The Wellfocused Podcast

There is a ton of information out there regarding fitness, nutrition, and well-being as a whole. A lot of this information is extremely nuanced, dated, or flat-out wrong. While it may be difficult to help you figure out which information is right or just right for you, here is a two-part podcast where you will learn and/or unlearn different concepts regarding physical health to keep you living your best life. (Part 2)

There is a ton of information out there regarding fitness, nutrition, and well-being as a whole. A lot of this information is extremely nuanced, dated, or flat-out wrong. While it may be difficult to help you figure out which information is right or just right for you, here is a two-part podcast where you will learn and/or unlearn different concepts regarding physical health to keep you living your best life. (Part 1)

Sarah Beck, Director of PennCOBALT, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to share an update on the evolution of PennCOBALT since its inception in 2020, goals for the direction of the program, and how a unique background provides her with a fresh perspective.

Chief Human Resources Officer Christine Tierney and Associate Chief Human Resources Officer Karey Powers join The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss what leadership means to them and their paths to being leaders. Additionally, they share their vision for their "year of well-being" and how they work to look after the people of Penn Medicine.

Dr. Aba Barden-Maja joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the potential effects of GLP1 drug usage and rapid weight loss. These "miracle drugs" can do just that, but only when taken correctly to avoid potentially detrimental side effects.

Dr. Emily Becker-Haimes, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and the Clinical Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer (PATCH) program, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss child and adolescent anxiety. Here we dive into the nuances of anxiety for young people, the impact of social media, and the potential effects of over-de-stigmatization with regards to mental health.

Exercise Physiologist Carly Musser joins The Wellfocused Podcast to help dissect and interpret Influencer Culture. We discuss trends we see in various forms of media, the goals of influencers, and how to identify what you people should pay attention to as it pertains to their specific health and well-being goals.

Dr. Matthew Rusk, Medical Director for the Advanced Internal Medicine Clinic at Penn Medicine, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the importance of preventative care. With chronic disease being one of the most prevalent and preventable causes of death, it is essential to be proactive with screenings and lifestyle choices to live a long and healthy life.

Caroline Meehan, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the hallmark signs and symptoms of Diabetes, how to treat and prevent the disease, and the importance of Primary Care in the treatment process.

*Please note we encountered some technical difficulties in the recording process so there are a few choppy segments.

Kenya Pitt, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss her take on what it means to lead. We discuss growth into leadership, the challenges of making decisions, and the importance of the human touch.