Claire talks to CVICU nurse practitioner Kiira Mendenhall on the balance of taking care of the sickest patients in the state and believing in modern medicine one minute, while bathing your crystals in the moonlight the next. Turns out, you CAN have balance. Not only is Kiira smart as a whip, she will kick your ass in the yoga studio, and after that paint you a cheerful painting full of color that will bring joy to your days. What a gem. Find her @kiiramendenhall on Instagram, and www.kiiramenden...
Jan 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 53
Whether you’re a couch to 5k (or just like… couch) person or a highly trained athlete, you’ll love listening to exercise physiologist and athletic trainer Mike Sole. We had a great talk about the importance of exercise and recovery, and why they chose to include what they did at MUSC’s new facility (hint: maybe cupping isn’t as woo woo as you thought?). https://muschealth.org/medical-services/health-and-wellness-institute...
Jan 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 52
Having a baby is one of the most difficult and insane experiences of a lifetime, and we all need as much help as we can get. Hilary Sadler MSN, RNC-OB, IBCLC has simplified the process, helping new moms find their stride. She has an instagram full of tips and tricks about nursing, feeding, sleeping, eating and everything in between, she's also written a book and is currently offering online courses. Take a listen and go check out @babysettler
Nov 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 51
Dr. Rheingold is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is the Director of Clinical Operations at the National Crime Victim's Research and Treatment Center and Associate Director of the Sleep and Anxiety Program. Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of anxiety disorders and trauma related mental health issues with a focus on evidence based cognitive behavioral approaches,...
Nov 08, 2021•32 min•Ep. 50
Claire answers your questions that are simple and not at all controversial like “should we mask kids at school”?
Oct 04, 2021•37 min•Ep. 49
Blanche and Rose return to talk about skincare, the world of aesthetics and being women in medicine/business. This episode showcases helpful conversations about products and procedures, and honest discussion from Claire and Dr. Allen about multiple facets of their business, practice and lives. Check out their practice across all handles @theskinclique, as well as their initial episode from last year for more background.
Sep 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 48
Whether you're trying to have kids any time soon or not (or ever!), this episode is not to be missed. Fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Claire to answer some of your most frequently asked questions. This includes the mind blowing discussion of "Do I actually NEED to have a period or not!?", and her thoughts on so many other subjects you just want accurate answers to. Find her as well @nataliecrawfordmd on Instagram, the As A Woman podcast, and her YouTube Channel for incredibl...
Jul 27, 2021•53 min•Ep. 47
Claire talks again with New York based pediatrician, Dr. Rebekah Diamond. Her simplified approach to parenting through the pandemic (and really parenting in general) will leave you feeling more empowered and less confused. Find her @parentlikeapediatrician and stay tuned for her upcoming book!
Jul 12, 2021•45 min•Ep. 46
There isn't one of us that couldn't benefit from tips from a sleep expert, right? Dr. Melissa Milanak is a clinical psychologist who specializes in sleep and anxiety, and she and Claire dive into one of the most asked about topics: SLEEP! Dr. Milanak explains how and why we sleep, and some of the most basic strategies to help you sleep better. Don't worry, there will be an episode 2 and 3 because there is simply too much incredible information for one episode. Connect with her on LinkedIn, as a ...
Jul 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 45
Claire interviews cardiothoracic anesthesiologist Dr. Amita Kundra. They go through her training and journey in medicine, to being a working mom and her IVF journey. Also answering the age old question of what the hell happens to you while you’re “asleep” for surgery.
Jun 23, 2021•33 min•Ep. 44
Man, we really do span the topics on these don’t we guys? From vaccines to marijuana, Botox to swamp ass, this episode answers all your burning questions. Or at least, it tries.
Jun 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 43
An update on the $100,000 fundraiser that was an accidental miracle, during the time our community needed it most. Claire goes through the logistics of how the fundraiser even came about, where exactly the funds went and how your small donations added up to a huge blessing to the Charleston community and beyond.
Jun 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 42
Lauren is author of three books - Fueling Male Fertility, The First Time Mom’s Pregnancy Cookbook and 50 Shades of Green. Lauren always tackles the data behind nutrition fads in a humorous and relatable way so you’ll love this conversation with Lauren and Claire about organic, GMO’s and what’s really important when feeding your family. Here’s the PopSugar article referenced in their conversation: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/are-frozen-dried-or-canned-fruits-as-healthy-as-fresh-47366009 Find...
Jun 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 41
MUSC Psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Jones, MD joins the podcast to talk about the use of ketamine in mental health treatment. A fascinating conversation about how this common anesthetic became used for so many mental health conditions, followed by discussion on who may or may not benefit from the treatments. 843-792-1414 Https://MUSChealth.org/medical-services/psychiatry/centerspace-psychotherapy...
May 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 40
Claire answers your questions, ranging from “How’s Nashville” to “Am I allowed to fly when I’m vaccinated?!”
May 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 39
Claire interviews Board Certified Health and Wellness coach Kaitlin Dapore on her background and education, and the benefits of vetting a coach before you sign on. In the Wild West of Instagram, knowing where your information is coming from (and the motivation behind it) is critical. Looking for a board certified coach? National directory - Https://nbhwc.org Or reach Kaitlin at kaitlindaporehealthcoaching@gmail.com Or on IG @kaitlinfitzdapore...
Apr 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 38
Claire and Catie Boucher, NP talk about Catie’s path to becoming a board certified dermatology NP, followed by discussion about Catie’s extremely rare condition MALS. Claire and Catie bonded over weird conditions, terrible surgeries and how to be better providers - and they share that today on the podcast. Find Claire @dabbleco and Catie @savvyderm on Instagram.
Mar 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 37
Claire interviews Pat Cawley, MD - the CEO of the Medical University of South Carolina, about their upcoming Health and Wellness Institute. They discuss how the ever diverging wellness and academic medical worlds can become more aligned, and what that looks like from a practical standpoint.
Mar 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 36
TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss suicide and perinatal suicide in women in this episode, at around the 30 minute mark. PMS, PMDD and Peripartum mental health with Dr. Connie Guille of MUSC. Dr. Guille is a professor in the departments of Psychiatry and OBGYN, and the Director of Women’s Reproductive and Behavioral Health at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this episode she and Claire discuss what’s “normal” in symptoms of PMS versus PMDD (pre menstrual dysmorphic disorder). They also dive...
Mar 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 35
Claire interviews coach Libby Cole on one of her favorite personality tools that helped her ultimately connect and relate better to her husband, family and friends - the Enneagram. If you’ve heard everyone talking about it but never knew what it was or how/why it’s useful, this episode is for you! Find Libby after the episode at Expand Coaching and Consulting Www.Expandcandc.com Libby@expandcandc.com Instagram: @enneagramtoexpand...
Feb 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 34
Introducing a partnership: The MUSC Health and Wellness Institute. Claire interviews her husband, Dr. Edward O’bryan, on what health and wellness means to them. They discuss a new resource coming to Charleston and why it’s important to the community here, and how you may already have some of these resources in your town. More discussion on the importance of finding the most accurate sources of information when it comes to your health. Bigger conversation on how insurance companies are the worst,...
Feb 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 33
How awkward can we get on this week’s episode, featuring Dr. Trish Hutchinson, one of the founding physicians of Girlology. This show will help guide you as a parent (or a woman, or just… a human really) through awkward topics you know you’re probably not equipped to handle. Girlology is an incredible resource for parents, teachers and healthcare providers so definitely check them out: www.girology.com or on social @girlology
Feb 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 32
Claire returns with a classic series in which she answers 10 questions about anything! This episode has tons of great info on skincare, vaccines and supplements but also covers other hard hitting topics like “What would Claire grab if her house was on fire”.
Feb 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 31
Dr. Clenton Coleman,MD and Dr. Suraj Suggar, DO: A conversation with two dudes on women’s health, what we can learn from each other, race in medicine and how we can better advocate for ourselves. The hosts of the Recommended Daily Dose are a refreshing mix of academia and humor, and you’ll love this conversation among colleagues. Claire also asks the Dr’s to weigh in on recent medical headlines as BIPOC men, making for a great open and honest dialogue. Find them at their platforms: Recommended D...
Jan 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 30
Lauren Manaker, RD talks to us about the differences in training and licensure for different folks in nutrition land. A fascinating look into how dietitians are trained, and why they’re the true nutrition experts. Supplements, diets and trends are on the discussion table today and you’ll love to hear what Lauren and Claire both have to say about the most recent fads (including Claire’s beloved Whole 30!)
Jan 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 29
Claire interviews one of her favorite Instagram personalities - midwife Ailsa Emmel, aka @happygocurly . They talk through what exactly a midwife does, her favorite moments in the hospital, and being a woman of color in medicine. Ailsa’s happy, positive attitude is infectious.
Dec 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 28
Dr. Morgan Katz, Infectious Disease specialist at Johns Hopkins gives us The Most Covid Update that Ever Covided. Claire asks Dr. Katz all your questions, from who gets Covid, to the vaccine and when we can get back to normal.
Dec 16, 2020•47 min•Ep. 27
Claire talks to Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, the ultimate Tik Tokking myth buster OBGYN. Great conversation about birth control, organic tampons ... and douching 😳
Dec 07, 2020•40 min•Ep. 26
Claire interviews Halle, friend and founder of digital health technology company Rock Health, as well as CEO and Founder of Natalist. This episode covers Halle’s struggle with infertility, women in the healthcare space, and how the combo of the two led her to found Natalist.
Nov 23, 2020•54 min•Ep. 25
Claire talks with NY based pediatrician Dr. Rebekah Diamond, on Covid, flu shots, and kids resiliency.
Nov 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 24
