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How Bright Line Eating (BLE) helps break the cycle of cravings? The connection between obesity, mental health, and modern habits Food culture vs. food addiction: where is the line? What really drives addictive eating behaviors? The overlap between food addiction and smartphone overuse How structured boundaries can quiet "food noise"? What current research is revealing about weight and habits? Is movement enough for weight loss or is there more to the story? BLE, medications, or both? Understanding personalized approaches About Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson: Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, a company dedicated to helping 1 million people have their "Bright Transformations"—the full physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual change that accompanies healthy, permanent weight loss—by 2030.

What medicine can learn from storytelling and filmmaking? How the Digital Wellness Lab came to life and why it matters now? The real impact of digital interactions on human connection Why empathy and resilience are essential skills for today's children? The good, the bad, and the complicated effects of social media on youth How digital wellness is shaping outcomes for youth, healthcare, and families In an AI-driven world, how do we keep digital wellness a priority? About Dr. Michael Rich, MD, MPH: Michael Rich, MD, MPH is recognized globally for his acclaimed work as a pediatrician, child health researcher, and children's media specialist. He is the Founder and Director of the Digital Wellness Lab whose mission is to understand and promote positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people, from birth through young adulthood.  More than 50 peer-reviewed research papers, and 40 book chapters, research reports, and pediatric practice policies have been authored by Dr. Rich. He has written policy statements on media and child health for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and testified on the scientific findings about media effects on child development and health to state legislatures, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Congress.  Having spent his first career as a filmmaker working in Japan with Akira Kurosawa before transitioning to medicine, Dr. Rich has a unique combination of experience and expertise in medicine and media, which synergize in his health research and clinical work. As "The Mediatrician", Dr. Rich recently released The Mediatrician's Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, a science-backed approach to give parents the confidence they need to raise a child well (and to raise a well child) in the digital age.

1.    Why are some people choosing flip phones and what we can learn from it? 2.    How to handle real-life concerns: maps, email, weather, and staying connected? 3.    Can you stay digitally intentional and still own a smartphone? 4.    Tools and software that help manage online time 5.    Are flip phones a solution or just one strategy? 6.    The real secret to balancing online and offline life 7.    Thinking about trying a flip phone? Here's where to start.   About Jose Briones Digital Minimalism Advocate Jose Briones is a project manager based in Colorado with substantial experience managing and advising various religious non-profits. His primary role involves developing strategic plans for growth through comprehensive community outreach initiatives and robust partnerships with local organizations. These efforts are aimed at fostering sustainable development and positive impacts within communities. Jose has a significant background in the non-profit sector where he enhances organizational effectiveness and community impact. He also runs a YouTube channel focused on digital minimalism, which guides viewers towards a more intentional and less digitally cluttered lifestyle. His emphasis has been in promoting practical and sustainable changes in individual and community habits.

What can a deeper connection with nature teach us about balance and well-being? How can personal challenges shape resilience in our own lives? What lessons can we learn from unexpected twists and turns in a career journey? How can understanding ADHD change the way we approach work, focus, and self-compassion? What should families and individuals know about cancer and ADHD coaching? Why might coaching be a powerful tool for growth and clarity? And what happens when we learn not to take ourselves too seriously? About Jane Woods:  Jane is a nature and creativity-based ADHD coach, cancer coach and wellbeing facilitator/trainer. Emotional wellbeing (meaning purpose, strengths, and values), resilience, authenticity, collaboration, trust are the areas she specializes in. Her clients include NHS staff and healthcare professionals, including the NHS Leadership Academy, the outdoor and hospitality industry with clients such as Center Parcs and people living with ADHD or cancer. She also runs nature and creativity based mental health and wellbeing courses on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, where she lives, loves, and swims with her husband, rescue dog, 2 cats and 1 chicken.    After retiring from a long career in the healthcare industry, many years of which were spent in the field of oncology, she feels lucky to be a late bloomer. Empowering others to bloom and flourish both personally and professionally is consistent with her strengths and appreciative inquiry based coaching practice, facilitating transformational change and helping others navigate the ups and downs in life with passion and self-compassion.

1.    What does it really mean to be tech-intentional? 2.    Why I do not rely on parental controls? 3.    Practical ways parents can prevent screen-time meltdowns. 4.    Are smartphones and smartwatches actually making kids safer? 5.    The real risks of smartphones and social media. 6.    When should kids get a phone? 7.    What should parents know about tech use for school?   About Emily Cherkin A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily is also a co-founder of The Student Data Privacy Project, an activism group dedicated to pushing back on excessive EdTech and screens in schools. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" is an Amazon bestseller and available everywhere books are sold.

From fashion model → health crisis → Olympic medalist → food-system disruptor — how did your journey unfold? The origin story of Switch4Good. What does research really say about meat and dairy? Environmental impact: meat & dairy vs. plant-based foods. If we oppose animal cruelty, why do billions of animals still enter the food system? With rising health concerns, why does global meat and dairy consumption remain so high? Real-life transformations after switching to a plant-based lifestyle. The questions everyone asks about plant-based eating: "What do we eat… just salad?" and "Where do we get protein?" About Dotsie Bausch Founder and Executive Director of Switch4Good A game changer with Olympic level compassion, Dotsie Bausch leads with her heart. Her 2015 Ted Talk, "Olympic Level Compassion," in which she revealed that her 2012 Olympic silver medal-winning ride with Team USA was powered by plants, inspired many to adopt a plant-based diet. Dotsie was one of the athletes featured in the 2018 documentary, "The Game Changers," executive produced by James Cameron.  Named one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world by VegNews magazine, Dotsie founded Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit that fights the misinformation spread by Big Dairy. Whether she's teaming with health experts, athletes and the International Olympic Committee to write the first playbook for plant-based athletes titled "Let the Plant-based Games Begin"; teaming with Washington legislators to get soy milk added as an option in our schools; teaming with social justice warriors to get Starbucks to drop the plant-milk surcharge; or leading her team at Switch4Good to teach parents and doctors about the harm drinking cow's milk does to kids, Dotsie Bausch is making the world a kinder and gentler place for people, animals and our planet.

1. How did your own struggles with screens inspire the creation of Aro? 2. What troubling patterns are you seeing in how smartphones affect kids and adults today? 3. What is Aro, and how does it help counter these challenges? 4. Who is Aro designed for? 5. Why does putting the phone away matter and what do we gain when we do? 6. How should we think about distraction in workplaces where Aro may not be an option? 7. From a policy perspective, what changes would you like to see to better protect children?   About Heath Wilson Co-Founder & CEO, Aro Heath along with his co-founder, Joey Odom, started Aro to help parents address their relationship with their phones.  

1. What inspired you to create A Touch of Gentleness? 2. Your work is built on three pillars: gentleness, touch, and non-judgmental listening. Why do these matter so deeply? 3. Why are these elements so missing from modern life? 4. What does training in the methodology of gentleness look like? 5. What has it been like to see volunteers offer this work freely in their communities? 6. How can we bring more gentleness, kind touch, and deep listening into our own lives?  About Helen Prosper: Helen has over twenty-five years' experience as a counsellor, play therapist, havening practitioner, integrative nutritional health coach, massage therapist and instructor. She has trained in many different therapeutic modalities which she uses to support people of all ages and in 2021 she founded A Touch of Gentleness. Throughout her working life, Helen has worked in a wide variety of settings including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, hospices for children and adults, GP surgeries, schools, care homes, shelters for the homeless and in the corporate world. Over this time, Helen has worked with and observed in children and adults alike the profound healing and joy that listening without judgement and gentle touch can bring people.  

1. What is media ecology, and why does the interaction between technology, culture, and the human mind matter? 2. As our digital world has expanded, what trends give you hope and which ones concern you? 3. How did social media evolve from a simple connection tool into something that now dominates daily life?  4. How is AI reshaping the way we think, relate, and create across work, education, and relationships?  5. Is there such a thing as "going back to normal," or do we need to redefine what healthy tech use looks like? 6. How can we protect our mental health while still embracing modern digital tools?  7. With rapid tech advances ahead, how can consumers decide when adoption is wise and when restraint is necessary?   About Bob Hutchins:  Bob Hutchins is a digital marketing executive who also focuses on behavioral psychology. He loves to write, teach & communicate about the intersection of digital media, culture, & psychology with a restorative worldview.   He is the founder of Human Voice Media where he is an Expert in Consumer Psychology, organizational Psychology and AI transformations for organizations.    He founded and was the CMO of the nationally recognized digital agency, BuzzPlant for 17 years.   Having spent the last two decades in the digital marketing, linear platforms, consumer psychology, and social media advertising world, Bob has been responsible for creating and executing numerous campaigns and strategies for Hollywood blockbusters, and several Fortune 500 brands.   His latest book with Jenny Black is titled, Our Digital Soul - Collective Anxiety, Media Trauma, and a Path Toward Recovery.    

1. How do digital product developers decide what is worth building and what is not? 2. Once a product is built, how is user interest measured, and what do clicks and engagement data really tell us? 3. How much psychology goes into app design and where does that cross into manipulation? 4. Is users' digital wellbeing ever prioritized during product development, especially around notifications and nudges? 5. How do companies identify moments when users are most vulnerable or motivated to buy? 6. With so many fitness and health apps available, what actually makes one better or more ethical than another? 7. Are food-tracking apps truly accurate, including those that claim to analyze nutrition from photos?  8. How is generative AI changing product development and is it living up to the hype?   About Ivana Ciric:  As the Director of Product, Practice at Thoughtworks, Ivana is at the helm of product strategy and delivery across diverse industries like Commodities, Automotive, Travel, and Consumer Electronics. Her skill in developing forward-thinking 0-1 software products, ranging from ML platforms to immersive retail experiences, has resulted in delightful products for millions of users and increases in revenue for her clients. Her leadership style blends extensive coaching experience with a passion for evolving Product practices. Ivana is more than a strategist; she's a mentor and catalyst, dedicated to nurturing outstanding talent in product building and innovation. Her commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and learning-centric environments has redefined team dynamics and performance. Ivana's influence extends beyond client work to her role as a thought leader in the Product community. Her mentorship and insights have shaped numerous programs and initiatives, making her a key influencer in the field.  

What is wellness design, and why does it matter for how we live and work? Why are humans wired to need nature and how do biophilic design and biomimicry support that need? How do light, materials, and art directly affect our stress levels, focus, and mental energy? How do Scientific Feng Shui and the WELL Building Standard translate wellness into real-world design? Can intentional spaces help us unplug from technology and reconnect with ourselves and others? About Johanne Morin:   Johanne is the Editor-in-Chief of MOSS Lifestyle, your go-to blog dedicated to curating and crafting the finest and most groundbreaking content in the realms of wellness design, mindful architecture, and conscious travel. Our mission is to spotlight the latest trends and technologies that prioritize the nurturing of the body, mind, and spirit.  Our team is a growing and dynamic collective of experts within the wellness design industry, a group that includes designers, artisans, architects, travel aficionados, and creative visionaries. Together, we're here to bring you a constantly evolving and enriching perspective on these transformative fields.

You started as an English professor and are now a screenwriter, director, and producer. How did that journey unfold? Was it scary to take that leap into a new career? What inspires you most about writing? Where do your characters come from, and what draws you to strong female stories? You wear many hats; how do you balance it all and define "having it all, but not all at once"? How did Short Film Lab, the incubator for teen female filmmakers, come about? Tell us about your upcoming series, A Diwali Dilemma. When and where can listeners watch it? About Mohana Rajakumar:   Mohana is a novelist, scholar, and screenwriter. She tells women-centric stories in unusual settings. Her short film, Me Against the World, was named an official selection at 8 international film festivals and winner in its category at 5. She is also the founder and creative director of the Short Film Lab, an incubator for first time female filmmakers in their teens and twenties based in the Middle East.  

1.    What are today's guests really seeking in a wellness experience? 2.    How are their expectations evolving from the traditional traveler's? 3.    Is the hospitality industry ready to deliver on those expectations? 4.    Has automation taken the "human" out of hospitality—or enhanced it? 5.    Where does digital wellness fit in—for both employees and guests? 6.    Does "digital detox" still sound radical, or is it becoming a real draw?   About Sonal Uberoi: Sonal Uberoi, a globally renowned wellness expert, is the founder of Spa Balance, a boutique consultancy specializing in creating wellness concepts for luxury hotels. She is the author of the best-seller, The Wellness Asset: How to Transform and Futureproof Your Hotel.  As the host of the Wellness in Hospitality interview series, Sonal has engaged with over 100 esteemed hoteliers worldwide. With 15+ years of experience on 40+ projects across four continents, her cross-disciplinary expertise and finance background from Goldman Sachs make her the go-to expert for optimizing businesses. Notable clients include Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, among others.      

Why  is technology the biggest parenting challenge for this generation?  What parenting trends or habits today seem most concerning? What does the data say about self-harm and body image?  What are your thoughts on child-focused phones like Bark and Gabb?\  With schools handing out laptops by 5th grade, what are the pros and cons of this practice? How did Digital Detox set out to change the world, and where is the company headed now? About Forest Bronzan: Forest Bronzan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Detox where he leads global initiatives for digital wellness. Forest has grown the company to a customer base in over 80 countries. He has a deep passion for improving the relationship society has with technology. Forest travels the world to better understand how technology impacts our lives. A father of two children, he is particularly passionate about how tech impacts kids of all ages and the challenges it presents parents. 

You believe in self-discipline and proactivity. What strategies help you practice these in daily life? 2.    With most meetings shifting online post-COVID, what do you see as the pros and cons of this culture? 3.    Having worked in the auto industry for nearly 3 decades, how do you see millennial work culture differ from earlier generations? 4.    For young entrepreneurs, what should be the true metrics of success beyond profits and numbers? 5.    Before making high-stakes decisions, what kind of inner conversation guides your risk-taking?   About Tarun Garg: Tarun Garg is the Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motors India. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Marketing at Maruti Suzuki India Limited. He has close to 3 decades of experience in the Indian automobile industry.  Tarun is an accomplished leader and believes in the power of team building, self-discipline, and work-life balance.

Does frequent use of platforms like Instagram and Facebook really promote narcissism, or can there be a healthy way to use social media? 2.    For those of us raising awareness on social media about social media itself, where is the fine line between sharing authentically and coming across as narcissistic? 3.    Why do you focus so much on families with teenagers—what patterns of tech impact are you seeing among youth today? 4.    Since children mimic what they see, what behaviors are we modeling for them in our own tech use? 5.    Can you tell us about Project BE and the vision behind it? 6.    How can tools like color-coding and psychometrics actually help us change behavior? 7.    Looking ahead, what do you think the digital landscape will look like in the next 3, 5, or even 7 years? About Anya Pechko: Anya is a Digital Wellness Coach, Speaker, and founder of ProjectBe, a platform raising awareness about the growing dangers of social media and digital attachment. She is skilled in team leadership, organizational workflow, and project management. She is committed to creating the conditions necessary for human relationships, communities, and personal well-being to thrive in the digital age. Anya also created the "Digital Wellness for Families" course, an 8-week online program designed to teach parents and families how to live more authentic and connected lives by spending less time with technology.

Why digital wellbeing is much more than just screen time—and what that really means. What are the key dimensions of digital wellbeing? The powerful link between focus, attention, health, stress, and the role of self-compassion. Real-life examples of distraction and burnout in the workplace tied to poor digital wellbeing. Insights from a workplace study identifying six key factors of digital wellbeing—and why it is essential for overall human wellbeing. The rise of AI: how to thoughtfully invite it into our lives, avoid over-outsourcing human abilities, and remain mindful of the consequences. About Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina: Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina is a global thought leader on digital wellbeing, twice TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Homo Distractus. She is the founder of Consciously Digital, the international network of over 110 digital wellbeing coaches. Anastasia spoke on the topics of tech impact on the society at over one thousand global conferences, such as Mobile World Congress, National Wellness Conference, CIPD, ATD etc. and has appeared numerous times in the national and international press, including BBC, ITV, Metro, Guardian, CDC Radio, El Pais, Forbes etc.

1.     How can young professionals plan their success — instead of waiting for it? 2.     When is it time to think beyond your job title — and how do you start? 3.     What are your top tips for time management across work, family, and academics? 4.     How does one navigate starting a career and family at the same time? 5.     What role does your partner — and even your kids — play in your journey?   About Amit Lahoti, MD Dr. Lahoti is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Ohio State University and Program Director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He trained in India, completed his pediatric residency in Detroit, and endocrinology fellowship in New York. His clinical interests include diabetes, adrenal disorders, and high-value care that advances health equity. A dedicated educator, Dr. Lahoti has published widely and lectured at national and international conferences. He joined Nationwide Children's in 2022 after serving in Memphis as Associate Program Director.

1. What makes ChatGPT different — and why the concern around AI? 2. How is AI changing news and politics? 3. What are the pros and cons of AI at work? 4. How is AI affecting family life — from cheating to hacking? 5. How can we protect our families from AI overload? 6. Are we relying on AI too much for simple tasks? 7. What is the Unplug Collaborative doing to help?   About Claudia Erickson: Claudia Erickson is a Digital Wellness expert and presenter who helps people power down technology, and power up connection and community.  She has worked in maternal child health for over 25 years and is Co-Founder of the Unplug Collaborative, a non-profit and home to the Global (formerly National) Day of Unplugging, the Unplugged Village® Initiative and Unplug for a Cause®. Claudia earned her bachelor's degree in social work and master's in public health from San Diego State University.  Having raised kids (digital natives) she understands it's not an easy task to help them find life-tech balance and believes there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to this issue. She is on a mission to help people develop a new relationship with technology, to make unplugging fun and to show people that it's not about what you are missing, rather it's all about what you can gain. 

1.    Why do physicians — who care for others — struggle to care for themselves? 2.    What coaching methods have worked best for physicians? 3.    How is Positive Intelligence different from Emotional Intelligence? 4.    What are some simple ways to boost our PI? 5.    What's the difference between coaching and mentoring?   About Charlene M. Dewey, MD: Dr. Dewey is a Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she holds appointments in Medical Education, Medicine, and Public Health. She serves as Assistant Dean for Educator Development, Director of the Center for Professional Health, and Chair of the Faculty Wellness Committee. A graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine and trained at Montefiore Medical Center, she is a board-certified internist with a Master's in Curriculum Design and coach training from Impact Coaching Solutions. Dr. Dewey has served on national committees focused on physician well-being and opioid education, including the National Academy of Medicine and the American College of Physicians, where she now sits on the Board of Regents. She was also the first African American to chair the Faculty Senate at Vanderbilt. Dr. Dewey is widely recognized for her leadership in education, wellness, and community service. She lives in New York with her husband, Dr. Wayne Riley, and their two daughters.

At just 24 years old, you were diagnosed with Stage 4 cervical cancer. Instead of following a conventional path, you chose an unconventional approach to healing. What inspired that decision, and what was your journey like? What is water fasting, and what benefits can someone expect from this practice? Since your recovery nearly two decades ago, you've dedicated yourself to spreading the message of dharma and data. Can you tell us about the retreats you lead in Egypt—and why Egypt, in particular? You often discuss the difference between cognitive intelligence and natural intelligence. How do these concepts differ, and how do they apply to our daily lives? We live in a world of constant stimulation. Do you believe this interferes with the growth of our intelligence? If so, how? Your project, Women, Wealth, and Worthiness, is clearly a passion of yours. Was this initiative born out of your own struggles—as a woman, an entrepreneur, and someone challenging the status quo? About Monika Ogando, Ph.D.: Dr. Monikah Ogando is the CEO and Founder of the award winning firm CEO Mastery, an executive and leadership development firm working with exceptional leaders who want to elevate brand position, engage their people, and increase profits while honoring their true purpose. In addition to Dr. Ogando's success with CEO Mastery she took her first company to rank as one of Inc 500's fastest growing private companies in the United States. She is the author of 3 books, twice a TEDx speaker and keynotes in the areas of leadership, marketing and communication. With a background in finance and holding two doctorates, in Psychology and in Comparative Religions, Dr. Monikah has become a foremost authority in building sustainable, leveraged and profitable enterprises.

1.    In 2008, you faced a near breakdown linked to screen addiction. What helped you realize the connection between screen use, dopamine, and your physical and mental health? 2.    With screens now more pervasive than ever, do you see hope as a digital wellness coach? Can humanity thrive without losing its essence in the digital age? 3.    Your work redefines hospitality as a place of healing rather than mere leisure. How does your concept of detox differ from traditional spas and relaxation? What does wellness by design truly mean to you? 4.    Initiatives like the National Day of Unplugging and India's Digital Wellness Day have gained attention. How have these movements grown over the years? Have they met your expectations? 5.    You describe DigiPause as the "gluten-free" of mental health. What do you mean by that? 6.    Is achieving a healthy tech-life balance a reality for everyone or just a privilege for a select few? 7.    Do you believe it's truly possible to escape the online world in today's hyperconnected age? 8.    How can mental health become an achievable goal for anyone, regardless of their circumstances, in the digital era?   About Eric Bourgault:  Founder of DigiPause. Wellness Coach and Consultant specialized in digital detox experiences. As an early pioneer of the digital detox movement and a recovered dopamine screen junkie, Eric has been trailblazing new integrative wellness concepts all over the world for almost two decades. In this episode, Eric Bourgault will explore if life-tech balance is a utopic vision limited to a certain group of people or if it can be accessible to anyone, and how the hotel of the future fits into this vision. A thought-provoking conversation on the role of hospitality in this time of crisis.

1.    What inspired you to create the Physician Mothers Group (PMG), the world's largest support group for women physicians? 2.    Leading PMG with a team of 23 admins is no small feat. How do you manage this responsibility? 3.    In your coaching practice, what drives high-earning women in male-dominated fields to consider leaving medicine? 4.    How do you help your clients navigate burnout, midcareer struggles, or midlife transitions? 5.    Do you believe gender inequity in medicine can ever truly be resolved? 6.    Burnout, midcareer crisis, or midlife awareness—what's the difference, and why does it matter? 7.    Why should women consider hiring a coach? When does a support group fall short of providing what's needed?   About Dr. Hala Sabry D.O., M.B.A. Physician Digital Services | CEO Founder Physician Moms Group (PMG) Emergency Medicine Physician  Dr. Hala Sabry is an Emergency Medicine physician who is most well-known for finding Physician Moms Group, the largest women physician support group in the world.  Since building her community, she started helping other companies build an audience around their products and services as a community engagement consultant.   After mentoring so many women over the last decade, she started a formal coaching practice aimed to support high earning women in male-dominated fields who struggle with thoughts of wanting to quit due to loneliness, struggles with confidence and resentment of the sacrifices they had to make to have a successful, lucrative career.   Her mission is to support all women at every level so that they can continue to fight the gender inequity that exists in the world. 

1.    How do you monetize your passion? 2.    How young is too young to start a business of your own? 3.    How soon can a young entrepreneur expect to start making money and/or profit? 4.    Is growing a business organically too slow? 5.    Work 9-5 for someone else, and 5-9 for yourself. How? 6.    What is the definition of success?   About Maxwell Bentley: Maxwell Bentley is a video producer known for launching high-performing video marketing strategies for brands across the globe. He has partnered with Roblox, Hyundai, Quantum Bank, and an extensive clientele of nonprofits and small businesses. He is the Founder & Executive Producer at the Bentley Media Group, a video marketing agency that was named a finalist for Forsyth County Business of the Year in 2018 and 2019. His agency has generated over 100,000,000 trackable video impressions that have translated to millions of dollars in sales revenue for his clients since 2015. In 2022, he produced a donor appeal film for Meals By Grace, a Georgia nonprofit dedicated to feeding hungry children, that helped raise over $187,000 for the organization. He was subsequently named to the University of North Georgia inaugural 20 Under 40 Alumni class. In 2017, he produced a trailer for the Xbox title Super Bomb Survival and served as the lead editor for the Roblox app trailer. He serves on multiple advisory boards and has partnered with area schools to help prepare rising talent for the demands of the Georgia film and video production industry. He exists to form meaningful relationships where his clients and his staff feel successful.

1.    Your parenting challenges led you to become a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Havening Techniques® Practitioner. Tell us more. 2.    How is "addiction" to digital technology different from addiction to substance abuse? 3.    What is so important about self-esteem and autonomy in relation to digital wellness in children? 4.    What can parents do to nurture self-esteem and autonomy in their children as they develop? 5.    What role can schools play? 6.    How do Havening Techniques help children and families?   About Liz Naik Liz was born in the UK and lives in Switzerland. Her hobbies include walking in nature with her dogs and watching football.  Liz is passionate about education, creating awareness and equal opportunities for all.  Liz is a Stress Management Coach, holds a degree in Biochemistry and a diploma in Digital Wellbeing. Liz is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Havening Techniques® Practitioner. Combining her various expertise, Liz can offer clients a holistic approach to the management of stress, anxiety, and trauma.  By removing deep-seated limiting beliefs, building self-esteem and resilience, clients can grow, excel, and learn to self-regulate their stress and anxiety levels.

1.    From almost becoming a veterinarian to getting a late diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, how did you cope? 2.    How did the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in adulthood change your personal life and professional trajectory? 3.    What kind of stigma did you have to deal with after being diagnosed with T1DM as an adult? 4.    How did you deal with the stigma? 5.    What is 'Party Like a Diabetic' all about? 6.    What guidance would you have for non-diabetic adolescents and adults who have friends with T1DM? 7.    Comfort conversation vs. Solution conversation: which to have and when? 8.    At Meharry Medical School, you teach health coaching and communication skills to medical students. What are the common themes that often come up in those discussion and how do you address them?   About Caitlin Grenier: Caitlin is the Founder of Party Like A Diabetic and author of "The Sweet Ass Journal to Optimize Your Diabetic Lifestyle in 100-days", which was driven by her diagnosis of late onset type 1 diabetes in 2013. After getting used to her "new normal" she became a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach that specializes in working with people who have diabetes to reach their optimal health and well-being. In addition, she is also an adjunct instructor at Meharry Medical College where she teaches foundational health coaching skills and communication to medical students. She is a senior partner success manager at Diasyst, a company that focuses on remote patient monitoring for patients with chronic diseases.

1.     Journey from an exhaustive dream job back to a childhood passion 2.     How do global technology companies use behavioral psychology to a great effect in their products? 3.     What cognitive load comes with keeping a phone in your pocket? 4.     What is digital snacking and how is it so effective even if done for 10 minutes? 5.     Digital detox can be done anywhere and anytime. How? 6.     We are 35% less active. Why and what is the impact? 7.     What is your tipping point? 8.     How to take ownership of your attention?   About Colin Corby: CEO and Founder of Technology Wellbeing Ltd and Creator of 'The Digital Detox Coach'. Ironically, Colin is a technologist himself. He is also an endurance triathlete. He is fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology, and how this relationship is changing our world, our health and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve a healthier and more productive relationship with technology. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics. Author and co-author of several articles on the future of work, digital culture and digital detox. He has also appeared on the BBC Wales X-Ray program as a Digital Detox expert.  

1. What are the biggest challenges for leaders to get to know their talent? 2. How does one sharpen their skills as a leader? 3. How does a leader keep themselves motivated and relevant? 4. What does 'The future of work is human' mean?   About Ana Smith: Ana is an organizational psychologist, operating in the crossing of business, psychology, and technology. Ana is a highly sought executive coach and facilitator. She is known for her passion for what she does and for her energetic and interactive style. She is the CLO of Brightflare Performance Solutions.    Throughout her global career, she has been extremely curious about the impact and relationship between humans and technology.    She has worked with organizations such as Microsoft, General Electric, and American Express, helping teams and individuals elevate their performance and productivity, whilst optimizing their wellbeing. 

1. A fortuitous introduction to ADHD. How? 2. How has the diagnosis, clinical spectrum and management landscape of ADHD changed over the last 5-10 years? 3. Do we have the grit to face the challenges that real life has to offer? If not, where has the grit gone and why? 4. What are some favorable and unfavorable features of modern parenting? 5. What role does screentime play in the onset or progression of ADHD? 6. What are some resources for parents to investigate if they are concerned about their child's socioemotional behavior?   About Christine Robinson Christine L. Robinson, M.Ed: Founder and President of ADD Action Coach Inc Passion, focus, and personal experience drove Christine to start her own company, ADD Action Coach, Inc, focusing on ADHD Coaching and educational consulting/advocacy. After her own child was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, she went back to school to earn her Master's in Education to help navigate her own child's educational struggles. Along the way she met Dr. Edward Hallowell who introduced her to the ADHD coaching field, and she knew she had found her passion.  ADD Action Coach works with improving executive function, time management, organization as well as forming daily habits- and much more! Christine is also a certified practitioner in the Zing Performance program which is an exercise-based program to optimize focus, concentration, and coordination. She believes that the mind body connection is the key to life balance and that cognitive abilities can be improved with prescribed cognitive and physical exercises. Her company offers services for adults, couples, students who middle school through college, parent coaching as well as a complete range of educational consulting services. Christine has spent over 17,000 hours coaching children, teens, adults, couples, and college students.  She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and English from Clark University and her Master's in Education from Fitchburg State University graduating summa cum laude. As well as having her private practices in Nashville Tennessee she also is associated with the Hallowell Center in New York City. A certified teacher and master coach who also has over 20 years of sales and management/leadership experience, she is considered an expert in her field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. Christine also has her own training program for those who would like to add coaching to their existing practice or start their own ADHD coaching business.  We work with clients in person in Nashville, Chicago, and New Jersey as well as remotely all over the U.S. and internationally. Website www.ADDActionCoach.com

1.     How to use your own failures to help others see their failures as opportunities to get better? 2.     Why is sleep king? What are some crucial sleep hygiene elements? 3.     What makes nutrition the next important health aspect? 4.     How do you coach athletes in their health and wellness journey? 5.     There is a lot of discussion around athletes' physical health. What about their mental health, on and off the field?   About Wendi Irlbeck Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN. LD, CISSN is a registered dietitian nutritionist, health & fitness coach, writer, speaker, and former college athlete. Wendi utilizes evidence-based science to create nutrition programs for athletes to optimize performance, minimize health risks, and enhance recovery from training while focusing on injury prevention. Wendi partners with parents, sports performance staff, special needs and recreational athletes and organizations to eat and fuel for success. Wendi specializes in sports nutrition serving youth athletes as well as collegiate and recreational athletes teaching them the importance of sleep hygiene, stress management, and fundamental foods to fuel performance. She partners with a variety of college and high school programs serving as their contract dietitian. Most recently acquiring contracts with Doane University XC/TF programs in Nebraska as well as the 3rd ranked Nationals Girls Soccer Academy in Detroit, Michigan. She also partners with corporate wellness organizations, general weight loss clients as well as those simply looking to live a healthier and more fit lifestyle! She earned both her B.S. and M.S. at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Prior to starting her own private practice, she spent time working in corporate wellness, at the University of Florida, and for the dairy council as a sports dietitian. Wendi is based in Nashville, Tennessee but provides onsite and international online coaching and speaking services. You can reach her at www.nutritionwithwendi.com and on social media @nutrition_with_wendi.

1. What might bring an educator back to teaching from retirement? 2. What were some of the salient changes that you noticed in the middle school student? 3. Is it COVID or screens or both or neither? 4. Middle school student is struggling with learning, grammar, math, spelling, etc. Why? 5. What are some strategies that you employ as a teacher to overcome these challenges? 6. Do you allow cellphones in your classroom? 7. How have smartphones impacted your parenting?   About Rhonda Sillesky Marketing Director, HGI (Hegemon Group International) and Educator "This is my 28th year in education. Four years ago, I retired to go into business for myself in financial services, which I still do on the side. I received a call in March 2023 asking me to come back into the classroom and it absolutely felt right, so I jumped back in. After all, it is my passion and I certainly feel it is what I was called to do! In the few months I have been back in the classroom, I have some fascinating observations about some of the changes I have seen in the middle school child in a short four years. I am the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, 22 and 24 years old. They have always been a big part of my "why" as an educator!"  

1.    It is innate to humans to want to be a contribution. What are the challenges and what leads the light? 2.    How to overcome the self-doubts that are natural in the journey? 3.    How does our own unwillingness to acknowledge other's humanity gets in the way? 4.    Sometimes not doing anything is the greatest gift to humanity. Wait..what? 5.    How has the mindset evolved over generations?   About Saurel Quettan (MBA, PMP) Human Behavior and Transformation Expert, Creator of "Launching You" – Access to Being The Leader You Most Respect. Saurel has helped entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, and owners of small to medium-sized businesses improve their effectiveness, grow their businesses, and enhance their lives. As a leadership coach, with 20+ years in the field of human growth and development, Saurel doesn't teach leadership! Instead, he helps clients focus on the distinction between achievement and success, assisting as they create and embrace something bigger than themselves. In the process, they become The Leader They Most Respect. Leaders who make the very best decisions possible when facing big challenges such as -  Paralyzed by the complexity of developing and executing business growth strategies -  Fear of change and uncertainty in their industry -  Struggling to build a unified culture with a shared vision -  Blind to the barriers to high performance in business and in life -  Consistently playing small instead of taking steps to realize a bold, new future -  Yearning to make a greater impact for their families, companies, and communities

1.    How would you describe fear?   2.    Are there different faces of fear? 3.    Can we live through life avoiding fear? 4.    Some anecodates where you had to deal with your fears?  5.    How can one overcome their fear?  About Rhea Kinnard Rhea W. Kinnard currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Kinnard & Associates a marketing communications company with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. She founded the company in 1997 and recently celebrated a milestone of 25 years in entrepreneurship. Her success with the company also includes The African American Guide To Nashville and CULTURE Magazines, both the first of their kind in the city, established to help diversity voids in corporate and tourism. In addition, she is founder of the Dorothy Marie Kinnard Foundation, established in 2012 to raise awareness on the escalating rise of diabetes particularly among African Americans.  The 1990 Tennessee State University graduate has worked with a plethora of Fortune 100 companies, developing and overseeing programs to help level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses.  In addition to running her for profit company for the last 25 years, her work beyond the walls of corporate America has involved sitting on numerous boards. Today, she continues her nonprofit work spreading education and awareness with diabetes through the Dorothy Marie Kinnard Foundation.  She currently resides in Nashville, TN and has two adult children Gregory 36 and Destiny 27. 

1.    How did pleasure make its way into the food industry? 2.    Is there shame in craving for pleasure? 3.    How can the need for pleasure be minimized? 4.    Are cellphones fulfilling our need for pleasure? 5.    Dopamine and Serotonin are good for us. But they are also addictive. What happens next? 6.    Keto dieting and pleasure: what's the connection? 7.    What are some ways to elevate joy and minimize the need for pleasure?   About Tara Heaton Tara is the founder of En Pointe Communication, a consulting business backed by her years of neuroscience research, 23 years in sales, and personal challenges. Tara is devoted to the art and sport of communication, and creator of the renowned Talk To The Brain platform.

ReConnect Nashville was a transformative 3 hour workshop held at Vu Studio in Nashville in September 2023. The mission of the workshop was to explore the phenomenon of smartphone addiction, differentiate the use of technology as a tool vs. distraction, and learn the magic of life-technology balance. Dr. Nidhi Gupta and Tara Heaton led the workshop. 1. What is the key take-home point from ReConnect Nashville? 2. How were minds and lives touched at ReConnect Nashville? 3. Are there benefits to recording and monitoring personal screentime? Or is there more to it than just the time spent on the screens? 4. Why might it be a good idea to not reach for your smartphone first thing in the morning?   About Dr. Nidhi Gupta Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a physician, TEDx speaker, and a digital wellness coach in Nashville, TN. She is an award-winning researcher and author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and essays. Dr. Nidhi Gupta completed her medical school at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India; pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan, USA and pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA. Upon graduating, she was an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 4 years. She is now the founder and CEO of her pediatric endocrinology practice, KAP Pediatric Endocrinology, which is rooted in patient education and personalized healthcare. Dr. Gupta has created a robust digital wellness program, ReConnect, that empowers professionals, healthcare providers, and teams with a deep understanding of wireless mobile device (smartdevice) addiction. She shares practical tools to prevent and/or mitigate this behavior, improve mindfulness, and boost productivity. In her research, she has found that without having teams trained on the impact of tech on the brain, they are underperforming in an environment where they have all the tools they need to grow. She aspires to bring life-technology balance to each home and workplace, thereby relieving the looming health crisis of mental health disorders and loneliness in the world. Dr. Gupta lives in Nashville with her family. She enjoys yoga and spending time with her children.    

In this episode, Dr. Nidhi Gupta explores the idea of who might benefit from learning more about digital wellness. While this idea is typically thought to be applicable to teenagers, she dares to question the status quo. Dr. Gupta presents compelling testimonials from professionals, teachers and students who have transformed their lives after attending ReConnect, a 3-hour seminar curated and led by Dr. Nidhi Gupta. 1. How is digital wellbeing linked to professional efficiency? 2. Are teenagers to be blamed for their excessive phone use; or are they modelling their parents' behavior? 3. Students are resistant to this messaging…only until they hear it at least once. About Dr. Nidhi Gupta Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a physician, TEDx speaker, and a digital wellness coach in Nashville, TN. She is an award-winning researcher and author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and essays. Dr. Nidhi Gupta completed her medical school at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India; pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan, USA and pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA. Upon graduating, she was an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 4 years. She is now the founder and CEO of her pediatric endocrinology practice, KAP Pediatric Endocrinology, which is rooted in patient education and personalized healthcare. Dr. Gupta has created a robust digital wellness program, ReConnect, that empowers professionals, healthcare providers, and teams with a deep understanding of wireless mobile device (smartdevice) addiction. She shares practical tools to prevent and/or mitigate this behavior, improve mindfulness, and boost productivity. In her research, she has found that without having teams trained on the impact of tech on the brain, they are underperforming in an environment where they have all the tools they need to grow. She aspires to bring life-technology balance to each home and workplace, thereby relieving the looming health crisis of mental health disorders and loneliness in the world. Dr. Gupta lives in Nashville with her family. She enjoys yoga and spending time with her children.    

1. How important it is to have a leadership coach in your life? What do they add to your life and career? Why? 2. How to navigate out of your comfort zone? 3. Humble beginnings to a fulfilling present...an inspiring story. 4. Raise your hand if you are stressed. How is that consuming you?   About Giovanni Gonzalez Bestselling author and an Authority on Leadership Development and an Expert in creating high performing teams. Born in Colombia, lived in Belize and currently resides in Atlanta, GA, USA. As an immigrant, Giovanni sold newspapers at traffic lights, washed dishes in restaurants, was a driver, and now he is the founder and CEO of Mindful Performance Blueprint (MPB) and the creator of the 3-day leadership course Access the Leader Within. For over 12 years, Giovanni has been mentoring business leaders, community leaders, & entrepreneurs to elevate their capacity to positively influence others and create high-performing teams around them. His work has ranged from working with companies that have over 20,000 employees on how to create a high-performing culture to working with companies that have a team of 5 individuals committed to making a difference and leaving a legacy. He has helped dozens of entrepreneurs and business leaders grow from 5 figures to 6 figures and from 6 figures to 7 figures and many businesses double and triple their revenues by accessing and leveraging the pool of talent that they already have within their teams. His specialty is to align teams to create an environment for breakthrough thinking and deliver breakthrough results. Full details: https://coachgio360.com

This episode is the story of Coach Kristin Petrony's journey from sweet, quiet-ish elementary education major in northeast Ohio to a coming-into-her-own elementary school teacher and mom in Las Vegas to a health/fitness entrepreneur, world record holding powerlifter, and a loud advocate for women's rights in Nashville. "I am small, but that doesn't mean I am not strong. I am a women, but that doesn't mean I don't have opinions. I am a mother, but that doesn't mean I don't have my own goals." - Kristin Petrony 1. What does it take to leave a secure job for a passionate career? 2. How old is too old to make risky decisions? 3. What does it mean to be a woman who dares to break the status quo?

Do we use our devices as tools or as 24/7 source of entertainment and distraction? Do our devices serve as time-fillers and baby-sitters? Have devices made parenting easier or harder? Dr. Nidhi Gupta opens the first episode of Inspinar with an in-depth look at a looming health crisis and offers practical solutions. Tune in and find out how to practice life-technology balance without giving up your smartphones! About Dr. Nidhi Gupta Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a physician, TEDx speaker, and a digital wellness coach in Nashville, TN. She is an award-winning researcher and author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and essays. Dr. Nidhi Gupta completed her medical school at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India; pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan, USA and pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA. Upon graduating, she was an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 4 years. She is now the founder and CEO of her pediatric endocrinology practice, KAP Pediatric Endocrinology, which is rooted in patient education and personalized healthcare. Dr. Gupta has created a robust digital wellness program, ReConnect, that empowers professionals, healthcare providers, and teams with a deep understanding of wireless mobile device (smartdevice) addiction. She shares practical tools to prevent and/or mitigate this behavior, improve mindfulness, and boost productivity. In her research, she has found that without having teams trained on the impact of tech on the brain, they are underperforming in an environment where they have all the tools they need to grow. She aspires to bring life-technology balance to each home and workplace, thereby relieving the looming health crisis of mental health disorders and loneliness in the world. Dr. Gupta lives in Nashville with her family. She enjoys yoga and spending time with her children.