Katelyn Carey Podcast Discussion Options

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Katelyn Carey, BSN RN - Nurse Educator, Author, and Award-winning speaker.

· Empathy vs Compassion in Healthcare

· The Science of Stress in high-emotion conversations

Biography

Katelyn Carey is a nationally recognized nurse educator, author, and award-winning speaker dedicated to transforming healthcare through compassion science and innovative program design. With over 20 years of experience across hospital, hospice, and nonprofit settings, she has led clinical operations, developed nurse residency programs, and created trauma-informed education resources, including the internationally utilized Beauty After Breast Cancer book. A TEDx presenter and frequent speaker at leading medical conferences, Katelyn blends science, humor, and storytelling to translate complex data into practical tools that improve patient experience, strengthen provider competence, and reduce burnout while inspiring cultural transformation in healthcare.

Links

https://katelyncarey.com

https://beautyafterbreastcancer.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-carey-0000/

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Stuart Katz – the Chairman of OGEN – Advancement of Mental Health Awareness in Israel and Mental Health First Aid Israel, Author, Global speaker and expert on Trauma stress.

· How talking openly about mental health and suicide actually reduces risk

Biography

Dr. Stuart Katz is a global expert on trauma stress, and has a highly regarded program worldwide, “Mental Health First Aid.”

Dr. Katz serves on the Board of Visitors at McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He is the Chairman of OGEN – Advancement of Mental Health Awareness in Israel and Mental Health First Aid Israel, where he has led efforts to expand mental health awareness across the world. Dr. Katz has personally counseled over 7,000 individuals and families in crisis and has dedicated over 1,200 hours of volunteer work to crisis support lines.

An author and global speaker, Dr. Katz is the creator of Travel Therapy, a therapeutic approach that integrates the transformative power of travel with mental health and well-being.

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360° Health

Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Your Workday

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• It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Richard Safeer -- Author, Speaker, Workplace Health
Pioneer, and Thought Leader

• What is lifestyle medicine?
• How do I start or begin a lifestyle medicine approach?
• Why should we be thinking about lifestyle medicine during the workday?
• Many employers offer wellness programs. What is the difference between workplace wellness and lifestyle medicine?

Dr. Richard Safeer

Biography

Richard Safeer, MD, earned his BS in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University under the tutelage of T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, before attending medical school at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, serving as the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year at the institution. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness’ in to the realm of responsibilities of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA.

He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the School of Public Health. He continues to see patients one day a week in the Pediatric Cardiology department. Dr. Safeer is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council. Dr. Safeer has hiked and camped in the Andes, Alaska, Australia and across the Western United States. He lives in Columbia Maryland with his wife and three children, and their dog Kami.

Website

RichardSafeer.com

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Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Holland Haynie – Family Physician, Chief Medical Officer, and the Founder of “Rethinking Rural”.

· What’s really going on in American healthcare

· The gap between effort and outcome.

· From the exam room — what healthcare really feels like for ordinary Americans

· Why people fall through the cracks

· Rethinking Rural and the Human Protocol

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr.Manju Chacko Dawkins – Board-Certified Dermatologist and the creator and co-founder of Thimble.

· Needle Pain & Fear Are a Public-Health Crisis and We Aren’t Talking About It· Healthcare Has Normalized Pain and It’s Costing Us Trust· Introducing Thimble: The First Needle Care System· A New Standard of Care Is Possible and We’re Already Building It.

Biography

Dr. Manju Dawkins is a board-certified dermatologist who received her B.A. from Columbia University and her M.D. from the University of Maryland. She completed her dermatology residency — and served as Chief Resident — at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She later joined the faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. Dr. Dawkins has practiced dermatology in academic, private, hospital-based, and group practice settings in both New York and Los Angeles.

She is also the creator and co-founder of Thimble, the first easy, safe, and comprehensive solution for reducing needle pain and stress. Thimble was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2023 American Academy of Pain Medicine Innovation Challenge and the 2024 Innovation Award by the Skin of Color Society.

www.thimblehealth.com

Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health

LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/thimblehealth

LinkedIn (Dr. Dawkins): https://www.linkedin.com/in/manju-dawkins-md/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.health

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Apurv Gupta, MD, MPH – Performance Improvement and Culture Transformation Leader

· What is a Loving Organization?

· Impacts of Loving Organizations

· Methodologies to help organizations

Biography

Apurv Gupta is a transformational healthcare executive offering over two decades of experience

leading clinical innovation, organizational revitalization, and sustainable performance

improvement across the healthcare landscape. With a background rooted in internal medicine,

public health, and health policy from prestigious institutions including Harvard and Brown, he

has successfully bridged frontline clinical expertise with strategic operational leadership.

Renowned for founding the A Loving Organization movement and redefining care delivery

through values-based governance, Apurv has consistently improved clinical outcomes, physician

engagement, and bottom-line results. He combines a commitment to equity and compassion

with deep operational acumen to help healthcare systems thrive in complex and rapidly

changing environments.

Website:

www.alovingorganization.org

Social Media

linkedin.com/in/apurvguptamd/

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· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Katrina J. Banks, PT, DPT, NCS - Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and Neuro Brain Wellness Expert.

· The Hidden Cost of Stress on the Brain

· Sleep as Your Secret Superpower

· Neuro-Reset Model

· Technology Meets Brain Health

Biography

Dr. Katrina J. Banks, PT, DPT, NCS is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and Neuro Brain Wellness Expert. She is the founder of Neurologic Optimal Wellness LLC, a neuro brain wellness center helping you tap into your brain's full potential. Dr. Banks is at the forefront of brain health innovation specializing in comprehensive brain health assessments and personalized consultations that help clients understand and optimize sleep, stress, anxiety, and their cognitive function. She integrates advanced neuro-technologies such as BrainTap, along with neuro physical therapy and targeted stress-reduction strategies, to support brain-body balance and improved mental clarity. With a deep commitment to holistic healing and clinical excellence, Dr. Banks is dedicated to transforming lives through proactive brain wellness and evidence-informed care. She is also the author of Rest Is Power: Rewire Your Brain, Reclaim Your Clarity, and Lead Without Losing Yourself.

Websites:

www.neurobrainwellness.com

Sleep Program: https://neurowellnessvibes.com/sleep

Pre Order Book Page: https://neurowellnessvibes.com/book-main

Facebook/Instagram: @Neurologicoptimalwellness

Tiktok: Neuro Brain Wellness

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· A sit-down discussion with Hazel Ortega – Educational Psychologist, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Best-Selling Author.

· Upcoming stage play, Liberándome

· Best-Selling book titled “From Bounce Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles”

· Impact

· Transformation

Biography

Hazel Ortega is a Master of Miracles, a serial entrepreneur, and an Educational Psychologist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she overcame a challenging upbringing in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. In her book, "From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles," Hazel shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life and creating success for herself and her family. With a deep understanding of how our stories shape our lives, Hazel empowers audiences as a speaker, guiding them to manifest their dreams and discover the miracles within their own lives. She is dedicated to helping others rise above their circumstances and achieve extraordinary results. Her company, Ortega Counseling Center has become a beacon of hope and change, assisting nearly 45,000 injured workers. These individuals, who once faced bleak prospects, found their way back to school and started rewarding career paths thanks to the center's tireless efforts. As the Founder of the HIGH TIDE GLOBAL Foundation Hazel is committed to bringing educational opportunities to the most impoverished and at-risk communities in the world. Entrepreneurs’ organizations (EO) recognized Hazel’s work with the Global Social Impact Award in 2023.

Websites:

https://hazelortega.com/

https://hightideglobal.org/

Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hazel.o.ortega

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelortega_official/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-ortega-8b286248/

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