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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 26, 202506/26/2025

A Healthy Conversation 6/29/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Dan Coyne, President and CEO of the United Way of Southern Maine, to talk…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, June 20, 202506/20/2025

A Healthy Conversation 6/22/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Sarah Asch from the Center for Grieving Children. They discuss how grief is a…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, June 12, 202506/12/2025

A Healthy Conversation 6/15/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen, founder and medical director of the Vein Healthcare Center, to talk…

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…

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