Lasting Impact Wellness

The opioid crisis is affecting every community and many families across the country.  Opioid overdose is now the number one killer of Americans under the age of 50.   Join Dr. Laura Hays for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Don Stader, Emergency & Addiction Medicine Specialist, to learn more about how opioids are impacting our communities and how we can work together to increase awareness, remove stigma and create a space for open, honest conversations. To learn more about Dr. Stader and his ongoing initiatives to help combat this crisis, please visit: http://staderopioidconsultants.com If you'd like to connect with Dr. Stader on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-stader-12a04744/ As always, questions, comments & topic suggestions welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Be sure to subscribe, leave us a review & share with others.  Original music by EP3  

At LIW, our goal is to provide you with valuable tools and knowledge that promote sustainable health and well-being. We are thrilled to be including a "Pharma" series where we discuss various medications and therapeutics with a board-certified Pharmacist. In part 1 of this series, we are taking a closer look at the common medications found in our medicine cabinets. These easily accessible remedies often play a crucial role in our self-care routines and help manage minor ailments without a prescription. Join Dr. Laura Hays as she talks with Sean O'Brien, PharmD on the science behind some of these medications, their benefits and limitations and provides you with a valuable overview to make informed decisions about your health. 08:20 - pain relief and fever reduction 19:04 - indigestion, upset stomach, constipation and diarrhea 37:50 - allergies, antihistamines, cough and cold Please be sure to subscribe/follow and share with others. Your support is greatly appreciated. Feedback, topic and guest suggestions are always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Check out our individual and organizational well-being program offers at lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Original music by EP3 Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the U.S. Army Medical Department, the U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. 

Sustainability in health and well-being is sometimes difficult to achieve, but the challenge must be met with effort and knowledge. So it goes in major industry. Chris Raymond is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Sustainability at the Boeing Company.   Join us as we discuss the parallels and insights gained ranging from sustainability as a concept, prioritization, leadership and communication, and establishing relationships as the cornerstone for sustainability in ourselves and organizations, both now and for the future.  Questions, comments & topic suggestions welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Be sure to subscribe, rate/review & share with others. Dr. Parker Hays Original music by EP3

Juliet Kuehnle, founder and owner of Sun Counseling and Wellness and practicing therapist for over a decade, is on a mission to end the stigma around therapy and to normalize and elevate the dialogue around mental health. In this episode, Juliet talks with Laura about her new book "Who You Callin' Crazy: The Journey From Stigma to Therapy". Together, they discuss the importance of making mental health a priority in our progress toward optimal healthspan & sustainable well-being. Juliet also hosts a podcast called, "Who You Callin' Crazy," that features practical therapy tips and conversations with interesting people. You can follow Juliet on social media @yepigototherapy for relatable, helpful, and often humorous insight. You can also access free resources and shop her therapy swag at yepigototherapy.com. We hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to subscribe & share with others. Topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpactwellness.com to learn more about our programs for individuals & organizations. Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Dr. Laura Hays Original music by EP3

How well do you know yourself? How well do understand your triggers and your reactions? How in tune are you with how others see and understand you? Join Dr. Laura Hays in this episode as she discusses the "get it factor" and practical ways in which we all can achieve deeper self-awareness, leading to more meaningful, healthy and fulfilling lives.  (10:38) Start questioning your thoughts & beliefs.   1. What are my core values and what actions do I take to support them? 2. Do my words and actions actually reflect my intentions? (21:43) "Ask a friend survey" - soliciting feedback from others is one way to help you see yourself more clearly. Potential questions: 1. What do you think is my greatest strength? 2. When do you feel I am at my best? 3. How would you describe my style of communication? 4. How do you feel when you're around me? 5. What do you think I should be letting go of? 6. When have you seen me really shine?   (25:22) Simple journaling prompts: 1. What went well today? 2. What would I like to improve upon for tomorrow? 3. What is something that I'm grateful for today? Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpactwellness.com to learn more about our well-being programs for individuals & organizations. Original music by EP3

Life and death occupy almost every working day of our lives in emergency medicine. At LIW, we strive to help people optimize the years of life they have and extend the healthy time we have on earth. In this episode, Dr. Parker Hays interviews Jodi Wellman - speaker, leadership coach and facilitator of living lives worth living. She founded Four Thousand Mondays and has a unique and inspiring message to share with us all. Jodi can be found on Instagram @fourthousandmondays www.fourthousandmondays.com To hear Jodi's TedX talk "How Death Can Bring you Back to Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2SyBMINoa0 Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpact.com to learn more about our well-being programs for individual & organizations. Original music by EP3

Cortisol - the "big kahuna" of the stress response - has many roles. Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he explains the various functions of cortisol in our bodies, its beneficial and potential deleterious effects and discusses how modulation is the key. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpact.com to learn more about our programs for individuals & organizations. Original music by EP3

Life is stressful. While acute stress can be useful, even helpful at times, chronic stress can simmer in the background, build up and contribute to a host of health problems. Join Dr. Laura Hays in this episode as she breaks down the internal workings of the stress response and provides you with tools to mitigate its long-term effects. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpact.com Original music by EP3

Join Dr. Parker Hays as he interviews renowned personal trainer and functional fitness expert, Alison Benfeito. Alison has nearly three decades in teaching, coaching and helping people become better functional versions of themselves. Hear her take on how fitness trends have changed and how you can take a more holistic approach to incorporate practical movement into your daily life. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpactwellness.com Original music by EP3

Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he discusses the topic of optimal healthspan - what it means, its significance and some strategies to enhance and extend vitality as you age. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us at www.lastingimpactwellness.com Original music by EP3