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Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera of Healthspan Neurology joins our Two Pickles Tamara MacDuff and Sid Ragona to unpack proactive brain health—from dementia prevention and menopause brain fog to data‑driven habits that build long‑term cognitive resilience.

https://www.healthspanneurology.com/

00:32 — Why Brain Health Matters Now

A fresh look at proactive cognitive care and why early action changes everything.

06:06 — Who Benefits Most From Prevention‑Focused Neurology

The patient profiles and patterns Dr. Asante sees in her micropractice.

13:05 — Is Dementia Actually Increasing?

Sorting out perception vs. reality and what the data reveals.

20:50 — Genetics vs. Lifestyle in Alzheimer’s Risk

How modifiable factors stack up against inherited ones.

27:53 — Daily Habits That Protect the Brain

Sleep, inflammation, movement, and the small levers with big impact.

34:16 — Communicating the Value of Preventive Care

The challenge of marketing something people don’t feel yet.

37:34 — Inside a Data‑Driven Prevention Plan

Genetics, imaging, labs, cognitive testing, and what “measuring what matters” looks like.

43:25 — Menopause, Hormones & Brain Fog

Why women experience cognitive shifts and how sleep disruption plays a role.

50:23 — Strength Training as Brain Medicine

Muscle mass, metabolism, and resilience across the lifespan.

54:58 — Key Takeaways & What Listeners Can Do Next

Practical steps for building long‑term brain health.

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In this episode of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles we welcome Mike DiCataldo of NYRA Trophies & Awards and discuss meaningful ways to show appreciation through awards.

https://nyratrophy.com/

Hosted by Tamara MacDuff (pickle#1) and Sid Ragona Ph.D (pickle#2) of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles. Western NY SCORE's podcast.

Show Notes:

• 01:51 Meet Mike and NYRA
• 02:37 Family Business Origins
• 05:47 Marketing and Networking Lessons
• 06:51 In Shop Consultation Process
• 14:52 Meaning Behind Recognition
• 17:36 Shadow Boxes Explained
• 20:43 Storytelling Awards and Custom Items
• 24:22 Mentors and Learning the Trade
• 29:08 Buy Local Vs Internet
• 29:59 Three Business Rules
• 32:17 Perfection And Craft
• 33:33 Stories Behind Awards
• 35:57 Networking Through Customers
• 45:58 Where To Find The Shop

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On this episode of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles, Our hosts Tamara McDuff and Sid Ragona welcome Alan Lamparella, founder of Tasklight Business Advisory, who helps business owners implement operational team structures and business operating systems (including his flexible “BOS Up” approach) to align teams and sustain growth.

https://tasklightadvisory.com/

Show Notes:

• 04:00 Systems for Solopreneurs
• 06:45 When Growth Gets Stuck
• 10:26 Getting Team Buy In
• 11:35 How to Reach Alan
• 13:39 Leadership Influences
• 15:39 Founder Challenges and Emotions
• 27:38 Learning Culture and Meetings
• 29:37 Meetings That Work
• 31:57 Career Leap And Growth
• 34:47 Workshops And Speaking
• 44:49 When Founders Need Help
• 48:21 Becoming The CEO
• 52:13 Closing Thoughts And Contact

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