In this episode of the Genesis Healthcare Podcast, Joseph K. Reid II, PA-C, and Meg Ellis, PA-C, look back on nearly two decades of working together and the evolution of Genesis Healthcare Center.

From the early days of a small practice to the transition away from the traditional healthcare model, Joe and Meg share why Genesis was built differently. They discuss the pressures of conventional medicine, the importance of truly knowing and listening to patients, and how the membership model has created the time and freedom to focus on what matters most: helping people pursue optimal health.

This is the story behind Genesis, the philosophy that shaped it, and why they believe healthcare can be better.

Ready to experience healthcare differently? Visit thegenesisdifference.com to learn more about becoming a Genesis member.

Join Joe Reid, PA-C, and Heather Bishop, PA-C, for a candid conversation about one of the most common topics in healthcare: weight loss.

In this episode, they discuss why the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story, how accountability can change everything, and why sustainable habits matter more than quick fixes. From protein-first nutrition and intermittent fasting to hydration, mineral balance, and the proper use of GLP-1 medications, Joe and Heather share the practical strategies they use every day to help patients achieve lasting results.

If you've ever felt frustrated by dieting, confused about weight loss medications, or wondered why you can't seem to keep the weight off, this episode offers a different perspective: pursue optimal health first, and let weight loss become the side effect.

Topics include:

• Why Genesis focuses on optimal health, not just weight loss
• Accountability and the power of food journaling
• GLP-1s: benefits, misconceptions, and best practices
• Building muscle and protecting long-term health
• Protein-first meals and intermittent fasting
• Hydration, minerals, and food quality
• Creating sustainable lifestyle changes that actually last

Listen now and discover why taking control of your health doesn't have to feel like a prison sentence, it can be the freedom you've been looking for.

Visit thegenesisdifference.com to learn more about Genesis Healthcare Center and begin your journey toward optimal health.

Fasting is about more than food.

In Part 1 of this three part series, Joseph K. Reid II, PA-C is joined by psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and host of the Phoenix and Flame podcast, Dana Skaggs, to explore the mental side of fasting. Together, they discuss why food cravings are often driven by emotion instead of true hunger, what "food noise" really is, and practical ways to build healthier habits that support lasting change.

This conversation lays the foundation for understanding how our thoughts, emotions, and daily habits influence the choices we make and why lasting health begins long before the first meal.

In this episode:

• Why fasting begins with a decision, not a meal
• The psychology behind food cravings and emotional eating
• How to quiet "food noise"
• Building habits that support long term success
• Why sustainable change starts with small, consistent steps

Dana Skaggs is a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of the Phoenix and Flame podcast, where she helps high performers overcome burnout, build healthy boundaries, and develop emotional resilience.

This is Part 1 of our three part series on the mental, physical, and spiritual impact of fasting.

Learn more about Genesis Membership Healthcare at thegenesisdifference.com.