Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind

Dr. David Suarez
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Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind

Welcome to Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind, a podcast for anyone looking to take control of their health and well-being. Join Dr. David Suarez, an award-winning, board-certified surgeon, former athlete, and regenerative medicine expert, as he shares expert advice and actionable tips for optimizing every aspect of your life. From diet and exercise to stress management and relationships, you'll learn how to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally in the second half of life. Tune in each week for valuable insights and inspiration to help you live your best life. For more information about Dr. David Suarez visit https://purewellnessmedical.com/

  1. 05/24/2023

    Mindset, Motivation, Movement with Karina Safarova

    Getting from Point A to Point B in your life involves Mindset, Motivation, and Movement. Without the right mindset, we can't really achieve all that we are capable of. And while we all have motivation, it can be a challenge to wake ourselves up and find that inner motivation.  From mentors to role models, and from daily mindset techniques to surrounding yourself with the right people, Dr. Suarez is rolling up his sleeves with Karina Safarova as co-host and really getting to grips with this thing we call mindset.  You may recall Karina from episode four of Making The Change. She is a mindset mentor, life makeover and wellness expert, and motivational speaker. She is also the perfect companion to Dr. Suarez as she shares expert insight into true personal transformation. Please join us.   Working with (your) mindset is absolutely the number one thing you have to do to elevate your thinking, to change your thinking, to level up." ~ Karina Safarova In This Episode: - Why is mindset so important?  - What techniques can we use to identify our mindset? - Unpacking daily techniques to improve your mindset - The value of having a good role model - Knowing your 'why' - Being 'mission driven' and getting the best  - Having the right attitude and gratitude - Karina shares the secrets of her success - Appreciating the power of making a high-quality choice - Do your homework! (details inside) And more! Connect with Karina Safarova: - Website - https://karinasafarova.com/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karin_safarova/?hl=en Connect with Dr. David Suarez: - Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ - LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    37 min

  2. 05/17/2023

    Peaceful Millionaire with Jessa Carter

    Are you a high achiever looking to optimize your life and Make The Change? Jessa Carter is The Peaceful Millionaire, and she is known as the secret weapon of high achievers for the mind, money, and soul wisdom she offers entrepreneurs.  Inspirational speaker and author, too, of the successful book, The Peaceful Millionaire, Jessa has a history in neuroscience and neurosurgery which she combines to provide her understanding of the Wealth Mastery mentorship program that she teaches to CEOs who want that next-level success — but without the stress and overwhelm. She's in conversation today with our gregarious host Dr. David Saurez, sharing some of her secrets and insights into the mind and money-making, proving just why she's a pioneer in human potential.  From her early days suffering from childhood seizures and how that sparked the curiosity of the mind in Jessa, Dr. Suarez leaves no stone unturned in this riveting interview that explores our mind’s potential. Co-creating a life and legacy beyond your wildest dreams begins here. Please join us. "If you're not growing, you're dying. And so I think that there's just this innate nature within us to grow and evolve and change." ~ Jessa Carter  In This Episode: - How Jessa embarked on a career as a surgical PA - How healing the mind can make personal peace and joy inevitable  - Understanding the difference between brain health and mind health - Your mind has 27 billion kilowatts of power! –what?  - Is it helpful to believe that your mind and potential are 'limitless'?  - Unpacking Jessa's 'mind surgery' for next-level fulfillment - How does Jessa define wealth and success? - Understanding money as a value of exchange - Unpacking metaphysical energy and how to create personal change - What is your relationship with money?  - How are you bringing your own unique gifts and talent to the world? - Why ‘trying’ is not a healthy word: linking our logical mind with our subconscious And more! Connect with Jessa Carter: - Book website - https://www.peacefulmillionairenow.com/ - Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/PeacefulBillionaire Connect with Dr. David Suarez: - Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ - LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    1h 15m

  3. 05/10/2023

    Create Your Star List with Tracey Starr

    Tracey Starr is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in business, digital, and interview marketing. She is also a PR mentor and the owner of Starrz PR – now working with Dr. Suarez. What is abundantly clear from this episode of Making The Change is that Tracey Starr is a shining star who has learned to harness the power of manifestation to create a life for herself that is truly mind-boggling.  Her story begins with a Chicago restaurant forced to close, but seeing that the universe was trying to tell her something. Tracey's journey has gone from watching The Secret to working with the people in the movie, and from meeting spiritual leaders, writers, and authors to working with them and helping them with their digital, interview, and affiliate marketing.  She joins Dr. Dave today in a heartwarming, inspirational conversation about healing yourself, following the signs of the universe, and understanding the separation between what you want and what your purpose is – and then figuring out how to align those two.  There’s still lots on Tracey’s wishlist – and you sure wouldn’t bet against her achieving so much more in a life already full of meaningful impact. Please join us. "I get to work with some of the most amazing humans on the planet. And really helping humanity because, all of these people, that's their intent. To help people live life better, be better, grow, move through challenges – all of it. And I get to be the bullhorn for them." ~ Tracey Starr In This Episode: - Introducing Tracey Starr – how she got started in the entertainment industry  - Tracey's life falls apart when she loses her restaurant - Being inspired by the movie 'The Secret' and meeting Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - How Tracey came to work in the digital, affiliate, and interview marketing space  - Helping humanity by working with speakers, authors, and transformational leaders - What's still left on Tracey's bucket list? - Understanding the separation between 'what you want' and 'your purpose' - Tracey's purpose – to raise the vibration on the planet - Why we need to keep asking 'why?' - Tracey unpacks her divorce and ‘Single Mom Syndrome’ - Impacting hundreds of lives by being on stage and in front of the camera - Create your own wishlist that you want to do, be, or experience And more! Connect with Tracey Starr: Website - http://www.traceysamlow.com/ Starrz PR website - https://www.starrzpr.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traceystarr222/ Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    1h 6m

  4. 05/03/2023

    Finding Inner Peace: How Faith Can Help You Reduce Stress in Your Life

    What are the essentials of faith? And what are the actionable steps you can take to demonstrate your faith, make that change, and optimize your life?  Dr. Suarez is in a circumspect mood today, chatting with co-host Sarah Rodriquez about how we develop that inert belief – that thing we call faith. Dr. Suarez is reflecting on how he felt lost growing up without a spiritual connection and sharing on the strength and camaraderie he now finds in the community. Being of service is important for fulfillment too. It's important to feel part of something. Whether it's getting involved in your church or volunteering, giving of yourself is an essential element of faith. We can learn a lot from Dr. Suarez today and the role that faith has played in reducing stress in his life. There’s plenty more inside. Come, take a leap of faith, and join us.  "Once you know that you are never alone and that your higher power is always with you, you know that you're going to get the guidance, you know that you're going to get the support." ~ Dr. Suarez In This Episode: - Understanding that we are all part of the same energy, which has a higher purpose - The importance of having a connection to a higher power - Using meditation as a way to develop that inert belief we call faith - The more you pray, the more you get answers - How faith can help you reduce stress in your life - Learning to see that there's a bigger purpose and greater plan for you - Trusting that your higher power will take care of you - Why do we disassociate from our faith when things aren’t going well? - Why consistency is important when it comes to maintaining your faith - Homework: how do we practice our faith?  - Surround yourself with like-minded people that want to see you prosper And more! Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    37 min

  5. 04/26/2023

    Balancing Book Smarts and Street Smarts for Lasting Legacy Impact with Irvin Daphnis Esq.

    What does it look like to learn street smarts and also be book smart? Irvin Daphnis Esq. is an absolute shining light and a leading example of someone Making The Change, day in and day out, by facing his fear and showing us all the way to legacy impact.  As a trial attorney, keynote speaker, and author of the book '100 Days of Real Motivation',  Irvin Daphnis Esq. was born in Queens, NY, moved to Haiti as a child, and then back to Miami. Education and faith led him to pursue a degree in religion, which he then followed up with a law degree.  As Irvin says in his book, "Every day that you are alive is another opportunity for growth, expansion, and the pursuit of happiness." And that's not the only truth Irvin is spitting, as he showcases some of his freestyle skills to Dr. Suarez. The two also wax lyrical about all things Life with a capital letter.  This is two men in their prime discussing what it takes to succeed, create impact, and follow your God-given calling. It's powerful stuff – please join us.  "I always say: readers make leaders." ~ Irvin Daphnis, Esq.In This Episode: - Growing up in Haiti and then moving to Miami in the 90s  - On becoming a wordsmith, thanks to battle rapping  - Becoming President of a Youth Council at age 16 - Understanding the mindset of getting out of the ghetto  - On being a "rapping cool nerd who was also a leader" - How did Irvin balance religion, law, and politics – and level the playing field?  - Why did Irvin move to Florida? Appreciating change - What are you doing with the money you make?  - Why didn’t Irvin feel fulfilled working for someone else? - ‘Don’t allow the process to punk you out of the promise’ - How Irvin pursued becoming an author - Unpacking '100 Days of Real Motivation', the book - ‘Persistence beats resistance’ - Irvin’s tips for success  And more! Connect with Irvin Daphnis, Esq.: Website - https://www.irvindaphnis.com/home Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/irvmotivates/ Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    1h 13m

  6. 04/19/2023

    Distress to Impress All About Tinisha Avay

    Tinisha Avay is a proud mother, founder of the Spa Avay treatment center, and she runs a consulting company (Vision With Tinisha, VWT Consulting). She is also a behavioral health technician and a motivational speaker. Tinisha is sharing her story today of childhood trauma and sexual abuse to working with women in prisons after she found herself in prison herself, and through to having a successful modeling career (despite this being against the church's wishes). Tinisha's successfully launched a spa and has many titles to her name that any woman would be proud of. But as Tinisha testifies, her biggest achievement, far and away, is the healing process that she has undergone to find peace within herself and fix the little girl that was broken inside.  Learn about balance, tenacity, peace, and setting boundaries from a woman who is the light of her family and at the top of her game, making things better for her children and future generations to follow. This is Making The Change at its optimal and most poignant best. Please join us.   "If we can't find the strength for ourselves, we have to at least find the strength for them, for our children, the next generation." - Tinisha Avay In This Episode: - Tinisha shares on family toxicity and childhood sexual abuse - How family toxicity and childhood trauma have shaped Tinisha - Tinisha's early role working with women with a criminal background - Being judged by the church for modeling  - How Vinisha entered the spa treatment business - The value of therapy as a way to cope with your mental health - Learning to live for the journey - Why having a good support system is so important - Create a new reality for yourself by envisaging something different Connect with Tinisha Avay: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visionwitht/ Website - https://spaavay.com/ Instagram - Spa Avay - https://www.instagram.com/spaavay Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    1h 5m

  7. 04/12/2023

    Matchmaking Millionaire: The Joy of Connecting People with Cheryl Maida

    What does it mean to call yourself a professional matchmaker — and what does that entail as a vocation? Cheryl Maida joins Dr. Dave today, and Cheryl has made a successful career out of helping the right people find each other.  What a joy and a blessing it is to help other people find love! And what with the uncertainty of online dating these days, it pays to have someone in your corner, like Cheryl, who can offer constructive advice and get you set up for finding that soul partner. Or, as it turns out, even just becoming the best of friends. Cheryl’s positive approach to life, and how she forged a career out of something that hardly even existed back when she started matchmaking more than a decade ago, is something we can all learn a lot from. Making the Change often starts with putting others first!  “I’ve always felt good with doing good things for other people.” ~ Cheryl Maida In This Episode: - The impact Cheryl’s parents’ divorce had on her - Becoming a matchmaker (her dad’s idea) - The perils of online dating - Being open-minded enough to learn something new each day - Your network is your net worth - How do you know that a client is over a past relationship? - Understanding the matchmaking process - Giving your client constructive feedback when first dates go wrong - The value in not selling a client’s physical attributes - What advice would Cheryl give to her younger self? - The joy of connecting people together for life - Why age is just a number – especially with matchmaking Connect with Cheryl Maida: Website - https://www.cherylmaida.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cherylmaida_matchmaker Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    28 min

  8. 04/05/2023

    From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Life's Struggles

    How important are the little steps that we take to become the new person that we want to be? And where are we starting from? What trials and struggles have we already endured to get to where we are now? Dr. David is in the house with his co-host Sarah Rodriguez. Together they are sharing their own struggles in an honest and authentic way that affords us the chance to relate to what they've been through in their lives. Listening to them, let's take stock of our own struggles and see where the room for growth is as we take those little steps in Making The Change. From the childhood experiences that lead to trauma, and career changes that necessitate adopting the mindset of building a legacy and doing work that is good, impactful, and in alignment with your values, we can take a leaf out of Dr. David's book. Your struggles build you up. Your journey of Making The Change starts here and now. "I'm very proud of my past because it's made me who I am today." ~ Dr. David Suarez In This Episode: - Be careful what you wish for – how God works in mysterious ways - Sarah's struggles with Crohn's disease - Dr. David's childhood trauma that led to claustrophobia - Having an unexpected daughter and raising a child out of wedlock - Dealing with a sports injury - How having a positive mindset can affect your results - Building a surgery in Staten Island that didn't work out - Treating the whole patient instead of just what is happening on the outside - Dealing with a father diagnosed with cancer - The bittersweet feeling of being there on your father's deathbed - The impact of feeling like an orphan when you lose both your parents - Seeing the glass half full! - What has been awoken in Dr. David through overcoming his struggles - Sarah’s goal of helping others – the more you give, the more you are blessed - Homework! Find your story, and look for the positive change Connect with Dr. David Suarez: Website - www.purewellnessmedical.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purewellnessmedical/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purewellnessmedical/ LinkedIn of Dr. David Suarez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsuarez  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlcgula4-cpjYJQX5dBTCQ/

    38 min
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Welcome to Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind, a podcast for anyone looking to take control of their health and well-being. Join Dr. David Suarez, an award-winning, board-certified surgeon, former athlete, and regenerative medicine expert, as he shares expert advice and actionable tips for optimizing every aspect of your life. From diet and exercise to stress management and relationships, you'll learn how to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally in the second half of life. Tune in each week for valuable insights and inspiration to help you live your best life. For more information about Dr. David Suarez visit https://purewellnessmedical.com/

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