The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast

Kerry Reller
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Bringing all things health and wellness to Tampa Bay, FL from your very own family and obesity medicine physician, Dr. Kerry Reller, MD, MS. We will discuss general medical topics, weight management, and local spots and events focusing on health, wellness, and nutrition in an interview and solo-cast format. Published weekly.

  1. 5D AGO

    E165: Pet Allergies Explained with Lily, Xavi & Hobie

    Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, Dr. Reller is joined by three very special guests—her kids Lily, Xavi, and Hobie—for a fun and educational conversation about pet allergies. In this episode, they explore what actually causes pet allergies, common symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and asthma flare-ups, and the science behind allergens from dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and even fish. Dr. Reller explains why pet allergies are caused by proteins—not fur—and discusses myths about “hypoallergenic” pets. Together they talk about practical ways families can manage pet allergies, including cleaning strategies, HEPA filters, medications, and allergy immunotherapy. This lighthearted episode mixes science with kids’ curiosity to help families better understand how to live with pets—even when allergies are involved. Tune in for a family-friendly conversation about allergies, pets, and how to keep everyone breathing easier. 00:00 Introduction to the episode and special kid guests 01:05 What happens when someone has a pet allergy? 02:30 Common symptoms of pet allergies 04:10 What actually causes pet allergies? (proteins vs fur) 06:00 Male vs female dog allergens explained 07:25 Are hypoallergenic dogs real? 08:40 Cat allergens and why they stay in the house for months 10:00 Managing pet allergies at home 12:00 Allergy medications and allergy shots 14:20 Rabbits, birds, fish, and other pet allergens Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    13 min

  2. MAR 4

    E164: Dr. Nicole Shirvani on Women’s Mental Health, Hormones, and Strength Training

    Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Shirvani, who specializes in women’s mental health and integrative psychiatry. In this episode, we explore how hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life can impact mental health, including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and brain fog during the perimenopause and menopause transition. Dr. Shirvani explains how estrogen affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, why these changes can influence mood, and how treatments such as hormone therapy and SSRIs may work together. We also discuss the powerful role of lifestyle medicine, including strength training, sleep hygiene, nature exposure, and stress reduction. Dr. Shirvani shares practical strategies that women can implement right away, including how just 10 minutes of strength training a few times per week can improve mood, reduce inflammation, support metabolic health, and protect long-term brain health. Tune in to learn how small, consistent habits can support women’s mental health and resilience at every stage of life. Dr. Nicole Shirvani is a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for Women’s Mental Health. She uses a compassionate and holistic treatment approach tailored for you and may include traditional medications, supplements, mind-body practices including sleep, diet and nutrition, and strength training. 00:00 Introduction and guest welcome 01:20 Dr. Shirvani’s journey into psychiatry 04:10 Why women’s mental health deserves special focus 07:00 Hormonal transitions and mood changes 10:40 Estrogen, serotonin, and dopamine explained 15:00 Perimenopause anxiety and depression 20:20 Why strength training improves mental health 26:30 Insulin resistance, inflammation, and mood 32:00 Sleep, brain health, and cognitive fog 36:40 Integrative psychiatry: nature, supplements, and habits 41:50 One simple habit women should start this week Connect with Dr. Nicole Instagram: @healinghermd Website: https://healinghermd.com/ Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    31 min

  3. FEB 25

    E163: Sarah Lakadawala, DNP—GLP-1 Microdosing for Autoimmune Inflammation & Fatigue

    Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Lakadawala, DNP, one of our own at Clearwater Family Medicine & Allergy. Sarah shares what it means to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and breaks down her doctoral quality improvement project exploring GLP-1 therapy (semaglutide) in patients with autoimmune disease—not primarily for weight loss, but for quality of life. We discuss what autoimmune disease is, why inflammation and fatigue are so common, and why Sarah chose to evaluate low-dose and “microdose” semaglutide in this population. She walks through her study design, baseline labs, and the two evidence-based questionnaires she used (Fatigue Severity Scale and PROMIS-29)—plus what improved, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently next time (including narrowing to one autoimmune condition and adding body composition/visceral fat data). We also talk about real-world clinical nuance: steroids, biologics, CRP limitations, and the importance of consistent anti-inflammatory habits. Sarah Lakadawala is a nurse practitioner at CFMA. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of South Florida, where her work focused on GLP-1 therapy and autoimmune conditions.  0:28 – Welcome + Sarah’s background (DNP, ICU → urgent care → family medicine) 1:31 – What a DNP is and why nurses pursue it 3:31 – Her project: GLP-1s in autoimmune patients (beyond weight loss) 4:44 – Study type overview: QI vs RCT vs meta-analysis 5:47 – Autoimmune disease explained + inflammation/obesity connection 7:40 – Study design: baseline labs, CRP, and quality-of-life surveys 9:10 – Microdosing semaglutide: starting at 0.125 mg 10:45 – PROMIS-29 + Fatigue Severity Scale: what improved 11:50 – Why CRP wasn’t statistically significant + meds confounders 14:17 – Dose changes (0.125 vs 0.25), fatigue nuance, and switching to tirzepatide 19:11 – Med reductions, fewer flares, and what she’d improve next time Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    28 min

  4. FEB 18

    E162: Dr. Erica Bove + Dr. Kerry Reller: Allergy & Asthma Med Safety for TTC & Pregnancy Q&A

    Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m sharing a special episode from my appearance on Love & Science Fertility with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Erica Bove. We break down what’s truly safe (and what’s not) for allergies and asthma while trying to conceive and during pregnancy—covering inhalers, antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, nasal steroids (including budesonide), decongestants to avoid, HEPA filters and dust-mite strategies, travel tips, allergy shots (when to continue vs. when not to start), and biologics like Xolair and Dupixent. The key takeaway: well-controlled asthma is safer than poorly controlled asthma in pregnancy—oxygen matters for mom and baby. Tune in for clear, evidence-based reassurance. Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.  She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers women physicians to build their families with confidence, self compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.   0:29 — Why this episode matters: TTC, pregnancy, and allergy/asthma fears 1:59 — Dr. Erica Bove intro + “Go Irish!” 3:10 — Dr. Reller’s path: engineering → family medicine → allergy/asthma 6:20 — The big message: control asthma; don’t stop inhalers 9:10 — Safe meds: loratadine, cetirizine, and nasal steroids (budesonide) 12:05 — Home strategies: HEPA filters, pets, and triggers 14:30 — Dust mites 101: bedding, humidity, and morning symptoms 17:10 — Travel tips: hotels, feather pillows, and what to avoid 19:30 — Allergy shots in pregnancy: continue vs. don’t start 23:45 — IVF/fertility meds + progesterone reactions + biologics (Xolair/Dupixent) Connect with Dr. Bove Website: loveandsciencefertility.com   Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173 IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183 Podcast: loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    26 min

  5. FEB 11

    E161: Dr. Alex Reyes on Perimenopause Myths, WHI, and Modern Hormone Therapy Options

    Welcome back to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Alex Reyes, a board-certified OBGYN and one of Tampa Bay’s most sought-after menopause providers. In this episode, we unpack why menopause care has historically been misunderstood—from limited medical training to the long-lasting impact of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) headlines. Dr. Reyes breaks down what the WHI did (and didn’t) show, why the study population matters, and how today’s body-identical hormone therapy differs from older synthetic formulations. We also cover the recent change that has many women talking: the FDA removal of the estrogen “black box warning” and why that matters for access, fear, and real-world adherence—especially for vaginal estrogen. Dr. Alexandria Reyes is the private practice owner and founder of Magnolia Gynecology in Tampa, Florida, and also the owner of a virtual menopause care practice, serving the entire state of Florida. She has dedicated her practice to midlife and menopause care, offering compassionate virtual care and comprehensive education on all menopause and hormone therapy options. Dr. Reyes empowers all going through the menopause transition —including survivors of hormone-sensitive and gynecologic cancers—to confidently navigate midlife and make informed, personalized choices for their health, longevity, and well-being. Dr. Reyes completed her undergraduate education at Kansas State University, earning honors in Food Science.  She earned her medical degree, with honors, at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita. Dr. Reyes is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. 00:28 – Introduction to Episode #161 and welcome to Dr. Alex Reyes 01:26 – Why menopause care has historically fallen short in medicine 03:55 – The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI): what really happened vs media headlines 06:10 – Breast cancer risk, hormone therapy, and putting risk in proper context 09:42 – Myths about how long women can stay on hormone therapy 12:36 – The estrogen “black box warning” and why its removal matters 15:22 – How fear led to under-treatment and overuse of non-hormonal meds 18:10 – Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes (mental health, joints, sleep) 23:30 – Rebuilding trust in menopause care and why women seek care elsewhere 29:40 – How to know when to seek another opinion for menopause symptoms Connect with Dr. Reyes Facebook and Instagram: @dr.alexandria.reyes Website: http://www.dralexreyes.com/ Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    36 min

  6. FEB 4

    E160: GLP-1s, Diet Culture, and Eating Disorders—Dr. Rebecca Berens on Doing No Harm

    Welcome back to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! In Episode #160, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Berens, a family medicine physician and private practice owner in the suburbs of Houston, Texas (Vida Family Medicine). Dr. Berens shares how she became a go-to physician for patients recovering from disordered eating—often after harmful, triggering experiences in healthcare—and what “weight-neutral” medicine can look like in everyday primary care. We break down the difference between disordered eating vs. eating disorders, how diet culture sneaks into medical advice, and which patients may be more vulnerable due to genetics, trauma history, food insecurity, ADHD/autism overlap, and more. We also discuss practical red flags clinicians can look for, how to address metabolic conditions without reinforcing shame, and how to approach GLP-1 medications thoughtfully—especially for patients with eating disorder history. This is an episode for anyone who wants a healthier relationship with food without losing sight of real medical care. Dr. Berens is a family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine where she provides primary care to individuals and families.  Prior to opening her private practice she worked in and led a community health center in Philadelphia, PA and taught medical students and residents in Houston, TX at Baylor College of Medicine. She treats each patient as an individual and tailors prevention and treatment plans to the needs of each patient rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She particularly enjoys caring for individuals recovering from disordered eating and who struggle with metabolic conditions such as PCOS and metabolic syndrome. Her office is welcoming to all, and her care is trauma-informed and weight-neutral. 00:29 Meet Dr. Rebecca Berens + Vida Family Medicine 01:14 Her accidental niche: caring for patients in recovery from disordered eating 03:00 Disordered eating vs. eating disorders (DSM criteria) 05:29 How diet culture shows up in primary care + “wellness” marketing online 08:16 Who is most at risk: genetics, trauma, food insecurity, ADHD/autism overlap 10:48 How to discuss metabolic health without triggering shame 14:00 Red flags clinicians should screen for (time rules, rigidity, missing food groups) 17:05 How common is it? Eating disorders vs. disordered eating (and why underreported) 23:33 Metabolic health: behaviors first, meds when appropriate (metformin/GLP-1 nuance) 33:20 Parenting + food beliefs, plus “don’t skip breakfast” and first gentle steps Connect with Dr. Berens Practice Website: www.vidafamilymed.com Personal Website: www.rebeccaberensmd.com Personal IG and TikTok: @ rebeccaberensmd Practice IG:  @vidafamilymedicine   Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    39 min

  7. JAN 28

    E159: Dr. Erica Bove on Infertility, Nervous System Healing & Better IVF Decisions

    Welcome back to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! In Episode #159, Dr. Reller sits down with Dr. Erica Bove—double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist/infertility physician—to talk about the medical and emotional complexity of infertility. They explore why high-achieving women (especially physicians) often struggle more, how stress and hypervigilance can impact the journey, and how coaching, community, and nervous system tools can help patients feel more grounded and confident through treatment decisions. Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.  She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers women physicians to build their families with confidence, self compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.   In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, kayaking, skiing, reading, writing, and spending time with her inner circle. 0:28 – Intro: Meet Dr. Erica Bove + Notre Dame connection 1:48 – Why infertility medicine + what patients struggle with most 3:21 – Why coaching fills the gap clinical visits can’t 3:56 – Why physicians (and high achievers) find her work 5:45 – The “block” in visits: anxiety, shutdown, and decision paralysis 8:40 – Deferred childbearing + why physicians may have worse outcomes 10:02 – Common patterns: hypervigilance, triggers, and comparison spirals 13:32 – Tools: breathwork, processing grief, boundaries, and confidence 17:08 – Patient stories: releasing attachment, surprising outcomes 21:54 – What she wants you to hear: you’re not alone + gentle steps today Connect with Dr. Bove Website: loveandsciencefertility.com   Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173 IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183 Podcast: loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    29 min

  8. JAN 20

    E158: Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Explained with Dr. Camille Imbo

    Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Camille Imbo, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist and founder of SPARC Gynecology. In this episode, we explore what pediatric gynecology is, why it matters, and when children and teens should see a specialist. Dr. Imbo shares insights on common concerns like painful or irregular periods, PCOS in adolescents, early puberty, and medical trauma—along with how early, compassionate care can prevent years of missed diagnoses and unnecessary suffering. 00:00 – Welcome & introduction 00:52 – What is pediatric & adolescent gynecology? 02:32 – Why kids and teens fall between pediatrics and OB-GYN 03:56 – Surgical issues in young patients (cysts, torsion, anatomy differences) 05:01 – When should a child first see a gynecologist? 07:06 – What happens when symptoms are dismissed as “normal” 08:24 – Trauma-informed care & creating a safe first visit 12:03 – Early puberty and why it’s happening more often 13:18 – Most common conditions Dr. Imbo treats 16:24 – PCOS in teens: what it is and how diagnosis differs Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

    28 min
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Bringing all things health and wellness to Tampa Bay, FL from your very own family and obesity medicine physician, Dr. Kerry Reller, MD, MS. We will discuss general medical topics, weight management, and local spots and events focusing on health, wellness, and nutrition in an interview and solo-cast format. Published weekly.

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