Heart-to-Heart Conversations

Courtney Jordan Baechler
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Sponsored by Boston Scientific and in a joint production between the Insight Health Equity Action Lab and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the goal of this podcast is to inspire more conversation and action towards creating a culture of health. Hosts Batala McFarlane and Courtney Jordan Baechler, MD talk with people who are making wellness a priority for themselves, their families and their communities.

  1. 10/06/2023

    A Great Life after Mitral Valve Surgical Repair (with Lea Hargett)

    On this episode Ms. Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Lea Hargett.  Lea shares her story of mitral valve surgical repair, her journey to becoming a health coach and her incredible success in body, mind, and spirit.

    52 min

  2. 09/15/2023

    The Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave: Conversations with Dr. Tracy Norfleet and Dr. Wayne Batchler

    Batala and Courtney hit the road to Tampa with the Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave.  On a quest to improve heart health nationally, we had a chance to interview internist, Dr. Tracy Norfleet and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wayne Batchler.  They share their passions around heart health justice and their personal health journey.

    32 min

  3. 07/24/2023

    Getting Ahead: The Power of Preventive Care (with Darryl White)

    On this episode, Batala and Courtney interview Darryl White about his preventive cardiology experience.  Darryl grew up with lots of cardiovascular disease in his family.  He decided to get a formal consultation including a calcium score test and understand how he could create generational health for himself and his extended family going forward.

    44 min

  4. 07/06/2023

    The State of Heart Health in Minnesota (with Commissioner Brooke Cunningham)

    On this episode we hear from Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, MD, who leads the Department of Health for the state of Minnesota.  Commissioner Cunningham breaks down the realities of racism in medicine and health and how she plans to help create a path of equity for all Minnesotans.

    54 min

  5. 04/10/2023

    The Future of Medicine (with Madison Keller)

    On this episode Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Madison Keller, a second year medical student at Louisiana State University.  Madison shares her journey of how she became interested in medicine, what she has learned so far, why she remains optimistic about the future and improved health outcomes for all people, and how she continues to dedicate her time to helping those experiencing the most disparities in Louisiana.

    37 min

  6. 03/28/2023

    Heart to Heart on the Road: St. Louis, Missouri with Kappa Alpha Psi

    Taking it on the road to St. Louis, Missouri at the Kappa Alpha Psi (KAP) Fraternity and Edwards Lifesciences Heart Health event!  Batala and Dr. Courtney had the chance to interview: Reuben Shelton, KAP Polemarch Dr. Steven Broughton, National Chair for Health and Wellness for KAP John Hibbler, member of KAP St. Louis Alumni Chapter of KAP Dr. Gershom Norfleet, Forensic Pathologist and alumni of KAP They all share their personal stories with heart disease prevention, treatment and what they all have individually committed to changing outcomes going forward.

    46 min

  7. 02/23/2023

    Achieving through Health (with Sondra Samuels)

    In this episode we interview Sondra Samuels, CEO of the Northside Achievement Zone.  Sondra shares how she is prioritizing revolutionary self-love, vision boards that include health for her and her family, and her dream to see Northside residents thriving in all aspects of live.

    51 min

  8. 02/03/2023

    Navigating the System (with Jerad Green)

    In this episode we speak to Jerad Green, who shares his journey of being diagnosed with heart failure and the gaps he found in medical care on his way to diagnosis and treatment.  Jerad is on a mission to improve this process with a support group starting this month specifically for People of Color diagnosed with heart failure.

    56 min
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Sponsored by Boston Scientific and in a joint production between the Insight Health Equity Action Lab and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the goal of this podcast is to inspire more conversation and action towards creating a culture of health. Hosts Batala McFarlane and Courtney Jordan Baechler, MD talk with people who are making wellness a priority for themselves, their families and their communities.

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