Vital Voices Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with husband and wife Marcus Bosland and Paula Maria Hospedales-Bosland for a gentle and honest conversation on parenting a child on the autism spectrum. Together, they share their family’s journey, recognizing early signs, navigating diagnosis, supporting their 17-year-old child in a special needs school, and balancing the n...

In this episode of Vital Voices, Alexis Burrows speaks with Greer Bain, Board Member of REACH Bahamas, about autism awareness, inclusion, and the work being done to support families in The Bahamas. Guided by the theme “Different Minds, One Community,” this conversation explores the mission of REACH, the challenges many families face, and why understanding, advocacy, and community support matter so...

In this episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows is joined by Sophia Walker, Girls in ICT Day Committee Member, and Tamandra Cooper, Girls in ICT Day Committee Lead at URCA, for a conversation on Girls in ICT Day 2026 and why it continues to matter. They discuss the global origins of Girls in ICT Day, why URCA remains committed to hosting the event year after year, and how the initiative helps...

What does real progress look like for a child with autism? Is it just about speaking more words, or is it about connection, expression, understanding, and being seen? In this episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Danielle Moss, Speech Language Pathologist at Keystone Therapy Services, for an important conversation on autism, communication, speech and language delays, and...

Can food really help the body heal? In this episode of Vital Voices, Dr. Paige Burrows, Lifestyle Medicine Educator and Coach and Founder of WellSpring Lifestyle Group, unpacks the powerful connection between nutrition, inflammation, gut health, blood sugar balance, and whole-person healing. In Eating to Heal, Dr. Burrows explores what it means to use food as medicine and why healing is about more...

Some of the most important stories are the ones that quietly shape who we become. In this episode of Vital Voices, I sit down with Bahamian writer Cecil Newry to discuss his memoir, Growing Up Newry—a reflective conversation about memory, family, faith, identity, and the lasting impact of childhood. This episode is a meaningful look at how personal stories preserve culture, honor legacy, and help...

Diabetic foot disease is one of the most serious—and most preventable—complications of diabetes. Yet every year, countless people miss the earliest signs: a numb toe, a small blister, a change in skin color, or a wound that doesn’t heal. In this powerful Diabetes Awareness Month episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Allyssa Knowles-Adderley, podiatrist at Oaktree Medical...

As we head into Thanksgiving, many of us are talking about gratitude—but how many of us truly understand its power? What if gratitude is more than good manners… what if it’s medicine for your body, soul and spirit? In this new episode of Vital Voices, I sit down with Dr. Paige Burrows, physician turned Certified Lifestyle Medicine Educator, Holistic Wellness Coach, and founder of WellSpring Lifest...

If you’ve been told “your sugar’s a little high,” this conversation is your turning point. Endocrinologist Dr. Carmen Cartwright (Clinical Director, Specialty Clinic, Oaktree Medical Center) joins Alexis Burrows to unpack how pre-diabetes can be reversed—and how many living with type 2 diabetes can move toward remission, protect their organs, and reclaim everyday life. In this episode you’ll learn...

Back pain is NOT “just part of getting older.” In this episode of Vital Voices, spine & neurosurgeon Dr. Nicholas Burrowes (Oaktree Medical Center) breaks down what’s really causing your back pain—and exactly what you can do about it today. From desk-job posture and weekend-warrior strains to sciatica, herniated discs, and spine surgery myths, you’ll get clear, actionable advice to relieve pain, p...

What if joy isn’t a feeling you chase but a daily practice you choose? In this powerful episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with author and speaker Kerel Pinder to unpack her new movement and book, Hello Joy. Together they explore how to trade hustle for holy intention, why “obedience over outcome” can reframe success, and the simple, faith-rooted practices that protect joy in r...

In this powerful closing episode of Vital Voices for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Alexis Burrows sits down with two remarkable survivors, Dr. Idamae Hanna and Junique Darling, to share their courageous journeys from diagnosis to renewal. Through moments of vulnerability, faith, and triumph, these women open up about the challenges of facing breast cancer, the importance of early detection,...

Menopause isn’t the end of vitality—it’s the beginning of a new, empowered chapter. In this episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Patrice Rolle, Executive Menopause Coach and Founder of Menolux, to break the silence around menopause and guide women through this natural transition with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Patrice shares her personal journey through menopause,...

What you eat can make a difference. In this empowering episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shanishka Cambridge to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and breast cancer — from risk reduction and treatment support to long-term wellness in remission. Together, they unpack how mindful eating, balanced nutrition, and faith-based li...

One in four women will experience pregnancy or infant loss in her lifetime — yet for many, this journey remains unseen, unspoken, and misunderstood. In this deeply heartfelt episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with*Doctor Tazz, Fertility Coach, Women’s Health Advocate, and Author, to shed light on the emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of pregnancy and infant loss duri...

When life feels noisy and unpredictable, peace isn’t a luxury—it’s a daily practice. In this episode of Vital Voices—the nation’s most vital conversations, where insight meets impact—Lifestyle Educator and faith-based Wellness Coach Dr. Paige Burrows (Founder, WellSpring Lifestyle Group) shares a simple, Scripture-anchored toolkit to calm the mind, settle the body, and strengthen the spirit. What...

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and bring hope to those who may be struggling in silence. In this powerful episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Davina Knowles-Robinson and Dr. Tameka Johnson-Dames, two leading psychiatrists from Oaktree Medical Center, to discuss the realities of suicide and the pathways to prevention....

Unlock practical leadership you can use on Monday morning. In this episode of Vital Voices, Alexis Burrows sits down with Patrice Taylor, CEO of Hephzibah HR Training & Development, to trace her founder story and unpack Live2Lead and Live2Lead Youth—what they are, who they’re for, and why events like these matter right now for workplaces and the next generation of leaders. You’ll hear how Hephziba...

DISRUPT HR Nassau 4.0: Why Bahamas Workplaces Need Bold People Leadership—Now Is it time to rethink how Bahamian workplaces hire, lead, and retain talent? In this Vital Voices episode, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Amad Rashad Thompson—presenter and license holder for DISRUPT Nassau 4.0—to unpack the movement reshaping HR, people ops, and workplace culture in The Bahamas. We cover the Disrupt...

Are you always tired…or always wired? It might be your thyroid. In this episode of Vital Voices, endocrinologist Dr. Carmen Cartwright from Oaktree Medical Center explains hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism in plain English—what symptoms to watch for, which tests matter, how treatment works, and what to expect long-term. What you’ll learn - Thyroid basics: what the gland does and the simple differe...

The Bahamas is ready for a new wave of women leaders. In this Vital Voices episode, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Annette Cash, Principal of Blue Chip Consulting, and Wenrick Clarke, Assistant VP of Marketing and Business Development at Commonwealth Bank, to unpack the vision behind the “Unleash Your Power” Women’s Leadership Conference on September 19. They explore why this moment matters, w...

Food talks to your hormones—every meal sends a message. In this episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Registered Dietitian Shanishka Cambridge (Oaktree Medical Center) to break down how nutrition shapes insulin, cortisol, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones—and what to eat (and limit) to feel and perform your best. What you’ll learn: - How diet influences hormone bala...

This week on Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Beijing Rodgers (Servant Founder), Jamaal Williamson (Global Discipleship Dominion Director), and Tinesha Duncan (Global Mental Health Dominion Director) of IOT—It’s Our Turn to unpack the purpose, heartbeat, and impact of this youth-driven movement—and how it all converges at Jesus March 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. From the inside story b...

Discover how the air you breathe at work can shape your long-term health in this powerful episode of Vital Voices. Host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Patton Adderley, MBBS, Dip ABIM—Internist and Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center—to unpack the hidden dangers of occupational lung disease. From hair salons and nail bars to construction sites a...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work, avoid exercise, or lose sleep—but it doesn’t have to be a permanent part of life. In this week’s episode of Vital Voices, we go back to the basics with two expert physiotherapists from Oaktree Medical Center, Dr. Kelly Miller and Dr. Virginia Chan, to unpack the real causes of back pain and what your body may be trying to tell you. Toge...