In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Drs. Ellen Anderson and Lori Zucker about all things cannabis! Cannabis has been a controversial topic in our nation's history and we discussed the "why" in this episode. We also discussed how cannabis can be used medically, not only as an alternative to narcotic medication for pain relief (or an aid for those tapering off narcotics), but also as a sleep or mental health aid. This episode could have gone on for hours - one of my favorite...

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Ari Ginsberg, owner of Psychology for the Body. Dr. Ginsberg is a DPT who also has a masters in psychology. We discussed his reasoning for obtaining a psychology degree and shared stories on the importance of clinicians understanding psychology principles. One of my favorite episodes thus far! Go check out his website at www.psychologyforthebody.com.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Elise Cantu who is The Onco PT! Elise is a physical therapist clinician & educator who is passionate about oncology practice. She is eager to educate generalist clinicians in how to evaluate and manage individuals with cancer. We shared some great, thought-provoking and emotionally driven stories. Such a great conversation! You can find her on all social media as @theoncopt. You can also listen to her podcast - The Onco PT and send her an email at...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Bill Egan, a long time colleague AND my former MSK professor from Temple DPT. Bill shares his experience coming out of the Army and starting as a civilian therapist. We discuss the difficulties that students and new professionals face when transitioning from clinic to classroom. We also discussed the barriers of insurance reimbursement and upward mobility in the profession. Great episode, and a great time catching up with Bill!

In this episode, I sat down with 2 DPT faculty members, Dr. Mike O'Hara and Dr. Mike Steimling to discuss the importance of clinical education and mentorship. Clinical education is one of the least regulated portions of healthcare education and often times, clinical instructors are not prepared to be in this role. We discuss how clinicians can learn the fundamentals of pedagogy to ensure they are providing the student with the best learning experience. A great discussion to lead into their...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with one of our key educators, Dr. Lance Mabry. He is an assistant professor in the DPT program at Highpoint University and Teaching Primary Care/Imaging and Professionalism & Leadership. In this episode, we cover: - Dr. Mabry's background in the Marines and Air Force - Why imaging is important, especially for physical therapists - The current stance on physical therapists ordering imaging in the military and civilian sectors - RHE's MSK...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a very important mentor of mine, COL Jason Silvernail. We had a great conversation about leadership and mentorship in healthcare. You’ll also hear both sides of the story of a young PT in need of mentorship, ie. Me and COL Silvernail. Main themes: * What life is like in the military C suite * Healthcare professionals are not automatically qualified to be leaders/managers/supervisors. * Optimizing team dynamics, and specifically resolving...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a very important mentor of mine, COL Jason Silvernail. We had a great conversation about leadership and mentorship in healthcare. You’ll also hear both sides of the story of a young PT in need of mentorship, ie. Me and COL Silvernail. Main themes: * What life is like in the military C suite * Healthcare professionals are not automatically qualified to be leaders/managers/supervisors. * Optimizing team dynamics, and specifically resolving...

In this debut episode, I had an awesome discussion with my friend and colleague Dr. Rachel Neuhold, PT, DPT from the University of Oklahoma's Stephenson Cancer Center. In this episode, we covered a lot of bases, but here the main gist: - Getting started in oncology PT practice - Common misconceptions about working with individuals with cancer - Fascinating things about the effects of exercise & prehab on cancer - Psychosocial aspects of the job; where stuff gets real. Working with...

In this debut episode, I had an awesome discussion with my friend and colleague Dr. Rachel Neuhold, PT, DPT from the University of Oklahoma's Stephenson Cancer Center. In this episode, we covered a lot of bases, but here the main gist: - Getting started in oncology PT practice - Common misconceptions about working with individuals with cancer - Fascinating things about the effects of exercise & prehab on cancer - Psychosocial aspects of the job; where stuff gets real. Working with...