Dare to Ask!

General surgery nurse practitioner Camille Brown gets real with us on the uncomfortable truth about hemorrhoids. We’ll talk about what hemorrhoids are, what causes them, and how you can avoid them at all costs. The key? Keep things moving. If it comes down to it, you’re in great hands with the general surgery team at Essentia Health.

There is so much to unpack in this episode with returning guest Tessa Hand, certified nurse midwife. The postpartum period, also known as the “fourth trimester,” brings almost as many changes as you experience throughout pregnancy. We’ll have an honest conversation about what you can expect after your baby arrives. From bleeding and feeding, to hair loss, baby blues, intimacy and more!

Return guest Kalee Wysuph, APRN, CNP, joins us to talk about navigating big feelings with our children. Kalee is a pediatrician who helps us dive into all the reasons why our children are so well-behaved at daycare or school but lose their cool when they return home at the end of the day. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! The phenomenon is called after school restraint collapse. We’ll share tips to help the whole family deal with all the big feelings that come with growing up.

We talk Young Adult Gynecology with Tessa Hand APRN, CNM.  Having "the talk" with our young people can be an intimidating conversation for most.  But, it really doesn't have to be.  Tessa has some excellent advice for parents.  We're going to go over when and at what age to have "The Talk" with your kids?  How can the "drip method" help with building communication with your kids about their body, feelings and sexuality.  Ways to empower your kids to ask their questions in the safe space you've curated.  When to establish with a gyno and for what purposes.  Teens seeking care from TikTok, the good the bad and the when to call a provider.

What's becoming more prevalent due to the world we live in when it comes to pediatric chiropractic care?  Dr. Allison Klug helps us uncover many facets of chiropractic care from Prenatal throughout Pediatrics. And She also has a dynamic suggestion that will help your overall health.  Klug has a wonderful demeanor that helps every concerned parent though their fears and Explains how “aggressive” adjustments are just not a thing for little ones.

A return guest is Athletic Trainer Tessa Martin. We’ll dive into the profession, and her specific role working with high school athletes.  What kind of impact an athletic trainer has with a student athlete, coaches, and parents.  There is much more to The field than meets the eye.   Tessa is an advocate for young people who are interested in the profession of athletic training. She provides a practical standpoint with insight about the tools she can't live without.  And some of the tools/products that just might be more placebo than fixing anything!  Don’t miss her recommendation for the prevention of injuries too!

Can your brain really have that big of an affect on the gut?   The answer that Dr. Kimberly Kolkhorst of Essentia Health will really get you thinking.  Dr. Koko is a return guest that has some excellent perspectives on your GI and trendy topics that are the buzz these days.  Like the popular weight loss meds and the big side effects, also having a bowl movement as soon as you go out shopping? We'll cover some other topical and concerning things about age and colon cancer too. And Dr.'s KOKO call to action asking for a well known celebrity to be the face for awareness and prevention!

Noise exposure is a real issue these days.  For everyone, but it can really be especially threatening to our young peoples hearing.  So Essentia Health Audiologist Cari Frisk helps parents know what to look for when things are "too loud" for our kids.  And we'll get into conversations on hearing from newborn to adults and the progress we are making in the medical field as well as what parents can be looking for every single day to combat hearing loss in our children.