Best For PersonCentered Care Podcasts (2025)

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The Quest for the Future of Care 22:07

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Send us a text What does it truly mean to live a “normal life”? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov explore how technology, shifting expectations, and the lessons of the pandemic are transforming care. From “place killers” like Netflix and Amazon to the enduring vision of the Final Rule, they reimagine wha…

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MacGyvering & Navigating the GoodLife 56:51

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Send us a text What happens when MacGyver meets Wonder Woman in the world of human services? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Veronica St. Cyr, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Navigating Life. Together, they explore how private social platforms can foster connection, build trust, and transform care for individual…

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The Rise of the Blue Zone Man 1:06:12

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Send us a text What happens when you combine the wisdom of the world’s healthiest communities with a vision to reinvent how we age? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take listeners from stories of synchronicity and small-town magic to a bold plan for creating America’s first “Blue Zone” without walls. Learn how logistics, tec…

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Noel's Quest for Independence 0:41

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Send us a text Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jG4M1him8Hk?si=4qKdXTWneqaS5y3o Watch this Episode on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/goodlifeu/quest13?share=copy About this Episode: In this special video episode of The Quest for the GoodLife Podcast, Dr. Mike Strouse travels to Arkansas to meet Noel—an insightful, passionate young man with…

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[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias 1:03:16

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[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias Implicit bias, or non-conscious bias, affects decision-making through stereotype activation and is connected to behavioral outcomes. Using the understanding of impact versus intent as a frame for learning about implicit bias will be highlighted to help reduce the negative influenc…

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The Holy Grail of Taking Care of People Who Take Care of People 1:02:56

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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov welcome Todd Lewis, VP at IMA and a passionate advocate for those who care for others. Together, they unpack the complex world of ICHRAs—Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements—and why these innovative benefits are gaining traction ac…

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Beyond Turnover's Temple of Doom 1:09:14

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Send us a text Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov dig into the hidden traps of traditional scheduling in the care industry. Through powerful analogies and data-driven insights, they explore how rigid five-day workweeks, fragmented part-time roles, and outdated scheduling models are…

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Pinning Down Turnover 1:08:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Lewis Walton—attorney, tech innovator, longtime board member, and one of the most respected professional family teachers in GoodLife’s history. Together, they revisit the pivotal years between 1999 and 2002, when the seeds of remote support, professional family living, an…

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Nature Nurtures: Mind, Body & Spirit 1:03:21

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Nature Nurtures: Mind, Body & Spirit Explore the profound connection between nature, play, and therapy and their impact on our development from infancy to adulthood. In this episode, we delve into how natural environments and therapeutic practices support and enhance our emotional, mental, and physical well-being at every stage of life. Through ins…

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Wrestling Dragons 55:19

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Send us a text This week on The Quest for the GoodLife podcast, Mike & Ivo honor the legacy of Diane Bannermen Juracek, the first employee of GoodLife, and explore how her pioneering spirit still fuels innovation today. Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and newly-appointed Executive Director Megan McKinney Todd reflect on the roots and future of GoodLi…

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The Wizard Behind the Curtain 1:07:20

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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse is joined by Beth McCoach and David MacDonald—GoodLife’s leaders in operations and tech innovation—for a compelling conversation on how smart technology is reshaping the way we support independence, safety, and connection. Together, they explore: How iLink is evolving in…

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The Environment We Live In and Health: A Complex Relationship 1:00:56

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The Environment We Live In and Health: A Complex Relationship Deploy: Code: WOLVEF Description: Join us on "The Environment We Live In and Health: A Complex Relationship," where we delve into the intricate dynamics between our environment and human health. This episode explores how environmental factors shape our well-being, examining the complex i…

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The Quest for the Temple of Community 1:02:40

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Send us a text In this heartfelt and visionary episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov explore the power of real communities—what makes them work, why they matter, and how GoodLife's Neighborhood Network is redefining intentional, inclusive living. From memories of small-town Missouri to the story of a remote …

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Virtual Nursing: From Planning to Evaluation of Innovative Care Solutions 56:47

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Virtual Nursing: From Planning to Evaluation of Innovative Care Solutions Description: In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to addressing nursing workforce shortages through virtual nursing programs. Explore how an inpatient virtual nursing program has made a significant impact, improving nurse retention, enhancing patient safety, and…

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Outmaneuvering Chaos Through Performance Management 56:06

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Send us a text In our typical candid manner, Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and Lauren Vohland dive into the systems behind success in care services. From zeroing in on medication error rates to designing personalized health dashboards and embracing tech-driven remote care, this conversation reveals how performance metrics and system design fuel rea…

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Solving Challenges With Science and Technology (Featuring Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed) 1:00:04

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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Mike Strouse and Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed discuss topics relevant to current challenges in I/DD and senior services such as: Performance management Improvement strategies Implementation of scientific research in practical environments How to leverage the exponential growth of technology Out-of-the-box thinking …

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Conquering Turnover Through Benefits Flexibility 57:28

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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, we’re redefining what’s possible in workforce benefits, disability services, and staffing solutions. Join Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and special guests Lauren Vohland and Megan McKinney Todd as they dive deep into what it truly takes to build a thriving workforce in care services. Fro…

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The Management of Change 54:23

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Send us a text Are you ready to challenge the status quo in care services, staffing models, and organizational behavior? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take you on a deep dive into the science of change management, implementation strategies, and innovative solutions that redefine what's possib…

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The Secrets of the "Blue Zones" 1:02:51

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Send us a text What if the key to a long, fulfilling life wasn't just genetics but the environment you build around you? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov dive into the fascinating concept of Blue Zones—communities around the world where people live longer, healthier, and more connected lives. Fr…

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Lifting the Cloud: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and the Treatment of Major Depression 1:02:34

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Lifting the Cloud: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and the Treatment of Major Depression This episode provides an in-depth exploration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and its impact on psychiatric disorders. TMS has demonstrated effectiveness in numerous clinical trials and serves as a valuable adjunct to traditional therapy. Designed …

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Destiny 1:04:38

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Send us a text Can unconventional thinking unlock the key to a better life? Dr. Mike Strouse, President & CEO of Good Life Innovations, takes listeners on an exhilarating journey into creative problem-solving, disability services innovation, and leadership transformation in the premiere episode of The Quest for the Good Life. Inside this episode, y…

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Caring for Boomer Generation: Building Upon History To Plan The Future 1:00:21

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Caring for Boomer Generation: Building Upon History To Plan The Future As the baby boomer generation ages, America's current long-term service and support system (LTSS) faces mounting pressure. With the volume of seniors requiring care increasing, it's becoming clear that our existing infrastructure has opportunities to build person-centered system…

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Transforming Behavioral Health Care: The Power of Collaboration and Tech 1:05:46

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Transforming Behavioral Health Care: The Power of Collaboration and Tech Description: Join two leading experts in behavioral health as they dive into the pressing issue of the growing demand for mental health services versus limited access to equitable care in the United States. Discover how the Collaborative Care Model serves as a powerful framewo…

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Mindful Pathways: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Person-Centered Practices 59:12

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Mindful Pathways: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Person-Centered Practices Join us for an insightful discussion with Marion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDP, and Joanna Fix, PhD, as they share strategies from expert knowledge and lived experiences for healthcare providers, individuals living with dementia, and the greater community to better navig…

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Thriving with Dignity: Embracing a Person-Centered Approach to Disability 56:18

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Welcome to "Thriving with Dignity: Embracing a Person-Centered Approach to Disability." Objectives: Listeners will understand the importance of a person-centered approach to disability, gaining insights from real-life stories, expert opinions, and innovative strategies that promote dignity, respect, and individualization in supporting people with d…

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Empowering the Ethics of Person-Centered Care through Practice 1:10:02

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Welcome to "Empowering the Ethics of Person-Centered Care through Practice." In this two-part podcast, we explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of person-centered care within the realm of healthcare ethics. Objectives: Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical principles and practical methodologies und…

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Bee Readers: Jack Day and Norah Perkins 27:02

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Jack Day I'm a sophomore at St. Ambrose University, and I serve as the founder and director of Bee Readers. I'm from the Chicago suburbs, and I credit a similar reading program I partook in during high school as the inspiration and foundation for Bee Readers. I am an exercise science major and an aspiring physical therapist. Additionally, I play ba…

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Let's Learn More About Senior Star 28:58

2y ago28:58

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Kylie Boles has been a community relations consult at Senior Star Elmore Place for the last two years. With several years of experience in senior living, she's found she's most passionate when working with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients. She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2016 with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, while pursuing…

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Meet Ben Greene 32:42

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Ben Greene www.bgtranstalks.com/ National Center for Transgender Equality transequality.org/ National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, A program of the Fenway Institute Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse People www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/courses/h…e-people/ “To Treat Me, You Have to Know Me!” 2017 10-minute YouTube Video created FOR…

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Safe Families Quad Cities 27:10

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Safe Families for Children Home - Safe Families for Children https://safe-families.org/ Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities Meet Our Chapter - Quad Cities https://quadcities.safe-families.org/ Jessia Trowbridge, Quad Cities Chapter Coordinator Jessica is the Safe Families for Children QCA Chapter Coordinator. She has served with Safe Families s…

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Tapestry Farms 24:21

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Ann McGlynn is executive director of Tapestry Farms, a nonprofit urban farm system that invests in refugees. She grew up on a family farm in Clinton County, Iowa. After a career in journalism and communications, she founded Tapestry Farms after meeting a refugee family from Democratic Republic of Congo. She lives in Davenport with her spouse, two y…

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Let's Learn More About Hospice And Palliative Care 28:06

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Jill Venden grew up in Davenport, Iowa, graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic as a Doctor of Chiropractic in June 1996. While starting a practice in Davenport, Jill took on a part-time job as an adjunct instructor at a local college. This is when the education bug bit her, and she remained in higher education for 15 years, ranging from an …

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Tobacco-Free Quad Cities 23:31

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Host Ann Garton welcomes guests from Tobacco-Free Quad Cities on this episode. Faith Henderson is the Tobacco Program Coordinator at the Rock Island County Health Department and Co-Chair of the Tobacco-Free QC Coalition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Liberty University and is excited to be able to return to the Quad Cit…

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World Autism Acceptance Day 25:36

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In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2), host Ann Garton welcomes special guests to "The IPCC Podcast": Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP; Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT; and Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI. Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP Megan Hinton completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and…

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Excercise Is Medicine 28:29

2+ y ago28:29

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Ann Garton welcomes Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES, and Christopher Schwartz, PhD, to discuss the "Exercise Is Medicine" program at St. Ambrose University. You can learn more about today's guests from The Exercise Science Program and Master Of Public Health Program at SAU here: https://www.sau.edu/erica-thomas https://www.sau.edu/christopher-schwartz Fin…

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World AIDS Day 2022 29:24

3y ago29:24

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Host Ann Garton welcomes three special guests for World AIDS Day offering a global perspective: Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH, from Zimbabwe; Tsitsi Monera-Penduka, PhD, AAHIVP, from the United Kingdom; and Jessica Posner, MPH, from the Eastern United States. Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH: Annamore Mutisi is a medical doctor and public health specialist who …

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Let's Learn More About Empower House With Claire Motto Steil 24:21

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Host Ann Garton welcomes Claire Motto Steil, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, MNA candidate, and a co-founder of Empower House, serving as Executive Director. Claire graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2014 and 2016 and is currently pursuing her Masters of Nonprofit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. She is a resident of Davenport, Iowa, and pr…

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GoodLife U: Back to the Future 29:48

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Send us a text This episode is called Back to the Future and for good reason! Every now and then since the 1960’s, the vision for care has been cast and it’s a bit like a broken record. The story is always the same: people with different abilities want what we all want—a good life. When we talk about what a good life looks like, we’ve got to admit …

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Technology Enabled Service Models, Part 4: A Vision for the Future of Care 23:04

3y ago23:04

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Send us a text This month, Dr. Mike Strouse talks with Ivo Ivanov about how to grasp a simple and attainable vision of The Final Rule, where individuals—regardless of their abilities—can access the support they need in the ways they most want. ( @GoodLife Innovations )By Dr. Mike Strouse

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2022 African American Male Summit: Meet Sherwin Robinson 18:20

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Sherwin Robinson, founder and director of ASWAS (A System Within A System), joins host Ann Garton to discuss the upcoming 2022 African American Male Summit, Oct. 8, 2022, at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore! Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC…

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Speech-Language Pathology Program And The RiteCare Clinic 23:30

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Ann Garton welcomes Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP and Bridgette Vale, MSLP, to discuss The St. Ambrose University Speech Language Pathology Program and The RiteCare Clinic. You can learn more about today's guests, The MSLP Program and The RiteCare Clinic: Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP https://www.sau.edu/elisa-huff Bridgette Vale, MSLP https://www.sau.edu/br…

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GoodLife U: Technology Enabled Service Models - Part 3 39:52

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Send us a text Mike Strouse goes further in depth in part three of the series. This episode includes visual demonstrations of cutting edge iLink technology integrated within service models to improve independence, privacy, and safety. To get the full benefit of the demonstration, please visit our YouTube channel @GoodLife Innovations and watch the …

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Meet The Social Worker At The Davenport (Iowa) Public Library 16:32

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Host Ann Garton welcomes Quinn O'Brian, a licensed social worker who was hired by the Davenport (Iowa) Public Library in October 2021, to this episode of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast." Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/ Twitter: @sau_ipcc Web: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-care St. Ambrose University …

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GoodLife U: Technology Enabled Service Models - Episode 1 11:38

3y ago11:38

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Send us a text Technology is forever changing. What’s possible for virtual care as it is used to empower self-direction, care, privacy, and independence is rapidly evolving. That said, there are some important current system design and practice considerations that providers using virtual support technologies should know. Dr. Strouse introduces seri…

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GoodLife U with Dr. Mike Strouse Episode 3: Bifurcating Your Workforce 31:52

3+ y ago31:52

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Send us a text Mike Strouse discusses ICHRA and how bifurcation creates opportunities, flexibility, and savings for both the workforce and the employers.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Brain Health In School Age Children 29:01

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Host Ann Garton welcomes Lynne Miller, Kamie Montoya and Angela Kight to discuss brain health in school age children on this edition of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast." Lynne Miller is currently the Training/Burnout Specialist at Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Lynne has been employed at Vera French (VF) for 12 years an…

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GoodLife U Episode 2: Replacement Staffing 24:25

3+ y ago24:25

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Send us a text Replacement staffing represents multiple challenges. In this episode, Dr. Strouse introduces practical solutions specifically designed to address each one of these challenges.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Under Pressure: Brain Health - BEE Well 21:41

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This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" helps us understand more about brain health and how we can better cope with the varieties of pressure and stress facing us daily. Host Ann Garton welcomes Lindsay Hohertz, a Licensed Master's Social Worker, who is with the St. Ambrose University Counseling Center. Lindsay's primary fo…