Tyler sits down with Sarah Maxwell, Board Certified Music Therapist, to explore music therapy and all of its benefits.  In so many ways, every one of us is organically a “patient” of music therapy.  Sarah validates this notion, but proceeds to illuminate all of the many ways in which music is used in clinical and therapeutic modalities to change the way we see the world.  In short, Sarah shows us how music heals us, without regard to the ailment.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Kendrick Johnson, board certified family physician and lifestyle medicine specialist. In this episode, the discussion is centered around the healthcare system, and the question of, if medication isn’t the answer, what is? Dr. Kendrick believes it’s lifestyle. They talk about the distinction of burnout and moral injury as it relates to systemic change as well as individual change. They also shed light on opportunities the healthcare industry could make to shift from the treatment model, to a preventative one.

Pillars of Health Series:  Mindset – Part II.  Tyler and Dr. Eric Udell from Arizona Natural Health Center are back discussing part II of Mindset in the “Pillars of Health,” episode series. In this episode, Tyler and Dr. Udell discuss how beliefs can contribute, limit, or shape one’s reality. They also talk about habits, being present, heart intelligence and conclude the episode with examples of how to add a gratitude practice to your daily routine.

Pillars of Health Series:  Mindset – Part I.  Tyler brings Dr. Eric Udell from Arizona Natural Health Center back onto the show for a recurring special on the “Pillars of Health.”  Tyler and Eric talk about the first pillar of health, mindset.  Mindset is not only essential to tackling the remaining six pillars of health, but also provides health and wellness benefits in its own right.  Today is Part one of a two part series on mindset, in which Dr. Udell shares his insight on why mindset is essential to success, illuminates mindset’s capacity to reduce a litany of physical ailments, and differentiates between a fixed and growth mindset.  Lots of great stuff in here, and this is just Part I.

Tyler sits down with Ashley Swinson, MSW, LCSW, owner of TIDE Associates, PLLC. In this episode of Well Beings, the discussion is centered around several different themes Ashley has observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tyler and Ashley discuss “self-sustainability in a pandemic,” and surviving a prolonged season of suffering. Not only do they unpack the “problems” or themes that have been observed, the two, also offer solutions to these ongoing issues.

Tyler sits down with Cathy Williams and Julie Grimmett. All three of them, board members of the Arizona Healthcare Foundation, discuss what the foundation does and its purpose. The foundation was established in 1996, with the purpose of bettering the long term care community by granting scholarships for those working in the healthcare and long term care field, as well as granting dreams for long term care residents through the “Live a Dream Program.” Hear some of their favorite Live a Dream stories they’ve been a part of.

For more information, or to get in touch:

https://www.azhca.org/foundation/overview/

https://www.azhca.org/contact/

Tyler sits down with Dr. Carla Cheatham, nationally renowned speaker and author, to talk about mindful self-awareness and emotional resiliency. Dr. Cheatham brings up a therapeutic modality, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and she coaxes Tyler to discuss his research in and experience with IFS. The two talk about the benefits of retreating from the demands of modern society, both through daily meditation and intermittent self-retreats. This episode offers a roadmap for self-care that you won’t want to miss.

Tyler sits down with Brent Cope, President of Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, to talk about the future of healthcare in the United States.  They talk about conflicting goals within the healthcare system, and ways in which to avoid burn-out in a milieu with high demands and even higher expectations.  Brent offers insight on balancing work-commitments with home-life that could help many find homeostasis, even in a troubled time.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Eric Udell and Dr. Danite Haller from Arizona Natural Health Center to discuss a holistic and natural approach to wellness.  The doctors provide an overview of important pillars of health, and will likely be back to take a deeper dive into each pillar.  Take this opportunity to learn from two of Arizona’s most renowned naturopathic doctors, and you will walk away with a deeper understanding of wellness, health, and some of what it takes to make yourself the best version of yourself.

Well Beings, a podcast that provides a platform for dedicated healthcare workers to tell stories of hope, inspiration, and humor.

Tyler sits down with Lin Sue Cooney, former Arizona newscaster turned Director of Community Engagement with Hospice of the Valley. Lin shares a personal experience with a family member that ultimately inspired her to join the organization. Along with providing people comfort and dignity at the end of life, Tyler and Lin talk about other resources Hospice of the Valley provides for the local Arizona community.