The Personalization Effect: Better Hearing, Better Mood

In this episode, we sit down with Toby Smithson, M.S., RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND — a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has personally lived with type 1 diabetes for over five decades.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cristian Pavel, DDS of Smile First Dental Wellness in Chicago to explore the human side of dentistry—and why it matters more than ever. A UIC-trained dentist, Chicago Dental Society member, and certified yoga instructor, Dr. Pavel shares his holistic take on care that connects oral health to overall wellness. As the industry grows more corporate, he makes the case that empathy and genuine connection are what set great dentistry apart.

Debbie Carlson, Contributor to the Wall Street Journal, joins us to unpack a subtle but costly source of confusion for investors: the difference between "international," "world," and "global" funds and ETFs. These terms may sound interchangeable, but they can signal very different holdings, and because broad labels like these aren't tightly regulated by the SEC's naming rules, what's inside can vary significantly from one fund family to the next.

What if tweaking your hearing aid settings could actually improve your mood? In this video, Erin Picou, Au.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor and director of the Hearing and Affect Perception Interest Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shares groundbreaking research on how personalized hearing aid programming goes far beyond better sound—it transforms emotional wellbeing, confidence, and energy levels.

Tranchau (Kris) T. Nguyen of the U.S. Government Accountability Office explains how retirement plan providers may be collecting, using, and sharing participants’ personal data in ways many workers do not expect.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Natalya Borakowski, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Unveil, to demystify one of the most misunderstood phases of a woman's life — perimenopause.

Grocery prices aren't coming down anytime soon — but your bill can. In this episode, we sit down with Kristin McGrath, Senior Editor at The Krazy Coupon Lady, to break down exactly how everyday shoppers are slashing their grocery bills using a simple stacking strategy — combining store sales, manufacturer coupons, and cashback apps like Ibotta and Fetch all at once.

Beef prices are hitting record highs—ground beef at $6.88 a pound, steaks north of $13—and in this eye-opening conversation, agricultural economist Dr. Anderson breaks down exactly what's driving the surge and what it means for your grocery bill. From the recent tariff pause and its flood of imported beef, to the crushing squeeze ranchers face from relentless drought, soaring corn costs, and collapsing calf prices, we unpack the hidden forces behind America's beef crisis.

In this episode, social work ethics and data privacy expert Dr. Allan Barsky, MSW, Ph.D. of Florida Atlantic University breaks down what everyone should know about how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare and putting sensitive medical and mental health records at risk. We explore why HIPAA—written more than a decade ago—struggles to keep pace with modern AI tools, how patients can protect their personal information, and the critical questions to ask any provider before trusting their technology.

Should you move your aging parents across state lines for care? In this episode, certified elder law attorney Janet Colliton, Esquire of Colliton Law Associates, P.C. in West Chester, PA, breaks down the critical legal and financial factors families face when planning elder care. With over 38 years of experience, Janet explains how Medicaid rules, income limits, and trust requirements vary from state to state—and why even a single dollar over the threshold can jeopardize your benefits. Learn how tools like Miller Trusts (Qualified Income Trusts) can help, and get the practical guidance you need before making a life-changing move for a loved one.