Dr Dana Cowles was born in Boise, ID, the son of a dairy farmer. He was raised around the greater New York City area. He was educated at St. John's University with a dual degree in Biology and Philosophy, and then obtained his Osteopathic Medicine degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
His childhood was full of experience and exploration, but also significant fears. Those fears were amplified by a violent car accident at 14 years old. That quickly changed a feeling of fear to helplessness. He then spent the majority of his adolescent and young adult life pursuing a goal of fearlessness. He spent his free time on a wrestling team, and then started chasing jobs that would be fun or exciting.
During college, he gained an EMT license and worked around the Jamaica, Queens area. Shortly after he started, his partner was murdered at home, alone, and reinstituted those feelings of helplessness. He progressed as an Emergency Medicine physician, obtained a private pilot's license, and a severe adrenaline addiction, all trying to chase down that fearlessness.
With the philosophy background, and the experience of that Emergency Medicine career, he learned the value of fear, pain, and anxiety, as well as how to channel and use them. He also learned that a lot of goals in society have been pushed in the wrong direction.
Dr Dana Cowles was born in Boise, ID, the son of a dairy farmer. He was raised around the greater New York City area. He was educated at St. John's University with a dual degree in Biology and Philosophy, and then obtained his Osteopathic Medicine degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
His childhood was full of experience and exploration, but also significant fears. Those fears were amplified by a violent car accident at 14 years old. That quickly changed a feeling of fear to helplessness. He then spent the majority of his adolescent and young adult life pursuing a goal of fearlessness. He spent his free time on a wrestling team, and then started chasing jobs that would be fun or exciting.
During college, he gained an EMT license and worked around the Jamaica, Queens area. Shortly after he started, his partner was murdered at home, alone, and reinstituted those feelings of helplessness. He progressed as an Emergency Medicine physician, obtained a private pilot's license, and a severe adrenaline addiction, all trying to chase down that fearlessness.
With the philosophy background, and the experience of that Emergency Medicine career, he learned the value of fear, pain, and anxiety, as well as how to channel and use them. He also learned that a lot of goals in society have been pushed in the wrong direction.
In Pursuit of Happiness: How It Can Derail a Society
Format: 45-60 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Perspectives in Life
- Situational awareness
The audience will leave with:
- The goal in life should be security and affirmation, happiness is a byproduct
- Marketing diversion which led to happiness as a life goal
Happiness itself is a temporary emotion, like anger,...
Battling Fear and Anxiety
Format:30-45 min keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Business development
- Personal Development
The audience will leave with:
- The ability to use fear and anxiety as a tool rather than something to be avoided
- Learning to continue to move despite internal triggers
The medical industry as a whole has done a disservice by...
Communication Gaps: Funny Stories from the Emergency Department
Format: 30-45 min keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Medical/hospital
- Corporate development
The audience will leave with:
- Stressful situations can make many humorous moments which need to be handled with patience and professionalism
- Adequate communication and coordination can avoid many difficult interactions
There are...
Death and Dying: An Emergency Philosopher's perspective
Format: 30-45 minute keynote, Breakout Sessions available
This program is perfect for:
- Elder Groups
- Medical Staff
The audience will leave with:
- Understanding what occurs with death in an Emergency Department
- How to handle end of life with dignity and grace
- How to use security and affirmation to help loved ones in their final...
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Flagler County Board of County Commissioners
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D.R., Site Leader, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners
Verified @flaglercounty.govDr. Dana Cowles visited the Flagler County Senior recently. He began his presentation with an interesting question about life... their life purpose, which lead them to thinking about their own lives. He then proceeded to give lots of facts about Philosophy and History, such as the root of depression and the origin of most of our medications. He was able to keep their attention and answered lots of questions about their current conditions,. The seniors walked away with a renewed sense of purpose.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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E.C.B., Spiritual Director, St Elizabeth Ann Seton
Verified @seaspcfl.orgDr. Cowles' talk on the pursuit of happiness in society was interesting, educational, and spiritual. Happiness is not a goal in life we should seek; security and affirmation are really the pursuits. Although this was said to be "an opinion", there is evidence that love and relatedness, forgiveness, and meaning and purpose have been identified as the "Spiritual Needs" of patients (Spiritual Care the Nurse's Role, by Shelly & Fish 3rd Ed 1998). It was a delight hearing this from a physician, thank you!
Trinity Nursing Club
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M.F., president, Trinity Nursing Club
Verified @yahoo.comDr. Dana Cowles spoke at our Nurse Luncheon/ where the subject was "Humor in Medicine" which was perfect for the event and audience. The setting was in a loud restaurant but Dana handled the distraction with great vocal projection and I personally could hear him just fine from the back of the room. He had a great sense of timing with humor which gave the audience time to respond to the joke and also has a talent for spontaneous comebacks. He is a lot of fun to listen to and I would highly recommend him for any occasion or event.
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