Tea Time with Joe

#5: Sue Thompson

Sue Thompson finished her career as CEO of UnityPoint Health. She has over 45 years of healthcare experience and was appointed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office as a Commissioner to MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission), which is an independent federal agency that advises Congress on policy related to the Medicare program, serving from 2015-2021. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@teatimewithjoe] Send feedback for Season 1 here: * teatimejoepodcast@gmail.com [teatimejoepodcast@gmail.com] * Tea Time with Joe ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] Four prompts to think through: 1. What did you absolutely love about the show? 2. What didn't you like or one thing I can do to make the show better?  3. What was your favorite episode and why? 4. Send me suggestions for guests I must have on the show! Show Notes with affiliate links: Sue Thompson LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-thompson-b6301b10a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Giving an A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTKEBygQic0&ab_channel=tzapinar] ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Possibility⁠⁠ by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander [https://amzn.to/3Rw9AeK] Donald Kaul [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Kaul] Walter Cronkite [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Cronkite] David Brinkley [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Brinkley] We Now Need College Courses to Teach Young Adults How to Make Small Talk [https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/colleges-teach-chitchat-to-shy-students-81fe9db1] When You Pray by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, et al. [https://amzn.to/4fo87RK] Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry [https://amzn.to/3Su244n] Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3Ry1WAn] ⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/4baDf47] Timestamps (00:00) Season One Feedback (02:18) Introduction (04:32) Give Them an A (09:46) Sue Giving an A to Her Children (16:38) Early Life and Family Background (28:34) Leadership Principles (38:46) What Makes Sue’s Eyes Shine? (41:12) Travel Adventures and Barge Cruises (44:42) Mentoring (49:32) Interviewing for a Senior Executive Role (58:50) Daily Habit (01:00:22) Challenging Times and Family Memories (01:09:33) Book Recommendations (01:17:45) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

#4: Ian Montgomery

Ian Montgomery is an Emeritus Associate Professor within the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa with a diverse resume of jobs and careers which include: gym manager, correctional officer, deputy sheriff, assistant administrator, executive director, consultant, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Director of the Center for Healthcare Executive Studies and Services, Clinical Associate Professor, Executive in Residence, Executive MHA Career Coach, Hospital Chaplain, Hospice Companion, and state level powerlifting winner. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@teatimewithjoe] Show Notes with affiliate links: John Dominic Crossan [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dominic_Crossan] Marcus Borg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Borg] Richard Rohr [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rohr] Thích Nhất Hạnh [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nh] Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu [https://amzn.to/3Y9W9VG] Be Here Now by Ram Dass [https://amzn.to/4cKBqfN] Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3Ry1WAn] ⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/4baDf47] Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:24) Ian’s Unique Interview Technique (07:40) Career Transitions and Personal Growth (15:40) Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (17:33) Reflecting on Identity and Life Changes (22:38) Early Life and Family Background (32:17) Was the Career Path Worth It? (40:21) Journey to Becoming a Hospital Chaplain (45:58) Creating Order from Chaos (52:15) The Importance of Being Present (01:08:30) Powerlifting and Physical Fitness (01:12:47) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

#3: Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson is a mental health counselor who works out of the Iowa City area. Matt is passionate about supporting individuals, marriages, and families through a strong counseling relationship. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@teatimewithjoe] Show Notes with affiliate links: Team Restoration Counseling [https://www.team-restoration.org/index.html] This is Me from The Greatest Showman [https://youtu.be/XLFEvHWD_NE?feature=shared] Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3Ry1WAn] ⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/4baDf47] Timestamps (00:00) Introduction  (00:49) Matt Johnson's Early Life and Family Background (01:29) Impact of Parents' Divorce (05:13) Parents' Remarriage and Family Dynamics (11:29) Relationship with Sister (14:58) Journey to Becoming a Mental Health Counselor (18:01) Youth Ministry in Colorado (32:42) Beauty of Gospel Displayed in Marriage (40:25) Advice for Couples in Conflict (52:08) Supporting a Spouse's Talents and Roles (57:03) Weekly Habits and Self-Care (01:02:49) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

#2: Jess Hodge

Jess Hodge is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who started her own business, Jess Hodge Wellness, to help women find food freedom, recover their periods, and learn how to eat and adapt their lifestyle habits to support their fertility health.  Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@teatimewithjoe] Show Notes with affiliate links: Jess Hodge Wellness [https://linktr.ee/jessica.hodge] Jess Hodge Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jesshodgewellness/] Heart and Clay Mugs [https://www.instagram.com/_heart.and.clay_/] Scottish Shower [https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/cold-shower-benefits/] Allicin Garlic [https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-allicin-88606#toc-sources-of-allicin--what-to-look-for] Mustard Seeds Sulforaphane  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19QFaV9Lj5I] The Countdown by Shanna Swan [https://amzn.to/4cPSZLc] No Period. Now What? by Dr. Nicola Rinaldi [https://amzn.to/3WdxsGL] Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler [https://amzn.to/3VXtfWj] WomanCode by Alisa Vitti [https://amzn.to/3VMachy] In the FLO by Alisa Vitti [https://amzn.to/3xYcL8d] Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer [https://amzn.to/3zhM5Qd] Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley [https://amzn.to/3L82Hwy] Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3Ry1WAn] ⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/4baDf47] Timestamps (00:00) Introduction  (00:50) Jess’s Early Life and Family (03:58) High School Sweethearts and Family Dynamics (09:24) Teaching Career (16:20) Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom (20:51) Running and Health Challenges (34:56) Processing Emotions (38:44) Jess Hodge Wellness (46:00) Balancing Online Presence and Family Life (51:58) Navigating Fertility and Expectations (55:08) Success Stories (01:03:50) Crunchy Granola Health Trends (01:22:37) Promoting Products (01:24:11) Dark Side of Many Followers (01:25:57) Advice to Younger Self (01:26:42) Book Recommendations (01:30:56) Favorite Quotes (01:32:27) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

#1: Jason Woodruff

Jason Woodruff is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Pour Over, a Christian news organization that publishes an email newsletter covering current events and politics with over 600,000 subscribers.  This episode was recorded in December 2023. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/teatimejoepodcast/] | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@teatimewithjoe] Show Notes with affiliate links: The Pour Over Newsletter [https://www.web.thepourover.org/subscribe?ref=akoAgd7bNm] The Pour Over Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/41PZSLIJ0b6L9CXv1POGWj] ⁠The Pour Over Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepourovernews/?hl=en] Chartr [https://www.chartr.co/newsletters] Morning Brew [https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/r?kid=fe91988e] Unoffendable by Brant Hansen [https://amzn.to/3XIo1QO] The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer [https://amzn.to/3zhM5Qd] Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Steeper⁠⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3Ry1WAn] ⁠⁠⁠Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle⁠⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/4baDf47] Fact Check US Marshal mandatory retirement age 57 Commercial Airline Pilots mandatory retirement age 65 Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:42) Early Life and Family Background (02:47) Father's Career and Family Dynamics (04:55) Mother’s Role and Strong Faith (12:04) Impact of News Growing Up (16:06) Jason’s News Consumption Experiment (23:12) The Pour Over: Concept and Mission (34:46) Joe’s Relationship with the News (45:32) Business Strategy and Experimentation (50:59) The Peacemaker Challenge (01:04:24) Jason’s Political Aspirations and Systemic Challenges (01:23:36) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts