In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Marcia Harris, a pioneer in hormone restoration and a specialist in menopause care. With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Harris has helped more than 10,000 midlife women reclaim their energy, sexual vitality, and quality of life. They delve into common myths and misconceptions surrounding menopause, discussing the need for personalized care rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Dr. Harris shares her inspiring journey, which began with a personal tragedy that motivated her to ensure better maternal care. Tune in to learn about Dr. Harris's groundbreaking total transformation protocol and discover practical strategies for thriving through midlife.

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[00:01:33] OBGYN care origins and motivation.

[00:09:24] Focus on women in midlife.

[00:14:29] Hormone therapy misconceptions and changes.

[00:19:48] Bio-identical hormone therapy explained.

[00:21:41] Hormone replacement therapy discussion.

[00:29:16] Myths of menopause debunked.

[00:34:25] Hormone replacement therapy options.

[00:37:18] Hormone therapy benefits and risks.

[00:45:05] Hormones are necessary for health.

[00:50:13] Live your passion.

[00:52:36] Healthy living tips.

More About Dr. Harris:

Meet Dr. Marcia Harris-Columbia- and Cornell-trained surgeon turned hormone restoration pioneer-who has helped over 10,000 midlife women reclaim their energy, sexual vitality, and quality of life. With over 40 years of clinical experience, she's challenging outdated menopause care with her groundbreaking Total Transformation Protocol. If you're ready to ditch one-size-fits-all medicine and learn what actually works for thriving through midlife.

MD degree: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Internship: Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine

Residency: Weill Cornell Medical Center- The New York Hospital Obstetrics/Gynecology

Attending Physician / Private Practice at New York Hospital for 35 years

Instructor, Department of Ob/Gyn, New York Hospital, for 35 years

Last 10 years: Medical Director, The Wellness Restoration Center, New York City, NY

Holistic and Integrative Medicine is dedicated to uncovering the root cause of diseases

Empowers women to take charge of their health as we take care of the "whole patient"

Focus: Menopause, Andropause (male menopause), Sexual Dysfunction, Vaginal rejuvenation, BHRT, Lifestyle changes incorporating diet, weight loss and stress reduction

Go to person for professional women to go from 'burnout' to peak potential.

She is passionate about busting the myths, countering the misconceptions, and correcting the misinformation that is prevalent about menopause in our society today

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In this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Michael Neal, founder and CEO of Build My Team and a practicing optometrist in Hawley, Pennsylvania. They discuss best practices in hiring, drawing inspiration from successful companies like Disney and the Four Seasons. Dr. Neal shares his personal journey of overcoming hiring challenges in his practice, providing valuable insights for practice owners and business leaders. Tune in to learn effective strategies for building a strong team and improving your hiring process.

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[00:02:03] Hiring challenges in healthcare practices.

[00:07:03] High-end customer service in healthcare.

[00:09:37] Hiring the right team members.

[00:15:53] Candidate-practice matching importance.

[00:19:25] Hiring process resistance and risks.

[00:20:40] Hiring challenges in healthcare.

[00:27:57] Affordable hiring solutions for practices.

[00:29:34] Advice for 20-year-old self.

More About Dr. Neal:

Dr. Michael Neal is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. Dr. Neal is a practicing Optometrist alongside his wife, Dr. Amy Neal. Together, they founded Lakeside Vision in picturesque Hawley, Pennsylvania. They are celebrating their 20th year of servicing Northeast Pennsylvania.

Downtime is spent with Amy, their two boys, and two dogs. Both Drs. Neal has recently taken up running and even runs when not being chased.

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Linda Melone, a certified conversion copywriter and former personal trainer. They dive into the importance of having a strong, unique value proposition in the medical and fitness industries. Linda shares her diverse background, which includes a degree in nutrition, experience as a pastry chef, and her journey into copywriting. She emphasizes the need for health and fitness brands to identify their unique voice to stand out in a competitive market. Tune in to discover how to refine your brand's message and effectively connect with your audience.

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[00:01:07] Unique value proposition in fitness.

[00:05:44] Differentiating as a copywriter.

[00:08:25] Unique value proposition discovery.

[00:12:02] Unique value proposition creation.

[00:18:07] Unique value proposition examples.

[00:22:15] The danger of over-promising.

[00:24:20] Testing your unique value proposition.

[00:28:27] Strengthening Unique Value Propositions.

[00:32:09] Importance of human touch in copy.

[00:37:08] Business advice for creatives.More About Linda:

Linda Melone is the founder of The CopyWorx, host of the High-Conversion Health Marketer podcast, a seasoned copywriter, former personal trainer and email strategist with over 15 years of experience in the health, wellness, and fitness industries.

With a proven track record including a $70k contract from a single email sequence and a 44% lift in homepage conversions, Linda’s work speaks for itself. Prior to becoming a copywriter, she wrote content (articles and blogs) extensively for all the top print and online publications. She’s been featured in MSN Health, TIME, Shape, Self, Men’s Fitness, and HuffPost, among many others.

Today she’s laser focused on helping craft messaging for her clients that attracts their ideal customers.

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Tom Swales, a seasoned physiotherapist and strength coach with over 20 years of experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. Tom shares his journey into physical therapy, driven by his passion for sports and a personal experience with injury that motivated him to understand the human body. He discusses the mind-body connection in movement and healing, and how it plays a crucial role in engaging clients. As the creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist certification, Tom provides valuable insights for professionals looking to enhance client outcomes and focus on peak performance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the intersection of movement, healing, and professional growth in physical therapy.

Time Stamps:

[00:01:27] Passion for physical therapy journey.

[00:06:12] Understanding the human body.

[00:08:05] Neurological influence on movement.

[00:13:54] Nervous system's role in pain.

[00:16:46] Setting patient expectations.

[00:19:41] Mindfulness in chronic pain management.

[00:22:42] Self-assessments for progress tracking.

[00:26:30] Building resilience in chronic pain.

[00:30:12] Building resilience through small wins.

[00:34:20] Competing against yourself in workouts.

[00:36:19] Training for longevity vs. performance.

[00:40:52] Framework for effective clinical practice.

[00:45:19] Trust the process, be patient.

[00:00:00] Podcast introduction and gratitude.

More About Tom:

Tom Swales is a respected Physiotherapist and Strength Coach with over 20 years of experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. He created the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) Certification to help professionals enhance client outcomes by focusing on peak performance.

As the founder of COMPHYSIO+ Performance Wellness, Tom has worked with professional athletes and consults for Olympic and international sports organizations, making him an expert guest for health and performance-related podcasts.

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes back financial expert Joe Reinket to discuss the latest changes in student loans. Joe, a CFA charter holder and founder of FitBux, shares valuable insights into how these changes will impact three key groups: current students, those in repayment, and graduates nearing forgiveness. The discussion provides practical information on what to expect regarding student loans. Join Karen and Joe for an informative conversation that aims to clarify the current landscape of student loans and empower listeners with knowledge.

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[00:01:48] Student loan changes overview.

[00:05:03] Federal vs. private student loans.

[00:10:03] Student loan funding for programs.

[00:12:10] Student loan forgiveness programs.

[00:15:49] New IBR vs Old IBR.

[00:21:32] New vs. old IBR.

[00:25:11] New Income Repayment Assistance Plan.

[00:27:10] Loan forgiveness options explained.

[00:31:27] Public service loan forgiveness changes.

[00:37:32] Student loan refinancing options.

[00:39:25] Financial planning for young professionals.

[00:43:01] Home ownership financial perspective.

[00:45:57] AI scribe for physical therapists.

More About Joe:

Joseph is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and founder of FitBUX which has helped over 18,000 young professionals on their journey to financial freedom. Joseph has been personally investing since he was 12 years old. In addition, he has experience in student loans, mortgages, wealth management, investment banking, valuation, stock trading, and option trading. He has been on 100s of podcast and has been invited to 100s of universities to discuss financial planning with their soon to be graduates.

He is currently an adjunct financial wellness professor at 15 universities.

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes business coach Jennifer Raams from Practice Freedom U. They discuss strategies for scaling therapy practices with intention, enhancing mental strength, and building high-performing organizations. Jennifer shares her insights on leadership development, team building, and strategic growth, drawing from her 20 years of experience in helping practice owners create thriving and sustainable businesses. Additionally, the episode touches on the critical topic of succession planning, providing tips on preparing a business for future transitions. Tune in for valuable advice on fostering a successful therapy practice and personal growth.

Time Stamps:

[00:02:01] High-performance coaching journey.

[00:07:14-00:08:09] Emotional intelligence in leadership.

[00:08:55] Mental resilience in entrepreneurship.

[00:14:57] Self-care is not selfish.

[00:16:36] Importance of organizational culture.

[00:20:50] Purpose and meaning at work.

[00:25:08] Succession planning strategies for clinics.

[00:29:55] Succession planning in businesses.

[00:35:32] Finding your business why.

[00:39:14] Energy management advice.

More About Jennifer:

Jennifer Raams, founder of Choice Consulting Hawaii and former COO of JacoRehab, brings two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and business. She played a key role in scaling a multi-clinic organization with 60 employees by building a high-performing leadership team, implementing succession planning, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Now, as a business coach with Practice Freedom U and a leadership consultant, Jennifer empowers practice owners and business leaders with the clarity, strategy, and emotional intelligence needed to drive sustainable growth and well-being, both personally and organizationally. Join Jennifer as she shares her journey of navigating leadership, change management, and the transformative power of investing in people.

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Jennifer at Practice Freedom U Website

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