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
Thursday, June 2, 202206/02/2022
A Healthy Conversation 6/5
For over 30 years, Becky’s Diner has been a staple of Maine’s thriving Portland food scene. This week, owner Becky…
Thursday, May 26, 202205/26/2022
A Healthy Conversation 5/29
2021 marked the deadliest year in Maine’s opioid epidemic. This week Steve and Dr. Barkin speak with Maine’s Director of…
Wednesday, May 18, 202205/18/2022
A Healthy Conversation 5/22
As the first Cambodian American-elected official in Maine, Marpheen Chann has overcome many obstacles in his life. This week, we’re excited to have a healthy conversation about his new memoir, Moon in Full, out next month.
Friday, May 13, 202205/13/2022
A Healthy Conversation 5/15
Although 66% of Americans support the right to abortion, a Supreme Court leak could see that right vanish. This week Steve and Dr. Barkin speak with Nicole Clegg of Planned Parenthood about the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade.
Friday, May 6, 202205/06/2022
A Healthy Conversation 5/9
As the first Cambodian American-elected official in Maine, Marpheen Chann has overcome many obstacles in his life. This week, we’re excited to have a healthy conversation about his new memoir, Moon in Full, out next month.
Friday, April 29, 202204/29/2022
A Healthy Conversation 5/1
We all deserve access to health care. Yet with one out of nine Mainers living below the poverty line, many…
Friday, April 22, 202204/22/2022
A Healthy Conversation 4/24
Heart disease is the number two killer in Maine. But small steps add up to huge strides when it comes…
Friday, April 8, 202204/08/2022
A Healthy Conversation 4/10/22
This week on A Healthy Conversation we take a different approach as Steve and Jeff go deep on all things from current affairs to the state of the media, and even restaurant etiquette.
Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022
A Healthy Conversation 4/3/22
The need for compassionate leaders is as important today as ever. Joining Steve and Jeff this week is American healthcare…
