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Conversations With Intent
From WWE Star to Brain Advocate: The Truth About CTE & Head Injuries
What if it’s not the concussions, but the unnoticed hits to the head that cause the most damage?In this episode of Conversations with Intent, host Arden O’Connor speaks with Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, Harvard graduate, and former WWE star. After suffering multiple head injuries in football and wrestling, Dr. Nowinski was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and became a leading voice in the fight to protect brain health.He discusses the often-misunderstood condition Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and explains how subclinical brain trauma—impacts that don’t cause immediat...
2025-07-22
33 min
Conversations With Intent
How One Person Can Transform Your Entire Family Dynamic
When is it time to go to therapy—and how much can one person really change a family system?In this episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark speaks with Eden Garcia Bis, CEO of Airport Marina Counseling Services, about the powerful ripple effects of family therapy. Together, they explore the critical differences between individual therapy vs. family therapy, and why even one person seeking help can initiate meaningful transformation across the entire family.Eden explains how family therapy focuses on communication patterns, roles, and relationship dynamics—offering insight into how to shift long-standing issues at t...
2025-07-08
29 min
Conversations With Intent
How Can We Truly Support Someone with an Eating Disorder?
Supporting someone with an eating disorder requires more than good intentions—it takes awareness, compassion, and access to the right resources. In this episode of Conversations with Intent, host Arden O'Connor is joined by Priya James, Associate Director of Community Engagement at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).Priya shares her personal journey and professional insights on eating disorders and disordered eating, offering a powerful look at early warning signs, how to speak to loved ones without shame, and why specialized care is so essential. She also discusses the impact of media on body image, the importance of...
2025-06-10
25 min
Unintended Consequences
Unmasking Bipolar Disorder
In the first episode of Conversations with Intent, Arden O’Connor speaks with Diana Clark about her journey with bipolar disorder, the challenges of masking, and the power of authenticity.
2025-03-17
00 min
Conversations With Intent
Unmasking Bipolar Disorder
In the first episode of Conversations with Intent, host Arden O’Connor speaks with Diana Clark about her personal journey with bipolar disorder, the challenges of masking, and the transformative power of authenticity.Diana shares her experiences navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the struggle of presenting a version of herself that society expects. She and Arden discuss the emotional toll of masking, the importance of seeking help, and how community support can be a vital part of the healing process.This episode is for anyone who has experienced bi...
2025-03-04
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
We're Taking a Hiatus
In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden shares that the podcast is going on a brief hiatus. It will return in June 2024 with a fresh, new spin. Please stick around – we’ll be bringing you top-notch guests, including professionals and individuals with inspiring personal journeys. During our new podcast, we'll be shedding light on stories of resilience and addressing challenging topics not often discussed. Ensure you're subscribed to our newsletter for updates on the upcoming show. You can sign up on our website at www.OConnorPG.com. Although Diana and I will continue as co...
2024-01-31
02 min
Unintended Consequences
We’re Taking a Hiatus
In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden shares that the podcast is going on a brief hiatus. It will return in June 2024 with a fresh, new spin. Please stick around – we’ll be bringing you top-notch guests, including professionals and...
2024-01-31
00 min
Unintended Consequences
Phenomenally Autistic: An Artist’s Story with Ayanna Davis
With Diana Clark, Arden O'Connor and Ayanna Davis
2024-01-10
00 min
Unintended Consequences
Psychological Assessments and Cognitive Testing with Dr. Colleen Jackson
With Arden O'Connor, Diana Clark and Colleen Jackson
2024-01-03
00 min
Unintended Consequences
There’s an App for That: AI and Mental Health and Dr. Sera Lavelle
With Arden O'Connor, Diana Clark and Dr. Sera Lavelle
2023-12-27
00 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Building a Happy and Harmonious Family with She-Rae Chen
She-Rae Chen, the CEO and visionary behind SpringSpot, introduces comprehensive health principles to steer your family toward a balanced mental and physical lifestyle. In today's discussion, she elaborates on the structured framework that guides parents, children, and families in fostering a positive and healthy perspective on their well-being. SpringSpot was born to aid busy families like yours by providing wholesome activities for children and supporting parents in prioritizing self-care. Join Arden and She-Rae as they delve into the mind-body connection, healthy eating and sleeping habits, and alternatives to screen-centric activities for children. Take advantage of the insights shared in...
2023-12-20
36 min
Unintended Consequences
Building a Happy and Harmonious Family with She-Rae Chen
With Diana Clark, Arden O'Connor and She-Rae Chen
2023-12-20
00 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - Supporting Clients in What Matters with Michael & Zack Conway
Wealth advisors are continually nudged into broader elements of their client's lives. It’s up to these financial advisors to fulfill the role in addressing many situations, which helps them build a solid financial plan encompassing all aspects of their client's lives. In this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Michael Conway, founder and CEO of Conway Wealth Group, and Zach Conway, Managing Director of Conway Wealth, join Arden and Diana to explain how they are supporting their clients' wealth in what matters. Michael and Zach discuss establishing a level of trust with their clients and initiating conversations ab...
2023-12-06
22 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Finding an Ivy League Donor With Gail Sexton Anderson and Gloria Li
This episode is very personal and special for Arden. She is joined by Gail Sexton Anderson and Gloria Li from Donor Concierge, and together, they explore the invaluable services offered to women aspiring to become mothers. Donor Concierge has played a pivotal role in bringing countless families into existence by serving as dedicated advocates. They collaborate with many agencies involved in sperm and egg donation and surrogacy. This intricate and sensitive process is a remarkable journey of creation. Anyone interested in parenthood or donation will find this episode enlightening and informative. IN THIS EPISODE:
2023-09-13
37 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
From Prison to Promise - A Lawyer’s Story with Jeff Grant
Jeff Grant possesses an intriguing narrative that he candidly recounts. His journey began with opioid addiction and culminated in him borrowing funds from clients' accounts, leading to his incarceration. Jeff underwent a transformative experience, earning his Master of Divinity degree and successfully reinstating his law license. He now serves as the visionary behind Progressive Prison Ministries and GrantLaw, which is dedicated to aiding individuals convicted of white-collar offenses by providing them with moral support and defense. This episode will be one of your favorites. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:27] Jeff shares his background st...
2023-09-06
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Connection Between Crime and Mental Illness with Dr. Jhilam Biswas
Today, Arden hosts Dr. Jhilam Biswas, an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a board-certified Adult and Forensic Psychiatrist. They discuss the connection between crime and mental illness. Dr. Biswas examines how frequently violent behavior and impaired judgment are rooted in trauma. She outlines the steps taken to evaluate the mentally ill and how, unfortunately, becoming involved in the judicial system may provide insight into the incarcerated. Don’t miss this informative episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:10] Arden introduces Dr. Jhilam Biswas and shares her backg...
2023-08-16
32 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - Simplify Your Life by Simplifying Your Investments With Allan Roth
Our guest for this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet is financial planner and writer, Allan Roth. Allan speaks about his unconventional business model of having the lowest client retention rate where he provides clients with a one-time financial plan and then gets fired. Allan and Arden discuss his goal to help people have an exciting life by having an incredibly boring investment plan. As a frequent contributor for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg, Allan explains his simple investment philosophy and the different ways he helps clients to minimize their risk...
2023-07-12
20 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - Eating Disorders and The Role of Family Support With Rebecca Manley
Did you know that children as young as four years old can start developing poor body image? On this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking to Rebecca Manley about eating disorder awareness and prevention. Rebecca is the founder of MEDA (Multi-service Eating Disorders Association) and owner of Manley Coaching. Her passion is working with teens and families on issues related to body image and self-esteem. We are talking about how to teach body positivity to kids, what signs to look for in your child’s relationship with food, and the fine line between eating healthy an...
2023-06-28
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - Recovery is a Family Affair With Stefan Bate
Our guest today in this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet is Stefan Bate, Chief Clinical Officer at Jaywalker Lodge. Stefan shares his mission as he helps men who have had previous treatment experiences. Stefan reflects on his own recovery journey and the blessings that he has experienced since graduating from Jaywalker and entering the field of psychology. Arden and Stefan discuss the spiritual and emotional elements of hitting rock bottom versus circumstantial consequences. They also dig into the perceptions faced by affluent families in treatment and how Stefan helps families set healthy expectations for treatment.
2023-06-21
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - The Elephant in the Room: Facing Addiction as a Family with Brad Sorte
On this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with Brad Sorte, about a topic that hits close to home for them both – facing addiction as a family. Brad talks about his struggle with substance abuse in his early 20s and his life-altering treatment experience at Caron, a treatment facility for addiction and behavioral health issues where he is now the President and CEO. They discuss the benefits and hindrances that families with resources face when dealing with a child with substance use disorder and how healing is accelerated when healthy boundaries are in place. Brad of...
2023-05-31
33 min
The Rainbow Bull
Aging With Dignity as an LGBTQ+ Person with Arden O’Connor and Sam Van Kalkeren (Ep. 4)
How does aging affect the LGBTQ+ community and what can we do to help them age with dignity? In this episode, Tim Volk speaks with Arden O’Connor and Sam Van Kalkeren, MSN, RN, CDP, CADDCT about the challenges of aging with dignity for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Arden and Sam discuss the challenges faced … Read More Read More
2023-05-22
41 min
The Rainbow Bull
Tackling Addiction And Helping Those In Crisis With Arden O’Connor (Ep. 3)
Did you know that out of the staggering 140 million individuals aged 12 and above who consume alcohol, a startling 20% grapple with the harsh realities of alcohol abuse or addiction? In this episode, Tim Volk engages in a profound conversation with Arden O’Connor, the founder, and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group. Together, they delve … Read More Read More
2023-05-22
44 min
True Fiction Project
S2 Ep 12 - A Small Victory - Arden O'Connor
Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. I have the privilege of speaking with Arden O’Connor, founder and CEO of the O’Connor Professional Group. Arden shares the story she and her family experienced while working through her brother's substance use. She discusses how families can support their family members who are struggling with substance use, what type of support to offer, and how to approach a relationship with an addict. Arden gives insight into how therapists and medical providers can help with substance use and she even provides advice on how parents can talk to their childre...
2022-12-06
44 min
Good Sounds with Connor Mink
The Sabres Just Scored ft. Wylie Something & Affliction (Jake, Arden, and Dan) | Ep 12 | Good Sounds Podcast
Jacob, Arden, and Dan sit down with Connor Mink to discuss their music histories kinda and nothing really in particular. Then Jake performs a few unreleased Wylie Something tracks. They're fun. Enjoy. Sponsored by Mimmotronics Effects: For FX pedal modifications, DIY guitar effects products, and FX pedal repairs, contact mimmotronics@gmail.com or visit https://mimmotronics.com/ for more details! https://www.instagram.com/mimmotronics/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPB9O43mP_NQmJ4ZAiP_zA Executive Audio Production by P...
2022-11-16
55 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited – One Family’s Journey of Love and Loss
In this revisited episode of Balance the Balance Sheet, Peter and Arden O’Connor Sr., parents of Arden O’Connor, Founder, and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group, share their experiences navigating the behavioral health care system with their youngest son, Chris. Arden Sr. and Peter were surprised by the early onset and intensity of Chris’ substance use. They join Diana to talk about the professionals they hired and how having financial resources was not the only solution to finding appropriate care for Chris. Arden Sr. reveals the helpful advice she received on their journey and which characteristics of the O’Co...
2022-10-26
32 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited – Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Athlete Mental Wellness with Katie Strang
On this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with investigative writer, Katie Strang about her experience with covering social issues like sexual abuse and gendered violence. Katie writes for the Athletic and has been a leading voice on highlighting mental health awareness among athletes. She talks about why sexual misconduct is more rampant and undercovered within sports. She shares about trauma informed reporting and her mentality when speaking with a victim. Listen as she and Arden talk more about her career, athlete mental health, and self care. IN THIS EPISODE:
2022-09-21
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited – The Psychopath in the Country Club With Dr. Ron Schouten
We all may know someone who has psychopathy; however, not everyone knows the truth about it, how to identify the warning signs or what to do next once they identify the psychopath. In this revisited episode, Dr. Ron Schouten joins Arden and Diana to discuss the complexities of psychopathy. Dr. Schouten says you should not despair if someone you love shows signs of psychopathy and you should not overreact to their symptoms. Tune in as we chat about what to do when a loved one is diagnosed with psychopathy and how to identify a psychopath at the country club.
2022-09-14
35 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Recovery is a Family Affair With Stefan Bate
Our guest today is Stefan Bate, Chief Clinical Officer at Jaywalker Lodge. Stefan shares his mission as he helps men who have had previous treatment experiences. Stefan reflects on his own recovery journey and the blessings that he has experienced since graduating from Jaywalker and entering the field of psychology. Arden and Stefan discuss the spiritual and emotional elements of hitting rock bottom versus circumstantial consequences. They also dig into the perceptions faced by affluent families in treatment and how Stefan helps families set healthy expectations for treatment. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:33] Stefan’s outlo...
2022-08-31
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Simplify Your Life by Simplifying Your Investments With Allan Roth
Today’s guest is financial planner and writer, Allan Roth. Allan speaks about his unconventional business model of having the lowest client retention rate where he provides clients with a one-time financial plan and then gets fired. Allan and Arden discuss his goal to help people have an exciting life by having an incredibly boring investment plan. As a frequent contributor for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg, Allan explains his simple investment philosophy and the different ways he helps clients to minimize their risk and maximize a high return. ...
2022-08-10
20 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Mental Health and Estate Planning - What to Consider With Patricia Angus
Today, we are joined by Patricia Angus, Founder and CEO of Angus Advisory Group LLC. For more than 25 years, Patricia has provided legal and strategic advice to global families and firms with multi-generational businesses, trusts, and philanthropies. She and Arden discuss estate planning with mental health and addiction issues in mind. Patricia outlines the first steps that families need to take before starting their estate plans. She explains the important mix of legal and psychological training that advisors need to best serve their clients. Listen for insightful information and tools that families can use when they begin their estate...
2022-08-03
25 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Connection Between Affluence and Substance Use With Bill Messinger
In this episode, Arden speaks with her dear friend and professional mentor, Bill Messinger. Bill, a retired lawyer, is an alcohol counselor and leading expert in helping affluent families with substance use issues. Arden and Bill start the conversation by discussing whether affluent families have higher rates of substance use, in addition to the stigma experienced by affluent families and the treatment they receive. Bill explains how consequences are key to helping people with addictive disorders and how families have to understand the long-term nature of recovery. This is a great conversation for those who have loved ones with s...
2022-07-27
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Eating Disorders and The Role of Family Support With Rebecca Manley
Did you know that children as young as four years old can start developing poor body image? Today on Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking to Rebecca Manley about eating disorder awareness and prevention. Rebecca is the founder of MEDA (Multi-service Eating Disorders Association) and owner of Manley Coaching. Her passion is working with teens and families on issues related to body image and self-esteem. We are talking about how to teach body positivity to kids, what signs to look for in your child’s relationship with food, and the fine line between eating healthy and restrictive eating. Th...
2022-04-27
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Elephant in the Room: Facing Addiction as a Family With Brad Sorte
On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with Brad Sorte, about a topic that hits close to home for them both – facing addiction as a family. Brad talks about his struggle with substance abuse in his early 20s and his life-altering treatment experience at Caron, a treatment facility for addiction and behavioral health issues where he is now the President and CEO. They discuss the benefits and hindrances that families with resources face when dealing with a child with substance use disorder and how healing is accelerated when healthy boundaries are in place. Brad offers ad...
2022-04-20
33 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Growing Through Grief: Learning from Your Loss With Cindy Finch
Cindy Finch has experienced her fair share of grief and loss and now helps others process and grow from trauma. On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden and Cindy discuss coping with uncertainty and how ultimately, grief is good. Cindy shares her personal experience with grief related to life altering illnesses. She also talks about how unhelpful parenting techniques can cause further pain for children as they grow up. Listen in as Cindy shares about her work with affluent families and the challenges they face related to grief and the invaluable lessons that we learn from times...
2022-04-13
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Athlete Mental Wellness with Katie Strang
On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with investigative writer, Katie Strang about her experience with covering social issues like sexual abuse and gendered violence. Katie writes for the Athletic and has been a leading voice on highlighting mental health awareness among athletes. She talks about why sexual misconduct is more rampant and undercovered within sports. She shares about trauma informed reporting and her mentality when speaking with a victim. Listen as she and Arden talk more about her career, athlete mental health, and self care. IN THIS EPISODE: ...
2022-04-06
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Building Financial Resilience with Todd Carey
Prior to entering the wealth management industry, Todd Carey played professional baseball over eight seasons which makes him all too familiar with strategic planning, high achievement and high pressure environments. On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Todd discusses how the limelight on professional athletes has increased in the last decade and the importance of keeping your identity and career separate. Listen in as Arden and Todd talk about helping clients who struggle with mental health challenges and how the pandemic has changed his financial planning priorities. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:39] Todd’s tra...
2022-03-30
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Mike Richter’s Journey: Life Beyond the Ice
Following a 15-year career with the New York Rangers, Mike Richter is now a key spokesperson for environmental issues such as resource efficiency and climate change. Mike serves as president of Brightcore Energy, a provider of end-to-end energy efficiency solutions to the commercial market. Arden and Mike discuss his retirement from professional hockey and how he has navigated challenging times of tragedy and loss. We talk about family, business, and how to regain identity and purpose after major life changes. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:40] Mike shares about his transition from hockey to his next...
2022-03-23
30 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Financial Literacy: Arming the Next Generation With Courtney Pullen
Courtney Pullen is the President of the Pullen Consulting Group with more than 25 years of experience in individual and family coaching. In this episode, Courtney joins us to explain the importance of teaching financial literacy as early as possible to your children. He says that it would help if you were intentional when talking about wealth and finances with your family. Plus, Courtney explains how to pass on the proper values to your children around wealth. Tune in as we chat about grit, teachable money moments, and dealing with your own money issues. IN THIS EP...
2021-12-22
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
It Takes A Village: Finding the Right Professional Match With Naz Hassanein
For the past 20 years, Naz Hassanein has worked in the family office community, both in Boston and nationwide. In this episode, Naz discusses some of the most memorable family systems she has seen in her career. Worthy Circles works with many affluent families; Naz explains how they give professional recommendations to their families. Tune in as we talk about the needs of advisors during Covid-19 and how Naz's work significantly impacts the way she manages her own family dynamics. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:50] Naz speaks about some of the most memorable family systems sh...
2021-12-15
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Struggles of Sudden Wealth With Jennifer Risher
Jennifer Risher, author of “We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth,” tells her story and explores the impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world. Jennifer discusses her journey and the inspiration behind her career of helping people have much-needed conversations. Then, Jennifer gives tips on having awkward financial discussions with people around money. Tune in as we talk about why wealth shouldn’t be a barrier to having great relationships in your life; instead, you should focus on authenticity, connection, and intimacy. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:35] About Je...
2021-12-08
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
James Hughes Discusses Preserving Assets and Creating Legacy
James Hughes, a resident of Aspen, Colorado, is the author of Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family and Family – The Compact Among Generations. First, Mr. Hughes speaks about family governance and explains why families need it. He also discusses the work he has done as an advisor to high-net-worth clients, and what are some of his favorite resources to share for his clients. Tune in as we talk about the four functions needed for the human community to prosper and how power plays a role in family dynamics. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:05] What...
2021-12-01
25 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
An Open Book: Brian Cuban’s Success in Recovery
Brian Cuban is an attorney, author, and mental health awareness and recovery advocate. In this episode, Brian discusses the inspiration behind his recovery advocacy work and what led to his recovery journey. Additionally, Brian explains why it’s essential to have an open dialogue surrounding body dysmorphia and how recovery can lead to acceptance. If you’re starting your journey to recovery, listen as we reveal which first steps you can take. Stay tuned as Brian shares what helped during his recovery journey and dives into his new book, The Ambulance Chaser. You can preorder The Ambulance Chaser now, or o...
2021-11-24
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
How Can Multigenerational Enterprises Thrive Leading With Purpose With Tsitsi Mutendi
Tsitsi Mutendi is Founder and Lead Consultant at Nhaka Legacy Planning. We begin with Tsitsi discussing the inspiration behind her business, and she delves into her work managing conflict between generations. When it comes to managing conflict, some things in life are inevitable; we cannot avoid them. We discuss the importance of transitioning when it comes to legacy planning and Tsitsi reveals how the pandemic has impacted her work. Tune in for Tsitsi’s advice to teach your children about resilience and how you can find motivation if you're starting over in your business. IN THI...
2021-11-17
25 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Managing What Matters To Families: The Qualitative Side of Family Office With Jim Coutré
Jim Coutré is responsible for the oversight of Fidelity Family Office Services' Insights & Connections program. Jim starts the conversation by diving into his responsibilities for the Insights & Connections program, which provides family offices and wealthy families with thought leadership, referrals to industry experts and consultants and access to a peer networking program. Jim then explains that too many family offices are solely focused on financial capital; it's a lost opportunity. Tune in as we talk about why families need more than financial assistance and the importance of networking as a family office executive. To explore what Jim sees as t...
2021-11-10
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Guardianships & Conservatorships: Lisa Cukier Shares How They Work and When Are They Needed? With Lisa Cukier
Lisa Cukier is a Partner and Executive Committee member at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston. To start, Lisa explains why guardianships and conservatorships may be necessary for your family. Lisa then talks about what signs may appear when someone is experiencing a decline in their mental health. Finally, Lisa dives into exactly what the process looks like of going through guardianships and conservatorships. Some families can be apprehensive about the process, and there are other options. Tune in as Lisa explains why an incentive trust could be a better alternative to a typical guardianship or conservatorship. ...
2021-11-03
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Reflections From My Mental Health Journey With Kitty Sprague
Kitty speaks out to share her story and help fight the stigma surrounding mental illness, in hopes families and clinicians will invest more research and awareness around symptoms and effective treatment methods. First, Kitty opens up about her struggles with bipolar disorder, OCD, and binge eating disorder. Kitty then reveals what she would have done differently on her journey to recovery; plus, Kitty gives advice for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Tune in as we talk about the stigma and discrimination around mental health in our society. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:05] Kitty has...
2021-10-27
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Psychological Impact of Inherited Wealth With Thayer Cheatham Willis
Thayer Cheatham Willis is an internationally acclaimed author, educator, speaker, and leading authority in wealth counseling. Thayer shares insight on how her background helped inform the career she chose to pursue and the importance of wealth counseling.We chat about the importance of exemplifying values and how children will learn from what they see, rather than what they hear. Tune in as Thayer dives into how wealthy families react to stress, mental health, and substance use. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:20] How Thayer’s background helped inform the career that she chose to pursue. Thayer speaks about the im...
2021-10-20
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
One Family’s Journey of Love and Loss
Peter and Arden O’Connor Sr., parents of Arden O’Connor, Founder, and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group, share their experiences navigating the behavioral health care system with their youngest son, Chris. Arden Sr. and Peter were surprised by the early onset and intensity of Chris’ substance use. They join Diana to talk about the professionals they hired and how having financial resources was not the only solution to finding appropriate care for Chris. Arden Sr. reveals the helpful advice she received on their journey and which characteristics of the O’Connor family helped them survive and grow. IN...
2021-10-13
32 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Betrayal of Trust: Former Wall Street Executive Rebuilds After Conviction With Andrew Caspersen
Andrew Caspersen lives and works in New York City and is actively involved in the recovery community. In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Andrew opens up about his self-destructive path of drinking and gambling. After his arrest, Andrew talks about piecing his life back together. He speaks about his faith in the process of recovery and why trust needs to be an action-oriented process. Tune in as Andrew reveals the most significant lessons he’s learned on his journey. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:45] Andrew opens up about his self-destructive path of drinking and gambling. After his...
2021-10-06
30 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Hope For Struggling Families: Understanding Borderline Personality With Disorder in Adolescents With Dr. Blaise Aguirre
On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Dr. Blaise Aguirre, MD, a child adolescent psychiatrist, and Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School speaks with Diana to discuss borderline personality disorder. Dr. Aguirre addresses the reluctance in diagnosing borderline personality disorder and dives into what effective treatment modalities there are for borderline personality disorder. Tune in as Dr. Aguirre discusses how emotional temperament can be genetic and shares the tips he has for parents who have a child with borderline personality disorder. IN THIS EPISODE: [03:35] Dr. Aguirre explains why clinicians are so reluctant to d...
2021-09-29
23 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Crisis Is Over, Now What? A Mom's Journey Managing Her Daughter’s Mental Health With Dorothy Whitmarsh
Dorothy’s experience as the mother of a child with ADHD and Bipolar Disorder led to her interest in educating other families touched by these issues. First, Dorothy opens up about her experience parenting a daughter who struggled with her mental health for many years. She speaks about the journey of getting multiple opinions for her daughter’s diagnosis and reveals what she would have done differently for her family. Tune in to this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet as we talk about what is preventing people from really finding and channeling resources to mental health concerns. I...
2021-09-22
32 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Transforming Tragedy Into Advocacy With Gary Mendell
Gary Mendell is the founder and CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the addiction crisis in America. Gary’s son, Brian, tried drugs and alcohol which ultimately led to addiction. Unfortunately, Brian died of this addiction disease that affects more than 22 million Americans every day. Gary discusses the warning signs that families should look out for, when worried if their child may be using substances. Tune in to this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet as Gary talks all about Shatterproof and how they are changing the country’s consciousness around addiction. IN TH...
2021-09-15
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Healing Through Giving Back : Families Investing in Behavioral Health With Nicholas MacPhee
In this episode, we are joined by Nicholas MacPhee, an active philanthropist who has worked in nonprofits for over 20 years. First, Nick explains how he started working in the field of philanthropy with mental and behavioral health. Mental health resources and support services are needed now more than ever; Nick describes how he finds exemplary philanthropists to invest in innovative and unique companies. Tune in as Nick speaks about the importance of scale in philanthropy and why this generation is more active in philanthropic activities. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:00] How Nick started working in the f...
2021-09-08
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Relationship Risk Management - How to Preserve Family Relationships While Managing Family Wealth With Tavan Pechet
Tavan Pechet is the founder of Pechet Advisors, where he provides management consulting to wealthy families. Relationship risk management is a way to manage the critically essential assets of relationships. Tavan reveals all of the reasons you need to manage relationship risk and the critical elements for successful family mediation. Tune in to this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, as we chat about managing conflict and communication with families who disagree and the importance of due diligence, even with your family members. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:30] How risk management applies to relationships. [04:30] Families need to...
2021-09-01
23 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Building Generational Wealth: How to Empower The Next Generation With Sue Schwartzman
Sue Schwartzman joins us today to discuss a hot topic - building generational wealth. Sue has over two decades of experience working with high net worth individuals, families, and teens, helping them systematically and strategically engage in philanthropy and volunteerism while navigating and communicating money concerns and values. Sue begins by explaining how she advises and bridges gaps for families who have differing views on philanthropy by nurturing a cross-generational dialogue regarding decisions about generational wealth. Listen as Sue discusses the philanthropic views the younger generation is tackling, discretionary grantmaking, and the benefits of seeking out a generational wealth...
2021-08-25
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Know Your Worth, Know Your Wealth With Carrie Hausner Casden
Carrie Hausner Casden is an established business manager and money coach who has been in practice for over 25 years. Carrie opens the show by explaining how everyone has different perspectives and habits when it comes to money; there are especially significant differences between the money mindsets of men and women. If you are going through a divorce or considering divorce, Carrie explains the importance and benefits of hiring a money coach. Tune in as we chat about the importance of a savings account, the complexity of retail therapy, and how to still find joy with spending money.
2021-08-18
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Buying Your Way Into School With Jay Bacrania and Sheila Akbar
Jay Bacrania, CEO and Co-Founder of Signet Education LLC, and Sheila Akbar, Signet's President and COO, are guests on this week’s episode. Signet helps students and parents develop skills they will need to overcome challenges and empower students to make successful decisions in college. Jay and Sheila explain how parents can navigate engagement with their child who has difficulty with executive functioning challenges. In addition, they discuss the importance of having healthy boundaries during the college admissions process. Tune in as Jay and Sheila give their thoughts on the challenges of working with affluent families and the massive ne...
2021-08-11
35 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Helping Clients With Behavioral Health Issues Navigate the Criminal Justice System With Elizabeth Kelley
Elizabeth Kelley is a criminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice specializing in representing people with mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities. She built her practice integrating both criminal defense and mental illness because she firmly believes those with mental disabilities do not belong in the criminal justice system, and jail and prison are not treatment. Elizabeth discusses the range of people with all different types of mental and intellectual disabilities she represents in her practice, the detrimental effects the criminal justice system has on people with mental disabilities, and the lack of programs and resources for these individuals.
2021-08-04
34 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Life With Purpose: Philanthropy With the Next Generation With Danielle Oristian York
Danielle Oristian York is a speaker, consultant, and trainer working with those who seek to change the future through a strategic and operational exploration of values and identity. Danielle opens the show by speaking about her role as the executive director of 21/64, a nonprofit practice founded to serve philanthropic and enterprising families. Danielle reveals how we should have conversations with younger generations around wealth and philanthropy. As parents, we need to take advantage of our highly connected society and teach our children about using money as a tool. Lastly, Danielle explains why you should never outsource your parenting.
2021-07-14
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Concierge and Comprehensive: The Reincarnation of Family Medicine With Dr. Jordan Shlain
Dr. Jordan Shlain believes good medicine and great health come only from a deep understanding of people, data, and science. First, we discuss Dr. Shlain’s unique approach to the healthcare system and the background and experiences that led to his family office. Dr. Shlain reveals why wealth changes the outcome of how he can deliver healthcare. Plus, we discuss the type of people willing to avoid the insurance route and become his patients. Tune in as Dr. Shlain reveals the biggest surprise he came across when starting his practice. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:30] Dr. Shl...
2021-07-07
37 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Consilium Process: Divorce vs. Restructuring With Heidi Webb
Heidi Webb has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and before the Federal District and Appeals Courts since 1986. In today’s episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, we talk all about the different ways to restructure a family besides the typical divorce. Heidi likes to work backward with her clients by encouraging them to think about where they want their families to be in ten years, and then devise a plan from there. In addition, Heidi explains how the consilium process differs from a regular divorce and the importance of restructuring a family to keep control. Tune in as...
2021-06-30
30 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Psychopath in the Country Club With Dr. Ron Schouten
We all know someone who has psychopathy; however, not everyone knows the truth about it, how to identify the warning signs or what to do next once they identify the psychopath. Dr. Ron Schouten, Director of the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Director Emeritus of the Law & Psychiatry Service of the Massachusetts General Hospital, and Chair of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Governmental Affairs Committee, joins Arden and Diana this week to discuss the complexities of psychopathy. Dr. Schouten says you should not despair if someone you love shows signs of psychopathy and you should not...
2021-06-23
35 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Supporting Your Clients Health and Wealth with Michael and Zach Conway
Wealth advisors are continually nudged into broader elements of their client's lives. It’s up to these financial advisors to fulfill the role in addressing many situations, which helps them build a solid financial plan encompassing all aspects of their client's lives. In today’s episode, Michael Conway, founder and CEO of Conway Wealth Group, and Zach Conway, Managing Director of Conway Wealth, join Arden and Diana to explain how they are supporting their clients' wealth in what matters. Michael and Zach discuss establishing a level of trust with their clients and initiating conversations about the non-financial issues in thei...
2021-06-16
22 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Walking Into a Tsunami: Managing Difficult Family Meetings With Ellen Perry
Ellen Perry is the founder and principal of Wealth Bridge Partners, and has years of experience working with families of substantial wealth. Talking about money among family members can bring out difficult emotions and stress. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Ellen tells us how she personally works with families to tackle tough decisions and open the lines of communication between family members. Tune in to this episode to learn more from Ellen Perry. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com.
2021-06-09
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
A First-Person Account: The Fertility Journey With Julia Karol
Julia Karol is the president and COO of the Watermill Group. She has a number of different philanthropic engagements and was named the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers and Acquisitions Magazine for three consecutive years. Julia is also the host of Stork’d, a podcast that explores and celebrates the many paths to building a family. As a person who went through it herself, Julia shares her advice on how you can get through your own fertility journey. Family building is one of the biggest decisions you can make in life, and with the...
2021-06-02
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Are We The Worst Family Ever? With Rob Lachenauer
Rob Lachenauer is a partner and CEO at Banyan Global. He has been both a consultant and entrepreneur, and has traveled extensively throughout the world doing consulting work and entrepreneurial advice work. Rob has written a book that has been translated into at least 7 languages called Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise that talks about success and endurance in the family business. Tune in as Rob shares the lessons he learned from his experience working with high-net-worth families who question whether or not they are the ‘worst family ever’. Vi...
2021-05-26
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
When Families Collide: Managing Tense Family Dynamics With Stacie Feldman Hausner
Stacie Feldman Hausner, Esq. has successfully mediated hundreds of cases in the areas of business, family conflicts, personal injury, employment, real estate, and other areas. She is known as an out-of-the-box thinker, which is why we’re very excited to have her as a guest today. Stacie is an expert on the issue of conflict in general and finding solutions that work with everybody, even when it doesn’t make everyone happy. Tune in as Stacie gives advice to family members and advisors dealing with family dynamics, conflict, and mediation. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com. A...
2021-05-19
24 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Setting Your Children Up for Success With Covie Edwards-Pitts
Coventry Edwards-Pitt, affectionately known as Covie, is a partner and Chief Creative Officer at Ballentine Partners. She is an author who has written several books, including, “Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise,” and has held numerous jobs and positions in her 24 years of experience. Covie’s experience makes her not just facile in dealing with individual concerns, but with families as well. In this episode, we will be covering how parents can better support the well-being of their children as they grow to become responsible, functioning, and capable adults. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com. Although OPG has at...
2021-05-12
34 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Cultural Landmines of Boarding Schools With David Korb
In today’s episode, we invited David Korb to be a guest. He is the founder of Commonwealth Student Services that provides personalized educational consulting and concierge services to domestic and international students. They are dedicated to providing the highest level of tailored services to students and their families to facilitate and enhance their entire educational experience. Listen in as David shares his experiences working and supporting students on campus, communicating with them in a way that they felt heard and seen, and how parents can continue parenting even from a distance. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.co...
2021-05-05
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Effective Interventions with Aging Parents With Janet Benvenuti
We have a wonderful guest in this podcast episode, Janet Benvenuti. Janet is considered one of the country's leading health and family advocates. She founded Circle of Life Partners and has counseled hundreds of families and educated thousands of people on how to plan for longevity and support of aging relatives without disrupting their careers, damaging health, or depleting a family's finances. Janet also advises leading clinicians, business executives, professional advisors, and entrepreneurs on how to best meet the needs of an aging population and their adult children. In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Janet discusses normalizing...
2021-04-28
38 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Rich and Resilient: How Is It Possible? With Dr. Lee Hausner
Dr. Lee Hausner is a recognized clinical psychologist, business consultant, and seminar leader. And amongst her many accolades and professional achievement, she has written a book titled Children of Paradise: Successful Parenting for Prosperous Families. She is a renowned speaker for Young Presidents’ Organization, World Presidents’ Organization, TIGER 21, and has worked with high-net-worth families. In this episode, she will be talking about her experiences from 30 years of working with families, the values she believes in, and how you can help your client holistically. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com
2021-04-21
29 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Why Your Relationship With Your Advisor Matters: A Young Inheritor Turned Legacy Coach Offers Reflections from Life and Work With Kristen Heaney
Kristen Heaney helps successful families connect across generations at the intersection of values, purpose, and financial success. In this episode, Kristen shares how her being a young and unprepared inheritor after her father’s early death colored the passion she has for her work as a wealth legacy coach and consultant and her advice to both financial advisors and families of different generations. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com
2021-04-14
26 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
The Unexpected Crisis With Greg Henning
We are excited to be joined by Greg Henning in today’s episode. Greg has worked in the District Attorneys' office and has had an outstanding educational career. He was also a member of the Homicide Response Team and Chief of the Gang Unit. Now, he runs a very different company at Henning Strategies and works on crisis management and legal strategies for people who are in trouble. Talk about an impressive resume! In this episode, Greg discusses the kind of services his firm offers under the Critical Incident niche, avoiding critical incidents, the art of public apology, and wh...
2021-04-07
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Family Governance: The Tool for Well-Being With Daniel Trimarchi
Governance is ‘the way things are done around here’. It is the development of policies, procedures, and structures and ultimately, it comes down to communication, decision-making, clear boundaries, roles and responsibilities, and finding a way to document this for the benefit of the clients. Today’s guest is Daniel Trimarchi, he is part of the KPMG Private Enterprise Family Business practice, which specializes in family governance and succession planning. In this episode, Daniel shares his experience in creating governance structures, facilitating safe conversations, and removing the advisors biases when working with clients. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com
2021-03-31
31 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Unexpected Pain: Losing a Child to Suicide With Neil Smith and Margaret Stone
Suicide is not something that discriminates. It does not have any economic, status, or gender boundary. Margaret Stone and Neil Smith join us to talk about a topic impacting so many people. Speaking from the heart and a place of vulnerability, Margaret and Neil share their experience with suicide in their family and how to help people who are going through a difficult time in their lives. Visit our website at: beyondthebalancesheet.com
2021-03-24
39 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Managing Difficult Clients Without Getting Fired With Dr. Jim Grubman
Dr. Jim Grubman is a family wealth consultant and serves as the curriculum expert and chair for the ultra-high net worth institute. He works with families and understands both the psychology of families and the complexities that come with being a high-net-worth family. Dr. Grubman shares with us how wealth is much more complicated to learn and adapt to. Tune in as we talk about issues often arising around wealth and how a consultant can help.
2021-03-17
22 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Insights From an Unprepared Beneficiary With Katie Burden
Meet Katie, Diana’s god-daughter and the beneficiary of a multi-generational trust. As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse, Katie has advice for our listeners on what to consider when interacting with people who have similar situations such as hers. Tune in as Katie gives experience-based advice to parents, family members, and trust officers on how to deal with people who struggle with similar issues.
2021-03-10
23 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Complex Estate Plans: Practical Strategies for Families to Consider with Impaired Beneficiaries With Scott E. Squillace
In today’s episode, we are joined by Scott E. Squillace who is a business, tax, and estate planning attorney with 34 years of experience practicing law. His practice includes estate planning needs for an international clientele, corporate executives, small business owners, physicians, attorneys, and other professionals. In this episode, we talk about how his life circumstances that evolved over decades made him very comfortable with his niche. He shares advice on dealing, approaching, and communicating with clients with or has a family member with mental illness or substance abuse. How to work with trust instruments & trustees, and more.
2021-03-03
25 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Gifts & Gratitude With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
Diana and Arden will discuss the benefits of gratitude journals.
2021-02-25
05 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Navigating Healthcare: How to Help Families in Medical Crisis With Dr. Daniel Carlin
We are lucky to be joined by Dr. Daniel Carlin, a board-certified emergency physician and national leader in the field of telemedicine. Dr. Carlin opens the show to speak about the most substantial healthcare gap he fills with his medical practice. Unfortunately, there is a massive problem around continuity and accountability in the healthcare system. There needs to be familiarity between the patient and their physician to get an excellent diagnosis. One way to create a strong relationship between physician and patient is through technology. Tune in as Dr. Carlin talks about the correlation between wealth and h...
2021-02-17
27 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Small Acts of Kindness With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, Diana and Arden discuss the ways in which they show kindness to those closest to them.
2021-02-12
05 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Fragile Power With Dr. Paul L. Hokemeyer
Dr. Paul L. Hokemeyer, a licensed marriage and family therapist, consultant, and author. He is one of the world's foremost experts on resolving the complex, sensitive, and highly nuanced issues that arise among the world's most prominent families. Dr. Paul describes how he developed his expertise in working with the wealthy and powerful. We discuss how some behavioral health providers may not be trained in addressing the needs of ultra-high net worth families. Paul reveals what techniques are effective when professionals encounter challenging personalities with large egos and narcissism. Tune in as we share information about how to effectively...
2021-02-03
28 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Weaving Gratitude and Appreciation Into Our Lives With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
Arden and Diana discuss the ways a structure of practicing gratitude increases measurable happiness.
2021-01-27
03 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Aging Gracefully: A Conversation on Family and Caregiver Considerations With Joanna Gordon Martin
Joanna Gordon Martin has spent years as a respected entrepreneur, investor, and biotech industry executive. Joanna founded Theia Senior Solutions to meet the clients' needs that she understands well: adult children facing the decline of a parent's health and cognitive function while at the peak of their own career and family obligations. Joanna gives tips on when it's time to have a conversation with your parents about their declining health. Later, Joanna speaks about how caregiving conversations are changing during the global pandemic and the ways people are reconsidering how to keep themselves well. Tune in as we talk...
2021-01-20
31 min
Enterprising Families Podcast
Arden O'Connor shares on Addiction and Mental illness in Family Business. The shame of success.
Arden O'Connor shares on Addiction and Mental illness in Family Business. The shame of success. About: Arden O’Connor founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With several relatives in recovery, Arden is passionate about helping families and individuals navigate the highly fragmented treatment system in a way that creates positive outcomes and allows families to heal. Arden is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. She remains heav...
2021-01-15
39 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
New Year's Resolutions Versus Goals With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
Arden and Diana discuss the benefits of small steps towards changing the status quo.
2021-01-13
04 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Talking Turkey With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
Arden and Diana discuss the ways to approach this holiday season in the middle of a pandemic that may actually result in a silver lining for families.
2020-12-16
07 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
An Advisor Shares: Tough Conversations with Clients in Crisis With Eric Brotman
Eric Brotman opens the show speaking about how he helps clients through a crisis as a financial advisor. When there is a spouse's loss, Eric will make sure that there is a multi-generational approach when it comes to the family. As a financial advisor, Eric needs to be alerted when a family crisis occurs. However, Eric understands that he is not a therapist, and he doesn't cross that fine line. When conflict occurs, a financial advisor may be one of the first people that get a call and an advisor needs to be ready to have tough conversations. Tune...
2020-12-07
30 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
A First-Person Account: How Mental Illness Impacted My Success With Dr. Leon Rosenburg
Dr. Leon speaks about his mental health diagnosis, establishing his diagnosis of bipolar two disorder later in life. Dr. Leon believes if he had been diagnosed early on in his life, he might not have had so many creative experiences. Although, Dr. Leon thinks that his personal life would not have been as tumultuous if he had been diagnosed earlier. Tune in as Dr. Leon reveals the close relationship he had with his financial advisor & how to speak with your loved ones about mental illness.
2020-12-07
25 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Pilot: Why We Started Beyond The Balance Sheet With Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor
Our goal is to promote a sense of family recovery by educating people on mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing. When one of your clients has a serious issue, we provide information that will help you have a meaningful conversation with them. Mental illness is a massive topic that we will cover throughout this podcast. If someone you know has a mental illness, there is not a limited trajectory for their life; that’s just one myth that we want to debunk. Tune in as we talk about the power of finding the right resources.
2020-12-03
26 min
Stork'd
S1 EP4 - The Missing Piece with Arden O'Connor: Solving the puzzle with egg donor, sperm donor and surrogate
Arden O’Connor learned early on in her adult life that she wasn’t going to be taking a traditional path towards having children. In her twenties, Arden had leukemia, which left her unable to conceive a baby naturally. Now 42 and single, she is putting the puzzle pieces together with a sperm donor, an egg donor and a surrogate. In this episode, Arden answers the big questions for herself about how she defines family and how she wants to build hers. Her choices are influenced by her health risks, a tragic loss in her family, her Catholic upbringing, and a lo...
2020-10-13
41 min
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
Addressing Mental Health Within Concierge Medicine with Arden O'Connor
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With sev...
2020-06-25
1h 04
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
Addressing Mental Health Within Concierge Medicine with Arden O'Connor
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With sev...
2020-06-25
1h 04
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
Mental Health, Addiction Accessing Resources in the Treatment Industry CEO Arden O'Connor
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With sev...
2020-02-25
1h 02
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
Mental Health, Addiction Accessing Resources in the Treatment Industry CEO Arden O'Connor
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With sev...
2020-02-25
1h 02
The Family Business Leader Podcast
[SG]67: Helping Families Heal From Addiction with Arden O'Connor
In this episode, Ellie Frey Zagel and Arden O'Connor talk about addiction and its impact on families. Arden grew up in a family business and is the Founder of O’Connor Professional Group, a company she started to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. Access links to resources in the show notes at https://successfulgenerations.com/episode067/.
2019-07-10
1h 06
Let's Talk Family Enterprise
Mental Health Issues in Family Enterprises with Arden O’Connor
Welcome to Let’s Talk Family Enterprise, a podcast that explores the ideas, concepts and models that best serve Family enterprise Advisors in strengthening their clients. Description This episode explores the often difficult question of mental health issues in family enterprises. Your host Ruth Steverlynck is joined by Arden O’Connor, principal and founder of O’Connor Professional Group, a concierge behavioral health firm based in Boston Mass. Key Takeaways [:16] Ruth introduces Arden and invites her to talk a little bit about her backgroun...
2019-04-15
40 min
The Recovery Revolution
SHAIR 141: The Right Way to Help an Addict in Your Family with Arden O’Connor
Arden O’Connor joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Arden is the founder and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group, which helps individuals suffering from addiction and their families by providing concierge services for treatment options and recovery plans. Arden knows firsthand what it’s like to be in a family where an addict is causing chaos. Her little brother, Chris O’Connor went to 14 rehabs before finding lasting recovery. Chris is now clean and sober and the host of the Dopey Podcast. He was the inspiration for his sister to begin the complicated business...
2017-10-24
1h 26
The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
SHAIR 141: The Right Way to Help an Addict in Your Family with Arden O’Connor
Arden O’Connor joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Arden is the founder and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group, which helps individuals suffering from addiction and their families by providing concierge services for treatment options and recovery plans. Arden knows firsthand what it’s like to be in a family where an addict is causing chaos. Her little brother, Chris O’Connor went to 14 rehabs before finding lasting recovery. Chris is now clean and sober and the host of the Dopey Podcast. He was the inspiration for his sister to begin the complicated business...
2017-10-24
00 min
Hangin' Brain
Hangin' Brain: Episode 3 ("Everything Is Terrible" featuring Simon O'Connor, Andrew Vanwyngarden, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Will Berman, and Special Guest... Arden Wohl. "Shitty Questions from REAL Listeners," "1983: Year in Review," and the hosts
Join hosts Simon O'Connor and Andrew Vanwyngarden as they forage through artisinal new segments, "1983: Year in Review" and "How Was Your Summer?" Also, terrible questions from REAL listeners, AP Miles and FX-Guru Will Berman are still "Hangin' Brain" the whole time, and a GIRL (Arden Wohl) shows up in the HB Studio! WTF!
2014-09-03
1h 25