"You can't pour from an empty cup" is an often-heard remark for new and experienced mothers alike. New babies require lots of care and effort and rely on their parents for every need, and it can be a time when new moms push their health and wellness to the back burner. In this episode, our host Frankye Myers, Chief Nursing Officer and Jennifer Johnson, D.O., OBGYN with Riverside OB/GYN Specialists Brentwood, discuss coping mechanisms, asking for help and the importance of caring and advocating for yourself postpartum. 

Pelvic floor dysfunction can cause pain, incontinence or other interruptions to your daily life. In this episode of Riverside's Healthy YOU Podcast, our host, Frankye Myers is joined by Katie Tahamtan, Physical Therapist with Riverside Physical Therapy Williamsburg, to debunk common myths about pelvic floor dysfunction and talk about how physical therapy can improve your symptoms. 

The incidence and diagnosis of colorectal cancer in younger adults, those in their 20's, 30's and 40's, is on the rise. In this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Jamila Wynter, M.D., gastroenterologist with Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists who discusses lifestyle habits that can increase your risk, signs, symptoms and screening options for colorectal cancer. 

Congestive heart failure affects millions worldwide, yet its complexities often leave patients feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In this episode, our host Frankye Myers is joined by Kim Slaydon, Registered Nurse and Congestive Heart Failure Navigator at Riverside, who discusses lifestyle modifications, treatment options and the importance of early detection and proactive management. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply curious about heart health, this episode is for you. 

As you recover from your child's birth, you think your pregnancy journey has finally ended, however, you keep hearing about this “fourth trimester”.  In the final episode of the pregnancy miniseries, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Lindsay Hefner, women’s health nurse practitioner with Riverside Partners in Women’s Health Williamsburg, who discusses changes to a woman’s body 12 weeks postpartum, and how to navigate some of the major life changes that come with becoming a mother. 

Gynecologic cancer can affect any portion of the female reproductive system, including cancers of the uterus, cervix, vagina, ovaries, or endometrium. In this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Lindsay Borden, M.D., gynecologic oncologist with Riverside Partners in Women's Health Gynecologic Oncology, who discusses screening, signs, symptoms and treatment options for the three most common GYN cancers, endometrial, cervical and uterine.

As the seasons change and days are shorter, you may feel tired, anxious or depressed. In this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Angela Barco, Family Nurse Practitioner with Riverside Bruton Avenue Family Practice,who discusses changing seasons and the effect on your mood and steps to combat seasonal depression.

In this episode of the Healthy YOU podcast, we are diving into the trends and health implications associated with vaping. Listen in as our podcast host Frankye Myers talks with Dr. Alexander Schult, Pulmonologist with Riverside Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons, about the evolution of e-cigarettes, social dynamics, health concerns, and how to support those trying to quit. 

It’s the holiday season and festive ‘spirits’ are not only in the air but for some, also in the glass. Over the years, alcohol has become more and more a part of holiday celebrations leading to some Americans drinking more than double their usual amount during the holiday season. So, what are the lasting effects of alcohol on our health? And when should you become concerned? In this episode of Riverside's Healthy YOU Podcast, our host, Frankye Myers, is joined by Dr. Stephen Woodall, Primary Care Physician with Riverside Primary Care Midtown, to talk about the connections between alcohol and your well-being.  

We are continuing our mini-series on pregnancy with this episode focused on the third trimester which begins at 27 weeks and carries through to the end of your pregnancy. In this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Neada Kenner-Woodard, Nurse Midwife with Riverside Partners in Women’s Health, who talks about what to expect during your third trimester including the changes happening for mom and baby during these last few weeks of pregnancy.