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ResilienceAugust 13, 2026 · 32 min

Today, I Decide

with Richard Kaufman

In this episode, I sit down with Richard Kaufman, known as the Comeback Coach, to talk about resilience, identity, purpose, and what it means to rebuild after profound loss.

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WATCH · EP 19
LeadershipAugust 6, 2026 · 35 min

You've Always Been Okay

with Riley James

In this episode, I sit down with Riley James, sports journalist, storyteller, entrepreneur, and host of If Anyone Cares, to talk about the lessons that come from growing up, making mistakes, finding your value, and figuring out what success actually means.

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WATCH · EP 18
HealthcareJuly 29, 2026 · 38 min

The Most Powerful Question a Leader Can Ask

with Sharon Fekete

In this episode, I sit down with Sharon Fekete, founder of The Doctor Whisperer, author, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate, to talk about one of the most overlooked responsibilities of leadership: creating workplaces where people feel safe enough to be honest.

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WATCH · EP 17
LeadershipJuly 23, 2026 · 39 min

Not Every Bad Outcome Is Your Fault

with Todd Westra

In this episode, I sit down with Todd Westra, CEO of Growth Readiness, entrepreneur, and host of the Growth & Scaling Podcast, to talk about what happens when business doesn't go according to plan.

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WATCH · EP 16
HealthcareJuly 16, 2026 · 31 min

Behind Every Setback Is a Comeback

with Carol Covino

In this episode, I sit down with Carol Covino, health and wellness coach, author, and advocate for healthy aging, to talk about what happens when life forces you to slow down.

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WATCH · EP 15
TechnologyJuly 1, 2026 · 41 min

What Is Worth Fighting For?

with Corey Feldman

In this episode, I sit down with Corey Feldman, entrepreneur, veteran, EMT, and CEO of Protego Health, to talk about healthcare, AI, military service, and what changes when life forces you to rethink what matters.

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WATCH · EP 14
LifeJune 24, 2026 · 30 min

You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out

with Mfon Akpan

In this episode, I sit down with Mfon Akpan, accounting professor, mentor, and lifelong learner, to talk about career paths, confidence, and the surprising power of trying things before you're sure they're right for you.

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WATCH · EP 13
HealthcareJune 17, 2026 · 37 min

The Pain of Discipline or the Pain of Regret

with Brian Colao

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Colao, attorney, advisor, and one of the leading experts on healthcare and dental service organization compliance in the country.

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WATCH · EP 12
HealthcareJune 10, 2026 · 36 min

Why the Best Companies Feel Like Communities

with Alex Sharp

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Sharp, CEO of Shared Practices Group, to talk about leadership, culture, healthcare, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

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WATCH · EP 11
TechnologyJune 3, 2026 · 32 min

AI Can't Fix a Broken Process

with Nabeel Siddiqui

In this episode, I sit down with Nabeel Siddiqui, AI leader, product strategist, and Head of Tech and Automation at SAP Digital, to talk about one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding AI today.

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WATCH · EP 10
TechnologyMay 28, 2026 · 33 min

The Wrong Tech Partner Can Cost You Everything

with Nathan Manzotti

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Manzotti, technology strategist, AI advisor, educator, and founder of Tech Ramen to talk about what founders often learn the hard way:

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WATCH · EP 9
HealthcareMay 20, 2026 · 34 min

The Health Habit We Keep Ignoring

with Dr

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dar Radfar — dentist, sleep health advocate, and founder of Rad Sleep — to talk about something we all think we understand, but probably underestimate:

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WATCH · EP 8
TechnologyMay 14, 2026 · 29 min

Why Human Intuition Still Matters in the Age of AI

with Bruce D

In this episode, I sit down with Bruce D. Randall — AI advisor, business strategist, and author of The AI Human Paradox — to talk about something I didn’t expect this conversation to become about:

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WATCH · EP 7
TechnologyMay 6, 2026 · 33 min

AI Won’t Replace You, But It Will Change You

with Dr

There’s a lot of noise around AI right now.

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WATCH · EP 6
TechnologyApril 21, 2026 · 33 min

Why Impact Matters More Than Metrics in Healthcare

with Dr

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jan Jaffer — dentist, entrepreneur, and CEO of TREC Dental — to talk about what it really means to build something that lasts.

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WATCH · EP 5
HealthcareApril 13, 2026 · 35 min

Tomorrow Might Be Better, You Just Don’t Know Yet

with Johnny Crowder

What if the thing that’s keeping you stuck isn’t what you’re going through — but how certain you are that it won’t get better?

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WATCH · EP 4
TechnologyMarch 27, 2026 · 37 min

Take the Small Step: How Teledentistry Is Expanding Access and Changing the Way We Care

with Dr

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Turner to talk about teledentistry — but what we really explore is how change actually happens inside traditional industries.

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WATCH · EP 3
HealthcareMarch 27, 2026 · 40 min

How I Got Reported to the Medical Board — and What Happened Next

with Dr. Laura Purdy

What happens when you’re reported to the medical board — even when you believe you’ve done nothing wrong?

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WATCH · EP 2
LifeMarch 27, 2026 · 20 min

The Day the FBI Came to My Door

with Dr. Laura Purdy

What would you do if the FBI showed up at your door and told you that you were being investigated for fraud? In this episode, I share one of the most stressful and unexpected experiences of my career — the day the FBI came to my home and asked to meet with me about a Medicare fraud...

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WATCH · EP 1
HealthcareFebruary 3, 2026 · 10 min

Welcome to the I Am Wiser Podcast

with Dr. Laura Purdy

We talk a lot about purpose. About mission. About the why. But eventually, a more important question emerges: so what?

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