Podcasts about chief medical officers

In this episode, Dr. Brendan Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer for Providence Clinical Network, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can redefine roles to meet the evolving needs of patients, providers, and care teams. He also shares insights on training the next generation of healthcare professionals and preparing them to lead in a changing healthcare environment.

Urinary incontinence affects millions of Americans, though many are hesitant to talk about it. After all, the condition can affect your daily routine, social life and self-confidence. But here's the good news: this common problem has real solutions. Dr. Brent Wallis, Chief Medical Officer of People's Health, joins us with more information.

Grammy-award H.E.R. joins the show to talk about her new DreamWorks animation film, Forgotten Island, celebrating Filipino culture and what it means to see those stories represented on screen. She reflects on growing up Filipino-American, getting discovered at a young age, and navigating the music industry while learning the business as a young woman. In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(September 16, 2026) People want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated. The theme park at the heart of France’s culture war. . Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on the trending Wolverine peptide stack, Celine Dion returning to the stage despite her chronic Stiff Person Syndrome, and how night time light exposure impacts your health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robotic surgery should solve the entire clinical problem, not become another expensive tool in the operating room. In this episode, Tomas Baltrunas, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Sentante, discusses the development of an intuitive robotic platform designed for endovascular procedures. He explains that successful medical robotics must support the entire procedure while allowing physicians to work with familiar instruments and established techniques. Tomas also shares Sentante's progress, including European approval for peripheral procedures and FDA Breakthrough Device designation for remote stroke treatment. He believes remote robotic care has the potential to expand access to specialized treatment and reduce healthcare disparities regardless of a patient's location. Tune in to learn how remote robotic procedures could make advanced vascular and stroke care more accessible! Resources: Connect with and follow Tomas Baltrunas on LinkedIn. Follow Sentante on LinkedIn and explore their website!

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and why you should ignore a new study that shows that drinking hot beverages could increase your cancer risk. Dr. Kopin gives an update on when to get COVID and flu shots.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:04) Dr. Srini Pillay's journey from South Africa to Harvard and brain research (4:50) Why the brain and body should be viewed as one connected system (9:32) Emotional suppression, vitality, and physical health (12:35) Why your brain needs periods of unfocused thinking (15:40) Mindsets linked to inflammation, health, and longevity (18:24) Burnout, vitality, and discovering your ideal self (21:06) Autonomy, relationships, motivation, and living longer (23:16) Growth mindset and training your brain to see possibilities (25:30) How beliefs and expectations can change the brain (27:29) Optimism, awe, connection, resilience, and self-transcendence (29:43) Changing your identity to improve creativity and problem-solving (31:37) Visualization and the science behind the law of attraction (35:30) Rewriting the story of your past (39:02) How hostility and stress may affect the body (41:50) The CIRCA method for calming stress and anxiety (46:12) Walking, napping, daydreaming, and doodling for better thinking (48:09) Why understanding your ideal self may be the most important step (48:57) Where to follow Dr. Srini Pillay and learn more (50:48) Outro Who is Dr. Srini Pillay?   Dr. Srini Pillay is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain researcher, author, executive coach, and technology entrepreneur whose work focuses on the connection between mindset, brain health, performance, and longevity. He completed his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital and spent 17 years conducting brain-imaging research, while also directing programs focused on anxiety and panic disorders. He formerly served as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.   Today, Dr. Pillay is Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Reulay, an AI-driven digital therapeutics company, and Founder and CEO of NeuroBusiness Group. His current work explores psychogenic longevity, including how thoughts, emotions, stress, and mindset may influence healthspan and well-being. He is also the author of Life Unlocked, Your Brain and Business, and Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, and has worked with leaders and organizations around the world. Connect with Dr. Srini: Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about the differences between heartburn and a heart attack, the negative impacts of too much light at night, and a study that focuses on long-term melatonin use. He also discusses the positive effects of brisk walking as an exercise and […]

Join our hosts for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Homelessness' and ‘Sepsis'. Homelessness Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping, with a major push to get people off the streets by Christmas. But is providing accommodation enough, or does lasting change require tackling the causes of homelessness? Join us as we explore the challenge of rough sleeping, rehabilitation and how society can help people rebuild their lives. Sepsis Sepsis can happen to anyone, at any age, and recognising the warning signs quickly can make all the difference. As we mark World Sepsis Day we look at what sepsis really is, how easily it can develop, the signs we should never ignore, and what happens after survival. Guests: Deborah Garvie - Policy Manager at Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. Jez Bushnell's - Salvation Army Policy Analyst leading on Homelessness. Jenny Travassos - Director of Strategy, at The Passage, a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Tom Hellyer - Senior Clinical Fellow & Honorary Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine Dr. Ron Daniels - Intensive Care Consultant in the NHS in Birmingham, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of UK Sepsis Trust, and Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. Caitlyn Sophie - Sepsis Survivor Stephen Moore - CEO of Sepsis Research Team Producers: Durr-e-sameen Mirza and Mahira Ramzeen

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross, discusses expanding behavioral health networks, improving access and navigation, and using integrated care strategies to reduce costs and emergency department utilization.

September 11, 2026 ~ Dr. Laura Iavicoli, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, reflects on her experience during the September 11 attacks and how that day forever changed healthcare workers, New York City, and the nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross, discusses expanding behavioral health networks, improving access and navigation, and using integrated care strategies to reduce costs and emergency department utilization.

This week, Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur 2 Chainz joins the show to discuss growing up as an only child in College Park, playing basketball, and the business of trapping. Plus, 2 Chainz goes deep on what it meant to reconnect with his father late in life. In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anxiety, rage, depression, 3am wake-ups, fear that freezes you in your tracks — psychiatrist Dr. Allie Sharma joins us this week to explain why perimenopause is a real window of mental health risk. We unpack how shifting and declining estrogen and progesterone levels drive mood, sleep, and anxiety changes (and why anxiety is often the first symptom, even before hot flashes), plus how hormone therapy, medication, testosterone, acupuncture, and CBT can help, often in combination. We close with a guided breathing and full body-scan exercise to help calm the nerves during this often emotionally-fraught time.Dr. Allie Sharma (Sonali Sharma, MD) is a Cornell-trained, board-certified adult psychiatrist who ran a private Manhattan practice for over a decade. She's currently Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Being Health, a Women's Health Advisor for menopause care startup Evernow, and an advisor to Kenneth Cole's Mental Health Coalition, following a role as Associate Medical Director at Cityblock Health. Her background spans emergency and student psychiatry at Columbia, mental health work with NYC's homeless population, and global public health leadership, including advising post-conflict countries and the World Health Organization (Libya, Ethiopia, mhGAP guidelines) and directing a ThriveNYC workforce initiative. She earned her MD from Weill Cornell, trained at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and UCSF, and holds a master's from the London School of Economics. She is a mother of two and lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can learn more about her and her work at sonalisharmamd.com and Beinghealth.co.Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/feisty-40/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Hettas: Shop Hettas at https://alnk.to/h6KsEBr Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

(September 09, 2026) Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years, It’s getting harder to return a purchase and customers are getting upset. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on SoCal’s humidity can make you sick, GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000%, and an estrogen patch shortage is driving women crazy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of spine surgery is increasingly in the outpatient setting. In this episode of ASC Insights, Dr. Jeffrey Roh, orthopedic spine surgeon and Chief Medical Officer at Excel Health, shares how minimally invasive technology is accelerating the shift from inpatient to outpatient spine surgery and transforming the ASC landscape. He discusses the clinical, economic, and patient-experience advantages of ASCs, as well as the evolving role of reimbursement, robotics, and AI in surgical care. Looking ahead, he envisions increasingly autonomous robotic systems, smaller procedures, and a healthcare system where outpatient surgery becomes the default for an expanding range of cases. Tune in as Dr. Jeffrey Roh explores why the future of spine surgery is moving beyond the hospital, and how minimally invasive technology, AI, and robotics are reshaping what's possible in the ASC. Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Jeffrey Roh on LinkedIn. Follow Excel Health on LinkedIn and explore their website!

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be born too soon?For a premature infant, every day in the NICU can be a battle—and the care these tiny patients receive can have an impact that reaches far beyond their time in the hospital. One of the most powerful tools in that care may also be one of the most natural: human milk.Today, I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Elliott, a board-certified neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer of Prolacta Bioscience, who has spent more than 30 years caring for premature infants. As a NICU nurse, I knew this would be a great conversation because neonatologists are some of my favorite people.In our conversation, she takes us inside the world of the NICU and clears up some of the misconceptions surrounding prematurity. We talk about the unique needs of these incredibly vulnerable infants, why human milk can function almost like medicine for a premature baby, and why using a human milk-based fortifier can play such an important role in their growth and development.Dr. Elliott also shares what the research tells us about human milk feeding, including its relationship to earlier discharge from the NICU and potentially fewer negative long-term complications.And perhaps most importantly, she talks about the people behind this care—the mothers providing the milk and the dedicated nurses, physicians, and other NICU professionals who work together to give these babies the best possible start.This is a fascinating conversation about science, compassion, advocacy, and the extraordinary resilience of our tiniest patients. In the five-minute snippet: I think I can, I think I can.Growth and Safety Evaluation in VLBW Infants Receiving An Exclusive HUman Milk Diet: A Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial in JapanExclusive Human Milk Diet is Associated with Lower Risk of Motor Impairment at Three Years of Corrected AgeStepping Stones Exclusive Human Milk Diet Benefits- Prolacta BioscienceContact The Conversing Nurse podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.comYour review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-reviewWould you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-formCheck out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcastThanks for listening!

What if the key to healing trauma, addiction, depression, and other deeply rooted emotional patterns lies beyond the tools of conventional medicine? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia and a pioneer at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous plant medicine, to explore the transformative potential of ayahuasca. Dr. Jeff explains how this powerful medicine may influence the brain, including synaptic plasticity, while emphasizing the critical importance of safety, screening, intention, and the “set and setting” surrounding the experience. He also shares insights into trauma, women's emotional health, supporting highly sensitive people, and why some individuals may be drawn to plant medicine after conventional approaches haven't delivered lasting results. Whether you're curious about ayahuasca or simply interested in the future of mental and emotional healing, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at what may be possible when we expand the definition of medicine.Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. is a pioneer in the mental health revolution and Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia, the world's first and only medically licensed ayahuasca retreat. With over 18,000 success stories and a 98% transformation rate, Dr. Jeff is leading the healing work at Rythmia, guiding people from all walks of life - including doctors, veterans, therapists, and those who have tried everything else toward emotional breakthroughs, recovery from trauma, and lasting transformation.Supported by influential figures such as Kelly Slater, MLK III, Jack Canfield and comedian Ron White, who serve on the board, along with Hollywood A-listers like Terrence Howard, Rythmia helps individuals reconnect with their true selves in a way that traditional medicine often overlooks. For over 25 years, Dr. Jeff has worked at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous medicine, helping thousands break free from PTSD, addiction, and depression. As a former Clinical Director of Passages Malibu, the world's most successful luxury rehab center, he's seen firsthand where traditional treatments fail - leading him to explore the power of alternative therapies.SHOW NOTES:0:48 Welcome to the podcast!2:47 ABout Dr. Jeff McNairy3:50 Welcome him to the show!4:40 Why Ayahuasca?5:55 About Iboga7:13 How Ayahuasca works9:24 Who it's not for12:25 Pre-trip cardiac work-up 14:28 Safety at Rythmia15:16 Schizophrenia17:19 Indigenous cultural practices19:15 When Westerners take Aya19:59 About Shamanism22:49 Importance of Set & Setting25:26 Abuse & trauma in plant medicine28:27 Women's emotional & mental health30:49 First discovery of Ayahuasca33:31 Mechanisms of Action36:50 Synaptic plasticity37:55 Purging on Ayahuasca44:39 How to prepare for visiting Rythmia47:20 The main reasons people do Aya51:30 Rythmia facilities & schedule57:08 Supporting Empaths1:07:25 Dosing Aya1:11:40 Where to learn more1:15:24 Ayahuasca in a nutshell1:16:40 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: RythmiaFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder about the importance of getting the flu vaccine, when you should think about getting COVID and flu shots, how vaccine hesitancy is causing a rise in measles cases, and a new study that shows a pancreatic cancer drug may […]

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Dr. Kahn interviews Anurag Singh, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of Timeline Nutrition, whose research has focused on urolithin A, a compound produced from nutrients found in pomegranates. Nearly 20 years of research have resulted in more than 500 studies, 25 human clinical trials, and 80 patents related to this unique compound, which is available in powders, capsules, and even gummies. Research suggests that urolithin A may safely support mitochondrial renewal and muscle strength. Timeline Nutrition was also selected as a finalist in the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan competition. Listeners can use the discount code KAHN10 to save on orders from Timeline Nutrition.

Most kids in the U.S. aren't diagnosed with autism until after age 4, long past the window when early intervention makes the biggest difference. The problem isn't that clinicians don't care. It's that a traditional evaluation can take six to eight hours end to end, and there aren't enough specialists to go around. This week, Jeff sits down with Dr. Cheryl Tierney, a board-certified, fellowship-trained developmental pediatrician, professor of pediatrics at Penn State, and Chief Medical Officer at EarliPoint Health. For more than 25 years she has evaluated and diagnosed children with autism, learning, speech-language, attention, and sleep disorders. Dr. Tierney explains how EarliPoint's FDA-cleared eye-tracking system works: 12 minutes of natural video scenes, 120 data points captured per second, more than 86,000 data points if a child watches the full session. The result is an objective read on how a child uses eye gaze to learn from the world around them, plus proxy measures for social engagement, language, and cognition. She is clear about what it is not. It is not a standalone diagnosis, and it is not about forced eye contact. The conversation also covers what happens after diagnosis. Repeat assessments let clinicians see whether a child is closing the developmental gap in months instead of years, which means treatment can change course while it still matters. In this episode: Why "wait and see" became the default, and what it costs families How roughly 60 percent of referred children may not need a lengthy assessment Why clinicians using the tool report seeing 33 to 50 percent more patients What families say after going through it, especially those who have done both pathways Where payers and Medicaid are heading on coverage Why a language-agnostic tool matters for rural and non-English-speaking families Resources EarliPoint Health: https://earlipointhealth.com Find a provider near you (EarliPoint Network directory): https://earlipointhealth.com/earlipoint-network/ For parents: https://earlipointhealth.com/parents/ Research and publications: https://earlipointhealth.com/research/ Eye-Tracking-Based Measurement of Social Visual Engagement Compared With Expert Clinical Diagnosis of Autism (JAMA, 2023): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2808996 Development and Replication of Objective Measurements of Social Visual Engagement (JAMA Network Open, 2023): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2808909 Providers: request a demo or start a conversation: https://earlipointhealth.com/contact-us/ ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

We sit down with Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching & Learning at Common Sense Media, to explore how educators, parents, and policymakers can help young people thrive in an increasingly digital world. As the leader of Common Sense Media's K-12 Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum, which reaches millions of students across more than 85,000 schools worldwide, Eisha shares why digital literacy should be as fundamental as reading and writing.We also welcome Dr. Matthew Brams, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Cingulate Therapeutics, renowned psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and one of the leading experts in ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders. With more than 35 years of clinical experience and involvement in over 300 psychiatric clinical trials, Dr. Brams offers a unique perspective on how our understanding of ADHD has evolved and why the public conversation is changing so dramatically.

Cortisol has become the hormone everyone loves to blame, the go-to villain for stress, stubborn weight, and feeling wired all the time. But that reputation misses what cortisol is actually doing in your body, and it skips right past the role your thyroid plays in the whole thing. Inna sits down with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, a naturopathic physician and the Chief Medical Officer at Dutch Test, who reads cortisol panels all day long and has watched even trained clinicians get them wrong for years. What she has come to understand points to a connection between cortisol and your thyroid that almost no one is talking about.Dr. Jaclyn reveals why a normal cortisol result can be one of the most misleading things on your labs, why some of the most stressed and wired people are not actually making too much cortisol at all, and why your thyroid may be the hidden reason your stress hormones are behaving the way they are. She and Inna get into the piece of testing most people never see, the mistake that keeps people stuck no matter how much they adjust their thyroid medication, and a surprising twist involving the one medication everyone is talking about right now.And in a turn most cortisol conversations never take, Dr. Jaclyn shares what finally settles an exhausted, wired system when no supplement is enough, along with an honest look at what real recovery actually asks of you. If something still feels off no matter what you have tried for your thyroid, this is the conversation that may finally explain why.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/cortisol-thyroid-levels-dr-jaclyn-smeaton/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

In this episode, Rhiannon Doherty, DHA, APRN, Director of Usability and Clinical Optimization at Baptist Health, shares how human-centered design, change management and frontline engagement helped drive adoption during a major EHR communication transition. Moderated by Stephanie Lahr, MD, Chief Medical Officer at uPerform, the conversation explores turning resistance into insight and putting users first.This episode is sponsored by uPerform.

In this episode, Peggy Duggan, MD - EVP, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Medical Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses addressing physician burnout by reducing administrative friction, using ambient AI and creating space for physicians to lead improvement efforts. She also shares how transparent data and a shared focus on patient outcomes can align physicians across different employment models.

For millions of young women and girls, often the first place they turn with questions about their bodies isn't a doctor's office, it's social media which can lead to encountering many misconceptions and outright misinformation. Or, if the right voices show up, it can mean something else entirely. Our guest today, Dr. Charis Chambers, is one of those voices. She's a board-certified OB/GYN with specialty certification in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, and Chief Medical Officer at Clue, a leading period and cycle-tracking app. She's also the founder of The Period Doctor, a platform she launched in 2019 to provide medically accurate reproductive health information and to place more minority physicians in the spaces where patients are already looking for answers. As she tells Raise the Line from Elsevier host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Chambers embraces the role of being a bridge between generations: "I can serve as a medical mediator where I advocate for the child and then educate the parent so that the child's concerns are met." Stay tuned to this important conversation to also learn about: Her new book, The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution, which tackles many of the same myths she encounters every day in her clinic; Why stubborn myths around periods rarely hold up once you ask where they come from; How she thinks about the responsibility, and limits, of being a trusted medical voice on social media. Mentioned in this episode: Clue The Period Doctor The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Does progesterone cause breast cancer—or could it actually play a protective role in the body? The answer isn't as simple as the headlines make it seem. In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down one of the most confusing conversations in hormone health: the difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins. Not all medications called “progesterone” are the same. They may protect the uterine lining in similar ways, but they can behave very differently throughout the body.  

SEEN & HEARD: It Starts With Listening to WomenWelcome to the first episode of SEEN & HEARD, a new special series from Perimenopause WTF?We are launching SEEN & HEARD during Perimenopause Awareness Month with a message we believe needs to be at the center of this month:Awareness starts with listening to women.For too long, women have been telling us what is happening to their bodies.They have talked about the anxiety that seemingly came out of nowhere. The sleep that suddenly changed. The brain fog, exhaustion, changes in their periods, libido, mood and sense of self. They have asked whether these symptoms could be connected. And too often, they have been dismissed, treated symptom by symptom, or simply told that they are too young for perimenopause.SEEN & HEARD starts somewhere different: by listening to women.Because women's lived experiences are not an afterthought to the healthcare conversation. They are where the conversation should begin.In our first episode, we meet Kristin Cohen, Perry Community Manager, who was just 37 when she first began experiencing symptoms of perimenopause.At 37, perimenopause wasn't the obvious explanation. Kristin's experience represents something we hear again and again in the Perry community: women know when something has changed in their bodies, even when they don't yet have the language to explain what is happening.Kristin shares her story with Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, MSCP, practicing gynecologist and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health.And importantly, the conversation begins with Kristin.Her experience. Her questions. What she noticed. What she needed.Dr. Dweck brings the clinical expertise to help put that lived experience into context.That is the soul of SEEN & HEARD.Listen to the woman first. Then bring in the science, expertise and care.Because if we want to build better healthcare for women, we have to get better at hearing what women have been telling us all along.Kristin and Dr. Dweck explore:• What it can feel like when perimenopause begins in your 30s• Why women may not recognize that seemingly unrelated symptoms could be connected• What happens when women feel their concerns aren't being heard• The questions women are really asking inside the Perry community• How lived experience can help inform better clinical conversations• Why listening to women has to be part of improving perimenopause careThis episode also marks a broader collaboration between Perry and Bonafide Health built around making trusted perimenopause education more accessible to women.Together, we are launching Perry Shorts with Dr. Alyssa Dweck: short, digestible educational videos that take the real questions we hear from women and bring them directly to a trusted healthcare expert.The principle is the same:Start with what women are asking. Start with what women are experiencing. Start by listening.Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, MSCP is a practicing gynecologist, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health. She has decades of experience caring for women, with a particular focus on menopause and female sexual health.At Perry, listening to women is only the beginning.What we hear from women also needs to make its way back into healthcare.Through Perry Academy, we bring the lived realities of perimenopause together with multidisciplinary, evidence-based healthcare professional education. The goal is to help more healthcare professionals recognize the whole-person experience of perimenopause and have better, more informed conversations with the women sitting in front of them.That connection matters.Listen to women.Learn from women.Bring their experiences into healthcare education.And ultimately, change the way women are cared for.That is what SEEN & HEARD is about.

Healthcare has a knowledge management crisis. The evidence exists, clinical guidelines exist, and best practices exist, but too often that knowledge never reaches clinicians when they need it most.In this episode of Straight Outta Health IT, host Christopher Kunney sits down with Dr. Ido Zamberg, physician, anesthesiologist, technologist and Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of C8 Health, to explore how healthcare can close the gap between what medicine knows and what actually happens at the point of care.Dr. Zamberg brings a unique perspective from both technology and clinical medicine. He began his career as a computer scientist and technology executive before moving into medicine and becoming an anesthesiologist. Today, he is focused on using technology and AI to help healthcare organizations implement evidence-based best practices.The conversation covers healthcare AI, generative AI, clinical knowledge management, healthcare IT, digital health, evidence-based medicine, clinical decision support and the future of healthcare technology.Christopher and Dr. Zamberg discuss:• Why healthcare struggles to implement best practices• The growing clinical knowledge management crisis• Why publishing clinical guidelines does not mean they are actually implemented• The gap between medical evidence and care at the point of practice• How generative AI can help clinicians find the information they need• How AI can support clinical decision-making without replacing physicians• AI governance and responsible AI in healthcare• Healthcare alert fatigue and how to make clinical notifications more effective• The relationship between clinical knowledge management and physician burnout• How better access to clinical knowledge can improve patient outcomes• How AI can help identify gaps and potential bias in clinical best practices• Why healthcare systems should rethink how they work with healthcare startupsOne of the most striking points in the conversation is the idea that healthcare does not necessarily have a knowledge problem. It has a knowledge-to-practice problem.Dr. Zamberg also shares the story that inspired his work: while treating a complex patient, a critical clinical protocol was eventually found on paper inside a binder dating back to 2002. In a healthcare system surrounded by modern technology, clinicians were still struggling to find the information they needed.The episode also tackles a major question surrounding AI in medicine:Will AI replace doctors?Dr. Zamberg argues that AI is a tool to help clinicians work more efficiently, improve accuracy and make decisions based on current best practices, while human clinical judgment and accountability remain essential.If you work in healthcare IT, health technology, clinical informatics, digital health, healthcare leadership, AI or healthcare innovation, this conversation offers an important perspective on where healthcare AI can create real-world impact.#HealthcareAI #HealthcareIT #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #ClinicalAI #ArtificialIntelligence

More than 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older fall each year. Luckily, your risk isn't outside your control. In honor of National Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People's Health, joins us to share tips for staying steady on your feet.

(September 02, 2026) Congress is finally talking about saving Social Security. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vidhya Prakash, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FAMWA, Chief Medical Officer and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Population Health at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine, joins host Mike Sacopulos for a candid conversation about her AAPL-published book, The Leadership Learning Curve: A Woman Physician's Journey as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Prakash traces her path from an immigrant childhood in Cincinnati through infectious diseases, Air Force service, and hospital executive leadership. She speaks candidly about imposter phenomenon, adaptive versus technical problem-solving, and leadership lessons from military service, while also describing her role in founding the Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) at SIU, a grassroots initiative that has measurably improved faculty promotion and tenure equity. Listeners will hear practical guidance on balancing clinical practice with executive responsibility; distinguishing adaptive from technical leadership; treating leadership as both an art and a practice; reframing failure; applying Air Force leadership principles of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do; and helping more physicians, especially “accidental leaders,” step into leadership roles. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership. https://doi.org/10.55834/sp.2882398846

In this episode, Peggy Duggan, MD - EVP, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Medical Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses addressing physician burnout by reducing administrative friction, using ambient AI and creating space for physicians to lead improvement efforts. She also shares how transparent data and a shared focus on patient outcomes can align physicians across different employment models.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.

The Big Unlock · Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Medical Officer, WHOOP In this episode, Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Medical Officer at WHOOP and former Chair of the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee, explores how healthcare can embrace AI without losing the clinical judgment, human connection, and context essential to patient care. She sees AI as a powerful source of compute that can surface knowledge, identify patterns, and help clinicians navigate growing volumes of health data, while clinical acumen remains central to decision-making. Dr. Bhatt emphasizes that digital health and Agentic AI must start with the patient, incorporate individual preferences, and establish clear guardrails for when human intervention is required. She also highlights wearables as an important bridge between community-based monitoring and clinical care. Dr. Bhatt highlights the need for post-deployment monitoring and real-world evidence as AI systems continuously evolve, and calls for closer collaboration among patients, clinicians, technology companies, and regulators. She urges healthcare leaders to prepare for constant technological change, develop stronger digital infrastructure, and focus innovation on unmet patient needs rather than technology for its own sake. Take a listen. This episode was recorded in July 2026. Dr. Bhatt is now Chief Medical Officer at WHOOP.

Tune the-f*ck in, this is a goodie. I love chatting with people who question the status quo in their field, who challenge convention, who think outside the box and who do so with intelligence, integrity, compassion (for patients) and courage (it’s not a great way to gain popularity). Dr Matt Bernstein is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, he has held senior roles at McLean Hospital and is Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn and CEO of Accord. His work explores how metabolism, nutrition, exercise, sleep and therapeutic ketosis can influence brain function and mental health, particularly in conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Not surprisingly, I loved this chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the vaccine that is linked to a lower dementia risk, the FDA’s approval of a pill for pancreatic cancer, and the study of the impact of excess belly fat in older adults. He also discusses other […]

Have you ever been ayahuasca-curious? Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia, the world's first medically licensed ayahuasca retreat, joins us for a candid conversation about what plant-based medicine can and can't do. We get into the science, what actually happens at the retreat, who may benefit and what happens when an experience doesn't go the way someone hoped.

How you receive estrogen matters. In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down the different ways estrogen can be delivered — including oral estrogen, topical/transdermal estrogen, injections, and pellets — and explains why the route of delivery can change how the hormone behaves in your body. He discusses first-pass metabolism, estrone conversion, transdermal delivery, vaginal estrogen, injection esters, pellets, lab monitoring, and why informed consent and ongoing follow-up are essential to hormone replacement therapy. Most importantly, this episode is about understanding your options. You deserve to know what you're taking, how it's being delivered, what it may do, what the risks are, and how your provider plans to monitor you.  

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Navy Veteran Dr. Erik Won, President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, an organization utilizing advanced neuroimaging and magnetic resonance therapy to help veterans recover from post-traumatic stress. DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely his own and do not reflect the views, policies, or official positions of his employer or company. Content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Wave supplies MeRT to licensed clinics who provide treatment to patients. Talk to your physician to see if MeRT is right for you. Episode Partner:Our sponsor this week is Aetna, a trusted health care company, committed to serving Veterans, military families, and caregivers through meaningful, community-centered care. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestDr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) and Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). MeRT recently received FDA Breakthrough Technology designation and FDA clearance for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders. These approaches utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment protocols with the aim of restoring optimal neurological function.These modalities represent a form of precision-guided medicine that has been researched or is currently being used by premier institutions such as US Special Operations Command, Stanford University School of Medicine, Duke University - Human Performance Opti-Lab, University of Southern California (USC) Center for Neurorestoration, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - David Geffen School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Texas A&M Institute for Bioscience and Technology.Erik joined Wave Neuroscience after serving as the Chief Physician and Chief Technology Officer (Health Services) for the Boeing Company. He also served as a US Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, and received the distinction of serving as the ACE Flight Surgeon for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Dr. Won has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and presented in numerous academic conferences. He completed his residency at the Harvard OEM combined residency program and was appointed Chief Resident. He received a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health and Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of BusinessLinks Mentioned During the EpisodeWave Neuroscience WebsiteBrain Treatment Center WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series – PTSD. Nearly everyone goes through a traumatic event at least once during their lifetime. Military service members and Veterans are especially vulnerable to the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress due to the nature of their duties and experiences. While this can be a difficult diagnosis to navigate, it is treatable, and social support is one of the leading factors for lasting recovery. Having someone to trust and confide in while feeling heard and validated is a vital part of the healing process. This series on post-traumatic stress disorder explores the presentation and diagnosis of PTSD, its impact on both the Veterans you support and the lives of those around them, and effective treatment modalities, so you'll be better equipped to provide meaningful support. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-PTSD Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Taking the Lead 77:  Bethany U. Casagranda, DO, MBA  | One of Many: Leadership, Legacy, and Lifting Others From shoveling coal in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town to becoming the first woman and first radiologist to serve as President of the Physician Organization and Chief Medical Officer of Allegheny Health Network, Bethany Casagranda, DO, MBA, has built a career by embracing opportunity, challenging expectations and creating environments where others can succeed. In this episode of Taking the Lead, Dr. Casagranda joins host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, to reflect on the experiences that shaped her journey as a first-generation physician and musculoskeletal radiologist to educator, department chair and health system executive. She shares lessons from her blue-collar upbringing, the mentors and sponsors who influenced her career, and why building strong teams and creating opportunities for others have become central to her leadership philosophy. Their conversation explores her concept of the “horizontal ladder,” the importance of taking on roles before you feel completely ready, intentionally developing the next generation, and knowing when it is time for leaders to pass the baton. Dr. Casagranda also reflects on turning advocacy for equity and change into collective action and looks ahead to the transformation of healthcare through population health, value-based care and AI and what those changes could mean for the future of radiology. At its core, this is a conversation about courageous leadership, lifelong learning and the responsibility leaders have to make both people and organizations better all while bringing others along on the journey.   Behind the Mic! Dr. Bethany Casagranda has been married for 12 years and is the proud mom of two daughters—one is a 21-year-old senior at the University of Michigan, and the other is an 11-year-old heading into fifth grade. When she's not working, you'll often find her on the tennis court or taking advantage of any opportunity to escape to the mountains, relax by a lake in Maine, or visit England. A self-proclaimed anglophile, she's always happy when a trip takes her across the pond.   Although she always envisioned a future in radiology, Dr. Casagranda also had an interest in education and could easily have seen herself pursuing a career as an educator. When it comes to food, she's refreshingly easy to please—she hasn't met a cuisine she doesn't enjoy. Her favorite drinks tend to follow the seasons, with tequila and vodka cocktails in the warmer months and bourbon becoming the beverage of choice when the weather turns cooler.   A perfect rainy day for Dr. Casagranda is a quiet one at home, curled up in her favorite spot with honey tea, a cozy blanket, a great magazine, and some jazz playing in the background.

On this episode of IMO, comedian, writer & producer Jon Stewart opens up about being a child of divorce, his brutal early days on the New York stand up scene, and how he discovered his comedic voice. He also reflects on the challenge of balancing work and family life during The Daily Show's rise, and the responsibilities of comedians in an intense political climate.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health

(August 26, 2026) Protected wild horses are going to slaughter. Brining your dog to work is a perk for some and annoying to others. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Shilpa Saxena is a longtime leader and educator in functional and integrative medicine and Chief Medical Officer at Forum Health. Dr. Saxena’s approach to healing involves active listening and true connection to ensure patients are heard. She’s taught many of us over the years with her light-hearted metaphors and analogies that framed our understanding of complex topics – including the gut microbiome’s role in systemic health. In today’s episode, whether you’re a clinician or simply curious about the connection between the gut and overall health, this conversation with Dr. Shilp Saxena offers an engaging look at where integrative and functional medicine has been, where it’s going, and why the gut may be at the center of it all. Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Dr. Shilpa Saxena’s path to functional medicine and the importance of gut health 10:34 The Front Door to the House of Health – skin, immunity, brain, hormones 15:20 Explaining the microbiome to patients- gated community metaphor 21:00 When to order stool testing, therapeutic options, tying it all together 27:30 Cardiometabolic health, behavior change, active listening 31:30 Virtual care vs. on-sight office visits 34:40 Approach to BHRT 39:10 Evolving with Artificial Intelligence 42:00 The vision behind Forum Health 46:50 The Fireball Additional Resources: Forum Health Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many acceptable approaches to adrenalectomy. Hypercortisolism with adrenal origin is a challenging topic especially in a population where obesity is incredibly common.  A thorough biochemical workup involving endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons is key to offering the best surgery.   Large adrenal tumors with indeterminate imaging characteristics have historically been removed with an open surgical approach.  However, with modern robotic technology, it is possible to remove these successfully using a minimally invasive approach with a high-volume surgeon.  Today we will discuss some clinically challenging adrenal cases addressing the above issues, and include tips and tricks from an expert, high-volume robotic adrenal endocrine surgeon.    Hosts:- Amanda Doubleday, DO, MBA, Assistant Professor, Waukesha Surgical Specialists, ProHealth Care. Affiliated with University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery.- Simon Holoubek, DO, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery.- John R. Porterfield, Jr., MD, MSPH, FACS, President of Clarus Surgery, President of Apex PA Surgical Services and Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Informed SurgicalPlease visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewOBGYN Oral Board Review Coures: https://behindtheknife.org/course/obgyn-oral-board-reviewEPA Playbook: https://behindtheknife.org/course/epa-playbookSurgical Instrument Flashcards: https://behindtheknife.org/course/surgical-instrument-flashcardsABSITE Review: https://behindtheknife.org/course/absite-2026-exam-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

In this episode, Dr. Ali Khan, Chief Medical Officer, Aetna Medicare, discusses new findings showing how value-based care improves clinical outcomes, preventive care and hospital utilization for Medicare members. He also shares how Aetna is supporting providers with risk-based arrangements, interoperability and care coordination.

(August 19, 2026) The live shopping app where some people bid until they are broke. Humanoid robots could start patrolling the southern border. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on the Lindsay Clancy trial, Harvard body parts theft, and a pill that mimic exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.