Inspiring Wholeness

A rare look at what the organ transplant journey entails for recipients and donors

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth: In this podcast episode, Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, medical director of abdominal transplant at the AdventHealth Transplant Institute, offers a rare look at what the organ transplant journey entails for recipients and donors.  Drawing on what he’s seen firsthand over 21 years as a transplant surgeon, Nibhanupudy walks through the process from the first referral through recovery and life beyond surgery. He explains key differences between kidney and liver transplants and why living donors are critical for both adults and children in need of a liver, including babies. He also addresses common misconceptions surrounding organ donation and the safeguards in place for donors at every step.  There are more than 100,000 people in the United States waiting for a lifesaving organ, and at AdventHealth alone, more than 1,000 patients are on the transplant list, according to Nibhanupudy. You have the power to donate life. Visit donatelifeflorida.org [https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/] to learn more and join the donor registry.  AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com [https://networkofcare.adventhealth.com/central-florida]. Disclaimer AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

The real story behind weight loss and metabolic health

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:   Metabolic health influences far more than most people realize. They often only think of it in terms of weight. But it shapes how the body creates, uses and stores energy, and it begins with one powerful hormone. When insulin falters, it can trigger a ripple effect that reaches every organ, according to Dr. Damon Tanton, executive medical director of the AdventHealth Metabolic Health Institute. In this episode of Inspiring Wholeness, Tanton unpacks what metabolic health truly means and why it goes beyond diet and exercise. Tune in to hear about: What insulin resistance signals in the body  * The factors that play a vital role in metabolic health * What conditions fall under metabolic health, from high cholesterol to diabetes * How AdventHealth is pioneering a preventive model that removes siloed care and addresses the root cause of metabolic disease To learn more about weight loss and metabolic health care through the AdventHealth Metabolic Health Institute [https://www.adventhealth.com/institute/metabolic-health], visit AdventHealthMHI.com or talk with your primary care provider about a referral. AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com [https://networkofcare.adventhealth.com/central-florida]. Disclaimer AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

A postpartum healing journey in the “fourth trimester”

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:     The first three months after childbirth — the “fourth trimester” — can be an especially vulnerable period for new mothers, says Dr. Rizwana Fareeduddin, executive medical director for AdventHealth for Women. Postpartum care isn’t just about physical recovery. In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Fareeduddin joins Rolonda Winsley, a former patient of AdventHealth's fourth trimester program whose healing journey inspired her to return as a care coordinator for new moms. Tune in to hear about: * Preventing maternal complications, mortality and depression * Winsley’s journey as a new mother, including her preeclampsia diagnosis * The importance of caring for new mothers, especially those with high blood pressure or other pregnancy-related health issues * How AdventHealth’s fourth trimester program provides essential support during the postpartum period To learn more about the fourth trimester program or services available for women at every age and in every stage of life, visit adventhealthforwomen.com [https://www.adventhealth.com/adventhealth-women]. AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com [https://networkofcare.adventhealth.com/central-florida]. Disclaimer AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

The gut-brain-movement connection

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:    People often associate exercise and diet with appearance and cardiovascular health. Yet science reveals an important link between the gut, brain and movement.  In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, a metabolism scientist joins a neuroscientist to discuss aging and how small lifestyle changes can support long-term wellness and cognition. You don’t have to go to the gym to feel more energized or reap the other benefits of activity, and simple food choices can make a meaningful difference.  Karen Corbin, Ph.D., associate investigator and registered dietitian (RD) at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute and Kirk Erickson, Ph.D., director of translational neuroscience at the AdventHealth Research Institute, share their insights.  Tune in to hear: * How movement affects the brain (1:16)  * One behavior that significantly reduces the risk of developing dementia (3:16) * The biggest misconception about gut health and why it matters (4:18) * The gut-brain connection (5:35) * Four smart food choices to feed your gut microbiome (10:19) * One realistic, simple activity to improve overall health (12:29) AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com [https://networkofcare.adventhealth.com/central-florida]. Disclaimer AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

Music’s healing power — Plus a clip from the AdventHealth Orchestra

Sponsored Content by AdventHealth:    Music can have a profound effect on our emotions, especially during times of the year that stir memories. But its health benefits — both mental and physiological — are less well-known. At AdventHealth, art and music therapists help patients tap into music’s healing properties. “We're able to reach the part of the person that's whole and non-injured and bring back the essence of that person at the center of the care,” says Rich Moats, director for innovative and creative arts therapies at AdventHealth, in the latest episode of Inspiring Wholeness. That healing power extends beyond patient care through the AdventHealth Orchestra, which is comprised of volunteer team members.  Richard Hickam, director of music and the arts at AdventHealth, reflected on the impact of the orchestra: “People tell us afterward that they felt a real sense of hope or belonging they didn't expect. And that's the real power of community art. It reminds people they're not alone.”  Tune in to this episode to hear about: * Why COVID-19 led to the orchestra’s inception (3:04) * The physiological and emotional benefits of music for patients (7:23) * A recording from a recent orchestra performance (12:10) * How music provides comfort (15:00) * Hickam’s most moving experience with the orchestra (18:20) AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com [https://networkofcare.adventhealth.com/central-florida]. Disclaimer AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.