Cecily and Natasha talk with Dr. Rachel Rubin about asking deeper questions, learning continuously, and breaking down stigmas-- all within Dr. Rubin's career in women's sexual health.

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Dr. Denise Armellini of The Endocrine Center joins Natasha and Cecily to discuss why the three of them each changed their mode of practice. Transforming their practices into concierge medicine models has allowed them all to take more time with patients, as well as more time for themselves.

Living Breathing Medicine is a podcast from Northern Virginia Family Practice. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also nominate health care providers for future interviews here.

Natasha and Cecily talk with Robyn Brickel, psychotherapist and owner/clinical director of Brickel and Associates in Alexandria, Virginia. What is trauma-informed care? What would a "bottom-up" approach to treating trauma look like? And what happens when trauma triggers physical symptoms? Together, they further explore the mind-body connection and the importance in creating a safe environment when it comes to delivering quality care.

Living Breathing Medicine is a podcast from Northern Virginia Family Practice. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also nominate health care providers for future interviews here.

Natasha and Cecily talk with physical therapist Fred Gilbert about treating patients with chronic pain. Is it possible to still live a full life while experiencing pain? What can we do to change our perspective of dealing with pain?

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Natasha and Cecily talk with Timothy Elliott, a licensed therapist and social worker in Arlington, Virginia. Timothy shares the story of one of his very first clients, who he's now worked with for many years. After a rough start to the relationship, a mishap with music led to Timothy and the client connecting in a much stronger way. 

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Natasha and Cecily welcome Dr. Maria Castillo-Catoni to the podcast– and to Northern Virginia Family Practice! Dr. Castillo shares the stories of two patients who defied the assumptions she first had when meeting them– ultimately teaching her how to consider her own implicit biases in patient interactions.

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Welcome to season 2 of Living Breathing Medicine! To kick off another season of honest conversations about the human side of medicine, Natasha and Cecily talk with Dr. Ira Marathe. Dr. Marathe is a family practice doctor in northern Virginia, who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She shares the story of working together with a new patient to learn how personal history influences behavioral decisions.

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For the final episode of Season 1, Cecily tells Natasha the story of a memorable patient she met with recently, and how that relationship has evolved over time.

Thank you for listening to Living Breathing Medicine! We'll be back soon with more episodes. In the meantime, visit our website, and let us know who you'd like us to interview in the future.

Living Breathing Medicine is a podcast from Northern Virginia Family Practice. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also nominate health care providers for future interviews here.

Delivering bad news can be the hardest part of practicing medicine, and it’s also likely to be one of the most important moments of a patient’s life. Natasha and Cecily talk with Dr. Deb Brauer, a board certified gastroenterologist practicing in northern Virginia. Dr. Brauer shares the story of a patient to whom she had to deliver bad news, and how that experience has stuck with her throughout her career. She also talks about the decision to enter gastroenterology and the satisfaction the field brings her on a regular basis.

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Natasha and Cecily talk with Dr. Suneetha Budampati, who calls herself a primary care doctor for pain management. Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management, Dr. Budampati shares her philosophies for getting patients invested in their own long-term health goals. Plus, she tells the story of one of her most memorable patients, who taught her about treating the whole person, instead of just a condition.

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Living Breathing Medicine is a podcast from Northern Virginia Family Practice. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also nominate health care providers for future interviews here.