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Provider Wellness PodcastThe Magician Physician!Send us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr Brian Nguyen. He is a Physiatrist and Physical Rehabilitation Physician. He also uses the unique skill of magic to establish a rapport with his patients. They discuss how this can be an effective tool to create positive outcomes in his patients in addition to the importance of having an outlet outside of healthcare. Dr Nguyen is a professional magician, as well, so they discuss the process of training to be proficient in both the technicalities of magic and the art of performance. During the con...
2025-12-1856 min
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsAirway Exchange – Ep. 7 – Cultivating Wellness in CRNA ProgramsAs our wellness theme continues, today we’re focused on student wellness, which is essential to producing competent, confident, and emotionally healthy CRNAs. Erin and Greg welcome Matthew Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA, practice owner, educator, wellness researcher, and co-founder of Program Prep, to break down the realities of stress inside anesthesia programs and what both faculty and students can do about it.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🧠 ICU culture follows students - Care for others → ignore self.
😷 COVID changed baseline stress - PTSD + chronic stress entering programs.
🎢 Type-A...
2025-12-1643 minProvider Wellness PodcastBeating Cancer and Summiting EverestSend us a textIn today’s episode of The Provider Wellness Podcast, Matthew has a conversation with Sean Swarner. He is a double cancer survivor who has summited Everest, summited the famed 7 summits which is climbing the 7 highest peaks in all 7 continents. He then went to both the North and South Poles which completed the Explorers Grand Slam. Following this he did 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. He completed all of these incredible human achievements while having only one lung. He is the only person in the world to do this. Sean has used these unbelievable experien...
2025-11-161h 06Provider Wellness PodcastNurse Advocacy: A Discussion About the Current State of HealthcareSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Andrew Craig. He is an RN that has worked as a travel nurse and currently practices in Iowa. They first came in contact through his posts on LinkedIn where he engages in provocative online discussions regarding the current health of nurses in terms of burnout, working conditions, and safety. They discuss the current state of the healthcare system, nurse advocacy, and the state of health of the nursing workforce. AANA Helpline: 800-654-5167Physician HelpLine:888-409-0141
2025-10-281h 00Provider Wellness PodcastChief Wellness Officer, Dr. Jonathan RippSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a discussion with Dr. Jonathan Ripp. He is the Chief Wellness Officer and Dean of Well-Being and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr Ripp has authored many publications on the subject of healthcare provider wellness including many articles, a textbook, and National Academy of Medicine publications. They discuss the role of a Chief Wellness Officer, the culture of poor self-care in healthcare workers, and initiatives to improve the healthcare workplace. AANA Helpline: 800-654-5167
2025-05-2247 minProvider Wellness PodcastPsychological Therapy: Eliminating the StigmaSend us a textIn today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dustin Dean and Mick Myers. They are both Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. They have a concierge psychology practice that operates uniquely where they offer their services together for each client through Telehealth. They provide both coaching and formal therapy depending on the needs of their clients. Matthew, Dustin, and Mick discuss the concierge paradigm in modern healthcare, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how to address the stigma that generally surrounds psychological therapy. How to contact Dustin and Mick:MindH...
2025-03-021h 12Provider Wellness PodcastFunctional Medicine: Finding Health Through PreventionSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Darin Zimmerman and Laura Zimmerman. They are a married couple that have opened a functional medicine practice here in Maryland. Darin is an anesthesiologist and intensivist and Laura is an advanced practice nurse and nurse anesthetist. We discuss many topics in this episode like what is functional medicine, how they promote health and wellness in their patients, and how their practice is different than a traditional primary care setting. Rebalance Health & Wellness WebsiteInstagram @rebalancehwFacebook Link: Rebalance H&W...
2025-01-311h 04Provider Wellness PodcastSubstance Use Disorder: Recognition, Intervention, & TreatmentSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Rodrigo Garcia. If you are a regular listener, you’ll recognize that name since Rigo has been on this show multiple times over the years. He is a Nurse Anesthetist and the CEO of Parkdale Center for Professionals, a treatment center for substance use disorder that is geared for the healthcare provider and professional worker population. Matthew wanted to have a discussion with Rigo about substance use disorder in terms of recognizing it in ourselves and our coworkers, how to address this if we suspect...
2024-12-031h 06Provider Wellness PodcastAn Ex-Nun, Gay, RN, Stand-Up Comedian...Send us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a conversation with Kelli Dunham. She is an RN and a stand-up comedian. They have a great conversation about the impact humor can have on both clinician and patient even in settings where one might not think humor has a place. They also discuss her history of being an ex-nun and how that experience shaped her life today.KELLI DUNHAM RN, BSN is a community health nurse, trauma-informed stand-up comic and storyteller and author of seven hilarious nonfiction books about not humorous subjects including the best-selling Boy...
2024-10-301h 07Provider Wellness PodcastA Discussion with Dr. Z, A Triple Board-Certified Holistic Primary Care PhysicianSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr Miriam Zylberglait. She is a triple board-certified primary care physician that emphasizes holistic care in her practice. She is also the author of The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being. They discuss this transformative book and a link to purchase is in the show notes below. They have a great discussion on her background, practice, and the current state of healthcare in terms of clinician well-being. Dr Zylberglait's Information:Website: virtualwellbeingmdLinkedIn...
2024-10-0859 minProvider Wellness PodcastStress, Mindfulness in Nature, and Nurse Anesthesia StudentsSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr. Allan Lovern. He is a nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and college professor at a nurse anesthesia training program. He recently defended his dissertation where he studied mindfulness in nature and how this intervention affects reported stress in nurse anesthesia students.Please check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.Plea...
2024-07-3059 minProvider Wellness PodcastHealth & Wellness in Anesthesia EducationSend us a textHey folks. So, after almost a year, I am back on the air with a great discussion with Hallie Evans and Crystal Hunnicutt, both of whom are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Health and Wellness Committee. We discuss the overall and continuing culture of poor self-care in the healthcare provider population and how to integrate and normalize wellness and self-care in our training programs. For more information on the resources mentioned in our discussion, please see the show notes below.All previous episodes are...
2024-04-1751 min
Drug Diversion Insights with Terri VidalsHands On Approach to Monitoring for DiversionOur Guest:
Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
Owner of Zinder Anesthesia LLC & Co-Founder of The Provider Wellness Symposium
Matt works at the bedside as a CRNA and also runs Zinder Anesthesia, a provider of anesthesia services to ambulatory surgery centers. He shares his experiences with diversion cases and lessons he has learned along the way. We discuss how it is possible to identify suspected diversion even when a facility does not have the luxury of advanced technology such as anesthesia machines, surveillance software, etc. He also talks about The Provider Wellness Symposium which sounds like a great symposium and...
2023-09-1239 minProvider Wellness PodcastA Paramedic's Perspective on PTSDSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a conversation with Andrew Douglas. He is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic that has taken his experience with job-related PTSD and started a tech company to create an app to offer support and peer assistance to the fire, EMS, and police community. We discuss common causes of PTSD in stressful professions like healthcare, the different treatment options, different sources of support, and the culture that teaches providers that they should only take care of others and not themselves. Andrew’s story is one that many individuals can probably relate to. ...
2023-05-2358 minProvider Wellness PodcastHealth & Wellness Through Chiropractic CareSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr Amir Rashidian. He is a Chiropractor and author of 2 books about stress and the stress response. He owns a busy practice in the state of Maryland. The episode involves a discussion about chiropractic care, the benefits, both well-known and not well-known, and also the misconceptions that surround the practice. They discuss how the central nervous system affects all aspects of health and wellness and how chiropractic care can affect this notion. Dr Rashidian also discusses his books and how the stress response affects a perso...
2023-05-011h 00Provider Wellness PodcastA National Healthcare Organization's Health & Wellness Committee: A Discussion with the MembersSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a conversation with the members of the Health and Wellness Committee of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. He speaks with Kathy Horvath CRNA, Donna Keeney CRNA, Kristine Tierney CRNA, and Sarah Forsythe SRNA. They are all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. They discuss the different stages of a career in healthcare based on the diverse range of years’ experience that this committee represents and how their perception and practice of self-care has changed over time. They also discuss their motivations for joining a committee such as this and what th...
2023-03-011h 06Provider Wellness PodcastHeal our Healers: A Discussion with this Organization's FounderSend us a textWelcome to the 50th episode of The Provider Wellness Podcast. Thanks to all who have been listening and for your support!In today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Rodney Overstreet. He is an advanced practice nurse, specifically a nurse anesthetist. He is a hypnotherapist and wellness coach that founded a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization support network called Heal our Healers which has grown quickly during this time of stress and burnout in the healthcare professional population. They discuss many topics including the history of medicine, the current state of the profession, and of...
2023-02-021h 07Provider Wellness PodcastThe Johns Hopkins Chief of Employee Well-Being: A Discussion With Dr Richard SafeerSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr. Richard Safeer. He is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He oversees the health and wellness of the 42,000 employees of The Johns Hopkins Medical System. He’s been working with Hopkins for 11 years. We discuss the current atmosphere within healthcare where burnout, stress, and personnel problems are now the norm. Plus, we go over how he is addressing the current state of healthcare. To purchase Dr Safeer's new book:The Cure for the Common Com...
2023-01-1832 minProvider Wellness PodcastHow Meditation can Benefit Health & Wellness: A Discussion with a Certified Meditation TeacherSend us a textIn today’s episode, Matthew has a conversation with Ted Meissner. He is a meditation teacher and a Senior Mindfulness Program Manager for United Health Group. He is a certified instructor of MBSR, or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. They have a conversation about how meditation works, how it can benefit health and wellness, and how one can be trained to practice and how to become a teacher. Ted's Contact Information:LinkedIn Profile Website: presentmomentmindfulness.comEmail: tedmeissner@gmail.comPlease check back often for more episodes pertain...
2022-12-2956 minProvider Wellness PodcastBreath Work and the Wim Hof Method for Overall Health and Wellness: A Discussion with a Breath Work and Wim Hof InstructorSend us a textIn today’s episode, I have a conversation with Shereen Yusuf. She is an engineer, health and wellness coach, breath work coach, and Wim Hof instructor. We have an informative discussion about breath work techniques and the Wim Hof Method and how these tools can dramatically improve one’s overall heath and well-being. We first met when she shared her extensive expertise and experience to the first Provider Wellness Symposium this past November, 2022. We had her on the schedule both days of the conference where she gave an introduction to the Wim Hof Method f...
2022-12-091h 03Provider Wellness PodcastRecapping This Year's Provider Wellness SymposiumSend us a textIn this episode where I finally relaunch this podcast after being away since May, I have a discussion with Rodrigo Garcia. He is my business partner and co-founder of The Provider Wellness Symposium. We had our inaugural event this past November 4-6, 2022 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Austin, TX. It was a resounding success and we have been quite grateful for the feedback we have received from the attendees so far. We wanted to sit down and discuss the reasons for planning it, the road to getting it done, the experience of t...
2022-11-2252 min
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsEp 197: Healthcare Provider Wellness and Self-CareIf COVID taught us anything, it’s that it’s just as important for healthcare workers to take care of their own health as it is to take care of others. It’s a shift away from how we’ve always thought about providing care, but it’s necessary for the wellness of CRNAs and all workers. Today we’ll talk with Matthew Zinder, CRNA, who is a co-founder of the upcoming Provider Wellness Symposium, about tips and suggestions for improving yourself and we’ll find out more about what his event will offer.
Learn more about the...
2022-09-0843 minProvider Wellness PodcastGreetings From Australia: A Discussion with a Psychologist, Author, & Wellness CoachSend us a textIn today’s episode, I speak with Sharee Johnson. She is a psychologist, author, and wellness coach. She is the author of the book, The Thriving Doctor. This is a book that helps doctors and other healthcare providers build skills in communication, emotional regulation, leadership, and compassion. This talk was a special one because Sharee is from, and lives, in Australia. Through the wonders of the internet and Zoom, we were able to easily have an interesting and informative conversation about provider wellness, healthcare culture, and the differences between the US and Australia’s healthc...
2022-05-211h 00Provider Wellness PodcastWellness Break: 12 Tips for Healthy SleepSend us a textIn today's Wellness Break, we go over 12 tips for a healthy night's sleep. These are recommendations that come right from the sleep scientists. This short-form episode is a discussion of what types of activities and habits we can create that encourages or creates a good night's sleep. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers. Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: providerwellnesspodcast.com Please go to providersymposium.com to learn more about The Provider Welln...
2022-04-2724 minProvider Wellness PodcastWellness Coach, Chaplain, & Retired Police Officer: A Fascinating DiscussionSend us a textIn today’s episode, I have a conversation with Matt Domyancic. He is a retired police officer who was a member his department’s SWAT team, a chaplain, and peer support and wellness coach. He is an individual who started down the road of wellness activities very early in his life and continues living that life to this day. He bucked the norms where he grew up, and what he did for his career, to live a life of wellness and to work with the people around him to promote wellness in their lives. ...
2022-04-061h 09Provider Wellness PodcastStress and Resiliency: A Discussion with a Surgeon and Life CoachSend us a textIn this episode, I speak with Dr Tami Berry. She is a physician and general surgeon by training. She has since left the profession of surgery and started a stress resiliency life coaching training program called The Stress Mastery Academy where she works with clients to harness the ability to increase control over the natural stress response. I first came across Dr Berry by reading her many LinkedIn posts and reached out to her to discuss this important topic. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did.
2022-03-2358 minProvider Wellness PodcastThe Long Term Effects of COVID on the Provider: A Discussion with a COVID ICU RNSend us a textIn this episode, I have a discussion with Kelsey Fassold. She is a COVID ICU RN that has been taking care of critically ill COVID patients since the pandemic started 2 years ago. We discuss her experiences, provider wellness, the culture of poor self-care in providers, PTSD in providers, and The Provider Wellness Symposium which is a national conference that aims to teach strategies of self-care in the healthcare provider population. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers. Please send your ques...
2022-03-081h 04Provider Wellness PodcastSelf-Care for Professionals: The Provider Wellness SymposiumSend us a textIn this inaugural episode of the rebranded Going Viral Podcast, now The Provider Wellness Podcast, I have a discussion with Rodrigo Garcia. He is an advanced practice nurse that is the CEO of Parkdale Center, a treatment center for substance use disorder that caters to healthcare providers. It is the go-to center in the United States for professionals that are struggling. We discuss provider wellness, the culture of poor self-care in healthcare, and The Provider Wellness Symposium which is a national conference that aims to teach strategies of self-care in the healthcare provider pop...
2022-02-241h 00Provider Wellness PodcastThe Last Going Viral Podcast Episode!Send us a textHey Folks! It's been close to a year since I've uploaded an episode of Going Viral. Due to business issues and personal activities getting overwhelming, the show took a back seat. I am uploading this quick episode to announce that I will be restarting the show with a new name. It will now be called The Provider Wellness Podcast. I have decided to get more focused on a much needed subject and that is healthcare provider health and wellness. The show will maintain much of its original format but I will be dia...
2022-02-2304 min
CRNA School Prep Academy PodcastEpisode 29: Stress Management with Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNAFREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4It’s no secret that CRNA school is stressful. From the intense influx of new information to navigating clinicals, you’re bound to be put in situations that make your heart beat a little faster and your hand sweat a little too much. Today, we are joined by Matt Zinder, an 18-year career CRNA, who has uncovered a hidden secret inside the healthcare field. More and more providers are suffering from dangerous levels of chronic and prolonged stress. If y...
2021-09-0851 minProvider Wellness PodcastVeteran Police Officer and Wellness Instructor Discusses our Culture of Poor Self CareSend us a textMatthew speaks with Erik Milosevich. He is a recently retired 25-year veteran of the Santa Monica Police Department. Before that, he was a sniper in a recon unit in the US Army. He is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Krav Maga instructor. During his tenure as a police officer, he became aware of the need for engaging in self care if he was to be an effective officer and a normally functioning individual. This led him down a path of training in yoga, breath work, meditation, and effective commu...
2021-03-261h 10Provider Wellness PodcastNutritional Innovator and Wellness Writer, Udo ErasmusSend us a textMatthew has an informative and enjoyable discussion with nutritional innovator and wellness writer, Udo Erasmus. His products, Udo's Choice and Udo's Oils, are carried widely at wellness centers, health food stores, and Whole Foods. He speaks all over the world including at Tony Robbins and Deepok Chopra events on subjects like nutrition, health, and peace. Udo tells his fascinating story of how he came to become a researcher, writer, and product developer in the wellness industry. The conversation spans nutrition, philosophy, and health. Please see below for links to Udo's products and f...
2021-03-121h 14Provider Wellness PodcastPsychological First Aid: A Discussion with a Behavioral Emergency Response Team RNSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew speaks with Dustin Dean. He is a Psychiatric Registered Nurse and a B.E.R.T. Nurse in Minnesota. That stands for Behavioral Emergency Response Team. He is also a life coach and a behavioral consultant for a non-profit. We discuss the effects of COVID-19 on our healthcare provider population, what does a B.E.R.T. nurse do, what kind of de-escalation techniques are generally used, and more mental health topics that are relevant to our current societal issues. Dustin's links to his coaching, YouTube channel, and n...
2021-02-1959 minProvider Wellness PodcastThe COVID-19 Vaccine: A Detailed Discussion with an Infectious Disease PhysicianSend us a textIn this episode, Dr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim revisits to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. He is an executive and Principal Investigator in a Phase 1, 2, and 3 human research facility where he and his organization participated in and performed the vaccine clinical trials. This makes him a valuable guest to discuss many questions regarding the vaccine mechanism of action, efficacy, side-effects, distribution, and much more. I hope you learn much from this episode as Matthew did.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Ple...
2021-02-0554 minProvider Wellness PodcastUnderstanding Meditation and Why it's Relevant in Today's WorldSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a discussion with Jason Kniola. He is a licensed therapist that works with individuals suffering from substance use disorder. He works at the Parkdale Center which is a treatment center that caters mainly to healthcare providers. Jason integrates meditation in to his therapy and in to his own life. Matthew and Jason discuss what meditation is and how it can be integrated in to one's life, why it is an important practice in today's stressful environment, and different resources one can seek to learn more and use to get...
2021-01-221h 06Provider Wellness PodcastA Toxicologist Discusses Wellness in a Toxic WorldSend us a textMatthew speaks with Dr Joe Nieusma. He is a toxicologist that runs a company called Superior Toxicology and Wellness where he has many offerings to promote health and wellness in a toxic environment. The discussion spans many interesting topics such as pharmacology, food, and immunity. He offers a program called HOPE (Health Optimization Prescription Evaluation) where he will analyze a client's prescription list and give information on redundancy and interaction. This is an interesting and eye-opening conversation about navigating health and wellness within a toxic world.Dr Joe's Website:superiortoxicology
2021-01-0154 minProvider Wellness PodcastCOVID-19 and Cell-Mediated Immunity: A physician discusses an alternative perspective on preventing spread.Send us a textIn todays episode, Matthew speaks with Board Certified ER Physician, Dr Jeff Gusky. He has put his 36 year medical career on hold to work on an initiative to change the population's perspective on how COVID-19 is spread. His research and statistics are showing that if one takes steps to improve personal immunity, then mass spread can be prevented. This is cell mediated immunity which he will define and discuss at length in the episode. Dr Gusky then gives strategies to prevent infection on an individual basis. He believes that if these ideas are adopt...
2020-12-191h 08Provider Wellness PodcastMaking Friends with the KKK: An African American Musician's Mission to Change Minds-Part 2Send us a textPart 2 of 2: In today’s episode, Matthew speaks with Daryl Davis. He is a musician and activist that works to end racism one person at a time. His tactics are unique but effective. Daryl is an African American man that befriends members of the KKK and white supremacy groups to diplomatically show them the err of their ways. Many of these individuals leave their respective organizations after spending time with Daryl and engaging in a dialogue about their ideologies. This is a fascinating conversation that covers many topics including music, police reform, and race rel...
2020-12-0151 minProvider Wellness PodcastMaking Friends with the KKK: An African American Musician's Mission to Change Minds-Part 1Send us a textPart 1 of 2: In today’s episode, Matthew speaks with Daryl Davis. He is a musician and activist that works to end racism one person at a time. His tactics are unique but effective. Daryl is an African American man that befriends members of the KKK and white supremacy groups to diplomatically show them the err of their ways. Many of these individuals leave their respective organizations after spending time with Daryl and engaging in a dialogue about their ideologies. This is a fascinating conversation that covers many topics including music, police reform, and race rel...
2020-11-301h 01Provider Wellness PodcastA Hypnotherapist Entrepreneur Discusses Business, Communication, and Current AffairsSend us a textToday, Matthew has a conversation with Jason Linett. He is a Hypnotherapist and Entrepreneur who has a successful practice and training facility in Virginia. He has traveled all over the world speaking and educating on the subject of hypnosis and business. He is the author of Work Smart Business where he wrote about business including marketing, communication, and leadership. In this episode, Matthew and Jason take a deep dive in to what it takes to be successful in business and in life through the framework of what can be learned in the world of b...
2020-11-191h 05Provider Wellness PodcastA Lifestyle and Fitness Coach Weighs in on Health and WellnessSend us a textMatthew speaks with Luke DePron, a performance, lifestyle, and fitness coach out of San Diego, CA. He has a business where he coaches men on living a better life through practices in fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness. Luke also hosts The Live Great Lifestyle Podcast where he has discussions with experts in many fields regarding health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Luke's Website:lukedepron.comLuke's Podcast:The Live Great Lifestyle PodcastCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the...
2020-11-061h 09Provider Wellness PodcastA Device that Assists with Breathwork and Meditation: A Conversation with the InventorSend us a textMatthew speaks with Todd Steinberg. He is the CEO of Komuso Design and the co-inventor of a device called the Switch. It is a device that assists with breathing exercises and meditation. It is essentially a metal straw that is stainless steel and designed to be attractive enough to wear as a piece of jewelry. One uses it to facilitate proper breathing exercises and to slow breathing down with switches one from the sympathetic (stressed) to the parasympathetic (calm) state. To use it, one takes a deep breath through the nose, holds it, place...
2020-10-241h 11Provider Wellness PodcastEffects of Stress on Education, Career, and LifeSend us a textMatthew speaks with Jon Lowrance. He is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, an educator, a speaker on the lecture circuit, and the producer and host of The Anesthesia Guidebook Podcast, formerly From the Head of the Bed Podcast. He has been doing the show for over 8 years and recently changed the format and platform to put more focus on anesthesia-related topics. Matthew and Jon have a conversation about the effects of stress and anxiety on job performance, especially if that job involves other people's lives. Jon's podcasts can be found at fro...
2020-10-091h 05Provider Wellness PodcastWellness Break: Hypnosis ExplainedSend us a textIn today's Wellness Break, Matthew discusses hypnosis. As a Hypnotherapist, Matthew has seen many examples of the misconceptions regarding what hypnosis is, how it works, and how it affects people. He discusses all of theses issues and how hypnosis can be used as a tool to help a person create outcomes that they wish to create for themselves. For more information on hypnosis, check episode 11 where Matthew speaks to a hypnotherapist about all of the above topics. There will also be future episodes where Matthew discusses the subject with other hypnotherapists and...
2020-10-0107 minProvider Wellness PodcastCOVID-19 Lessons Learned: A Follow-Up Discussion with the Infectious Disease PhysicianSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a follow-up discussion with Dr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim. He is an Infectious Disease Physician that is a Senior Primary Investigator at a phase II and III human research facility in Baltimore, MD. His site is currently one of the facilities working on a COVID-19 vaccine. They last spoke on episode 5 on April 7 to discuss what we knew about COVID-19 up to that point. Their follow-up discussion covers lessons learned on the coronavirus in the past 5 months. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and i...
2020-09-231h 03Provider Wellness PodcastAn Expert Discusses Sleep, Insomnia, and COVID-19Send us a textIn this episode, Matthew speaks with Dr. Donn Posner. He is the founder and president of Sleepwell Consultants, a clinical psychologist, and an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. As an expert on sleep, sleep physiology, and insomnia, Dr Posner discusses the differences between healthy sleep, acute and chronic insomnia, and strategies to improve both. He is a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a therapy that is evidence based and definitive. Matthew and Dr Posner also discuss COVID-19 and its effects on sleep and slee...
2020-09-071h 07Provider Wellness PodcastSelf-Care Through the Eyes of a Professional PilotSend us a textMatthew has a discussion with Captain Michael Donahue. He is a former NASA pilot and a former Captain for a private commercial jet airline. He is currently a flight instructor. They discuss the concept of self care from the standpoint of how aviation teaches its pilots from the hobbyist to the professional to be self aware and take care of themselves to ensure the highest level of safety. In this challenging and stressful time, there is much to be learned from this level of training for anyone in society that is navigating this unpr...
2020-08-071h 00Provider Wellness PodcastWellness Break: BreathingSend us a textFor today's Wellness Break, Matthew discusses the topic of breathing and breathing exercises. He discusses an introduction of the new book, Breath by James Nester, the benefits of breathing properly, and a breathing exercise for stress management. This will be the first of a series of Wellness Breaks on the topic of breathing for health and wellness. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: goingviral.buzzsprout.com...
2020-08-0711 minProvider Wellness PodcastTalking About Life with a Life CoachSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew has a discussion with Timothy Thomas. He is a Life Coach out of Seattle, WA. Tim will discuss exactly what a Life Coach is, how he was trained, and how he helps people make decisions regarding their future trajectories. They will also delve in to the current societal difficulties and how his profession is relevant to the situation. For more information on Tim and his practice, his website is:timothythomas.comCheck back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues conc...
2020-07-291h 05Provider Wellness PodcastWellness Break: An Intro to MeditationSend us a textFor today's Wellness Break, Matthew talks about Mindfulness Meditation and its benefits. He will give a background on how he first became interested in the practice and adds a quick and easy description on how it is done. He then makes some recommendations on some useful apps to get one started in the practice. Recommended meditation materials:Insight Timer App10% Happier AppHeadspaceAura10% Happier book by Dan HarrisMeditation for Fidgety Skeptics book by Dan HarrisCheck back often for more episodes per...
2020-07-1912 minProvider Wellness PodcastIntroduction to A Wellness BreakSend us a textThis is something new that will be added to the repertoire of this podcast. In between episodes with interviews, Matthew will be uploading some short, digestible episodes covering subjects of health, wellness, and current issues relevant to the theme of the show. It is called Wellness Break because one could listen during a break, during a short car ride, a walk, etc. Hopefully it will be a short but informative time to improve your heath and wellness. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the...
2020-07-1902 minProvider Wellness PodcastStress and the Impaired ProviderSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew speaks with Rodrigo Garcia. He is a Nurse Anesthetist in Indiana that co-founded the Parkdale Center. It is a treatment facility that caters mainly to impaired healthcare providers. They discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of providers with substance use disorder. The topics of stress management, health, and wellness are also examined from a societal standpoint and some strategies to address such difficulties. Below are some links to resources for anyone who may know someone who is struggling or may be struggling themselves. You are not alone. There is supp...
2020-07-0258 minProvider Wellness PodcastA Chief Nurse Anesthetist in NYC Discusses COVID-19Send us a textToday, Matthew has a discussion with Joseph Gnolfo, a chief Nurse Anesthetist at Stoney Brook Medical Center on Long Island, NY. They discuss many relevant topics related to the Coronavirus Pandemic including the role that leadership plays during this time of crisis, the use of personnel outside of their usual duties, plus support, health, and wellness. This was an episode that was recorded almost a month ago but the discussion remains relevant as we are still dealing with the pandemic. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and...
2020-06-231h 06Provider Wellness PodcastMurder, Racism, and Civil UnrestSend us a textIn light of the recent murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest that has followed, Matthew felt it was prudent to address and discuss race relations in the United States through the eyes of a close African-American friend named Marvin. In this discussion, Marvin describes his life growing up in Baltimore and how his life was different from Matthew's upbringing. They go on to discuss the social disparities in this country related solely to the color of one's skin. It was an eye-opening discussion for Matthew and hopefully for anyone who wishes to...
2020-06-091h 14Provider Wellness PodcastNurse Anesthetist Discusses Her Experience at a NYC COVID-19 HospitalSend us a textMatthew has a discussion with Katy Dean, a Nurse Anesthetist out of Williamsburg VA who volunteered to take a 6 week assignment at Mt Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. She tells of her experience from the moment she walked in to the facility to the time she finished and how things changed over that time. She also discusses her recommendations to any providers that might do this in the future and her personal takeaways from the experience.Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pa...
2020-06-0445 minProvider Wellness PodcastA Licensed Therapist Discusses Coping with the PandemicSend us a textMatthew speaks with Peter Biava, a therapist in Arizona. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor that works with adults and adolescents in areas of stress, anxiety, and coping. Peter discusses what the current pandemic has done to society and his client base in regards to the collective stress we are all experiencing. Plus, he describes how his practice has changed because of social distancing, stay at home orders, and quarantine. Finally, he gives some insights into how to cope with this difficult time. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to hea...
2020-05-2243 minProvider Wellness PodcastProgressive Relaxation Exercise for Stress ManagementSend us a textAs promised, this is a short guided progressive relaxation exercise for stress management. Do not listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery. It is best to find 15 minutes of uninterrupted time and be somewhere you can get completely relaxed. This might be in a recliner, reclined all the way back or lying down in bed. It's also a good idea to listen with headphones or earphones to cut out any outside sounds or influences. It is guided so you do not have to think about technique. Just follow the prompts. It will st...
2020-05-1513 minProvider Wellness PodcastVeteran, CRNA, and Hypnotherapist Discusses Stress ManagementSend us a textMatthew has a discussion with Ron Eslinger. A retired Navy Captain, retired Nurse Anesthetist, and Hypnotherapist. They discuss how hypnosis can assist people through difficult times such as the crisis we are all experiencing. Ron describes how people can benefit from hypnosis to manage stress now and any time in the future. Ron is an educator and offers many programs to become certified in hypnosis. He also offers a program to RNs to learn about the practice of sedation for different settings in healthcare. His links are below.healthyvisions.netse...
2020-05-1243 minProvider Wellness PodcastA Survival Expert Discusses Preparedness During a CrisisSend us a textIn this episode, Matthew speaks with Tim MacWelch. He is the owner and instructor at Advanced Survival Training, a wilderness survival school in Virginia. He is also the author of 7 books on the subjects of survival and preparedness, 3 or which are New York Times best sellers. The discussion covers a wide range of topics such as how a person should prepare for natural and/or man-made disasters in the areas of mindset, skills, and supplies. For those that wish to hear the unedited, 2 hour version of the discussion, you can send an e...
2020-05-061h 02Provider Wellness PodcastLeadership in a Time of CrisisSend us a textMatthew has a discussion with Dr Garry Brydges. He is the Chief Nurse Anesthetist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas. They discuss how his institution is responding to the current pandemic and how they are planning for a possible resurgence of the coronavirus in the future. They go over different aspects of leadership and how it can be challenged during a national and institutional crisis. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes perta...
2020-04-2852 minProvider Wellness PodcastAn Anesthesiologist Discusses COVID-19Send us a textMatthew speaks with Dr Quinn McCutchen, an anesthesiologist at Wake Forest Medical Center in North Carolina. Dr McCutchen had just finished a night call on an airway team treating Coronavirus patients. He discusses his experiences and how his institution is handling the crisis. They also discuss the virus itself and how it has affected healthcare and society in general. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the...
2020-04-2244 min
Dee MonteroEXPEDITION 05BAILE - Don't Know What
Grazze - Cold Nights
Davi - Stargazer
Pysh - Templar (Newman (I Love) Remix)
Cipy - Zinder (Original Mix)
Do Santos - Que Ritmo (Simone Vitullo Revisited Mix 2020)
Sophie Hunger - There Is Still Pain Left (Laolu Remix)
Tim Green - Vacation to Life
Ost & Kjex - Kaputt (Karmon Remix)
Kolsch - Shoulder Of Giants
Nohan - Unexplainable (Dee Montero Remix)
Rodriguez Jr. - Azul (Original Mix)
Matthew Dekay - The Four Agreements (Martin Roth Edit)
2020-04-161h 04Provider Wellness PodcastA Biotechnologist and Chemical Engineer Discusses COVID-19Send us a textMatthew talks with Dr Maria King. She is a professor at Texas A&M and has her PhD in Chemistry and Biotechnology and is a Chemical Engineer. She discusses topics such as the difference between droplet versus aerosol spread of viruses such as the coronavirus, the effect of ventilation systems on spread, and a device she has patented that can actually sample viruses from the air and identify them. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for mor...
2020-04-1534 minProvider Wellness PodcastAn Ebola Nurse Discusses COVID-19Send us a textIn this episode, Matthew speaks to Jason Slabach, a Nurse Anesthetist who took care of ebola patients at Emory University when he was an ICU nurse. He shares his experiences taking care of these patients and compares and contrasts the lessons learned with the current COVID-19 pandemic. He also details the proper procedures for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. After we finished recording, Jason mentioned a website that he highly recommends for information regarding PPE, safety, and up to the minute information on COVID-19. There is a huge host...
2020-04-0946 minProvider Wellness PodcastInfectious Disease Physician Discusses COVID-19Send us a textMatthew discusses the current pandemic with Dr Mohomid Al-Ibrahim, an infectious disease physician. They go over many of the questions and issues surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://goingviral.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening and please share this episode.
2020-04-0738 minProvider Wellness PodcastInterview with a New Yorker with COVID-19Send us a textIn this episode, Matthew interviews TJ Volonis. Two weeks ago, TJ started to exhibit classic symptoms of the Coronavirus and was diagnosed by his doctor as having caught the virus. He will describe his experience with the virus and the progression of the sickness as he experienced it. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gma...
2020-04-0331 minProvider Wellness PodcastHighlights of interview on decontamination following a COVID-19 hospital shiftSend us a textAs promised, this episode is a 15 minute version of the previous episode on decontamination procedures following a hospital shift in a coronavirus hospital. This is a succinct version of the interview where you will hear Matthew and the hazardous material expert, Ray Pierson, only discuss decontamination procedures. This shorter podcast will hopefully offer an easier and digestible way to reference those procedures. Please pass this on to anyone that could benefit from the information. COVID19- Onsite Decontamination MaterialsSupplies needed:•Spray bottle 10% bleach•Spray/sq...
2020-04-0114 minProvider Wellness PodcastDecontamination After a COVID19 Hospital ShiftSend us a textMatthew speaks to Ray Pierson, an engineer, scientist, and a hazardous materials expert with 15 years experience working with hazardous biological materials for a defense contractor. He offers some insights into how one should "decon" following a hospital shift taking care of coronavirus patients. The information is eye opening and hopefully will change some perspectives regarding taking measures to keep you and your family safe, even if you're just going to the grocery store. COVID19- Onsite Decontamination MaterialsSupplies needed:•Spray bottle 10% bleach•Spray/squeeze...
2020-03-3043 min
From the Head of the Bed#63 – Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH
In this podcast, Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH walks us through a fifteen-minute guided relaxation session. You need this. We need this. You should try this at home or on your lunch break at work. But not while you’re driving. Get to a safe place where you can close your eyes and tune out distractions. You might fall asleep so be sure you’re in a safe place. You might also find yourself relaxed and refreshed, ready to move forward with renewed energy and hope.
Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 ye...
2020-03-3016 minFrom the Head of the Bed#63 – Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CHIn this podcast, Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH walks us through a fifteen-minute guided relaxation session. You need this. We need this. You should try this at home or on your lunch break at work. But not while you’re driving. Get to a safe place where you can close your eyes and tune out distractions. You might fall asleep so be sure you’re in a safe place. You might also find yourself relaxed and refreshed, ready to move forward with renewed energy and hope.
Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 ye...
2020-03-3016 min
Provider Wellness PodcastAn Introduction to Going ViralSend us a textThis is the introductory episode of The Going Viral Podcast where Matthew Zinder introduces himself and discusses his goals for the show. Be sure to read and download the transcripts to this episode. Click on the tab above. Check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness and issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Please send your questions to goingviralpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://goingviral.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening and please share this episode
2020-03-2908 minFrom the Head of the Bed#60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH
Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station. Matthew owns and operates the Maryland-based mobile anesthesia practice Zinder Anesthesia, LLC, that has been in business since 1984. It consists of 20 practitioners and covers 50 locations throughout the state of Maryland.
Matthew speaks at many professional conferences, both nationally and internationally, involving topics such as stress management, business of anesthesia, hypnosis, and the practice of anesthesia. Matthew also has an active hypnotherapy practice that caters mainly to healthcare providers. He is the founder and director of...
2020-03-1746 minFrom the Head of the Bed#60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CHMatthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station. Matthew owns and operates the Maryland-based mobile anesthesia practice Zinder Anesthesia, LLC, that has been in business since 1984. It consists of 20 practitioners and covers 50 locations throughout the state of Maryland.
Matthew speaks at many professional conferences, both nationally and internationally, involving topics such as stress management, business of anesthesia, hypnosis, and the practice of anesthesia. Matthew also has an active hypnotherapy practice that caters mainly to healthcare providers. He is the founder and director of...
2020-03-1746 min