Best Kushagra Verma Podcasts (2025)

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48 - How One Surgeon Challenged the Way Childhood Obesity is Treated | Dr. Evan Nadler, MD 24:37

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A surgeon stands at a national podium, defends operating on children with severe obesity, and gets asked how he sleeps at night. Two decades later, he’s helped shape national guidelines and is building new ways for families to access care. That is what defines our candid conversation with Dr. Evan Nadler, a pioneer in pediatric bariatric surgery an…

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47 - Notes from the ER: why chaos, service, and community shape better care and better leaders | Dr. Josh McConkey, MD 30:38

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What does it take to run toward chaos and know you will like the result? We sit down with Dr. Josh McConkey, an emergency physician, Air Force Reserve commander, and combat veteran, for a candid tour of the ER and the deeper forces that sustain a life in medicine. From managing codes to navigating the “bread and butter” of primary care concerns tha…

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Episode 5: Interview with Claire Delcambre, PT, DPT 57:57

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Dr. Verma interviews Dr. Claire Delcambre, PT, DPT, founder of Hey Babe Physical Therapy located in Hermosa Beach, CA. Dr. Delcambre specializes in treating sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, concussion management, and pelvic floor dysfunction and sexual health.By Kushagra Verma

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Episode 4: Interview with Dr. Loukas Koyonos, MD 47:23

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Dr. Verma interviews his colleague and friend Dr. Loukas Koyonos, MD. Dr. Koyonos specializes in all types of shoulder surgery including arthroscopic, open, fractures, and replacements (anatomic, reverse, revision). He also performs knee surgery (ligaments, tendons, cartilage), and repairs acute traumatic injuries of the upper and lower extremities…

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Episode 3: Interview with Jim Sheldon, MBA, Founder of The Sheldon Group 29:49

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Dr. Verma speaks with Jim Sheldon, founder of The Sheldon Group, a team that specializes in boots on the ground marketing for physicians around the country.By Kushagra Verma

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46 - So You Think Job Security Exists? A Locums PA Says, "Hold My Severance." | Fedna Morency, PA-C 27:29

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What if losing your “secure” job became the moment you claimed real freedom? That’s the turning point we explore with PA Fedna Morensi as she traces a winding path from athletic training and dance dreams to orthopedic surgery and a locum lifestyle that funds her time, not her burnout. We dig into the human side of medicine—identity, resilience, and…

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45 - Using your gut in medicine (just don't insert the lightbulb) | Jenn Johnson, RN 31:18

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What if the most powerful tool in your clinical toolkit isn’t a monitor or a protocol, but a feeling you’ve learned to trust? We sit down with ER nurse Jenn Johnson to follow her unexpected path from failing organic chemistry to thriving in emergency care. She began in a tiny rural hospital where one RN ran the show, then in a major stroke center w…

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Episode 2: Interview with Calvin Huang, PA-C 18:13

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Dr. Verma interviews Calvin Huang, PA-C, who is a Physician Assistant at Advanced Spine Care. Calvin shares why he decided to become a PA and discusses the transition from PA school to being a full time PA at Advanced Spine Care.By Kushagra Verma

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Episode 1: Introduction to Advanced Spine Care 36:14

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Dr. Verma introduces his practice, Advanced Spine Care, to his listeners and reflects on his journey as a surgeon and why he started his own practice in sunny Southern California.By Kushagra Verma

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44 - From PA to Physician, all for the NICU | Dr. Joanne Amos, DO 28:20

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What drives someone to leave a successful career as a Physician Assistant and return to medical school? For Dr. Joanne Amos, it was discovering her true calling in one of medicine's most demanding specialties: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Amos takes us behind the scenes of her level three NICU, where she cares for babies as young as 22 wee…

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43 - Beyond the OR: Medicine, Mentorship, and Making a Difference | Dr. Kushagra Verma, MD 34:39

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Dr. Kushagra Verma's journey reminds us that finding your calling often happens through unexpected rotations and powerful mentorships rather than childhood dreams. What makes his approach to spine surgery truly distinctive is the blend of technical excellence with deep humanity. Dr. Verma describes his complex surgical work as an intricate three-di…

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42 - Turning TBI Trauma into Purpose: One NP's Journey | Kelly Tuttle, FNP 24:00

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What happens when a medical provider becomes the patient? Kelly Tuttle's journey shows us how personal experience can transform professional practice and create unique connections with patients. Kelly spent two decades as a cardiology nurse practitioner before a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) completely altered her career …

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41 - Reading the Room: The Art of Connecting with Young Patients | Rachelle Hodel, APRN 29:31

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When Rachelle Hodel set her sights on working with babies, nothing would stand in her way, not even the absence of a job posting. Armed with determination and a freshly written cover letter, she walked straight into the nursery manager's office and launched a 15-year career in labor and delivery. That same decisive spirit guided her next evolution …

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40 - Perseverance in Pediatric Rheumatology: A Medical Marathon | Kristin Graham, APRN 35:41

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Kristin takes us deep into the world of pediatric autoimmune disease, where conditions like juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, and dermatomyositis affect multiple body systems and require tremendous coordination across specialties. With striking clarity, she describes the challenges of working with patients who've often spent years searching for…

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39 - What dying teaches us about truly living | Jenny Lytle, BSN 39:33

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When a hospice nurse with thirty years of experience speaks about what matters most at the end of life, it's a story worth listening to. Jenny Lytle's journey into nursing began with an unlikely inspiration, a childhood fascination with thermometers during her own hospital stays, but has evolved into a profound calling that's taught her what true c…

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#66 Eat Your Heart Out LA- Daisy Miles of Black LA Food Tours 51:33

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CLOCK IT! Our grand finale episode is here for our Season 6. We are thrilled that Daisy Miles, entreprenuer of Black LA Food Tours has visited our Broad Studio. I had the best experience being a guest of her food tour recently in Los Angeles and I just had to have her on the show. Find out how she started this thriving business on her own, her insp…

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38 - How Resilience Shapes Healthcare | Pete Breitinger, PA-C 33:33

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Pete Breitinger's journey to respected PA educator spans more than three decades and reveals the profound human connections at the heart of healthcare. What begins as a candid reflection on his unexpected path into medicine transforms into a masterclass on resilience, advocacy, and equity in patient care. When Pete shares stories from his years in …

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37 - Quality of Life vs. Medical Protocol: A Social Worker's Perspective | Catherine Moore, LCSW 27:51

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The medical world often focuses on protocols and procedures, but what happens when a patient's quality of life conflicts with the "safest" option? Catherine Moore, a licensed clinical social worker and creator of the top-performing Social Workers, Rise! podcast, who's worked in settings from hospice to ICUs, joins us to explore this crucial interse…

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36 - When Care Means More Than Medicine | Dr. Nekaiya Jacobs Pratt, MD 29:58

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What happens when a physician notices something seemingly small but deeply meaningful missing from patient care? Dr. Nekaiya Jacobs Pratt, a pediatric critical care physician, transformed hospital culture by addressing a gap that affected her patients with textured hair. During the isolating days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kay found herself ques…

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35 - Medicine Without Borders: What global healthcare perspectives reveal about American medicine | Dr. Gregory Adaka 30:23

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What happens when a physician practices medicine across three different continents? Dr. Gregory Adaka's remarkable journey from Nigeria to the UK to the United States reveals surprising truths about global healthcare that every medical professional should consider. Born in Manchester and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Adaka's path to emergency medicine beg…

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34 - From Heartbeats to Handshakes: A Physician's Journey Through 30 Years of Medicine | Dr. Kipp Van Camp 24:29

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What happens when medicine loses its humanity? Dr. Kipp's powerful new book "Heartbeats and Handshakes" offers a rare and intimate look at what it truly means to be a physician - from the terrifying first code blue as a medical student to the wisdom gained through 30 years of clinical practice. Dr. Kipp takes us behind closed doors to reveal the pr…

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33 - Why becoming a CAA might be your perfect career | Sally Hoang, CAA 26:36

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What began as a pre-med journey toward orthopedic surgery took an unexpected turn when Sally Hoang, CAA discovered the immediate impact and work-life balance offered by a career in anesthesia care. With remarkable candor, Sally Hoang walks us through her typical 16-hour shift—from arriving at 6:30 AM to set up medications and equipment, to meeting …

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32 - Beyond Traditional Psychiatry: Faith, Storytelling, and Human Connection | Dr. Michael Broukhim 25:11

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Dr. Michael Broukhim shatters psychiatric norms with remarkable results, proudly owning his identity as the "anti-psychiatrist psychiatrist." Our conversation reveals why this integrative practitioner achieves what many consider impossible: helping patients recover completely from conditions typically labeled as chronic. The heart of Dr. Broukhim's…

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31 - Laughter is the Best Medicine: How Humor Helps one ER Nurse | Brock Kemp, RN 27:40

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Imagine walking into a hospital room, stethoscope in hand, only to have patients immediately assume you're the doctor simply because you're a man. For Brock Kemp, this scenario plays out regularly as a male nurse navigating a predominantly female profession. But these misconceptions are just the beginning of his fascinating journey through healthca…

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#65 Stay Calm and Get Straight with Dr. Kushagra Verma-Spine Specialist 1:09:35

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Dr. Kushagra Verma, Los Angeles' top spinal surgeron visits the lab with Queen ShanShan. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Verma, a leading spinal surgeon, to discuss the evolving world of spinal health and surgery. Dr. Verma breaks down the most common spinal conditions — including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative …

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30 - Saving Lives from Above: The Amazing World of Critical Care Flight Medicine | Sophie Fuller 44:30

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Flying through the air in a helicopter that's "so much smaller than you think," Sophie Fuller works to save lives as a critical care flight paramedic. In this captivating conversation, she reveals the unexpected journey that led her to becoming a lifesaving flight medic who transports critically ill patients by air. Sophie's path wasn't always clea…

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29 - From Construction to the ER: One RN-turned-PA's Unconventional Path to Medicine | Ryan Foley, PA-C, RN 37:38

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What does it take to completely reinvent your career path at age 30? Ryan Foley knows exactly how daunting this journey can be. Starting as a construction worker with a vocational high school background, Ryan made the bold decision to pursue medicine, beginning with remedial college classes and reverse engineering his way to becoming a physician as…

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28 - Surgical Technicians: The Hidden Heroes of Your Operation | Alyssa Ellis, CST/CSFA 37:01

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A sarcastic whisper describing the tools used in the operating room changed everything. Meet Alyssa Ellis, the Certified Surgical Technologist and First Assistant whose educational videos have captured the attention of surgeons, students, and curious patients alike. With her trademark straightforward delivery and deep expertise, Alyssa pulls back t…

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27 - Prevention Starts With Understanding: Rethinking How We Teach Complex Medical Concepts | Dr. Josh Wageman, PhD, PA-C, DPT 32:03

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Dr. Josh Wageman brings a rare blend of expertise to cardiovascular prevention. With credentials spanning physical therapy, biochemistry, and Yale PA training, he's transformed how we understand lipid science through brilliant, accessible metaphors that make complex medical concepts understandable to everyone. At the heart of our conversation is Jo…

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26 - Bridging Science and Compassion: One Attending's Whiteboard Approach to Medical Education | Dr. Ali Zreik, MD 35:40

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Dr. Ali Zreik arrives at patient rooms with an unusual tool—a rolling whiteboard. While most physicians carry stethoscopes and tablets, this internal medicine attending physician and associate program director brings something more transformative: a visual bridge between complex medical science and human understanding. "Bring me the whiteboard," he…

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25 - What If We Actually Guided Students Instead of Drowning Them with the Fire Hose? | Jono Lippman, PA-C 31:15

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Challenging a broken system often requires walking an unconventional path. Jono Lippman's journey from communications major to wilderness guide to emergency medicine PA beautifully illustrates how diverse experiences can reshape our understanding of what healthcare education could and should be. What happens when someone who once actively avoided s…

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24 - Medicine, Military, and Mission: How One Patient-Turned-PA is Transforming Lives | Maj. M. Tiye Young, PA-C 47:00

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What does it take to transform obstacles into opportunities? Major M. Tiye Young knows firsthand. When deployment orders arrived just days before her PA school application deadline, she didn't abandon her medical dreams—she recalibrated. When a cervical cancer diagnosis threatened her future, she fought back with unwavering resolve. Now, as both a …

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23 - Exam Room Nutrition: A PA's Journey to Compassionate Patient Education | Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN 42:19

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When a terrified 10-year-old boy walked into Colleen Sloan's pediatric practice in tears, she discovered he'd been monitoring his weight obsessively after another provider warned he'd "need needles in his stomach" if he didn't lose weight. This moment exemplifies everything wrong with how healthcare approaches nutrition conversations—and sparked a …

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22 - From Surgery to Sales: One PA's Journey with Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C 22:38

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Jessica Dell'Aquila's career journey breaks the conventional mold of what we expect from healthcare professionals. Starting with a clear vision at just 18, she enrolled in Seton Hall's innovative six-year dual degree program, emerging with both her undergraduate biology degree and master's in physician assistant studies—a testament to her focused d…

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21 - Being Light in Medicine's Darkest Hours: A Journey to Oncology | Dr. Anu Oyetoran 27:04

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Check our Dr. Oyetoran's youtube channel Journey to MD! What happens when a determined young girl from Nigeria declares she wants to be a doctor? Dr. Anu Oyetoran's extraordinary journey takes us across continents—from West Africa to Canada, the Caribbean, New York, and finally Florida—where she now serves as chief medical resident at the Universit…

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#64 Manifestation Ain't Woo -It's Work and Wisdom 1:19:34

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Sharon Williams, lauded entrepreneur, holistic Queen and co-owner of the famous Nappily Naturals Apothecary located in the historic Leimert Park District, returns to A Broad Cast Podcast. She speaks on her "promotion," new developments and projects that the Nappily Naturals enterprise is working on in Texas, a high-end grocery store located in Leim…

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20 - Clinical Research Transforms Healthcare While Putting Patients First | Leigh Schirmer, DMSc, PA-C 36:52

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Interested in research? Check out the links below to get started! The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program): The Trusted Standard in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Online Training Courses Human Subjects Research Courses ---------------------------------------------------------…

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19 - Ripple of Change: How One Doctor is Fighting to Save Healthcare | Dr. Todd Otten, MD 34:47

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Learn more about Dr. Otten or to support his documentary, please visit Medicine Forward. His book, Ripples of Change is available at a bookstore near you! Dr. Todd Otten pulls back the curtain on healthcare's darkest challenges while offering a vision of hope for its future. A board-certified family physician with over two decades of experience, Dr…

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18 - A Trailblazing Physician Assistant Changing Lives in Interventional Radiology | Carrie Hayes, PA-C 42:59

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What does it take to become a trailblazer in the world of interventional radiology? In today's episode, we explore this question with Keri Hayes, a remarkable interventional radiology Physician Assistant who has been instrumental in shaping her field. Growing up in a small North Carolina town where specialty care was sparse, Keri's determination to…

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17 - Escape the Clinic with a Physician Assistant, Businesswoman, Podcast Host, and Trailblazer for Life Beyond the Office | Katie Bean, PA-C 31:36

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So much more at Escape the Clinic Masterclass with Katie Bean, PA-C And please listen to her podcast: Escape the Clinic What happens when the career you've worked so hard for starts taking more than it gives? Katie Bean, a physician assistant with years of experience in emergency medicine, found herself dreading her shifts, missing precious family …

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16 - A Conversation About Resiliency in Medicine with a Pediatric Resident Physician | Beatrice Garrido, DO 45:32

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Join us on a journey through the compelling story of Dr. Beatrice Garrido, a resident physician whose path to pediatrics and global health is as unique as it is inspiring. Listen in as Dr. Garrido shares how her early dreams of becoming a veterinarian led her to the intricate world of human medicine, fueled by a pivotal moment with her mother. Her …

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15 - A Veteran Physician Assistant's Views on Medicine: Past, Present, and Future | Erich Fogg, PA-C 49:35

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Imagine navigating nearly three decades in healthcare with the resilience and adaptability of a true innovator. That's exactly what our guest, Eric Fogg, has accomplished as a physician assistant (PA) and leader in healthcare operations. In this episode of Shadow Me Next, Eric reveals his extraordinary journey from a budding interest in sports medi…

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#63 Self Love Vs. Self Image with Dustin Ripkens from Ripped with Ripkens 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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This compelling episode will pull at your heart strings. Professional dancer/choreographer/personal trainer Dustin Ripkens from Ripped with Ripkens, shares his humble story of migrating to the U.S. from Germany in hopes of creating a better life for himself. With manifesting his career goals, he finds love, marriage and a new outlook on his career …

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14 - Advocating for Change in Clinical Settings: Inside Hospital Internal Medicine with Physician Assistant | Natalie Freels, PA-C 47:39

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Natalie Freels, a trailblazing Physician Assistant, illuminates the pathways of hospital internal medicine with a unique blend of passion and expertise. From her beginnings as an EMT to shaping innovations in healthcare, Natalie captivates with stories of problem-solving and systems-based thinking that are reshaping medical landscapes. We promise y…

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13 - Finding Strength in Self-Sufficiency and Purpose in Patient Care as a Physician Assistant | Jim Allen, PA-C 44:40

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Join us on Shadow Me Next as we welcome our guest, Jim Allen, a lead physician assistant who shares his inspiring journey from aspiring military service member to a dedicated healthcare professional in urgent care. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, Jim's dream of joining the military was rerouted, leading him to discover a new path dri…

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12 - A Surprisingly Hands-On Approach to Medicine as a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in Autism and Early Intervention | MaKayla Elrod, SLP 36:26

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What happens when a childhood dream of becoming a doctor takes an unexpected turn? Join us as we uncover the fascinating story of Michaela Elrod, a dedicated speech-language pathologist whose life was forever changed by a pivotal shadowing experience. This episode explores Michaela's journey from aspiring physician to discovering a more personal ca…

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11 - The Role Aesthetics Medicine Plays in Healthcare: Virtually Shadowing an ARNP Injector in Cosmetic Medicine | Heather Stancil, ARNP 30:35

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Unlock the secrets of a fulfilling career transition with Heather Stansel, an advanced registered nurse practitioner who shares her remarkable journey from pediatrics to aesthetics. For anyone considering a career in nursing or contemplating a shift in specialties, Heather's story offers valuable insights and practical advice. Hear firsthand how a …

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#62 B!tchmance - We are Back, Broads! 1:20:12

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Season 6 is finally here and Queen ShanShan and Devin are back to spill the travel, food, beauty and culture tea. We took a five month hiatus to relax, release and relate. There has been a lot of activity in the past few months and we are ready to share our opinions. Between the tumultuous 2024 elections, LA wildfires, horrible plane crashes, we wi…

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10 - From Pilot to PA: One PA's Healthcare Journey in Acute, Urgent, and Emergent Care | Hector Bird, PA-C, CAQ-EM 44:27

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Have you ever wondered how someone can transition from the skies of Alaska to the frontlines of healthcare? Meet Hector Bird, our fascinating guest who did just that. A former pilot turned physician assistant, Hector shares his journey from aviation to acute care, driven by a passion for patient interaction and making a difference. This episode pro…

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9 - Grading the Health of Healthcare and Navigating the Challenges of Medicine: Insights from a Doctor of Physical Therapy | Lauren Atkins, DPT 37:09

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What if our healthcare system is fundamentally flawed? Join us as we explore this provocative question with Dr. Lauren Atkins, a board-certified orthopedic specialist and co-owner of Gainesville Wellness and Performance Physical Therapy. With a doctorate in physical therapy and certification in manual therapy, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge to…