Timely and relevant discussions about professional and public healthcare in our 17-county region of northwest North Carolina. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the institution or its affiliates.
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Dr. Diana Sorrentino, a social psychologist, behavioral analyst, author, and nationally recognized expert on gender diversity and transgender identities joins the podcast. Drawing on more than four decades of research and lived experience, Dr. Sarentino explores the science, psychology, and clinical approaches surrounding gender incongruence, addressing common misconceptions, the role of…
Birth injury attorney Gina Mundy joins the podcast to explore the realities of modern childbirth, patient advocacy, and maternal healthcare. Drawing from more than two decades of experience reviewing birth injury cases, Gina discusses the widespread use of labor inductions, the role of Pitocin and other interventions, common factors seen in birth-related litigation, and the importance of informed…
Michael Nader is a behavioral neuropharmacologist with research interest in the areas of drug abuse, impulsivity, brain dopamine receptor function and nonhuman primate models of human disease. He has been working with catheterized nonhuman primate models for nearly 35 years and with brain imaging (PET and MRI) for over 25 years. His research examines individual differences in drug effects,…
Dr. Corey Helton, founder of Aeternitas Health, shares insights on the emerging field of physician-led longevity medicine. The conversation explores how longevity care differs from traditional healthcare by emphasizing prevention, healthspan, personalized risk assessment, and long-term patient partnerships rather than reactive disease treatment. Dr. Helton discusses the limitations of conventional…
Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Alan R. Cohen reflects on four decades of treating childhood brain tumors, revealing how cutting-edge technology—from advanced imaging to AI—has transformed outcomes while underscoring a deeper truth: healing extends far beyond the tools. Through stories of young patients and their families, he highlights the essential role of empathy, compassion, humor, and hope in the…
Sia Beasley shares how simple, consistent movement— and meaningful social connection — can transform healthspan and quality of life, especially as we age. From evidence-based fall prevention and the power of tai chi to the critical role of strength, mobility, and community belonging, the conversation highlights practical ways to stay independent and thrive across the lifespan. The episode also…
Michelle Curtin is a clinician educator in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist and an Associate Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She shares her latest insights in approaches to treatment and advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Find out more about Dr. Curtin at: https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/c/michelle-curtin This episode is…
Joshua Resnikoff, co‑founder and CEO of Sunstone Health, joins the podcast to talk about the “diagnostic odyssey” faced by families navigating complex and rare conditions. Drawing from both professional expertise in biotech and deeply personal experience as a parent, Joshua unpacks why diagnosis can take years, how system inefficiencies—not a lack of science—drive delays, and how AI and genomics…
Peter Basica - founder of 360 Smarter Care - joins the podcast to talk about why the U.S. healthcare system struggles with trust, adherence, and rising costs—and what can be done about it. The conversation explores how personalized digital therapies, micro‑learning, and actionable data can improve patient behavior and outcomes, while preserving the essential human connection in care. Together,…
Pharmacist, nutritionist, and skincare chemist Ben Fuchs joins the podcast to explore an integrative, inside‑out approach to health, healing, and longevity. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience, Fuchs reframes skin health as a direct reflection of cellular, digestive, and systemic health, emphasizing nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle over symptom-focused treatments. The conversation…
