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• Episode 230: Navigating the Sandwich Generation and the Cost of Care with Rachael Piltch-Loeb

  In this conversation, public health expert and author Rachael Piltch-Loeb explains the growing reality of the sandwich generation, where adults are balancing care for children and aging parents at the same time. She discusses the emotional, legal, and financial strain of caregiving, the high cost of

• Episode 228: Proximity, Prevention, and the Future of Everything with Rob Wolcott

  In this episode, Rob Wolcott explains how his idea of proximity reframes digital transformation as a shift toward producing and delivering products, services, and experiences closer to the moment of demand. He connects that logic to examples in healthcare, electric vehicles, supply chains, microfact

• Episode 224: Inside the Readiness Engine for Startup Founders and Investors with Logan Yonavjak

  What if your podcast interviews, pitch calls, and founder meetings could be analyzed to reveal how you really lead under pressure? In this episode, we dive into an AI-powered platform that reads between the lines of transcripts to uncover leadership readiness, founder resilience, and the hidden patt

• Episode 222: LBM Flash Moments: Goombay Bash 2026

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro talks with John Rot and Cortney Hausser about the H Foundation’s 24th Goombay Bash, returning July 25 at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom. They share how the event’s grassroots, entrepreneurial approach has helped fund basic science cancer research at Northwestern’s

• Episode 219: Democratizing Longevity Beyond Concierge Medicine with Ryan Schneider

  What if every employee had a personal health “teammate” helping them navigate doctors, data, and daily habits without concierge-level costs? In this episode, we explore how modern health platforms, smart lab interpretation, and intentional habits can turn longevity from a luxury into a workplace ben

• Episode 209: LBM Flash Moments: Extending Joy Into the Future Through Health and Self-Reflection

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how annual visits to the Cleveland Clinic have become a built-in check-in on health, mental health, and future goals. He shares a lesson about relationship capital, the value of consistent self-reflection, and why combining better eating, exercise, and

• Episode 180: LBM Flash Moments: Building Value Through Genuine Professional Relationships

  In this LBM Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on why professional relationships should be proactive, personal, and non-transactional. He encourages listeners to expect more than reactive service, from checking in about family and life events to offering timely insights on markets, tax planning, an

• Episode 175: Energy, Health, and Strategic Growth with Ari Rastegar

  In this conversation, Ari Rastegar shares how meditation, health, and self-awareness shape his approach to business, investing, and leadership. He discusses the role of energy and coherence, the lessons he has drawn from failure, and how improving his own health changed his relationships and perform

• Episode 170: LBM Flash Event: Brain Health Workshops and Finding Calm by OptWell

  In this flash event, Phil Fornaro reconnects with OptWell co-founder Kris Lonsway for an update on the organization’s first year and the partnerships helping it grow. Kris shares how OptWell is promoting evidence-based healthy habits through mindful movement, brain health workshops, and upcoming eve

• Episode 159: Rewiring the Mind for Better Health with Ken Nelson

  In this conversation, Phil Fornaro talks with Dr. Ken Nelson about the art of family medicine, the value of trust between doctor and patient, and how listening can reveal the real source of stress-related symptoms. Nelson also shares how meditation and belly breathing helped him manage anxiety, refr

• Episode 136: Mapping Your Next Chapter: Cara Gray on Retirement and Meaningful Transitions

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Cara Gray about rethinking retirement as a meaningful transition rather than an ending. Gray, who calls herself a third act consultant, explains how she helps people leaving careers or selling businesses reflect on identity, purpose, health, relationships, an

• Episode 127: Daily Practices That Fuel Resilience And Productivity with Stef Schodrof

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fernaro reflects on a simple but powerful question: is the problem really a problem? Drawing on advice from his wife, he explores how perspective, self-awareness, and action can shrink everyday stress, especially when a challenge is either solvable or beyond your control.

• Episode 111: Energize Your Career with Steve Kashul

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fennaro reflects on retirement, longevity, and why planning for the future matters long before you stop working. Inspired by conversations with guests and friends, he explores how fulfillment, health, finances, and changing family priorities all shape what the next chapter

• Episode 108: LBM Flash Moments: Futureproofing With AI

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro explores how AI is reshaping business planning, career choices, and day-to-day work. He shares practical ways he uses ChatGPT as a brainstorming and drafting partner, while warning that strong prompts and human review are essential. Phil also highlights industries

• Episode 98: LBM Flash EVENT: Goombay Bash

  A Caribbean Festival to Find a Cure for Cancer, check the event out NOW by clicking on this link: https://www.hfoundation.org/goombay-bash When: July 26, 2025 Where: Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, Chicago Event Features: Connect with Philip: Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/ Podcast Website: ht

• Episode 97: Practicing With Purpose And Impact with Rob Levine

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fennaro uses a simple math problem to argue for stripping away complexity in business, budgeting, and decision-making. He connects that idea to public debt, tax policy, and everyday choices, showing how starting with the basics can reveal the real issue and create a strong

• Episode 81: Replenishing Energy and Discovering Purpose with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman about the energy, reflection, and life changes that led her from 25 years in corporate marketing and advertising into Chinese medicine. She shares how a year of interviewing people, a personal health crisis, and her own experience with

• Episode 80: LBM Flash Moments: Well-Being Through Alignment of Mind and Body

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how prioritizing his own health led him to an executive physical at the Cleveland Clinic and a more coordinated approach to care. He shares how the experience motivated better habits, offered a baseline for future wellness, and even opened the door to n

• Episode 63: LBM Flash Moments: The Fear of Change vs. The Promise of Fulfillment

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on a conversation about career fulfillment, using a healthcare professional’s experience to explore how changing priorities, fast-paced systems, and fear of the unknown can make a once-rewarding path feel misaligned. He encourages listeners to slow down, e

• Episode 62: Practicing Mindful Leadership with Kris Lonsway

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fernaro reflects on the value of letting go of strategies, systems, and habits that are no longer serving you, even after you’ve invested time, money, and effort. Using examples from law practice software, the stock market, and AI adoption, he encourages listeners to make