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Welcome to Chat with Dr. Hairston, where we’re Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time. Hosted by Dr. Shan’Tyia Hairston, this podcast simplifies healthcare, mental health, insurance, leadership, and wellness into practical, easy-to-understand conversations. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply curious, you’ll gain knowledge, confidence, and real-life tools to make informed decisions. Join us as we learn, grow, and navigate healthcare together, one conversation at a time.

  1. 5h ago

     Episode 20: Caregiver Burnout — Who Takes Care of the Person Taking Care of Everyone Else?

    🎉 WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 20! 🎙️💜 Twenty episodes of meaningful conversations, health education, and empowering people to take an active role in their healthcare journeys! And what better way to celebrate this milestone than by having a conversation about the people who spend so much time caring for everyone else? 💜 Episode 20: Caregiver Burnout — Who Takes Care of the Person Taking Care of Everyone Else? November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this episode is dedicated to the daughters, sons, parents, spouses, grandparents, and loved ones who give so much of themselves to care for others. But here's a question we don't ask nearly enough: Who's checking on the caregiver? In this milestone episode of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we're discussing: 💜 Recognizing the physical and emotional signs of caregiver burnout 🧠 Understanding caregiver guilt, stress, and emotional exhaustion ❤️ Why caregivers must prioritize their own health 👨‍👩‍👧 Balancing caregiving with work, parenting, and everyday responsibilities 🤝 Learning to ask for help and build a support system 🌿 Understanding respite care and available caregiver resources 🩺 How health literacy can help caregivers better navigate healthcare for themselves and their loved ones You can love someone deeply and still feel exhausted. You can be strong and still need support. And you can care for others without forgetting that your health matters too. 🎉 A Special Thank You! To everyone who has listened, shared, supported, or encouraged Chat with Dr. Hairston throughout these first 20 episodes; THANK YOU! What started as a mission to make healthcare easier to understand continues to grow into something meaningful, one conversation at a time. And we're just getting started! 💜 📚 Continue Your Health Literacy Journey! My Healthcare Appointment Guide is available in both digital and paperback editions! These resources are designed to help individuals and caregivers prepare for medical appointments, organize questions, and navigate healthcare with greater confidence. 📱 Digital Edition — Etsy:https://www.etsy.com/listing/4579850004/healthcare-appointment-guide-health 📖 Paperback Edition — Amazon:https://a.co/d/0dx3SYAI 🎧 Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps! 💬 Share this episode with a caregiver who needs to be reminded that their well-being matters too. Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time. 💜 #ChatWithDrHairston #Episode20 #CaregiverBurnout #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #HealthLiteracy #CaregiverSupport #MakingHealthMakeSense

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 19: The Appointment Isn't Over Until You Understand

    🎙️ Episode 19: The Appointment Isn't Over Until You Understand Have you ever walked out of a doctor's appointment and realized you didn't fully understand what your healthcare provider just told you? 🤔 Maybe you forgot to ask an important question, didn't understand your test results, or left wondering what you were supposed to do next. You are not alone, and you deserve to understand your healthcare! In Episode 19 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we're having an important conversation about patient advocacy, communication, and why understanding your healthcare is just as important as receiving it. We're talking about: 🩺 Asking the Right Questions: Three important questions every patient should ask during an appointment. 💊 Understanding Medications: Knowing what you're taking, why you're taking it, and how to follow your treatment plan safely. 🧪 Making Sense of Test Results: Understanding your results and knowing when to follow up. 🗣️ Finding Your Voice: Speaking up when something doesn't make sense and advocating for your healthcare needs. 📱 Navigating Patient Portals: Using healthcare technology to stay informed and connected. 💰 Understanding Healthcare Costs: Asking questions about insurance coverage, medical bills, and financial assistance. 💜 Leaving With a Plan: Five things you should understand before walking out of your next appointment. Here's something I want you to remember: Asking questions doesn't make you a difficult patient. It makes you an informed patient. You don't need a medical degree to advocate for yourself. You need information you can understand, the confidence to ask questions, and a healthcare team willing to communicate with you. 💡 Remember: Your healthcare appointment should be a conversation, not a guessing game. Your voice matters, your questions matter, and your understanding matters! 📚 Continue Your Health Literacy Journey! My Healthcare Appointment Guide is available in BOTH digital and paperback editions! These resources were created to help you prepare for appointments, organize important health information, ask meaningful questions, and feel more confident navigating healthcare. 📱 Digital Edition — Etsy:https://www.etsy.com/listing/4579850004/healthcare-appointment-guide-health 📖 Paperback Edition — Amazon:https://a.co/d/0dx3SYAI 🎧 Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps! And if this episode helps you, share it with someone who could use a little more confidence at their next healthcare appointment. Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time. 💜 #ChatWithDrHairston #HealthLiteracy #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareEducation #KnowYourHealth #MakingHealthMakeSense

  3. Oct 18

    Episode 18: When Stress Starts Showing Up in Your Body

    🎙️ Episode 18: When Stress Starts Showing Up in Your Body Have you ever been so stressed that your body started reacting before you even realized how overwhelmed you were? Maybe it's the headaches you've been brushing off, the sleepless nights, the constant fatigue, or the irritability that seems to come out of nowhere. Stress isn't always just something you feel emotionally. Sometimes, it shows up physically. In Episode 18 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we're exploring the connection between stress, mental health, and physical well-being and why understanding what your body may be telling you is so important. We're talking about: 🧠 How chronic stress can affect your mind and body 💤 The connection between stress, sleep, and exhaustion ❤️ How stress can influence your heart rate and blood pressure 😣 Headaches, muscle tension, digestive changes, and other possible stress-related symptoms 💜 How stress affects parenting, relationships, and emotional well-being 🩺 Recognizing when symptoms deserve medical attention 🌿 Practical ways to manage stress and prioritize your health Being strong doesn't mean you're not overwhelmed. And being busy doesn't mean your body doesn't need rest. This episode is your reminder to check in with yourself, recognize changes, and understand that taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your physical health. 💡 Remember: You don't have to diagnose yourself to advocate for yourself. And not every symptom should automatically be blamed on stress. 📘 Want to feel more prepared and confident at your next healthcare appointment? Check out my Healthcare Appointment Guide: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4579850004/healthcare-appointment-guide-health 🎧 Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps! Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time. 💜

  4. Oct 12

    Episode 17: Pink Isn’t Enough: What Women Need to Know About Breast Health

    🎀 Episode 17: Pink Isn’t Enough: What Women Need to Know About Breast Health October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while we see pink ribbons, shirts, and campaigns everywhere, there's an important question we need to ask: What are we actually doing with that awareness? In Episode 17 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we're going beyond the pink to discuss what every woman should understand about breast health, early detection, and advocating for herself. We're talking about: 🎀 Knowing your normal and recognizing breast changes 🩺 Understanding mammograms, 3D mammography, and screening recommendations 🧬 Family history, breast density, and individual risk factors 💜 Breast cancer disparities affecting Black women 💰 Accessing screenings when you're uninsured or underinsured 💬 Asking questions, understanding results, and following up on concerns Not every breast change means cancer, but every concerning change deserves attention. This episode is about turning awareness into understanding; and understanding into action. 💡 Remember: Pink is powerful, but pink isn't enough. Know your body. Know your risk. Ask questions. Advocate for your health. 📘 Looking for tools to help you prepare for healthcare appointments? Check out my Healthcare Appointment Guide: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4579850004/healthcare-appointment-guide-health 🎧 Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps! Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time.

  5. Oct 12

    Special Bonus Episode: I Wrote a Book! Let's Talk About Why.

    🎙️ Special Bonus Episode: I Wrote a Book! Let's Talk About Why. 📚 I have some exciting news to share! My Healthcare Appointment Guide is now available in both digital and paperback editions! 💜 In this special bonus episode of Chat with Dr. Hairston, I'm sharing why I created this resource, who it was designed to help, and how it connects to my mission of making healthcare easier to understand. Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling confused, forgotten what questions you wanted to ask, or struggled to understand your next steps? You deserve to feel informed, prepared, and empowered when navigating your healthcare. Whether you're managing your own appointments, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to become more confident asking questions, this guide was created with everyday people in mind. 📱 Digital Edition — Etsy:https://www.etsy.com/listing/4579850004/healthcare-appointment-guide-health 📖 Paperback Edition — Amazon:https://a.co/d/0dx3SYAI 💡 Remember: You don't have to diagnose yourself to advocate for yourself. 🎧 Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps! Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time.

  6. Sep 29

    Episode 16: Healthy Aging Starts Now—Not at 65

    Healthy aging doesn’t suddenly begin when you turn 65; it starts with the choices, habits, and conversations you’re having right now. In Episode 16 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we’re changing the way we think about getting older. Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer; it’s about protecting your quality of life, independence, mobility, mental well-being, and ability to keep doing the things you love. We’re talking about preventive care, movement and strength, nutrition, sleep, brain and mental health, social connection, family health history, medication awareness, and why it’s never too early or too late; to become more intentional about your health. 💡 Ask yourself: “Are the choices I’m making today supporting the life I want 10, 20, or 30 years from now?” You don’t have to change everything at once. Start with one thing. Because healthy aging starts now; not at 65! 🎙️ Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time.

  7. Sep 21

    Episode 15: When Someone Says “I’m Fine”

    “I’m fine” can mean a lot of things, and sometimes, it doesn’t mean I’m okay. In Episode 15 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, we’re talking about what may be hiding behind those two simple words. From stress and burnout to grief, anxiety, depression, or simply carrying too much, struggling doesn’t always look like falling apart. We’ll discuss why people may hesitate to say they’re struggling, why even the “strong” person needs support, and the power of simply asking the second question: “How are you really doing?” You don’t have to fix everything. Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is create a safe space for someone to tell the truth. And if you’re the one always saying, “I’m fine,” this conversation is for you too. 💜 🎙️ Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time.

  8. Sep 18

    Episode 14: Your Body Is Talking—Are You Listening?

    Your body communicates with you every day; but are you paying attention? In Episode 14 of Chat with Dr. Hairston, Dr. Shan’Tyia Hairston explores the importance of knowing your normal, recognizing changes in your body, and understanding when a symptom may deserve more attention. We’ll discuss common signs people often brush off, the connection between physical and mental health, how to track symptoms, and how to communicate what you’re experiencing more clearly with your healthcare provider. One important reminder: Knowing your body isn’t the same as diagnosing your body. You don’t have to have all the answers to recognize when something has changed. Pay attention, ask questions, and become an active participant in your health. 🎧 Listen, learn, and share with someone who needs the reminder to stop ignoring what their body may be telling them. Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time.

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Welcome to Chat with Dr. Hairston, where we’re Making Health Make Sense™ One Conversation at a Time. Hosted by Dr. Shan’Tyia Hairston, this podcast simplifies healthcare, mental health, insurance, leadership, and wellness into practical, easy-to-understand conversations. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply curious, you’ll gain knowledge, confidence, and real-life tools to make informed decisions. Join us as we learn, grow, and navigate healthcare together, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Hairston
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
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    © Dr. Hairston
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