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You work hard. You have to treat yourself.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File health_radio/1619ml4b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Emma Seppala, PhD
- Book Title The Happiness Track
- Guest Website Fulfillment Daily
- Guest Twitter Account @emmaseppala
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Guest Bio
Emma Seppala, PhD, is Associate Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University and a popular Psychology Today blogger and science journalist. Her work has appeared in Scientific American Mind, Huffington Post, Mindful and Spirituality & Health. She obtained her BA from Yale, her MA from Columbia University and her PhD in Psychology from Stanford University.
Emma’s areas of expertise are health psychology, well-being and resilience. She has examined the impact of meditation on happiness, social connection, and compassion. She has also investigated the effects of yoga-based interventions for combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with post-traumatic stress disorder. She is the recipient of a number of grants and awards including the James W. Lyons Award awarded by Stanford University for service to the Stanford campus: she helped found Stanford’s first class on the Psychology of Happiness and taught a large number of well-being programs for students. Emma’s research has been cited in numerous television and news outlets including ABC News and the New York Times, as well as books such as Congressman Tim Ryan’s Mindful Nation and documentary films such as Free the Mind. Emma often gives talks on the psychology of health and well-being to academic, corporate, and governmental institutions including places such as Google, the National Science Foundation and a U.S. Congressional Hearing. She speaks five languages: French, German, Spanish, English & Mandarin. She is the author of the upcoming book on the science of happiness with HarperOne and the founder of the e-magazine FulfillmentDaily.com. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
What foods will cardiologists avoid?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File health_radio/1619ml4a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jennifer Haythe, MD
- Guest Website Columbia University Medical Center
- Guest Twitter Account @DrJennHaythe
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Guest Bio
Dr. Jennifer Haythe is a practicing Cardiologist as well as the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Co-Director for the Women’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, Director of the Adult Pulmonary Hypertension Center and Director of Cardiac Obstetric Service.
Born in New York City, and raised in both Stamford and Greenwich, Connecticut, Dr. Haythe used her competitiveness and determination as a horseback rider at Greenwich Academy to excel at academics as well. Never one to sit still for long, Dr. Haythe knew early on that a regular desk job would not work for her. Drawing on an early love of science and desire to help others made pursuing a career in the medical field a natural fit.
Dr. Haythe went earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and went on to complete her medical training and residency at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003. Initially planning a career in Pulmonary Critical Care, Dr. Haythe decided to switch to Cardiology after speaking with her mentor Dr. Donna Mancini.
Upon completing a fellowship for congestive-heart failure-cardiac transplants in 2005 (under Dr. Mancini), and cardiovascular diseases fellowship in 2009, Dr. Haythe began practicing at Columbia University Medical Center. Her specialties include pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and cardiac transplant.
Despite Cardiology being a heavily male dominated medical field, Dr. Haythe has become a sought after specialist in New York City, with particular interest in both chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and the care of pregnant women with cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Haythe continues to find her own motivation and determination through the strong patient and family relationships she has forged, and the gratification of helping her patients get a new life with a heart transplant or assist devices, allowing patients to be able to live a full life with their families, as well as helping pregnant women safely deliver children and be able to care for them with post-delivery health care.
Dr. Haythe lives and practices in New York City. When not working, she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, boxing and yoga, as well as spending time with her husband, Eli and their two children. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Learn about women's sexual dysfunction and how to work through it.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File health_radio/1619ml3d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Becky K. Lynn, MD, FACOG
- Guest Website SLUCare OB/GYN & Women's Health
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/SLUHealthNews
- Guest Twitter Account @SLUHealthNews @BeckyKLynn
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Guest Bio
Dr. Becky Lynn provides general obstetrics and gynecological care, specializing in sexual health, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (low sex drive), and dyspareunia (painful intercourse). She treats conditions that include orgasmic disorder, menopause, irregular bleeding, vulvar disease, and sexually transmitted diseases. Dr. Lynn offers family planning, colposcopy, and endometrial and cervical biopsies.
She is interested in research that examines sexual dysfunction.
Dr. Lynn is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and World Professional Association for Transgender Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Lynn once rode her bike from Paris to London to raise money for breast cancer research.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Global warming is harming our health.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File health_radio/1619ml3c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Lynn Goldman, MD, MS, MPH
- Guest Website Milken Institute of Public Health at George Washington University
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/GWpublichealth
- Guest Twitter Account @gwpublichealth
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Guest Bio
Lynn R. Goldman is the Michael and Lori Milken Dean at Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University (Milken Institute SPH). Before joining Milken Institute SPH in 2010, she was a professor of environmental health sciences at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health. Prior to that, Goldman served as assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, where she was responsible for national implementation of chemical and pesticide safety and pollution prevention laws.
She also worked at the California Department of Public Health, where she headed the Division of Environmental and Occupational Disease Control. Dr. Goldman is a pediatrician and environmental epidemiologist who has had a distinguished career in environmental public health and academia. A member of the National Academy of Medicine, she has chaired or served on numerous committees and forums. She currently serves on the National Academy of Medicine Governing Council, the Governing Board of the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences’ Engineering and Medicine Board on Life Sciences Report Review Committee. She is a member of the FDA Science Board and the Advisory Committee to the Director of the CDC. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and as a Trustee for the Environmental Defense Fund.
In 2013, Goldman received an honorary doctorate from Örebro University in Sweden for her contributions to chemical legislation in the U.S. and Sweden and her influence on the research conducted at the university’s Man Technology Environment Research Center.
She holds a B.S. in conservation of natural resources and an M.S. in health and medical science from the University of California, Berkeley; an M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins University; and an M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Learn alternative treatments for ADHD.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Su Robotti, Founder & President of MedShadow
- Guest Website MedShadow
- Guest Twitter Account @MedShadow_Su
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Guest Bio
Suzanne Robotti founded MedShadow Foundation in 2012 after two major health issues drove her to become engaged in patient advocacy. Robotti's mother, like millions of other pregnant women in the 50s, 60s and early 70s took the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) to prevent miscarriage and early labor. It did neither and instead left the pregnant women, children and descendants at risk for rare cancers, reproductive organ abnormalities and other serious medical conditions. In 2010, Robotti's son was prescribed Ritalin for ADHD, but when the doctor was unable to reference any studies on the long term effects of the drug, she decided against it. This raised a concern in her that parents were not aware of the lack of studies and this is an issue of informed consent. Soon after she decided to start MedShadow because so many people are not aware of the lack of information on the long term effects of drugs. MedShadow is a means of raising the discussion of risks alongside benefits of medicines into the public discourse.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
With sexually transmitted diseases on the rise, you want to keep yourself safe.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Ted Rosen, MD
- Guest Website Veregen
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Guest Bio
Dr. Ted Rosen, Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Chief of Dermatology at the Houston VA Medical Center is an expert in the treatment and diagnosis of both STD and non-STD genital lesions, including external genital warts (EGW). Dr. Rosen reminds us there is a great need for increased awareness when it comes to STDs and sexual health. He advises people to establish an open and honest relationship with their physicians in order to prevent STDs or to seek treatment immediately, if necessary.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
It's time to plant your garden. Be sure to keep kitty Gus and puppy Buster safe when you work the land.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jeff Werber, DVM
- Guest Website Dr. Jeff
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/DrJeffWerber
- Guest Twitter Account @DrWerber
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Guest Bio
Dr. Jeff Werber has dedicated his life to the care and protection of animals. A renowned veterinarian and pet parenting specialist, Dr. Jeff maintains that pets are more than just companions; they are part of the family and deserve to be treated that way.
A top graduate of the University of California Davis Veterinary School, Dr. Jeff established his Los Angeles-based private clinic, Century Veterinary Group, in 1988. Dr. Jeff cares for the pets of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Britney Spears, Julia Roberts, Ben Affleck, Eddie Murphy, Paula Abdul, Rod Stewart, Mark Wahlberg, Patrick Dempsey, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt and many more – along with those of everyday pet owners.
He is a highly sought after and frequent guest speaker on a number of national news programs and has lent his expertise on CBS The Early Show and Sunday Morning, CNN Sunday Morning, Fox News Channel and Rachael Ray. As an Emmy Award winning veterinarian, he has hosted the wildly popular Petcetera on Animal Planet Network, sharing his compassion and knowledge with millions of viewers around the country, encouraging responsible pet ownership and care. He currently hosts Pet Care TV, a program offering pet care tips and tools, that is broadcast in 1,500 Veterinarian clinics throughout the United States.
Dr. Jeff is dedicates his time to many groups in the animal welfare community, such as Best Friends Animal Society, Last Chance for Animals, Hounds and Heroes and a number of rescue groups including Angel City Pits, Ace of Hearts, Forever Fido, Wags and Walks, Furry Friends, Eloise, Bill Foundation, among others. He also serves on the advisory board of Veterinary Economics Magazine.
Dr. Jeff has translated a childhood love of pets into a career committed to raising and shaping national awareness of the importance of high quality pet care. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Cancer treatment can cause premature menopause. Get the basics on cancer survivorship and menopause.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Diana Bitner, MD
- Guest Website Spectrum Health
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Guest Bio
Diana Bitner, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a certified menopause practitioner. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is a member of the Spectrum Health Medical Group.
Dr. Bitner has special interests in women's wellness and prevention of heart disease, menopause, perimenopause, laparoscopic and robotic pelvic surgery, and pelvic pain. She enjoys helping women through times of health concerns and life phase transitions with an integrated and evidence-based approach. Her professional goal is to help women be as healthy as they want to be. She is also fluent in Portuguese.
Dr. Bitner has a weekly media engagement with WXMI Fox 17 Morning Mix discussing health topics of importance to women. She regularly engages in media and online chats and authors a blog, titled Midlife & Menopause Moments, which can be found on Health Beat, Spectrum Health's e-news website. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
It's time to conquer your fears and not be a victim.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml4d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Staci Boyer, Motivational Speaker & Author
- Organization Team Motiv8n'U
- Book Title Motiv8n’U
- Guest Website Staci Boyer
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/motiv8nu
- Guest Twitter Account @Motiv8nu @TeamMotiv8nu
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Guest Bio
Motivational speaker Staci Boyer is an award-winning published author of Motiv8n’U published by Medallion Press. Motiv8n’U introduces and inspires its readers to take action with eight powerful core tips for personal acceptance, changeable behaviors and a healthy lifestyle. Staci’s accomplishments include being a Navy Hospital Corpsman for 12 years, fitness educator, fitness competitor, wife and mother of two, general manager for a leading health club chain and the owner of Motiv8n’U Personal Training & Wellness Coaching.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Examine the struggle of a desire for freedom while maintaining a sense of security through comic book characters.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File health_radio/1618ml4c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Travis Langley, PhD
- Book Title Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology
- Guest Website Amazon: Travis Langley
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/ThePsychGeeks
- Guest Twitter Account @Superherologist
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Guest Bio
Travis Langley, PhD, editor of The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead, and Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind is a psychology professor who teaches course on crime, media, and mental illness at Henderson State University. He speaks regularly on media and heroism at universities, conferences, and popular culture conventions including San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic Con, and Wizard World conventions throughout the world.
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics and other films have featured him as an expert interviewee, and the documentary Legends of the Knight spotlighted how he uses fiction to teach real psychology. Psychology Today carries his blog, “Beyond Heroes and Villains,” and he is one of 10 most popular psychologists on Twitter with over 100,000 followers: @superherologist.
You can also keep up with Travis and the rest of the book’s contributors through Facebook.com/ThePsychGeeks. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
