Inspiring Wholeness

AdventHealth and Orlando Business Journal

Inspiring Wholeness is a podcast, brought to you by AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal, featuring people who make Central Florida a better place to work, live and play. Join us for exclusive conversations with some of Orlando’s most influential innovators as they discuss the region’s business trends, leadership lessons and ways we can inspire wholeness throughout our lives. New episodes will drop twice a month. Listen here and subscribe to Inspiring Wholeness wherever you get your podcasts.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inspiring Wholeness episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inspiring Wholeness for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inspiring Wholeness episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

K92.3’s Obie Diaz shares his incredible journey through two open heart surgeries

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12/12/24 • 25 min

Obie Diaz, from the Obie & Ashley In The Morning show on K92.3, was taken aback when a routine physical led to the diagnosis of a condition requiring heart surgery. He was in his 20s at the time and has since undergone two open heart surgeries.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Diaz joins his surgeon, Dr. Kevin Accola, cardiac and thoracic surgeon of AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, to share the incredible, life-changing experience.
Tune in to this episode to hear about:

Deciding between a cow valve and mechanical valve (2:16)
Common symptoms of heart problems (4:33)
Diaz’s biggest concerns about the surgeries and how Accola helped him through them, including the opportunity to observe a heart procedure (5:52)
Effective preventative measures for maintaining heart health (11:06)
The connection between mental and heart health (13:32)
How this experience has changed Diaz’s life and influenced his work as a radio personality (15:04)
Advice to start taking care of your heart now rather than waiting for an event (16:36)

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.
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AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and AdventHealth’s Dr. Alric Simmonds on bridging the health gap in Central Florida

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02/27/25 • 30 min

Orange County has long worked to level the playing field for those who need access to health care services, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the OBJ, Demings discusses bridging the health gap in Central Florida with Dr. Alric Simmonds, chief health equity officer and vice president and chief medical officer of AdventHealth's Celebration campus.
Demings is the first African American to serve as the mayor of Orange County. He’s always been a trailblazer, making history as Orlando's first African American police chief, and Orange County’s first African American sheriff.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the collaborative work needed to give everyone access to health care. Tune in to hear about:

What Orange County is doing to bridge the health gap and the biggest progress so far (1:08)
What it means to be the inaugural chief health equity officer at AdventHealth (2:34)
How local governments and health care providers can collaborate more effectively to bridge the health gap in Central Florida (4:57)
Innovative approaches for providing access to health care services in underserved communities (11:16)
Measuring the success of health care initiatives (12:42)
How AdventHealth supports and advances the careers of African American health care professionals and how these efforts contribute to bridging the health gap (22:26)

“What we have to do is get to a point where we’ve giving equitable care — giving care by meeting patients where they are in their struggle,” Simmonds said.

How parents, health care providers and educators are supporting youth mental health — with Orange County Public Schools superintendent and AdventHealth for Children

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10/03/24 • 31 min

“Fifty percent of all life-time mental illnesses begin by age 14,” says Jessica Galo, director of specialty care at AdventHealth for Children and member of the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. As exciting as going back to school can be, students in Orange County and across the country are facing numerous challenges. Some include social media, bullying and the pressure to perform and succeed both during and after high school, just to name a few.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Galo joins Maria Vazquez, Ed.D, superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), to discuss how parents, health care providers and educators are supporting youth mental health.
“It’s never too early to talk to your child about mental health,” Vazquez says.
Listen to this episode to learn about:

Having intentional, meaningful conversations with kids (2:32)
Resources available through BeAMindleader.com, AdventHealth for Children and the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (3:58)
What OCPS teachers and staff are trained to do when a student is struggling, which involves a three-tiered system of support (4:53)
Expanding pediatric mental health services in Central Florida to reduce the provider gap (7:05)
How OCPS and AdventHealth for Children are working together to support students (11:26)
What children are being taught about caring for both their bodies and minds (17:57)
How OCPS is addressing some of the tech-related disciplinary issues today, including cyberbullying (19:46)

If you need to talk now, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
To connect with a pediatric mental health navigator, find suicide and crisis prevention resources or learn more about your child's mental health well-being, visit BeAMindleader.com.

Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando’s Pedro Turushina and AdventHealth’s Dr. Luis Isea on elevating aspiring Hispanic leaders

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09/12/24 • 24 min

Orange County is around 30% Hispanic and in other surrounding counties that number is higher, according to Pedro Turushina, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando. “Yet less than 5% of the decision-making positions are held by Hispanic members. There’s a big gap to help elevate those businesses and professionals to the next level.”
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Turushina joins AdventHealth’s Dr. Luis Isea to share their own career journeys and the importance of Hispanic representation in Central Florida.
“Many times in Hispanic families, you have this idea that becoming a doctor is something unattainable. It may be extremely costly and is going to be difficult,” Isea said. “So we have to go out there, connect with those communities and say, ‘you can make it.’”
Listen to this episode to learn about:

Turushina’s entrepreneurial path, which includes moving to the U.S. from Colombia, starting a business with his brother and the leadership role he’s in today (:58)
Opportunities and challenges members of the Hispanic community face in Central Florida (2:14)
Health disparities and inequities affecting the Hispanic community and how they might be addressed (3:27)
What inspired Isea to become a doctor and the obstacles he faced having started med school in Venezuela (5:48)
Championing diversity in the health care field, especially within leadership positions (8:39)
Free resources the Hispanic Chamber offers businesses and professionals across the region (10:21)
Advice for aspiring and emerging Hispanic leaders and entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the community (12:32)
How both Turushina and Isea celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (15:42)
Connecting with the Hispanic Chamber (19:34).

Central Florida’s housing challenges and the health of homeownership — with Habitat for Humanity Orlando & Osceola and AdventHealth

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08/08/24 • 25 min

“Nine out of 10 people in Central Florida can’t afford to buy your average-priced single-family home,” according to Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. She said it would take building about 90,000 homes tomorrow to help house everyone in need of one in Central Florida.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, McManus joins Brad Hillmon, chief operating officer AdventHealth Orlando, to discuss affordable housing challenges and the health of homeownership.
Listen to this episode to learn about:

What it takes to own a Habitat for Humanity home, from the application process to receiving the keys (2:51)
How Habitat U’s free financial literacy program prepares people to be “home ready” (7:30)
The roles the Orlando Magic, Habitat for Humanity and AdventHealth played in one family’s journey to homeownership and a secure future (10:08)
How stable housing impacts the health and well-being of families far beyond the walls of its physical structure (16:05)
Measuring the success of Habitat for Humanity’s housing projects (17:22)

“It's a place to heal, a place to maintain health. It's a place to build and maintain relationships. All of these are crucial aspects of life that are made more difficult if you don't have a secure place to live,” Hillmon said.

Calories, gut health and food as medicine — with AdventHealth’s Karen Corbin and a local culinary medicine specialist

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04/25/24 • 19 min

Your gut does not treat all calories equally. Two experts come together in a combination of health care, science and cooking to discuss this topic along with gut health and using food as medicine on this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal.
Karen Corbin, Ph.D., is an associate investigator and registered dietician (RD) at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute and Allison Harrell is a sole practitioner, culinary medicine specialist, registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) and educator.
Listen to this episode to learn about:

Gut microbiomes — What they are and why they’re so important to your health. (1:46)
A recent study by AdventHealth Translational Research Institute and Arizona State University on how the body appears to react differently to calories ingested from high fiber and whole foods versus processed foods (3:04)
What culinary medicine is and how food impacts chronic illness. (4:58)
Practical tips for meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking with an emphasis on nutrient-dense foods (8:21)
One simple change that can be made in the kitchen to support and maintain a healthy gut (10:54)
Where the future of food and nutrition may be headed, particularly when it comes to preventative medicine and personalized health care (13:33)
Sifting through misinformation about diets and gut health (16:05)

“A calorie starts out as an actual calorie, but the magic happens when that calorie goes into the body and how the body utilizes it,” Corbin said.
Learn more about using food as medicine by visiting Allison Harrell’s website at mywholenewlife.com.

AdventHealth’s physicians and scientists discuss research designed to explore the mystifying effects of exercise, from aging well to influencing cancer

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11/09/23 • 24 min

We know exercise is good for health, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all prescription when it comes to individual needs. Everyone is different in terms of how their bodies fight diseases and respond to therapies. The physicians and scientists at AdventHealth are working on some of the biggest problems in health care, including uncovering the mystifying effects of exercise.
“When we think about individuals who are aging, we know some can age very well. They maintain their functional capacity. Their brain health is good. There are others who appear to have an accelerated aging. We're trying to discover these differences,” said Dr. Steven Smith, senior vice president and chief scientific officer at AdventHealth.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Smith and Bret Goodpaster, Ph.D., senior scientific director at AdventHealth’s Translational Research Institute (TRI), discuss partnering with the National Institute of Health (NIH) on a 10-year study titled Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC).
The goal of the research is to discover more about why the body breaks; how physical activity can improve brain health, protect the heart, prevent diabetes, influence cancer and promote other health benefits; and why people’s bodies respond differently to exercise.
You can’t answer these questions through experiments with mice or at a broader population level. This research couldn’t have been conducted a decade ago because the revolutionary technologies used to sequence DNA, genes, proteins, etc. weren’t available, according to Goodpaster.
Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about:

Why AdventHealth’s research efforts are often described as one of Orlando’s best-kept secrets.
The importance of understanding what’s happening in the body during exercise on a molecular level and why the results vary from person to person.
Sedentary behavior and the debate about how much physical activity it takes to promote health benefits.
Resilience and what it has to do with how some people age better than others.
Why Francis Collins, the former director of the NIH, calls MoTrPAC the moonshot for muscle and physical activity.
How these research findings will be used to develop personalized medicine for treating diseases in individuals, which will help the general population.

UCF and AdventHealth Florida presidents on building a diverse talent pipeline in Central Florida

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08/24/23 • 26 min

Central Florida is struggling with labor shortages like most of the nation. Investing in the workforce of the future now is crucial. Randy Haffner, president and CEO of AdventHealth Florida, and University of Central Florida (UCF) President Alex Cartwright believe innovation, collaboration and lifelong learning will be powerful tools in solving this challenge. “We need to be a dynamic learning community,” Haffner said.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Haffner and Cartwright share the major investment they’re making to build a diverse talent pipeline in Central Florida and what role businesses can play.
“If we want to make a difference and strengthen the quality of health care, academia and industry must work together,” Cartwright said. “Partnerships with leaders like AdventHealth ensure we are preparing highly skilled, talented graduates and conducting the most impactful research.”
Listen to this episode to learn more about:

Tackling labor shortages by tapping into the power of collaboration among different industries, organizations and community members.
The combined $10 million investments AdventHealth and Orlando Health are making in the UCF College of Nursing.
What this huge investment will fund, from nursing scholarships and research to part of the construction for UCF’s new academic building in Lake Nona.
The community’s broad-based prosperity and how it depends on having talented nurses, doctors, engineers, teachers, health care professionals, etc.
How offering continuing education opportunities to employees improves their quality of life and earning potential for generations.
Why it’s important for businesses to build cultures that support lifelong learning.

Hope, healing and helping others: A Central Florida family’s commitment to mental health — with AdventHealth for Children’s Dr. Tina Gurnani

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03/27/25 • 26 min

Allison Walsh, founder of She Believed She CouldTM Foundation, is a long-time advocate for mental health. She knows that studies show 1 in 4 kids struggle with mental health. She always thought she’d recognize the signs in her own kids, but she didn’t realize how easy they can be to miss. In the winter of 2023, her young daughter Maddie asked for help because her “mental health was decreasing.”

With Allison’s background, she knew how important it was to act swiftly and Dr. Tina Gurnani — a board-certified pediatric psychiatrist with AdventHealth for Children — was one of the first calls she made.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the OBJ, Allison, Maddie and Gurnani share this inspiring journey about hope, healing and helping others recognize and address mental health issues in children, adolescents and teens.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

Maddie’s story, including finding the courage to ask for help, overcoming her challenges and choosing to be a mental health ambassador
The red flags that suggest a child may be struggling and in need of intervention
Technology’s impact on mental health
How to support the mental well-being of your loved ones
The importance of making mental health part of regular conversations
What AdventHealth for Children is doing to destigmatize mental health

It’s never been more important to talk to your kids about mental health. Learn more about the resources and support available to help children — and their parents by visiting BeAMindLeader.com.

500+ strong: Empowering Orlando’s emerging women leaders

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05/15/25 • 31 min

ATHENA NextGen Orlando empowers professional women to level up through masterclasses facilitated by top female executives. To date, there are over 500 alumnae of the program, according to the founder, Karen Keene who brought the program to Central Florida 11 years ago.

“We have such a unique community — so many women leaders who really want to give out as much advice and guidance and mentorship as they possibly can,” Keene said.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Keene joins Karen Corbin, Ph.D., associate investigator at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute, to talk about empowering the next generation of women leaders. Corbin received the ATHENA Orlando Emerging Leader Award last year.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

How the ATHENA Leadership model works (3:02)
Why the program was important to Corbin’s career (4:10)
The challenges Corbin has faced as a woman in science (7:18)
The impact of partnerships like the one with AdventHealth for Women, from reducing costs to delivering “top value programming” (9:00)
How Corbin’s Geeks That Speak initiative is part of her journey as an ATHENA NextGen graduate (12:25)
The future of women’s leadership and ATHENA NextGen’s role (27:23)

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How many episodes does Inspiring Wholeness have?

Inspiring Wholeness currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Inspiring Wholeness cover?

The podcast is about Health Care, Podcasts, Business and Innovation.

What is the most popular episode on Inspiring Wholeness?

The episode title 'How one Orlando leader found his inner Ironman' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Inspiring Wholeness?

The average episode length on Inspiring Wholeness is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Inspiring Wholeness released?

Episodes of Inspiring Wholeness are typically released every 21 days.

When was the first episode of Inspiring Wholeness?

The first episode of Inspiring Wholeness was released on Mar 20, 2023.

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