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Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we don’t stop at the facts—you’ll also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients who’ve experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk!
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If you’re starting new year fitness goals and feeling pressure to change everything FAST, you’re not alone. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Steven Hale, a primary sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, to break down how to start exercising the right way without burning out or getting injured. They discuss why so many people quit by the end of January, how starting too fast can lead to common sports injuries, an...
¿Andas con ansiedad, cambios de humor, niebla mental o cansancio extremo? No estás sola. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Rachel Rohaidy de Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute y la presentadora Anabelle Blum explican qué pasa realmente en tu cerebro durante la perimenopausia y la menopausia, por qué te puedes sentir “apagada” o “no como tú misma” y qué herramientas existen para recuperar claridad y bienestar. Hablamos de salud mental, hormonas, familia, cultura y cómo...
Heart attack prevention and heart health start with small, consistent changes. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Sandra Peebles sits down with cardiologist Dr. Sergiu Darabant of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care to explain how everyday choices—from diet and exercise to screenings and family history—can help prevent heart disease before it starts. You’ll learn: • How to know if your heart is truly healthy • The truth about heart-healthy diets like Mediterranean and DASH • Wh...
If you take daily medications or supplements, you may be surprised to learn how much your everyday foods can affect them. Host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Emilie Collongette, a primary care clinical pharmacy specialist at Baptist Health, to break down the most common—and most surprising—food-drug and supplement-drug interactions. From grapefruit and leafy greens to collagen, turmeric, calcium, and herbal remedies like St. John’s wort, Dr. Collongette explains how these ever...
El cáncer de pulmón genera muchas preguntas, desde los primeros síntomas hasta lo que sucede después de un diagnóstico. En este episodio, nuestros expertos explican las señales más comunes, cómo funcionan las pruebas de detección, el papel del tabaquismo y qué esperar en cuanto a tratamientos, pronóstico y calidad de vida. Una conversación clara y directa para entender mejor una enfermedad que afecta a tantas familias. Presentadora: Sandra Peebles Periodista Galardonada Expert...
Think vaping is safer than smoking? This Baptist HealthTalk episode will make you think twice. In this new conversation with pulmonologist Dr. Sosa, he breaks down what really happens when you vape and why the risks are much more serious than most people realize. You’ll hear: • What’s actually inside a vape and why it matters • How vaping affects lungs, especially in developing teens • The hidden chemicals and exposures most people never hear about • The truth behind...
Sleep looks different at every stage, from newborns who nap all day (and night) to parents just trying to make it through the week. But how much rest do kids and adults really need, and why does it feel so hard to get? In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Dr. Timothy Grant, medical co-director of Baptist Health Sleep Care, talks about the science of sleep and the habits that can make — or break — a good night’s rest. From bedtime battles to blue light, caffeine and power naps, we’ll uncover h...
Think heart disease only affects older people? Or that red wine protects your heart? Join host Sandra Peebles with father-son duo and cardiac surgery experts Dr. Joseph T. McGinn Jr. and Dr. Joseph McGinn III as they bust the most common heart health myths. From silent heart attacks in women to the truth about aspirin and red wine — and the groundbreaking McGinn Technique, a minimally invasive heart surgery featured on Grey’s Anatomy — discover what’s fact, what’s fiction, and how to truly pr...
¿Sientes que la gripe está golpeando más fuerte que antes? No estás solo y hay una explicación científica detrás de esa percepción. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. María Fernanda Escarcia, especialista en medicina de emergencias en Baptist Health, desmitifica lo que realmente está pasando con la influenza hoy. Habla sobre cómo nuestra inmunidad ha cambiado desde la pandemia, cuándo el Tamiflu puede ser efectivo, las diferencias entre los tipos de gripe A y B y por qué vacunar...
Do you feel like the flu is hitting harder than before? You’re not alone and doctors say there’s a clear reason the flu feels different in our post-pandemic world. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. David Mishkin, Medical Director of Virtual Urgent Care and Urgent Care Express, explains what’s really happening with influenza today. He shares how our immunity has changed since the pandemic, when Tamiflu can be effective, the differences between flu types A and B, how flu compares to t...
If you or a loved one is facing perimenopause or menopause and want real answers, this conversation is for you. We break down what’s happening to your body and brain during this unique stage in womens' lives - from hot flashes, sleep loss, and mood shifts to bone health, fitness, and nutrition that actually help. You’ll hear how the social stigma is changing, what we know now about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), "menodivorce" and how communication (with partners, doctors, and yourself) ch...
If you or a loved one is facing surgery from breast cancer, understanding your breast reconstruction options is an important step in the journey. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez shares her own story of her journey with triple-negative breast cancer, and the tough decisions she faced about going flat, choosing implants, or considering other reconstruction options. She sits down with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. David Mattos, to break down wh...
Thinking about getting off the couch and into a pair of running shoes? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Frankie Ruiz — co-founder of the Miami Marathon — sits down with Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Miami Marathon, to discuss how to start running the smart way. They cover everything from essential equipment, warm-ups, common injuries, hydration tips, and how AI is starting to play a role in training programs. Whether you're training for your fi...
Seamos honestas: Nadie nos prepara para este capítulo en la vida de nosotras. Pero hoy cambiamos eso. ¿Sientes transformaciones como ansiedad, olvidos o variaciones en tu estado de ánimo? No te lo estás imaginando, y no estás sola. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Ingrid Paredes, obstetra y ginecóloga, explica con claridad qué sucede realmente en la perimenopausia y la menopausia: desde los sofocos y la insomnia hasta la resequedad vaginal, la pérdida de deseo sexual, el aume...
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder though many people don’t even know they have it. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Brian Wilner, electrophysiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how AFib is detected, who’s most at risk and why untreated AFib raises your chances of having a stroke. You’ll also hear what AFib feels like, the latest treatment options - from medications and ablation to the WATCHMAN device - and...
Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue, or a sign of something more serious? In this BaptistHealth Talk episode, cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Ian De Conde, explains the truth behind one of the most common and misunderstood conditions. From myths about crossing your legs to the real role of genetics, pregnancy, and lifestyle, you’ll learn about what really causes varicose veins, when they may signal an underlyi...
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight no one sees? This episode of Baptist HealthTalk explores the cost of invisible labor—the behind-the-scenes mental load of planning, scheduling, coordinating and caring that keeps households running but often goes unrecognized. Psychotherapist Manuela Rodriguez explains why this burden frequently falls on women, how it impacts health and relationships, and what families can do to share the load more equally. You’ll discover the early signs of overload, t...
An annual screening saved Alonzo Mourning’s life. In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Willard Shepard speaks with the basketball hall of famer as well as family medicine physician, Dr. Sergio Tierrablanca, about men’s health, early detection, and why yearly checkups matter, especially for men of color. Hear Zo’s journey from an elevated PSA to an early prostate cancer diagnosis, plus the mindset that carried him through a kidney transplant and back to th...
Concierge medicine is more than a trend; it’s growing fast and reshaping healthcare. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, experts break down what concierge medicine is, how it works and who can benefit. From women’s health and family care to mental wellness, full body scans and preventive screenings, this approach gives people more time with their doctor, easier access to care and greater peace of mind. Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Kathleen Filiaggi, M.D. Internal...
Feeling overwhelmed after birth? You’re not alone, and what you're feeling is more common than you think. You can read all the books and watch all the YouTube videos, but in this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, our labor and delivery nurses and lactation expert discuss the realities of postpartum recovery, the challenges of breastfeeding, and the emotional rollercoaster that often follows childbirth and new mom life. From hospital bag essentials and nipple pain to baby blues and feeding guilt...
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