Inspiring Wholeness

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth: Heat-related illnesses are common at the urgent care locations Dr. Tim Hendrix oversees as chief medical officer of AdventHealth Centra Care. In the final episode of Inspiring Wholeness, he explains how heat can quietly strain the body and lead to serious health complications, including the worsening of underlying conditions. Listen to learn about: How heat can a...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth: In this podcast episode, Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, medical director of abdominal transplant at the AdventHealth Transplant Institute, offers a rare look at what the organ transplant journey entails for recipients and donors.  Drawing on what he’s seen firsthand over 21 years as a transplant surgeon, Nibhanupudy walks through the process from the first referral throu...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:   Metabolic health influences far more than most people realize. They often only think of it in terms of weight. But it shapes how the body creates, uses and stores energy, and it begins with one powerful hormone. When insulin falters, it can trigger a ripple effect that reaches every organ, according to Dr. Damon Tanton, executive medical director of the AdventH...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:     The first three months after childbirth — the “fourth trimester” — can be an especially vulnerable period for new mothers, says Dr. Rizwana Fareeduddin, executive medical director for AdventHealth for Women. Postpartum care isn’t just about physical recovery. In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Fareeduddin joins Rolonda Winsley, a former patie...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:    People often associate exercise and diet with appearance and cardiovascular health. Yet science reveals an important link between the gut, brain and movement.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, a metabolism scientist joins a neuroscientist to discuss aging and how small lifestyle changes can support long-term wellness and cognition. You don’t...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:    Music can have a profound effect on our emotions, especially during times of the year that stir memories. But its health benefits — both mental and physiological — are less well-known. At AdventHealth, art and music therapists help patients tap into music’s healing properties. “We're able to reach the part of the person that's whole and non-injured a...

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:    In this episode of Inspiring Wholeness, Dr. Justin Emtage, a urologist at AdventHealth Winter Park, dives into men’s health. From cancer risks, detection and treatment options to stress management, you’ll get practical advice for staying proactive.  Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers urologists deal with, according to Emtage.  “It's so comm...

In early 2021, WESH 2 News anchor Nancy Alvarez went in for a routine mammogram. What happened next saved her life.  “I didn't feel a lump. I don't have a family history. I just went and got a mammogram,” said Alvarez, who was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Alva...

Dr. Jose Alexander, medical director of the Microbiology Virology and Immunology Laboratories at AdventHealth Orlando, is on a mission to accelerate the detection of dangerous infections.  Originally from Venezuela, Alexander has always been fascinated by microbiology and understanding “the story that bacteria has to tell.”  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHe...

Getting good sleep is a crucial part of child and adolescent development, and it can be particularly challenging during times of transition — like the shift from the carefree days of summer to the structure of the school year.  “Sleep is important for everyone. It's important for our brain health, our body — but kids, they're developing, they're growing, so they really need sleep to...

Ask Tiana Avendano, a registered dietitian with the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute, to debunk the biggest myths about healthy eating, and she will start with this one: “Healthy eating can be achieved on a budget,” she said.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Avendano discusses her strategies for helping...

Every summer, Central Floridians and travelers from around the world embrace the region’s abundant outdoor activities — but for some, the excitement is cut short with a trip to urgent care for everything from bug bites and swimmer’s ear to jellyfish stings. Hot temperatures, however, pose the greatest risk, according to Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director of AdventHealth Centra Care. In this new epi...

ATHENA NextGen Orlando empowers professional women to level up through masterclasses facilitated by top female executives. To date, there are over 500 alumnae of the program, according to the founder, Karen Keene who brought the program to Central Florida 11 years ago.   “We have such a unique community — so many women leaders who really want to give out as much advice and guidance and mentorship...

More than 100,000 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant in the United States, according to Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, medical director of Abdominal Transplant at AdventHealth Transplant Institute and medical director at organ procurement organization OurLegacy.  “In 2024, there were more than 48,000 organ transplants performed. Despite that record, the wait list continues to grow,” Nibh...

Allison Walsh, founder of She Believed She Could™ Foundation, is a long-time advocate for mental health. She knows that studies show 1 in 4 kids struggle with mental health. She always thought she’d recognize the signs in her own kids, but she didn’t realize how easy they can be to miss. In the winter of 2023, her young daughter Maddie asked for help because her “mental health was decreasing.”  Wi...

Orange County has long worked to level the playing field for those who need access to health care services, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the OBJ, Demings discusses bridging the health gap in Central Florida with Dr. Alric Simmonds, chief health equity officer and vice president and chief m...

Join Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director at AdventHealth Centra Care, as he breaks down the symptoms and prevention strategies for the “quad-demic” of illnesses going around Central Florida in this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the OBJ.  “We are seeing a significant increase in the number of patients coming into Centra Care,” Hendrix said....

When Darin Santangelo, executive director of procedural services at AdventHealth Orlando, started training for an Ironman, he said he couldn’t run to his mailbox. Now, he competes in what’s widely known as one of the most difficult one-day athletic events in the world. While his motivation was sparked by an organizational culture committed to health and wellness, his drive comes from his family. “...

Obie Diaz, from the Obie & Ashley In The Morning show on K92.3, was taken aback when a routine physical led to the diagnosis of a condition requiring heart surgery. He was in his 20s at the time and has since undergone two open heart surgeries.    In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Diaz joins his surge...

Since Major League Pickleball’s founding in 2021, the sport has grown to encompass approximately two dozen teams across the U.S. and even more amateur players in recent days. Naturally, injuries have increased and 90% of emergency room visits related to pickleball involve players who are 50 years of age or older, according to Doug Allen, a certified athletic trainer at AdventHealth, who pointed to...

“The court is the gold standard,” says Arnie Kander, Orlando Magic vice president of player performance and wellness. “My job is to make them (Orlando Magic players) the best version of themselves as they step onto the wood.”  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Kander joins Dr. Harrison Youmans, sports med...

“When trust is present (in the workplace) … There’s a sense of accountability in terms of everyone’s role. There’s a sense of safety to speak up when something’s wrong without fear of retribution or malice … And when that’s present, it changes everything.” That’s according to trust expert, author, speaker and coach, Roy Reid, APR, CPRC. In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented...

“Fifty percent of all life-time mental illnesses begin by age 14,” says Jessica Galo, director of specialty care at AdventHealth for Children and member of the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. As exciting as going back to school can be, students in Orange County and across the country are facing numerous challenges. Some include social media, bullying and the pressure to perform and s...

Orange County is around 30% Hispanic and in other surrounding counties that number is higher, according to Pedro Turushina, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando. “Yet less than 5% of the decision-making positions are held by Hispanic members. There’s a big gap to help elevate those businesses and professionals to the next level.”   In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness p...

“Nine out of 10 people in Central Florida can’t afford to buy your average-priced single-family home,” according to Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. She said it would take building about 90,000 homes tomorrow to help house everyone in need of one in Central Florida.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presente...