Aligned to Lead

Aligned to Lead (Aired 08-05-26) What Every Parent Needs to Know About Autism, Behavior & Early Intervention

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:13:02 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes Goldene Lowe, CEO and Clinical Director of ABA Classroom, for a powerful conversation that transforms the way parents, educators, and caregivers understand children's behavior.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA), trauma-informed care, and family coaching, Goldene explains why behavior is not something to punish it is a form of communication.

Aligned to Lead (Aired 07-29-26) Your Body Is Talking: The Hidden Signals You Should Never Ignore

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:07:42 +0000

In this compelling episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes Dr. Charita Cooper, CEO of Synergy Medical and president of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association, for an eye-opening conversation about chiropractic care, nervous system health, and the body’s ability to heal.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Align to Lead
(00:01:31) - "Alignment The Lead": How to Lead
(00:02:52) - Ohio State Chiropractic Association President Sharita Jones
(00:05:56) - How to Listen to Your Body
(00:11:42) - Aligned To Lead
(00:12:22) - How to Align to Lead
(00:15:15) - Chronic Stress in the Body
(00:19:41) - Headaches and weight loss: How to manage them effectively as you
(00:24:03) - Exploring Complex Injuries with Dr. Sharita Cooper
(00:28:27) - Collaboration with chiropractors
(00:36:20) - Aligned to Lead
(00:38:22) - Pediatric Chiropractic
(00:40:28) - What is the Webster Technique during pregnancy?
(00:41:51) - How to Balance Out the Peebles During Your Pregnancy
(00:43:22) - Why You Should Get Your Baby's Neck Adjusted
(00:45:11) - How to help animals with their backaches
(00:47:17) - Ohio OSCA President Sharita Cooper on Chiropractic

Aligned to Lead (Aired 07-22-26) The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: Burnout, Aging in Place & Family Support

Juan D Guevara Torres — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:48:55 +0000

In this essential episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes Melanie Christensen, owner of A Better Solution in Home Care in Las Vegas, for an honest conversation about the emotional, physical, and professional realities of caring for an aging loved one.

Drawing from her personal experience with her parents and her work supporting hundreds of families, Melanie explains why caregiving has become one of the most significant hidden pressures facing professionals today.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Align to Lead: Caregiving and Balance
(00:00:49) - Why Caregiving is a Biggest Challenge
(00:02:08) - What Inspired You to Start Working in Home Health Care?
(00:03:43) - Caregiving pressures become more intense
(00:05:05) - Caregivers' emotional toll on aging loved ones
(00:12:24) - Aging in Place
(00:14:52) - What are the Early Signs That Your Loved One Needs Help?
(00:17:16) - Home Health Care: Myths about it
(00:19:51) - What kinds of support should families get for their parent with dementia?
(00:23:50) - Caregiving caregiver burnout and emotional exhaustion
(00:27:53) - How Caregiving Affects Their Mental Well-Being
(00:33:09) - What Caregiver Should Do to Prevent Caregiving Burnout?
(00:34:58) - Aligned to Lead
(00:36:55) - Caregiving: The deepest form of leadership
(00:40:20) - What changes do you see when a caregiver starts to retire?
(00:46:07) - Meals on Wills
(00:49:18) - How to Align to Lead in Caregiving

Aligned to Lead (Aired 07-15-26) The Leadership Blind Spot That's Holding You Back

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:05:32 +0000

In this powerful episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes leadership coach and Continuum Leaders co-founder Carlos Martin for an eye-opening conversation about one of the most overlooked skills in business and life: emotional literacy.

Together, they explore why so many professionals struggle to identify, communicate, and process emotions and how emotional awareness directly impacts leadership, communication, decision-making, workplace culture, and personal relationships.

Aligned to Lead (Aired 07-08-26) Beyond the Prescription: The New Science of Women's Health

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:36:07 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks is interviewed by Dr. Raquel Yarroch, founder of Rockin' Health, for a deeply personal conversation about the experiences that shaped her approach to health, leadership, and purpose.

Dr. Parks shares her journey from pharmacy and chiropractic care to functional medicine, explaining why she became passionate about addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms.

Aligned to Lead (Aired 07-01-26) Burnout Is Killing Your Business: How Smart Leaders Scale with AI

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:06:31 +0000

In this insightful episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes entrepreneur, business strategist, and Now Media host Jen Gaudet for a practical conversation about one of the biggest threats to modern leadership: burnout disguised as productivity.

Drawing on her expertise in human performance, leadership, business strategy, and practical AI, Jen explains why sustainable growth depends on protecting cognitive bandwidth, improving decision-making, and building systems that reduce operational chaos.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Align to Lead: The Power of Well-Being
(00:00:38) - In the Elevator With Jen Godet
(00:01:29) - What Is Energy and Why It Matters for Leaders?
(00:01:58) - The Intersection of Human Performance, Leadership and Business
(00:02:59) - Why Leaders Are Burnout Is Not Just Personal
(00:04:39) - Why Entrepreneurs Wear Exhaustion Like a Badge of Honor
(00:05:55) - What is the Difference Between Being Busy, Stretched and Actually
(00:07:28) - What Causes a Leader's Energy Low?
(00:08:57) - What to Watch Out for When a Leader's Purpose and Capacity Are
(00:12:34) - Aligning to Lead: The Inner Alignment
(00:13:33) - How An Overwhelmed Leader Transfer Stress Into the Company
(00:16:36) - What Is the Difference Between a High-Standard Culture and Pressure-
(00:21:40) - A Personal Shift for Your Business
(00:24:15) - Aligned: Why We're Stuck in the Middle
(00:25:18) - What Causes Entrepreneur Burnout?
(00:27:11) - Why don't the Productivity Fixes Work?
(00:28:44) - What Keeps Leading With an Overwhelm?
(00:31:31) - How to Manage Employee Burnout with AI
(00:36:11) - When Your Spark Has Gone, How to Get It Back
(00:38:53) - How to Build Rest and Recovery Time into Your Calendar
(00:40:35) - How to Restore Business Momentum
(00:42:28) - Boundaries: How to Say No to Success
(00:46:27) - Burnout and How to Stop It
(00:47:58) - How to Align Your Energy to Lead

Aligned to Lead (Aired 06-24-26): Why High Achievers Stay Sick, Stressed and Stuck

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:53 +0000

In this episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks welcomes Dr. Raquel Yarroch for an insightful conversation on why so many high-achieving professionals struggle with fatigue, chronic stress, brain fog, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and other persistent health concerns despite outward success.

Dr. Yarroch explains how functional medicine uncovers the root causes of illness by looking beyond symptoms and addressing the underlying factors that impact long-term health and performance.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Align to Lead
(00:01:03) - The Hidden Cost of Ambition
(00:02:01) - High-Achievers
(00:03:43) - How to Get Back on Track
(00:04:40) - How to Get Through a Burnout
(00:05:43) - What are some of the earliest signs of a person who on the
(00:07:37) - Why Your Health Is a Part of Your Professional Life
(00:09:01) - Root Cause Health Work
(00:13:26) - Why do so many professionals stay trapped in symptom management?
(00:19:04) - How to Stop Complaining and Start Healing Your Body
(00:21:44) - Align to Lead: How To Lead With a Healthy Mindset
(00:22:58) - What are the most limiting beliefs in our life?
(00:27:29) - How Perfectionism and Control Create Health Problems
(00:34:24) - Align to Lead
(00:37:02) - How to Prevent Self Betrayal with Healthy Ambition
(00:42:05) - Boundaries: The Power of Self-Control
(00:44:31) - How to Build a Career that Doesn't Cost You Money
(00:47:02) - Align To Lead: When Success Costs My Health

Aligned to Lead (Aired 06-17-26) The most important business asset isn't your company it's your health.

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:03 +0000

In this powerful episode of Aligned to Lead, host Dr. Megan Parks sits down with renowned naturopath, educator, and health innovator Michael Schwartz, founder of Michael’s Naturopathic Programs, to explore the direct connection between health, leadership, performance, and long-term success.