Featured Guests:

Dawn Paulson, has more than two decades of experience in delivering occupational therapy services to children and families in home, clinic and school settings as well as providing  consultation, collaboration and program development for organizations serving children at-risk and on the autism spectrum. Dawn attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her degree in Occupational Therapy. After graduating she was fortunate to work with Sheila Frick, a leading innovator in OT practice. Through her work with Sheila she had the opportunity to learn first-hand from leading occupational therapists across the world. In 1999, Dawn and her husband, Andy, opened Integrated Development Services (IDS), a multidisciplinary clinic providing outpatient and in–home therapy services for children with autism throughout the state of Wisconsin. After moving to Minnesota, Dawn joined the team at Integrative Therapy providing exceptional therapy services to charter schools throughout the Twin Cities metro and Integrative Education, providing high quality continuing education opportunities for clinicians world-wide. Dawn also serves as a consultant for Ignite Child Development Services, a MN and WI based organization providing innovative programming for underserved and at-risk children. Dawn's holistic treatment perspective combines both cutting edge and time-tested therapy strategies along with an emphasis on the power of play and relationship as a way of fostering children’s development. In her free time, Dawn enjoys almost any outdoor activity, reading and spending time with her husband, children and two silly dogs.

Kathy Farah is an Integrative and Holistic Family Physician with a special interest in Mind-Body Medicine and social determinants of health, including racism.  She is a faculty member for the Center for Mind Body Medicine, and is the lead for their programs in Indigenous Communities, and  the combined  Whole Health Coaching model at the Veterans Administration in the Florida region. She provides consultation at Children's Minnesota in the Department of Pain, Palliative  Care and Integrative  Medicine in Minneapolis, MN, in addition to Western Wisconsin Health.

Featured Guest:

Dr. Brandye Wilson-Manigat, MD, a.k.a. “Dr. Brandye”, is ​touted by patients and peers alike as one of the best ​ OB/GYN physicians and surgeons.  As a board-certified OB/GYN and Women’s Pleasure Coach, she brings a unique approach to women's sexual health, achieving a holistic integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements of you. This creates lasting positive change in how you view yourself, your body, and your pleasure.  She is called upon by various local and national media outlets to give a fresh perspective and new information on women’s health trends. 

Dr. Brandye is the founder and chief medical advisor for DrBrandyeMD.com, where she has created a safe space to discuss real-world strategies to help women learn the truth about sex and orgasms, and embrace their feminine essence, so they feel good both inside and outside of the bedroom. Her book, “My O My! A Committed Woman’s Guide to Getting the Great Sex She Deserves”, is an Amazon #1 Bestseller and has helped numerous women to live their Best. Sex. Life. Ever! 

Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California, Dr. Brandye earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Riverside, earned her doctor of medicine from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA/Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She completed her residency training at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, and she currently has a thriving telemedicine practice in addition to providing quality women’s health services in the Los Angeles area for over a decade! 

Surprise Guest:

Diem Jones is a thought leader, poet/musician, multi-disciplinary producer and program designer. He is currently the Executive Director of Murray Grove Association in Lanoka Harbor, NJ as well as CEO of All One Consulting. He is co-founder and past Executive Director of Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA). Additionally, he has served as Deputy Director of Arts Council Silicon Valley, program officer at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities as well as Director of Grants at the Houston Arts Alliance and Administrative Director of East 

Bay Center for the Performing Arts. Jones was Art Director for George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic. Additionally, he has managed health and wellness practices in California, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Diem Jones has also completed advanced courses in Mind, Body Medicine protocols from the Center for Mind, Body Medicine in Washington, DC. 

His most recent book, A Big Day: Thawing the Soul, was published in the summer of 2018. Diem’s most recent musical spoken-word CD, “A Spirit of Oui” and his previous CD’s 

“Equanimity” and “Black Fish Jazz” have been performed with the Equanimity Band at venues throughout the US including the San Jose Jazz Festival.  In addition, his photo biography of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, “#1 Bimini Road”, continues to be a best seller in the ever-expanding fan base of the group. 

Stay tuned for the release of his new collection of poetry and poetic Essays, “daab repuS: Thawing the Soul,” in 1 Q 2021. 

Featured Guests:

Dr. Lisa Herbert is a bestselling author, speaker and respected family physician who brings over 20 years’ experience of providing primary care and serving as a healthcare leader.

Dr. Herbert is the Founder and CEO of Just The Right Balance LLC, where she helps physician’s transition into high performing leaders who will improve the healthcare landscape by building healthy communities and strong organizations. Dr. Herbert utilizes her unique background and extensive experience of being a physician and a healthcare leader in hospital administration, public health and the health insurance industry to offer coaching, consulting, workshops and training to help physician’s transition into effective leaders with the support of their organizations.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Herbert earned her undergraduate degree from Stonybrook University, her Doctor of Medicine degree from Upstate Medical Center, completed her residency at Mountainside Hospital, NJ and completed her certification in Personal and Executive Coach from the CaPP Institute.

Dr. Paula Walker King (Dr. Paula) is a board-certified physician and women’s leadership coach. She helps women in power elevate their career and manage their personal challenges in order to experience a full and abundant life. Dr. Paula completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Howard University and her Master of Public Health at Emory University. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, completing her post-doctoral residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center.

Dr. Paula is passionate about health promotion and using evidence-based methods to prevent disease and to stay healthy naturally. Dr. Paula has presented extensively on prevention science and health and wellness. She is a contributor on WTVM, an ABC television affiliate in Columbus, Georgia, where she writes and appears in a weekly TV health segment. In her spare time, Dr. Paula enjoys shopping, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son.

Featured Guest: 

Francesco Garri Garripoli is an internationally recognized Qigong and Meditation instructor, yoga practitioner, musician, brainwave researcher, author, lecturer, Doctor of Divinity, and wellness advocate. Chairman Emeritus and senior advisor to the National Qigong Association and current Chairman of the Qigong Institute, Francesco is featured in a series of award-winning, instructional Qigong DVDs and is the author of 'Qigong - Essence of the Healing Dance' and 'Tao of the Ride' on his experiences living in China, India, Hawaii, and Thailand studying with elder healing Masters since the mid-1970's. Francesco offers acclaimed Qigong workshops as well as private online sessions and Qigong Instructor Certification programs in the U.S. and Europe and Qigong Study & Healing Retreats around the world. An Emmy Award-winning producer, Francesco’s Qigong documentary aired on PBS-TV with over 88 million viewers and his current videos can be seen on his YouTube Channel Youtube.com/c/FrancescoGarripoli  Learn more about Francesco at www.CommunityAwake.com

Today's featured guest is Dr. Ian A. Cyrus who leads a discussion and interactive demonstration on meditation or mindful contemplation.

Featured Guest:

Ian A. Cyrus, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, is a former U.S. Marine and FBI Special Agent. He has earned a B.S. in Sports Medicine and a M.S. in Biomechanics from Temple University and is a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Since young adulthood, he has had several long-term apprenticeships under some well-known masters. He is a graduate of the International School of Shiatsu (ISS) of Doylestown, PA. He graduated with honors from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York, NY, where he earned a M.S.  in Acupuncture Oriental Medicine and is a member of the advisory board. He also graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where he earned a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine-Integrative Medicine (DACM). He is currently a faculty member at The Won Institute of Graduate Studies, Glenside, PA, a graduate program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is the founder and innovator of Oriental Medicine – Physical Medicine (OM-PM), a unique approach to myofascial pain and dysfunction and musculoskeletal pain. He is board certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He has been in practice for over 20 years.

Ian served as a board member of the now American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) for six (6) years in the capacities of treasurer, vice president, and president. During his tenure, he made significant changes, moving the AAAOM toward a more professional image.

Ian is one the founding members of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine (MBCIM), Philadelphia, PA where he distinguished himself as a master practitioner and the developer of the pain management program that currently exist in the MBCIM. He has contributed to emerging “Integrative Medicine” paradigm. Ian frequently conducts grand rounds on various aspects of Oriental Medicine (OM) and its role in the field of pain management. He also teaches and mentors third and fourth year medical students in OM and its role in the overall healthcare. He has presented his unique approach, OM-PM (Oriental Medicine – Physical Medicine) to such groups as the North Carolina Annual Convention of family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Health Expo and others. He is currently in private practice and is a faculty member at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies, Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Ian is an internationally known martial arts master. He is The lineage holder of Choson Kwon Bup. He has achieved the highest possible ranking (9th Dan) in Hapkido. He is the founder of Yu Shin HapGi Mu Yae, a unique system of martial arts. He also holds mastership levels in Taekwondo (8th Dan), Chen Tai Ji Chuan, Yin Fu Ba Gua Zhang, Ito Tenshin Ryu Ken Jitsu.

Ian is ordained Buddhist Monk/Priest. Dharma name, Moksha Prajna (Gwondu Prajna). He currently leads a Sangha (Meditation and Buddhist studies Group) in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania.

His Vision for the future of OM follows: The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Center vision is to create equal access to East Asian Medicine as a viable medical alternative; to promote seamless integration into the conventional healthcare environment research and education; to hold a space for prevention, holistic care, health and wellness for all stakeholders.

Featured Guest:

Doctor Kellee is a board-certified internal medicine physician, founder, and CEO of Equity Ventures Plus, LLC, equity and inclusion consultant, author, speaker, and health care coach. She has 7 years of clinical experience in both academic and community-based health care systems with over 20,000 hospital patient encounters. She is well respected by her colleagues and patients for her medical opinion. She is also known for her ability to make complex medical concepts understandable for her audiences. She is the creator of “My Medical Journey: Personal Healthcare Management Journal.” (www.mymedicaljournal.shop)

She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She earned her doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center and went on to complete her Internal Medicine training at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Featured Guests:

Emory M. Moore Jr, RSME/T is a multi-certified exercise & movement master teacher and pioneer. With over 35 years of experience, Emory has immersed himself in the study of a myriad of disciplines including, but not limited to martial arts, dance, chi gong, yoga, bodywork, Pilates, Gyrotonic,  somatic training & strength conditioning systems. Not content with having a taste of all things he went for total involvement pursuing decades of study on three continents.

Emory taught and trained hundreds of teachers in the US, Germany & Switzerland some of whom went on to sculpt the fitness landscape and help develop the fitness industry as we know it today. A health and fitness pioneer and innovator, he created the EM LifeWork TM & EM technique TM methods for holistic fitness, wellness  and body harmony.

Bridgette Duncan is a creative who loves to inspire Black women and women of color to be the best version of themselves. She's a movement specialist whose a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor. Her work is informed by a background in dance, sports, personal training, Pilates, and most importantly socio-political issues that affect the Black community. Bridgette holds a BFA in Dance from Temple University and has danced in various companies, shows, and live performances. Her specialties are personal training, Pilates, pre/post-rehabilitation, and holistic wellness services.

Diem Jones is a thought leader, poet/musician, multi-disciplinary producer and program designer. He is currently the Executive Director of Murray Grove Association as well as CEO of All One Consulting. He is co-founder and past Executive Director of Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA) and has served in leadership positions at several Arts Councils including: Arts Council Silicon Valley; Houston Arts Alliance and DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Additionally, he was Art Director for George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic.

Featured Guests:

Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (cum laude) from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University, and continued her studies at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. In addition to her academic degrees, Dr. LaKeischa is certified in the use of the DiVinci Robotic System for Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. Because of her passion for teaching, she was awarded the distinction of Resident Teacher of the Year in 2004.   A gifted speaker, OB-GYN and hormone specialist, Dr. LaKeischa has a passion for helping women struggling with depleting hormones, get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness and have energy to last the entire day.

Victoria Adjekpiyede is an Occupational Therapist  specializing in Physical dysfunction with my focus in pediatrics, adults and geriatrics for the past 13 years  Prior to OT. I graduated with a  double Major in Bio and Education.. . Mother to 3...a 28yr old son, 24 year old daughter and a 21 year old son.

Featured Guests:

Rev. Zemoria Brandon is an interfaith ministers as well as Chair & Social Worker Administrator of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter.

Terralon Cannon Knight, MD, is a board-certified family physician, speaker, and sought-after career coach. A native of Macon, Mississippi, she has a passion for the underserved, with much of her career spent serving communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Dr. Terralon is the CEO of Knight Coaching, LLC, which helps physicians navigate the transition from clinical to nonclinical careers in medicine.

Dr. L. Flowers was born in the Midwest and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California. She attended the University of California, Davis for college, then the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for medical school and completed her training in Family Medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. She is experienced in primary, urgent, geriatric, hospice, and occupational care and has also worked in multiple healthcare settings including military units nationwide.

Dr. Hope Watts is board certified in family Practice. She is a health coach and lifestyle expert. She has coached many patients into reaching their highest lifestyle goals.  She uses small goals to achieve great success. With her compassionates approach to patients, she addresses specific situations that may hinder their progress . She often uses mindset approaches to help encourage patients to think in a more positive way.

Dr. Kathy Farah is an Integrative and Holistic Family Physician with a special interest in Mind-Body Medicine and social determinants of health, including racism.  She is a faculty member for the Center for Mind Body Medicine, and is the lead for their programs in Indigenous Communities, and  the combined  Whole Health Coaching model at the Veterans Administration in the Florida region. She provides consultation at Children's Minnesota in the Department of Pain, Palliative  Care and Integrative  Medicine in Minneapolis, MN, in addition to Western Wisconsin Health.

Rebecca Schoenewolf is a licensed holistic mental health therapist and energy healer, practicing in Connecticut and New York states. She has been in the psychology field since 1990, and has been studying energy healing, quantum physics, neurobiology, and cardiobiology since 2002. 

Dr. Deitrick L. Gorman, in addition to being one of America's most respected Family Physicians, Dr. Deitrick L. Gorman is also recognized as a 3 times best-selling author. She is a speaker, consultant, blogger, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Dr. Deitrick is America’s Relaxation Doctor.

Dr. Lisa Herbert is a bestselling author, speaker and respected family physician who brings over 20 years’ experience of providing primary care and serving as a healthcare leader. Dr. Herbert’s leadership experience comes from her positions as Medical Director of a local and nation insurance company, large hospital system and a six-center family planning agency.

As one of the nation’s most acclaimed cardiovascular physicians and surgeons, Board- certified cardiologist Dr. Sanul Corrielus is also a nationally recognized, wellness speaker, consultant and media personality. Dr. Corrielus is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Corrielus cardiology and he shares his knowledge via his Facebook live show “Meducation.”  With his credentials and superb “bedside manner,” it’s no wonder that the doctor is on track to revolutionize community-based heart healthcare across America.