Shows
Heart-to-Heart ConversationsA Great Life after Mitral Valve Surgical Repair (with Lea Hargett)On this episode Ms. Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Lea Hargett. Lea shares her story of mitral valve surgical repair, her journey to becoming a health coach and her incredible success in body, mind, and spirit.2023-10-0652 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsThe Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave: Conversations with Dr. Tracy Norfleet and Dr. Wayne BatchlerBatala and Courtney hit the road to Tampa with the Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave. On a quest to improve heart health nationally, we had a chance to interview internist, Dr. Tracy Norfleet and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wayne Batchler. They share their passions around heart health justice and their personal health journey.2023-09-1632 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsGetting Ahead: The Power of Preventive Care (with Darryl White)On this episode, Batala and Courtney interview Darryl White about his preventive cardiology experience. Darryl grew up with lots of cardiovascular disease in his family. He decided to get a formal consultation including a calcium score test and understand how he could create generational health for himself and his extended family going forward.2023-07-2443 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsThe Future of Medicine (with Madison Keller)On this episode Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Madison Keller, a second year medical student at Louisiana State University. Madison shares her journey of how she became interested in medicine, what she has learned so far, why she remains optimistic about the future and improved health outcomes for all people, and how she continues to dedicate her time to helping those experiencing the most disparities in Louisiana.2023-04-1037 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsHeart to Heart on the Road: St. Louis, Missouri with Kappa Alpha PsiTaking it on the road to St. Louis, Missouri at the Kappa Alpha Psi (KAP) Fraternity and Edwards Lifesciences Heart Health event! Batala and Dr. Courtney had the chance to interview: Reuben Shelton, KAP Polemarch Dr. Steven Broughton, National Chair for Health and Wellness for KAP John Hibbler, member of KAP St. Louis Alumni Chapter of KAP Dr. Gershom Norfleet, Forensic Pathologist and alumni of KAP They all share their personal stories with heart disease prevention, treatment and what they all have individually committed to changing outcomes going forward.2023-03-2845 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsThe Mind and Heart Connection (with Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson)On this episode Batala & Dr. Courtney are joined by tenured professor and yogi Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson. Daheia’s research centers increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary behavior in children and adults. Daheia has been researching cardiovascular disease risk factors in African American women and families along with the potential effects and benefits that could be afforded with yoga. This discussion highlights some of the cultural barriers in yoga, why rest is not a luxury but a requirement and how taking just 2 minutes to minutes of time to yourself to focus on your breathing can have a positive impac...2022-06-2146 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsBeing Batala: A Heart Health Journey (with Batala McFarlane)In this episode, Batala keeps it real about her own heart health. Dr. Courtney shares some methods of primary prevention for heart disease and Batala explores the realities of being a woman of color in Minneapolis as well as a mother and entrepreneur. Batala even dives into her thoughts on what it means to thrive while becoming more aware and proactive about our health. We also discuss community health and how our community influences our decisions around health and how we can support one another in improving our collective health. 2022-06-1847 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsHeart Healthy Mama (with Dominique Wells)In this episode, Dr. Courtney and Batala talk with Dominique Wells, a mother of two. During both of her pregnancies, Dominique developed Preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction. Dominque talks about navigating this diagnoses and Dr. Courtney shares some nuggets on how mothers who experience preeclampsia can lead heart-healthy lives.2022-03-1133 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsHeart Pressures (with Dianne Hutton)On this episode, Dianne Hutton, registered nurse and one of Dr. Courtney’s patients, talks about the discrimination she and her Urologist husband, Lee “doc” experienced in Texas. Dianne also shares her diagnosis of hypertension and how she and her husband neglected their own health during the years of managing his practice and raising their children. During this episode, Batala, Dr. Courtney and Dianne dive into discussion about heart health maintenance and how to realistically prioritize your health with a few healthy habits like fun physical activity and more variety in your diet with carbs and sod...2022-02-1447 minHeart-to-Heart ConversationsNinety Years Young (with Mary Morris)In this episode, Batala and Courtney talk with Mary Morris who, after spending her career and more in the medical field, received a heart valve replacement at the age of 90. Through first-hand stories of her life, this episode highlights Mary's valve replacement journey, and provides key information about how heart disease impacts women and people of color. 2022-02-141h 06Heart-to-Heart ConversationsDad's Heart (with Al McFarlane)Recorded on MLK Day, host Batala McFarlane speaks with her dad. Along with being a broadcaster and the founder of Insight News, Al is also managing heart disease. He and Batala discuss why it's important for families to talk about health, and why the work towards health justice is so important. Al also shares how a brief encounter with Martin Luther King, Jr. impacted his life.2022-02-1448 min