Mayo Clinic Women's Health

Read. Talk. Grow.

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A podcast where we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics. In each episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine invites an author and a medical expert into conversation on subjects like miscarriage, cancer, relationships, mental health and more. In the same way that books can transport us to a different time, place, or culture, Read. Talk. Grow. demonstrates that books can also give a new appreciation for health experiences.

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3. Uprooting racism in health care 22.03.2023 44:54

We talked with: Linda Villarosa is a journalist, an educator and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. She covers the intersection of health and medicine and social justice. Her book "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation" was published in June 2022. Amaal Starling, M.D. is an associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic in A...

2. Trust yourself: It's not 'all in your head' 15.03.2023 35:16

We talked with : Lauren Bosworth is the founder and CEO of total-body care brand, Love Wellness. Since launching the company in 2016, she has expanded Love Wellness to include vaginal health, gut health and ingestible beauty. Lo is seeking to change the narrative around self-care culture and empower others to feel supported, welcomed and safe during their own wellness journeys. Jodie Horton, M.D.,...

1. It's complicated: Making decisions about your reproductive health 07.03.2023 27:33

We talked with : Susan Wiggs is the author of more than 50 novels, including the beloved Lakeshore Chronicles series and the instant New York Times bestseller "Family Tree." Her award-winning books have been translated into two dozen languages. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington State's Puget Sound. Kate White, M.D., M.P.H. , is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecolog...