The Culture Matters Podcast

Jay Doran
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The Culture Matters Podcast with host, Jay Doran, is a platform to talk with business owners, executives, and cultural alike to get inside each individual's eco-system in which they practice culture in the workplace. We speak to some of the most interesting people about why culture is important.

  1. Season 90, Episode 1073: Guest: Douglas Bertram: Human Performance Refined

    9H AGO

    Season 90, Episode 1073: Guest: Douglas Bertram: Human Performance Refined

    In this episode of the Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran sits down with Doug Bertram, founder and CEO of Structural Elements, for a deeply thoughtful conversation on the body, stress, healing, performance, and what it really means to create health before crisis ever arrives. Doug shares his unique journey from psychology and manual therapy into traditional Chinese medicine, systems thinking, and the creation of Structural Elements — a methodology and growing company built around helping people increase their capacity to handle the demands of life. Rather than simply treating pain or symptoms, Doug explains how the body functions as an integrated system, how communication breakdowns happen physically and neurologically, and why true healing involves far more than addressing one isolated issue. This episode explores the connection between the body, mind, trauma, stress response, posture, belief systems, and performance. Doug breaks down complex ideas in a way that is both practical and powerful, helping listeners understand how overload accumulates, how dysregulation shows up in daily life, and how awareness and self-regulation can transform the way we move, heal, and live. This conversation is not just about pain relief. It is about human performance refined. 00:00 Intro and quote: treating disease before it arises 02:15 Meeting Doug Bertram and the heart behind Structural Elements 05:00 From psychology and bodywork to traditional Chinese medicine 09:10 Systems thinking vs. treating the body in separate parts 14:20 Communication in the body: rethinking chi and energy flow 20:05 Stress, safety, and the autonomic nervous system 26:40 How trauma, belief systems, and the body stay connected 33:10 Posture, injury, and what the body is really communicating 39:20 Avoidance vs. resilience and increasing capacity to handle load 46:00 Doug’s personal shift: rewriting the story of stress 53:30 Signs your system is overloaded and how to self-regulate 59:40 The Structural Elements methodology and franchise model 1:07:10 Helping providers escape burnout and deliver better care 1:13:20 The future of orthopedic wellness and preventive care 1:19:00 Final takeaway: integration, regulation, and living with greater capacity This episode covers: Why the body should be understood as an integrated systemThe difference between symptom treatment and root-cause careHow stress, trauma, and belief systems shape the bodyWhy posture tells a story about strategy and survivalHow to recognize when your system is overloadedThe connection between regulation, resilience, and performanceDoug’s vision for the future of orthopedic wellness and provider careIf you are interested in health, performance, healing, resilience, mindset, or the deeper relationship between body and mind, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

    1h 27m
  2. Season 90, Episode 1072: Guest: Jay Stoll: From Service to Significance

    3D AGO

    Season 90, Episode 1072: Guest: Jay Stoll: From Service to Significance

    In this episode of the Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran sits down with Jay Stoll, founder of All Things Retirement Group, for a powerful conversation about reinvention, discipline, service, and purpose. All Things Retirement Group operates within the ecosystem of All Things Insurance Group, founded by longtime friend of the Culture Matters Podcast and frequent guest, Pete Fournier. Jay Stoll shares his incredible journey from serving in law enforcement to working in physical therapy and eventually building a thriving business in the insurance and retirement planning space. Along the way, he opens up about the defining moments that shaped him, including the emotional decision to leave law enforcement after missing one of the most important moments in his son’s life. This conversation goes far beyond insurance. It is about what it means to lead with humility, check your ego, stay coachable, and build a life centered around faith, family, and long-term impact. Jay also breaks down the deeper purpose behind retirement planning, mortgage protection, long-term care, and helping families prepare for the moments they hope never come. If you have ever wrestled with changing careers, chasing purpose, providing for your family, or building something meaningful from the ground up, this episode will speak to you. 00:00 Intro and Jay Stoll’s story of reinvention 03:10 From law enforcement to life-changing perspective 07:15 Missing his son’s first steps and making the pivot 11:20 Entering the insurance world and finding purpose 16:05 What retirement planning really means 21:10 Mortgage protection and planning for the unexpected 27:00 Long-term care, family burden, and hard conversations 34:25 Education over confusion in financial planning 39:10 Mentorship, humility, and learning from proven people 45:20 Building All Things Retirement Group 50:15 Persistence, faith, and what it takes to keep going 55:00 Final thoughts on legacy, leadership, and serving families This episode covers: Reinventing your life when your priorities changeHow law enforcement shaped Jay’s discipline and decision-makingThe moment he knew he had to choose family firstWhy mentorship and humility matter in businessHow to think about retirement, protection, and legacyThe power of persistence when building something new

    1h 5m
  3. Season 90, Episode 1071: Guest: Demetri Stakias: Tales of Giving Part 2

    4D AGO

    Season 90, Episode 1071: Guest: Demetri Stakias: Tales of Giving Part 2

    "Nothing captures human interest more than human tragedy." - Dan Brown Host of "The Relief Podcast", author of How to Get Your Life Back, and founder of Real Estate Relief Demetri Stakias is joining us once again for a second round of "Tales of Giving".  The conversation got started before anyone hit record, but as all of our loyal listeners know, we're always interested in the space between the notes.  After hitting record, Demetri and Jay are getting into the ever-so-light-hearted topic of the redemption of demon influenced individuals and how no one is ever beyond redemption, the challenges being faced in uncertain times, how loss is a source of pain but can also be a source of opportunity, and the desire to improve engagement and taking things to the next level.  This conversation doesn't end where it begins, so we hope you're ready to take the journey with us on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

    51 min
  4. Season 90, Episode 1070: Thirty Days of Thought with Demetri Stakias: "Writer's Block"

    MAR 4

    Season 90, Episode 1070: Thirty Days of Thought with Demetri Stakias: "Writer's Block"

    "There are, first of all, two kinds of authors: those who write for the subject's sake and those who write for writing's sake. The truth is, that when an author begins to write for the sake of covering paper, he is cheating the reader because he writes under the pretext that he has something to say." - Arthur Schopenhauer Today, on The Culture Matters Podcast, we are back with Thirty Days of Thought featuring our very own Jay Doran as he discusses excerpts from his book, Thirty Days of Thought.  However, for today's episode, Jay did not come alone.  A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at the chapter from the book entitled "Writer's Block" with our dead friend, Mr. Paul Lucido.  We enjoyed that conversation so much that we decided to take another swing at "Writer's Block"; this time with another dear friend who is the host of "The Relief Podcast", author of How to Get Your Life Back, and founder of Real Estate Relief, Demetri Stakias.  If you listened to the episode with Paul, then you are in for a completely different take on the subject with Demetri.  These two culture colossuses are getting into getting back on track if you were to lose sense of your mission, why people (and Philadelphians) love the flawed hero, and why it is almost an obligation for people who create content to share their journey.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

    29 min
  5. Season 90, Episode 1069: Guest: Rob Wishnick: Consistency is King

    MAR 2

    Season 90, Episode 1069: Guest: Rob Wishnick: Consistency is King

    "It's hard, it's hard to be consistent in anything and that's why so few people can do it successfully. But when you do, when you are consistent in whatever goal you're trying to get to, typically you get the results you want." Scotsman Guide Top 500 in the Country Loan Officer, Mortgage Executive Magazine Top One Percent Mortgage Originator, Philadelphia Magazine Five Star Mortgage Professional Award recipient, and Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate Rob Wishnick has finally made his way back to the show and we are not wasting a minute.  Rob and Jay are jumping right in with the importance of consistency and how it can lead to both professional and personal improvement, how something as simple as showing up and doing the basics the right way everyday can lead to better and more consistent habits, what the mortgage business looks like today and why a broker can be one of your best friends during the home buying process, and what the three columns are that will help you maximize your efficiency.  This was a wonderful and informative discussion and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Mr. Rob Wishnick.

    30 min
  6. Season 89, Episode 1068: NYE 2025 Lollapalooza Episode 21: Words of the Year Part 1

    FEB 3

    Season 89, Episode 1068: NYE 2025 Lollapalooza Episode 21: Words of the Year Part 1

    Episode 21 marks Part 1 of a reflection on the impact of the 2025 NYE Lollapalooza series. In this episode, Jay begins revisiting select words of the year shared by guests throughout the Lollapalooza, unpacking what those words represent and why they mattered — not only to the individuals who shared them, but to the broader Culture Matters community. Rather than recapping conversations, this episode focuses on patterns: the themes that kept surfacing, the shared language across very different leaders, and what those signals say about where people are headed next. This is the first in a multi-part breakdown, with more reflections, insights, and connections to come as the series continues.

    15 min
  7. Season 89, Episode 1067: 2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 20: The Impact This Series Has Made

    JAN 26

    Season 89, Episode 1067: 2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 20: The Impact This Series Has Made

    2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 20: The Impact This Series Has Made Episode 20 serves as the reflection point of the 2025 NYE Lollapalooza, a moment to pause, look back, and name the impact this series has already had. In this episode, Jay Doran discusses why the Lollapalooza exists in the first place, how it has evolved year over year, and what happens when long-form, values-driven conversations are given space to breathe. Rather than recapping individual episodes, Jay focuses on the resonance; the emails, messages, and conversations sparked by the series. A significant part of that reflection includes the influence and example set by Patrick Bet-David, whose approach to dialogue, conviction, and unapologetic truth-telling is referenced throughout the episode. Jay shares how that standard saying the thing that needs to be said, even when it’s uncomfortable has shaped the tone, courage, and clarity of the Lollapalooza conversations. This episode explores: Why people are craving depth over soundbitesHow honest conversation creates ripple effects beyond downloadsThe responsibility that comes with having a platformAnd why impact is measured not in virality, but in alignment, action, and changeEpisode 20 isn’t a victory lap it’s a reckoning. A reminder that when conversations are rooted in purpose, faith, discipline, and truth, they don’t just fill time they move people. This episode closes the loop on the 2025 NYE Lollapalooza and sets the standard for what comes next. If this series challenged you, encouraged you, or helped you think differently — this episode explains why. Share it with someone who values substance over noise, and leave a review to help keep these conversations alive.

    19 min
  8. Season 89, Episode 1066: 2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 19: My Word is Love

    JAN 22

    Season 89, Episode 1066: 2025 NYE Lollapalooza Episode 19: My Word is Love

    Jay Doran’s Word for 2026: LOVE In Episode 19, Jay Doran closes the NYE Lollapalooza series by sharing his personal word for 2026: LOVE — and redefining it far beyond how the word is commonly used. This episode is not about romance alone, and it’s not about sentiment. It’s about love as a discipline, a standard, and a responsibility. Jay breaks down what love actually looks like when it’s lived out: In partnership In leadership and workIn friendship, boundaries, and commitmentIn the way we choose to show up for people — even when it’s uncomfortableHe challenges the idea that love is passive or conditional, and instead frames it as something that requires intention, courage, presence, and consistency. Love, as Jay describes it, is not weakness — it is alignment. It is choosing truth over ego, service over control, and depth over convenience. This episode serves as a personal declaration and a compass for the year ahead — not just for Jay, but for anyone listening who wants to live with greater clarity, integrity, and connection in 2026. If you’ve ever felt that the word love has been diluted or misunderstood, this conversation restores its weight — and its meaning. This is the final chapter of the NYE Lollapalooza. And it’s an invitation to live the year ahead differently. Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead — and love — at a higher standard.

    39 min
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The Culture Matters Podcast with host, Jay Doran, is a platform to talk with business owners, executives, and cultural alike to get inside each individual's eco-system in which they practice culture in the workplace. We speak to some of the most interesting people about why culture is important.

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  • Creator
    Jay Doran
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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