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A Healthy Conversation

A Healthy Conversation

Each week on  A Healthy Conversation , hosts Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin 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

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, September 5, 202509/05/2025

A Healthy Conversation 9/7/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Brian Bickford, Executive Director of Maine Golf, to discuss the successful efforts being made…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

A Healthy Conversation 8/31/25

Steve and Jeff welcome Steve Arnold, the owner of Freedom Boat Club here in Maine and also various marinas, to…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, August 22, 202508/22/2025

A Healthy Conversation 8/24/25

Steve and Jeff welcome Gregory Powell, Executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Harold Alfond Foundation, to discuss…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

A Healthy Conversation 8/17/25

This week, Steve and Jeff discuss the serious health effects coming from microplastics. They welcome guest Alexa McGovern, founder of…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

A Healthy Conversation 8/10/25

This week, Steve answers two of Jeff’s patients’ questions as they prepare to return to their studies: How do I…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

A Healthy Conversation 8/3/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome healthcare President & CEO Harriett A. Wall of LW Consulting. They talk about budget pressures…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

A Healthy Conversation 7/27/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jesse Scaglion, General Manager of the Portland Sea Dogs. They also talk about their…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, July 18, 202507/18/2025

A Healthy Conversation 7/20/25

This week, we’re dialing up the best of A Healthy Conversation, as we look back at some of our favorite…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

A Healthy Conversation 7/13/25

This week, Steve and Jeff talk about hospital closures in Maine, and the rise of online gambling. They also discuss…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

A Healthy Conversation 7/6/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Dave Twomey and David Heatley from COMOFU. They discuss what is happening here in…

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