Healthy Wealthy & Smart

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Lousiana, #dptstudent Matthew Villegas organized a Q & A with Dr. Karen Litzy and Dr. Sandy Hilton about pain science. In this episode, we discuss: -How does psychology and culture impact someone’s pain experience -Managing expectations and celebrating small wins with patients with CRPS -Self care tips to prevent empathy burnout in physical therapy -Interprofessional collaboration to best manage persistent pain patients

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Carrie Pagliano joins me to discuss women as leaders and entrepreneurs in physical therapy. In this episode, we discuss: -How Carrie manages being a mom, leader and entrepreneur in physical therapy -How to elicit the needed support from your tribe to catapult you to success -Embracing your vulnerabilities and practicing gratitude over even the small successes

Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Ali Schoos on opening a physical therapy private practice. In this episode, we discuss: -How Ali’s experience in different physical therapy settings contributed to her success as a private practice owner -Ali’s top 3 business strategies for a successful private practice -Ali’s management mistakes with employee satisfaction and patient acquisition -How to attract your dream patients through community involvement

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Shannon Sepulveda guest hosts and interviews Julie Wiebe on pelvic health and the female athlete. In this episode, we discuss: -How to support pelvic floor health for return to sport in the female athlete -Linking orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy -When to refer your athletes to a pelvic health physical therapist -Educating coaches on incontinence in the adolescent female athlete

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Dr. Peggy Lynam on the importance of APTA membership. In this episode, we discuss: -Peggy’s involvement in the APTA and NYPTA -What is the APTA’s House of Delegates? -The many ways to be an active member of the APTA -How students can seek mentorship opportunities within state and national associations

Following the CSM After Dark series, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast followed up with the panelists to hear their after thoughts from the experience on talking on race, diversity and inclusion. Make sure to catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 before listening to this show!

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch guest hosts and interviews Dr. Lisa Dorsey on her experiences in academia and with entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss: -How to manage work life balance as a woman in the physical therapy profession -Eloquentia Consulting, LLC: mentorship for women in the workplace -How to develop leadership careers in higher education -Barriers to advancing to leadership positions

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast brings another installment of CSM After Dark Part 2 featuring a candid talk on the issues of diversity, race and sexual orientation in physical therapy.

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Dr. Ginger Garner on her run for public office. In this episode, we discuss: -The back story and inspiration behind Ginger’s run for North Carolina Senate, District 2 -The support system involved in running for public office -Ginger’s positions on North Carolina’s healthcare, environment and education -How Ginger’s background as a physical therapist enhances her run for office

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Sandra Norby on women in leadership roles and their presence on social media. In this episode, we discuss: -Social media for private practice owners -Sandy’s reflections on her social media experience -Do men tend to be more recognizable on social media? -Ways women can showcase their accomplishments -And so much more!

This is an eye opening episode about diversity (or lack there of) in the physical therapy profession. A panel of five extraordinary women share their stories. Featuring: Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, DPT, Dr. Monique Caruth, PT, DPT, Dr. Uchenna Ossai, PT, DPT, Sherry Teague, CFO, PTA and Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD.

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Brianne Showman Brown on hydration. In this episode, we discuss: -The physical and mental effects of not consuming enough water throughout the day -Physical therapy setting and productivity requirements and their implications on water consumption -How to fit water breaks into your day and busy patient schedule -Increased water consumption results in more bathroom visits?

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Bobby Cappuccio joins me to discuss living your truth. Robert Cappuccio is a respected motivational speaker and educator. In this episode, we discuss: -The challenging childhood that shaped Bobby’s life -How every Hero’s journey is helped and directed by a guide -The limitations and potential destructiveness of inward focus -How to hone in on your originating intention and achieve happiness

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ali Schoos, PT guest hosts and interviews Dr. Sandra Norby on leadership. Dr. Sandra Norby PT, DPT is the president of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section. In this episode, we discuss: -The steps Sandra took to attain leadership positions -Building a business community -The vision for the Private Practice Section -How you can get involved in leadership positions

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Bronté Miller, SPT on how to create a student special interest group in your state. In this episode, we discuss: -The role of student special interest groups in the physical therapy industry -Considerations for working with a SSIG including how to balance the time commitment with school -How to recruit the right leadership team for success -The future of the NYPTA Student Special Interest Group