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Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen

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In an absurd predicament, a Bulgarian barbarian and a Kansan from Massachusetts broadcast from the very middle of the United States providing unique angles to everything that matters to nuclear scientists, tortured existentialists, and vagabonds all over the world. (Produced and sound engineered by Neil Rasmussen. Music by OddCrew)
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How do we redefine what’s possible in care services, care & support models, and community living? The Quest for the GoodLife is where bold ideas, innovative solutions, and next-generation technology come together to transform lives. Hosted by Dr. Mike Strouse, a visionary leader in disability services, this podcast challenges conventional wisdom and explores groundbreaking approaches to independence, self-direction, staffing models, technology-enabled care, and workforce stability. Through c ...
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Send us a text Ivo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando decipher clever messages hidden inside recent movies and television shows. The boys also share some insane travel stories. Good News of the Week: High school graduate gets tens of thousands of dollars in one day work at Burger King.By Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen
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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse is joined by Beth McCoach and David MacDonald—GoodLife’s leaders in operations and tech innovation—for a compelling conversation on how smart technology is reshaping the way we support independence, safety, and connection. Together, they explore: How iLink is evolving in…
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Send us a text Ivo, Lewis and Fernando are visited by a frighteningly casual large language model. Then they dissect the complicated relationship between the emoluments clause and opulent private jets. Good News of the Week: Individual atoms coming alive in the lightBy Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen
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Send us a text In this heartfelt and visionary episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov explore the power of real communities—what makes them work, why they matter, and how GoodLife's Neighborhood Network is redefining intentional, inclusive living. From memories of small-town Missouri to the story of a remote …
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Send us a text In our typical candid manner, Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and Lauren Vohland dive into the systems behind success in care services. From zeroing in on medication error rates to designing personalized health dashboards and embracing tech-driven remote care, this conversation reveals how performance metrics and system design fuel rea…
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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Mike Strouse and Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed discuss topics relevant to current challenges in I/DD and senior services such as: Performance management Improvement strategies Implementation of scientific research in practical environments How to leverage the exponential growth of technology Out-of-the-box thinking …
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Send us a text Ivo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando discuss the merits, limitations and possible consequences of the incoming universal tariffs. Also, college basketball becomes something else and "Adolescence" is a global phenomenon and a warning. In "Good News of the Week" a little girl beats Einstein and Hawking at their own game.…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, we’re redefining what’s possible in workforce benefits, disability services, and staffing solutions. Join Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and special guests Lauren Vohland and Megan McKinney Todd as they dive deep into what it truly takes to build a thriving workforce in care services. Fro…
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Send us a text Ivo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando and young Jullian discuss the perils and costs of home ownership in the United States. Also, something amazing happens during the recording of this podcast. Finally, the good news involves a magical treehouse in Oxford, England.By Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen
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Send us a text Are you ready to challenge the status quo in care services, staffing models, and organizational behavior? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take you on a deep dive into the science of change management, implementation strategies, and innovative solutions that redefine what's possib…
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Send us a text Ivo, Lew and Fernando discuss the following topics: Academy Awards weirdness, surprises, disappointments and more Could it be that the best movie of the year is a wordless animated feature from Latvia? Did the Oval trouble in DC show us the imminent future of the world order? Good News of the Week: A car crash leads to something shoc…
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Send us a text What if the key to a long, fulfilling life wasn't just genetics but the environment you build around you? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov dive into the fascinating concept of Blue Zones—communities around the world where people live longer, healthier, and more connected lives. Fr…
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Send us a text In this unforgettable episode the phenomenal fantasy fiction author Yaroslav Barsukov visits us all the way from Vienna, Austria to discuss his amazing novel "Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory" and to reflect on his favorite writers, his process, background, cultural influences, memories and much more.…
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Send us a text Can unconventional thinking unlock the key to a better life? Dr. Mike Strouse, President & CEO of Good Life Innovations, takes listeners on an exhilarating journey into creative problem-solving, disability services innovation, and leadership transformation in the premiere episode of The Quest for the Good Life. Inside this episode, y…
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Send us a text Ivo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando discuss the following topics of vital insignificance: Taylor Sheridan's ubiquity in the American entertainment landscape The USPS murky future Daylight Saving Time's murky future Drone invasion The quantum chip Willow is about to take over the universeBy Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen
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Send us a text The maharaja of municipal fidelity Lewis Walton, the high priest of decommissioned exuberance Neil Rasmussen and the most generous donor of gently used incompetence Ivo Ivanov convene deep within the catacombs of Trans Atlantic Perspective headquarters to discuss topics of vital insignificance: The most glutenous holiday in America P…
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