Have you met my beagle Mo?

In light of his recent 15th birthday and some difficult health challenges he is currently facing (with his tail still wagging), I wanted to re-release my very first episode of Mo-ments of Experience that tells the origin story of why this podcast is named after my best boy.

Please send some positive vibes Mo’s way by joining me and my close friend and colleague Pantea Vahidi as we explore all things compassion… both human and canine.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Pantea on LinkedIn

Learn more about Compassion Clinic

www.mo-mentsofexperience.com

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

• Compassion = empathy plus action.
• Presence often matters more than solutions.
• Small acts show people they matter.
• Honest words should still leave room for hope.
• Compassion impacts giver, receiver, and observer.

In this episode of Mo-ments of Experience, I sit down with the insightful Katie Swenson. We talk healthcare innovation, challenging the status quo, and the importance of trust in building high-performing teams. Katie shares how her athletic and military background shaped her as a leader, tells the story of being a freshman at the Air Force Academy during the September 11th attacks, and speaks to her deep personal commitment to meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-swensonpa-c/

Mo-ments of Experience website: http://www.mo-mentsofexperience.com/

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

• Katie's leadership mantra is to lead like an athlete.

• The military experience provides unique perspectives on leadership and teamwork.

• Innovating in healthcare requires overcoming the status quo.

• Building trust is essential for high-performing teams.

• Shared experiences can deepen trust among team members.

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In this episode, Geoffrey Smith converses with Kristin Nelson, a speech language pathologist and life coach, who shares her inspiring journey of resilience and self-empowerment through health challenges. Kristin discusses her long path to diagnosis, the emotional and physical struggles she faced, and how yoga therapy transformed her understanding of healing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding joy in simple moments and the power of self-advocacy in the face of adversity.

As an exclusive offer for Mo-ments of Experience listeners, Astra Wellbeing is offering a 3-month pilot of the platform. To learn more about this opportunity or how you can stay informed, feel free to fill out our [interest form here](https://www.astrawellbeing.com/interest-form) and/or follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrawellbeing.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-nelson-05a83219/

https://www.thealinker.com/

https://www.untangledrootscoach.com/

http://www.mo-mentsofexperience.com/

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

Key Takeaways:

- Kristin's journey began at a young age with mobility loss.
- The importance of receiving a diagnosis to begin treatment.
- Resilience is about believing in oneself despite challenges.
- Moments of experience shape our paths and inspire growth.
- Self-empowerment is crucial for healing and recovery.