Howdy From Houston

As you probably know by now, Kate and Hannah love warm, cozy drinks, especially coffee. But the additives that come in most store-bought coffee creamers are not a vibe. Today, they dive into some easy and delicious home-made alternatives. Coffee Mate alternative: https://www.asweetpeachef.com/how-to-make-coffee-creamer/ Eggnog (for the base): https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-eggnog/#re...

Today Kate and Hannah share some favorites! Tune in to this episode to hear an update of their favorite podcasts, books, dishes and coffee shops in Houston. Lastly, they answer the ultimate question… What medical specialty are they interested in right now??We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Today’s episode is a review of an article on PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Tune in to hear more about these chemicals, current and upcoming regulations, and Kate and Hannah’s thoughts and questions for future research! Article Citation: Braun, J. M. (2023). Enhancing regulations to reduce exposure to PFAS — federal action on “Forever chemicals.” New England Journal of Medicine , 388 (21), 1924–192...

Kate and Hannah have made plenty of mistakes when it comes to travel, which means they’ve learned a lot. Tune in for a quick-ish tip on efficient packing, saving money on flights and more! We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

“I’m so excited to take this standardized test!” Said no one ever… except Kate and Hannah? In this second episode of the 2 part series, Kate and Hannah share what they’re excited about moving forward (which may or may not include the aforementioned standardized test) and their summer plans. We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Can you believe it? Kate and Hannah finished their first year of medical school! They have certainly learned a lot!! In this first episode of the 2 part series, tune in to hear a few things that surprised them and a couple of things they learned, both in school and in their personal lives. We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Today Kate and Hannah share some favorite tidbits from their most recent organ block: the cardiovascular system. They discuss the anatomy of the heart, simple instruments to identify disease, and the physiology behind why exercise is good for the heart! We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Kate and Hannah have recently found some cool gadgets on Amazon! Some of them make life easier and some just make mundane tasks more fun. Tune in to hear what they’ve found! We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Kate and Hannah found a recently published article showing evidence for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome due to paternal alcohol use prior to conception. Tune in to hear their thoughts (and questions) regarding this groundbreaking new research! Link to article: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/167624/pdf We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com .

Kate and Hannah share some research they have been working on over this last semester. Tune in to check out the cool and niche medical topics they explored! We would love to hear from you! Email us at: howdyfromhoustonpodcast@gmail.com

Kate and Hananh just finished their second organ block: introduction to disease! Tune into this episode to hear about a couple of the coolest things they learned.

Today Kate and Hannah share some quick tips they use to save time when they are (quite literally) running out the door in the morning. So far, they’ve only missed their bus once!!

In today’s episode, Kate and Hannah continue their review of the podcast episode “What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health” from the Huberman Lab podcast. Tune in to hear their thoughts and feelings on alcohol after listening to the podcast! Spotify to the episode from the Huberman Lab podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=28ecf4859f8e4103

In today’s episode, Kate and Hannah review the podcast episode “What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health” from the Huberman Lab podcast. Tune in to hear a few facts they each found interesting about how alcohol affects your body, brain and health! Spotify link to the episode from the Huberman Lab podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=28ecf4859f8e4103

Today, Kate and Hannah share some banana-inspired snacks they’ve been loving recently. Bonus points if you can identify the point where Scooby makes his guest appearance!

Kate and Hannah are both medical students sharing what they are learning about in terms of general health, lifestyle health, and wellness. Welcome to the show!

In this episode, Kate and Hannah review a study to assess the comprehension of a potential naloxone drug facts label. Naloxone is a life-saving drug used to reverse opioid overdose and has recently been approved for over the counter use. Tune in to learn a little more about naloxone and why you might want to carry it with you! Citation to the article we discussed: Cohen BR, Mahoney KM, Baro E, et...

Today Kate and Hannah share their morning routines! Believe it or not, they don’t always bounce out of bed… Their advice: keep it simple, do what serves you, and set yourself up to have a great day.

Kate and Hannah review an article (citation below) written from the perspective of a physician and father whose daughter attempted suicide during her residency. In this episode, they reflect on ways the medical community may have failed this person and discuss actions we can all take to support each other, regardless of whether or not you work in healthcare. Boulay RM. Looking after our own. New E...

Today Kate and Hannah share some social factors that can affect health, including transportation and food deserts, among a few others. This episode is for anyone, whether or not you’re in healthcare! Tune in to hear some (more) alternate approaches to approaching health.

Kate and Hananh just finished their first organ block: neuroscience! Tune into this episode to hear about a couple of the coolest things they learned. Kate was particularly interested in how eyes can be an indicator of certain diseases in the brain. Hannah found the cortex fascinating and how a symptom can indicate damage to a specific part of the brain. Horizontal Gaze Diagram (scroll down to the...

Hannah and Kate’s favorites continued! Today, Hannah finishes up sharing her favorite podcast. Then, they both share favorite dishes to cook and coffee shops around Houston. Lastly, they answer the ultimate question… What medical specialty are they interested in?? Hannah’s top podcast: Huberman Lab. She recommends episodes #39- Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction, #52...

Today Kate and Hannah share some favorites! Tune in to this first of two episodes to hear our favorite books and Kate’s favorite podcast. Kate’s current reading: How to Fail and Still Win Big by Scott Adams Kate’s top podcast: The Optimal Body Podcast. She recommends episodes 251: Understanding Electrolytes, Sodium Intake and Diet with Robb Wolf and 249: The Tools & Techniques Necessary to Com...

Ever heard the words “sympathetic” or “parasympathetic” thrown around? What do those words even mean?? Today, Kate and Hannah go through a couple of research articles to break down the basics of the “fight-or-flight” versus “rest-and-digest” and some basic ways to regulate your nervous system. Article 1 (Mindful Eating): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7219460/ Article 2 (Psychophysio...

We were both accepted to med school 1 year ago, almost to the date and now we’ve finished our first semester. Woah. A lot has happened in the last year. Join us today as we unpack: - Self-discipline and Kate’s “robot mode” - Ways we’ve grown as people - How we’ve learned from different study methods - New study strategies we want to try going into this semester - How we’ve made time for things tha...