Episodes

Are you or someone you know affected by Autism? Do you or would you know where to turn to get access to valuable resources? My guest, Erik Gallery is the Director of Statewide Access and Early Identification Initiatives at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. In his role, Erik oversees the organization’s MiNavigator and Outreach & Community Engagement initiatives and leads an interdisciplinary team of professionals that serves families and individuals impacted by autism from the early stages into a...

Are you aware of the silent killer? Do you have high blood pressure? If you have hypertension, are you controlling it? Medical Director, Dr. Roshani Jadia and her team at Family Medical Center of Michigan work every day to help their patients control their hypertension. Recently named a 2023 Hypertension Control Champion by Million Hearts®, a Center for Disease Control organization, Family Medical Center has received recognition for providing superb hypertension care. Nearly half of adults have...

What if you could break the cycle of poverty? What if you could overcome obstacles in your own life to empower you to help others? What if you could provide individuals and families with the resources they need to succeed and prosper in life? President and CEO of MiSide, Sean De Four knows firsthand how difficult it can be to overcome challenges that make living life and the road to success seem impossible. In this episode, Sean openly shares his personal journey of experiencing domestic violen...

Are you an entrepreneur? Have you taken a passion or a life calling and turned it into a business? Are you reaping the rewards or dealing with the many challenges of entrepreneurship? Serial entrepreneur, Herman Moore discovered the freedom of entrepreneurship and the benefits of having control over his brand and his business. He has put together a family of companies operating as a full suite of services, which include manufacturing, e-commerce, employee incentives, marketing and branding, as ...

Can you find purpose in your pain? Can something miraculous be birthed out of a devastating moment? Breast Cancer Thriver, transformational speaker, best-selling author, podcast Hostess and life coach, Dr. Michele D. Clark found purpose in her pain and has created something miraculous out of a devastating moment. Dr. Michele and I talk about her personal journey of health and healing after breast cancer and how it led her to birth life after breast cancer LLC to create a community that fosters ...

What would you do if you received a life ending diagnosis? What type of care would you like to receive? What if that care could be provided in the privacy of your own home? Director of Medical Affairs for NorthStar Care Community, Dr. Thomas O'Neil knows the importance of helping individuals and families make those key decision and providing the care and the resources that is needed to improve quality of life. Dr. O’Neil and I talk about Palliative care and hospice care. Palliative care has bee...

Do you suffer from SEO? Are you stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed? Do you suffer from burnout? Leadership expert and Vibrant Life coach, Dr. Geneva Jones Williams, widely known as Dr. Geneva experienced stress, exhaustion and feelings of overwhelm and after a reality check lovingly provided by her mom on a trip home, she took control of her life and taught herself effective strategies and methods to not only reduce stress, exhaustion and feelings of overwhelm but also to eliminate burnout an...

Are you unwell? Have you ever been sick and struggled to find the correct treatment? Do you want to know how you can naturally prevent and treat illness? In this episode, Traditional Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Corey shares her personal journey to become well after becoming critically ill following a trip to Africa. According to blood work, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other tests, she was perfectly fine, yet her teeth were loose, she had paralysis on the left side of her body, nerve pain, involuntary mu...

Are you a Caregiver? Do you provide care for a special loved one? Are you responsible for the health and wellness of many people? Misha Stallworth West, Program Officer at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, is a driving force in enhancing the quality of life in Western New York and Southeast Michigan. Misha’s decades long commitment to advocacy is reflected in her role supporting the Foundation's Caregivers and Young Adults & Working Families portfolios. With extensive experience in civic eng...

Do you want to be healthier? Have you considered a whole-food plant based diet? Nifiah Reid, Nurse Entrepreneur/CEO and Founder of OUR Enterprises and owner of LIVN TRUTH lifestyle medicine, shares her personal journey to become her best and healthiest self through whole food plant based nutrition after receiving a pre-diabetes diagnosis. Nifiah openly shares how even as a licensed health professional, she found herself in an unhealthy state, fighting the same chronic diseases as her patients, ...

Are you grieving the loss of a significant loved one? Is the holiday season an especially challenging time for you? Do you need hope for the holidays? Karen Monts, Practice Manager for Counseling Services at Hospice of Michigan shares proactive strategies to effectively navigate through the holidays after losing a significant loved one. Karen also shares how Hospice of Michigan provides supportive services to grieving individuals and families during the holidays and throughout the year. Addit...

Have you ever struggled with a mental disorder? Have you ever suspected that something is not quite right in your life? Do you need to make a significant change in your life? Habit Success Strategist, Certified Authenticity Coach, and Certified Financial Literacy Trainer, Michael Wynn talks honestly and openly about his personal journey of identifying that something was wrong, getting an official diagnosis of bipolar disorder, recognizing that he needed to make significant changes in his life a...

Are you a fitness professional? Are you a person that works out routinely at a fitness center? Or, are you a person that has thought about going to the gym however never walked through the gym door? Agent of Change and Exercise Physiologist, Kemper Sosa talks passionately about the gaps in the fitness industry and how he and his organization are on a mission to not only fill those gaps but also bring the 80% of the population that does not belong to a fitness center into the doors. We also have...

Are you a snowbird? Do you travel somewhere warm during the winter? If you became ill or needed medical care, would your health needs be covered? HAP’s Manager of Medicare and Individual Sales, Kyle Ingraham shares insights on the specific insurance considerations that snowbirds should keep in mind as they prepare to migrate to warmer climates for the winter and the importance of regularly reviewing and updating insurance plans to accommodate changes in health needs and travel plans. He also sha...

Have you ever been really sick? Have you ever received a medical diagnosis that has changed your life forever? If we are fortunate, we may never get really sick or receive a life changing medical diagnosis. But, what if you did get really sick? What if your doctor told you that you had an illness or a disease that would drastically change your life? Would you know how to heal yourself? Health Coach and Detox Specialist Anthony Beven healed himself after receiving back-to-back HIV and Cancer dia...

We all have had moments in our lives when we have taken our health for granted or failed to realize how blessed we are to do every day normal activities. What happens when our health and those things that we have taken for granted are stripped away in a single moment or lost after a series of bad decisions? Best-selling Author, Health and Wellness Expert and Founder of the Wellness Collection™ Cassie Sobelton, learned some valuable lessons about gratitude after a life changing Crohn’s diagnosis ...

Life can be rewarding. It can also be challenging. It has its ups and downs, highs and lows. I learned that with a strong mind and a fit body, you are better able to grow through and grow from whatever life throws your way. I am Angela T. Moore, a master trainer, licensed therapist, and wellness blogger. In the Empowered Health and Wellness podcast. I will share my personal journey of health and healing, tips for mental and physical health, interviews with health and wellness experts, and those ...