05/12/2024

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S03_E13 - Focus on Psychosis - A Conversation with a Clinical Psychologist

Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Hallucinations, Bipolar Disorder... These are some of the many conditions that fall under the category of Psycosis. But did you know that 1 in every 30 people in the U.S. will experience a psychotic event at some point in their life? But who is most at risk? What are some of the early signs? How is psychosis diagnosed and what treatments do we have?

It's safe to say psychosis has been given an imperfect definition in the media and in entertainment over the years. Psychotic episodes typically occur when someone has difficulty telling the difference between what's real and what's not. These conditions can take many forms and they are treated in a variety of ways, but thankfully it's been a long time since the era of asylums. But what's the current state of affairs around these conditions? Joining us on Episode 13 is Dr. Marielle Demarais, PhD, LP, who will help us better define psychosis and walk us through the current diagnoses, treatments and supports available to patients and their loved ones. We'll also field a few listener questions on the subject as well!

Although psychosis might be more common than you think, it might not be exactly what you've been lead to believe. We hope you'll join us to find out more!

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04/28/2024

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S03_E12 - Strengthening Our Understanding of the Pelvic Floor

The Pelvic Floor. Everyone with a pelvis, has a pelvic floor. But what is it? For starters, it's something many of us take for granted - until issues arise... And although pelvic floor issues commonly effect women, they effect plenty of men as well. From feeling like you need to sprint to the bathroom every five minutes, to anxiety around the body's ability to "hold it", to experiencing discomfort during intimate moments, these conditions can really throw a wrench in your day. But fear not, because understanding what's going on down there is the first step towards regaining control.

The pelvic floor is responsible for a lot of important behind the scenes functions in our body, and when conditions such as incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain arise, it's important to know what can be done to get things back on track. On this episode we'll be joined by Dr. Beth Stegora, an expert in pelvic floor conditions and therapies for treating them. We'll identify and define the most common conditions and go over the diagnosis, treatments and resources available to help those dealing with these all-too-common issues. We hope you'll join us!

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04/14/2024

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S03_E11 - Keeping Up with Pacemakers

The heart is pretty amazing. In the orchestra the human body, the heart is the conductor, but sometimes, even the most skilled maestro needs a little backup. Enter pacemakers, the tiny conductors that can help us keep the beat. But when might you need one? How are they implanted? How long do they last? And can I still use the microwave?

Join us to learn about the world of pacemakers with our guest, Dr. Rehan Karim. He's an electrophysiologist (fantastic scrabble word, btw...) and he'll walk us through some basics on the electrical system of our hearts, how pacemakers work, what the lived experience is like with one, and some of the latest developments for this amazing technology. Did you know that the first pacemaker was made in MInnesota? Find out more about these life-changing devices, on Episode 11!

You can learn more about heart health issues and find helpful resources here.

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