Sponsored by Boston Scientific and in a joint production between the Insight Health Equity Action Lab and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the goal of this podcast is to inspire more conversation and action towards creating a culture of health. Hosts Batala McFarlane and Courtney Jordan Baechler, MD talk with people who are making wellness a priority for themselves, their families and their communities.
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A Great Life after Mitral Valve Surgical Repair (with Lea Hargett)
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On this episode Ms. Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Lea Hargett. Lea shares her story of mitral valve surgical repair, her journey to becoming a health coach and her incredible success in body, mind, and spirit.Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler and Ms. Batala McFarlane
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The Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave: Conversations with Dr. Tracy Norfleet and Dr. Wayne Batchler
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Batala and Courtney hit the road to Tampa with the Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave. On a quest to improve heart health nationally, we had a chance to interview internist, Dr. Tracy Norfleet and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wayne Batchler. They share their passions around heart health justice and their personal health journey.…
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Getting Ahead: The Power of Preventive Care (with Darryl White)
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On this episode, Batala and Courtney interview Darryl White about his preventive cardiology experience. Darryl grew up with lots of cardiovascular disease in his family. He decided to get a formal consultation including a calcium score test and understand how he could create generational health for himself and his extended family going forward.…
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The State of Heart Health in Minnesota (with Commissioner Brooke Cunningham)
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On this episode we hear from Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, MD, who leads the Department of Health for the state of Minnesota. Commissioner Cunningham breaks down the realities of racism in medicine and health and how she plans to help create a path of equity for all Minnesotans.Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler and Batala MacFarlane
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The Future of Medicine (with Madison Keller)
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On this episode Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Madison Keller, a second year medical student at Louisiana State University. Madison shares her journey of how she became interested in medicine, what she has learned so far, why she remains optimistic about the future and improved health outcomes for all people, and how she continues to dedicate he…
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Heart to Heart on the Road: St. Louis, Missouri with Kappa Alpha Psi
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Taking it on the road to St. Louis, Missouri at the Kappa Alpha Psi (KAP) Fraternity and Edwards Lifesciences Heart Health event! Batala and Dr. Courtney had the chance to interview: Reuben Shelton, KAP Polemarch Dr. Steven Broughton, National Chair for Health and Wellness for KAP John Hibbler, member of KAP St. Louis Alumni Chapter of KAP Dr. Gers…
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Achieving through Health (with Sondra Samuels)
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In this episode we interview Sondra Samuels, CEO of the Northside Achievement Zone. Sondra shares how she is prioritizing revolutionary self-love, vision boards that include health for her and her family, and her dream to see Northside residents thriving in all aspects of live.Autor: Courtney Jordan Baechler
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Navigating the System (with Jerad Green)
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In this episode we speak to Jerad Green, who shares his journey of being diagnosed with heart failure and the gaps he found in medical care on his way to diagnosis and treatment. Jerad is on a mission to improve this process with a support group starting this month specifically for People of Color diagnosed with heart failure.…
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Heart to Heart on the Road: Changing Hearts with Kappa Alpha Psi and Edwards Lifesciences
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On this episode we hear from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity brothers after an event on heart health with Edwards Lifesciences in Houston, TX. Take a listen and hear how this unique partnership has been life changing for many on their personal and family heart health journey.Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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Heart Therapies (with Ms. Joy Smith)
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In this episode we had the opportunity to interview Ms. Joy and hear her story on the discovery of her aortic valve disease and the opportunity to participate in new therapies, the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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On this episode, we talk with Ms. Patrice Hughes-Alfred who suffered a stress-induced heart attack in 2001. She admits that when her cardiologist told her she had a heart attack she was in denial because she did not experience any of the typical heart attack symptoms. However, after her diagnosis and successfully completing cardiac rehab Ms. Patric…
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The Joy of Walking (with Justice Alan Page)
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Justice Alan Page shares his journey with heart health from his Hall of Fame football career through his career as a MN Supreme Court judge. Justice Page shares the surprising role that running has played in his relationships with his wife, friends, and family and how he ultimately finds most mental peace and clarity through exercise outdoors.…
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Eat, Sleep, Live (with Andre "Debonaire" McNeal)
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On this episode we hear Andre “Debonaire” McNeal, or Deb, about his surprise diagnosis of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. During this lively conversation, Deb walks us through the lifestyle changes he’s made –which include taking medications, changing his eating habits and living a life of moderation. Through humor and, Deb came to Minnesota as a…
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Preeclampsia and Heart Health During Pregnancy (with Aundrea Eady)
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In this episode we hear from Dr. Aundrea Eady, a dentist in Atlanta and her journey with preeclampsia. Aundrea shares how this journey with her heart health surprised her and how she is successfully navigating this along a busy career and new baby afterwards.Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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It might not be your fault, but it's your responsibility (with Delaine Tebout)
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In this episode we interview Delaine Teabout Thomas, MPH, Women's Health Equity Fellow at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Delaine shares her personal story around heart health and specifically high blood pressure and her passion to be a part of the solution going forward to improve health justice both individually and at the community l…
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Growing a Healthier Community (with Clarence Jones)
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In this episodes, Clarence Jones, founding member of Hue-MAN, passionate community collaborator to improve health disparities, describes his passion around community engagement, interest from a young age in how to help individuals and communities thrive, and how he has influenced community members to become active research participants.…
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The Wisdom of Healthy Habits (with Ottis Anderson)
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In this podcast we interview Ottis Anderson, former NFL running back and he tells us about his post-career heart health challenges and ultimate success managing his diabetes.Autor: Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
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Don't Wait Until it's Too Late (with Shirlynn McNeil LaChapelle)
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On this episode we interview Shirlynn McNeil LaChapelle, Shirlynn shares her wisdom as a nurse practitioner with decades of experience as well as her own experience with diastolic heart failure (impaired heart relaxation) and how she manages her blood pressure now to optimize her heart going forward.…
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Navigating aortic valve surgery in your 20s! (with Morgan Smith)
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Morgan Smith shares his incredible story of aortic valve surgery in his 20’s. A surprise to both Morgan and his medical team to find out he needed his aortic valve replaced while having a routine surgery. Morgan describes his journey ever since, the surprises, and the ultimate success he has found in managing his heart health.…
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The Myth of Control (with Sam Powers)
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Sam Powers shares his powerful story about his journey with a heart attack and subsequent development of fluid around the heart. He reflects on the incredible role his teenage neighbor played as well as his personal mission to help get the word out on heart disease signs, symptoms, and how to thrive going forward.…
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The Mind and Heart Connection (with Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson)
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On this episode Batala & Dr. Courtney are joined by tenured professor and yogi Dr. Daheia Barre-Anderson. Daheia’s research centers increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary behavior in children and adults. Daheia has been researching cardiovascular disease risk factors in African American women and families along with the potential eff…
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Being Batala: A Heart Health Journey (with Batala McFarlane)
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In this episode, Batala keeps it real about her own heart health. Dr. Courtney shares some methods of primary prevention for heart disease and Batala explores the realities of being a woman of color in Minneapolis as well as a mother and entrepreneur. Batala even dives into her thoughts on what it means to thrive while becoming more aware and proac…
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Generational Health (with Nadra Yorahee)
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On this episode Nadra tells about her story of pursuing generational health. Nadra is navigating helping her father and his heart health while she makes sure to prioritize her own cardiovascular health starting with the management of her blood pressure. She shares what has worked both on the medical and lifestyle side. Nadra has spent over two deca…
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Surviving a cardiac arrest (with Cheryl Winston)
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On this episode Cheryl tells us her remarkable story of her cardiac event in September of 2020. After lying unconscious for nearly 15 minutes Cheryl was transported to the hospital during which time her heart was restarted, and her medical team made the decision to cool her body to preserve brain function and to put Cheryl in a medically induced co…
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Heart Healthy Mama (with Dominique Wells)
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In this episode, Dr. Courtney and Batala talk with Dominique Wells, a mother of two. During both of her pregnancies, Dominique developed Preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction. Dominque talks about navigating this diagnoses and Dr. Courtney shares some nuggets on how mothers who…
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Heart Pressures (with Dianne Hutton)
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On this episode, Dianne Hutton, registered nurse and one of Dr. Courtney’s patients, talks about the discrimination she and her Urologist husband, Lee “doc” experienced in Texas. Dianne also shares her diagnosis of hypertension and how she and her husband neglected their own health during the years of managing his practice and raising their childre…
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Ninety Years Young (with Mary Morris)
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In this episode, Batala and Courtney talk with Mary Morris who, after spending her career and more in the medical field, received a heart valve replacement at the age of 90. Through first-hand stories of her life, this episode highlights Mary's valve replacement journey, and provides key information about how heart disease impacts women and people …
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Recorded on MLK Day, host Batala McFarlane speaks with her dad. Along with being a broadcaster and the founder of Insight News, Al is also managing heart disease. He and Batala discuss why it's important for families to talk about health, and why the work towards health justice is so important. Al also shares how a brief encounter with Martin Luthe…
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