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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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The unexpected loss of a loved one can bring up feelings of loss, grief, anger, confusion and more. Friends and family of the grieving person…
Mental health disorders can be isolating. You may not want to admit you have a problem, be afraid of judgment or feel like no one…
Tired of cliche stories about adoption? So is author Laurie Frankel. Learn about how she approached the topoic in her new book by listening to…
There's a great sense of relief when someone survives a stroke -- but often, the long work of recovery is just beginning. We talk about…
Get ready to get a little uncomfortable as you listen to our latest Read. Talk. Grow. episode: "Sitting with the fear of death." Though death…
If you've ever felt like your medical concerns weren't taken seriously as a woman or nonbinary person, you're not alone. If you're curious about how…
If you have a disability, you've probably had to correct a few stereotypes and assumptions about your experience. We're talking about disabilities, accommodations and independence…
For many of us, loving ourselves and finding someone to love is already hard enough. In this episode's featured book, the protagonist is dealing with…
Chronic illness can come with seemingly endless doctor’s visits, treatment trials and insurance battles. On top of that, people with chronic conditions often experience some…
Many of us have experienced life-changing or even life-saving care from our healthcare teams. But of course, medical care often comes with risks and unexpected…
Magic mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. These types of drugs have recently entered a more mainstream spotlight, so we talk about the facts in our episode Psychedelics:…
In this episode, we dig into two topics that can provoke feelings of shame: sex and food. Listen to our latest Read. Talk. Grow. episode:…
Everyone’s fertility and pregnancy story involves a unique mix of feelings: joy, pain, grief, weirdness, hope and more. If your journey wasn't what you wanted…
Severe mental health disorders can complicate relationships. That goes double for families, when genetic predispositions and generational trauma can come into play. And it’s even…
We’re always reading – now it’s time to consider writing! Listen to the episode 32, “Writing to heal: Using story to make sense of your…
Unfortunately, almost all of us know someone — or know of someone — who has struggled with dependence on or addiction to drugs or alcohol.…
From your first period to perimenopause and beyond, dealing with your reproductive and hormonal health can be a bewildering experience. When something seems wrong,…
In episode 30 of the Read. Talk. Grow. podcast, we talk menopause! You can listen to the episode, “Feeling the rage of the menopause transition”…
Dementia doesn’t just affect your cognitive health — it affects your relationships and sense of self. We discuss these effects on those with dementia and…
All readers can recall the magical moment when they were reading a book and recognized themselves in the pages — maybe feeling surprised to find…
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