Baptist HealthTalk

¿Andas con ansiedad, cambios de humor, niebla mental o cansancio extremo? No estás sola. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Rachel Rohaidy de Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute y la presentadora Anabelle Blum explican qué pasa realmente en tu cerebro durante la perimenopausia y la menopausia, por qué te puedes sentir “apagada” o “no como tú misma” y qué herramientas existen p...

Heart attack prevention and heart health start with small, consistent changes. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Sandra Peebles sits down with cardiologist Dr. Sergiu Darabant of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care to explain how everyday choices—from diet and exercise to screenings and family history—can help prevent heart disease before it starts. You’ll learn: • How to know if yo...

If you take daily medications or supplements, you may be surprised to learn how much your everyday foods can affect them.  Host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Emilie Collongette, a primary care clinical pharmacy specialist at Baptist Health, to break down the most common—and most surprising—food-drug and supplement-drug interactions.  From grapefruit and leafy greens to collagen, turmeric, calci...

El cáncer de pulmón genera muchas preguntas, desde los primeros síntomas hasta lo que sucede después de un diagnóstico.  En este episodio, nuestros expertos explican las señales más comunes, cómo funcionan las pruebas de detección, el papel del tabaquismo y qué esperar en cuanto a tratamientos, pronóstico y calidad de vida.  Una conversación clara y directa para entender mejor una enfermedad que a...

Think vaping is safer than smoking? This Baptist HealthTalk episode will make you think twice. In this new conversation with pulmonologist Dr. Sosa, he breaks down what really happens when you vape and why the risks are much more serious than most people realize. You’ll hear:  • What’s actually inside a vape and why it matters  • How vaping affects lungs, especially in developing teens  • The hidd...

Sleep looks different at every stage, from newborns who nap all day (and night) to parents just trying to make it through the week. But how much rest do kids and adults really need, and why does it feel so hard to get? In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Dr. Timothy Grant, medical co-director of Baptist Health Sleep Care, talks about the science of sleep and the habits that can make — or break — a...

Think heart disease only affects older people? Or that red wine protects your heart? Join host Sandra Peebles with father-son duo and cardiac surgery experts Dr. Joseph T. McGinn Jr. and Dr. Joseph McGinn III as they bust the most common heart health myths. From silent heart attacks in women to the truth about aspirin and red wine — and the groundbreaking McGinn Technique, a minimally invasive hea...

¿Sientes que la gripe está golpeando más fuerte que antes? No estás solo y hay una explicación científica detrás de esa percepción. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. María Fernanda Escarcia, especialista en medicina de emergencias en Baptist Health, desmitifica lo que realmente está pasando con la influenza hoy. Habla sobre cómo nuestra inmunidad ha cambiado desde la pandemia, cuándo...

Do you feel like the flu is hitting harder than before? You’re not alone and doctors say there’s a clear reason the flu feels different in our post-pandemic world. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. David Mishkin, Medical Director of Virtual Urgent Care and Urgent Care Express, explains what’s really happening with influenza today. He shares how our immunity has changed since the pandemic,...

If you or a loved one is facing perimenopause or menopause and want real answers, this conversation is for you. We break down what’s happening to your body and brain during this unique stage in womens' lives - from hot flashes, sleep loss, and mood shifts to bone health, fitness, and nutrition that actually help. You’ll hear how the social stigma is changing, what we know now about Hormone Re...

If you or a loved one is facing surgery from breast cancer, understanding your breast reconstruction options is an important step in the journey. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez shares her own story of her journey with triple-negative breast cancer, and the tough decisions she faced about going flat, choosing implants, or considering other reconstruction options. She sits...

Thinking about getting off the couch and into a pair of running shoes? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Frankie Ruiz — co-founder of the Miami Marathon — sits down with Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Miami Marathon, to discuss how to start running the smart way. They cover everything from essential equipment, warm-ups, common injuries, hydration tips...

Seamos honestas: Nadie nos prepara para este capítulo en la vida de nosotras. Pero hoy cambiamos eso. ¿Sientes transformaciones como ansiedad, olvidos o variaciones en tu estado de ánimo? No te lo estás imaginando, y no estás sola. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Ingrid Paredes, obstetra y ginecóloga, explica con claridad qué sucede realmente en la perimenopausia y la menopausia: d...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder though many people don’t even know they have it. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Brian Wilner, electrophysiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how AFib is detected, who’s most at risk and why untreated AFib raises your chances of having a stroke. You’ll also hear what AFib feels...

Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue, or a sign of something more serious? In this BaptistHealth Talk episode, cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Ian De Conde, explains the truth behind one of the most common and misunderstood conditions. From myths about crossing your legs to the real role of genetics, pregnancy, and l...

Feeling overwhelmed by the weight no one sees? This episode of Baptist HealthTalk explores the cost of invisible labor—the behind-the-scenes mental load of planning, scheduling, coordinating and caring that keeps households running but often goes unrecognized.  Psychotherapist Manuela Rodriguez explains why this burden frequently falls on women, how it impacts health and relationships, and what fa...

An annual screening saved Alonzo Mourning’s life. In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Willard Shepard speaks with the basketball hall of famer as well as family medicine physician, Dr. Sergio Tierrablanca, about men’s health, early detection, and why yearly checkups matter, especially for men of color. Hear Zo’s journey from an elevated PSA to an early prosta...

Concierge medicine is more than a trend; it’s growing fast and reshaping healthcare. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, experts break down what concierge medicine is, how it works and who can benefit. From women’s health and family care to mental wellness, full body scans and preventive screenings, this approach gives people more time with their doctor, easier access to care and greater peace...

Feeling overwhelmed after birth? You’re not alone, and what you're feeling is more common than you think. You can read all the books and watch all the YouTube videos, but in this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, our labor and delivery nurses and lactation expert discuss the realities of postpartum recovery, the challenges of breastfeeding, and the emotional rollercoaster that often follows chil...

Feeling off, anxious, or suddenly overwhelmed by hot flashes and mood swings? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Paredes and primary care physician Dr. Emily Quintero break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause—from hormonal shifts and anxiety to weight gain, hot flashes, and more. They clear up common my...

If you’re constantly feeling tired, gaining weight, struggling with anxiety, or just feeling "off," your thyroid could be the reason. In this podcast episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Endocrinologist Dr. Angel Alejandro breaks down common symptoms of thyroid disorders, when and how to get tested, and clears up some of the biggest myths around supplements, diet, and treatment options. You&ap...

Struggling to get quality sleep? You’re not alone. In this podcast episode of Baptist HealthTalk, we explore how sleep affects your brain and heart health, and why chronic sleep loss can increase risks for dementia, heart disease, and emotional burnout. Our experts share insights on everything from sleep apnea and hormone changes to building better routines and improving sleep hygiene. They also u...

In this special episode of Baptist HealthTalk, we’re bringing locker room wisdom straight to you—whether you’re chasing your kids, learning pickleball the hard way or still convinced you’ve got one more game in you. Football legend Dan Marino, basketball great Glen Rice and host Kim Bokamper sit down with Dr. Michael Yurubi Baptist Health Orthopedic Care for a real conversation on how to stay acti...

For too long, the narrative around men’s health has been one of silence, denial, and “toughing it out.” That needs to change.  Basketball legend Alonzo Mourning and Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, cardiologist and Chief Medical Executive of Population Health, Value and Primary Care for Baptist Health, break that silence with an honest, emotional, and empowering discussion about early detection, lifestyle ch...

Struggling with heavy periods, pelvic pain, or fibroids? You’re not alone—and you have options.  In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Paredes explains the symptoms, causes and treatments behind some of the most common (and misunderstood) women’s health issues, including endometriosis, fibroids and hysterectomies.  You’ll get real answers to the questions so many women have but...