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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, January 9, 202501/09/2025

A Healthy Conversation 1/12/25

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine, Darcie McElwee, to discuss her tenure…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, January 3, 202501/03/2025

A Healthy Conversation 1/5/2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Portland Press Herald restaurant critic Andrew Ross to discuss the restaurant scene in Portland,…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

A Healthy Conversation 12/29/24

On this final show of 2024, Steve and Jeff reflect on the events of the past year, and also share…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, December 19, 202412/19/2024

A Healthy Conversation 12/22/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Eric Meyer, LCSW, MBA, President and CEO of Spurwink, to discuss all the work…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

A Healthy Conversation 12/15/24

This week, Steve and Jeff tackle health care reform and the need for a public option. Also, they welcome Silvan…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, December 5, 202412/05/2024

A Healthy Conversation 12/8/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome independent reporter, producer and documentary director Phil Hirschkorn to discuss his recent film, Lewiston:…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Tuesday, November 26, 202411/26/2024

A Healthy Conversation 12/1/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome guest Dave Herring, Executive Director of Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport. They also talk…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

A Healthy Conversation 11/24/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jamie Silvestri, Program Director for the ArtVan, to discuss how art can be used to…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024

A Healthy Conversation 11/17/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Laura Marston, the founder of GoGo Refill, to discuss the benefits of utilizing refillable…

A HEALTHY CONVERSATION

Friday, November 8, 202411/08/2024

A Healthy Conversation 11/10/24

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Kate Marble, Clinical Director of Health Affiliates Maine, to discuss veteran suicide prevention. And…

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