Health Matters & More

From Fort Wayne roots to a career in law, Christina Gull joins Dr. Busch for a fascinating conversation about her journey, her family, and her future. Christina shares how she went from studying sociology to pursuing law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, the opportunities that shaped her career in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, and the influence of her mother, who is preparing for retireme...

🎙️ HEALTH MATTERS & MORE with Dr. Richard Busch III welcomes special guest Travis Striggle , retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. While they touch on Travis's successful real estate career, this episode goes much deeper into his military service, the experiences that shaped him, and how those lessons continue to influence his life today. From serving...

This episode is about business, cars, friendship, loss, resilience—and the people who help shape the direction of our lives. Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Dave Gibson of VSI Home Lending for a conversation that goes far beyond mortgages. Dave shares how college wasn't really his thing, but sales was —and how his good friend Shane eventually talked him into the mortgage business, helping se...

This week, we sit down with Ric Runestad , Investment Advisor and Holistic Investment Advisor, for a conversation that goes well beyond dollars and cents. Ric shares his story of growing up in Michigan, his journey to the Fort Wayne area, and how he found his way into the financial services industry. His approach? 0% Enthusiast. 100% Knowledge. Ric believes good financial planning isn't just...

What separates people who CAN from people who actually WILL? Dr. Richard Busch sits down for an incredible conversation with award-winning keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and sought-after performance coach Barry Schrock , founder of Finder Squad. With more than 33 years studying high-performance leadership and mindset, Barry brings a fascinating perspective on what it takes to become a better...

In this inspiring episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Robin Unger , a woman who proves that age is just a number. Robin has been married to her best friend for an incredible 53 years , spent more than 25 years in the dental field , and today lives life to the fullest. Whether she's volunteering at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana, or showing off her...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch welcomes Dr. David Diehl of Dupont Family Dentistry and New Hope Digital Dentures . Together, they discuss the powerful connection between oral health and overall wellness, the importance of prevention, and how serving Fort Wayne families for more than 25 years has shaped his practice. Dr. Diehl also shares the vision behind his newe...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with special guest Dr. Todd Saalfrank to discuss his journey into dentistry and the experiences that inspired him to dedicate his life to helping patients achieve better oral health. Dr. Saalfrank shares stories from his early years, the mentors who influenced him, and why he chose dentistry as his profession. The conversat...

This week, Dr. Busch sits down with hearing healthcare expert and military veteran Ted Blanford for a powerful and inspiring conversation about hearing, service, perseverance, and recovery. Ted shares his remarkable journey into the hearing industry, including his 22-year military career with three tours in Iraq and how his own hearing loss diagnosis at a young age ultimately shaped his life'...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Tony Doepker , New Home Specialist with Granite Ridge Builders , as he celebrates 14 years with GRB ! Tony takes us back to his start in radio , sharing stories from the great cities he worked in and how that career eventually led him into the world of home building. From there, he dives into his journey with Granite R...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Tiffany Fries for a powerful conversation about growth, resilience, and betting on yourself. Tiffany shares her humble beginnings in the Florida condo real estate market , where she gained invaluable experience working with people during the challenges of the 2008 market crash — a time that shaped her approach to busin...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Darren Vogt — Fort Wayne native, business owner, school board member, and candidate for Indiana State Senate District 15 . Darren shares how growing up right here in Fort Wayne — and learning from his father — shaped his work ethic and approach to leadership. From getting his start in the insurance business to navigati...

🎙️ New Episode of Health Matters & More! In this episode, Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Allen County Commissioner Therese Brown as she shares her incredible journey starting in government work back in 1978 — a time long before today’s technology changed the way offices operate. They take a step back into how things used to be, discuss how property taxes are calculated , and dive into the di...

🎙️ New Episode of Health Matters & More! On this episode, Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Fort Wayne native and respected jurist Wendy Davis for a fascinating conversation about law, leadership, family, and service. Wendy shares her journey from running for judge in 2010 to serving on both Allen Superior Court and Allen Circuit Court , and how the role of a judge differs greatly from that of...

Dr. Busch’s latest episode of Health Matters & More features Josh Hunt , current owner of Craigville Appliance — a family-owned business celebrating an incredible 107 YEARS in business! 👏 Josh shares the amazing story behind the store — from how his dad first got his start in the service department working for the original owner’s son… to how Josh himself stepped into ownership and what it tr...

On this episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Bryce Fox , owner of Arena Bar & Grill — one of Fort Wayne’s most beloved neighborhood destinations. But before Bryce became the face behind Arena, his journey started with humble beginnings — working at places many locals will remember like Hot-N-Now and Pizza Hut , learning the value of hard work, customer servic...

This week, Dr. Richard Busch welcomes local radio personality and production director Cliff Penfield for a fun, behind-the-scenes conversation that blends broadcasting, storytelling, and health. Cliff shares how he broke into the radio business back in the 90s, bouncing around the country, learning the craft, and eventually landing right here in Fort Wayne — where he’s been a key voice and creativ...

In this captivating episode of Health Matters & More , Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Nate Newport , Co-Founder of one of Fort Wayne’s most impressive and innovative venues — The Fairfield . Nate shares his upbringing in Fort Wayne and how years of leadership and management at Costco Wholesale helped shape the systems, discipline, and vision needed to take on a bold, multimillion-dollar proj...

We’re kicking off 2026 with an incredible conversation featuring Alex Smith , Fort Wayne business leader, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of 3BG Supply Company . In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Busch and Alex dive into the start and rapid growth of 3BG Supply , exploring what it takes to build a scalable company right here in Northeast Indiana. Alex shares the real lessons beh...

As we close out another incredible year, Dr. Richard Busch sits down with Chadd Michael , producer of the Health Matters & More Podcast, for a fun, heartfelt, and wide-ranging conversation that perfectly captures the spirit of the show. They reflect on Christmas, family, and gratitude , look back on some of the amazing guests who joined the podcast throughout the year, and — because it wouldn’...

🎙️This week’s episode is a fun one as Dr. Busch welcomes Mike Conley — Fort Wayne entrepreneur, business broker, lake-life enthusiast, and smooth-voiced crooner. Mike shares how BIB (Business Investment Brokers, Inc.) helps business owners successfully sell the companies they’ve worked a lifetime to build. From there, the conversation shifts to life at Lake James , hanging out at Sowles Bay Yacht...

🎙 NEW EPISODE: From Middle School Side Hustler to Head Chef — Meet Layla Newton This week, Dr. Busch sits down with his youngest podcast guest ever — Layla Newton , Head Chef of Fort Wayne’s only true Prohibition-style restaurant, The 19th Hole . Layla’s story is nothing short of remarkable. She went from selling cookies and treats to classmates in 8th grade, to walking downtown Fort Wayne with ba...

This week, Dr. Busch sits down with Craig Vanderwall , Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of General Petroleum , for an inspiring and deeply rooted conversation about family, faith, and leadership. Craig opens up about his journey growing up in the family business alongside his parents, and how what once seemed like a detour — leaving Western Michigan and returning home to attend St. Franc...

This week, Dr. Busch sits down with Lonnie Whitlock , owner of Iron Society Gym in Fort Wayne — and this one gets real . Born in Cincinnati and a proud Navy veteran, Lonnie’s been training for over 35 years and has been with his wife since they were just teenagers. Together, they built one of Fort Wayne’s most respected independent gyms — Iron Society , established in 2019. They talk about how Iro...