Flourish- A Prisma Health Podcast

Parental separation can stir a whirlwind of emotions in children, from confusion to sadness, anger to fear. But as caregivers, we hold the key to guiding them through this storm with resilience. Joining us is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Christine White, to shed light on this crucial topic.

This podcast delves into the tangled emotions and complexities of breakups. Join us as we navigate the journey from heartache to healing with Prisma Health psychiatrist Dr. Seth Lapic.

Today, we are diving into the transformative realm of music therapy! In this episode, we unravel the power of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies in enhancing our well-being. Join us as we explore what music therapy, its origins and its practical uses in healthcare.

Join us as Colorectal surgeon Dr. Aulakh Ahmad provides information about navigating through the complexities of the colon cancer journey.

We're joined by Child Life experts Amanda Lockett and Maggie Rizza. Together, they'll share invaluable insights and tips used at Prisma Health Children Hospitals to make healthcare experiences smoother for the children they care for and their families.

Breathing is not something many of us think about … until we can’t easily breathe. Joining us today is Matthew Varner, DO, to discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 15 million adults in the U.S. have COPD and many more don’t even know they have it.

The pain of losing someone can be painful and overwhelming. Many people worry if they are grieving the “right” way, and they wonder if these new feelings they have are normal. While grief is a natural emotion, there are ways to cope and heal during the journey. Joining us today is Olivia Miller, LMSW, a bereavement coordinator and grief counselor to discuss grief.

During the podcast, registered dietitian nutritionist Lisa Money will uncover the truths, dispel the myths, and guide you through collagen's effects on your health.

In this episode, Drs. Kimberly Kruse and Frank Peters lead a discussion focusing on the diagnosing and management of Adult Autism.

There are lots of ads on television about erectile dysfunction, often referred to as ED, and medications used to treat it, Prisma Health urologists Blake Wynia and Will Flanagan give you the latest information on this medical condition and it's treatment.

If you can’t look at a slice of pizza without feeling burning in your chest, you might have acid reflux. We welcome Dr. Brian Hodgens, minimally invasive surgeon, to help explain what causes acid reflux and what we can do to control it.

There is a variety of birth control options which are a great resource for women. It also can be confusing. Joining us today is OBGYN Dr. Rachael Allan to help us understand what birth control options are available and how to choose.

Millions of Americans are caring for an aging family member, and many more are stepping into this role every day. Joining us today is Laurie Theriot, MD, the Medical Director of SeniorCare PACE programs for Prisma Health, to help us understand what resources we have available to us so that we can best help our aging loved ones.

Caffeine is being added to lots of things these days and there seems to be a coffee shop on every corner. Is caffeine bad for you? Dr. Elise LeBel will give you all of the pros and cons of caffeine so you can decide whether you should be drinking that extra cup of coffee.

Millions of Americans take prescription medications every day, many of them older adults. Joining us today are Prisma Health Pharmacists Shandi Pack and Morgan Rhodes who will talk to us about how to safely take your meds and avoid common mistakes.

Many women can find information about breast cancer while they are in treatment but what happens when the treatment is done and they are trying to get back to life. Carmen Hancock, an Oncology certified Nurse Practitioner, will talk about life after breast cancer including sexual health.

Many of us know the frustration of doing everything we can to eat healthy and exercise in order to lose weight but the scale doesn’t budge. Joining us today is Jeremy Byrd, MD, a pediatrician and internal medicine physician at Prisma Health, to explain when weight loss medication might be the right choice.

Over the past several years, we’ve heard how rates of depression are increasing. Dr. Juliet Glover MD, has joined us to talk about severe depression and what treatments are used for it including electroconvulsive therapy.

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Your liver is responsible for processing nutrients, filtering your blood and fighting infections. Joining us today is infectious disease physician Dr. Divya Ahuja to explain why we need to be aware of hepatitis and what we can do to prevent it.

Pregnancy is beautiful and amazing, but it can also be stressful – even causing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Dr. Neha Hudepohl, Director of Women’s Mental Health Program in the Department of Psychiatry, is joining us today to explain why this happens and how it’s treated.