Wellness – Keeping the Well in Well-thy

Navigating Family Conversations with Dr. Kirby Rosplock (Ep. 31)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | November 22, 2023

Do you and your family ever have meetings of any kind? Whether it be placing votes on a big decision or planning out a family vacation… conversations within the family can sometimes take a turn and become more complicated than first thought out.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Kirby Rosplock, a recognized teacher, author, advisor and speaker in the family wealth industry. She is a Dean of Family Office at the Purposeful Planning Institute, a fellow and faculty of the Family Firm Institute, and a co-trustee of the Harbach Family Foundation and is here to help you ensure your family is having the necessary conversations, ensuring the most positive outcomes.

Dr. Kirby Rosplock discusses:

How to ensure each family member is being heard and understood within group conversations
How to avoid conflict when approaching family meetings
How to enhance a successful outcome when discussing matters of importance amongst family members
The power of a quiet pause…
And more

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About our Guest:

Dr. Kirby Rosplock is a recognized teacher, advisor, author, and speaker in the family wealth industry. She is the founder of Tamarin Partners Inc., a research advisory and consultancy firm serving the family office landscape. Kirby provides a family education that is practical and hands-on. She is a Dean of Family Office at the Purposeful Planning Institute, a fellow and faculty of the Family Firm Institute, and a co-trustee of the Harbach Family Foundation. She speaks and consults internationally on her research books and experiences with wealth and enterprising families. Kirby received her BA from Middlebury College, MBA from Marquette University and PhD from Saybrook University. Her book, the Complete Family Office Handbook, makes her uniquely talented in helping one contemplate how to design family meetings, focus on goals, and ask the right questions.

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Exploring the Transformative Power of Journaling with Jo Franco (Ep. 28)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | October 12, 2023

Have you ever journalled your day and looked back to those great moments with fond memories?

Health, wealth and prosperity are all intertwined in our day to day lives and these can be linked to improved mental and physical health and an overall better quality of life.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Jo Franco, CEO of JoClub, a journaling company fostering clarity, connection & community and a multilingual content creator and author. They discuss the benefits of journaling, different styles of journaling, and how it can shape one’s life. Jo shares her experience with journaling and how it has helped her reconnect with her passions.

Jo discusses:

How journaling can help your mental health
How journalling can get you closer to understanding yourself and healing your unresolved feelings
Some strategies that can kickstart your wellness journey through journaling
The importance of separating your productive thoughts from those that do not aid in your overall
And more

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Rebooting Resolutions: Strategies for Achieving Success with Annie Wilson, Ph.D. (Ep. 21)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | June 22, 2023

Are you looking for new ways to improve your personal strategies that you use in your daily life that can ultimately improve your overall wellbeing? When life gets in the way of your goals, it is important to keep yourself in check through a number of different strategies.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Annie Wilson, Ph.D., behavioral scientist and lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania whose main focus is on consumer psychology and marketing. Annie is here to discuss all things wellness from how you personally define it in your own life to how you can start incorporating productive strategies that can increase your productivity.

In this episode:

Learn how to overcome fear and negative thoughts surrounding your finances by shifting your mindset
Implement effective strategies to stay motivated and on track with your goals
Understand the crucial role of discipline in setting and achieving new financial objectives
Discover the benefits of “goal-stacking” and how it can help you accomplish multiple financial objectives simultaneously
Explore ways to transform your habits, mindset, and approach towards finances
And more tips and techniques for improving your financial well-being!

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About Annie Wilson, Ph.D.

Annie Wilson, Ph.D. is a lecturer of marketing at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Annie has served as a senior behavioral scientist for Vanguard. She received a PhD in marketing from Harvard Business School and a BA in English and Psychology from Georgetown University. Annie’s research interests include minimalism signaling in consumer behavior, and responses to resource scarcity.

Her research has been published in marketing journals for consumer research and consumer psychology and appetite, and she has been covered in Harvard Business Review.

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A Resolution For A Plant-Based Revolution With Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan (Ep. 17)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | April 27, 2023

Living a plant-based lifestyle can seem intimidating, but Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan are here to demystify the world of plant-based eating.

Tune in to this episode of the podcast where Barbara Archer chats with plant-based experts Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan to demystify the world of plant-based eating. Discover how these experts transitioned to this lifestyle, learn simple strategies for incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet, and be amazed by the numerous health benefits that come with a plant-based lifestyle.

Topics Dr. Loomis and Caryn discuss:

How Caryn got into the plant-based lifestyle and how James became an expert on plant-based nutrition
The difference between a whole food plant-based diet and a vegan diet
What sources of protein are available in a plant-based diet
What drives most of Dr. James Loomis’ patients to seek help from him
How much fiber you should consume daily
Which supplements are needed on a plant-based diet
And more

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About our Guests:

James F. Loomis Jr., M.D., M.B.A. received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, MO. In addition, Dr. Loomis received an M.B.A. from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine, is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and has also completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Loomis is also a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Loomis has served as a team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the medical director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington DC. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness.

He is on the clinical faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and the Department of preventive medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He speaks internationally on the health benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet and is featured in the documentary “The Game Changers”.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Loomis enjoys reading, cooking, and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys hiking, running, biking, and swimming, and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons, and triathlons, including an Ironman triathlon.

Caryn Dugan knew something had to change after losing her father to cancer in 2008 and then just 10 weeks later was also diagnosed with cancer. Many attempts at a healthier lifestyle finally led her to a plant-based diet. After studying under Dr. Neal Barnard at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in 2011 and earning her certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, she began counseling and teaching others. Caryn began STL Veg Girl traveling all around St. Louis (and eventually nationally!) speaking and presenting on the topic of plant-based cooking and meal prep to prevent and reverse our all too common chronic illnesses.

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Surviving and Thriving: A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey of Healing and Empowerment with Bill Potts (Ep. 11)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | January 26, 2023

Have you or someone you loved ever been diagnosed with cancer? Do you have questions on second opinions? How is cancer staged or graded? Do you want to know what the myriad of tests and treatments mean and what to expect during a particular test or treatment?

Welcome back to another episode of Keeping the Well in Well-thy. In this episode, Barbara Archer sits down with successful entrepreneur and five-time cancer survivor, Bill Potts. After lecturing and completing his MBA at Tulane University, Bill became a co-founder of the marketing agency, Remedy 365, which then jump-started his career managing for IRONMAN, a triathlon startup.

As a businessman who has beat cancer five times, with number six in progress, Bill wrote an inspirational guide, ‘Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor’ where he shares his personal cancer story, outlining everything you need to know to take on the fight headstrong.

Barbara and Bill discuss:

Finding hope, motivation, and inspiration when faced with a cancer diagnosis
Navigating overwhelming feelings that are a result of life-altering news
The importance of getting a second opinion on a cancer diagnosis
How to have conversations with a person going through a cancer battle
Bill’s personal and triumphant story and the capabilities of us all in hard times
And so much more….

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Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor

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About our Guest:

Bill’s 20-year battle has shaped his life and priorities.

He has had a successful work career, with FosterGrant, MIRUS, IRONMAN, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and as the co-founder of a marketing agency, Remedy 365. But Bill’s family is his priority and a big reason why he has fought so hard to beat cancer five times so far, with #6 in progress and #7 just a few years away.

Bill loves to run, is an IRONMAN athlete, and has found great purpose in writing this book. With a simple goal – to help others in their journey. The book gives purpose to the pain he has experienced.

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