A Healthy Conversation
Each week on A Healthy Conversation, hosts Dr. Jeff Barkin and Dr. Lisa Belisle 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.
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Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026
Dr. Patrick Connolly and Dr. Garrrett Fontaine, co chairs of the Maine Medical Association legislative and advocacy committee, discuss the opportunities and challenges Mainers face, and the unique role of primary care and family practice in keeping our communities healthy.
Sunday, June 28, 202606/28/2026
Dr. Christopher Murray joins us for a conversation about sleep, sleep disorders, and why rest is medicine.
Sunday, June 21, 202606/21/2026
Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, joins us to discuss the issues which impact indigenous people and how we can all support their communities.
Sunday, June 14, 202606/14/2026
This week, Amanda Proctor, executive director of the Portland Recovery Community Center, and addiction expert Dr. Jonathan Fellers join us to discuss the current status of substance abuse in our communities.
Sunday, June 7, 202606/07/2026
Bobby Charles, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Maine, joins us to discuss his leadership vision if elected. We discuss his idea of eliminating the state income tax, healthcare, substance abuse, and life in Maine today in contrast to the past.
Friday, June 5, 202606/05/2026
Dr. Garrett Fontaine and Dr. Patrick Connoly, co chairs of the Maine Medical Association legislative and advocacy committee, discuss the opportunities and challenges Mainers face, and the unique role of primary care and family practice in keeping our communities healthy.
Sunday, May 31, 202605/31/2026
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for Senator of the state of Maine, joins us for a long form interview, discussing his perspective on many topics and his vision if elected Senator.
Sunday, May 24, 202605/24/2026
This week, Shenna Bellows, Democratic candidate for Governor, joins us to discuss her vision for Maine, including ideas on how to reign in state spending.
Sunday, May 17, 202605/17/2026
Garrett Mason, Republican candidate for governor of Maine, joins us to discuss his leadership path starting at age 25 when first elected to the legislature and his vision for Maine’s future if elected.
Sunday, May 10, 202605/10/2026
Leigh Dal, a federal intelligence officer, discusses what led her to counterintelligence, what it is, and what life is like after an exciting career as an agent.
