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  • Holding Space for Healing: Nicole Wegweiser, LCSW, on Trauma Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy & the Inner Child

    Holding Space for Healing: Nicole Wegweiser, LCSW, on Trauma Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy & the Inner Child
    2026/08/24

    Nicole Wegweiser, LCSW — owner and founder of Mindful Therapy of Monmouth County — joins Dr. Larry Arbeitman for a deep, honest conversation about what real compassionate care looks like in mental health.

    Nicole shares her own path into therapy (sparked by finding the right therapist herself during a difficult relationship in her 20s), why she believes providers can't fully help clients go deeper than they've gone in their own healing, and the difference between fixing, helping, and serving a client — a distinction that reframes the entire provider-patient relationship.

    The conversation goes deep into Nicole's specialized modalities: EMDR, psychodrama, Imago Relationship Therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) — including the difference between psychedelic and psycholytic uses of ketamine, how it creates new neural pathways ("like fresh powder on a ski slope"), and why the integration process after a journey is where the real transformation happens. She also unpacks inner child work, nervous system regulation, and what "holding space" really means for any provider — not just therapists.

    This episode is essential listening for any healthcare provider who wants to understand what root-cause, whole-person care looks like from the mental health side of the room.

    In this episode, you'll hear about:

    • Nicole's origin story and why she believes therapists must be in their own therapy
    • The difference between fixing, helping, and serving a client
    • Why self-care isn't optional for providers — it's the foundation of good care
    • Inner child work and how childhood attachment wounds show up in adult relationships
    • What ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is, and the difference between psychedelic and psycholytic use
    • How group "medicine work" creates collective healing
    • Why the integration process after a session matters more than the session itself
    • What "holding space" means for providers in any healthcare specialty — not just therapy

    A few standout lines from this episode:

    • "Fixing basically says you're broken and you need me to fix you. Serving says we're in this together."
    • "The issues are in our tissues."
    • "You have to fall in love with your clients."

    Listen to the full conversation — link in bio.

    Connect with Nicole Wegweiser, LCSW:
    Website: www.nicolewegweiser.com
    Instagram: instagram.com/mindful_therapy_of_mc
    Facebook: facebook.com/nicolewegweiserlcsw
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-wegweiser-lcsw-7211337
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    53 分
  • Nervous System Regulation, HRV & the Return to Compassionate Care with Dr. Josh Shields, DC, C.F.M.P.

    Nervous System Regulation, HRV & the Return to Compassionate Care with Dr. Josh Shields, DC, C.F.M.P.
    2026/08/10
    What if healing isn't only about what you take, what you eat, or what treatment you receive? What if the way a patient thinks, feels, trusts, and experiences care is part of the healing process itself? In this episode of The Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with longtime friend Dr. Josh Shields, DC, C.F.M.P., author of Revitalize 360 and a respected functional medicine practitioner. Their friendship goes back more than 25 years to chiropractic school, but Dr. Shields' professional journey has taken him far beyond where he started. After years of exploring functional medicine, naturopathy, holistic health, human physiology, and cognitive neuroscience, Josh found himself coming full circle—back to the nervous system. As he explains during the conversation: "You can't fight your way to health." For patients struggling with chronic health challenges, Dr. Shields believes biology is only part of the picture. Fear, stress, beliefs, nervous system dysregulation, and the relationship patients develop with their own symptoms can profoundly influence their experience of healing. Larry and Josh explore what it means to create an environment where patients feel heard, understood, safe, and genuinely cared for. They also discuss why some patients are leaving conventional healthcare encounters feeling confused and disconnected, and why follow-up, communication, reassurance, and human connection remain essential parts of patient care. IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Shields and Dr. Arbeitman discuss: Josh's journey from growing up in a chiropractic family to functional medicineWhy his understanding of health eventually came full circle back to the nervous systemThe role of cumulative stress and allostatic loadWhy trust and a sense of safety matter in the patient experience Treating patients like you would treat your own familyWhy you can teach skills—but you can't simply train someone to genuinely careHow Josh intentionally hires compassionate people for his teamThe importance of actually listening to patientsWhy a patient's relationship with their symptoms matters Nervous system regulation and its relationship to healing Heart rate variability (HRV) and adaptability to stress Resonance breathing, mindfulness, and nervous system regulationHow Josh approaches burnout and reconnects with purposeWhy understanding a patient's deeper "why" can change the doctor-patient relationshipThe importance of self-care for healthcare providers Josh's upcoming work, including Unlock Your Healing BrainWhy great care sometimes means doing what is right for the patient even when it isn't what's best for the business A POWERFUL TAKEAWAY Near the end of the conversation, Larry asks Josh to finish one sentence: "Care is…" Josh's answer captures the heart of the entire episode: Doing the right thing for the other person—even when it may be difficult or may not benefit your practice. That is exactly the kind of conversation The Care2Grow Show was created to have. Healthcare is filled with good people who entered the profession because they wanted to help. Our mission is to keep that purpose alive—and put CARE back into healthcare, one conversation at a time. LISTEN & FOLLOW THE CARE2GROW SHOW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DChMMsiKHU3RGxyPET2K8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-care2grow-show/id1862210422 Care2Grow Podcast: https://www.care2growconsulting.com/podcast Libsyn: https://sites.libsyn.com/600625 If this conversation resonates with you, please follow, rate, review, and share The Care2Grow Show. Every share helps us bring more care-centered conversations to healthcare professionals. Hosted by Dr. Larry Arbeitman Care2Grow Consulting When we care, we grow.
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    56 分
  • Trust Precedes Healing: Dr. Sabina Ratner on Rheumatology, Whole-Person Care & Beating Burnout

    Trust Precedes Healing: Dr. Sabina Ratner on Rheumatology, Whole-Person Care & Beating Burnout
    2026/07/27

    Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Sabina Ratner joins The Care2Grow Show to talk about what it really means to treat the whole patient — not just the diagnosis. Dr. Ratner shares her unexpected path from physician assistant to MD after a life-changing car accident, why she believes trust has to come before healing can happen, and how a simple habit (gowning every new patient for a full physical exam) uncovers what other providers miss.

    She also opens up about training her staff to lead with empathy instead of judgment, building peer-support communities for young patients newly diagnosed with autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and the personal practices — gratitude, affirmations, and her own self-care routine — that keep her from burning out.

    Topics covered:

    • Her journey from PA to MD after a serious accident
    • Why trust precedes healing, and how she earns it in a first visit
    • Training front-desk staff and residents to respond with curiosity, not judgment
    • Building buddy-system support groups for young autoimmune patients
    • Personal burnout-prevention strategies for providers
    • Why she's pursuing functional nutrition and integrative medicine

    Connect with Dr. Larry Arbeitman and Care2Grow Consulting: https://www.care2growconsulting.com/
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    51 分
  • Dr. Chris Zaino: From Terminal Disease to Mr. America | The Hero's Journey Back to Caring Healthcare

    Dr. Chris Zaino: From Terminal Disease to Mr. America | The Hero's Journey Back to Caring Healthcare
    2026/07/13

    What happens when a former Mr. America and Mr. Universe is diagnosed with a terminal disease in his late 20s... and chiropractic saves his life?

    In this powerful episode of The Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with Dr. Chris Zaino... world-renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, and one of the largest wellness clinic builders in chiropractic history, seeing thousands of patients weekly at his peak.

    Dr. Zaino's journey from bodybuilder to terminal diagnosis to doctorate to international holistic coach is one of the most compelling stories of purpose-driven healthcare you'll hear. But this conversation goes far deeper than biography.

    Together, Dr. Larry and Dr. Zaino tackle the real conversations chiropractors aren't having... burnout, congruency, the danger of letting production run your heart, and why caring for yourself is the foundation of caring for your patients.

    In this episode:

    • Why compassion starts with the doctor, not the patient
    • The "well" concept - how to fill yours so you never run dry
    • Why incongruency between what you teach and how you live is silently killing your practice
    • The danger of letting KPIs run your heart - and your family
    • How to know when to step aside and protect your patients from yourself
    • Dr. Zaino's Brain, Body, Boardroom, and Bedroom - his 4-step methodology for whole-life success
    • Why public speaking and dinner talks still outperform every social media strategy in 2026
    • The hero mindset - and how sleepwalking through life creates disease
    • What unconditional love actually means in a patient relationship

    Connect with Dr. Chris Zaino:
    Website: https://www.drzaino.com
    Hero Project: https://www.iamhero.com
    Instagram: @drzaino
    Facebook: @Dr.Zaino
    YouTube: Chris Zaino

    Ready to put the care back in your practice?
    Take the free 5-Minute Care-First Practice Assessment at Care2GrowConsulting.com

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    59 分
  • Ari Mahler, RN: Choosing Compassion in the Face of Hate | The ER Nurse Who Saved a Mass Shooter

    Ari Mahler, RN: Choosing Compassion in the Face of Hate | The ER Nurse Who Saved a Mass Shooter
    2026/06/29
    What does it truly mean to care for another human being? Would you still choose compassion if the person lying in front of you had just committed an unimaginable act of violence? In one of the most profound conversations ever featured on The Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with registered nurse Ari Mahler, RN whose actions following the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting became an internationally recognized case study in medical ethics. As the trauma nurse in the emergency department, Ari was tasked with saving the life of the gunman responsible for murdering eleven innocent worshippers—including members of the very community he belonged to. His decision to provide compassionate, unbiased care sparked worldwide discussion after his viral essay, I Am the Jewish Nurse, and is now taught in medical and nursing schools around the world. But this conversation goes far beyond one extraordinary day. It's about the calling of healthcare. It's about choosing humanity over hatred. It's about discovering why compassion isn't weakness—it's one of the greatest strengths a healthcare provider can possess. In This Episode You'll Discover • The extraordinary story behind the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy • What it felt like to treat the man responsible for the shooting • Why compassion is an action—not simply an emotion • The ethical responsibility healthcare providers carry, even in impossible circumstances • How empathy shapes patient outcomes and provider resilience • Why Ari believes the healthcare system is broken—and where change must begin • The emotional toll emergency medicine takes on providers • How one social worker changed the course of Ari's life • Why every patient deserves to be treated like someone you love • The power of choosing love over hate Key Moments 00:00 – Introducing one of healthcare's most extraordinary ethical stories 03:30 – The morning of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting 07:30 – Becoming "The Jewish Nurse" 12:00 – Why Ari chose nursing after a life-changing personal experience 20:00 – Treating the mass shooter 27:00 – "I didn't see evil—I saw confusion." 32:00 – Writing the viral essay I Am the Jewish Nurse 39:00 – Why healthcare systems often make compassion more difficult 47:00 – How one act of compassion became medical ethics curriculum 54:00 – Lightning Round: What care really means About Ari Mahler, RN Ari Mahler is a Registered Nurse based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently serves as the Director of Staff Development and Infectious Disease Prevention at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Before stepping into leadership, Ari spent much of his career working in emergency medicine, where he cared for patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Following the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, Ari's reflections on treating the gunman while remaining faithful to his professional and ethical calling gained international attention. His essay, "I Am the Jewish Nurse," has since been included in medical and nursing textbooks and is taught in healthcare ethics curricula around the world. Ari graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and also holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Maryland. Outside of healthcare, he is a certified CPR and Basic Life Support Instructor for the American Heart Association and enjoys spending time with his dog, his cat, and riding his motorcycles—despite his parents' continued disapproval. Listen & Subscribe to The Care2Grow Show Join Dr. Larry Arbeitman as he interviews healthcare leaders, innovators, and providers who are restoring compassion, connection, and humanity to healthcare. If this episode moved you, challenged your perspective, or reminded you why you entered healthcare, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague. Together, we can bring care back into healthcare—one conversation at a time.
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    59 分
  • Dr. Sabrina Gya: Why Success Without Health Is Failure | Functional Medicine, Longevity, and the Elevated CEO

    Dr. Sabrina Gya: Why Success Without Health Is Failure | Functional Medicine, Longevity, and the Elevated CEO
    2026/06/12
    What if the reason your business growth feels harder than it should isn't your strategy? What if it's your energy? In this powerful episode of The Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with Dr. Sabrina Gya, Functional Medicine Doctor, Chiropractor, and Longevity Strategist, to explore the critical connection between personal vitality, leadership, healthcare, and sustainable success. Dr. Gya shares her remarkable journey from a childhood calling into chiropractic in the United Kingdom to becoming a leading voice in functional medicine, longevity, and executive performance. Together, they discuss why America continues to get sicker despite record healthcare spending, why chiropractors are uniquely positioned to lead a healthcare transformation, and how practice owners often become the bottleneck in their own growth. This conversation goes far beyond symptoms, treatment plans, and business tactics. It's about creating a life—and a practice—that thrives. In This Episode You'll Discover: • How Dr. Gya knew she would become a chiropractor at just nine years old • The major differences between healthcare in the UK and the United States • Why America continues to get sicker despite increasing healthcare spending • The hidden role toxins, trauma, and thoughts play in chronic illness • Why food, movement, lifestyle, and purpose matter more than most people realize • The connection between burnout, leadership, and personal vitality • Why chiropractors should be primary health advocates—not just pain specialists • How success without health ultimately leads to failure • The concept behind The Elevated CEO and aligning personal energy with business growth • Why true wealth extends far beyond financial success Key Moments 00:00 – Welcome to The Care2Grow Show 02:00 – Dr. Gya's childhood calling into chiropractic 05:00 – Why chiropractic chooses the doctor 06:30 – The evolution from chiropractic into functional medicine 08:00 – Comparing healthcare systems: UK vs. United States 09:00 – Why America remains one of the sickest developed nations 11:00 – The Three Ts: Toxins, Trauma, and Thoughts 12:00 – Why chiropractors are positioned to lead healthcare transformation 13:00 – The biggest misconception about chiropractic 15:00 – Why health begins with lifestyle, purpose, and alignment 18:00 – Burnout, business growth, and the healthcare entrepreneur 22:00 – The Elevated CEO framework 28:00 – Why success should never come at the expense of your health About Dr. Sabrina Gya Dr. Sabrina Gya is a Functional Medicine Doctor, Chiropractor, and Longevity Strategist with over 25 years of experience in the UK and the United States. She is the founder of Joyful Life Functional Health Solutions, where she works with high-performance CEOs to optimize energy, hormones, metabolic health, and longevity. She is also the creator of The Elevated CEO, where she helps healthcare entrepreneurs build sustainable, aligned businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, or purpose. Through her work, Dr. Gya bridges functional medicine, leadership, energetics, and business strategy to help leaders create lasting success while maintaining vitality and fulfillment. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Sabrina Gya 🌐 Joyful Life Functional Health Solutions www.joyfullifefunctionalhealth.com 🌐 Dr. Sabrina Gya www.drsabrinagya.com 📸 Instagram @docsabrinagya Listen & Subscribe to The Care2Grow Show Join Dr. Larry Arbeitman as he interviews healthcare leaders, innovators, and practitioners who are restoring compassion, connection, and purpose to healthcare. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a healthcare provider who believes that care still matters.
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    53 分
  • Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC: Psychedelic Therapy, Trauma, and the Future of Integrative Mental Healthcare

    Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC: Psychedelic Therapy, Trauma, and the Future of Integrative Mental Healthcare
    2026/05/18

    What if the future of mental healthcare requires us to rethink everything we thought we knew about healing?

    In this profound episode of the Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with Keith Kurlander — co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Psychedelic Therapy, speaker, coach, and cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.

    Together, they explore the growing mental health crisis, the limitations of symptom-based care, and why integrative approaches—including psychedelic-assisted therapy—may reshape the future of healing.

    Keith shares his deeply personal story of a traumatic psilocybin experience at age 19 that led to years of mental health struggles, and how that journey ultimately became the foundation for his life's work helping others heal with greater structure, safety, and compassion.

    This conversation goes far beyond psychedelics. It dives into trauma, nervous system regulation, neuroplasticity, purpose, wholeness, lifestyle medicine, and the importance of treating the whole human being—not just symptoms.

    If you've ever wondered:
    • Why traditional mental healthcare often falls short
    • How trauma shapes identity and emotional suffering
    • What psychedelic therapy actually looks like clinically
    • Why healing requires integration, not quick fixes
    • How purpose, meaning, sleep, nutrition, and relationships affect mental health
    • What true "care" in healthcare should look like

    …this episode is for you.

    In This Episode:

    • Keith's powerful personal journey through mental illness and healing
    • The science behind psychedelic-assisted therapy
    • Understanding the Default Mode Network and neuroplasticity
    • Why trauma-informed care matters
    • The importance of set, setting, preparation, and integration
    • Why healing is about becoming whole—not becoming someone new
    • The connection between mental health, inflammation, sleep, and lifestyle
    • Why pain may actually be an invitation toward transformation
    • The future of integrative psychiatry and mental healthcare

    About Keith Kurlander

    Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Psychedelic Therapy, a coach, speaker, and cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers. With more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, Keith specializes in integrative approaches to mental health, trauma healing, and personal transformation.

    Connect with Keith:

    Website: https://keithkurlander.com
    Institute: https://psychiatryinstitute.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkurlander.ma/

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    If this episode impacted you, please share it with someone who needs this conversation. Together, we can help put the care back into healthcare — one conversation at a time.
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    53 分
  • Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli: Compassionomics | The Science That Proves Caring Drives Outcomes, Lowers Costs, and Prevents Burnout

    Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli: Compassionomics | The Science That Proves Caring Drives Outcomes, Lowers Costs, and Prevents Burnout
    2026/05/04
    Welcome to The Care2Grow Show

    In this powerful episode of The Care2Grow Show, Dr. Larry Arbeitman sits down with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, Co-President and CEO of Cooper University Health Care, to explore one of the most important and overlooked forces in modern healthcare:

    Compassion.

    This is not a philosophical conversation.
    It's a data-driven discussion grounded in over 500 scientific studies proving that caring is not a soft skill — it is a measurable clinical and operational advantage.

    Together, they unpack the growing compassion crisis in healthcare and why reconnecting with patients may be one of the most powerful solutions to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and prevent provider burnout.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode

    • The truth about the compassion crisis in modern healthcare
    • Why compassion improves clinical outcomes, cost efficiency, and patient adherence
    • The surprising connection between compassion and reduced provider burnout
    • Why empathy alone can lead to burnout — and how compassion is different
    • The concept of "depersonalization" and its role in provider exhaustion
    • How small moments (as little as 40 seconds) can dramatically impact patient experience
    • Why healthcare must move from transactional to relational care
    • How leadership and systems must support compassionate care at scale
    • The role of technology (including AI) in restoring patient connection

    A Defining Insight

    "Compassion is not a soft skill. It improves outcomes, lowers costs, and decreases burnout."

    Dr. Mazzarelli shares that the data is clear:

    When providers connect with patients in a meaningful way, three things happen:

    1. Better outcomes
    2. Lower healthcare costs
    3. Less provider burnout

    This is the foundation of Compassionomics — and a call to reimagine how healthcare is delivered.

    About Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli

    Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE is the Co-President and CEO of Cooper University Health Care and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

    He leads a $3B nonprofit academic health system with over 14,000 employees and 1,800+ providers across 95 specialties .

    He is the co-author of the bestselling books:

    • Compassionomics
    • Wonder Drug

    His work focuses on leadership, healthcare transformation, and the science of compassion in medicine.

    Why This Episode Matters

    Healthcare is evolving.

    Patients are no longer just looking for treatment —
    They are looking for connection, trust, and care.

    This episode challenges providers and leaders to rethink how they show up:

    Not just as clinicians…
    But as humans serving humans.

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    Together, we can rebuild a healthcare system rooted in compassion, connection, and care.

    Because we have to Care… to Grow.
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