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Death Doula: A Guide For Transitioning Into The Afterlife Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s left. Guests:  Darnell Lamont Walker, death doula, author, Never Can Say Goodbye Barbara Hansen, mother David Hansen, brother Host: Elizabeth Westfield   Producer: Polly Hansen     Will Hypnosis Fix Your Gut Issues?   The gut-brain connection is very real – and could be the reason behind your stomach issues. When your irritable bowel syndrome is caused by mental stress, medication may not be the best treatment option. Our expert explains how hypnotherapy can help patients heal that mental connection and eliminate symptoms. Guests: Dr. Megan Riehl, GI psychologist, author, Mind Your Gut Host: Greg Johnson   Producers: Kristen Farrah     Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Science has rediscovered a "forgotten" skeletal tissue that could be the future of facial reconstruction. A common bedtime habit might be preventing your brain from performing its nightly "deep clean."  Building public trust in science may rely on appearances. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt   Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Science has rediscovered a "forgotten" skeletal tissue that could be the future of facial reconstruction. A common bedtime habit might be preventing your brain from performing its nightly "deep clean." Building public trust in science may rely on appearances. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt   Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Hypnosis Fix Your Gut Issues?   The gut-brain connection is very real – and could be the reason behind your stomach issues. When your irritable bowel syndrome is caused by mental stress, medication may not be the best treatment option. Our expert explains how hypnotherapy can help patients heal that mental connection and eliminate symptoms.   Guest: Dr. Megan Riehl, GI psychologist, author, Mind Your Gut Host: Greg Johnson  Producers: Kristen Farrah  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Death Doula: A Guide For Transitioning Into The Afterlife Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts this week discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s left. Guests:  Darnell Lamont Walker, death doula, author, Never Can Say Goodbye Barbara Hansen, mother David Hansen, brother Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Polly Hansen Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Guide To Living With Adhd: Managing Daily Life, Healthcare, And Intimacy Living with ADHD often means struggling with essential executive functions like focus and organization. Because symptoms manifest differently in each person, many people lack the specific systems and structures needed to manage their unique challenges. Our guest offers advice on various coping strategies and what to do when those structures fail. Guest: Cate Osborn, online mental health advocate, co-author, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah.     From Doctor To Patient: Lessons In Self-Advocacy From A Physician Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah’s life took a turn when a routine medical screening became anything but. Despite her professional expertise, she still had to navigate the frightening transition from provider to patient. Owusu-Ansah explains how she’s using her story to show others how to self-advocate when navigating the healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, pediatric emergency medicine physician, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, cancer patient Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Doctor To Patient: Lessons In Self-Advocacy From A Physician Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah’s life took a turn when a routine medical screening became anything but. Despite her professional expertise, she still had to navigate the frightening transition from provider to patient. Owusu-Ansah explains how she’s using her story to show others how to self-advocate when navigating the healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, pediatric emergency medicine physician, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, cancer patient Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah   Links for information:Owusu-Ansah profileOwusu-Ansah InstagramOwusu-Ansah Website    Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: A New Low-Calorie Sugar, The Neurological Differences Of Autism, And How To Tell If Your Cancer Treatment Is Working Are autistic brains structurally different? Is ‘keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? A test that can speed up decision-making in cancer treatment. Good news for sugar addicts! Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Guide To Living With Adhd: Managing Daily Life, Healthcare, And Intimacy Living with ADHD often means struggling with essential executive functions like focus and organization. Because symptoms manifest differently in each person, many people lack the specific systems and structures needed to manage their unique challenges. Our guest offers advice on various coping strategies and what to do when those structures fail. Guest: Cate Osborn, online mental health advocate, co-author, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah Links for information: Osborn InstagramOsborn WebsiteADHD Book  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ‘CHATGPT’ Of Oncology: How AI Is Bridging The Gap In Cancer Care A person’s life expectancy should never be determined by their zip code, yet access to top-tier cancer centers remains a major factor in survival rates. To bridge this gap, a new AI-driven platform is providing patients with expert breakdowns of their specific diagnosis. Our experts this week discuss how this new tool is ensuring all patients have access to the most effective and up-to-date care strategies available. Guests:  Simone Jensen, founder & CEO, Radical Health Elisabeth Drabkin, board member, Radical Health’s Patient Advisory Board Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah     The Patient Playbook: Navigating Billing Systems And Reducing Medical Debt Do you know that you should never pay a medical bill as soon as you receive it? This is just one of many common mistakes patients make that’s losing them a lot of money. Our expert this week breaks down how to take control of your financial health and get rid of unnecessary medical debt. Guests: Caitlin Donovan, senior director, Patient Advocate Foundation Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: How To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Fighting Dehydration With Fitness, And Is Your Environment Killing You?   Good news! Your genes don’t have the final say when it comes to your brain health. Too much of a popular supplement could be setting the stage for unexpected birth defects. Where you live, might be as important to your health as your DNA.  The secret to overcoming dehydration might be your fitness level.  Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: Kristen Farrah       Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.