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.
Podcasts
A Healthy Conversation
Friday, January 20, 202301/20/2023
A Healthy Conversation 1/22/23
Bringing a global perspective to public health, A Healthy Conversation welcomes Portland Public Health Director, Dr. Alfredo Vergara into the…
Friday, January 13, 202301/13/2023
A Healthy Conversation 1/15/23
2022 saw the full return of sports in Maine so we’re welcoming WGME Sports Director, Dave Eid to the show to talk about sports injury and everything Maine sports.
Wednesday, December 28, 202212/28/2022
A Healthy Conversation 12/25/22
This week Steve and Jeff will be prescribing a healthy dose of festive spirit to warm your Christmas morning.
Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022
A Healthy Conversation 12/18/22
With one of the busiest times to travel upon us, we welcome Paul Bradbury, Airport Director of Portland Jetport onto the show to share some advice for smooth holiday traveling.
Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022
A Healthy Conversation 11/27
When it comes to addiction, the road to recovery is long & hard. This week, Dave Packhem stops by to…
Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022
A Healthy Conversation 11/13
As a beacon of art & culture, Maine has a lot to offer. This week we welcome Portland Press Herald…
