On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
Join Intuitive Therapist, Janis R. Cohen, as she takes a deep dive into real human struggles and how to resolve them, using tried and true strategies.
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Have you been living with a mask on? Maybe you’ve worn it for so long that you don’t even realize it’s there. But something inside of you is done with all of the posturing and pretending. Something inside of you is screaming for truth—your truth. And today, Janis is handing you the map to get to a place where wearing the mask doesn’t even enter int…
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What if the reason you’ve always felt different,… is because you are? What if Earth isn’t your original home? Maybe you’ve sensed it your whole life—like you’re visiting a place that never quite fit. Today, Janis is unlocking the signs, the truths, and the origins of souls who come from beyond this planet. If that stirs something inside you, keep l…
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Divine timing is influenced by 2 elements only. And, only one of these elements is under your control. To experience divine timing in a more positive way, it’s important that you actively choose peace, cultivate self-regulation, and take aligned action while you wait. Janis talks about what divine timing is, the influences that impact divine timing…
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Most humans struggle to experience emotional freedom from everyday life; there’s always something to be irritated about, right? Janis talks about what emotional freedom is, why most of us struggle to experience it, and offers you several highly effective strategies to use to achieve it.Di Janis R. Cohen
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Spiritual growth impacts all aspects of your life. And, when you grow spiritually, it can take time for your body to catch up with your energetic upgrades. Janis talks about what spiritual expansion/ascension really means, how you know when you are expanding, and how you can navigate your spiritual growth with greater ease and grace.…
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There is no way around it. If you want to experience the life you want, you’ve got to override your brain’s default system and create new synapses in your brain so that you can align your energy with the frequency of what you want. Janis talks about why rewiring your brain is key to experiencing life the way you want to experience it and how you ca…
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The new year is a sacred time, an invitation, a doorway to your next level. Join Janis as she shares a new year’s blessing with you to start your year off in the best way possible.Di Janis R. Cohen
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Let’s end the year with a great meditation that will help you literally quantum leap into your highest timeline for 2025. Happy New Year everyone!Di Janis R. Cohen
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Is it possible to become the person that you really want to be? Absolutely. To do that, you’ve got to let go of the judgments you’ve held about yourself first. Janis takes you through a process that will help you get clear on who you believe you are now and clarify who you truly want to be and how to move beyond the limiting beliefs that prevent yo…
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If you're feeling the weight of unresolved emotions—whether it's lingering regrets, unspoken words, or unmet goals—you're not alone. We’ve all got them (unless you’ve worked on them as they’ve shown up.) You’ll learn how to release the judgments that you’ve attached to the emotions you’ve been holding onto.…
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There is transformative power in mantras; when you truly believe them. Today, Janis talks about a mantra that can change the way you experience 2025. So, If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your path, or struggled to trust the process, this episode is for you. By the end of our time together, you’ll know the divine mantra, have three powerful questi…
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Okay, Jeff Foxworthy is NOT a guest on this week’s podcast, where he says, “Here’s your sign”. But, you can hear him repeat it throughout this week’s episode, where Janis dives deep into what a soul lesson is, how you know when you’ve mastered one, and what to do next.Di Janis R. Cohen
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If you’re someone who feels the need to save other people, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode because Janis shares the truth about the savior complex and what you can do to stop it.Di Janis R. Cohen
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Being a spiritual seeker isn’t for the faint of heart. We sometimes arrive at this point because all other avenues our thinking mind has used haven’t helped. So, we turn to our spiritual guidance. Janis talks about some key elements to keep in mind as you move along your spiritual journey and offers several strategies to help you make the most of y…
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If you’re feeling out of sorts in midlife, it’s likely you’re out of alignment with your authentic self. Spiritual poverty isn’t something that is just for midlifers, it’s something that all human beings struggle with when they aren’t aligned with the truth of who they are. In this episode, Janis defines what spiritual poverty is, offers you 3 powe…
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The journey of self-discovery in midlife is about reclaiming your power and your voice—because you deserve to be heard, and you deserve to be true to yourself. But, you can’t do that if you let your limiting beliefs block you. In this episode, Janis talks about the top 3 limiting beliefs that hold you back from unapologetic self-expression and give…
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The only person who can write your story is YOU, and it’s never too late to change the plot. And, midlife is the PERFECT time to do that. Janis takes a deep dive into what “rejecting the old script” means and how you can give yourself express permission to live by your rules. There’s no better time than the present! Discover the 5 Sneaky Things Tha…
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Ladies, claiming your power in midlife isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about letting go of everything that isn’t truly you. Doubt is just a habit, and like any habit, it can be broken. You have everything you need right now to live boldly, unapologetically, and powerfully. Janis asks you 3 pivotal questions that will get you thinking as well …
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Are you an expert at making excuses? Do you realize that the more excuses you have, the less self-respect you have? It’s time to stop hiding behind excuses and create a new, powerful, and enlightened personal narrative for yourself. Whether it’s fear, guilt, or societal pressure, Janis challenges women (and whomever else is listening) to not just c…
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Most everyone wants to uncover their life purpose. Some do and some don’t. But, your life’s purpose has its own frequency and, if you can align with that frequency, your life will be filled with meaning and purpose. Janis offers an intuitively channeled message that brings an entirely different perspective on tapping into your life purpose.…
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We’re led to believe that life should be easier in midlife, right? But in reality, the changes that we experience can cause our second chapter to feel harder. So many things change in midlife, including our health, and that’s the focus of today’s episode. Today Janis is speaking with former chief of staff for counterintelligence at the FBI turned c…
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Relationships aren’t always easy to navigate, let alone, when it comes to divorce. But, when there is an added component of abuse (of any kind) that changes what a person experiences. However, healing CAN happen and you CAN come out stronger in the end. Join Janis today, as she interviews Dr. Deborah Wilder, a counseling psychologist, as they discu…
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Believe it or not, astrology can be easily understood and insanely useful to not only understand yourself better but also, how you show up in your life for yourself and others. Today Janis interviews Panda Hershey, an expert astrologer, to talk about how astrology plays a key role in how unapologetically we show up in the world. As an astrologer an…
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Why do so many people struggle to be seen while others find it easy? What is the fear of being seen all about anyway? If you’re someone who struggles to show up on social media or in life, Janis talks about why you struggle and how to overcome it.Di Janis R. Cohen
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External circumstances and other people are not the only sources of difficulty we experience in our lives. The true culprit of your struggles can be found within you. Today Janis identifies this true offender and shares how you can effectively deal with it.Di Janis R. Cohen
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