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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.

E-Mail us: healthyconversation@wgan.com

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, December 8, 202312/08/2023

A Healthy Conversation 12/10/23

“This week we welcome Jeff Marks, Executive Director of ClimateWork Maine. Join us in A Healthy Conversation as we discuss climate change, energy issues and the practical things companies can do to reduce emissions while saving money.”

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

A Healthy Conversation 12/3/23

Join Stephen M. Woods and Jeffrey Barkin MD, DLFAPA in A Healthy Conversation as they discuss the timeless yet seasonal…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Tuesday, November 21, 202311/21/2023

A Healthy Conversation 11/26/23

“Join Stephen M. Woods and Jeffrey Barkin MD, DLFAPA this week as they tackle all the big topics affecting you with A Healthy Conversation…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

A Healthy Conversation 11/19/23

This week Dr. Nathan Aranson, surgeon at The Vascular Care Group, joins us to share some insights into the world of vascular care and the latest advancements in the field.

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, November 9, 202311/09/2023

A Healthy Conversation 11/12/13

This week we welcome Dr. Erik Won, President of Wave Neuro, a pioneering healthcare company that develops technologies that help you understand your unique brain and overcome barriers without pharmaceuticals.

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, November 2, 202311/02/2023

A Healthy Conversation 11/5/23

One of the safest places in the country, Maine has entered some of its darkest days following the tragedy in…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

A Healthy Conversation 10/29/23

Joining us in the studio this week are two nominees for Portland City Council District 4, Dr. Sam Cady and…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

A Healthy Conversation 10/22/23

This week we welcome the recipient of the Mary Cushman Award, Dr. Anthony Ng, into the studio to discuss his…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, October 5, 202310/05/2023

A Healthy Conversation 10/8/23

This week, the Executive Director of the Maine Jewish Museum, Dawn LaRochelle, stops by to chat about all the exciting…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

A Healthy Conversation 10/1/23

This week, Steve and Jeff discuss politics ahead of the upcoming elections; homelessness in Portland, and how we solve the…

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