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The Future of Virtual Work with Renji Bijoy
No one could have imagined how the COVID-19 pandemic would shape the future of work. The number of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021, from 5.7% to nearly 18%, according to 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many employees would rather quit than return to an office full-time, valuing flexibility and autonomy over higher paychecks. While several employers have adopted a hybrid model to accommodate employees’ preferences, some interactions simply aren’t the same over Zoom.
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Jan. 3, 2023
The Future of Virtual Work with Renji Bijoy
No one could have imagined how the COVID-19 pandemic would shape the future of work. The number of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021, from 5.7% to nearly 18%, according to 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many employees would rather quit than return to an office full-time, valuing flexibility and autonomy over higher paychecks. While several employers have adopted a hybrid model to accommodate employees’ preferences, some interactions simply aren’t the same over Zoom.
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Dec. 27, 2022
The Intersection of Virtual Reality and Behavioral Health with Shan Padda and Kameron Helmuth
According to the CDC, the percentage of drug overdose deaths has quintupled since 1999. Opioids offer temporary relief from chronic or acute pain, but the drug does not address the underlying causal agent of the pain. Is there a way to heal patients without narcotics? Shan Padda, CEO of Harvard MedTech, has been passionate about relieving patients’ pain without using opioids since he studied neurobiology as a university student. Harvard MedTech’s Vx Therapy Program heals patients using virtual
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Dec. 6, 2022
Disrupting the Medical Market and Saving Lives with Jon Merrell
Humans react in different ways when an emergency strikes. Some people thrive under pressure, but others can’t handle stressful scenarios. These reactions are influenced by the stakes of the situation. In cases where life or death is on the table - such as cardiac arrest - the odds of human error are multiplied. Around 80% of the time, people performing CPR give breaths too quickly, which can lead to hyperventilation. Jon Merrell hopes to alleviate this problem with the Butterfly BVM. In this ep
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Nov. 29, 2022
Developing Leaders Through Community, Discipline, and Faith with Reward Sibanda
While some cultures prioritize individual contributions, the Zimbabwe ubuntu social philosophy defines a person’s humanity by their communal contribution. This philosophy brings a unique perspective to the conversation about leadership, followership, and finding a voice. Our cultures shape our leaders, and our leaders shape us. In this episode, Tommy talks with Reward Sibanda, Senior Advisor of Church and Community Relations at World Vision, about leadership development. What started as a conve
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Nov. 22, 2022
Making Peace With the Process with Alexander Hitchens
Music influences the way people view the world, themselves, and their circumstances. Musicians have a great power and responsibility to use their talent to shape society and evoke emotions from their audience. In this episode, Tommy talks with versatile Music Producer and Composer Alexander Hitchens, who produces everything from rap to hip hop to classical music. Alexander worked hard as a teacher at the Monarch Center for Autism before he was able to make music his primary source of income. He
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Nov. 15, 2022
The Power of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jeff Gladd
We rarely pay attention to health complications before there’s a need. Our approach to our health is reactive, with doctors focusing more on what to prescribe than what is causing these issues in the first place. How can we adopt a mindset that prioritizes prevention and proactivity? In this episode, Tommy talks with Dr. Jeff Gladd, Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript. Working as a traditional doctor, Jeff noticed a reliance on prescription medication over exploring the root causes of patients’
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