Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. It consists of a weekday call-in radio show.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: The holiday season is here, and everywhere we look, there's a push for cheer, bright lights, and festive gatherings. But for many of us, the holidays will feel different this year. There's an empty chair at the table, a silence in the home, a loved one that's missing. Today we'll be talking about navigating the season while at the same time holding the weight of grief and missing a loved one who has left an empty place at the tableYou can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, nutrition questions and answers. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: Pneumonia, Fatigue, Anxiety/Depression, & Constipation. Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org.If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Websites talked about:The AAP Parenting WebsiteChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaEmail the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr.jimmy talks about dealing with relatives who have dementia, kidney disease and heart arrythmia. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyGuest(s): Dr. Courtney WalkerTopic: Becoming a parent is monumental, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming. Every new parent is bombarded with advice and opinions: mother says one thing, mother-in-law another, grandparents chime in, and then, there are the friends. Today we're cutting through the noise to talk about what not to say, and more importantly, how we can truly support new families and make sure we're not adding more stress.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie is out of the studio, so we answer some listener questions in this episode recorded in advance. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options.Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastModel Good BehaviorOpen CommunicationCreate a Family Media PlanWhile Watching Screen Time - Talk About What's RealThe seven Cs of resilience:CompetenceConfidenceConnectionCharacterContributionCopingControl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr.Jimmy talks about exercise, arthritis and food intolerance. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Marissa VaughnTopic: We're constantly bombarded with messages about chasing happiness—the perfect job, the perfect partner, a beautiful home, or whatever is what you think happiness might be. But what about joy. What if finding joy is simpler than that? What if we discover those small, subtle joyful moments that are possible in our everyday lives? Do you think that we can change the way we feel? Researchers say that finding joy is possible even in times of adversity. We'll talk about how that can be achieved.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about blue zones; areas across the globe where the local populations tend to lead longer, healthy lives. Josie talks about what habits we can adopt from these populations. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: High Blood Pressure continuedEmail the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast How to keep safe concerning:gunsswallowingup the nose!bunsanaphylaxishead injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy answers questions about TMJ, pre-diabetes and osteoarthritis. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: When everything around you is merry and bright and you just aren't feeling it, do you have the holiday blues, or could it be Seasonal Affective Disorder? Today we'll tell you how to recognize the difference between the 2 and what you can do to combat both so that your holiday can be a little brighter.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie shares the story behind recent medical headlines. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. Each week, Dr. Jimmy answers listener questions on a variety of medical topics. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: The holiday season is here, and everywhere we look, there's a push for cheer, bright lights, and festive gatherings. But for many of us, the holidays will feel different this year. There's an empty chair at the table, a silence in the home, a loved one that's missing. Today we'll be talking about navigating the season while at the same time holding the weight of grief and missing a loved one who has left an empty place at the tableYou can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about the health benefits of gratitude.If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: High Blood PressureEmail the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy is not in the studio, so it's a best of show. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: There are two emotions that are often used interchangeably, jealousy and envy, but they are significantly different in their psychological roots and how those emotions impact others. If we are honest, we've all felt them at one time or another. Those uncomfortable pangs of envy when a friend gets a promotion or the jealousy that you feel when a partner is spending a lot of time with someone else. But are these the same emotion? Psychologists say no. Today we'll explore the subtle differences and how we can control them when they occur.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie is out of the studio, so on this program recorded in advance, we discuss hypertension. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest(s): Priyanka Senthil, CEO of American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative and Sam Schwartz, National Director of American Lung Cancer Screening InitiativeTopic: Lung cancer screenings and the upcoming Jackson Stronger Together Community Health FairEmail the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. When Dr, Jimmy is out of the studio, we air some recent phone calls to the program. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about stroke and stroke prevention with Dr. Shreyas Gangadhara, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at UMMC. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: 09-12-2025Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest: Rakesh K. Chandra, M.D., Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Mississippi Medical CenterTopic: Otolaryngology or Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastEmail topics:Finding a PediatricianTeen Weight WorriesSunscreenFirst Solid FoodFeversStuffy NoseFast FoodPuberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy is out of the studio so you will hear recent phone calls to the program. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: One day we're on top of the world, the next we're feeling low. It's a fundamental part of life. Your day may be off to a great start and then your coffee pot won't turn on. On your way to work you get caught in a traffic jam and you miss an important appointment. Ok, now your mood isn't so great. You begin to feel irritable and that sunny mood just went cloudy. But when does a "bad mood" become something more serious, like a mood disorder? Today, we're diving into the mood spectrum, exploring the differences between normal moodiness and clinical mood disordersYou can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie is out of the studio, so she talks about sleep in a pre-recorded show. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest(s): Day Lennep, M.D., Rheumatologist at Mississippi Arthritis ClinicTopic: Lupus. Types, diagnosing, and treatment options.Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween! Happy back to Standard Time! Happy Fall temps!Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastInterested in making a contribution and receiving an MPB Thank You gift? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about the new class of weight loss drugs, rashes and getting off pain medications. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: Most of us have fears. They start when we are babies and actually change as we age. As we approach Halloween, we will be talking about why fears are a natural part of human nature but how natural fears can evolve into paralyzing phobias that can block us from living a normal life. We'll cover the difference between fears and phobias and why it's an important distinction and what we can do when a phobia is overtaking us.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about breast cancer awareness with Barbara Herring, a Nurse Practitioner in the UMMC Department of Surgery. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest(s): Wade Christopher, M.D., Surgical Oncologist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Barbara Craft, M.D., Medical Oncologist at the University of Mississippi Medical CenterTopic: Breast cancer. Medical and surgical treatments, clinical trials, and screenings.Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.orgHost: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastInterested in making a contribution and receiving an MPB Thank You gift?1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) Quitlines and Other Cessation Support ResourcesUMMC ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education and Research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about what goes on during your annual wellness checkup. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.