The Wellness Files with Kari Beal

Life coach and mom Ashley Howard opens up about how her nightly “wine on the couch” habit turned into emotional dependence and the Halloween scare that pushed her to go alcohol-free. Ashley shares how sobriety reshaped her parenting, friendships, fitness goals, and why cutting back on alcohol can be a powerful health decision. 01:40 – Growing up drinking, becoming a mom, and livi...

A new clinical trial at the Cleveland Clinic may be preventing triple-negative breast cancer from recurring. And it could also help those with the BRCA-1, BRCA-2 genes. Patient Chase Johnson and Anixa Biosciences CEO, Dr. Amit Kumar, explain. 00:02:17 — Chase’s treatment path (chemo, surgery, radiation, oral chemo) and why she pursued added protection. 00:03:37 — Trial logistics:...

Meliah Bowers-Jefferson experienced a widowmaker heart attack with subtle symptoms and was initially sent home with a pneumonia diagnosis. She shares what it took to get properly diagnosed, what recovery looked like, and why women’s heart attack symptoms are often missed. 00:03 No classic chest pain, just “something is wrong.” 00:04 Sent home with pneumonia diagnosis despite fami...

This Heart Month episode features emergency physician Dr. Alyson McGregor on why heart disease is rising in younger women and how women’s heart risks and symptoms can differ from men’s due to biology, hormones, and research gaps.  00:10 | Women’s biology differs “to the cellular level”; hormone impacts 01:22 | Heart disease #1 killer of women; awareness & sel...

For this segment, we invited three doctors: Jennifer Grier, who has a PhD and is an associate professor of immunology at the USC School of Medicine, Greenville. Dr. Melissa Robinson and Dr. George Haddad are pediatricians with Prisma Health and hold teaching roles with USC SOMG.

Dr. Jonathan Leake explains why we lose NAD as we age, the difference between IV and a pill, and if you should try this biohack.

One woman shares her weight loss journey, how she kept it off for six years, but a hormone imbalance almost caused her to gain it all back.  00:00 Intro and why Leah’s full story needed more than a broadcast segment 00:29 Weight loss statistics and why long term maintenance matters https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16002825/ 01:00 Leah’s childhood weight gain emotional eating and fa...

FOX Carolina's Kari Beal sits down with a doctor who is helping patients wean off of GLP-1s.

In this episode, we hear from two mental health experts on using AI as a friend, partner, or for emotional support. First, we hear from Dr. John Delony, who has a PhD in counseling and is known for giving advice on The John Delony Show. Then, we hear from psychologist Dr. Joe Paciarelli, who explains why humans crave connection and shares two patient stories.

Did you know that around 80% of women experience baby blues after giving birth? Many others experience postpartum depression. Host Kari Beal speaks with Prisma Health reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Neha Hudepohl about why so many mothers struggle, how common perinatal mental health conditions are, the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, and what real support looks like at home...

In this gripping episode of The Wellness Files, host Kari Beal sits down with Connor Shaw, a former NFL quarterback and USC Gamecocks star, who suddenly collapsed at his son’s football game. We hear from the first responder, Caleb Carter, who performed five minutes of life-saving CPR, and Dr. Jonathan Kim of Emory Healthcare, who is helping diagnose the cause of sudden cardiac arrest. ...

Amid a measles outbreak in South Carolina, host Kari Beal explores the profound impacts of measles, rubella and the MMR vaccine through the powerful personal stories of three families. Hear from Christine Castle, whose sister was born with congenital rubella syndrome; Emmy Herman, whose sister suffered permanent brain damage from measles encephalitis; and Deirdre Downs, whose daughter developed a...

This episode of The Wellness Files features an in-depth discussion with Dr. Tim Osbon on ketamine therapy for depression and chronic pain. Drawing from his experience as an ER doctor and founder of a ketamine infusion center, Dr. Osbon explains how ketamine works, its safety in a clinical setting, and the treatment protocols. The podcast includes powerful testimonials from patients who have found...

We explore regenerative agriculture, a new kind of farming where science meets sustainability and the land begins to heal itself. We'll visit Clemson University's Restoration Agriculture Farm with manager Coleman Scroggs to see its innovative practices firsthand. Then, hear from Roddy Pick of Kingbird Pastures on his journey to cultivate healthier produce. Plus, geomorphologist David Montgomery re...

This episode explores the profound connection between mental health and physical recovery from sports injuries. Dr. Logan Hartnell discusses how an athlete's mental state can significantly impact their healing process, the challenges of identity loss due to injury, and the importance of social support. The podcast also features insights from Clemson football players Tristan Smith and Champ Thompso...

This podcast explores groundbreaking research on Alzheimer's disease, covering promising new treatments like the Benfotiamine clinical trial, immunotherapy, and current FDA-approved medications. It also highlights the critical role of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, and social connection in improving cognitive function and potentially slowing the disease's progression....