• Talking Seasonal Allergies
    Apr 5 2024

    Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to discuss how to manage seasonal allergies.

    For more information about allergies, use our health encyclopedia. Visit kp.org/health and type in "allergies."

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    28 mins
  • Talking Preparing for Menopause
    Feb 2 2024

    Listen as board-certified physician, Deepali Kothary, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your physician for the best menopausal care. This conversation focuses on how we can manage physical and emotional changes that occur with menopause and perimenopause. For more information, visit:

    • kp.org/selfcareapps to access emotional wellness tools
    • kp.org or the Kaiser Permanente app to start an e-visit
    • You are Not Broken-Podcast*
    • Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski*
    • North American Menopause Society*

    *Any external resources mentioned or included in this episode are not accredited or endorsed by the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG). Reference to the resources does not represent approval by MAPMG of any of the products, services, or opinions in the resources or of any corporation, organization, or individual associated with the resources.

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    26 mins
  • Talking Pain Management
    Dec 1 2023

    Listen as Gregory Khan-Arthur, DO joins our host to discuss the psychology of pain and how to manage it.

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    31 mins
  • Talking Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nov 3 2023

    Listen as Ashley Miller, MD joins our hosts to talk about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, and how to manage it. 

    Resources:

    • Behavioral Health Phone Number (for Kaiser Permanente members): 1-800-777-7904
    • Blog post about Seasonal Affective Disorder

     If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to the nearest hospital. 

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    17 mins
  • Talking Flu Shot Myths
    Oct 6 2023

    Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to debunk common myths about the flu shot.

    To find a flu clinic near you, click here. 

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    17 mins
  • Talking Gut Health
    Sep 1 2023

    Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO joins our hosts to discuss the importance of gut health and how to improve it. 

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    20 mins
  • Talking Plant-Forward Eating
    Aug 4 2023

    Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO  joins our hosts to discuss what plant-forward eating is, the health benefits, and how to get started.

    Resources:

    • Visit kp.org to learn more about plant-based eating.
    • Read Dr. Schwiesow's blog post about plant-based eating here.
    • To make an appointment with a nutritionist, message a member of your Health Care Team.
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    20 mins
  • Talking Self-Compassion
    Jul 7 2023

    Listen as Wellness Coach, Jen Miller, joins our hosts to discuss what self-compassion is and how to practice it. 

    Resources: 

    • Self-Compassion Overview - Video
    • Are You Too Hard On Yourself? - Article 
    • Healthy Thinking
    • Self-Compassion for the Serious and Skeptical 
    • Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff*
    • The 5-Day Self-Compassion Challenge with Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer*

    *Any external resources mentioned or included in this episode are not accredited or endorsed by the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG). Reference to the resources does not represent approval by MAPMG of any of the products, services, or opinions in the resources or of any corporation, organization, or individual associated with the resources.

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    15 mins