The State of Health Care Podcast

Can a breast cancer diagnosis be considered good news? For today's podcast guest Maureen, the answer is yes. Diagnosed with breast cancer, it was the health scare that got her motivated to take charge of her health and advocate for herself. Maureen's story is unique in that she has no markers for breast cancer, or cancers of any kind, nor any family traits that would suggest she is more...

We are back for episode 2! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Gaby who chats with us about both overcoming an injury that has forever changed the way she is able to move and function -- and overcoming the mental and emotional hurdles when something is no longer in your control. Gaby is no stranger to working out and pushing herself, used to participating in intense workouts and HIIT classe...

The State of Health Care Podcast is back for Season 2, and we are so excited for you to hear from our amazing line up of guests! While season 1 focused primarily on the health care provider perspective, this season we are speaking with folks from the patient perspective, those who have struggled with short-term or long-term illness, disease, or health care challenges. In today's first episode...

It's hard to believe it, but we are at the final episode of Season 1! I want to thank everyone who has listened in, and to all of our amazing guest experts. I have loved every minute of creating this podcast and am excited to announce Season 2 will launch in January, 2024!  In the meantime, tune in for this season finale where I'm chatting solo! In today's episode, I dive a little d...

If you aren't familiar with chiropractors, or want to learn more about what someone in this profession provides, tune in to today's episode! In a deeply insightful conversation, I'm speaking today with Dr. Jason Kaufman who has created the Kaufman method for his patients - a noninvasive method and based on the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. It is focused on three areas with...

We are back with Episode 6! With one of my dearest friends and nutrition coach, Dusty Ferrarese, we dive into what it means to age well, busting societal myths, and how living a healthy lifestyle sets the foundation - so you can do whatever you want as you head into your golden chapters!  In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss setting the foundation of building healthy habits that will last yo...

Episode 5 of the State of Health Care Podcast is now live and today we are diving into the topic of Lifestyle Medicine! I have an amazing and robust discussion with Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk, Ph. D., M.Ed., and the founder of The Body Lab at Optimal Heart Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Steve is passionate about helping people better help themselves, to live a lifestyle that fuels health and wellness in...

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, there is mention of suicidal ideation, please listen with care.   Dreaming of becoming a physical therapist? Interested in the variety of roads one might take to get there? Or are you already a PT, envisioning a dream clinic? Then today's episode is for you! In our conversation, I'm chatting with Tasha, a recent Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate, who s...

On today's episode, I'm excited to introduce you to Julie Hoffman! Julie has a long history in healthcare as a registered nurse, specifically starting out in Labor and Delivery, moving into Leadership, and eventually rounding our her career in Hospice. While working in hospice, she was certified as a yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, in addition to being an as...

Welcome back! For Episode 2 of The State of Health Care Pocast, I'm delighted to be speaking with Dr. Lianne Rogers. Dr. Rogers specializes in helping older adults move with confidence and stay physically active through all stages of life. She is passionate about educating patients in the areas of fall awareness and prevention. She enjoys leading people to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle...

Welcome to the very first episode of the State of Health Care Podcast! I'm Tracy Karas, DPT, and I'm honored you are here and listening to the show! As a health care professional of over 20 years, this topic is very close to my heart. I am always curious about what is happening, what challenges are cropping up, how are we solving them, and how do we provide the best care possible for cli...