Episode 132: Physical Therapy Without the Commute: How Virtual PT Is Changing Recovery

Episode 132: Physical Therapy Without the Commute: How Virtual PT Is Changing Recovery

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Sandy speaks with Ashok Gupta, physical therapist and founder of TheraNow [https://www.theranow.com], about how virtual physical therapy is making rehabilitation more accessible, convenient, and effective.  Ashok explains how live, one-on-one care, personalized home exercise programs, and computer vision AI can help therapists measure movement, track progress, and guide patients from virtually anywhere. They also discuss how virtual PT can benefit people recovering from surgery, living in rural communities, facing transportation challenges, or simply wanting more flexibility in their care.  Listeners will learn how telehealth physical therapy works, how it may fit with insurance and hospital systems, and what patients should ask their healthcare providers when exploring virtual rehabilitation options. Key Takeaways: Virtual physical therapy can deliver strong results. With the right platform, trained clinicians, and structured care, virtual PT can be comparable to in-clinic treatment. Convenience can improve access and consistency. Patients can receive care from home, avoiding transportation challenges, long travel distances, bad weather, and mobility concerns. AI helps therapists measure progress remotely. Computer vision technology can track range of motion, movement quality, and improvement over time. Virtual PT is more than a video call. Effective care combines live one-on-one sessions, personalized exercise plans, patient education, progress tracking, and ongoing support. Patients should ask their providers about virtual options. Hospital systems and physical therapy clinics may offer fully virtual or hybrid programs that combine in-person and at-home care. Resources: TheraNow [https://www.theranow.com] Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/support]

Episode 131: From 367 Pounds to a New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who transformed his life after decades of struggling with obesity.  Stanley shares his deeply personal journey, including how the loss of his mother at age eight shaped his relationship with food, how he reached 367 pounds, and the moment he decided he did not want his story to end early.  His turning point came on February 1, 2009, a day he calls his “rebirth day.”  Stanley explains why lasting weight loss is not about another diet, quick fix, pill, or surgery, but about becoming permanently willing to make permanent lifestyle changes.  He talks about the role of mindset, self-belief, discipline, healthy nutrition, walking, and persistence in creating lasting transformation.  This conversation is an honest and motivating look at what it really takes to lose weight, reclaim your health, and stop waiting for the “perfect” day to begin. Listeners will walk away with a clear message: temporary changes create temporary results, but permanent change can create a healthier, stronger, and more empowered life. Resources: The Way Of Excellence [https://thewayofexcellence.com/] PlaybookAIPartners - Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/playbook-ai-partners/id1878809075] Playbook AI Partners - AI Mini Solution Locker [https://playbookaipartners.com/] Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/support]

Episode 130: Medicine at 50 Below: Breaking Barriers in Rural Healthcare

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode, Mary Ellen Doty, founder of Wilderness Medical Staffing, shares her remarkable journey from serving in remote Alaskan villages to building innovative staffing solutions for rural healthcare communities. Mary Ellen discusses the realities of healthcare deserts, provider shortages, and the challenges of delivering care in some of the most remote areas of the country.  She also explores provider burnout, the importance of autonomy, and how meaningful community connection can transform both patient care and clinician satisfaction. From building trust in Native communities to understanding leadership in small versus large healthcare systems, this conversation offers a compelling look at what it takes to bring high-quality care to places that are often overlooked. Listeners will gain insight into rural medicine, healthcare innovation, and why solving access challenges requires creativity, trust, and a deep respect for the communities being served. Key Topics * Healthcare deserts and provider shortages * Remote medicine and community impact * Provider autonomy and burnout * Innovative staffing solutions for rural areas Sound Bites * "Leadership in small vs. large healthcare systems" * "Building trust in Native communities" * "Insights from 'Medicine at 50 Below'" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Deserts 02:58 Mary Ellen's Journey in Rural Medicine 06:06 Challenges in the Lower 48 Healthcare System 08:48 Understanding the Bush and Village Healthcare 11:53 The Role of Tribal Health Care Consortia 14:49 The Disconnect in Large Healthcare Systems 17:54 The Importance of Autonomy in Healthcare 20:57 Transitioning Back to Alaska 23:54 Insights from 'Medicine at 50 Below' Resources Mary Ellen Doty Website [https://maryellendoty.com/]   Medicine at 50 Below – The Book [https://maryellendoty.com/book/] Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/support]

Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing the Gut Connection?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/fan_mail/new] You may be doing all the “right” things for your heart—exercising, eating well, stretching, and showing up consistently for your health—but what if there is another important piece of the puzzle?  In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, Sandy Kibling welcomes Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist, to explore a deeper look at heart health beyond the traditional advice. Dr. Ahmed is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Lylah Health, a personalized microbiome therapeutics company focused on heart health. He shares how the gut microbiome may play an important role in cardiovascular risk factors and how targeted prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics could support a more personalized approach to prevention and wellness. Key takeaways:  * Heart health is about more than exercise and diet alone.  * The gut microbiome may be an overlooked factor in cardiovascular wellness. * Personalized healthcare is changing how we think about prevention. * Consumers should stay curious, ask better questions, and understand emerging options that may support long-term heart health. Resources: LylahHealth [https://lylahhealth.com/] Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/support]

Episode 128: Stop the Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Dementia

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Boone, a leader in preventative cardiology, to discuss why heart health is about much more than reacting after something goes wrong.  Dr. Boone shares how early detection, advanced imaging, genetics, and proactive care can help identify plaque and arterial risk before it leads to heart attacks, strokes, or other serious health events. This conversation also explores the powerful connection between heart health and brain health, including how prevention may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia and supporting long-term longevity.  Listeners will learn why lifestyle choices, medications, innovative testing, and personalized prevention strategies can work together to help people take smarter, earlier action for their health.  Sound Bites "Your artery age can be 81 at age 52" "Protecting your heart protects your brain" "Early detection can wipe out heart disease" Chapters 03:13 The Journey of a Preventative Cardiologist 06:06 Understanding Heart Disease and Its Hidden Nature 08:50 The Importance of Imaging and Early Detection 11:54 Navigating Healthcare Costs and Proactive Measures 15:01 The Connection Between Heart Health and Brain Health 17:46 Exploring the Book: A World Without Heart Attacks 21:54 Final Thoughts on Health and Longevity  Resources: BooneHeartInstitute [https://www.booneheart.com/] A World Without Heart Attacks – The Book [https://www.amazon.com/World-Without-Heart-Attacks-Disease/dp/B0GT27Q85B] Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054498/support]