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You and You#23 LonelinessAre you feeling lonely, even when surrounded by people? You’re not alone. In this episode of You and You, host Sanjiv Sangha explores the deep and complex emotion of loneliness—what it is, why we experience it, and how we can overcome it.From personal stories of isolation during major life transitions—like moving to a new city, navigating toxic relationships, or dealing with grief—to practical tips on building real connections, this episode is packed with relatable insights. Sanjiv also shares how social media can both help and hinder our sense of belonging, and why small dail...
2025-02-0316 min
You and You#22 ResilienceWelcome to You and You Podcast with Sanjiv Sangha! In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of resilience—what it truly means, how it shapes our lives, and how to harness its power to thrive through challenges.💡 What You’ll Learn:The dictionary defines resilience as "the ability to be happy and successful again after something bad has happened." But what does it mean to YOU?Sanjiv shares personal stories of resilience, from navigating career setbacks to overcoming personal struggles like grief, burnout, and self-suppression.Discover how resilience isn’t just about bouncing back but bouncing...
2025-01-2016 min
Appreciative Inquiry to Artificial Intelligence with Sanjay Jha: Bizcast OriginalProcess excellence in a technology-driven business landscape— Insights from Sanjiv Lal, Former MD & CEO, Rallis India Limited: Bizcast OriginalSanjiv Lal is the former Managing Director and CEO of Rallis India Ltd. He is a B.Tech graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi (Class of 1983), and he has participated in executive development programs, including the Management Development Program at IMD Switzerland in 2000 and the Tata Strategic Leadership Program in 2007.
Sanjiv brings a wealth of experience from his time as the Chief Operating Officer of Tata Chemicals’ India Chemicals Business, before taking the helm at Rallis. Since joining Tata Chemicals in 2004, he has held several key leadership roles—overseeing manufacturing operations at two major units, managing the...
2025-01-0940 minAppreciative Inquiry to Artificial Intelligence with Sanjay Jha: Bizcast OriginalProcess excellence in a technology-driven business landscape— Insights from Sanjiv Lal, Former MD & CEO, Rallis India Limited: Bizcast OriginalSanjiv Lal is the former Managing Director and CEO of Rallis India Ltd. He is a B.Tech graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi (Class of 1983), and he has participated in executive development programs, including the Management Development Program at IMD Switzerland in 2000 and the Tata Strategic Leadership Program in 2007.
Sanjiv brings a wealth of experience from his time as the Chief Operating Officer of Tata Chemicals’ India Chemicals Business, before taking the helm at Rallis. Since joining Tata Chemicals in 2004, he has held several key leadership roles—overseeing manufacturing operations at two major units, managing the...
2025-01-0940 min
You and You#21 ReflectionWelcome to the You and You Podcast with Sanjiv Sangha! In this special episode, we delve into the transformative power of reflection—an essential tool for navigating life’s challenges, embracing growth, and designing the life you desire.🎙 What to Expect:Discover the deeper meaning of reflection and how it impacts personal growth.Learn practical ways to use reflection to assess your past year, identify highlights, and uncover areas for improvement.Hear Sanjiv’s inspiring journey from self-doubt to creating this podcast and the life lessons that came along the way.Explore the importance of balance, letting go of...
2025-01-0612 min
You and You#20 (No) HopeFinding Hope in Dark Times and Inspiring Others Along the WayIn this heartfelt episode of You and You Podcast, Sanjiv Sangha dives deep into the transformative power of hope—what it means, how it can be lost, and most importantly, how to rediscover it. Sharing personal stories of overcoming periods of "no hope," Sanjiv explores the emotional abyss that can leave us feeling stuck and the profound growth that comes from finding even the smallest spark to move forward.From navigating career setbacks to confronting the emotional toll of life’s unexpected challenges, this episo...
2024-12-1620 min
You and You#18 MotivationWelcome to the You and You Podcast with Sanjiv Sangha! In this empowering episode, Sanjiv dives deep into the concept of motivation, exploring its profound impact on our lives and how to harness it for personal growth. Whether you're pursuing a big dream, navigating challenges, or simply trying to stay on track, this episode is your ultimate guide to staying motivated.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:What is Motivation? Learn about the core definition and psychology behind motivation, including the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.Sanjiv’s Personal Journey with Motivation Hear Sanjiv’s candid st...
2024-12-0220 min
You and You#17 - Creativity with Emily Tan - Part 2In this inspiring episode of the You and You Podcast, host Sanjiv Sangha sits down with creative visionary Emily Tan to explore the secrets to unlocking creativity, overcoming creative blocks, and thriving in artistic careers. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion designer, artist, or simply looking to infuse more creativity into your life, this episode offers practical advice tailored for young people navigating today’s fast-paced world.Emily shares how mindfulness practices like yoga and movement can reignite inspiration, why stepping outside your routine is vital, and how mistakes can transform into creative breakthroughs. From sourcing sustainable mater...
2024-11-2532 min
You and You#16 Creativity with Emily Tan - Part OneIn part one episode of the You and You Podcast, host Sanjiv Sangha sits down with an inspiring fashion designer Emily Tan owner of brand 1800 Gallons who’s breaking barriers in sustainable style while creating trend-forward designs for the conscious modern woman. Dive into a candid conversation about how this creative visionary turned secondhand materials into timeless pieces, starting with the startling fact that it takes 1,800 gallons of water to grow cotton for a single pair of jeans. This eye-opening statistic inspired the birth of their brand, which reimagines discarded denim into edgy, wearable art.From deconstructing vi...
2024-11-1834 min
You and You#15 Diabetes with Dr Meera Ladwa - Part 2Welcome back to You and You, the podcast that dives deep into the health topics shaping our lives. In this second instalment, host Sanjiv Sangha is joined by diabetes specialist Dr. Meera Ladwa to explore the complex intersections of diabetes, sexual health, mental wellbeing, and cutting-edge technology.In this episode, Sanjiv and Dr. Ladwa address the sensitive but essential topic of diabetes and sexual health. From erectile dysfunction and painful intercourse to hormonal changes linked to the menstrual cycle, diabetes can impact intimate relationships in ways people often feel too embarrassed to discuss. Dr. Ladwa shares insights...
2024-11-1158 min
You and You#14 Diabetes with Dr Meera Ladwa - Part 1In this insightful episode of The You and You Podcast, host Sanjiv Sangha welcomes Dr. Meera Ladwa, a leading expert in diabetic medicine, to explore the impact of diabetes on young women’s physical and mental well-being. Dr. Ladwa, clinical lead for young adult diabetes care, brings her expertise to discuss both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, highlighting how these chronic conditions affect young women’s lives at critical stages of adolescence and early adulthood.Together, they delve into the distinct differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, explaining how genetics, lifestyle, and even stress contribute to di...
2024-11-0440 min
You and You#13 InsomniaIn this episode of You and You Podcast, host Sanjiv Sangha dives deep into the impact of insomnia and sleep deprivation, examining her personal experiences with disrupted sleep and sharing practical tips to improve sleep quality. Sanjiv reflects on how anxiety and lifestyle changes can worsen sleep issues, as well as the impact of sleep deprivation on mental health, memory, and overall well-being. From sleepless nights worrying about future events to exploring tools like meditation, weighted blankets, and even the Calm app for relaxation, Sanjiv discusses various methods that helped her manage and overcome insomnia.Listeners will g...
2024-10-2814 min
You and You#12 CreativityIn this episode of You and You Podcast, host Sanjiv Sangha explores the often misunderstood concept of creativity and how it has shaped her life. Drawing from personal experiences—from childhood model-making to a career as an architect—Sanjiv challenges the conventional view that creativity is exclusive to artistic endeavors. She shares how he discovered creativity beyond drawing and art, embracing it as a tool for problem-solving, communication, and innovation.Sanjiv reflects on how her early experiences with art, despite not being a strong drawer, helped her realize that creativity is about expression, exploration, and overcoming challenges. Throu...
2024-10-2114 min
You and You#10 Seeing YourselfIn this empowering episode, Sanjiv dives deep into the concept of "seeing yourself" — a journey of self-awareness, mental health, and self-compassion, especially for young women navigating the complexities of modern life. She explore the idea of truly looking at yourself, not through the lens of society or vanity, but with love and appreciation. Through personal stories, she'll discuss how external perceptions, family expectations, and self-criticism often distort our self-image, leaving us disconnected from our true selves.The episode also offers practical tools, like the powerful practice of self-eye-gazing, to help you reconnect with yourself. Sanjiv explores how mi...
2024-10-0714 min
You and You#07 Victim MentalityIn this episode of the "You and You Podcast," Sanjiv Sangha discusses the concept of victim mentality, where people feel powerless and blame others or circumstances for their struggles. She shares her personal journey, including toxic relationships and career challenges, and how adopting this mindset kept her stuck. A turning point came when's he read book, which helped her break free from negativity.Sanjiv emphasises that while it's natural to feel like a victim at times, true empowerment comes from taking responsibility for your actions and mindset. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective, embrace challenges as o...
2024-09-1617 min
You and You#06 LanguageIn this episode of the You and You Podcast, Sanjiv Sangha reflects on the power of language in shaping identity and thought. She shares her journey as a bilingual, exploring how language influences perspective and problem-solving. Sanjiv discusses the challenges of expressing emotions due to a functional use of language during her upbringing. A breakthrough during the pandemic helped her better understand and articulate her feelings. She emphasises the importance of language in both personal growth and professional communication, highlighting its role in emotional clarity and effective relationships. Hosted on Acast. See a...
2024-09-0213 min
You and You03 Identity with Revised AudioThis podcast episode by Sanjiv Sangha discusses the concept of identity, exploring how it is shaped by labels, beliefs, and experiences. Sanjiv shares her personal journey of self-discovery, revealing how she struggled with the labels imposed on her by others, from childhood to her professional life. These labels often conflicted with her true self, leading her to question his identity.Sanjiv emphasises that identity is more than just labels or characteristics like gender, race, or age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0113 min
You and You#02 AnxietyYou and You podcast with Sanjiv Sangha. This weeks episode covers anxiety, what it is and Sanjiv's journey with it and through it. with some tiptops on how she overcame it.How to mange your mental health. Importance of conversation. Overthinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0516 minYou and You#01 ManifestoSanjiv Sangha presents a podcast aimed at young women, tackling tough subject matters. Sanjiv started this body of work when she was going into schools and presenting on fears that the girls had stated.Choosing a word each week, she covers a little of what the word means and her perspective on it weaving her story through the narrative and some top tips on how she worked through it. Advice she would give to her younger self.In this episode she sets out her intension for the podcast.
2024-07-2903 min
Back Talk DocEmpathy and Compassion: The Journey from Spine Patient to Provider with Physician Assistant Lindsay HowardWhat happens when the doctor becomes the patient? In the first episode in this new series, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia discusses personal back care journeys with some of his esteemed colleagues.On this episode, he talks with Lindsey Howard, PA-C, a physician assistant in the physiatry department at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Care. Her spine care journey began with scoliosis. When she was 12, she was diagnosed with scoliosis during a routine school screening for the condition. Her spinal curve was 40 degrees and quickly progressed to 72 degrees. Her doctor recommended surgery or, he told her parents, she l...
2023-10-3024 minBack Talk DocFood Elimination and Pain with Heather WolcottAs a holistic nutritionist, as well as a health and wellness coach, Heather Wolcott understands concerns about all-or-nothing lifestyles and dietary changes. Instead, Heather believes in promoting a well-rounded lifestyle — and understanding that nothing is forever. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest, functional health coach Heather Wolcott, talk about nutrition and its effect on health, wellness, and even pain. Much of their discussion focuses around food elimination diets.Heather understands that the term “elimination diet” can be daunting for some people. But, she says, this form of lifestyle change...
2023-08-0938 minBack Talk DocBack Pain and the Sacroiliac Joint with Tanner Holden, PTDespite its limited range of movement, the sacroiliac joint is prone to instability and is often a source of back pain in patients. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and Tanner Holden, PT from Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates discuss the SI joint itself, some common causes of SI joint pain, and what the latest science has to offer for management. Patients can experience SI joint pain during or after pregnancy, pain from the joint itself, or autoimmune pain. However, diagnosing SI joint pain is rarely straightforward because medical imaging is no...
2023-07-1439 minBack Talk DocRethinking Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Disc DiseaseIf your back has been hurting and you haven’t been able to find relief, or you have chronic recurrent arthritic pain, it may be time to explore new options. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia hosts a solo episode to reframe how patients should be thinking about osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. He proposes that patients move away from thinking of these conditions as the inevitable result of wear and tear, and instead look at them through the lens of metabolic dysfunction. Using a framework focusing on food and supplementation opti...
2023-06-2137 minBack Talk DocBone and Spine Health With Dr. Stephanie PlummerWe all feel invincible sometimes, even as we age. Our minds do a great job of remembering how active and agile we were in our 20s and 30s. Even if we maintain an active lifestyle into our 50s and 60s, there are silent diseases that could be lurking in the background. Whether we feel it or not, osteoporosis can sneak up on us, so it’s important to be proactive.Dr. Stephanie Plummer, a physiatrist at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, joins Back Talk Doc host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia to share how women — and men — can best support their...
2023-05-3136 minBack Talk DocBattlefield Acupuncture for Pain with John HowardBattlefield acupuncture, a form of ear acupuncture, is well-known in military medicine. It’s now making its way to the civilian population due to ease of use, minimal risk involved, and effectiveness in relieving pain.John Howard, a clinician and academic, is a leading authority on this revolutionary technique. Upon earning his degree in acupuncture, he completed a five-year fellowship with the father of battlefield acupuncture himself, Dr. Richard Niemtzow. John joins Back Talk Doc host, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, to discuss battlefield acupuncture’s history, how it works, as well as some of the programs he runs to h...
2023-05-0133 minBack Talk DocPain, Function & Parkinson's with Sam Schroeder, PTFor those living with Parkinson's, back pain and stiffness can be some of the most frustrating symptoms of the neurological disorder. Luckily, with cutting edge physical therapy programs like LSVT BIG®, those living with Parkinson’s can combat the slowing and smallness of movements associated with the disease. Samantha Schroder, DPT, a physical therapist based in Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine’s Charlotte office is certified in the approach. She joins Back Talk Doc host, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, to discuss how the program reorganizes nerve networks in the brain to improve functioning. The program focuses on big move...
2023-04-1927 minBack Talk DocA Guided Meditation for Pain: Breathe and Body ScanIn this special episode, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia offers listeners a guided meditation session to help manage daily pain levels.Dr. Lakhia emphasizes the importance of deep breathing as a powerful tool to connect with the present moment and promote relaxation. This episode is especially helpful for those struggling with pain who are looking for natural ways to manage their symptoms.This meditation is meant to be listened to in a quiet, comfortable environment, perhaps seated in a comfortable chair or laying down comfortably. Do not listen to this meditation if you are operating machinery, a...
2023-04-0313 minBack Talk DocBack Surgery Revisions with Patrick Jowdy, MDDuring medical school, Dr. Patrick Jowdy was drawn to neurology and neurosurgery because of the challenges of the pathology and the importance of the work in improving patients’ lives. It was seeing the patients doing well post-op that finalized his interest in neurosurgery.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia talks with colleague Dr. Jowdy, now a neurosurgeon at Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, about how he treats patients who may need second low back surgeries. “Whenever anybody presents with [recurring] issues, the main thing that you need to really tease out is wh...
2023-03-1636 minBack Talk DocHeal Your Disc, End your pain with Dr. Greg LutzIt was more than 13 years ago that a veterinarian introduced Dr. Gregory Lutz to platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Dr. Lutz had a lame horse suffering from a tendon injury. With the help of a portable ultrasound, the veterinary physician drew the horse's blood, spun it in a centrifuge, and injected it into the tendon, right there in the stall. Within a few weeks, the horse was running around like a pony. That inspired Dr. Lutz to research this treatment for his own patients. With more than 30 years of clinical experience under his belt, Dr. Lutz has proven himself t...
2023-02-2838 minBack Talk DocConquer Pain with Virtual RealityWhen we think of virtual reality, we usually think about its most obvious uses: gaming, socializing, or even shopping. But researchers and doctors are also experimenting with VR in the healthcare field. Harvard MedTech has found that VR has unique properties that help the brain address pain and return to homeostasis in a holistic way. In the Vx Therapy program, clinicians work alongside VR to help guide anyone from surgical patients to hospice patients and veterans toward relief from their pain. Using a biopsychosocial approach, practitioners there have found that creating acute distractions dur...
2023-02-1732 minBack Talk DocHip vs. Back pain with Dr. Puneet AggarwalOne of the more challenging conditions for doctors to diagnose whether pain is originating in the hip or back. In this episode of Back Talk Doc, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest, Dr. Puneet Aggarwal, MD, troubleshoot different patient symptoms and explore how they would treat them.Dr. Aggarwal is the director of Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute of Sports Medicine, where he specializes in non-surgical treatments for the spine and interventional pain medicine. Dr. Lakhia and Dr. Aggarwal discuss multiple scenarios and treatment methods for a patient presenting hip and back pain. They run t...
2023-02-0734 minBack Talk DocGrief Connects Us with Jodi Stern MDWhen his younger sister, Victoria, died from leukemia, Dr. Joseph Stern stepped out of his white coat, becoming more than a physician. He was a patient’s loved one — his sister’s caretaker and advocate.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia talks with Dr. Stern about how his experience with his sister led him to reexamine what it means to be a physician, which he chronicles for readers in his book Grief Connects Us: A Neurosurgeon’s Lessons on Love, Loss, and Compassion. “I saw, as if for the first time: what...
2023-01-2739 minBack Talk Doc2022 Gift List for Back PainHoliday shopping season is upon us, and there’s something out there for everyone. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia reflects on the guests that decked the halls of Back Talk Doc in 2022 and compiled a list of the top ten gifts for people with back pain. The list is inspired by discussions with guests, including Dr. David Schecter and Esther Gokhale, and addresses a range of prices and applications. Finding the perfect gift is tough, so Back Talk’s top ten list helps strike the balance of something that lights up your loved ones’ faces while not depleting your budget...
2022-12-1920 minBack Talk DocBack Pain Relief with Spinal Cord StimulationPhysicians strive to find ways for their patients to live healthy, active lifestyles, and that is what attracted Dr. Dave Eichman to the specialty of spinal cord stimulation. In this episode of Back Talk, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest, Dr. Eichman, cover what makes a patient a good candidate for the treatment, what to expect from it, and some potential pitfalls. “The unique ability to test the device before committing can help patients feel more confident in their choice. “[Once] you've had the surgery done, there's no going back. But with the stimulator, there...
2022-11-2824 minBack Talk DocA Guided Meditation for Pain: Creating a Safe PlaceIf you’re listening to Back Talk Doc, you or someone you know is probably dealing with some type of pain. Chronic pain can be very hard to handle, but many times when we create a mental image of our suffering, we tend to aggravate this pain, thus increasing it. This mental image leads to negativity on a conscious and subconscious level associated with your pain.Today, give your body a safe place to deal with pain. Join us on a guided meditation that will teach techniques to change the mental image that has been cre...
2022-10-2012 minBack Talk DocReduce Your Back Pain Frequency with Dr.Carol McMakinIt is never too late to chase after a dream or make a difference in other people’s lives. Dr. Carolyn McMakin, DC is a testament to that. After deciding to pursue her lifelong goal at the age of 40, Dr. McMakin enrolled in pre-med courses and the University of Western States Chiropractic College. Upon graduation, Dr. McMakin opened her own practice and by 1996 began treating patients with a list of frequencies first documented in the 1920s. This work led her to present her results at the American Back Society National Meeting and subsequently publish the first 50 cases of...
2022-09-1952 minBack Talk DocNeuropathy and Its Many Facets with Dr. Ki JungHave you ever sat in one position too long and had your foot fall asleep? And when you stood up, you felt a prickling or tingling that was almost painful? Or have you ever rolled over in the middle of the night and found your hand was numb? Each of these occurrences are considered positive symptoms of neuropathy — they are the presence of an abnormal sensation.What exactly is neuropathy and what causes it? On this episode of Back Talk Doc, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is joined by one of the newer partners at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine As...
2022-09-0845 minBack Talk DocBotanicals and Back Pain with John SlatteryCould a couple of drops of an herb tincture enable someone who underwent open heart surgery to feel her chest for the first time in four years? Could it help you mitigate and prevent back pain?In our society, it’s easy to think that the most complex, advanced medicine is the best cure for any and all pain. And yet, a powerful tool for pain treatment could be an overlooked plant growing in your backyard. In this episode, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest John Slattery of Desert Tortoise Botanicals dive into herbalism and its potential.
2022-08-1555 minBack Talk DocBack to the Basics: Reducing Back Pain Through Healthy EatingBack pain can feel impossible to control. However, there are things that you can do to reduce pain. In this episode, Back Talk Doc host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia empowers listeners to reduce back pain through mindful eating and nutrition. As Dr. Lakhia explains, “It's important that we zoom out and ask ourselves, what's really going on with our food and our diet?” By mastering the basics of healthy eating, you can reduce inflammation levels and consequently decrease pain levels. But with the many diets out there, all claiming to be the best, it’s challenging to sort...
2022-07-1127 min
Sanjiv Malik Meditation & MotivationSatsang 003 - गुरु मूरत की महिमा (Baccha Daal Leela)Satsang by Sanjiv Malik from Mission Genius Mind & Self Awakening MissionOur Contact for Appointment/Courses: 9350884041, 9821743552, 9821764952 #Mission_Genius_Mind #Sanjiv_Malik #MGM #Meditation
2022-02-0112 minSanjiv Malik Meditation & MotivationSatsang 002 - प्रेम की महिमाSatsang by Sanjiv Malik from Mission Genius Mind & Self Awakening MissionOur Contact for Appointment/Courses: 9350884041, 9821743552, 9821764952 #Mission_Genius_Mind #Sanjiv_Malik #MGM #Meditation
2022-02-0115 minSanjiv Malik Meditation & MotivationSatsang 001 - अजपा जाप की महिमा, 7 Crore जापSatsang by Sanjiv Malik from Mission Genius Mind & Self Awakening MissionOur Contact for Appointment/Courses: 9350884041, 9821743552, 9821764952 #Mission_Genius_Mind #Sanjiv_Malik #MGM #Meditation
2022-02-0116 min
Agile CaravanseraiDavid AndersonDavid Anderson is an internationally recognized thought leader and pioneer of the Kanban Methodology. He’s the founder of the David J Anderson School of Management as well as the CEO of Mauvius Group Inc. David is the author of seven books on Kanban. David co-created the Kanban Maturity Model, the Fit for Purpose Framework, and Enterprise Services Planning. His degree in electronics and computer science started him out in the gaming industry, where he then pivoted to the software industry as an acclaimed author, coach, speaker, and consultant. Over the last 25 years, David has worked at IBM...
2021-12-0824 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Mark Wayman with Sanjiv Goyal - Part 01We talk about the future of Gaming and how Las Vegas is transforming into an experience destination.
Video Topics:
# Casino Gaming
# Future of jobs at Casinos
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwaymanlv/
2021-11-0214 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - BV Jagadeesh with Sanjiv GoyalBV Jagadeesh is Managing Partner at KAAJ Ventures. He has successfully invested and guided companies such as Nutanix (IPO), Yodlee (IPO), Arkin (acqd: VMWare), Elastic Box (acqd: Century Link), NetMagic Solutions (acqd: NTT), Ocarina Networks (acqd: Dell) and Ankeena (acqd: Juniper) to name a few.
Video Topics:
# Health
# Quality of life
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvjagadeesh/
2021-11-0213 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Irina Gerry with Sanjiv Goyal - Part 02About our Guest:
Irina Gerry is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and marketing leader, on a mission to transform the food system and drive widespread adoption of sustainable ways to feed the world. She has deep expertise in the plant-based food and beverage space.
Video Topics:
What does the future of food look like in 2050 and beyond? as we discuss the food system of the future.
#futurefood
#futureoffood
#foodsystems
#food
#foodinnovation
#futurist
#sustainability
#environment
Connect with her on Lin...
2021-10-1312 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Irina Gerry with Sanjiv Goyal - Part 01About our Guest:
Irina Gerry is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and marketing leader, on a mission to transform the food system and drive widespread adoption of sustainable ways to feed the world. She has deep expertise in the plant-based food and beverage space.
Video Topics:
What does the future of food look like in 2050 and beyond? as we discuss the food system of the future.
#futurefood
#futureoffood
#foodsystems
#food
#foodinnovation
#futurist
#sustainability
#environment
Connect with her on Lin...
2021-10-1310 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Raghu Chittimalla with Sanjiv GoyalAbout our Guest:
Raghu is the founder of Techstar and a community leader. He has spent more than a decade improving the workplace environment and inclusivity. We also talked about the role of SMB and how can we create a better work environment?
Video Topics:
# Local employment
# Improving the work environment
#SMB
The United States has the most advanced software and information technology (I.T.) services industry globally. More than 40 percent of the $5 trillion global I.T. market is in North America, primarily the United States. The...
2021-10-1322 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfession of a Futurist - Ari Horie with Sanjiv GoyalAri Horie has founded women's Startup Lab (WSLab), a founder development accelerator based in the heart of Silicon Valley providing stage-specific founder training to early-stage startups. WSLab's mission is to guide women-led startups to victory and inspire change to impact the world.
Ari is a prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneur and has been named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's "Women of Influence in Silicon Valley" in 2015, one of CNN's 10 Visionary Women of 2014, and "40 over 40" Women to Watch in 2015. Ari Horie is an active global keynote speaker at leading tech conferences
In most industries where women...
2021-09-2321 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfession of a Futurist - Neeraj Choudhary with Sanjiv GoyalIIT Delhi Alumnus Neeraj Chaudhary scales Mount Everest.
Neeraj Chaudhary started mountaineering in 2014, and in 2020 got selected as a member of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) Everest Expedition under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
This is the story of believing in yourself.
Be Humble
Your network is your net worth - Find an environment conducive to your dreams, surround yourself with people who have achieved the impossible.
Preparation - prepare, prepare, prepare
Tribe/Team Work/Your Family - with your tribe, even a failed destination w...
2021-09-2322 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Gavin Isaacs with Sanjiv GoyalGavin Isaacs is a legend in the global gaming technology world. He has led many multi-billion $s publically traded companies, an Australian immigrant, a lawyer by training reformed as a technologist and futurist. He has turned a nonexistent entity into the most prominent gaming organization. He is one of the top 10 visionary leaders in the gaming industry.
As Vegas has led the global gaming industry, can we usher the world into another sector?
Video Topics:
# Gaming
# Education
# Entrepreneur
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.c...
2021-09-1323 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Ashutosh Garg with Sanjiv GoyalWe will talk about the future of the workforce and how to become a meta entrepreneur. Ashutosh had built a unicorn start-up in record time. Let's learn the process from the best.
Video Topics:
# Artificial Intelligence
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutoshgarg893/
2021-09-0522 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Anitha Vadavatha with Sanjiv GoyalA multi-disciplinary leader & entrepreneur with several years of experience in startup, corporate and consulting environments in technology, financial services, education, and non-profit sectors in the USA and Asia. An advisor and mentor to startups in AI, blockchain, biotech & digital health with deep knowledge in exponential technologies, emerging markets, innovation, international affairs & smart cities/communities.
Video Topics:
# Digital Currency
# Future of Money
Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anithavadavatha/
Connect with her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/anithavadavatha?lang=en
2021-09-0524 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Stephen Moore with Sanjiv GoyalNever give up!
1) Life is series of choices and serendipity.
2) It is 99% execution
3) If you think you can or can't, either way, you are right
Stephen Moore talked about his journey and lesson learned along the way.
He is an entrepreneur with an exceptional blend of marketing, technology, and business achievements. Experienced in leading business units, new ventures, and large corporate projects.
A progressively responsible 25-year career in the casino gaming industry in the US and Asia markets. Combine strong operations and marketing knowledge, technology, and leadership skil...
2021-09-0525 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfession of a Futurist - Dr. Shailesh Upreti with Sanjiv GoyalWe talked about the future of energy. Our global population is rising, and our energy needs are growing. How are we preparing ourselves for current and future challenges?
Podcast Topics:
# Energy Resources
# Future of Energy
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailupreti
Connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/shailupreti?lang=en
2021-08-1022 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a futurist - Umang Jain with Sanjiv GoyalUmang has a passion for building a culture of service, innovation, and collaboration to help make technology a strategic differentiator for business. Executives and peers know him as a creative and strategic thinker who can turn vision into a strategic roadmap and execute on the roadmap to deliver results.
Podcast Topics:
Education
New ways of learning
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainumang
2021-08-1019 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a futurist - Amit Kumar with Sanjiv GoyalWe discussed the future of computer vision and leveraging the latest models to build next-generation security to customer experience.
Video Topics:
● Future of computer vision
● Individual privacy
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkumar
Connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/akumar?lang=en
2021-08-1023 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Sanjay Poonen with Sanjiv GoyalOur world has transformed in the last 18 months. We found ourselves more connected than ever. Unpredictable future and uncertainty are still looming. However, technology has kept humanity going. Our major infrastructure services and financial institutional didn't falter. However, are we the future-ready?
We have many questions; let's talk to Sanjay Poonen, formerly President of SAP and COO of VMware.
He has successfully built and lead multi-billion $ organizations. We talked about how to think and built companies of the future.
Connect with him on LinkedIn her...
2021-08-1022 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Karl Mehta with Sanjiv Goyal - Part 2Karl Mehta was on my show 'confessions of a futurist with Sanjiv Goyal'. We talked about the future of education and exponential learning.
Some interesting facts; the United States education market is close to $2 trillion, i.e., 10% of our GDP. We have female students outnumber males in higher studies.
Points we have addressed and/or raised;
1) Are we spending taxpayers and our money wisely?
2) Are we preparing our future generation with almost stone-age technology?
3) What do we really need for the future; skills or education?
4...
2021-08-1019 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Karl Mehta with Sanjiv GoyalKarl Mehta was on my show 'confessions of a futurist with Sanjiv Goyal'. We talked about the future of education and exponential learning.
Some interesting facts; the United States education market is close to $2 trillion, i.e., 10% of our GDP. We have female students outnumber males in higher studies.
Points we have addressed and/or raised;
1) Are we spending taxpayers and our money wisely?
2) Are we preparing our future generation with almost stone-age technology?
3) What do we really need for the future; skills or education?
4...
2021-08-1021 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalAjay Agarwal - Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Ajay Agarwal with Sanjiv Goyal
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Podcast Topics:
#CryptoCurrency
#Blockchain
#GlobalCurrency
Read More about Ajay Agarwal here: https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Ajay-Agarwal/-2045142541
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://ww...
2021-08-1022 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Lalit Kumar Dhingra with Sanjiv GoyalA seasoned professional and corporate executive with 40 years of progressive experience addressing technological and scientific issues while leading highly diversified teams; skilled in aligning technical strategy with software engineering, products, and business to transform vision to reality; strong sales management capability to build customer relationships and create innovative business deals; resilient negotiator with a proven track record of establishing and integrating global development centers; superior governance skills well-versed in building financial strategy to meet corporate goals; an accomplished leader with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
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2021-08-1019 min
Confessions of a Futurist with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a Futurist - Arturo Elizondo with Sanjiv GoyalWorking to transform the way the world eats—protein by protein
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Arturo Elizondo is trying to make the age-old conundrum irrelevant. His Clara Foods has developed a fermentation technology that uses yeast to convert sugar directly into egg proteins—the same way brewers make beer. The animal-free proteins are a cheaper and greener replacement for the vast quantities of eggs that go into everything from instant cakes and mayonnaise to dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. “Animals are an incredibly inefficient protein machine,” says Elizondo, whose parents immigrated to the United S...
2021-06-2226 min
After Office Hours: UMass SociologyWhat Does it Mean to be a Public Sociologist? A Conversation with Sanjiv GuptaIn the first episode of this conversation, Isabel and Siena chat with Professor Sanjiv Gupta, who originally helped kick off the podcast in the spring of 2020. We discuss what is means to practice public sociology and its significance to us as active participants in society, with a special focus on Professor Gupta's endeavors.
Check out his podcast, Socialism in the Time of Corona, here: https://socialism-in-the-time-of-corona.castos.com
2021-05-2835 min
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2021-04-1600 minBack Talk DocIn’s and Out’s of Spinal Fusions with Dr. Hunter DyerThe general public’s understanding of spinal fusion often starts with a misconception.When Dr. Hunter Dyer talks to people about lumbar fusion, many think that it’s the screws doctors place that are the fusion. But that’s not true — the hardware just holds the spine in alignment until the vertebrae or spinal elements grow back together.As an expert in spinal fusions, Dr. Dyer is familiar with what people get wrong or just don’t understand about caring for their spine and fixing spinal issues. It’s a complicated field of medicine and, as such, pat...
2021-04-1344 minBack Talk DocReduce Back Pain and Improve Posture with Active SittingWith fifteen years of experience as a spine physician, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is always on the lookout for ways to help his patients improve their back health, particularly with natural, less invasive methods that can be easily integrated into their day-to-day lives. Today, we’re going to be discussing a common cause of back and neck pain, prolonged periods of sitting.Joining us on this episode of Back Talk Doc is Dr. Turner Osler, a retired trauma surgeon, epidemiologist, entrepreneur, and founder of QOR360, a company designing chairs to improve posture and prevent back pain caused by co...
2021-03-2948 minBack Talk DocUncovering Pediatric Spinal Deformities with Dr. Michael BohlOn Episode 13 of Back Talk Doc we spoke with Dr. Matt McGirt about Adult Spinal Deformity (Ep. 13 - Adult Spinal Deformity with Dr. Matt McGirt.) It proved to be a popular and valuable episode for our community, so today we’re following up that episode with a discussion of scoliosis and spinal deformity in pediatric patients.Joining us is Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates’ new partner, Dr. Michael Bohl. Dr. Bohl attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Dr. Bohl was involved in h...
2021-03-0934 min
2021-03-041h 122021-03-0447 min2021-03-041h 122021-03-0440 min2021-03-0448 min2021-03-0445 min2021-03-0435 minIIT2020: Impact Series - The future is nowJishnu Bhattacharjee with Sanjiv GoyalConfessions of a futurist
2021-03-0454 minBack Talk DocDiagnosing and Treating Upper Back/Thoracic Pain with Dr. Scott OtisWe have addressed numerous aspects of low back pain from surgical angles to medications, nutrition, and injections on the podcast, but an increasing number of patients are also suffering from mid-back pain or “thoracic pain.”On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is joined by Dr. Scott Otis, a physiatrist at the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, to discuss thoracic back pain. Dr. Otis attended medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his internship at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Dr. Otis is currently affiliated with the American Academy of Phys...
2021-02-2226 min
Socialism in the Time of CoronaE23.1: S3-100 Days of Socialism. With Daphna Thier, Sanjiv Gupta, Jake Douglas, Alexandra WallingSeason 3 opens with an exercise in socialist imagination with organizers from the Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA. A few days after Biden’s inauguration, we held our own counter-inauguration laying out our alternative‘100 Days’ program. This is not purely a speculative exercise—the extent to which Biden’s presidency goes beyond a “return to normal” will depend crucially on the left’s ability to mobilize around some of the demands and aspirations you’ll hear in this episode. Part 1: DSA’s National Political Education Committee, the Democratic Socialist Labor Commission (DSLC) and the Socialist Feminist working group.
Political Education: https://education.dsa...
2021-02-0719 minBack Talk DocA Pain in the Neck (and Back!): How Technology, Stress, and Genetics are Leading to Aches and Pains With Dr. Sameer VemuriBy the numbers, a solid percentage of you are listening to this 29th episode of Back Talk Doc on your mobile device or in front of your computer. You may be hunched over peeping at the show notes on the screen, a noticeable strain rippling down your back. Whether you’re experiencing back or neck pain as you’re reading these words, this episode is here to help.On today's episode of Back Talk Doc, our host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is accompanied by Dr. Sameer Vemuri, a partner at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. Dr. Vemuri works at t...
2021-01-2837 minBack Talk DocElectrical Stimulation Devices for Back PainWhile COVID-19 has the headlines, for many, 2020 has also become synonymous with back pain. Working from home has cast many people from their ergonomic office chairs to couches, spare bedrooms, and dining room chairs. On this episode, our Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, explores the benefits of utilizing electrical stimulation to combat those work-from-home back pains. Electrical stimulation, a form of neuromodulation, is essentially applying different types of electrical or electricity-based products and magnetic-based products to influence the physiology of your nervous system, that is, the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system. (3:46)Dr. L...
2021-01-0726 minBack Talk DocQxMD, Mobile Solutions That Drive Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Daniel SchwartzBecause medicine is in a perpetual state of evolution, it is incumbent upon medical practitioners to be lifelong learners, always sharpening their intellect and skillset. In recent years, much of this continuing education has become reliant on technology. While clinicians have access to scientific journals, magazines, blogs, podcasts, and other digital sources at their fingertips, quickly accessing full research articles continues to be a hindrance. Enter QxMD, a company designing apps to help clinicians keep up with the latest research and integrate decision support tools into their practices.On today’s episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. La...
2020-11-2733 min
Agile CaravanseraiAlistair CockburnAlistair Cockburn is one of the 17 signatories of the Agile Manifesto, the author of the Crystal methodology and the founder of the Heart of Agile movement. Back in 2002, Alistair wrote the seminal book, Agile Software Development: A Cooperative Game and brought his unique methodologist’s eye to agile methods. I met Alistair in those early days, and was taken in by his energy, passion and erudition. Alistair and I had several conversations that have stuck with me to this day several years later. For instance, we had a conversation we had about autopoesis, which is Maturan...
2020-11-1816 minBack Talk DocRegenerative Spine & Orthopedic Medicine with Dr. John LesherFrom Kim Kardashian getting a vampire facial to Hines Ward's extraordinary knee recovery in the weeks leading up to the 2009 Super Bowl, regenerative medicine has gained a tremendous amount of interest in both the lay population and the scientific community. This medical-assisted self-healing process has helped athletes including Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and other high-profile celebrities not only overcome injuries but increase their recovery times.On this special one-year anniversary episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Lakhia welcomes Dr. John Lesher to discuss regenerative spine and orthopedic medicine, including the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and...
2020-11-1352 minBack Talk DocUsing an Inversion Table for Back Pain: Is It Safe?In the world of back pain, there are a variety of vendors in the marketplace offering purported solutions. And, with patients searching for alternatives to injections, physical therapy, surgery, and traditionally prescribed medications, the market for these alternatives treatments is booming. With these solutions ranging in efficacy from widely accepted remedies to ineffective and potentially harmful, how do you know what is and isn’t safe? Welcome to Back Talk Doc.In this episode, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is taking on gravity-assisted devices, more commonly known as inversion tables. Dr. Lakhia reveals his personal experience and research with in...
2020-10-2619 minAfter Office Hours: UMass SociologyFresh Start: AOH IntroEpisode #1: Isabel and Siena begin their first podcast of the semester with an introduction to their plans for the show and themselves as students at UMass Amherst. As a first attempt, please do not judge them too harshly. Shoutout to Sanjiv Gupta, Taha Saeed, and Pat Scanlon for beginning this project, and you can check out their work on this page as well!
2020-10-1300 minBack Talk DocGolf Rehabilitation and Fitness with Dr. Graham ClaytorIf you live or work in the Carolinas, you probably either play golf or have a friend or loved one that plays. Golf is an excellent sport for children and retirees alike and a popular activity for competitive exercisers that don’t want to strain their bones and muscles in high-impact sports. However, golf can also lead to its fair share of aches and pains, so today’s episode focuses on preventing and treating golf-related injuries.On this episode of Back Talk Doc, our host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia welcomes Dr. Graham Claytor, Director of the Physical Therapy at C...
2020-10-1137 minBack Talk DocHealth Care and Spirituality, with Dr. John WelshoferImagine you suffer from a painful disc injury that prevents you from engaging in many of your daily activities. For most people, the obvious course of action is to go see your doctor, where it’s likely you’ll have a physical examination and be prescribed medications and/or surgery. At the end of this course of treatment, you hope to be pain-free and back to your daily routine. Many patients never stop to ask themselves, “is there anything else I could be doing to improve my circumstances?” Dr. John Welshofer would answer you with an emphatic “yes!,” and he’s here to...
2020-09-1835 minBack Talk DocPhysical Therapy and Health Tips for Patients with Back Pains, With Dr. Eleanor McMillanDo you frequently suffer from back pain and don’t know the right way to treat them? Or do you think your home exercises are making the pain worse? Patients often mistake the difference between being physically active versus going to physical therapy to treat a specific injury, causing them to worsen the pain and fail to properly recover from herniated discs or muscular back strains.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, our host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, welcomes Dr. Eleanor McMillan, a physical therapist who loves to exercise and enjoy a healthy lifestyle; she’s also help...
2020-09-0233 minBack Talk DocInnovations in Spine Surgery with Dr. Chris HollandAlthough advancements in technology have made many things possible in medicine, particularly in the surgical aspect, robotics is still somewhat a relatively new concept. This sector is gaining traction in the market, but you won’t find robots in most hospitals in the U.S.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Holland to explore surgical robots utilized in spine surgery. Chris goes in-depth into what surgical robots are, how these work, and how they’re adopted in the OR for neurosurgery or spine surgery. He emphasizes that thes...
2020-08-1737 minBack Talk DocIntroduction to Spinal Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery with Dr. Dom CoricReplace defective joints in the knee and hips is not unheard of and there’s a big chance that you or someone you know has had this surgery done. But can this type of procedure be done to address issues in the spinal region?In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is joined by Dr. Dom Coric, who is an expert in spine trauma, spine surgery, and in particular, spinal arthroplasty. They dive deep into all aspects of artificial disc replacement surgery in the neck and lower back. Dom describes what happens during this ty...
2020-08-0335 minBack Talk DocWhat’s the Point? Acupuncture vs Dry NeedlingAside from clinical treatments for back pain and pain in general, acupuncture and dry needling are increasingly becoming part of treatment plans prescribed by physicians. However, there are misconceptions about these two interventions, with people often interchanging one for the other.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia goes into a discussion on dry needling and acupuncture and the significant differences between these two treatment options. It’s not so much as which is more effective than the other, but rather which intervention is the best course of action for your specific issue....
2020-07-2026 minBack Talk DocAll About the Thoracic Outlet SyndromeBesides cases of lower back pain, another common problem that most people face is neck pain. In severe instances, the pain shoots from the neck to the arm, which can lead to numbness and immobility. One condition that is often difficult to diagnose is the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS).In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia is joined by Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates’ nurse practitioner Emily Tucker and physical therapist Jay Murugavel in this roundtable discussion on TOS. Drawing from his expertise, Jay dives into what the thoracic outlet is and what causes pain in...
2020-07-0641 minBack Talk DocPicture this: Understanding spinal imagingOne of the most common responses to feeling back pain is asking your physician for an x-ray to determine what’s causing it. However, the process of coming to diagnosis to properly treat any pain goes more than just reading off of an x-ray or MRI test result.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia gives a rundown on how physicians determine the proper dedicated imaging option needed for a patient. Numerous factors affect decision-making as each scenario is different. First, the doctor takes a look at the medical history and identifies any red fl...
2020-06-2225 minBack Talk DocFood is Medicine: The Benefits of Olive OilManaging inflammation and back pain goes beyond taking medication and undergoing surgeries or therapy. It requires overhauling your lifestyle to one that will support your healing, which involve taking care of your mental well-being, regular exercise, and a nutrition-dense diet. One of the food plans that is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits is the Mediterranean Diet, of which olive oil is a key component.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia speaks to Mary Mori, director for technical services at California Olive Ranch on olive oil. She talks about the olive fruit itself, the...
2020-06-0140 minBack Talk DocTop 5 Non-Disc Causes of Low Back Pain and SciaticaIf you are experiencing lower back pain or sciatica, it’s important to determine its cause for proper treatment and better pain management. However, there are some cases where patients, who reported to have issues in this region, find out through medical diagnosis that the cause is not rooted in bulging or degenerative lumbar discs.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia dives deep into the top 5 reasons behind your lower back pain. These are the piriformis syndrome, sacroiliitis, lumbar and gluteal trigger point syndrome, hamstring strains and lumbar facet referral pain patterns. Most of...
2020-05-1831 minBack Talk DocAdult Spinal Deformity with Dr. Matt McGirtIt’s pretty common to have your posture be significantly affected by a spine condition. Whether you’ve had congenital scoliosis as a child or went through an accident that caused the deformity, it’s important to have an understanding of these so you know your options are towards recovery. In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia speaks with Dr. Matt McGirt, a partner doctor at the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. Dr. McGirt dives deep into spinal deformities that occur in adults, including complex spines and scoliosis. He discusses the types of scoliosis that d...
2020-05-0434 minBack Talk DocThe Recommended Diet to Reduce InflammationDid you know that nutrition plays an important role in contributing to your better quality of health and overall well-being? According to research, about 700,000 deaths and 15% disability cases have a correlation to poor nutrition. It’s not just diseases, but the pain that you’re feeling right now in your back and other parts of the body may be because of high levels of inflammation. And as clinics are not operating at full-capacity with the COVID-19 pandemic still underway, you can make a difference in managing your pain with the food that you eat. In this episode of B...
2020-04-2030 minBack Talk DocTop 8 Apps to Help With PainThe world has shifted to a new normal due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Everyone is encouraged to stay at home, resulting in the medical community not operating at full capacity. You may not have the same access to your medical practitioner, but you can empower yourself and manage your pain while waiting for the storm to pass.In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia shares 8 apps that can help you deal with pain in your back and in other parts of your body. Although these won’t provide the equivalent relief of a prescription pi...
2020-04-0624 minBack Talk DocBack Injuries at WorkThe statistics surrounding back injuries among adults is alarming and reflects how grave this problem is in society today. About 80% of adults will experience this type of injury, and at least 1 million of recorded cases are caused by manual labor, with trailer truck drivers as the top type of workers suffering from it. Even employees who sit still at their desks for at least 8 hours in a day can sustain these injuries too. Low back pain, which is the leading cause of disability, is common among office workers.Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia talks about the prevalence of back...
2019-12-2319 minBack Talk DocTop 10 Back Pain MythsCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates welcome you to Back Talk Doc, a podcast dedicated to empowering you to take control of your back pain and enhance your quality of life. On this inaugural episode, we introduce our host, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, a board certified physiatrist and specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates.Dr. Lakhia is passionate about educating patients on how to care for their back by combining the best of holistic and conventional medicine approaches. He is the author of the patient education booklet, Back Talk, that addresses common questions you may...
2019-11-1126 min