Interview

“I’m doing this for the passion of the sport and to inspire others.” “I know I’m not going to win, but I want to prove that people my age and girls in general can push the limit. It’s about longevity.” –Sarah Schleper Before there was Lindsey Vonn, before there was Mikaela Shiffrin…there was Sarah Schleper.  read more…

“When I saw that officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck, it bothered me because 50 years ago that could’ve been me. It could’ve been me 20 years ago, and it could’ve been me today.” Today we’re having a conversation with someone who can shed incredible insight, history, and experience with a topic that read more…

“I try to be cynical, but it’s hard to keep up.” For this episode of Conversations, we venture into the world of finance and speak with Jared Dillian. Jared is truly a fascinating guy with incredible insights into the world.  I first came across his insights after reading an expose about him in the NY read more…

“Everybody has empathy but not everyone has the courage to show it. If everyone shows it, we can make our community, our country, and our world a better place.” For this episode of Conversations, I pushed myself a bit to leave my comfort zone.  Today’s episode is with Jennifer Granger, who I recently met back read more…

“Why would I be wound up? I’m either ready, or I’m not. Worrying about it right now ain’t gonna change a damn thing.”  – Floyd Mayweather Jr. just before a fight, as recalled by Paul Levesque This is a really great episode for anyone who wants to learn more about studying for high-stakes exams and test taking read more…

“At age 50 I am half way, I imagine the best is yet to come. I have a plan of how to keep achieving. The person I was is not forgotten but the person I aspire to be is something else completely.” Every so often, we meet someone who forever alters the course of our read more…

This episode is incredibly special as Danielle McGuire and I speak with attorney Angela Povilaitis, who is a nationally recognized voice for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. Currently, Angela is an attorney with the State of Michigan whose work focuses on sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crime victim rights issues. read more…

Today’s episode is with Dr. Billy Goldberg.  Some of you may recognize Dr. Goldberg from his work as an author.  His first book, Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini, was published in August 2005 and reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, read more…

Magical is how I would describe Dr. Dara Kass. She is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, where she also serves as the director of Equity and Inclusion for the Emergency Department.  After completing her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital, she served as faculty of read more…

Today’s conversation has been a long time in the making.  There is no justice I can do in this introduction to Dr. Lewis Goldfrank that would convey the impact he has had not only on me, but on the world. Dr. Goldfrank is the former chairman of the department of emergency medicine at New York read more…

“Preserve your ideals, don’t let the people around you poke fun at them, and look for where you get your fulfillment and make sure that it is still there and go after it if it is not.” –Peter Rosen, MD I think most of you who are emergency physicians know who Peter Rosen is. I read more…