Month: September 2023

Rethinking Medicine: Dr. Lufkin’s Quest for Authentic Health Wisdom (Ep. 53)

Rethinking Medicine: Dr. Lufkin’s Quest for Authentic Health Wisdom (Ep. 53)

With an unprecedented rise in cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, health and wellness are on everyone’s minds. 

What has led to the increase of these chronic diseases? How to change our lifestyle to improve our health? 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Dr. Robert Lufkin, a physician and medical professor at UCLA and USC, in discussing the role of our metabolism and its connection to chronic diseases, the impact of nutrition on health, and the benefits of a low-carb diet. 

Dr. Lufkin stresses the value of steering clear of junk food, going back to the basics with unprocessed foods, and making those little everyday changes that can really boost our health.

Dr. Lufkin explores:

  • The current health scenario in the United States 
  • The role of our metabolism in the development of chronic diseases
  • Ways our diet influences certain types of diseases 
  • Reasons exercise is crucial for our overall health
  • And more!

Resources:

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician/medical school professor (UCLA & USC) focusing on the applied science of health, longevity, and consciousness. Dr. Lufkin helps to reimagine the conventional healthcare model with evidence-based, clinically proven lifestyle modifications and other tools. Through this, we prevent/reverse chronic diseases, cultivate consciousness, and live life to the fullest.

Author of over 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 32 chapters, and 13 books translated into five languages on medical imaging. Dr. Lufkin has been elected President of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology and President of the Society for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and awarded the society’s highest honor for his research. 

Life’s Turning Points: Aric’s Farewell, Podcasting’s Rise, and the Mission of Boys Town (Ep. 52)

Life’s Turning Points: Aric’s Farewell, Podcasting’s Rise, and the Mission of Boys Town (Ep. 52)

After 20 months of working with Brent Mekosh as his podcast host, Aric Johnson is passing the torch as he starts the next phase of his life with a not-so-new career path.

In this episode, Brent speaks with Aric as he prepares to embark on the next phase of life. Brent and Aric reflect on the joy and sadness of Aric’s departure while navigating the journey that led him to podcasting, including his involvement with Boys Town, an organization that helps at-risk youth and families. 

Aric and Brent discuss:

  • The background and purpose of Brent’s podcast
  • Why podcasting has risen in popularity
  • How Aric became involved in Boys Town
  • The value of family teachers 
  • The struggle many of the boys face and how Boys Town works to help them
  • The importance of self-worth for young men from challenging backgrounds
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Aric Johnson is extremely passionate about helping others find success and fulfillment in all they do. He has been coaching and mentoring for over 20 years and finds his greatest fulfillment when helping others achieve more. Aric started his own coaching and consulting company in 2015, a second company focused on teaching BRI to advisors and joined ProudMouth as one of their podcast producers.

Here’s What’s Happening in the Commercial Real Estate Space with Andrew Cheney (Ep. 51)

Here’s What’s Happening in the Commercial Real Estate Space with Andrew Cheney (Ep. 51)

While many people are focused on the cost of homes and residential real estate, many others are focused on commercial properties and office spaces. 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Andrew Cheney from The Coppola Cheney Group at Lee & Associates to explore the ins and outs of commercial properties and how they are driving the market in cities such as Phoenix, Arizona.

Listen in and find out how location, construction costs, and vacancy rates play a crucial role in determining the pricing of these spaces.

Andrew discusses:

  • What drives the real estate market growth
  • The value of office collaboration and reasons why real estate is cyclical 
  • Ways the amenities of a property add to the market pricing
  • A snapshot of commercial real estate across different cities in the United States  
  • Potential challenges in the commercial real estate market, including the impact of the pandemic, commute time, and upcoming debt
  • And more!

Resources:

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About Our Guest:

Andrew Cheney is an experienced commercial real estate broker who specializes in office & industrial sales and leasing. He became a Principal at Lee & Associates Arizona in 2009, the fastest Associate to complete this process in the Arizona office.

Within Lee & Associates, Craig Coppola, Gregg Kafka, and Andrew lead The Coppola-Cheney Group. The Coppola-Cheney Group is the number one office leasing and sales team in Lee & Associates’ history. They provide a higher level of brokerage skills, market knowledge, and the ability to negotiate our clients’ transactions.