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Just Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 15: AWHONN Respectful Maternity CareJoin some of the Perinatal Nurse Outreach Coordinators from around North Carolina for this lively discussion of AWHONN’s Respectful Maternity Care initiative. You’ll learn what Respectful Maternity Care is, what it means for patients and clinicians, and how it helps to improve health outcomes. They will talk about how this program is implemented, and provide resources for you to learn more about bringing this to your practice.ResourcesAWHONN Respectful Maternity Care toolkitNorth Carolina Respectful Care hubWe would love your feedback on our podcast! Plea...
2025-11-2544 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 14: Syphilis and Congenital SyphilisIn this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to Shannon Dowler, a Family Medicine physician about the recent increase in syphilis cases and what can be done to treat and prevent it. They will discuss why syphilis often goes undiagnosed and untreated, along with the barriers that health systems, clinicians, and public health professionals are currently facing in their work to control syphilis and other infectious diseases. They also talk about the special implications for pregnant patients and their babies. Dr. Dowler provides plenty of information and action items on treating syphilis as well as how it can be prevented.
2025-11-1133 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 13: NC Health Information ExchangeEverything is connected in the digital age. How can this benefit patients who need to receive care outside of their regular provider network due to an unforeseen circumstance? In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to Kim Webster of the North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority about NC Health Connex, which is a database that allows patient information to be accessed across systems statewide. Katlyn and Kim will talk about how HIE works, what information is (and is not) shared, and how practices use the information. They also will tell you the next steps if your practice would lik...
2025-10-2842 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 12: FindMyCare WNC (ITACC) Maternal Mental Health FilterIf you have ever used MAHEC’s FindMyCare WNC (aka ITACC) Map or Dashboard, you know what a great source of information it is to find care locations across the 18 westernmost counties. In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to the team from NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS about their collaboration to add a mental health filter. They will discuss why it is important to include mental health resources, as well as how they were identified and categorized. Note: This episode was recorded before the ITACC map and dashboard got a new name to FindMyCare WNC, which is why you...
2025-10-1445 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 11: Menopause and Sexual HealthIn this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to guest speakers Aimee Feste, CNM and Kiran Sigmon, MD, who will dive into the challenges and treatment options surrounding perimenopause and menopause, offering practical advice for healthcare providers and women navigating these life stages. They also share some information on hormone testing limitations, the role of hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and key resources available for healthcare providers and patients.Resources The Menopause Society https://menopause.org/ Books/Podcasts:“The Menopause Manifesto” Dr. Jen Gunter
2025-09-3055 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 10: Eating Disorders in PregnancyIn this episode, our guest speaker Leah Donatelli, LCMHCA, explores the profound impact of eating disorders on various aspects of a person’s life, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We discuss misconceptions, the importance of nourishment, and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Our guest emphasizes the role of self-compassion in recovery and the importance of focusing on behaviors rather than weight.Resources Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders Center for Body Trust Project Heal ...
2025-09-1657 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 9: Emerging SubstancesSubstance Use Disorder can affect anyone at any time, even during pregnancy.. Our friends at Project CARA, Carriedelle Fusco, Nurse Practitioner, and Olivia Caron, Pharmacist Practitioner, sat down with Thomas Baker, a Davidson Impact Fellow at MAHEC, to dive into the ever-evolving field of addiction medicine, focusing on the complexities of opioid use disorder and emerging substances. They also reflect on how the landscape of addiction treatment has shifted over the decades, and how addiction medicine providers adapt in real-time, learning from patient experiences, community groups, and local drug analysis labs.Resources Project CA...
2025-09-0959 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 8: Breastfeeding in the Context of Substance Use DisordersBreastfeeding can be an important part of a baby’s health and development. But what about families who are affected by substance use disorder? this episode, a partnership with Project CARA, Dr. Amy Marietta, MD, Family Medicine and Olivia Caron, Pharmacist Practitioner, and Georganna Cogburn IBCLC, will talk about how to support lactation and infant feeding in patients who use substances or are being treated for SUDs. Using the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine guidelines as a key resource, they will discuss the latest findings and what they mean in the real world of infant feeding. They will also dispel some...
2025-09-0257 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 7: Paid Family Leave PoliciesPaid family leave is not only good for the health and the wellness of employees and their families, but it also benefits the employers who offer it. Tina Sherman from the national maternal advocacy group MomsRising, explains why in this episode. Learn about how more companies are realizing the positive impact this policy can have, and what is being done to help more workers have access to it when needed. You’ll also hear about the role MomsRising plays in helping turn paid family leave from a dream to a reality for employees across the US.Reso...
2025-08-1927 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 6: Family Medicine and Interprofessional CollaborationIn this episode, our co-host Dr. Amy Santin interviews Family Medicine champions from around North Carolina. During this episode, they discuss the critical issue of improving maternal health outcomes across the state, particularly during the first postpartum year. Experts emphasize the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in reducing maternal mortality, focusing on the transition from intrapartum care to the first postpartum year and interconception care. They also explore how different healthcare professionals, such as family medicine and pediatrics, can work together to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns.Note: This episode was recorded before the ITACC map was r...
2025-08-0547 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 5: Centering ParentingIf you enjoyed our episode on Centering Pregnancy, you will want to listen to this episode. Our host Chama Woydak returns to interview Dr. MacNamara who shares insights into the Centering Parenting Program—a transformative approach to supporting new parents. We’ll explore how this group model of care fosters a supportive, educational, and inclusive environment for parents, helping them navigate the challenges of early parenthood.Resources Centering Healthcare InstituteWe would love your feedback on our podcast! Please take our listener survey to provide your comments...
2025-07-2234 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 4: Centering PregnancyHave you ever thought about how families can benefit from receiving care alongside others going through the same stages of pregnancy? Our host Chama Woydak talks to Amanda Brickhouse Murphy, a Certified Nurse Midwife at MAHEC, and Kelley and Matt, new parents who participated in the Centering Pregnancy program. They will explain the Centering model and how it differs from traditional prenatal care. Kelley and Matt will share their own experiences, and how the Centering program helped them navigate pregnancy for both the patient and the partner. You will also learn about many benefits of this model and why yo...
2025-07-0840 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 3: Breastfeeding During Natural DisastersWhen Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in the fall of 2024, many families were left without access to power and clean water for weeks or even months. This made commonplace tasks such as safely storing pumped breast milk nearly impossible. Brandi Harrison, a certified lactation consultant based in WNC, discusses her experience helping families navigate infant feeding during this crisis, and shares lessons learned to help others prepare for future disasters.Resources North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (main site)NCBfC SAFE Team Breastfeeding Fam...
2025-06-2441 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 2: Amniotic Fluid Embolism FoundationIn this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to Emily Taylor from the AFE Foundation about the pregnancy complication of Amniotic Fluid Embolism, and how the AFE Foundation helps to support and educate medical professionals. Emily shares her own story about surviving AFE and how this experience inspired her to dedicate herself to raising awareness. You will learn what AFE is, why it is often difficult to diagnose, and how it affects the patient, their family, and their care team. Emily will also provide resources to educate health care workers about AFE and ways you can join in the effort to f...
2025-06-1041 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 4, Episode 1: Babies Need Bottoms: WNC's Diaper BankWe are proud to kick off Season 4 of our podcast by featuring an amazing community organization, Babies Need Bottoms. Katlyn Moss talks to Megan Lyons Leimena, from Babies Need Bottoms, a nonprofit diaper bank that serves all of Western North Carolina. To address the problem of diaper needs, Babies Need Bottoms provides diapers and diapering supplies through community-based partner organizations throughout the region. They talk about how a diaper bank operates, and how lack of access to diapers can cause health, financial and emotional struggles. You will learn about the many impacts of diaper needs, and how to help fa...
2025-05-3036 min
The Rural ImpactDisaster Recovery in Rural America with Dr. William Hathaway and Marion Mollegen McFaddenMichelle begins part one of the extra episode with Dr. Bill Hathaway of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). Dr. Hathaway and the MAHEC staff of more than 1,000 are committed to transforming rural health and wellness through education, the delivery of patient care, and a focus on community and public health. Before joining MAHEC in early 2022, Dr. Hathaway spent more than two decades working to meaningfully improve health across Western North Carolina as a MAHEC board member, as the chief medical officer for the region’s largest hospital system, and as a practicing cardiologist.
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2024-11-0742 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 17: ITACC Map: Locating WNCs Maternal Health ResourcesTune in to this episode to hear all about the Interactive map and dashboard for Transitions, Access, and Continuity of Care (ITACC). This resource provides an overview of reproductive healthcare and substance use treatment resources across the 18 westernmost counties of North Carolina. Use it to connect patients to providers or to find a service near you! Enjoy!Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial MediaFacebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podc...
2024-09-1757 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3; Episode 16: 4th Trimester ProjectOn this episode of “Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond” we will hear from the team at the 4th Trimester Project about how they built their revolutionary postpartum toolkit. The team highlights how the tool came to be and what makes it so unique. Spoiler alert: one of those things is the input from real moms! Tune in to learn more and we hope you enjoy it!Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial MediaFacebook: Just...
2024-09-1030 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 15: Project CARA: Hub and Spokes ModelIn this episode, we dive into Project CARA, a groundbreaking initiative based at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, designed to improve care for pregnant and parenting individuals with substance use disorders. We explore the innovative hub and spokes model of care that Project CARA employs to extend its reach and impact across multiple counties in WNC. We hope you enjoy this episode!Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial Media:Facebook: Just Us: Before, Birth a...
2024-09-0345 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 14: Intimate Partner ViolenceListen to this episode of Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond to understand more about intimate partner violence and the effects it can have on citizens right here in WNC. Join us in raising awareness of this tragic reality and learn about resources right here in the mountains. Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial MediaFacebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podcast Instagram: @justus.podcast.wncResources...
2024-08-2753 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 13: NC “I Gave Birth” Bracelet ProjectThis week we are joined by 4 RNs across the state! Katlyn Moss, BSN, RN, one of the hosts of our podcast, is the Region I Perinatal Nurse Champion. This means her job is to provide equitable and evidence based maternal health information to the western part of the state through the MHI grant. She works with 5 other Perinatal Nurse Champions across the state and this podcast highlights their shared “I Gave Birth” bracelet project. The “I Gave Birth” bracelet project is an educational initiative with the goal of decreasing postpartum mortality. Listen in to hear about the project and, mos...
2024-08-2037 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 12: It’s Here! Postpartum Depression MedicationThis week’s guest is Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody who is a reproductive psychiatrist and the director of the UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders. She has been involved in the clinical trials for the new medications to treat postpartum depression. Take a listen to this episode to learn all about these medications and the possibilities they provide for postpartum depression treatment. We hope you enjoy! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial MediaFacebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podc...
2024-08-1334 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 11:Project DignityDid you know that government assistance for those below the poverty line does not include period products?This is where Project Dignity comes in! For this week’s episode we sit down with the team at Project Dignity and discuss what their program provides,the beautiful way it got started and more. Enjoy! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKSocial MediaFacebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podcast Instagram: @justus.podcast.wnc R...
2024-08-0634 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 10: Triple P Parenting ProgramEveryone needs some parenting help at some point in their parenting journey. In this episode Katlyn Moss, BSN, RN interviews Sarah Clark who is the program manager for the Positive Parenting Program, or Triple P at MAHEC. Sarah helps us to understand what kinds of services Triple P provides to their clients all over WNC and gives examples of the tangible ways they are assisting parents in their parenting journey and creating supportive family environments. This is an amazing resource for our families here in WNC. We hope you enjoy this episode! Podcast Survey: ...
2024-07-3127 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 9: Language Concordant Services in Maternal Health ProjectHave you ever taken care of a patient who speaks a different language than you? This episode highlights the importance of caring for patients in the language that they speak through interpreter services, appropriate patient education, and more. Our guests, Jenny Jensen, MSN, MPH, RN, IBCLC and Dr. Kristin Tully, PhD share their work around language concordant service and why this is not only best practice, but a basic human right. We hope you enjoy! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK...
2024-07-2330 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 8: NC Pediatric Access Line for Pediatric Mental HealthEver had a patient with a newly diagnosed mental health disorder and you had no idea where to start? We have a solution. In this episode we will hear from the team at NC PALs, which stands for North Carolina Psychiatric Access Line. This hotline provides mental health consultation and education to North Carolina clinical and social service providers—building their mental health knowledge and capacity. And this is specifically for maternal mental health AND pediatric mental health. Tune in to hear all about this amazing resource! • North Carolina: www.ncpal.org ...
2024-07-1643 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 7: Project CARA: Navigating Substance Use Through the LifecourseOn this episode you will hear Mel Ramage, FNP-BC interview Nicole Ross and Lisa Hagen about their lived experience with motherhood, cancer, and addiction. Listen in as they discuss the importance of community, the parallels of cancer and addiction treatment, and share the ways in which providers can make patients in similar situations feel heard. We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode. Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKFacebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podcast Ins...
2024-07-0957 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 6: NC Pregnant Workers Fairness ActOn this week’s episode, host Dr. Suzanne Dixon interviews Tina Sherman who is a leader in the space of maternal health and lactation. Tina is the director of Moms Rising and serves on various boards related to breastfeeding persons. In this episode they explore the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as well as the PUMP Act which are both new legislation that prohibit discrimination for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Take a listen if you would like to know more about this legislation, its implementation, and tips on how to make employers and employees aware of their rights. We ho...
2024-07-0235 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 5: Genetic Screening in PregnancyListen in to hear all about genetic carrier screening in pregnancy. In this episode we cover everything from what genetic carrier screens are, what kinds of things they can detect, and how best to use them in practice! We hope you learn something. Enjoy! Podcast Survey:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK Social Media: Facebook: Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond Podcast Instagram: @justus.podcast.wncACOG Resources:
2024-06-2535 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3. Episode 4: Lactation and Mastitis, What You Need to KnowIn this episode Katlyn Moss, BSN, RN interviews Georganna Cogburn, MSHE, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLC on breastfeeding and mastitis. They cover everything from normal physiological changes in the breast after delivery to hand expression and breast massage. Georganna shares the importance of patient education in the prenatal period and shares tips on how to triage a patient who calls with mastitis symptoms. We hope you enjoy the episode! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK Facebook: Just Us: Befo...
2024-06-1835 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 3: Pharmacists, Improving Access to ContraceptionDid you know that in the state of NC pharmacists can prescribe certain contraception? Listen to this episode of "Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond" to hear pharmacists from across the state discuss the house bill that made this possible, why this change is so beneficial to patients, the impact this has on rural patients, and so much more. Thank you to Anna Baird, PharmD, Roshni Pattabiraman, PharmD, Rathika Nimalendran, PharmD, and Dr. Ashley Navarro for their expertise on this topic. Enjoy! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s...
2024-06-1152 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 2: Safe Kids Program of WNCHave you ever had a paitent ask you if they could put their child in a bubble? Have you ever worked with medically complex children who need special medical equipment at home but the family cannot afford it? Safe Kids is the program for you. Listen in as our host, Chama Woydak interviews Beverly Hopps and Vickie Killough about the Safe Kids program and all the life changing things it can do for your patients. Enjoy! https://mahec.net/regional-initiatives/safe-kids-wnc Podcast Survey: https://red...
2024-06-0528 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 3, Episode 1: Family Medicine Docs and the Postpartum PeriodWelcome to Season 3 of "Just Us"! In our first episode of the season our host, Dr. Amy Santin, interviews her family medicine colleagues from across the state regarding the role that primary care physicians can play in the postpartum period. Tune in for practical tips on caring for postpartum patients, data on how pregnancy and the postpartum period can affect future health and so much more. We hope you enjoy! Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKFacebook: Just Us: Before, Bir...
2024-05-2842 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 16: Caring for Rural CommunitiesWe hope you enjoy this season's last episode of “Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond”! Today, we are listening to host Dr. Suzanne Dixon interview brothers Canyon Woodward and Dr. Rivers Woodward. They discuss the importance of listening to patients, how building relationships makes care in a small town better, and more! Listen in if you are interested in bringing care of rural patients or would like a better understanding of the nuances of small town care. Canyons Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Road-Revival-Rebuild-Politics/dp/080700751X Projec...
2023-09-1238 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 15: Safe SleepAre you wondering the best practices for putting infants to sleep? Listen to Megan Canady and Katlyn Moss in defining the updated guidelines for safe sleeping practices to share with parents of infants. They will be answering parents' most-asked questions about new products and how to encourage patients to ask for help in this immensely important aspect of a child's growth. We hope you enjoy it, and find this helpful for your care!Safe Sleep; American Academy of Pediatrics:https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/...
2023-09-0539 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 14: MAHEC Gender Health ClinicJoin Irene Ulrich (PharmD, BCACP, CPP) and Dr. Chase Harless (DrPH, MSW) in their discussion of the MAHEC Gender Clinic, and how it came to be at the forefront of “Gender Affirming Care” in Western North Carolina. If you would like to learn more about what MAHEC has done to assist people in their gender identity experience, and explore the transformative power of inclusive support systems at MAHEC, come join us in “MAHEC Gender Health Clinic!” MAHEC Gender Health Clinic Webpage: https://mahec.net/family-health/gender-health-clinicDepartment of Health & Human Services; Gender-Affirming Care and...
2023-08-3148 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 13: Anemia in PregnancyWe have all heard about anemia, but have you ever thought about the significance behind treating it in a sensitive population, like pregnant mothers? Tune in as Dr. Suzanne Dixon and Katlyn Moss BSN define anemia during pregnancy; especially highlighting the importance of screening for anemia regularly. Treating anemia during pregnancy can decrease the risk of maternal morbidity, problems with breastfeeding, and decrease the occurrence of neuro-development disorders and low-birth weight. This episode will foreground the lab numbers and procedures to best treat anemia in pregnancy. California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Toolkits:https://www.cmqcc...
2023-08-2241 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 12: Voice of a FatherJoin us in listening to Michael Hall illustrate the importance of fatherhood, which is an angle we don’t normally hear from in the maternal health realm. Cindy McMillan asks Michael about his experience as a father through the whole process of bringing new life into the world. He discusses the importance of practicing “Hands on Fatherhood,” and how this change can make the birthing process and postpartum healthier for the mother and the child. If you want to hear more about Michael’s personal experiences as a father, tune into “Voice of a Father!” TED Talk on...
2023-08-1540 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 11: Reproductive Health Access Policies and Changes in the U.S. Tune in this week to hear Drs. Dixon and Borders discuss the history of abortion care in the United States, why abortion is considered healthcare, and more! Don’t miss this rich and informative discussion. Links: ACOG Policy Statement on Abortion Carehttps://www.acog.org/clinical-information/policy-and-position-statements/statements-of-policy/2022/abortion-policy ACOG Abortion Topic page https://www.acog.org/topics/abortion ACOG “Abortion is Healthcare” Pagehttps://www.acog.org...
2023-08-0843 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 10: Perinatal Health in IncarcerationHave you ever wondered what it is like for women to go through a pregnancy while incarcerated? Kristie Williams shares her personal experience of pregnancy and the birth of her twins while in prison. She calls providers into action while they are caring for incarcerated pregnant women, and to remind them of their humanity and provide the utmost empathy. Megan and Kristie also discuss the new legislation in place to aid incarcerated women during their pregnancy. Join us as we strive to raise awareness, advocate for change, and empower women. Incarcerated Women’s Health Web...
2023-08-0134 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 9: Maternal Health Innovation ProgramListen to this week’s episode to get an understanding of the Maternal health Innovations grant, which coincidentally (or not), funds this podcast! Join five family medicine providers as they discuss the projects they are working on that contribute to the world of maternal health in all of North Carolina. “I Gave Birth” Bracelets: https://www.mombaby.org/2023/erase-maternal-mortality/ IMPLICIT: https://www.fmec.net/implicit Maternal Health Innovation Grant Resources: https://mahec.net/regional-initiatives/maternal-health-innovations-grant
2023-07-2541 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 8: ACEs Adverse Childhood ExperiencesThere are countless factors that engage in the bigger picture of a patient's health, notably Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs. Dr. Joshua Gettinger talks with Dr. Amy Santin, to reveal a myriad of statistics that demonstrate the emphasis on early childhood experiences and how their background can affect a patients’ health long term. We hope you enjoy this illuminating episode! TED Talk: “How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime,” Dr. Nadine Burke Harris https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetim...
2023-07-1833 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, episode 7: WNC Healthy Opportunities PilotUse Medicaid dollars for social determinants of health? That is what the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, right here in Western North Carolina, is trying to do. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear Katlyn Moss, BSN interview the director of this new and innovative program, Dr. Laurie Stradley. Find out how this program can benefit YOUR patients! Call HOP: 828-278-9900https://impacthealth.org/healthy-opportunities-pilot/ Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM...
2023-07-1138 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 6: Advancing EducationListen in to hear a high school math teacher, Hannaneh Mirmozaffari talk with host Cindy McMillan, CD(DONA), CBPC, CBE, DBD, NCPS, discuss education and how it can impact multiple areas of life. Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKPlease provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK
2023-07-0431 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 5: Bridging maternal, mental health and prenatal careInterested in a new and innovative model of prenatal care to better address maternal mental health in your practice? This is the episode for you! Dr. Keyona Oni shares the way her practice shifted their approach to mental health during pregnancy and postpartum and made care better for her patients. We hope you enjoy it!Links: Postpartum Support International https://www.postpartum.net/ PHQ9 Screening https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1725/phq9-patient-health-questionnaire9 Edinburgh Screening https://www.fr...
2023-06-2733 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2: Episode 4: How Can Healthcare Providers Best Support Patients with Genetic Conditions?Don’t miss this important episode! Listen in to hear Alyssa Ball, Jessica Buch, and Dr. Ilene Wong discuss everything from lived experience to how we as healthcare providers can do better.Links: Intersex 101 Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPVwh1eNWxM Interact 101 flyers-What we wish our doctors knew:https://interactadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/BROCHURE-interACT-Doctors-final-web.pdf What we wish our friends knew:https://interactadvocates.org/w...
2023-06-2052 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 3: OB HemorrhageTune in to hear the definition of OB Hemorrhage, ways to manage it, updated information around care of a patient who experiences a hemorrhage and more. Dr. Suzanne Dixon and Dr. Bre Bolivar dive deep into this topic so we hope you learn something!Links: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Citation/2023/04000/Postpartum_Hemorrhage_Trends_and_Outcomes_in_the.31.aspx https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2023/02000/State_Perinatal_Quality_Collaborative_for_Reducing.18.aspx https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2017/10/po...
2023-06-131h 05Just Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 2: WNC Nurse Family Partnership SpotlightWhat is Nurse Family Partnership? How can it help YOUR patients? How can you access this resource? Did you say HOME VISITS? Angie Parker, RN and Vickie Lewis, RN answer all these questions and more in the episode. Enjoy!Links: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/locations/north-carolina/ Office Number: 828-477-4178Please provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK
2023-06-0635 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 2, Episode 1 North Carolina Pregnancy Medicaid Extension Update Want a better understanding of Medicaid Extension and postpartum care in North Carolina? This is the episode for you! Listen in to hear Dr. Velma Taormina and Brianna Monk, MPH discuss the extension and the nitty gritty of its direct effect on our postpartum patients.Show notes:Postpartum Mediciad Flyer (ncdhhs.gov)Postpartum Medicaid Flyer (Spanish) (ncdhhs.gov)Postpartum Extension Provider Fact Sheet: download (ncdhhs.gov)Postpartum Extension Provide and Beneficiary FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions for Beneficiaries | NC Me...
2023-05-3029 min
MedBoard MattersThe mainstreaming of MATIn this episode of MedBoard Matters we are taking a look at the current landscape for MAT prescribing. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Blake Fagan, Department Chair of Family Medicine for MAHEC, the Mountain Area Health Education Center about current trends in MAT and dives into a training mandate on the horizon that impacts anyone with an active DEA registration. Resources mentioned in this podcast:NCMB MAT Resource pageHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Blake Fagan, Department Chair of Family Medicine for MAHEC, the Mountain Area Health Education CenterPr...
2023-05-0432 min
Rx for Success Podcast131. The Other Gilmer: Benjamin Gilmer, MDThe CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/FiVpVr Dr. Benjamin Gilmer is a family physician and Associate Professor at the UNC School of Medicine/Mountain Area Health Education Center's (MAHEC) Family Medicine Residency Program. He attended Davidson College and studied medicine at the Sorbonne and East Carolina University. As the Medical Director for MAHEC's Rural Health Initiative and Rural Fellowship in Asheville, NC., he is passionate about advocating for global and rural health disparities. He has worked extensively in Central and South America...
2022-11-2855 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 17: IMPLICIT ICC Network at MAHECSpeakers: Heidi Knoll, MD & Dan Frayne, MDDescription: Listen this week to the Just Us Podcast to hear Drs. Frayne and Knoll discuss the IMPLICIT model of care. With a goal of minimizing preterm and low birth weight deliveries, this family medicine model of care integrates preconception care with well child checks. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you liked what you heard please share with your network! We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out the following survey:https://redcap.mahec.ne...
2022-10-2537 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 16: Opioid Use Disorder and BreastfeedingSpeaker: Norma Escobar, IBCLCDescription: Breastfeeding for birthing people with substance use disorders is a much debated topic. Tune in to this episode of Just Us to hear a certified lactation consultant set the story straight! You are bound to learn something new in this episode!Show Notes: Lact Med: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ MothertoBaby: https://mothertobaby.orgInfant Risk Center: https://www.infantrisk.com/We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out th...
2022-10-1133 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 15: Perinatal Loss and Secondary Birth TraumaSpeaker: Dr. Ashley Hill, PhDDescription: You do NOT want to miss this episode of Just Us! Listen in as Dr. Dixon talks with Dr. Hill on the topic of trauma in birth or pregnancy as well as secondary trauma experienced by healthcare providers. What an enriching conversation! Show Notes: Survivor Services at Mission Health https://missionhealth.org/services-treatments/maternity-care/survivor-services/ If you liked what you heard please share with your network!We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out the...
2022-10-0433 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 14: Community DoulasSpeakers: Cindy McMillan, CD(DONA), CBPC, CBE, DBD, NCPS, Nikita Smart, CD(DONA), CBPC, CLE, CLC; Wakina Robertson, CD(DONA), CBPC, CBE, PPD; Cherie Jackson, & Kathy Foley, MHSA, PhDDescription: In this episode, Just Us host Cindy McMillian interviews the women who run SistasCaring4Sistas, an Asheville based doula organization. Listen in to hear how they got started and the obstacles they overcame.If you liked what you heard please share with your network! We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out the following sur...
2022-09-2736 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 13: Positive ParentingSpeaker: Dr. Nicole Aristy, MD Description: Tune in to this episode of Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond to hear pediatrician Dr. Aristy, MD discuss positive parenting with our host! Ever had a patient ask for parenting advice? Learn what positive parenting means, ways to incorporate this approach in your practice, and much more. If you liked what you heard please share with your network! We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out the following survey:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=X...
2022-09-2243 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 12: Transitions of Care: From Postpartum to Primary CareSpeakers: Amy Santin, MD, Suzanne Dixon, MD, Beth Vo, MDDescription: Get inspired on how to improve transitions of care from the postpartum period, or the 4th trimester, to primary care services. Listen to how an OB/GYN, FM and PED doctors dream about a better way for birthing people and new moms to thrive in the post-partum setting through care coordination and beyond. If you liked what you heard please share with your network!We would appreciate if you can provide feedback by filling out the following survey:
2022-09-0839 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 11: A Doctor's StorySpeaker: Jasmine Johnson, MD, FACOGDescription: Speaker: Jasmine Johnson, MD, FACOGDescription: In this episode of Just Us, join Cindy McMillan CD(DONA), CBPC, CBE, DBD, NCPSS as she delves into an insightful conversation with Dr. Jasmine Johnson. She is a wife, mom, blogger, MFM PhysicianInstagram: http://instagram.com/mrsmommymd Twitter: http://twitter.com/JasminRJohnsonIf you liked what you heard please share with your network!We would appreciate if you can provide feedback b...
2022-08-3022 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 10: Optimizing Early Childhood Development to Improve OutcomesSpeaker: Morgan Walls, MD, MSDescription: This episode of Just Us features pediatrician, Dr. Morgan Walls. Listen in to hear an energetic discussion on early childhood development and why it's never too early to discuss this with your patients! Enjoy the show. If you liked what you heard please share with your network. We would also like your feedback by completing complete our survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKShow Notes: Reach Out and Read https://reachoutandread.org/
2022-08-1140 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 9: Hypertension and PregnancySpeaker: Katie Davidson, MDDescription: Tune in this week to hear Dr. Katie Davidson, a Maternal Fetal Medicine provider at MAHEC, discuss high blood pressure in pregnancy. Dr. Davidson and host, Dr. Dixon, discuss management of everything from chronic hypertension to preeclampsia and more. We hope you enjoy it! If you liked what you heard please share this episode with your network. We would also like your feedback by completing complete our survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKShow Notes:
2022-08-0938 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 8: Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Program: Introduction to Project CARASpeakers: Emma Blake, Erin Major, Tammy Cody, MSW, LCSW, and Melinda Ramage, FNP-BC, CARN-APDescription: Project CARA is a collaborative care clinic located at MAHEC in Asheville, NC that provides care for pregnant patients with substance use disorders. Tune in to this episode to hear from the providers, social workers, and more who make up this amazing team. Even better, find out how YOU can utilize this resource for your patients. Show Notes: https://mahec.net/obgyn/project-carahttps://www.pisgahlegal.org/ Ple...
2022-07-261h 03Just Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 7:Implementing Universal Chlamydia Screening for Young Women ages 16-21 in a Pediatric Primary Care SettingSpeaker: Ari Zadel, MDDescription: Listen in this week as we speak with Dr. Ari Zadel, MD, a pediatrician right here in Western North Carolina. Dr. Zadel discusses the importance of universal chlamydia screening as well as some operational ways to start screening in your practice. Show Notes: http://chlamydiacoalition.org/for-healthcare-providers/why-screen-for-chlamydia/https://californiaptc.com/resources/university-of-michigan-chlamydia-screening-starter-guide/ https://rhntc.orgIf you liked what you heard please share with your network and complete our survey!
2022-07-2144 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 6: The Rainbow DoulaSpeaker: Lisa Dix, CBD, PD, ILFS, PES, PT, PPCES, PAIL advocateDescription: In this episode of Just US, join Cindy CD (DONA), CBPC, CBE, DBD, NCPSS as she discusses pregnancy after loss, miscarriage and more with Bereavement and Postpartum Doula, Lisa Dix. Lisa speaks beautifully from personal experience on this difficult topic. Please be aware miscarriage, infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and birth trauma are all discussed in this episode. Show Notes: Find Lisa on social media: Facebook | InstagramIf you liked what you he...
2022-07-1244 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 5:Gestational DiabetesSpeaker: Heather Miracle, MSN, WHNPDescription: Tune in to listen to Dr. Dixon and Heather Miracle, MSN, WHNP discuss gestational diabetes. In this episode they will cover everything from diagnostic criteria to medication management. We hope you enjoy listening and don’t forget to share with your network!If you liked what you heard please share with your network and complete our survey! https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKShow Notes: https://www.acog.org/topics/gestational-diabetesPlea...
2022-06-2836 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 4:Home Visiting Programs and Benefits for Children and MothersSpeaker: Elaine Cabinum-Foeller, MDDescription: Welcome to Just Us! Today Dr. Amy Santin, MD interviews Dr. Cabinum-Foeller, MD about the importance of home visiting for both children AND their mothers. They discuss programs available to our patients here in WNC as well as the rest of the state. We hope you enjoy this pediatric perspective on what we can do as providers and birth workers to better our patients' outcomes.If you liked what you heard please share with your network and complete our survey! https://redcap.mahec.net/r...
2022-06-1640 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 3:Maternal Mental Health: Mock Matters CallSpeakers: Dr. Mary Kimmel, Karen Saxer, MSN, CNM, Karen Burns, MSW, LCSW-ADescription: On this episode of "Just Us," Dr. Suzanne Dixon interviews the NC-MATTERS team. This group of fantastic individuals works in the world of maternal mental health and can even help YOU with your behavioral health patients. Tune in to see how! If you liked what you heard, please share with your network and complete our survey! https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKJust Us Podcast Social Media:...
2022-06-1427 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 2: The Edinburgh: A Pediatrician's PerspectiveSpeaker: Sarah Stephens, MDDescription: This week we are discussing the Edinburgh depression screening for postpartum women, but with a twist! Listen in to hear Sarah Stephens, MD , a pediatrician, discuss this screening tool and its importance to her practice. We hope this one has you making a call to your local pediatric offices to make some new connections! If you liked what you heard please share with your network and complete our survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKShow Notes: ...
2022-06-0236 minJust Us: Before, Birth, and BeyondSeason 1, Episode 1: NC Medicaid Postpartum Benefits ExtensionSpeaker: Emma Sandoe, PhDDescription: Tune in to hear a great discussion with Emma Sandoe, PhD, MPH and Associate Director of the Strategy and Planning Division of Health Benefits at the NC Medicaid office about the Medicaid extension of benefits for pregnant patients. This extension took effect April 2022 and in this episode Katlyn and Emma discuss who is eligible, eligibility timeframes, and more! See links to resources mentioned in this episode below. If you liked what you heard please share with your network and complete o...
2022-05-3124 min
The StressFreeMD PodcastThe Prospective DoctorOn this episode we have the sweet and caring Dr. Erkeda DeRouen who is:☑️Board certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine☑️Host of The Prospective Doctor Podcast☑️Chapter contributor to the book Medicine Women ☑️Keynote speaker & passionate about medical student mentorship to help them avoid the pitfalls that she and her colleagues have experiencedShe discusses:Her mentoring journey which began in medical school, residency and now mentors through both the Student National Medical Association and her podcast which she began hosting during the COVID pandemicHow she mentor...
2021-12-2126 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastHocus Pocus Focus - (Part 2)Welcome to Part 2 of Hocus Pocus Focus!On this episode, I am going to share with you 3 more simple effective tools to help you QUICKLY snap back into focus when your mind is going every which way…totally scattered …when your mind is totally FULL… WAY too much bandwidth happening at once..way too many tabs open at once…and a reset is in order…or you will be unproductive frustrated and exhausted trying….and then mad at yourself with negative self-talk….If you tuned...
2021-12-1419 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastHocus Pocus Focus - (Part 1)On this episode I share with you some simple effective tools to help you QUICKLY snap back into focus when your mind is going every which way…totally scattered …monkey-mind…like monkeys jump from branch to branch to branch, so do the thoughts in your head….WAY too much bandwidth happening at once..way too many tabs open at once…and you need to do a reset or you will be unproductive frustrated and exhausted trying…and then mad at yourself with negative self-talk….SoHe...
2021-12-0719 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastStress & Gut Health with Dr. Parastoo JangoukOn this episode we have my friend, Dr. Parastoo Jangouk! She has particular interest in gut health, brain-gut interaction, gut microbiome, mental fitness, preventative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Jangouk is: ☑️Dual board certified in Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine from Austin, Texas☑️Certified Life Coach☑️Founder of MindGutFitMD☑️Author of multiple publications in medical journals☑️Host of the "Let's Clean House" Podcast on gut health and mental fitness (in Farsi)She shares with us the incredible brain-gut connection and how stress is an emotion or feeling that is a product of a thought outside of o...
2021-11-3025 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastEmpty Wrapper SyndromeDid you ever go to take a bite of an energy bar.....or grab a chip or a piece of popcorn out of a bag only to find that the wrapper or bag is EMPTY?! ....and you don't even remember eating ANY of it? You may be nodding now...This used to be me-all the time. Especially at work, reading out imaging cases from PACS, too busy to take a "real lunch". I call this "Empty Wrapper Syndrome"It is totally mindless eating and is super commonOn this episode I...
2021-11-2316 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastRx for Success with Dr. Randy CookOn this episode we have the incredibly kind and insightful Dr. Randy Cook!✅44 years of practice as a general and vascular surgeon✅Medical Director for wound care and hyperbaric medicine center✅Host of the Rx for Success Podcast✅MD Coaches personal coach for physiciansHe shares: ➡️How medicine used to be when he didn't ever have a day that he just couldn't wait to go to work because it was so rewarding and fulfilling➡️How medicine changed when he became an employee of the hospital losing control of decision making a...
2021-11-1627 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastCreate Your Successful Day (Part 2)On this episode you are going to learn the next 3 steps so you can feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of your day! I shared the 1st step on part 1 (the last episode) so if you didn't catch that yet, no prob! You can go back and listen after this.When you implement these 4 steps, you can say YES! that was a super successful day! And you can then feel successful and go to sleep with a big smile on your face…and who doesn’t want to feel that, right? So you don...
2021-11-0917 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastCreate Your Successful Day (Part 1)On this episode you are going to learn how to feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of your day! So you can say YES! that was a super successful day! And you can then feel successful and go to sleep with a big smile on your face…and who doesn’t want to feel that, right? So you don't say, "What the “blank” did I do all day?"and then the negative self-talk begins....and then you feel so awful and totally STRESSED OUT and not a pleasant person to b...
2021-11-0219 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastI have to....On this episode I am going to chat with you about these 3 little words…“I have to”….these 3 little words that are incredibly heavy…they weigh us way down…..and we say them all day long….and we don’t even realize that we are saying them…”I have to this”….”I have to that”….on and on....Each time you say “I have to”, what happens?It’s like an invisible weight is placed on top of your head…and it feels yucky to “have to” do something…to “have to” do many things…especial...
2021-10-2614 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastStress & Cancer with Dr. Amy ComanderOn this episode we have a very special guest, my friend, Dr. Amy Comander who is:*Board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology & Lifestyle Medicine*Breast oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center*Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center at Waltham & Newton Wellesley Hospital*Co-Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham*Instructor at Harvard University Medical SchoolOn this episode, Dr. Comander discusses her insight and expertise on the relationship between stress and cancer:Stress does not directly cause c...
2021-10-1930 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastRelieve Your Shoulder EarringsOn this episode, I am excited to teach you how to get rid of your shoulder earrings….…I totally used to have them.…. that’s what I call them… when I look at people and it is hard to see their necks… they have shortened the distance between their ears and their shoulders…. so that they are wearing their shoulders as earrings! Take a look around….you will see it too….so very common….and take a look in the mirror…you may even notice this in yourself! I sure did!So shoulder earrings have 2 main etiologies (or causes...
2021-10-1218 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastSticky Note Double AgentsOn this episode I chat with you about one of my favorite life hacks for your super cluttered brain full of to-do’s. Do you ever feel like your brain is exploding with thoughts of all of the things that you have to do? Each time the thought comes up you say to yourself…oh I have to remember that! And you worry that you can’t remember them all? And then when you don’t remember you say not so nice things to yourself about it?....sound familiar? This totally used to happen to me….If this has h...
2021-10-0518 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastAwesome Shower ThoughtsOn this episode, I share with you how to cultivate those awesome shower thoughts…YES! I have the most amazing thoughts when I am in the shower…now I am talking about creative thoughts…I am not sure where your mind was going right then!But it wasn’t always that way. I share my previous typical crazy scattered morning routine with you--how it used to be. It wasn't until I made a choice to cultivate those wonderful creative thoughts and on this episode I share with you how I do it so you can too....
2021-09-2817 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastMedicine, Marriage & Money with Dr. Kate MangonaOn this episode, Dr. Kate Mangona, while nursing her 2-week old cooing precious infant👶, shares her journey to creating freedom in her life!Dr. Mangona is:✅A pediatric musculoskeletal radiologist in Dallas, Texas✅Wife of a pediatric radiation oncologist, Dr. Victor Mangona✅Mother of 3 young children✅Certified Life Coach✅Founder of Medicine, Marriage & Money✅Host of the Medicine, Marriage & Money Podcast✅Co-founder of the Multifamily MasterclassLearn how she began her married life $500K in debt from medical student loansHow wisely investing in real estate led to freedom in:
2021-09-2123 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastDon't Land the Plane!On this episode I share with you some amazing wins by our listeners who have reached out to tell me some incredible stories about how they have both been helping themselves and others through what they have learned from this podcast which just totally makes my heart sing and I love the ripple effect!! The one episode that I have been hearing about the most so far is the hail to your exhale episode. It is episode 4 where I shared with you an amazing breathing tool that focuses on your exhale breath which is the key to y...
2021-09-1416 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastStrike a Pose!On this episode, I share with you the power behind the shapes that you make with your body and how that in turn determines how you feel and think about yourself, and ultimately what you can accomplish and become! And it only takes 2 minutes!! Research has found that there is a difference in corresponding hormone levels namely testosterone (the dominance hormone) and cortisol (the stress hormone) with respect to the shapes that we make with our bodies. Both alpha males in the primate world and powerful effective human leaders have in common high testosterone and low cortisol...
2021-09-0717 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastStretching is a StretchOn this episode, I share with you a mind-blowing concept for me…. why stretching is a stretch…why stretching doesn’t really work and why you can stretch and stretch and stretch without much improvement in how you feel. Have you noticed how even though you stretch your body, tension, discomfort, pain, still persists? I totally have! What are the most common areas of tension for you? For most people, me included, tension commonly involves your neck, shoulders, back and hips. I know it feels temporarily good and yummy to stretch and then what? It doesn’t...
2021-08-3118 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastMaking an Amazing Ruckus with Dr. Brian AsbillOn this episode, we have a very special guest, Brian Asbill, MD, from Asheville NC!He wears many amazing hats:✅1st ever Board certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician✅Board certified cardiologist✅Medical Director Cardiac Rehab at Mission Health✅Cofounder: Lifestyle Medicine Advancement Group✅Cofounder: Ruckus HealthHe became frustrated because even though his patients were on the right meds and well managed (cholesterol & sugars), they would continue to have cardiac events undergoing stents, bypasses, stented bypasses... Learn how Dr. Asbill had an epiphany after giving a 2nd opinion to a cardiac...
2021-08-2426 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastIt's Time to M.O.V.E.!Today it is time to M.O.V.E.! In this episode, I share with you how you can use the word M.O.V.E. as a powerful acronym to get you to where you want to go in your life. As physicians we tend to think methodically in an organized fashion and have learned a lot of things through the use of acronyms as an easy way to learn a list of things and to remember them. And acronyms are really fun! The M.O.V.E. acronym gets you from point A to p...
2021-08-1720 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastHail to Your ExhaleOn this episode I will be sharing with you how your exhale breath is like an amazing trusted friend that you can count on at any time to help you quickly relieve your stress and anxiety so that you can feel calm and grounded whenever you need to. We will start with a little physiology of respiration/breath: focusing here on 2 important concepts of your breath: Concept #1= components (inhale/exhale) Concept #2= length of your breathHow these components relate to your autonomic or "automatic" nervous system Why "just take a de...
2021-08-1019 minThe StressFreeMD Podcast5 to ThriveIn this episode I answer 2 common questions that I am frequently asked:#1 -- What is self-care?#2 -- Why do I need to do it?I like to think of self-care as anything and everything that you do to keep yourself as healthy as possible. We can deconstruct and simplify this into what I call “5 to Thrive”-- 5 main categories drawn from both the work of Dr. Dean Ornish as well as Lifestyle Medicine— to keep you as healthy as possible not just survive and scrape by getting through each and every day but really thrive...
2021-08-0214 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastMorning JittersOn today's episode, you will learn how to relieve those very 1st thing in the morning jitters so you can instead start your day off feeling calm and grounded and ready for whatever comes your way.So…Does this ever happen to you? You are asleep in bed, your alarm goes off, you turn it off, and then pow! Anxiety sets in….You feel your body immediately tense upHeart starts to raceJaw tightensBreath becomes shallowStart to sweatAnd your mind is goin...
2021-08-0214 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastOur Who, What & WhyWelcome to our 1st episode together! I have sooooo much amazing information that I want to share with you and it is so hard to choose just what to start with first! So let's start at the very beginning simply with our "who, what, and why", to set the foundation, and then let’s go from there!I'll go first...to be honest....feeling a bit vulnerable but putting myself out there.... so that you know you are not alone....and telling you my story of: who I am, how I hit rock bottom in burnout, what I was...
2021-08-0214 minThe StressFreeMD PodcastWelcome to the StressFreeMD Podcast!Hi & welcome to the StressFreeMD Podcast! I’m Doctor Robyn Tiger, a board-certified physician, life coach, yoga therapist & iRest® meditation teacher, and....a proud burnout thriver! I used this unique combination of medical licensure and trainings to actually save my own life… to actually relieve my own stress & anxiety (and a whole bunch of other symptoms) and now live an incredibly happy fulfilling life! It was so amazing to do this 180 and turn my life around, that I have been dedicating myself for many years to sharing what I have learned with other physicians and nonphysicians as well! So many o...
2021-07-2602 min
The Southwestern Career ConnectionHealthcare Virtual Job Fair Pt. 1Join us for a special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on September 30 where we spoke with several area employers in the healthcare field. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: North Carolina Department of Public Service, Liberty Corner Enterprises, AdventHealth Gordon Murray, Mission Health and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
2020-10-0650 min
Circle Storiesa perfect storm of not knowing: Dr. Beth BuysIt was a pleasure talking with Dr. Beth Buys for this episode. Beth is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist and the Department Director at MAHEC. I have complete confidence that OB/GYN residents coming out of her program will go on to be top notch practitioners.
If you’re critique after listening is that I talked too much, then you’d be right. But I just couldn’t help myself. I promise my guests a conversational experience and that’s what we had – a conversation.
The stuff before the break is pretty...
2020-06-1151 min
MGMA PodcastsBehavioral Health Professionals Embracing Telehealth as Patients Social DistanceEditor’s note: This episode of the MGMA Insights podcast continues a series focused on COVID-19 and its effects on healthcare professionals and their patients.
Keep up with the latest updates by visiting the MGMA COVID-19 Action Center at www.MGMA.com/covid. You can also connect with fellow members and healthcare peers at www.community.mgma.com.
In this episode, we’re joined by Shane Lunsford, MBA, CCT, CST, administrative director; Valerie Krall, MA, LCMHC, director, behavioral medicine; and Allison McCarty, MSW, LCSW, behavioral health care manager – all with Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC, www.mahec.net) in Ashvil...
2020-04-1547 min
Birth Story Podcast13 Black Maternal Health: Why Black Women Are 3-4 Times More Likely To Die In Childbirth Than White Women & How One Group Has Taken ActionThis is one of the most important episodes of Birth Story Podcast you can listen to. In this segment Heidi travels to Asheville, NC during Black Maternal Health Awareness Week to sit down and talk with Maggie and Cindy, two representatives of MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center), Mothering Asheville, and the SistasCaring4Sistas Doula program, about the disparity of maternal and infant mortality rates between black and white women. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experience and guide you through your journey to parenthood in the United States? Contact Heidi at www...
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