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Beyond the Badge: Stories of Excellence from the Mount Sinai System Daily Huddle
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Beyond the Badge is an event to honor employees whose stories were presented to leadership at the daily system huddle. These employees found a way to push beyond the already high expectations we commit to at Mount Sinai and deliver truly exceptional service to our patients, guests, colleagues, or in their work. Be inspired as we celebrate employees who uphold the highest traditions of our Health System and the promise of our mission, vision, and brand purpose.
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ALTIS is an elite training environment, and a global leader in sports education. In this podcast our hosts sit down with coaches, sports medicine professionals and athletes to share insights into elite performance.
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Setting Expectations with Chris Miller of Mount Sinai Health System
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45:52This episode is the ninth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Chris Miller Athletic Performance Coach at Mount Sinai Health System. Stuart and Chris talk about working in the NBA, the difference between team and individual sport…
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Searching for Half a Step with Matt Price - Los Angeles Kings Director of Strength & Performance Science
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58:19This episode is the tenth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Matt Price Director, Strength & Performance Science for the Los Angeles Kings. Stuart and Matt talk about working in the NHL, multiple ways to be fast, science in S&C…
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The decision of whether to receive a mammogram can be one of the most consequential of a woman's life. In honor of Mammogram May, Dr. Laurie Margolies, MD, who serves as Vice Chair of Breast Imaging for the Mount Sinai Health System, discusses how mammograms detect breast cancer, the technological advancements driven by AI that have already improve…
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Beyond the Badge: Stories of Excellence from the System Daily Huddle S4EP.3, 5/2/2025
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59:25Beyond the Badge is an event to honor employees whose stories were presented to leadership at the daily system huddle. These employees found a way to push beyond the already high expectations we commit to at Mount Sinai and deliver truly exceptional service to our patients, guests, colleagues, or in their work. Be inspired as we celebrate employees…
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Blank Slate with Stacey Hardin, Director of Medical and Performance for Bay FC
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1:03:18This episode is the eighth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Stacey Hardin the Director of Medical and Performance for Bay FC. Stuart and Stacey talk about working at Bay FC from the experience of it being a Start-Up, Injury P…
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Supriya Ganesh, star of the hit TV show, “The Pitt” is joined by Mount Sinai experts on emergency medicine, stress, and resilience to discuss how the fictional and real-life ERs overlap—and to share personal coping skills in their respective professions. The Mount Sinai Health System supports healthcare worker mental health with its Center for Stre…
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Run a Lap with High Performance Consultant Sean Muldoon
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36:44This episode is the seventh in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Sean Muldoon former Head of Performance for the Seattle Sounders and Organizer of the Speed Summit. Stuart and Sean talk about Re-thinking how to Learn, How to Deve…
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Kidney disease is often silent. But it can have a huge effect on your life, including dialysis and organ transplant. In this podcast, nephrologist and researcher Dinushika Mohottige, MD, talks about how to maintain your kidney health. She also addresses the impacts of environment and community on maintaining healthy kidneys. Visit https://www.mount…
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We're Not Broken, We're Building with Danny Foley of RudeRock Strength
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57:19This episode is the sixth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Danny Foley of RudeRock Strength. Stuart and Danny talk about the Spectrum of Human Performance, Where he learend the most about Culture, The Boundaries between Stren…
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Strength Meets Skill: Rethinking the S&C Tool Box with Javier Miller Estrada of Ignite Performance
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54:46This episode is the fifth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Javier Miller-Estrada, Co-Owner of Ignite Performance. Stuart and Javier talk Movement and Skill Acquisition, Short-Term vs Long-Term Development, the Athlete System,…
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Beyond the Badge: Stories of Excellence from the System Daily Huddle S4EP.2, 4/4/2025
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1:01:33Beyond the Badge is an event to honor employees whose stories were presented to leadership at the daily system huddle. These employees found a way to push beyond the already high expectations we commit to at Mount Sinai and deliver truly exceptional service to our patients, guests, colleagues, or in their work. Be inspired as we celebrate employees…
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The COVID-19 pandemic required us to try to protect ourselves and treat the disease while simultaneously trying to figure it out. Infectious Diseases physician Gopi Patel, MD, remembers the challenges from the health care provider perspective. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial w…
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Shining a Light with Dr. Ramsey Nijem, Director of Performance for Kansas Men's Basketball
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46:33This episode is the fourth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Univeristy of Kansas Men's Basketball Director of Performance Dr. Ramsey Nijem. Stuart and Ramsey talk Experiencing the Mountaintop, New NCAA Realities, Mapping out …
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N of One is not Research, it's a Good Story with Loren Landow, Notre Dame Director Football of Performance
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45:31This episode is the third in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Notre Dame Director Football of Performance Loren Landow. Stuart and Loren talk Landow Performance, NFL Staff Ratings, Saturating Deceleration, Problem Solving ... an…
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In 2022, a young man named Christian Arreola survived being electrocuted with 13,000 kilowatts, losing his right arm in the process. After being outfitted with a state-of-the-art bionic arm—and working with occupational therapist Jennie McGillicuddy to master its use—Christian developed a new lease on life. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical…
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Eating Tacos / Talking ISOs with Atlanta Falcons Director of Performance John Griffin
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48:50This episode is the second in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Atlanta Falcons Director of Performance John Griffin. Stuart and John talk Isometrics, Leading a Large Team, What Young Coaches need to know about Coaching in the NF…
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How Failure Became the Key to Success with Les Spellman
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48:16This episode is the first in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our first guest is none other than Les Spellman from Spellman Performance. Stuart and Les talk Combine Training, Managing a Large Team, Les' Learning Process and much more. The Speed Summit…
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Beyond the Badge: Stories of Excellence from the System Daily Huddle S4EP.1, 3/7/2025
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1:08:07Beyond the Badge is an event to honor employees whose stories were presented to leadership at the daily system huddle. These employees found a way to push beyond the already high expectations we commit to at Mount Sinai and deliver truly exceptional service to our patients, guests, colleagues, or in their work. Be inspired as we celebrate employees…
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People hold certain misconceptions about grieving, which can make the process even harder. The idea that grief is a linear process with a definite endpoint can create anxiety for people who worry that they are not grieving “correctly,” says Kailey Roberts, PhD, in conversation with Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinica…
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During the worst of the COVID-19 crisis, many people turned to social media to stay connected, informed, and entertained. That hasn't always yielded positive results—for older adult users who may have had some cognitive decline and were new to social media, it left them vulnerable to scams and propaganda. In this podcast, neuropsychologist Maria Lo…
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When you lose your hair, it can be very stressful, especially for women. But there are ways to deal with alopecia both medically and emotionally. In this podcast, Armani Latimer, Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, shares her story of hair loss and recovery with dermatologist Emma Guttman, MD, PhD. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if …
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Willana Mack had just been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer when she found out she was pregnant. In this podcast, she discusses how she found a doctor who could address both situations medically—as she handled the personal and logistical journey to recovery. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in…
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Born while his family was on the run from South Sudan and raised in a Uganda refugee camp, Lual Mayen is now CEO of his own video game company. In this podcast, he tells the story of his mother’s love, and his own creativity, determination, and luck. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical …
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Men's Health, Prostate Cancer and EDucation
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39:03For many men, the twin ideas of compromised prostate health or erectile dysfunction is terrifying. A diagnosis of cancer is enough to handle, without having to thininkg about a future of diminished or nonexistent sex. But medical science offers several options to treat ED and bring people back to their pre-cancer functionality. Urologist and men’s …
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Caroline Austin-Maddison is a nurse practitioner at Mount Sinai Hospital, specializing in cardiac care. Her work in Harlem and the Caribbean Island of Monserrat reveals innumerable case studies in resilience—in her patients, in the nurses, and in herself. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clin…
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Kevin Hines devotes himself to advocating for suicide prevention. He knows what he’s talking about, having survived a jump off the Golden Gate Bridge when he was 19. These days, he uses his storytelling skills to build resilience—within himself and others. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a cli…
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On this special episode, a panel of sports superstars—including NBA legends Allan Houston and Derek Anderson—as well as mental health professionals and Harlem community leaders discuss the role of resilience in their upbringings, careers, and approaches to mental and community health. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you'r…
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Healing-centered engagement is a new way to think about healing youth trauma and fostering resilience, says Harvard professor and community activist Dr. Shawn Ginwright. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resi…
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A breast cancer diagnosis can be a frightening wake-up call. Breast surgeon Elisa Port, MD, brings her years of patient care and research to help patients develop realistic optimism. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of…
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Substances affect older adults differently than others. Geriatrician Lauren Kelly, MD, MPH, discusses how she helps her older adult patients address addiction, noting that treatment is a matter of helping them gain control over their substance abuse. This can mean stopping use altogether, or it can mean using substances in a safer or more moderate …
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People who are obese face a number of physical, emotional, social, and even professional challenges. In this podcast, we speak with Subhash Kini, MD, who is the Director of the Institute of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enro…
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From depression to trauma, singer-songwriter turned behavioral scientist Dr. Tasha Golden has found strength through creativity. In this podcast, she talks about how you can tap into your own creative resources to heal your own mental health challenges. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinic…
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In this special episode, Dr. Yasmin Meah, co-founder and director of the East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP), sits down with Martina Lopez May, a dedicated medical student and practitioner at EHHOP. Together, they explore the unique challenges and rewards of providing compassionate, community-based healthcare in East Harlem, one of New …
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Author Fred Plotkin brings his background in opera, food, and all things Italian to providing emotional, intellectual, and physical support for four close family members over several decades. In this podcast, he shares the joys and challenges of respectful caregiving. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enr…
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As a young doctor, Diddier Prada wanted to bring his medical skills to cocoa planters in the Colombian Amazon. But then he and his fellow doctors were kidnapped by a group of paramilitary guerillas and required to treat hundreds of patients a day—at gunpoint. Today, Dr. Prada brings the skills of resilience and flexibility he learned in South Ameri…
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Doctor burn-out can result in emotional exhaustion, an inability to show or feel empathy, and a sense that you aren’t accomplishing enough—or anything at all. In this podcast, Gail Gazelle, MD, and Mount Sinai’s Lauren Peccoralo, MD, discuss how to deal with burnout and how coaching can help. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see …
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Individualized care is key in transgender medicine. There are multiple surgeries and multiple hormone treatments. In this podcast, Joshua Safer, MD, Executive Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery, discusses the role of medical care. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enro…
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Cooking isn’t just for sustenance; it’s also an act of love and, sometimes, courage. These are lessons professional chef James Kelly knows all too well, having fed first responders on 9/11, faced off against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef, and undergone a double-lung transplant linked to his time at Ground Zero. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-t…
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Most films and books follow the narrative of a main character, our hero, and show us how the hero confronts and overcomes a challenging situation. We’re accustomed to seeing the Hero’s Journey narrative across popular media. In this podcast, Benjamin Rogers, PhD, Assistant Professor of Management and Organization at Boston College’s Carroll School …
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Building your resilience can affect many aspects of your life, from career to home to school. In this podcast, psychologists Sarah Bannon, PhD, and Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD, discuss the importance of one-on-one relationships and resilience both personally and in their professional work with neurology patients. Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clin…
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