The State of Health Care Podcast
Welcome to the State of Health Care Podcast! In this podcast, we interview health care professionals from different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, in an effort to discover what's really going on in our health care system. Additionally, we also speak with patients, or those who have been dealing with short-term or chronic illness, injury, or health challenges. This podcast was started to shed light on the health care system, while simultaneously, highlighting resources and options available for you to make empowered decisions about your health care. We delve into traditional western medicine to alternative therapies to everything in between! Thanks for listening!
Episodes
27 episodes
Gaby Part 2: Chondromalacia Patella: A Continued Journey
We are back with Gaby, who to date, has been our most listened to episode on the State of Healthcare Podcast! Our first conversation was almost a year and a half ago so I’m delighted to have Gaby back on the show!In that first episode, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:04:50
Doula Care: Creating Your Own Village & Success for Your Body's Future
Today, I have the great pleasure of chatting with Hailey, an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, on a mission to support women in their journey of pregnancy to birth and beyond! Hailey's unique perspective from her Ayurvedic training is really focused ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:15
Clementine: Embracing & Investing in our Imperfect Selves
We have a fantastic episode for you today as we are speaking with Clementine, an Integrative Health Professional and Women’s Health Specialist. Clementine's focus is on reconnecting, understanding and rebalancing your body, mind, and environmen...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:07:51
Tracy's Experience: Why Self-Care isn't Selfish
As we roll into a new year, Season 3 of the podcast is continuing within the theme of "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." Today, Tracy is at the helm discussing why this season's focus is on the female body -- and why she is a passion...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:02:02
Providing Resources & Help for Diverse Populations
TW: There is mention of sexual trauma in treatment settings. Please listen with care.Today, I have 2 guests with me on the show, both Physical Therapists whose focus is working with those in the queer community. Sam Arrow, owner of Arrow...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:00
Providing a Safe Space for all Patients
TW: There is mention of suicide in this episode, please listen with care.In today's episode we are speaking with Sarah Brinkman, PT, DPT, a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor health and gender affirming care. This episode...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:43
Changing Primary Care: Listening and Validating Women's Concerns
It's a fantastic episode today, featuring Family Practice Physician, Katelyn, who takes the deep dive with us into the female body! Today, we talk about everything from new models of health care that are emerging, the intense need f...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:51
Pregnancy: A Lesson in Patience, Grace, & Honoring Your Body
Today we are speaking with Julie, our favorite labor and delivery nurse, turned yoga instructor, who works largely with pregnant women in her prenatal yoga classes. This episode is a wealth of knowledge, widely discussing advice for women who a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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42:57
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & The Road to Recovery: A Male Perspective
While this season is about studying the female body, we would be remiss not to include the health journeys and challenges that face men, including such issues as pelvic floor dysfunction. Today, Ben, who has a degree and background in Kinesiolo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:32
Empowering Women at All Stages: Pelvic Floor & Beyond
We are back with our next episode, continuing with our theme of "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." Today, I'm chatting with Lisa, a fellow physical therapist who specializes in women's health, working with unique demographics such as...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:12
The Importance of Addressing Pelvic Floor Health
The State of Healthcare podcast is back and we are excited about the theme for season 3: "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." This season, we will be exploring in depth the issues that challenge most women, and some which are considere...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:12
Tracy: Her Patient Experience
It's the final episode of season 2 and today we are chatting about my journey with chronic pain and how each path to healing is individual. In truth, healing is so much more than simply treating the physical state of the body.Joining me ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:47
Sciatica - A Patient Experience
It's all about sciatica in today's episode and we hope you gain some valuable information from Audrey who has been dealing with this chronic issue for the last 5 years. Extremely active, Audrey has had to change her approach to workouts, perfor...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:07
Rheumatoid Arthritis - A Patient Experience
For this next episode, we are delighted to welcome Julie back to the show, this time from the patient side! If you remember from season 1, Julie spent much of her career as a nurse before becoming self-employed as a yoga instructor, astrologer,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:16
Cervical Cancer - A Patient Experience
Today we are chatting with Dusty, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, stage 2B, in 2016. In this episode, we hear about Dusty's journey and the critical importance of advocating and trusting yourself when things don't feel right. Dusty had ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:02
Low Back Pain - A Patient Experience
It's something a huge percentage of folks suffer from: chronic back pain, and it's affecting more and more of us on a daily basis. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Trista, who has been managing chronic back pain since her youth, with vario...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:14
Breast Cancer - A Patient Experience
Can a breast cancer diagnosis be considered good news? For today's podcast guest Maureen, the answer is yes. Diagnosed with breast cancer, it was the health scare that got her motivated to take charge of her health and advocate for herself....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:39
Chondromalacia Patella (Knee Pain) - A Patient Experience
We are back for episode 2! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Gaby who chats with us about both overcoming an injury that has forever changed the way she is able to move and function -- and overcoming the mental and emotional hurdles wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:08
Parosmia - A Patient Post-Covid Experience
The State of Health Care Podcast is back for Season 2, and we are so excited for you to hear from our amazing line up of guests! While season 1 focused primarily on the health care provider perspective, this season we are speaking with folks fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:08
How It All Began!
It's hard to believe it, but we are at the final episode of Season 1! I want to thank everyone who has listened in, and to all of our amazing guest experts. I have loved every minute of creating this podcast and am excited to announce Season 2 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:19
A Day in the Life of a Chiropractor
If you aren't familiar with chiropractors, or want to learn more about what someone in this profession provides, tune in to today's episode! In a deeply insightful conversation, I'm speaking today with Dr. Jason Kaufman who has created the Kauf...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:20
A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Coach
We are back with Episode 6! With one of my dearest friends and nutrition coach, Dusty Ferrarese, we dive into what it means to age well, busting societal myths, and how living a healthy lifestyle sets the foundation - so you can do whatever you...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:33
A Day in the Life of a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Episode 5 of the State of Health Care Podcast is now live and today we are diving into the topic of Lifestyle Medicine! I have an amazing and robust discussion with Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk, Ph.D., M.Ed., and the founder of The Body Lab at Optimal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:21
A Day in the Life of a Outpatient Physical Therapist
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, there is mention of suicidal ideation, please listen with care. Dreaming of becoming a physical therapist? Interested in thevariety of roads one might take to get there? Or are you alr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:55
A Day in the Life of a Yogi RN
On today's episode, I'm excited to introduce you to Julie Hoffman! Julie has a long history in healthcare as a registered nurse, specifically starting out in Labor and Delivery, moving into Leadership, and eventually rounding our her career in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:10