Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter sits down with Kelsey Wagner and Zoe Devney, who share their experiences and insights after completing their first year in the workforce. Whether you're a fellow SLP or just curious about the challenges and successes these professionals face, this episode is for you!We'll explore everything from the supportive workplace culture to combating imposter syndrome and the importance of building relationships with mentors and supervisors. Kelsey and Zoe offer invaluable advice for new grads on strategies to make a smooth transition into the workforce. But don't worry, it's not all work talk – we also discuss our go-to karaoke songs, favorite coffee shops, and unique coffee brewing methods.So settle in for an engaging and informative conversation with Kelsey and Zoe. You'll gain a new appreciation for the world of speech language pathology and maybe even pick up some tips for your own career journey. Don't miss this insightful and lighthearted episode of Kintinu'd Conversations!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter had the privilege of chatting with Chad Arnold, a Life Path Assistant at QLI, whose powerful story of healing and personal growth moved us deeply. Struggling with addiction, depression, and anxiety, Chad faced a life-changing spinal cord injury that left him searching for meaning and purpose. But it was his desperate situation that allowed him to make a pivotal shift in his mindset - what if he decided to have a good day today? That single thought changed everything for Chad, and it may just change everything for you too.Throughout our conversation, Chad shared his journey of overcoming desperation and turning his life around. He developed healthy habits that transformed his day-to-day life and discovered the power of physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and meditation. Chad also emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and resources, a practice he continues to incorporate in his work with individuals with spinal cord injuries.As we wrapped up our inspiring discussion with Chad, we explored the significance of building a supportive community that can guide and encourage us in our own healing journeys. His story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the incredible potential for growth and transformation that lies within all of us. So, if you're ready to embrace your own journey of healing, join us for this enlightening and empowering episode.Enjoy!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter sits down Jodi Palensky, Kintinu's Clinical Psychologist, for a discussion about Loneliness.Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.  The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,4 and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity. And the harmful consequences of a society that lacks social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces, and civic organizations, where performance, productivity, and engagement are diminishedIn part 2 of this conversation, Brad and Jodi discuss life changes that lead to loneliness and what we can do to push into loneliness in our lives and the lives of others in our community.Enjoy!Show notes:https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdfhttps://www.apa.org/education-career/ce/social-isolation.pdfListen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter sits down Jodi Palensky, Kintinu's Clinical Psychologist, for a discussion about Loneliness.Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.  The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,4 and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity. And the harmful consequences of a society that lacks social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces, and civic organizations, where performance, productivity, and engagement are diminishedIn part 1 of this conversation, Brad and Jodi discuss what Loneliness is and is not, as well as the effects of loneliness on the individual and community.Enjoy!Show notes:https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdfhttps://www.apa.org/education-career/ce/social-isolation.pdfListen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world. In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter sits down with Jill Guenther and Nash Mahupete. Jill and Nash have been a part of QLI for over 50 years combined, and take the time to discuss the value of having challenging  conversations within the rehabilitation setting, as supervisors, and within our personal relationships. Currently, Jill serves as the Director of Skill Building and is one of the first people to welcome a new team member to the company.  Nash serves as the Vice President of Residential Services and excels in being present and jumping in wherever needed at QLI.Listeners will appreciate their perspective on the value of pressing into conversations that we want to avoid, or perceive as a task to be checked off the list.Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter sits down Jodi Palensky, Kintinu's Clinical Psychologist, for a discussion about "Healing". In the world of rehabilitation, and generally speaking, in our lives, healing is multi-factorial. Whatever the incident may be, considering the whole person (mind, body, spirit) is incredibly important to help define the compelling vision of "healing" for the individual.Brad and Jodi discuss their personal growth in understanding these concepts as clinicians, how they've witnessed their client's perspectives change over time, and the need to consider the family and support system in the healing process as well.Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter and Steve Kerschke sit down to talk with Greg Hamlin, from Berkley Industrial Comp. Amidst the era of automation, the digital realm appears to have surpassed the importance of individuals. However, Greg Hamlin, a trailblazer in advocating for workers' compensation, strives to redirect attention towards a company's most valuable asset - their people.His efforts in this field extend beyond the end result, prioritizing the well-being of both employers and injured workers. Additionally, Greg hosts his own podcast, Adjusted, which is aimed at altering views on insurance and initiating a positive shift towards prioritizing employees in this industry.Greg's thoughts and strategies on empowering the team members around him to do people centered work were refreshing to hear.Enjoy!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter, Steve Kerschke, and Claire Thelen sit down to discuss the concept of "planting seeds". Now, we're not talking about literally planting seeds in your garden, but rather how to build resilience and helping others be successful in work and in life.Why is it more valuable to plant seeds and foreshadow for others, rather than just telling them what to do? There is value in helping others to process and engage topics on their own outside of the conversation.Enjoy!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter, Steve Kerschke, and Claire Thelen sit down to discuss LEARNING. We're passionate about understanding how people learn from different walks of life and how we can best facilitate that learning. Join us for a meandering discussion about learning concepts, preferences, and how using different mediums/ways to present information can enhance and enable new learning.Enjoy!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Backed by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.In this episode of Kintinu’d Conversations, Brad Dexter, Claire Thelen, and Katy Nath sit down to discuss five ways to start decluttering your devices, ultimately leading to fewer distractions, helping to improve your work flow.Enjoy!Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.Listen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.