Best Dr Mike Strouse Podcasts (2025)

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MacGyvering & Navigating the GoodLife 56:51

6d ago56:51

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Send us a text What happens when MacGyver meets Wonder Woman in the world of human services? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Veronica St. Cyr, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Navigating Life. Together, they explore how private social platforms can foster connection, build trust, and transform care for individual…

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The Rise of the Blue Zone Man 1:06:12

20d ago1:06:12

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Send us a text What happens when you combine the wisdom of the world’s healthiest communities with a vision to reinvent how we age? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take listeners from stories of synchronicity and small-town magic to a bold plan for creating America’s first “Blue Zone” without walls. Learn how logistics, tec…

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Noel's Quest for Independence 0:41

1M ago0:41

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Send us a text Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jG4M1him8Hk?si=4qKdXTWneqaS5y3o Watch this Episode on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/goodlifeu/quest13?share=copy About this Episode: In this special video episode of The Quest for the GoodLife Podcast, Dr. Mike Strouse travels to Arkansas to meet Noel—an insightful, passionate young man with…

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The Holy Grail of Taking Care of People Who Take Care of People 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov welcome Todd Lewis, VP at IMA and a passionate advocate for those who care for others. Together, they unpack the complex world of ICHRAs—Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements—and why these innovative benefits are gaining traction ac…

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Beyond Turnover's Temple of Doom 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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Send us a text Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov dig into the hidden traps of traditional scheduling in the care industry. Through powerful analogies and data-driven insights, they explore how rigid five-day workweeks, fragmented part-time roles, and outdated scheduling models are…

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Pinning Down Turnover 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Lewis Walton—attorney, tech innovator, longtime board member, and one of the most respected professional family teachers in GoodLife’s history. Together, they revisit the pivotal years between 1999 and 2002, when the seeds of remote support, professional family living, an…

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Wrestling Dragons 55:19

3M ago55:19

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Send us a text This week on The Quest for the GoodLife podcast, Mike & Ivo honor the legacy of Diane Bannermen Juracek, the first employee of GoodLife, and explore how her pioneering spirit still fuels innovation today. Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and newly-appointed Executive Director Megan McKinney Todd reflect on the roots and future of GoodLi…

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The Wizard Behind the Curtain 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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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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The Quest for the Temple of Community 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

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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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Outmaneuvering Chaos Through Performance Management 56:06

4M ago56:06

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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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Solving Challenges With Science and Technology (Featuring Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed) 1:00:04

5M ago1:00:04

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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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Conquering Turnover Through Benefits Flexibility 57:28

5M ago57:28

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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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The Management of Change 54:23

6M ago54:23

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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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The Secrets of the "Blue Zones" 1:02:51

6M ago1:02:51

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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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Destiny 1:04:38

7M ago1:04:38

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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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GoodLife U: Back to the Future 29:48

3y ago29:48

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Send us a text This episode is called Back to the Future and for good reason! Every now and then since the 1960’s, the vision for care has been cast and it’s a bit like a broken record. The story is always the same: people with different abilities want what we all want—a good life. When we talk about what a good life looks like, we’ve got to admit …

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Technology Enabled Service Models, Part 4: A Vision for the Future of Care 23:04

3y ago23:04

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Send us a text This month, Dr. Mike Strouse talks with Ivo Ivanov about how to grasp a simple and attainable vision of The Final Rule, where individuals—regardless of their abilities—can access the support they need in the ways they most want. ( @GoodLife Innovations )By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U: Technology Enabled Service Models - Part 3 39:52

3y ago39:52

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Send us a text Mike Strouse goes further in depth in part three of the series. This episode includes visual demonstrations of cutting edge iLink technology integrated within service models to improve independence, privacy, and safety. To get the full benefit of the demonstration, please visit our YouTube channel @GoodLife Innovations and watch the …

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GoodLife U: Technology Enabled Service Models - Episode 1 11:38

3y ago11:38

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Send us a text Technology is forever changing. What’s possible for virtual care as it is used to empower self-direction, care, privacy, and independence is rapidly evolving. That said, there are some important current system design and practice considerations that providers using virtual support technologies should know. Dr. Strouse introduces seri…

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GoodLife U with Dr. Mike Strouse Episode 3: Bifurcating Your Workforce 31:52

3+ y ago31:52

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Send us a text Mike Strouse discusses ICHRA and how bifurcation creates opportunities, flexibility, and savings for both the workforce and the employers.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U Episode 2: Replacement Staffing 24:25

3+ y ago24:25

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Send us a text Replacement staffing represents multiple challenges. In this episode, Dr. Strouse introduces practical solutions specifically designed to address each one of these challenges.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U With Dr. Mike Strouse: 36 and 48 Contingency 16:51

3+ y ago16:51

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Send us a text GoodLife's 36 and 48 Contingency is specifically designed to meet the challenges of the new workforce reality.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U Bonus Episode: Premium Pay With Dr. Mike Strouse and Jim Holland 24:12

3+ y ago24:12

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Send us a text Dr. Mike Strouse and Jim Holland of Fisher Phillips discuss Premium Pay and more...By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 6): Paid Time Off and Payday 25:15

4y ago25:15

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Send us a text Paid time off presents unique challenges for service providers. A robust strategy can mitigate problems associated with the search for quality replacements and the increased number of people involved in care. In addition, a new reality demands a novel approach to your agency's payday schedule.…

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GoodLife U (Episode 7): Lifestyle Professional Direct Support Positions 29:17

4y ago29:17

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Send us a text Find out how elevating direct support positions into a professional lifestyle can produce better compensation, schedule management, and work-life balance.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 8): Professional Extended Family Model 29:33

4y ago29:33

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Send us a text What is the Professional Extended Family Model? How did it start? What are the ingredients needed for its success and why it has become transformative?By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 9): Rise Up, Look Back, Step Forward 24:49

4y ago24:49

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Send us a text Let's take a look back and review the first season of the GoodLife U podcast and at some important questions, each service provider should consider.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 4): Filling the Vacancy Gap 26:26

4y ago26:26

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Send us a text The new realities offer unique challenges making the traditional hiring methods insufficient. Now more than ever bridging the vacancy gap is imperative for service providers.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 5): Premium Pay 21:02

4y ago21:02

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Send us a text How to achieve your dream wage target through premium pay.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 3): The Five Faucet Theory 20:31

4y ago20:31

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Send us a text Discover what the five faucets are and how they can be turned on to achieve a steady flow of stable schedules.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 2): The Problem With Wonky Schedules 23:37

4+ y ago23:37

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Send us a text How do schedules become "wonky" and what can service providers do to mitigate the ensuing challenges. Definition: won·ky /wäNGkē/Slang: shaky, groggy, unsteady, off-kilter, unbalanced, faulty, unreliable.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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GoodLife U (Episode 1): The National DSP Crisis 12:39

4+ y ago12:39

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Send us a text The workforce crisis has created a pressing need for effective solutions.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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The Quest for the Good Life with Dr. Mike Strouse (Bonus Episode) 30:30

4+ y ago30:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse will take you on an in-depth exploration of technology leveraged service models. The challenges experienced in the last year made it abundantly clear: traditional services are not the answer anymore. New technologies have made huge strides and opened vast possibilities but to achieve the potential be…

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Episode 8: Let's Talk Privacy! 16:01

4+ y ago16:01

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Send us a text How iLink actually ENHANCES privacy and eliminates intrusion.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 7: iLink Replaces Vulnerable and Outdated Agency Infrastructure 19:39

4+ y ago19:39

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Send us a text Learn about GoodLife's innovative services architecture and approach to data management and protection.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 6: The Applied Technology Center and The New Paradigm of Care 10:59

4+ y ago10:59

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Send us a text How does GoodLife's Applied Technology Center factor in the new ecosystem of delivering services.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 5: Let's Take an In-Depth Tour of an iLink Home 17:48

4+ y ago17:48

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Strouse takes us on a detailed tour of an iLink home and explains how each component contributes to the safety, independence, and privacy of GoodLife residents.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 4: What Is iLink And Why Is It More Important Than Ever? 10:00

4+ y ago10:00

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Send us a text GoodLife's iLink provides much more than smart home technologies.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 3: Infusing Services in a Well Selected Neighborhood as an Alternative to Congregate Care 12:32

4+ y ago12:32

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Send us a text High level of engagement + purpose + support = full, enriched life.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 2: Using Technology to Amplify Humanity 15:29

4+ y ago15:29

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Send us a text Our focus: Taking all the beneficial aspects of an old-fashioned neighborhood and combining them with a great care model, technology, and the spirit of volunteerism.By Dr. Mike Strouse

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Episode 1: Traditional services are no longer the answer 16:00

4+ y ago16:00

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Send us a text What exactly is "the quest for the good life"? Our unprecedented times require an unprecedented and innovative approach to delivering safe and effective services. Dr. Mike Strouse introduces "GoodLife Innovations" and addresses the challenges and intricacies of improving the lives of people who need help to live independently.…

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