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The Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare#Catalyst Replay: Unplugged: Never Dread a Discovery Call Again (How to Set up a Membership Model)I used to dread discovery calls. Before switching to a membership model, I felt like I was constantly chasing patients, trying to get them to use their remaining visits, and repeating myself over and over again. But once I transitioned to a membership model, everything changed. I started attracting patients who were just as enthusiastic as I was about finding the root causes of their health concerns. Instead of feeling like a salesperson, I became a true partner in their healing journey.
Membership works because it’s clear, structured, and provides the ongoing support that fun...2025-02-2826 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareCan You Pass This Entrepreneur Intuition Test?Trusting your gut in business isn’t magic. It’s a skill you can develop, and once you do, decisions feel clearer, opportunities stand out, and success starts to flow.
I’ve learned firsthand how powerful intuition is for entrepreneurs. Have you ever felt pressured to chase an opportunity that looked great on paper but didn’t sit right with you? I’ve been there. When I was encouraged to start an agency, it seemed like a smart move. But something felt off. So instead of jumping in, I used my 48-hour snooze rule—a simple pause...2025-02-1421 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareCognitive Crafting: Heuristic to Catalyze Time ManagementYour brain makes thousands of decisions every day. Why not make the process easier?
In this episode, I share how heuristics, or “life rules” can lighten your cognitive load, simplify daily choices, and free up energy for what actually matters. I’ll walk you through practical shortcuts like the one-touch rule, theme days, and energy matching to help you work with your brain instead of against it. I’ll also share how a simple mindset shift, “everything is art,” transformed my approach to home design and decision-making.
What life rules could help you bring...2025-02-0734 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare#CatalystReplay: Preserving Your Vital Energy: Navigating Overwhelming Portal MessagesHow can we, as healthcare professionals, transform portal messaging from a burden into an efficient tool for care? In this episode, I explore how both patients and practitioners can approach portal communication with more clarity and balance.
I share tips for patients to craft concise, actionable messages that respect their provider’s time while ensuring their concerns are addressed. For practitioners, I point out setting boundaries, managing expectations with clear guidelines, and leveraging group visits to reduce message volume.
By rethinking how we use portal messaging, we can protect vital energy and...2025-01-3119 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Future of Holistic Health: Collaborative Patient CareWhen I think about how Practice Better could have transformed my practice, I can’t help but wish I’d found it sooner. In this episode, I reflect on the game-changing potential of this intuitive EMR system, and I’m joined by Natalie Mullin, whose background in education and wellness coaching brings fresh insights into how tools like automations and AI charting save time and improve care. What would it mean for your practice if you could focus more on your patients and less on administrative tasks? Together, we explore how technology and community can revolutionize holistic healthcare, supporting both y...2025-01-2437 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareYour Year in Review (and Rebrand!)This year, let’s skip the resolutions and try something more transformative. I’m inviting you to join me in rebranding your year and creating a life that feels more aligned and energizing. In this episode, I’m sharing insights from "The Year in Review and Rebrand Guide”, where we’ll reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what truly lights you up.
I’ll share my personal journey of navigating burnout, setting boundaries, and finding clarity. Together, we’ll talk about choosing a guiding word for the year, like my mantra for 2025—"magnetic joy"—and crafting s...2025-01-1734 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareBreaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Medicine to Flourish (And Exciting Announcements!)Women in medicine face stark inequities, from pay gaps to higher burnout rates. But what does it take to truly support us? In this episode, I share personal stories and hard truths about the systemic challenges we encounter every day. Why are female physicians expected to shoulder more emotional labor, yet still struggle to break through leadership barriers?
I also explore the unique strengths we bring to medicine—empathy, communication, and better patient outcomes—and share how these qualities make such a difference in patient care. Along the way, I’ll talk about my decision to focus...2025-01-1019 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMy 10 New Year’s Wishes for 2025Forget resolutions. This year, I’m setting intentions with 10 bold wishes for 2025, and I’m inviting you to join me.
Why not approach the New Year by focusing on joy, creativity, and connection instead of rigid goals? My wishes are all about creating positive energy, grounding mind and body, and embracing creativity as a tool for growth.
I want to bring joy into every room I enter, deepen meaningful relationships, and spark transformation in the lives I touch. Along the way, I’m giving myself permission to let go of perfectionism and live w...2025-01-0319 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWill AI Steal My Job? Finding Flow in a World Run by RobotsWorried AI is coming for your job? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain behind a big question: Will AI make my job obsolete? Read my lips: NO. No, it won’t. But that fear is real, and it’s something I tackled with a mentee who’s a functional medicine health coach. Together, we worked through her burnout and found a way to bring more flow and ease into her busy life.
Here’s the thing—AI can spit out facts, but it can’t do what you do. It can’t repl...2024-12-2720 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Reverse Time Capsule: Get Unstuck, Inspired, and EmpoweredFeeling overwhelmed by decisions that seem impossible to make? I get it—I’ve been there, and so have the Catalysts I mentor. In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful tool I call the “Reverse Time Capsule,” a guided visualization exercise that can help you step out of indecision and into clarity and confidence.
What if you could imagine a future where everything feels easy, abundant, and in flow? By anchoring those positive emotions, you can change how you approach the choices in front of you right now. I’ll explain why emotional regulation and visualizati...2024-12-2019 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare12 Things to Know Before You Jump Into EntrepreneurshipHealthcare entrepreneurship is a bold move, and I know firsthand how much emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and resilience it takes. Are you ready to take the leap?
As the new year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on your current path and wonder if it’s time for something new. In this episode, I’m sharing twelve essential insights from my journey to help you move from burnout to building a business that truly aligns with your passions and purpose. We’ll cover strategies like mastering your calendar, clarifying your vision, managing setbacks, and creating the suppo...2024-12-1336 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareStaying Inspired: Simple Rituals Every Physician NeedsWhat if inspiration didn’t have to arrive in rare, dramatic bursts? Inspired by Mason Currey’s “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work,” I’ve learned that simple routines can nurture creativity in ways we don’t always expect. By creating rituals, we can stay energized, connect more deeply with patients, and prevent burnout.
For me, a daily writing routine became a powerful tool for self-expression and healing during a difficult time. This wasn’t about waiting for the perfect moment to write; it was about showing up consistently and letting creativity flow. I believe rituals help us turn ev...2024-11-2929 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareSurrender and Acceptance Tour™-- How to Keep Going When Your Heart Is BrokenHow do you show up when your heart is broken?
I’m inviting you into one of my most personal episodes yet. This isn’t about frameworks or takeaways; it’s about showing up when everything feels heavy. I call it my “Surrender and Acceptance Tour™.” After a challenging election and the heartbreak of ending a 20-year marriage, I’m sharing how I’m navigating grief and finding ways to keep moving forward.
Grief and burnout share the same brainwave patterns. That insight hit me hard, reminding me of tools I’ve used before—tools...2024-11-2244 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMap Your Unique 6 Step Method“When we dive into the complex world of functional and integrative medicine, it can feel overwhelming. And the best asset you have is designing your own unique method that you will bestow to your patients”
In this episode, I’m sharing my six-step roadmap to help you, as a functional or integrative practitioner, build a method that’s structured, personal, and truly impactful. Imagine guiding each patient’s journey with clarity and consistency, while also reigniting your own passion for medicine.
We start with the discovery call, a powerful first touchpoint that often g...2024-11-1536 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare5 Strategies to Get Started in Functional Medicine“We’re always going to be lifelong learners when we get into functional medicine. Curiosity is what brought us here,” says Meg McElroy, a physician assistant with a deep background in integrative medicine. Her journey began as a patient facing her own health struggles, which eventually fueled her passion for managing autoimmune conditions—not just for herself but for others as well. Meg’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, both for patients and practitioners.
In this episode, Meg joins me to explore the world of functional medicine tr...2024-11-0842 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWhat Kind of Healer Are You? How to Evolve Your Unique Self-Expression“The secret to thriving is embracing change, not resisting it.” In this episode, I share how I made the shift from feeling burned out as a physician to finding success as an entrepreneur in functional medicine—all by learning to embrace change instead of fighting it. Being both a mom and a practitioner taught me to adapt and grow in ways I never expected.
To avoid burnout, it’s crucial to design a practice that evolves with you. I offer practical insights on how you can reflect on your values, lean into discomfort, and follow your curi...2024-11-0127 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Call Is Coming From Inside the House: 5 Internal Boundaries You’re Neglecting“Overcommitting and overworking won’t lead to more popularity or more business success. It just means you’re not discerning your internal boundaries well enough to give yourself that permission for space and time,” I share in this episode of The Catalyst. I’ve seen how neglecting those internal boundaries can fuel burnout and overwhelm, especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare.
When we push ourselves to overcommit and chase perfection, we end up ignoring our personal needs, and that’s actually blocking us from reaching a state of flow—a powerful state where we perform and feel our be...2024-10-2525 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFrom Burnout to Breakthrough, Jenn Johnson’s Guide to Nursing Intuition“Trust your gut. That was it. That was the whole conversation,” recalls Jenn Johnson, a seasoned ER nurse with over 16 years in the field. Those simple words from her professor shaped how she approaches patient care and the importance of intuition in nursing.
In this episode, Jenn joins Dr. Lara Salyer to share how intuition has been her guiding light throughout her career, especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about battling burnout and how creativity and emotional resilience have helped her. Her book, “Nursing Intuition,” encourages healthcare professionals to reconnect with their pas...2024-10-1129 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFloat On: How to Navigate Affiliate Relationships While Keeping Your Integrity Afloat“Affiliate marketing in an ethical way not only helps patients see things from a different light, it builds relationships in the community that you live in,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, Dr. Salyer talks about how healthcare professionals can use affiliate marketing without compromising their integrity. The key is to build trust by partnering with affiliates who truly align with your values.
But can these partnerships really improve patient care? According to Dr. Salyer, the answer is yes. Drawing from her own experience with float therapy, she explains how the right affiliate relationships can e...2024-10-0423 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMake Your Fee-For-Service Model “Functional Friendly”“Functional medicine is slow cook, not fast food,” says Dr. Lara Salyer as she talks about the challenges of running a fee-for-service model in functional medicine. While it’s a common approach, this model can struggle to support the ongoing, holistic care that functional medicine requires. Dr. Salyer emphasizes practical strategies, like booking follow-up appointments before patients leave and setting clear expectations for long-term treatment. She also highlights the value of using digital tools to keep patients connected between visits.
Beyond these tactics, Dr. Salyer explores creative options such as group visits and loyalty programs, which c...2024-09-2717 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Quiet Compass: A 5 Second Superpower Alignment Technique“What we forget, and what is undertrained in our medical field, is the bottom-up processing of making a decision, where you rely on your body, your emotions, and your interoception to give you information on which of the decisions might feel right for you. That’s the art of medicine that we don’t talk about often,” begins Dr. Lara Salyer.
In this episode, Dr. Salyer introduces the “Quiet Compass,” a five-second technique designed to help people tap into their inner wisdom when faced with decisions. By blending analytical thinking with intuition, this approach offers a more balance...2024-09-1321 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare10 Red Flags—When to Move On“We all outgrow things,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she dives into the vital topic of recognizing when it’s time to move on from a mentor, teacher, or training organization. Reflecting on her experiences from medical school and beyond, Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of self-assessment in professional growth. She recalls realizing that the rigid teachings of her attendings were often more about personal preferences than universal truths, sparking the idea that healthcare professionals need to cultivate their own unique approaches to knowledge and practice.
Dr. Salyer shares ten red flags that might signal...2024-09-0619 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFull Moon Insights: 5 Steps to Shine Your Light“As doctors and clinicians in healthcare, we might have our own full moon stories. Things go a little crazy during a full moon,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, Dr. Salyer uses the full moon as a powerful metaphor for growth and self-discovery, sharing her life experiences, including a memorable incident where a car crashed into a Nine West shoe store during a full moon, to illustrate how these lunar phases can shed light on our purpose and intuition.
Dr. Salyer dives into the cultural significance of the full moon, exploring themes of enlightenment, trans...2024-08-3021 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareIntermission: How to Make the Most Out of a Messy Middle“When something stops being fun, I advocate that you stop doing it. It’s an adage I live by, and I tell my kids the same,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, she dives into the concept of “intermission”—those often challenging middle phases in life and career—and how to navigate them with courage and intention. Drawing from her own experience of transitioning from dyeing her hair teal to buzzing it off, Dr. Salyer demonstrates how embracing change can be a powerful act of bravery.
What role do intermissions play in your life? Dr. Salyer beli...2024-08-2316 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareAre You a Secret Entrepreneur?“I had a great job. I loved it. I had great work hours. I had a great life balance. I had all of these things, but there has to be more,” says Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una, the founder of EntreMD—a company that empowers physicians to build profitable businesses and reclaim their autonomy in the medical field. This week, Dr. Una sits down with Dr. Lara Salyer to share her journey from feeling unfulfilled in a traditional medical role to finding success as an entrepreneur. What does it take to step away from the conventional path...2024-08-1647 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMaking Your Patient Visits Feel Like Home“In healthcare, as much as I love being a physician, there are many gaps and deficiencies. Patients often have to rely on their own persistent autonomy, badgering caregivers, doctors, and providers to get attention; otherwise, details slip through the cracks because of the way the system is,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she delves into the art of transforming patient visits into home-like experiences, drawing inspiration from a heartwarming TikTok video of a foster parent welcoming a new child.
Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of setting the right tone from the very first interaction. She d...2024-08-0925 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareChecklist for a Worry-Free Vacation“The dirty little secret in healthcare is that vacations are not easy,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she shares her comprehensive checklist for ensuring a worry-free vacation. Drawing from her personal experience of transitioning to a private membership-only practice, Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and creating systems that support a balanced lifestyle business.
Dr. Salyer’s meticulously crafted vacation checklist, refined over seven years, helps solo practitioners and healthcare providers prepare for absences without compromising patient care or personal well-being. She highlights practical steps such as clear communication with patients and sta...2024-08-0222 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWhat to Say--When You Don’t Know What to Say“What do you say when it feels like the patient is stuck, and you’re stuck, and you’re not sure it’s landing?” asks Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, inspired by a recent mastermind session within her Catalyst Studio mentorship, she tackles the challenging moments in healthcare when both practitioners and patients feel stuck, often referred to as “plateaus.”
Dr. Salyer shares strategies for maintaining peace while helping patients, including practical scripts to foster open communication and reflection. She emphasizes setting boundaries, guiding patients toward internal tools like meditation, and leveraging community support for better outc...2024-07-2616 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMy Unpopular Opinion: Don’t Switch Your Tech“Don't switch your tech,” advises Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, she shares a childhood memory of playing board games to illustrate the importance of sticking with technology that works for you, rather than constantly switching to new tools. She addresses “shiny object syndrome,” where new tech can disrupt workflows and cause inefficiencies.
Dr. Salyer emphasizes stability over novelty in choosing tech tools and resources. While new solutions may seem promising, they often come with steep learning curves. Instead, she advocates for using a tech stack that works about 80% of the time, fostering efficiency and familiari...2024-07-1922 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareTransforming the Tedious: How to Make Any Task Thrilling“There are mundane tasks, and then there are those that are so overwhelming, detailed, and comprehensive that just thinking about them exhausts our minds. We already feel depleted and suffer from cognitive drain,” begins Dr. Lara Salyer.
In this episode, Dr. Salyer shares how to turn overwhelming chores into manageable and even enjoyable activities. Drawing from her experience as a physician who overcame burnout, she provides strategies to optimize flow and boost productivity. Key tactics include eliminating unnecessary tasks, breaking them into manageable steps, automating repetitive chores, and adding elements of fun or ease.
2024-07-1219 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow One Patient "Stands Up For Doctors" to Transform Physician Care“I just felt a calling to support doctors,” says Kim Downey movingly. “And so that’s what I do all day, everyday. I try to find ways to support doctors.”
In a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Lara Salyer, Kim Downey, Community Ambassador for Medicine Forward and a three-time cancer survivor, shares her mission to combat burnout in the healthcare system. Triggered by the tragic loss of her radiologist, Kim’s journey highlights the profound impact of burnout and grief within the medical community.
Kim discusses her initiatives, including her YouTube channel, Stand Up For D...2024-06-2827 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareA Breakthrough Approach to Healing Depression“I see functional medicine as a great opportunity to provide psych rehab,” says Dr. Achina Stein, clinical director of the Healing Depression Project and a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Stein, also a best-selling author, shares insights from her book, “What If It’s Not Depression? Your Guide to Finding Answers.”
Dr. Stein recounts her journey into functional medicine, initiated by her son’s mental health crisis. Conventional medicine failed to help, but she discovered his issues were due to celiac disease and nutritional deficiencies. Addressing these root causes led to his recovery with...2024-06-2143 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare4 Steps to Find Joyful HealingIs there more joy coming into the system? Andrea Telfer-Karbo, a nurse practitioner in functional and integrative medicine, poses this question in her discussion with Dr. Lara Salyer. Drawing from personal experiences and professional expertise, Andrea champions treating root causes of illness for genuine healing.
Her journey, shaped by her sister’s childhood leukemia, highlighted the limitations of conventional medicine and guided her toward a holistic approach. Andrea’s four-step healing process—implemented at The Remedy clinic and her Total Gut Reset program—focuses on identifying stressors, intensive repair, rebalancing health, and teaching resilience.
2024-06-1442 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareTapping Your Brain’s Unstoppable System for Success“As a society of humans, we were bad at grace for ourselves and so you have to build that into being a peak performer to be a great leader,” says Dr. David Radosevich, a psychologist specializing in high-performance leadership. In this episode, Dr. Radosevich shares his expertise on achieving the flow state—a mental condition where individuals perform and feel their best. He explains how tapping into this state involves harnessing neurochemicals that elevate focus and performance.
The discussion covers practical strategies for accessing flow, such as eliminating trivial tasks, prioritizing crucial activities, and managing energy...2024-06-0739 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareSocial Synergy: Easy Marketing for Your Archetype“I view social media as a long game,” asserts Dr. Lara Salyer. “When you are opening up an entrepreneurial business, you have to have a footprint online, a website, a social media profile, but it’s up to you to dial up or down your presence,” she says. In this episode, Dr. Salyer explores how to leverage natural personality traits for smarter, more effective social media engagement. She introduces a framework of personality archetypes—Resolute Rock, Fervent Flame, Wise Wind, and Reflective River—each offering unique strengths and challenges in content creation.
Dr. Salyer shares personal anecdo...2024-05-3125 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFrom Flyers to Followers: Evolution of Marketing“You are educating your prospective patients about the transformation you can give,” Dr. Lara Salyer explains as she delves into the evolution of healthcare marketing. She redefines marketing as a form of education rather than mere salesmanship, encouraging healthcare providers to view it as a tool for informing and educating about the care they provide.
Dr. Salyer urges healthcare providers to align their marketing strategies with their personal values and strengths, allowing them to connect genuinely with their audience and avoid the discomfort often associated with traditional marketing tactics.
The episode explor...2024-05-2422 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFraming Your Work/Life Masterpiece From Inside Out“Every practitioner needs to know what is the frame of their work-life masterpiece,” states Dr. Lara Salyer. “And by that, I mean knowing yourself from inside out,” she explains. In this episode, Dr. Salyer redefines work-life integration for healthcare professionals. As an osteopathic physician who has conquered burnout herself, Dr. Salyer offers insights and strategies to help medical practitioners craft a “work-life masterpiece” rather than chase the unattainable ideal of balance. She highlights the importance of self-awareness, knowing one’s optimal working conditions, and aligning one’s practice with personal values and creativity.
Dr. Salyer addresses the cha...2024-05-1720 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUsing Creativity to Overcome Burnout and Increase Joy“How do I let people know that creativity and community bring about a sense of joy that is actually a requirement and is really a life force that we all have access to?” Dr. Talissa Dorsaint, a clinical psychologist who integrates creative practices into therapy, poses this question as she discusses, alongside host Dr. Lara Salyer, the role of creativity in overcoming burnout.
Dr. Dorsaint explains how creativity and community were crucial in reclaiming her joy and well-being. She outlines her method of offering consultations, workshops, and events aimed at sparking creativity in both individuals and o...2024-05-1036 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow to Find Freedom in Your Medical Career“If you start to think of freedom as a state of mind, it has a whole different meaning in your body,” says Dr. Lara Salyer as she explores redefining freedom within the medical profession. Recounting her journey from burnout to a revitalized career, Dr. Salyer shares how she reshaped her definition of freedom to extend far beyond financial wealth, emphasizing autonomy, creativity, and personal well-being.
Dr. Salyer recalls the traditional motivations that draw many into medicine—job security and financial stability—and challenges these conventional markers of success. She shares stories from fellow healthcare professionals who found...2024-05-0318 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMeasuring What Matters: Designing Patient TransformationWhat does “success” look like and who gets to decide? In this episode, Dr. Lara Salyer explores how customized success metrics can revolutionize the patient and physician’s work together.
Dr. Salyer recounts a mentoring session with a healthcare practitioner who is developing a program for patient education but feels it may not be comprehensive enough. This story highlights the practitioner’s hesitation, rooted in a fear of success and the responsibilities and criticisms that come with it. Dr. Salyer reintroduces the “WARM” method—Who, Aim low, Reason, and Messy—as a tool to combat self-sabotage and...2024-04-2619 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareDon’t Dance in DanskosFinding your tribe and embracing change can enrich personal growth and lead to fulfilling life changes. In this “Friends & Family” series opener, Dr. Lara Salyer sits down with her longtime friend Jill Pyrz, mixing humor with raw truths as they look back on the moments that defined their friendship. They reflect on shared challenges in the healthcare industry and personal ventures that tested their resilience and determination.
Jill's career, spanning diverse roles from the office of a university president to various entrepreneurial endeavors, highlights her passion for people’s stories. Whether involved in a state product...2024-04-1936 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Busy Brain Cure With Dr. Romie MushtaqHow does one unlock a focused and stress-free mind? Dr. Lara Salyer sits down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a neurologist turned wellness pioneer, who brings a wealth of experience from her journey through medicine, corporate wellness, and mindfulness practice. As the author of “The Busy Brain Cure” and a recognized leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Mushtaq sheds light on the epidemic of "busy brain syndrome"—a cluster of symptoms including difficulty focusing, anxiety, and insomnia, which she attributes to chronic stress and neuroinflammation.
Dr. Mushtaq introduces her “brain shift protocol,” an eight-week program aim...2024-04-1237 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcarePediatrics Reimagined: An Integrative ApproachPediatrics is evolving and Dr. Ellie MacGregor is at the forefront of this change, integrating functional medicine and holistic wellness practices into child care. Alongside host Dr. Lara Salyer, they explore the critical role of the vagal nerve in children's health, discussing its impact on conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADD.
After recognizing the limitations of conventional methods in addressing the root causes of health issues, Dr. Ellie transitioned from traditional pediatrics to an integrative approach. Her relocation from California to North Carolina marked the beginning of a new chapter in her career, where sh...2024-04-0532 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFrom Couch to Catalyst: Break Inertia With The W.A.R.M. MethodFeeling stuck is a condition often rooted in fear, “inertia,” and a lack of support. Host Dr. Lara Salyer explores the concept of inertia, its complexities, and how it can hinder progress in various aspects of life, especially in healthcare. Drawing from personal experiences, Dr. Lara will guide you on how to overcome inertia using a method she calls “W.A.R.M.”
The W.A.R.M. method—”Who Dis,” “Aim Low,” “Reason Why,” and “Messy Moves the Needle”—offers a new perspective on overcoming the inertia that often afflicts individuals. Through sharing personal stories from her life and her...2024-03-2925 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Future of Charting With AITechnology is empowering healthcare providers to do two crucial tasks at one time - document clinical conversations in an accurate and structured way and simultaneously provide attentive patient interactions. CEO Erez Druk and Dr. Gabi Meckler, a husband and wife duo, discuss how they have developed an innovative solution to one of healthcare's most demanding tasks: charting.
It began with Erez, a software engineer, asking Gabi, a family medicine resident overwhelmed with paperwork, a simple question: “What can I do to make your life better?” Dr. Gabi expressed her wish to delegate her note-taking tasks. Their...2024-03-2235 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow to Save $7,200 With This One ThingHere's a secret that could save you hours, energy, and money: In this episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Lara Salyer shares a valuable insight on personal investment—a practical solution for managing your workload more efficiently.
Inspired by a transformative story from her Catalyst Studio mentorship, she highlights how a mentee changed the way she handled her business tasks by adopting a system that suited her needs. This change led to the development of clear, actionable steps, demonstrating how organizing thoughts effectively can cut through the overwhelm.
Listeners explore different tools for o...2024-03-1516 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMaking Your Practice a Holistic OfficeHealthcare practices are ready for innovative solutions with modern technology paving the way forward. Host Dr. Lara Salyer delves into how holistic practices can benefit from smarter, technology-driven solutions with Kristen Ford, CEO and co-founder of Holistic Office. Kristen, with her solid background in finance, accounting, and operations, brings critical insights to the table for any independent medical practice looking to evolve.
Their conversation centers around “My Holistic Office," an app designed by Kristen to meet the specific needs of holistic healthcare practitioners. Drawing from her extensive experience, Ford developed this Electronic Medical Record system to h...2024-03-0840 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareTips on Turning Gratitude Into GREATfullness"What's your experience with gratitude? Do you write thank you letters? Do you know this emotion?" These probing questions from Dr. Michelle Flowers, a board-certified psychiatrist and guest on The Catalyst Podcast, open a fascinating dialogue on the transformative role of gratitude in healthcare. Host Dr. Lara Salyer sets the stage for a deep dive into how this profound emotion can spark innovation and foster positive change within the healthcare landscape.
Dr. Flowers, an advocate for the therapeutic power of gratitude, shares the "NOW" technique, her unique approach to cultivating gratitude among both children and a...2024-03-0135 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcarePreserving Your Vital Energy: Navigating Overwhelming Portal Messages"How can healthcare professionals turn portal messaging from a source of burnout into a tool for efficient communication?" In this compelling episode of "The Catalyst" podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer addresses the double-edged sword of portal messaging within the healthcare system. She delves into the impact of this digital communication tool, initially designed to streamline interactions but now a significant contributor to practitioner burnout.
Dr. Salyer shares actionable advice for both patients and practitioners on managing portal messages effectively. For patients, she emphasizes the importance of clear, concise communication—detailing actions taken and asking specific questions to...2024-02-2321 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow a Pandemic Shaped Healthcare Architectural Design“Space is power,” says Sharon Woodworth, sector leader at National Healthcare Practice at Harley Ellis Devereaux, who joins The Catalyst to discuss the changing face of healthcare architectural design. With so many industries using technology to create automated experiences for patients, the healthcare industry is wise to follow suit. Sharon explains why she would like outpatient care to more resemble the Apple Genius Bar, and hospitals to have a layout like the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
She and Dr. Lara discuss the pros and cons of what is an increasing level of standardization in health...2024-02-1637 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare100th Episode Special: 10 Things That Could Fix Burnout, StatIn a special 100th episode of The Catalyst Podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer tackles the pervasive issue of burnout within the healthcare system, intertwining celebration with a deep dive into systemic reform and personal resilience. This milestone episode is not just a moment of reflection but a call to action, offering a blend of systemic solutions and individual strategies to combat the growing epidemic of burnout among healthcare professionals.
Dr. Salyer addresses the root causes of burnout with a critical eye, suggesting systemic changes that promise to restore autonomy to physicians, recalibrate patient expectations, and foster a...2024-02-0928 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnpacking Group Visits With Icgmv Founder, Dr. Jeff Geller, MDHow can bringing patients together transform their healthcare experience? In this episode of The Catalyst podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer delves into this question with Dr. Jeff Geller, a family physician and innovator in integrative medicine. Dr. Geller shares his impactful journey working with underserved communities and his dedicated efforts to alleviate loneliness and enhance healthcare outcomes through the concept of group medical visits.
Dr. Geller's approach, rooted in his research on loneliness and empowerment, showcases the remarkable benefits of group visits. He explains how these sessions, ranging from acupuncture to mental health support groups, not o...2024-02-0252 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: How Wealthy Are You?In a world where wealth is often measured in material terms, Dr. Lara Salyer invites us to consider a deeper, more personal definition in this episode of The Catalyst Podcast. Sparked by a TikTok video that reminisces about childhood indicators of wealth, Dr. Salyer urges us to reflect on perceptions that may have shaped our understanding of wealth. She suggests that just as we periodically reassess our health, our ingrained beliefs about money and success might also require a fresh perspective!
Wealth, as Dr. Salyer presents it, is a multifaceted concept. She shares her own e...2024-01-2612 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: The Magic Order Of ThingsWho’s driving the roadmap of change in a patient’s sequencing of healthcare and what is the right order? Dr. Lara Salyer tackles this question, focusing on what she sees as the crucial need to align healthcare strategies with each patient's unique readiness for change, instinctive understanding of their health priorities, and personal energy and motivations. She emphasizes that a plan that considers these factors is magic - evidenced by treatment effectiveness and overall patient progress toward wellness.
Dr. Salyer uses the example of Susie, a patient with multiple health decisions. She demonstrates how variou...2024-01-1916 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Manifestation 101How can manifestation shape your dream healthcare career? Dr. Salyer shares insights from her own career transformation, from experiencing burnout in family practice to finding joy in functional medicine. She highlights the role of visualization in this process, demonstrating how imagining an ideal work environment full of creativity and color led her to create the environment she now enjoys.
In explaining manifestation, Dr. Salyer underscores its effectiveness in visualizing and familiarizing the brain with a desired future, much like mental rehearsals used by elite athletes. She offers actionable tips on vividly imagining success and the s...2024-01-1219 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: My Favorite Game-Changing New AppAre you seeking a way to reduce burnout and bring more creativity into your medical practice? This episode of The Catalyst Podcast with Dr. Lara Salyer, we learn about Freed.ai, which she calls “a game-changing app for doctors”. It’s an innovative peripheral listening system designed to revolutionize patient-doctor interactions and it’s a tool that listeners may want to consider testing in their practices.
Dr. Salyer discusses the often-overlooked contributor to healthcare burnout: the cumbersome electronic medical records (EMR) systems. She reveals that EMRs are responsible for a significant 20% of burnout metrics in healthcar...2024-01-0518 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Functional Medicine’s Dirty Little SecretAdvice from Dr. Lara? Avoid overwhelm by starting simple and where you are. Join us in this episode for a behind-the-scenes look at a mini mentoring session Dr. Lara Salyer conducted with an aspiring functional medicine doctor. She’s full of dreams for her future practice, but finds herself tangled in the complexities of starting up.
Working closely with this doctor, Dr. Salyer helps bring her vision closer to reality. She advises starting with what's available, emphasizing the significance of an online presence. Creating a professional profile, tagline, and mission statement on social media can com...2023-12-2916 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: A Day in the Life of Dr. Lara in FlowHave you ever wondered what 'coloring outside the lines' really means in day-to-day life? Dr. Lara Salyer walks us through a day in her life, revealing how she optimizes flow and sparks innovation in healthcare. From her intentional morning rituals to strategic time management, Dr. Salyer shares her personal systems for success!
There are four stages of the flow cycle: struggle, release, flow, and recovery. Dr. Lara highlights the necessity of balancing skills with challenges to effectively achieve a state of flow, explaining how each stage plays a crucial role in the overall experience.
2023-12-1520 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareConvert More Patients To Your Practice With This QuestionDiscovery calls are a vital tool for making your practice stronger. In this episode Dr. Lara Salyer explores the power of discovery calls in healthcare, and shares how they can be a tool for connecting with potential patients, especially for a provider in a community where functional medicine is yet to gain ground.
Dr. Salyer explains how aligning discovery calls with core values like education, transparency, autonomy, and efficiency can transform patient engagement. She uses her website as an example, showing how these values, integrated into pre-education materials, help potential patients grasp her approach even b...2023-12-0817 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareLight Up Your Life With Osteopathically Inspired Self CareDid you know your walk could be the key to better spinal health? Join Dr. Lara Salyer and Dr. Michelle Veneziano, a renowned osteopathic physician and cranial osteopathy expert, as they unravel the concepts of flow and energy in healing. Dr. Michelle brings a unique perspective on self-care, emphasizing the vital role of aligning with nature's rhythms.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Michelle delves into how something as simple as the way we walk can significantly influence our spinal health, often exceeding the benefits of traditional treatments. She advocates for attuning to our body's natural rhythms, suggesting that...2023-12-0137 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareDelivering Personalized Clinical Excellence for Hurried PatientsEver wondered what happens when cybersecurity meets functional medicine? In this engaging episode of The Catalyst podcast, host Dr. Lara Salyer welcomes Josh Zappacosta, founder of Function 365, an innovative electronic medical record (EMR) system tailored for functional and integrative medicine practices. Josh's journey is a captivating one, beginning in cybersecurity and leading to the co-founding of both a functional medicine practice and Function 365. His story is a perfect blend of tech-savvy expertise and healthcare innovation.
Josh delves into the reasons why some clinics in the functional and integrative medicine space struggle, highlighting the crucial need for systemization...2023-11-1742 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare5 Tips to Fix Patients That GhostHave you ever scheduled a date with your patient only to be stood up? In this episode, Dr. Lara Salyer tackles the perplexing trend of patient ghosting with wit and wisdom, offering five key strategies to keep your patients as engaged in their appointments as they are with their social media feeds.
The conversation starts by debunking the myth that ghosting is just a patient problem, urging healthcare providers to look at their own systems and practices.
Here's a quick breakdown of the action plan Dr. Salyer proposes:
Smart, piercing reminders that ensure your...2023-11-1023 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHealthcare Starts With Self CareIn this episode of The Catalyst Podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer interviews Dr. Reena Kotecha, a medical doctor and organizational well-being consultant. Dr. Kotecha shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and struggling with mental health issues while working as a hospital doctor. She discusses a pivotal moment in a supermarket where she had a panic attack, highlighting the lack of self-awareness and self-care among healthcare professionals.
Dr. Kotecha emphasizes the importance of creating space for human connection and self-reflection in the healthcare system. She believes that healthcare starts with self-care and advocates for the integration of mindfulness...2023-11-0344 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareCreating Health to Reveal Meaning and Ultimate PurposeFrom HPA axis analysis to the sizzle of a skillet—discover how Dr. Cheng Her integrates cutting-edge science with culinary arts in functional medicine. Join Dr. Lara Salyer as she explores Dr. Cheng Her's innovative union of medicine and meal prep. In addition to being a true food lover, Dr. Her is a physician and founder of Telos Functional and Integrative Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Her shares his journey from conventional family practice to functional medicine and discusses the importance of creating a space that reflects his passion and values.
He focuses on core functional me...2023-10-2745 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareMake Your Charting Flowy and EffortlessDoes patient charting feel like the bane of your existence? It doesn’t have to feel that way.In this episode, Dr. Salyer will tell you how it's done. She shares a game-changing tool, TextExpander, that allows you to create personalized shortcuts for your charting needs. By using this app, you can streamline your communication, ensure consistency, and save valuable time. Dr. Salyer walks you through her pre-charting routine, during which she copies and pastes relevant information from patient forms and pre-populates recurring items. She also shares her approach to creating concise and actionable visit summaries, making it easy fo...2023-10-2029 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Evidence for Change: Why Integrative Medicine Needs Critical ThinkersSearching for a balance between excellent patient care and practitioner well-being? In this episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Lara Salyer sits down with Dr. Jordan Robertson, a naturopathic doctor who is revolutionizing patient care and practitioner support in the field of integrative medicine. Together, they discuss Dr. Robertson's extensive work with Clarity Health, impacting over 20,000 patients, and her initiative, the Confident Clinician—a resource aimed at supporting naturopathic doctors globally.
Dr. Robertson sheds light on key insights, identifying three common challenges that often obstruct functional medicine practices, such as the tendency to focus too narrowly on...2023-10-0637 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare5 Strategies to Save 10 Hours a WeekEver feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Jenna Piche, once a marketing executive and now a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, has dialed in the art of mastering her time and mindset. This week, Dr. Lara Salyer learns Jenna's game-changing strategies for a balanced and productive life and medical practice.
One of the key insights Jenna shares is the concept of the “positive no”. She explains that it's okay to say no and set boundaries, as long as it is done in a respectful and positive manner. By communicating your limitations and commitments, you c...2023-09-2940 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Future of Family MedicineDual board-certified physician in family and integrative medicine, Dr. Jill Valerius has a valuable story to share on this continuation of our mini-series of successful practices. Her journey reflects a narrative familiar to many: beginning in a conventional medical setting, trying to cater to thousands, only to grapple with mounting frustration as her practice began to drift from her core purpose in medicine.
Dr. Valerius abandoned traditional family practice delivery models and transitioned to a membership-based approach. This move not only streamlined her patient list but also deeply enriched her patient relationships, elevating the overall q...2023-09-1544 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Putting the Me Back Into MetricsWhen embarking on a new venture, it’s easy to compare ourselves negatively to our peers on social media, to try to be too much to our patients and forget what brings us joy. The more you define success on your own terms, based on your own values, the less you’re likely to feel imposter syndrome or burnout. Today, Dr. Lara will delve into the three categories that tend to cause medical entrepreneurs the most overwhelm and worry: social media, patients and their healing, and overall success. She’ll help you determine your own personal metrics to help you ga...2023-08-2527 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareAre You Talking About Me? -- How to Make Feedback Your Friend“We need to understand that feedback is part of our growth” Dr. Lara says on this solo episode of The Catalyst. Feedback–including and perhaps especially negative feedback–is vital not only to providing the best value to your community, but in allowing to shape your company and its services. It’s a metric which helps to ensure you’re fulfilling your set mission and goals and even lets you know what services are worth letting go of to save time and money. Dr. Lara shares three impactful questions that you can model to glean impactful insights from your community. T...2023-08-1825 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareSpecial Edition: IPM Congress Unpacked!"Listen, Lara, you are preaching to the converted there because that is one element that helped me with my recovery," shares Helen Perks, a registered nutritional therapist, during her captivating conversation with Lara Salyer on the Catalyst Podcast. The duo delves into their experiences at the International Precision Medicine (IPM) Congress in London, which brought together diverse thought leaders in the field of functional medicine. In this exciting three-part episode, the co-hosts unravel fascinating anecdotes, inspiring talks, and the value of connecting with like-minded professionals to explore cutting-edge knowledge in nutrition, breathwork, and holistic health.
T...2023-08-111h 11The Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFlashCast: When You’re Struggling to Fill Your Group VisitsIn this episode, we explore five essential tips to maximize attendance in group visits, addressing the challenges faced by many healthcare professionals. The significance of group visits becomes evident when we recognize the limitations of scaling one-on-one patient care. Dr. Lara Salyer, your host, shares valuable insights on how to make these visits more effective and impactful.
First, set realistic expectations, emphasizing the significance of group visits as part of the treatment plan. Secondly, utilize reminders with specific topics to increase attendance and create a safe environment for participants. Thirdly, gather valuable feedback by polling p...2023-08-0416 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Tips for an Extraordinary 60 Minute Patient Visit“The true medicine that we give our patients as a functional medicine practitioner is the medicine of trust, the medicine of empowerment, that they know their bodies are going to be okay,” shares host and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Lara Salyer. The world of functional medicine is vast and it can be a challenge to not get lost in the weeds during patient visits. Today, Dr. Lara explains her tips for a flow channeled experience that enables her to keep her patient visits to 60 minutes or less. Take a peek behind the desk at Dr. Lara’s process and see wh...2023-07-2829 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Time Tagging--the Quick Rescue Tip to Save Your Day“Our current modern medical career is void of flow. In fact, we are basically stumbling and tripping over multiple disruptors which fragment our attention and drain our cognitive energy,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. It can be really difficult to access flow working within the current Western medical model. With constant flow disruptors throughout the day, it is helpful to know flow enhancers that you can take advantage of to reduce cognitive load, increase dopamine, and strengthen you against burnout. Today, Dr. Lara shares her quick rescue tip of time tagging, along with a list of flow enhancers and disr...2023-06-1622 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFlashCast: Making the Unconscious Conscious“If you start to make that unconscious conscious, it becomes easier for you to captivate that awareness in your life and make decisions that do align with what matters to you,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. In today’s special FlashCast episode, Dr. Lara shares what it means to make the unconscious conscious through taking a look at the book The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank.
In The Science of Stuck, Britt explores in depth the meaning behind Carl Jung’s famous quote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will...2023-06-0909 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Never Dread a Discovery Call Again (How to Set up a Membership Model that Serves)“Membership is fantastic because it's clear, it’s outlined, it gives an expected transition, and you're also supporting ongoing health,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Package structures tend to not work as well in functional medicine because the basis of functional medicine is digging deep to unravel complex medical conditions as well as to provide ongoing support. With a package, you are really missing that ongoing support portion and not setting yourself or your patients up to be as successful as possible. Today, Dr. Lara shares her methods for setting up a membership model that serves both you and your p...2023-06-0228 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: The 6th Vital Sign“Flow state is quite honestly the opposite brainwave pattern as grief and burnout. It's the only time your brain produces all five neurochemicals of happiness,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Modern day life for a physician is full of flow disruptors and does not provide many opportunities for creativity and play. Without the chance to play and be creative, it is very difficult if not impossible to enter a flow state. Today, Dr. Lara explains the sixth vital sign, creativity, and how important it is as a burnout prevention tool. She also shares several flow enhancers and flow disruptors to w...2023-05-2628 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareA Patient’s Perspective on Neuroplasticity and Healing From Mold“The idea is you have this trigger, you stop the negative cascade, and you substitute something positive so that gradually the brain learns that this is not the pathway you go,” explains Rachel Veltman, an expert on the top 3 Neuroplasticity programs available for brain retraining. After finding out she had a mold toxicity illness, Rachel decided to try each of the major neuroplasticity programs to retrain her brain after limbic system impairment from the mold. Today, Rachel joins host Lara to discuss neuroplasticity and healing from mold and to explain the differences between the 3 top programs.
Each...2023-05-1941 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: 7 Mantras That Guide Me Every DayAs we continue to do the work to uncover old thought patterns and rewire our brains for success, it is helpful to give ourselves daily reminders to keep going. In today’s episode, host Dr. Lara Salyer shares 7 daily mantras that she uses in both her personal and professional lives to keep herself moving forward.
We become the thoughts we think. So it is important for all healthcare practitioners and entrepreneurs to implement a set of beliefs into their daily routine, and one of the best ways to do this is by repeating short mantras to y...2023-05-0519 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Functional Medicine in an Entrepreneurial Model“The bare minimum is better than what conventional medicine has right now. Conventional medicine does not offer any functional medicine testing. So by picking two functional tests that really intrigue you and learning them well so that you can apply them strategically, you will help more patients than if you try to learn all the tests in a scattered fashion,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Today, Dr. Lara shares what she would do differently if she were starting a functional medicine clinic in entrepreneur care with the knowledge she has now.
Dr. Lara suggests a three...2023-04-2137 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnplugged: Functional Medicine in Primary Care“If I could go back six years in primary care, I would have approached my administrators differently. I would have said, ‘Hey, I'm very excited about functional medicine, but it's not for everybody. So here's my ideas’,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Today, Dr. Lara shares her ideas for how to incorporate functional medicine into primary care.
Functional medicine is not for everyone. It’s not the same as traditional medicine where a patient just needs to take a pill. Instead, the patient has to be on board to really commit to a lifestyle change. In order to...2023-04-1426 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareGood Enough? Momentum, Flow and Self Saboteurs“What I’m doing is good enough. Nope, not perfect, and I’m not really trying my best. But nobody wants perfection. We want relatableness, humility, authenticity, honesty. And that’s what this is,” shares host Dr. Lara Salyer. For today’s special one year anniversary episode, Dr. Lara looks back on the success and challenges of the past year and what she has learned about self sabotage, the myth of perfection, and reaching a flow state.
Dr. Lara created the AHA method for reaching flow state, which stands for anchor, highlight, activate. This method helps combat b...2023-02-2424 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare4 Steps to Elation (How to Hire Your Perfect VA)“You aren't going to rewire these limiting beliefs overnight. They will probably always be a part of your history and of your narrative, but you can recognize them and check them at the door,” explains host, Dr. Lara Salyer. You may think hiring a virtual assistant is not for you, because you believe no one can do your job as well as you can. However, when you find the perfect VA for you, they can catalyze tremendous growth and help reduce your risks of burnout.
Step one is to check your limiting beliefs at the door...2023-02-1024 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareSteps to Catalyze a Membership Program for Your Patients“I didn't realize that functional medicine is a partnership. It's 50/50. As the physician, I'm responsible for that 10,000 foot altitude view of providing that map, the landscape, the trajectory, and the patients responsible for making difficult changes whether it's habits or food. I didn't realize that not having a vetting process was going to hurt me more than make it accessible to my community,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. When Dr. Lara first opened her functional medicine practice back in 2017, she made many mistakes along the way. As she learned more and tried different approaches, Dr. Lara eventually decided to impl...2023-01-2037 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareFront Office Makeover With the Aha! Method“You as a practitioner modeling this awareness of energy, emotions, and how to change your state will go a long way to changing your culture,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Burnout happens in every industry and in order to learn how to get through it, it is vital to learn how to activate your own embodied energy. With the aha method, you can get into more of a creative flow state while also making an environment that feels psychologically safe. Without that feeling of safety, creativity cannot flourish.
Aha stands for anchor, highlight, activate. Anchor refers...2023-01-1321 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareColorful Tips to Take Control of Your Calendar and Stop Feeling Overwhelmed“When you learn how to use your own cadence appropriately, you understand your best hours of operation, and you arrange your calendar so that your deepest work occurs at your optimum time,” shares host Dr. Lara Salyer. If you have been getting overwhelmed by your schedule and your to-do list, you could be headed for burnout. Time management can seem intimidating to broach, but there actually are ways to bend time to better fit your needs.
We all have the same amount of time each day, so why do some people seem to be able to ge...2022-10-2822 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWhen You Have No Words, Prescribe Creativity“Creativity gets pooh-poohed a lot, but it's just a different way to process. Some people don't have words,” explains Cheryl Paswater, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Functional Wellness Practitioner. Cheryl knew she wanted to be an artist from early in her childhood, and her creative mind opened her up to seeing the world differently. When she became sick, she realized that none of her doctors were thinking outside the box or trying anything new. Instead, she was being prescribed more and more medications, and she knew there had to be a better way. This led her down the path of f...2022-08-0546 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow One Physician’s Perseverance Opened Doors to New Worlds“Every time you learn something, you acquire a new life,” shares Dr. Marwa Hazzah, functional medicine practitioner. Marwa started off her career in internal medicine and her passion for helping women with autoimmune conditions ultimately led her to pursue functional medicine. She was determined to learn everything she could to help improve the lives of her patients who were dealing with chronic illnesses. Now Dr. Marwa runs groups that help inspire and encourage patients as they face their similar challenges together.
Dr. Marwa knew there had to be a better way for her patients to live o...2022-06-1038 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWe Are All Doomed if We Can’t Control This One Thing“We're all doomed if we cannot understand our own flow blockers and learn to avoid them,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. Flow blockers are anything that causes you to become distracted or that trigger imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can keep you from catalyzing to your full potential by causing you to feel overwhelmed and burned out, even about things you are usually passionate about.
Dr. Salyer shares that one of the biggest roadblocks to being a catalyst is dealing with imposter syndrome. Because functional and holistic medicine encompasses so much information, it is easy for practi...2022-06-0325 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareBuilding Your Own Catalyst Culture“The key to avoiding burnout is finding things that you can control,” explains host Dr. Lara Salyer. When you create a catalyst culture in your workplace, everyone benefits. When your culture is aligned with your core values, it will be easier to defend yourself against burnout. In order to build your own catalyst culture, it is crucial that you understand the 12 principles involved.
Dr. Salyer shares that in order to embrace the catalyst lifestyle, you must consider the 12 principles of a catalyst culture. Burnout typically comes when people feel out of control in at least one ar...2022-05-1341 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWe Don’t Need to Die Together: A Surprising Path for More Harmony in Healthcare“Our mission has always been to add just 1% improvement to healthcare and make life better for clinicians,” shares Professor Shahram Yousefi, PhD. As an experienced professor and healthcare entrepreneur, Professor Yousefi designed a program called Mesh AI to improve the healthcare field by automating scheduling.
When healthcare workers are burnt out, mistakes get made that impact health outcomes for patients. After experiencing this first hand, Dr. Yousefi decided to put his years of academic research into finding a solution to help reduce burnout in the healthcare field. And this is how Mesh AI was created. This s...2022-04-2938 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareHow to Play Nicely With Your Dark Side of Sabotage“We can't have the light without the dark. And the sooner you can recognize and learn to play with your self sabotages, the better you will be not only as a clinician, but as a friend, as a family member and a citizen of this world,” shares host, Dr. Lara Salyer. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Salyer talks about how to make self-sabotaging behaviors work for you instead of against you.
Whether or not we want to admit it, we all engage in self-sabotaging behaviors, even if we don’t realize it. Some...2022-04-2238 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWhy We Need To Be Anti-Burnout“A lot of these junior physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders come in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and a couple years later you see a change in their demeanor. Something isn’t wrong with them. It’s not a character flaw. This is burnout,” shares Laura Bennett, certified anti burnout coach. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Laura discusses ways to recognize and prevent the feeling of burnout.
Laura first experienced burnout while working in the US Navy after realizing she was unable to relax on days off. Knowing that something wasn’t right, Lara began to resear...2022-04-1541 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareLean Into Your Weird with Dr. Errin Weisman, DO“What I tell students and residents that I work with is you need to lean into your weird,” shares Dr. Errin Weisman, self-proclaimed queen of sass and burnout. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Weisman talks about how to lean into your weird in order to avoid burnout.
Dr. Weisman experienced burnout while working in family medicine when she realized that her job no longer aligned with her values. The job she’d chosen for herself as an 18 year old med school student no longer matched with who she was as a 35 year old w...2022-04-0839 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareQuick Interactive Core Value Exercise to Unlock Lightning Fast Decision Making“It’s anticipated that your core values should change because you’re growing and your life is not stagnant,” explains host, Dr. Lara Salyer. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Salyer guides listeners through an interactive core value exercise.
Burnout and core values are inextricably linked. When your core values are misaligned and you lose sight of your purpose, you risk burnout. It’s important to review your core values periodically because they will change over time. By doing the simple exercise laid out by Dr. Salyer, you can get a quick look at where...2022-04-0115 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareUnlocking the Scientific Value of Your Disruptive Story“Everybody has a story. I firmly believe that,” emphasizes Josh Gryniewicz, Chief Narrative Strategist for Odd Duck. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Josh shares how to plot and tell your own disruptive story.
Stories keep everything moving. With the right story, you can motivate and unify your team, influence the direction of your business, and reach your intended audience. Through story mapping, Josh helps clients to determine who their core audience is, what the building blocks of their story are, and how to share just the right pieces to achieve their desired result...2022-03-2547 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareCatalyze Your Next Signature Talk in the First 10 Seconds“Just remember it’s not about you,” shares Jason Teteak, Founder of Rule The Room Public Speaking. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Jason Teteak and public speaking coach Paul Westfield discuss tips for physicians to improve their communication styles.
Common mistakes made by physicians when public speaking are using filler words, struggling to translate technical knowledge in a way that the everyday person can understand, and focusing too much on their performance. Learning your preferred presentation style can help you to tailor a pre-speech ritual that will help shake the nerves. By focusing o...2022-03-1851 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareInnovative Ways to Serve Low-Income Patients in a Heart-Centered Cash Practice“I didn’t wanna be the person who only served rich people in my community. My heart was to serve those who need me,” shares Dr. Ellie Campbell, Founder of Campbell Integrated Family Medicine. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Ellie introduces the scholarship membership program that she created to meet the needs of indigent patients.
Finances can be a large boundary to accessing functional medicine. To help those with great need in her community, Dr. Ellie designed a membership program based on Habitat for Humanity’s housing program. Through the membership program, qua...2022-03-1146 minThe Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareWhen ’Marketing’ Feels Like a Bad Word, Do This Instead“Why do people decide to do what they decide? It’s fascinating,” says Uli Iserloh from Big Boost Marketing. In this week’s episode of The Catalyst, Uli shares the four buckets of functional medicine marketing that can help functional practitioners reach more clients.
Uli explains that marketing must be approached differently for integrative and functional medicine because the general public does not have an understanding of what functional medicine is. The marketing is a lot less straightforward than traditional medicine and the typical patient requires more education to be motivated to make the switch. Uli discov...2022-03-041h 03The Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in HealthcareThe Catalyst Roadmap“Life is made of teeny catalytic moments of immense impact. When strung together, the transformation is magical,” says host Dr. Lara Salyer, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Mentor, Keynote Speaker, and Author of memoir Right Brain Rescue. In this episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Salyer shares the foundations of the “Catalyst Roadmap,” which is what she uses when mentoring holistic practitioners.
Dr. Salyer worked as a family physician for 15 years until burnout changed the trajectory of her career. She realized she wanted to start a holistic functional medicine practice in her rural hometown and made it happen. In addition to practi...2022-02-2425 min