For almost a decade the Imaginarium has delved into pop culture,movies,music,comics,and occasionally politics. Hosted by The Horror Nerd Todd Staruch, and bestselling author Scott Colbert, both fill the show with humor,profanity and the occasional coherent thought. The Imaginarium loves to highlight indie artist and love having them as guests. The Imaginarium may be a lot of things,but one thing it's not is boring.
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Emphasizing the work that our small businesses and organizations are doing in our community, Jay Heich, owner of Venue Media is working with us to provide an inside glimpse of fellow Chamber members through a brand new podcast, called ChamberCast. Leaders of small business and organizations are invited to be featured on the show, to provide you with a new way to get to know them, through a ten-minute deep-dive conversation led by Jay.
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The Contrarian Investor podcast gives voice to those who challenge a prevailing narrative in financial markets. Each episode features an interview with a hedge fund manager, investor, economist or other market participant. The goal is to educate all listeners with an interest in asset allocation and ultimately to provide actionable ideas to the institutional investor community.
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No one is really self-made! We don’t get to where we end up alone. We’ve all had folks in our journey who’ve helped us achieve our success. Many times those folks don’t even know the impact they’ve had. So, in honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, the Self-Made Is A Myth movement celebrates them.
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EJ Scott has in depth conversations with celebrity guests, actors, writers, directors, producers, comedians, improvisers, comic book artists and writers, musicians, legends and up and comers. Conversational, open, honest and humorous. Guests that brought you The Walking Dead, VEEP, True Blood, Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Luke Cage, Areested Development, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Saturday Night Live, MADtv, The Good Wi ...
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Sure, it’s good to be flexible in life, but all things have their limits! If you’ve ever lived with a connective tissue disorder, you know all too well how often joint conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can go unrecognized by doctors and result in life-altering symptoms from pain and fatigue to gastrointestinal issues and insomnia. Whether you’re living with a hypermobility condition, treating one, or know someone living with their own – the greatest secret weapon you can use to ma ...
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Examining The Future of EDS Diagnosis and Care with EDS Society CEO Lara Bloom
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In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, hosts a captivating conversation with Lara Bloom, President and CEO of the Ehlers-Danlos Society. Lara shares her journey in advocating for rare diseases, the progress made in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and the upcoming updates in diagnostic c…
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Brittany Wedd explains the impact that Children in Need has on Washington County families. With a quickly increasing caseload over the past few years, the non-profit is always in need of donated clothing, blankets, and school supplies. Brittany also discusses their exciting Silver Soiree event celebrating Children in Need’s 25th Anniversary taking …
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Episode 260: Imaginarium 390: Beatles, Dracula and the Paranormal
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This week we have a very special guest, promoter, actor, writer, and all around great guy, Richard Rosenay! Richard talks about bringing Pete Best to the US, as well as his many Beatles and Paranormal conventions!
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Brooke Grossman - Horizon Goodwill Industries
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Brooke Grossman discusses the programs that Horizon Goodwill Industries is offering, including their mobile outreach vehicle to provide training and job applications on-the-go, their breakfast and resource initiative on North Prospect Street, the youth assistance they provide, and also their new grocery stores in Downtown Hagerstown. In this engagi…
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Episode 259: Imaginarium 389: Mulling Things Over
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On this week's show we talk about the new Nosferatu trailer, a bit about AI. and say goodbye to two more legends, Donald Sutherland and Martin Mull.
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Episode #149: Brian Adams - Goodby Hearth & Home
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Brian Adams was born and has lived in Indiana his entire life. He has been married to his best friend Anne for 39 years and has three children Emily, Sarah and Kevin. Brian's passion for small business started at a young age as his Dad owned a Culligan Softwater Franchise in his home of Plymouth, Indiana. The business remains in the family with a t…
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The 'Stoic Investment' Primer, With Darius Foroux
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Darius Foroux, author of the upcoming book 'The Stoic Path to Wealth,' joined the podcast to discuss his, well, stoic approach to investing. This podcast episode was recorded on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and was made available to premium subscribers the following day -- without ads or announcements. For more information on premium subscriptions, visit…
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Episode 258: Imaginarium 399: Wilkommen Old Friends
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This week we let our inner theater kid out to play as we talk about the Tony award winners! After some detours, of course.
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Episode 257: Imaginarium 387: Bangin' the Gavel
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This week it's all about our favorite court room drama movies. Some you might expect, others you might not!
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US Economy Too Strong for Fed, Where to Invest Now: Leo Schmidt, River Eddy Capital
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Leo Schmidt, founder of family office River Eddy Capital, rejoins the podcast to discuss his views on economy, markets, and where to invest capital in what may be a 'stagflation lite' environment. This podcast episode was recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024 and made available to premium subscribers the following Monday. Visit the Substack or Supercast…
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Episode #148: Lora Moore - ALO Property Group
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Lora Moore was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, and has lived in Carmel for 8 years now with her daughter, Kinley. The rest of Lora's family is spread across the country between California, Indiana, and North Carolina. The wide reach of her past professional experiences—as the owner of a small-town insurance agency, an HR consultant across th…
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Welcome back, every Bendy Body! In this special episode, I wrap up season four and share exciting plans for season five. Join me as I reflect on our journey, from focusing on high-risk populations like dancers and gymnasts to diving deep into medical topics. Listen in for gratitude-filled shoutouts from our wonderful listeners as I read their heart…
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Gerald Stanley was born and raised on a farm in north easter Indiana where he attended Eastbrook High School and Taylor University where he played football and received a degree in Computer Science. Gerald married his grade school sweetheart, Gretchen, whom he started "dating" in 7th grade. Gerald has 4 children, Grant (21), Grady (19), Gillian (16…
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Sierra Collins - Sierra Learnership Collaborative
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Sierra Collins describes the various facets of leadership that she helps CEO’s and managers develop during her coaching sessions. She explains the DISC assessment that she uses to identify styles of leadership on a person-to-person basis. Her podcast, Branching Out with Sierra (branchingoutpodcast.com) launches on June 6, 2024, and she will discuss…
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Aaron Mowery - JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown
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Aaron Mowery explains how he and his family started JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown, and their mission to keep 60 to 80% of what they remove from different sites out of the landfill. Aaron also discusses the Boots to Suits initiative currently held at the Chamber, for Veterans and people interested in helping Veterans.…
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Scott Jarred's journey from poverty and welfare to becoming a beacon of financial freedom is truly inspiring. Born into a low-income family, he faced challenges of fear and scarcity but overcame adversity to achieve remarkable success. What sets Scott apart is his commitment to changing lives beyond his own. As a two-time best-selling author and fo…
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101. Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness with Ashok Gupta
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In this conversation, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Ashok Gupta about his experience breaking the vicious cycle of chronic illness when he had ME-CFS. They discuss the impact of chronic conditions, the brain's priority of survival, and the vicious cycle of symptoms. Ashok explains the Gupta Program, which aims to make patients aware of subtle dang…
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Episode #145: Michelle Colbert - Dental Assist LLC
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Michelle Colbert is the sole proprietor of Dental Assist LLC, a dental staffing agency that she started from scratch in 2019. She lives in Carmel, Indiana with her husband of 20 years as of June 26, 2024. Michelle was born in Pennsylvania, raised for 15 years in West Virginia, and then spent 20 years in North Carolina before moving to Wisconsin for…
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Stock Market Expectations Getting Ahead of Economic Realities: Bob Elliott, Unlimited
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Bob Elliott of Unlimited rejoins the podcast to discuss his view that stock markets are pricing in a lot of optimism that may not be based on economic realities... This podcast episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and made available to premium subscribers the following day. To become a premium subscriber, visit our Substack. Content Highli…
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Episode 256: Imaginarium 386: Wading into the Past
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This week, we have a special guest, the Imaginarium's most frequent guest, returns after a long absence. Wade Radford talks about his new book, and tells the tale of being an extra in a harry Potter film!
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Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD
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Dr. Linda Bluestein celebrates 100 episodes of Bendy Bodies discussing the most rewarding part of hosting the podcast and the challenges of podcasting. She emphasizes the importance of balancing the complexity of EDS and the need for healthcare professionals to understand and empathize with the struggles of patients with hypermobility conditions. D…
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Brandon Faust is a passionate advocate for community empowerment and positive change. As the co-founder and Executive Director of Wayfinders, a non-profit dedicated to self-discovery, training, and incubating new nonprofits and ministries. Brandon is committed to helping individuals find their path to making a difference. He's also a co-founder and…
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Episode 255: Imaginarium 385: We Don't Need No Steenking Guests!
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This week, due to the last minute cancellation of our guest, we improvise and talk about some recent movies, including The Fall Guy! Plus Scott gives his impressions of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are.
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99. From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe
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Summer Dashe, a former news anchor and advocate for the chronically ill, shares her POTS and EDS journey. She covers how she manages her symptoms in everyday life and the challenges of getting diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). #dysautonomia #ChronicIllness #POTSAwareness Takeaways Gett…
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Shelley McIntire and Sarah Elwood - Alpine Plant Bar
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Shelley McIntire and Sarah Elwood (a mother and daughter duo) talk with Jay about their adventures since opening Alpine Plant Bar in August of 2023. They happily recount the unique successes and challenges and successes that have come along with opening a cocktail bar that also sells plants, located right near Hagerstown’s brand new baseball stadiu…
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Dr. Christopher Clark - Premier Spine & Sports Medicine
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Dr. Clark shares his story, revealing that he was certain he wanted to be a doctor from a young age. He explains the various specialties that they offer at Premier Spine & Sports Medicine and discusses their conservative approach to treatment.
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98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD
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Summary Dr. Tania Dempsey discusses mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with a focus on environmental triggers of mast cell disease. Takeaways Infections can trigger mast cell reactions and people with MCAS may react differently than those without. Identifying and addressing environmental triggers, such as mold and plastics, is important in managi…
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Episode #143: Lorraine Ball - Digital Strategist
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After spending too many years in Corporate America, Lorraine said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee to follow her passion to help small business owners succeed Today, this successful entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker, enjoys sharing what she knows about marketing in presentations to groups around the county, in …
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Episode 254: Imaginarium 384: Tik Tok Boom!
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This week, in addition to the recent celebrity deaths, we talk about the impending ban of tik tok as well as some recent movies and TV shows we've seen. The question is; will Scott make it through alive without coughing himself to death?
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The Specter of Stagflation Still Looms: Ayesha Tariq
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Ayesha Tariq, founder of Macro Visor, rejoins the podcast to discuss her views on the economy, markets, and where investors should look for opportunities. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 7 and made available to premium subscribers that same day. Become a premium subscriber. Content Highlights: The macro set-up and why people are talking a…
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Episode #142: Sam Elsts - My Guy Services
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Sam Elsts, a native of Brownsburg, Indiana, pursued his higher education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where he earned a degree from the Kelley School of Business with a major in Marketing and minors in Anthropology and International Studies. While still in college, Sam embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at the …
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97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert
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In this special “EDS Awareness Month” episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, founder Dr. Linda Bluestein and guest host Kate Colbert discuss how everyone can learn to spot the signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Bluestein emphasizes the importance of EDS awareness, as many people are still not getting the evaluations and care they need. She also de…
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Jack Shepler is the founder of Ayokay, a marketing and web design agency located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its inception in 2011, Jack has led Ayokay with a commitment to not just building brands and boosting e-commerce sales but also supporting the vital work of public health and nonprofit organizations. His expertise in the digital arena is…
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Episode #140: Brian Wheeler - Vertical Immersive
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Brian Wheeler was born and raised in Kentucky, but has called Indiana his home since 2000. He is married to his wonderful wife Loree and have 6 kids together and 2 grandkids. Brian calls himself a Kingdom entrepreneur following his calling to steward multiple organizations in growth through Kingdom Culture and mindsets. This Kingdom ecosystem is de…
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Nitza gives us an inside look at her background and her interpreting and translating company, Spanish 4 ALL. She discusses how she was immersed in two different cultures as a child and how this led to her becoming bilingual. Nitza also explains her story of coming back to the United States and the opportunities that led her to where she is now.…
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Episode 253: imaginarium 125: Oct 2017, Our Favorite Miniseries
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This week is a throwback to an older episode, Oct 16, 2017, where we talked about our favorite miniseries from the 70's and 80's!
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Episode #139: Steve Iskander - Intrepid Finance
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Steve Iskander, the dynamic founder of Intrepid Finance, has redefined the landscape of nationwide financing. Leading Intrepid, a subsidiary of Masik Management Group, Steve focuses on providing seamless, non-dilutive growth capital to diverse businesses. He’s dedicated to making capital access simple and swift, fueling accelerated growth for enter…
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Episode 252: Imaginarium 383: Favorite Movie Musicals
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This week we say goodbye to legendary horror writer Ray Garton, and talk about our favorite movie musicals!
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96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner
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In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti discusses coping with dance injuries and transitions, both from a physical and psychological perspective. She explains that the way dancers appraise their injuries and their emotional response to them can greatly impact their coping mechanisms. Dr. Pierotti emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset from…
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Trend-Following Strategies for the New World Order: Doug Greenig, Florin Court Capital
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This episode was recorded April 15, 2024, and was made available to premium subscribers the following day -- without ads or interruptions. More information on premium subscriptions is available on our Substack page. Dr. Doug Greenig of Florin Court Capital joins the podcast to discuss his worldview -- one where the US is no longer the sole superpow…
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Jan Colbert, Customer Service Manager at our local Two Men and a Truck in Hagerstown discusses how she gets the word out about the moving, junk and storage services that the company offers. Movers for Moms is their yearly campaign that the franchise locations conduct nationwide to help mothers in need by donating to local women's shelters. Jan also…
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Episode 251: Imaginarium 382: War...War Never Changes
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This week we talk about OJ Simpson's death, as well as the awesome new series Fallout!
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Episode #138: Mike Dickerson - Engage Financial Group
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Mike Dickerson was born and raised in northwest Indiana. He went to Wabash College in which he Majored in Economics, with a Minor in History. While at Wabash, he met Rebecca. They have now been married for over 17 yrs and have two children. Mike started in financial planning in May of 2000 with a firm named Diversified Financial Concepts and then w…
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Episode 250: Imaginarium 381: The Pastrami Evangelist
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This week, Todd goes solo, while Scott is out sick, and Todd welcomes special guest Mark Boutros, writer, director, and the brain behind the First Contact film festival!
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Gwenn Leatherman - Leatherman Healthcare and H&G Elite Wellness
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Gwenn Leatherman joins Jay on this ChamberCast episode to discuss her background and shares her story leading up to owning her independent primary care practice. She discusses the pediatric services now available thanks to her long-time friend joining the practice and she explains her passion for health promotion and disease prevention.…
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Episode #137: Andrea Butcher - HRD A Leadership Development Company
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Andrea is a visionary—she knows how to lead organizations from big picture to execution through the talent within the business. She is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and facilitator. As the CEO of HRD - A Leadership Development Company, she leads a national team of expert facilitators and coaches and drives the organization’s growth strategy. …
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Jerry Vaughn has worked in the business asset protection industry for 15 years, gaining experience in FEIN Business Credit, Cash Flow Management, Business Valuations, and the understanding of what main street business owners do on a day to day basis. As a seasoned consultant, he is passionate about advancing education and relationships. In addition…
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95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
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Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of pain neuroscience to empower patients. Dr. Tick also highlights the significance of nutrition in reducing chronic pain and inf…
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Episode #135: Ana Workman - Absolute Therapy
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Ana Workman is the owner of Absolute Therapy, a company that helps school districts find speech therapists via a proprietary process. I also empower speech language pathologists to become six figure school SLPs and more! My practical strategies show speech therapists make at least $100K in a school and help them scale their way to seven figures. SL…
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Episode 249: Imaginarium 380: The Lost Episode
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This week is the missing episode from mid March, for your listening pleasure. It's our recap of the Oscars, as well as our thoughts on the death of Eric Carmen.
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