Podcast appearances and mentions of Barbara H Roberts

This week Tayla is joined by Lisa from Central and Robin from the William Hall Library to talk about a popular genre: true crime. They also chat about some of their other favorite non-fiction book, BattleBots, movies new and old, and Anne Perry's secret past. During The Last Chapter they discuss: do you judge a book by it's cover? Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce The Messenger by Karl Evanzz Factory Summers by Guy Delisle Bubble by Jordan Morris, Sarah Morgan, Tony Cliff, and Natalie Riess Cries Unheard by Gitta Sereny A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold For Laci by Sharon Rocha Remain in Love by Chris Frantz The New One by Mike Birbiglia Miss Rhythm by Ruth Brown and Andrew Yule The Life and Times of Little Richard by Charles White My Life in the Mafia by Vincent Teresa Doctor Broad by Barbara H. Roberts Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham AV The Suicide Squad (2021) Miss Congeniality (2000) 30 Rock (2006-2013) Airplane! (1980) BattleBots (YouTube) Heavenly Creatures (1994) Other Sue Klebold: My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story (TED Talk)

in the early 1980's, Dr. Barbara H. Roberts became the physician to the notorious Crime Boss Raymond Patriarca who ran the New England Mafia for decades. She also became the Mistress of another Mafioso. You are about to hear a one-of-a-kind exclusive true story of controversy, heartbreak, political activism & ultimately…survival.  She is known as The Doctor Broad, which is also the title of her book which gives you play-by-play details of her fateful journey in the inner circle of mafia life.  In this episode, we take you through her early years growing up as a devout Catholic virgin who was the valedictorian of her high school class and wanted to be a nun. It was then a frigid day in Dec. 1980 when she made the fateful decision to be the physician of the mob boss & saved his life.  Learn what made her decide to take on this challenge knowing full well that there would be consequences by her mere association with a crime boss. How did she save Raymond Patriarca's life and how did he show his gratitude? Did she believe she was placed in this position as physician to a mob boss so she could learn some important life lessons that she can now share with our listeners? Why was she labeled The Doctor Broad, who labeled her and how accurate or inaccurate was that label back? Rest assured, you will be riveted to every detail of this real life mafioso inner circle story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

--Medical Disclaimer: The views of this podcast episode are solely those of the guest. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. --Dr. Barbara H. Roberts was a cardiologist & Director of The Women's Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the author of the fascinating book The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-lowering Drugs. In her book, she says that over the last few decades she had been prescribing statins for her patients when it was indicated, & initially, these medicines seemed safe & reasonably well tolerated. But the more she learned about statins, both from the experiences of her own patients, & in the medical literature, the more concerned she become.   Dr. Roberts will share her point-of-view on: -Whether statins are a Miracle Cure as they have been touted by many cardiologists to be. How solid is the science behind justifying treating people with statins? -What are common side effects & how rare are they? -How about Red Yeast Rice as an alternative? -Is Cholesterol a vital part of every cell in our bodies & essential for the normal functioning of muscles, nerve cells, & the brain & how she feels they react if they are chronically starved of a chemical necessary for their proper function? -Do women have more side effects & different results than men? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts MD on her book “The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol”. Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Roberts discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs. Roberts is an associate clinical professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Woman's Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in RI. Kathryn also interviews high fashion model and transgender activist Gisele “Xtravaganza” Alicea. During her modeling career Gisele has worked with such professionals as Patricia Field, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, Danielle Levitz and many others. Her runway work includes The Blondes, Vidal Sassoon, Nico and Adrian. She has appeared in national magazines such as Interview, Out, Amelie G and Flaunt.