In this Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast episode, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Nicole Fleischman, a board-certified urogynecologist based in New York. Dr. Fleischman specializes in treating women with pelvic floor conditions, including urinary incontinence and organ prolapse, utilizing both medical and surgical approaches. During the conversation, they explore a paradigm shift in understanding pelvic health—moving away from the traditional view of pelvic weakness and the need for strengthening to a more nuanced perspective. Dr. Fleischman also discusses her book, "The Second Mouth," which delves into these concepts. Tune in to gain insights into women's urinary health and the importance of specialized care in this field.
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[00:01:26] Urogynecology and pelvic health.
[00:04:32] Pelvic floor muscle understanding.
[00:08:12] Pelvic floor awareness through breathing.
[00:12:19] Stomach sucking and breathing issues.
[00:14:14] Breathing and pelvic floor health.
[00:18:45] Pelvic floor awareness and coordination.
[00:21:51] Surgery necessity in urogynecology.
[00:26:21] Empowering women through education.
[00:29:10] Biopsychosocial lens in medicine.
[00:32:19] Importance of proper toilet training.
[00:34:55] Incontinence awareness and prevention.
[00:38:26] Breathing techniques for health.
[00:42:07] Knowledge sharing in healthcare.
More About Dr. Nicole Fleischman:
Dr. Fleischmann is board certified in urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
She received her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, where she graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Fleischmann completed her surgery and urology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY and continued her training in a fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.
She is passionate about practicing an integrative approach to urogynecology, correcting the pervasive, unconscious and paradoxical behaviors which can turn into the structural problems and bothersome symptoms that prompt women to seek care. She is the author of the new book “The Second Mouth”, which addresses the powerful mind-body connection in functional urology.
Dr. Fleischmann serves as Director of FPMRS at White Plains Hospital Center where she has been in clinical practice for the last 25 years. She holds an active appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Assistant Clinical Professor of Gynecology and Urology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Additionally, she is a member of the American Urologic Association and Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU). Dr. Fleischmann is the author of several research publications and presentations. She lives and practices in New York.Resources from this Episode:
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In this Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast episode, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA, a physical therapist and chief commercial officer at One Step, to discuss the gait analysis. Gait analysis is the study of how we walk, a crucial area of focus for physical therapists, especially regarding aging and overall health. Pat shares his extensive background in healthcare, spanning over two decades, and describes his journey from patient care to leading innovations in gait analysis and patient outcomes. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of gait analysis, how it changes with age, and what it means for improving health and mobility. Please tune in to learn more about this vital aspect of physical therapy and its impact on patient care.
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[00:01:51] Gait analysis and biomechanics.
[00:07:28] Gait analysis essentials.
[00:08:35] Observational gait analysis effectiveness.
[00:12:38] Correlating patient goals with analysis.
[00:18:01] Functional assessment in treatment plans.
[00:22:39] Patient confidence and gait analysis.
[00:24:56] Gait speed as vital sign.
[00:31:15] Gait analysis using smartphones.
[00:34:40] Monitoring patients in real world.
[00:38:45] Importance of mobility in health.
More About Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA:
As Chief Commercial Officer at OneStep, Pat is accountable for the company’s US market entry through strategic provider partnerships. His deep healthcare experience as a leader in health plans, health systems, medical devices, startups and digital care delivery support and enable OneStep’s growth and scale. As an entrepreneur, Pat has successfully launched and scaled care delivery companies, digital solutions that focused on health and wellbeing, disease management and virtual care and worked with providers to achieve success in value-based payment models. He received his degree in physical therapy from Boston University and his master’s in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. A lifelong learner, Pat has also held several academic appointments and is a grant reviewer for the National Science Foundation’s SBIR seed fund and served as an Industry Mentor for their I-Corp Innovation program. He has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical studies and is the Vice President of Professional Practice of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association’s and the Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee. Pat lives in Minneapolis with his family, dog Maizey and is a committed outdoors enthusiast and endurance athlete.
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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Janna Koretz, a clinical psychologist and expert in leadership and mental health. The discussion focuses on managing stress and preventing burnout in high-pressure careers, particularly within the healthcare sector. Dr. Koretz shares her insights on the common challenges faced by professionals, including feelings of being stuck, relationship issues at work, and the impact of high-stress environments on mental health. With her experience running a practice in Boston, she emphasizes the importance of proactively addressing these issues. Tune in for valuable strategies and tips on navigating career-related stress and enhancing overall well-being.
Time Stamps:
[00:01:07] High pressure career management.
[00:07:02] Defining burnout and enmeshment.
[00:09:31] Signs of burnout.
[00:12:20] Unplugging from technology for recovery.
[00:17:35] Rekindling lost interests and hobbies.
[00:21:03] Determining personal values.
[00:23:22] Navigating differing family values.
[00:28:36] The importance of empathy.
[00:30:40] Empathy through diverse experiences.
[00:35:44] Moderation and pacing in life.
[00:39:28] Values-based journaling app.
[00:42:15] Gaining perspective in life.
More About Dr. Janna Koretz:
Dr. Janna Koretz is the founder of Azimuth Psychological, a group psychotherapy and testing practice with locations in Cambridge, Boston, and Nantucket MA. Dr. Koretz’s specialty is in executive leadership mental health — especially around co-founder struggles, impostor syndrome, communication skills, burnout, career enmeshment, and over-achiever trauma.
Graduate of Cornell University, with years of clinical training as a psychologist filtered through the lens of her own entrepreneurial journey, Dr.Koretz is able to engage with leaders on a deeper level while providing the nuance, rigor, and evidence-based practice required to address big challenges. Dr. Koretz’s work has been featured regularly in HBR, BBC, WSJ,Business Insider, NPR, CNBC, MSN and Boston Globe.
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