When Darin Santangelo, executive director of procedural services at AdventHealth Orlando, started training for an Ironman, he said he couldn’t run to his mailbox. Now, he competes in what’s widely known as one of the most difficult one-day athletic events in the world.

While his motivation was sparked by an organizational culture committed to health and wellness, his drive comes from his family. “I have a disabled daughter, so it keeps me in shape to care for her,” Santangelo said.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Santangelo joins Russell Gaither, sports performance program manager, AdventHealth, to discuss finding your inner Ironman.

Listen to this episode to hear about Santangelo’s pursuit of an extraordinary goal, how to start an exercise routine even if you’re a beginner, staying motivated, training, building endurance safely and Ironman lessons he applies to the workplace.

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

Obie Diaz, from the Obie & Ashley In The Morning show on K92.3, was taken aback when a routine physical led to the diagnosis of a condition requiring heart surgery. He was in his 20s at the time and has since undergone two open heart surgeries.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Diaz joins his surgeon, Dr. Kevin Accola, cardiac and thoracic surgeon of AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, to share the incredible, life-changing experience.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• Deciding between a cow valve and mechanical valve (2:16)
• Common symptoms of heart problems (4:33)
• Diaz’s biggest concerns about the surgeries and how Accola helped him through them, including the opportunity to observe a heart procedure (5:52)
• Effective preventative measures for maintaining heart health (11:06)
• The connection between mental and heart health (13:32)
• How this experience has changed Diaz’s life and influenced his work as a radio personality (15:04)
• Advice to start taking care of your heart now rather than waiting for an event (16:36)

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

Since Major League Pickleball’s founding in 2021, the sport has grown to encompass approximately two dozen teams across the U.S. and even more amateur players in recent days. Naturally, injuries have increased and 90% of emergency room visits related to pickleball involve players who are 50 years of age or older, according to Doug Allen, a certified athletic trainer at AdventHealth, who pointed to a study by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Allen joined Ryan DeVos, co-owner and general manager of Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team, the Orlando Squeeze, to talk pickleball — its rise to fame, tips for playing safely and what’s next for the sport in Central Florida.

“We're trying to (create) more of a centralized hub of pickleball in the greater Central Florida area by connecting the various courts all over the city,” DeVos said.

Tune in to this podcast episode to hear more about:

• Pickleball’s rise to fame (1:53)
• What first-time pickleball players should know (6:04)
• Encouraging the next generation of players, especially as kids from various sports are getting into it (7:34)
• Common injuries and how to prevent them (10:30)
• Goals for the Orlando Squeeze (13:59)
• Advice for becoming a professional pickleball player (15:59)

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

“The court is the gold standard,” says Arnie Kander, Orlando Magic vice president of player performance and wellness. “My job is to make them (Orlando Magic players) the best version of themselves as they step onto the wood.”

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Kander joins Dr. Harrison Youmans, sports medicine physician with Rothman Orthopaedics at AdventHealth and Orlando Magic team physician, to talk player performance and sports medicine.

“We try to take everything we learn at the professional level and extrapolate that out to our patients,” Youmans says.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• Lessons learned while providing care to the Magic’s players (7:06)
• Maintaining peak performance throughout an entire season (8:02)
• The AdventHealth Training Center, a world-class sports medicine facility where the Magic players practice that’s open to the public (10:27)
• How important it is to build trust with the players (13:36)
• Player care during the off season (18:19)
• Introducing innovation into the Magic’s wellness program (20:31)
• The future of player performance (22:21)

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

“When trust is present (in the workplace) … There’s a sense of accountability in terms of everyone’s role. There’s a sense of safety to speak up when something’s wrong without fear of retribution or malice … And when that’s present, it changes everything.” That’s according to trust expert, author, speaker and coach, Roy Reid, APR, CPRC.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Reid joins co-author of The Trust Transformation, Dr. Omayra Mansfield, MHA, FACEP, chief medical officer of AdventHealth Apopka, to discuss how trust can transform your life. They explore opportunities to become intentional about earning, cultivating, repairing and restoring trust in professional and personal relationships.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• How a training workshop at AdventHealth evolved into the publication of Reid and Mansfield’s book (2:23)
• The four attributes of transformational trust (4:08)
• Reid’s miraculous recovery of a rare, life-threatening heart condition with only a 2% survival rate (5:55)
• The impact of COVID-19 on trust (8:38)
• The importance of building trust in yourself (11:34)
• How trust plays a role in corporate catastrophes (20:52)
• The future impact of trust on organizational cultures (23:09)

“Trust is our currency,” Mansfield said. “When you build up those trusting relationships, it can have a benefit on your health and well-being — your mental health, reducing stress and anxiety, depression.”

Learn more about improving professional and personal relationships through the transformational power of trust at roywreid.com.

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

“Fifty percent of all life-time mental illnesses begin by age 14,” says Jessica Galo, director of specialty care at AdventHealth for Children and member of the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. As exciting as going back to school can be, students in Orange County and across the country are facing numerous challenges. Some include social media, bullying and the pressure to perform and succeed both during and after high school, just to name a few.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Galo joins Maria Vazquez, Ed.D, superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), to discuss how parents, health care providers and educators are supporting youth mental health.

“It’s never too early to talk to your child about mental health,” Vazquez says.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• Having intentional, meaningful conversations with kids (2:32)
• Resources available through BeAMindleader.com, AdventHealth for Children and the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (3:58)
• What OCPS teachers and staff are trained to do when a student is struggling, which involves a three-tiered system of support (4:53)
• Expanding pediatric mental health services in Central Florida to reduce the provider gap (7:05)
• How OCPS and AdventHealth for Children are working together to support students (11:26)
• What children are being taught about caring for both their bodies and minds (17:57)
• How OCPS is addressing some of the tech-related disciplinary issues today, including cyberbullying (19:46)

If you need to talk now, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

To connect with a pediatric mental health navigator, find suicide and crisis prevention resources or learn more about your child's mental health well-being, visit BeAMindleader.com.

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

Orange County is around 30% Hispanic and in other surrounding counties that number is higher, according to Pedro Turushina, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando. “Yet less than 5% of the decision-making positions are held by Hispanic members. There’s a big gap to help elevate those businesses and professionals to the next level.”

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Turushina joins AdventHealth’s Dr. Luis Isea to share their own career journeys and the importance of Hispanic representation in Central Florida.

“Many times in Hispanic families, you have this idea that becoming a doctor is something unattainable. It may be extremely costly and is going to be difficult,” Isea said. “So we have to go out there, connect with those communities and say, ‘you can make it.’”

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• Turushina’s entrepreneurial path, which includes moving to the U.S. from Colombia, starting a business with his brother and the leadership role he’s in today (:58)
• Opportunities and challenges members of the Hispanic community face in Central Florida (2:14)
• Health disparities and inequities affecting the Hispanic community and how they might be addressed (3:27)
• What inspired Isea to become a doctor and the obstacles he faced having started med school in Venezuela (5:48)
• Championing diversity in the health care field, especially within leadership positions (8:39)
• Free resources the Hispanic Chamber offers businesses and professionals across the region (10:21)
• Advice for aspiring and emerging Hispanic leaders and entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the community (12:32)
• How both Turushina and Isea celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (15:42)
• Connecting with the Hispanic Chamber (19:34).

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.

“Nine out of 10 people in Central Florida can’t afford to buy your average-priced single-family home,” according to Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. She said it would take building about 90,000 homes tomorrow to help house everyone in need of one in Central Florida.

In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, McManus joins Brad Hillmon, chief operating officer AdventHealth Orlando, to discuss affordable housing challenges and the health of homeownership.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• What it takes to own a Habitat for Humanity home, from the application process to receiving the keys (2:51)
• How Habitat U’s free financial literacy program prepares people to be “home ready” (7:30)
• The roles the Orlando Magic, Habitat for Humanity and AdventHealth played in one family’s journey to homeownership and a secure future (10:08)
• How stable housing impacts the health and well-being of families far beyond the walls of its physical structure (16:05)
• Measuring the success of Habitat for Humanity’s housing projects (17:22)

“It's a place to heal, a place to maintain health. It's a place to build and maintain relationships. All of these are crucial aspects of life that are made more difficult if you don't have a secure place to live,” Hillmon said.

AdventHealth has provided whole-person care for 115 years. Today, our services, including cancer, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics and a dedicated women’s and children’s hospital are rated among the nation’s best. Learn more at feelhealthyfeelwhole.com.

Disclaimer
AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal are providing this podcast as a public benefit. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AdventHealth or the Orlando Business Journal. The views expressed by our guests are their own. Their participation in the podcast does not imply an endorsement by them or any entity they represent. AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequence of damages, arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content in this podcast, which is provided, as is, and without warranties.