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Welcome to Haverin About — a father-daughter podcast where Stuart Miller and Bethany Miller Urroz mix business strategy, leadership, and consulting insights with healthcare innovation, digital health, and AI in healthcare. Each week we explore the intersection of management, technology, and storytelling, with a blend of sharp ideas and personal stories. Whether you’re a leader in healthcare technology, a professional seeking management insights, or just someone who enjoys a father–daughter podcast with humor and heart, Haverin about... offers conversation with purpose.
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- 15 Sept 2025
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- 30 Mar 2026
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30 Mar 2026
Maria Sukhareva | AI Realist: Part 3 -Horizons (Digital Twins, Open Weights and Why China Could Win AI | Maria Sukhareva)
Digital Twins, Open Weights and Why China Could Win AI | Maria Sukhareva Are "Digital Twins" the future of medicine, or just another marketing buzzword? In the final part of this deep-dive series, Stuart Miller and Maria Sukhareva (author of The AI Realist) break down the technical reality of world models and why true autonomous agents are farther away than you think. Stuart introduces his 4-Level Maturity Model for AI in healthcare, challenging the industry to move past "dumb dashboards" toward Star Trek-level diagnostics. Meanwhile, Maria explains why China's open-weight models and efficient architectures are currently outpacing the West. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The "World Model" Myth: Why models like Sora 2 don't actually understand physics—they just predict video sequences. Stuart’s 4-Level Maturity Model: How to distinguish between simple data dashboards and a true Level 4 Medical Digital Twin. The Human Complexity Problem: Why genetics and real-time biological changes make modeling a human body exponentially harder than modeling an engine. Agentic AI vs. Reality: Why most "autonomous agents" today are just a system prompt connected to a SharePoint folder. China's AI Advantage: The impact of Huawei chips, open-weight research, and the "Hive Mind" philosophy. Practical Advice for Business Leaders: Why you should spend three days building your own agent before buying or selling an AI "employee". Episode Timestamps: 0:00 – What is a true World Model? 1:38 – Why Sora and video models struggle with real-world physics 4:04 – Stuart's 4-Level Maturity Model for Digital Twins 6:20 – The Complexity of Human Genetics: Why DNA isn't fixed 9:34 – The Marketing Hype: Digital Twins vs. "Digital Randos" 10:14 – Agentic AI: Reality Check on Automation Levels 12:00 – The Ethics of Autonomous Agents in Clinical Care 14:25 – Practical Tips for Sales, Marketing, and Decision Makers 16:50 – Continual Learning: The next big step for Transformers 18:13 – Why China is leading in efficient AI research 21:17 – Conclusion: Staying Optimistic but Skeptical Connect with the AI Realists Read Stuart Miller on Substack (Haverin): https://haverin.substack.com ( https://haverin.substack.com) Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva (The AI Realist): https://airealist.substack.com ( https://airealist.substack.com) Follow Maria Sukhareva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/ ) Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/)
30 Mar 2026
Maria Sukhareva | AI Realist: Part 2 – Reality (AI 2026: GPT-5, Claude, AI Agents and ROI: Maria Sukhareva on What’s Actually Real)
The Reality of AI: GPT-5 "Flops," Vibe Coding, and the ROI Crisis Is the AI hype cycle finally crashing? In this episode of the Haverin About podcast, Stuart Miller sits down with AI expert and "Realist" author Maria Sukhareva to peel back the curtain on what’s actually happening in the world of Large Language Models (LLMs). From the perceived "flop" of GPT-5 to the rise of "Vibe Coding," we explore why many AI agents over-promise and under-deliver. If you are a business leader wondering where the Return on Investment (ROI) is for AI, or a developer trying to navigate the "snake eating its own tail" in generated code, this deep dive is for you. In This Episode, We Discuss: The GPT-5 Turning Point: Why Maria believes GPT-5 was an incremental improvement at best and what it means for the "visionary" experts. The ROI Gap: Why 25,000 "AI agents" at McKinsey might not be as impactful as they sound. Vibe Coding & Productivity: How AI-assisted coding is the only "transformative" use case right now—and the risk of "boring" code and "purple websites". Claude vs. ChatGPT: Why Stuart switched to Claude for long-form writing while keeping ChatGPT for research. Digital Twins in Healthcare: Moving from engineering models to the "House" diagnostician concept for patient care. The Small Model Debate: Why Maria is a "small model skeptic" but sees hope in Chinese innovations like Minimax. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: The AI Hype Cycle vs. Reality 0:35 – Did GPT-5 Flop? The Shift to AI Skepticism 2:34 – Where is the ROI? Chatbots vs. Useful Agents 4:11 – The "Tulip Investment" Market of the 18th Century 6:19 – What is Vibe Coding? 8:53 – The Snake Eating Its Tail: Model Collapse in Code 11:27 – Why is the Internet Turning Purple? 13:12 – The 5-Model Website Building Experiment 16:18 – Why ChatGPT Leads to "Writing Hell" 18:12 – The Trouble with Prompt Engineering & Attention 20:15 – AI in Healthcare: Interrogating Medical Records 28:20 – The Future of Digital Twins & Master Diagnosticians 34:21 – Large vs. Small Language Models: The Generalization Problem 39:01 – Local AI: Running Minimax on your Desk Connect with Us: Read Stuart Miller on Substack (Haverin): https://haverin.substack.com (https://haverin.substack.com) Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva (The AI Realist): https://airealist.substack.com (https://airealist.substack.com) Follow Maria Sukhareva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/msukhareva/) Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin/) Keywords: GPT-5, AI Agents, Vibe Coding, AI ROI, LLM Comparison, Claude vs ChatGPT, Digital Twins Healthcare, Maria Sukhareva, Stuart Miller, AI Assisted Coding, Mixture of Experts, Small Language Models.
30 Mar 2026
Maria Sukhareva | AI Realist: Part 1 – Origins (Before ChatGPT Made Everyone an AI Expert: Maria's Story)
The Journey of an AI Realist: From Arctic Linguistics to BMW & Siemens Is the current AI explosion just another hype cycle, or is there a deep technical foundation we’re missing? In Part 1 of this Haverin About special, Stuart Miller introduces Maria Sukhareva, the voice behind the popular AI Realist Substack. Maria doesn't just talk about AI—she has lived its evolution. From her early days studying linguistics in the Arctic Circle to building the first NLP departments at BMW and Siemens, Maria provides a "realist" perspective that cuts through the marketing fluff. If you want to understand how translating the Bible led to the creation of Large Language Models (LLMs), or why having 16 GPUs under your desk was once a "luxury," this episode is a must-watch. Key Insights in This Episode: Linguistics vs. Hype: Why Maria’s background in translation and math makes her a skeptic of "overnight" AI experts. The Evolution of Attention: How we moved from N-grams and LSTMs to the "Attention is All You Need" transformer era. The BMW "Dark Corner": The hilarious story of how the NLP team was hidden inside the Blockchain department just to get access to GPUs. The Cloud Cost Crisis: Why training AI models today costs thousands on the cloud compared to the "free" electricity of the past. 10,000 Monkeys & Shakespeare: A technical but accessible breakdown of how LLMs use predictive loops to generate output. Timestamps: 0:00 – Meet Maria Sukhareva: The AI Realist. 0:54 – Growing up in the Arctic: -40°C and 52 days of vacation. 2:08 – NLP vs. Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Clearing the confusion. 4:10 – The Bible Corpus: How ancient texts founded modern Machine Translation. 5:48 – Hidden in Blockchain: The early NLP days at BMW. 8:36 – The GPU "License to Print Money": Nvidia and the cost of the Cloud. 10:19 – From the "Dark Corner" to the Generative AI Spotlight at Siemens. 13:34 – The Rise of "Instant" AI Experts vs. Technical Reality. 15:07 – Predictive Loops: Are LLMs just 10,000 monkeys on typewriters?. 17:06 – How to cut through the Marketing Fluff. Connect with the Guests: Subscribe to Maria Sukhareva on Substack (The AI Realist): Follow Maria on LinkedIn: Follow Stuart Miller on LinkedIn: Keywords: AI Realist, Maria Sukhareva, Stuart Miller, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, BMW AI, Siemens AI, LLM History, Machine Translation, AI Hype Cycle, Transformer Models, VidIQ SEO.
11 Jan 2026
How to Plan Your Best Sales Year in 2026 | Quota Strategy & SKO Survival
Want 2026 to be the best sales year of your career? Don't wait for it to be handed to you. In this episode, Stuart and Bethany break down exactly how to perform a professional reset for the new year. We cover the "sales math" needed to reverse-engineer your new quota, how to conduct deep-dive account research before you make a call, and the essential "Sales Kickoff (SKO) Survival Guide" to ensure you network effectively without becoming the topic of conversation the next morning. Whether you are an Account Executive or a Sales Leader, this practical guide will help you build the systems and processes to crush your number this year. In this episode, we discuss: The Professional Reset: How to analyze your CRM data to find last year's wins and losses. Path to Quota: Using the 3:1 pipeline ratio to calculate exactly what you need to close. Account Intelligence: Why you need to read the bulletin boards and track LinkedIn activity. SKO Rules: How to network with legal teams and why "nothing good happens after midnight." Managing Up: Aligning your sales plan with your manager's P&L pressures. Resources & Links: Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn: [Insert Link] Connect with Bethany on LinkedIn: [Insert Link] Haverin About Store (SKO Mugs): [Insert Link]
28 Dec 2025
The Brutal Reality of Healthcare Tech Hiring in 2026
In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany sit down with Brian Whitehill, Founder and CEO of AccuSource Group, to unpack what’s really happening in the healthcare technology job market — and why so many talented people are struggling to get hired. With more than 20 years of experience building go-to-market teams across health tech, Brian brings a refreshingly honest perspective on recruiting, hiring, and career survival. From the myth of the “Rolodex hire” to why LinkedIn’s Easy Apply has actually made job searching harder, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how hiring decisions truly get made. Together, they explore: Why applying to hundreds of jobs often leads nowhere How applicant tracking systems quietly screen out great candidates The behavioral traits hiring managers say they want vs. what they actually hire for Why “always be recruiting” applies to candidates, not just recruiters Common mistakes companies make when hiring sales leaders The difference between “nice-to-have” and “must-have” health tech solutions How to stand out in an overcrowded, noisy job market This episode is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare technology — especially sales, leadership, and go-to-market professionals — seeking a realistic, practical roadmap to navigate their career in 2026 and beyond. ------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Technology Recruiting 01:54 Brian Whitehill's Journey in Healthcare Recruiting 03:05 Challenges in Recruiting Top Talent 07:00 Navigating the Job Market: Tips for Job Seekers 12:22 The Importance of Behavioral Qualities in Hiring 18:03 Hiring Sales Leaders: Common Mistakes and Insights 23:23 The Importance of Psychological Assessment in Hiring 25:35 Navigating Leadership Transitions in Growing Companies 28:08 Understanding the Founder’s Curse and Scaling Challenges 31:03 The Reality of Job Security in Sales 34:44 The Value of Networking and Always Being Prepared 36:37 Debunking the Rolodex Myth in Sales 39:44 The Shift from Nice-to-Have to Must-Have Solutions 42:00 Preparing for 2026: Key Considerations for Job Seekers 50:57 Three Golden Rules for Candidates in the Job Market
16 Dec 2025
Why AI Tools will NOT save your Sales - Resources and tools that work
What sales tools actually help you sell in Health IT — and which ones are just noise? In this episode of Haverin About, Bethany and Stuart unpack the real-world tools, resources, and habits that successful healthcare sales professionals rely on today. From trusted industry news sources like HISTalk and Becker’s, to research platforms like KLAS and Black Book, to AI transcription tools and old-school notebooks — this episode blends practical advice with hard-earned experience. You’ll hear candid takes on: Where to get accurate Health IT news and insight Why LinkedIn has become 80% AI slop (and where the value still is) Prospecting tools like Definitive Healthcare and RocketReach — and the etiquette mistakes to avoid Using AI tools like PLAUD for meeting notes and conference leads How to stay organized as a modern seller (OneNote, Notion, visual thinking) Why human connection is still the most powerful sales advantage This episode is ideal for Health IT sales professionals, BDRs, AEs, founders, and healthcare tech leaders looking to sell smarter in a noisy, AI-heavy world. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Tools vs people in sales 04:10 – Best Health IT news & industry resources 10:20 – Substack, opinion writing & AI content overload 17:10 – LinkedIn: what’s worth your time 24:30 – Prospecting & contact intelligence tools 34:00 – Research platforms that influence buying decisions 37:40 – AI note-taking, meetings & conference workflows 54:20 – Why your peer network matters more than any tool
6 Dec 2025
Why Selling to Healthcare Is So Hard: Inside the ‘Abominable Creature’
In this episode, we sit down with healthcare economist and consultant Andrew Tsang to unravel the US healthcare economy — a $4.9 trillion “abominable creature” made up of tangled incentives, complex financial flows, and systemic contradictions. We explore Andrew’s viral system diagram, inspired by Ernst Haeckel’s biological illustrations, and examine how taxes, premiums, Medicare, Medicaid, employers, payers, and providers all interlock in ways that directly shape how hard it is to sell into healthcare. What you’ll learn: Why CFOs are saying “great idea… but we have no money” How macroeconomic pressures impact your deals, timelines & value proposition Why payer sales cycles are 12–18 months before implementation even begins Why $4.9T in spending still results in a $22K hospital janitor How aging demographics and the “silver tsunami” will reshape the market Why empathy + context are your biggest commercial differentiators What startups consistently misunderstand about selling to payers & providers If you’re a founder, seller, operator, or executive in healthcare technology, this episode is one of the most important macro-level explainers you’ll hear all year. Links from the episode: Andrew Tsang’s Substack Stuart’s Substack (including The Knights Who Say No! + The Pauper CFO) Andrew’s “Abominable Creature” system diagram Haverin About Merch Store If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review — it helps more people discover these conversations.
22 Nov 2025
Is This The Sneakiest Business Travel Hack You Ever Heard?
In this episode of Haverin About, Bethany joins Stuart from London as we dive into the world of business travel — the good, the bad, and the utterly chaotic. If you work in healthcare IT, sales, consulting, or any role that sends you on the road, this conversation will feel very familiar. We break down essential travel routines, airport preferences (ATL forever), Delta status realities, long-haul flight survival, SKO etiquette, and the travel tech we consider absolute must-haves. We also share favorite road-warrior hacks, personal stories from early careers, a surprisingly HR-compliant workplace romance tip, and why the rule “Nothing good happens after midnight” is still undefeated. Please visit the Haverin About Store (https://HaverinAbout.printify.me) for fun and quirky Fan merchandise Whether you're a seasoned traveler or preparing for your first work trip, you'll leave with new ideas, a few laughs, and maybe a checklist for your next flight. ⏱️ Episode Chapters Captivate will detect these automatically: 00:00 – Welcome & Why Bethany Is Reporting from London 02:00 – Airport Hot Takes & Why ATL Reigns Supreme 06:00 – Stuart’s UK Driving Era & Sales-Life Stories 12:30 – Airline Status, Loyalty Programs & Upgrade Myths 18:00 – Business Travel Tech Essentials & Packing Must-Haves 27:30 – Road Warrior Systems: Chargers, Toiletries & Organization 36:00 – The HR-Approved “Unethical Life Pro Tip” 42:00 – SKO Culture, Conference Etiquette & Midnight Warnings 🧳 Products Mentioned in This Episode (This section contains affiliate links. Purchasing through these links supports the show at no additional cost to you.) Airplane Bluetooth Adapter (AirFly Pro–style) (https://amzn.to/485tTa5) Portable Apple Watch Charger (Anker) (https://amzn.to/4p9zmEt) Compact Travel Power Strip (USB + Outlets) (https://amzn.to/43C2Pht) Anker Nano International Travel Adapter (https://amzn.to/49Z1Vzu) Electronics Travel Organizer Case (https://amzn.to/47QOCzH) Extra Travel Charging Cables (https://amzn.to/4p9FNaB) Dagne Dover Toiletry Bag (https://haverin.short.gy/seoul-dopp) Cadence Magnetic Travel Pods (https://amzn.to/4pFEEHF) Spanx AirEssentials Set (https://haverin.short.gy/spanx-essentials) TSA-Approved Travel Scissors (https://amzn.to/47RK6RC) Portable Power Bank (Anker MagGo) (https://amzn.to/47Pt1aS) Anker Power Bank Power Station (https://amzn.to/49oAr69) Cadbury Chocolate Selection Boxes (UK) (https://amzn.to/4igsGSi) TAGS business travel, healthcare IT, health tech sales, corporate travel tips, Delta Medallion, ATL airport, travel hacks, SKO advice, sales career stories,...
16 Nov 2025
HLTH 2025: Finding Real Innovation in a Sea of Hype (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our HLTH 2025 conversation, Stuart and Bethany dive into the actual innovations that stood out on the conference floor — not the flashy AI branding, not the megabooths, but the clever, focused technologies solving real problems for patients and clinicians. Stuart shares three products that caught his attention: • Temperature-sensing diabetic socks designed to reduce amputations • Entia’s Liberty home CBC device enabling oncology patients to monitor blood counts without constant hospital visits • PLAUD’s clinician-friendly portable ambient transcription tools, reshaping workflow for doctors outside exam rooms You can buy your own PLAUD Note device right on Amazon here: PLAUD Note on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4hYnYrU) (This is an affiliate link, so it won't cost you anything more, but we may receive a small commission) Beyond the tech, we also explore the value of big multi-day events vs. niche specialty conferences, the economics of booths, why startups struggle for visibility, and how clinicians and small clinics can adopt technology without enterprise budgets. If you work in health tech, digital health, clinical workflows, or simply want to know what’s actually worth paying attention to at HLTH, you’ll find a lot here. 00:00 — Welcome to Part 2 & framing the discussion 00:48 — Why solving a real problem matters (benefits vs. features) 01:20 — Innovation #1: Temperature-sensing diabetic socks 04:40 — The future of wearables & clinical data flow 06:30 — Innovation #2: Entia Liberty home CBC analyzer 10:50 — Chemotherapy, home monitoring & equity questions 12:54 — Innovation #3: Ambient scribing everywhere (big & small players) 14:40 — PLAUD’s rise & why clinicians secretly love it 20:10 — Small tech solving big problems vs. enterprise vendors 23:20 — Big vs. niche conferences: which actually deliver value? 28:30 — Booth ROI, startup economics & brand awareness reality 32:40 — Lead scanning horror stories & capturing meaningful conversations 39:20 — Should conferences use ambient capture? A future idea 41:55 — Wrapping up: JOMO, event culture & what comes next 43:10 — Closing & “Keep Haverin!” Support the podcast: If you'd like to support us, consider contributing at: Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/haverin) OR if you'd like to purchase some merchandise to support the channel, check out our BRAND NEW STORE at haverin.printify.me (https://haverin.printify.me/)
15 Nov 2025
HLTH 2025: The Truth About Conferences, AI Hype & Industry Reality (Part 1)
In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany dive into the HLTH 2025 conference in Las Vegas — exploring the conference’s origins, the reality behind the polished branding, and what actually happens when healthcare vendors, investors, payers, tech companies, and executives collide in one massive event. Stuart shares his HLTH experience after attending industry conferences for over 35 years, while Bethany adds her take from last year’s event. Together, they dig into: Why HLTH exists and how it compares to HIMSS and ViVE The rise of “AI-everything” and the lack of substance behind many claims Celebrity speakers like Rob Lowe and Mark Cuban are delivering wildly conflicting messages What attendees really get from these events (and what they don’t) Vendor goals: brand awareness, lead generation, partnerships, investment The reality of secret-suite meetings, investor tribes, and on-floor chaos The good, the bad, and the unexpectedly funny moments (lime-green umbrellas included) This is Part 1 of a two-episode conversation. Part 2 continues the breakdown of HLTH and the future of health conferences. 00:00 — Intro & why we’re talking HLTH 02:00 — First impressions of HLTH 2025 06:00 — HLTH vs. HIMSS & ViVE 11:00 — Rob Lowe, Mark Cuban & conflicting messages 17:00 — What conferences really deliver 27:00 — AI hype, tribes & trends 38:00 — Wrap-up & Part 2 preview Support the podcast: If you'd like to support us, consider contributing at: Ko-fi (https://Ko-fi.com/haverin) OR if you'd like to purchase some merchandise to support the channel, check out our BRAND NEW STORE at haverin.printify.me (https://haverin.printify.me)
9 Nov 2025
Designing Sales Compensation That Actually Works — with Christopher Goff the 'Sales Comp Guy'
As 2025 comes to a close, sales leaders everywhere are revisiting comp plans for the new fiscal year. In this lively and insightful conversation, Stuart and Bethany talk with Chris Goff — compensation strategist, educator, and author — about what it takes to design sales compensation that actually motivates performance and aligns with business goals. Chris shares practical lessons from years of experience helping organizations strike a balance between motivation, fairness, and financial discipline in their compensation strategies. From startup simplicity to enterprise-scale complexity, this episode explores what works, what fails, and why. 🕒 Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Introduction to Sales Compensation Dynamics 06:58 – Understanding the Role of Sales Compensation Professionals 09:40 – The Complexity of Compensation Plans 12:06 – The Importance of Pay Transparency 14:48 – Navigating Compensation Structures in Organizations 17:14 – The Impact of Company Culture on Sales Performance 17:51 – Advice for Sales Leaders on Compensation Planning 29:27 – Understanding Sales Compensation Structures 31:46 – The Role of Ramps and Quotas in Sales 38:05 – Navigating Mid-Year Changes and SPIFs 46:29 – Compensation Strategies for Startups 52:13 – Future Trends in Sales Compensation 56:11 – Understanding Compensation Plans 57:46 – Paths to Success in Sales 01:00:11 – Matching Personalities to Sales Roles 01:01:19 – The Politics of Sales Compensation 💡 What You’ll Learn The art and science of designing effective sales comp plans When “equality” can actually kill motivation The love–hate relationship with SPIFs and short-term incentives Why your comp plan is your real “instruction manual” for success How sales leaders can advocate for smarter plan design Practical strategies for startups building their first comp models What’s next in 2026: AI, consumption-based models, and new incentive trends Whether you’re a CRO, a sales manager, or an individual contributor reading your new comp plan with curiosity (or dread), this episode helps you decode what really drives sales performance. 🎙️ Guest: Chris Goff Hosts: Stuart & Bethany Podcast: Haverin About 👉 Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can learn more about Chris on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjgoff/) and on his website salescompguy.com (https://salescompguy) 💬 Have a sales comp story or question? Email Haverin About (mailto:haverinabout@gmail.com) — Your Experience Could Feature in a Future Listener Q&A! #SalesCompensation #SalesLeadership #RevenueStrategy #SalesOps #BusinessGrowth #HaverinAbout #Sales SPIFF
30 Oct 2025
Peter’s Extra Bits — Genetics, Transplants, and the Future of Medicine
n this bonus conversation from Breathing Forward, Stuart and Dr. Peter D’Adamo go beyond lung disease to explore the human side of medicine. Together they reflect on genetic inheritance, inflammation, the philosophy of healing, and the promise of future transplant technologies. Purchase Peter's NY Times Bestseller "Eat Right 4 Your Type" on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4oNjBCm) Peter shares his personal journey with IPF and telomere research, while Stuart connects the dots between family genetics, resilience, and living beyond a transplant. Expect a mix of deep science, humanity, and humor from two veterans of both medicine and life’s harder lessons. Keywords: Lung Transplant, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, IPF, Telomeres, Epigenetics, Inflammation, Peter D’Adamo, Genetics, Organ Donation, Decellularization, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Storytelling, Resilience
19 Oct 2025
Breathing Forward (Part 4 - Peter's Story): From Bestselling Author to Lung Transplant Survivor: Peter D’Adamo’s Story of Resilience
In this extraordinary episode of Haverin About: Breathing Forward, host Stuart sits down with Dr. Peter D’Adamo, renowned author of Eat Right for Your Type (https://amzn.to/4oNjBCm) and one of the world’s most original thinkers in integrative medicine, genomics, and nutrition. What begins as a podcast friendship between two transplant survivors unfolds into one of the most thoughtful and illuminating conversations about science, philosophy, and survival. Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — the same disease that took his father’s life — Peter’s journey led him through the harrowing process of lung failure, hospitalization, and eventual single-lung transplant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In this remarkable story, Peter shares: 🫁 His shock at diagnosis and connection to his late father’s fibrosis 🔬 Why science and faith both have roles in healing 🏥 The brutal reality of IPF’s “staircase” decline ❤️ Receiving a lung from a 24-year-old donor from Tennessee — and what that means to him 💊 The strange mix of gratitude, impatience, and rediscovered humility after surgery 💬 How his background in medicine shapes his view of patient care and medical wisdom 🧠 Why he believes medicine is “a dialogue, not a dictatorship” 🙏 The philosophy that’s guided him — stoicism, humor, and quiet acceptance From reflections on mortality and science fiction-like future transplant tech, to a witty discussion of life with one “good lung and one cranky one,” Peter brings intellect, humanity, and humor to a story that could only be told by him. 🔗 Follow Dr. Peter D’Adamo on Substack: https://pdadamo.substack.com/ (https://pdadamo.substack.com/) Purchase "Eat Right 4 Your Type" on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4oNjBCm) 💚 Register as an organ donor: https://organdonor.GOV (https://organdonor.GOV) 🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Captivate.fm | Google Podcasts
18 Oct 2025
Breathing Forward (Part 3 - Dean's Story): Rare Double Transplant Journey: Liver & Lungs
In this deeply inspiring episode of Haverin About: Breathing Forward, host Stuart reconnects with Dean Mericka, a long-time colleague and fellow lung transplant survivor, to uncover one of the most extraordinary medical and personal journeys imaginable — surviving a rare double transplant: lungs and liver. A further twist - Dean's twin brother also required the same procedures within a year. Dean’s story begins with a routine hip surgery that unexpectedly uncovered interstitial lung disease (ILD), which later led to the discovery of short telomere syndrome — a rare genetic condition shared with his identical twin brother. Within a few years, both brothers would face life-threatening organ failure and receive transplants at leading U.S. medical centers. In this powerful and thoughtful conversation, Dean shares: 🫁 The shock of diagnosis and rapid decline in lung function 🏥 The grueling pre-hab and evaluation process at Duke University Hospital ❤️ The challenges and miracles of receiving both a liver and lung transplant — at age 65 💊 Living with lifelong medications, chemo, and complications like PTLD 👨👩👧👦 The vital role of his wife, Sandy, and family as his “care team” 🌄 How gratitude, kindness, and perspective have reshaped his life after transplant Dean’s mantra: “You give up one big problem for a bunch of small ones — and it’s worth every one.” Whether you’re a patient, a family caregiver, a medical professional, or just someone seeking hope in the face of adversity, this episode reminds us all to be grateful for science, family, and second chances.
17 Oct 2025
Breathing Forward (Part 2 - Jenny's Story) - How Lung Transplant changed my life after Cystic Fibrosis
In this powerful episode, Stuart sits down with Jenny McFarlane, a double lung transplant survivor living with cystic fibrosis (CF), to share her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and purpose. Diagnosed with CF as a baby, Jenny defied the odds for decades before lupus accelerated her lung decline, and she was told she needed a transplant. In this deeply personal and uplifting conversation, Jenny recounts: 🌬️ Her life before transplant and the emotional decision to move across states for surgery 💔 The fear and hope leading up to “the call” that changed everything 💪 The recovery journey — from ventilator tubes to walking freely for the first time 🙏 Her gratitude toward her donor and how that gift shaped her spiritual journey 💖 How she founded her own lung transplant foundation and podcast to support others 🌅 The unforgettable moment she climbed back up that Galveston hill — breathing freely again This story isn’t just about surviving. It’s about living with purpose, gratitude, and love after being given a second chance. If you’ve ever wondered what life after organ transplant is really like — or if you need inspiration to register as an organ donor — this episode will move you deeply. ________________________________________ 📬 Read our writing → https://haverin.substack.com (https://haverin.substack.com) ☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin (https://ko-fi.com/haverin) 🔗 Listen to Jenny’s Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pre-to-post-transplant/id1486712428 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pre-to-post-transplant/id1486712428) 💚 Learn more about Jenny's Foundation → https://www.pretoposttx.com (https://www.pretoposttx.com) 💡 Become an Organ Donor: Donor.GOV (https://Donor.GOV) 🎧 Also available on: YoutTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Captivate.fm ______________________________________________________ 📈 3. SEO Keywords / Tags lung transplant story cystic fibrosis survivor Jenny lung transplant organ donation awareness life after transplant transplant journey podcast inspirational survivor stories CF lung transplant recovery organ donor story second chance at life chronic illness resilience Galveston hill story transplant foundation faith after illness healing and purpose ⏱️ 4. Chapter List (Timestamps for YouTube & Podcast) 00:00 – Introduction – Meet Jenny and her story of cystic fibrosis 01:40 – Early life and CF diagnosis 03:00 – When health began to decline & lupus diagnosis 06:00 – Deciding to move for a lung transplant 07:40 – The Galveston fireworks moment: “I’m ready for my transplant” 10:30 – Getting the call – The unexpected timing 13:00 – Facing surgery day fears and waking up after transplant 16:00 – Recovery: walking, chest tubes, and small victories 18:30 – Life after surgery & gratitude for the donor 20:30 – Writing to her donor’s family 22:00 – Meeting other transplant stories through her podcast 24:00 – Spiritual
7 Oct 2025
Breathing Forward (Part 1): Resilience, Grace, and a Second Chance - Stuart's story
We’re opening our Lung Transplant Series with Stuart’s double lung transplant story—co-hosted with Bethany. From the ICU moment of “We can’t save your lungs”, through a recovery “close plan” (yes, the sock test), to a late-night message from his donor’s mother, this is our most personal episode yet. Released during the Lung Transplant Foundation’s National Lung Transplant Awareness Week and National Lung Transplant Awareness Day (October 9, 2025), we share what organ donation makes possible—and how families and teams can lead with grace when life hits hard. You’ll hear about: • The call that changed everything—and the mindset pivot from despair to plan • The “close plan” for recovery (walk, walk, walk) and the legendary sock test • Bethany’s perspective: balancing family, sales leadership, and grief • Grace at work: how teammates and managers can actually help • A message from the donor’s mother—and honoring the gift • Practical ways to protect the immunocompromised in your life Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & Awareness Week/Day 01:30 Gratitude to Vanderbilt & donor families 06:35 Diagnosis → rapid decline → ICU 15:03 “We can’t save your lungs.” (mindset pivot) 20:48 A match is found & surgery day 24:30 Recovery begins: walk, walk, walk 28:52 The “close plan” & the sock test 32:05 Bethany’s side: family, work, coping 35:00 Grace at work: leadership lessons 38:00 Donor letter - connecting with grief 42:00 How to help + CTAs 44:30 Outro Listen if you want to: hear a real-world transplant journey, learn how to support loved ones (and colleagues) through crisis, and understand why registering as an organ donor truly changes families on both sides. Support the show: 📬 Subscribe to the Substack → https://haverin.substack.com (https://haverin.substack.com) ☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin (https://ko-fi.com/haverin) Resources & Links Mentioned: Lung Transplant Foundation: 🔗https://lungtransplantfoundation.org/ US —Register as an organ donor: 🔗 https://www.organdonor.gov/ UK — NHS Organ Donor Register: 🔗https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Lung Transplant Program: 🔗https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/program/lung-transplant Haverin Substack Breathing Forward: A timeline of resilience: 🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/breathing-forward-a-timeline-of-resilience?r=2vmx1l Where are we with Lung Transplants in 2025?: 🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/where-we-are-with-lung-transplants?r=2vmx1l Tacro, Tacro, Tacro! (Explaining our antirejection drugs): 🔗https://haverin.substack.com/p/tacro-tacro-tacro?r=2vmx1l Jenny McFarland’s transplant podcast (Stuart’s guest episode): 🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-youre-going-through-hell-just-keep-going-with/id1486712428?i=1000639375812
30 Sept 2025
Negotiation: Secrets from sales to storm damage
Negotiation is everywhere. From battling with an insurance adjuster after storm damage to closing multi-million-dollar healthcare IT deals, the skills are the same. In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany dive into the art (and science) of negotiation. With real stories, practical strategies, and a dash of humor, they explore how to: Break down 100-page contracts into what really matters Use simple tools like index cards to prep for big conversations Handle shifting corporate priorities and procurement roadblocks Avoid leadership missteps (and land yourself in the “burn book”) Trade creative terms beyond just money (references, case studies, conferences) Master the hardest negotiation skill of all: silence Remember timeless wisdom: “What’s for you will no go by you” Whether you’re in sales, leadership, or just want to sharpen your everyday negotiation skills, this episode has something for you. 👉 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes. And if you enjoy what you hear, leave us a review—it really helps others discover the show!
23 Sept 2025
Handling the AI FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) in Healthcare
AI is everywhere in healthcare — from flashy demos on the expo floor to workflow tools in hospitals. But how much of it is real, and how much is hype? In this episode of Haverin About, Stuart and Bethany cut through the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) around AI in healthcare. T They share perspectives from both the vendor and healthcare system sides, blending serious insights with humor and stories. You’ll hear about: Why hospitals don’t have one buyer, but an army of “Knights Who Say No” The ROI vs. TCO dilemma — hidden costs that kill the promise Governance platforms and “unsexy plumbing” as the real opportunity in 2025 Data, compliance, and trust: the risks that can’t be ignored Articles Mentioned: Joshua Liu's original LinkedIn article that inspired "The Knights who Say No!": (https://haverin.short.gy/kovWhp) - Great article by Joshua Liu on LinkedIn that inspired Stuart's "Knights who say No!" article "The Knights who say No!" Substack article: (https://haverin.short.gy/knights-no) - Stuart's article on the complex network of approval flows inside hospitals and health systems Timestamps: 00:00 Some gentle havering about The Pitt and “Maybe I should have low-key become a doctor? 05:15 The AI Hype acceleration in Healthcare 11:55 Navigating Hospital Buyers' skepticism 21:13 The Seller's Lens in AI Adoption 23:00 ‘The Knights who say No!’ Navigating Healthcare Technology Sales Challenges 29:52 The Role of Educating to Sell AI Solutions 35:04 External and internal Healthcare AI Regulation and compliance 40:12 The Importance of Governance in AI Implementation 45:33 Closing Thoughts and next week's promo Listen if you want to: understand how hospital leaders think about AI adoption, where vendors trip up, and what the next 12 months really hold. Support the show: 📬 Subscribe to the Substack → https://haverin.substack.com (https://haverin.substack.com/) ☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin (https://ko-fi.com/haverin)
15 Sept 2025
Haverin about...Introducing
Episode 000 — Introducing Haverin About Summary Welcome to the very first episode of Haverin About! In this launch episode, father–daughter duo Stuart Miller and Bethany Miller Urroz share why they’ve decided to take their years of private conversations about healthcare, business, and technology public. You’ll get to know the hosts, their backgrounds, and what the word “Haverin” really means (hint: structured nonsense with a Scottish twist). Together, Stuart and Bethany outline the podcast’s format, the themes they’ll cover, and why you’ll want to subscribe for the blend of sharp insights, candid stories, and humor that defines their unique style. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why we started Haverin About The story behind the name (and our Scottish roots) Who we are: our careers in healthcare IT, consulting, and sales leadership The four themes that guide our Substack and now the podcast: The Next Generation The Briefing Room Blethering Vision to Action A preview of our first full episode: Cutting Through the AI FUD in Healthcare 🔗 Resources & Links 📝 Support and subscribe to our writing at → https://haverin.substack.com (https://haverin.substack.com) ☕ Support the show with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin (https://ko-fi.com/haverin) Connect with us: Stuart Miller on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-miller-haverin) Bethany Miller Urroz on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanymillerurroz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanymillerurroz) 📩 Business inquiries → haverinabout@gmail.com
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