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The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Dr. Mike Strouse

49 episodes

3 weeks ago

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and legal expert Lewis Walton discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and care. They explore the implications of remote support technologies, the ownership of privacy, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, emphasizing the importance of choice and the least intrusive approaches to care. They also reflect on societal attitudes towards technol...

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and legal expert Lewis Walton discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and care. They explore the implications of remote support technologies, the ownership of privacy, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, emphasizing the importance of choice and the least intrusive approaches to care. They also reflect on societal attitudes towards technol...

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Episodes (20/49)

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Intersection of Care and Technology

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and legal expert Lewis Walton discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and care. They explore the implications of remote support technologies, the ownership of privacy, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, emphasizing the importance of choice and the least intrusive approaches to care. They also reflect on societal attitudes towards technol...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Privacy Paradox (with guests Beth McCoach and David McDonald)

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Mike Strouse welcomes Beth McCoach and David McDonald to discuss the complexities of privacy in care, emphasizing the paradox of seeking privacy while relying on intrusive methods. He explores how technology can enhance independence and care delivery, advocating for remote support as a less intrusive alternative to in-home care. The discussion also highlights the role of sensors in modern care and the regulatory challenges that hinder the adoption of i...

1 month ago

56 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Quest For The Good Life and The Holy Grail of Workforce Serendipity

Send us a text Today we welcome Nate Beers, the founder and host of the popular "IDD Leader" podcast. The conversation explores the critical role of frontline supervisors in staff retention and the lack of training they often receive in leadership. Nate Beers introduces the Leadership Lab, a new initiative aimed at providing comprehensive training, accountability, and community support for supervisors, focusing on essential skills like having difficult conversations and giving effective feedb...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Quest to End the Perfect Storm of Workforce Challenges

Send us a text In this episode of 'The Quest for the Good Life,' Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov welcome Marcy Davis, CEO of Candeo, who shares her journey in transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through the innovative workforce strategies developed by GoodLife. The conversation explores the successful implementation of new work schedules that have led to a significant increase in applications and a decrease in vacancies. Marcy emphasizes the importance of communication and...

2 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Quest For The Last Frontier

Send us a text The Quest continues way up north as Dr. Mike Strouse travels to the stunning, vast and unforgiving state of Alaska! Our distinguished guests are Amanda Elder and Kim Champney. The conversation explores the unique challenges and innovative solutions in delivering disability services in Alaska. Among other things the discussion highlights the economic factors affecting workforce availability, the diversity of service providers, and the transition to a three-day work week a...

2 months ago

58 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

PastCast: Rise Up, Look Back, Step Forward

Send us a text In this episode Dr. Mike Strouse addresses the enduring challenges facing service providers such as: - wonky schedules - reliance on part-time labor - early turnover - working short - reliance on PRN and pool staffing Finding the right solutions starts with asking the right questions. What are the twelve important questions service providers must ask themselves to make the first step towards arriving at the right solutions? The conversation also delves into th...

3 months ago

20 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Revolutionizing Senior Care: The Senior Neighborhood Network Is Here!

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strauss discusses the challenges faced by seniors in accessing effective care, particularly the limitations of traditional in-home care and assisted living. He introduces the Neighborhood Network, a new model that combines community support, technology, and professional caregivers to provide affordable, on-demand assistance for seniors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preventative health practices and the role of technology in empowering ...

3 months ago

43 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Quest for the Future of Care

Send us a text What does it truly mean to live a “normal life”? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov explore how technology, shifting expectations, and the lessons of the pandemic are transforming care. From “place killers” like Netflix and Amazon to the enduring vision of the Final Rule, they reimagine what’s possible for people with disabilities, seniors, and communities everywhere. Join us as we uncover how care must evolve beyond old models—like B...

4 months ago

22 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

MacGyvering & Navigating the GoodLife

Send us a text What happens when MacGyver meets Wonder Woman in the world of human services? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Veronica St. Cyr, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Navigating Life. Together, they explore how private social platforms can foster connection, build trust, and transform care for individuals, families, and communities. From GoodLife’s award-winning Neighborhood Network to the bold vision of creating new “blue zones,” this conversation...

4 months ago

56 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Rise of the Blue Zone Man

Send us a text What happens when you combine the wisdom of the world’s healthiest communities with a vision to reinvent how we age? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take listeners from stories of synchronicity and small-town magic to a bold plan for creating America’s first “Blue Zone” without walls. Learn how logistics, technology, and purpose-driven living could help people age in place, stay connected, and live longer, healthier, more meaningful lives. Episode...

5 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Noel's Quest for Independence

Send us a text Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jG4M1him8Hk?si=4qKdXTWneqaS5y3o Watch this Episode on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/goodlifeu/quest13?share=copy About this Episode: In this special video episode of The Quest for the GoodLife Podcast, Dr. Mike Strouse travels to Arkansas to meet Noel—an insightful, passionate young man with cerebral palsy—and Whitney Garrison, Director of Regional Services for GoodLife. What unfolds is a deeply personal, eye-opening conversation that ...

5 months ago

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Holy Grail of Taking Care of People Who Take Care of People

Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov welcome Todd Lewis, VP at IMA and a passionate advocate for those who care for others. Together, they unpack the complex world of ICHRAs—Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements—and why these innovative benefits are gaining traction across the caregiving industry. With over 400% growth in recent years, ICHRAs empower employers to offer flexible, individualized, and portable healt...

6 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Beyond Turnover's Temple of Doom

Send us a text Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past? In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov dig into the hidden traps of traditional scheduling in the care industry. Through powerful analogies and data-driven insights, they explore how rigid five-day workweeks, fragmented part-time roles, and outdated scheduling models are driving workforce instability—and what you can do to fix it. Listeners will learn: Why your “stayers” might be hurting your hiring pipelineThe mea...

6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Pinning Down Turnover

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov sit down with Lewis Walton—attorney, tech innovator, longtime board member, and one of the most respected professional family teachers in GoodLife’s history. Together, they revisit the pivotal years between 1999 and 2002, when the seeds of remote support, professional family living, and the three-day work week were planted—years before the rest of the field caught on. Lewis shares his unique path from philosophy student to tech l...

6 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Wrestling Dragons

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7 months ago

55 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Wizard Behind the Curtain

Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse is joined by Beth McCoach and David MacDonald—GoodLife’s leaders in operations and tech innovation—for a compelling conversation on how smart technology is reshaping the way we support independence, safety, and connection. Together, they explore: How iLink is evolving into a national platform for care that’s simple, responsive, and privacy-forwardThe role of neighborhood networks in creating belonging and interdepe...

7 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

The Quest for the Temple of Community

Send us a text In this heartfelt and visionary episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov explore the power of real communities—what makes them work, why they matter, and how GoodLife's Neighborhood Network is redefining intentional, inclusive living. From memories of small-town Missouri to the story of a remote Alaskan building that houses an entire town, Mike and Ivo reflect on the deep human need for connection and interdependence. Learn how professional...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Outmaneuvering Chaos Through Performance Management

Send us a text In our typical candid manner, Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and Lauren Vohland dive into the systems behind success in care services. From zeroing in on medication error rates to designing personalized health dashboards and embracing tech-driven remote care, this conversation reveals how performance metrics and system design fuel real outcomes. Discover why good systems—not JUST good people—are essential in an industry plagued by turnover, and how culture, accountability, and u...

8 months ago

56 minutes

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Solving Challenges With Science and Technology (Featuring Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed)

Send us a text In this episode Dr. Mike Strouse and Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed discuss topics relevant to current challenges in I/DD and senior services such as: Performance managementImprovement strategiesImplementation of scientific research in practical environmentsHow to leverage the exponential growth of technology Out-of-the-box thinkingThe vulnerability of independenceEclectic approach to problem solvingIntrusive vs. non-intrusive practicesImportance and limitations of convention...

9 months ago

1 hour

The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

Conquering Turnover Through Benefits Flexibility

Send us a text In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, we’re redefining what’s possible in workforce benefits, disability services, and staffing solutions. Join Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and special guests Lauren Vohland and Megan McKinney Todd as they dive deep into what it truly takes to build a thriving workforce in care services. From innovative benefit structures and staffing models to the power of flexibility, personal choice, and work-life balance, this conversation might ...

9 months ago

57 minutes