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Difficult conversations feel extremely relationally dangerous and require a great deal of vulnerability and trust from all parties. Most people don't have the skills to enter in to those conversations in a healthy and productive way, so we're going to figure out how to 'Enter the Danger' that these difficult conversations seem to bring and how to do it in a healthy and productive way that will strengthen our relationships, not weaken them.
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Patients Rising brings its unique and established brand of patient advocacy to a weekly podcast, featuring honest and helpful discussions about issues impacting those with chronic illness. CEO Terry Wilcox hosts the show, with Robert "Dr. Bob" Goldberg, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.
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Making Elephants Fly features conversations with High-Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives hosted by Terry Weaver. Terry is a speaker, author, and ideapreneur who has invested his life in others to giving them the tools to live life alive; whether through helping others see their dreams become reality, traveling around the world challenging young leaders to change the world, leading teams of people to do more together than they could alone, or hanging out with Mickey Mouse. Over the last 20 ...
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This week I'm joined by my friend Jacqueline Almeida, the Owner of Alpha and Omega Strategies. Jacqueline's Website: https://alphaandomegastrategies.com/ Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-almeida-5624463b/ Impact Podcast with John Shegerian: https://impactpodcast.com/ Authors Mentioned in the Episode: Carly Fiorina: https://www.t…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Robert Kaelin, a multifaceted influencer, leader, and author of "Generous Influencers”. Robert Kaelin is an author, speaker, trainer and coach after graduating with a degree in leadership from Faith International University. He is a visionary leader, launching Counter Culture Leadership …
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry Weaver sits down with himself to reflect on the journey of the podcast. Join Terry as he talks about the trials and tribulations of starting and running a podcast, the incredible growth along the way, and the invaluable lessons learned from 100 episodes. In this milestone reflection, Terry unpacks what…
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This week I'm joined by my friend Dr. Terry Wager, organizational psychologist and author. Here are the links from this month's episode: Terry's YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@generatorCC Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrywager/ Terry's Website: https://generatorcc.com/ Terry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Taking-Yo…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with former WWE wrestler and actor Dylan Postl. Dylan, known by his ring name Hornswoggle, and now Swoggle, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He gained fame in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2006 to 2016 as the sidekick of Finlay. His comedic antics and underdog person…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Liz Wilcox. Liz is an online entrepreneur & copywriter who specializes in email marketing. You can currently find Liz on Season #46 of Survivor. She helps freelancers and professionals alike package up their magic and turn it into emails that convert. In a previous life, Liz was an educa…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Mike Brennan. Mike , author of Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again, isn’t your typical Creative Consultant and Communicator; he’s a passionate advocate for reigniting the lost art of fun and creativity. Mike’s expertise goes beyond the pages of his …
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This week’s podcast is all about the QALY and the bill going to the Senate that would ban its use. The QALY is a metric used to determine how cost-effective a treatment is based on its ability to return a sick person to perfect health. Even if a treatment helps a chronically ill person to live longer, it will not be categorized as valuable as treat…
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Treating obesity would cause chronic disease rates to go down, healthcare costs would be reduced, and the lifespan of Americans would increase. But until now, the stigmas relating to obesity have prevented any significant legislation that addresses the issue. To help break it down, we’re joined by Nancy Glick, the Director of Food and Nutrition Pol…
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This week on the podcast I'm joined by my friend Jon Lockhorst, owner of Your Best Leadership. Global Leadership Summit: https://globalleadership.org/summit Coaching for Leaders Podcast: https://coachingforleaders.com/ Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/leadershippodcast Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo…
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In an effort to curb drug prices, President Joe Biden announced late last year a proposed framework to guide government agencies on how to use march-in authorities if a drug’s price is considered too high. But what exactly constitutes “too high?” Your guess is as good as ours, and that’s just the beginning of the issues we expect to come from this …
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As the 2024 election season starts to ramp up, we think that it’s important that you know exactly where the presidential candidates stand on healthcare. This week, we unpack what the major players in the presidential race have to say about their healthcare plans. We get into the nitty-gritty for the front runners of each party, covering Trump, Desa…
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This week, a Resource Coordinator and Patient Navigator with our Patient Helpline goes over the top four steps that patients and caregivers can take to make 2024 their smoothest and most organized healthcare year yet. From what to do in the months leading up to a visit to how to take control of your health on your own time, Levi Peterson shares eve…
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This week, we discuss the idea of “dual eligibles” with Steve Peskin, the CEO of SRP Advisors. Steve explains the difficulty for dual eligible patients in knowing what part of their healthcare is covered by Medicaid and what part is covered by Medicare. He mentions the need for coordination between state and federal government and shares a few idea…
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One survey shows 77% of adults over 50 would prefer to grow older where they already live instead of moving to a home or an assisted living facility–but there are obstacles in place for those who want to stay in their homes. This week, we talk about the current challenges of aging in place with Dan Weinrieb, the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Ju…
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Last week, the White House announced it has plans to use the government’s “March-in” rights on drugs developed with public funding. This week, we’re joined by our very own Executive Director here at Patients Rising, MacKay Jimeson. He explains why he and other experts believe this will not lower what patients pay at the counter for prescriptions, a…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down again with Logan Sekulow. Logan is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, radio show host, and podcaster. Logan holds degrees from Full Sail University in Film and Entertainment Business as well as a Certificate in Leadership Excellence in Executive Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Owen…
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Is telehealth here to stay? That’s the big question! Both providers and patients have benefited from the increase in telehealth practices born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has allowed high-risk patients to have access to their healthcare provider without having to risk going into a doctor's office, and providers say that telehealth has given th…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, A teacher. Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 21 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple …
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This week I'm joined by my friend Bob, a long time journalist covering religion nationally across the United States, primarily evangelical Christianity. Links mentioned in this episode: John Scalzi: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/john-scalzi/200932/ Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr Bob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bob…
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After being diagnosed with throat cancer, a top trial lawyer was told by his insurance that it wouldn’t cover the treatment his doctor ordered because it wasn't “medically necessary.” Fortunately, he did what he does best, and fought back. This week, attorney and patient advocate Robert Salim, shares his story. He explains exactly how he took on hi…
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It can be difficult to navigate the procedures and interactions that come with a hospital visit. However, knowing what to expect going in can help improve your experience. This week, we talk with hospitalist and author, Dr. Monique S. Nugent about how to physically and mentally prepare for hospital visits. Her new book, “Prescription for Admission:…
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Taking care of and connecting with a loved one who is living with dementia is difficult, but it's also something that many people have to do. This week, we talk with Mary Anne Roberto and Debbie Axel, co-founders of Always Home Connected, a company that helps provide caregivers and families with more resources that encourage bonding. They walk us t…
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This week I'm joined by my friend Kris Potterbusch. In addition to being my friend she's an exceptional human and cares deeply about others. She's also on the board of an amazing non profit called Heal Trafficking. You can find more information here: https://healtrafficking.org/ You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and message her there: https…
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Everyone seems to be talking about Artificial Intelligence, and there have been questions about how it could benefit the healthcare industry--but what you might not know is that it’s already being used in a number of ways. Luckily, this week we’re joined by Naomi Lopez, the Founder of Nexus Policy Consulting, who has been working to help legislator…
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There’s a new bill that could help many rare disease patients gaining traction, but it still has a long way to go. This week, we’re joined by Peter Pitts, a Former FDA Associate Commissioner, who gives us the lowdown on the Promising Pathways Act. He tells us what types of diseases are likely to be affected by this bill, and why it will make a sign…
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This week we talk about a major victory for patients regarding Copay Assistance Programs. We’re joined by one of the major players in the lawsuit that made it happen, George Huntley, the CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition. He helps us break down why this was such a significant win for patients. We als…
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As the popularity of weight-loss drugs continues to rise, the Congressional Budget Office is looking for new research on anti-obesity medications to see what the impacts could be. Ike Brannon, a Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, joins us to chat about the potential drugs, what they mean for Americans, and how it would impact the congressio…
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Open enrollment is officially here, so this week we do a deeper dive on everything that you need to know to help you choose the right plan. Samantha Sauer, the Director of the The Patient Helpline here at Patients Rising, helps us navigate the different types of Medicare, the options that come with employer or private insurance, and why patients wi…
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Maternal mental health issues impact at least one in five of those pregnant or postpartum. This week, Adrienne Griffin, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, discusses misconceptions about maternal mental health and resources available to pregnant and postpartum people. She also tells us what the Alliance is doing to…
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This week I'm joined by my friend Jason King as we talk about the role of faith in entering the danger. Here are the links from this weeks episode: John Maxwell: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/ John's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Maxwell/author/B001H6NROC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=tru…
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With the Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, Levi Peterson, a Resource Coordinator for our Patient Helpline walks us through what everyone needs to know about Medicaid and Medicare eligibility, PPOs and HMOs, and how to pick a health plan that best fits your needs. We also discuss a so-called ICER update that doesn’t do much updating and still…
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It’s clear that we need to fix the way we measure the value of new medicines. Current methods fail to account for the benefits to caregivers, the long-term savings from keeping a job or avoiding the hospital, and the countless scientific discoveries that a new drug can lead to. But there is a solution according to this week’s guest, biotech investo…
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This week I am joined by my friend Abey George, as he shares how caring for our people is the foundation of being able to enter into difficult conversation with them. Invisible Girl Project Website: https://invisiblegirlproject.org/ Sponsor a girl: https://invisiblegirlproject.org/sponsorship/ Freakonomics Podcast: https://freakonomics.com/series/f…
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With flu season fast approaching, Dr. Paul Offit joins us to discuss all of his vaccine recommendations, including COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines, population immunity, and targeting high-risk groups. Plus, Terry and Bob talk about why insurers are marking up the prices of generic drugs – which should be a cheaper option for patients. Generic Drugs…
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Hope can be powerful when receiving a diagnosis… but are we able to quantify just how powerful it really is? Carol Graham joins us to discuss how she believes the U.S. should be using “hope” as a measurement of both social and economic well-being. Plus, how hope and optimism can change outcomes for patients. And Terry and Bob tell us about the lack…
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On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Kabrina Budwell LIVE from the Jamacia Mastermind 2023. Kabrina is a former Disney Trainer and Cast Member, positioning expert, speaker, and author. She specializes in frameworks and messaging alignment for businesses to accelerate growth and give them a clear place to point to for their …
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