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Health InterruptedEpisode 93: Col. Eileen Collins, Through the Glass Ceiling to the StarsCol. Eileen Collins served as the first female Space Shuttle pilot and commander, shattering glass ceilings and inspiring generations of women in STEM. With a career spanning over three decades, Collins logged more than 872 hours in space. Her remarkable achievements and leadership led to her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Her best-selling book “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission” serves as an inspirational testament to the power of determination and perseverance in reaching for the stars. Connect with Col. Eileen Coll...2023-07-051h 13
Health Interrupted92. Dr Doris Day Dermatologist Takes Us Through the Causes and Remedies for Hair Loss. Doris Day, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology in New York City and is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center. She has won awards for her work in laser research, teaching and for promoting the field of dermatology. Dr. Day regularly lectures at national and international medical and aesthetic conferences, and teaches other physicians the art and techniques of soft tissue fillers, laser treatments and rejuvenation. She is a member of countless national and international organizations including the American Society of...2023-06-151h 00
Health InterruptedEpisode 91: Katie Harmon Ebner, Miss America 2002: navigating stress, pressure and the weight of motherhoodSoprano Katie Harman parlayed her experience as Miss America 2002 into a robust and multifaceted career for over 20 years in opera, musical theater as well as with symphony orchestras and a variety of special projects from live stage to television, and spanning genres including Broadway and jazz. In March 2023, Katie launched the Virtuosa Society Podcast where she shares the stories of secret and hidden-in-plain-sight collaborations that emerged from shared struggles between female creatives. Coming May 2023, Virtuosa Society is expanding to include membership and unique services centered around supporting the multifaceted, nonlinear lives of females across the creative industry.2023-05-181h 03
Health InterruptedEpisode 90: Jillian Sipkins Interior Designer, Photographer Faces T1D and SurrogacyJillian Sipkins is an incredible Interior Designer, Photographer, mom of two beautiful children and wife to, Magician and MAGIC FOR HUMANS star, Justin Willman. Jill was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 all struggled with it all the way through the pregnancy with her first child. She shares her journey to having a surrogate for her second child plus all the interruptions in between. Connect with Jillian Sipkins: Instagram: @jilliansipkins Website: http://www.jilliansipkins.com Connect with The Hosts of Health Interrupted: Website: www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com2023-04-201h 06
Health InterruptedEpisode 89: Nick Carrier, Fitness Expert Talks Motivation and Habit FormingNick Carrier is a Master FItness Expert on Goal-Achievement and Habit Formation. He has coached 5,000+ fitness classes and hosted 10+ fitness events helping people all across the globe lose body fat and build muscle. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist and 7 years of coaching at Orangetheory Fitness and Echelon Fitness he is widely regarded as THE Transformation expert by working professionals with busy lives. His expertise on goal setting and habit formation has been featured in Nashville Fit Magazine, News Channel 5, and on numerous podcasts across the world. With his best-in-class coaching h...2023-04-1055 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 88: Ezra Frech: Teen Paralympic Athlete "Being Different is OK"Ezra Frech breaks down the disconnect between people about disabilities. Ezra Frech was born without most of his left leg (missing a knee & fibula) and missing fingers on his left hand. When he was two years old, Frech had surgery to remove his lower left leg & transplanted a toe from his amputated foot onto his left hand at @bostonchildrens. He received a prosthetic leg when he was eleven months old. Today, Ezra is 17 & is already a US Paralympian who competes in the high jump, long jump & 100m. He is a double silver Parapan American Games medalist in 2019, a 2x U...2023-03-2241 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 87: Dr. Mark Wolff, Dean UPenn Dental School Special Needs DentistryDr. Wolff is the Morton Amsterdam Dean of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a celebrated teacher, globally engaged scholar, and deeply experienced clinician. To quote former Penn President, Amy Guttman, “[Dr. Wolff’s] career is notable for his commitment to superb clinical practice as well as excellence in scholarship, education, and community engagement.” She goes on to say, “When we met Mark, he told us that he has always loved his work and believed in dental medicine because dentists help make people smile.” Dr. Wolff has completed numerous international research and oral health assessment pro...2023-03-0752 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 86: Dr. Daniel Amen: Change Your Brain EverydayWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our special guest today is Dr. Daniel Amen! Dr. Amen has helped millions of people change their brains and lives through Amen Clinics, his best-selling books, and public television programs. Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 9 professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Th...2023-02-2457 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 85: Allie Egan: Veracity CEO Bridges the Gap between Hormones and Skin CareAllie spent years searching for answers about her skin. Frustrated from trying to heal persistent dry patches, her "aha moment" came after fertility testing. Three years into her suffering, she learned that she had an underactive thyroid—the cause of her skin issues. That’s why she founded Veracity: to give you the tools she didn’t have and the knowledge all women should have. A solution that uncovers root causes of issues, big and small, and puts you on a path to better skin and wellness. Veracity empowers women to understand the connection between their skin and their b...2023-02-1644 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 84: Dr. Erik Korem: Obtaining Optimal HealthWhether fueling the feats of NCAA athletes or the U.S. Dept. of Defense, implementing one of the NFL's first sports science programs, or coaching Olympic gold medalists, Dr. Erik Korem has always been driven by a relentless pursuit of high performance. As time progressed, that drive became a new purpose — to translate the science-enabling elite performers into actionable recommendations for anyone with a desire to improve. Now, as Founder and CEO of AIM7, he’s employing his unique expertise to unlock a new level of human performance for anyone with a wearable device. AIM7: AIM7 sets...2023-02-0443 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 83: Delaney Rose: Rising from The AshesDelaney grew up in Aledo Texas. She was chasing her dreams of becoming a model and was being scouted by D1 colleges to play volleyball. In 2014 when she was 16 she was with some friends at a bonfire and something went wrong. She wound up suffering third and second-degree burns on her face and body. Determined not to let these injuries stop her from pursuing her ambitions in life she found ways to overcome the tragedy and heal mentally and physically. Connect with Delaney Rose: Instagram: @officialdelaneyrose TikTok: @officialdelaneyrose Connect with T...2023-01-2840 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 82: Kristy Jean: Decision Permission: Five States of Support for Every Level of Decision MakingKristy Jean is a mom, author, educator, and speaker. Her first work, Decision Permission: Five States of Support for Every Level of Decision Making is available in paperback, ebook, and audio book. Part memoir, part self-help workbook, Decision Permission has inspired the focus of Kristy’s coaching support as well as speaking engagements & workshops with local, national, and global companies looking to help themselves and their teams “do the work” on the road to living their most authentic lives. Kristy holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration as well as Principal and Director of Instruction licensures. She values blendi...2023-01-2044 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 81: Mary Crafts: UNBOUNDED: From Sorrow to SummitMary Crafts has a 100%, all-in zest for life. As the founder of Culinary Crafts, Utah’s largest off-premise catering company and 21-time winner of Best Of State, Maryhas created thousands of impressive events throughout the state for over 35 years. Mary is a resourceful businesswoman and a masterful caterer who has served thousands of clients including many A-list celebrities (Oprah Winfrey and Sir Elton John for example), two presidents of the United States, and hundreds of Fortune 500 companies. During the 1980’s and 90’s Mary hosted a cooking show on KBYU TV that established her reputation as a food celebrity in Utah. Mary has...2023-01-131h 05
Health InterruptedRe-Release: Dr. Amen, Renowned Brain Expert: Change Your Brain, Change Your LifeWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our special guest today is Dr. Daniel Amen! Dr. Amen has helped millions of people change their brains and lives through Amen Clinics, his best-selling books, and public television programs. Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 9 professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Th...2023-01-0456 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 80: Dr. Lee Phillips: Trans Awareness and A Personal Story Of TransitionDr. Lee Phillips, is an award-winning psychotherapist and Certified Sex & Couples Therapist (CSCT) with over 13 years of experience. Dr. Lee has created two very successful, safe, non-judgemental, sex positive, empathetic and warm practices in both NYC and Virginia, where he helps his clients achieve their goals. Using holistic approaches to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms, Dr. Lee has helped LGBTQIA populations and patients with depression, sexual challenges, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic illness, disabilities, and disease. He also offers advice on his Sex & Chronic Illness Podcast to connect with...2022-12-171h 07
Health InterruptedEpisode 79: Kalina & Kiana: A Pop Duo’s Journey Through Health & Life InterruptionsKalina & Kiana is a California-based pop duo with fresh ideas, relatable lyrics, nostalgic sibling harmonies, and a crazy story that got them here… At ages 11 & 13, they formed an all-girl band, for which John Stamos produced a pilot that Disney held to replace "Hannah Montana.” Flashforward, this led to another musical TV series in Europe, which took the sisters off the market for nearly 5 years. During this time, Kalina & Kiana were contractually kept from using their own names, so they wrote and played under a pseudonym. AND Kalina went through cancer and chemotherapy but, they kept playing gigs. While...2022-11-1757 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 78: Kyle Cozad: Navy Rear Admiral Turns Tragic Event Into Relentless PositivityRear Admiral Kyle Cozad graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Cozad’s Navy career centered around aviation training and operations within the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Community serving extensively as an instructor pilot in a variety of operational and training tours around the world. During his career, he commanded at various levels within Naval Aviation and joint multi-service on five different assignments. Ashore, he served in a variety of diverse leadership positions within the Navy and Department of Defense to include serving as the 22nd Senior Director of the White House Situation Room; Commander, Joint Task Force Guant...2022-11-0349 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 77: Dr. Lee Phillips: Let's Talk About Sex Dr. Lee Phillips, is an award-winning psychotherapist and Certified Sex & Couples Therapist (CSCT) with over 13 years of experience. Dr. Lee has created two very successful, safe, non-judgemental, sex positive, empathetic and warm practices in both NYC and Virginia, where he helps his clients achieve their goals. Using holistic approaches to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms, Dr. Lee has helped LGBTQIA populations and patients with depression, sexual challenges, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic illness, disabilities, and disease. He also offers advice on his Sex & Chronic Illness Podcast to connect with indivi...2022-10-2653 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 76: Craig Shoemaker: The Medicine of Laughter Globally recognized as one of the TOP 100 Stand Up Comedians of all time, a sought after Keynote Speaker, Author and Emmy Award Winning producer, Craig has a career in show business spanning over three decades. Guest starring in Parks & Recreation, Fresh Prince, Scream 2 and the Late Show, along with a 90 minute standup special “Daditude” on Netflix and SHOWTIME. Craig is now taking his “Laughter Heals” message to organizations that want to experience how laughter can open doors and hearts in both business and in life. Laughter is the best medicine, open up & say "Ha-Ha." -Craig Shoemake...2022-10-191h 05
Health InterruptedEpisode 75: Ben Greenfield: Best Biohacks for Health, Life & KidsBen Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook and Endure. A former collegiate tennis, water polo and volleyball player, bodybuilder, 13-time Ironman triathlete and professional obstacle course racer, Ben has been voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. A frequent contributor to health and wellness publications and websites and a highly sought-after spe...2022-10-1253 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 74: Alison Schaffer: Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Family AffairAlison is a resident of Denver, Colorado and mother to two young adult cancer survivors. It is her hope that by sharing their unique story, she can help others be diagnosed earlier and have less damaging treatments. Only 4% of federal funding goes to researching childhood cancers, thus many children and young adults are left without hope. If they survive, they are often left with lifelong damage done by brutal treatments meant for adults. It is her hope that they can save each child’s life while also giving them a future. Connect With The Hosts of Health Inter...2022-10-0646 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 73: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin Murray: Her Son’s Cancer Diagnosis & MotherhoodCaitlin is the creator and host of the Big Time Adulting podcast. SHE says she is a foul-mouthed mother of three, and one of her kids is a cancer survivor. Her narrative takes it deep with you on parenthood, adulthood, womanhood, and whatever other things end in the hood that you can think of to discuss. Her wish is that you FEEL deeply, PROVOKE your inner spirit, and LAUGH until a little pee comes out. Connect with Caitlin Murray: Instagram: @bigtimeadulting Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-time-adulting-podcast/id1593880783 Connect wit...2022-09-2248 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 72: Dr. Kelly Rabenstein: Psychological Secrets for Emotional Support (It's All About Love)Doctor Kelly is a licensed counseling psychologist. She earned a master of science in applied developmental psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a master of arts in counseling psychology at Boston College, and a doctor of counseling psychology at Chatham University. Her focus is on relationships between people and the ability (or inability) of individuals to deeply connect through interpersonal communication. Doctor Kelly has worked in a wide range of clinical settings and as a consultant for companies who want to improve productivity through increased communication. Her writing has appeared in academic journals,magazines, online news sources, and more. She make...2022-09-1444 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 71: Dr. Hardeep Kataria: Dr Eye and Solutions to Eye InterruptionsHardeep K Kataria, OD, FAAO is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry in Boston. She then completed her residency at the Baltimore VAMC in Ocular Disease. She had the privilege to train with top optometrists and ophthalmologists at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University. She is passionate about medical eye care and has had specialized training in managing advanced dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetes, uveitis, red eyes, post-surgical eye care and more. Dr Kataria is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and...2022-09-0752 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 70: Dr Shirley Madhere, Holistic Plastic SurgeryDr. Shirley Madhère is a plastic surgeon who practices using a holistic approach. She is the Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery in New York as well as the elevated aesthetic medical mobile service, Jet Set Beauty RX, where she offers procedures such as injectables, Vitaglow facial vitamin infusions, PRP, chemical peels, and more.. As with her multi-cultural background, her interests are diverse and contribute to her perspective that beauty and healing emanate from within, and that external appearance is a reflection of inner health of the mind, body, and spirit. She believes that appearance is an expression of bea...2022-08-3147 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 69: Roger Smith, The Most Unlikely Leader, From GED to CEORoger Smith was kicked out of high school multiple times, he was homeless, he was a drug addict, he was arrested as a kid multiple times, he stole, his best friend was shot next to him while pulling a robbery and yet this same man is an American Author and former CEO of American Income Life Insurance, National Income Life Insurance and Liberty National Life Insurance companies. His journey through life is one that truly embodies the fact that no matter how low you are in life you can always turn things around and become anything you set your m...2022-07-2753 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 68: Eden Dranger: Comedian/Writer Discusses Her Decision for Preventative Double MastectomyEden Dranger is a Los Angeles based comedian and writer. She wrote this bio and thinks its a bit weird that she’s referring to herself in third person, but she figures she can say flattering things about herself this way without sounding pretentious. She started her career acting when she was 13 and ended up in culinary school after college. She decided she liked eating food more than preparing it for people so she’s shared her creative recipes and tales of the kitchen in her popular humor and food blog, Eden Eats Everything.
Her goal is to make everyo...2022-07-1355 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 67: Celebrity Fitness Trainer Gina Lombardi on Her Own Health Interruptions and Tips for Better Health Gina Lombardi is a celebrated personal trainer, media personality, inspirational speaker, author, TV show host and podcaster. With over 60,000 hours of one-on-one, personal coaching, including many high-profile celebrities and entertainment executives, and nearly 30 years of media coverage, Gina is one of the most sought-after wellness experts around the globe. She is known for her integrity, heart and unique ability to present the truth about health and fitness and offer realistic and attainable solutions. Gina is the creator/host of Fit Nation, the only investigative reporting show on Discovery Health and Fit. A frequent health expert and contributor...2022-07-0630 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 66: Laura Kaeppeler, Talks Miss America and Life Since Laura Kaeppeler is a former Miss America and nationally known performer, inspirational speaker, proud Midwesterner and tireless advocate for at-risk youth. In 2012, Laura became the 86th woman to be named Miss America and the second from the state of Wisconsin. In this role, Laura proudly traveled the nation as the Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and worked with The United States Military and the USO. One of Laura’s passions is her work with organizations that advocate for children of incarcerated parents such as The American Correctional Association, Brothers Big Sisters, The Boys...2022-06-2633 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 65: Kelly Speck: Hope In the HeartacheTravis was raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Kelly was raised in Fairfax, Virginia, and our family currently resides in Kensington, Maryland. College sweethearts who met in Abilene, Texas, our life together has taken us to Dallas, Raleigh, Fairfax, D.C., Nashville, and the Maryland suburbs of D.C. We have been married over twenty years and have three children – Bennett (age 14), Jackson (age 11), and Reagan (age 9). Bennett has quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and is obsessed with “The Wiggles.” Jackson enjoys legos, aviation, and nearly all sports. Reagan is our family artist who loves soccer and basketball. Most importantly, the Christ...2022-06-1758 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 64: Bruce McLaughlin, He Said, She S.A.I.D: From Conviction To ExonerationIt was in 1996 that the police burst into Bruce's home while he was sleeping and arrested and handcuffed him—all while his 10-year-old son was watching wide-eyed in terror. Now, 25 years later, there are so many emotions tied to this fateful day. He still remembers the surprise, the fear, the anxiety, and the rage at being hauled off to jail for a crime he did not commit. He's thankfully now at peace with the tragedy of being falsely accused, arrested, and incarcerated. He is saddened by the lasting impact this turn of events has had on his fou...2022-06-0349 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 63: Tanya Newbould: When The Bough Breaks, A Deep Look At Postpartum DepressionTanya Newbould is an expert in resilience from being adopted in the U.K., growing up with an alcoholic parent, surviving Postpartum Depression to go on to co-produce the award winning “When the Bough Breaks-a documentary about Postpartum Depression”. Cumulatively, Tanya’s life experience of trauma to success has created her passion to help others and let you know “you are not alone”. A working actor at the time, Tanya was 30 when she met and married her soulmate. Her first foundation has always been her faith in God, but after having her beautiful daughter and suffering from horrific PPD, Tanya was d...2022-05-1956 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 62: Jennifer Davidson, RN, IBCLC, Co-Producer of Film The Milky Way Destigmatizes BreastfeedingJennifer Davidson, RN, IBCLC, is a pediatric nurse and lactation consultant at the progressive pediatric practice of Dr. Jay Gordon MD in Santa Monica, CA. After years of working with mothers and babies Jennifer recognized a consistent need to provide her clients with essential tools to enable them to trust their bodies, trust their babies, and trust themselves, especially during the early days of new motherhood. The Milky Way: https://www.amazon.com/Milky-Way-Jennifer-Davidson/dp/B00X5FX2J8 The Milky Way Foundation: https://milkywayfoundation.org Find A Lactation C...2022-05-1349 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 61: Bill Rasmussen: Founder of ESPN, Meets Parkinson’s with a Spirited FightIt's safe to say that Bill Rasmussen changed the face of sports and the face of television. His brainstorm for a 24-hour cable sports television station, born out of adversity, has become the WORLDWIDE leader in sports. Originally called the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. He founded ESPN in the summer of 1978, and had his innovative brainstorm for an all-sports cable TV network within days of being fired by the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. By July 14th he had sought out cable tv companies, sponsors, investors and partners and By Sept 7th, 1979 ESPN was on...2022-04-2744 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 60: Dr. Jay Gordon: Pediatrician, On Nutrition, Vaccines & ParentingIn the middle of his residency training, pediatrician Jay Gordon took an unusual step. Deciding that he needed greater knowledge about nutrition, vitamins, and alternative medicine in order to practice medicine the way he wanted to, Dr. Gordon took a Senior Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition at Sloan-Kettering Institute in New York City. After his residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Dr. Gordon joined the teaching attending faculty at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to treating patients, he has participated in the training of medical students and residents, lectures all over the wo...2022-04-2047 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 59: Dr. Kris Verburgh: How And When To Slow Down The Aging ProcessKris Verburgh is a medical doctor specialized in aging and longevity. He is a researcher at the University of Brussels and faculty member at Singularity University Benelux where he teaches about the future of medicine and longevity. He is a partner at a $100 million investment fund that invests in new technologies to address aging. He wrote his first science book when he was 16 years old, and by age 28 he had written four science books, including The Longevity Code. Since a young age he has given talks for many organizations and institutions, including European Parliament, Cambridge University, and various Fortune 100 c...2022-04-131h 09Health InterruptedEpisode 58: Patrick Lazzara: Actor Fulfills Lifelong Dream Of Producing His Film BURN Amidst Hodgkin’s-Lymphoma Treatment A new American independent crime thriller is set to explode on VOD beginning with filmmaker Patrick Lazzara's debut feature BURN, set for release across North America beginning April 1st on major platforms including iTunes, VUDU Amazon and more. Bare bones and brutal, BURN is an emotionally intense feature film about a hit man who finds out his younger brother killed the mob boss's trophy wife. He has two days to find him and get him out of town before a contract killer catches up with them. Raised in Las Vegas, Actor/Writer Patrick Lazzara, has a lifetime of experience gambling...2022-04-0545 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 57: Deena Goodman PT, WCS: Men And Women's Pelvic Floor DysfunctionDeena is the Director of Goodman Physical Therapy, Inc in West Los Angeles. She is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 30 years of experience specializing in mind-body integration exercises, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and sexual health. Goodman is one of the first physical therapists to become a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health and was recognized in 2009 by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties for this high achievement. In 2019 she was one of the first in the country to receive Board Recertification by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She is one of only few who spe...2022-03-3050 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 56: Dr. Arjan Harjani: Director of Providence High Medical Focus Program Speaks On The Future Of MedicineDr. Harjani is the director of the Medical Focus Program at Providence High School. He has 35 years’ experience as an instructor for health care careers and life-sciences. He teaches Introduction to Health Care, Genetics & Biotechnology, Ethics in Health Care, AP Biology, and Anatomy-Physiology, and is the moderator for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Los Angeles Brain Bee, and Providence Pioneers AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Dr. Harjani attended Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College and graduated with a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Pune, India. His interest in teaching was born while in medical school and during hi...2022-03-2356 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 55: Patrick Samy: CEO of SPAN: Making Sense Of Your Wearable Technology For Better Health OutcomesPatrick had a big awakening when he went from a lifelong athlete (a former competitive tennis player) to almost entirely sedentary when he started his desk job. Patrick Samy was building consumer products for Microsoft when he noticed that his 10-hours-a-day desk job was taking a toll. While he could monitor his health with various wearables, he struggled to analyze the metrics and implement them in a meaningful way — and he knew he wasn’t the only person with this problem. Through collaboration with MD Adam Bataineh, he created Span, a company that analyzes data from wearable technology to maximize healt...2022-03-1852 min
BeliefcastGina Lombardi & Laura KaeppelerGina Lambardi and Laura Kaeppeler are two of the most genuine, kind, loving people you will ever meet. The moment you hear their voices you will instantly love them. Their passion to make a difference in this world will set your soul on fire. Gina and Laura are also two of the most accomplished people making a huge impact on the lives of thousands. They are the creators of the award-winning Health Interrupted Podcast.
Gina Lombardi is a celebrated personal trainer, media personality, inspirational speaker, author, TV show host, and podcaster. With over 60,000 hours of one-on...2022-03-1452 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 54: Tana Amen: Trauma, Turning Pain Into PurposeTana Amen, RN is a New York Times bestselling-author, health and fitness expert, Vice-President of Amen Clinics—the world’s leader in brain health, mentor, motivational speaker, and former neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse. By providing science-based guidance along with her authentic, no-holds-barred approach, Tana has won the hearts of millions with her simple, yet effective, strategies to help people win the fight for a strong mind, body, and spirit. Her latest book, The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child: How Persistence, Grit, and Faith Created a Reluctant Healer, provides great inspiration and encouragement to others who have suffered through trau...2022-03-0947 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 53: Amberly Lago: Grit, Grace & GratitudeAt age 38, Amberly Lago’s life was turned upside down. Hit by a SUV while riding her motorcycle, 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation an diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome dubbed “the suicide disease,” she knows about how to strengthen resilience because she has lived it. She is a leading expert in the transformation and health and wellness and has been a certified personal trainer, NSCA-CPT and health coach for 24 years. She shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs at exclusive workshops, public events, corporate summits, and schools. She offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to teach ot...2022-03-0258 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 52: Chris Mirable: NOVOS Co-Founder and CEO helps people take control of their healthspans and lifespansAs a serial entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, and the youngest winner of NYU Stern’s business plan competition, Chris Mirabile is known for beating the odds. Early success (and failure) shaped his business principles but also taught him the value of living well. Determined to crack the code to longevity, Chris became a self-proclaimed “citizen scientist,” experimenting with supplements, diet, and exercise - research that led him to create NOVOS. Now as its Co-Founder and CEO, he’s leading a nutraceutical company with some of the world’s top longevity scientists and MD’s, that helps people take control of their hea...2022-02-231h 07
Health InterruptedEpisode 51: Paul Cardall: Living With A Stranger's HeartPaul Cardall: Living With A Stranger’s Heart It’s a miracle the GMA Dove Award winning artist Paul Cardall is alive. His story is a testament to the human spirit, one full of determination and humility. After being born with a profound disability, Paul underwent critical surgeries, just hours after his birth. Throughout childhood and early adulthood, he lived with just ONE WORKING VENTRICAL, so basically half of his heart. This made him acutely aware of his own mortality. Following the tragic loss of one of his closest friends when he was a teenager, Paul spun into a dark...2022-02-1652 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 50: A Call to Action. Fifty Ways To Improve Your Health and LifeWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today we have a special episode for you! To celebrate our 50th episode, we compiled each guest's call to action from season 1 and season 2. We are excited about this episode as a way to remind ourselves to take action every day to improve our health, even if it’s the simplest thing. Each of our guests gave us such wisdom from their experiences with their health interruptions that as we begin 2022 we thought it would be a great idea to listen to them...2022-02-0951 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 49: Tim Storey: Getting Through Interruptions With A Miracle MentalityTim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the world. Tim has traveled to seventy-five countries and spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately to counsel high-profile leaders in various industries. Along with a rigorous speaking calendar and private life-coaching sessions, TIm regularly appears on nationally syndicated radio and television shows. Connect with our guest, Tim Storey: Website: www.timstorey.com2022-01-1933 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 48: Dr. Jacob Martin: The Mental, Physical, And Spiritual Benefits of Chiropractic Work!Welcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Dr. Jacob has been on the path to being a chiropractor since he was 11 years old. After graduating from high school as the valedictorian of his class, he went on to study at Duke University, and then Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California. There, he elected to learn nine specialized adjusting techniques and advanced clinical nutritional knowledge to better serve his patients. At his graduation in 2010, Dr. Jacob was the recipient of the highest award given at graduation a...2022-01-1236 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 47. Joseph McClendon: Dare To Make Your Life MagnificentWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Joseph McClendon the 3rd is one of the most sought-after Ultimate Performance Specialists in the industry, with a Doctorate in Neuropsychology, and a coaching client list consisting of Academy Award winners, Olympic athletes, Fortune 100 CEOs, and even Royalty! He has perfected the ability to create rapid personal change, moving people to take consistent action towards where they ultimately want to be in life Joseph is not only formally trained with a Ph.D. in neuropsychology, he...2022-01-051h 11
Health InterruptedEpisode 46. Scott Steindorff: Famed Producer/Writer Normalizes Autism and Neurodiversity In The Film IndustryWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Scott Steindorff is an international television and film producer and writer who specializes in adapting literary bestsellers into premium movies and television. His most recent project that he executive produced is “Station Eleven,” a book to screen adaption, which was released on HBO Max on December 16th with an outpouring of overwhelmingly positive reviews— being named one of the best TV shows of 2021 by numerous outlets (NY Times, Deadline, LA Times, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Rotten Tomatoes, etc.). “Station Eleven” is a post...2021-12-2950 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 45. Winn Claybaugh: Author, Motivational Speaker & Founder and Co-Owner of Paul Mitchell School Division Talks Real Life, Sobriety and HappinesWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Winn is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!); the host of MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh, a popular beauty-industry, business, and leadership podcast series with over 1 million downloads; and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for Winn’s book. A business owner for more than 38 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is also the founder, co-owner, and dean of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’...2021-12-221h 01
Health InterruptedEpisode 44: Todd Sylvester: From Addiction And Failure To Passion, Purpose And InspirationWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today we have the pleasure of talking to Todd Sylvester. Todd currently serves as a Mentor & Personal-Development Coach for those looking to get more out of life, and he also works at, what he calls the best University on the Planet, Wasatch Recovery Treatment Center as a Belief System Counselor. In 1989 he founded the non-profit, anti-drug entity Sly Dog “Drug-Free That’s Me, which features a sought-after education program for elementary schools. This program has encouraged over 250 thousand school-age students, empha...2021-12-151h 02
Health InterruptedEpisode 43: Dr. Daniel Amen: One of America’s Leading Psychiatrists & Brain Health Experts, NYT’s Best-Selling Author, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life!Welcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our special guest today is Dr. Daniel Amen! Dr. Amen has helped millions of people change their brains and lives through Amen Clinics, his best-selling books, and public television programs. Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 9 professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, To...2021-12-0855 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 42: Homer Hickam: NYT’s Best-Selling Author, Retired NASA Engineer And Amateur Paleontologist Talks About Vietnam, Spinal Cord Decompression Sickness & Colon CancerWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our special guest today is Homer Hickam. Homer Hickam is the author of many books including the acclaimed memoir Rocket Boys that was adapted into the film October Sky. His awards for writing are many and include an honorary Ph.D. in Literature from Marshall University. He was raised in the coalfields of West Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech where he built their famous and iconic cannon named Skipper. He is also a decorated Vietnam veteran (Bronze Star), a...2021-12-011h 10
Health InterruptedEpisode 41: T Graham Brown: Country Music Icon, Speaks Honestly about Drugs, Alcohol and BiPolar DiseaseWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today we have the pleasure of talking to country music star T. Graham Brown. It was one of the most vibrant and exciting time periods in Country Music history – the mid-1980s. A new and exciting crop of talents were springing up all over the place – and T. Graham Brown remembers it like it was yesterday. Brown’s initial entry to Country Radio was the sad and soulful “Drowning In Memories.” That Top-40 single helped him to establish himself, and by the win...2021-11-241h 11
Health InterruptedEpisode 40: Gordon Quinn: Award-Winning Filmmaker Opens Up About Profound Experience While Intubated with Covid 19Welcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today we have the pleasure of talking to Gordon Quinn. Artistic director and founding member of Kartemquin Films, Gordon Quinn has been making documentaries for over 50 years, particularly cinema verite films that investigate and critique society by documenting the unfolding lives of real people. He has produced and directed over 30 films including HOOP DREAMS, VIETNAM & Minding The Gap. Gordon has won numerous awards over the years including 3 Emmys, a Peabody, two Career Achievement awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award as well...2021-11-171h 00
Health InterruptedEpisode 39: Dr. Tom Schneider: Vietnam Navy Pilot Survives Agent Orange, Multiple Health Interruptions and Stays Positive Through It AllWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Tom Schneider. And by the way, you must know that he is no ordinary man. Dr. Thomas Schneider is a former Navy fighter pilot and Vietnam War veteran. He attended medical school at Georgetown University and continued his training at some of the world's most prestigious facilities, including Harvard, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institute of Health, in addition to the rare distinction of being board-certified in five...2021-11-101h 26
Health InterruptedEpisode 38: Dr. Lisa Cassileth: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon And Expert In Breast ReconstructionWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Dr. Lisa Cassileth is a board-certified, Ivy-League-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, specializing in corrective and reconstructive breast surgery. She is the past Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a worldwide expert in breast reconstruction. Creator of the SWIM flap procedure, she has enabled women undergoing mastectomy to have reconstructed breasts without an implant! She is a leader in the field of breast revision surgery, correcting previous surgeries that other doctors have been unable to fix. S...2021-11-0355 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 36: Dr. Heather Richardson: Talks Breast Cancer Awareness, Treatment, Prevention & The Goldilocks MastectomyWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Dr. Heather Richardson. Dr. Heather Richardson was raised in Augusta, Georgia, and attended Davidson Fine Arts magnet school before earning a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Fine Art from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and went on to complete general surgery residency training at Emory University in 2004. While in Atlanta, Dr. Richardson devised the Goldilocks Mastectomy along with her plastic surgery colleague, Dr. Grac...2021-10-281h 08
Health InterruptedEpisode 37: Jackie Joyner-Kersee: 6 Time Olympic Medalist, Greatest Female Athlete Of All Time Talks Life, Tragedy And Triumph On And Off The TrackWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Having been dubbed ‘The Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century’ by Sports Illustrated, Jackie Joyner Kersee’s athletic accomplishments are literally second to none. By the conclusion of her career in the heptathlon and long jump events, she had amassed six Olympic medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) and four World Champion titles over four consecutive Olympic Games. Jackie was the first woman in history to earn more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon and today, over 2...2021-10-2734 min
The Liz Svatek ShowReinvention and the POWER of MOMS- Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler - Episode #78Episode Description:
The hosts of the popular podcast Health Interrupted join me today! Laura Kaeppeler, former Miss America, talks about reinventing after staying home with her kids, and Gina Sizemore, pioneer of the fitness industry, talks about facing her fear and always doing what scares you. These ladies will inspire you to reinvent & start something new now matter how old you are or what circumstance you’re in! Bonus: Gina gives us some ways to lose the Covid 19 pounds!
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Health InterruptedEpisode 36: Dr. Heather Richardson: Talks Breast Cancer Awareness. Treatment, Prevention & The Goldilocks MethodWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Dr. Heather Richardson. Dr. Heather Richardson was raised in Augusta, Georgia, and attended Davidson Fine Arts magnet school before earning a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Fine Art from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and went on to complete general surgery residency training at Emory University in 2004. While in Atlanta, Dr. Richardson devised the Goldilocks Mastectomy along with her plastic surgery colleague, Dr. Grac...2021-10-201h 08
Health InterruptedEpisode 35: Scott McLarty: Head of Providence High School Talks COVID-19 Response, Student and Teacher Mental Health Awareness and The Future of EducationWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Scott McLarty. An educator for more than twenty years, Scott McLarty believes that students deserve schools that promote health and wellbeing and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. After teaching full-time for 11 years in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Scott moved into school leadership and is currently Head of School at Providence High School in Burbank, California. As an experienced Head of School, Trustee, administrator, teacher, coach, and mentor, Scott is passionate about transf...2021-10-1358 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 34: Mickie James: 9X World Wrestling Champion Gets Personal About Injuries, Country Singing and Mental HealthWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Mickie James. Mickie Laree James-Aldis is an accomplished American professional wrestler, singer/songwriter, actress, and model, who is most well-known due to her association with the ‘World Wrestling Entertainment’ (WWE) brand ‘Smackdown’ and most recently with Impact Wrestling. She uses the ring name “Mickie James.” Her wrestling career, spanning almost two decades, began in 1999. Initially, Mickie worked as a valet in the independent circuit. She made her ‘WWE’ main-roster debut in October 2005 and is arguably one of t...2021-10-0658 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 33: Kirsten Müller-Daubermann: Eating Disorder Awareness, Recovery & Hope. Love Your Body, Rock The WorldWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Kirsten Müller-Daubermann. As a Communications Consultant and Digital Media Strategist, Kirsten works with various organizations in the U.S. and Europe to develop quality content, train staff in communication techniques, and expand meaningful, authentic audience engagement that positively impacts people’s lives. She serves as Global Business Development & Digital Media Director for Eating Disorder Hope, Community Relations Specialist for Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, individual Recovery Coach and Business Development Consultant for WeRise Solutions, and Coa...2021-09-291h 05
Health InterruptedEpisode 32: Evan Ruggiero: One-Legged Dancer Turns Rare Pediatric Cancer Into OpportunityWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Evan began dancing at the age of five in his hometown studio and by age ten, he was accepted into the famed New Jersey Tap Ensemble. Upon entering his sophomore year at Montclair State University while pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Evan was suddenly diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer of the right leg. Enduring nine surgeries in a six-month period in an effort to save the leg, the cancer returned more aggressively than the...2021-09-2257 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 31: Dreama Denver: Wife of Bob Denver (Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island) Shares Lessons of Love and Loss and Everything In BetweenWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today our incredible guest is Dreama Denver. Actress, writer, radio station owner and personality Dreama Denver met her husband of almost 30 years, television icon Bob Denver (Gilligan of Gilligan's Island, Maynard G. Krebs of Dobie Gillis), when she was cast as his love interest in the Woody Allen play, “Play It Again, Sam”. After marrying the popular television personality, Dreama continued her acting career, appearing in a Gilligan’s Island reunion movie with Bob, co-starring with him in a TV pi...2021-09-1556 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 30: Dr. Anna Guanche: Skin Cancer, Anti-Aging and Living Your Best LookWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today our talented guest is Dr. Anna Guanche. Dr. Anna Guanche, affectionately known as “Dr. Beauty”, is a board-certified dermatologist, celebrity beauty expert, and founder of Bella Skin Institute located in Calabasas, California. Dr. Guanche specializes in cosmetic dermatology, antiaging, and beauty enhancements utilizing state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation procedures, laser surgery, and injectables. In addition to her private practice, which is one of only two private clinic sites approved to teach UCLA dermatology residents, Dr. Guanche was a member of the derma...2021-09-081h 02
Health InterruptedEpisode 29: Perla Hudson: Regaining Her Health After Breast Implant IllnessWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today our talented guest is Perla Hudson. Long a vibrant force in both the music business and philanthropy worlds, multi-talented Perla Hudson, has shed the shadow cast by her legendary ex-husband, Slash guitarist for Guns & Roses, and is devoting herself to advocacy issues and living her best life. That means running real estate and wellness startups, writing her explosive, behind-the-scenes autobiography, dedicating herself to her own personal development and working with various nonprofits — all while raising her sons, London and Ca...2021-09-0151 min
Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatchThe Ups and Downs of Becoming Miss America with Laura KaeppelerIn this week’s episode of the Big Time Talker podcast, Burke is joined by the 2012 Miss America Winner and now Podcast host, Laura Kaeppeler! She talks about what it’s like confronting the fame and nonstop attention that comes with being crowned Miss America. She dives into the world of beauty pageants and the experiences that made her into the person she is today. On top of her Miss America Fame, Laura co-hosts the popular Health Interrupted Podcast where she co-hosts with Gina Lombardi. (Who you may remember from a few weeks ago) Laura joins Gina on the podcast to t...2021-08-2737 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 28: Justin Willman, Magician, Comedian, Star of Magic for Humans and his Dingus InterruptionWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today our talented guest is Justin Willman. Justin wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ellen, Conan...). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Cupcake Wars; Halloween Wars; Win, Lose or Draw...). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in su...2021-08-251h 00
Health InterruptedEpisode 27: Matt Scott: Paralympic Gold Medalist Seeks the Positive Amidst Spina Bifida & A Near Death ExperienceWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today our super special guest is Matt Scott. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and is a four time Paralympic and World Champion wheelchair Basketball player. Matt was diagnosed at birth with Spina Bifida, a birth defect in which there is an incomplete closing of the spine and the membranes around the spinal cord during early development in pregnancy but he did not let that stop him from pursuing his dream of being an elite athlete. In addition...2021-08-1838 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 26: Dr. Carlos Guanche: Hip & Shoulder Interruptions, Treatment Options, Exercises & How To Avoid InjuryWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. We are really excited to bring you today’s episode with Dr. Carlos Guanche. He is a world-renowned expert in hip and shoulder arthroscopy as well as complex shoulder reconstruction. In the 27 years he has been in practice, he has treated thousands of patients, many whose professional lives depend on his skilled hands to bring them from debilitating injury back to center stage – and the court. Faced with career-threatening conditions, professional athletes and world-famous entertainers have entrusted their well-being to Dr...2021-08-111h 03
Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatchThe Trials and Tribulations of Getting a Hollywood Body with Gina LombardiDoes the camera add 10 pounds? This week Burke speaks with Gina Lombardi, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, best-selling author and Health Interrupted Podcast co-host along with former Miss America 2012 www.laurakaeppeler.com about what happens when Hollywood and exercise meet. Gina goes into detail about what it's like helping so many big names get into shape for their movies, the stresses of helping people meet exact weight and body goals within a certain time limit, and everything in between. Gina also talks about the Health Interrupted Podcast, a show about helping people recover from events that put their health at a pause. She co...2021-07-3040 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 25: Bethany Hamilton: World Class Soul Surfer, Unstoppable after Shark AttackWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, he...2021-07-2846 minHealth InterruptedEpisode 24: Teresa Scanlan: Miss America 2011 Finds Peace Amidst Motherhood, Divorce, Basic Training and Law SchoolWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Teresa Scanlan. Teresa Scanlan is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Gering, Nebraska who was named Miss Nebraska 2010, subsequently winning Miss America in 2011 at the age of 17 and becoming the youngest Miss America since Bette Cooper in 1937. In 2018, she announced she had joined the Air National Guard as an Airman First Class, while continuing her education at UC Berkeley School of Law. She serves as a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard in the 153rd Force Sup...2021-07-211h 08
Health InterruptedEpisode 23: Cory Smith: Miracle Man, Survives 4 Brain Surgeries After Basketball InjuryWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Cory Smith. Cory is a 25-year-old NBA, WNBA, and Collegiate Basketball Development Trainer who also trains high school students. Originally from League City, Texas, near Houston, Texas, Cory grew up playing football, basketball, and track as a child. Once he entered his freshman year of high school, Cory focused on his growing love for basketball. Cory caught many college recruiters, including Detroit Mercer, Norte Dame, Texas A&M, and Concordia University. During his high school career, Co...2021-07-1444 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 22: Dr. Jamil Aboulhosn, Renowned Cardiologist Sets Us Straight on Heart Health InterruptionsWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Dr. Jamil Aboulhosn. Dr Aboulhosn is an adult congenital heart disease specialist and is the current Director of the Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center. He earned his medical degree from UCLA, he did his residency and fellowship at UCLA followed by a sub-specialty fellowship in Congenital Heart Disease and Congenital Intervention. Dr. Aboulhosn holds the Streisand/AHA Endowed Chair in Cardiology. He specializes in congenital cardiac interventions and his research and clinical inte...2021-07-0744 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 21: Bryan Anderson: American Veteran of the Iraq War, Triple Amputee, Talks About Getting Back to GoodWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Bryan Anderson. Bryan enlisted in the United States Army in April 2001. His deployment date was on September 11, 2001. He served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Sergeant in the Military Police. On October 23, 2005 while stationed in Baghdad, he was taking his unit commander on a routine mission to visit Iraqi police stations, Bryan’s Humvee drove past an improvised explosive device (IED). His was the last Humvee in the convoy when the bond exploded. The IED...2021-06-3049 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 20: David Mariani: ATG Strength Coach Turns Traditional Training on its Head to Get Athletes Pain-FreeWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is David Mariani. He is a Strength & Conditioning Coach for ATG (Athletic Truth Group). David has had a host of health interruptions which in turn taught him how to help others with similar interruptions. David has trained over 1,000 people in-person in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. He now works with thousands of people around the world, helping them get pain-free as well as helping the highest level athletes improve their performance with the help of ATG mastering online pe...2021-06-2326 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 19: Nick Hardwick: Former San Diego Charger Loses 85 Pounds and Creates Lose Like A LinemanWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Nick Hardwick. Nick is a former NFL Pro Bowl Center for the San Diego Chargers. He started in 146 games, earned distinction as one of the 50 Greatest Chargers of All-Time as a member of the 50th Anniversary team, won the Ed Block Courage award, and earned Pro Bowl honors for his play on the field. Nick’s proudest accomplishment during his career was earning the title of Team Captain for his last 5 seasons in the league. Nick was...2021-06-161h 19
Health InterruptedEpisode 18: Comedian Anthony Griffith and Dr. Brigitte Travis-Griffin, Behind the Laughter, A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy & HopeWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today, we welcome Anthony Griffith and Brigitte Travis-Griffin. Anthony, a successful stand-up comedian for more than thirty years, made his way from Chicago’s South Side to the city’s comedy clubs and out to Los Angeles, where he performed multiple times on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and later with Jay Leno. He has been featured in specials for Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime and on The Arsenio Hall Show. Also an actor, Griffith has appeared in several movies...2021-06-091h 09
Health InterruptedEpisode 17 Dr. Kelly Donohoe: A Psychologist’s Perspective on Overcoming Mental Health InterruptionsWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Gina Lombardi, and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest today is Dr. Kelly Donohoe. Dr. Kelly is a licensed psychologist. She earned a Masters in Applied Development Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Boston College, and her doctorate of counseling psychology at Chatham University. In addition to her clinical practice, she conducts research, teaches at the City College of New York, and offers to consult with individuals and companies. She’s also been featured in the media as...2021-06-0254 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 16: Clint Malarchuk: NHL Goalie, Tragic Accident And Suicide Survivor Turns Mental Health Advocate Welcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Clint Malarchuk was born in Grand Prairie, Alberta and played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League. He went on to play professionally in the NHL for the Quebec Nordiques, the Washington Capitals, and the Buffalo Sabres, and in the IHL for the Las Vegas Thunder. After leaving the NHL as a player, he served as head coach of the IHL Las Vegas Thunder and the Idaho Steelheads. He was then a goaltending coach for the NHL Florida P...2021-05-2655 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 15: Sharron Melton: Houston News Anchor Speaks Candidly About Losing Her Mother, Losing The COVID Weight And Her Childhood Health InterruptionWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Today's guest is Sharron Melton. Sharron is an Emmy nominated and Award Winning Journalist with years of Anchoring, Reporting, and Producing experience. Sharron has over two decades of experience working in television and is currently the Morning Anchor for CW39 in Houston. Sharron was named One of the 50 most influential Women in the City of Houston, by Houston Woman’s Magazine. She holds a Master’s Degree in Television Communication from Eastern New Mexico University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech...2021-05-1959 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 14: Meridith Alexander & Schuyler Arakawa: Surviving The Impossible, Miracles And Our Inner GameWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guests are Meridith Alexander & Schuyler Arakawa. A powerhouse mother and daughter duo – Schuyler has achieved the impossible by surviving a traumatic brain injury while on a river rafting excursion in Colombia. 00:49 Gina & Laura introduce Meridith Alexander & Schuyler Arakawa 00:03:35 Visit www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com 00:03:45 Our sponsor for today’s episode is Body of Harmony www.bodyofharmony.com 00:06:23 Schuyler talks about her river rafting accident 5 years ago 00:07:40 Meridith further shares Schuyler’s river...2021-05-121h 12
Health InterruptedEpisode 13: Eric Tozer, Type 1 Diabetes Ambassador Achieves 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 DaysWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guest is Eric Tozer. Eric Tozer is a TYPE 1 diabetes ambassador who inspires the community through sports and utilizes his athletic accomplishments as a platform to be a role model in the diabetes community. Eric was diagnosed with T1D in 2006, while traveling in Europe. He had the classic symptoms of diabetes including constant thirst, increased appetite, frequent urination, blurred vision, lethargy, and weight loss. Eric had always lived a very active and healthy lifestyle, so the sudden 20-poun...2021-05-051h 00
Health InterruptedEpisode 12: Dr. Payam Hakimi And Shiva Hakimi: The Shift To Functional Medicine For A Body Of HarmonyWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. Today’s guests are Dr. Payam Hakimi and Shiva Hakimi. A Board Certified, award winning, Family Physician, Dr. Payam Hakimi has had diverse medical training and has combined his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create an integrative and comprehensive medical practice. He is currently the Medical Director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, CA. as well as in Miami, Florida. Body of Harmony offers Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Clinical Homeopathy, Osteopathic Ma...2021-04-2857 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 11: Jordan Doww: Depression, Anxiety and Rising From The Trap Of Social Media FameWelcome to Health Interrupted hosted by Celebrity Personal Trainer, Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler. :40 Our special guest today is Jordan Doww. Jordan is an actor, comedian, vocalist, host, and YouTube personality. He’s originally from Detroit Michigan and moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to pursue his dreams of acting, improv work, and theatre. Jordan can be spotted either LIVE on stage, on a film set, hosting a red carpet, or recording his own music. His passions live in the realm of making people feel better than they were. Through his work, he aims to...2021-04-211h 02
Health InterruptedEpisode 10: Joya Santarelli: Former Miss WI Diagnosed with MS. Thriving & Surviving With YOGA!We are excited to bring you today’s episode with Joya Santarelli. Born and raised in Kenosha Wisconsin, Joya served as Miss Wisconsin 2000 and competed in the 80th Annual Miss America Pageant. Joya attended Villanova University School of Law and practiced litigation in Milwaukee and taught legal courses at Marquette University. She is married to Dr Greg Santarelli and has two sons, Rocky and Tino. Joya’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 9 years ago. Quickly she became involved in the MS Community becoming a spokesperson for The Multiple Sclerosis Society and traveling to Wash...2021-04-1445 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 9: Dave Lopez: CBS News Icon, Prostate Cancer, Caregiver to His Wife & Mother & His New BookWe are excited to bring you today’s episode with Dave Lopez. For fifty years if there was a story in Los Angeles, reporter Dave Lopez covered it. Fires, floods, serial killers, OJ, crooked politicians…Dave brought the stories that mattered into LA living rooms. He retired in 2020 after an unprecedented 43 years on the air as a reporter at KCBS Channel 2, Los Angeles. A talented journalist and diehard sports reporter, Dave broke barriers at a time when there were not even Spanish-speaking first responder firefighters or cops in the city, much less appearing on a major newscast. He credits his succ...2021-04-0752 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 8: Chelsea McCarthy: Cancer at Age 20 & 29, Living In The Present And A Surprise!We are really excited to bring you today’s episode with Chelsea McCarthy, an entrepreneur, artist and Co-Creator of ON&ON who has survived two bouts of cancer, under the age of 30. Chelsea is an artist, facilitator and entrepreneur. Most recently she co-founded ON & ON where she is primarily the creative director but wears many other hats. She is part of an artist run collective where she facilitates residencies and other art projects. She maintains her own studio practice in sculpture, writing and drawing. She loves to live as close to nature as possible. Today she lives and works from Ka...2021-03-3157 min
Health InterruptedEPISODE 7: Jessie Graff: Ninja Warrior & Stunt Woman talks “NINJURIES” & Eating for PerformanceWelcome to Health Interrupted, we’re your hosts Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We’re ecstatic to bring you today’s episode with Stunt Girl, Ninja Warrior and Modern Day Wonder Woman - that’s right, she is a superstar in the blockbuster films Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984. Jessie is KNOWN for smashing stereotypes, and defying the impossible. She routinely ranks among the top MEN on the strength-based obstacles of Ninja Warrior and is the first woman to clear multiple courses in America, Japan, and Germany. She attributes much of her success on the seemingly impossible obstacles to her study of...2021-03-2436 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 6: Drs. Shawn & Bita Nasseri: Clean Your Nose, The Covid-19 Vaccine & The Euka Bento BoxWelcome to Health Interrupted! We're your hosts, Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We are really excited to bring you today’s episode with Drs. Bita & Shawn Nasseri. That’s right, they are married and both doctors – a true powerhouse couple. Dr. Bita is a medical innovator and a transplant and cardiac trained anesthesiologist. She is highly decorated – she graduated summa cum laude with a medical degree from UCLA’s accelerated Bio-med program. She completed her training and residency at the Mayo Clinic, USC, and UCLA, where she specialized in cardiac, transplant, airway, and outpatient anesthesia. Her extensive education provided the basis for...2021-03-1750 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 5: Liz Svatek, Facing Fifty Like A WarriorWelcome to Health Interrupted, we’re your hosts Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We’re beyond excited to bring you today’s episode with Liz Svatek. She is our friend, our mentor and all-around Warrior Woman. She’s the founder of The Warrior Moms, an online community that inspires moms to put themselves back on the list. She’s a speaker, writer and hosts the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast. She’s a podcast coach as well as being the head of the podcast division at BH Marketing Firm where she helps people launch their own successful podcasts. Liz has also wri...2021-03-1049 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 4: Dr. Arash Hakhamian Reveals The “Uber” of Dentistry. Virtual & Concierge Dental Care.Welcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Arash Hakhamian. He’s an innovator and pioneer in the field of mobile dentistry. Dr. Hakhamian is a 3rd generation dentist who graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthropology and then attended USC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY to earn his degree in DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY. He’s known in Beverly Hills as the cosmetic dentist to the stars, most well-known for his expertise in full mouth reconstruction and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Arash has since served over 100 medi...2021-03-0358 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 3: Stephani Victor, Tragedy turned Triumphant. Actress turned Paralympic Gold MedalistWelcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Paralympic Gold Medalist in Skiing, Stephani Victor. Stephani grew up wanting to be an actress with the hopes of making it on the big screen. Her life was forever changed when she was pinned between two cars in a tragic car accident that took both of her legs. Today, she shares her story with us on overcoming tragedy and turning it into triumph and how she never gave up on finding love. 00:01:50 Our sponsor for today’s episode is...2021-02-241h 09
Health InterruptedEpisode 2: John Mendoza, Comedian, Actor has a Stroke at Age 66 & Discovers the Power of FoodWelcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Comedian/Actor John Mendoza. He’s hilarious, he’s a friend and seasoned comedian who has performed thousands of standup shows on all major comedy stages around the world. He’s graced the big and small screens with his memorable roles in shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Men Behaving Badly, Two and A Half Men, and his own series, The Second Half. He has performed on The Tonight Show a whopping 20 TIMES with Johnny Carson and Jay Le...2021-02-1759 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 1: Stacey Beaman, Co-Founder of PLYOJAM, Talks Body Inclusivity and Being Worthy Of MovementWelcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Stacey Beaman. A full-figured trainer and a plus size woman. She is 42 and exudes confidence, happiness and inspiration. She served 8 years as a public-school educator, all the while having an entrepreneurial spirit and a zest for helping others. When Stacy first entered the fitness space, she entered on the marketing side, working to expand her brand's digital presence to an audience in 49 countries. She started teaching dance fitness in 2015 while fiercely advocating for size inclusivity. She's been featured...2021-02-1643 min
Health InterruptedHealth Interrupted TrailerWelcome to the Health Interrupted Podcast. Life is full of interruptions. Sometimes a health issue can stop you in your tracks. The road to optimal health is a bumpy one – complete with children, partners, work, life. Even if you have the best intentions to take back your health, something inevitably gets in the way. You’ve decided, this is it! You’re getting your health plan back on track. You meal prepped, you downloaded your meditation app and you set your alarm an hour earlier to workout. The reality of it is, there’s no food in the fridge, you overslep...2021-01-1901 min