In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug and Coach B sit down with Dr. Angela Myers, the newly appointed Chief Wellbeing Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, to discuss leadership, healing, and the importance of taking care of those who care for others.

With nearly 25 years of service at Children’s Mercy, Dr. Myers has long been a respected leader in pediatric infectious disease and public health. Most notably, she served as the head of the hospital’s COVID-19 response, guiding her team—and the greater Kansas City community—through some of the most uncertain moments of the pandemic.

But Angela’s journey is not just about professional leadership. It’s about resilience in the face of personal adversity. In this episode, she opens up about her battle with cancer—not once, not twice, but three times. First in high school, then again in college, and most recently, in 2023, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the support of her family, colleagues, and Children's Mercy community, she took a 10-week leave of absence to heal, reflect, and ultimately realign her career with a new purpose: championing the well-being of healthcare workers.

Her decision to step away from leading the infectious disease division and into a role focused on caregiver wellness was emotional and courageous. In our conversation, Angela shares how that decision came to life, how she now defines success, and why supporting healthcare workers' health is essential to our children's health.

Topics Covered:

• Leading through a crisis: her role as head of COVID response at Children’s Mercy

• The emotional and physical toll of fighting cancer—three times

• The power of rest, reflection, and redefining purpose

• Why well-being in healthcare is not a luxury but a necessity

• How supporting caregivers improves outcomes for patients and builds stronger institutions

• The importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and letting go

This episode is a masterclass in grace under pressure and a profound reminder that movement and medicine go far beyond the physical. Dr. Angela Myers leads with heart, and her story will leave you inspired, challenged, and moved.

Don't miss this one. It's more than a podcast—it's a story of human strength.

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Fresh off Penn State's fourth straight NCAA Wrestling Championship, Sam Beckett joins the podcast to share his journey from Stanford to Penn State, his love for the sport, and what it takes to compete—and thrive—at the highest level. A masterclass in discipline, leadership, and mental wellness, Sam’s story offers lessons far beyond the mat for athletes and anyone looking to chase big goals with humility and heart.

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In this soulful and energizing episode of Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug, and Coach B sit down with Katie Peuvrelle, a dynamic performance coach with over 30 years of experience helping high achievers unlock their full potential. Katie has worked with driven tech executives, highly creative authors, Ivy League-bound students, and elite athletes across over 40 sports.

A Stanford University graduate with a BA in French Studies and an MA in Health Psychology, Katie helps her clients discover and embrace their own brand of excellence—the deeply personal combination of mindset, movement, and presence that leads to professional and personal fulfillment.

We explore her signature Leap framework, the role of movement in mental clarity, and how to tap into emotional resilience when the pressure is highest.

Key Topics:

• How to overcome fear and show up with confidence

• Movement as a pathway to emotional balance and mental focus

• Tools for achieving presence under pressure

• Lessons from decades of coaching elite performers in business, sports, and the arts

• Insights from her book Leap: Own Your Excellence

Learn more and connect with Katie:
Website: www.katiepeuvrelle.com
Book: Leap: Own Your Excellence and Engage Your Best Self in Business, Sports, the Arts & Life
Facebook: facebook.com/KatiePeuvrelleMA
Instagram: @katiepeuvrelle
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katiepeuvrelle

If you’re looking to improve your mindset, movement, and life performance, this episode is a masterclass in showing up with clarity, courage, and purpose.

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