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Refine and Shine with Angelina RiveraPatient Empowerment in Healthcare: Claudia Cometa’s Journey from Pharmacist to AdvocateIn this inspiring episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Dr. Claudia Cometa a clinical pharmacist turned patient advocate, whose journey was transformed when her father was diagnosed with Stage 3 lymphoma.Claudia shares how stepping into the role of caregiver reshaped her perspective on healthcare, leading her to write her book Patient Empower Thyself. With over a decade of experience in clinical pharmacy and a deeply personal journey through the medical system, Claudia now equips patients and families with tools to navigate complex healthcare decisions.What You’ll...
2025-08-1849 min
Concierge Medical Marketing PodcastEpisode 43: Claudia Cometa, Empowering Patients Through AdvocacyIn this episode of the Concierge Medical Marketing Podcast, host Steven Schwartz interviews Claudia Cometa, a patient advocate and author. Claudia shares her journey into healthcare, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy and the role of technology in improving patient outcomes. She discusses her new book, 'Patient Empower Thyself,' which aims to shift the paradigm of how patients engage with their healthcare. The conversation highlights practical tips for patients to navigate their healthcare journey effectively. To access her course, use the code CONCIERGE00:00 Introduction to Patient Advocacy02:44 Claudia's Journey into Healthcare
2025-08-1626 min
heartstorming healthcareThe Humans in Front of Blood Cancer: ClaudiaAs part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign, I will be highlighting the humans in front of blood cancer. This week, I am sharing my personal journey with my Dad! To donate to our fundraising campaign, go to: https://pages.lls.org/voy/sun/sun25/ccometa
2025-04-0212 min
heartstorming healthcareElizabeth Chabe on Helping Clinicians Climb The Giant's LadderElizabeth Chabe (MBA, MS) is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and recognized strategic marketing consultant for science, engineering, and technology organizations. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Popular Science, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Composites World, and 360Dx, among others. As the founder and CEO of High Touch Group, Elizabeth oversees a team that develops marketing and PR strategies for advanced science, engineering, and technology organizations. Through High Touch Group’s holistic, comprehensive marketing services, clients generate more leads, drive revenue, and elevate their brands into the global B2B space. Her work as a strategic consultant has been in...
2025-01-0340 min
heartstorming healthcareHow Oral Health Affects Overall Health with Dr. Anjali RajpalDr. Anjali Rajpal received her Doctorate in Medical Dentistry from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As one of the leading dental schools on the East Coast, her school’s curriculum also focused on medical training to ensure their dentists understood how oral health affects overall body health and vice versa. Dr. Rajpal continues educating herself on how oral health and body health maintain a delicate balance, ensuring all her treatments are safe for your physical and mental wellbeing. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey into dentistry and ultimately entrepreneurship within the dental field...
2024-11-1849 min
Business TalesMeet Claudia Cometa (Peace Advocacy Group)Today, Ian Payne and Scott Bishop sit down with CEO and Chief Consultant of Peace Advocacy Group, Dr. Claudia Cometa. She discusses how her father's medical experiences lead her from being a clinical pharmacist to starting her own patient advocacy business. Dr. Cometa discusses her firsthand experiences navigating the complex healthcare system, how she became an advocate, and how she turned her advocacy into a thriving business.Learn MoreWebsite: https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/Email: claudia@peaceadvocacygroup.com
2024-09-0333 min
heartstorming healthcareHealthcare Mo-Ments That Matter with Geoffrey SmithGeoffrey leverages a diverse 25+ year career in Human Capital Management, specializing in employee engagement, leadership development, and culture change initiatives in the workplace. His journey has ranged from working for the corporate industry leader, to building his own entrepreneurial start-up from the ground up, Currently he supports innovative employee/patient/caregiver/human experience leaders, nurse and clinician entrepreneurs, and hospital administration, consulting them on and modernized people and talent activation strategies to make a true impact on those that both provide and receive care. In this episode we chat about: :: how and when Geoff's strategy...
2024-08-1345 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Paul DeChant on Returning Joy to Clinicians and PatientsDr. Paul DeChant advises C-level healthcare executives on managing critical problems such as financial and staffing challenges by addressing the root causes of clinician burnout. Following 25 years practicing family medicine in settings as varied as the San Francisco bay area, Breckenridge Colorado, and Geisinger Health in Central Pennsylvania, he became CEO of the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, where he led a transformation that achieved recognition for the group as the highest performing among 170 medical groups across the State of California two years in a row, while improving physician satisfaction from the 45th to 87th percentile on AMGA’s Provider Sa...
2024-06-0541 min
Patient Advocacy NowWhere Pharmacy Meets Health featuring Claudia CometaClaudia is a clinical pharmacist by training and patient advocate by passion. After over a decade of working inside the healthcare system, she faced her father's cancer diagnosis and later passing. This experience provided her with a deeper understanding of how difficult it is to navigate our modern healthcare system. She decided to do for others what she did for her father and founded Peace Advocacy Group in 2017.Claudia’s approach to advocacy is in line with her philosophy: “Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being.” But, Claudia’s life passion and mission...
2024-03-1326 min
BRAINZ PODCASTThe Importance Of Granting Yourself Permission - Exclusive Interview With Claudia CometaClaudia Cometa graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2003 and completed an additional year of specialized residency training in clinical pharmacy. Her career in healthcare spanned several states and a wide variety of clinical settings. In more recent years, she became certified as a pharmacogenomics practitioner, Radical Remission Health Coach and Workshop Instructor, and meditation instructor. Dr. Cometa is presently a leader in healthcare consulting, advocacy, and elevating the patient experience. Her father's death left her with a compelling need to fill an identified gap in the medical system. She has since dedicated her life to helping individuals...
2024-01-2333 min
heartstorming healthcareEMFs and Frequency Healing with Justin FrandsonJustin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach and Founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. He is the author of Athleticism, Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance. In his over 25 years, Justin does nerve work for sports performance with amateur and professional athletes in most major sports. He successfully treats concussions quickly. In this episode, we chat about: :: how Justin identified EMFs and became interested in their effects on our health :: what EMFs are and what types of devices emit EMFs :: germ theory vs terrain theory :: how and why he...
2023-06-2050 min
heartstorming healthcareMitigating Fear and Stress with Claudia CometaThis week is a solo episode about how stress impacts our immune system and ways in which to manage stress, including a short guided meditation. Enjoy!
2021-08-1110 min
heartstorming healthcareReflections on Facing Death with Claudia CometaIn this week's solo episode, I talk about my recent close-to-death experience and the insights gained from that. To send me a message about your interest in Surrender Gym or any other reason, go to: speakpipe.com/mindingwellness OR claudia@peaceadvocacygroup.com
2021-06-2315 min
heartstorming healthcareConfirmation Bias in Healthcare with Claudia CometaThis week, I talk all things confirmation bias in my solo episode. To send me a voice message, go to speakpipe.com/mindingwellnness To explore ways to work with me, go to claudiacometa.com
2021-06-1712 min
heartstorming healthcarePaternalistic Medicine with Claudia CometaIn this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the paternalistic approach to medicine and why this is not effective. To send me a voice message, go to speakpipe.com/mindingwellness To work with me, go to https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com
2021-06-0912 min
heartstorming healthcareDiving into High Level Wellness with Claudia CometaThis week is a solo episode with yours truly! I dive deeper into the wisdom of Dr. Halbert Dunn, the father of the wellness movement. You can learn about the ways to work with me more closely at claudiacometa.com.
2021-04-0711 min
heartstorming healthcareBONUS - Spiritually Disconnecting DotsIn this bonus episode, I talk about disconnecting dots, or truths we have held, and beginning the process of unlearning to grow spiritually. If this resonates with you or you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you at claudia@peaceadvocacygroup.com.
2021-03-0115 min
Food SlainAdvocate With Your Inner Wisdom - Claudia CometaIn this episode, I’m interviewing Claudia Cometa, a fellow podcast host of Minding Wellness, and also a clinical pharmacist who changed career courses when she found herself advocating for her father when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma.
She is a private patient advocate and today, we’re talking about reducing the noise so we can tune in and listen to our inner wisdom.
Should we find ourselves in front of a medical professional, it’s important to be organized and she gives us some great tools that she has developed, for how we can ad...
2021-02-261h 07
heartstorming healthcareUnderstanding Childhood Addiction with Richard CapriolaRichard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He has been licensed in Illinois and Texas and recently retired as an addictions counselor at Menninger Clinic in Houston. While at Menninger he treated both adults and adolescents with substance use disorders. He is the author of a new book for parents, The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. In this episode, we talk about: :: Richard's journey to finding passion in his work in addiction and mental health :: Alarming statistics around childhood substance abuse
2021-02-2436 min
heartstorming healthcareA Few of My Favorite Wellness ThingsThis week, I share a few of my favorite things that help me mind my own wellness. I break this down into mind, body, and spirit. I do not receive any compensation from these products, services, people or companies.
2021-01-2713 min
heartstorming healthcareTransformations Through Hypnosis With Doug SandsDoug Sands is a consulting hypnotist who helps would-be adventurers overcome fear and anxiety. Having struggled with mental illness for years, he discovered meditation and hypnosis after nearly freezing to death in a blizzard in New Hampshire. Doug is also the host of the Making Meaning Podcast, a show that interviews top adventurers about the struggles they've overcome in their journey. His goal is to help those wanting more out of life to step into the hero's role of their own adventure. In this episode, we talk about: :: what hypnosis is and what...
2021-01-2038 min
heartstorming healthcareEsther Blum on Restoring Health Through Integrative DieteticsEsther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach. She maintains a busy private practice and has helped thousands of women permanently lose weight, eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness. Esther is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. Esther has appeared on Dr. Oz, the Today Show, and Fox News Live. In this episode, we talk about: :: how Esther's journey led her to the work she does today :: how the traditional medical system respo...
2021-01-1240 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Brian Dooreck on Differentiating Yourself in the Healthcare SystemDr. Brian S Dooreck [/dôr/-/ek/] completed his undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University. He completed a post-Baccalaureate while at the Harvard School of Public Health before earning his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He returned to New York City where he completed his Internal Medicine Residency and year as Chief Resident at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, a Columbia University teaching hospital. Dr. Dooreck received clinical training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and distinguished Center for Liver Diseases; named by US News as...
2020-12-3023 min
heartstorming healthcareFinding Joy and Peace in PerpetuityThis week, I spoke with Moniqua Acosta, my dear friend and owner of Space Yoga Studio in Augusta, GA. She is also the Program Director and Lead Trainer at the Space Yoga Institute for Health and Wellness and the Founder and Executive Director of Project Create Space, a nonprofit with the mission of offering no-cost, population-specific yoga classes to underserved communities all around the CSRA. In addition to yoga, Moniqua is also an instructor of Spanish, and received her MA in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of Florida in 2008. She is also the proud mother of a far-too-witty tween boy...
2020-12-2344 min
heartstorming healthcareInspiring Patients One Step at a Time with Dr. David SabgirDavid Sabgir, M.D., a Columbus, Ohio, native and full-time cardiologist at OhioHealth, founded Walk with a Doc in 2005 after becoming frustrated by his inability to affect behavior change in a clinical setting. Many years later, Dr. Sabgir continues to personally invite his patients to walk alongside him as a Walk with a Doc leader. As CEO of Walk with a Doc, Dr. Sabgir cultivates a strategic vision for the organization, develops vital partnerships and educates others about the medical benefits of movement and social connection. He absolutely loves Walk with a Doc and sees it as an important...
2020-12-1625 min
heartstorming healthcareOur Food Supply Chain and Making Mindful, Healthy Choices with Michele ThorneFood Slain is a provocative podcast hosted by food lover, food slayer and former Executive Raw Food Chef, Michele Thorne. She is a food grower (permaculture farmer) providing clean, healthy food for her community, and she's also a food truther, having penned her first book, Adding Raw Is Easy in 2014 - which can be found on the podcast website. In her podcast, she digs deep into our dirty food supply chain, investigating food ingredients, and talking about chemicals and additives that are compromising our health and our environment. She also informs her listeners about the impact and influence that...
2020-12-0957 min
heartstorming healthcareVonda Vaden Bates on Life, Love, and Learning From Her Husband's Preventable DeathVonda Vaden Bates is an alliance builder and leadership coach. For over 30 years Vonda has guided professionals to succeed on behalf of their organizations and careers. She helps people mindfully move from potential to action, set and reach goals, manage engaged teams, and communicate with influence. Her creative approach has influenced major market shifts in television, retail, banking, technology, and education. In 2013 Vonda decided to contribute her skills on behalf of safety in health care after researching how her husband, Yogiraj Charles Bates, died from a preventable, hospital-associated venous thromboembolism. Advocating for every person giving and receiving...
2020-11-3042 min
heartstorming healthcareBeat Cancer Daily with Chris Wark Chris Wark is a young adult cancer survivor, bestselling author, and patient advocate. Chris was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, at just 26 years old. After surgery, Chris made the decision to go against his doctor's advice opt-out of chemotherapy and used nutrition and natural therapies to heal. Six years later, in 2010, Chris began sharing his story of faith, courage, and determination, and his message of hope that chronic diseases like cancer can be prevented and reversed with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. In that last decade, Chris has become one of the most w...
2020-11-1851 min
heartstorming healthcareFinding Strength After Facing Cancer Twice Before Age 30 with Sami Pickens Sami Pickens is a clinical pharmacy supervisor of transitions of care at NFRMC in Gainesville and 2x breast cancer survivor. At 28, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and underwent an aggressive double mastectomy and reconstruction and started hormone therapy. Six months later, she was rediagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation. Through this process, she has learned how to advocate for patients more than ever. In this episode, we talk about: :: Sami's diagnosis at a young age and how she navigated it :: what she found most surprising during her...
2020-11-1138 min
heartstorming healthcareA Meditation for 2020 with Claudia CometaIn this episode, I guide you through a meditation to identify fears and concerns, sit with them, and begin to shift your perspective and connect to the human collective.
2020-11-0316 min
heartstorming healthcareLori Marini on Giving Grace and Space to Cancer Warriors Lori Marini is a motivational coach who specializes in empowering women during, and after, their healing journey. Many lose their purpose after a crisis and their fear of moving forward leaves them paralyzed. Lori guides them to their higher purpose on many levels. As a tumor expert, a motivational coach, and more importantly, a breast cancer warrior, Lori has an understanding of what you have been through. She also has a proven record of getting your life back to doing the things you love! The best part is you won’t have to do it alone since she offers 1-1...
2020-10-2844 min
heartstorming healthcareBridging the Gap Between Modern Healthcare and Alternative Healing with Jennifer Tolo, RN Jennifer Wren Tolo, RN, is the owner of Butterfly Family Wellness. She is a Whole Health Educator™ and Patient Advocate, Certified Karuna Reiki Master, Integrative Nutritionist, Certified Mindfulness Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. Jen is ‘An Integrative Bridge to Health’ helping bridge the gaps between modern medical healthcare and alternative healing, between self-care and caring for others, between science and intuition, between illness and wellness and between adults and children. She helps women and children tame the chaos of their lives so they can take back control of their health and happiness one choice, one thought, one action and one rea...
2020-10-2139 min
heartstorming healthcareAndrea Wilson Woods on How Cancer Taught Her to Live Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won na...
2020-10-1439 min
heartstorming healthcarePatient Advocacy Part 3: Compassionate Listening to Seek Solutions In this final episode of our 3-part patient advocacy series, I spoke with Caribou Founders, Christine Simone and Cory Blumenfeld. In this episode, we discussed: :: why they chose to focus on patient advocacy
2020-10-0730 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Brooke Goldner on Simple Steps to Reverse Chronic Disease Dr. Brooke Goldner is a Board certified medical doctor, bestselling author of 3 books including Goodbye Lupus and Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and creator of the hyper-nourishing protocol for reversal of autoimmune disease. In this episode, we talk about: :: her journey being diagnosed with lupus as a teenager and later reversing her disease with dietary modifications :: the perfect storm of variables that can result in chronic disease :: why she recommends eliminating animal-sourced foods and increasing consumption of plant-based foods :: some of the real-life transformations she has personally seen :: what...
2020-09-3049 min
heartstorming healthcarePatient Advocacy Part 2: Finding Peace in a Complicated Healthcare SystemIn this second of a 3-part series on patient advocacy, I speak with Jim Best, Angie Galatas, and Claire Thevenot, fellow Healthcare Advisors with Caribou. In this episode, we talk about: :: why our services are not covered by insurance and why that may be a good thing :: how to simplify a complicated system :: some of the more common concerns we address as patient advocates
2020-09-2336 min
heartstorming healthcarePatient Advocacy Part 1: Making a Positive Change in a Broken Healthcare SystemThis week, we start part 1 of a 3-part series on the field of patient advocacy. I am joined by colleague healthcare advisors with Caribou: Gayle Byck, Amy Patterson, Cheryl Scharoun, and Dana Hutson. In this episode, we dive into: :: why these amazing women chose patient advocacy :: advice on talking to aging parents :: thoughts on our overmedicated society :: the transformations we see as patient advocates :: and more! You can find more info at Caribou here.
2020-09-1654 min
heartstorming healthcareBetrayal, Healing, and a New World View with Dr. Debi Silber Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of the #1 bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis and the newest book: Trust Again. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award winning speaker, coach and author dedicated to helping people mo...
2020-09-0934 min
heartstorming healthcareRemembering and Honoring a Life Well Lived - Lynnette AbbottLynnette Abbott was and still is a shining light to all who know her. She lived with passion and love. In memory of Lynnette, I am sharing this episode we recorded last year about her journey with cancer. She was committed to thriving with cancer and not allowing this to be the end of her story. My hope is that this episode will play a role in ensuring her story continues.
2020-09-0148 min
heartstorming healthcareDoing Hard Things on Her Cancer Journey with Jess HannaJessica Hanna is a wife, mom of 4, an adoptive momma, a business owner, a home school mom, a dog lover, a boxing coach, and a believer in humor being the best medicine. Although, she's still in active treatment, she chooses to add breast cancer survivor to her list. The day she was diagnosed was day one as a survivor. Living with cancer is a daily battle and winning the war is the end goal for her. She says the best way to do that is to be your strongest advocate. In this episode, we talk about:
2020-08-2641 min
heartstorming healthcarePurpose, Passion, and Pajamas with Genevieve Piturro Genevieve was a TV executive in NYC for 20 years when a little girl’s question changed the course of her life - and she jumped off the corporate ladder. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters and in 2001 founded Pajama Program, a national non-profit which is recognized for both its success – to date having delivered 7 million new pajamas and new books to children - and Genevieve’s story. Genevieve is a professional speaker and consultant, inspiring people to listen to their heart-voice connection to achieve success. Her first book: Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your L...
2020-08-2030 min
heartstorming healthcareMy Interview on Pharmacists Out of the BoxThis week we are throwing it back a bit to an interview I did last year with pharmacy colleagues Heather Hardin and Bryn Tenney on their show, Pharmacists Out of the Box. In case you wanted to hear my journey from the other side of the mic, here you go!
2020-08-1249 min
heartstorming healthcareSelf-Compassion MeditationThis week, we take a moment to find peace in meditation. For more of my guided meditations, find me on Insight Timer. For more info on our sponsor, AUXO Fitness, go to auxofitness.com.
2020-08-0507 min
heartstorming healthcareJohn Patton on Taking a Straightforward and "Brainless" Approach to Health John Patton has spent the last decade in public health, working alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the Director of Communications for a national nonprofit called, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. That group addresses the largest chronic diseases in the world, from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. He is also the Executive Director of the ProVention Health Foundation which focuses innovative approaches to disease prevention. Throughout his public health career, he observed the mountain of health advice that was difficult to follow and often controversial. He knows that people are not dumb—th...
2020-07-2929 min
heartstorming healthcarePam Barosh on Healing at the Soul Level Pam Barosh is a medium, intuitive healer, energy coach, writer, and a messenger of love with training in chakra and crystal healing. She completed a master’s in psychology with a focus on mind-body-spirit wellness. Pam awoke to her spiritual path while recovering from a serious illness, and during her healing journey, she began to communicate to angels and spirits to learn about healing through love energy. She helps others to identify and remove energy blocks, find a place of balance and peace, and awaken to their path in life. In this episode, we talk about: ...
2020-07-2242 min
heartstorming healthcareKatie Pijanowski on Asking Ourselves Questions with Compassion Katie Pijanowski (pigeon-ow-ski) is a certified health and life coach, host of the mind and body strong podcast, and motivational speaker. She coaches women on overcoming food obsession, reducing stress and anxiety, and releasing the fears holding them back from living their most full life. Katie specializes in habit change coaching and helping her clients uncover what’s holding them back so they can stay empowered steps towards what they want. In the episode, we talk about: :: her journey through over-exercising and getting injured :: her thoughts on comfort eating and advice for others...
2020-07-1533 min
heartstorming healthcareAndrea Isabelle Lucas on Bringing Soul to Barre with Co-Host Brinn StrangeAndrea Isabelle Lucas is the founder and CEO of Barre & Soul® (a boutique chain of innovative yoga and barre studios that are about to go national), and a keynote speaker who's shared the stage with Michelle Obama and Billie Jean King. Her voice is inspirational and down-to-earth. She is feminist and unapologetic about it, empowering, with a badass spirit and cat eyeliner for days. Andrea has journeyed from a teen single mom, former stripper, domestic violence and personal poverty survivor, to the creator of a multi-million dollar business - her studios were recently awarded the prestigious Best of Boston A...
2020-07-0840 min
heartstorming healthcareDenise Devonish on Domestic and International RacismDenise Devonish completed her Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Analysis and her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Florida. She started DMD Health and Safety Training Services in 2014. Denise is an American Heart Association CPR/ First Aid instructor as well as a certified car seat technician. In this episode, Denise shares: :: her experience as a student immigrating from Barbados :: how racism has showed up in her life :: the differences and similarities of the racist cultures in the US and Barbados :: her advice for business owners You can...
2020-06-2939 min
heartstorming healthcareOpening the Conversation on Suicide with Frank KingFrank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. In this episode, we discuss: :: his journey to become a comedian and eventually one who focuses on the topics of depression and...
2020-06-2453 min
heartstorming healthcareGoing From Surviving to Thriving with Catherine KenneallyCatherine Kenneally is a forty-something microbiologist turned engineer turned nutritionist who has run her own nutrition practice for the past 10 years. She sees private clients and also lectures in nutritional therapy. She notices from clients and friends that the 40s are the age when many women start to notice symptoms of getting older - tiredness, achyness and 'flat'. Most peopIe think that this is an unavoidable part of getting older. They are also often concerned about what menopause has in store for them. Catherine has developed a program called From Surviving to Thriving that helps these women to shake...
2020-06-1734 min
heartstorming healthcareInsights on Racism, Social Inequality and Right Effort with La'Kita Williams and Deanna MasonIn this episode, I talked with La'Kita Williams of CoCreate Work and Deanna Mason of Refreshed Moms about their personal experiences with racism, their insights on taking right effort, and moving the needle forward.
2020-06-101h 07
heartstorming healthcareCelebrating 100 Episodes!100 episodes. 100 weeks. 100 times I have poured my heart and soul out to you, my listeners. Today is OUR anniversary because this was created FOR you. In this episode, I share insights from my Surrender Gym founding members, my grandmother who just turned 100 years old, and my own personal reflections. For more information on Surrender Gym, you can click here.
2020-06-081h 07
heartstorming healthcareBringing Surrender and Community to Illness with Nicole KrinickNicole Krinick is the co-founder of Wana, which stands for “we are not alone”. Wana is a platform for people with chronic and invisible health conditions that provides hope, direction and healing. Nicole took her entrepreneurial flair, her business savvy mind from leading a top NYC real estate team, and most importantly- her passion for helping others having gone through a traumatic chronic illness journey herself, and together with her partner, Evan Golub, created Wana. In this episode, we cover: :: her personal illness and how that led to the creation of Wana :: the Wana...
2020-06-0333 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Kyrin Dunston on Functional vs Traditional MedicineDr. Kyrin Dunston received her Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College and completed her residency in OBGYN at the Medical Center of Delaware. She has been Board Certified in OBGYN for over 20 years and is fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Kyrin has been featured in numerous podcasts and summits and on NBC, Fox, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, First for Woman & Best Self Magazines. As the host of Her Brilliant Health Radio Podcast she offers interviews with inspiring and insightful experts in Functi...
2020-05-2748 min
heartstorming healthcareCaela Benson on Avoiding Extremes and Embracing Your IntuitionFormally, Micaela Benson, AKA Caela, is an Online Coach, Personal Trainer and Speaker. Informally, she is a woman sharing her experience with an autoimmune disease (hypothyroidism) and empowering other women to holistically take control of their wellbeing. Caela supports women who are feeling confused, overwhelmed and stuck to break free from ‘yo yo dieting’, slaving away in the gym and low body confidence – so that they can feel confident to be seen and heard, supported and full of energy. Caela lives in London, England but comes from sunny Brisbane, Australia. In this episode, we cover: :: her jo...
2020-05-2130 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. Jeffrey Galvin, MDJeffrey Galvin, MD is the medical director and founder of Vitality Medical Wellness Institute. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He served as a Major in the United States Air Force, specializing in Trauma and Emergency Care. After completing his military service, he settled in Concord, NC with his wife and three children. With over 25 years’ experience working in some of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country, he has cared for over 50,000 emergency and trauma patients. In this episode, he shares: :: his experience in the ED with COVID-19 :: his...
2020-05-1831 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. Lawrence Lazarus, MDLawrence W. Lazarus, M.D., has spent his forty-year career specializing in geriatric medicine and psychiatry, primarily at Rush Medical School and University in Chicago, Illinois. He has written about the overwhelming stresses experienced by physicians, nurses, therapists and other first responders to the ravages of Covid-19, their vulnerability to traumatic stress and the importance of providing early interventions. He, with co-author Dr. Jeff Foster, recently published “Insider’s Guide to Quality, Affordable Healthcare,” selected by Book Authority as “one of the 12 best healthcare books in the world to read in 2020.” The book is available on Amazon here or by contact...
2020-05-1325 min
heartstorming healthcareStories of Beautiful Transformation from the Dying with Jane WhitlockReturning for a second episode, death doula Jane Whitlock continues the conversation around the process of death with transformational stories from the front lines of her work as both a death doula and hospice volunteer. No individuals were identified in this episode for privacy purposes. We talk about: :: some of the stories that stand out for Jane and why :: her anecdotal estimates of how many people find peace near the end :: her advice for how to hold space for those who are grieving :: the role she believes a life...
2020-05-0743 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. David Moskowitz, MD (Part 2)Dr. Moskowitz returns from his first interview with me on episode 86. This time, he shares his insights from treating an 18 year-old with asthma and COVID-19 symptoms initially with high dose prednisone and then with a plant flavonoid, quercetin. The results from the latter were significant and this may represent a viable and effective treatment option for COVID-19.
2020-05-0431 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Gin Carter (Stress Management Edition)Gin Carter worked for the Smithsonian Institution for 12 years as one of the only two people in the world using human fertility techniques to conserve our world’s coral reefs. Faced with the realization that all the science in the world won’t save the planet unless people start choosing to believe it and implement it she decided to leave science and instead start connecting with people more directly. She has now dedicated her life to helping people feel better as she believes that people can’t make better choices if they don’t feel good themselves. Gin has a Master...
2020-05-0143 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. G Lesley Reece on Palliative Care and De-Stigmatizing DeathDr. Reece is a general practice and palliative care physician, providing medical care of the highest quality to adult patients, regardless of their age, stage or station in life. Her philosophy is that everyone matters, and because of this, her patients and their families can expect to benefit from her calm demeanour, thorough approach and genuine displays of compassion. In this episode, we chat about: :: her journey to medicine and ultimately to the field of palliative care :: the differences between palliative care medicine and hospice :: the healthcare system in Barbados and h...
2020-04-2839 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Veronica Anderson, MD on Illness, Injury and Spiritual MessagesVeronica Anderson, MD, is a burnout-recovery specialist and a physician career make-over coach. Dr. Veronica is the author of three books. Dr. Veronica began her medical career as an ophthalmologist after graduating from Princeton University and Rutgers Medical School and now has the distinction of being both a licensed physician and a practicing psychic. She is an Integrative and Intuitive Medicine Physician, and a certified Functional Medicine Physician. She is also trained in homeopathy through the CEDH. Dr. Veronica has appeared on national television, including CNN and Fox News, and has been a guest on multiple syndicated radio shows.
2020-04-2255 min
heartstorming healthcareUnderstanding Epigenetics and our Health Horizons with David KrantzEpigenetics involves genetic control by factors other than an individual's DNA sequence. It's a topic that was once limited to the scientific community, but is becoming more understood and appreciated in a mainstream way. David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. This career path began after his lifestyle as a touring musician caught up with him and he had to heal his body and mind. Since then, he's worked with Broadway actors, Google product designers, writers, cancer researchers, artists, and other creative entrepreneurs to...
2020-04-1636 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. Tracy GapinDr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Gapin combines his compassion and extensive experience with men’s health care and cutting-edge technology to offer patients individualized, state-of-the-art care. In this bonus episode, Dr. Gapin shares his personal experience with COVID-19 and his recommendations for supporting our immune systems. We cover: :: his symptoms, his reaction, and his actions to protect his family and patients :: his struggle with testing and concerns regarding the general public :: the course of hi...
2020-04-1416 min
heartstorming healthcareJane Whitlock on Death as an Opportunity for Deep TransformationJane Whitlock is an end of life doula who supports the dying and the caregivers physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, which was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk about how her work differs from hospice, the ways in which she supports her clients and their families, and how we can begin to shift our perspective on death. Her recent article can be found here. You can also find her online at Deathdoulajane.com and her TEDx talk here.
2020-04-0835 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. David MoskowitzDr. Moskowitz majored in Chemistry (summa cum laude) at Harvard College, Biochemistry (first class honours) at Merton College, Oxford, and received an MD (cum laude) from the Harvard-MIT Division in Health Sciences and Technology (Harvard Medical School). He trained for 7 years in Internal Medicine, Biochemistry, and Nephrology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In this bonus episode, he shares his hypothesis that we should treat COVID-19 as an asthma attack, specifically noting his treatment approach at the earliest onset of symptoms.
2020-04-0329 min
heartstorming healthcareFlipping ADHD on its Head with Dr. Jim PooleJim Poole, MD, FAAP, clinical associate of Duke Health, founded FastBraiin in 2010 on the premise that individuals with ADHD have unique strengths in athletics, business, engineering, medicine, sales, the arts, and the classroom—wherever a quick and adaptable brain shines. In this episode, we talk about how he defines ADHD, his approach to management, and how he supports creativity in kids with ADHD. You can find him online at https://fastbraiin.com, on Twitter @FastBraiin, and his book here.
2020-04-0255 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP Dr. Christina Madison is a past President of the Nevada Public Health Association with an intimate knowledge of the impact policy and legislation can have on communities. In this episode, Christina shared the current status of COVID-19, treatments in the pipeline, how pharmacists can expand their roles in a pandemic, and her advice for prevention and self-care. You can find her online at https://www.thepublichealthpharmacist.com, on IG and FB @ ThePublicHealthPharmacist, on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bQQGMkvY3bU and on her podcast at https://anchor.fm/drchristinamadison
2020-03-3132 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Michael-Ann Cooley, RPhWe continue our COVID-19 coverage from the front lines with pharmacist Michael-Ann Cooley. In this episode, we talk about what you should consider from a pharmacy standpoint, how to manage your refills, and what medications are running low on stock.
2020-03-3019 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Dr. Ban Truong, DO, PhD, FACEP, ABAARMIn this bonus episode, Dr. Ban shares his front line experience with treating COVID-19 patients, his treatment protocol and the results, and his message to other providers to take a stand during this crisis. You can find him online at https://www.weightless4life.com/.
2020-03-2745 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Leslie Drapiza, MDDr. Leslie Drapiza practices family medicine with an OB focus and brings us insights into her advice for self-triage, protecting yourself and your family, and anticipating changes in hospital visitation.
2020-03-2524 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Claire Carlton, MS, RD, LD/NRegistered Dietitian on the nutrition front lines, Claire Carlton, talks with me about the basics on supporting our immunity with food, how to make healthy choices during a pandemic, and why supplements may not be the answer. You can find Claire at https://nourishwithclaire.com/ and on IG @nourishwithclaire.
2020-03-2426 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Merry-Jennifer Markham, MDIn this bonus podcast series, I will be interviewing healthcare professionals on the front lines of COVID-19. In this episode, I talk with oncologist Dr. Merry-Jennifer Markham. We discuss the risk of this virus for cancer patients, her advice for patients and caregivers, handling routine screenings and visits, and how best to support your immune system.
2020-03-2219 min
heartstorming healthcareCOVID-19: From the Front Lines with Della Tuten, ARNPIn this bonus podcast series, I will be interviewing healthcare professionals on the front lines of COVID-19. In this episode, I talk with Della Tuten, nurse practitioner and co-owner of Celebrate Primary Care. We discuss how this virus is different from others, what the common symptoms are, how to self-triage, and more.
2020-03-2024 min
heartstorming healthcareBeing a Copilot on the Journey to Lifestyle Change with Rose GleichowskiRose Gleichowski is a self-proclaimed wellness junkie who loves to nerd out on documentaries and podcasts that include all the cutting edge bio hacking. She is the owner and a health coach at Impact Weight Management in Gainesville, FL where they have helped transform hundreds of clients to a healthy lifestyle. Their approach is lifestyle-focused changes in habits and nutrition. She is a mom of two young athletes and loves to walk the walk in all ways of wellness. You can find Rose on IG @RealLifeWithRose or @IWMGainesville.
2020-03-1848 min
heartstorming healthcareDiving Into the Concept of Surrender with Leila DyllaThis week I am sharing a sneak peek into Surrender Gym, my 3-month mastermind and gym for the surrendered soul. Leila Dylla joined us as our first guest expert and she shared a depth in conversation that filled my heart, soul, and mind. Leila is a trauma informed empowerment coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual mentor. You can find her at leiladylla.com and on IG @leiladylla. If you would like more info on Surrender Gym, go to surrendergym.com.
2020-03-1120 min
heartstorming healthcareTeresa Lodato on Body Wisdom, Self-Awareness, and Self LoveTeresa Lodato, CPCC, is an Executive Leadership & Relationship Coach, Speaker, and Best Selling Author or "Why Aren't You Listening to Me?" In this episode, we dive into Teresa's journey from being a financial advisor to slowing down, tuning in, and pivoting to her current work. She talks about becoming conscious, quieting the outward demands, and returning to the present moment with space and breath. You can find Teresa online at www.teresalodato.com, on Facebook @teresa.lodato.cpcc, and on IG @teresa_lodato_cpcc.
2020-03-0446 min
heartstorming healthcareWellness through Halotherapy with Megan ForceyMegan Forcey recently opened the first salt room in Gainesville, FL bringing halotherapy to the forefront of wellness options in the area. On this episode, we talk about her journey to exploring this therapy, the benefits of halotherapy, and her tips for listeners to seek out safe and effective options in their area. You can find Relax Salt Rooms online at www.RelaxSaltRooms.com and on social media channels @relaxsaltrooms.
2020-02-2626 min
heartstorming healthcareMaking the Medically Impossible Possible with Logan SneedLogan Sneed is a stage 4 Glioblastoma Brain Cancer survivor. At age 19, he was faced with his own mortality, told he may not speak or hear again, and was given 1-10 years to live. Four years out from that diagnosis, he has no signs of cancer recurrence and is now a #1 top selling author, 6 figure entrepreneur college dropout, and public speaker. In this episode, we dive into his journey, the actions he took, the mindset he had, and his advice for others. His book, Thank You Cancer, can be found here. You can find him online at logansneed.com, on...
2020-02-1931 min
heartstorming healthcareClaudia Cometa on Tuning into Your Body with the Felt Sense PrayerI'm going solo this week and the guest is YOU! We are quieting the external noise and getting in touch with our body, our felt sense.
2020-02-1208 min
heartstorming healthcareJoe Cirulli on Seeing Success as a Course, not a DestinationJoe Cirulli, owner and founder of Gainesville Health & Fitness, has focused his life on two things: helping people become healthy and building a company culture that inspires people to become their best. His clubs rank globally in the top percentile for sales, management, and community service. With his staff, he has accomplished many goals including making and keeping Gainesville, Florida "The Healthiest Community in America." In this episode, we dive into his journey from a mind, body, and spirit approach. He shares his hopes for the future of fitness industry as well as individual fitness and he give his...
2020-02-0545 min
heartstorming healthcareWalking in Faith and Standing in Your Gifts with Sid McNairySid McNairy joins me for the 4th time to update us on his journey on the Peace Across America tour. We dive into the pivots he has made along the way, his practice of surrender and walking in faith, and how he has learned to stand in his gifts and encourage others to do the same. You can follow his journey at https://sidmcnairy.com/.
2020-01-2941 min
heartstorming healthcarePromoting Healing through Channeling Energy with Jasmine SassackJasmine Sassack is co-founder of Family Tree Holistic Health in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she practices reiki and teaches HypnoBirthing childbirth classes. In this episode, we dive into the roots of reiki, the practice, and the tangible and intangible benefits. We also dive into Jasmine's family dynamics as she and her husband have fostered 20 children in the past 8 years and completed 4 adoptions. You can find their practice online at www.FamilyTreeHolisticHealth.com. You can also find Jasmine on IG @6tinytourguides and on her new podcast Happy, Healthy, Sassy.
2020-01-2249 min
heartstorming healthcareDr. Heather Denniston on Discovering Your Wellness WhyDr. Denniston is a seasoned chiropractor with an additional certification as a Wellness Chiropractor, (CCWP). She is an NASM trained Certified Personal Trainer, an avid athlete, health enthusiast, and presenter who has a passion for inspiring people of all ages to ignite first steps toward their personal best. In this episode, we talk about her personal wellness journey, why she feels resolutions don't typically work, how to discover your wellness why, and more. You can find Heather online at https://www.wellfitandfed.com, her membership community at http://bit.ly/TCCLAND, her jump rope clinic at http://bit.ly...
2020-01-1542 min
heartstorming healthcareWisdom from Oprah with Claudia CometaClaudia Cometa shares her insights, wisdom, and significant career pivots made as a result of growing up with the Oprah Winfrey Show then attending 2 live Oprah events.
2020-01-0807 min
heartstorming healthcareThe Intersection of Illness and Identity with Caroline LeeCaroline Lee, a self-identity and self-care coach who is living with four meningioma brain tumors, chats with me for a second episode. This week, we dive into the concept of illness and identity and how those two intersect. She shares insights from her personal experience as well as with those she helps. You can find her online at www.acaredforheart.com and on IG @acaredforheart.
2020-01-0247 min
heartstorming healthcareFrom Hustle to Higher Self through Yoga with Jennifer DixonJennifer Dixon is an ex-energy trader and developer now full time yoga teacher and studio owner. In this episode, we talk about how getting laid off from her corporate job resulted in her transition from "hard core fitness" and hustling to finding her higher self in yoga. You can find her online at www.thriveyogaandwellness.com and on IG @jennsuprgrl. She is gifting our listeners 1 month free inside the Thrive Online all access membership through https://www.thriveyogaandwellness.com/mindingwellness/.
2019-12-2736 min
heartstorming healthcareBuilding Resilience this Holiday Season with Kamini WoodKamini Wood, a mother of 5, is an international best-selling author, certified life, wellness, and teen life coach. As founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program, she works with high achievers on letting go of stress, overwhelm and anxiety. In this episode, we talk about resilience, self-care, and self-compassion. You can find her online at www.itsauthenticme.com, on Facebook and IG @ itsauthenticme and Facebook groups at facebook.com/groups/faceeverythingandriseup.
2019-12-1831 min
heartstorming healthcareAdvice for Pharmacists on the Path of Uncertainty with Claudia CometaMarket saturation, stores closing, jobs being cut. The field of pharmacy, while once one of the most secure and lucrative fields, has become volatile and uncertain. In this episode, I share my personal story and 3 tips for moving forward. You can find me on IG @wellnesswithclaudia and online at https://peaceadvocacygroup.com.
2019-11-0713 min
heartstorming healthcareFinding Beauty in Impermanence with Claudia CometaIt's a solo episode this week with yours truly on a topic that I feel holds endless insight and wisdom-impermanence. I discuss our tendency as a society to seek and cling to permanence and how we can begin to find beauty in accepting the reality of impermanence.
2019-10-2407 min
heartstorming healthcareA Physician's Insights on Becoming a Patient with Tony Cometa, M.D.On this episode, I chat with my own husband, Dr. Tony Cometa, who is a practicing anesthesiologist at a large academic hospital and recently became a surgical patient for the first time. He shares his journey through surgery, how he felt going in, what surprised him, and how this will change his practice.
2019-08-2311 min
The Refreshed Moms PodcastEpisode #116 - Surrendering to Your Business Journey with Dr. Claudia CometaEntrepreneurship - is hard. Very hard.There are many ups and downs along the way. The downs tend to make us feel discouraged, and sometimes like calling it quits. But the ups, oh how sweet they are.The amount of consistency, dog-on-it-ness and stick-to-it-ness needed is abundant, but that doesn’t mean the journey to success can’t be enjoyed along the way. And even more, there is absolutely no way we can get to where we desire to be with our business without embracing that journey - because our unique path is handcrafted just for...
2019-07-291h 20
heartstorming healthcareGuided Body Gratitude Meditation with Claudia CometaThis week, I take my listeners through a guided meditation centered around feeling and expressing gratitude for our bodies. Whether we are body shaming because of the comparison with social media images or we are angry with our body because of an illness, this episode will help bring those feelings back to gratitude. To continue this conversation beyond the podcast, I can be found online at https://peaceadvocacygroup.com/ or on Instagram @wellnesswithclaudia.
2019-06-0607 min
heartstorming healthcareFour Decades of Wisdom with Claudia CometaIn this solo episode, I share a few of the most impactful life lessons I learned through my first 40 years of life. If you would like to follow me or reach out to work with me, you can find me on Instagram @wellnesswithclaudia or through my website at https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/ . Discovery calls are always free and I welcome an opportunity to get to know my listeners a little better!
2019-04-1811 min
heartstorming healthcareDiving Deep into Love with Claudia CometaIn this solo episode, I unpack what love is. Is it an action? A verb? A feeling? An emotion? Do we give it? Receive it? I include teachings from thought leaders and spiritual gurus, Ram Dass and Michael Singer. Hint: you may be surprised by what you hear!
2019-02-1517 min
heartstorming healthcareLeaning into 2019In this episode learn how to LEAN into 2019. Learn how to connect deeper with your heart, set yourself up for a successful year, ditch the excuses and grow through set backs. Amber and Claudia are solo on this episode and share their 2019 power words. Snag your Free Your Mind Summit ticket here: http://bit.ly/freeyourmindsummit.
2019-01-0432 min
heartstorming healthcareChoosing to Own Your Story with Lori HarderHear from self love junkie, lifestyle entrepreneur, fitness cover model, author and beautiful human being, Lori Harder. Lori dishes all about owning your story, dropping expectations in relationships and following your curiosity. Her podcast is called: “Earn Your Happy”, and it’s one of Amber and Claudia’s favorite podcasts! https://www.loriharder.com/
2018-12-1435 min
heartstorming healthcareGrowing vs Dying“If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” As humans we crave growth. Hear about Claudia’s experience dying and numbing out, then how changing her tribe ignited growth. Amber shares her experience chasing goals in the name of growth, and why this was not true growth. Learn how you can add more growth to your life in this episode! If you crave more topics like this and want an even deeper dive, check out our Free Your Mind Summit at http://bit.ly/freeyourmindsummit. Enjoy!
2018-12-0723 min
heartstorming healthcareLiving Life by Design or DefaultJoin us as Amber and I have a coffee chat around the concept that life is happening FOR us rather than TO us. We talk about how and when we realized this and how it changed our mindset and viewpoint. For more info about our Free Your Mind Summit in January, go to bit.ly/freeyourmindsummit. If you'd like to schedule a 15 min mini session with Claudia, go to calendly.com/peaceadvocacygroup.
2018-10-2617 min
heartstorming healthcareChanneling Your Grief into PurposeIn this episode, Amber interviews Claudia about the grief she experienced after the loss of her father and how she channeled that into starting a patient advocacy company to help others along their healthcare journey. We also interview Nicole Bodlak with the Phoebe Louise Dooley Foundation, an amazing cause for which we are fundraising through our Free Your Mind Summit. For more info on the foundation, go to https://phoebelouisedooley.org/.
2018-10-1932 min