Failing Up! With Dr. Rich
Rich's journey from a struggling high school student in Lancaster, California to a multifaceted professional exemplifies the transformative power of education and perseverance. His local community college sparked a passion for learning that propelled him to unexpected heights.
Since then, Rich has navigated a diverse career path: Harvard-educated physician executive, entrepreneur, clinician, U.S. Naval Officer, and award-winning filmmaker. He's written and produced films for Sony and Lionsgate Entertainment, and as a Harvard Medical School alum, he now contributes to their M.S. in Healthcare Quality and Safety Program.
The Failing Up Podcast draws on Rich's varied experiences to explore personal and professional growth. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts in longevity, fitness, nutrition, leadership, emerging technologies, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and philosophy. Rich's background allows him to ask insightful questions that challenge guests and listeners alike.
Tune in for authentic, thought-provoking discussions aimed at inspiring, educating, and empowering you to turn setbacks into opportunities. The Failing Up Podcast invites you to embrace challenges, expand your horizons, and discover your path to self-mastery and purpose.
Join us as we explore the art of failing up – where every misstep is a chance to rise higher.
Failing Up! With Dr. Rich
Dr. Bernard Toney - The Epic Journey From 12 Gold Teeth to Serving Two U.S. Presidents
This is the story of a man who mastered the art of 'Failing Up'. This is the odyssey of Dr. Bernard Toney. The sharp sting of a bullet, the shadows of the wrong crowd - Bernard's initial steps might have seemed like missteps to the world. But let us all be reminded to never judge a book by its cover. For Dr. Toney, every stumble was a step upwards in his unparalleled journey. Afghanistan’s rough terrain served as a proving ground, where he learned the essence of failing up, and rising higher with each challenge. Young Bernard, adrift among faces that seemed to spell doom. But in the art of 'Failing Up', every setback, every wrong turn, was but a springboard to the skies. From the raw echoes of the streets to the esteemed ranks of a US Army Officer, and still further into the hallowed halls of the White House, where he would serve two presidents and their families as a White House Medical Officer, Dr. Toney’s journey wasn’t just about climbing; it was about lifting as he climbed, about turning fractured beginnings into one hell of a triumphant career. Having recently and simultaneously completed a Master’s degree in public health from the George Washington University and a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg – it would appear that he’s just getting started. As a full-time clinical researcher for the National
Institutes of Health, an Adjunct Professor of Global Health, as well as a Board Chair member of the Stepping Stones for Global Development, his wisdom, carved from decades of adversity, serves as a beacon for us all. Teaching us that in the face of failure, the decision to get back up, brush ourselves off, and move in the right direction, truly does define our destiny. Embark with us on a journey through the remarkable life of Dr. Bernard Toney - a testament to the transformative power of 'Failing Up'."