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Dr. Gary Sprouse, also known as The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is a member of the American Medical Association, president of Queen Anne's Medical Society, and MENSA. He has dedicated most of his professional career to treating patients with chronic pain and substance abuse addictions. Dr. Gary is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into the lives of those he serves through humor, compassion, and under ...
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Hosted by integrative palliative medicine physician, Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, The Integrative Palliative Podcast helps physicians and clinicians guide families facing serious illness to physical and emotional wellbeing. Listeners will find insights, skills and knowledge in evidence-supported integrative symptom management, as well as attention to their own self-care, because you can't pour from an empty cup! Everyone who cares for seriously ill people will find something for themselves and the ...
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The "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad" podcast, hosted by Joe Foley, is a heartfelt and engaging series that delves into the multifaceted journey of parenting and personal growth. Each episode is crafted to inspire, educate, and empower dads—and really, any parent—to embrace the challenges and joys of raising children in today's world. With a blend of expert interviews, personal anecdotes, and listener interactions, Joe Foley creates a space where topics like self-discovery, self-improvement, ...
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Have you ever looked at another parent and thought they have it all together while you're just faking it? You’re not alone. In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline Dad, we dive deep into the world of imposter syndrome, mainly how it affects parents. We explore why these feelings of inadequacy creep in and, more importantly, how to overcome th…
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Your patient is in terrible pain from cancer and you have the tools to relieve it. Yet they won't take the oxycontin or morphine that you prescribed. You can see that they are suffering yet you feel powerless to help. This is a common scenario and it can lead to discord between you and your patients. You may feel like saying, "Well fine then. I can…
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Ketamine is in the news right now because Matthew Perry died from improper use of ketamine and his physicians just got arrested for making that possible. It is always a bit shocking when physicians get arrested for prescribing medication. It does seem like his physicians were not acting in accordance with their hippocratic oath - if that's true, sh…
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In this episode of the No Sitting on the Sideline Dad podcast, host Joe Foley sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Prep Expert. Shaan’s inspiring journey, from starting a business with just $900 in his dorm room to securing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, is a testament to the power of pers…
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In this episode of the "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad" podcast, we venture into the mystical and profound with June Edward, a celebrated psychic medium and relationship guru. June shares her unique journey, from discovering her psychic abilities to navigating the complexities of relationships and energy. We dive deep into the nature of energy and …
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We live in a soup of uncertainty and so do our patients and clients. Caring for patients with serious illnesses such as cancer or Alzheimers dementia can be extremely stressful because the experience is filled with uncertainty. Having a clear approach to dealing with uncertainty reduces stress and increases joy. This week we discuss 4 Dos and 4 Don…
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The LovingKindness, or Metta, meditation (not a typo - that's how it is spelled) is one of my favorite meditations. It offers kindness and healing to you, the people in your life and the world. This week I offer you a LovingKindness meditation for your own wellbeing. You'll notice that there is no intro or ending because I'd like you to hang on to …
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Leave your heirs the gift of organization. Estate planning is crucial but many people put it off because they aren't sure how to proceed. Adam Zuckerman is an attorney and entrepreneur who created a company, Buried in Work, after losing his father to cancer. Adam is passionate about making estate planning and end of life preparations as easy as pos…
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We've all had challenging patient or client interactions. It can be hard to know how to handle them and it can make us feel lousy or even derail our day. You want to be an empathetic physician, nurse, therapist, PA or other clinician but how do you balance empathy with boundaries when a patient or family is angry or mean? This week join me to refle…
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In this episode of "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad," Joe talks with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a primary care doctor with over 38 years of experience and author of "Highway to Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress." Dr. Sprouse shares his unique insights on managing stress through realistic optimism, understanding our stressors, and compartmentalizing our c…
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Dr. Gary Sprouse is the Less Stress Doc. He is a family physician with expertise in stress management and he's the author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. This week Dr. Sprouse shares tools and insights to help you manage stress, banish guilt and regret, and live a happier life. You can find more information about Dr. Sprou…
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Caring for a loved one who is aging or ill is hard. It is especially hard if you've had a challenging relationship with them. If you had a difficult childhood and now find yourself caring for a parent with cancer, a stroke, or Alzheimer's dementia, you may be experiencing extreme stress and overwhelm. Ask yourself these 3 questions and ponder these…
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Chiropractic care is widely misunderstood by the medical community. In this interesting interview, chiropractor Brian Morrison clues us in to how we got here and the ways in which chiropractic education and clinical care have changed for the better in recent years. Dr. Morrison discusses who benefits most from chiropractic care, and which patients …
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Our internal judge has us judging ourselves, other people, and our circumstances. This makes practicing palliative care (and any patient care) harder and generates stress for us that we certainly don't need. This week you'll learn strategies for noticing your own judge and practical techniques for calming it, so you can enjoy your practice more, ha…
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Dr Gordon is a world-recognized authority and pioneer in mind-body medicine, and he is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. He is a Harvard educated psychiatrist and a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School. He was chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Med…
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Moral distress and moral injury are common in healthcare, yet few physicians, nurses or other clinicians talk about it on a regular basis. Stuffing the shame, guilt, anger and other powerful emotions that can accompany moral injury can lead to clinician burnout, compassion fatigue, depression or even suicide. And it can also result in excellent, em…
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What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives into the pragmatic methods he uses to help others identify and stay in their happy place. Joined by the…
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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Michaud, a clinical psychologist with a profound understanding of addiction and codependency. Dr. Michaud shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it led to her life's work in helping others break free from codependent relationships. Her book, Co Crazy, offers heartfelt sto…
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The term self-care has a bad rap lately. It can seem like healthcare organizations use terms like "self-care" and "resilience" to make their doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners work harder and harder. They offer free yoga, while piling on more and more work! There is truth to this scenario, yet pushing away the concepts of self-care…
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Bill Horan talks with Joel Dubin, author of THE 7 HABITS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL COMPANIES. Joel will discuss why habit #1 is if it makes sense don't do it, why he calls auditors and lawyers business blockers, what are the 2 enemies of dysfunctional companies, and why it is always easier to blame an individual than to solve a problem.…
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Many clinicians, especially physicians, don't learn in school what to do when a patient is crying. When we don't know what to do we feel uncomfortable, and no one likes to feel uncomfortable. I've seen many physicians sit in the presence of a crying patient, continue to work on their computer, or awkwardly shift in their seat. This gives the patien…
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Join us on "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad" as we delve into a vital issue impacting our society—fatherlessness. We’re joined by Philip Blackett, who not only shares his personal journey of growing up without a father but also his commitment to being an active and present father today. Philip provides a unique blend of insights and solutions as an …
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Is Joyful Palliative Care possible? Palliative care clinicians are often kind and highly empathetic people, but uncontrolled caring can lead to compassion fatigue or even burnout. Yet approaching the care of seriously ill people with an intentional approach can indeed make palliative care joyful. Here are the steps: 1. More tools to relieve your pa…
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Bill Horan talks with Dr. Jennifer Nash, author of BE HUMAN LEAD HUMAN. Dr. Nash will discuss what the title of her book means, why only 12% of workers say that they want to work for their manager, how leaders can balance the needs of their team and the organization and whether or not leaders are good at evaluating their own managerial abilities.…
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In this engaging episode of the "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad" podcast, host Joe invites Marjory Wildcraft, founder of the Grove Network, to explore the essential skills of wartime homefront resilience. They delve into how skills such as gardening, food preservation, and resource management—historically honed during challenging times—are not only…
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The 2024 Integrative Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health was held recently in Cleveland and there were so many wonderful sessions. I attended and have picked out 8 key learnings to share with you. The 8 topics are: 1. Microskills for wellness 2. Healing presence 3. Boundaries 4. Photobiomodulation 5. Vagus nerve 6. Psychedelics 7. A key val…
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What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives deeper into the topic of Self-Esteem. With such a broad topic, Dr. Gary gives a unique perspective on w…
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Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for effective patient care. Yet effective communication is challenging when visits are time pressured, and both clinicians and patients are often stressed. Using the tools of negotiation can help make doctor/clinician-patient communication more effective. This week I discuss an 8 step approach to ne…
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Harvey Chochinov, MD, PhD is an esteemed clinician and researcher in the field of palliative care. He shares his research on dignity, dignity therapy and the Dignity Question that is vital for providing the highest quality end of life care. You will be inspired by his work and learn tools that you can bring right to the bedside. You can find Dr. Ch…
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Michelle Pearce, PhD is a psychotherapist, coach and integrative health educator who is passionate about guiding people to well-being. She shares her insights about health coaching, both private and group. She also shares information about the integrative health and wellness certificate program that she leads at the University of Maryland, Baltimor…
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Dementia is hard on families. It is hard to watch a loved one decline, hard to provide personal care, and hard to lose the connection with the person that you once knew. One of the hardest things may be that the person loses their language, and language is often how we connect. This week I share 7 ideas for fostering connection with people with dem…
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