Health Chatter

Stan, Clarence, Barry, & the Health Chatter team chat with Renee Segal - Founder of Evolve Therapy - about Gray Divorce.

Renee Segal – Couple’s Therapist, Relationship Expert, and Founder of Evolve Therapy – is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Minnesota and a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist and supervisor. She specializes in attachment, bonding, the mind-body connection, and the developmental impact of trauma. Renee has a particular interest in supporting couples navigating major life transitions, including gray divorce, and exploring the complex emotional and relational challenges that arise when long-term marriages reach a turning point.

Learn more about Renee Segal and Evolve Therapy at https://www.evolvetherapymn.com

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Stan and Clarence chat with Dr. Krista Redlinger-Grosse and Ellory Lopez about Genetic Counseling. Together, they explore the field of genetic counseling and its role in helping individuals and families understand genetic information, risks, and diagnoses.

Dr. Krista Redlinger-Grosse – Faculty member with the University of Minnesota Genetic Counseling Training Program – earned her master’s degree in genetic counseling from the Johns Hopkins University/National Institutes of Health Genetic Counseling Training Program and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She teaches psychosocial skills and theory, advises students, and directs fieldwork and supervisory training. Krista also maintains a private practice supporting individuals and families impacted by genetic information, risks, and diagnoses. Her work focuses on integrating genetic counseling and psychology through clinical practice, education, and research.

Ellory Lopez – Board-Certified Clinical Genetic Counselor at Fairview – earned her master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Minnesota. She specializes in helping patients and families navigate genetic conditions by making complex genetic information understandable, actionable, and compassionate. In addition to her clinical work, Ellory educates future genetic counselors and serves as co-chair of the Minnesota Genetic Counseling Association’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry and the Health Chatter team chat with Tory Schaefer - Vice President of Education at YogaSix - about Music & Health.

Tory Schaefer is a musician, songwriter, yoga educator, and trance-informed practitioner whose work explores the intersection of music, breath, movement, and wellbeing. At YogaSix, he helps teachers create yoga experiences that are accessible, meaningful, and connected to the people in the room. Before joining YogaSix, Tory spent 16 years leading yoga education and operations at Life Time and has presented at yoga and fitness conferences across North America.

Tory’s work includes an interest in how music and other embodied practices can give people greater agency in their own wellbeing. His approach incorporates participatory practices such as humming, singing, intentional breathing, and moving to music as ways to reconnect with the body, explore internal states, and take a more active role in wellbeing.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry and the Health Chatter team chat with William Moore – Minnesota Public Health Association President-Elect, Race & Health Equity Administrator for Ramsey County’s Health and Wellness Service Team, and Doula – about What’s Next in Public Health.

William Moore – President-Elect of the Minnesota Public Health Association – currently serves as the Race and Health Equity Administrator for Ramsey County’s Health and Wellness Service Team. Previously, William worked as a Health Educator with Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, where his work focused on chronic disease prevention and policy, systems, and environmental change.

William spent seven years with Saint Paul Public Schools as a behavioral management teaching assistant before joining the YMCA to lead youth outreach programming. Through this work, he participated in National Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., advocating on Capitol Hill for public health legislation, nonprofit organizations, youth outreach programs, and policies supporting youth safety.

In 2019, William was recognized as a de Beaumont Foundation 40 Under 40 in Public Health honoree for his work in maternal and infant health. Serving as the first male doula in Minnesota, William works to address disparities in maternal and infant mortality. He has provided consultation and training and collaborated with organizations including public health departments, the Minnesota Fathers and Families Network, and the African American Babies Coalition.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry and the Health Chatter team chat with Elizabeth Parilla and Jayne Griffith, from the Minnesota Department of Health, for a conversation about measles, vaccinations, and disease outbreaks.

Elizabeth Parilla – Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager, Minnesota Department of Health – has spent nearly 20 years working in public health to support immunization efforts and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. At the Minnesota Department of Health, she has served as an epidemiologist, supervisor, and manager, working alongside health care providers, community organizations, and public health partners to build and strengthen programs that help keep Minnesotans healthy. Beth also spent five years with the American Immunization Registry Association, where she supported collaboration among immunization programs across the country.

Jayne Griffith – Senior Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health – joined the Minnesota Department of Health in 2000 and became the department’s first bioterrorism epidemiologist following the 2001 anthrax attacks. In that role, she worked with federal partners to develop plans for the early detection of and response to bioterrorism-related disease threats. Throughout her career as an infectious disease epidemiologist, Jayne has responded to numerous public health threats, including the 2001 anthrax letters, SARS, Ebola, H1N1 influenza, COVID-19, and more than 200 measles cases. Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, she worked as a clinical research program manager at the University of Minnesota and VA Medical Center and held adjunct faculty positions at Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Winona State University. She earned a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team explore Mobile Screening Innovation and MammoLink with Dr. Ryan Polselli.

Dr. Ryan Polselli – Founder and CEO of MammoLink – is a fellowship-trained breast radiologist who left the traditional hospital system to reimagine breast cancer screening through mobile imaging. Under his leadership, MammoLink has rapidly grown across Florida, providing more than 55,000 screenings through its fleet of mobile imaging units while partnering with employers including Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and Royal Caribbean. Dr. Polselli also developed RAIN (Real-Time AI Navigation), an artificial intelligence system designed to enhance breast imaging services, and leads the Think Pink Project, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to breast cancer screening in underserved communities.

Learn more about Dr. Polselli and MammoLink at https://www.mammolink.com

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, & the Health Chatter team chat with Dr. Stephanie Hooker on the psychological determinants of health behaviors.

Dr. Stephanie Hooker is a Senior Research Investigator in behavioral and clinical health research at HealthPartners Institute and an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her work focuses on psychosocial factors that influence health behaviors and chronic disease outcomes, with particular emphasis on meaning and purpose in life, patient engagement, and intervention development. She collaborates across health systems to design, evaluate, and translate evidence-based behavioral interventions into real-world care.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, & the Health Chatter team chat with Kenneth (Ken) Bence on disabilities research, policy, and health.

Kenneth Bence, MHA, MBA – Director of Research, Analysis and Policy for the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM) – leads research and policy efforts that support advocacy for home and community-based services for people living with disabilities. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, public health, and nonprofit leadership, Kenneth brings extensive expertise in health policy, data analysis, and community health improvement.

Learn more about the great work ARRM is doing at www.arrm.org

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team welcome Dr. Ronda Chakolis-Hassan and Dr. Robin Austin for a conversation on Health Information and Artificial Intelligence and the ongoing interdisciplinary work at the University of Minnesota merging health informatics, population health, and AI.

Dr. Ronda Chakolis-Hassan, President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, has experience spanning Pharmacy Benefit Management, Medication Therapy Management, and public health, her work focuses on improving medication access, advancing healthcare policy, and combining pharmacy practice with public health to improve health outcomes.

Dr. Robin Austin, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Director of the Center for Nursing Informatics, and Specialty Coordinator for the Nursing Informatics Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, is a leader in health informatics research. Her work explores how technology can support whole-person health, empower patients, and advance person-centered care.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team have a cross-generational discussion on longevity and what it means to live a longer, healthier life.

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