Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare

Sandy Kibling
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Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared. Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 133: When the System Underestimates You: Fighting for Inclusive Healthcare

    Send us Fan Mail What does health equity actually look like for someone living with a disability—and what happens when the healthcare system makes assumptions instead of listening?  In this episode, Sandy speaks with Daniel Hodges, attorney, healthcare administrator, disability advocate, and president and co-founder of Peaces of Me Foundation. Daniel shares his deeply personal journey of living with multiple disabilities, navigating complex medical conditions, and confronting discrimination within healthcare and other systems. Daniel recounts the painful experience of having his ability to parenting questioned while his infant daughter was receiving cancer treatment, simply because both parents were blind. He explains how bias, inaccessible facilities, inadequate training, and a lack of representation continue to create poorer healthcare experiences for people with disabilities.  Sandy and Daniel also discuss why communication, trust, and rapport with a provider can be just as important as credentials—and why patients must feel empowered to understand their conditions, ask questions, and seek care that respects their lived experience. The conversation also highlights the mission of Peaces of Me Foundation, which connects individuals, families, providers, and organizations with education, professional training, peer support, and accessibility resources.  Daniel offers a powerful message of hope: authentic inclusion is possible when we stop treating equity as a box to check and begin creating solutions alongside the people most affected.  This episode is an important reminder that accessibility is a human right, every patient deserves to be heard, and meaningful change begins by meeting people where they are. Resources: Peaces Of Me Foundation PlaybookAIPartners - AI Solutions Playbook AI Partners Podcast Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    32 min

  2. Jun 23

    Episode 132: Physical Therapy Without the Commute: How Virtual PT Is Changing Recovery

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy speaks with Ashok Gupta, physical therapist and founder of TheraNow, about how virtual physical therapy is making rehabilitation more accessible, convenient, and effective.  Ashok explains how live, one-on-one care, personalized home exercise programs, and computer vision AI can help therapists measure movement, track progress, and guide patients from virtually anywhere. They also discuss how virtual PT can benefit people recovering from surgery, living in rural communities, facing transportation challenges, or simply wanting more flexibility in their care.  Listeners will learn how telehealth physical therapy works, how it may fit with insurance and hospital systems, and what patients should ask their healthcare providers when exploring virtual rehabilitation options. Key Takeaways: Virtual physical therapy can deliver strong results. With the right platform, trained clinicians, and structured care, virtual PT can be comparable to in-clinic treatment. Convenience can improve access and consistency. Patients can receive care from home, avoiding transportation challenges, long travel distances, bad weather, and mobility concerns. AI helps therapists measure progress remotely. Computer vision technology can track range of motion, movement quality, and improvement over time. Virtual PT is more than a video call. Effective care combines live one-on-one sessions, personalized exercise plans, patient education, progress tracking, and ongoing support. Patients should ask their providers about virtual options. Hospital systems and physical therapy clinics may offer fully virtual or hybrid programs that combine in-person and at-home care. Resources: TheraNow Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    28 min

  3. Jun 16

    Episode 131: From 367 Pounds to a New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who transformed his life after decades of struggling with obesity.  Stanley shares his deeply personal journey, including how the loss of his mother at age eight shaped his relationship with food, how he reached 367 pounds, and the moment he decided he did not want his story to end early.  His turning point came on February 1, 2009, a day he calls his “rebirth day.”  Stanley explains why lasting weight loss is not about another diet, quick fix, pill, or surgery, but about becoming permanently willing to make permanent lifestyle changes.  He talks about the role of mindset, self-belief, discipline, healthy nutrition, walking, and persistence in creating lasting transformation.  This conversation is an honest and motivating look at what it really takes to lose weight, reclaim your health, and stop waiting for the “perfect” day to begin. Listeners will walk away with a clear message: temporary changes create temporary results, but permanent change can create a healthier, stronger, and more empowered life. Resources: The Way Of Excellence PlaybookAIPartners - Podcast Playbook AI Partners - AI Mini Solution Locker Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    35 min

  4. Jun 12

    Episode 130: Medicine at 50 Below: Breaking Barriers in Rural Healthcare

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Mary Ellen Doty, founder of Wilderness Medical Staffing, shares her remarkable journey from serving in remote Alaskan villages to building innovative staffing solutions for rural healthcare communities. Mary Ellen discusses the realities of healthcare deserts, provider shortages, and the challenges of delivering care in some of the most remote areas of the country.  She also explores provider burnout, the importance of autonomy, and how meaningful community connection can transform both patient care and clinician satisfaction. From building trust in Native communities to understanding leadership in small versus large healthcare systems, this conversation offers a compelling look at what it takes to bring high-quality care to places that are often overlooked. Listeners will gain insight into rural medicine, healthcare innovation, and why solving access challenges requires creativity, trust, and a deep respect for the communities being served. Key Topics Healthcare deserts and provider shortagesRemote medicine and community impactProvider autonomy and burnoutInnovative staffing solutions for rural areasSound Bites "Leadership in small vs. large healthcare systems""Building trust in Native communities""Insights from 'Medicine at 50 Below'"Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Deserts 02:58 Mary Ellen's Journey in Rural Medicine 06:06 Challenges in the Lower 48 Healthcare System 08:48 Understanding the Bush and Village Healthcare 11:53 The Role of Tribal Health Care Consortia 14:49 The Disconnect in Large Healthcare Systems 17:54 The Importance of Autonomy in Healthcare 20:57 Transitioning Back to Alaska 23:54 Insights from 'Medicine at 50 Below' Resources Mary Ellen Doty Website   Medicine at 50 Below – The Book Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    31 min

  5. May 20

    Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing the Gut Connection?

    Send us Fan Mail You may be doing all the “right” things for your heart—exercising, eating well, stretching, and showing up consistently for your health—but what if there is another important piece of the puzzle?  In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, Sandy Kibling welcomes Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist, to explore a deeper look at heart health beyond the traditional advice. Dr. Ahmed is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Lylah Health, a personalized microbiome therapeutics company focused on heart health. He shares how the gut microbiome may play an important role in cardiovascular risk factors and how targeted prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics could support a more personalized approach to prevention and wellness. Key takeaways:  Heart health is about more than exercise and diet alone. The gut microbiome may be an overlooked factor in cardiovascular wellness.Personalized healthcare is changing how we think about prevention.Consumers should stay curious, ask better questions, and understand emerging options that may support long-term heart health.Resources: LylahHealth Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    35 min

  6. May 12

    Episode 128: Stop the Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Dementia

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Boone, a leader in preventative cardiology, to discuss why heart health is about much more than reacting after something goes wrong.  Dr. Boone shares how early detection, advanced imaging, genetics, and proactive care can help identify plaque and arterial risk before it leads to heart attacks, strokes, or other serious health events. This conversation also explores the powerful connection between heart health and brain health, including how prevention may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia and supporting long-term longevity.  Listeners will learn why lifestyle choices, medications, innovative testing, and personalized prevention strategies can work together to help people take smarter, earlier action for their health.  Sound Bites "Your artery age can be 81 at age 52" "Protecting your heart protects your brain" "Early detection can wipe out heart disease" Chapters 03:13 The Journey of a Preventative Cardiologist 06:06 Understanding Heart Disease and Its Hidden Nature 08:50 The Importance of Imaging and Early Detection 11:54 Navigating Healthcare Costs and Proactive Measures 15:01 The Connection Between Heart Health and Brain Health 17:46 Exploring the Book: A World Without Heart Attacks 21:54 Final Thoughts on Health and Longevity  Resources: BooneHeartInstitute A World Without Heart Attacks – The Book Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

    32 min

  7. Apr 30

    Episode 127: Mammograms Made Mobile: Innovation, Access, and Saving Lives

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, Navy veteran and healthcare innovator, to discuss how Mammolink is changing the way women access breast cancer screening.  Through mobile mammography units, Mammolink is helping remove barriers to preventive care by bringing screenings closer to where people live, work, and gather. Dr. Polselli shares why healthcare does not have to feel complicated, how technology and AI are improving access and efficiency, and why patients should feel empowered to advocate for themselves. This conversation highlights how innovation, compassion, and convenience can come together to help save lives. Key Takeaways How mobile mammograms are expanding access to breast cancer screeningWhy preventive care should be easier, more convenient, and less intimidatingHow technology and AI can support better healthcare deliveryThe importance of patient advocacy and early detectionSound Bites "Healthcare doesn't need to be complicated" "Early detection saves lives" "Patients should be their own advocates" Chapters 00:00 Redesigning Healthcare: A New Approach 02:04 The Journey of Mammalink: Breaking Barriers 06:00 Creating Accessible Screening: The Mobile Experience 10:08 Quality of Care: Mobile vs. Hospital 12:11 Addressing Cost Barriers in Preventative Care 17:57 Increasing Compliance: Partnerships and Impact 23:01 Future of Mobile Healthcare: Expansion and Innovation Resources: www.mammolink.com Ryan.Polselli@3Dmobilemammography.com PlaybookAIPartners Support the show

    28 min

  8. Apr 17

    Episode 126: Unheard No More: Navigating Care for Children with Special Needs

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling interviews Paula Yoast, an attorney and mental health clinician, about her journey as an advocate for children with special needs.  They discuss the challenges parents face in navigating the healthcare system, the importance of community support, and the need for effective advocacy.  Paula shares her personal experiences, insights from her new book 'Tumbleweeds', and offers practical advice for parents dealing with special needs children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of persistence, community, and self-advocacy in ensuring children receive the care they need. Takeaways: Pediatricians are not always aware of the full picture.Parents should seek second opinions if they feel unheard.Community support is crucial for special needs parents.Insurance companies can be a significant barrier to care.Advocacy is essential for getting necessary services for children.Parents should document their concerns and questions for healthcare providers.Building a network of other special needs parents can provide invaluable support.It's important to challenge the system when necessary for your child's health.Raising awareness about special needs can help reduce stigma.There is always hope and support available for parents.Sound Bites "Pediatricians are not God.""You always have a right to ask someone else.""You can always live to fight another day."Chapters 02:57 Navigating the Healthcare System 06:11 Finding Support and Resources 09:00 The Importance of Community for Special Needs Parents 11:51 Dealing with Insurance and Healthcare Challenges 14:52 Empowerment Through Advocacy 18:11 Raising Awareness and Building Community 21:12 Conclusion and Hope for Parents Resources: Paula Yoast - Website Law Office of Paula Yoast Tumbleweeds – How To Be An Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System – The Book Playbook AI Partners - Sandy Kibling's New Podcast Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show Support the show

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Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared. Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare

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