03/01/2026

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S05_E10 - Stress! It's Not Just in Your Head...

With Special Guest: Dr. Mitch Radin, PsyD, LP

Stress isn't just a feeling - it's a full-body event that can put the brain and body in motion, and at the right time, that's a good thing! But chronic stress can wreak all kinds of havoc on our bodies and chip away at our sleep, immunity, digestion and even our memory. But how does the brain-body connection actually work? Why is there such variability in how each of us reacts to stress? And what can we do to keep our cool when the going gets tough?

On Episode 10, we'll sit down with Dr. Mitch Radin (PsyD, LP) to break down the science of the flight-or-flight response and get to the bottom of how outside stress can have an impact inside our body. We'll explore the dialogue between the brain and body, the real effects chronic stress can have on us, and action anyone can take to build resilience and reclaim calm. Join us!

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2/15/2026

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S05_E09 - Healthcare on Wheels! We're Talkin' Mobile Health

With Special Guest: Sheyanga Beecher, CNP, MSN, HMP

There are many barriers to healthcare within our communities, and for a lot of people, access itself remains the greatest challenge. Finding the time or reliable transportation to reach a clinic or hospital can prevent patients from receiving essential treatments, often allowing simpler issues to grow into far more serious conditions. Thankfully, mobile healthcare is reshaping the way care reaches patients - meeting people where they are and changing healthcare outcomes for the better, for all of us. But what do these programs actually entail? What services do they offer? And what does it take to deliver quality care on the move?

On Episode 9 of our show, we'll be joined by Sheyanga Beecher (CNP, MSN, MPH), the Director of Hennepin Healthcare's mobile health program. We'll go over the origins of mobile health, the real-world impact it's having on our communities, and why these programs extend far beyond the people they directly serve. It's an inspired conversation on an essential piece of the healthcare puzzle. We hope you'll join us!

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2/01/2026

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S05_E08 - Where Are We with HIV in 2026?

With Special Guests: Dr. Amanda Noska, MD

HIV in 2026 looks much different than it did when it first hit mainstream media in the early 1980s. At the outset, there was an abundance of fear, very little understanding, and even less hope for those afflicted. But over the last few decades, we've seen a series of major scientific breakthroughs that have changed our understanding and patient outcomes almost entirely. But there's still plenty of work to do!

On Episode 8, we'll have an in-depth conversation with infectious disease expert Dr. Amanda Noska (MD, MPH) to catch us up on the current state of both HIV and AIDS. We'll cover the basics of these conditions, the progress that's been made, the current challenges we face, and what the road ahead looks like for our local and global communities. This storyline is definitely one of hope and a great example of scientific progress in medicine. We hope you'll join us!

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