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.
Episodes
9 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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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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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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D.C.’s celebrity chef Carla Hall on carrying the Alzheimer’s gene, staying healthy and self-advocacy
Although there have been advancements in treatments for dementia-related diseases, a cure remains elusive. This cause is personal for the D.C.’s very own Food Network and Top Chef star Carla Hall who carries the gene for late onset Alzheimer’s....
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Episode 3
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44:45
Katie Couric and VHC Health surgeon talk breast cancer: “Ladies, find out if your breasts are dense”
Two fierce champions for the early detection of breast cancer join this episode of Living Well with Alison Starling, a podcast brought to you by VHC Health and WBJ. You won’t want to miss Starling’s interview with these trailblazing women:<...
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Episode 2
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The menopause moment: Alison Starling interviews Dr. Jen Ashton and VHC Health’s Dr. Amanda Rohn and Dr. Terri Remy
There was a time when women whispered about “the change” and fear of hormone replacement therapy swept across the mid-life women’s community. Today, the culture has shifted, and menopause is having a moment. In this premiere podcas...
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Episode 1
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Introducing: Living Well with Alison Starling
Coming soon, VHC Health and the Washington Business Journal will launch a new podcast called Living Well with Alison Starling. Join the former ABC 7News anchor and Emmy Award winner for exclusive conversations with health care advocates and exp...
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