Stella Furlong, MA, and debut author of “Why Me and other frequently asked questions”, a Memoir and Self-Help Hybrid joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stella Furlong discuss the following:

1. Can you explain why you chose the title of your book: Why Me and other frequently asked questions?
2. Tell us about your background. I am sure that would help connect the dots there.
3. Who is your target audience?
4. Tell us about your co-author.
5. Tell us about what led to your transformation later in life.

Feedback on the book has been incredible. People from all walks of life have opened up and confided in me about their problems, their family and friends. I have become an ambassador for mental health. It's not a heavy read. I aim to inspire and entertain. Its funny.

More Ruby Wax OBE, author, actress, comedian and broadcaster who has depression and Sir Stephen Fry, author, actor, director comedian, broadcaster and quiz show host who has bipolar disorder. My role models. It is preventative. I warn you of possible triggers to avoid. Things that can press your buttons. We are vulnerable when we have had an episode. We are weak and need to build up our resilience.

I show you tricks of the mind to put you in a more positive place and combat stigma. Meditation has worked wonders for me. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! My sister and I went on a Buddhist retreat in Derbyshire, UK a couple of years ago at the Tara International Kadampa Centre. The tide is turning in a time of global crisis in mental health. I am calling for a more holistic treatment of body, mind and spirit. Family and friends can be supportive. They can also be tactless. We are the black sheep. Sarcasm can wound us deeply. Drink and drugs are up there too, of course.

I was in Pub Watch. Banned from local pubs for unruly behavior. I talk about Food for Mood. The importance of diet. I lost 63 lbs with Slimming World. I look and feel great. The prescription drugs turned me into a fat zombie with the classic shuffling gait. I got kidney damage from being put on an inaccurately monitored dose of lithium.

The book traces the historic abuse of the mentally ill. Patients were treated badly by an authoritarian and sometimes cruel regime. We are still looking for answers to Why Me. In 100 AD a Roman poet, Juvenal spoke of the ideal: a healthy mind in a healthy body. We are still asking the question How? In 2026. The book is both timely and timeless. Timely in a global crisis. Timeless. The questions remain.

I’ve just touched the surface. Buy the book and find out more.

Website: https://www.stellafurlong.com

People also listened to this: How Physician Practices Can Build a More Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Fabian Calvo, Co-founder of BoomRx which is the fastest-growing national pharmaceutical technology platform that simplifies prescription sourcing and fulfillment joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical & Health News Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Fabian Calvo discuss the following:

1. The pharmaceutical supply chain has faced unprecedented stress in recent years. What structural weaknesses did you see firsthand, and how is BoomRx redesigning sourcing and fulfillment to reduce vulnerability for medical clinics?
2. For years, pharmacy sourcing decisions were often driven by cost alone. What does true supply-chain resilience look like today, and how should physician practices rethink the way they evaluate pharmacy partners?
3. You’ve positioned BoomRx as a technology platform, not just a sourcing solution. How does centralized visibility and automation strengthen consistency, transparency, and predictability in pharmaceutical fulfillment?
4. Breakdowns in communication often create more disruption than product shortages themselves. How are you building systems that improve responsiveness and accountability between pharmacies and physician practices?
5. As health, wellness and longevity therapies and specialized compounded medications expand, what operational shifts must medical clinics make now to ensure they’re working with supply partners that can scale responsibly and compliantly?
6. If you could give physician practices one actionable tip to immediately strengthen their pharmacy sourcing and fulfillment strategy, what would it be?

Fabian Calvo is a longevity industry executive and pharmaceutical supply chain strategist who has built, scaled, and led multiple companies across the compounding pharmacy, API sourcing, and clinic fulfillment ecosystem.

He currently serves as Interim CEO and Member of the Board at WellSync Rx, a longevity medicine and strategic sourcing company based in Los Angeles. Fabian is also Co-Founder of four interconnected ventures that span the pharmaceutical supply chain:

• Gatlan (2022) — A longevity medicine platform based in Los Angeles
• NuCare API (2023) — An active pharmaceutical ingredient sourcing company based in Orange County, Calif.
• BoomRx (2024) — A pharmacy portal and technology platform for physician practices, based in Tampa, Fla.
• ProRx Pharma (2024) — A 503B outsourcing facility based in Exton, Penn.

Together, these companies form an integrated infrastructure for longevity medicine—from raw ingredient sourcing to compounding to clinic fulfillment—giving Fabian a rare end-to-end view of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

His work extends into regulatory and policy engagement. Fabian has participated in direct discussions with FDA leadership, including meetings with Dr. Martin Makary, on issues ranging from peptide reclassification (the recent Category 2 to Category 1 transition) to the SAPIR initiative—the federal effort to reshore active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing to the United States.

At BoomRx, Fabian is helping build what he calls "the only pharmacy portal a physician practice needs"—a technology platform that consolidates multi-pharmacy workflows into one system with flat-rate shipping to all 50 states, live tracking, access to 300+ medications (many with extended Beyond-Use Dates), and best-rate pricing.

Outside of his operating roles, Fabian advises elite founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals on longevity and performance optimization. He publishes “Long Live,” a weekly newsletter on the intersection of longevity, performance, and what he sees from inside the supply chain.

He is based in Los Angeles County, California.

Website: https://boomrx.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boomrx

People also listened to this: Restoring Confidence After Weight Loss: Body Contouring Insights with Dr. Leonard Lu

Dr. Leonard Lu, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and post–weight-loss body contouring procedures in Vernon Hills, IL joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Leonard Lu discuss the following:

1. How do surgeons determine when a patient is a good candidate for post–weight-loss body contouring surgery (timing, stability of weight, overall health, etc.)?
2. Can you walk us through what a typical surgical plan looks like for someone with extensive skin laxity?
3. What areas of the body typically require the most correction after massive weight loss?
4. How do you manage scarring for procedures such as lower body lifts, arm lifts, or thigh lifts?
5. What advice would you give to someone considering these procedures but feeling overwhelmed by the options?

Dr. Leonard Lu, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving patients at Ritacca Laser Center in Vernon Hills, IL, with a focus on post–weight-loss body contouring.

In this episode, Dr. Lu discusses how surgeons determine candidacy for body contouring after massive weight loss, including considerations such as weight stability, timing, and overall health. He’ll also walk through what a typical surgical plan looks like for patients with extensive skin laxity, which areas most often require correction, and how scarring is thoughtfully managed for procedures like lower body lifts, arm lifts, and thigh lifts.

Dr. Lu began his medical training in an elite eight-year combined undergraduate and medical school program at Brown University and graduated at the top of his class from the Brown-Dartmouth Program in Medicine, earning the prestigious Dean’s Award. He completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at Northwestern University and has conducted research at institutions including Harvard Medical School, Washington University, and Northwestern University, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Website: https://rlcosmeticsurgery.com Procedure Discussed Link: https://rlcosmeticsurgery.com/body/surgery-after-massive-weight-loss

Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/Rlcosmeticsurgery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlcosmeticsurgery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ginavirg

CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Leonard Lu, Plastic Surgery 250 Center Dr., Suite 201 Vernon Hills, IL 60061

People also listened to this: How Greed in our Healthcare System Can Harm Patients

Deborah Schwartz who has had a decades-long career as a healthcare attorney before becoming an author joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Healthcare Channels. Her new book is EmmaCare.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Deborah Schwartz discuss the following:

1. Why did you write this book?
2. In EmmaCare, you focus on an industry you know firsthand: the healthcare industry. How did your experience as a healthcare attorney drive this story?
3. Can you share why you decided to write this as a work of fiction?
4. What do you think is the most concerning result of the healthcare industry focusing on profits?
5. It seems like the toll on patients isn't always understood or focused on in the media. In your book a healthcare executive is the victim of a pretty serious (though thankfully not fatal) crime. It certainly has echoes in real life. I'm certainly not condoning the crime that took place, but were you surprised by the shooting of a United Healthcare executive?
6. Can you talk about any situations you witnessed as a healthcare attorney that you think represent the state of the healthcare industry today?
7. In your book there's a powerful through-line — that even the greediest executive is capable of redemption and changing their ways. Did you create that as a reflection of hope as to what could change in the healthcare industry?
8. The conclusion of the book seems like a powerful, very real potential solution for righting a lot of the wrongs in the healthcare industry right now. Can you talk about how you came up with the idea of an organization focused on advocacy?
9. What prompted you to leave an industry behind you were in for nearly three decades, and shift gears to become an author?

Deborah Schwartz had a decades-long career as a healthcare attorney before becoming an author. She obtained her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, a Masters in History from Columbia University, and is a graduate of Tufts. A New Yorker to the core, she reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011. Her new book is EmmaCare.

Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-schwartz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.schwartz.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahhschwartz X: https://x.com/DSchwartzNY

People also listened to this: The Power of Music as Medicine with Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass

Jeralyn Glass, one of the foremost leaders in the world of holistic healing through music as medicine joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jeralyn Glass discuss the following:

1. What is music as medicine?
2. What is sound healing? How did this come into your life?
3. What is the science behind crystalline sound and singing bowls?
4. How can music positively affect your health?
5. What are some simple techniques people can use to "tune" themselves back into harmony?

Summary: Our lives are like a symphony, and when we're out of harmony, simple techniques using intentional sound can "tune" the nervous system. Sound healing promotes deep relaxation, measurably reduces blood pressure, increases circulation, and decreases stress hormones.

Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, pioneering figure in the realm of Sound Healing, creator of the Source - Be Inspired app, and author of Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music.

Before becoming one of the foremost leaders in the world of holistic healing through music as medicine, Jeralyn got her start in the theater and on Broadway and graced opera and concert stages across Europe and around the globe. Later, she founded Crystal Cadence, a dedicated sound healing studio housing the Los Angeles Crystal Tones Singing Bowl Temple of Alchemy.

Following the tragic loss of her only son, Jeralyn decided to write her book, Sacred Vibrations, as a guide to engaging Music as Medicine and how the power of sound can serve to transform us. Sacred Vibrations guides readers on their journey of integration and wholeness through actionable tips, relaxing and effective meditations accessible through QR codes, wisdom from leading scientists, esteemed colleagues, and more. Her Source - Be Inspired app offers meditations, mantra, tuning forks, cymatics, yoga, and lessons about the science of sound from leaders in the field of music as medicine like Dr. Daniel Levitin (Neuroscientist, Cognitive Psychologist, Bestselling Author, Musician), Dr. Sue Morter (Bioenergetics Pioneer, BodyAwake Yoga®, The Energy Codes®), Victor Wooten (5x Grammy-Award Winning Bassist, Author), Maejor (Multi-Platinum Producer, Musician), and more. The Source - Be Inspired app is available for download. Sacred Vibrations is now available anywhere you buy books.

Website: https://www.crystalcadence.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcadencela Instagram: https://instagram.com/crystalcadencela

The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

People also listened to this: "The Gardener” marks Day’s feature directorial debut, thirty-years in the making

Dabney Day, a first-time feature filmmaker, writer, and producer who made their directorial debut with the independent drama The Gardener joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health & Health News Channels. Dabney developed the film as a deeply personal story about listening to one’s inner voice and finding light in life’s most difficult moments.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dabney Day discuss the following:

1. Your film The Gardener touches on themes of personal growth and emotional renewal. As a first-time director, what inspired you to explore healing—both spiritual and emotional—through this story?
2. Gardening is often used as a metaphor for transformation and care. In the film, how does the act of tending to a garden reflect the process of tending to our inner lives and emotional well-being?
3. Many people today are searching for ways to reconnect with themselves. What do you hope audiences take away from The Gardener in terms of healing, forgiveness, or finding peace during difficult times?
4. The film deals with characters navigating loss, change, and self-discovery. From your perspective as a storyteller, how can film serve as a tool for emotional or even spiritual healing for viewers?
5. As the film prepares for its release, conversations around mindfulness and holistic health are more prevalent than ever. Do you see The Gardener as part of that broader cultural shift toward slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and nurturing the soul?

Filmmaker Dabney Day | Writer, Producer, Director

Dabney Day is the writer, producer and director of “The Gardener”, bringing together decades of creative vision, hands-on filmmaking experience, and strategic insight from a distinguished career in entertainment marketing. A pioneer in film and television product placement, Day’s work has always lived at the intersection of story, audience, and meaning.

Mentored by Academy Award–winning cinematographer John Alonzo (Raging Bull, Norma Rae) and shaped by immersive on-set experience alongside director Joel Schumacher on “A Time to Kill,” Day developed a director’s eye rooted in precision, patience, and emotional truth. Known for her meticulous preparation and intuitive leadership, she brings to “The Gardener,” a long-held vision—one that gently explores love, loss, and the grace of letting go.

Website: https://www.thegardenermovie.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenermovie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegardenermovie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGardenerMovie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegardenerfilm

People also listened to this: The Future of Personalized Healthcare: How Concierge Medicine Is Transforming Primary Care

Dr. Nesreen Hermes, Medical Director at Hermes Health a primary care clinic and boutique concierge medical practice joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nesreen Hermes discuss the following:

1. Can you start by telling us about Hermes Health and how your primary care model serves patients today?
2. What inspired you to introduce a concierge or boutique medicine program alongside your traditional primary care services?
3. How does the concierge model differ from what patients typically experience in a standard primary care setting?
4. What types of patients are best suited for concierge medicine, and what needs does it address that traditional care may not?
5. How does your concierge program allow for more personalized or preventative care compared to conventional models?
6. There’s been a lot of conversation around access to healthcare—how does concierge medicine fit into that broader discussion?
7. How do you balance running both a primary care clinic and a concierge program while maintaining quality care across both?
8. What are some of the biggest health trends you’re seeing among your patients right now, particularly in areas like preventative care or chronic condition management?
9. How does a more hands-on, relationship-driven approach impact patient outcomes and overall wellness
10. Looking ahead, how do you see concierge medicine evolving, and what role will it play in the future of healthcare?

Dr. Hermes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Loyola University Chicago before obtaining her Medical Doctorate from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. During her residency, Dr. Hermes developed a deep passion for both men and women’s health, as well as pediatrics, while serving as a primary care physician. She takes a holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, exercise, sleep, emotional well-being, and carefully evaluating the use of supplements. Dr. Hermes is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Website: https://hermeshealth.com

People also listened to this: New Advances in Cancer – A Discussion with Dr. Raza Bokhari, Medicus Pharma

Dr. Raza Bokhari the CEO of Medicus Pharma, a biotech/life sciences company focused on advancing the clinical development programs in the area of oncology joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Health News Channels. Today, he will discuss some significant progress in ongoing research that can pave the way for better treatment of skin and prostate cancers.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Raza Bokhari discuss the following:

1. Medicus Pharma has been making huge progress in cancer treatment most recently in the areas of prostate and skin cancer. You recently announced significant news with your new chemo cancer patch for a common skin cancer called Skinject. What have the results shown so far?
2. From what I understand, this type of cancer, basal cell carcinoma, is treated with invasive surgery, will the hope be that Skinject replaces the knife?
3. What lies ahead for Skinject? How much more trials would be needed and when can we see this available for patients?
4. Medicus has also been making advances in prostate cancer with a drug Medicus is developing. Give us more information about the drug and how does it address this common cancer in men?
5. What are the next steps for your prostate drug? Where can folks learn more about trial for that and Skinject?

Dr. Raza Bokhari – a physician turned serial entrepreneur - has a demonstrated successful track record in aggregating and accelerating life sciences, healthcare services and Pharmaceutical R&D companies.

He previously served as Executive Chairman and CEO of FSD Pharma (Nasdaq: HUGE), where his strategies successfully pivoted the company out of medicinal cannabis and into a clinical stage pharmaceutical R&D, a transition marked by a NASDAQ listing in January 2020, and raising nearly $100M institutional capital to fuel growth and expansion.

Dr. Bokhari has a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Punjab, Rawalpindi Medical College, and an Executive MBA from Temple University, Fox School of Business & Management.

In addition to his corporate roles, Dr. Bokhari serves as the Vice Chairman of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. He formerly served on the Board of Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management as Chairman of the Executive Advisory Committee and was a Trustee of the esteemed Franklin Institute and Foreign Policy Research Institute.

Dr. Bokhari, through his family foundation, believes in giving back and investing in the community. In recognition of a $1 million gift, he made to his alma mater, Temple University, its Fox Business School named the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute Suite in his honor. The school acknowledged Dr. Bokhari in 2018 by naming him a Centennial Honoree, a special collection of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and disruptors who helped shape the Fox School and the business world since 1918.

Website: https://medicuspharma.com

Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medicus-pharma-ltd X: https://x.com/MedicusLtd

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