heartstorming healthcare

Katie Pijanowski (pigeon-ow-ski) is a certified health and life coach, host of the mind and body strong podcast, and motivational speaker. She coaches women on overcoming food obsession, reducing stress and anxiety, and releasing the fears holding them back from living their most full life. Katie specializes in habit change coaching and helping her clients uncover what's holding them back so they...

Andrea Isabelle Lucas is the founder and CEO of Barre & Soul® (a boutique chain of innovative yoga and barre studios that are about to go national), and a keynote speaker who's shared the stage with Michelle Obama and Billie Jean King. Her voice is inspirational and down-to-earth. She is feminist and unapologetic about it, empowering, with a badass spirit and cat eyeliner for days. Andrea has jour...

Denise Devonish completed her Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Analysis and her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Florida. She started DMD Health and Safety Training Services in 2014. Denise is an American Heart Association CPR/ First Aid instructor as well as a certified car seat technician. In this episode, Denise shares: :: her experience as a student immigrating from B...

Frank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run in his family. He's thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He's fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Ment...

Catherine Kenneally is a forty-something microbiologist turned engineer turned nutritionist who has run her own nutrition practice for the past 10 years. She sees private clients and also lectures in nutritional therapy. She notices from clients and friends that the 40s are the age when many women start to notice symptoms of getting older - tiredness, achyness and 'flat'. Most peopIe think that th...

In this episode, I talked with La'Kita Williams of CoCreate Work and Deanna Mason of Refreshed Moms about their personal experiences with racism, their insights on taking right effort, and moving the needle forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudiacometa.substack.com

100 episodes. 100 weeks. 100 times I have poured my heart and soul out to you, my listeners. Today is OUR anniversary because this was created FOR you. In this episode, I share insights from my Surrender Gym founding members, my grandmother who just turned 100 years old, and my own personal reflections. For more information on Surrender Gym, you can click here .  This is a public episode. If you w...

Nicole Krinick is the co-founder of Wana, which stands for "we are not alone". Wana is a platform for people with chronic and invisible health conditions that provides hope, direction and healing. Nicole took her entrepreneurial flair, her business savvy mind from leading a top NYC real estate team, and most importantly- her passion for helping others having gone through a traumatic chronic illnes...

Dr. Kyrin Dunston received her Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College and completed her residency in OBGYN at the Medical Center of Delaware. She has been Board Certified in OBGYN for over 20 years and is fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Kyrin has been featured in numerous podcasts and summits and...

Formally, Micaela Benson, AKA Caela, is an Online Coach, Personal Trainer and Speaker. Informally, she is a woman sharing her experience with an autoimmune disease (hypothyroidism) and empowering other women to holistically take control of their wellbeing. Caela supports women who are feeling confused, overwhelmed and stuck to break free from 'yo yo dieting', slaving away in the gym and low body c...

Jeffrey Galvin, MD is the medical director and founder of Vitality Medical Wellness Institute. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Obesity Medicine.  He served as a Major in the United States Air Force, specializing in Trauma and Emergency Care.  After completing his military service, he settled in Concord, NC with his wife and three children. With over 25 years' experience working in...

Lawrence W. Lazarus, M.D., has spent his forty-year career specializing in geriatric medicine and psychiatry, primarily at Rush Medical School and University in Chicago, Illinois. He has written about the overwhelming stresses experienced by physicians, nurses, therapists and other first responders to the ravages of Covid-19, their vulnerability to traumatic stress and the importance of providing...

Returning for a second episode, death doula Jane Whitlock continues the conversation around the process of death with transformational stories from the front lines of her work as both a death doula and hospice volunteer. No individuals were identified in this episode for privacy purposes. We talk about: :: some of the stories that stand out for Jane and why :: her anecdotal estimates of how many p...

Dr. Moskowitz returns from his first interview with me on episode 86. This time, he shares his insights from treating an 18 year-old with asthma and COVID-19 symptoms initially with high dose prednisone and then with a plant flavonoid, quercetin. The results from the latter were significant and this may represent a viable and effective treatment option for COVID-19. This is a public episode. If yo...

Gin Carter worked for the Smithsonian Institution for 12 years as one of the only two people in the world using human fertility techniques to conserve our world's coral reefs. Faced with the realization that all the science in the world won't save the planet unless people start choosing to believe it and implement it she decided to leave science and instead start connecting with people more direct...

Dr. Reece is a general practice and palliative care physician, providing medical care of the highest quality to adult patients, regardless of their age, stage or station in life. Her philosophy is that everyone matters , and because of this, her patients and their families can expect to benefit from her calm demeanour, thorough approach and genuine displays of compassion.  In this episode, we chat...

Veronica Anderson, MD, is a burnout-recovery specialist and a physician career make-over coach. Dr. Veronica is the author of three books. Dr. Veronica began her medical career as an ophthalmologist after graduating from Princeton University and Rutgers Medical School and now has the distinction of being both a licensed physician and a practicing psychic. She is an Integrative and Intuitive Medici...

Epigenetics involves genetic control by factors other than an individual's DNA sequence. It's a topic that was once limited to the scientific community, but is becoming more understood and appreciated in a mainstream way. David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. This career path began after his...

Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Gapin combines his compassion and extensive experience with men's health care and cutting-edge technology to offer patients individualized, state-of-the-art care. In this bonus episode, Dr. Gapin shares his personal experience with COVID-19 and his recommendations for supporting o...

Jane Whitlock is an end of life doula who supports the dying and the caregivers physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, which was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk about how her work differs from hospice, the ways in which she supports her clients and their families, and how we can begin to shift our perspective on death. Her recent article can be found here . You c...

Dr. Moskowitz majored in Chemistry (summa cum laude) at Harvard College, Biochemistry (first class honours) at Merton College, Oxford, and received an MD (cum laude) from the Harvard-MIT Division in Health Sciences and Technology (Harvard Medical School). He trained for 7 years in Internal Medicine, Biochemistry, and Nephrology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In this bonu...

Jim Poole, MD, FAAP, clinical associate of Duke Health, founded FastBraiin in 2010 on the premise that individuals with ADHD have unique strengths in athletics, business, engineering, medicine, sales, the arts, and the classroom—wherever a quick and adaptable brain shines. In this episode, we talk about how he defines ADHD, his approach to management, and how he supports creativity in kids with AD...

Dr. Christina Madison is a past President of the Nevada Public Health Association with an intimate knowledge of the impact policy and legislation can have on communities. In this episode, Christina shared the current status of COVID-19, treatments in the pipeline, how pharmacists can expand their roles in a pandemic, and her advice for prevention and self-care. You can find her online at https://w...

We continue our COVID-19 coverage from the front lines with pharmacist Michael-Ann Cooley. In this episode, we talk about what you should consider from a pharmacy standpoint, how to manage your refills, and what medications are running low on stock.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudiacometa.substack.com

In this bonus episode, Dr. Ban shares his front line experience with treating COVID-19 patients, his treatment protocol and the results, and his message to other providers to take a stand during this crisis. You can find him online at https://www.weightless4life.com/ . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudiac...