Beyond the Chart

On this episode of Beyond the Chart, we sit down with Dr. Katie Fetzer from The Wellness Studio to tackle a modern-day challenge: how adults and children can stay mentally healthy while living in the digital age. From constant news updates to viral videos we never asked to see, today’s media world can overwhelm even the calmest mind. Katie, a licensed professional counselor, helps us unpack what a...

It’s everything you need to know about getting snipped! Dr. Ross Cockrell with Baton Rouge General Premier Urology dives deep into vasectomies, shares what really happens in the procedure and answers the questions you’ve been too shy to Google.

GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy are getting a lot of buzz — but what’s fact, and what’s just hype? In this episode, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Drake Bellanger breaks down how they work, who they’re for, and what you need to know before starting.

The doctor is in! Join us on this brand new segment of Beyond the Chart: House Calls. Dr. Jake Wood is here to answer all your burning medial questions. Submit a question or leave us a voicemail at brgeneral.org/beyondthechart.

When you think “mid-life crisis,” a complete career change may not be the first thing to come to mind. Little did Claudia Boudreaux know that starting nursing school at age 40 was just the beginning of an unlikely turn of events. Here's Claudia's cancer survivor story.

Dr. Satish Gadi is a cardiologist by day and adventure seeker by night. On this episode of Beyond the Chart, Dr. Gadi is back to recount his experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and explain why this made him a more relatable physician.

Ever wondered what a lotus birth is or why some people bury their placenta? With two OB/GYNs on the pod, it's only right we debunk some of misinformation you see on social media about pregnancy and birth! Dr. Lorene Wiley and Dr. Victoria Bourgeois fill us in on the newest podcast episode.

As part of our heart of a survivor series, Jessica Phillips shares her story to spread awareness after a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

As part of our Heart of a Survivor series, Patton Brantley shares his story of being a 36-year-old heart attack survivor. For him, knowing his family history was everything.

Dr. Katie Fetzer and Dr. Mary Kathryn Gastinel from the Wellness Studio are redefining mental health. We have them on this episode of Beyond the Chart to talk about navigating holiday stress – from financials to family dynamics, they’re here to help us make the holidays a little more jolly.

First came the support, then the hope. That was the prescription that worked for Shaun Lacy Ward during her cancer journey. Listen to her heartfelt cancer survivor story on this episode of Beyond the Chart.

When she looks back at her cancer journey, Diane Tate says it hits her that it absolutely could’ve gone another way, and she is grateful. “I was doing everything I was supposed to do, and cancer still happened, but at the end of the day, a mammogram is what’s going to save you.” Listen to Diane's story on this episode of Beyond the Chart!

As a member of the bald community himself, Dr. Jake Wood tells us everything we need to know about hair loss - how it happens, how to avoid it and what to do once it's too late!

Lauren Ritchey is a Baton Rouge native, a mom and a breast cancer survivor. Her story is one of strength and focus, with an interesting twist.

When it comes to heart health, not all diets are created equal. We sat down with Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist with the cardiovascular institute of the south to discuss what diets are rad and what diets are just a fad.

Dr. Keith Rhynes, a surgeon with the Advanced Robotics Institute, joins the podcast to talk about conditions we know a lot of people suffer from. We chat about hernias, acid reflux and even something called hyperhidrosis. When do these conditions lead to surgery? Find out! 

Baton Rouge General's newest OB/GYN and soon-to-be mama herself, Dr. Victoria Bourgeois, sits down to give us all the pregnancy peaks and pits. Plus, some facts you may not know even if you've been pregnant yourself! 

By day, Savanna Burns is family nurse practitioner caring for patients at our Shenandoah Clinic. By night (and sometimes really early in the day), Savanna is busy training for her next triathlon. Check out her story! 

As a gastroenterologist and medical director of Baton Rouge General's Crohn's and Colitis Center, Dr. Casey Chapman spends his days digging deep into inflammatory bowel disease. From Crohn's disease to ulcerative colitis, Dr. Chapman breaks down everything you need to know about living with and treating IBD. 

Do you know what cancers are classified as head and neck cancers? It's more than just cancers caused by smoking! Dr. William Varnado, a medical oncologist with Mary Bird Perkins, gives us the 4-1-1 on how to get aHEAD (get it?) of head and neck cancer. 

Registered Dietitian Kristin West pops by to chat about all things nutrition. From diet culture to intermittent fasting and even cheat days - she's got it covered! As part of Baton Rouge General's Health and Wellness team, Kristin is passionate about helping others understand the relationship between food and all aspects of health. Check out some our amazing wellness programs like nutrition counse...

This one goes out to everyone out there dealing with picky eaters! Megan Dewberry is a speech language pathologist and certified lactation counselor with our Baton Rouge General Pediatric Rehab Program and she's got all the tips and tricks for dealing with picky eaters.  

Everyone gets burned out, whether it's from work or just life's stresses. On this episode of Beyond the Chart, we chat with family medicine physician and strong mental health advocate, Dr. Rachael Kermis about burnout and how to cope. 

Welcome to our first guest of Beyond the Chart Season 2 – We know Dr. Sanjay Juneja as our Chief of Oncology here at Baton Rouge General, but y’all may know him as @TheOncDoc on Tik Tok! We dive into what it’s like to be a medical content creator with half a million followers, how he got into the world of oncology, and much more!

Plant-based eating, the potato diet and even fitting in alcohol - Dr. Gunjan Raina explains how going plant-based is not only great for your overall health, but easier than you may think!