Podcasts about chief medical officers

In this episode — Part 2 of our Estrone Series — Dr. McCarthy takes a deeper dive into estrone, the often misunderstood and overlooked estrogen. Learn: Why estrone isn't the “bad” estrogen it's made out to be How body fat, inflammation, and lifestyle influence estrone levels The connection between estrone, insulin resistance, and breast health Why oral estrogen can worsen symptoms for some women Natural ways to support estrogen balance, including diet, nutrients, and detox pathways Dr. McCarthy explains how understanding estrone can empower women through perimenopause and menopause — and why context and comprehensive lab work matter more than quick fixes.

(November 05, 2025) Transportation Department may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues. Tom Brady’s dog is a clone of his dog that passed away in 2023. 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 talks with Bill about the alarming surge in memory problems among young adults, key biological difference between psychopaths and normal, and taking melatonin for long periods being linked to heart problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 472 features Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a biotech entrepreneur, executive, and champion for under represented leaders. Her new book, "The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach To Growth For The Next Generation Of Female Leaders" is out now.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement02:15 The Unmet Need: Writing for My Younger Self05:30 Overcoming Challenges: A Personal Journey09:45 The Power of Mentorship and Sponsorship14:00 Spiritual Growth and Finding Purpose18:20 Building a Personal Board of Directors23:10 The Inner Critic and Self-Compassion28:45 The Importance of Storytelling in Leadership33:00 Navigating Negative Work Environments37:15 Conclusion: Embracing Vulnerability and ConnectionFind Sheila Online:Website: ​​https://sheilagujrathimd.com/ TEDxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DpDx6T3-X4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-gujrathi-md/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilagujrathimd/ Book: https://sheilagujrathimd.com/book/ About Sheila:Sheila is a biotech entrepreneur, executive, and champion for under represented leaders. Over the past 25 years, she's had the privilege of developing life-changing medicines for patients with serious diseases while building and running private and public biotech companies—including some exciting exits. Today she's a founder, chairwoman, board director, strategic advisor, and consultant to start-up companies and investment funds. Dr. Gujrathi was the co-founder and former CEO of Gossamer Bio and former Chief Medical Officer of Receptos. Her journey started at Northwestern University, where she earned both her M.D. and biomedical engineering degree, and took her from the halls of Harvard, UCSF, and Stanford to the corporate offices of Fortune 500 companies like McKinsey, Genentech, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.Dr. Gujrathi has earned multiple leadership awards, including AIMBE Fellow, BLOC100 Luminary, Healthcare Technology Report Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology, Corporate Directors Forum Director of the Year, and Fiercest Women in Life Sciences. But what really lights her up is creating the inclusive environments she wished she'd had throughout her career. That's why she co-founded the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, a group of trailblazing female CEOs—because we're all better when we support each other.

5pm Hour: Jason learns about some exciting new bone marrow research coming out of Minnesota as he goes in depth with Dr. Steven Devine, NMDP's Chief Medical Officer. Then Dave Schwartz talks about the return of McCarthy, a big Vikings win and an epic World Series.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated for flu and COVID (especially for the older population), and a new study that shows the risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection. […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated for flu and COVID (especially for the older population), and a new study that shows the risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection. […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated for flu and COVID (especially for the older population), and a new study that shows the risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection. […]

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Nirmit Kothari, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. He shares insights on integrating AI into clinical workflows, reducing documentation burdens, and balancing innovation with operational realities to enhance patient care and clinician engagement.

In this episode, Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, Chief Medical Officer, and Kaltrina Berisha, Vice President of Product Management at CorroHealth, discuss how AI and agentic systems are transforming clinical documentation integrity. They explore the evolution from paper records to intelligent digital systems, the role of technology in reducing clinician burden, and how AI can make documentation meaningful again while strengthening care and compliance.This episide is sponsored by CorroHealth.

This episode features Dr. Susan Sorosky, Board-Certified Physiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Desert Spine and Sports. She discusses the growing role of regenerative medicine, the impact of Medicare's upcoming pre-authorization pilot, and how her fellowship program is shaping the next generation of interventional spine physicians.

On today's DeRush-Hour - election day is tomorrow, are you ready? Feds announce "partial" SNAP payments for November. A local law firm is part of a big merger. Plus, Jason goes in-depth with Dr. Steven Devine, NMDP's Chief Medical Officer, about some exciting new research out of Minnesota that could help save lives

This episode features Dr. Susan Sorosky, Board-Certified Physiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Desert Spine and Sports. She discusses the growing role of regenerative medicine, the impact of Medicare's upcoming pre-authorization pilot, and how her fellowship program is shaping the next generation of interventional spine physicians.

This episode features Dr. Susan Sorosky, Board-Certified Physiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Desert Spine and Sports. She discusses the growing role of regenerative medicine, the impact of Medicare's upcoming pre-authorization pilot, and how her fellowship program is shaping the next generation of interventional spine physicians.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss if hormone therapy can be beneficial when menopause begins, what we need to know about bird flu, and when we should get out COVID and flu shots. He also shares tips about how to make a […]

In this podcast, Series 4, Chapter 5, Dr. Barsuk interviews Dr. Diane Wayne, professor of medicine in the Departments of Medicine and Medical Education and former Internal Medicine Program Director and Vice Dean of Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.  Dr. Wayne  is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.  Drs. Barsuk and Wayne discuss how simulation-based mastery learning can be used to train clinicians across the entire spectrum of students, residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians.

Dr. Yuri Maricich, Chief Medical Officer at CAMP4 Therapeutics, describes regulatory RNA, a new area of biology that recognizes the role of Reg RNA in the production of proteins from specific genes. This technology is well-suited for haploinsufficient diseases such as SYNGAP1-related disorders, in which there is a lack of healthy protein and both parents carry a copy of the mutated gene. The goal is to create disease-modifying treatments that correct the underlying genetic cause rather than treating the symptoms. Yuri explains, "What was really unique about CAMP4's scientific approach is that we're focused on a whole new and emerging area of biology called regulatory RNA. And these are control elements for the expression of genes. In other words, how much protein we get from a particular gene. And there's been a lot of work in the past on how to have less protein made, particularly if it's a protein that has a mutation that causes a problem. But in medicine, there have been very few opportunities to actually increase the amount of protein, but there are many diseases that need more healthy protein." "The backdrop of CAMP4 is that there was work done just over eight years ago at the Whitehead Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a lab by Rick Young, and he was working with a colleague at Boston Children's Hospital, Lenson, and they noticed that there was this group of so-called regRNAs. These were non-coding regions that historically have been really ignored. And as they looked and explored their function further, what they discovered was that, in fact, these regRNA elements play a critical role in controlling how much protein is produced. And so the story of CAMP4 has been to continue to understand and map different cell lines so that we could take a particular target gene and, by using tools or established medicines, for example, like antisense oligonucleotides, we could actually increase the amount of a gene's protein back up to normal." #CAMP4 #CAMP4Therapeutics #SYNGAP1 #CuresSYNGAP1 #regRNA #RegulatoryRNA camp4tx.com Download the transcript here

Dr. Yuri Maricich, Chief Medical Officer at CAMP4 Therapeutics, describes regulatory RNA, a new area of biology that recognizes the role of Reg RNA in the production of proteins from specific genes. This technology is well-suited for haploinsufficient diseases such as SYNGAP1-related disorders, in which there is a lack of healthy protein and both parents carry a copy of the mutated gene. The goal is to create disease-modifying treatments that correct the underlying genetic cause rather than treating the symptoms. Yuri explains, "What was really unique about CAMP4's scientific approach is that we're focused on a whole new and emerging area of biology called regulatory RNA. And these are control elements for the expression of genes. In other words, how much protein we get from a particular gene. And there's been a lot of work in the past on how to have less protein made, particularly if it's a protein that has a mutation that causes a problem. But in medicine, there have been very few opportunities to actually increase the amount of protein, but there are many diseases that need more healthy protein." "The backdrop of CAMP4 is that there was work done just over eight years ago at the Whitehead Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a lab by Rick Young, and he was working with a colleague at Boston Children's Hospital, Lenson, and they noticed that there was this group of so-called regRNAs. These were non-coding regions that historically have been really ignored. And as they looked and explored their function further, what they discovered was that, in fact, these regRNA elements play a critical role in controlling how much protein is produced. And so the story of CAMP4 has been to continue to understand and map different cell lines so that we could take a particular target gene and, by using tools or established medicines, for example, like antisense oligonucleotides, we could actually increase the amount of a gene's protein back up to normal." #CAMP4 #CAMP4Therapeutics #SYNGAP1 #CuresSYNGAP1 #regRNA #RegulatoryRNA camp4tx.com Listen to the podcast here

In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center, dives deep into estrone, one of the three key estrogens, and explains why understanding it is crucial for women's health. Learn about: The differences between estradiol, estriol, and estrone How estrone levels shift during perimenopause and menopause Why oral estrogen can dramatically increase estrone The impact of lifestyle factors like diet, body fat, stress, alcohol, and sedentary behavior on estrogen balance Practical tips to support healthy estrogen metabolism naturally Dr. McCarthy breaks down complex biochemistry in a clear, actionable way so you can take charge of your hormonal health.   Citations: 1. Bulun, Serdar E., et al. “Aromatase and Estrogen Biosynthesis in Adipose Tissue.” Endocrine Reviews, vol. 23, no. 3, 2002, pp. 305–342. 2. Labrie, Fernand, et al. “Importance of the Intracrinology of Estrogen Synthesis in Peripheral Tissues in Postmenopausal Women.” Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, vol. 118, nos. 4–5, 2010, pp. 273–279. 3. Sasano, Hironobu, and Toshihiko Harada. “Differential Expression of Aromatase and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Isoenzymes in Human Tissues.” Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, vol. 86, no. 3–5, 2003, pp. 327–333. 4. Yager, James D., and Nancy E. Davidson. “Estrogen Carcinogenesis in Breast Cancer.” New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 354, no. 3, 2006, pp. 270–282. 5. Cavalieri, Ercole L., and Eleanor G. Rogan. “Depurinating Estrogen-DNA Adducts, Mechanisms of Formation, and Prevention.” Clinical Cancer Research, vol. 16, no. 3, 2010, pp. 596–602. 6. Suba, Zsuzsanna. “Circulating Estrogens and Estrogen Metabolism in Obese Women.” Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 98, no. 11, 2013, pp. 4336–4344. 7. Simpson, Evan R., and Konstanze C. Pike. “Aromatase Expression in Adipose Tissue: Relationship to Obesity and Insulin Resistance.” Endocrinology, vol. 156, no. 9, 2015, pp. 3422–3435. 8. Key, Timothy J., et al. “Circulating Sex Hormones and Breast Cancer Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women: Reanalysis of 13 Studies.” British Journal of Cancer, vol. 105, no. 5, 2011, pp. 709–722. 9. Stanczyk, Frank Z., et al. “Oral, Transdermal and Injectable Hormone Therapy: Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Estrone/Estradiol Ratios.” Menopause, vol. 24, no. 9, 2017, pp. 1080–1090. 10. Santen, Richard J., et al. “Estrogen Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Route of Administration and Risk.” Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 105, no. 7, 2020, pp. 2062–2074. 11. Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, Anne, et al. “Postmenopausal Levels of Estrone, Estradiol, and Estrone Sulfate and Breast Cancer Risk.” Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, vol. 23, no. 8, 2014, pp. 1531–1539. 12. Dall, Gabriella V., and Christine L. Clarke. “Local Estrogen Biosynthesis and Signaling in Breast Cancer Progression.” Steroids, vol. 78, no. 7, 2013, pp. 639–646. 13. Heald, Anthony H., et al. “Relationships Between Serum Estrone, Insulin Resistance, and Adiposity in Postmenopausal Women.” Clinical Endocrinology, vol. 67, no. 3, 2007, pp. 340–345. 14. Kuiper, George G. J. M., et al. “Estrogen Receptor β Selectivity of Estriol and Implications for Tissue-Specific Effects.” PNAS, vol. 94, no. 17, 1997, pp. 9105–9110. 15. Michnovicz, Joseph J., et al. “Dietary Indoles and Estrogen Metabolism: Effects of Cruciferous Vegetable Intake.” Journal of Nutrition, vol. 134, no. 12, 2004, pp. 3479S–   Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he's helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He's also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you're ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.  

Healthcare Conflict Management: Insights from the Pandemic and BeyondIn this episode of "It's All Your Fault," host Megan Hunter welcomes Dr. Jeff Stuart, an experienced physician executive and co-founder of RxSolve Conflict, to discuss conflict management in healthcare settings. Their conversation explores how the pandemic transformed healthcare conflicts and what lessons can help improve communication and patient care.Understanding Healthcare Conflict DynamicsDr. Stuart shares insights from his three decades of medical practice and leadership, including his experience as Chief Medical Officer during the pandemic. He describes how hospitals function as inherently high-pressure environments where different departments operate as distinct "battlefields," each with their own unique pressures and challenges.The discussion reveals how operational pressures, resource constraints, and evolving power dynamics contribute to healthcare conflicts. Dr. Stuart explains how traditional hierarchical structures are shifting toward team-based approaches, creating new communication challenges that require innovative solutions.Questions We Answer in This EpisodeHow did the pandemic affect conflict dynamics in healthcare settings?What are the primary sources of conflict in healthcare environments?How can healthcare professionals better manage high-stress interactions?What role does communication training play in preventing healthcare conflicts?How can healthcare leaders support better conflict management?Key TakeawaysHealthcare conflicts often arise from competing priorities and resource constraintsRole ambiguity and poor communication channels amplify conflict potentialBasic conflict management training can significantly improve healthcare interactionsThe pandemic created unique challenges but also opportunities for improved communicationLeadership engagement is crucial for implementing effective conflict management strategiesThis episode provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone interested in understanding how complex organizations can better manage conflict. The discussion offers practical approaches while acknowledging the unique challenges faced by those working in high-stress medical environments.Additional ResourceDr. Jeff Stuart's website: www.rxsolveconflict.comProfessional DevelopmentLeaders High-Conflict Training: New Ways for WorkConflict Influencer Group ClassConnect With UsVisit High Conflict Institute: highconflictinstitute.comSubmit questions for Bill and MeganBrowse our complete collection of books and resources in our online store—available in print and e-book formatsFind these show notes and all past episode notes on our websiteWatch this episode on YouTube!Important NoticeOur discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (00:58) - Dr. Jeff Stuart (03:22) - Jeff's Background (10:10) - CMO Experience During Pandemic (16:02) - Conflict with Travelling Professionals (16:51) - Stuck in Storming (19:45) - Biggest Conflicts in Healthcare (25:24) - Making Conflicts Bigger (31:50) - Preventative (33:02) - Continual Societal Breakdowns (35:29) - Momentum and Problem-Solving (46:30) - Delineations (48:10) - Wrap Up

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Stanford University Research Scholar, Adrienne Mayor, what do ancient myths tell us about the deep history of planet earth in her book "Mythopedia". Then in biotech, Dr. Ned Swanson, the President and Chief Medical Officer of Polarity Bio, tells us about their approach to healing serious, hard-to-treat skin wounds. In early trials, it's twice as effective as the current treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.

Dr. Ramiro Zúñiga, Chief Medical Officer for Health Net Medi-Cal, brings nearly three decades of experience as a board-certified family physician serving rural and underserved communities across California. At Health Net, he co-leads contractual, compliance, and regulatory efforts for the Medi-Cal line of business while providing strategic and operational direction for quality improvement, utilization management, and clinical programs.Previously Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Residency Program Director at San Joaquin General Hospital, Dr. Zúñiga has long combined clinical leadership with system-level transformation. He is also a Volunteer Clinical Professor at the UC Davis School of Medicine and serves on multiple boards, including the Sacramento Latino Medical Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Hispanic Health Foundation, and the Archstone Foundation.In this episode, Dr. Zúñiga breaks down how CalAIM is transforming care—expanding provider networks with community-based organizations, scaling Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports, shifting to outcomes-based payment, and bringing care closer to where people live and learn through school-based telehealth and mobile clinics. He also shares how Health Net is investing in a diverse, community-aligned workforce and real-time data systems to reduce emergency-department visits and readmissions.Subscribe for more rural-health insights—and explore Health Net and CalAIM resources below.What You'll Learn From This Episode:Introduction and Welcome Back Reintroduction and Background of Dr. Zúñiga CalAIM Rollout and Successes Expanding the Medical Ecosystem Addressing Workforce Shortages Focus on Equity and Community Partnerships Whole Person Care and Enhanced Care Management Telehealth and Remote Care Innovations Final Thoughts and Future of CalAIMConnect with Dr. Ramiro Zuniga: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-netResourceshttps://bridgingthedivideca.comwww.news.healthnet.comHealth NetCalAIM (DHCS)Hazel Health (school-based telehealth)Centene Foundation – Mobile Clinics partnershipThe CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!Learn more about the CSRHA at

(October 28, 2025)Dozens of states sue Trump administration over SNAP funding during government shutdown. Report asks why LAPD mental health specialists defer to armed officers. 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 talks with Bill about how daylight savings affects your body, men needing twice as much exercise as women, and Kim Kardashian saying she got a brain aneurysm from stress and whether that can really happen.

In this episode of Quality Talks with Peggy O'Kane, Peggy welcomes Dr. Troyen Brennan, adjunct professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, former Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health and Aetna, and author of Wonderful and Broken.With decades of experience spanning academic medicine, hospital administration and retail health care, Troy brings candor and clarity to the challenges facing American health care and the promise of primary care reform.Troy's insights are both sobering and hopeful, pointing to a future where coordinated, data-driven primary care can finally fulfill its promise.Highlights:·Diagnosing a System Under Pressure: The limits of fee-for-service payment and why employer-sponsored insurance is reaching a breaking point.Building the Foundation for Better Care: The critical role of primary care in medicine's value-based future.Spotlighting Innovation Across the Map: Real-world examples of successful primary care transformation, including Catalyst Health in Texas and Southcentral Foundation in Alaska.Reimagining Accreditation for Modern Needs: Reflections on NCQA's Patient-Centered Medical Home and future redesigns.Clearing the Policy Bottleneck: Observations on policy inertia and how policymakers can accelerate change.This episode is a timely and thought-provoking update for healthcare executives, policymakers and clinicians committed to building a more sustainable, efficient health care system.Key Quote:The only way you can see a health care system that works in the future is if it's value based—that it's prospective payment and risk on the providers for the elaboration of care provided.If we believe what most people write about these things, we've got 25 to 30% waste as a result of the fee-for-service system.If we move to a value-based approach, that's money that's going to fund the system, that extra third that we can put back into real health care. So you need a value-based approach.-- Troy Brennan, MDTime Stamps:(3:12) Employment-Based Health Care is Unsustainable (7:29) The Value-Based Future and Primary Care(10:00) Payment Disparities and Policy Inertia(22:00) Technology and Data Analytics in Advanced Primary Care(28:18) Peggy's ReflectionLinks:Connect with Troyen Brennan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 talks with Bill about how daylight savings affects your body, men needing twice as much exercise as women, and Kim Kardashian saying she got a brain aneurysm from stress and whether that can really happen.

Medical Affairs isn't a downstream function—it's the throughline connecting science, story, and strategy from development through commercialization. This episode features Howard Rutman, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Xalud Therapeutics and Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA discussing the critical role of early Medical Affairs engagement. Key topics include how early Medical Affairs involvement speeds patient enrollment and data generation, qualities to seek in the first Medical Affairs hire, the value a lean team can bring to BioTech, and the importance of evidence plans that support physician and market access needs.  The podcast emphasizes Medical Affairs as a continuous link from development to commercialization.

In this bonus episode, Dr. Kahn sits down with Dr. William Hsu, Chief Medical Officer at L-Nutra (Prolon) and former Harvard Medical School faculty member, for a fascinating look at how fasting can help put Type 2 diabetes into remission. Dr. Hsu explains why muscle mass is crucial for managing diabetes — it's where glucose gets absorbed — and how the Fasting Mimicking Diet (just five days a month for six or more months) can lead to incredible results. The program not only supports blood sugar control but also helps preserve muscle and target belly fat, which is exactly what you want from healthy weight loss. Check out the programs mentioned in the episode:

Join host Eric Malzone as he speaks with Colleen Lewis, co-founder of bluSONIL, and Dr. Amy Lee, the company's Chief Medical Officer, about how bluSONIL is transforming the intersection of longevity, wellness, and regenerative aesthetics. Colleen, a seasoned leader in luxury brands and aesthetics, and Dr. Lee, a triple board-certified physician in metabolic health and nutrition, share how their partnership brings together business vision and medical expertise to create a high-touch, results-driven experience. They discuss identifying market gaps, the importance of evidence-based treatments, and the challenges of scaling a medically guided company while maintaining trust and authenticity. The conversation also explores bluSONIL's membership model, their educational approach to consumer wellness, and their shared belief in innovation, transparency, and holistic care—redefining how people pursue beauty, vitality, and long-term health. LINKS: https://www.sportalliance.com/en/perfect-gym/ https://www.withflex.com/ https://www.podcastcollective.io/

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows the shingles vaccine being connected to health benefits, early-phase research shows COVID mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost, what to know about Tylenol and links to autism, President Trump […]

Join host Dr. Eve Cunningham in conversation with Dr. Jessica Schlicher, Chief Medical Officer, Virtual Care and Digital Health at Providence, as the two discuss Jessica's journey from family physician to digital health leader, and examine how health systems can build financially sound virtual care programs that reduce clinician burden and improve outcomes at scale.Their conversation focuses on:How Providence and Cadence are moving clinicians from reactive to proactive careBuilding sustainable financial models for virtual and remote care programsThe clinical and cost-of-care results from Providence's NEJM Catalyst studyThe role of AI and team-based care in shaping the future of chronic disease managementDr. Schlicher is a partner of Cadence and not compensated for this podcast.For more information on Cadence, visit https://www.cadence.care/

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows the shingles vaccine being connected to health benefits, early-phase research shows COVID mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost, what to know about Tylenol and links to autism, President Trump […]

How to take charge of your health, build muscle, and prevent disease — for life. What if you could detect disease years before symptoms appear?

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows the shingles vaccine being connected to health benefits, early-phase research shows COVID mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost, what to know about Tylenol and links to autism, President Trump […]

#68: We all know babies don't need added sugar—but avoiding it is harder than you think. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Lustig, one of the world's leading experts on sugar and metabolism, to uncover the hidden ways sugar sneaks into baby foods and what parents can do to keep it out. If you've ever wondered how to protect your baby from added sugar and help them build a lifetime of positive food preferences, this conversation will open your eyes to what's really going on in our food supply—and what you can do about it. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. How to spot hidden sugars in common baby foods, pouches and yogurts - and then which real food alternatives you can swap in instead. 2. Why Dr. Lustig believes pureeing vegetables for your baby does not convey the same health beliefs as eating the intact versions of these foods 3. What the difference between apples, applesauce and apple juice is when it comes to fiber and carbohydrate load and impact on blood sugar levels Shownotes for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podast/68 Links from this episode: • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lustig's personal / professional website is located at www.robertlustig.com • The non-profit Eat Real that Dr. Lustig is the Chief Medical Officer of is located here: https://eatreal.org/about/ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lustig's UCSF Sugar Science resource (...the one that vetted 8,000 clinical research articles down into a few infographics for you :) is located here: https://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Lustig's books on Amazon (affiliate links) • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease • Metabolical: The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine (release May 2021) Movies that Dr. Lustig has been featured in that were mentioned in the podcast episode • Fed Up • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugar Coated: How the Food Industry Seduced the World One Spoonful at a Time • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugar the Bitter Truth (...Dr. Lustig in the longest viral video you'll ever watch!) Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Links • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 269 - Agave: Is it Safe to Offer Babies Agave in Place of Added Sugar? • Episode 309 - Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW • Episode 328 - Managing Blood Sugar + Gestational Diabetes with Casey Seiden, RDN, CDCES⁠

Today we're thrilled to get to know Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer of OpenEvidence. OpenEvidence is the world's leading medical information platform and the fastest growing applications for physicians in history. Over 40% of US clinicians leverage OpenEvidence for evidence based practice support that is directly embedded into their workflows.Through an array of strategic content partnerships (including the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and all eleven JAMA specialty journals—such as JAMA Oncology and JAMA Neurology) OpenEvidence gives clinicians the power to search once, skip the scavenger hunt, and surface the science in seconds. Most recently, OpenEvidence has raised $200M in its Series C from Top Investors like Sequoia, GV Thrive, Kleiner Perkins and others!In this episode, we discuss how OpenEvidence is transforming access to medical evidence, the company's rapid growth and adoption by clinicians, its business model and journal partnerships, and the future roadmap for AI-powered clinical decision support.

#68: We all know babies don't need added sugar—but avoiding it is harder than you think. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Lustig, one of the world's leading experts on sugar and metabolism, to uncover the hidden ways sugar sneaks into baby foods and what parents can do to keep it out. If you've ever wondered how to protect your baby from added sugar and help them build a lifetime of positive food preferences, this conversation will open your eyes to what's really going on in our food supply—and what you can do about it. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. How to spot hidden sugars in common baby foods, pouches and yogurts - and then which real food alternatives you can swap in instead. 2. Why Dr. Lustig believes pureeing vegetables for your baby does not convey the same health beliefs as eating the intact versions of these foods 3. What the difference between apples, applesauce and apple juice is when it comes to fiber and carbohydrate load and impact on blood sugar levels Shownotes for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podast/68 Links from this episode: • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lustig's personal / professional website is located at www.robertlustig.com • The non-profit Eat Real that Dr. Lustig is the Chief Medical Officer of is located here: https://eatreal.org/about/ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lustig's UCSF Sugar Science resource (...the one that vetted 8,000 clinical research articles down into a few infographics for you :) is located here: https://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Lustig's books on Amazon (affiliate links) • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease • Metabolical: The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine (release May 2021) Movies that Dr. Lustig has been featured in that were mentioned in the podcast episode • Fed Up • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugar Coated: How the Food Industry Seduced the World One Spoonful at a Time • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugar the Bitter Truth (...Dr. Lustig in the longest viral video you'll ever watch!) Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Links • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 269 - Agave: Is it Safe to Offer Babies Agave in Place of Added Sugar? • Episode 309 - Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW • Episode 328 - Managing Blood Sugar + Gestational Diabetes with Casey Seiden, RDN, CDCES⁠

I interviewed Dr. Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer of AWS (Amazon Web Services) about its Health Data Lake and how those data are being powered into innovations transforming healthcare. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ Connect with Rowland Illing danielle.rowe@longjump.agency Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Podbean Click here to subscribe with RSS

Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, is using AI to enhance care and services for patients who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs. One application is to analyze data related to health equity, care authorization, and to address biases. Their AI agent is being used to interact with patients, offering them the option to access a human. Integration with wearables, such as the Oura Ring, focuses on identifying clinically useful information to prevent physicians from being overwhelmed by data. Saria explains, "Medicare Advantage plans are absolutely that. It's an advantage because of the additional benefits that exist and the opportunity to connect with our members is rather unique. In fact, what I'll share with you and the audience is that AI has been a focus for us and a priority as we continue to expand the focus on quality and engagement with our members so that they have their best quality life possible to them. AI is a major piece of this work to make that happen. I can give you a couple of examples. In fact, when it comes to health equity, CMS has recently required Medicare plans to ensure that we are analyzing our data through a health equity lens. This year, in fact, we're focused on authorizations, authorizations of care. We want to make sure that it is critical to our members and AI. I see an opportunity to recognize any blind spots or implicit bias."   "I think that every human being has a capability for technology. And what's critical is that we meet them where they are, that we understand what they want, what they need out of technology. I think that works as well as providers. As you see all of these AI developers starting up companies and solving problems, the conversation that we're having every day at Lumeris and at Essence Healthcare is what does the patient want? What does that member need for quality of care? And then engage and include the providers in that conversation. What makes their job easier? Because one of the challenges with new technology is that we can also reach a point of technology exhaustion. So I'll give an example of our relationship with Oura ring, the wearable device that tracks for sleep, for health, for heart rate, and a number of different measures."    #EssenceHealthcare #MedicareAdvantage #HealthAI #OuraRing #DigitalHealth essencehealthcare.com Listen to the podcast here

Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, is using AI to enhance care and services for patients who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs. One application is to analyze data related to health equity, care authorization, and to address biases. Their AI agent is being used to interact with patients, offering them the option to access a human. Integration with wearables, such as the Oura Ring, focuses on identifying clinically useful information to prevent physicians from being overwhelmed by data. Saria explains, "Medicare Advantage plans are absolutely that. It's an advantage because of the additional benefits that exist and the opportunity to connect with our members is rather unique. In fact, what I'll share with you and the audience is that AI has been a focus for us and a priority as we continue to expand the focus on quality and engagement with our members so that they have their best quality life possible to them. AI is a major piece of this work to make that happen. I can give you a couple of examples. In fact, when it comes to health equity, CMS has recently required Medicare plans to ensure that we are analyzing our data through a health equity lens. This year, in fact, we're focused on authorizations, authorizations of care. We want to make sure that it is critical to our members and AI. I see an opportunity to recognize any blind spots or implicit bias."   "I think that every human being has a capability for technology. And what's critical is that we meet them where they are, that we understand what they want, what they need out of technology. I think that works as well as providers. As you see all of these AI developers starting up companies and solving problems, the conversation that we're having every day at Lumeris and at Essence Healthcare is what does the patient want? What does that member need for quality of care? And then engage and include the providers in that conversation. What makes their job easier? Because one of the challenges with new technology is that we can also reach a point of technology exhaustion. So I'll give an example of our relationship with Oura ring, the wearable device that tracks for sleep, for health, for heart rate, and a number of different measures."    #EssenceHealthcare #MedicareAdvantage #HealthAI #OuraRing #DigitalHealth essencehealthcare.com Download the transcript here    

Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, joins the show for the first time as ASTHO's president to discuss her plans for the new term; Dr. Karen Hacker, health policy fellow at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, co-authored an article for the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice with Dr. Susan Kansagra, Chief Medical Officer at ASTHO, Chrissie Juliano with Big Cities Health Coalition, and Lori Freeman with the National Association of County and City Health Officials, about the way forward for state and local public health; on October 27th at 2:00 p.m. ET, ASTHO and the Public Health Foundation (PHF) will host a webinar about academic health department partnerships in Vermont; and on Wednesday, November 12th, ASTHO and PHF will hold an interactive Q&A session for their final webinar in the academic health department partnership series. ASTHO Article: Manisha Juthani, MD, Commissioner of Connecticut Department of Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President JPHMP Article: Where Do We Go From Here? The Way Forward for State and Local Public Health ASTHO Webinar: Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont ASTHO Webinar: Ask Me Anything: Academic Health Department Partnerships  

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy dives deep into why women are turning away from conventional medicine and seeking care in alternative spaces. He explores the growing Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and Make America Medical Again (MAMA) movements, sharing his perspective as a naturopathic medical doctor trained in both conventional and integrative medicine. Dr. McCarthy discusses empathy in healthcare, accountability to patients, and the importance of bridging the gap between modern medicine and natural approaches. This episode is an honest look at what real medicine should feel like—human, compassionate, and deeply connected.  

(October 22, 2025)ICE's ‘Athletically Allergic' Recruits could thwart the effort to double the workforce. Need to get some frustration out? Try a ‘Scream Club.' 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 talks with Bill about Doctors telling patients ‘cool it on the supplements,' peanut allergies plummeting in children, RFK Jr advocating for MORE saturated fats, Nitrous Oxide use surging in CA among young people, and can Marijuana really help you sleep?

ASTHO President Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer with the Alabama Department of Public Health, reflects on his time as president as he closes out his term; Dr. Susan Kansagra, Chief Medical Officer at ASTHO, served as a panelist during a press briefing for Trust for America's Health (TFAH) on chronic disease prevention and obesity, alongside TFAH President and CEO Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, TFAH Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research Rhea Farberman, and Megan Lott with the Duke University Global Health Institute; on Wednesday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. ET, ASTHO will host a webinar on preparedness and response tactics to use during extreme weather events; and today, October 22nd at 3:00 p.m. ET, ASTHO will host session four of the Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab Series.  TFAH: State of Obesity Report 2025: Better Policies for a Healthier America ASTHO Webinar: Weathering the Storm: The Importance of Environmental Health Preparedness and Response Part I ASTHO Webinar: Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab - A Series  

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Ryan Sultán about the evolving landscape of ADHD—why diagnoses and prescriptions have risen across age groups, what recent prescribing data reveal, and how these trends align with real-world clinical experience. They explore how ADHD medications affect not just symptoms but broader outcomes like school, work, and safety, while also addressing concerns about overdiagnosis, misuse, and disparities in access to care.   Dr. Ryan Sultan is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and assistant professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. He is the Medical Director of NYC-based Integrative Psychiatry, where he assesses and treats patients using a combination of psychological, social, environmental, and pharmacological modalities. Integrative Psychiatry also provides ADHD treatment in Miami. As an ADHD psychiatrist, he conducts extensive ADHD research with a focus on using big data to improve ADHD treatment in real world settings, advocating for non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for ADHD, coaching, and digital tools as a foundational treatment that precedes or supplements medication. He approaches ADHD treatment with a nuanced understanding of the current misuse and overdiagnosis crisis, and addresses this issue through careful assessment and monitoring.   Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.  Never miss an episode!

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various health topics. Dr. Adams shares new information about a chip implant to restore vision for those with wet macular degeneration. He also details how high blood pressure affects the overall risk for heart disease.

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 talks with Bill about Doctors telling patients ‘cool it on the supplements,' peanut allergies plummeting in children, RFK Jr advocating for MORE saturated fats, Nitrous Oxide use surging in CA among young people, and can Marijuana really help you sleep?

Shabbaz K Virani, Co-Founder of The Cannabis Collective and a key speaker at the upcoming Business of Cannabis NY event, delves into the dynamic New York cannabis market.We cover the market's rapid growth, compliance and regulatory hurdles, the crucial role of Dr. June Chin, the new Chief Medical Officer at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, and the modernization of medical cannabis programs. SKV also highlights strategies for integrating legacy operators into the legal framework and the importance of curated networking to drive industry success. Discover actionable insights to navigate this complex yet opportunity-rich landscape.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you been told that Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) patients who have difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs) are appropriate for inpatient status if their hospital stay crosses a second midnight? What direction have you received about “discharge effectuation?” Are your physicians keen on placing the majority of their patients into inpatient status because they want to prevent delivery of an expensive hospital bill? During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Dr. Juliet Ugarte Hopkins, the Chief Medical Officer for Phoenix Medical Management, will report on issues that have captured her interest as she discusses these, and other hot topics of misdirection and misinformation often encountered in the healthcare landscape.The popular broadcast will also feature these instantly recognizable panelists, who will report more news during their segments:CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson, Senior Director of Clinical Policy and Education for the vaunted Brundage Group, will have the latest clinical documentation integrity (CDI) updates.Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will report on the latest coding news.News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

Are you suffering from heart failure and looking for treatment options? Tune in for Dr. Finn Gustafsson, Chief Medical Officer of Abbott's heart failure division, and Nancy Rajanen a patient her to share with us the signs and symptoms of heart failure.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Finn Gustafsson is the division vice president and chief medical officer of Abbott's heart failure business. Dr. Gustafsson leads the heart failure medical affairs organization, which is involved in new product development, preclinical research, emerging technologies and clinical trial strategy. Dr. Gustafsson joined Abbott in 2025. Prior to joining Abbott, he served as medical director of the advanced heart failure, transplantation and mechanical circulatory support program at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, and as a professor of cardiology at the University of Copenhagen. An internationally recognized expert in advanced heart failure, Dr. Gustafsson has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed articles. He previously served on the steering committees of numerous international clinical trials and registries, including studies on advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy. www.domoreforheartfailure.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

In this episode of Compassion & Courage Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus speaks with Dr. Steven Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer of HealthTrackRx. They discuss the importance of compassionate communication in healthcare, the challenges of antibiotic resistance, and the innovations in infectious disease testing. Dr. Goldberg shares personal stories of compassion in medicine, emphasizing the significance of listening to patients. The conversation also touches on the future of personalized medicine and the need for accessible healthcare for all. Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/segrxmd/Learn more about HealthTrackRx: www.HealthTrackRx.comLearn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast About Dr. Steven Goldberg:Dr. Steven Goldberg is a visionary healthcare leader recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare in 2020, ranking #39. With a strong commitment to population health and financial performance, he has established himself as a Chief Clinical Executive with a national reputation for excellence.Dr. Goldberg has a proven track record of transforming clinical operations to contribute multimillion-dollar gains to organizational profitability through enhanced revenue, margin improvement, and clinical outcomes. He has successfully led large teams of up to 1,500 full-time employees, focusing on boosting employee engagement and morale while fostering a culture of mentorship and empowerment.His strategic acumen shines in large, complex organizations where he drives initiatives that yield significant business results. An energetic and sought-after communicator, Dr. Goldberg combines a meticulous attention to detail with a collaborative approach, making him a respected figure in healthcare leadership. Date: 10/20/2025 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 174 – Improving the Science of Diagnosis with Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA

In this powerful episode of our Going the Distance for Family series, international soccer star and fertility advocate, Ali Riley, opens up about how a recent injury — while physically and emotionally challenging — became an unexpected turning point in her life. For the first time in years, Ali had space to pause. And in that pause, she found clarity about her future, including her family-building goals. In a real talk and hopeful conversation, she shares how she and her husband are now exploring IVF, due in part to his diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome, and what she wishes for ahead. Ali also reflects on the lack of fertility education and access in elite athletics, and the change she's trying to bring not just to the soccer field -- but to the women's health field.This episode includes a special midroll segment with Dr. Asima Ahmed, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Carrot Fertility, who talks about the importance of reducing the financial barrier to access care, and why preparing your body for pregnancy during the 'premester' period is worth focusing on. Ali's story is one of resilience, perspective, and hope. It's proof that going the distance for family isn't something to be ashamed of, but to celebrate. This episode is sponsored by Carrot Fertility, a global fertility and family-building platform whose comprehensive care drives clinical outcomes that create industry-leading cost savings. Learn more at get-carrot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.