HOW TO BLOW PAST TRAINING PLATEAUS Exercise and fitness expert Stephen Marcotte is on to talk about how to avoid overtraining and overcome plateaus. What is the most effective way to alternate training modes between strength and cardio. What is periodization in training and how does it help you continually improve your fitness. We also discuss emotional health. What is the best way to unwind and reflect? Sometimes with a book. We discuss Brene Brown and her work with recognition of vulnerability...
Sep 07, 2016•19 min
IS LIBERTY ALIVE IN AMERICA? Professor of Economics, author, and syndicated columnist Walter E. Williams is on the show to discuss liberty, the Constitution, and moral decline. Is the American public more agreeable to tyranny than liberty. Was is the difference between a democracy and a republic and which one did the founding fathers plan for our country? Who does Dr. Williams favor in the upcoming presidential election and what advice does Dr. Williams have for freedom-loving physicians? Find o...
Aug 26, 2016•19 min
BREAST AUGMENTATION OPTIONS Dr. Anahita Azharian educates us on the different types of breast implants that are available and which ones are best for which situation. Saline implants are the most affordable, but what are the drawbacks. Also, is silicone safe? What is the controversy behind silicone breast implants and what are some of the possible complications. How does a shaped implant fit differently than a round implant? What causes a beast implant to ‘ripple’? Dr. Azharian is a plastic surg...
Aug 22, 2016•21 min
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AT PATRIOTDIRECT FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Jeffrey Wacks combines functional medicine with direct primary care to create a true root cause analysis of problems and find solutions to medical issues. Dr. Wacks discovered early on in his career that he needed to practice medicine in way that allowed him to spend more time with patients. At PatriotDirect he seeks do something revolutionary in healthcare by putting patients and doctors at the center. Dr. Wacks co...
Aug 16, 2016•26 min
CONCIERGE MEDICINE FROM A PATENT PERSPECTIVE Chris Yates joins the show to talk about how having a personalized approach to medicine has helped him become healthy. Chris and Dr. Tommy discuss the philosophy of membership medicine and how it helps both doctor and patient become focused on the same goal—optimizing patient health. They discuss how a shared family history of health issues steered both of them toward a ‘non-traditional’ medical practice and why they both are happier because of it. Al...
Aug 15, 2016•24 min
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DOS AND DON’TS Chris Paradies is an intellectual law expert who helps entrepreneurs develop and protect their intellectual property through his Tampa law office and an internet-based IP consulting firm. We cover the basics of intellectual law and the steps you should go through to protect your intellectual property. We also discuss the difference between state and federal protections and the #1 way that people unintentionally run afoul of the law regarding intellectual prop...
Aug 11, 2016•14 min
EXPLORING ATLAS.MD AND THE GROWTH OF MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE Dr. Josh of AtlasMD and Dr. Tommy discuss how Atlas.MD EMR is the most affordable and remarkable EMR for membership medicine practices. Did you know that Atlas.MD converts 9 software solutions into 1 web-based membership medicine electronic medical record that include billing, charting, scheduling, communication including text and video, and more? Also we discuss why membership medicine, direct care and concierge medicine, is providing pat...
Aug 06, 2016•25 min
HOW COMPANIES SAVE MONEY BY SELF-INSURING McKensie Dopps isn’t your typical insurance broker. Working in a field dominated by older men, she has carved out a niche by helping companies find the most affordable health plans for their employees. Self-insured companies do not have to comply with the dictates of the Affordable Care Act, so they can create custom plans that save money on such things as prescription drugs, hospital benefits, and primary care. Mid to large employers can realize signifi...
Aug 02, 2016•27 min
HOW TO DO BUSINESS NETWORKING Mark O’ Donnell, President of RGA Network, comes on the show to give some tips on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. What is an ‘elevator speech’ and how do you develop a good one? What should you do with business cards as soon as you get them? What is the best way to follow-up with someone you’ve met how do you ‘break-up’ with a networking associate? How specific should you be when asking for referrals? RGA, Revenue Generation Activities, was fo...
Jul 29, 2016•20 min
SOCIAL NETWORKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, & BEING A DAD Matt Sweetwood USA President and CEO of beBee, Inc. joins the show to talk about a new kind of social networking that combines elements of LinkedIn with elements of Facebook with other completely new features to create a professional networking platform that allows you to create a personal brand. Learn how the algorithms that work on Facebook and LinkedIn limit your contact with followers where beBee does not which allows you to reach more people...
Jul 28, 2016•25 min
SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Marleen Geyen, President and CEO of Geyen Group South, joins the show to share about how a rare condition called SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) caused her to have a heart attack. Learn about the symptoms of heart attack and why you should not ignore suspicious symptoms just because you don’t fit the profile of someone who has heart disease. Geyen Group South is a commercial textile cleaning company. Learn why having y...
Jul 25, 2016•15 min
FIVE HUMAN RESOURCES TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Paula Mathews talks about the steps that business owners should take when hiring and managing employees. What is a pre-employment process? How do you do a background check. How do you properly document an employee’s conduct to protect yourself from legal action upon termination? Learn how to develop a company culture that allows your business to thrive. Paula Mathews is the president of HR Compliance 101. She brings more than 30 years of experience ...
Jul 19, 2016•20 min
THE MORAL BASIS FOR THE CONSTITUTION Dr. Jenna Ellis joins the show to discuss the Constitution and why it is important for individuals to learn about it in order to preserve their freedom and liberty. Is the Constitution’s duty to ‘preserve and protect the rights granted by God’ taken seriously by DC or is it just a historical document to give legislators and judges some guidance on how to rule over citizens? Dr. Tommy and Dr. Ellis discuss the Convention of the States Project that will use Art...
Jul 14, 2016•27 min
SAVE MONEY ON INSURANCE The Insurance Lady, Paula Blanda joins the show to talk about how things are looking up for insurance customers. Learn what you should look for in your insurance policy and what you can take advantage of during home renovations to save money with your insurance policy. What is Citizens Insurance and how do you benefit from having a yearly review of your policy? Paula is the daughter is of NFL quarterback Paul Blanda and niece of NFL quarterback and kicker George Blanda. F...
Jul 14, 2016•16 min
PODCAST PRODUCTION 101 Audio producer Roy Stegman joins the show to share his expertise on selecting the right equipment and software to start your own podcast. Roy is an audio producer and musician who got started in production by recording his own compositions. Learn the difference between recording with a USB mic and a XLR mic. When do you use a mixer and what are recommendations to learn more about podcast production. http://completeaudioproducer.com http://echelon-health.com/Ask-Dr-Tommy/po...
Jul 12, 2016•13 min
BOTOX, FILLERS, AND FACELIFTS Dr. Anahita Azharian joins the program to discuss what options are available to patients seeking cosmetic facial improvements. When would you use Botox vs. a filler. What is the recovery period for a facelift? What is a eye lift, what is a forehand lift? Also Dr. Azharian and Dr. Tommy discuss joint appointments for patients seeking guidance on weight loss and plastic surgery following significant weight loss. http://magnoliapsc.com
Jul 09, 2016•22 min
GET IN SHAPE, TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL FIGURE MODEL Alana Hernandez is an IFBB Figure Professional Competitor and personal trainer. Alana uses her years of experience to help her clients optimize their genetic potential by improving their body composition. Alana shares the challenges of being a professional athlete and how being in top shape can be challenging for the body. Dr. Tommy and Alana discuss what your target heart should be when training, how much protein you should eat while training,...
Jul 05, 2016•19 min
INDEPENDENCE DAY SALUTE We celebrate freedom every podcast on the Ask Dr. Tommy Show and it’s our honor to reflect on the words that established freedom as an unalienable right on this July 4 greater than 240 years later. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Jun 30, 2016•3 min
SALES AND MARKETING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Brian Cogan, business development manager for Blue Dot Promotions joins the program to give us ideas gleaned from 20+ in sales in marketing. We discuss cold calling, promotional items, and other creative ways businesses can conduct B2B sales. What is lumpy mail and whats the best way to deal with rejection when you are in sales. Brian also talks about customer acquisition, customer retention, and using the internet to network. Learn how to use LinkedIn...
Jun 30, 2016•13 min
MAKING YOUR OWN WAY IN BUSINESS Cynthia Factor joins the show to discuss how she was able to transition from careers in laboratory medicine to computer systems to working for herself as executive manager for Arbonne International. We discuss how the pressure to increase volume in a patient care business can lead to lower quality and potentially cause medical errors. Also discussed are the chemicals that are found in products and what it means to have an ‘organic’ or ‘vegan’ label on a personal c...
Jun 30, 2016•26 min
MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE FOR PATIENTS AND BUSINESS Dr. Robert Steves returns to the show to talk about how he is helping businesses in Tennessee save money while improving medical care. Dr. Steves shares how membership medicine is returning medical practice to the way medicine used to be. Dr. Steves and Dr. Tommy also talk golf: drivers and putters. Dr. Steves, and avid golfer, gives sage advise to Dr. Tommy, a rank amateur. http://thetowndr.com
Jun 25, 2016•17 min
MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE TO THE PRIMARY CARE RESCUE Founder and CEO of Diamond Physicians, Dr. James Pinckney joins the program to explain how and why membership medicine is disrupting a stagnant primary care world. Dr. Pinckney explains how he went from being a surgery resident to a CEO of growing medical group that is expanding across the country. Dr. Tommy and Dr. James also the Godfather movies and how movies ostensibly about the mafia actually portray family and business values of everyday Ameri...
Jun 24, 2016•24 min
RISING TO OPTIMAL HEALTH Chris Babulall shares his story from being a healthy young man to being bedridden with multiple medications after a health scare. Chris talks about how he overcame a TIA to be successful businessman who loves to travel. Dr. Tommy and Chris discuss what makes a good supplement stand out from the rest and the controversy surrounding vitamins and supplements being sold by healthcare providers. Chris is distributor for IDLife which provides personalized supplement products. ...
Jun 22, 2016•14 min
WHELTON MYOFASCIAL REFERRAL TECHNIQUE™ TO RELIEVE PAIN Ryan Whelton, DPT, joins the show to describe his discovery that allows patients to enjoy quicker recovery and almost instant pain relief. He also discusses how some are skeptical. What do you think? Watch his videos and judge for yourself. Dr. Whelton is a physical therapist who has worked with the New England Patriots in the NFL and is the owner of his own private practice. Also discussed is how his growing family has made life more intere...
Jun 21, 2016•19 min
TRANSFORMING MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY CONTINENTS AWAY Brian McKenzie SVP of Patient Integration at MEDx eHealthCenter joins the show from Kyrgyzstan to discuss healthcare innovation. Brian is working to achieve improved medical care delivery by providing access to a healthcare provider, telemedicine services, and payment services all via a mobile delivery service without CPT codes, ICD codes, or meaningful use tripwires. MEDx E-Health is a personal medical Patient Records portal that provides docum...
Jun 19, 2016•23 min
A LADY GATOR RISES UP IN THE TREE BUSINESS Paola Rodriguez joins the show to share how she went from the College of Business at the University of Florida to Director of Operations at Miller and Sons Tree Service in Tampa. Paola’s journey from UF to ADP to Miller and Sons is continuous yet unpredictable. Learn how a chance game of kickball led to her current position as a lady in a predominantly male industry. When is the best time to have your trees trimmed? Should you do it before storm season?...
Jun 16, 2016•19 min
CONVERTING TO MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE Bill Cossart of MedFirst Partners joins the show to talk about how he helps doctors start a membership medicine practice. Which doctor is the best candidate to convert to membership medicine, how much does it cost to convert, and what are the steps? Also what can patients expect when their doctor changes to a membership medicine model? What discounts are available and what is it like to have your doctor always a phone call away. Dr. Tommy and Bill share which re...
Jun 12, 2016•27 min
COSMETIC SURGERY FOR WOMEN AND MORE Dr. Anahita Azharian joins the program to discuss weight loss surgery, liposuction, scar revision, and the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure, breast augmentation. Co-host Tracy Hoyle and Dr. Azharian discuss cosmetic surgery as it relates to women and changes associated with weight loss and pregnancy. Also we tackle reconstructive surgery for children and skin cancer excision. Also covered is Wine and Prime, shopping, and the beauty of gifts from Amazon....
Jun 09, 2016•15 min
WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS AND DOCTORS Richard E. Ralston joins the program to discuss why medical care should be a free exchange between patient and doctor. Does the government have a role in determining who should receive healthcare and is there a ‘right’ to medical care. How much control should individuals have over their own medical care and how much should be directed by Washington, D.C. What is the difference between medical coverage and actual medical care. Do the good intentions of ...
Jun 06, 2016•30 min
HERE TO HI-PO Eric Wilson, co-author of the book Here to HI-PO: An Insiders Guide to High Potential joins the show to talk about the book, and how its target audience (young working adults) can develop High Potential talent. Eric and co-author Dr. Joe DeAngelis have nearly 50 years of combined experience and pass along lessons learned in developing HIPOs. The book is broken into bite-size increments (22 chapters on separate topics) to allow you to digest each part individually over time. Learn h...
Jun 03, 2016•25 min
