Send us a text In an instant, trauma changes everything. In this episode of Wellness Musketeers , co-hosts "Aussie" Mike James and interviewer David Liss is joined by two leading experts: trauma surgeon Dr. Babak Sarani and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Marc Chodos of George Washington University Hospital. Together, they take you inside the trauma care system — from emergency scenes to operating rooms — and reveal why trauma is often a preventable public health crisis, not just a random accident. 🩺 Wh...
Jun 15, 2025•54 min
Send us a text The alcoholic beverage in your glass has shaped cultures, sparked celebrations, ruined lives, and sparked fierce debate for millennia. In this illuminating conversation, our panel of experts cuts through the noise to deliver evidence-based insights about alcohol's true impact on our bodies and society. Medical expert Dr. Richard Kennedy lays out the science with crystal clarity: "Probably the most important point is that alcohol in moderation is okay." He defines moderation precis...
May 05, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text When Dr. Richard Kennedy took just three bites of a marijuana brownie years ago, he wasn't prepared for ceramic lions jumping across coffee tables and onto his lap. This vivid hallucination marked his first and last cannabis experience—but offers the perfect entry point into our comprehensive exploration of marijuana's complex role in modern society. The Wellness Musketeers gather medical expert Dr. Kennedy, fitness expert and host "Aussie" Mike James, economist Kettle Hviding and...
Mar 19, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Unlock the mysteries of weight loss drugs with us, as we inform you about the groundbreaking GLP-1 medications transforming obesity treatment. Joined by Dr. Richard Kennedy, we explore how these diabetes drugs, like Ozempic, have taken center stage in the fight against obesity. From reducing cardiovascular risks to improving sugar metabolism, these injectables are more than just weight loss solutions—they're potential game-changers for health and wellness. Aussie Mike James adds a...
Feb 12, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text What if you could revolutionize skincare for women of color by addressing a glaring gap in medical education? On this episode of the Wellness Musketeers podcast, we welcome Sheena Franklin, the visionary founder of K'ept, as she tackles the monumental challenge of health disparities in dermatology. With a startling revelation that less than 3% of medical textbook images cover skin conditions on skin of color, Sheena shares how her company is taking bold steps with tele-dermatology...
Dec 31, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Send us a text What if you had a coaching platform that understood your unique journey and motivations behind each action? On this episode of Wellness Musketeers, we bring you an insightful conversation with Alex Roe, the inspiring CEO and co-founder of Summit. This AI-powered coaching platform is transforming personal wellness by acting as your accountability partner, integrating fitness, mental health, and career development into a single cohesive experience. Listen to our very own Dave Liss a...
Dec 02, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text Get a sneak peek of the upcoming episode of the Wellness Musketeers Podcast ! In this teaser, Alex Roe, CEO of Summit AI, gives us a glimpse into how AI-powered coaching is transforming health and wellness. Learn how personalized AI tools can help you stay accountable, achieve your goals, and unlock your full potential. The full episode drops this Monday—don’t miss it! 🎧 Subscribe now to hear the entire conversation when it’s live. Support the show Contact Wellness Musketeers: Em...
Nov 30, 2024•1 min
Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jenny Powers, a former academic turned writer, as she reveals how evolutionary biology can unlock the secrets to modern wellness. Discover how societal structures might be at the heart of your burnout and how embracing our ancestral roots could be the key to reclaiming your health. Through the lens of her book "On the Origin of Being," Jenny invites us to rethink our relationships with sleep, nutrition, and nature, providing a fres...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text Curious about how to kickstart your fitness journey after years of inactivity without risking injury? Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Wellness Musketeers podcast, featuring expert insights from Dr. Richard Kennedy, a seasoned internist. Learn the crucial first steps in safely beginning a fitness regimen, the importance of consulting healthcare professionals, and hear cautionary tales of overexertion. This episode is packed with practical advice on starting slow and build...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text What if a children's hospital became the target in a brutal conflict? In this powerful episode of the Wellness Musketeers podcast, we’re joined by MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, a key figure in Ukrainian politics and an ardent advocate for reform and transparency. As the chairman of Ukraine's Freedom of Speech Committee, Yurchyshyn provides an unfiltered glimpse into the relentless Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, focusing on the horrifying strike that devastated Kyiv's Children's Hospital...
Aug 30, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text What happens when loneliness becomes more than just a fleeting feeling? Join us as we uncover the complexities of loneliness in today's world with therapist and wellness expert Rita Abdallah. Through poignant stories from her practice, Rita illustrates the many faces of loneliness, from young adults struggling with romantic connections to middle-aged individuals battling chronic illness and social rejection. Gain valuable insights into the symptoms and consequences of loneliness, ...
Jul 30, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text Ready to uncover the real stories behind the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Join us for a compelling episode of the Wellness Musketeers podcast, where Dr. Richard Kennedy, Ketil Hviding, David Liss, and Aussie Mike James share their personal experiences with the virus. From Dr. Kennedy's severe first infection to Aussie Mike's own surprising evasion of COVID-19, this episode promises insights into the varied individual journeys we've faced. Learn how vaccination played a pivotal role ...
Jun 04, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text Embark on a transformative journey with Marcia Bremenour, a highly experienced therapist in addiction care, who shares her profound insights into America's drug addiction crisis and the courageous path to recovery. This episode offers an honest look at the societal tremors caused by substance abuse, evolving trends in addiction. With Marcia, we untangle the intricate web of addiction treatment, from the temptation of short-lived coping strategies to the cultivation of lasting self...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Discover the unexpected wisdom of tango with Sharna Fabiano, an renowned tango artist and author, who speaks on the dance's profound reflection of life's social intricacies and leadership roles. Your episode host, Ketil Hviding, reflects on his journey through martial arts and tango and what the dance has taught him about the subtle art of leading and following, a dance of skills that extends far beyond the dance floor and into the very fabric of our daily lives. Sharna's words, d...
Feb 19, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text Discover a tranquil realm of self-love and acceptance with Pearl Kuebel, who leads you on a 15-minute symphony of the soul in our latest episode. Pearl's soothing voice serves as a beacon, illuminating the path to self-discovery, as we learn to embrace every sensation and breath with open arms. This auditory voyage promises not only a deep dive into relaxation but an awakening of self-lead awareness and harmony with the world around us. Join us as every breath we take is a step cl...
Dec 24, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Do you want to peek behind the curtain of the medical world? You're in the right place. We've got a special treat for you today in the form of our guest, Katie Culligan, a professional actor turned standardized patient. Katie brings to light how she and her colleagues play a crucial role in shaping medical practitioners' skills through simulating various medical conditions and cases. She shares her unique journey and the impact she's made in the medical education sphere. Katie isn...
Dec 01, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text What happens when a world-class athlete shares her journey into the intricate domain of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? We find out as we chat with the incredible Sa'idah Zeinab Durkee, also known as the Ginja Ninja. With a brown belt to her name, Sa'idah's deep dive into the sport is more than just about acquiring the belt or winning competitions. It's about the transformative effect Jiu-Jitsu had on her overall health, the resilience she built, and the community she found. She reveals how ...
Sep 03, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Can you imagine taking control of your health and arming yourself against prostate cancer? That's what we promise you'll learn from this episode of Micro Musketeers Moment. Our co-host, Dr. Richard Kennedy MD, offers a wealth of knowledge from his 36 years of clinical experience in primary care, and he shares this with us in a captivating conversation that explores the world of prostate cancer — from understanding incidence rates and risk factors to discussing the PSA test and its...
Jul 02, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode of Wellness Musketeers Moment, we are honored to host Dr. Linda Holifield-Kennedy, a renowned occupational medicine physician with over 17 years of experience in civilian employee health services at the Pentagon, and as a first responder to victims of 9-11, currently serving as the Senior Medical Advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Join us as we delve into the significance of workplace wellness and the best practices that can be implemented ...
Apr 22, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Welcome to Wellness Musketeers! In this episode, we feature a guided walking meditation, led by Xiaolin Wang. Xiaolin is a renowned meditation teacher who has dedicated her life to helping people find peace, balance, and happiness through mindfulness practices. She has studied and practiced meditation for over 20 years, drawing on various traditions including Zen, Vipassana, and Tibetan Buddhism. Xiaolin is known for her gentle, compassionate approach to teaching, and her ability ...
Mar 07, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Today you will learn the 10 Survival Tactics that have helped Corbin Dooley, as a man, to get through the darkest moments of his life. Corbin is a survivor of the suicide by firearm of both his mother and his aunt, wildfires in California, the 9-11 tragedy in New York City and the death of his high school girlfriend who was killed by a train. Corbin had to lean on these tools to help him to overcome a lifetime of trauma he has experienced. Corbin has spent most of his life as a mu...
Jan 25, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode, we are excited to speak with and learn from Corbin Dooley. Corbin is a musician, songwriter, and producer who is, most of all, a formidable music lover. Outside the recording studio, Corbin is a music business entrepreneur, founder, and creative director of the Los Angeles, CA-based music production company Bikiniwax Records. Corbin is a survivor of the suicide by firearm of both his mother and his aunt, wildfires in California, the 9-11 tragedy in New York City a...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Few Americans understand the important role of African-American soldiers in ending slavery and helping to win the Civil War. While the Emancipation Proclamation is generally believed to have ended slavery, it freed no slaves on January 1st, 1863. It did however set into motion considerations that would eventually end both slavery and the U.S. Civil War. The Emancipation Proclamation allowed 200,000 African-American soldiers to serve in the Union Army and help to free 4,000,000 ens...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Greg LaBlanc is the host of the Unsiloed podcast. He is a lifelong educator with degrees in History, PPE, Business, and Law, Greg currently teaches at Berkeley, Stanford, and HEC Paris. He has taught in multiple disciplines, from Engineering to Economics, Biology to Business, and Psychology to Philosophy. The podcast is based on a series of interviews Greg has had with leading global thought leaders and Nobel prize winners writing, thinking, and leading thought in the world today....
Sep 02, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of “ Wellness Musketeers.” In each episode, we discuss a wide range of topics in health, wellness, and fitness with a bit of business and economics thrown in as well. In this episode, we are joined by guest panelist Nadine Chapman Manager of Mediation Services at the World Bank Group. From our conversation, Nadine Chapman will help you remove the stress and anxiety related to conflict. Unresolved conflicts can erode the strength and satisfaction of re...
Jun 09, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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May 05, 2022•2 min
Send us a text In this episode of Wellness Musketeers, we will discuss the importance of scheduling annual health or physical examinations, from regular gynecologist exams to considerations related to chronic disease, cancer prevention and screening. The answers to the questions you don't ask your doctor are the ones that can cause you the most harm. When is the best time of year to get an exam? How often should you get a physical exam, blood work, dental or gynecological exam? What are the risk...
Apr 05, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text In this episode, we will discuss the impact of blood pressure or hypertension on our health and wellness. In 2019, more than half a million deaths in the United States had hypertension as a primary or contributing cause. High blood pressure costs the United States about $131 billion each year, averaged over 12 years from 2003 to 2014. You will learn about the risks associated with high blood pressure, the causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent and control high blood pressure, and m...
Feb 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text In our premiere podcast, Doctor Richard Kennedy discusses Covid19, the importance of vaccines, and why some people are hesitant to take them. Aussie Mike outlines the effect covid 19 has had on the fitness industry with the trend towards home fitness and the effect this could have on our future health and wellness. Ketil Hviding explains the impact of all these considerations on people around the world and how these issues are affecting business and the economy. For questions and ...
Dec 23, 2021•39 min
