Deconstructing Comp

Now in Season 6! We are still breaking down complex workers' compensation issues into bite-sized nuggets, one conversation at a time, with one slight twist. We are finally doing what we set out to do when we started: discuss the nuances of our fascinating system in "Cliff Notes" style summaries.

Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez approach workers' comp conversations from different backgrounds. Still, they share many things in common, such as their love for family and friends, a passion for Latin culture, and good old-fashioned belly laughs. Join them as they chat with industry friends and colleagues, learn more about their roles, laugh, and have fun along the way. You might learn something along the way! See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!

Podcasting since 2021 • 159 episodes

Deconstructing Comp

Latest Episodes

Herbert Van Patten: The Art of Followership

GUEST BIOHerbert Van Patten | Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, ISYS Solutions and Career Smart Learning35+ years in workers' compensation, starting as a Spanish-speaking vocational counselor and tr...

October 05, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 18 • 44:59

Gia Sawko: Deucing Every Point

Guest BioGia Sawko | Chief Claims Officer at Signal MutualDecades of claims experience in workers' compensationInstrumental in navigating how AI reshapes the adjuster's roleFocused on preserving and...

September 18, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 17 • 55:45

Dr. Robert Hall: What Our Rx Data Reveals

Guest Bio Dr. Robert Hall | Medical Director, Optum Workers' Comp and Auto No-Fault12 years leading medical direction and formulary oversight at OptumPhysical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specia...

September 04, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 16 • 50:30

Denise Evans: The Case for Unbundling

In our latest episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Denise Evans, Director of Claims at Staffmark Group.Guest Bio:Denise Evans | Director of Claims, Staffmark Group37 years in t...

August 21, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 15 • 56:47

Andrea Mills: Empathy as Infrastructure

In our latest episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Andrea Mills, President of Ametros.Guest BioAndrea Mills | President, Ametros | Workers' Comp Professional AdministratorNearly 20 years in the workers' compensati...

August 05, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 14 • 40:06

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Fan Mail

Good morning guys. It's Lainey Haynes, and I just wanted to reach out to let you guys know that I love the podcast, of course. I'm so happy to be invited to connect with you guys on your podcast and looking forward to that in the future. But I also wanted to add that the um another conference that's upcoming is the California Self-Insurers Association Educational Conference. It is coming up in May, May 11th and 12th, and I'm headed to Sunny California to be there. I hope you guys are there. I hope we get to meet, greet, and collaborate and have a great conversation. I'm looking forward to it. I appreciate everything you guys do for the workers' comp community. So happy to be a part of it and hope to see you guys there. Let me know. Take care. Happy Easter. Have a great weekend.