Health Raisers

Nadine Kelly

Welcome to Health Raisers. Together, we thrive in our bodies, minds, spirits, intellect, emotions, and community. Bring your whole self to your whole life. It's a health revolution!

  1. The Art of Letting Go: Finding Grace in Medicine's Most Difficult Conversations with Dr. Evan Ciarloni

    OCT 29

    The Art of Letting Go: Finding Grace in Medicine's Most Difficult Conversations with Dr. Evan Ciarloni

    Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers! Today, my guest is Dr. Evan Ciarloni, a physician and innovator specializing in geriatric medicine. As a Medical Advisor for KINNECT, Dr. Ciarloni brings his expertise in geriatrics and patient-centered care to support the company’s mission of addressing social isolation, loneliness, and health disparities among older adults. His work with KINNECT reflects his passion for leveraging technology to improve health outcomes, empower individuals, and enable better quality-of-life planning for America’s aging population What We Learn:🤲 Geriatricians focus on the whole person - They specialize in age-related syndromes affecting older adults, prioritize what makes life meaningful to each unique patient, and bridge the gap within a complex healthcare team. 🕊️ Spirituality isn't about religion - It's about showing up vulnerably person-to-person and having compassion that extends beyond your circle. 🌱 Sometimes less is more - In geriatric care, the goal often shifts from aggressive treatment to maximizing quality of life and honoring what patients truly value. 💬 Advanced care planning saves families - Having conversations about end-of-life wishes before crisis hits helps families make decisions aligned with their loved one's values. 🌿 Reflection is essential - Taking time to disconnect, whether through nature walks or running, helps process experiences and manage the stress of caring for others. 💔 Social isolation is deadly - Loneliness and isolation can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! KINNECT can help! Powerful Quote"There's something within everybody that's spiritual connection... an openness to showing up vulnerably person to person, and an ethic of compassion that extends outside of one's own circle, that's for all people." More about Dr. Ciarloni:He completed his medical education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he developed a nuanced understanding of the unique health needs of those in underserved areas. He further honed his skills during his Internal Medicine Residency and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., gaining comprehensive experience in health policy, leadership, and the practice of medicine in many different settings.    Dr. Ciarloni is a passionate educator, frequently lecturing on the complex medical needs of older adults. His research and presentations on delirium care, mental health, and spirituality in medicine underscore his holistic approach to patient care. With board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Dr. Ciarloni’s career is defined by his drive to blend medical excellence with forward-thinking solutions, ensuring a more connected and compassionate future for aging populations.  Connect with Dr. Ciarloni: evan@kinnect.club 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell  ❤️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    50 min
  2. Beyond the Honeymoon: Staying Curious in Every Season of Partnership with Noelani Sagapolutele

    OCT 15

    Beyond the Honeymoon: Staying Curious in Every Season of Partnership with Noelani Sagapolutele

    Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Noelani Sagapolutele, a licensed clinical social worker, native Hawaiian therapist, and founder of The Waʻa Collective. Noelani brings a unique perspective on blending indigenous wisdom with modern mental health practices. In this episode, we dive deep into the power of curiosity in relationships as we navigate the many transitions of long-term partnerships. What We Learn ✨ The importance of curiosity and self-discovery in sustaining healthy relationships 🧠 How intellectual health is nurtured by asking questions and keeping an open mind 💬 Why assertive communication and understanding your own needs are foundational 🌱 The value of individual therapy as a tool for better partnership 🤝 Creative solutions for work-life balance and evolving boundaries as couples grow 💡 Navigating major life transitions—parenthood, empty nest, and retirement—with curiosity and compassion ❤️ The role of mutual respect, compromise, and reconnecting through life’s changes And much more! More about Noelani Noelani Sagapolutele, LCSW, is a Native Hawaiian therapist and founder of Waʻa Collective—a directory and growing community of independent, culturally grounded mental health professionals serving Hawaiʻi and Pacific Islander communities across Hawai’i pae ʻāina and the continental U.S.. Raised in North Kohala and deeply rooted in Waiʻanae, Noelani has spent over 20-years supporting ʻohana on Oʻahu’s Leeward Coast.  Through Waʻa Collective, she is reimagining what mental health care can look like when led by and for our communities. By creating intentional pathways for local and Pacific Islander voices in therapy, Noelani works to shift the perception of Western mental health models—offering a lens that centers Pacific Islander identity, values, and lived experience. Her vision is one where individuals and families who have historically felt unseen by the system can now access care that reflects who they are and where they come from. 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell  ❤️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    1 hr
  3. Conversations that Matter: Navigating Aging, Money, and Family with Princella Seymour

    OCT 1

    Conversations that Matter: Navigating Aging, Money, and Family with Princella Seymour

    Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Princella Seymour, author, CEO, and founder of Complete Elder Solutions, known as “America’s solutionist for the aging community.” Princella is the author of "Everything You Need to Know About Me," a practical guidebook designed to help families collect and organize vital information for their aging loved ones. She shares practical advice for families supporting aging parents and planning for the future. What We Learn 🌱 How to start financial and care conversations early and empathetically 💸 Knowing and navigating elder care costs and available benefits 🛡️ Spotting and preventing elder scams (even from trusted sources) 🤝 Building a supportive team and the importance of trust 💬 Managing caregiver burnout and prioritizing self-care And much more! More about Princella: Princella Seymour’s thirty-year career has solidified her as a preeminent expert on solutions for the aging community. The heartbeat of her mission: love, family, and dignity. As a national advocate for revolutionizing elder care and transforming confusion into clarity, she has served as Vice President of the 120,000+ member National Association of Social Workers and as well as historically being a part of the Aging Life Care Association.   Her new book, Everything You Need to Know About Me, is born from decades of experience witnessing the heartache and confusion families face when trying to honor their loved ones’ wishes without having the necessary information. It is available on Amazon HERE. As CEO of Complete Elder Solutions, Princella has helped thousands. She and her team ensure that families never have to navigate the complexities of aging alone and provide personalized solutions that honor the dignity of every individual. Princella has a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Florida International University.  🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell  ❤️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    46 min
  4. Own Your Life Now: Financial Wellness for Wise Women with Nancy Griffin

    SEP 17

    Own Your Life Now: Financial Wellness for Wise Women with Nancy Griffin

    Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers, Wise Women! My guest is Nancy Griffin, CEO and founder of Women Worth and Wellness. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the powerful connection between your financial well-being and health. Nancy, who considers herself a connector and influencer, brings decades of experience as a wealth advisor. Drawing inspiration from her forward-thinking mother, who taught her about the importance of women's financial independence, Nancy teaches us that owning our lives is the key to overall health and well-being. What we learn:🏦 What Mom taught her: How every woman needs her own bank account. 🤝 Nancy's advice: How you need a qualified financial advisor who has your back, just like you need a good doctor for your health. 💝 Give to grow your worth: How charitable giving elevates both financial and self-worth by putting you in a position to help others. 💪 Own your life completely: How true wellness comes from taking ownership of both your health and wealth decisions rather than blindly deferring to others. 🌟 Financial prowess builds confidence: How financial security creates confidence that enhances well-being, creating ripple effects throughout communities. ⭐️ Fun fact: Successful women support their communities more than men! And more!! More about Nancy: Nancy is a connector and influencer. She attributes her success to personal courage, determination, and joy, when focusing on women’s health and wellness, hence creating Women,Worth & Wellness®. Nancy enjoys every opportunity to inspire and inform women about their personal health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy—so that women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and on top of their game every day. Nancy Griffin established Women, Worth & Wellness in 1994 as a Private Client Wealth Advisor for her female clients and their families. Nancy continues to promote and inspire Daring & Caring Leaders, encouraging them to step up and lead in the world, following in the footsteps from many other powerful Women Leaders in the past. Nancy’s overall purpose is to connect and influence for positive impact every chance she gets. “My Mom was a trailblazer as a women business owner and felt that women should have their own money and wealth – including their own ideas about what to invest in. She was my inspiration for focusing on health, along with wealth, as she would often say “if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” This has always been my focus as I worked with my clients, especially women, as women often have a disproportionate responsibility to family’s health and wellness. An equal focus on health and wealth is inseparable.” 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell  ❤️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and a...

    30 min
  5. Seth Godin's Curiosity Cure for Divided Times (Re-release from 2022)

    SEP 3

    Seth Godin's Curiosity Cure for Divided Times (Re-release from 2022)

    Hey, Wise Humans! This is a re-release of an episode with Seth Godin about curiosity, because now more than ever, we need voices that encourage curiosity, connection and empathy. And that's exactly what Seth Godin does. Seth is a thought leader. He doesn't just talk about curiosity. He walks the walk through his work. He invites us all to ask better questions, challenge what we think we know, and remain open to new ideas in a time when it's easy to retreat into fear or division. Curiosity has the power to bring us together. It's an extended and open hand. It builds community. So whether you're hearing this conversation for the first time or revisiting it, hopefully it reminds you that staying curious isn't just good for your mind, it's good for our social health. Please enjoy! About Seth: Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, a teachr. Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 21 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. The new book, out in 2024 is THIS IS STRATEGY. His previous books include The Song of Significance and The Practice, and creatives everywhere have made it a bestseller. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). He's credited as the inventor of email marketing (the good kind). Seth has given five TED talks, including two that rank as the most popular of all time. By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both. What We Learn: 🔍 Curiosity Defined: The desire to inquire about things most people accept as status quo. 🧠 Curiosity Insights: Fear can be used as fuel or a compass for exploration 💡 Curiosity is a practice: Curiosity is the kindling, but shipping work is essential. 🎨 Curiosity vs. Perfectionism: Perfectionism can be a trap that prevents us from completing work. 🚀 Key Observations: Curiosity is a choice. Mindfulness and curiosity are good friends. 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell  ❤️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    40 min
  6. Why My 87-Year-Old Client Moves Better than Most 50-Year-Olds, A Conversation with Rebecca Gardner-Reilly

    AUG 20

    Why My 87-Year-Old Client Moves Better than Most 50-Year-Olds, A Conversation with Rebecca Gardner-Reilly

    Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Rebecca Gardner-Reilly, founder of Mobilitywise and a dedicated physical therapist with over 20 years of experience helping adults stay active and pain-free as they age. Inspired by her father’s resilience after a life-changing injury and her mother’s compassionate caregiving, Rebecca is passionate about optimizing movement and joint health. In 2024, she launched her full-time practice, offering personalized care through Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Fitness Training, and Dry Needling. Rebecca thrives on building one-on-one connections, problem-solving in clients’ environments, and, as a bonus, meeting their pets along the way. Here's what we learn:🎯 Adaptability Over Adversity: Rebecca's father taught her to stay active, proving, "You still have to move, you still have to live." 🎯 Start Where You Are: Integrate movement throughout your day—progress comes with consistency, not perfection. 🎯 Know Good vs. Bad Pain: Forget "No Pain, No Gain!" Productive soreness (24-48 hours) is normal; sharp, shooting, and burning pain means stop immediately. 🎯 Tools Aren't Weakness: Props and modifications help you stay active—find what brings you joy 🎯 Real Solutions in Real Spaces: In-home therapy creates immediate, practical solutions in clients' actual environments 🎯 The Mindset Shift: Move away from anti-aging mentalities toward acceptance and adaptation. As she puts it, "We're not going to do the same activities in our 70s as we did in our 20s, and there's nothing wrong with that." The goal isn't to fight aging but to age with grace, finding new ways to stay active and present in our lives. 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell ❤️  Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    46 min
  7. Core Power, Spine Freedom: Support Your Back Health From the Inside Out with Dr. G. Okubadejo

    AUG 6

    Core Power, Spine Freedom: Support Your Back Health From the Inside Out with Dr. G. Okubadejo

    Welcome to a new episode of Health Raisers! Today's guest is Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, spinal and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Back pain is one of the most common conditions globally and is a culprit of disability, especially lower back pain. In this episode, we learn about: 🩻 How to take care of our spines via diet, exercise, posture, and core awareness. 🩻 Medical screenings for back health. 🩻 Choosing the right mattress and pillow. 🩻 Myths about spinal health. 🩻 Sciatica, scoliosis, kyphosis - common conditions explained. 🩻 Bulging discs - treatment and management. 🩻 Other conditions causing back pain. 🩻 The link between stress and back pain. Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, leads The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, with offices in the New York Metropolitan area, as a spinal and orthopedic surgeon for 20 years. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Okubadejo specializes in treating degenerative spinal disease, spinal deformity, and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic conditions. Dr. Okubadejo earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Okubadejo completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Dr. Okubadejo is a published research author and has presented his findings at several major spinal conferences around the globe. While a surgical resident, he won the Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Resident Award for the best research project. In 2017, Dr. Okubadejo formed the company 360 Dynamized Core, which is focused on creating innovative, spine-safe core fitness products and routines. The first patented product, 360 CoreBoard was launched in the market in 2020. Find out more at 360coreboard.com. 🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell ❤️Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

    46 min
  8. Breaking the Period Taboo: Educating Kids Early with Nurse Al Zonsius

    JUL 23

    Breaking the Period Taboo: Educating Kids Early with Nurse Al Zonsius

    Hello, Wise Women! Welcome to my virtual living room. Today’s guest is Al Zonsius, a registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience in reproductive health. In the summer of 2024, she founded The Period Academy, an initiative aimed at empowering and educating young kids about menstrual health. As a mother of two daughters who will one day experience their own menstrual journeys, she is passionate about creating a future where all young people have the knowledge and confidence to navigate reproductive health with ease. Al shares how her work helps children and families navigate puberty with confidence, using correct terminology to remove stigma and empower self-advocacy. She provides practical tips on period management, the role of parents in fostering open conversations, and the need for comprehensive sex education. Currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in midwifery and to become a women’s health nurse practitioner. She is dedicated to advancing education and care in the field.  Please tune in to learn: 🩸Why early education on menstruation matters 🩸Practical tips for managing periods and puberty conversations  🩸 Why using correct terminology supports body awareness and safety. 🩸 The importance of self-advocacy for women's health at every stage of life. 🩸 Connect with Al Zansios & The Period Academy: Instagram  TikTok Facebook  🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell ☕️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters.

    58 min
5
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42 Ratings

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Welcome to Health Raisers. Together, we thrive in our bodies, minds, spirits, intellect, emotions, and community. Bring your whole self to your whole life. It's a health revolution!