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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Friday, May 13, 202205/13/2022
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
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
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
Heart disease is the number two killer in Maine. But small steps add up to huge strides when it comes…
Friday, April 15, 202204/15/2022
Friday, April 8, 202204/08/2022
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
The need for compassionate leaders is as important today as ever. Joining Steve and Jeff this week is American healthcare…
Friday, March 25, 202203/25/2022
U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee joins Steve and Jeff to discuss the issues her office faces every day – from the…
Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022
It’s estimated that 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. This week Steve and Jeff are joined by eating disorder specialist, Anne Poirier to discuss dieting, body neutrality, and how we can have a healthy relationship with food.
Saturday, March 5, 202203/05/2022
Did you know that alcohol is the number one misused substance in Maine? Join Steve and Jeff for A Healthy Conversation with Denise O’Connell, Associate Director of Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine about alcohol education and alcohol misuse during the pandemic.
