Each week on A Healthy Conversation , hosts Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin engage national leaders and local experts from the clinical, business, scientific, academic, and political communities about the issues that impact us all. Topics on the show cover everything from emerging technologies and policy work, to personal and/or public health, to educational and environmental issues. Show guests have included representatives from the CDC and medical companies, educators and innovators, as well as local business leaders, retailers, and government officials. An honest and upbeat dialogue about today’s realities and tomorrow’s developing opportunities, each show showcases the thinkers and explores the thinking that will help us change the conversation
Podcasts

A Healthy Conversation
Thursday, October 9, 202510/09/2025
A Healthy Conversation 10/12/25
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome good friend Phil Hirschkorn, one of Maine’s preeminent journalists, for an entire hour of…
Thursday, October 2, 202510/02/2025
A Healthy Conversation 10/5/25
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Heather Paquette, President of the Good Shepherd Food Bank, to discuss food insecurity, which…
Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025
A Healthy Conversation 9/28/25
This week, Steve and Jeff talk about Jeff’s recent trip to Paris and lessons learned across the great pond. Also,…
Friday, September 19, 202509/19/2025
A Healthy Conversation 9/21/25
This week, Steve and Jeff discuss the very real risks that alcohol poses to us, even in small quantities. And,…
Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025
A Healthy Conversation 9/14/25
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Ross Gorham and Anya Lee from Maine Youth Leadership to talk about leadership, volunteerism,…
Friday, September 5, 202509/05/2025
A Healthy Conversation 9/7/25
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Brian Bickford, Executive Director of Maine Golf, to discuss the successful efforts being made…
Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025
A Healthy Conversation 8/31/25
Steve and Jeff welcome Steve Arnold, the owner of Freedom Boat Club here in Maine and also various marinas, to…
Friday, August 22, 202508/22/2025
A Healthy Conversation 8/24/25
Steve and Jeff welcome Gregory Powell, Executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Harold Alfond Foundation, to discuss…
Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025
A Healthy Conversation 8/17/25
This week, Steve and Jeff discuss the serious health effects coming from microplastics. They welcome guest Alexa McGovern, founder of…
Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025
A Healthy Conversation 8/10/25
This week, Steve answers two of Jeff’s patients’ questions as they prepare to return to their studies: How do I…