29 MAG 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Merchita Vassell Carridge, a Registered Professional Nurse, pastor, wife, and mother. Merchita received her BSN in Nursing from Lehman College, Master of Science in Nursing – Education from Molloy University, and Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education from Capella University.  Merchita has worked as a RN including a not-for-profit organization serving the Developmentally Disabled for the past 21 years. She has committed herself to pastoring a church for the past 10 years. She shares some of her challenges, sacrifices, hard work and how she found her purpose, always rise to her circumstance, and making the best of it!

15 MAG 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Margarett Alexandre, an associate professor at York College Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs, of the City University of New York (CUNY). As a Jonas Scholar and member of the New York Academy of Medicine, she earned her PhD at the CUNY Graduate Center. Dr. Alexandre received a master's in nursing and a certificate in gerontological nursing from Adelphi University.  She has published in peer-reviewed nursing journals and serves as a manuscript reviewer. Founder and president of the Grandbois Youth Empowerment Mission Inc., which provides health, nutrition, and educational support to the Grandbois Community in Haiti. Dr. Alexandre recently added a memorial scholarship for pre-law and law students in her son’s name. She shares her son’s journey to being a lawyer, his health problem, work she is doing in Haiti, and how she continues to rise above her circumstances.  

8 MAG 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Allen Daugherty who is a Registered Professional Nurse, he has worked in the medical field for almost 50 years, first as a U.S. Air Force medic then as an RN and certified dialysis nurse. Allen believes that "The American health-care system is designed to focus on diseases after they happen, and so he dedicates his time to educate others on how to change one’s mindset to focus on prevention." He is the founder of P.H.A.S.E. (Preventive Health and Safety Engagement). Allen will share the top five health screenings that could save your life and when to get them. He’ll discuss the types of screenings, lifestyle changes and other preventative steps we can take before becoming another statistic. He is the author of "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth More Than You Can Imagine." He shares how to change the way you think and encourage you to change your current lifestyles and rise above health problems by implementing better choices.

1 MAG 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Edie Summers, a consultant, wellness coach, and speaker on holistic well-being and leadership, with close to 30 years of experience. She works in the wellness sector, with startups or companies helping to move the needle on health and well-being.  She is the author of the book "The Memory of Health" which helps people improve energy from chronic illness, burnout, or improve their overall well-being from any major life, health, or wellness challenge. She shares how you can cultivate the habit of hope in your life by making the necessary changes in your life. Her mission is to teach people how to be more hopeful, focus on those things you have the power to control and change.

24 APR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with John Nicholas, author, speaker, and coach, who helps groups and individuals harness the power of their unique history, dreams, and DNA to achieve epic results. Brown University, and Fuller Seminary and Arrow Leadership Program graduate, former pro football player, pastor and co-founder/partner of award-winning sports media and real estate companies. He’s appeared on ABC News, CBS News, syndicated radio, and numerous podcasts as well. He shares how to change your habits and principles to help you better manage your money, taking inventory of your life and change today. He will share his story and encourage, inspire you no matter your setbacks you can rise and overcome.

17 APR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Melody Krafft, a speaker, psychologist, author, obtained her degree in Education in Psychology, earning her Master's degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She talks about how to bring more joy and confidence into your life, starting today. She will provide advice on how to rise above all anxiety, stress, fear, self-doubt, and move past those emotions. Do not let them hold you back! She will encourage; inspire and help YOU move forward.  She shares how to bring more joy and confidence into your life, starting today.

10 APR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Doug Slakey, an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, educator, healthcare professional, and administrator. He is also a professor of surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and the President of Process Health Consulting, a healthcare consultancy. He shares key elements of how care should be provided. Despite knowledge, and training, patient care remains fragmented, frustrating, and expensive, especially from the patient’s perspective. He is the author of “The Process Manifesto: Improving Healthcare in a Complex World.” He shares why putting compassion into medicine is necessary for better outcomes.

3 APR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Frank DiMaio earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Providence College, a Master of Science degree from Troy State University and Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College. He is a transformative speaker who shares his tools to move forward from emotional lack surrounding trauma and grief. He is a published author, Artist, Educator who empowers individuals and organizations with his principles. He shares his story about major life past traumas, from divorce, layoff, losing his wife, how he learned to develop ways to deal with his life and rise above them all.

27 MAR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Marcia Chang Vogl, an ordained minister and the Director of Bethany Projects with Hidden With Christ Ministries. She creates and implements workshops for groups of five to fifty people concerning spiritual issues. She leads prayer meetings, seminars, and retreats (by invitation), in addition to private prayer counseling sessions regularly. She is a former public-school teacher and a college mentor. She is an author and her articles and devotionals have been published in Christiandevotions.us online magazine, Purpose Magazine, a Menno Media publication, and The Secret Place, Judson Press. She shares about grief, discuss ways to deal with grief, how to move forward and rise.

18 MAR 2024 · Dr. Saran Heron speaks with Dr. Adriana Popescu, a clinical psychologist, empowerment coach, speaker, author, and podcast host with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating addictions and trauma and has directed a number of treatment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the Founder/CEO of Firebird Healing, a trauma healing program, and the Clinical Director at Avery Lane, a holistic treatment program for women with co-occurring disorders and trauma. She has a private practice in San Francisco and travels around facilitating transformational workshops. She also hosts a fascinating podcast called Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. She loves to empower people to release their self-judgments, overcome their imagined limitations, create a life of infinite possibilities, and rise above poor choices such as addiction.