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Colin McCallin started his career working at the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.  Over 6 years, he prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges, including first-degree murder cases. After leaving the DA’s office for private practice in 2008, he has handled hundreds of cases in both the civil and criminal arenas. Colin is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, of which he is a proud native, and is also admitted to practice law in the United States Federal court system. He believes that every person is entitled to a second chance and a fresh start and will work hard to help his clients achieve their goals.  Colin’s legal analysis and work have been featured in the Denver Post, 9News, Westword, Fox 31, CBS 4, and the San Francisco Chronicle.  He hosts the podcast “Is This Legal” with his law partner Russell Hebets.  He spends his spare time with his family and enjoys skiing and cycling in the mountains of Colorado.
 
 
 

“Nursing the Future” Dr. Stefanie Leyden on turning experience into innovation.

Stefanie Leyden was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. She obtained her BSN from Union College in 2002 and worked at Bryan Hospital in the ER and ICU for over 11 years. During that time, she completed a Master's in Forensics at Wesleyan University in 2007. She became certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner and worked closely with law enforcement and advocacy agencies for victims of assault. She continues some medicolegal work with attorneys as a consultant on malpractice cases today. After
leaving the hospital she spent 6 years doing hospice care in both Lincoln and Omaha. In 2019, she completed a Master's of Nursing from Purdue University Global, where she has taught since 2016. Since then, she has been working as a board-certified family nurse practitioner in pain management, psychiatric mental health, urgent care, and aesthetics with a special focus on PRP rejuvenation, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, autoimmune disorders, and weight loss. In February of 2022, she completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Stefanie is married with 2 children and a beloved dog. Stefanie and Daniel have recently become foster parents, and when she isn’t working, she
enjoys spending time with her family.

Episode 9: "Nursing Career Guide: from Student to Healthcare Hero" Guest: President of NNA - Dr. Linda Hardy

Dr. Linda Hardy, PhD, MSN, BSN, CNE, CTN-A, is a highly respected nurse educator and leader with 49 years of nursing experience. She began her career after earning her nursing diploma from Bryan School of Nursing in 1976 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2001) and a Master of Science in Nursing (2003) from Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2009, she achieved national recognition as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing and earned the Certified Transcultural Nurse-Advanced (CTN-A) credential from the Transcultural Nursing Society. Dr. Hardy later earned her PhD in Nursing Education, along with a Graduate Certificate in Transcultural Nursing, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011. Her diverse clinical background includes service as a staff nurse in rural hospitals, home health, long-term care, labor and delivery, and leadership roles as a Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Director, and Director of Nursing. In 2004, Dr. Hardy transitioned into academia as a full-time nursing faculty member at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU). From 2012 to 2018, she served as Director of Nursing Programs, where she provided visionary leadership to establish NWU’s pre-licensure BSN program, graduating its inaugural class in May 2018. She later coordinated the MSN program from 2018 until her retirement from full-time teaching in 2020. A dedicated advocate for the profession, Dr. Hardy has been an active member of the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) for more than 20 years. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including Vice President (2018–2020), President-Elect (2021–2022), and President (2022–2025), and will assume the role of Immediate Past President in October 2025. Her contributions to nursing education were recognized in 2016 when she received the NNA Outstanding Nurse Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Hardy is also a member of the Transcultural Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau International’s Nu Rho-at-Large Chapter, where she has held multiple leadership positions, including Chapter President (2011–2013) and Treasurer (2020–2022). She continues to contribute to the profession through research, mentorship, and service on various committees.
 
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Episode 6: Precision, Compassion, and the Fight Against Cancer" Guest: Dr. John Cuaron

"Dr. Cuaron is a radiation oncologist who cares for people with gastrointestinal, breast, brain, spinal tumors, and rectal cancer. He sees patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack on Long Island in New York. He also serves as the Lead Service Chief of the regional network at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Dr. Cuaron has the privilege of overseeing the regional network operations and working to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care at every MSK location. Treating cancer is a team effort —He states, " I never work in a vacuum. I partner with my colleagues in medical and surgical oncology, radiology, and pathology to make a diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Most patients are curious about who is on their care team, how we work together, and what our treatment strategy will be." During initial consultations and subsequent visits, his team works to make sure that patients are well informed of all these aspects of their care. It is very empowering for people to see the blueprint and be a part of the team. Patients also want to know about radiation therapy — what it is, how it works, and what it will feel like. The radiation we use to treat cancer is very different and much safer than what people may have seen or heard about in popular culture. A large part of his initial consultation with patients outlines the specifics of radiation therapy. It allows them to become familiar with treatment and side effects, so they know what to expect before treatment starts.
 
"Like many families, mine has been impacted by cancer. My personal experiences lead me to understand that doctor-patient relationships are critical to providing excellent care for patients. To that end, I hope my patients feel informed and confident about their care. I also hope they feel they have a guide they can turn to during a time that can be confusing, frustrating, and frightening."

Episode 1: “Hits, Headaches, Sports Injuries and everywhere in between through the eyes of a Neurosurgeon” Guest: Dr. Steve Gogela, Medical Doctor (MD), Neurosurgeon

Episode 8: Beyond the Diagnosis: Conversations on Cancer Care, Advances in Cancer Treatment and Research" Guest: Dr. Steve Dunder MD

Episode 7: "Empowering Confidence" Guest: Dr. Gregory Buford MD, FACS, PCEO

Episode 5: Functional Medicine Guest: Dr. Seema Patel, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Episode 4: “Foot Forward: Physical Therapy, Prevention & Performance” Guest: Joshua Bailey PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CPed

Episode 3: “The Healing of Acupuncture” Guest: Betsy DeGrandi, LAc, MS