Best Learn about variables Podcasts (2025)

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The State of Outpatient PT: 2025 into 2026 40:05

3h ago40:05

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Let's wrap the year with a look back on the challenges, developments, and momentum that the physical therapy profession encountered in 2025. Alliance Physical Therapy Partners CEO Richard Leaver talks with Team Rehab CEO Nick Weber, in this final episode of the year. In this episode, you'll join the conversation about: Outpatient PT industry health…

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AP Table Talk: Variable Player Powers 1:18:48

2h ago1:18:48

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AP Table Talk: Variable Player Powers In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave explore Variable Player Powers, where players get unique abilities (or flaws!) that shape strategy and spark replayability. From the classic HeroQuest and Battlestar Galactica to asymmetric gems like Root, Sky Team, and Star Wars: Rebellion, they break down how t…

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243: Dr Joseph Dituri, (‘Dr. Deep Sea’!): The Hyperbaric Secret to Better Sleep: What 100 Days Underwater Revealed 43:08

14d ago43:08

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Dr Joseph Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep Sea, is a biomedical engineer, former U.S. Navy saturation diver, and professor who lived underwater for 100 days as part of Project Neptune— a groundbreaking scientific mission to study how extended high-pressure environments affect the human body and brain. During his time beneath the sea, Dr. Dituri and e…

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Richard Durham on Learning through Engaging Gameplay 30:19

12d ago30:19

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Richard Durham on Learning through Engaging Gameplay In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng speaks with Richard Durham, a prolific game designer, creative director, and educator at Wondertree Studios. Richard shares insights from designing over 30 games across mediums—from street festivals and museum activations to tabletop and secret event…

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242: Andrew Poles, Executive Coach & Ultra-Endurance Athlete: The Hidden Reason You Can’t Sleep: Being ‘Incomplete’ 55:37

20d ago55:37

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Andrew Poles is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete dedicated to helping visionary founders scale their businesses without burning out. With 20+ years of experience, Andrew has coached over 10,000 leaders from companies like NASA, Dell, Schwab, Epic Games, and Netflix. After leading and turning around multi-millio…

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241: Part 2: Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight: Sauna Heat: The Missing Link in Deep Sleep & Nervous System Regulation 50:26

27d ago50:26

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Dr. Raleigh Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy and is one of the most significant contributors to technologies that support healing the human body. He is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and founded Clearlight over 28 years ago—now a global leader in infrared saunas and innovative wellness solutions. He is con…

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Game Design Constraints and Scope Creep 8:44

27d ago8:44

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Game Design Constraints and Scope Creep Today, we’re diving into two little words that have the power to either catapult your project forward… or completely derail it. Those words? Constraints and scope creep. Maybe you’ve heard them thrown around in design meetings. Maybe you’ve bumped into them the hard way on your own projects. Either way, by th…

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APTQI: Advocacy in Physical Therapy 50:44

1M ago50:44

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On this episode of Agile&Me, host Richard Leaver is joined by Nick Patel, Executive Director of the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI), to discuss the evolving landscape of advocacy in physical therapy. Nick shares insights from his eight years of leadership at APTQI, the challenges faced by the industry, and the strides m…

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240: Brian Johnson, Triple-certified Building Biologist: The Silent Sleep Killers Hiding Inside Your Home 53:46

1M ago53:46

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SENERGY360 founder Brian Johnson began his career in the lumber industry as a certified lumber grader, where he discovered firsthand how conventional building materials could contribute to unhealthy living conditions through issues like mold growth. This early insight sparked his lifelong passion for healthier home construction and ultimately inspi…

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239: Martin McPhilime, Respiratory & Sleep Scientist: The Hidden Link Between Breathing, CO₂ & Deep Sleep That No One Talks About 48:26

1M ago48:26

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Martin is a renowned authority in Breath Science, bringing together an impressive blend of expertise as a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, and Behavioural Science Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in research, clinical work, and training, Martin is not only a consultant, scientist and educator but also a passiona…

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Designing the Core Dynamics 8:22

1M ago8:22

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Designing the Core Dynamics Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that sits right at the heart of game design: core dynamics. What makes a game engaging? Why do some games pull us in and keep us coming back? It’s not just the artwork or the theme. It's not even the mechanics alone. It’s something deeper. It’s the dynamic that drives player action…

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238: Adam Ludwin, Founder of Fivepointfive App, Improve HRV, Calm Your Mind, and Sleep Deeper 46:50

2M ago46:50

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After dropping out of university Adam started his first digital marketing business from his mother’s hallway aged just 21 and soon went on to found Captify Technologies, a global marketing technology company. Over 10 years, he scaled it to 300 staff across 13 markets and drove revenues to over $60m per year before successfully exiting the business …

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237: Lynne Peeples, Science Journalist & Author of The Inner Clock: Reprogram Your Circadian Rhythm: The Secret Code of Sleep & Health 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Lynne Peeples is an author and journalist covering science, health, and the environment. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, Nature, HuffPost, NBC News, The Atlantic, and other publications. Before becoming a journalist, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Pe…

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236: Ryan Jensen, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center: From Exhausted to Energized: A Super Bowl Champion’s Battle with Sleep Apnea 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Super Bowl Champion and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen joins the conversation to discuss a critical health issue that impacts lives both on and off the field — sleep apnea. He recounts the pivotal moment that changed everything: a season marked by significant weight loss, declining mood, and reduced performance, culminating in a can…

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235: Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia CHO: Part 2: Mitochondria, NAD & Energy: The Cellular Blueprint for Better Sleep 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product lin…

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Josefine Schwarzer Applied Games and Mental Health 23:04

2M ago23:04

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Josefine Schwarzer Applied Games and Mental Health In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng interviews Josefine Schwarzer, a German occupational therapist exploring how tabletop RPGs and LARPs support mental health. Josefine shares how role-play creates safe, expressive spaces that boost self-esteem and break from anxiety. She recounts client…

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234: Dr. Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences: Part 1: The Daily Reset: Light, Sleep, and the Future of Human Performance 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

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Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product lin…

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Clinical Placements 55:28

2M ago55:28

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How do we train this generation of PT students? What is being asked of them that our Clinical Instructors need to recognize? How do I connect with young people in my clinic? If you're asking any of these questions, this episode is for you. Ashlee Butler, PT works across the country to help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and clinical comp…

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Git Merge and Rebase. Plus Interactive Rebasing and Why It's Not So Scary. 16:38

2M ago16:38

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Michael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing Instruction 27:25

2M ago27:25

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Michael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing Instruction In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng welcomes Michael Low—educator, game designer, and creator of Stories RPG. Michael shares the powerful story behind Luna Uni, a tabletop role-playing curriculum that transforms writing instruction through collaborative storytelling. F…

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233: Seth Jones, CEO of Superstratum: From Sick Homes to Healing Sleep: A Step-by-Step Detox Guide 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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Seth Jones, CEO of Superstratum, a company turning home detoxification into a simple, DIY process from everyday cleaners to whole home protocols. Seth’s story is wild: he went from DJ nights in L.A. to battling mold and mycotoxin exposure in his own home, then building science backed solutions that help families breathe (and sleep) easier. SHOWNOTE…

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232: Jonny Miller, Founder of Nervous System Mastery: Why Chasing Sleep Fails and What Your Nervous System Needs Instead 43:52

3M ago43:52

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BIO: Jonny Miller is the founder of ⁠Nervous System Mastery⁠, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, and elevate their sense of aliveness. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How grief sparked Johnny Miller’s path to nervous system mastery 😴 Why “Sleep is a Skill” starts with the nervous system, not the pillow 😴…

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Shaun McMillan on Turning Lectures into Games 29:14

3M ago29:14

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Shaun McMillan on Turning Lectures into Games In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng interviews educational game designer Shaun McMillan about transforming traditional lectures into interactive, game-like experiences. Shaun shares his framework for designing lectures around a single compelling multiple-choice scenario, enabling student…

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231: Dr. Christy Sutton, DC & Author of The Iron Curse Why Both Low & High Iron Can Wreck Your Nights 57:03

3M ago57:03

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SHOWNOTES: 😴 Low vs. high iron: What’s the real difference in symptoms, and why can both wreck your sleep? 😴 Ferritin ranges decoded: Why Dr. Christy keeps it under ~100, and how men vs. women differ 😴 Your iron panel & action steps: Which labs to request, what ranges to note, and how to talk to your clinician 😴 High iron, low ferritin: When can ge…

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The Nine Essential Git Commands You Need to Know When Working With Git 20:24

3M ago20:24

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In this episode, I share with you the nine essential commands that you need to know to get started working with Git. It starts off with git init and git clone and finishes up with git fetch and git pull. Admittedly, this episode is targeted at users who are newer to Git. But, even if you're a more seasoned user, there might be something in this epi…

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The Changing Landscape of Outpatient PT 42:33

3M ago42:33

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In this episode of Agile&Me, Ryan Buckley joins Richard Leaver to get real about the pressures and opportunities for outpatient physical therapy clinics in 2025 and 2026. There's real reason to be optimistic about the coming months and years as practices adopt new technology and look forward to rebounding demand for patients. To learn more about us…

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230: Dylan Gemelli, Fitness Creator (1.5M+ IG Followers) & Biohacking Advocate: The Cost of Bad Sleep: Stress, Screens, and Self-Sabotage 56:44

3M ago56:44

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BIO: Dylan Gemelli is a prominent figure in the fitness and biohacking industry. He is known for his expertise in health, fitness, and performance enhancement. Dylan is the creator of the Dylan Gemelli Podcast, which features enlightening discussions with experts and influencers in the health and wellness space. His work focuses on improving the qu…

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Do you prefer using Git on the command-line or with a GUI? 17:28

3M ago17:28

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Do you prefer using Git on the command-line or with a GUI? That's what I'm keen to find out in this episode of the podcast. Why? Because I’m an avid Git command-line user, and have been for over 10 years! But, recently, I’ve been experimenting with some of the GUI tools available for Git to see if if I’m missing out on anything, and how the experie…

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229: Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla, MD, Double Board-Certified in Internal & Sleep Medicine: Sleep Apnea Myths That Keep People Sick and Exhausted 24:30

3M ago24:30

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BIO: Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla, MD, is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She serves as an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center with roles in both the Departments of Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Her efforts are dedicated to merging the fields of sleep health with hospital medicine a…

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228: Dr. Nayan Patel, Author Advancing Root-Rause Solutions for Sleep, Stress, Sleep & Cellular Health: Tired but Wired? The Oxidative Stress Fix You Haven’t Tried 48:45

3M ago48:45

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BIO: DR. NAYAN PATEL is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs and physicians themselves. He recent…

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AP Table Talk: Take That 57:58

3M ago57:58

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AP Table Talk: Take That In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave dig into the “Take That” game mechanic. From classics like UNO, Sorry!, and Risk to modern favorites like Munchkin, Blood Rage, and King of Tokyo: Duel, they explore how denial, betrayal, and revenge fuel tension, drama, and unforgettable tabletop stories. If you liked this e…

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227: Kaely McDevitt, Registered Dietitian Specializing in Women's Health. Sleep, Stress, and Hormones: Unlocking the Hidden Connections 40:44

4M ago40:44

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BIO: Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health …

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226: Campbell Will, Integrative Physiotherapist & Breathwork Educator: Why Your Breath Might Be the Hidden Cause of Your Insomnia 58:52

4M ago58:52

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Campbell looks at health from a 'nervous system' first approach, teaching the importance of movement and breathing as it relates to the nervous system. He combines his background in physiotherapy with a specialisation in breathwork that focuses not on the experience, but on the restoration of optimal breathing. His outlook focuses on systems over s…

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Types of Games 6:27

4M ago6:27

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Types of Games Today, we’re diving into something that might seem simple on the surface, but as it turns out, it's anything but. In this episode, we’re going to be talking about game types, and not just your usual categories like board games or video games. We’re digging deeper: into the psychology, the structure, and the social impact of how we pl…

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225: Ed Harrold, Author & Public Speaker: The Breathing Mistake That’s Costing You Deep Sleep 52:29

4M ago52:29

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BIO: Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of mindful breathing blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health, well-being and performance. Ed is the author of Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU & BodyMi…

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224: Zora Benhamou, Gerontologist, Health Coach & Biohacker: What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Preparing for Surgery… And How It Can Wreck Recovery 1:03:34

4M ago1:03:34

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BIO: Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist passionate about aging and longevity. She is on a mission to disrupt ageist stereotypes in social media and is host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women in menopause. Zora is a 52 year old digital nomad, traveled to over 50 countries, lived in 8, and speaks 6 languages. She founded the we…

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223: Dr. Alexis Cowan, Princeton-Trained PhD, Circadian, & Metabolism Scientist: The Missing Link Between Metabolism, Light, and Deep Sleep 1:06:20

4M ago1:06:20

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BIO: Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and photobiology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world, she started her private practice where she works with athletes and highly motivated individual…

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222: Todd Shipman, Wellness enthusiastic & EMF expert: Sleep saboteurs you can’t see: can quantum energy really protect you? 47:34

4M ago47:34

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Todd Shipman is a wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for cutting-edge quantum technologies that enhance health and well-being. With a background in anti aging, physical performance, water revitalization, and holistic living, Todd’s passion lies in helping people unlock their optimal wellness potential by connecting with nature-inspired…

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Ercan Altug Yilmaz Gamification in Action The TOY Framework 21:02

4M ago21:02

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Ercan Altug Yilmaz Gamification in Action The TOY Framework In this episode, Dave Eng interviews Ercan Altuğ Yilmaz, a leading gamification expert and creator of the TOY Framework—an evolution of existing models like Werbach’s D6 and Octalysis. Drawing from over a decade of experience and 100+ projects, Yilmaz explains how TOY’s ten-step structure …

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221: Dr. Mauro Zappaterra, MD, Phd, Director of Multidisciplinary Care at Synovation Medical Group: Why your Sleep Struggles aren’t About Willpower…it’s your Nervous System 1:17:01

5M ago1:17:01

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Mauro Zappaterra obtained his MD and PhD from Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on optimizing human performance, increasing awareness and decreasing suffering. He has been practicing mindfulness since 1998, and teaching mindfulness to patients with chronic pain since 2018, and he is t…

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Variable Compensation Models 43:29

5M ago43:29

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In this episode of Agile&Me, guest expert Jason Wambold shares valuable insights on variable compensation models in outpatient physical therapy, exploring how these flexible pay structures can boost therapist satisfaction, support recruitment and retention, and benefit clinic owners. Tune in to learn practical strategies and real-world examples tha…

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220: Julie Westervelt, Founder of Sleep Crown Pillow: Why This Over-The-Head Pillow Could Be Your New Best-Friend At Night! 53:47

5M ago53:47

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Julie Westervelt is the Founder of Sleep Crown Pillows. With a background in Restorative Yoga, her life's work is to help people feel the calm, soft side of life. Inhale, exhale, rest. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How did a lifelong “pro sleeper” build a business from her bedtime ritual? 😴 Could putting a pillow over your head & eyes be the ultimate sleep hack? 😴 …

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Games as Mediums for Interactions 8:53

5M ago8:53

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Games as Mediums for Interactions In today’s episode, we’re diving into how games function as mediums for interaction: as art, as social spaces, and as powerful tools for learning. We’ll explore everything from virtual worlds to tabletop classics and even some of the more unexpected ways games impact real life. If you liked this episode please cons…

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219: Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight: The Sleep-Sauna Connection—Heat Therapy Wellness Stacks For Deep Sleep 57:02

5M ago57:02

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Dr. Raleigh Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy, as one of the most significant contributors to technologies for healing the human body, and as a leader in advancing the industry over the past three decades. Dr. Duncan is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and started Clearlight more than 28 years ago. Today, Cle…

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218: Emma Cooksey, Patient Advocate, Project Sleep: The Hidden Face of Sleep Apnea…What We’re Getting Wrong 50:10

5M ago50:10

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Emma Cooksey is a writer, speaker, and patient advocate. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories” to break down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. In he…

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217: Julie Flygare, President & CEO of Project Sleep: When Doctors Miss Your Sleep Disorder—and One Woman’s Stand for Change 50:32

5M ago50:32

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BIO: Julie Flygare, JD, serves as President & CEO of Project Sleep. Flygare is an internationally recognized patient-perspective leader, an accomplished advocate, and the award-winning author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. In March 2022, she delivered the TEDx Talk, “What Can You Learn from a Professional Dreamer?” In 2024, Fly…

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Game Goals vs Learning Outcomes 7:23

5M ago7:23

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Game Goals vs Learning Outcomes In this episode, we’ll explore how learning objectives and game goals overlap, how serious games are designed for impact, and how we measure success beyond just ‘winning.’ So, buckle up—because today, we’re unlocking the next level of game-based learning! If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing,…

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Ramblings of a PT leader 39:19

5M ago39:19

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Clinic Director Jordan Finger interviews our CEO, Richard Leaver, in a role-reversing conversation! Explore Richard’s journey from the UK to the US healthcare system, the evolving role of physical therapists, and how strong culture drives sustainable success. Packed with leadership insights and industry expertise, this is a must-listen for healthca…

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216: Dr. Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS: Why Your Breathing (Not Just CPAP!), Holds the Key to Deep Sleep 1:01:54

5M ago1:01:54

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Dr. Dylan Petkus is on a mission to help educate and empower those with sleep apnea and other sleep issues to live fuller, healthier lives. Dr. Petkus knows firsthand the frustration of CPAPs and the daily struggles of brain fog, exhaustion, and the range of issues related to sleep apnea. Motivated by his struggles with sleep apnea, Dr. Petkus emba…

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215: Warren Phillips, M.S. — AKA The Non-Toxic Dad | Are Toxins Stealing Your Sleep? How to Detox Your Home, Body & Nights 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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Warren Phillips, M.S., the Non-Toxic Dad, he is leading a social movement educating and inspiring individuals to choose a non-toxic lifestyle. Warren is a passionate and energetic entrepreneur, he lives a non-toxic lifestyle and works tirelessly to educate the world about avoiding and removing toxins. Non-Toxic Dad has reached and impacted over 100…

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