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Sandy Kibling Get Savvy... Demystifying Healthcare

Sandy is a Health care professional having served in numerous roles including physician consulting and working for a large healthcare insurance company. She has worked on the frontline addressing physician and subscriber issues and has heard first-hand the frustration and concern about affordability and navigating a complicated healthcare system.

Sandy’s passion is to create a trusted source with Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a podcast that breaks down the complexity of healthcare and empowers consumers to navigate the healthcare system.

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Episode 131: From 367 Pounds To A New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 131: From 367 Pounds to a New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who transformed his life after decades of struggling with obesity.�…

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who transformed his life after decades of struggling with obesity. Stanley shares his deeply personal journey, including how the loss of his mother at age eight shaped his relationship with food, how he reached 367 pounds, and the moment he decided he did not want his story to end early. His turning point came on February 1, 2009, a day he calls his “rebirth day.” Stanley explains why lasting weight loss is not about another Diet, quick fix, pill, or surge…

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Episode 130: Medicine At 50 Below: Breaking Barriers In Rural Healthcare &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 130: Medicine at 50 Below: Breaking Barriers in Rural Healthcare

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Mary Ellen Doty, founder of Wilderness Medical Staffing, shares her remarkable journey from serving in remote Alaskan villages to building innovative staffing…

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Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Mary Ellen Doty, founder of Wilderness Medical Staffing, shares her remarkable journey from serving in remote Alaskan villages to building innovative staffing solutions for rural healthcare communities.Mary Ellen discusses the realities of healthcare deserts, provider shortages, and the challenges of delivering care in some of the most remote areas of the country. She also explores provider Burnout, the importance of autonomy, and how meaningful community connection can transform both patient care and clinician satisfaction.From building trust in Nati…

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Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing The Gut Connection? &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing the Gut Connection?

Send us Fan MailYou may be doing all the “right” things for your heart—exercising, eating well, stretching, and showing up consistently for your health—but what if there is another important p…

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Send us Fan MailYou may be doing all the “right” things for your heart—exercising, eating well, stretching, and showing up consistently for your health—but what if there is another important piece of the puzzle? In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, Sandy Kibling welcomes Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist, to explore a deeper look at heart health beyond the traditional advice.Dr. Ahmed is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Lylah Health, a personalized microbiome therapeutics company focused on heart health. He shares how …

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Episode 128: Stop The Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, And Dementia &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 128: Stop the Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Dementia

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Boone, a leader in preventative cardiology, to discuss why heart health is about much more than reacting after something goes …

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Boone, a leader in preventative cardiology, to discuss why heart health is about much more than reacting after something goes wrong. Dr. Boone shares how early detection, advanced imaging, genetics, and proactive care can help identify plaque and arterial risk before it leads to heart attacks, strokes, or other serious health events.This conversation also explores the powerful connection between heart health and brain health, including how prevention may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia and supporting long-t…

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Episode 127: Mammograms Made Mobile: Innovation, Access, And Saving Lives &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 127: Mammograms Made Mobile: Innovation, Access, and Saving Lives

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, Navy veteran and healthcare innovator, to discuss how Mammolink is changing the way women access breast Cancer screenin…

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, Navy veteran and healthcare innovator, to discuss how Mammolink is changing the way women access breast cancer screening. Through mobile mammography units, Mammolink is helping remove barriers to preventive care by bringing screenings closer to where people live, work, and gather.Dr. Polselli shares why healthcare does not have to feel complicated, how Technology and AI are improving access and efficiency, and why patients should feel empowered to advocate for themselves. This conversation highlights how innovati…

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Episode 126: Unheard No More: Navigating Care For Children With Special Needs &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 126: Unheard No More: Navigating Care for Children with Special Needs

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling interviews Paula Yoast, an attorney and Mental Health clinician, about her journey as an advocate for children with special needs. They discuss the chal…

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sandy Kibling interviews Paula Yoast, an attorney and mental health clinician, about her journey as an advocate for children with special needs. They discuss the challenges parents face in navigating the healthcare system, the importance of community support, and the need for effective advocacy. Paula shares her personal experiences, insights from her new book 'Tumbleweeds', and offers practical advice for parents dealing with special needs children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of persistence, community, and self-advocacy in ensuring …

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Episode 125: Breaking Myths About Aging And Fitness...get Healthy At Any Age &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 125: Breaking Myths About Aging and Fitness…Get Healthy At Any Age

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Reclaim Your Body', Dr. Michael Guadagnino discusses the importance of maintaining health and fitness as we age. He addresses common misconceptions about …

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Reclaim Your Body', Dr. Michael Guadagnino discusses the importance of maintaining health and fitness as we age. He addresses common misconceptions about Aging and fitness, emphasizes the benefits of exercising at home, and shares success stories of individuals who have transformed their health. Dr. Guadagnino also highlights the dangers of a sedentary Lifestyle and provides practical tips for incorporating movement into daily routines. He concludes with key takeaways from his book 'Fitness Over 50, 60, 70 and Beyond' and encourages lis…

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Episode 124: Hope For Healthcare: Patients, Policy, And Progress &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 124: Hope for Healthcare: Patients, Policy, and Progress

Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening conversation, Cameron Sabet, a healthcare advocate and venture capitalist, discusses the complexities of the healthcare system, the importance of healthcare litera…

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Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening conversation, Cameron Sabet, a healthcare advocate and venture capitalist, discusses the complexities of the healthcare system, the importance of healthcare literacy, and the role of technology and entrepreneurship in transforming healthcare delivery. He emphasizes the need for consumer advocacy and engagement to drive systemic change and highlights the potential of AI and direct primary care models to improve patient care. Cameron encourages individuals to leverage their voices and skills to contribute to a more equitable healthcare system.TakeawaysCamer…

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Episode 123: Invisible Illness, Unshakable Strength - The Long Road To Being Heard And Believed &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 123: Invisible Illness, Unshakable Strength – The Long Road To Being Heard and Believed

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you spend 18 years searching for answers to symptoms no one else can see? In this powerful episode, Rachel Weaver shares her long and exhausting journey with chronic…

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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you spend 18 years searching for answers to symptoms no one else can see? In this powerful episode, Rachel Weaver shares her long and exhausting journey with chronic dizziness, beginning the day before graduate school and continuing through years of appointments, tests, frustration, and uncertainty. Her story shines a light on what it feels like to live with an invisible illness while trying to function, be believed, and keep moving forward.Rachel opens up about the emotional weight of being dismissed, misunderstood, or told you must be “fine” because yo…

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Episode 122: Don’t Stay Silent: Patient Advocacy That Can Save Lives &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 122: Don’t Stay Silent: Patient Advocacy That Can Save Lives

Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Julie Siemers discuss the critical issues surrounding hospital safety, patient advocacy, and the importance of effective communication in healthc…

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Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Julie Siemers discuss the critical issues surrounding hospital safety, patient advocacy, and the importance of effective communication in healthcare. Dr. Siemers shares her extensive experience in Nursing and Education, emphasizing the need for patients and families to be proactive in their care. They explore the concept of 'failure to rescue' in healthcare, the significance of hospital safety ratings, and practical tips for caregivers to navigate the healthcare system effectively. The discussion highlights the importance of p…

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Episode 121: When Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough: A Functional Approach To Pain &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 121: When Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough: A Functional Approach to Pain

Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Kevin Smith discuss the challenges of chronic pain management and the limitations of traditional medicine. Dr. Smith shares his journey into func…

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Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Kevin Smith discuss the challenges of chronic pain management and the limitations of traditional medicine. Dr. Smith shares his journey into functional medicine, emphasizing a personalized approach that seeks to uncover the root causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms. They explore the importance of comprehensive testing, the role of prescription medications, and the impact of insurance on healthcare decisions. The discussion highlights the need for proactive health management and the value of Investing in one's …

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Episode 120: A Father’s Fight For Answers: Turning Frustration Into Sunstone Health &Raquo; N0Y2Fis9Cmom75Iy15S93Gxjv81W 11
Episode 120: A Father’s Fight for Answers: Turning Frustration into Sunstone Health

Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling interviews Josh Resnikoff, CEO of Sunstone Health, about his personal journey through the healthcare system while seeking answers for his son's heal…

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Send a textIn this conversation, Sandy Kibling interviews Josh Resnikoff, CEO of Sunstone Health, about his personal journey through the healthcare system while seeking answers for his son's health issues. Josh shares how his frustrations led to the creation of Sunstone Health, a company that leverages AI to streamline the diagnostic process and improve patient care. The discussion covers the challenges families face in navigating healthcare, the importance of collaboration with healthcare providers, and the potential for direct access to innovative healthcare solutions.TakeawaysJosh Re…

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