The Dr. Raj Podcast

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Guest Josh and his wife, Sandra are organic farmers in Mendocino County, California. This is a world-renowned cannabis growing region. They breed cannabis seeds and flowers for California's top dispensaries on their permitted 10,000 square feet farm and homestead where they raise a family. They're growing cannabis in the full sun and all the seeds in accordance with the rhythms of nature. Their crop grows in healthy, rich living soil alongside many other crops that do well in their microclimate. There are a lot of plants that are in the symphony of life that you will find when you step into their garden. This diverse garden requires zero pesticides of any kind, even organic, due to the balanced ecosystem which keeps the garden vibrant and healthy. Links  https://www.moongazerfarms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moongazerfarms About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years. More from Dr. Raj The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions Follow MedPrepToGo https://medpreptogo.com https://www.instagram.com/medpreptogo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/medpreptogo/ https://www.facebook.com/MedPrepToGo/ https://www.youtube.com/@MedPrepToGo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Episode In this episode, Becca sits down with Caitlin Gardner, founder of Blooming Communications, to talk about how to maintain calm confidence when the stakes feel high. Becca and Caitlin also explore how high-stakes communication isn’t limited to the boardroom. The same principles apply to personal relationships, difficult conversations, and moments when two people see the stakes very differently. Today's Guest Caitlin Gardner is the Chief “Gardner” and Founder of Blooming Communications, a boutique public relations agency, where she leads communications, brand and marketing efforts for both B2B and B2C clients. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in all things communications, from media relations and digital marketing to brand building and more. Gardner frequently speaks on high-stakes communications and corporate reputation, inspiring audiences on how to drive measurable results and stay ahead of industry trends. Before founding Blooming Communications, Gardner served as Vice President of Brand & Communications at National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions, where she supported the strategy, planning and implementation of a new co-brand. She also worked with major brands including SpartanNash, Cruise Planners HQ and Allstate, gaining experience in corporate communications, franchise marketing and media strategy. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Florida, and feels driven to share her insight with the next generation of communications professionals. Gardner graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 and is known for being scrappy and innovative in a field that demands creativity, accuracy and the ability to adapt quickly to fast-changing media landscapes. Links for Caitlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlingardnerpr/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinGardnerSpeaker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingcomms/  Website: www.bloomingcomm.com  About Becca Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a social wellness coach and speaker who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Becca continues to serve, partnering with veteran-serving organizations to equip veterans and their families to find friendship, expand networks, and reclaim belonging after service. Links for Becca Website: https://www.beccaspahr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccaspahr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaspahr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beccaspahr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeccaSpahr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Episode Tom shares his experience traveling to Hawaii with his wife Nancy, who has Alzheimer's disease, and their caregivers. They faced challenges including managing Nancy's stress, medication schedule, and mobility needs, but still had enjoyable moments. Tom provides advice for caregivers considering travel, such as contacting TSA Cares in advance and pacing activities appropriately. About Dr. Koolaee Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices