The Dr. Raj Podcast

Today’s Guest Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor who trained at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he got a PhD in neuroscience. He is a globally recognized Vedic scholar. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor Dr. Nader is the head of the International Transcendental Meditation Organizations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr. Nader...

Today's Guest Christina Ring, CRNP, is a palliative care nurse practitioner who helps patients and families navigate the complex issues surrounding chronic or serious illnesses. Christina provides a holistic approach to care, addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects that accompany illness. Through meaningful conversations she brings clarity and comfort so patients feel em...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the...

Today’s Guest Alice is a comedian, mom to two amazing kids, a rare disease advocate, and by her own description, a recovering attorney. She lives with Muckle-wells syndrome, a rare auto-inflammatory disease, and she brings humor and honesty to what it's like living with chronic illness. Website: ⁠⁠www.alicepaynecomedy.com⁠⁠ Instagram: @alicepaynecomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alicepaynecomed...

In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Tygh, Chief Marketing Officer at Inspire, to explore the deeper mission behind the largest health-focused online support community. Inspire connects patients and caregivers not just with each other, but with purpose and power and possibility. Whether you're newly diagnosed, caring for someone you love, or simply looking for people who get it, this conversa...

Today's Guest Juelz Davenport, owner of IMEVISION LLC, is an author, poet, and inspirational speaker from Harrisburg, PA. He is the creator of the In My Eyes urban poetry series and the children’s book In My Little Eyes. His catalog also includes Penned n Pennsylvania and the novel Who Is Shawn?, weaving stories of resilience and truth. Through IMEVISION programs, Juelz helps students and communit...

Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Interc...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the...

About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approac...

Today's Guest Diana Varco is an advanced improvisor, storyteller & actress turned mental health advocate — and the writer/performer of two dark (dark) comedy solo plays - Shattered and Rise - about resilience and trauma recovery. With over 10 years experience in comedy, Diana co-created and co-produced Ladies' Night (Lady Jam/Fempire) - a variety show dedicated to the celebration of female identif...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the...

Today's Guest Dr. Elise Pomerance is a board-certified family medicine physician with a masters in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and completed her functional medicine training at the Kalish Institute. She is a co-founder of Eleena Health, a functional medicine practice dedicated to personalized, integrated care. https://www.eleenahealth.com/ https://www.linkedin....

About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approac...

Today's Guest Ananya is the founder of The Belonging Way, a relocation-coaching and astrology-based consulting practice that helps those moving abroad identify their ideal locations in alignment with their goals and lifestyle needs, as well as coaching them through building community, roots, and belonging in their new locations. As a Netflix-produced screenwriter, an ICF-certified travel coach, an...

Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Interc...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the...

Today's Guest Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Inter...

Today's Guest Dr. Rebecca J. Hamm is a leadership coach, educator, and founder of Women Lead Well. A former university Provost and ethics expert, she helps high-achieving women lead with confidence, clarity, and joy. Her insights have appeared in The Wall Street Journal and global leadership forums. She is the host of Joyfully Unstoppable, available wherever you get your podcasts. Website: https:/...

Today’s Guest Vanessa is a mixed martial artist who specializes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She's also working on improving her striking by practicing mauy thai and boxing. Her first ever martial arts experience was 10 years old when she was a little girl. She experienced bullying, so she was motivated to begin martial arts as a form of self-defense. In 2017, she restarted her martial arts journey but...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the...

Today’s Guest Laura Orrico is a versatile SAG-AFTRA actress known for her impeccable comedic timing and dramatic range, which have made her a sought-after talent in the industry. With work spanning both film and television, she has built an impressive career with notable roles on hit shows such as CBS’s Kevin Can Wait, The King of Queens, CSI: Miami, FOX’s That ’70s Show, and That Show Tonight. La...

Today's Guest Adam Christing is an author, keynote speaker, and award-winning event emcee. His humor has delighted more than two million people across 49 of the 50 US states and internationally. Today, he is sharing his humor strategies with us. His new book is called: The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Lift, Link, and Lead Discover Your “Laugh Language” in just 4–min https://quiz.tryinte...

Today’s Guest Deanna has an extensive 30 year background in healthcare and healthcare sales management. Deanna is the national sales manager for Seni, a premium brand of adult incontinence products. She and her Seni teammates are on a quest to shift the mindset in the United States from adult incontinence products being viewed as a disposable commodity to high performing incontinence products bein...

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the...

Today’s Guest Penny Foskaris is a certified nutritionist, health coach, and the founder of Foskaris Wellness and Red Light Pro Devices. She specializes in the holistic approach to anti-aging and chronic wellness challenges. She has helped thousands of clients reduce pain, inflammation, and fat, while improving skin health, energy, and overall vitality through the integration of red light therapy i...