Health to Pay
By Sydney Guthrie
Health to PayAug 12, 2020
Organic Foods and GMOs
What does "organic" really mean? Sydney chats with Ashely Pekrul (@ampyourlifestyle on Instagram) about her experience as a Fitness and Nutrition Coach and commonly asked questions about grocery store labeling and GMOs.
Fitness Myths
What's up with this whole Keto craze? Is fasting safe? Sydney chats with Elizabeth Pinyan, MSPH about common fitness and fad-diet myths. Elizabeth is the founder and owner of Flourish Fitness (https://www.flourish-fitness.com/) (@flourishfitness1 on Instagram) and works to educate the public on healthy and sustainable ways to take care of their bodies.
COVID Conversations - Law
Sydney talks with Beth Wilensky a clinical professor of law at the University of Michigan who earned her JD from Harvard Law School and prior to teaching had a career as a litigation lawyer in Washington D.C. Sydney and Beth talk about how COVID has impacted law practice and education in 2020 and specifically how different this year's BAR exam looked for the thousands of future lawyers who sat for it.
Unpacking Childhood Trauma
Sydney has Emily Ragland on the podcast to talk about childhood trauma and its impact on our health. They also talk about why it is important to recognize and address the trauma in our own lives and what "self-care" really means.
If you are interested in contacting Emily or want more information on what Communiteam does, visit their website: www.goodparentsgreatfamilies.com or follow them on Instagram: @communiteam2020 and twitter: @communiTEAM.
COVID Conversations - Masks & Misinformation
Sydney talks with Elgin Yalin about the importance of wearing a mask and how to weed through all the COVID misinformation that's out there. Elgin has a BS in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill and is an employee of the CDC. They touch on everything from what makes a good mask to Hydroxychloroquine.
If you'd like to support Elgin's charity mask business visit its Instagram @peacelovepublichealth - 50% of proceeds go to the Legal Defense Fund for racial justice.
Ask a Dentist
Sydney sits down with Leah Zubick, a good friend and fourth-year dental candidate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. They talk about cavities, why you shouldn't use Smile Direct Club, and the importance of flossing (just once) every day!
LGBTQI+ Representation in Medicine
Sydney sits down with Dr. Cori Breslauer (they/them) to discuss the importance of LGBTQI+ representation in medicine and the experience of being a non-binary physician today. Dr. Breslauer is a physician specializing in forensic pathology and performs medicolegal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death in suspicious and unnatural circumstances.
Trauma-Informed Communities
Sydney sits down with Hayley Bayne, a community professional and volunteer, who works to help the children of Watauga County face childhood trauma. They talk about what makes a community trauma-informed and the importance of awareness in our everyday lives.