Skip the banter: 00:08:44 This is a listener suggestion from Amy Kay. In June of 2013, 8-year-old Cherish Lily Perrywinkle was out shopping with her mom in Jacksonville, Florida when she was abducted by a man who had a criminal history of preying on children from as far back as the 1970s. Support the show All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, …

In our latest episode, I (Dr. Karen Litzy) was honored to be interviewed by my good friend Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch after receiving the prestigious Robert G. Dicus Award at the APTA Private Practice Annual Meeting. This award recognizes lifetime achievement in private practice, and I couldn't be more grateful for the support from my colleagues and me…

Skip the banter: 00:08:17 This is a listener suggestion from Jacey. The Witman family consisted of parents Ron & Sue & their two sons, 15-year old Zach & 13-year-old Greg who lived in the small, quiet town of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. The town was shocked & saddened when they learned the tragic news that 13-year-old Greg had been ambushed in his o…

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy & Smart podcast, guest host Dr. Jenna Kantor welcomes Dr. Cortland Wyatt, a distinguished physical therapist with extensive experience in the field. The discussion focuses on Cortland’s role as a treasurer for two nonprofit organizations. Jenna and Cortland explore the responsibilities and challenges of being…

Skip the banter: 00:04:53 This is a listener suggestion from Munchkins Militia. 22-year-old Jennifer Servo had big dreams for her career in journalism & worked tirelessly with the goal of one day becoming the next Katie Couric. During her time on air, Jennifer covered murder cases & sadly, it was her own murder that went on to become one of the mos…

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch welcomes Kristin Revere, founder and CEO of Gold Coast Doulas. Kristin shares her journey in starting Gold Coast Doulas in 2015, initially as a solo birth doula and expanding to a team of 27 contractors, including lactation consultants, sleep consultants, and ne…

Skip the banter: 00:08:20 This is a listener suggestion from Morgan & Jo. Bournemouth, England was found to be one of the happiest places in the UK with 82% of those polled expressing happiness with where they lived. However, in 2002, the town was stricken with fear when they learned that a woman had been brutally murdered in her home at 211 Capsto…

Skip the banter: 6:35 This is a listener suggestion from Ava. On Friday, May 5, 2017, 18-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson, who went by Skylar, attended her senior prom. Less than 48 hours later she gave birth to a baby girl in the bathroom of her family home in the middle of the night. Other than the OB-GYN she’d seen in April to obtain a prescrip…

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Efosa Guobadia, CEO of FFITT Health and co-founder of PT Day of Service, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this impactful initiative. Dr.Guobadia reflects on the original vision behind PT Day of Service, emphasizing the core values of community, enga…

Skip the banter: 5:57 Allison's Amazon Addiction (socks) As you scroll through social media at the smiling, picture perfect images, much of what you see is only an illusion & a moment in time of a full life that’s happening outside the lens of the camera. You’re likely judging your own life in comparison to these images of what likely look like per…

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Ilana Muhlstein, a dietician, nutritionist, bestselling author, and mother of three. Ilana shares her personal journey of weight struggles and how it led her to become a passionate dietitian. They discuss nutrition, mindset around eating, and how to talk to …

Skip the banter: 6:00 In March of 2019, 21-year-old Samantha Josephson was a senior at the University of South Carolina. She was mere months away from starting law school on a full scholarship at Drexel University’s law school when she was out with friends & mistakenly got into a car she believed was her Uber. Her roommates who had been out with he…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy discusses setting boundaries, raising prices, and managing difficult situations with guest Hilary Silver, LCSW, an entrepreneur and thought leader in personal development and relationships. Hilary shares her journey from social work graduate to private practice and offers v…

Skip the banter: 6:51 This is a listener suggestion from Sharena & Carolyn. Aubreigh Paige Wyatt had just begun 8th grade at Ocean Springs Middle School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi when her life ended on Labor Day, Monday September 4, 2023 after she made the unimaginable decision to end her own life at the tender age of 13. Heather's (Aubreigh's …

Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Dr. Jared Pelo, co-founder of Bionic Health, about leveraging AI in medicine to improve patient care and physician-patient connections. Dr. Pelo shares his journey from emergency medicine to founding Bionic Health, driven by a desire to address healthcare issues proactively rather than reactively. Tune in to learn more ab…

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 19, 2011 a young woman’s mangled body was found in the road on the interstate in West Virginia. A 911 call came through at 3:41 am & the motorist indicated that they saw a car broken down near mile marker 181 in the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Parkersburg, West Virginia. He said the car wa…

On this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner and emergency physician with extensive experience in healthcare. Dr. Farrow discusses the impact of lifestyle stresses on our health using The Pulse Cure, drawing from his 25-year career and thousands of consultations. He shares ins…

Skip the banter: 4:36 25-year-old Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was an up & coming gravel cyclist who was found dead on the floor of her friend’s Austin, Texas bathroom on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 & the cycling world was rocked by the news of her sudden, violent death. YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/2Zx1swTcJTc All our links (YouTube, Ins…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Steve Farrell, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned advocate for interconnectedness. They discuss Steve's journey from high-tech entrepreneurship to promoting conscious living and business practices. Steve shares insights on creating a more conscious busin…

This is a listener suggestion from Scarlett. On Wednesday, October 25, 1967 it was 6 pm when the CBS Evening News aired & Walter Cronkite spoke of a tragedy in the small town of Arcadia, Florida, a rural area with sprawling farm fields & cattle pastures, which sits about 45 miles southeast of Sarasota in DeSoto County. Seven children from the same …

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and bestselling author, about the importance of muscle in successful weight loss. Dr. Davis shares insights from recent clinical trials on losing fat while preserving muscle. The conversation delves into the limitations of conven…

Skip the banter: 6:44 This is a case suggestion from Josie. Ten year old best friends Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman left a family barbeque to buy candy when they suddenly vanished during the summer of 2002. About six years earlier at age four, the girls met & became instant friends. From that moment on, they were connected at the hip & had a closen…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy discusses chronic pain with Dr. David Clark, president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. Dr. Clark sheds light on stress-related brain-generated medical conditions and the mission of his organization to end the chronic pain epidemic. They emphasize the importa…

Skip the banter: 7:15 On July 14, 2019, images of a young woman’s lifeless body appeared on various social media platforms, including Discord & stunned users were unsure if the images were real or not. 911 calls started coming in from around the country & one caller actually identified the woman in the photo as 17-year-old Bianca Devins. YouTube vi…

YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/PZxXb5uSN5o A few people have asked for a personal Q&A episode, so here it is! We thought it would be fun to answer some questions we got from our beloved listeners. We'll do another one of these down the road, let us know what you think. Thank you for listening, we appreciate anyone that has ever listened …

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Hill, a historian from Montana State University, to discuss Dr. Hill's book, "Birthing the West." Dr. Hill shares her background as a historian and a mother of three, explaining how her personal experiences with pregnancy …

Skip the banter: 7:11 Joey Comunale was a 26-year-old successful young man from Connecticut who went out clubbing with friends in New York City in 2016 & ended his night at an afterparty where he seemingly vanished. YouTube of this video: https://youtu.be/JXofGKNJEs0 Swedish meatball recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/swedish-meatballs All our links (I…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley and Dr. Kory Zimney, underscored the crucial role clinicians play in influencing the APTA research agenda. They emphasized that clinicians should be invested in the research agenda as it directly impacts their practice and the well-being of their patients. Here…

Skip banter: 5:48 YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/FG69n5FVqzM 13-year-old Kacie Woody was a sweet, bubbly & social girl who was always eager to make new friends. Sadly, these lovely qualities would later allow a predator to gain her trust, leading to a devastating conclusion. Allison's Amazon Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/shop/c…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, Dane Johnson joins the host to discuss holistically reversing Crohn's and colitis. As someone who reversed his own battle with Crohn's colitis using natural medicine, Dane shares his journey and insights as a holistic nutritionist helping others with IBD. Listeners will gain valuable infor…

This is a listener suggestion from Aneidy. More than thirteen years ago, on January 26, 2011, 27-year-old elementary school teacher, Ellen Greenberg, was found by her fiance, 28-year-old Samuel Goldberg, deceased in the kitchen of their Manayunk, Pennsylvania apartment. She was slumped against the cabinets, her legs were splayed out in front of her…

It was a bitterly cold night on Saturday, January 31, 2004 in Racine, Wisconsin. It was the type of frigid air that made even breathing painful. A 911 call came through earlier that day & the dispatcher heard a woman say that her ex-husband was trying to kill her. The woman had placed the call from inside a garbage can that had been filled with sno…

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy chats with Dr. Jacob Kendall, a survivor of two open heart surgeries, a public health gerontologist, and a four-dimensional poly thinker. They discuss demystifying healthcare to empower patients and caregivers. Dr. Kendall shares his personal journey through the health…

In February of 1984, an 11-year-old boy was abducted from his Baton Rouge home by his karate teacher who had also become a trusted family friend. A week after he seemingly vanished, a phone call ended up being the key piece to help find Jody Plauché & bring him back home to his family. YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/sf6ByTAVBqA Allison's…

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jackleen Samuel, CEO of Resilient Healthcare, on the latest episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast. Dr. Samuel shared insights on the evolution of care delivery and the innovative solutions Resilient Healthcare is implementing to bridge gaps in healthcare. From acute care at home programs to exten…