In this episode of Find Your Cause, Joseph talks with Dr Spencer Lalk, founder of Med Story Studio, about how evidence based medical stories can compete with fear based health influencers.

Spencer shares the story of his mom’s cardiology scare, why she left a long awaited visit more confused than before, and how that moment led him to create clearer, more human health education. They dig into rushed appointments, insurance pressure, lawsuits, and why so many people now look to influencers before clinicians.

You will hear how Med Story Studio helps doctors become trusted storytellers, where AI fits in, and how patients and clinicians can both share better health stories online.

Chapters

00:01:19 | What problem is Med Story Studio trying to solve
00:01:43 | How did Spencer’s mom’s health scare lead to Med Story Studio
00:05:10 | Why do patients leave appointments confused and afraid
00:06:13 | How do the system and insurance limit what doctors can do
00:11:16 | Why do US health and happiness outcomes lag other countries
00:12:18 | What could a better health care model look like
00:15:52 | How is AI changing doctor visits and patient prep
00:19:30 | How did Med Story Studio actually get started
00:20:43 | How does Med Story help doctors become storytellers
00:21:26 | Why do human stories matter in a digital health care world
00:22:02 | Why is recording doctor visits so complicated
00:23:18 | If Spencer could redesign health care, what would he change first
00:24:56 | Where is Med Story Studio going next
00:27:18 | What does evidence based medicine really mean
00:28:23 | How can we tell if a health influencer is dangerous
00:32:08 | How can patients vet health information for themselves
00:33:25 | How can clinicians get involved with Med Story Studio
00:34:05 | What is Spencer’s invitation to patients and doctors

MedStory Media links:

Website: https://medstorymedia.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-lalk-dpt-/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medstory-podcast/id1804185340

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalkhealth/?hl=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19UwCxHTbUtH7POBm0HM9L

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedStoryMedia

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567995375537#

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In this episode, Diana M. Canant, Executive Director of LifeSpheres, shares how people heal through presence, guided dialogue, and community support rather than advice or isolation. She explains the Peer Community Co Care Program, a process that helps individuals resolve trauma safely, rebuild resilience, and support one another through structured, one-on-one sessions.

Diana breaks down the psychobiology of trauma, why presence is more powerful than advice, and how healing becomes possible when people feel seen and understood.
Her insights offer a new way to think about trauma and the importance of not facing it alone.

Timestamps:
00:02:22 | What does resilience really mean

00:05:41 | What kinds of trauma do communities experience

00:06:17 | Introduction of the Peer Community Co Care Program

00:07:23 | Why Diana focuses on young people and the elderly

00:09:46 | How the program teaches presence and listening

00:13:14 | Orientation, commitment, and how the program begins

00:16:18 | How individual plans are created

00:18:46 | How healing sessions work

00:21:23 | How participants complete the program

00:23:27 | What makes Life Spheres’ method effective

00:28:43 | What trauma informed practice really means

00:30:46 | How exposure therapy should and should not be done

00:35:22 | Why healing should not be done alone

00:40:48 | The future of Life Spheres and scaling impact

00:48:39 | Where to find Life Spheres

00:51:10 | Closing remarks

Relevant links from LifeSphere:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifespheres/

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

Website: https://www.lifespheres.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurningTheTideOfTrauma/

What if music could break down racism?
John Gardner, Executive Director of the World Music Foundation, has dedicated his life to proving that it can.

In this episode, John shares how music creates real human connection across cultures, dissolves prejudice, and opens doors to understanding that conversations alone often cannot. From global touring to community work in Chicago, his mission is simple and powerful: use music to build respect across cultures.

You’ll hear personal stories, community impact, and the practical ways the Foundation is changing lives one performance at a time.

Full Episode Highlights

01:20 - How lack of exposure fuels prejudice and why the Foundation tackles it
02:00 - John’s lived experience with racism and how it shaped his cause
06:00 - Creating a multicultural performance space in Chicago
07:20 - Why music is the most powerful connector across cultures
08:10 - The India story the moment music overcame language and culture barriers
11:06 - Founding the nonprofit after witnessing real unity through music
15:00 - The Foundation’s measurable impact increasing empathy and reducing intolerance
18:40 - From global touring to deep local community work in Edgewater
19:30 - Designing events that intentionally foster cross cultural respect
21:20 - Everyday cultural exchange Joseph’s Uber playlist
22:10 - Future plans monthly concerts, community singing, cultural holidays
23:10 - Food as the next bridge the Foundation’s pop up restaurants and hot sauce
23:50 - How to attend free events, join the newsletter, and support the mission
24:50 - Why finding a cause matters for purpose, community, and mental health
26:00 - How anyone can participate talk to people at live events and build human connection

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgardner-wmf

Website: https://theworldmusicfoundation.org/

Podcast: https://wmfpodcast.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWorldMusicFoundation

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

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