Menopause Stories with Dr Tamara Beckford

Excited to talk about ways to flourish with Dr. Lauderdale. In the episode, we talk about the tools you need to live your best life right now. Rebecca Lauderdale is a board-certified internist who practices primary care internal medicine in south Mississippi. She loves her work with patients and also has a passion for helping women physicians find their way to a flourishing life. Dr. Lauderdale’s...

I am so excited about this fantastic conversation with Dr. Barness about his foray into TikTok, tips for raising generation Z, and the importance of finding your purpose. Dr. Barness has built a huge audience on TikTok because of the easy way he communicates information. Dr. Michael Barness is a board-certified psychiatrist. He has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Pennsylvania State Univer...

If you are a busy professional woman with a child in the performing arts then this episode is for you! If you have ever experienced joint pain you don’t want to miss this conversation. We will dive into hypermobility syndrome which is when you have very flexible joints and it causes you pain. Also referred to as being bendy or double-jointed, hypermobility can impact the entire body from pain and...

Dr. Raker has so many helpful parenting tips. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, you need to check out this episode. Dr. Elham Raker is a board-certified pediatrician and parenting coach. Over the years, Dr. Raker realized that there needs to be more care and counseling provided to parents; the typical 10-15 minute office visit was just not enough. Dr. Raker helped her friends by offering s...

Dr. Echols talks about the importance of finding a primary care physician that you know and trust. Dr. Echols talks about the importance of seeing your doctor regularly. Get your blood pressure checked, cholesterol, cancer screenings, and so much more. Dr. Carmen Echols is a Family Medicine physician interested in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, women's health, and integrative the...

Dr. Cirino shares his powerful story about his journey, overcoming the trauma of growing up in an abusive household, and how small changes made a big difference in his health. Dr. Cirino is board certified in infectious diseases and internal medicine. Dr. Cirino has a specific interest in understanding how behavior develops and leads to the manifestation of a disease process. In 2019, he started a...

How many of you have been on a diet or ever heard of culinary medicine? If that’s you or a friend then you need to tune into this special episode of the show.  We talk about diets, food, and what this can mean for your health. I am excited to chat with with Dr. Faris who is an OBGYN and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. Dr. Faris teaches physicians so they can confidently counsel their...

Have you heard about a plant-based diet? Are you thinking about shifting your eating habits? I am so excited that Dr. Adkins joined me to talk all about plant-based diets. Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD a board-certified internal medicine specialist since 2009. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Dr. Adkins knows from both medical and personal experie...

Did you know that cancer can occur everywhere or that surgeries can last for days? Dr. Bird goes deep and provides so much insight. Dr. Bird brings 3D models and talks about treating patients with cancers of the bone. This is a fascinating episode and if you are into anatomy this episode is for you. Dr. Bird talks about using technology to save bones. Dr. Justin E. Bird is an Associate Professor i...

Excited to talk about GERD, functional medicine and so much more with Dr. Asamoah in the area. (Had some minor audio issues in this episode) Functional Medicine (FM) is integrative medicine and incorporates state-of-the-art medical research on how to truly treat and reverse disease.  FM focuses on finding and treating the underlying root causes of chronic illness, with optimal health as the e...

Have you ever heard the term “high functioning” depression or anorexia? If so, you don’t want to miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Jillian Rigert. After years of navigating a life-threatening level of burnout, career transitions, identity loss, and deep-diving into personal healing, Dr. Rigert now coaches others to live their best lives. Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD has formal educational trainin...

Was one of your resolutions for 2022 to become healthier or to lose weight? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. This is one reason, I am thrilled to talk to Dr. Lake in this special edition of the show. We are going to take about weight management, self-care, mid-life weight gain, creating a fit, healthy lifestyle that fits our busy schedule. Dianah T. Lake, MD (also known as Dr. Di) is an emergency me...

Dr. Unachukwu aka Dr. Una talks about using entrepreneurship to help you live life on your own terms. Dr. Una has been featured by Forbes and is a member of the Forbes Business Council, she has helped doctors all over the world leverage entrepreneurship to build lives they love. Dr. Una is a pediatrician, business coach, podcaster, and founder of Ivy League Pediatrics in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ov...

Dr. Huff goes deep into healthcare disparities and the important role that women can play in promoting a healthy community. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Tamara Huff (better known as the LadyBoneDoc) is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and health disparities advocate who is passionate about increasing access to musculoskeletal care in underserved communities. Dr. Huff attended the...

Dr. Alauna Curry is America’s only “Trauma Psychiatrist,” focused exclusively on educating people about the impact of psychological trauma on our individual and collective mental health, from a brain, body, and behavioral perspective. After graduating summa cum laude from the Xavier University of Louisiana and obtaining her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, she provided intensive tra...

Have you seen the news lately? Stress and burnout are real. I am excited to chat with Dr. Perrotte about ways we can overcome some of our daily stress. Dr. Perrotte is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Certified Wellness Coach who went from being burned out after 15 plus years as a Hospitalist out of 17 years of practicing medicine. The burnout got worse with the arrival of her twins, inc...

Dr. Frundi talks about being childhood obesity. We often hear that people are “big-boned or it runs in my family” so we talk about what that means.   Dr. Frundi shares several ways that obesity can impact children and what it can mean for them as they transition to adulthood. Dr. Lum Frundi is a Pediatrician and a mother who is passionate about helping parents raise healthy kids that thrive b...

We talk about obesity and tips to lose weight including the lifestyle changes that can help with weight loss. Alicia Shelly, MD FACP is a Board Certified Internal Medicine/Obesity Medicine physician. She has worked for over 7 years helping people lose weight and maintain weight. Her ultimate goal is to help others achieve the ultimate best health.  She currently working at the Center of Best...

Dr. Noble talks about his pathway to medicine, explains robotic-assisted surgery, and talks about his inspiration to write a book about Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. He also talks about the work he is doing to bring healthcare to the historically medically underserved. Dr. Stephen L. Noble is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Portland, OR. He is a Navy veteran and passionate about mentorship, youth advocacy...

If you have ever heard about gout and have questions then this is the episode for you. We also talk about one common ingredient that can increase the risk of a gout flare-up. Dr. Arinola Dada is a rheumatologist in Bellevue Washington double boarded in rheumatology and clinical densitometry.  She has been practicing as a rheumatologist for the past 18 years. She wears many hats as a mother, teache...

Who is not stressed out during the pandemic? We will be talking all about it with Dr. Megan Melo. Dr. Melo’s philosophy on burnout is that we have to attend to both our bodies AND our brains. This is a powerful way for people to start their journey of healing and intentional self-care. We talk all about "The Stress Cycle," as described in Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily...

Ladies, if you ever wanted to learn tips to create glowing and healthy skin then this conversation with Dr. Sarota Szabo is for you!   (Please note we had some audio issues BUT the information was so good that I had to share) I am so excited to chat with this accomplished Dermatologist about all things related to skin and women. Dr. Szabo is the founder and CEO of Alta Vista Dermatology. She...

Dr. Bhaskar retired from medicine and is now board-certified in lifestyle medicine and a Certified Money Coach. Dr. Bhaskar shares: Why financial wellness is an important part of your overall health The psychology of money Why finances can be a major source of stress and WHAT you can do about it Fun Fact: shared the stage with Ariana Huffington https://www.yashodabhaskarmd.com/

Dr. Ziegenbein is a board-certified Rheumatologist who is an expert in fibromyalgia! In this episode we discuss: What is fibromyalgia What are the possible treatment options How coaching can help people with fibromyalgia The techniques that Dr. Ziegenbein used to overcome her own pain Learn more about: https://www.martinaziegenbeinmdcoaching.com/

Dr. Hemachandra is an Infectious Disease physician, and now also a certified life and weight loss coach for women professionals.  After finally solving her own weight problem after several decades,  she now shares her knowledge with other professional women. In this episode we talk about: Tips on weight loss Factors that may prevent you from losing weight What shifts you can make that ma...