Kylie Gearhart MS, RD-AP, CDN, CNSC is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in New York City who specializes in helping patients nutritionally prepare and recover from surgery. She also brings her experience from a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. 

We're excited to have with us this episode Maia Vezina (@livingnowwithmaia)!  In 2013 she survived a horrific car crash where her car was struck by a drunk driver. Since then she has had 15 surgeries, with multiple surgeries to the left ankle. From this experience she has learned how to mentally prepare the pre-op and post-op battles that many patient's face. She also speaks candidly about one of the biggest concerns of surgery: pain and how she battles with chronic pain.

Mark Deguzman is a Family Nurse Pracitioner working in NYC in the Bronx. Today he talks about his experience on the frontlines of COVID-19 with the patients that came in through his clinic and how medicine changed during this time. You won't want to miss this episode if you want to know what it was like working in the epicenter of a pandemic. 

KERRY MORRIS, BS, MPA, is a former patient of ACL surgery and Massachusetts native. She tore her ACL in May of 2018 and underwent surgery in June of 2018. As a non athlete, she found herself with an infamous sports injury in the world of orthopedics. Her world was turned upside down. Through pain and persistence she learned that the mental and emotional health was just as paramount as the recovery process. After months of physical therapy; ignorance was no longer bliss. Throughout her recovery, it became a profound goal of hers to help others through the use of her Instagram handle @lifeisajourknee . Through this digital avenue, she has reached out to thousands of knee surgery patients from all over the world. She believes that it is not enough to suggest that physical therapy and "at-home" rehab will cure the invisible scars  that are left as a heavy burden on the minds of  patients. Her goal is to support igniting the change that is needed to respect mental health therapy in the same way physical therapy is regarded for recovery.

Taelor Bennett has experienced a lot in her lifetime and has oriented her career to help, coach, and train others for their longterm health and wellness.  She is a bi-lateral total knee replacement patient, a Theta-Healer, Master coach, and nutritionist.   She brings a very raw perspective on how this procedure has changed her life.  If you are questioning a knee replacement, please do yourself a favor and listen to Taelor Bennett. Our conversation ranges from her pre-op preparation, songs she listened to in the OR, to the post-op tips and tricks that helped her have a successful recovery.  You wont want to miss this one! Show Notes: Audio in the OR! Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2QCdQcU Link to Resistance Bands: https://amzn.to/3blm952 YouTube Healing Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVqo5ncandk Having a Knee Replacement? Check out your options: https://www.rightdevice.com/total-knee-replacement

Daniel Kao is an Orthopedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner currently practicing in New York City. He received his B.S. in Physiology at UCLA and then completed his BSN and MSN at Columbia University. When he's not working you can find him looking for the next great beer.

As a former athlete, Jenna started her career ago 8 years ago as a  personal trainer and sports medicine intern at the University of  Tennessee. After earning her B.S in Kinesiology, Jenna 's mission became  to help post operative athletes with injury prevention and post-therapy  recovery. After surviving 7 surgeries, Jenna has published reg first  book: "Surviving 7: The Expert's Guide To ACL Surgery". Jenna is also  certified in Functional Movement Screening and Orthopedic Rehabilitation  of the knee with strength and conditioning. With her passion in Health  and Fitness, Jenna aspires to help anyone with pain to keep moving  forward.  "Motion is lotion" - Jenna Instagram - @jennactive Products: https://www.rightdevice.com/acl-reconstruction Reading: https://www.rightdevice.com/post/acl-injury-overview

Jon Wolczyk is a senior sales consultant for Johnson & Johnson Depuy Mitek and has been in the industry for 17 years.  He runs the country's largest and highest producing area for the company and shares what it takes to be successful in this industry.  Jon opens the kimono on his past, present, and his outlook on where he thinks medical device sales will be going.  You wont want to miss this. J&J Mitek Products: https://www.rightdevice.com/product-page/mitek-j-j-rigidloop https://www.rightdevice.com/product-page/mitek-j-j-intrafix https://www.rightdevice.com/product-page/mitek-j-j-healix-advance https://www.rightdevice.com/product-page/mitek-j-j-gryphon #orthopedics #podcast #Johnson&Johnson #depuymitek #medicalsales #medsales #sales #motivation #sportsmedicine #sportsmed #medicaldevice #meddevice #medicalsalesrecruiter #rightdevice #knowyouroptions #surgery #hospital #operation