The Recalibrated Vision Podcast with Bianca Ariel, MBA

The Recalibrated Vision Podcast with Bianca Ariel, MBA

di Bianca Ariel, MBA
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How This Physician is Improving End Of Life Care | Bob Uslander, MD
Many visionaries do not start by becoming entrepreneurs. They start by noticing a gap that becomes impossible to ignore. After years in emergency medicine, Dr. Bob Uslander reached a point where he could no longer ignore what he was seeing. Like many clinicians, he had the skills, expertise, and lived experience to recognize where the system was falling short, especially in how we approach serious illness and end-of-life care. His transition did not begin with a business plan. It began with exposure. While working within palliative care, he witnessed something both beautiful and heartbreaking. Deeply compassionate healthcare professionals were operating inside a system that often does not allow enough time, clarity, or support for patients and families during life’s most critical moments. That realization became the foundation for his next chapter. Today, through Empowered Palliative Care, Dr. Bob Uslander is helping patients and families navigate serious illness and end-of-life planning with more clarity, dignity, and agency. His work provides practical guidance for advanced care planning, while also creating space for emotional, spiritual, and human-centered support that is often missing in traditional medical settings. More than anything, he is helping people advocate for themselves and their loved ones in a system that can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. This episode is about what it really looks like to leave a defined medical identity, step into uncertainty, and build something new from what you can no longer unsee. Tune in to hear his journey and how he is helping reshape the way we think about care at the end of life. - - - Connect with Dr. Bob Uslander LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobuslander/ Website: https://empoweredendings.com - - - Connect with Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ Website: http://recalibratedvision.com - - - Disclaimer: This content is created for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.
26 mag 2026
49:53
Psychiatrist Talks The Importance of Finding Your Joy | Nina Joy Mena, MD
In this conversation, I had the pleasure to chat with Dr. NJoy, a board-certified psychiatrist and author. Along this journey from career to calling, we may encounter so many different emotions and may even question whether or not this is worth it. The key is not to avoid what it is we are feeling but to choose joy regardless of the experience. That's because joy is not a feeling it is a choice and it allows us to fully accept and embrace this experience no matter the circumstance. Choosing joy is ultimately what brings fulfillment and it's so important that we work the muscle in choosing it for ourselves each day. Dr. NJoy also describes her own journey to joy and what triggered her path to enlightment. During the work that I do with my clients, I hear the word "legacy" a lot and that is representative of the path GOD maps out for us honoring those who come before and after us. Dr. NJoy's father gave her the name "Joy" and she continues to use her light to inspire others. Listen in to this amazing conversation and start choosing your joy. Enjoy! Find Dr. NJoy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-joy-mena-md-453556276/ Website: https://www.drnjoylife.com - - - Find Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ Website: http://recalibratedvision.com - - - Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as professional, medical, legal, financial, or other advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified professional before making decisions that could affect your health, finances, career, or personal life.
21 mag 2026
52:09
Surgeon Shares The Importance of Vitality Over Health | Kalpana Sundar, DO
In this episode of The Recalibrated Vision Podcast, we interview Dr. Kalpana Sundar, a former ENT surgeon who transitioned from owning a successful medical practice to building a life centered on vitality, purpose, and impact. After selling her practice, Dr. Kalpana entered a period of uncertainty that many physicians and high-achieving professionals experience. She explored multiple paths including public speaking, launching a med spa, and podcasting, all while searching for deeper meaning and alignment in her work and life. This conversation focuses on the concept of vitality, which goes beyond traditional ideas of health and wellness. Dr. Kalpana shares how reconnecting with joy, fitness, Muay Thai, and spiritual growth helped her rediscover her inner spark and step into her role as a thought leader in life mastery and personal transformation. We also explore the power of surrender. Not as giving up, but as choosing aligned action instead of forced action. Dr. Kalpana explains how allowing life to unfold created opportunities greater than she could have planned on her own. This episode is especially relevant for physicians, healthcare professionals, and high performers navigating career transitions, burnout, or a desire for more purpose, freedom, and fulfillment. If you are ready to move from career to calling and build a life of joy, wealth, and impact, this episode is for you. - - - Contact Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ Book a 1:1 VIP Session: http://therecalibratedcareeracademy.com - - - Contact Kalpana Sundar, MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkalpanasundar/ Website: https://www.drkalpanasundar.com/ Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/life-mastery-2022/about - - - Disclaimer: This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.
29 apr 2026
50:21
How This Psychiatrist Uses Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Major Life Changes | Eva Altobelli, MD
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eva Altobelli, a psychiatrist who uses ketamine-assisted therapy to help people heal from depression and expand their awareness. We explore the concept of awakenings, how career and life shifts can spark profound changes, and why much of what we react to in life isn’t based on our lived experience. Dr. Altobelli shares how ketamine can help even the most structured-minded individuals open their consciousness and see the world in a completely new way. We also dive into practical insights for entrepreneurs and overthinkers on how to stay grounded, reconnect with your own experience, and navigate the pressures of modern life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by comparison, or ready for a shift in perspective, this conversation will inspire you to reclaim your mental space, let go of what no longer serves you, and step into your next chapter with clarity. You’ll hear how ketamine-assisted therapy can support mental wellness, including depression and ADHD, and why recognizing the difference between reacting to life and experiencing it firsthand can be transformative. This episode is for anyone seeking greater clarity, perspective, and personal growth. Dr. Altobelli’s insights will help you understand how to reconnect with your lived experience, expand your consciousness, and move forward with intention and purpose. - - - Dr. Eva Altobelli, MD | Integrative Psychiatrist Founder, Home-LA Website: https://home-la.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-altobelli-md-210b878/ - - - Bianca Ariel, MBA | Career & Business Strategist | Founder, Recalibrated Vision LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ - - - Join Our Newsletter https://recalibratedvisionnewsletter.beehiiv.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Although Dr. Eva Altobelli is a licensed medical professional, the content shared in this episode, including discussions about ketamine-assisted therapy, mental health, and wellness strategies, is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Neither Dr. Altobelli nor the host is responsible for any actions taken based on this information. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new therapy, treatment, or making changes to your healthcare routine. Individual results may vary.
16 nov 2025
56:46
How This Physician is Helping Her Peers Build Wealth | Camille Upchurch, MD
In this episode, we have an honest conversation about money with Dr. Camille Upchurch. Every day we hear from money coaches, gurus, and society at large that success means more money. We are told to chase better jobs, start businesses, and find ways to increase our income. What often gets missed in the conversation is that we cannot truly build wealth until we get out of debt. Dr. Camille knows this firsthand. Like many physicians, she left training with six figures of student loan debt. While most of her peers focused on earning more, she went in search of books on money, debt management, and finance. She was determined not to repeat the generational patterns she witnessed growing up, where money was a constant source of stress. Through self-education and discipline, she paid off her debt, impressed her financial advisor, and even began teaching others what she had learned. She went on to lead classes for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, but she noticed a gap. The narrative suggested physicians were not smart with money, when in reality they simply needed a plan and support to break free from debt and shame. Today, Dr. Camille uses her personal experience and expertise to help physicians and other high-earning professionals get out of debt, start investing, and finally build the wealth they have been working so hard for. I hope this episode serves as both inspiration and a practical resource for your own journey. Enjoy. - - - Camille Upchurch, MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-upchurch-md-78570296/ - - - Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ - - - Disclaimer: Although the guest featured in this episode is a licensed physician, the discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and host and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listeners should always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions or concerns specific to their individual circumstances.
3 ott 2025
1:08:33
How This Physician Found Freedom Through Travel Medicine | Xunda Gibson, MD
In this episode, I sit down with Xunda Gibson, MD who truly did it all. Like many physicians I meet, she dreamed of owning her own practice, and she made it happen for decades. Her mission was simple: to create an environment where patients received the care they truly deserved. She succeeded in bringing that vision to life, pouring her heart, soul, sweat, and tears into running her practice for many years. We talk about the highs and challenges of building and sustaining a practice, serving patients, running ads, staying engaged in the community, and doing everything possible to keep the doors open. Eventually, after a difficult conversation with her bookkeeper, she realized it was time to let go. The hardest part was not just closing the practice, it was saying goodbye to the patients, team, and family she had built along the way. But her story did not end there. On a temporary assignment overseas, Dr. Gibson discovered what healthcare could truly look like, with time and energy given to patients, real support among clinicians, and the space for her soul to feel refreshed in medicine again. That experience opened her eyes to a new path in travel medicine. As she continued assignments abroad, she was often asked, “How did you get here? How can I do this too?” Inspired by those questions, she built a business teaching other physicians how to become travel doctors. In this conversation, we dive into her journey from building and closing her practice to finally finding the freedom she had been seeking all along. I hope you enjoy this episode. - - - Xunda Gibson, MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xunda-gibson-md-8123639/ - - - Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ - - - Disclaimer: Although the guest featured in this episode is a licensed physician, the discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and host and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listeners should always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions or concerns specific to their individual circumstances.
22 set 2025
1:35:22
How This OBGYN Transitioned to The C-Suite | Kelly Elmore, MD
Dr. Kelly Elmore is the definition of a high performer and high achiever. Ever since she was six years old, she knew she wanted to become an OBGYN. She held on to that vision with unwavering belief and never let her circumstances or environment tell her otherwise. That kind of conviction is rare, and it was so powerful to hear how she stayed rooted in who she is, whose she is, and the support systems that helped her along the way. What really stood out to me in this conversation is that behind all of her success there has always been a commitment to doing the internal work. Yes, she has leaned on therapists, mentors, and coaches, but she has also relied on faith, prayer, and mindset to attract the people and opportunities that aligned with her purpose. From serving in the military and working her way up to captain, to building a successful career as an OBGYN, and then learning how to navigate her way into the C-suite, she shows what is possible when you refuse to let go of your dream. In our conversation, we also dive into some practical insights including: - How to leverage your network to transition into leadership - How to find conviction and clarity in your own path - How to rediscover who you are beyond your career - What she sees broken in the healthcare system and how she is working to make an impact I walked away inspired by her journey from career to calling, and I believe you will too. - - - - - - Kelly Elmore, MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkellyomd/ - - - Bianca Ariel, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ - - - Disclaimer: Although the guest featured in this episode is a licensed physician, the discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and host and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listeners should always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions or concerns specific to their individual circumstances.
14 set 2025
58:05
How This Nurse Is Using Her Voice To Help Others Follow Their Dreams | Charlene Johnson, RN
In this episode, Charlene Johnson, RN shares the story of what happened when she finally chose to use her voice after 30 years of silence in her nursing career. For decades, Charlene endured racism in the workplace and carried the weight of those experiences quietly, leaning on her faith to sustain her through it all. Everything changed in 2020 when she was asked to lead a listening session on racism. What began as one courageous moment turned into a movement across her hospital, opening the door to larger conversations, leadership opportunities, and systemic change. Charlene reflects on the fear of speaking up, the cost of staying silent, and how faith guided her to step into her calling as a change maker. This episode is not only about Charlene’s journey but also an invitation to all of us. Silence protects broken systems, but voice creates transformation. Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics including racism, personal trauma, and loss. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only, not professional advice.
29 ago 2025
1:07:48
How This Nephrologist is Building a Community for ASD Moms | Yolanda Bogaert, MD
What does it truly mean to be a healer beyond the white coat? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Yolanda Bogaert shares her journey from decades as a nephrologist to redefining her identity as a healer, mother, and leader. She opens up about navigating moral injury in medicine, balancing motherhood (including raising a son with autism), and overcoming her own health challenges while finding the courage to let go of outcomes and embrace presence. We discuss: → Why separating your identity from your profession is essential to avoid burnout → How to reclaim your time, energy, and presence as a physician and parent → Practical strategies to create boundaries and outsource what drains you → The transformative power of reframing instead of "unlearning" → Building supportive communities for medical moms with ASD kids → Lessons from hosting her first healing retreat in Portugal If you are a physician, medical mom, or anyone seeking purpose beyond your career, this episode will inspire you to redefine success and trust that who you are right now is enough. Connect with Dr. Yolanda Bogaert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandabogaert/ Facebook Community: Medical Moms with ASD Kids Website: https://yolandabogaertmd.com -- Connect with Bianca Ariel, MBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dearbiancaariel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/ If this conversation resonates, please like, subscribe, and share this video to support others on their healing journey. Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, legal, or financial advice and does not establish a professional relationship. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
22 ago 2025
1:15:42
How This OBGYN Built a Tech Company | Lailah Kara-Newton, MD
In this episode, Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, Co-Founder of Aster shares her deeply personal story of navigating preeclampsia during her own pregnancy and how, even as an OB/GYN, she was overlooked by the very system she worked in. Her experience reflects a troubling reality in the United States, where maternal health outcomes are among the worst in high-income countries. Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, regardless of education or income level. Dr. Lailah’s story is a reminder that being an expert does not shield you from systemic failure. This life-altering experience led her to create Aster, a healthcare technology platform focused on transforming how women are seen, treated, and supported during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. In this conversation, Dr. Lailah talks about the gaps in maternal care, the urgent need for patient advocacy, and how Aster is building a more collaborative, compassionate approach to women’s health. She also opens up about the challenges of launching a healthcare startup and the vision she holds for a future where better outcomes are possible for everyone. This episode is for anyone who cares about health equity, women’s health, and creating systems that truly serve.
26 lug 2025
56:31
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