# expert series (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover expert series. Page: Feed: --- ## [Built Different - Built to Last: The Value of Physical Training for the SPD Professional](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-337-rebecca-lauber) _2026-08-17 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Sore feet? Aching knees? Tight shoulders? If you work in SPD, you probably just checked at least one of these boxes. In this week's episode of "Built Different: Training in SPD," Bobby and Jason connect with SPD professional and competitive bodybuilder Rebecca Lauber to talk about a side of the job we don't discuss nearly enough: the physical toll it can take on your body. From lifting heavy trays… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_7.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Behind the Breakthroughs: Understanding Fertility Research](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-behind-the-breakthroughs-understanding-fertility-research) _2026-08-11 · SART Fertility Experts_ In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Joseph Findley speaks with Dr. Rachel Weinerman about how research shapes the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They explain what medical research involves, from forming a hypothesis and designing a study to analyzing data, undergoing peer review, and publishing results. The conversation also explores why objectivity,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-FINDLEY_WEINERMAN.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Built Different - Level Up: Developing Your SPD Team Through Gamification](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-336-ashley-thompson) _2026-08-10 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ What if a little friendly competition could change the way your SPD team learns? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with Ashley Thompson to talk about how gamification can turn everyday education into something technicians actually want to participate in. She shares how points, quizzes, personalized rewards, and healthy competition helped her team take a more active role in their own learning and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_6.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Same Page, Every Shift: The Case for Standardization in SPD](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-335-jhmeid-billingslea) _2026-08-03 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ If you ask three technicians how a process gets done in your SPD, there's a good chance you'll get three different answers. So how do you get everyone on the same page? In this week's episode of "Built Different: Training in SPD," Jhmeid Billingslea joins the conversation to explain why standardization is about much more than writing another SOP. He breaks down the difference between policies and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_5.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Checking a Box, or Checking a Skill? The Truth about Annual Competencies](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-334-tanya-cambise) _2026-07-27 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Are your annual competencies actually measuring proficiency, or just checking boxes? This week, Bobby and Jason sit down with SPD educator Tanya Cambise for an honest conversation about what annual competencies should look like in Sterile Processing. Tanya explains why competency verification isn't about checking another box; it's about ensuring your team can confidently and consistently perform… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_4.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Beyond the Binder: Tracking Competencies with Technology](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-333-jeremy-bernier) _2026-07-20 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Dig out those competency binders, #CleanFreaks! On this episode of Beyond Clean, Bobby Parker and co-host Jason Minutillo welcome Jeremy Bernier to discuss what it really takes to bring a competency program into the digital age. He explains why modernizing your competencies isn't just about incorporating technology; it's about creating a system that supports continuous learning, reflects real… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_3.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SART Fertility Experts - The Strength to Speak: Men, Infertility, and the Weight of Silence](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-the-strength-to-speak-men-infertility-and-the-weight-of-silence) _2026-07-14 · SART Fertility Experts_ Male infertility is common, but the emotional toll often remains hidden behind silence, stigma, and expectations about masculinity. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, psychologist Dr. Bill Petok speaks with Dr. Brennan Peterson, professor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and leading researcher on the mental health impact of infertility in men. They explore how an infertility… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART_S7_PETOK_PETERSON_REV1.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Built Different - Cap and Gown (and Gloves): SPD Collegiate Programs](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-332-veronica-martinez) _2026-07-13 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Looking around your SPD, chances are many of your fellow #CleanFreaks found their way into Sterile Processing through very different journeys. But that's beginning to change. This week, we sit down with Veronica Martinez, Sterile Processing Coordinator at Mountainland Technical College, to explore how collegiate programs are changing the way people begin their careers in Sterile Processing.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_2.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [Built Different - Competent to Lead: Building Leaders Before Building Teams](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-331-concepcion-class-ballejo) _2026-07-06 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Every strong SPD starts with strong leadership. The question is: how do you build it? On the Season 33 premiere of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Jason Minutillo and Concepcion "Connie" Class Ballejo to explore what it really takes to prepare new leaders before they're expected to lead. They discuss everything from mentorship and structured onboarding to creating support systems that help new… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep33_1.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SART Fertility Experts - When Is It Time to Stop Fertility Treatment? Expert Guidance on IVF, Grief, and Family-Building Options](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-when-is-it-time-to-stop-fertility-treatment-expert-guidance-on-ivf-grief-and-family-building-options) _2026-06-09 · SART Fertility Experts_ When is it time to stop fertility treatment? In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Kelly Lynch and clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Kaplan discuss the medical, emotional, financial, and relationship factors that can influence this difficult decision. They explore IVF prognosis, treatment fatigue, mental health challenges, and the importance of setting realistic expectations. The… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-LYNCH_KAPLAN.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1cVdXq02dVBq) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Confidence in Every Cycle: Reducing Guesswork in Sterilization Monitoring](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bcvs-solventum-2026) _2026-06-05 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Sterilization monitoring shouldn't slow your department down. On this week's Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Matt Linabery and Larry Talapa from Solventum join us to share how Solventum's latest solutions are helping SPD teams simplify workflows while increasing confidence in their sterilization monitoring processes. From the digital pass/fail results and innovative technology of the 3M™ Attest™… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Solventum_VS_2026.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SPD Fact Check - Not All It's Cracked Up to Be: Rethinking the Post-Cycle Door Habit](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-328-echo-pontinen) _2026-05-25 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ Your steam cycle finishes, and out of habit, someone cracks the sterilizer door. Sound familiar? On this episode of Beyond Clean, we sit down with Echo Pontinen, Sterile Processing Educator at Lee Health, to take a closer look at the long-standing practice of cracking the sterilizer door after a cycle. This conversation will dive into what sterilizer IFUs actually recommend, why wet loads happen… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep32_8.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SPD Fact Check - Scope Sterilization Standoff: Steam vs. Low-Temp for Rigid Endoscopes](https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-327-kurt-audette) _2026-05-18 · Beyond Clean Podcast_ At first glance, most rigid endoscopes look pretty much the same. So why can some be steam sterilized while others absolutely can't? On this episode of "SPD Fact Check," Kurt Audette, Clinical Specialist at KARL STORZ, helps us look beyond the surface and into the complex design features that determine how rigid endoscopes should be reprocessed. From understanding how optics respond to temperature… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep32_7_1.mp3?dest-id=562189) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Who Regulates IVF? A Conversation with ASRM's Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-who-regulates-ivf-a-conversation-with-asrms-chief-advocacy-and-policy-officer-sean-tipton) _2026-05-12 · SART Fertility Experts_ On the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Timothy Hickman interviews ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton about how IVF and assisted reproductive technology are regulated in the U.S., including FDA oversight, CDC reporting, SART standards, physician certification, laboratory accreditation, and the patient safeguards guiding modern fertility care. Find the SART Fertility Experts… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART_S7_May_Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [SART Fertility Experts - IVF Add-Ons Explained: Do They Improve Fertility Success or Just Add Cost?](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-ivf-add-ons-explained-do-they-improve-fertility-success-or-just-add-cost) _2026-04-14 · SART Fertility Experts_ IVF add-ons have become a growing part of fertility treatment, but do they actually improve success rates? In this expert-led SART Fertility Experts podcast episode , reproductive specialists explore the evidence behind common IVF add-ons and whether they truly benefit patients. Procedures like the Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA), routine ICSI, assisted hatching, and time-lapse embryo imaging… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-April-Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [SART Fertility Experts - The Legal Side of IVF: What Patients and Providers Should Know](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/the-legal-side-of-ivf-what-patients-and-providers-should-know) _2026-03-10 · SART Fertility Experts_ Dr. Timothy Hickman hosts this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast featuring reproductive law attorney Amani Hanson. They discuss the legal aspects of assisted reproduction, including gestational surrogacy, egg donation agreements, and establishing legal parentage for intended parents. The conversation also explores how surrogacy laws vary by state, the shift away from anonymous… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-March-Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Complimentary and Integrative Medicine in Reproductive Care and Infertility Treatment](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/complimentary-and-integrative-medicine-in-reproductive-care-and-infertility-treatment) _2026-02-10 · SART Fertility Experts_ Is there anything beyond pills, shots, IUI and IVF? In this episode, we will discuss the role of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) and its role in infertility treatment. Listeners can learn about the role of acupuncture, supplements and other treatments that may be offered to optimize reproductive medicine therapies. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-Feb-Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Understanding TK2d and the KYGEVVI Approval](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/understanding-tk2d-and-the-kygevvi-approval) _2026-01-28 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Join us for an informative webinar exploring KYGEVVI™ (doxecitine and doxribtimine), the first FDA-approved treatment for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d) in adults and pediatric patients with an age of symptom onset on or before 12 years. This session will cover: The basics of TK2d, including its genetic cause, symptoms, and how it is diagnosed The impact of TK2d on patients and families An… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2341763/c1e-k13dcdzq7wh2o0kg-v6wpg620s92z-55dsmm.mp3) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Can IVF make people happy?](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-can-ivf-make-people-happy) _2026-01-13 · SART Fertility Experts_ On SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Mark Trolice hosts Dr. Mariana Sousa-Leite and Dr. Angela Lawson to explore IVF's emotional journey, mental health, and lasting meaning. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-January-Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Primary Mitochondrial Disease Evaluations: The evolving role of muscle biopsy](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/primary-mitochondrial-disease-evaluations-the-evolving-role-of-muscle-biopsy) _2025-12-16 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Genetic testing and muscle biopsies are important tools in diagnosing mitochondrial disease, but sometimes it can be confusing how and when they are used. This presentation will seek to bring clarity around how these two different testing options are used, why clinics may choose to use one testing option over another, what information they can/cannot tell us, and how clinics use these options to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2291104/c1e-z6n9f7rovncqo2pq-v6pgqd3qbj16-bbyjyh.mp3) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ldY329nxpe3Q) _2025-12-16 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [SART Fertility Experts - Can Your Weight Affect Your Fertility?](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-can-your-weight-affect-your-fertility) _2025-12-09 · SART Fertility Experts_ Struggling with weight and planning for pregnancy? Dr. Mark Trolice and Dr. Lindsay Maggio reveal how BMI impacts fertility, the truth about obesity as a disease—not a failure of willpower—and how small, realistic changes can lead to big wins. From lifestyle tips to when to pause medications or surgery before conceiving, this episode is packed with insights every hopeful parent needs to hear. Find… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S6-December.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Updates on Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Management in FAOD](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/updates-on-cardiomyopathy-diagnosis-and-management-in-faod) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Dr. Chatfield will discuss cardiomyopathy and LC-FAODs, share current research, the direction of which it is heading, and treatment strategies. She will also explore prolonged-QT and electrical issues, how this interacts with metabolic crisis, and ways for doctors to monitor the heart. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236747/c1e-w59mf3pmrmt0zv1d-pkv5g61wi87-qudlkq.mp3) ## [How to Keep Airways Clear and Breathing Great - Bulbar Function and Respiratory Muscles](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/how-to-keep-airways-clear-and-breathing-great-bulbar-function-and-respiratory-muscles) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Patients with progressive or static neuromuscular disease, and certainly mitochondrial disease, can cause significant difficulty with airway clearance. This can be a problem on an everyday basis when a patient is well, but will become a much larger problem when a patient is acutely ill. We will discuss the link between bulbar / upper airway function, respiratory muscle weakness and airway… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236602/c1e-647wto0kmks502wk-34mqnj5ws5wo-1bynet.mp3) ## [Serial Casting and Toe Walking](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/serial-casting-and-toe-walking) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Do you or your child struggle with toe walking? Are you curious about why it occurs and where the concerns lie? Is toe walking reversible and what strategies do physical therapists to help with reduce it? Join Pamela Tucker as she explores these questions while also introducing us to a relatively new strategy called, "Serial Casting." Together we will learn more about this technique, when it may… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236601/c1e-3qvgfkmo9msm7qmg-0v7q5wgosrm2-onlsvs.mp3) ## [All About Ketones](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/all-about-ketones) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ There has been interest in using Ketones as a treatment for FAOD. What exactly are ketones? This presentation will go over what ketones are, how ketones are made in the body and how ketone supplements might be a little different. We will also discuss the current evidence that ketones might be a potential treatment option and what are the key unresolved questions about ketones that are limiting the… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236597/c1e-p5mjf16g7dsmwrzv-9j3pn904ao9-pdqvqy.mp3) ## [Introducing and Implementing Principles in Aquatic Therapy](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/introducing-and-implementing-principles-in-aquatic-therapy) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Aquatic physical therapy provides a supportive environment to address a wide range of functional goals such as muscle strengthening, enhancing postural control, increasing core stability, reducing muscle stiffness, and facilitating mobility. This discussion will review the principles of exercise in an aquatic environment and explore how aquatic therapy can positively impact your health with a… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236593/c1e-d3n5tmzd0jtp46rw-jpng27p6brmm-ahncsk.mp3) ## [Managing challenges and maximizing success in chronic mechanical ventilation](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/managing-challenges-and-maximizing-success-in-chronic-mechanical-ventilation) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Mechanical ventilation can be a critical component of a comprehensive and successful plan to support a patient’s respiratory needs in helping them maximize their quality of life and reach their full potential. Doing so successfully starts with and continues to center around a discussion with a patient and his/her family about what their wishes are for the type of respiratory support and then… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236586/c1e-3qvgfkmo9xckzrdm-wwp5653quo92-f7ykh3.mp3) ## [Understanding Rare Genetic Variants: What Do My Results Really Mean?](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/understanding-rare-genetic-variants-what-do-my-results-really-mean) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ When a genetic variant is shared by only a handful of individuals worldwide, what does it mean for diagnosis, treatment, and research? In this session, we’ll explore the complexities of interpreting ultra-rare genetic mutations, especially in the context of mitochondrial disease. How do clinicians and geneticists determine whether a novel or rare variant is pathogenic? What frameworks are used to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236577/c1e-8pv9iog4jgf1n03x-xxg5wr3zsmmz-7dt7og.mp3) ## [Two Generations of Mitochondrial Augmentation Technology: Clinical Advances in Treating Primary Mitochondrial Disease](https://mitoaction-monthly-mito-expert-series.castos.com/episodes/two-generations-of-mitochondrial-augmentation-technology-clinical-advances-in-treating-primary-mito) _2025-11-21 · MitoAction · MitoAction Expert Series_ Mitochondrial Augmentation Technology (MAT) involves internalizing healthy, functional mitochondria into patient-derived cells to address mitochondrial dysfunction. Minovia has developed two generations of MAT products, studied in patients with primary mitochondrial disease in collaboration with Sheba Medical Center. In this presentation, Dr. Elad Jacoby, the treating physician, and Dr. Noa Sher,… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/5ed548a1cb08d7-35811046/2236566/c1e-x5r8f97z09tn56nr-gp90wv8nbgjv-vaqqej.mp3) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Si1IpxCO5awQ) _2025-11-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [SART Fertility Experts - Carrier Screening and Fertility Care](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-carrier-screening-and-fertility-care) _2025-11-11 · SART Fertility Experts_ In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, host Dr. Kelly Lynch welcomes Teresa Cacchione, MS, a clinical genetic counselor at RMA of New York, to explore the evolving landscape of carrier screening. They discuss the importance of genetic screening for X-linked and recessive conditions, differences between panel sizes, ethical considerations, cost, timing, and how screening supports… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S6-November.mp3?dest-id=1930949)