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Whelmed PodcastEpisode 22 - Avi MorAvi Mor joins the Whelmed Pod this week! We chat about Passover, kids, house renovations, hear about his first date with his wife. We hope you enjoy getting to know Avi a bit! We certainly did! Where Avi Works: https://www.morlights.com/Send us a text2025-05-041h 03
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 21 - Lisa ReedLisa Reed joins us as our guest this week, and we could not be more excited! She shares with us her journey of crafting a life and company that allows for balance and great design. How RBLD is studying ways to make the work week look like they want it too and embracing taking breaks. Lisa also shares her own Podcast "Lighting Matters" which started the same week as the Whelmed Podcast. Have a listen, your ears will thank you!Where Lisa WorksThings Mentioned:What color is your brain? Send us a tex2025-04-201h 04
Business of the VThe Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn FitzgeraldThere’s a notable gender gap with glaring disparity in reimbursement when it comes to urologic care for women and gynecologic care. Why are urologists being reimbursed at higher rates than urogynecologists for the same procedures? This week’s guest has observed and analyzed such disparities throughout her medical career - and now has the research to back it up. Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is a UroGynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Hear how RVUs (Relative Value Units) work, the significant reimbursement gaps that exist, and the prevalence of burnout in OB/GYN professionals. Conte...2025-04-1031 min
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 20 - Addie SmithIts our 20th episode folks!! This week we have artist and fellow lighting designer, Addie Smith joining the Whelmed Podcast! Katherine and Rachel talk to Addie about her starting her own company, Addie shares her experience dealing with a stalker and points out how hard these situations are for even the most prepared people. Enjoy!!Where Addie Works: https://studioadelia.com/Things Mentioned: How to Know a Person by David Brooks: https://amzn.to/4i4xSqCResources:https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-safety-planning/https://www.justice.gov/ovw/stalkinghttp...2025-04-0652 min
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 19 - Paul BokenHappy Spring Equinox! This week's episode we have our Canadian friend, Paul Boken joining us. We chat about kids and family structure, hear all about Paul's entrepreneurial spirit and his semi-dangerous adventurous side. We enjoyed chatting and getting to know Paul better, we hope you do as well!Where Paul works: https://www.gosourcery.com/Send us a text2025-03-231h 13
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 18 - Blythe von ReckersThis week, Katherine and Rachel are excited to share a delightful chat with their friend and colleague Blythe von Reckers! Blythe shares her experiences as a single woman, navigating work, home and family and how she's setting her own expectations on life. She shares how great life is after 40 and how she's putting herself first and blazing her own unique trail.Where Blythe WorksThings Mentioned:Funny Story by Emily HenryThe Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Yellowstone NPR Pop Culture Happy hour Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy...2025-03-091h 08
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 17 - Makenna KarhoffMakenna Karhoff joins the Whelmed Pod today! Katherine and Rachel enjoyed chatting with her and learning about her journey of recovery. She shares excitement in the challenge of her new job, fostering friendships that support her life goals and her vision boards! Enjoy!Where Makenna WorksThings Mentioned: Life without EdEverything I know about LoveTrigger warning: mentions of drug use and addiction.Send us a text2025-02-231h 01
Actual Justice WarriorRachel Maddow Caught DEFAMING Trump & ElonTickets To DebateCon 5: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/debatecon5In this video, I discuss the recent Rachel Maddow segment on MSNBC where she deliberately pushed the hoax that Elon Musk was gifted $400 million by Trump when the contract was given by the Biden administration Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/https://linktr.ee/ActualJusticeOdysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarriorInstagram NEW: https://www.instagram.com/actualjustice/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualjusticewarriorUtreon: https://utreon.com/c/ActualJusticeWarrior2n...2025-02-1617 min
Russell Reads with the Rach(a)elsHemingway, Kendrick Lamar, and Dr. Williams [Guest Corey Williams]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest, Honorable Doctor Corey Williams about his long title, and many other titles that shaped his love for reading.Books we discuss include: “The Word Bird” by Nicola Davies, Abbie Cameron (illustrator)“Darius the Great Is Not Okay” by Adib Khorram“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway“Moby-Dick or, The Whale” by Herman Melville“Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra“The Trumpet of the Swan” by E.B. White“Watership Down” by Richard Adams“Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck“...2025-02-1422 min
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 16 - Nicole SlaughterThis week, our friend Nicole Slaughter joins the pod! We're grateful to chat with her and hear her struggles and resilience in dealing with sleep issues; we chat about how engineering companies were set up during the age of solo income households and ponder how this might have positive change with households shifting to two incomes, and Nicole shares the joy she finds in parenting and her mountain biking hobby! We hope you enjoy!Where Nicole Works.Things Mentioned:Sandra Dalton Smith - RestThe Art Hub for KidsSend us...2025-02-111h 04
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 15 - Chris SlaughterChris Slaughter is this weeks guest on the podcast! We chat about parenting, all the things Chris does to stay healthy and enjoy life, Chris shares what inspires him and he asks Katherine and Rachel some good questions. We hope you enjoy!Where Chris works: https://www.parspec.io/Send us a text2025-01-261h 17
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 14 - Sam KoerbelWhelmed is kicking off 2025 with Sam Koerbel! Sam shares his unique journey in lighitng and how he's shfiting work around to have a better balance for himself and his family. We chat about having too many meetings, therapy, parenting and the CU Buffs! Listen in to hear all about it.Where Sam WorksSam is launching his second season of the Lytepod! Be sure to listen to all the great conversations he's sharing.Things Mentioned:Diary of a CEO PodcastAcquired PodcastAbove & BeyondSend us a text2025-01-121h 05
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 13 - Josie WrattenThe Whelmed Pod talks with Josie Wratten this week! She shares her unique journey through lighting and into voice acting! Talks about parenting a middle school boy. How working remote is lonely and what she does to offset that feeling. Where Josie works.Send us a text2024-12-151h 08
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 12 - Sara SullivanThis week we are delighted to have Sara Sullivan on the Pod! Sara shares with us her journey with IVF, we chat about babies, pets and traveling with kids. Sara, Katherine and Rachel share challenges with pregnancy and body image and Sara tells us all about NIVAS, a great non-profit providing housing for women in Nepal. Also, minor gastro interruptions by Butters. :PWhere Sara worksThings Mentioned:NivasMoment of LiftNormal WomenSong Sara mentionsStardew ValleySend us a text2024-12-011h 06
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 11 - Happy Thanksgiving!This week, Katherine and Rachel chat about what they are thankful for and put each other in the interview hot seat!The Whelmed Pod is thankful for you this season!!!Send us a text2024-11-171h 04