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On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, JJ Virgin, a celebrity health expert and four-time New York Times bestselling author, reveals how one life-altering event taught her to tap into an indomitable mindset, trust her instincts, and defy the odds, ultimately saving her son’s life…and her own. She’ll share the lessons she learned that can help you create your own resilient mindset. In this episode, we discuss: -The heart-wrenching story behind her new book Miracle Mindset -JJ’s self care tips to manage any of life’s challenges -How to access the healing power of the body -How to create a mindset which builds resilience and fosters hope to become fearless -And so much more!   Everyone faces challenges in their lives in different ways. From JJ’s experience, “As long as you have hope, you can do it.”   Mindset is one of the most powerful tools you possess to overcome difficulties. JJ stresses, “The real answer, again is above all of that, has to be that decision that I can do this. I can step up. I've got this. It’s scary but I’m stepping into it and not leaning away from it. I'm not going to run away, I’m going to expand my comfort zone. I’ve got it.”   What may seem like unfortunate and difficult challenges in life may often be opportunities in disguise. JJ has found that, “The worst years are often the best years. They are also the years that you’re going to grow the most because we don't grow when things are easy.”   For more information on JJ: Celebrity health expert and four-time New York Times bestselling author, JJ Virgin reveals how one life-altering event taught her to tap into an indomitable mindset, trust her instincts, and defy the odds, ultimately saving her son’s life…and her own. She’ll share the lessons she learned that can help you create your own resilient mindset. In 2012, JJ Virgin was in a hospital room next to her sixteen-year-old son who was struck by a hit-and-run driver and left for dead. She was told by doctors that he wouldn’t last through the night and to let him go. With every reason to give up, JJ chose instead to invest her energy into the hope that her son would not just survive, but thrive. In Miracle Mindset, she shares the lessons that gave her the courage to overcome the worst moment of her life. During this difficult time, she learned valuable personal lessons that helped her rebuild her life and find success and purpose in herself, her work, and teach her sons and community how to face their own obstacles and trials. Lessons like “Don’t Wish It Were Easier, Make Yourself Stronger” and “Your Limitations will Become Your Life” will lead you to your own personal power and purpose, even when the deck seems stacked against you. With true stories from her life, her clients, and other well-known thought leaders, she can help you transform your mindset and your daily habits to endure the difficult battles that life sends your way. Insightful, personal, and completely relatable, Miracle Mindset proves that miracles are possible when you show up, remain positive, and do the work.   Resources discussed on this show: Miracle Mindset JJ Virgin Website The Brain That Changes Itself Book   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out the Final Blog Post of 2016: Advice You Need to Know!

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Randall Cooper joins me to discuss the elements of bringing a product successfully to the marketplace. Randall is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist, Founder and Managing Director of Premax, Adjunct Lecturer at the La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and designer of the Cooper Knee Alignment Sleeve by Thermoskin. In this episode, we discuss: -How to asses if your product idea fulfills a niche area in the market -Why you should protect your intellectual property -How to find a distributor that’s right for your product -Unique obstacles healthcare practitioners face when launching a new product -And so much more!   Once an idea is reasonably developed, Randall encourages entrepreneurs to solicit feedback on their product. He stresses, “Most of the time, that feedback you get from other people is extremely refreshing and helps solidify whether your idea is good or not.”   One of the biggest challenges physical therapists face is that they can rely on their stable career paths and potentially not take advantage of more risky but fruitful opportunities. Randall believes that, “The entrepreneurs who have nothing to fall back on, they grit down and they get through those tough times and they get to that next level because they have to.”   Before pursuing a venture, it is important to understand your underlying inspiration. From Randall’s experience, “The primary motivation has to be that you're changing things for the better and not that you want to be a millionaire and retire to the Bahamas.”   For more information on Randall: Randall is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist, Founder and Managing Director of Premax, Adjunct Lecturer at the La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and designer of the Cooper Knee Alignment Sleeve by Thermoskin. As a Sports Physiotherapist Randall has worked with some of Australia's most notable sporting organisations including the Hawthorn Football Club, the Australian Winter Olympic Team, and the Victorian Institute of Sport. He consulted from the internationally renowned Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 1999 - 2016. Randall has also attained the title of Specialist Sports Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2008. Randall is the Founder and Managing Director of Premax. Premax in an Australian company that manufactures a range of sports skincare and massage creams. Premax is available in Australia, Asia, UK and Europe, and will be launched in North America in 2017/18. As an Adjunct Lecturer for the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Randall advocates sport and exercise medicine, physical activity, health and well-being for all. He provides support to the Centre, activity assisting in translating research findings to key stake holders including the international research community, health practitioners, and the general public. Randall is also the designer of the Cooper Knee Alignment Sleeve by Thermoskin. This innovative proprioceptive sleeve features an anti-valgus strap, silicone dots within the sleeve to boost activation of the medial quadriceps and hamstrings, a patella sling, and a circular knit to optimise proprioceptive compression.   Resources discussed on this show: Randall Cooper Twitter Premax website Premax Youtube Cooper Knee Alignment Sleeve   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the Final Blog Post of 2016: Advice You Need to Know!

On today’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Joe Tatta joins me to discuss the evolution of his physical therapy career. Dr. Joe Tatta is a doctor of physical therapy, board certified nutrition specialist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating persistent pain and lifestyle-related musculoskeletal, metabolic and autoimmune health issues. His mission is to create a new paradigm around treating persistent pain and reverse our global pain epidemic. In this episode, we discuss: -Why fresh PT’s should focus on honing their skills -Why an onboarding process is crucial to educating, selecting and motivating a successful team -The limits of scaling a cash pay practice and when it might be beneficial to sell -New integrated health centers for chronic pain and how it impacts the global pain epidemic -And so much more!   For new graduates, the physical therapy profession offers many different ways to grow and develop. Joe believes, “One of the great things about being a physical therapist is you have so many different aspects and avenues to really go. There are so many options.”   Joe recommends creating a consistent treatment methodology for chronic pain patients. Joe states, “It created continuity of care. It created almost one mind. When you came into the clinic, patients knew that there was a method going on here and they felt safe there.”   Joe has found performance tracking to be a useful tool for his employees to help asses their strengths and areas for improvement. Joe states, “[Metrics] can actually be a way to motivate people but they can be an indicator as to how interested someone is in their job.”   To reverse the global pain epidemic, more creative options are necessary and physical therapists are perfectly aligned to take on an integral role. Joe stresses, “We have to find solutions to help [chronic pain patients].”   For more information on Joe: Dr. Joe Tatta is a doctor of physical therapy, board certified nutrition specialist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating persistent pain and lifestyle-related musculoskeletal, metabolic and autoimmune health issues. His mission is to create a new paradigm around treating persistent pain and reverse our global pain epidemic. He is the creator of the Healing Pain Online Summit and The Healing Pain Podcast designed to broaden the conversation around natural strategies toward solving persistent pain. Dr. Tatta is the author of Heal Your Pain Now; A Revolutionary Program to Reset Your Brain and Body for a Pain-Free Life by Da Capo Press.   Resources discussed on this show: Dr. Joe Tatta Twitter Dr. Joe Tatta Website Heal Your Pain Now Book The Pain Quiz Heal Your Pain Now Website Healing Pain Podcast   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out the Final Blog Post of 2016: Advice You Need to Know!  

On today’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Dustin Jones joins me to chat about our educational session at this year’s Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, Texas! The discussion, OLD not WEAK: Strengthening the Older Adults, will be held on February 17, 2017 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Salon E. We are looking forward to the conversation and hope you will walk away with more creative solutions for the geriatric population! If you can’t make it to the talk, follow along on social media with #OldNOTWeakCSM!  Description of the session: In their contribution to the Choosing Wisely initiative, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) noted, don't prescribe under-dosed strength training programs for older adults. Under-dosed strength training in older adults has been the norm for far too long. Luckily, things are changing. The same principles physical therapists use to strengthen our athletic populations can also be used with older adults. How can we apply these principles to older adults? Drawing from current strength and conditioning principles and practices, attendees will learn to apply effective methods to strengthen their older patients. Starting with appropriate screening and ending with execution, attendees will learn the tactics to build strength and improve outcomes in their older patients.  Learning Objectives: Define the historical shifts in fitness and rehab that have led to current concepts in training methodology. Identify strength training precautions and contraindications for older adults. Describe how to appropriately dose, program, and monitor strengthening programs for older adults. Demonstrate fundamental strength training exercises for older adults.   CEU: 0.2   Dustin warns that, “We kind of form this preconceived notion of what an 80 something year old can do… Those stereotypes are being absolutely broken.”   Dustin has set out to convince physical therapists to re-think their view of this patient population. One of our goals of the talk is to get people to understand that, “Geriatrics can be sexy. Working with older adults can be fun and it can be exciting and it can be challenging.”   For more information on Dustin: My name's Dustin Jones. ​I'm a Home Health Physical Therapist working to keep people resilient and independent at home. My background is in sports and orthopedics. I never intended to work with older adults. Yet, I've now found myself mainly working with older adults and loving it!   I blend a lot of what I learned working with athletic populations with helping my older patients improve their function. I am by no means an expert, but I hope to share mistakes made & lessons learned along the way to benefit other clinicians.   Resources discussed on this show: CSM session: OLD not WEAK: Strengthening the Older Adults OldNotWeak.com   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my blog post on the Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2016!    

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Olivia Charlet joins me to talk about empowering women to pursue their passion and live life on their own terms. Olivia is a coach and speaker and her mission is to uncover and unravel your deepest power and Zone Of Genius, realize how much potential you truly have, get totally aligned with your truth and calling, and take MASSIVE inspired action to create ALL of the results you want in your business and in your life. In this episode, we discuss: -The path to uncovering what you’re truly passionate about -How to discover your financial blueprint and shift to a positive money mindset -Motivational interviewing and strategies to develop rapport -Building a fan base through authenticity and boldness -And so much more!   Oftentimes people already have a sense of what they are passionate about and need to shift their mindset and pursue opportunities that do exist. She stresses, “There is a role for everything.”   Prior belief systems may be limiting your potential for change. Olivia advises, “I would always go with an open mind around anything you ever learn because ultimately if you do what you have always done, you will get what you always got.”   Aligning your reality with your dreams requires actively pursuing your passion. From her experience, she has found, “Listen to every single one of your cravings and always take action on them even if they scare the hell out of you.”   For more information on Olivia: Half-French, half-Belgian, I was born in Tokyo. She grew up living in Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, Vienna, and Hamburg. After finishing her Bachelors in Finance in Boston, she moved to London to work in Finance for 3 years. After a life-changing coaching experience, she quit her job in Finance and completed a Master’s in Psychology and Psychiatry at King’s College and a Coaching Qualification with The Coaching Academy.   Olivia believes in being yourself. 100% yourself whilst running your business. Creating massive results should be done YOUR way and on YOUR terms. If it doesn’t feel aligned, what’s the point? If it’s not you being you, what’s the point? If you’re spending all day doing ‘shoulds’ in your business, what’s the point?   She believes you can have absolutely everything you want in your business and in your life. Anything is possible. She also believes that it can be incredibly exhilarating, fun, exciting, and in flow. If you’re forcing things or pushing in a way that’s not true to you, the results are just not going to happen for you. Or at least not as quickly as you’d like them to come.   Olivia’s mission in life is to uncover and unravel your deepest power and Zone Of Genius. Her mission is for you to realise how much potential you truly have, get totally aligned with your truth and calling, and take MASSIVE inspired action to create ALL of the results you want in your business and in your life. This comes naturally to me. Understanding you at an incredibly deep level, sensing what to ask you next and when to seriously push you out of your comfort zone so you can be SO insanely inspired that you feel the need to take MASSIVE inspired action that comes so intuitively and naturally that people around you have no idea what’s happened. They just KNOW something MASSIVE has shifted.   Resources discussed on this show: Olivia Charlet Website Olivia Charlet Facebook   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2016!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I join forces with the PT Pintcast and host Jimmy McKay PT, DPT to get a behind the scenes look at the Graham Sessions.  This is the 10th anniversary of the Graham Sessions, which was founded by Steve Anderson, PT, DPT, Drew Bossen, PT, MBA and Patrick Graham PT, MBA. The Graham Sessions is a one and a half day meeting that allows physical therapists from across the country to come together and talk about the big issues facing our profession.    In this episode we talk about: - Why the Graham Sessions were created - Their most memorable discussions from past sessions - How Steve's recent retirement affected his outlook on the profession and the session - How Patrick's recent health crisis changed his outlook on life and career - How to create and maintain a successful collaboration - And much more!   After asking Patrick how his illness changed his outlook on life and career part of his answer included: "I don't think I worry about things as bad as I used to." On how to create and maintain a successful collaboration Steve said: "You need people you can be 100% transparent with." Patrick talks about the leadership of the profession and how important it is for the success of the Graham Sessions: "Continued support of our leadership to embrace something that is not of the norm says a lot about the 2 boards and the leadership and their vision for the profession."   A huge thank you to the Patrick, Drew and Steve for allowing Jimmy and I to be part of the 10 year celebration of the Graham Sessions.  It was an honor! Enjoy!

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dave Chase joins me to discuss challenges and opportunities of the current state of healthcare in the United States. Chase was named one of the most influential people in Digital Health due to his entrepreneurial success, public speaking & writing that recognizes healthcare's under-performance but contrasts that with a growing cadre of high-performing organizations that have solved healthcare's toughest challenges. Chase, widely published, co-authored the healthcare Book of the Year in 2014. In this episode, we discuss: -What is Health 3.0 and why human relationships take the forefront of this framework -How to target the quadruple aim of a better patient experience, better outcomes, lower costs and happier clinicians -Health Rosetta: The blueprint for wise healthcare purchasing -Physical therapy’s important role in the emergent changes of Health 3.0 -And so much more!   One of the many challenges facing our healthcare system is the inability of the current system to embody patient centered care. Dave stresses, “We have seeded authority to government, administrators, and algorithms and treating a computer screen rather than the patient… We are all sort of treated as commodities and raw materials for this machine.”   Public outreach is necessary to educate patients on all potential healthcare options. Dave believes physical therapists are aligned ideally with Health Rosetta because, “People will almost always choose the least invasive option first.”   Improving the healthcare system begins with restoring the incentives for patient centered care. Dave states, “Almost everything in our system is designed around the convenience of the healthcare system not the convenience of the patient.”   For more information on Dave: Chase is co-founder of the Health Rosetta that consists of 2 main pillars: Impact: The Health Rosetta Institute that is an education and certification entity that is like LEED/Fair Trade for healthcare; Media that includes the film and books. The Big Heist is the first fiercely non-partisan satirical film to tackle healthcare. In addition, they are publishing the CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream: How to deliver world class healthcare to your employees at half the cost; Investment: Backing the transformation of healthcare including the Quad Aim Fund, a seed stage venture fund. Chase was named one of the most influential people in Digital Health due to his entrepreneurial success, public speaking & writing that recognizes healthcare's under-performance but contrasts that with a growing cadre of high-performing organizations that have solved healthcare's toughest challenges. Chase, widely published, co-authored the healthcare Book of the Year in 2014. Chase was the CEO & Co-founder of Avado, which was acquired by and integrated into WebMD and the most widely used healthcare professional site - Medscape. Before Avado, Chase spent several years outside of healthcare in startups as founder or consulting roles with LiveRez.com, MarketLeader, & WhatCounts. He also played founding & leadership roles in launching two new $1B+ businesses within Microsoft including their $2 billion healthcare platform business. Chase is a father of two great kids/athletes, husband & oxygen-fueled mountain athlete. His 2014 team placed 3rd in their division & 24th overall (out of 500 teams) in America's oldest adventure race where Dave took on the Nordic ski leg. Dave was a former PAC-10 800 Meter competitor.   Resources discussed on this show: Dave Chase Twitter Dave Chase LinkedIn Health Rosetta Rosetium TED talk   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on Advice You Need to Know!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Kim Marshall joins me to talk about oncology rehabilitation. Kim is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who recently directed her continuing education towards rehabilitation of the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. In addition to becoming certified in the treatment of lymphedema, Kim completed the STAR training to address and treat other side effects of cancer including unspecified pain, neuropathy and fatigue. In this episode, we discuss: -The history of oncology rehabilitation and the role of physical therapists as a healthcare professional ally -What is lymphedema and how can physical therapists learn to treat this condition -Common side effects of cancer treatment and the influence on a rehabilitation program -Important components of patient education and an exercise program for oncology patients -And so much more!   Direct access oncology patients may not always be aware of the need for specialized care. Kim believes, “We need to be a little bit more available to patients to make sure if we can't treat them then we're getting them in the right direction.”   Patient education is critical during the initial phases of cancer treatment. Potential side effects are best screened early on so they can be more easily managed throughout the treatment. Kim states it is important for patients to understand, “Unfortunately if you've undergone the treatment for cancer, you're going to have a new normal.”   Physical therapists are well prepared to be a primary healthcare provider throughout the cancer treatment process, from preparing patients for treatments to supporting patients during treatment and recovery. Kim stresses, “I would be an advocate for finding somebody who you can go over your laundry list, we should be the healthcare providers that patients can come and complain to along with their concerns and fears.”   Kim encourages those interested in oncology rehabilitation to think about the added challenges of this field but also the potential for personal growth from treating this patient population. She shares, “It is really rewarding. There is something about the diagnosis of cancer and facing your own mortality. I always tell my patients I'm on the good end of this in terms of putting people back together. It's challenging… Every patient is a little different in terms of symptoms and a little bit different in terms of where they are in their recovery.”   For more information on Kim: Kim received her doctorate of physical therapy from Western University and her physical therapy degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1985. She obtained her Masters degree in Biokinesiology from the University of Southern California in 1996. She has specialized in the treatment of orthopedic injuries for the past 20 years. Recently, Kim has directed her continuing education towards rehabilitation of the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Kim developed this interest after her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer and, as a result of the surgery and subsequent treatment, her grandmother lost her shoulder mobility and developed lymphedema. In addition to becoming certified in the treatment of lymphedema, Kim completed the STAR training to address and treat other side effects of cancer including unspecified pain, neuropathy and fatigue. Kim co-founded Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation with Michael McKindley in October of 2004.   Resources discussed on this show: Combined Sections Meeting: Oncology Oncology Specialization Star Program Oncology Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Section on Oncology Rehab Measures: Brief Fatigue Inventory Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire Borg Scale Fitbit Bruce Protocol Polar   You can reach Kim for any questions at her clinic Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehab by phone (714) 547-1140 or email kmarshallpt@att.net!   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2016!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Christine Gallagher joins me to talk about practical strategies for entrepreneurs to implement today! Speaker, trainer, bestselling author and award-winning business coach Christine Gallagher is founder of ShesGotClients.com, a company dedicated to teaching women around the globe how to find more meaning, fulfillment and purpose in their life through the power of entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss: -5 red flags that can tell you if you need to delegate -What Christine calls “Genius Work” and methods of discovering your strengths -How to develop and manage a team that compliments your business needs -Christine’s favorite project management tools -And so much more!   Entrepreneurial people often try to “do it all,” but a better strategy is to do what you are best at and delegate the rest. Christine advices, “Entrepreneurs who end up wearing all the hats start to feel like, ‘Well, even if I don’t know how to do this, it still needs to get done so I should do it.’ But if that keeps coming up, that's something you need to pay attention to… That's when you know that that needs to be delegated.”   Sometimes it can be easy for entrepreneurs to lose track of how much time they are putting into their work. Christine talks about exercises for entrepreneurs to rethink what they spend energy on and how they are compensated. She shares, “Think about what [you] are worth per hour doing [your] genius work. Genius work is what you love, what you’re extremely good at, what gives you energy instead of takes your energy away.”   As you develop your team, assessing strengths and assigning the right roles is key to getting the most value from each member. She stresses, “It really helps team members understand that they play an important role in the company and often because it's because of the strengths that they have.”   For more information on Christine: Speaker, trainer, bestselling author and award-winning business coach Christine Gallagher is founder of ShesGotClients.com, a company dedicated to teaching women around the globe how to find more meaning, fulfillment and purpose in their life through the power of entrepreneurship. Christine believes that when entrepreneurs find the courage to share their gifts and their message in a much bigger way, they will not only attract raving fans, enroll more clients, and enjoy more income, they also become a force for positive change in the world. After applying Christine’s proven marketing methods, which she teaches via her Impact Academy and live workshops, her students and attendees typically experience a significant increase in subscribers, clients, sales and lucrative joint venture opportunities. Most importantly, they find a renewed sense of purpose and passion, allowing them to step into their bigger vision, connect to their “why” in order to serve at the highest level, and make a lasting, true impact in the world through a business they love. The Huffington Post declared Christine to be one of “16 Brilliant Business Minds on Twitter,” she’s won the Bronze Stevie Award for “Business Mentor/Coach of the Year” for 2014, and she’s an Amazon bestselling author. Christine is also an in-demand speaker, and has been featured in numerous publications such as We Magazine For Women, NewsDay, BlogHer, The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner, and many more.   Resources discussed on this show: Facebook group: Just Add Wifi Join to access the free 5 day challenge on how to build your tribe! She's Got Clients Download the FREE guide: 5 Surefire Strategies to Escape the Dollars for Hours Trap Facebook Instagram Asana Google Drive StrengthsFinder Kolbe Assessment Basecamp Hire My Mom   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2016

Happy New Year to the Healthy Wealthy and Smart family! To start off 2017, I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. David Butler to the show to chat about his work, Explain Pain Supercharged, co-written by Dr. Lorimer Moseley. David is a clinician, an international freelance educator, an Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of South Australia and an Honoured Lifetime Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. His professional interests focus around the integration of neurobiology into clinical decision making and public and professional education in pain, stress and performance management. In this episode, we discuss: -David’s patient centered updates in Explain Pain Supercharged -How the immune system and nervous system interact and impact pain symptoms -David explains SIMS and DIMS and how to treat the patient more holistically -Evidence for opioid alternatives that everyone possesses in their brain -And much, much more!   Reconceptulizing pain as a protective signal instead of a marker of injury or disease is an important target concept to improve pain outcomes for persistent pain patients. David states, “The primary root metaphor out there has been pain is enemy. Therefore you see pain killers, war against pain, shotgun approach. It’s a big battle but we’re trying to change the primary metaphor to pain is protector so therefore pain softener, you can be sore but safe, hurt not harm and to get metaphors coming off this deeper, deeper conceptual metaphor.”   One of David’s goals of Explain Pain Supercharged is to create a digestible curriculum for patient education. David believes, “Knowledge is the greatest pain liberator of all.”   Physical therapists are at the forefront of empowering chronic pain patients with effective alternatives to pharmaceuticals. David stresses, “Your own drug cabinet in the brain can be more powerful than anything else.”   For more information on David: David Butler is a physiotherapy graduate of the University of Queensland (1978).  He has a graduate diploma in advanced manipulative therapy (1985), a masters degree by research from the University of South Australia (1996) and a doctorate in education from Flinders University (2010).  David is a clinician, an international freelance educator, an Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of South Australia and an Honoured Lifetime Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. His professional interests focus around the integration of neurobiology into clinical decision making and public and professional education in pain, stress and performance management. Food, wine and fishing are also research interests. Author of numerous book chapters and articles and the texts Mobilisation of the Nervous System (1991), The Sensitive Nervous System (2000), David has also co-authored of Explain Pain (2003, 2nd Edn 2013), The Graded Motor Imagery Handbook (2012) and The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer (2015).   Resources discussed on this show: noi group website noi jam blog Protectometer   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Take advantage of the Warby Parker offer here!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the The Best Advice you Need to Know from Top Physical Therapists!