Best Eric Christiansen Podcasts (2023)

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Eric Christiansen-Unmasking Hope 56:48

12m ago56:48

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Ron talks with Eric Christiansen, an acclaimed documentarian and seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient whose films focus on the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities. A trauma survivor himself, having lost his home in the Santa Barbara, California Painted Cave Fire disaster, he understands trauma and the resilience…

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Leslie Hope Holthoff-The Evolution of a Teen Mom 38:08

10d ago38:08

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Ron talks with Leslie Hope Holthoff, a mom by the age of sixteen. Leslie tells us of her experiences in turning a life destined for failure into a life of abundance which inspired her to help others using herself created Hope to Happiness method. Leslie has authored the book "Not Mary, Not Roe" the survival story of a reluctant teen mom which is a …

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Episode 64 - Live from ASRA-PM Fall 2023 19:20

18d ago19:20

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Raj Gupta recaps the first day of the ASRA-PM Fall Chronic Pain Meeting with some colleagues and trainees. Live from the Exhibit Hall. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajguptaBy American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Kim Sorrelle-Love Is All You Need 56:14

29d ago56:14

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Meet Kim Sorrelle, author of the best seller "Love Is", serial entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother and lover of all people. In 2009 while battling breast cancer, her husband Steve received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis four months after her diagnosis. Her first book "Cry Until You Laugh" chronicles that journey. …

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Episode 63 - LGBTQIA+ SIG 47:37

28d ago47:37

47:37

Raj Gupta talks with Dr. Kiki Nin, Dr. Paul Su, and Dr. Adam Fischler about the ASRA Society LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group. Today's topic focuses on the care of transgender patients during gender affirmation surgery and other operations. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajguptaBy American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Michelle Shekhinah, From the Floor to the Door 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

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Meet Michelle Shekhinah who was married for many years and was a stay-at-home mom with two special needs children. In 2015 she realized her husband was addicted to drugs. In this time, she had experienced financial, emotional and sexual abuse from him, which turned into him sex trafficking her. Michelle spent many nights crying on the floor, until …

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Tyler Wittkofsky-You Are Not Your Past, Moving Forward 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Meet Tyler Wittkofsky, multi-genre author, poet, mental health and travel blogger, podcaster, winning marketing and communications professional who grew up homeless and abused by his father for the first ten years of his life. Tyler was constantly made to feel like a lesser person which led the way to quite a few mental health disorders that stem f…

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Episode 62: #ASRAFALL23 Meeting Preview 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Dr. Raj Gupta talks with Dr. Alexios Carayannopoulos about the upcoming 2023 Fall Meeting that will be Nov 10-11, 2023 in New Orleans, LA. Go to https://asra.com/pain for more details. Early registration deadline is September 28. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajguptaBy American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Susan Gold-Toxic Family, Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

Ron talks with author Susan Gold who wrote "Toxic Family, Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom " and used her intuitive callings to leave her toxic family situation and eventually meet the demons of her upbringing that were continuing to repeat in her life. Professionally Susan became known for attracting celebrity talent to brands in N…

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King Randall-The X for Boys Program 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

Meet former U.S. Marine King Randall from Albany Georgia. King was alarmed by the high level of crime in his hometown. The young offenders were mostly black males as young as 11 years old. This inspired him to be the change the community needed and to be the role model these young men were missing in their lives. King founded the X for Boys Program…

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Episode 61: Resident Section Committee 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Check out this conversation with host Raj Gupta and 4 members of the ASRA Pain Medicine Resident Section Committee. We discuss the opportunity that the committee offers to medical students, residents, and fellows interested in getting involved in the society and advancing their careers within regional anesthesia, acute pain, and chronic pain. Guest…

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Mike Aronson-”Whatever” 39:42

4M ago39:42

39:42

Ron talks with author Mike Aronson about his book "Whatever" which contains over 30 years of documentation of what he has witnessed in his life such as a painting, a statue, wall art, quotes, positive thoughts, poems, rants and more. Mike became obsessed with the word WHATEVER and it was his dream to write a book with all the stuff he had collected…

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Tina Petrova-Chronic Pain Warrior 57:41

4M ago57:41

57:41

Meet Tina Petrova award winning film maker, motivational speaker and author. When not teaching or making films, Tina is an advocate on the issue of chronic pain as she is also a chronic pain survivor and thriver. Tina has released a feature length documentary titled "Pain Warriors" about the pain epidemic in North America and discusses with us this…

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Greg Carpenter & Dr Eric Dorninger -CBD Explained (Blue Sky CBD) 1:07:48

5M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Ron interviews Greg Carpenter founder of Blue Sky CBD and Dr Eric Dorninger research and development director of Blue Sky to answer all his questions about CBD . CBD is explained for the listener, it's sourcing, properties, effects on the body, its uses, legal issues, and the benefits for the consumer. Blue Sky is a small company in Colorado that f…

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Episode 60: Cancer and Supportive Care 50:04

5M ago50:04

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Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN talks with the Cancer and Supportive Care Special Interest Group of ASRA Pain Medicine about the importance reducing barriers to care for cancer pain patients, expanding access to all forms of pain management, and the value of patients become educated about pain management and…

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Episode 59: Pediatric Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN discusses the importance of regional anesthesia and pain management for pediatric surgical cases. His guests are Dr. Michelle Kars from Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York and Dr. Abhijit Biswas from London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Hospital, We…

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Mike Schlappi-If You Can’t Stand Up, Stand Out 43:29

5M ago43:29

43:29

Ron talks with four-time paralympic basketball wheelchair medalist and hall of famer Mike Schlappi who was accidentally shot in the chest at age 14 and left two-thirds paralyzed. Mike inspires others through his experiences and discusses his philosophy of overcoming adversity, and his challenge to individuals to succeed despite difficult circumstan…

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Tom Exler-Living With Bladder Exstrophy 51:06

5M ago51:06

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Meet Tom Exler, born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy (BE) meaning his bladder was turned inaide out. Tom didn't ask to have a stoma but he is living proof that challenges in life doesn't have to stop anyone from what they want to do. Sponsors: Home Doctor Practical Guide https://3e24fn-0x2-k1z9b1gq42z1w7m.hop.clickbank.net Rare Pa…

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Diane Gilman-Fashion Icon Designer. The ”Jean Queen”. 1:14:33

6M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Ron talks with iconic fashion designer Diane Gilman who started her career in the 1960'a dressing rock stars such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison and the list goes on. Diane introduced washable silk to the U.S. market earning her fortune and fame in the department store industry. She reinvented herself as the …

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Wes Michael-Founder of Rare Patient Voice 51:11

6M ago51:11

51:11

Ron talks with Wes Michael who founded Rare Patient Voice (RPV), a company that enables patients and caregivers to share their voices with the researchers and companies developing products to improve patient's lives. RPV provides patients and caregivers an opportunity to participate in all types of research, including market research, health econom…

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Jeanne Albaugh-From Begging to Accepting to Being the Change 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Meet Jeanne Albaugh, homeless at one point living under a bridge in South Florida for ten years after an unfortunate event and then leaving that lifestyle to eventually fulfill her dream of helping the homeless by founding Showering Love, a mobile hygiene bus offering showers, new clothing, personal hygiene products, medical services and informatio…

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Rob Lohman-Lifted From The Rut 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Ron interviews Rob Lohman founder of The Addiction Recovery Hub and host of Beyond The Bars Radio Podcast, and author of The Addiction Intervention Book. Rob's resume includes alcohol. drug and gambling addiction, divorce, bankruptcy, mental health issues, suicide ideation, prison, recovery and transformation. His personal journey of overcoming lif…

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Episode 58: #ASRASPRING23 Meeting Preview 43:22

8M ago43:22

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Raj Gupta joins #ASRASPRING23 Meeting Chair, Stephen Haskins, to share the exciting program of the 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, this April 20-22, in Hollywood, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's centennial theme and get ready to celebrate 100 years of regional anesthesia. Register a…

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Episode 57: Discussing the challenges and opportunities in Private Practice Anesthesiology #ASRARAPP #Private 49:30

8M ago49:30

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#Billing in private practice, #financial implications of outpatient (#ambulatory) total joint surgery, staying up to date while working outside of #academics. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajguptaBy American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Episode 56: The Future of Regenerative Medicine with the Regenerative Pain Medicine SIG 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

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Gary Schwartz joins #ASRARegen SIG leaders Thomas Buchheit, Yashar Eshraghi, Christine Hunt, and Dmitri Souza to discuss the current state of regenerative medicine, its pearls and pitfalls, and how defining mechanisms of action can give us direction for the future. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta…

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Episode 55: Collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers with the NP/PA/Nurse SIG 48:43

8M ago48:43

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Raj Gupta joins leaders Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Jennifer Grimmer, Oluwatobi Hunter, and Zohra Hussaini from the Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Clinical Nurse SIG (#APPRNSIG) to discuss collaboration with and the roles of advanced practice providers in clinic settings. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta…

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Juanao Ocampo-Impossible to I’m Possible 38:56

8M ago38:56

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Ron talks to Juano Ocampo two-time brain cancer survivor and author of the book "Impossible to I'm Possible". Juano shares his journey through his trying times coping with a rare form of brain cancer and his life's calling pursuit of sharing with others life's true meaning. Sponsors: Rare Patient Voice https://rarepatientvoice.com/Itsawrapwithrap F…

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Erik Hale-Lung Cancer, Not Just A Smokers Disease 59:16

8M ago59:16

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Ron talks with two-time lung cancer survivor Erik Hale who at 30 years of age developed lung cancer. Erik makes us aware of the intricacies of this perplexing disease and helps to destigmatize it. Eric is an advocate for lung cancer awareness and a first-time author. You will find this podcast very informative. Sponsors: Rare Patient Voice https://…

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Patrick Moffett-Ice Cream in The Cupboard 1:03:10

9M ago1:03:10

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Ron talks with Pat Moffett internationally acclaimed author and producer, Vietnam war veteran, advocate for early onset Alzheimer's disease. Pat is the author of the critically acclaimed book "Fortunate Soldier", one of the few comedies ever written about the Vietnam conflict. Pat has also written "Ice Cream in The Cupboard" about his family's stru…

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Episode 54: Chronic Postoperative Pain with the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG 43:11

9M ago43:11

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Registration for the symposium closes at 4 pm ET today, March 11. Save your spot at asra.com/pps Raj Gupta joins Hesham Elsharkawy, chair of the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG (#ASRAPPPSIG) and chair of the upcoming Chronic Postoperative Pain Symposium (#ASRAPPS23), along with faculty members Hance Clark and David Edwards, to discuss how the sym…

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Episode 53: Opportunities for Trainees to Engage and Advance with the Resident & Med Student Pain Education SIG 22:32

9M ago22:32

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Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Kellie Jaremko, the vice-chair of the Resident and Medical Student Pain Education #ASRAResMedEd SIG along with guests Harrison Plunkett, Yasmin Sritapan, and Vats Ambai to discuss trainee opportunities and career development within ASRA Pain Medicine. Guests: -Kellie Jaremko, MD, PhD (@Neuro_Kellie) -Harrison Plunkett…

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Episode 52: LIVE from #ASRAFALL22! 30:58

9M ago30:58

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Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Hari Kalagara and Jarna Shah LIVE from the Exhibit Hall of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting! Streamed 11/17/2022. Guests: - Hari Kalagara, MD (@KalagaraHari) - Jarna Shah, MD (@JarnaShahMD) ________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features S…

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KK Robbins-A Travel Savant 1:05:37

9M ago1:05:37

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Ron talks with one of the travel world's premier consultants, KK Robbins who has covered over 100 countries on seven continents and gives us some travel tips and her perspective on today's travel environment. Over a decade ago, she sold her car, her home, her man to head abroad and fulfill her dream of a life of travel. Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-…

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Episode 51: Military Pain Medicine for the Civilian Medical Community with the RAPM in Military Medicine SIG 44:18

10M ago44:18

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Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAMilitary leaders Sandeep Dhanjal, Stephen Rodriguez, and Erin Tracy, to discuss what civilian acute and chronic pain physicians can learn from the military experience, what the military still needs to learn from the civilian medical community, and how military personnel with chronic pain move between military and…

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Randy Grimes-NFL Player Tackling Addiction 44:45

10M ago44:45

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Ron has a discussion with former 10-year NFL veteran Randy Grimes who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randy talks about his addiction problem he overcame that developed while treating career related injuries, his work helping to start the program Pro Athletes in Recovery and his thoughts about the game. Please enjoy the podcast! Sponsors: The …

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Krystyna Lennon and Her Hypnodog -Dubbed World’s Best Hypnotist by CBS 52:57

10M ago52:57

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Ron talks with Krystyna Lennon, world renowned professional hypnotist, television personality, author and media source best known for hypnotizing the likes of Simon Cowell and Drew Barrymore. She has appeared on Britan's Got Talent and has over 100 million You Tube views. Their discussion reveals many fascinating answers to questions about hypnosis…

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Dan Hegerich-Why Is This Happening for Me 1:00:10

11M ago1:00:10

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Ron talks to Dan Hegerich a six-time cancer survivor who eventually left all the medicine behind and wants to share with us what he learned from educators and clinicians from his travels about health, healing and chronic degenerative disease through nutrition, movement, detoxification and open dialogue. Dan feels a deep responsibility to share his …

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Charles Smith-Compounded PTSD Thriver 45:23

11M ago45:23

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Ron talks to Charles Smith who has lived with Compounded Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for going on 40 years. Charles has an amazing story to tell. He is not only an author, but an army veteran, certified peer support specialist , addiction recovery counselor, and holds a degree in Human Services. His life story will inspire you and show you no ma…

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Nelson Tressler-Goals To Greatness 50:39

12M ago50:39

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Ron talks to Nelson Tressler founder and CEO of igotsmarter.com which is a goal achievement program and app created to help people succeed in every aspect of life and author of the book "The Unlucky Sperm Club, You Are Not the Victim of Your Circumstances but A Product of Your Choices". After being born into one of the biggest scandals his small Pe…

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Susan De Lorenzo-Pulling The Gems From Adversity 43:26

1y ago43:26

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Ron talks to transformational life coach Susan De Lorenzo who specializes in helping those recover from setbacks such as cancer, divorce and job loss aka "gems in disguise" using proven techniques for success. Susan is a survivor of invasive breast cancer whose marriage fell apart directly following her year of treatment. Sponsor: Home Doctor-Pract…

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Episode 50: ASRA Fall 2022 Meeting Preview 40:40

1y ago40:40

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Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAFALL22 meeting chair Amy Pearson and planning committee member Alexios Carayannopoulos to share the exciting program of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, this November 17-19, in Orlando, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's "Making Connections" theme, with new program innovations tha…

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Laurie Singer-Behavioral Analyst 39:03

1y ago39:03

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Ron interviews Laurie Singer, licensed marriage and family therapist, board certified in behavior analysis, who leads the successful Camarillo California based Laurie Singer Behavioral Services Inc. Laurie has just authored her new book entitled "You're Not Crazy, Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes". Motivated by her own personal tragedy,…

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Doug Noll-De-Escalator and Peacemaker 1:00:51

1y ago1:00:51

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Ron interviews Doug Noll, award winning trial lawyer, speaker, author and now a peacemaker and mediator. Doug is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project in which he has taught prisoners (many murderers) in maximum security facilities to be mediators and peacemakers. Doug is the author of De-Escalate: " How to Calm an Angry Perso…

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David Page-Food Americana 50:15

1y ago50:15

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Ron talks with David Page creator of the television series "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives". David is a long time journalist network news producer with two decades of foreign and domestic service with ABC and NBC News who transitioned to food television and then authoring a book titled Food Americana. David has gone all over the United States capturin…

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Kevin Roth-Mindful Awareness, Riding The Surfboard of Life 56:26

1y ago56:26

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Ron talks with internationally known singer, songwriter, pianist, artist and mountain dulcimer player Kevin Roth. His music spans the world with contributions to traditional, original, contemporary and jazz influences. Kevin has performed at the White House twice and made many radio and television appearances throughout the world. He talks to us ab…

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Episode 49: Environmental Sustainability in Your Practice with the Green Anesthesia SIG 41:34

1y ago41:34

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Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAGreenSIG leaders Vivian Ip, Deirdre Kelleher, and E.B. Fouts-Palmer to preview the "Environmental Sustainability and Your Practice" symposium (#ASRAGreen22) and discuss recent ASRA Pain Medicine News publications on reducing your carbon footprint, the financial benefits of reducing desflurane use, and the detrime…

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Episode 48: POCUS in Resource-Limited Environments with the Global Health and POCUS SIGs 56:37

1y ago56:37

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Does the advent of new portable ultrasounds create opportunities for POCUS in both low-resource countries and combat support hospitals? Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins leaders from the #ASRAGlobalHealth SIG (Mark Brouillette and Lena Dohlman) and #ASRAPOCUS SIG (Melissa Byrne) to discuss clinical applications, handhelds, limitations and barriers, an…

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Fred Rutman-The Man Who Died 20 Times and Found Intermittent Fasting 50:05

1y ago50:05

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Ron interviews Fred Rutman who was clinically dead 20 times due to his heart stopping. Fred discusses his weight gain to 340 pounds standing only at 5 ft 7 inches, his heart stopping, his diabetes, and his medical misdiagnoses only to find relief by discovering the world of intermittent fasting. His life has not been the same since. Sponsor: Laurie…

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Chad Osinga (aka Mr Tenacity)-His Mess Is His Message 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

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Ron talks with Chad Osinga, high school dropout turned college graduate, U.S. Army special operations sniper and combat operations instructor, speaker, writer and life coach mentor. Chad grew up in a drug house with a mother addicted to crack cocaine. He discusses with us the numerous adversities and challenges he has faced arising from war, specia…

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Sylvester Jenkins III-A Man Of Resiliency 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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Ron talks with Sylvester Jenkins III-U.S. combat army veteran of five tours of duty, four tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He grew up in a single parent home located in a crime infested neighborhood but made it out to become a college graduate, accomplished speaker and bestselling author. His story is phenomenal. Sponsor: Sour Honey www.sourho…

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