Sexual harassment and abuse can happen in any sport — even youth athletics. In this episode, Carrie Kehring shares her experience after her teenage daughter was sexually abused by her coach. She opens up about the broader issue of grooming and power dynamics in sports and offers practical insight on how to recognize red flags, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the emotional and legal aftermath of abuse. Determined to create change, Carrie founded #WeRideTogether, a nonprofit providing free resources and tools to help parents and athletes build safer sporting environments.

Key Takeaways:

1. If your child/teenager is in sports..any sport...focus on prevention.

2. Learn to recognize grooming. It often starts small with blurring of boundaries: some favoritism, gifts, a little extra attention. It can feel flattering… until it’s not.

3. If you discover abuse or inappropriate behavior, make sure your child is safe — both physically and emotionally - then find an advocate. This can be an attorney, a counselor, or another parent who can help you navigate think through next steps.

4. Be prepared for a long journey. Healing takes time. Law enforcement is essential — but it’s also emotionally difficult. So, be ready for tough questions, and know that your child will need ongoing support.

5. Learn more. Visit WeRideTogether.today — to find resources, videos, and stories that can help you recognize risk and protect the athletes you love.

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I’ve always had a strong bias against chiropractic care. But when I met Dr. Scott Salita, a chiropractor who was willing to have a real, evidence-based, and open-minded conversation, I decided to challenge my own assumptions. We sat down for an honest discussion about where chiropractic care truly helps, where it crosses the line, and how patients can make smart, safe choices.

Key Takeaways:

Do your homework. Ask friends for recommendations, review websites for exaggerated claims, and check your state’s chiropractic board for any disciplinary actions.

Be your own advocate. Know your diagnosis, your treatment plan, and expected results. If you’re not improving, seek a second opinion.

Watch out for red flags. Be skeptical of prepaid “treatment packages” or open-ended care plans. Chiropractors deserve to make a living—but not at the expense of your health or wallet.

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#ChiropracticCare #alternativemedicine #backpain #neckpain #patientadvocacy #speakupforyourhealth #patientempowerment

What causes autism? Why do some children thrive while others don't? What's the most effective treatment? Diane Cross, CEO of Fraser, Minnesota's largest provider of autism and mental health services answers these questions and more.

Key Takeaways:

Timing matters: The earlier the diagnosis and intervention,

Autism isn’t necessarily abnormal—it’s different. We all have different gifts and strengths. Those of us who are neurotypical may be the ones left behind if we don’t recognize and embrace those differences.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Every child and every family needs a plan that’s tailored to them. The goal isn’t to “fix” autism—it’s to help each child reach their full potential.

Fraser Website: https://www.fraser.org/

Online Autism Screening tool: https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/

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#PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareAccess #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #speakupforyourhealth #PatientJourney #HealthcareStories #autism #ASD #autismspectrumdisorder #neurodivergence #Fraser #developmentalchallenge #parenting

Homelessness can happen to anyone—and its impact on health is profound. In this sobering conversation, Union Gospel Mission CEO Pam Stegora-Axberg talks about the realities of homelessness, the health consequences we don’t see, and the simple ways we can all offer hope.

Key Takeaways

Mental health and substance abuse are often root causes.
These struggles can destabilize jobs, housing, and relationships—and without support, can quickly spiral into homelessness.

Hope often begins with a meal.
Offering a Ticket of Hope from Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities invites someone to have a hot meal and take a first step toward support. Here's a link: https://www.ugmtc.org/toh/ If you don’t live in the Twin Cities, go on line to see how you can support a shelter in your area.

Community has a role to play.

Links:

#PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareAccess #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #speakupforyourhealth #PatientJourney #HealthcareStories #homelessness #socialdeterminants #uniongospelmission #philanthropy

Back pain is one of the most common health problems adults face—but what happens when the patient is also a doctor? In this episode, gastroenterologist Dr. Robert (Bob) Ganz shares his 20-year journey with back pain – from subtle early symptoms to spine surgery. In this conversation, Bob and I were chatting as if we at a cocktail party, and he candidly reflects on his posture, physical therapy, and the challenges of choosing the right surgeon. Along the way, he reveals what it’s like to be both the patient and the physician—including the unforgettable moment when he ended up diagnosing his own surgeon.

Key Takeaways

·       Core strength matters. The muscles in your abdomen,

·       Pain is personal. Everyone has a different threshold. Ultimately, only you can decide how much pain you’re willing to live with before pursuing surgery.

·       Crowdsource to finding the right surgeon. There are no central registries that show compare surgeons results. Word of mouth and personal recommendations are the best tools you have. Ask as many people as you can who their surgeon was and how their experience was. 

AND…

·       Don’t ignore reflux symptoms. Since Bob is a world expert on GERD, he shared a story where heartburn was mistaken for

Links:

Here's Dr. Ganz' impressive bio: https://www.mngi.com/provider/robert-ganz-md-masgehttps://www.mngi.com/provider/robert-ganz-md-masge

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#PatientAdvocacy #BackPain #HealthcareAccess #BackSurgery #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #Sciatica #speakupforyourhealth #GERD #gastroesophagealreflux #heartburn ##MedicalHumor #PatientJourney #HealthcareStories #PostureMatters #CoreStrength #DoctorAsPatient

Not your usual Blue Zones recap. In this candid conversation, National Geographic explorer and longevity researcher Dan Buettner shares what he’s learned since first uncovering the world’s longevity hot spots, how his perspective has evolved, what he REALLY thinks about today’s booming “longevity industry,” and how much of the Blue Zones lifestyle he personally follows. This is a fun one!

Key Takeaways:

Your friends’ habits are contagious: Surround yourself with a “tribe” that inspires you to make healthy food choices, move more, laugh more, and live more.

Channel your inner Thomas Jefferson: During a meal, keep one

Live by the 75% rule: You don’t have to be perfect 100% of the time. Enjoy a splurge now and then—just don’t do make it the norm.

It’s never too late to start: The best time was 20 years ago; the next best time is today.

Links:

All of Dan's books/cookbooks: https://www.thebluezonesstore.com/pages/blue-zones-books

Live to 100 Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/search?q=live%20to%20100&jbv=81214929

How to host a Jeffersonian dinner: https://fabricegrinda.com/how-to-host-an-intellectual-dialoging-dinner/

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#PatientAdvocacy #LifestyleMedicine #HealthcareAccess #bluezones #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #longevity #speakupforyourhealth #healthylifestyle #icaria #ikaria

When 11-year-old Alana Kendall was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her life changed—but not in the way you might expect. Now 17, Alana speaks with remarkable wisdom, humor, and optimism about how living with a chronic condition has not only shaped her—but strengthened her.

In this inspiring conversation, Alana shares how she learned to manage her diabetes independently, how technology has helped her—and her parents—feel safe and in control. Most importantly, she reflects on how her diagnosis sparked something bigger: compassion, confidence, and a calling to lead.

For any parent raising a child with a chronic illness, this episode is a must-listen. Alana proves that a diagnosis doesn’t have to limit your child—it can fuel their purpose, their independence, and their power.

To Learn More About From Girl to Great

Website: https://fromgirltogreat.com/

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#PatientAdvocacy #HealthSystemNavigation #HealthcareAccess #Caregivers #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #Type1Diabetes #healthcarestories #Diabetes #speakupforyourhealth #chronicillness

When my daughter Zoe was 11, what seemed like a simple ankle injury became a seven-year journey marked by pain, misdiagnoses, and uncertainty. Despite having two physician parents who did their best to advocate for her, we trusted what we were told and waited far too long to seek a second opinion. In this episode, Zoe shares her story—from the emotional toll of being sidelined as a teenager to the surgery that finally changed everything. Along the way, we talk about the lessons she learned about self-advocacy, communicating clearly with healthcare providers, and why believing in yourself is just as important as the treatment plan.

Key Takeaways:

Be specific about your symptoms.

Use visuals to communicate.

Play your part in healing.

It’s okay to cry. Sometimes, being stoic can actually be a barrier to getting the care you need. Make sure your doctor knows what you’re going through.

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#PatientAdvocacy #HealthSystemNavigation #HealthcareAccess #Caregivers #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #ankleinjury #ankleligamentrepair #SportsInjury #OrthopedicJourney #healthcarestories #speakupforyourhealth

Dr. Susan MacDonald—a 42-year-old urologist, professor, and mother of two—found a lump in her breast and just two weeks later she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. The diagnosis was rare and devastating, with cancer in both breasts and metastases to her bones.

In this episode, Susan speaks candidly about the emotional toll of facing a limited future: the grief, the impact on her career, and the fear of leaving her children too soon. But she also shares how she’s choosing to live the rest of her life—however long that may be—with intention.

Her practical advice is essential for anyone navigating medical care. She explains how to speed up the scheduling of scans, tests, and specialist appointments, and offers a unique dual perspective—as both surgeon and patient—on how to collaborate with doctors when making treatment decisions.

This is a conversation about resilience, radical honesty, and the fierce will to keep living, even when the future is uncertain.

Key Takeaways

Be Persistent: You can often speed up test and appointment scheduling by calling every other morning to check for cancellations—especially during bad weather, when patients are more likely to cancel. Be kind to schedulers; it makes a difference.

Know Your Limits: Ask every question you need to understand your diagnosis and treatment—but also trust the expertise of doctors, nurses, and specialists who’ve seen more than you have.

Practice Gratitude: Spend just five minutes a day—or even per week—writing down who and what you're grateful for. It’s a powerful mindset shift, and online resources can help you build the habit.

Keep Living: Focus on what matters most. Make a new bucket list, teach your kids the life skills they’ll need, and don’t hold back on hugs, kisses, and meaningful moments.

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In this solo episode, Dr. Archelle Georgiou distills what she learned from her first 40 guests on the podcast. She identifies 7 key themes and then shares her insights as well as things you can do to "speak up for your health." The topics include:

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#CareCoordination #PatientAdvocacy #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HealthSystemNavigation #HealthcareAccess #Caregivers #EmpoweredPatient #PatientExperience #HealthPodcast #FutureOfHealthcare #LeadershipInHealthcare #womenshealth #healthstigma #stigma