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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

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

A Healthy Conversation 6/8/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Brad Klawitter, CEO of Maine Veterans’ Homes. They discuss budget pressures here in Maine…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025

A Healthy Conversation 6/1/2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Fred Forsley, founder and CEO of the Shipyard Brewing Company, to share what it…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025

A Healthy Conversation 5/25/25

This week, Steve and Jeff discuss how to stay healthy, live long, and achieve your goals as you age. They…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025

A Healthy Conversation 5/18/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Boston Marathon runner Jasmine Boyle. Also, they discuss the joys of New England travel.

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025

A Healthy Conversation 5/11/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Dr. Lisa Belisle, Medical Director of Ovatient and host of Radio Maine, to discuss…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

A Healthy Conversation 5/4/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Adam Goldberg, CEO of the Maine Mariners, to discuss all things hockey, and to…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025

A Healthy Conversation 4/27/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Megan Rath, VP of Strategic Partnerships at MD Hyperbaric and a world-class climber who…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

Healthy Conversation – 4/20/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Mía Kyricos, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer at Kyricos and Associates, to discuss how…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

A Healthy Conversation 4/6/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Lisa Sockabasin and Lauren Stevens from Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, and the Aunties…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, March 27, 202503/27/2025

A Healthy Conversation 3/30/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Colleen Kavanagh of SoulBeing to discuss complementary and alternative health care. They are also…

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