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Healthy Wealthy & Smart: Where Healthcare Meets Business. The Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast, hosted by award winning physical therapist Dr. Karen Litzy, offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help healthcare and fitness professionals take their careers to the next level. With its perfect blend of clinical skills and business acumen, this podcast is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Dr. Litzy's dynamic approach to hosting combines practical clinical insights with expert business advice, making the Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast the go-to resource for ambitious professionals seeking to excel in their fields. Each episode features a thought-provoking conversation with a leading industry expert, offering listeners unique insights and actionable strategies to optimize their practices and boost their bottom line. Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional looking to expand your skill set, or an up-and-coming fitness expert seeking to establish your brand, the Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast has something for everyone. From expert advice on marketing and branding to in-depth discussions on the latest clinical research and techniques, this podcast is your essential guide to achieving success in today's competitive healthcare landscape. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level, tune in to the Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast with Dr. Karen Litzy and discover the insights, strategies, and inspiration you need to thrive in today's fast-paced world of healthcare and fitness.
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Now displaying: August, 2024
Aug 30, 2024

Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Dr. Jared Pelo, co-founder of Bionic Health, about leveraging AI in medicine to improve patient care and physician-patient connections. Dr. Pelo shares his journey from emergency medicine to founding Bionic Health, driven by a desire to address healthcare issues proactively rather than reactively. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of AI and medicine in revolutionizing healthcare practices.

 

Time Stamps: 

00:00:02 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:00:42 - Dr. Jared Pelo's Background
00:01:59 - Transition to AI and Medicine
00:03:04 - Personal Tragedy and Founding Bionic Health
00:04:20 - Role of AI in Longevity Medicine
00:06:10 - Practical Application of AI in Healthcare
00:10:18 - AI and Physician Collaboration
00:12:10 - Human Connection in Healthcare
00:13:23 - Benefits of AI for Patients
00:16:38 - Longevity Medicine Explained
00:19:17 - Anecdotes and Studies on Longevity
00:23:20 - Bionic Health's Approach to Longevity
00:24:20 - Importance of Exercise and Lifestyle
00:27:05 - Education and Preventative Measures
00:29:07 - Take-Home Message
00:30:47 - How to Learn More About Bionic Health
00:31:28 - Advice to 20-Year-Old Self
00:32:12 - Conclusion and Farewell

 

More About Dr. Jared Pelo:

Jared Pelo, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Bionic Health

 

Dr. Jared Pelo trained and worked in emergency medicine before founding iScribes, an early ambient AI health tech company. iScribes was acquired by Nuance Communications a Microsoft Company and was developed into Dragon Ambient eXperience. Dr Pelo started Bionic Health after a family tragedy and being inspired by the power of AI in medicine. Passionate about AI in medicine and preventive medicine, Dr. Pelo advocates using advanced AI tools and compassion to enhance patient-physician connection and patient care.

 

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Dr. Pelo on YouTube

 

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Aug 22, 2024

On this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner and emergency physician with extensive experience in healthcare. Dr. Farrow discusses the impact of lifestyle stresses on our health using The Pulse Cure, drawing from his 25-year career and thousands of consultations. He shares insights on the evolution of his career and the pivotal moment that inspired a shift in his approach to health. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing your well-being.

Time Stamps: 

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:01:07 - Dr. Torkel Farrow's Career Journey
00:02:01 - Personal Health Transformation
00:03:10 - The Role of Lifestyle in Disease
00:04:16 - The Importance of Preventative Medicine
00:05:45 - Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare
00:06:43 - Smart Choices for Better Health
00:08:09 - The Impact of Alcohol on Health
00:09:07 - Balancing Stress and Recovery
00:09:30 - Heart Rate and Health
00:12:07 - Using Wearables to Manage Stress
00:14:24 - Alcohol and Sleep Quality
00:16:08 - The Vicious Cycle of Alcohol and Stress
00:17:00 - Personal Experience with Alcohol Reduction
00:18:34 - The Value of Wearables in Monitoring Health
00:19:00 - Potential Downsides of Wearables
00:21:18 - Empowerment Through Wearables
00:21:48 - Strategies for a Longer Life
00:22:01 - Key Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
00:25:08 - Exercise and Muscle Health
00:26:25 - The Importance of Good Relationships
00:28:24 - Balancing Work and Social Life
00:30:08 - Overview of "The Pulse Cure" Book
00:32:02 - Key Takeaways on Using Wearables
00:33:35 - Heart Rate Variability and Women's Health
00:35:00 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability
00:36:06 - Advice to Younger Self
00:36:41 - Conclusion and Contact Information

More About Dr. Torkil Færø:

Headshot of Dr. Torkil FærøDr Torkil Færø is a general practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer.  In 1996, he was one of the first Norwegian medics to work for Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola. Over a 25-year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had tens of thousands of consultations, and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies.

Færø is also an award-winning photographer, author of Kamerakuren (The Camera Cure), and has made documentaries about his pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago de Compostela.

An inveterate traveler, he has made his way by bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat, and car through over 80 countries and speaks eight languages. He lives in Oslo with his wife and two children.

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The Pulse Cure Website

Dr. Torkil on Instagram

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Aug 15, 2024

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Steve Farrell, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned advocate for interconnectedness. They discuss Steve's journey from high-tech entrepreneurship to promoting conscious living and business practices. Steve shares insights on creating a more conscious business and the importance of interconnectedness in today's world. Tune in for expert tips on how to infuse consciousness into your business endeavors.

Time Stamps: 

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:01:04 - Steve Farrell's Background and Journey
00:06:19 - Personal Awakening and Conscious Living
00:07:02 - Translating Consciousness to Business
00:07:42 - Six Tips for Creating a Conscious Business
00:09:39 - Practicing Conscious Leadership
00:13:10 - Engaging Community Well-Being
00:18:31 - Implementing Sustainable Practices
00:24:06 - Fostering an Inclusive and Empowering Work Culture
00:28:05 - Embracing Transparency and Integrity
00:31:04 - Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Mission
00:34:46 - Implementing Conscious Business Practices
00:36:33 - Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
00:37:54 - Where to Find More Information
00:38:41 - Advice to 20-Year-Old Self
00:39:48 - Conclusion and Sign-Off

More About Steve:

headshot of Steve FarrellFrom the pinnacle of Silicon Valley success as co-founder of two high-tech firms, Steve Farrell pivoted to lead Humanity’s Team, a global nonprofit helping people everywhere awaken to our interconnectedness. After contributing to the Gold Nautilus Award-winning book "Our Moment of Choice — Evolutionary Visions and Hope for the Future," Steve details his journey from the  American Dream to conscious leadership in his new book, "A New Universal Dream." Steve and Humanity’s Team offer educational programs in business, science, spirituality, creativity, relationships, healing, and conscious living through multiple platforms including their Humanity Stream+ streaming service. Learn more at ANewUniversalDream.com.

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Steve’s Website

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Steve’s YouTube

Steve’s Instagram

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Aug 8, 2024

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and bestselling author, about the importance of muscle in successful weight loss. Dr. Davis shares insights from recent clinical trials on losing fat while preserving muscle. The conversation delves into the limitations of conventional weight loss methods and highlights the significant impact of building and maintaining muscle for overall health and weight management.

Time Stamps: 

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:00:12 - Topic Overview: Muscle and Weight Loss
00:00:23 - Guest Introduction: Dr. William Davis
00:00:51 - Dr. Davis' Impact and Audience Feedback
00:01:56 - Conventional Weight Loss Methods
00:02:10 - Move More, Eat Less: Conventional Wisdom
00:02:53 - Muscle Loss in Conventional Weight Loss
00:03:46 - Health Risks of Conventional Weight Loss
00:05:19 - Importance of Preserving Muscle
00:05:50 - Benefits of Muscle Preservation
00:06:44 - Strength Training and Weight Loss
00:07:33 - The Biggest Loser Example
00:08:27 - Case Study: Danny Cahill
00:09:48 - Beyond Strength Training: Preserving Muscle
00:10:13 - Lactobacillus Reuteri and Muscle Preservation
00:11:08 - Fermentation and Yogurt Making
00:13:05 - Benefits of Lactobacillus Reuteri
00:14:10 - Human Clinical Trial on Skin and Muscle
00:16:17 - Targeting Abdominal Fat
00:17:01 - Potential Negative Side Effects
00:18:01 - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
00:19:04 - Endotoxemia and Health Issues
00:20:29 - Oxytocin and Body Composition
00:21:02 - Lactobacillus Reuteri and SIBO
00:22:09 - Air Device for Measuring SIBO
00:23:44 - Surprising Findings in Research
00:24:01 - Restoring Muscle and Targeting Fat
00:25:06 - New Approach to Weight Loss
00:26:07 - Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid in Diet
00:27:27 - Hyaluronic Acid for Skin and Joints
00:29:14 - Benefits of Butyric Acid
00:30:06 - Hyaluronic Acid and Joint Health
00:31:05 - Potential for Osteoarthritis Reversal
00:32:00 - Personal Anecdotes and Family Health
00:33:02 - Duration and Commitment to Supplements
00:34:06 - Preventive Measures for Arthritis
00:34:45 - Microbiome and Health
00:35:07 - Microbiome Manipulation
00:36:00 - Vaginal Microbiome and Health
00:37:26 - Opportunities in Microbiome Research
00:38:27 - Reducing Chronic Disease with Microbiome
00:39:14 - Where to Find Dr. Davis
00:40:18 - Advice to Younger Self
00:41:26 - Closing Remarks and Thank You

More About Dr. Davis:

headshot od Dr. Davis WILLIAM DAVIS, MD is cardiologist and author of the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller Wheat Belly, three other New York Times bestsellers: Wheat Belly Cookbook, Wheat Belly 30-Minutes (or Less!) Cookbook, and Wheat Belly Total Health, and several other books including Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox and Undoctored. His most recent book is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health and Lose Weight that maps out the damage that has occurred with the modern human microbiome and the specific, actionable steps that can be taken to restore it to maximum advantage. 

Dr. Davis champions programs that empower the individual in health in a world in which the healthcare system has failed to provide unbiased information and services. He is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Realize Therapeutics Corp. in Lake Bluff, Illinois, a commercial project to fund research and develop therapeutic products applying the new science of the microbiome. He is active in various online activities, including his Wheat Belly Blog (33 million visits) which has now transitioned to his Dr. Davis Infinite Health website (www.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com). He also broadcasts his message through his Dr. Davis Infinite Health YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp4ONYOXZkf92UxxNnAiKQ) and his Defiant Health Radio podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defiant-health-radio-with-dr-william-davis/id1591499942). He remains active in social media with, for instance, 400,000 Facebook followers.

Dr. Davis is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Medicine, with training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, and advanced training in interventional procedures at the Case Western Reserve University Hospitals where he also served as Director of the Cardiovascular Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Medicine. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. 

Resources from this Episode:

Dr. Davis Website

Dr. Davis on Instagram

Dr. Davis Podcast

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Aug 1, 2024

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy discusses chronic pain with Dr. David Clark, president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. Dr. Clark sheds light on stress-related brain-generated medical conditions and the mission of his organization to end the chronic pain epidemic. They emphasize the importance of looking beyond structural damage in addressing chronic pain. Tune in to learn more about this important topic!

 

Time Stamps: 

[00:02:41] Psychophysiologic disorders definition.

[00:06:26] Abnormalities in spine and pelvis.

[00:09:26] Vacation and stress relief.

[00:14:30] Adverse childhood experiences.

[00:17:03] Stress-related triggers for symptoms.

[00:22:18] Deep stress.

[00:25:36] Brain-generated symptoms.

[00:31:27] The brain generating physical symptoms.

[00:34:00] Transforming healthcare education.

 

More About Dr Clark:

Dr. David Clarke is the President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending the chronic pain epidemic. Dr. Clarke holds an MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His organization’s mission is to advance the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of stress-related, brain-generated medical conditions. Learn more at EndChronicPain.org.

 

Resources from this Episode:

Psychophysiologic Disorders Association

Past Media Coverage of Dr. Clark

PPDA Facebook

Dr. Clark on LinkedIn

PPDA on YouTube

 

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