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On the Read. Talk. Grow. podcast, we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics. In each episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine invites an author and a medical expert into conversation on subjects like miscarriage, cancer, relationships, mental health and more. Books can transport us to a different time, place, or culture. Read. Talk. Grow. demonstrates that books can also give a new appreciation for health experiences.
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Listen to our latest episode: Stem cell transplant, leukemia and a love story with Allison Ashley Dr. Denise Millstine is joined by author Allison Ashley…
Listen to our latest episode: 63. Chronic lung disease and caregiving with Julia Phillips Dr. Denise Millstine hosts author Julia Phillips and pulmonologist Dr. Ana…
Listen to our latest episode: Contraception and choice with Laura Anthony Contraception is commonplace in many countries — but that wasn’t always the case. In…
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Listen to our latest episode: 58. Traditional healing and chicken soup with Lynda Cohen Loigman Episode summary This episode explores the rich tapestry of traditional…
Listen to our latest episode "Beyond the gender binary with Laurie Frankel." Episode summary Bestselling author Laurie Frankel and Mayo Clinic expert Dr. Robert Horsley…
Listen to our latest episode, "Addressing physician burnout with Maggie North and Dr. Jessie Gold." In this powerful episode of Read. Talk. Grow., host Dr.…
If you're a transplant recipient, we've got a special episode for you! Listen to our episode "10. Chronic kidney disease and the transformative power of…
If you feel like ending the opioid crisis is impossible, listen to our episode "We need everyone's help to end the opioid crisis" for some…
In this sobering and important episode, we look into the history of forced sterilization in the U.S. Listen to "8. Based on a true…
To many, infidelity is a cut-and-dried topic: It's wrong, and the wronged party should end the relationship. But infidelity is often more complicated: What constitutes…
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Life with a newborn can be intense, especially if you are experiencing postpartum depression. Learn more in our episode "Sarah Sawyer on postpartum depression and…
Unfortunately, almost all of us know someone — or know of someone — who has struggled with dependence on or addiction to drugs or alcohol.…
Socializing as you age can be challenging, especially if you’re retired or have mobility or health issues. If you can relate, listen to our latest…
Health and medicine are complicated, and the explosion of wellness influencers, products and services on the internet and social media can make things more confusing.…
Don’t consider yourself a poetry person? You might be surprised! Listen to our latest episode, “Embracing poetry and releasing perfection.” Listen wherever you get your…
It’s hard to know how to support someone who is grieving. We’re often afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing; too many times we…
We all struggle to say what mean at times. People who stutter or experience other speech differences may not only have difficulties communicating, but when…
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