Life can change in an instant. For John Alan Sebald, that instant came on Valentine’s Day in 2021 when he tragically choked and suffered a non-shockable form of cardiac arrest right on his kitchen floor. Minutes away from being gone for good, a series of extraordinary miracles and fast-acting first responders brought him back to…
Wellness is often treated as a destination we “arrive” at, but in reality, it is a practice built through small, consistent actions. In this episode, Robert Biggs, wellness expert and account manager at Wellworks For You, discusses how sustainable wellness is achieved by bridging the gap between physical health and emotional resilience. He covers such…
This week’s OnTopic with Empathia features a follow-up conversation with Jess and Paige, diving deeper into the logistical and emotional hurdles that define the surrogacy journey. While their story resulted in the birth of a healthy baby, the path was paved with high-stakes medical prep, ethical dilemmas and a literal blizzard. From “spicy” confrontations with…
This week’s OnTopic with Empathia begins a conversation with Jess and Paige, two women whose lives became inextricably linked through an extraordinary surrogacy journey born out of resilience and faith. Following Jess’ stage four triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, the odds of giving her daughter a sibling were astronomically small – until she met Paige, a…
The word “wellness” is thrown around as a marketing tagline for everything from apps to spiritual retreats. It’s easy for the true meaning to get lost in the noise. In this episode, Robert Biggs, wellness expert and account manager at Wellworks For You, strips away jargon and uncovers what it actually takes to build a…
Everybody deserves a second chance… right? But sometimes events transpire that can often feel unforgivable. This week’s OnTopic with Empathia features return guest Dr. Buck Blodgett founder and executive director of The LOVE>hate Project. During Dr. Blodgett’s previous OnTopic appearance, he discussed the tragic events that led to him starting The LOVE>hate Project, an organization…
Everybody deserves a second chance… right? But sometimes events transpire that can often feel unforgivable. This week’s OnTopic with Empathia features return guest Dr. Buck Blodgett founder and executive director of The LOVE>hate Project. During Dr. Blodgett’s previous OnTopic appearance, he discussed the tragic events that led to him starting The LOVE>hate Project, an organization…
How do you take care of an aging parent? What about your own future? As we age our bodies tend to break down, unless we start to take the steps necessary to keep us going. This week’s guest Carrie Crawley, an Empathia resource specialist and gerontologist, shares methods to ensuring you can take care of…
Caring for aging loved ones is one of the most meaningful, and often one of the most challenging roles any of us will take on. It raises questions about health, independence, finances, and how to balance caregiving with the rest of life. And while every family’s journey looks different, the need for support and good…
This week’s OnTopic with Empathia features guest Alan Mikolaj and explores whether someone can be a “born leader” and what the research shows. (Hint: With enough hard work, anyone can find their way, regardless of standing.) Alan is a leadership and organizational development consultant, executive coach and the author of Stress Management for the Emergency…