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Be sure to check out the "Hot for Your Health" Playlist for other great episodes. 🎯Watch our Last Episode: ⭐️Level Up - Women's Midlife Performance | Dr. Stacy Sims  👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrjiejtfBDw&list=PL3XOiE_IdUZl-6RVo2iaizHM9NhC-B4aP Episode Overview: In this episode of "Hot for Your Health," Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Betsy Grunch, a highly esteemed neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine techniques and neurotrauma. Dr. Grunch shares her journey from her hometown in Gainesville, Georgia, through her extensive medical training at Duke University, and her current work in advancing spine surgery techniques. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of neurological surgery, as well as tips for maintaining spinal health and optimizing overall well-being in midlife. Key Topics Discussed: Dr. Grunch's educational background and career trajectory The significance of minimally invasive spine techniques Advances in the field of neurotrauma Practical advice for maintaining spinal health Balancing a demanding career with family life Dr. Grunch's experiences and insights as a female neurosurgeon Know More about Dr. Betsy Grunch: Born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia, Dr. Betsy Grunch is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a passion for minimally invasive spine surgery and neurotrauma. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Grunch attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and matched in neurological surgery at Duke University, where she completed her internship in 2008 and residency in 2013. She earned the prestigious Synthes Spine Fellowship from 2010-2011 during her time at Duke. Dr. Grunch lives in Gainesville, Georgia, with her husband Ray, their two children, Riley and Beatrice, and their two dogs, Pancake and Butters. Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Dr. Betsy Grunch: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladyspinedoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyspinedoc Subscribe to "HOT For Your Health" for more inspiring episodes.

On this week's episode of HOT for you Health, Dr Wright talks about a subject she used to ignore and now is a critical part of staying in peak performance.... Sleep. Just the word is dreamy isn't it? Well, it's supposed to be, but is it? How are you sleeping these days?  Sleep is like the spine to our overall wellbeing. We think better, work better, feel better, and relate better when we sleep better. So why does something so fundamental to an active healthy lifestyle cause us so much trouble?  Dr Wright talks about the three critical parts of creating an optimal environment for getting Back to Sleep.

Welcome to episode 8 of season 6 of the HOT for your Health podcast where we offer you bleeding edge conversations on health, science and culture with leading medical experts and fascinating people from all walks of life.  In season 6, we revisit themes from the www.womenshealthconversations.com "Best of Life" Summit where the membership community www.ajles.life was launched for 40-60+yo women living Ageless. Authentic. Indefinable in passionate pursuit of the BEST of LIFE.   Sound like a place for you?  Check it out at www.ajles.life Grab by favorite libation and gather your friends for this amazing HOT for your Health episode on the Best of Relationships in true "womens health conversations" tradition.  Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by four of her favorite experts, Dr. Juliana Hauser, Dr. Kelly Casperson, CEO Gerianne DiPiano and Social worker and journalist, Natalie Bencivenga to talk about making the Best of Relationships central in your health.  

Welcome to episode 7 of season 6 of the HOT for your Health podcast where we offer you bleeding edge conversations on health, science and culture with leading medical experts and fascinating people from all walks of life.  In season 6, we revisit themes from the www.womenshealthconversations.com "Best of Life" Summit where the membership community www.ajles.life was launched for 40-60+yo women living Ageless. Authentic. Indefinable in passionate pursuit of the BEST of LIFE.   Sound like a place for you?  Check it out at www.ajles.life LUBE and intimate skin.  Yes we said it out loud....just as we should.  FemmePharma CEO, Gerianne DiPiano joins Dr. Vonda Wright to talk about care of our most intimate skin, how to optimize sex and the science behind the best lube and femtech products to make sex pain free and focused on intimacy and pleasure.  The is the practical how to add on to our last two Best of Relationship episodes. 

Welcome to episode 6 of season 6 of the HOT for your Health podcast where we offer you bleeding edge conversations on health, science and culture with leading medical experts and fascinating people from all walks of life.  In season 6, we revisit themes from the www.womenshealthconversations.com "Best of Life" Summit where the membership community www.ajles.life was launched for 40-60+yo women living Ageless. Authentic. Indefinable in passionate pursuit of the BEST of LIFE.   Sound like a place for you?  Check it out at www.ajles.life YOU are not Broken!  HOT for your health is thrilled to bring back Rockstar Urologist and Life Coach Dr. Kelly Casperson as she unwinds female desire, the anatomy of great sex and her best advice for making intimate sexual experiences into the forefront of your relationships.  The world just can't get enough of Dr. Kelly's advice and neither can we! Find more HOT for your Health advice from Dr. Casperson on her podcast, YOU are not Broken, on IG @KellyCaspersonMD