This week, Danielle York, owner of York Orthopedic Recovery, joins Eli Hallak to discuss her journey as a business owner, the importance of adapting care to different age groups, and why seeking guidance from experienced professionals is essential before taking big steps. They also explore how those around us often recognize our potential before we do—and what it means to grow a family, both in business and at home.

York Orthopedic Recovery

This week, Eli Hallak welcomes Garrett Hedeen, Chair of the NAEMT Workforce Committee and Safety Specialist at Austin-Travis County EMS, for a look into the often-overlooked world of EMS safety. They explore the little things that are often taken for granted but make a big impact, the need for bold change, and key differences between safety in EMS and athletic training settings. Garrett also highlights the importance of trust, constant readiness, and addressing common misconceptions about emergency care.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services

In this episode, Dr. Mary Mundrane-Zweiacher, a Certified Hand Therapist at Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, joins Eli Hallak. Together, they explore her journey from a Pre-Med Biology major aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a practitioner of the "Holy Trinity" (PT, ATC, and CHT). They discuss how to bring Sports Medicine to Hand Therapy—and Hand Therapy to Sport—why marching bands need Athletic Trainers just as much as athletic teams do, how giving patients a modicum of control fosters greater therapy “buy-in,” and why it’s essential to always believe in yourself and your knowledge. After all, unless there’s an orthopedic surgeon present, you are the expert.