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Dr Evian Gordon Interviews Katie Kirkland, Director of Benefits And Wellbeing At Southern Company

Katie focuses her efforts on Southern’s long-term healthcare strategy, including plan design and administration, analytics, wellbeing and medical services.   She also has oversight of the HRDirect Employee call center and leads the Medical Services and Wellbeing functions. She has worked at Southern Company for 10 years. Katie holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Nebraska College of Business Administration specializing in Actuarial Science.  She has also attained the designation of Fellow in the Society of Actuaries.

Technologies and Techniques to Enhance Neuroplasticity - Dr Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD

Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, is President of the Center for Neuropsychiatry and Brain Stimulation (CNBS) .  He trained at Duke and Johns Hopkins Universities and remains actively connected to both. He is a best-selling author of The Traumatized Brain:  A Family Guide to Understanding Mood, Memory, and Behavior after Brain Injury.  His newest book, released this year, is Healing the Traumatized Brain:  Coping after Concussion and Other Brain Injuries.

How Exercise Can Change Your Life_Dr Patrick Dunn PhD, MS, MBA, FAHA

Dr Patrick Dunn, PhD, MS, MBA, FAHA is the Program Director for Connected Heart Health and the AHA Inside initiative for the American Heart Association’s new Center of Excellence for Health Technology and Innovation.  Patrick has a unique blend of knowledge and experience in healthcare, business development, software engineering, quality and research.  Dr. Dunn is a clinical exercise physiologist and health educator with 35 years of experience in cardiac rehabilitation, preventive cardiology and wellness with specific expertise in digital health literacy and digital coaching methods.

How To Improve Your Wellness With Social Connection_ Professor Shelley Carson PhD

Dr Shelley Carson from Harvard University outlines the pragmatic ways to generate the benefits of quality social connection habits.Further ThinkHeart lifestyle wellness program information available  at:  www.ThinkHeart.TotalBrain.com

STRESS - FROM ANGUISH TO THRIVING - Dr Cynthia Ackrill MD. PCC FAIS

Dr Cynthia Ackrill, MD, PCC, FAISearned her B.S. at Duke University and M.D. at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She is a leader in the field of stress mastery. As a physician trained in neuroscience, wellness and leadership coaching, she brings a unique and holistic perspective to what it takes to truly thrive. Cynthia is also serves as editor of Contentment magazine and chair of the Daily Life and Workplace Stress Board for the American Institute of Stress. Media appearances: She is a highly sought after contributor to a wide range of media, including CNN.