Learn about diabetes prevention and management from one of the leading experts in the field, the Dr. Richard Bergenstal. In Dr. Bergenstal’s work, he has tested most of the new diabetes drugs and devices before FDA approval and worked on many quality improvement studies related to diabetes. Take a listen as we discuss diabetes through the lenses of prevention, management, and how the treatment landscape has changed in recent years.

Resources referenced during interview:

• Take the Type 2 Risk Test
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Learn about the habitat around you as we talk about Wisconsin’s Fall bird migration and the enchanting world of bird watching. We’ll dive into the health benefits of birding, tips on how to get into or advance your interest in this hobby, and some of the best places to bird watch in Wisconsin.

Resources referenced during interview:

• Merlin App
• Lis of 10 Greatest Bird Books
• Devil’s Lake State Park
• Parks along the Mississippi River in WI

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this episode, we will talk with the President and CEO of Sojourner Family Peace Center, Carmen Pitre. Sojourner is Wisconsin’s largest service provider for families dealing with domestic violence (DV), providing crisis housing, system advocacy and individual support to thousands of women, children and families across the state. Carmen dives into current DV trends, how we might recognize this is happening, some best practices to approach someone who may be in need, and resources available in Wisconsin.

Resources Referenced During Interview:

• Sojourner, 24-hour hotline & crisis shelter: Call (414) 933-2722, Text (414) 877-8100
• We Are Here
• End Domestic Abuse
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), Text "START" to 88788
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. Join us for an interview with experts from UW Health’s culinary and clinical nutrition teams, and learn how this team has put sustainability on the menu. Get ideas for reducing food-related greenhouse gas emissions at home and add more plant-rich foods to your plate.

UW Health's reimagined plant-forward menu supports its commitment to Coolfood www.coolfood.org which is an international effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food purchasing. It's championed by the World Resources Institute and supported by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm. UW Health signed the Coolfood Pledge in 2019, and is currently one of 80 participating global institutions, organizations and businesses representing billions of plates of food annually. The Coolfood goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food purchases 25% by 2030, and UW Health is positioned to exceed this goal.

Resources Referenced During Interview:

• Composting in Wisconsin
• Dane County Extension: Composting and Food Waste
• Sustain Dane: Farmers Market Food Scrap Drop Off
• Food Waste Calculator

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Hear more from Dr. Shah by visiting https://wellnesswithdrshah.com/ or @wellness with Dr. Shah on Instagram and Facebook.

Are you looking for a fun way to get out in nature, get moving, and nourish your body? Experience the natural world in a new way after listening to a recording from an onsite podcast interview and foraging walk at Stewart Lake County Park. Discover the benefits of foraging and what you need to know to get started.

Episode Show Notes:

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The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

About one third of the population in the United States is directly impacted by addiction. Join us as we talk with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, relationships, and shame. Dr. Jaffe shares with us why talking about addiction is so important, the barriers people experience in seeking treatment, and the effectiveness of a variety of treatment methods. We also explore the keys to overcoming addiction and the impact of his work within Wisconsin.

Resources referenced during the conversation:

• SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• IGNTD
• Dr. Adi Jaffe

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

It is that wonderful time of year in Wisconsin! Time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty and recreation our state offers during the summer. As we do so, it is also a good idea to review the steps we can take to prevent tick bites and educate ourselves about tick-borne illnesses. Our guest, Dr. Gregory DeMuri, is a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UW Health Kids and a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. DeMuri will share with us what we can do to protect ourselves and our families as we venture outdoors and delight in the wonders of Wisconsin.

Resources Referenced in Podcast:

• WI DHS, Illnesses Spread by Ticks
• CDC, Lyme Disease
• Infectious Diseases Society of America

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The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.