Baptist HealthTalk
Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we don’t stop at the facts—you’ll also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients who’ve experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk!
Episodes
225 episodes
How Heart Health Directly Affects Your Brain and Memory
Heart health is brain health. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood sugar don’t just affect your heart—they can also increase stroke risk and impact memory and long-term brain function.In this episode of Baptist Hea...
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What Doctors Look for at Your Yearly Health Visit
If you’ve been putting off your annual checkup or aren’t sure what should happen during your primary care visit, this conversation breaks it all down. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, chief of surgery fo...
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How Elite Hockey Players Recover: Matthew Tkachuk on Sleep, Health & Performance
What does it take to stay healthy through the most demanding hockey seasons? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk joins broadcaster Steve Goldstein and Dr. Gautam Yagnik, team physician w...
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Diabetes Symptoms, Types, and Early Warning Signs Explained
Diabetes often develops silently, and by the time symptoms appear, it may have already been there for years. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Pascual DeSantis, Chief of Endocrinology, and ...
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Weight Loss Medication vs Surgery: What to Know
If you’re confused by weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, diet trends, or bariatric surgery options, you’re not alone. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, chief of surgery for Baptist Hospital o...
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Can Cervical Cancer Be Cured? A Gynecologic Oncologist Answers
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and when caught early, it’s often highly curable. In fact, reports say Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. However, many women still have unanswered questions about...
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Want Fitness Goals That Last? Avoid These Common Mistakes
If you’re starting new year fitness goals and feeling pressure to change everything FAST, you’re not alone. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Steven Hale, a primary sports medicine physici...
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Menopausia: El Caos Emocional Sí Tiene Ciencia
¿Andas con ansiedad, cambios de humor, niebla mental o cansancio extremo? No estás sola.En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Rachel Rohaidy de Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute y la presentadora Anabelle Blum explic...
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What You Can do to Prevent a Heart Attack Today
Heart attack prevention and heart health start with small, consistent changes. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Sandra Peebles sits down with cardiologist Dr. Sergiu Darabant of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care to explain how...
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The Science Behind Vitamins, Supplements and Drug Interactions Explained
If you take daily medications or supplements, you may be surprised to learn how much your everyday foods can affect them. Host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Emilie Collongette, a primary care clinical pharmacy specialist at Bapt...
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Cáncer de Pulmón: Síntomas, Detección y Esperanza
El cáncer de pulmón genera muchas preguntas, desde los primeros síntomas hasta lo que sucede después de un diagnóstico. En este episodio, nuestros expertos explican las señales más comunes, cómo funcionan las pruebas de detección, ...
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Vaping Uncovered: The Hidden Damage Nicotine, Flavors & Chemicals Do to Your Lungs
Think vaping is safer than smoking? This Baptist HealthTalk episode will make you think twice.In this new conversation with pulmonologist Dr. Sosa, he breaks down what really happens when you vape and why the risks are much more serious...
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How Much Sleep Do Kids and Parents Really Need Each Night?
Sleep looks different at every stage, from newborns who nap all day (and night) to parents just trying to make it through the week. But how much rest do kids and adults really need, and why does it feel so hard to get?In this Baptist He...
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Father-Son Cardiac Experts Debunk Top Heart Disease Myths
Think heart disease only affects older people? Or that red wine protects your heart?Join host Sandra Peebles with father-son duo and cardiac surgery experts Dr. Joseph T. McGinn Jr. and Dr. Joseph McGinn III as they bust the most common ...
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La Gripe Hoy Se Siente Diferente: Qué Es Real y Qué Ha Cambiado
¿Sientes que la gripe está golpeando más fuerte que antes? No estás solo y hay una explicación científica detrás de esa percepción.En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. María Fernanda Escarcia, especialista en medicina de emer...
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Post-Pandemic Flu: What’s Really Going On in 2025
Do you feel like the flu is hitting harder than before? You’re not alone and doctors say there’s a clear reason the flu feels different in our post-pandemic world.In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. David Mishkin, Medical Directo...
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Menopause Unplugged: How a New Generation is Owning Menopause
If you or a loved one is facing perimenopause or menopause and want real answers, this conversation is for you. We break down what’s happening to your body and brain during this unique stage in womens' lives - from hot flashes, sleep loss, and ...
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What Are My Breast Reconstruction Options?
If you or a loved one is facing surgery from breast cancer, understanding your breast reconstruction options is an important step in the journey. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez shares her own story of her journey with...
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Couch to 5K: How to Start Running Without Breaking Down
Thinking about getting off the couch and into a pair of running shoes? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Frankie Ruiz — co-founder of the Miami Marathon — sits down with Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of ...
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Menopausia sin filtros: Lo que nadie te dice y debes saber
Seamos honestas: Nadie nos prepara para este capítulo en la vida de nosotras. Pero hoy cambiamos eso.¿Sientes transformaciones como ansiedad, olvidos o variaciones en tu estado de ánimo? No te lo estás imaginando, y no estás sola.
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Atrial Fibrillation: What It Is, Why It’s Dangerous, How It’s Treated
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder though many people don’t even know they have it. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Brian Wilner, electrophysiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular ...
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Varicose Veins Explained: Causes, Myths & Treatments
Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue, or a sign of something more serious? In this BaptistHealth Talk episode, cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Ian De Conde, expla...
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The Cost of Invisible Labor: Learning to Share the Load
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight no one sees?This episode of Baptist HealthTalk explores the cost of invisible labor—the behind-the-scenes mental load of planning, scheduling, coordinating and caring that keeps households running but of...
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The Screening That Changed Everything for Alonzo Mourning
An annual screening saved Alonzo Mourning’s life. In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Willard Shepard speaks with the basketball hall of famer as well as family medicine physician, Dr. Sergio Tierrablanca,...
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