Best Nine Dots Podcasts (2024)

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19: The Dot Connectors of Business Development 30:58

26d ago30:58

30:58

They call themselves the "Dot Connectors." Norman Regional's Business Development team joins the Vedalas for a behind the scenes look at their day-to-day. Suzanne, Heather and Cacie explain what they do for physicians and clinics, how they problem solve, and why it's so important for them to make connections for the benefit of Norman Regional. This…

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18: Stroke Awareness 42:24

2M ago42:24

42:24

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing the signs of a stroke are vital in saving brain function when a stroke occurs. In this special two-segment episode, the Vedalas talk to Jennie Melendez, a Healer at Norman Regional who is also a stroke survivor. The brothers get a first-hand account from Jennie as she shares her story. The doctors then bring i…

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17: Married To Medicine 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

The Vedalas sit down with their wives for this special episode of Vital Visions! Namrata Vedala and Sriya Vedala give us an inside look into the lives of the Vedala Brothers and their family. The couples discuss life with a partner in medicine, taking care of burn out and your mental health in a marriage and so much more. In this episode, we get to…

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16: Inside the World of EMSSTAT 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

Kyle Hurley, Director of EMSSTAT at Norman Regional Health System sits down with the Vedalas to talk all things EMSSTAT, which is Norman Regional Health System's emergency medical service. EMSSTAT is a hospital-based EMS in both the public safety and healthcare sectors, making it a unique service for the communities it serves. Kyle talks to the doc…

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15: Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness 26:09

4M ago26:09

26:09

The Vedalas bring in special guests for this episode of Vitals Visions to speak about Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness. Lacey Heidel, BSN, RNC-OB of Norman Regional's OBED and Labor and Delivery units and Lea Ann Stephens, RN of Norman Regional's Infection Prevention department talk to the Vedalas about AFE symptoms, treatment during labor a…

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14: Navigating Weight Loss with Journey Clinic 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Azure Adkins, MD, bariatric surgeon with Norman Regional's Journey Clinic joins the Vedalas for an in depth look at the process of bariatric weight loss. Dr. Adkins describes the types of bariatric surgeries they offer, the pros and cons of each surgery type, the types of services patients have access to and eliminating the stigma surrounding obesi…

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13: The Cardiology Connection, Part 1 32:15

5M ago32:15

32:15

In Vital Visions' first cardiology episode, the Vedalas speak to Norman Regional’s Archana Gautam, MD. As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Gautam’s years of experience and accomplishments are evident in this episode. She talks to the brothers about cholesterol, statin medications, coronary calcium scans, AFib, WATCHMAN devices, SGLT2 inhibitors …

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12: Removing Bodily Interference with Chiropractic Care 42:38

6M ago42:38

42:38

Welcome back, friends! The Vedalas are BACK for season 2 of Vital Visions. For the first episode of the season, the brothers sit down with Norman Regional's very own chiropractor, Angela Schmidt, DC. Dr. Schmidt talks about what drew her to become a chiropractor, what it was like completely switching careers to pursue chiropractic care, what an off…

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11: A Look Back on Season 1 BONUS EPISODE 17:57

7M ago17:57

17:57

As we wrap up 2023 and Season 1 of Vital Visions with the Vedala Brothers, Dr. Krishna and Dr. Veer look back on some of their favorite moments from this season’s episodes. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. If you are needing medical care, please consult with your physic…

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10: Pioneering Norman Regional with the NRH Foundation 33:22

9M ago33:22

33:22

The Norman Regional Health Foundation plays a pivotal role in Norman Regional Health System’s growth and momentum forward. The Drs. Vedala bring in Erin Barnhart, Executive Director of the NRH Foundation for the last episode of Season 1 of Vital Visions. Erin talks about how the Foundation funds employee grants and awards scholarships, the Equipped…

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9: Conversations with Our CEO, Part 2 28:42

9M ago28:42

28:42

In last week’s episode, you got to meet Norman Regional Health System’s President & CEO, Richie Splitt. Richie is back with the Vedalas for part two of his episode. In part two, the three talk about Norman Regional’s partnership with OU Stephenson Cancer Center, Obesity Medicine at Norman Regional’s Journey Clinic, The Norman Way, Richie’s big mome…

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8: Conversations with Our CEO, Part 1 25:51

10M ago25:51

25:51

Meet Norman Regional Health System’s President & CEO, Richie Splitt! Richie joins the Vedalas for a special two-part episode. In part one, the three talk about Richie’s career and his calling into healthcare and administration, why he calls Norman Regional employees healers, the Inspire Health strategic plan, things that excite him about the future…

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7: Functional Medicine - It Starts with Your Gut 34:36

10M ago34:36

34:36

Amanda Sadler, MD sits down to speak with the Vedalas about her journey to Functional Sports Medicine. Dr. Sadler tells us her life story going from athlete to medical school student, triathlete trialing for the Olympics to resident doctor and physician. Dr. Sadler’s path was a bit unconventional for a doctor, but her journey made her the physician…

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6: A Conversation with Colleagues 29:51

10M ago29:51

29:51

Jay Jennings, MD and Aaron Smathers, MD join the Vedalas this week to talk about their experiences together in medical school at OU and now at Norman Regional. The four physicians look back and reminisce on their days spent in lectures and anatomy lab and the professors who helped them get to where they are now. Dr. Jennings and Dr. Smathers share …

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5: Confronting Cancer: Oncology Insights 32:49

11M ago32:49

32:49

On this week’s episode, Shari Jones, MD, PhD, joins the doctors to talk about Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Jones of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional, talks to Dr. Krishna and Dr. Veer about the importance of screenings, cancer prevalence, treatment and more. We thank Dr. Jones for sharing her knowledge and expertise in Hematolo…

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4: Men's Health 34:13

12M ago34:13

34:13

The Vedalas welcome Dr. Alex Jones to the podcast! Dr. Jones sits down with the doctors to talk about a few important pillars of men's health. Dr. Jones, a Urologist with Norman Urology Associates, talks to the Vedalas about testosterone replacement therapy, kidney stones, signs to look for when examining for prostate cancer and more. Send this epi…

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3: Medicare Mindfulness 31:54

1y ago31:54

31:54

The Vedala brothers bring in Bortier Manison to the Vital Visions podcast. Bortier is the annual Medicare wellness specialist at their clinic, Primary Care – South OKC. Bortier gives tips for patients approaching Medicare age, what his processes are to ensure the clinic’s patients receive the care they need and more. This episode is full of helpful…

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2: Mental Health Matters 43:15

1y ago43:15

43:15

The Vedala Brothers bring in their first guests to the podcast in this episode! Farhan Jawed, MD, Collyn Campbell, MSW, LCSW, CCTP and Lynn Mayes, RN, Clinic Care Coordinator, join the brothers to speak about mental health. They engage in meaningful discussions with Dr. Krishna and Dr. Veer, emphasizing the important role of mental health services …

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1: V is for Vedala 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

In Vital Visions’ first episode, we get to know the Vedala brothers in depth. Drs. Krishna and Veer Vedala talk about their lives growing up, going to undergrad and medical school together, and how their lives are now - practicing side by side in the same primary care clinic. The doctors talk about their passions, what brought them to medicine and …

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S6E10 (Bonus) Mike Gabler | Serve Those Who Serve Us 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

45:05

In this episode we go on an adventure with the one and only Gabler aka the Ali-Gabler, the heart valve specialist and most recent winner of the reality TV show Survivor. From growing up and wanting to be an international business man, Gabler appreciates the positive role models from family, teachers, and coaches who believed in him. After watching …

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S6E9 Brittany Charlton | Where are the gaps? 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

In this episode we hear the story of a young, Canadian entrepreneur, Brittany Charlton, Founder and CEO of Ohh Foods that create vegan, gluten-free and allergen-friendly edible cookie doughs and snack bites. From making pillows for friends dolls to pursuing a career in law, Brittany knew early on she needed to find something she would be passionate…

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S6E8 Maika Isogawa | Success is Variable

1+ y ago

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In this episode I have the opportunity to chat with Maika Isogawa, CEO of Webacy – the protection layer for self-custody. Born in Japan and then moving to Minnesota at a young age, Maika, shares her varied interests form youth circus to physics. Learning about dedication from her father and studying artificial intelligence at Stanford, she pursuit …

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S6E7 Dr. Hannah McLane | Psychedelic Famous

1+ y ago

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In this episode we explore the word through the eyes of Dr. Hannah McLane. A free spirit who as a young child wanted to be the Easter Bunny. With a thirst for learning through travel from Brazil to backpacking in Asia, her medical calling was initially inspired by a doctor who started a school for the blind in Tibet. Dr. Hannah discovered the power…

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S6E6 Jake Shimabukuro | Bring Joy 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

42:24

In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with someone I have admired for years, Jake Shimabukuro. Saying Jake is an incredible ukulele performer is quite an understatement. Jake is a true ukulele virtuoso and composer. Jake’s talent is equaled by his pure spirit and desire to connect with the people he plays with and for. Jake approaches playing …

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S6E5 Shantell Martin | Freedom to Create

1+ y ago

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In this episode we step into the wonderful world of Shantell Martin, with her unique style and voice in the contemporary art world. Her mastery of the spontaneous hand drawn line has captivated an audience of international patrons, admirers and collectors alike. Grandmother taught her to strives for creative independence. Even within her working cl…

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S6E4 Jason Feifer | The Price of Admission

1+ y ago

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In this episode we are invited into the world of Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author of the book Build For Tomorrow, a startup advisor, and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow (yes, same name as the book) and Problem Solvers. Jason shares how he started writing with comic strips in elementary school and then short sto…

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S6E3 Mahé Drysdale | One Chance, One Opportunity 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

In this episode we chat with New Zealander Mahé Drysdale a two-time Olympic champion and a five-time world champion in the single sculls. He is a seven-time New Zealand national champion and five-time recipient of New Zealand Sportsman of the Year. Mahé shares what it takes to be a champion including often times brutal training. While Mahé was more…

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S6E2 Kate Scott | The Game is the Fun Part

1+ y ago

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In this episode we hear from the amazing Kate Scott, – the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers – who continues to break barriers as a leader in sports broadcasting. Among her many accomplishments, Kate was the first woman to call an NFL & NBA game on the radio, men’s basketball at the Olympics, Copa América and Gold Cup soccer for Fox and an…

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S6E1 Cory Pesaturo | Music as a sport

1+ y ago

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In this episode, we talk with Cory Pesaturo (“C Pez”) who is revolutionizing the Accordion. Cory is the only person to ever win the trio of World Championships on Acoustic, Digital & Jazz Accordion, and the only Accordion graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Cory has given 2 TED Talks, 2 Google Talks, an EG Talk,…

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How to make your ideas sing 23:54

2y ago23:54

23:54

The Nine Dots Prize has created a series of podcasts for those interesting in applying for the Prize, or anyone trying to improve their writing. This episode looks at something every writer wants to achieve - how to make your ideas inspire and enthrall the reader. In this episide we hear from: Professor Devi Sridhar (public health expert and author…

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Episode Thirty-three: The Neverending Series 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch the second half of Again My Life and Cutie Pie!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Thirty-two: Hello Sweetie 42:01

2y ago42:01

42:01

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch the first half of Again My Life and Cutie Pie!By The Noona Verse

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Where can you find inspiration? 18:36

2y ago18:36

18:36

This is a podcast for anyone interested in applying for the Nine Dots Prize, or interested in creative non-fiction writing more generally. In this episode, we will be exploring one of the key challenges in any piece of writing - inspiration; how to get creative ideas and how to get these down on paper. We talk with three successful writers about wh…

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Episode Thirty-one: This Episode Brought to You by the Letter "G" 56:35

2y ago56:35

56:35

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch Thirty-Nine and watch the last half of Gen Y Season 2.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Thirty: Sign on the Dotted Line 51:37

2y ago51:37

51:37

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch A Business Proposal, and watch the first half of Gen Y Season 2.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-nine: How to Get Away With More Seasons 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch the last half of the Thai series, Not Me, and Now We're Breaking Up!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-eight: All the Shows We Want 48:29

2y ago48:29

48:29

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and watch the first half of the Thai series, Not Me, and Now We're Breaking Up!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-seven: Can This Dish Even Be Served Cold? 54:42

2y ago54:42

54:42

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and talk about some classic Korean movies!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-six: Rom-com please 53:51

2y ago53:51

53:51

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and talk about romcoms we love and those we don't!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-five: The good, the bad, and the procedural 38:08

2+ y ago38:08

38:08

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and review an older movie, Old Boy, and the last half of Bad and Crazy.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-four: It's Okay, That's Love 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

48:50

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and review Bad Buddy and the first half of our favorite new show, Bad and Crazy.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-three: Just Whelmed 46:41

2+ y ago46:41

46:41

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and review the second half of Hometown ChaChaCha.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-two: GOT7 Has More Than That One Member 47:26

2+ y ago47:26

47:26

Jump into a new episode of the Noona Verse where we go over what's happening in the Noona Verse and review the first half of Hometown ChaChaCha.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty-one: Plot Twister 39:39

2+ y ago39:39

39:39

Our new format is here! Come join us as we dip into what's going on in the Noona Verse and review the last half of The Veil. Please drop us a comment to let us know what you think of the new format!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Twenty: Seasons Change 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

54:14

Our new format is here! We dip into a little about what's going on in the Noona Verse and review the first half of The Veil. Please drop us a comment to let us know what you think of the new format!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Nineteen: Our Favorite Justice 1:09:26

2+ y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Tristen covers You are My Glory and Rachel goes over a little of both versions of Hello Monster (also called I Remember You) before we go back to diving into The Devil Judge series. The episode ends with a little bit of talk about what's going on with the CCP and China's new (now old) laws that went into affect.…

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Episode Eighteen: It's Lonely at the Top 1:06:37

2+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Rachel gives a quick overview of Dark Blue Kiss while Tristen delves into two different Chinese movies called The Yin-Yang Master and The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity. We bid a fond farewell to Love Me if you Dare before doing more deep dive into The Devil Judge. Don't forget to stick around to find out what's happening on our side of fandoms…

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Episode Seventeen: Special K 1:07:11

2+ y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Rachel goes into a little Gameboys, while Tristen dives into I Have Three Boyfriends. We finish up talking about Golden Blood before we go into more Devil Judge. Of course, there's also more Love Me If You Dare and The Gifted before we end the episode, too.By The Noona Verse

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Episode Sixteen: One Pair to Rule Them All 1:06:42

2+ y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

We talk a little about Don't Say No and Truth or Dare before we start digging into more of the shows that we're watching together: Golden Blood, The Gifted, Love Me if you Dare, and Devil Judge. Stick around for updates on our favorite k-news!By The Noona Verse

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Episode Fifteen: Ten Things You'll Hate About Us 1:06:15

2+ y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

(Disclaimer: please don't hate us). Rachel explores HIStory 3: Trapped and Tristen makes a brief foray into Light On Me. We continue our discussion on Devil Judge, The Gifted, and Love Me if you Dare. We end the episode with some old(er) Thai news #whatshappeninginthailandBy The Noona Verse

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