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A Healthy Conversation

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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A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

A Healthy Conversation 2/4/24

This week, join Steve and Jeff in A Healthy Conversation as they discuss communication, Ella Fitzgerald, Cardi B, and the…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

A Healthy Conversation 1/28/24

Join us in A Healthy Conversation this week as Steve and Jeff reminisce about their favorite TV shows and take…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

A Healthy Conversation 1/14/24

This week Camp Director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, joins us in studio to discuss Pine Tree Camp and the life changing experiences…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Monday, January 1, 202401/01/2024

Adrienne Stein

For the last part of today’s show, Dr. Jeff is joined by Adrienne Stein from CBS-13

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Monday, January 1, 202401/01/2024

Dr. Clifford Singer

Dr. Clifford Singer from Acadia Hosptial in Bangor joins today’s guest host Dr. Jeffrey Barkin via phone.

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Monday, January 1, 202401/01/2024

Catherine Ryder

“A Healthy Conversaytion” co-host Dr. Jeffrey Barkin is joined in this segment by Catherine Ryder

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Monday, January 1, 202401/01/2024

Dan Kagan

Dr. Jeffrey Barkin is joined in this segment with attorney Dan Kagan on this special live New Year’s Day edition of “A Healthy Conversation”

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Monday, January 1, 202401/01/2024

Bill Green- Hour 1

Maine broadcasting legend Bill Green joins host Dr. Jeffrey Barking live in studio for a special New Year’s edition of “A Healthy Conversation”

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, December 29, 202312/29/2023

A Healthy Conversation 12/31/23

Join Steve and Jeff in A Healthy Conversation, as they say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in the New Year!

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

A Healthy Conversation 12/24/23

No matter your traditions this season,  A Healthy Conversation is always welcomed. Join Steve and Jeff as they discuss the…

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