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It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Mickey E. Abraham - Neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery.
Stem cells for spinal cord injury
Brain computer interface
Bioethics 

 

Biography

Dr. Mickey E. Abraham is a neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery. Holding an MS in Philosophy from Columbia University, he has developed expertise in neuroethics and served as a resident member of the UCSD Bioethics Committee. His research spans gene therapy, stem cell interventions, and neuromodulation, with publications in Cell Stem Cell and bioethics literature. He has secured NIH and CIRM grants and co-investigated clinical trials in spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease. He is dedicated to integrating ethical principles into the development of novel neurosurgical therapies and advancing responsible medical innovation.

 

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-e-abraham-713222b5/

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<li>It&rsquo;s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive &amp; Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with</li>
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Dr. Mickey E. Abraham&nbsp;- Neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery.
<ul>
<li>Stem cells for spinal cord injury</li>
<li>Brain computer interface</li>
<li>Bioethics&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Biography
Dr. Mickey E. Abraham&nbsp;is a neurosurgery resident at UC San Diego with a focus on bioethics, innovation, and regenerative neurosurgery. Holding an MS in Philosophy from Columbia University, he has developed expertise in neuroethics and served as a resident member of the UCSD Bioethics Committee. His research spans gene therapy, stem cell interventions, and neuromodulation, with publications in Cell Stem Cell and bioethics literature. He has secured NIH and CIRM grants and co-investigated clinical trials in spinal cord injury and Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. He is dedicated to integrating ethical principles into the development of novel neurosurgical therapies and advancing responsible medical innovation.
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Social Media
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-e-abraham-713222b5/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-e-abraham-713222b5/</a>

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.

Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.

For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.
Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.
For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit <a href="http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/">www.CooleyFoundation.org</a>.

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It's Your Life

360° Health:  Regenerative Neurosurgery | 09.07.25

Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantel - renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Linda Roszak Burton –NBC-HWC, ACC, BBC, BS, is President of DRW Coaching. Linda is an executive and board-certified health and well-being coach, academic researcher, author and public speaker
Summary:

Harnessing the Science of Gratitude: Blending positive psychology, neuroscience and gratitude research to elevate individuals, teams, organizations and communities. 

1)Individual Well-Being - purpose, values and strengths, personal GPS and fuel system.

2)Teams - stronger collaboration, psychological safety, moral cognition, more prosocial behaviors (IHB)

3)Leaders – presence - starts at the top, enhanced engagement, virtuous cycle

4)Community - enhanced social bonds and a greater sense of community

 

Biography

Linda Roszak Burton, NBC-HWC, ACC, BBC, BS, is President of DRW Coaching. Linda is an executive and board-certified health and well-being coach, academic researcher, author and public speaker. As a coach, Linda champions humanism in healthcare. She is committed to bringing well-being and strength-based coaching methodologies to her clients—methodologies informed by cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices in neuroscience, positive psychology, gratitude and positive organization behaviors (POB).

 

As an academic researcher, she supports initiatives in leadership development, employee engagement, and the fostering of a healthy, positive work environment. Her international studies include gratitude interventions to support stress management, mental health of nurses, managers and support staff and employee engagement and meaningfulness of work.

 

Linda is a credentialed executive coach through the International Coach Federation, a National Board Certified Health and Well-being Coach (NBC-HWC), a certified Brain-Based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, a certified Positive Psychology-Based Health and Well-Being Coach through the College of Executive Coaching, and a Charter Member of A Loving Organization. A member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Affiliate, she holds a B.S. in Health Education from Virginia Tech and has completed coursework pursuing an M.S. in Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore.

Linda is the author of Gratitude Heals®- A Journal for Inspiration and Guidance (Available on Amazon). Additionally, her Great Mills TEDx Talk on Gratitude- The Power to Heal the World was released in December 2022. Linda has been a regular contributor to the Wharton Healthcare Quarterly on the science of gratitude since 2017.

 

Website www.drwcoaching.com

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/

Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantel - renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Linda&nbsp;Roszak Burton&nbsp;&ndash;NBC-HWC,&nbsp;ACC,&nbsp;BBC,&nbsp;BS,&nbsp;is&nbsp;President&nbsp;of DRW Coaching.&nbsp;Linda is an executive and board-certified health and well-being coach, academic researcher, author and public speaker Summary:
Harnessing&nbsp;the Science of Gratitude: Blending positive psychology, neuroscience and gratitude research to&nbsp;elevate&nbsp;individuals, teams, organizations and communities.&nbsp;
1)Individual Well-Being - purpose, values and strengths, personal GPS and fuel system.
2)Teams - stronger collaboration, psychological safety, moral cognition, more prosocial behaviors (IHB)
3)Leaders &ndash; presence - starts at the top, enhanced engagement, virtuous cycle
4)Community - enhanced social bonds and a greater sense of community
&nbsp;
Biography
Linda&nbsp;Roszak&nbsp;Burton, NBC-HWC,&nbsp;ACC,&nbsp;BBC,&nbsp;BS,&nbsp;is&nbsp;President&nbsp;of DRW Coaching.&nbsp;Linda is an executive and board-certified health and well-being coach, academic researcher, author and public speaker.&nbsp;As a coach,&nbsp;Linda champions&nbsp;humanism in healthcare. She is committed to bringing well-being and strength-based coaching methodologies to her clients&mdash;methodologies informed by cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices in neuroscience, positive psychology, gratitude and positive organization behaviors (POB).
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As an academic researcher, she supports initiatives in leadership development, employee engagement, and the fostering of a healthy, positive work environment. Her international studies include gratitude interventions to support stress management, mental health of nurses, managers and support staff and employee engagement and meaningfulness of work.
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Linda is a credentialed executive coach through the International Coach Federation, a National Board Certified Health and Well-being Coach (NBC-HWC), a certified Brain-Based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, a certified Positive Psychology-Based Health and Well-Being Coach through the College of Executive Coaching, and a Charter Member of A Loving Organization. A member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Affiliate, she holds a B.S. in Health Education from Virginia Tech and has completed coursework&nbsp;pursuing&nbsp;an&nbsp;M.S.&nbsp;in&nbsp;Conflict&nbsp;Management&nbsp;at the University of Baltimore.
Linda is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Heals-Journal-Inspiration-Guidance/dp/0578481529" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Gratitude Heals</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Heals-Journal-Inspiration-Guidance/dp/0578481529" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">&reg;</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Heals-Journal-Inspiration-Guidance/dp/0578481529" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">- A Journal for Inspiration and Guidance (Available on Amazon)</a>.&nbsp;Additionally, her Great Mills&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paXMGo8cHSo" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">TEDx Talk&nbsp;</a>on&nbsp;Gratitude- The Power to Heal the World&nbsp;was released in December 2022.&nbsp;Linda has been a regular contributor to the Wharton Healthcare Quarterly on the science of gratitude since 2017.
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Website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.drwcoaching.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.drwcoaching.com</a>
LinkedIn&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/</a>
Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/</a>

360° Health:  Harnessing the Science of Gratitude

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·       Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell- renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with

Dr. Harvey Castro -- AI Futurist, Healthcare Visionary, and Author.

·       The Good: Where AI Is Already Delivering Real Value

·       The Bad: Risks We Cannot Ignore

·       The Unknown: Agentic AI and the Shift from Advisor to Actor

·       The Leadership Imperative: Building Human-Centered AI

SUMMARY:

In healthcare, AI is already delivering real value by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, accelerating research, optimizing workflows, and supporting more personalized patient care—the clear “Good.” At the same time, the “Bad” includes serious risks such as algorithmic bias, patient privacy concerns, cybersecurity threats, regulatory gaps, and the danger of overreliance on automated systems in high-stakes clinical environments. The “Unknown” emerges with the rise of agentic AI, which could move beyond supporting clinicians to independently initiating actions, fundamentally shifting AI’s role from advisor to actor and introducing new ethical, safety, and accountability challenges. This reality creates a leadership imperative: healthcare organizations must intentionally build and govern human-centered AI systems that prioritize transparency, equity, oversight, and trust to ensure technology strengthens clinical judgment and patient outcomes rather than undermines them.  

Biography

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA known online as #DrGPT is an emergency physician, AI futurist, and Chief AI Officer at Phantom Space. A 5× TEDx speaker and advisor to governments and health systems, Dr. Castro focuses on building human-centered AI that enhances safety, performance, and trust from hospital systems to space-based health innovation.

He is the author of ChatGPT & Healthcare and a leading voice on responsible AI governance, digital twins, and the future of clinical decision-making. With over 50,000 LinkedIn followers, he helps clinicians and executives move beyond hype toward practical, safe AI deployment.

Website

www.Harveycastromd.com

Social Media Platforms

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/harveycastromd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveycastromd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarveyCastroMD

Twitter: harveycastromd

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&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell- renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with
Dr. Harvey Castro&nbsp;--&nbsp;AI Futurist, Healthcare Visionary, and Author.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Good: Where AI Is Already Delivering Real Value
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bad: Risks We Cannot Ignore
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Unknown: Agentic AI and the Shift from Advisor to Actor
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Leadership Imperative: Building Human-Centered AI
SUMMARY:
In healthcare, AI is already delivering real value by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, accelerating research, optimizing workflows, and supporting more personalized patient care&mdash;the clear &ldquo;Good.&rdquo; At the same time, the &ldquo;Bad&rdquo; includes serious risks such as algorithmic bias, patient privacy concerns, cybersecurity threats, regulatory gaps, and the danger of overreliance on automated systems in high-stakes clinical environments. The &ldquo;Unknown&rdquo; emerges with the rise of agentic AI, which could move beyond supporting clinicians to independently initiating actions, fundamentally shifting AI&rsquo;s role from advisor to actor and introducing new ethical, safety, and accountability challenges. This reality creates a leadership imperative: healthcare organizations must intentionally build and govern human-centered AI systems that prioritize transparency, equity, oversight, and trust to ensure technology strengthens clinical judgment and patient outcomes rather than undermines them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Biography
Harvey Castro, MD, MBA known online as #DrGPT is an emergency physician, AI futurist, and Chief AI Officer at Phantom Space. A 5&times; TEDx speaker and advisor to governments and health systems, Dr. Castro focuses on building human-centered AI that enhances safety, performance, and trust from hospital systems to space-based health innovation.
He is the author of ChatGPT &amp; Healthcare and a leading voice on responsible AI governance, digital twins, and the future of clinical decision-making. With over 50,000 LinkedIn followers, he helps clinicians and executives move beyond hype toward practical, safe AI deployment.
Website
<a href="http://www.harveycastromd.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.Harveycastromd.com</a>
Social Media Platforms
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromd" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromd</a>
YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/harveycastromd" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.youtube.com/harveycastromd</a>
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/harveycastromd" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://www.instagram.com/harveycastromd</a>
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HarveyCastroMD" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://www.facebook.com/HarveyCastroMD</a>
Twitter: harveycastromd

360° Health: From Hype to Bedside- AI in Healthcare: The Good, The Bad & The Unknown

A certified IRS tax professional explains that effective IRS tax strategies and credit repair go hand in hand when building long-term financial stability. By leveraging legal deductions, credits, proper entity structuring, and proactive tax planning, individuals and business owners can reduce tax liability while remaining fully compliant with IRS regulations. At the same time, strategic credit repair—such as correcting reporting errors, reducing utilization ratios, negotiating settlements, and establishing positive payment history—helps improve credit scores, increase borrowing power, and lower interest costs. When coordinated properly, smart tax planning can enhance cash flow, which in turn supports debt reduction and credit rebuilding, creating a comprehensive approach to financial growth and protection.  


 

Biography

My name is Kim Shockey-Hampton. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and recently retired after nearly 40 years of federal civilian service, primarily with the Department of the Army.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I was honored with selection into Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society, which recognizes excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith, and service. My passion lies in supporting others, particularly in achieving financial independence.

Following graduation, I was chosen as an Army Materiel Command (AMC) Fellow and relocated to Texarkana, Texas. There, I completed a Master’s degree in Business Management at Texas A&M College.

To further my expertise, I pursued advanced coursework to become an IRS Certified Tax Professional. This qualification allows me to be listed in the IRS Tax Preparers Guide, connecting clients seeking assistance with tax preparation in their local area. Additionally, I possess electronic filing authorization for client tax returns, ensuring efficiency and compliance in the filing process.

Co-Authored a book entitled “The Path to Financial Independence” Strategies for Eliminating Debt and Gowing Wealth.  I am also a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), which provides access to timely updates on tax law changes and knowledgeable staff support throughout the tax season. NATP offers regular tax webinars to ensure I remain current on all tax industry changes and developments.   I also maintain a subscription to weekly IRS tax newsletters.

A certified IRS tax professional explains that effective IRS tax strategies and credit repair go hand in hand when building long-term financial stability. By leveraging legal deductions, credits, proper entity structuring, and proactive tax planning, individuals and business owners can reduce tax liability while remaining fully compliant with IRS regulations. At the same time, strategic credit repair&mdash;such as correcting reporting errors, reducing utilization ratios, negotiating settlements, and establishing positive payment history&mdash;helps improve credit scores, increase borrowing power, and lower interest costs. When coordinated properly, smart tax planning can enhance cash flow, which in turn supports debt reduction and credit rebuilding, creating a comprehensive approach to financial growth and protection.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;
Biography
My name is Kim Shockey-Hampton. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and recently retired after nearly 40 years of federal civilian service, primarily with the Department of the Army.
I earned my Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I was honored with selection into Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society, which recognizes excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith, and service. My passion lies in supporting others, particularly in achieving financial independence.
Following graduation, I was chosen as an Army Materiel Command (AMC) Fellow and relocated to Texarkana, Texas. There, I completed a Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Management at Texas A&amp;M College.
To further my expertise, I pursued advanced coursework to become an IRS Certified Tax Professional. This qualification allows me to be listed in the IRS Tax Preparers Guide, connecting clients seeking assistance with tax preparation in their local area. Additionally, I possess electronic filing authorization for client tax returns, ensuring efficiency and compliance in the filing process.
Co-Authored a book entitled &ldquo;The Path to Financial Independence&rdquo; Strategies for Eliminating Debt and Gowing Wealth.&nbsp; I am also a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), which provides access to timely updates on tax law changes and knowledgeable staff support throughout the tax season. NATP offers regular tax webinars to ensure I remain current on all tax industry changes and developments.&nbsp;&nbsp; I also maintain a subscription to weekly IRS tax newsletters.

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