Read. Talk. Grow. Mayo Clinic Press
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- Health & Fitness
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A podcast where we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics. In each episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine invites an author and a medical expert into conversation on subjects like miscarriage, cancer, relationships, mental health and more.
In the same way that books can transport us to a different time, place, or culture, Read.Talk.Grow. demonstrates that books can also give a new appreciation for health experiences.
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Embracing a personal, purpose-focused approach to wellness
Dr. Gladys McGarey is an expert in the benefits of holistic medicine — both because she was a pioneer of the holistic movement, and because she’s over 100 years old. Tune in as she and Mayo Clinic integrative medicine expert Dr. Larry Bergstrom share their wisdom and explain how their approach to medicine and wellness differs from conventional Western practices.
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The challenges and costs of chronic illness in the U.S.
Navigating chronic illness is a challenge. Doing so without healthcare coverage heaps on more stress. Watching your parents go through this kind of challenge — Well, memoirist Nicole Chung wrote a whole book about the complexity involved. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Brenda Ernst joins Nicole to talk about the challenges and identity shifts that occur between parents and children when parents get sick.
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The power of plants — Above and below the belt
You probably know that a plant-based diet is a healthy, environmentally-friendly and often economical way to eat. But the benefits don't end there. Authors Jane and Ann Crile Esselstyn guide us through their book "Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious." Along with Mayo Clinic's Dr. Dawn Mussallem, the three walk us through the research and their personal love affairs with plants.
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Making mom friends when you don't fit in
Most parents recognize the importance of finding fellow parents who can relate when it comes to teething, toddlers, tantrums and beyond. But for author Helena Andrews-Dyer, being one of the only Black moms in the local parenting group meant she saw the world — and parenting — through different eyes. She and Dr. Angela Mattke examine the dynamics of race and class in parenting and talk about how to build resilient kids who can withstand (and hopefully, change) the society they live in.
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The pain of being passed over professionally
We're discussing a piece of mid-20th century historical fiction — about a woman who makes great contributions to medicine without getting the credit — that unfortunately feels like modern nonfiction. Lynn Cullen, author of "The Woman with the Cure," and Dr. Shikha Jain walk us through the historical and present-day challenges women face in the workplace.
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Beating burnout with self-acceptance
If you find yourself constantly stressed out and on the edge of burnout, it's time to take a breath. Author Amelia Nagoski and Dr. Cynthia Stonnington talk about the reasons why women and gender diverse people are prone to burnout — and what you can do to break out of stress-inducing patterns.
Customer Reviews
5 stars
Awesome job mom
Great, quick, entertaining and informative!
Like the book discussed in this inaugural episode, the discussion had a great balance of information and entertainment. It shed light on a dark subject that is so common for women yet so hard to discuss. The podcast provides a conduit to a novel that is informative in an approachable way. Can’t wait for the next one!