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Time to Transform with Dr Deepa Grandon

Time to Transform with Dr Deepa Grandon

By: Dr. Deepa Grandon
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 Time to Transform is designed for Christians to get the practical support and tools you need to build your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. So you'll have the knowledge to prevent or reverse lifestyle diseases like…obesity, depression, and heart disease...and lead the best life that God intended for you to have. This is the resource you've always been looking for to guide you on your journey to health and wholeness based on evidence-based lifestyle medicine and God's word. Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine. If you have read books by Dr. Michael Roizen, or listened to podcasts like Feel Better Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, you'll love Time to Transform!© 2024 Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Spirituality
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  • Grief and Joy: How to See Loss Through God's Eyes w/ Dr. Jerry Woodbridge

    Grief and Joy: How to See Loss Through God's Eyes w/ Dr. Jerry Woodbridge
    Dec 11 2025
    Grief is universal. It touches every person, every family, every age, and every season of life. When it arrives, it has a way of knocking the wind out of us. It doesn't matter whether the loss is sudden or expected, physical or emotional, recent or decades old. Grief interrupts our rhythm, destabilizes our identity, and confronts us with a version of life we never thought we'd have to live. And while we often talk about "moving on," the truth is that grief reshapes us long before it ever releases us. But here's the paradox we don't talk about enough: grief is heavy, painful, and often disorienting… and yet, it's not something we're meant to carry alone. The same God who meets us in worship, in joy, and in celebration also meets us in sorrow; not to erase our pain, but to walk with us through it. Scripture shows us again and again that sorrow and joy are not opposites; they're companions. You can mourn deeply and still encounter peace. You can lose someone you love and still find your way back to meaning. You can feel shattered and still be held. What complicates this journey is that the body of Christ often shines in the immediate moments of loss; the meals, the prayers, the presence, but falters in the long stretch that comes afterward, when grief becomes daily life instead of an event. And here's another truth we often overlook: how do children and teenagers make sense of grief when their emotional world is still being formed, and when their losses arrive before they have the language to describe that kind of pain? And for all of us walking through seasons of sorrow, how do we move from simply surviving loss to allowing God to weave meaning, healing, and even testimony through it? In this episode, I'm joined by grief advocate, educator, speaker, and author of Joy Overcame Sorrow, Dr. Jerry Woodbridge. We explore not only the depth of grief, but the process of walking through it with God. We talk about why grief is so emotionally and spiritually challenging, and why children and teens often struggle in ways adults overlook. Things You'll Learn In This Episode Grief is universal Loss disrupts our identity, our emotions, and our spiritual grounding. What actually makes grief so overwhelming, and why do people experience it so differently? Sorrow and joy are not opposites Biblical joy doesn't replace sorrow; it grows alongside it. How does God help us hold both at the same time without feeling like one cancels out the other? Why young people struggle uniquely with grief Children and teens feel loss deeply but lack the emotional language adults have. What practical tools help young people process grief before it turns into lifelong wounds? How grief becomes testimony Pain can be redeemed for healing, clarity, and service to others. What does it look like to let God transform your sorrow into something that brings hope to someone else? About the Guest Dr. Jerry Woodbridge is a grief advocate, educator, speaker, and author of "Joy Overcame Sorrow". She has extensive hands-on experience helping children grieve the loss of a loved one. She published her book "Joy Overcame Sorrow" in June 2025. The book is told through the eyes of a 10-year-old girl navigating the loss of her father, inspired by the grieving students Dr. Woodbridge has worked with. She created an accompanying journal to help children experiencing the grief process record their memories, thoughts, and beliefs. To learn more, visit https://www.drjerrylwoodbridge.com/. About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD, MBA, a triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Disclaimer ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced. Podcast CTA Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Social Media is Changing Childhood, Here's What Parents Can Do w/ Dr. Carol Vidal

    Social Media is Changing Childhood, Here's What Parents Can Do w/ Dr. Carol Vidal
    Nov 27 2025
    Unlike any generation before them, today's children are growing up in a world where screens, social media, and constant connectivity are woven into everyday life. Their friendships, self-image, and sense of belonging are being shaped not in classrooms or playgrounds, but in the curated feeds and endless notifications of their screens. And while parents have become vigilant about supervising their children in the real world, few realize how unprotected they are in the digital one, where the boundaries are invisible and the influence relentless. Behind the statistics on rising anxiety, sleep loss, and attention struggles lies a deeper shift: the way technology is rewiring childhood itself. We're not just seeing more anxious or distracted kids; we're witnessing a fundamental change in how they experience the world. The line between real and virtual life has blurred, and with it, the natural rhythms of play, rest, and connection. What happens when the very tools designed to connect us start reshaping how children think, feel, and relate to others? Are we raising a generation more informed, or more isolated, than ever before? If technology is rewiring childhood itself, how do we begin to rewrite the story? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carol Vidal, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University. From TikTok "self-diagnoses" to the illusion of online friendships, Dr. Vidal helps us understand what's really happening inside the minds of today's youth, and how families can begin to take back control. Things You'll Learn In This Episode The hidden cost of "connection" Social media was designed to keep kids engaged, not safe. What happens when algorithms built for profit start shaping a generation's mental health? The new face of attention problems It's not always ADHD. Constant overstimulation from screens is raising the brain's threshold for focus, but can that attention be retrained? Sleep: the first casualty of late-night scrolling Blue light isn't the only culprit. How does nighttime screen use quietly unravel mood, behavior, and emotional stability? When identity goes digital Likes and followers have replaced real-world feedback. How does this reshape self-esteem, social development, and the ability to form real relationships? About the Guest Dr. Carol Vidal is double-board certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her M.D. and PhD at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and MPH at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and residency in general psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland. She provides clinical services through the JHU Bayview expanded school-based mental health program, evaluating and treating adolescents with behavioral and depressive disorders, and co-directs the SMART (School Mental Health Advice and Response Team) program, funded by the Maryland Department of Health to conduct a suicide prevention program in Baltimore City Schools. Dr. Vidal is the recipient of the NIDA/AACAP K12 (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Scientist Program in Substance Abuse Award) and studies the associations between cannabis use and suicide in adolescents using ecological momentary assessment methods. She has recently published a book called "Status and Social Comparisons Among Adolescents, Popularity in the Age of Social Media." Her research and clinical interests are around problematic digital media use, addictions, depression, and suicide-related behaviors in adolescents. Find her book on Amazon. About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD, MBA, a triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine. The 6 Pillars of Health Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌ Work with Dr. Deepa If you're looking for a transformative, science-backed, faith-aligned approach to health, visit drdeepa-tlc.org and select "Work With Me." There, you can explore my medical membership and upcoming programs and submit an interest form to begin the process. Subscribe to the Devotional Want to receive a devotional every week from Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right ...
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    58 mins
  • The Heart Attack No One Sees Coming and How to Stop It w/ Dr. Ronney Shantouf

    The Heart Attack No One Sees Coming and How to Stop It w/ Dr. Ronney Shantouf
    Nov 13 2025
    Many of us know about someone who seemed perfectly healthy, and then one day, without warning, they had a cardiac event. No symptoms on the surface, and no sign their heart was struggling behind the scenes. We've been taught to think of sudden cardiac death as something random and unstoppable: a tragic event with no warning and no chance of prevention. But the truth is: up to 63% of sudden cardiac deaths could be avoided with simple, consistent lifestyle choices. Not pills or high-tech devices, just the way we live every day. That's the message buried inside the latest data that most people, including doctors, aren't talking about. Better cardiorespiratory fitness can outweigh the risk posed by obesity. A handful of nuts and a walk might protect you more than a statin ever could. Even your attitude, your sense of connection, your stress response, and your sleep can shift the odds in your favor. Yet most people still believe sudden cardiac events are just "bad luck" or genetics. They don't realize how much control they actually have. And when lifestyle is this powerful, the real question isn't "What's my risk?" It's "What can I do today to lower it?" In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ronney Shantouf, a preventive cardiologist who bridges both sides of medicine: procedures that save lives in the moment, and lifestyle changes that prevent the crisis from ever happening. We get into what actually lowers the risk of sudden cardiac death, and what most people get wrong about it. Things You'll Learn In This Episode Lifestyle can beat the odds Up to 40–63% of sudden cardiac deaths are preventable through behavior, not medication. So if genetics isn't destiny, what daily choices create the biggest impact? Not all exercise is equal Consistent, moderate activity dramatically lowers SCD risk. But sudden bursts of vigorous exercise? They can temporarily increase it. How do you train smarter, not just harder? Food isn't fuel, it's a signal Whether you're low-carb, plant-forward, or Mediterranean, one pattern wins: real, minimally processed food. What are the dietary patterns that protect your heart, and the ones that quietly push risk higher? Stress and sleep don't just affect heart health; they can trigger it Emotional stress can provoke dangerous spasms and arrhythmias. Poor sleep creates inflammatory conditions the heart can't hide from. How can we stop treating stress and sleep as "soft" lifestyle advice and see them as medical priorities? About our Guest Dr. Ronney Shantouf, MD, is a Staff Physician at the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he serves in multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, co-Director of the Complex Coronary Program, and co-Director of the Invasive Coronary Spasm and Microvascular Dysfunction Program. In addition to performing advanced interventional procedures, he oversees the Cardiac Wellness Program and specializes in cardiac prevention and advanced lipid management. Before joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Shantouf was a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. There, he served as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and chaired the Cardiology Education Course for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Shantouf is triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and his Medical Degree from UCLA, graduating summa cum laude. He completed his Internal Medicine training at UCLA Medical Center, followed by a General Cardiology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at USC. Connect with Dr. Shantouf on LinkedIn. Life's Essential 8: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8. About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD, MBA, a triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! Disclaimer ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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