Candid. Credible. Curated. Listen in to learn how Beyond the Paper Gown, your women's health podcast, hosted by Mitzi Krockover, MD can inspire, empower, and inform women with the latest information about their health and healthcare choices. Join us in each episode to take a look beyond the health care system with doctors, scientists, clinicians, and policymakers.
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I’m a skeptic searching for the truth in all matters related to science and medicine, especially where it intersects with economics, politics, and public health. The truth is out there and we’re going to find it together...
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Step into The Call Room with Dr. Robert Berry as he gives you an inside perspective into health, fitness, medicine and the politics and policies of healthcare. As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Berry cares for athletes young and old. He performs surgery and provides conservative care for all types of musculoskeletal conditions. As the medical director for sports medicine for one of the largest Health Care Systems in Texas, he gives an insiders perspective on whats ...
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How Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Care in 2025
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36:59Discover how technology is transforming mental health care with Dr. Sarah Adler, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford and CEO of Wave. Dr. Adler shares how Wave uses predictive analytics and a transdiagnostic model to deliver personalized, evidence-based care, making therapy more accessible and effective. We also explore mental he…
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Optimal Aging: What You Need to Know at Every Stage
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56:22Dr. Maria Carney, Chief of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at Northwell Health and co-author of The Aging Revolution, joins us to discuss how we can live not just longer, but better. We explore the distinctions between geriatric, palliative, and hospice care, and why end-of-life planning is a form of empowerment. Dr. Carney offers practical advic…
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Lessons from Africa: A Tech Founder's Innovative Solutions for Women's Health
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28:06In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover sits down with Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, MPH, founder and CEO of Healthtracker, to explore how technology is addressing critical gaps in women’s health, particularly in Africa. Ifeoluwa discusses innovative solutions like the self-sampling “Lemon” STI test, Lola, an AI-driven menstrual heal…
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Closing Gaps in Women’s Health: Dr. Mitzi Krockover on Innovation, Advocacy, and Research | An Episode from Girl to Great
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24:46Curiosity can spark groundbreaking change—especially in women's health. In this special episode, we’re sharing an inspiring conversation from the Girl to Great podcast, where host Alana Kendall—a high school student passionate about empowering young women to lead in healthcare, policy, and health economics—interviews Dr. Mitzi Krockover, host of Be…
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Price and Prejudice: Navigating Healthcare Disparities in Women's Medicine
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33:55This episode features Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Krockover and Dr. Fitzgerald have a candid conversation about how women's surgical procedures may get paid less than similar procedu…
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Redefining Women’s Healthcare: From Research Gaps to Real Solutions
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31:08Beyond the Paper Gown host, Dr. Mitzi Krockover, joined HITLAB’s Women’s Health Tech Wednesday symposium with moderator Ansley Bowen to discuss the latest innovations in women's health. From AI and telehealth to menopause solutions and maternal health, she explores the transformative technologies shaping care for women. Tune in as she shares insigh…
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Ayurveda: A Modern Woman's Guide to Ancient Wellness
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23:04Join us as Dr. Neela Sheth, an Ayurvedic physician practicing in Switzerland, discusses traditional Indian medicine and women's health. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Sheth explores Ayurveda's approach to topics like hormonal health, menopause, and PCOS. She explains key Ayurvedic concepts such as doshas and personalized treatment approaches, whi…
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Pharmacy Secrets: Your Guide to Better Care and Lower Costs
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21:45Pharmacist Paige Clark, Vice President of Pharmacy Programs and Policy at Prescryptive Health, guides us through the often-confusing world of medications and healthcare technology. Drawing from her decades of experience, she shares insider tips on finding the best prescription prices and making the most of your pharmacy relationship. From maximizin…
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Expecting the Best: Food-Based Strategies for a Healthier Pregnancy
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44:45In this discussion which goes beyond the basics of "just take your prenatal vitamins", Dr. Mitzi Krockover welcomes two insightful experts in pregnancy nutrition: Meredith McAllister, CEO and co-founder of Marma, an app designed to guide women through the complexities of pregnancy nutrition, and Dr. Basma Faris, a board-certified OB/GYN and culinar…
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Beyond the Ballot: Women's Health Policy and Its Impact on the Future
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10:31This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series turned into six podcast episodes. Brought to you by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women's Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series dives deep into the essential connection between policy and women's hea…
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Beyond the Ballot: How Policy Shapes Maternal Health in America
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31:02This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women’s Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Presented by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women’s Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series dives into the essential intersections of policy and maternal health. I…
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Beyond the Ballot: How Policy Decisions Shape Reproductive Health Access
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26:31This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Presented by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women’s Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series examines how policy shapes women’s health. In this episode, the expert …
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Beyond the Ballot: How Workplace Policies Can Improve Women’s Health
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35:03This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Presented by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women’s Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series delves into how policy affects women’s health. In this episode, the pan…
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Beyond the Ballot: Voting for Breakthrough Change in Women’s Health
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30:47This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Presented by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women’s Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series examines how policy shapes women’s health. In this episode, the panel a…
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Beyond the Ballot: Bridging the Health Equity Gap Through Policy
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29:55This episode is part of “Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change”, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Brought to you by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women’s Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series explores the vital link between policy and women’s health. In th…
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Beyond the Ballot: Breaking Down Barriers in Women's Health Research
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31:05This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot | Voting for Women's Health and Advocating for Change, a three-part webinar series transformed into six podcast episodes. Brought to you by Beyond the Paper Gown, Black Women's Health Imperative, G2G Consulting, and HealthyWomen, this series uncovers the crucial connections between policy and women’s health…
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How Voting Transforms Health: Vot-ER's Badge of Change
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30:25Tune in as we dive into the unexpected intersection of democracy and healthcare. Beyond the Paper Gown's, Dr. Mitzi Krockover sits down with Maria Bobrowski-Artola, Policy and Partnerships Manager of Vot-ER, to talk about Vot-ER's groundbreaking initiatives. Maria reveals the secret weapon in the fight for better health: your vote! Discover how Vot…
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Women's Health PAC: The Force Behind Women's Health Legislation
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35:39In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by Jodi Neuhauser and Liz Powell, Esq., MPH, two of the Co-Founders of the Women's Health Political Action Committee (PAC), to discuss the critical intersection of women's health, policy, and politics. They explore the gaps in women's healthcare, the barriers faced by female en…
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How Do You Feel?: How to Confront Burnout Successfully
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56:35In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover engages in a vital conversation with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee system. Dr. Gold shares insights from her new book, "How Do You Feel?" and discusses the pervasive issue of burnout among healthcare workers, the im…
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Sleep Matters: Expert Strategies for Better Rest and Health
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51:06In this episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown," Dr. Mitzi Krockover hosts a compelling conversation with two esteemed guests: Dr. Barbara Rhoden, Chief Marketing Officer in Residence, Hirsch Leatherwood and an experienced healthcare leader with over 15 years in the industry, along with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified sleep medicine physician…
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How the Future of Femtech Is Being Designed Today
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43:20In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover ventures into the world of women's health tech with Theresa Neil, Founder & CEO of Guidea, an award-winning UX design consultancy specializing in healthcare. Theresa, also recognized by Business Insider as a top designer in technology, shares insights on product design, innovation, and t…
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A New Approach in Fertility: BEA Fertility's Innovative Solution
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37:50In this episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown," Dr. Mitzi Krockover discusses a new fertility innovation with guest Tess Cosad, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Béa Fertility, dedicated to making fertility treatments more accessible and equitable. Tess, a passionate advocate for fairness in the fertility industry, has reimagined intracervical insemina…
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This Is What I Eat: Exploring the Joy of Healthy Eating With Aliza Sokolow
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38:42Join Dr. Mitzi Krockover on this engaging episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown" as we meet Aliza Sokolow, a talented chef, food stylist, photographer, and author of the children's book "This Is What I Eat." Aliza shares her journey from her architectural background to her passion for making fruits and vegetables fun and appealing for both kids and adu…
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Diverse Voices, Better Choices: Representation And Its Impact On Health
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43:49Join us on this compelling episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown" with host Dr. Mitzi Krockover, as we welcome the trailblazing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a distinguished cardiologist and Executive Director of Health and Community Education at Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Morgan, leveraging her profound experience as a Black female physician, explores the systemic …
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In this important episode, host Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a leader in preventive cardiology and a strong supporter of women's heart health. They discuss the often overlooked issue of heart disease in women, which is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Heart disease claims more lives than all f…
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Does Your Pelvic Floor Need an Exercise Program?
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42:01In this engaging episode, we're joined by Stephanie Schull, PhD, the innovator behind Kegelbell, as we delve into the often overlooked subject of women's pelvic health. Dr. Schull sheds light incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and organ prolapse, which can result from pelvic floor disorders. She advocates for the importance of candid discussions, ea…
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The Future of Women's Health: Exploring Oova's Hormone Monitoring Technology
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49:18In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, host Dr. Mitzi Krockover explores the groundbreaking innovations in women's health with Amy Divaraniya, PhD, Founder & CEO, Oova. Dr. Divaraniya's journey from data science to women's health advocacy led her to create Oova, a platform empowering women with personalized data about their bodies through hormon…
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Cannabis and Women's Health - What Should You Know?
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44:07Tune in to the latest episode of Beyond the Paper Gown featuring Genester Wilson-King, MD FACOG, a board certified ob/gyn, cannabis expert and medical advisor to AIMA, and Lanna Last, Founder and CEO of AIMA, a company creating cannabis-based therapeutics for pelvic pain as well as symptoms of menopause. Together they share insights into the therap…
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Strong in Midlife: Advocating for Women through Menopause, Bone Health and More
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58:50In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Claire Gill, the founder of the National Menopause Foundation and CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, to demystify menopause and bone health. Claire breaks down complex topics into understandable insights, discussing how women can navigate menopause in the workplace, effectively communi…
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How to Make Connections Through Humor and Storytelling: A Candid Conversation With Steve Lichtenstein and Deena Baikowitz
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54:26In our latest episode, we bring you a candid conversation with Steve Lichtenstein and Deena Baikowitz, where humor meets heart in a journey through life's transitions. Join us as they open up about their unconventional paths into filmmaking and comedy, sharing hilarious anecdotes and profound insights along the way. Discover how they've turned laug…
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What You Need to Know About Heart Disease in Women: Part 2
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23:31Continue our exploration of women’s heart health on "Beyond the Paper Gown" as Dr. Mitzi Krockover continues her enlightening discussion with Dr. Rachel Bond, an esteemed preventive cardiologist specializing in women's heart health. Building on the previous episode's insights, Dr. Bond elaborates on particular cardiac conditions prevalent among wom…
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What You Need to Know About Heart Disease in Women: Part One
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39:09We explore women's heart health in our latest episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown." Join Dr. Mitzi Krockover as she interviews Dr. Rachel Bond, a renowned preventive cardiologist who specializes in women’s heart health. Dr. Bond unravels the complexities of ischemic heart disease—the number one killer of women. Discover how symptoms, often subtle yet…
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Roadmap to Innovation in Aging: The FemAging Project
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41:10Join us as Dr. Mitzi Krockover sits down with Denise Pines, award-winning documentary and TV producer, publisher, marketer, medical board member, entrepreneur and wellness advocate. Denise shares her groundbreaking research on aging and women from the women’s point of view. The FemAging Project provides Innovators a roadmap to providing solutions f…
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Expert Insights on the Business of Women’s Health
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59:01In this enlightening episode of 'The Business of Women's Health,' host Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by Rachel Braun Scherl, Co-founder & Managing Partner, SPARK Solutions for Growth, and Brittany Barreto, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer of FemHealth Insights, Host of FemTech Focus Podcast. The discussion revolves around the impactful world of FEMtec…
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From IVF to Menopause: A New Approach to Hormone Monitoring
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36:44Join us while Mitzi Krockover, MD, leads a discussion with Eliyahu Efrat, PhD, Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Advisor for Women's Health company, Aveta.Life, and Natasha Shtraizent, PhD, Co-Founder, Head Product Development at Aveta.Life, on the future of women's health. Together they highlight the pressing need for r…
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The Unique Challenges of Women's Digestive Health
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50:23In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Wolf, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and expert in women’s gastrointestinal health, takes us on a journey through the complexities of the gut. From hormonal influences to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis, Dr. Wolf provides candid insights, connecting the dots betwe…
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Mastering Menopause: Expert Guidance and Latest Insights
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53:07In this insightful podcast, Dr. Mitzi Krockover engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Heather Hirsch, a renowned expert in women's health, focusing on perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hirsch sheds light on the complexities of these life stages, addressing symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances and more.. The convers…
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What Men Think About Women’s Health: A Candid Discussion
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52:31Dive into an insightful episode of Beyond the Paper Gown with me, Dr. Mitzi Krockover. This time, I'm joined by Dr. Bart Sokolow and Patrick Shambayati, as we discuss personal stories and insights into women's health and find out why they are avid listeners of the podcast. Their transition from general awareness to active advocacy provides a unique…
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Beyond the Mammogram: New Ways to Detect and Prevent Breast Cancer
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42:39In this podcast episode, Mitzi Krockover, MD, engages in an eye-opening conversation with the dynamic Laura Esserman, MD, MBA, Endowed Chair in General Surgery, Director of the UCSF Breast Care Center, shedding light on the revolutionary Wisdom Study. Dr. Esserman passionately advocates for a paradigm shift in breast cancer screening, challenging t…
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How AI and Technology are Transforming Women's Health
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45:28AI is revolutionizing healthcare, and this episode features a compelling conversation with Marissa Fayer, a trailblazer in the field of medical technology. As CEO of Deep Look Medical, CEO of the non-profit HerHealthEQ ,and with over 20 years in the medical device industry, Marissa talks about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we …
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Work-Life Balance: An Expert’s Guide for Employers and Caregivers
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41:04Are you struggling to balance work and caring for your family? In this episode, Dr. Mitzi Krockover chats with Leslie Forde, CEO and founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, who shares her experiences and challenges as a working mother and caregiver and offers her 'Mom's Hierarchy of Needs' model to help prioritize self-care. In part II of her discussi…
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How to Balance Caregiving and Wellness: Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
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33:44If your to-do list is never done, you’re feeling stretched with responsibilities for work, home and family, or you haven’t figured out how to include self-care in your calendar, this episode is for you. Join Dr. Mitzi Krockover in this episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown" as she welcomes Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. Lesl…
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How to Optimize Aging: Nutrition, Exercise, and Bone Health
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43:31Join Beyond the Paper Gown host, Dr. Mitzi Krockover, alongside esteemed scientist and physician, Dr. Pamela Peeke, Chief Medical Officer at Bone Health Technologies, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland, and best-selling New York Times author, for a profound exploration into the dynamics of aging. Delve into the nuanced ch…
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Every October, the American Society of Anesthesiologists [the ASA] hosts the largest medical specialty meeting of its kind for thousands and thousands of anesthesiologists from around the world. This year’s meeting is being held in San Francisco from October 13th to 17th. To recognize the importance of anesthesia in the evolution of surgery, and to…
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STRANGE DAZE: Fragile: Handle with Care
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1:00:26Every October, the American Society of Anesthesiologists [the ASA] hosts the largest medical specialty meeting of its kind for thousands and thousands of anesthesiologists from around the world. This year’s meeting is being held in San Francisco from October 13th to 17th. To recognize the importance of anesthesia in the evolution of surgery, and to…
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Every October, the American Society of Anesthesiologists [the ASA] hosts the largest medical specialty meeting of its kind for thousands and thousands of anesthesiologists from around the world. This year’s meeting is being held in San Francisco from October 13th to 17th. To recognize the importance of anesthesia in the evolution of surgery, and to…
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Every October, the American Society of Anesthesiologists [the ASA] hosts the largest medical specialty meeting of its kind for thousands and thousands of anesthesiologists from around the world. This year’s meeting is being held in San Francisco from October 13th to 17th. To recognize the importance of anesthesia in the evolution of surgery, and to…
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