🎙️ Monday’s Episode Recap: Laughter, Lessons, and Leadership on The Neil Haley Show – March 24, 2025

Welcome back to another power-packed Monday on The Neil Haley Show! From beloved sitcom stars to women’s health revolutionaries and startup success secrets, this episode had it all. If you missed today’s show or want to relive the highlights, we’ve got you covered.

💼 From Parks and Recreation to Powerful Life Lessons – Jim O’Heir Joins the Grotto

Our featured guest, the hilarious and heartfelt Jim O’Heir (aka Jerry Gergich from Parks and Rec), joined Neil Haley and Greg Hanna live from The Grotto to take fans behind the scenes of one of television’s most beloved comedies.

Jim shared:

• 🎭 How he originally auditioned for the role of Ron Swanson

• 😂 The infamous blooper with Chris Pratt and a “fun run” gone hilariously wrong

• 💬 His deep appreciation for ensemble casts and the magic of working alongside stars like Amy Poehler, Rob Lowe, and Aziz Ansari

• 📺 A sneak peek into his dramatic turn in the award-winning indie film Middle Man and a new emotionally charged role filmed in Spain

Jim also reflected on what he's learned from his time in Hollywood: the power of saying "no," not taking life too seriously, and always remembering to laugh (even if your pants rip on set!).

💪 Menopause Advocacy with Loretta Dignam – Talk Nutrition To Me with Kelly Springer

Next up, Neil and co-host Kelly Springer welcomed Loretta Dignam, founder and CEO of The Menopause Hub Academy, for an enlightening conversation on women’s health.

Loretta is leading a movement to educate, empower, and support women through menopause. Highlights from the conversation:

• 🔍 The shocking lack of menopause training among OB/GYNs (less than 20%!)

• 💊 The difference between HRT and BHRT—and which one may be right for you

• 🧘 The importance of a holistic menopause “toolbox” including nutrition, mindfulness, strength training, and hormone support

• 🌍 Her mission to bring Ireland’s menopause revolution to the U.S. and beyond

This conversation is a must-listen for women over 40—and anyone who wants to be a better advocate for women’s health in the workplace and at home.

💡 Pitch Perfect: Fundraising Tips with Chris Richards – UX Bright Podcast Simulcast

In our entrepreneur spotlight, Chris Richards returned to break down how to raise money in a tough 2025 funding climate. Whether you're bootstrapping or pitching angel investors, Chris delivered gold:

• 📊 Why traction beats theory—and how to prove demand even before launch

• 💼 What modern investors want (hint: sustainable, lean business models)

• 🤝 The power of founder-investor fit and how to build trust during the pitch process

• 💵 When to bootstrap, when to raise, and how to protect your equity

🏥 Solving Healthcare Hiring with Theresa – Innovative Recruitment Solutions Podcast

Also on the show, Theresa shared smart strategies for tackling one of today’s toughest markets—healthcare recruiting. With high turnover and staffing shortages, she emphasized:

• 🧑‍⚕️ Building relationships with skilled talent

• 🏆 Offering growth, strong culture, and competitive packages

• 💡 Retaining top employees through communication, work-life balance, and respect

She also shared a powerful success story about placing a long-term ER nurse—a rare win in a high-turnover field.

🔥 Inside the LA Firestorm – With Maiya May

To close the episode, Maya May joined us to preview her upcoming investigative special Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm. Maya revealed what the media missed:

• 🧯 Why no amount of water or firetrucks could’ve stopped the blaze once it hit urban areas

• 🚫 Common misconceptions about resource shortages

• 🛑 How these disasters can be prevented with smarter policy, awareness, and planning

Her message: We must act now to protect communities—especially those most at risk—from future tragedies.

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You can listen to this entire episode of The Neil Haley Show—syndicated across 150+ stations worldwide—on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, and at www.neilhaley.com.

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