Healthy Wealthy & Smart

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy sits down with Amy-Lynn Taylor, Jane's Customer Insights and Enablement Expert, to discuss the innovative solutions Jane offers to healthcare practitioners. Amy shares her journey from the US support team to her current role, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback in product development. The conversation covers Jane's AI sc...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Sara Tariq, MD, to discuss holistic patient care. Dr. Tariq shares her journey from academia to concierge medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding patients' social and environmental contexts. She highlights the significance of addressing the whole person, including mental health, lifestyle, and social determinants of health. The c...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Prediction Health. They discuss the intersection of technology and healthcare, focusing on how tech can enhance clinical care and improve healthcare performance. Dr. Teixeira shares insights from his journey developing AI tools for clinical documentation and analytics, emp...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Liane Wood, RP, a seasoned entrepreneur and registered psychotherapist. They discuss the transition from clinician to CEO, focusing on the mindset and identity shifts required. Liane shares her journey from running insurance brokerages to becoming a psychotherapist and eventually helping others build thriving private pr...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Nick Schmidt, a practicing physical therapist and founder of PT Assist and the Physical Therapy Project. Dr. Schmidt shares his journey from a pre-pharmacy student to a passionate advocate for innovative revenue streams in physical therapy. The conversation delves into the importance of cash-based services, the potenti...

In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes back David Ian Wood to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face, especially shiny object syndrome. They examine how to overcome distractions, the importance of understanding one's motivations, and practical strategies for staying focused. David shares insights on planning, accountability, and making tasks enjoyable to boost productivity. He also introduces his innovative app designed to he...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, Dr. Iyer shares his unique journey from a small town in India to becoming a physician and educator. He discusses the importance of curiosity in understanding life, the challenges of maintaining focus in a chaotic medical environment, and strategies to combat burnout. Dr. Iyer emphasizes the significance of consciousness in medicine and the power of conn...

In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy speaks with Steve Lewis, founder of Nabu, about the importance of empowering patients through technology. Steve shares his personal journey from working with musicians to developing a health tech startup aimed at improving patient care. The conversation explores the challenges of creating a health tech product, the importance of communication in healthcare, and the future of pat...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Marcia Harris, a pioneer in hormone restoration and a specialist in menopause care. With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Harris has helped more than 10,000 midlife women reclaim their energy, sexual vitality, and quality of life. They delve into common myths and misconceptions surrounding menopause, discussing the need for personaliz...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Lauren Schoenfeld, founder of Active Core Consulting, to discuss the importance of understanding finances in business. Lauren, a self-proclaimed numbers nerd, specializes in providing fractional CFO services, bookkeeping, and operational coaching for health and wellness entrepreneurs. The conversation kicks off with Lauren...

In this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Michael Neal, founder and CEO of Build My Team and a practicing optometrist in Hawley, Pennsylvania. They discuss best practices in hiring, drawing inspiration from successful companies like Disney and the Four Seasons. Dr. Neal shares his personal journey of overcoming hiring challenges in his practice, providing valuab...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Linda Melone, a certified conversion copywriter and former personal trainer. They dive into the importance of having a strong, unique value proposition in the medical and fitness industries. Linda shares her diverse background, which includes a degree in nutrition, experience as a pastry chef, and her journey into copywrit...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Tom Swales, a seasoned physiotherapist and strength coach with over 20 years of experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. Tom shares his journey into physical therapy, driven by his passion for sports and a personal experience with injury that motivated him to understand the human body....

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes back financial expert Joe Reinket to discuss the latest changes in student loans. Joe, a CFA charter holder and founder of FitBux, shares valuable insights into how these changes will impact three key groups: current students, those in repayment, and graduates nearing forgiveness. The discussion provides practical information o...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes business coach Jennifer Raams from Practice Freedom U. They discuss strategies for scaling therapy practices with intention, enhancing mental strength, and building high-performing organizations. Jennifer shares her insights on leadership development, team building, and strategic growth, drawing from her 20 years of experience in helping practi...

In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Tyler Evans, an expert in infectious diseases and public health. Dr. Evans shares his journey into the field, shaped by personal loss and trauma in his youth. He discusses the social and political drivers of pandemics, drawing connections from historical outbreaks to contemporary challenges, including COVID-19. As the CEO and co-found...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Carl Daikeler, the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Beachbody, now known as Bodi. With a career spanning over four decades, Karl has been a trailblazer in the fitness and nutrition industry, co-founding Beachbody in 1998 and overseeing its growth into a powerhouse brand renowned for iconic programs such as P90X, Insanity, ...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes Elizabeth Chabe, MBA, MS, CEO of High Touch Group and author of "The Giant's Ladder, The Science Professional's Blueprint for Marketing Success." Elizabeth shares her expertise in marketing within the science and technology sectors, particularly focusing on biotech and MedTech. She discusses the challenges faced by innovators i...

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Linda Bluestein, a recognized expert in hypermobility disorders and founder of Hypermobility MD and Bendy Bodies Podcast. Dr. Blustein shares her journey with hypermobility, detailing how health issues impacted her early aspirations of becoming a ballet dancer. After years as an anesthesiologist, she discovered her connect...