1. At just 24 years old, you were diagnosed with Stage 4 cervical cancer. Instead of following a conventional path, you chose an unconventional approach to healing. What inspired that decision, and what was your journey like?
2. What is water fasting, and what benefits can someone expect from this practice?
3. Since your recovery nearly two decades ago, you’ve dedicated yourself to spreading the message of dharma and data. Can you tell us about the retreats you lead in Egypt—and why Egypt, in particular?
4. You often discuss the difference between cognitive intelligence and natural intelligence. How do these concepts differ, and how do they apply to our daily lives?
5. We live in a world of constant stimulation. Do you believe this interferes with the growth of our intelligence? If so, how?
6. Your project, Women, Wealth, and Worthiness, is clearly a passion of yours. Was this initiative born out of your own struggles—as a woman, an entrepreneur, and someone challenging the status quo?

About Monika Ogando, Ph.D.:

Dr. Monikah Ogando is the CEO and Founder of the award winning firm CEO Mastery, an executive and leadership development firm working with exceptional leaders who want to elevate brand position, engage their people, and increase profits while honoring their true purpose. In addition to Dr. Ogando's success with CEO Mastery she took her first company to rank as one of Inc 500's fastest growing private companies in the United States. She is the author of 3 books, twice a TEDx speaker and keynotes in the areas of leadership, marketing and communication.

With a background in finance and holding two doctorates, in Psychology and in Comparative Religions, Dr. Monikah has become a foremost authority in building sustainable, leveraged and profitable enterprises.

1. In 2008, you faced a near breakdown linked to screen addiction. What helped you realize the connection between screen use, dopamine, and your physical and mental health?

2. With screens now more pervasive than ever, do you see hope as a digital wellness coach? Can humanity thrive without losing its essence in the digital age?

3. Your work redefines hospitality as a place of healing rather than mere leisure. How does your concept of detox differ from traditional spas and relaxation? What does wellness by design truly mean to you?

4. Initiatives like the National Day of Unplugging and India’s Digital Wellness Day have gained attention. How have these movements grown over the years? Have they met your expectations?

5. You describe DigiPause as the "gluten-free" of mental health. What do you mean by that?

6. Is achieving a healthy tech-life balance a reality for everyone or just a privilege for a select few?

7. Do you believe it’s truly possible to escape the online world in today’s hyperconnected age?

8. How can mental health become an achievable goal for anyone, regardless of their circumstances, in the digital era?

About Eric Bourgault:

Founder of DigiPause. Wellness Coach and Consultant specialized in digital detox experiences.

As an early pioneer of the digital detox movement and a recovered dopamine screen junkie, Eric has been trailblazing new integrative wellness concepts all over the world for almost two decades.

In this episode, Eric Bourgault will explore if life-tech balance is a utopic vision limited to a certain group of people or if it can be accessible to anyone, and how the hotel of the future fits into this vision.

A thought-provoking conversation on the role of hospitality in this time of crisis.

1. What inspired you to create the Physician Mothers Group (PMG), the world’s largest support group for women physicians?

2. Leading PMG with a team of 23 admins is no small feat. How do you manage this responsibility?

3. In your coaching practice, what drives high-earning women in male-dominated fields to consider leaving medicine?

4. How do you help your clients navigate burnout, midcareer struggles, or midlife transitions?

5. Do you believe gender inequity in medicine can ever truly be resolved?

6. Burnout, midcareer crisis, or midlife awareness—what’s the difference, and why does it matter?

7. Why should women consider hiring a coach? When does a support group fall short of providing what’s needed?

About Dr. Hala Sabry D.O., M.B.A.

Physician Digital Services | CEO

Founder Physician Moms Group (PMG)

Emergency Medicine Physician

Dr. Hala Sabry is an Emergency Medicine physician who is most well-known for finding Physician Moms Group, the largest women physician support group in the world. Since building her community, she started helping other companies build an audience around their products and services as a community engagement consultant.

After mentoring so many women over the last decade, she started a formal coaching practice aimed to support high earning women in male-dominated fields who struggle with thoughts of wanting to quit due to loneliness, struggles with confidence and resentment of the sacrifices they had to make to have a successful, lucrative career.

Her mission is to support all women at every level so that they can continue to fight the gender inequity that exists in the world.

1. How do you monetize your passion?

2. How young is too young to start a business of your own?

3. How soon can a young entrepreneur expect to start making money and/or profit?

4. Is growing a business organically too slow?

5. Work 9-5 for someone else, and 5-9 for yourself. How?

6. What is the definition of success?

About Maxwell Bentley:

Maxwell Bentley is a video producer known for launching high-performing video marketing strategies for brands across the globe. He has partnered with Roblox, Hyundai, Quantum Bank, and an extensive clientele of nonprofits and small businesses.

He is the Founder & Executive Producer at the Bentley Media Group, a video marketing agency that was named a finalist for Forsyth County Business of the Year in 2018 and 2019. His agency has generated over 100,000,000 trackable video impressions that have translated to millions of dollars in sales revenue for his clients since 2015.

In 2022, he produced a donor appeal film for Meals By Grace, a Georgia nonprofit dedicated to feeding hungry children, that helped raise over $187,000 for the organization. He was subsequently named to the University of North Georgia inaugural 20 Under 40 Alumni class. In 2017, he produced a trailer for the Xbox title Super Bomb Survival and served as the lead editor for the Roblox app trailer.

He serves on multiple advisory boards and has partnered with area schools to help prepare rising talent for the demands of the Georgia film and video production industry. He exists to form meaningful relationships where his clients and his staff feel successful.

1. Your parenting challenges led you to become a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Havening Techniques® Practitioner. Tell us more.

2. How is “addiction” to digital technology different from addiction to substance abuse?

3. What is so important about self-esteem and autonomy in relation to digital wellness in children?

4. What can parents do to nurture self-esteem and autonomy in their children as they develop?

5. What role can schools play?

6. How do Havening Techniques help children and families?

About Liz Naik

Liz was born in the UK and lives in Switzerland. Her hobbies include walking in nature with her dogs and watching football. Liz is passionate about education, creating awareness and equal opportunities for all. Liz is a Stress Management Coach, holds a degree in Biochemistry and a diploma in Digital Wellbeing. Liz is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Havening Techniques® Practitioner.

Combining her various expertise, Liz can offer clients a holistic approach to the management of stress, anxiety, and trauma. By removing deep-seated limiting beliefs, building self-esteem and resilience, clients can grow, excel, and learn to self-regulate their stress and anxiety levels.

1. From almost becoming a veterinarian to getting a late diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, how did you cope?

2. How did the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in adulthood change your personal life and professional trajectory?

3. What kind of stigma did you have to deal with after being diagnosed with T1DM as an adult?

4. How did you deal with the stigma?

5. What is ‘Party Like a Diabetic’ all about?

6. What guidance would you have for non-diabetic adolescents and adults who have friends with T1DM?

7. Comfort conversation vs. Solution conversation: which to have and when?

8. At Meharry Medical School, you teach health coaching and communication skills to medical students. What are the common themes that often come up in those discussion and how do you address them?

About Caitlin Grenier:

Caitlin is the Founder of Party Like A Diabetic and author of "The Sweet Ass Journal to Optimize Your Diabetic Lifestyle in 100-days", which was driven by her diagnosis of late onset type 1 diabetes in 2013.

After getting used to her "new normal" she became a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach that specializes in working with people who have diabetes to reach their optimal health and well-being.

In addition, she is also an adjunct instructor at Meharry Medical College where she teaches foundational health coaching skills and communication to medical students. She is a senior partner success manager at Diasyst, a company that focuses on remote patient monitoring for patients with chronic diseases.

1. Journey from an exhaustive dream job back to a childhood passion

2. How do global technology companies use behavioral psychology to a great effect in their products?

3. What cognitive load comes with keeping a phone in your pocket?

4. What is digital snacking and how is it so effective even if done for 10 minutes?

5. Digital detox can be done anywhere and anytime. How?

6. We are 35% less active. Why and what is the impact?

7. What is your tipping point?

8. How to take ownership of your attention?

About Colin Corby:

CEO and Founder of Technology Wellbeing Ltd and Creator of ‘The Digital Detox Coach’.

Ironically, Colin is a technologist himself. He is also an endurance triathlete. He is fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology, and how this relationship is changing our world, our health and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve a healthier and more productive relationship with technology.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics.

Author and co-author of several articles on the future of work, digital culture and digital detox. He has also appeared on the BBC Wales X-Ray program as a Digital Detox expert.

1. What are the biggest challenges for leaders to get to know their talent?

2. How does one sharpen their skills as a leader?

3. How does a leader keep themselves motivated and relevant?

4. What does ‘The future of work is human’ mean?

About Ana Smith:

Ana is an organizational psychologist, operating in the crossing of business, psychology, and technology. Ana is a highly sought executive coach and facilitator. She is known for her passion for what she does and for her energetic and interactive style. She is the CLO of Brightflare Performance Solutions.

Throughout her global career, she has been extremely curious about the impact and relationship between humans and technology.

She has worked with organizations such as Microsoft, General Electric, and American Express, helping teams and individuals elevate their performance and productivity, whilst optimizing their wellbeing.