Living Well with Alison Starling
Strong communities are built on good health. Welcome to Living Well with Alison Starling, brought to you by VHC Health — the region’s community health system — and the Washington Business Journal. Join former ABC 7News anchor and Emmy Award winner for exclusive conversations with health care advocates on today’s most pressing health topics. Discover what you need to know when making decisions about your well-being and empower yourself with the knowledge to live well. New episodes drop monthly.
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
Living Well with Alison Starling
Latest Episodes
Living life boldly with Usher syndrome — featuring Rebecca Alexander and VHC Health’s Dr. Linda Lang
Less than 1% of the world's population is believed to be living with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that combines hearing and vision loss. Among them is Rebecca Alexander — a disability rights advocate, psychotherapist, award-winning a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Internet personality Jeannette Reyes on PCOS, infertility, IVF and advocating for your reproductive health
When she was just a teenager, Jeannette Reyes, former FOX 5 news anchor and now a prominent internet personality, sensed that her irregular periods might be hinting at a larger issue. “I felt like something was off, and I couldn't ...
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Episode 7
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Heart health: It’s not just a man’s issue — with Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and VHC Health cardiologist
The first-ever Golden Bachelorette may have shared her heart on national television, but Joan Vassos has had a personal connection to heart health since she entered motherhood.In this episode of Living Well with Alison Starling, a podcas...
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Episode 6
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Measure health beyond the scale: WebMD’s chief medical officer and VHC Health doctor simplify GLP-1 drugs
Popular weight loss medications are playing a role in the fight against obesity, but are they a help or hinderance in the long term? “The number on your scale is not your only measure of health,” says WebMD’s chief medical officer, Dr. John Why...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Hilary Phelps' inspiring journey to sobriety: The hard truths about alcohol
Once the nation’s fastest swimmer in her age group, Hilary Phelps’ life took an unexpected path at the age of 14 when she tried alcohol for the first time. That one seemingly small decision opened the door to a 15-year battle with addiction.&nb...
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Episode 4
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