• 118. Our own personal marathons with Dick Beardsley
    Jan 24 2025

    Dick Beardsley is a best-selling author and champion in running and in life. He is a two-time winner of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth and the winner of the first London Marathon in 1981. His performance at the 1982 Boston Marathon is still considered one of the greatest marathon races of all time and he is still one of the top American distance runners of all time.

    Today Dick is a compelling motivational/inspirational speaker and co-author of his autobiography, Staying the Course.

    In addition to traveling the world giving motivational talks, he and his wife, Jill own Lake Bemidji Bed & Breakfast in Minnesota and he also is a local area fishing guide.

    Find Dick at: https://www.dickbeardsley.com/

    Email: jill@dickbeardsley.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063608980752

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dick.beardsley

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-beardsley-5a667358/

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FYzz1GL6G-4uWcyOyJktA

    Podcast: https://www.beardsanddunpod.com/

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    40 mins
  • 117. ABCs of Concussion - Letter D
    Jan 17 2025

    Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI. Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp⁠

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    50 mins
  • 116. Navigating post concussive symptoms with Chaandani Khan
    Jan 10 2025

    In 2019 Chaandani Khan’s world was turned upside down by a brain injury caused in a car accident, which left her navigating persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Making tea, washing clothes and sending emails became monumental challenges and her familiar, fast-paced lifestyle appeared impossibly far out of reach. She worked hard in her recovery appointments yet was left feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported overall, in a system full of gaps. Through self-expression, intentional personal growth and key strategy development, she began reclaiming her life. This journey sparked a mission: to help others avoid the same struggles. Her business - Return to Life - was born from this fire, ensuring PPCS survivors are equipped, understood, and empowered to rebuild their lives – on their terms.

    Find Chaandani at: www.returntolife.ca

    Email: hello@returntolife.ca

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaankhan/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaandanikhan/

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    38 mins
  • 115. Reflexology - hands on therapy with Dr. Njideka Olatunde
    Jan 3 2025

    Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, is a visionary and creative energy behind Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, she is an accomplished Naturopath and a leading authority on the cultural integration of traditional health practices with conventional medicine for mind, body and emotional wellness. She is an author, acclaimed speaker, Podcast Host, Master Reflexologist, Pain Relief Educator and consultant who has helped thousands of chronic pain suffers relieve pain first with addiction and medication-free pain relief treatment, using the power of touch and Reflexology, as an alternative in addressing the opioid epidemic

    Find Dr. Olatunde at: https://focusonhealing.com/

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/PainReliefwithReflexology

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/evolving_butterfly

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology

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    40 mins
  • 114. End of year wrap & concussion mimics
    Dec 27 2024

    Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.


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    24 mins
  • 113. Transforming care from ER to conscious medicine with Mike Stone, MD
    Dec 20 2024

    Dr. Mike Stone is a board-certified concierge medicine physician committed to fostering deep, meaningful connections with his patients. He holds a degree in Biology from Brown University and graduated from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Stone has served as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and UCSF. Recognized with national awards for his contributions to education, innovation, and leadership, he is passionate about exploring what it means to live a joyful and fulfilling life. Dr. Stone integrates lifestyle interventions, precision medicine, and consciousness-expanding therapies into his practice, helping you achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His approach is rooted in a holistic understanding of wellness, emphasizing the importance of connecting with patients on a personal level to support their journey toward vibrant and fulfilling lives.

    Find Dr. Stone at: www.mikestonemd.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikestonemd/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestonemd/

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    48 mins
  • 112. ABCs of Concussion - Letter C
    Dec 13 2024

    Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.


    Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp⁠End of Year Welcome Back book offer: https://buy.stripe.com/00g5lh2gagOE7KMeUU

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    53 mins
  • 111. Using the PABR method to relieve pain & anxiety with Dr. Amy Novotny
    Dec 6 2024

    Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 15 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. She also co-authored Wall Street Journal Best Seller, From WTF to OMG, With a Little LOL: Unpacking Entrepreneurs' Hidden Lessons. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!

    Find Amy at: https://pabrinstitute.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramynovotny/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anovotn/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-novotny/

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    36 mins