Episodes

  • Fiona Oakes: Inspiration to the World

    Fiona Oakes: Inspiration to the World
    Oct 18 2016
    Fiona Oakes is a world class human being whom we will passionately hear first hand from. We will learn what motivates her and how she manages it all. She is a triple world record holder, a marathon elite athlete, an animal sanctuary founder, a healthy lifestyle promoter, a vegan, a conservationist, and a role model to people on all parts of the globe. Fiona is truly one of the most compassionate and inspiring human beings I have ever met. Her heart is made of gold!
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    57 mins
  • Sustaining One Health, One Medicine: St. George's University

    Sustaining One Health, One Medicine: St. George's University
    Oct 11 2016
    Have you wondered what a zoonoses is? What is a One Health One Medicine Approach to diseases? At SGU located on Grenada in the West Indies, the students, faculty, and community members are enthusiastically embracing this concept with a sustainable approach to addressing worldwide zoonotic diseases. Many diseases can transmit from animals to humans affecting global health. I launched the very first One Health One Medicine Clinic in Grenada as a veterinary student. These free clinics for the island combined human health care with animal health care and public health information. SGU will offer a One Health, One Medicine online course in honor of the inaugural One Health Day, which will be celebrated worldwide on November 3. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including global health burden, determinants of health, strategies toward promoting health, and applications toward a sustainable approach for the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
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    57 mins
  • RedRover: October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    RedRover: October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    Oct 4 2016
    Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? While we reflect on what this means to each of us, what also does it mean to our family members without a voice....our furry pet family members? Domestic violence is a VERY recent personal experience of mine. We will hear from the inspiring Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO of RedRover. SHE is making a difference in this world! We will learn about ALL of the programs RedRover has to offer. RedRover©, a national nonprofit organization based in California, has distributed over 40,000 dollars in grant funds to 8 domestic violence shelters throughout the USA so the shelters can create pet-friendly lodging to house victims’ pets. The mission of RedRover is to bring animals out of crisis and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance and education. Their programs include RedRover Relief-Responders-Readers-and-Learning. Support RedRover!
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    58 mins
  • A Day in the Life of Veterinary Medicine

    A Day in the Life of Veterinary Medicine
    Sep 20 2016
    Have you wondered what a day in the life of being a veterinarian is like? This episode will discuss it all including disease topics, ways of at-home management, the emotional and spiritual spectrum of the field, community outreach, and the role of a veterinarian in the community-public health-zoonoses-friend-counselor sectors.
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    59 mins
  • The Barefoot Bandito!

    The Barefoot Bandito!
    Sep 13 2016
    Eddie Vilbar Vega has the Guinness Book World Record for completing the most BAREFOOT marathons in any one year. He achieved this astounding number of 101 Marathons in the year 2014! People call him the Barefoot Bandito. He is truly an inspiration with a compassionate heart of gold! We will hear first-hand what motivates this super-human, the why behind his passion, and what's next on his horizon! Tune in to Voice America's Empowerment Channel at 3pm pacific time on Tuesday September 13, 2016, 'The Compassionate Life' for an hour of jaw-dropping inspiration!
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    57 mins
  • The Omni Athletes: Giving Back

    The Omni Athletes: Giving Back
    Sep 6 2016
    The Omni Athletes are Lebanese endurance athletes and climbers based in Dubai who are constantly pushing their limits to inspire others and raise awareness to fund for charity. Their accomplishments are awe-inspiring! From climbing mountains, to achieving world records, to completing the Triple 7 Quest, to raising money for 'Seeing is Believing' -a global mission to tackle avoidable blindness-, to the North Pole Marathon accomplishment.... their compassion to help others is TRULY humbling! The Omni Athletes have raised over 200,000 dollars for treatments of underprivileged kids suffering from cancer in the region. One member, Moustapha Mroueih was even honored by carrying the Olympic Torch during the most recent 2016 Games in Brazil as an act of personification of Unity, Diversity, Peace, and Harmony... all qualities crucial in the organization of such an event but more importantly, crucial for the people's of the world wellbeing. We will learn about the passion behind each of the 4 members!
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    53 mins
  • Life Coaching and Community Outreach

    Life Coaching and Community Outreach
    Aug 30 2016
    Emilio Palafox and Michael Stavinoha have many things in common, but the most important is their passion for life and community outreach. We will discuss many topics including their podcast called The Launch Party, a life coaching business focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual quadrants, their positivity, their business entrepreneurship, and their involvement in the Blue Cure for Cancer. Living a healthy life style is the cornerstone!
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    57 mins
  • Cruz Family Chiropractic: Giving Back to the Community

    Cruz Family Chiropractic: Giving Back to the Community
    Aug 23 2016
    Dr. Brandant Cruz, the owner of Cruz Family Chiropractic strives to achieve and maintain an optimum state of health and well-being for his patients through a total body and mind approach to chiropractic care. Chiropractic is more than just back pain. His practice, Cruz Chiropractic, serves patients in the Houston and surrounding communities with chiropractic care. Dr. Cruz is an active member of the community participating in charity health events such as the Impact a Hero 5K, local school supply drives, and annually serves with the doctor staff for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His approach to therapy is treating all aspects of the patient for longer lasting effects. We will hear first hand from this compassionate individual and how he is changing the lives of others for the better.
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    59 mins