who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Becca now inspires audiences to harness the power to connect and build relationships that enrich their lives: at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 

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About Dr. Raj

Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children.

About Dr. Raj

Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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Today's guest is Vanessa, a 23 year old student who was hospitalized and then diagnosed with lupus.

Today's Host

Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice.

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Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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Today’s Guest

Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor who trained at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he got a PhD in neuroscience. He is a globally recognized Vedic scholar.

As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor Dr. Nader is the head of the International Transcendental Meditation Organizations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr. Nader guides the Transcendental Meditation Program and its advanced practices. And the practical applications of this technology in all areas of national life, education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and much more.

Dr. Nader's vision is to bring happiness, health, and peace to the minds and hearts of the whole world family. His experiences as a teacher, father, leader, scientist, and doctor have inspired his dedication to all global citizens. And his commitment to opening their awareness to the important things in life from a truly profound perspective. To help remove conflicts in society so that higher values and beautiful goals become the guiding light of everyone in his total focus.

In his milestone book, Consciousness Is All There Is, Dr. Nader offers ideas that can change the world. He gives profound solutions to questions that have long fascinated and intrigued philosophers and scientists alike, covering the fields as diverse as the purpose of life. The book is available here: https://a.co/d/0a1m8a3

Links 

https://drtonynader.com/

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About Dr. Raj

Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years.

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Today's Guest

Christina Ring, CRNP, is a palliative care nurse practitioner who helps patients and families navigate the complex issues surrounding chronic or serious illnesses. Christina provides a holistic approach to care, addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects that accompany illness. Through meaningful conversations she brings clarity and comfort so patients feel empowered to make important decisions about their health. 

About Becca

Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a relational health educator who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Becca now inspires audiences to harness the power to connect and build relationships that enrich their lives: at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 

Website: ⁠https://www.beccaspahr.com/⁠

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About Dr. Raj

Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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