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In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse is joined by Beth McCoach and David MacDonald—GoodLife’s leaders in operations and tech innovation—for a compelling conversation on how smart technology is reshaping the way we support independence, safety, and connection.

Together, they explore:

• How iLink is evolving into a national platform for care that’s simple, responsive, and privacy-forward
• The role of neighborhood networks in creating belonging and interdependence
• Why technology must be both powerful and invisible to truly serve people well

Plus, hear insights from a thriving off-the-grid community, the philosophy behind “one button, one finger” design, and why duct tape might still be the ultimate survival tool.

🎧 Please note: This episode includes a few sections with reduced audio quality due to technical difficulties. We have the transcript available if you need it! Thanks for your patience—and your curiosity.

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In this heartfelt and visionary episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov explore the power of real communities—what makes them work, why they matter, and how GoodLife's Neighborhood Network is redefining intentional, inclusive living. From memories of small-town Missouri to the story of a remote Alaskan building that houses an entire town, Mike and Ivo reflect on the deep human need for connection and interdependence. Learn how professional neighbors, purposeful design, and organic supports can build what Dr. Strouse calls “Powder Blue Zones”—places where everyone belongs and everyone contributes.

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In our typical candid manner, Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and Lauren Vohland dive into the systems behind success in care services. From zeroing in on medication error rates to designing personalized health dashboards and embracing tech-driven remote care, this conversation reveals how performance metrics and system design fuel real outcomes. Discover why good systems—not JUST good people—are essential in an industry plagued by turnover, and how culture, accountability, and unconventional thinking create measurable impact.

What you’ll hear about:

• Why individualized care still needs standardized systems
• Why agencies fear change—and how to move forward anyway
• What Yellowstone, Uber, and behavioral analytics all have in common

Whether you're leading a care organization, managing a team, or just love learning how great systems empower great people, this episode is your roadmap to rethinking performance in the care services sector.

Links & References:

• The Showrunner
• The Four Sixes
• Landman
• 1923