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Wellness Musketeers
"Empowering Health, One Episode at a Time"
Unlock the secrets to a healthier, more balanced life with Wellness Musketeers. Join our dynamic team—a medical doctor, wellness expert, and economist and a fitness expert with over 120 years of combined experience—as they delve into the latest health and wellness trends that impact you and your loved ones. From physical and mental health to overcoming drug addiction and loneliness, each episode offers diverse perspectives from leading experts in health and business. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal wellness journey or stay informed about the broader implications of health trends, Wellness Musketeers is your go-to source for insightful discussions and actionable advice.
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For questions and to suggest topics and speakers for future episodes, please contact Dave at davidmliss@gmail.com.
Episodes
30 episodes
Mayo Clinic Lead Dietitian on Weight Loss Truths & Nutrition Hype
Ever wondered why some diets work while others fail? Why nutrition advice seems to constantly contradict itself? Or why those GLP-1 medications everyone's talking about are causing such a stir in the wellness world?In this enlightening ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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56:22
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Trauma: Seconds That Save Lives — with Dr. Babak Sarani & Dr. Marc Chodos
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 sur...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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54:27
Beyond the Buzz - Alcohol: Friend or Foe?
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 insi...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:15
Marijuana: Medicine, Money, and Modern Myths with Dr. Richard Kennedy
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 offe...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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58:43
Revolutionizing Obesity Treatment: Dr. Richard Kennedy on the Impact of Weight Loss Medications
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 ce...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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44:53
Sheena Franklin's Vision for Equitable Skin Care for Women of Color
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 mon...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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41:19
AI-Driven Wellness: Alex Roe on Personalized Coaching with Summit Technology
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 Summi...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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57:03
Revolutionizing Wellness: How AI Coaching Helps You Achieve Your Goals with Summit AI
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 pe...
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1:00
Harnessing Ancestral Wisdom: Dr. Jenny Powers on Evolutionary Health and Wellness
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 b...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:04:27
Rediscover Fitness: Dr. Kennedy's Advice for Lifelong Athletes
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 internis...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:30:08
Children's Hospital Under Siege: MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn on the Human Toll of War
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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12:59
When Loneliness Strikes: Strategies for Wellness with Rita Abdallah
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 ill...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:53
COVID Chronicles: Personal Journeys, Long COVID, and Vaccination Insights with Dr. Richard Kennedy
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 experi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:28
Navigating the Maze of Addiction: Marcia Bremenour's Guide to Recovery and Hope
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:00:48
The Tango of Life: Leadership, Followership, and Social Dynamics with Sharna Fabiano
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 h...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:57
Embrace Serenity with Pearl Kuebel's Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation
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 le...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:10
Behind the Curtain: The Unique Role of Standardized Patients in Medical Education with Katie Culligan
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:22
Embracing the Mat: Sa'idah Zeinab Durkee on the Transformative Power of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:56
Taking Control: Understanding and Combating Prostate Cancer with Dr. Richard Kennedy MD
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:22
Workplace Wellness: Insights from an Occupational Medicine Physician
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:58
Guided 15-Minute Walking Meditation
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 mindf...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:21
Micro Musketeer Moment - Corbin Dooley’s 10 Survival Tactics
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5:34
Survival Tactics: Men, Music, and Mental Health
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 entrepre...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:52
Black Soldiers' Role in ending Slavery and Winning the Civil War: The History Most Americans Don't Know
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, 186...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:15:54
Learning to Live a Better Life with Greg LaBlanc
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 Engineer...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:53