Talking for the Health of it with Permanente Medicine

Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to discuss how to manage seasonal allergies. For more information about allergies, use our health encyclopedia. Visit kp.org/health and type in "allergies."

Listen as board-certified physician, Deepali Kothary, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your physician for the best menopausal care. This conversation focuses on how we can manage physical and emotional changes that occur with menopause and perimenopause. For more information, visit: kp.org/selfcareapps to access emotional wellness tools kp.org or the Kaiser Permanente app to start an...

Listen as Gregory Khan-Arthur, DO joins our host to discuss the psychology of pain and how to manage it.

Listen as Ashley Miller, MD joins our hosts to talk about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, and how to manage it.  Resources: Behavioral Health Phone Number (for Kaiser Permanente members): 1-800-777-7904 Blog post about Seasonal Affective Disorder  If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to the nearest hospital. 

Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to debunk common myths about the flu shot. To find a flu clinic near you, click here. 

Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO joins our hosts to discuss the importance of gut health and how to improve it. 

Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO  joins our hosts to discuss what plant-forward eating is, the health benefits, and how to get started. Resources: Visit kp.org to learn more about plant-based eating. Read Dr. Schwiesow's blog post about plant-based eating here. To make an appointment with a nutritionist, message a member of your Health Care Team.

Listen as Wellness Coach, Jen Miller, joins our hosts to discuss what self-compassion is and how to practice it.  Resources:  Self-Compassion Overview - Video Are You Too Hard On Yourself? - Article  Healthy Thinking Self-Compassion for the Serious and Skeptical  Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff* The 5-Day Self-Compassion Challenge with Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer* *Any external resources...

Listen as Daniel Albertus, MD, and Farhan Merali, MD provide recommendations on how to prevent and treat common eye issues. To start an E-Visit, log in to your kp.org account or use the Kaiser Permanente app.

Listen as Ross Goodwin, MD, joins our hosts to discuss how parents can approach mental health with their children.  Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access Calm and other emotional wellness tools Visit findyourwords.org for teen and young adult mental health resources For non-emergency mental health care, please call 1-866-530-8778 If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text, or chat 98...

Leslie Sims, MD, joins our hosts to de-bunk common misconceptions about anesthesiology.  Click here for information about the 4 types of anesthesia.

Listen as our hosts James Boyle and Amy Kayser, MPH, CHES talk about the programs the Health Engagement department offers our members, such as Wellness Coaching and Health Education classes!  Visit kp.org/classes - to view a full list of our classes and programs, and register for on-demand classes  Visit kp.org/appointments or call 1-800-777-7904 to register for live classes & wellness coachin...

Listen as Jenisha Chudal, Health Promotion Educator, guides you through a relaxing guided visualization exercise.

Vanessa Valero, RD, joins our hosts to discuss how to set sustainable goals for your overall well-being.  Resources: SMART Goal Tipsheet   SMART Goal episode   Visit kp.org/healthyliving for more resources on weight management, mental health, and more. Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access wellness tools. Visit kp.org/classes to learn more about our weight control class.  To make a wellness coaching...

Michele Arthurs, MD, joins our hosts to discuss how to stay healthy during the holiday season, and how to set yourself up for success in every aspect from healthy eating to stress management. Resources: Visit kp.org/healthyliving for resources on weight management, mental health, and more. Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access wellness tools, such as Calm, Ginger, and myStrength. To make a wellness...

Listen as Farzaneh Sabi, MD, joins one of our hosts to have a conversation about what Veterans health care is, and how Permanente Medicine is supporting its Veteran members.  24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones (not a KP resource): Call 988 then press 1 Text 838255 Chat online Learn more about VA benefits here .

Listen as one of our hosts, Amy Kayser, walks you through a guided journaling exercise centered around reflecting with gratitude.  If you are a Kaiser Permanente member seeking non-emergency mental health care, please call: 1-866-530-8778. If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Listen as board-certified physician, Stacey Garrett, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your clinician for the best maternal care. Studies show that many adverse maternal outcomes are preventable and that black women are more likely to have poor outcomes. This conversation focuses on how we can reduce disparities and improve outcomes by empowering you to self-advocate and be at the cen...

Listen as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD, answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine that was made available to children 6 months to 5 years of age. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit https://www.kp.org/covid and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus .

Listen as Wellness Coach, Jodi Balis, joins our host to walk you through what trigger tracking is, and how you can use it as an emotional wellness tool. For non-emergency mental health care for Kaiser Permanente members, call: 1-866-530-8778. If you're having a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. *Starting July 16th, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is lau...

Double board certified child and adult psychiatrist, Ross Goodwin, MD, joins our hosts to discuss what technostress is and what you can do to shift your use of technology to promote wellness. For mobile mental health resources, visit: kp.org/selfcareapps  

Wellness Coach, Erica Thomas, joins our host to discuss how the SMART* goal method can help you reach your health goals and live a healthier life. SMART* goals help break down big goals into smaller ones and increase your chances of achieving your short- and long-term goals. For more information on SMART goals, click here .  *S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that stands for: S pecific, M easurable, Attain...

Jenaro Hernandez, MD, joins our hosts to discuss the importance of life care planning. Visit kp.org/lifecareplanning to learn more. You can find the advance directive document for your region by visiting kp.org/advancedirective Once you’ve completed your advance directive, you can : Scan and upload the document to your kp.org account by visiting kp.org/advancedirective OR  Fax the document to 1-85...

Listen as Alex Whisnant, Health Promotion Educator, guides you through a relaxing body scan meditation.

Wellness Coach, Jennifer Miller, joins our hosts to talk about Kaiser Permanente's wellness coaching program, and its benefits for members.  To make an appointment: Visit kp.org/appointments Call the Contact Center at: (800) 777- 7904, TTY 711, 24 hours/7 days a week Ask a member of your healthcare team to schedule an appointment Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p....