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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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· A Sit-down discussion with Retired Rear Admiral Mike Manazir – Military Veteran and Author

· Celebrating our Veterans

· Commitment to a Higher Purpose

· Service Beyond Self

Biography

Retired Rear Admiral Mike Manazir is currently the Vice President, Federal sales for Hadrian Automation. Hadrian, based in Torrance, California, builds highly automated factories. Mike is bringing Hadrian capability to the US Department of Defense to build aerospace and defense parts.

Mike served in the United States Navy for thirty-six years, retiring in July 2017 and transitioned to The Boeing Company. Mike left Boeing for Hadrian in January 2025.

In the US Navy, Mike was trained as a naval aviator and ship captain, flying 3,750 hours in the F-14 Tomcat and F-18 Super Hornet. Mike has 1,240 arrested landings on different aircraft carriers with fifteen overseas deployments. Mike is a graduate of TOP GUN.

During ever-increasing leadership responsibilities, leading 350 people to more than ten thousand, Mike commanded a Navy fighter squadron, a supply ship, the aircraft carrier, USS NIMITZ, and Carrier Strike Group EIGHT, embarked in USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.

In his spare time, Mike is the best-selling author of Learn How To Lead To Win, thirty-three powerful stories of leadership and learning; Mike’s Maxims, a companion to the Lead To Win book, as well as two short e-books about fate and trust. All can be found on Amazon and other retail outlets. Mike also authors a weekly newsletter on discrete leadership topics.

Visit Mike at www.mikemanazir.com.

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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

You Na Kheir, MD - Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

· Mental health is not a weakness.

· Seeking support is a sign of strength.

· Healing takes time.

· Christians can struggle too.

Biography

You Na Kheir, MD is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. She has practiced medicine in diverse settings, including juvenile correctional facilities, community mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and in global psychiatric care.

She currently serves as Development Officer at Valeo, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling and psychiatric care for global workers and their families. Passionate about speaking life-giving truths on mental health, You Na boldly shares from her own experiences of suffering along with her growing knowledge and understanding of the human mind.

She lives in Michigan with her husband and their two young children.

Website

Valeo website: https://www.valeo.global/

Social Media

Personal LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younakheir/

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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

Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D --a Learning Specialist with expertise both in neuropsychology and instruction. She is also the Founder of Ivy Prep Learning Center.

· Bridging the Gap Between Diagnosis and Real-World Application

· Integrating Brain Science and Educational Practice

· Whole-Person, Lifespan Approach to Learning

· Empowering Families Through Collaborative Advocacy

· Incorporating AI into instruction and consulting

Biography

Dr. Rebecca Mannis is a learning specialist with expertise both in neuropsychology and instruction / intervention /advocacy who is based in New York and has a global practice. Her program, Ivy Prep Learning Center, bridges neuropsychology or the brain science of learning and tactical support and intervention /enrichment across the lifespan. Masters Harvard Grad School of Education, where she also served as an appointee to the Ed School’s Alumni Council, PhD from Teachers College, Columbia U. Through her nonprofit, The Mannis Foundation, provides advocacy, programming and support for children and adults whose educational needs are not sufficiently met.

Social Media

Facebook: @ivypreplearningcenter

Facebook: Rebecca Mannis

Twitter: @ivypreplearning

Instagram: @ivypreplearning

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rebeccamannis

Website:

www.ivy-prep.com

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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

Jessi Gold, MD, MS --the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

· Burnout in Healthcare Workers

· Trends regarding Burnout within the Healthcare System

· Tips to combat Burnout

Biography

Jessi Gold, MD, MS is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. This inaugural leadership position encompasses all five University of Tennessee campuses, and includes over 62,200 students and 19,0000 faculty and staff. In her clinical practice, she sees healthcare workers, trainees, and young adults in college. Dr. Gold is also a highly sought-after expert in the media and has written widely for the popular press, including for The New York Times, The Atlantic, InStyle, Slate, and Self. Her first book, HOW DO YOU FEEL? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine is a national bestseller and newly available in paperback. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and Stanford University Department of Psychiatry, where she served as Chief Resident.

Website:

https://drjessigold.com/

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Do-You-Feel/Jessi-Gold/9781982199784

Social Media:

@drjessigold on Instagram

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• Sit down conversation with Dr. James JC Cooley on The JC Cooley Foundation: Options & Opportunities/The Choice Program
• Foundation & Vision
• Youth Empowerment
• Leadership & Community Building
• Legacy

www.cooleyfoundation.org

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• Mindful Moments & Slow Travel Joys
• How the experience recharged us mentally and emotionally
• The amazing resort Xcaret and what we loved about it

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