The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse

How do we redefine what’s possible in care services, care & support models, and community living?
The Quest for the GoodLife is where bold ideas, innovative solutions, and next-generation technology come together to transform lives.

Hosted by Dr. Mike Strouse, a visionary leader in disability services, this podcast challenges conventional wisdom and explores groundbreaking approaches to independence, self-direction, staffing models, technology-enabled care, and workforce stability. Through candid conversations, real-world examples, and thought-provoking analogies, Dr. Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov unpack the science of implementation, the art of change management, and the future of human-centered care.

This podcast is designed for:
• Leaders of care service organizations seeking forward-thinking strategies.
• Advocates, parents, and guardians wanting to empower their loved ones.
• Legislators and policy-makers shaping the future of care.
• Individuals with care needs looking for a more independent, connected life.

Join us on this journey as we push boundaries, reimagine care, and challenge the status quo—because at GoodLife, impossible is what we do best.
Tune in, challenge the norm, and start your own Quest for the GoodLife.

Co-host

Ivo Ivanov

Ivo Ivanov is a talented Bulgarian author, marketer, creator, humanist, husband, father, and much more. He has been with GoodLife for over 30 years and, in that time, has played an invaluable role in GoodLife's growth and success. Ivo earned his Master's degree from the University of Kansas and has a background in journalism. His work includes several books (such as "The Happiness Curve" and "A Chronicle of Pain"), articles and blogs for the Kansas City Star, articles for news publications and sports media in Bulgaria, and more. Perpetually curious, Ivo travels often to explore the unique and interesting, the wild, and the inspirational while drawing from his experiences to weave the powerful stories he encounters into compelling narratives that challenge his readers to think freely and feel deeply. If you'd like to hear more from Ivo, check out his other podcast: "Transatlantic Perspective" with Neil Rasmussen.