In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is back with a great interview with COL Zack Solomon, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, to discuss the importance of resiliency in life and in leadership. Colonel Solomon shares his 25-year career journey, starting with his master's program at the US Army Baylor program and his time at Walter Reed and Fort Riley. He also describes his experience as a brigade physical therapist in Iraq during the surge in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, Colonel Solomon discusses his role as a brigade medical officer in a basic training brigade and his time at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Tune in to gain valuable insights on resilience from Colonel Solomon's military experience.
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Show notes:
[00:01:12] Resilience in the military.
[00:07:58] Overcoming acute events.
[00:11:36] Building resilience in the Army.
[00:15:17] Recovering from spinal cord injury.
[00:19:16] Building trust and confidence.
[00:23:16] General Shelton's incredible recovery.
[00:27:06] Setting desired end state.
[00:32:03] Resilience in leadership.
[00:36:00] Autonomy in physical therapy.
[00:42:44] Promoting resilience and reducing burnout.
[00:45:15] Providing constructive feedback.
[00:48:30] Modeling behaviors as healthcare providers.
More About COL Soloman:
COL Zack Solomon earned a Master of Physical Therapy degree from U.S. Army-Baylor University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Baylor University. COL Solomon also graduated from the U.S. Army War College with a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.
COL Solomon most recently served as the Branch Chief, Army Medical Specialist Corps, Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky. COL Solomon’s previous assignments include Commander, California Medical Detachment, Presidio of Monterey, California; Chief of Physical Therapy, Dunham Army Health Clinic, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; Chief of Physical Therapy at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Assistant Program Manager, Army Institute of Public Health, U.S. Army Public Health Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Brigade Medical Operations Officer, 434th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Chief Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Clinics, U.S. Army Health Clinic, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Brigade Physical Therapist, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy Clinic, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas; Physical Therapist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D.C.
He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
More About Dr. Weyrauch:
Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is a self-employed physical therapist at Movement X in Billings, MT. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Weyrauch is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant specializing in burnout, generational issues, and injury prevention programs within the workplace. Her clinical expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including NPR, Kaiser Health News, Glamour, Life Hacker, and NBC News. Dr. Weyrauch serves as Chair of the American Physical Therapy Association Nominating Committee and has served on multiple national task forces for the organization. She has performed scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at institutions including Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examining movement patterns and outcomes in people with and without low back pain has led to numerous local, regional, and national presentations and a peer-reviewed publication in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a top journal in rehabilitation.
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In this episode, I am joined by Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions," to discuss the connection between our overall health and our sex life and intimacy. They discuss the surprising connection between intimacy and health, highlighting the benefits of sex on both physical and mental well-being. The guest shares experiences and insights from years of exploring and understanding the female body. Listeners can expect to learn new perspectives on libido, desire, arousal, and the positive impact of a thriving love life.
Show notes:
[00:02:26] Health benefits of sex.
[00:04:23] Erectile tissue in women.
[00:08:34] Slow arousal and midlife sexuality.
[00:14:02] Vascular health and longevity.
[00:18:08] Pleasure in multiple locations.
[00:23:39] Toys that deeply penetrate tissue.
[00:24:26] The benefits of having orgasms.
[00:28:03] Soft tissue diseases post-covid.
[00:32:09] Arousal ladders and desire.
[00:35:10] Sex gets better with age.
[00:39:10] Vaginal restoration and ageless sexuality.
[00:42:29] Better Lover newsletter sign-up.
More about Susan Bratton:
Susan Bratton "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire passion their whole life long. She is a spokeswoman for GAINSWave and FemiWave and is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance vitality.
Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY Show. She makes frequent appearances on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox and NBC.
You can find The Susan Bratton Show® at BetterLover.com, her personal shares on Instagram @susanbratton, and her lust-for-life supplements, FLOW and DESIRE at The20store.com.
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In this episode, I am joined by Brandy Mabra, the CEO Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and a CEO Coach for private practice owners to talk about the power of owning your CEO status. Brandy discusses her various roles in practice management, consulting, and working with providers and payers. She opens up about her burnout and realizing that climbing the corporate ladder didn't align with her goals. This led her to start her own business and become a coach, helping healthcare professionals navigate their careers and find fulfillment. Please tune in to hear Brandy's insights on healthcare providers as CEOs and the unique challenges they face.
Show notes:
[00:02:05] Pivoting to business coaching.
[00:03:57] Owning your CEO role.
[00:08:07] Cultivating Your CEO Mindset.
[00:09:47] The real side of business.
[00:13:14] Chaos costs money.
[00:18:07] Mapping out systems
[00:21:12] Switching hats as a CEO.
[00:25:03] Every hour of planning saves 10 hours of doing.
[00:28:13] Scale Your Practice.
More About Brandy Mabra:
Brandy Mabra is the CEO of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and a CEO Coach for private practice owners in healthcare.
Brandy has 15+ years of business management and leadership experience, where she has worked in diverse business climates and has turned hot mess practices into well oiled and profitable machines. Brandy has spent her career building, growing and leading multi-million dollar practices and now uses her skill set to help other women private practice owners to scale their practices for growth, sustainability and profit.
Brandy has a bachelors from The Ohio State University and a Masters in Health Administration from A.T. Still University. Brandy is a Certified Professional Coach and Master Energy Leadership Practitioner, receiving her credentials from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).
Brandy was part of the 2022 Forbes Coaches Council, and is a part of Entrepreneur Leadership Network. She has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, Create & Cultivate and several well known podcasts.
She is the founder of Private Practice CEO™ - the CEO school for private practice owners - which empowers her clients to own their CEO status as the leader of their business so they can have a practice with streamline operations and an engaged team that can run without them.
Brandy loves to travel and spend time with her family. She believes you cannot build a business on fumes and CEO breaks are required.
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