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Dr. Malamed is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Beverly Hills — but his story starts in Tehran, where his father, Iran's Ministry of Health, was jailed for refusing to falsify hospital rankings, and where his family escaped in 1986 with a story about going on vacation. In this episode he sits down with us to talk about the surgeon who told him "people of your kind" don't belong in his program (and how filing that grievance sent him to the mentors who shaped his career), why he now spends up to a year optimizing a patient before he'll operate, and the night he told a healthy-as-a-horse friend not to get on a plane — and likely saved him from paralysis. If you have a spine, a desk job, a phone, or a parent who's been told they need surgery, this one is for you. IN THIS EPISODE • From escaping Iran to building a Beverly Hills practice — and petitioning UCLA into creating a neuroscience major • The 80/20 flip: why less than 20% of physicians are now autonomous, and what that does to your 10-minute appointment • "No narcotics" spine surgery: the pre-emptive non-opioid cocktail given 30 minutes before incision, plus the local injection and anti-inflammatory protocol he uses instead • The 23-year-old martial artist born with fused discs — and the "never been done before" surgery that gave her back her life • The epidural abscess he caught because he slowed down and listened when the MRI "looked fine" • Ergonomics 101: why sitting is the worst position for your discs, why stomach-sleeping twists your spine, and the "tech neck" epidemic he's now seeing in teenagers • The blood work almost nobody orders in your 20s: homocysteine, vitamin D, Lp(a), MTHFR, B12, thyroid, cortisol, hormones — and why a standard pre-op panel is "a joke" • Statins, peptides, and gray-market shortcuts: why he waited 13 years instead of taking the prescription • How to actually choose a surgeon: ask how many patients they see a day, ask for patient references, and get the second and third opinion — even out of state ⚠️ Educational conversation only — not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before changing anything. #InnerCircleOnAir #SpineHealth #DrMalamed #NoNarcotics #SpineSurgery #BackPain #Posture #TechNeck #BeYourOwnAdvocate #FunctionalMedicine #Peptides #BloodWork #BeverlyHills #HealthPodcast

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The Woman Behind Beverly Hills Real Estate | Shauna Harless | Episode 114 What happens when ambition, intuition, and a deeper understanding of life come together? In this episode, we meet Shauna Harless, a Beverly Hills real estate professional whose story extends far beyond luxury properties and the world of high-end real estate. With a passion for astrology, spirituality, and the deeper meaning behind our experiences, Shauna brings a unique perspective to success, personal growth, and the journey of discovering who we truly are. Beyond the professional accomplishments and glamorous world of Beverly Hills, there is a woman with a thoughtful perspective on life, purpose, and the unseen connections that shape our journeys. Join us for a meaningful conversation exploring the intersection of business, beauty, intuition, and the pursuit of something deeper. Because sometimes, the most fascinating part of someone's story isn't what they do—it's who they are. ✨ In this episode, we explore: The woman behind the Beverly Hills real estate world How spirituality and astrology influence our perspectives on life The connection between intuition, purpose, and personal growth Looking beyond appearances to discover what truly matters Finding meaning and authenticity while pursuing success 🎙️ Watch, listen, and join the conversation. If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Your support helps us bring more inspiring conversations and fascinating people to our community. #ShaunaHarless #BeverlyHillsRealEstate #Astrology #Spirituality #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

Drummer Franklin Vanderbilt spent 15 years playing with Lenny Kravitz, worked with Robby Krieger of The Doors, and has shared stages and studios with everyone from Chaka Khan to Stevie Wonder. Now he's stepping out front with his debut album Inside My Silence — an album he had to live 20 years to write. In this episode of The Inner Circle On Air, he joins Mike in the studio to talk creative ownership, the LOCK Theory, staying authentic when everything is going artificial, and the real reason it took two decades to make his first record. He also tells the story of a childhood that gave him no choice but drums — crawling to his mother's pots and pans before his father bought him his first orange Ludwig kit — and the moment his godfather looked at him and said, "You're a rock drummer, not a jazz drummer. Get in the car." Topics covered: playing with Lenny Kravitz, Robby Krieger and The Doors, Chaka Khan, Stanley Clarke, Stevie Wonder · the LOCK Theory (Listening, Observing, Comprehension, Knowledge) · ownership as the name of the game in music · the making of Inside My Silence with producer Alan Parsons and a guest list of legends · the album photo shoot with iconic rock photographer Henry Diltz on LA's 6th Street Bridge · the "Thank God for Rock and Roll" brand · why AI can't replace the human soul · and a full-circle return to Chicago to perform on WGN.

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Instagram: @franklin_vanderbilt_official

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From crashing his way into Grease thanks to his mom Arlene Dahl and a chance meeting at the Governor's Ball after the 1977 Academy Awards... to beating out Harry Hamlin for Lance on Falcon Crest at just 21... to Stephen J. Cannell handing him the Renegade role on a motorcycle that made his young son the happiest kid in school — Lorenzo shares the real stories behind five decades in Hollywood. And then there's the part most people DON'T know: when the phone stopped ringing, Lorenzo walked away from acting and spent 10 years as a commercial helicopter pilot — flying tourists over the Grand Canyon and promising his chief pilot he'd turn down any acting job that conflicted with the flight schedule. He never broke that promise. This one's got it all: his legendary parents (Fernando Lamas, Arlene Dahl, stepmom Esther Williams), why he almost became a veterinarian instead, martial arts since 1979, his magical A-frame house in Laurel Canyon, being a dad to six kids (with his now-famous daughter Shayne), his 40 years with the World Children's Transplant Fund, and the words of wisdom he leaves us with: "Every day above ground is a good day."

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Love Ride Foundation: https://loveride.org/LR35/

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The ocean is huge. It's dark, it's scary. It's passion, it's ambition. For Team USA men's para-surf co-captain Jacob Pacheco, the water is also where he glued his broken pieces back together. Doctors predicted he'd be wheelchair-bound by 16. Instead, he spent 17 years chasing Team USA across 7 different sports, waited 7 more to make the team in 2023 — and now he surfed his way into the history books as a prone surfer. This one goes deep into adversity, advocacy, boundaries, and the power of saying "No."

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TicTok: @JacobTheStokedSurfer

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In this episode of The Inner Circle On Air, host Mike Cormier sits down with professional track & field athlete Isaac Jean-Paul (IJP). Diagnosed with a rare eye condition (juvenile Retinoschisis) at age two, Isaac refused to let a label define him. He went on to become a 5-time All-American at Lewis University, a national champion in the high jump (7'3"), and a multiple-time USA Paralympic champion — taking home bronze in Tokyo and silver in Paris in the long jump, with his sights set on gold at LA 2028. Isaac opens up about finding his purpose, breaking free from the boxes society puts us in, and the meaning behind his "People's Medal" — which carries a real piece of the Eiffel Tower. Mike also shares his own story of building a transportation network to help young adults with disabilities live self-determined lives, and Isaac reveals the moment at the Grand Canyon that inspired his book, Wings.

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In this episode of Inner Circle On Air, Mike Cormier sits down with Kate Monroe — Marine Corps veteran, CEO, producer, author, and veteran advocate — for a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, leadership, Hollywood, and the mission behind VetComm. Kate shares how her own struggles after service helped inspire a company focused on helping veterans secure the benefits they earned, and discusses helping 30,000 veterans access nearly $14 billion in lifetime income. The conversation also dives into her film work on Body Man, overcoming setbacks, handling critics, and building real traction in life and business. This episode is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, veteran advocacy, personal grit, and what it really takes to keep pushing when the stakes are high. Expect bold stories, hard-earned lessons, and a guest who does not play small.

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E! Entertainment co-founder Larry Namer didn't build a $10 billion empire by "following his passion" — he built it with $2.5 million, 31 unpaid interns, and a movie-trailer channel everyone told him was crazy. In this episode of Inner Circle On Air, Larry gets real about why "follow your passion" is the worst career advice, why Hollywood is no longer a place, and the 2-minute TV revolution he says is coming by 2030. From assistant underground cable splicer ($90/week under the streets of Manhattan) to the man who launched Talk Soup and gave Howard Stern his start, Larry breaks down the 100+ rejections behind E!, how AI wrote his next book in 5 days instead of 2 years, and why he's betting on vertical video, micro-dramas, and a $30/month digital-twin life coach. Plus: his memoir-cookbook "Recipes for Success," spoiling his grandbaby, and the one piece of advice every aspiring creator needs to hear.

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A girl from Haiti with a PharmD, half a million in student loans, and five jobs between her and her husband — until one tax bill made her say, out loud, "Something's wrong with this system." In this episode of The Inner Circle On Air, Mike sits down with Netflix-featured entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and AI strategist Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh to unpack the exact moment she stopped trading hours for dollars. She walks through buying her first property with $19K down and pulling in ~$6,500/month on a $1,500 mortgage, why her third rental landed her family on Netflix, the "Two-Door Strategy" that replaced the 10-house grind, and how she's now using AI agents, Notebook LM "Property DNAs," and Anthropic-certified tools to help other women buy back their time. This isn't a hustle harder episode. It's a stop trading hours for dollars episode.

The host of The Inner Circle On Air sits down with Kayse Gehret— a healer with 31 years in the healing arts, founder of Microdosing for Healing, and specialist in psilocybin microdosing since 2020 — for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about energy, intuition, manifestation, and what actually heals trauma. Kayse opens up about her first Reiki attunement, feeling every chakra blow open while standing at a Pixies concert, her pivot from pre-med to "alternative" healing before it was cool, and the online microdosing community she's built from a small Florida beach town. The host reflects on his own path — alopecia areata, , a Costa Rica men's medicine ceremony, a three-year relationship with a white deer, and the moment he knew holistic was the only route for him. Two career veterans (one in mental health, one in healing arts, both ~30 years deep) compare notes on why the establishment is finally catching up, why microdosing is a "people-led movement," and why cycle breakers are needed now more than ever. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with healers, doctors, and cycle breakers rewriting what wellness looks like.

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