The Health Design Podcast

Moyez Jiwa

The Health Design Podcast brought to you by the Journal of Health Design(www.journalofhealthdesign.com). Features interviews with the world's leading health design experts including clinicians, designers, patients, authors and researchers. Better health by design.

  1. Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC; Principal, CO Architects

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    Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC; Principal, CO Architects

    Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, is a Principal at CO Architects, based in Los Angeles. A healthcare architect and medical planner who has successfully led large teams through ambitious project goals for more than 20 years, Gina believes that a deep understanding of the client’s mission and culture is the key for successful healthcare facilities. She is an advocate for evidence-based design and biophilic design, and sees each project as an opportunity to create a unique environment for healing and wellness. Gina joined CO Architects in 2007 as a medical planner and project coordinator for the Palomar Medical Center project. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and is EDAC certified. https://coarchitects.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-architects/ https://www.instagram.com/coarchitects/ https://www.facebook.com/COArchitects https://x.com/COArchitectsLA

    31 min
  2. Michelle May, former family physician and a recovered yo-yo dieter

    28 AOÛT

    Michelle May, former family physician and a recovered yo-yo dieter

    Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and a recovered yo-yo dieter. Like many people in our current food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, Michelle struggled with disordered eating and body image. From middle school to medical school, her unhealthy relationship with food was her secret, but in her medical practice, she discovered she wasn’t alone! Many of her patients were trying one diet after another, not realizing that restriction drives cravings and bingeing. It’s a frustrating process she calls the “eat-repent-repeat cycle.” After healing her own relationship with food, she founded Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training (https://amihungry.com/). Over 800 wellness professionals have been trained to offer Am I Hungry? mindful eating programs worldwide. She’s the award-winning author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series that teaches mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave. (Download chapter 1: https://amihungry.com/chapter1 She’s an Associate Professor at Arizona State University where she teaches Mindful Eating. She also taught a masterclass for the Calm app. She co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on weight-inclusive care (https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10885). Website: https://amihungry.com Download chapter 1 of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: https://amihungry.com/chapter1 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmIHungry LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amihungry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MichelleMayMD I’ll look forward to hearing more about the event on 4/24. Eat Mindfully, Live Vibrantly!. Michelle Michelle May, M.D., CSP* 480 704-7811 ext. 101 mmay@amihungry.com www.AmIHungry.com www.MichelleMayMD.com Founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training, and author of: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: A Mindful Eating Program to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat for Binge Eating Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat for Students Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmIHungry Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellemaymd LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amihungry YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleMayMD Press Room: http://amihungry.com/press-room/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/amihungry/

    37 min
  3. Dr. Gary Sprouse, Retired physican and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.

    24 JUIL.

    Dr. Gary Sprouse, Retired physican and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.

    Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. He is committed to helping people improve their mental health. He has taken everything he has learned about stress reduction and crafted his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. Reading just one chapter can change your life! Best-selling author and motivational speaker Jack Canfield reviewed the book and said: “In the span of getting to know Dr. Gary Sprouse and reading his book, I have been introduced to many new concepts and ideas. His ideas and models for stress reduction are life-changing. You will absolutely love this. A must-read.” Dr. Sprouse is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into people’s lives through humor, compassion, and understanding. He has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal with stress are changing lives. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lessstressdoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstressdoc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-less-stress-doc Happiness Highway Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HappinessHighway-vk3xu

    44 min
  4. Mark Steven Porro, author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode

    29 MAI

    Mark Steven Porro, author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode

    Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying. Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. 2024 Best Indie Book Award Winner 2024 NYC Big Book Award Winner 2024 Paris Book Festival Winner 2024 Living Now Book Awards Winner 2024 International Book Awards Winner 2024 IndieReader Discovery Award Winner 2024 Book Excellence Award Winner 2024 Firebird Book Award Winner 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist 2024 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards Finalist 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist 2024 American BookFest Awards Finalist “This author weaves his stories together, employing a wickedly humorous skill not unlike that of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs” — Five-Star Amazon review

    44 min
  5. Jessica Baladad, developer of Feel For Your Life app.

    15 MAI

    Jessica Baladad, developer of Feel For Your Life app.

    An unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old empowered Jessica Baladad to channel her experience into a mission that’s changing the way women advocate for their medical care. The six-year cancer survivor created Feel For Your Life, a free mobile app that shows women how to perform self exams, track their progress and set monthly reminders. It’s the first of its kind created by a breast cancer patient and has been downloaded tens of thousands of times all over the world. In 2024, Jessica implemented an AI feature into the app to help patients interpret and better understand pathology reports from their breast cancer screenings. Jessica’s history with breast cancer catalyzed her dedication to build Feel For Your Life. She’s the fourth generation on her paternal side of the family to be diagnosed with the disease, and yet, no known gene mutation has been found in her lineage. She first learned how to do a self breast exam after having a benign tumor removed at 18, and nearly 15 years later, Jessica was diagnosed with Stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma after performing a routine self exam in the shower. She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, 24 rounds of radiation, a hysterectomy and 10-hour flap reconstruction. Since launching the app, Jessica has expanded her advocacy into healthcare reform. She’s helped write legislation in the State of Tennessee to promote risk reducing measures against cancer and disease. Billed as the Feel For Your Life Act, it requires high school students to learn about self breast exams, testicular exams and skin exams. Jessica has been featured on Good Morning America, Tank’s Good News, USA Today, Yahoo News, UpWorthy and several national and international media outlets. She’s worked with the NFL on their Crucial Catch Campaign to promote cancer screenings, received the Hometown Hero Award from Ponce Law on Nashville’s Fox 17, has been recognized by the National Breast Cancer Foundation for her leadership initiatives and was the recipient of the Mona Lisa Foundation Grant in 2023. When Jessica isn’t working on patient advocacy, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places, attending sporting events with her husband and photographing animals.

    21 min
  6. Mary Beth O'Connor, author of Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction

    26 MARS

    Mary Beth O'Connor, author of Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction

    Mary Beth has been sober from her methamphetamine use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. She wrote about her story in her award-winning memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is on the Advisory Council for The Hyer Calling Foundation. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery. This includes television, radio, conferences, podcasts, and recovery houses. She develops relationships with other organizations, such as Women for Sobriety and trains attorneys, judges, and medical professionals. Mary Beth regularly writes opinion pieces which have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Recovery Today, and other publications. Her memoir writings have been published in Memoir Magazine, Awakenings, and Ravens Perch, among others. Professionally, 6 years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge from which position she retired early in 2020. Links: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction: https://a.co/d/dzGvkX7 Website (with messaging feature): junkietojudge.com X/Twitter: @MaryBethO_ Bluesky: @marybethoconnor Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/

    32 min
  7. Rhonda Nelson, patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist

    26 MARS

    Rhonda Nelson, patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist

    Rhonda Nelson, renowned patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist is a beacon of resilience and strength. Her charitable work spans championing equitable access to affordable healthcare, supporting those diagnosed with AERD (Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease), serving as a voice in the foster care system and encouraging women to reinvent themselves in their different stages of life. Rhonda serves on the Executive Board of Directors with the Asthma & Allergy Network, impacts legislation and speaks nationally, raising awareness for AERD. Having dealt with AERD (Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease) herself for more than twenty years, she has experienced many misdiagnoses, a near fatal struggle to find relief, a desperate search for answers and a constant journey to access proper support. Rhonda and her husband Wayne, of the Little River Band tirelessly devote their time and resources to helping others to navigate this challenging medical journey frequently associated with severe respiratory disease. Rhonda is a firm believer in empowering women to pursue the dreams they have for their lives, regardless of age, while finding strength in overcoming challenges. In her book, "A Different Life,” Rhonda not only pulls back the curtain on celebrity life, but also offers readers the chance to hear never-before-told stories, enjoy treasured family recipes and photos all while getting a taste of all things pertaining to life on the road.

    42 min
  8. Peter Verveniotis and Sally Barton, Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia ( TASCA)

    25 MARS

    Peter Verveniotis and Sally Barton, Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia ( TASCA)

    Peter is of Greek descent and shows resilience and strength in facing the challenges of living with Beta Thalassaemia. Peter is passionate about supporting and advocating for others who share his condition. As an Early Childhood teacher, Peter uses his knowledge and personal experiences to assist families navigating the complexities of the health system and accessing vital services. He is a dedicated advocate for patients and the community, providing guidance and support to those in need. Peter enjoys participating in awareness days to educate the community around what it’s like living with thalassaemia and to increase awareness of genetic blood conditions. Peter serves as a consumer advisor for the Monash Health Blood Committee, helping to shape policies and initiatives that benefit individuals with blood conditions. Despite some health challenges he faces just like many others living with the condition, Peter remains positive and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those around him. Sally is an enthusiastic Health Promotions Officer at Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia. She takes great pride in her work as she educates the community about genetic blood conditions, carrier testing and blood donations. She also loves connecting with people, supporting those affected by these conditions. Sally is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of people across Australia. When she's not working, Sally enjoys camping, hiking and being surrounded by nature. She also loves time with family and reading a good book at home Peter Verveniotis, who has been living with thalassemia major for nearly 50 years, and Sally Barton, a health promotions officer at Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Australia. The discussion covers various aspects of thalassemia, including diagnosis, treatment, community attitudes, and future perspectives. Key points include: Peter's experience with regular blood transfusions and the physiological challenges of thalassemia major The impact of diagnosis on family dynamics and community stigma Sally's role in educating high school and university students about thalassemia Advancements in treatment options, including chelation therapy and potential gene therapy The importance of coordinated, multidisciplinary care for thalassemia patients The role of community support in helping patients feel less isolated Proposals for future initiatives, including an international conference and journal editorials The episode provides valuable insights into living with thalassemia and the ongoing efforts to improve care and awareness for this rare genetic condition.

    25 min
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The Health Design Podcast brought to you by the Journal of Health Design(www.journalofhealthdesign.com). Features interviews with the world's leading health design experts including clinicians, designers, patients, authors and researchers. Better health by design.

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    Moyez Jiwa
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2025
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