Beyond Clinical Walls

By Dr. Bayo - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS

Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system.

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

Beyond Clinical Walls episodes:

January 16, 2026Eight Minutes From Birth: Sent Home in Labor
Eight minutes after being sent home from the hospital, Mercedes Wells gave birth in her truck.
In this episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, Dr. Bayo talks with Mercedes and Leon Wells about medical dismissal during labor, bias in maternal healthcare, and the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States. Dr. Bayo also shares her own near-fatal postpartum experience and explains what should happen when someone arrives at the hospital in labor during childbirth.
⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses medical dismissal and birth trauma.

Resources & Contacts:
IRTH App

The Wells Act

Facebook: Leon Wells

Instagram: mercedesswells

Facebook: Mercedes Sheri Wells
TikTok: @mercedesswells
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43min
January 01, 2026When to Push Through Pain (and When to Stop) with Dr. Jeremy Alland
You're lacing up for a run when your knee twinges. Do you push through it or stop? Your friend says "no pain, no gain," but your mom warns that running ruins your joints. Instagram is full of conflicting advice about cold plunges and recovery. Who do you trust?
In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Jeremy Alland, board-certified sports medicine physician for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, to cut through the noise. They break down the real science behind pain, movement, and injury prevention so you can stay active, confident, and informed at every stage of life.
Key Takeaways:
When to push through pain vs. when to stop

The truth about running and joint health

What fitness trends actually work

How to prevent injuries as you age

Red flags that need a specialist
Resources Mentioned:
Examine.com (supplement evidence)

NSF & Informed Sport (supplement certification)

Hey Doc, Quick Question podcast
Connect with Dr. Tyler:
heydocquickquestion.com

Instagram @jeremyallandmd and @heydocquickquestion

Tik Tok @jeremyallandmd
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
DoctorBayo.com

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Dr_Bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo

CliniciansWhoCare.com
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51min
December 30, 2025Why Your “Covered” Care Still Costs $8,000 and How to Fight Back with Christy Snodgrass, RN
You had good insurance and pre-approval for a routine procedure. Then the bill arrived: $8,000. The same procedure your insurance promised to cover is now a financial nightmare.
Dr. Bayo talks with Christy Snodgrass, RN, and founder of Healthcare Reformed with 850K+ followers, who gives you the exact tools to fight unfair medical bills, challenge insurance denials, and navigate our broken healthcare system.
Key Takeaways:
How to challenge unfair medical bills

Fighting insurance denials successfully

Free resources to check fair pricing before treatment

Patient advocate programs that can help

Mental health support navigation
Resources Mentioned:
HealthcareReformed.org (patient resources all combined - Christy’s website)

FairHealthConsumer.org (check medical service prices)

Turquoise.health (check bill pricing)

GoodRx

NeedyMeds

Patient Advocate Foundation (free case management)

Patient Advocate Foundation Disease Fund (funding by diagnosis)

National Association of Medication Advocacy and Patient Advocates (volunteers who help people find ways to afford medications)

Rocketreach.co Find contact info for your healthcare team
Connect with Christy:
HealthcareReformed.org

Instagram @ChristyPRN

Tik Tok @ChristyPRN
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
DoctorBayo.com

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Dr_Bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo

CliniciansWhoCare.com
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36min
December 01, 2025Understanding Birth: What to Expect When You're Expecting with Mama Nurse Tina
You've seen the viral videos. Moms dismissed during active labor, one even giving birth in her car minutes after being sent home. How do you prevent this from happening to you?
Dr. Bayo sits down with Tina Bitangcol (Mama Nurse Tina), a labor and delivery nurse with 13 years of bedside experience. Tina breaks down what really happens from the moment you walk through hospital doors and shares the exact scripts you need to advocate for yourself when something doesn't feel right.
This episode tackles birth trauma, racial disparities in maternal care, and the specific challenges Black moms and historically marginalized communities face when seeking care. Tina provides practical language everyone can use to cut through dismissal and get the urgent attention they deserve.
Content Warning: This episode discusses birth trauma, medical dismissal, maternal mortality, and racial disparities in healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
What happens when you arrive at the hospital for labor

The stages of labor and what each actually feels like

Why 1 in 3 people report birth trauma

Specific scripts to use when you're being dismissed

Strategies for partners to escalate care
Resources Mentioned:
Bump to Latch Course at bumptolatch.com

BIRTHfund
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Mama Nurse Tina:
Instagram @mamanursetina

TikTok @mamanursetina

YouTube Mama Nurse Tina

Facebook Mama Nurse Tina
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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1h 5min
November 15, 2025What Palliative Care Really Means with Dr. Matthew Tyler
Picture this: your loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. The doctor mentions palliative care, and suddenly the room goes quiet. Does this mean giving up? Is it the same as hospice? Most of us have never been taught what these terms really mean or how to navigate these conversations when they matter most.
Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Matthew Tyler, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, to share what every family should know about facing serious illness with clarity and compassion. Dr. Tyler, founder of How to Train Your Doctor, helps patients make informed decisions through his platform reaching hundreds of thousands.

Key Takeaways:
The real difference between palliative care and hospice

Why to ask for palliative care early, not just at the end of life

How to talk with family about care goals without guilt

Ways to hold both hope and realistic planning

Resources Mentioned:
GetPalliativeCare.org

The Conversation Project

Connect with Dr. Tyler:
Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

YouTube

His website HowToTrainYourDoctor.com

His coaching services

Access the Goals of Care Conversation Jump Starter and sign up for his newsletter

Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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39min
November 01, 2025Cancer 101: What Everyone Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Your loved one just got diagnosed with cancer and suddenly you're thrust into a world of staging, grading, and treatment protocols you don't understand. Dr. Bayo sits down with oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja (TheOncDoc) to break down Cancer 101.
Dr. Juneja explains what cancer means, the most important questions to ask when diagnosed, and how to navigate treatment options. Perfect for anyone supporting a loved one through cancer or facing their own diagnosis.
Key Takeaways:
What cancer means and the diagnostic process

Most important questions to ask when first diagnosed

Key terms like staging and biomarkers

Main cancer treatments and how AI is being used

Red flags that indicate you need a second opinion
Resources Mentioned:
Target Cancer Podcast

Leukemia Lymphoma Society

American Cancer Society

AI and Healthcare Podcast
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dr. Sanjay Juneja:
Instagram @TheOncDoc

TikTok @TheOncDoc
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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1h 5min
October 15, 2025Fertility Explained: What Everyone Deserves to Know with Dr. Lora Shahine
Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine (@drlorashahine) to give you the fertility knowledge you should have learned years ago.
Dr. Shahine is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN who reaches millions monthly with evidence-based fertility content. She breaks down when to seek fertility testing, what lifestyle changes actually matter, and how to navigate the financial maze of fertility care. Perfect for anyone planning ahead or already on their fertility journey.

Key Takeaways:
Essential fertility knowledge schools never taught you

Which lifestyle factors impact fertility (and which don't)

How age affects fertility: separating truth from fear-mongering

When to consider fertility testing and what it reveals

Navigating fertility care without insurance coverage

The truth about egg freezing and who should consider it

What to know about IVF before starting treatment

Understanding miscarriage and breaking the silence around pregnancy loss

How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
Resources Mentioned:
Resolve.org

Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care

Connect with Dr. Lora Shahine:
Dr. Shahine's Website

Brave & Curious Podcast

Instagram

YouTube

Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo:
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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47min
October 01, 2025Breast Cancer 101: How to Help a Friend & Protect Yourself with Dr. Robyn Roth
You're in your thirties, feel a lump in the shower, and call your doctor. They say you're "too young for breast cancer" and suggest waiting months to see if it goes away. Should you push back? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to help you advocate for your breast health.
Dr. Roth is a board-certified radiologist who reads mammograms all day and breaks down when to start mammograms, what breast cancer risk factors matter, and how to handle being dismissed by healthcare providers. Perfect for anyone putting off mammograms or ignoring breast health concerns.
Key Takeaways:
What breast cancer is and biggest risk factors to know about

When women should start getting mammograms and how often

What it feels like to find a lump and what to look for

How to advocate for yourself when feeling dismissed by doctors

Top 5 most harmful breast cancer myths busted

How to support someone going through breast cancer
Resources Mentioned:
Tyrer-Cuzick Calculator: https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calculator/

The Chrysalis Initiative: https://thechrysalisinitiative.org/

Tell us what you think about this episode!

Connect with Dr. Robyn Roth:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theboobiedocs?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobiedocs/

Podcast - "The Girlfriend's Guide to Breast Cancer"

Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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43min
September 15, 2025Food, Fitness, and Medicine: Myths vs Reality with Dr. Tommy
You want to get healthier, but every time you look something up, you're hit with conflicting advice. One influencer swears by intermittent fasting, another says it's all about protein, and your neighbor insists you just need to "eat less and move more." Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Tommy Martin to cut through all the wellness industry noise.
Dr. Tommy is a board-certified physician, Ironman athlete, and content creator with over 2.5 million followers. He breaks down what healthy eating looks like, which exercises matter most, and how to spot the difference between real advice and clever marketing. Plus, he shares the inspiring story of Ethan, a young man whose weight loss journey touched his heart so much that he helped him buy a truck.

Key Takeaways:
How to cut through conflicting health advice and focus on what matters

What healthy eating looks like without extreme restrictions

The basic types of exercise everyone should include weekly

How to be consistent without falling into all-or-nothing thinking

Red flags to watch for when following fitness influencers

Realistic timelines for health changes and what "non-scale victories" mean
Resources Mentioned:
Noogs: noogon.com/pages/drtommy
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dr. Tommy
Instagram - @dr.tommymartin

TikTok @dr.tommymartin
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/

Instagram - @doctor.bayo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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40min
September 04, 2025Is Genetic Testing Right For You? with Dena Goldberg
Show Notes:
Your cousin just tested positive for the BRCA gene, your aunt keeps talking about cancer running in the family, and now you're wondering: what does this mean for me? Dr. Bayo sits down with genetic counselor Dena Goldberg to help you make sense of it all.
Dena breaks down when those 23andMe results matter, how to bring up genetic testing with your doctor without sounding crazy, and what to do when family health stories start keeping you up at night. She's been through fertility struggles and chronic illness herself, so she gets the real emotions behind these conversations.
Key Takeaways:
● What genetic counseling is (and why it's different from just getting tested)
● How to talk to your doctor about genetic testing without feeling awkward
● When you need more than a consumer DNA test
● Dealing with the "what if" anxiety around genetic testing
● Whether insurance covers genetic counseling
Resources Mentioned:
https://malibugenetics.com/becomeapatient

https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dena Goldberg:
Instagram - @dena.dna
TikTok - @denadna
Stay connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/
Instagram - @doctor.bayo
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/
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42min

FAQs about Beyond Clinical Walls:

How many episodes does Beyond Clinical Walls have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.