The State of Health Care Podcast

Today on the podcast we are joined by Sophie, a professional athlete and dancer who since a young age, has been managing life with POTS syndrome, also known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. With an estimate of 1-3 million people impacted, a large percentage being women, POTS has also seen an increase in numbers post COVID. POTS is characterized by low blood volume and circulation whic...

The journey of healing your body can sometimes be a long road, one in which you must advocate for yourself, and loudly. Today we are speaking with Dani, a massage therapist, who over the course of a decade has had to navigate new diagnoses and symptoms in her body, relearning the edges of what she could do, while seeking out a variety of providers and treatments to help her.  In a conversation cen...

Today's episode is a must-listen, especially if you have ever dealt with hypermobility, or extreme mobility in your body. We sit down in conversation with Elizabeth who at 29 years old, has already been on a multi-year journey of discovery, learning how to live in a hypermobile body.  Elizabeth, while currently very active, specifically in the aerial arts and pole dancing, has to walk a uniqu...

Welcome back to the State of Healthcare Podcast! We are continuing season 4 with our focus on autoimmune disorders and today we are speaking with Sari Lewis, an Occupational Therapist of 40+ years, who also has 25+ years practicing as a Registered Craniosacral Therapist.  Some might be unfamiliar with this specific type of therapy and Sari walks us through her journey to practicing this modality,...

For episode 4, we are back with Julie, a fan favorite here on the State of Healthcare Podcast! As a retired nurse and active yoga instructor, Julie has been living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for the last 15 years, and was more recently diagnosed with hyper-mobility as well. She has a lot of experience navigating the world of autoimmune disorders and figuring out what choices are best for her,...

In today's episode we are speaking with Chardae, who walks us through her autoimmune journey, dealing with interstitial lung disease which among other things, causes decreased lung capacity and blood flow. Noticing her fingers were turning white while walking one day, she didn't think much of it. But gradually as her body tried to preserve blood for her lungs, her appendages were getting...

In our second episode, we are chatting with Dr. Joseph Brooks, a leading gynecology expert with over ten years worth of experience, and the head provider owner at Arizona Specialized Gynecology. In a unique position, Dr. Brooks combines his work in gynecology with dermatology, helping women battle the individuality of autoimmune disorders that others frequently miss.  In a broad ranging conversati...

We are back with Season 4 of the State of Healthcare Podcast! This season we are exploring the murky, complicated, and vast arena of autoimmune disorders. With so much misleading information, misdiagnoses, or being ignored when presenting symptoms to our doctors, autoimmune challenges are a hot topic in the health field and we are here for it.  We kick off season 4 with Lisa, who was a guest last...

Our guest today is Jenny, a dedicated yoga instructor who has been teaching for over 18 years! Her career has shifted and evolved from practicing yoga for simply the physical aspects, to incorporating her own writings and philosophies from the Sutras and dharmas, hosting retreats, and working with people from all walks of life. Working as an instructor for the popular Inner Dimension Yoga platform...

We are back with Gaby, who to date, has been our most listened to episode on the State of Healthcare Podcast! Our first conversation was almost a year and a half ago so I’m delighted to have Gaby back on the show! In that first episode, we talked about how Gaby was dealing with some life-changing injuries, and she continues to find her new flow as some issues have persisted - but with greater ease...

Today, I have the great pleasure of chatting with Hailey, an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, on a mission to support women in their journey of pregnancy to birth and beyond! Hailey's unique perspective from her Ayurvedic training is really focused on nourishing the mother and providing a "village" of support, which is traditionally found in other cultures, but not as obvious here in the...

We have a fantastic episode for you today as we are speaking with Clementine, an Integrative Health Professional and Women’s Health Specialist. Clementine's focus is on reconnecting, understanding and rebalancing your body, mind, and environment so you can build a thriving relationship with yourself and those around you.  We dive straight into Clementine's journey to becoming a health sp...

As we roll into a new year, Season 3 of the podcast is continuing within the theme of "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." Today, Tracy is at the helm discussing why this season's focus is on the female body -- and why she is a passionate advocate for self-care and empowering women to talk about their health! In this episode, we hear more about Tracy's journey wit...

TW: There is mention of sexual trauma in treatment settings. Please listen with care. Today, I have 2 guests with me on the show, both Physical Therapists whose focus is working with those in the queer community. Sam Arrow, owner of Arrow Physical Therapy, and Rebecca Patton, owner of Pelvic Physical Therapists, both who are locally based in Phoenix, AZ. In an open and supportive conversation, Sam...

TW: There is mention of suicide in this episode, please listen with care. In today's episode we are speaking with Sarah Brinkman, PT, DPT, a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor health and gender affirming care. This episode further explores what physical therapy care looks like for all people, including those who are wanting to, are in the process of, or have fully transitioned...

It's a fantastic episode today, featuring Family Practice Physician, Katelyn, who takes the deep dive with us into the female body!  Today, we talk about everything from new models of health care that are emerging, the intense need for appreciating the toll that stress, menopause, and peri-menopause take on women, and ultimately, Katelyn wants to assure us that we are not, in fact, going craz...

Today we are speaking with Julie, our favorite labor and delivery nurse, turned yoga instructor, who works largely with pregnant women in her prenatal yoga classes. This episode is a wealth of knowledge, widely discussing advice for women who are pregnant, appropriate yoga and exercise activities, and finding what works for everyone's individual needs. We go into detail about modifications in...

While this season is about studying the female body, we would be remiss not to include the health journeys and challenges that face men, including such issues as pelvic floor dysfunction. Today, Ben, who has a degree and background in Kinesiology, takes us through what has been an epic four year battle of pain and misdiagnoses. When medical health professionals discounted what Ben was trying to te...

We are back with our next episode, continuing with our theme of "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." Today, I'm chatting with Lisa, a fellow physical therapist who specializes in women's health, working with unique demographics such as dancers and those who are hyper-mobile.  What's clear in this conversation is that most women tend to normalize their health...

The State of Healthcare podcast is back and we are excited about the theme for season 3: "We've Never Really Studied the Female Body." This season, we will be exploring in depth the issues that challenge most women, and some which are considered taboo, while also offering support, resources, and breaking down misconceptions and myths surrounding the female body.   Today, we are talk...

It's the final episode of season 2 and today we are chatting about my journey with chronic pain and how each path to healing is individual. In truth, healing is so much more than simply treating the physical state of the body. Joining me as host for today is my friend and yoga instructor, @kristalane66. In this final episode, I speak to my experience with chronic pain, a neck injury that was...

It's all about sciatica in today's episode and we hope you gain some valuable information from Audrey who has been dealing with this chronic issue for the last 5 years. Extremely active, Audrey has had to change her approach to workouts, performances, and therapy to accommodate living with sciatica, but in a way that didn't diminish her dreams, hopes, or goals. It has been through t...

For this next episode, we are delighted to welcome Julie back to the show, this time from the patient side! If you remember from season 1, Julie spent much of her career as a nurse before becoming self-employed as a yoga instructor, astrologer, and tarot reader. It's exciting to have Julie back as she offers both the perspective of someone who used to work in the health care system, and as a...

Today we are chatting with Dusty, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, stage 2B, in 2016. In this episode, we hear about Dusty's journey and the critical importance of advocating and trusting yourself when things don't feel right. Dusty had to change doctors a few times before her diagnosis was confirmed, which started with fairly severe symptoms that prompted her to reach out for hel...

It's something a huge percentage of folks suffer from: chronic back pain, and it's affecting more and more of us on a daily basis. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Trista, who has been managing chronic back pain since her youth, with various intense and debilitating flare-ups.  While a lot of us may choose to ignore the warning signs that signal there might be an issue, th...