Dragon Podcasts Archive

Your physical environment, from your home to your planet, impacts your mental state. Brigid Wethington understands this fully. This month Dr. Beams speaks with Brigid about her approach to ensuring that we live in spaces that help us thrive

Dr. Oken conducts an in-depth interview with internationally renowned sleep specialist Dr. Barry Krakow about achieving a ”glorious” sleep. 

Dr. Oken discusses the hormone health challenges of menopause and andropause with Darin Zimmerman, MD and Laura Zimmerman, registered nurse and CRNA.

In this episode, Dr. Oken is joined by his friend and colleague, Dr. Joseph Layug, a renowned orthopedist, to tackle the pressing issue of knee pain. They delve into the various causes of knee pain, discuss effective treatments, and share preventive strategies to help you maintain healthy joints. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone experiencing knee discomfort, this episode...

Dr. Oken is joined by macroeconomist and writer Patrick Cox, who studies the age reversal singularity. They discuss the science and benefits of red light therapy. 

Dr. Ron Schechter joins Dr. Oken to discuss the many benefits of Zone 2 Training, a type of low-intensity exercise that focuses on aerobic activity and strengthens the heart. The doctors explain why elite athletes train with Zone 2 exercises and how these training routines can affect long-term health. 

Dr. Oken and Dr. Stuart Roth discuss common myths associated with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and pain management. 

Dr. Brian Morrison, DC, joins Dr. Oken to discuss challenges with and approaches to managing chronic pain. 

Dr. Oken talks with three trainers from Cooper Tracks, an 8-week exercise and education program that helps prevent and manage chronic disease. 

Dr. Oken is joined by Dr. Josh Bross, owner of Elite Chiropractic and Sport. They discuss chiropractic and give advice for maintaining healthy spinal habits. 

Dr. Rao joins Dr. Oken to discuss best practices and health effects related to the all-important activity of sleep. 

Dr. Rao joins Dr. Oken to discuss common and uncommon supplements and their efficacy and safety.

Dr. Layug is Dr. Oken's guest and they discuss common shoulder problems.

Dr. Oken discusses with Dr. Brian Curtin, a gastroenterologist, irritable bowel syndrome; the discussion encompasses diagnosis and treatment. Irritable bowel syndrome is 1 of the most frequent complaints that primary care doctors encounter.  

Dr. Oken discusses this with Dr. Louis Malinow, an internist, the value of sauna therapy for promoting graceful aging as well as a deterrent to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic neurologic degenerative disease.

Columbia Association (CA) Medical Director Dr. Harry Oken, M.D. discusses some of the most important and relevant health-related topics, connecting you with local resources that can help improve the overall wellness of you as an individual and us as a community.  In this latest installment, Dr. Oken talks with Dr. Dean Glaros about the improtance of eye health. #HCC #Howardcounty #Columbiaassociat...

Three brave arts influencers join Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton for the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio, a discussion of current topics in the world of visual and performing arts and artists. Kimono Freeman is an award winning playwright, founder of the Black LUV Festival and WDC Mayorf’s Art Award Finalist for Excellence in Service to the Arts. He will Have a reading of his latest nove...

According to a study conducted in 2021 by Barnes and Noble College Insights, 85% of 1,000 individuals surveyed expressed uncertainty when asked about paying for college in the fall.  At HCC we recognize that many of our students need financial support to achieve their career goals, and that’s why we created the HCC Educational Foundation Scholarship fund,  tune in and learn all about this  opportu...

Everyone is invited to join Howard County's largest celebration of Earth Day, Greenfest! coming to Howard Community College April 15th. Get all the scoop on this exciting day from Howard County Government's Chief of Recycling Division, Alan Wilcom, and our very own Green Dragon, Bob, from some repeating favorites like the Repair Cafe, document shredding, wildlife room, to partners, additions, and...

The 19th-century English writer Emily Bronte and her family are the Gothic dramatic elements in "Emily," in which Emma Mackey gives an admirable performance as the author of "Wuthering Heights." Although HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano express various reservations in a podcast episode, they both really enjoyed this fictionalized treatment of a fiction writer's life. Radically...

Find out how HCC is inspiring equity, embracing diversity, and leading inclusively as we celebrate diversity week on campus. Join Cris Oviedo and her guest, the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Sandra Lee, as they take a deeper look at HCC’s mission to welcome, honor, and include everyone.      Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, comment, and share!     #communitypo...

The Marvel universe plunges yet again into a multiverse with "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," in which Paul Rudd's Ant-Man character and his family members again find themselves immersed in the Quantum realm. HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano discuss this third "Ant-Man" film in a podcast episode in which Marie enjoyed being surrounded by all of the special effects and Mike...

Cris Oviedo talks with Rebecca Morrow, Assistant Director of Admissions Outreach at HCC, and Megan Gittermann, Resource Teacher at the office of Dual Enrollment at HCPSS, about the JumpStart Program. JumpStart is a partnership between HCC and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS), designed for HCPSS students who would like to dually enroll in college courses at HCC. High school students can explore...

Are you looking to further your professional career, are you searching for new opportunities, do you want to connect with employers who are actively recruiting? Then mark your calendars for March 16th and plan your trip to HCC. Learn all the details about the upcoming job and internship fair, how to prepare for it, and what to expect from the student, employer, and colleges perspective!    Don’t f...

The Silas Craft Collegians program, provides a linked course learning opportunity to HCC students. The program was named after Dr. Silas E. Craft, Sr., a Howard County educator who deeply believed in access and opportunity for all, and continuing his legacy, the program focuses on student success and community. Learn all about this unique opportunity, and the ways in which you can support it, incl...