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Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, the weekly podcast that takes complicated healthcare topics and makes them simple.
Imagine trading FEAR and FRUSTRATION for feeling EMPOWERED to make smart healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.
Each week we cover the topics that matter most: navigating the healthcare maze, preventive health, mental health, new healthcare trends and…
Episodes
- Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Episode 149: Your Doctors, Your Prescriptions, Your Budget: Choosing Health Coverage
Send us Fan Mail Does shopping for health insurance leave you wondering whether you’re paying more and getting less? A monthly premium tells only part of the…
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Episode 148: When Life Falls Apart: Finding Hope After a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Send us Fan Mail How do you find your footing when a life-changing diagnosis and the end of a relationship arrive just days apart? Emma Victoria Johnson joins…
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Episode 147: Breast Implants: What I Wish I’d Known Before Surgery with Dr. Kayte
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your health changes, but answers remain hard to find? Sandy Kibling welcomes Dr. Kayte, a chiropractor, educator…
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Episode 146: Stretch n’ Release: The Brain Hack for Chronic Pain with Butch Phelps
Send us Fan Mail Does stretching feel like a tug-of-war with your own body? Sandy Kibling welcomes functional massage therapist and Stretch and Release creator…
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Episode 145: Stop and Compare: Don't 'Just Keep' Your Medicare Plan Without Doing This First
Send us Fan Mail Thinking of keeping your Medicare plan for another year? That may be the right choice, but it’s worth checking whether the plan still fits…
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Episode 144: Both Sides of The Bed: The Nurse Who Tells Caregivers What the Healthcare System Won’t
Send us Fan Mail Becoming a caregiver can feel like accepting a full-time job for which you never applied—and never received any training. Suddenly, you’re…
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Episode 143: Speak Up at the Doctor’s Office: What Matters Most
Send us Fan Mail What happens in the exam room can shape much more than a diagnosis or treatment plan. The questions patients ask, the concerns they share, and…
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Episode 142: The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Navigating Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Is the American healthcare system truly broken—or has it simply become too complex for patients and physicians to navigate? In this episode…
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Episode 141: From Corporate to Nonprofit: Dan Cosgrove's Fight to Fix Broken Employee Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Healthcare spending has climbed from roughly 5% of U.S. GDP in the 1960s to nearly 17% today, and for many employers it's become one of the…
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Episode 140: Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? The Hidden Mouth–Body Connection
Send us Fan Mail Could an infection in your mouth affect more than your teeth and gums—even when nothing hurts? In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying…
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Episode 139: Beyond the Myths: What Hypnotherapy Really Does
Send us Fan Mail Hypnosis is often portrayed as mind control, manipulation, or entertainment—but clinical hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether says therapeutic…
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Episode 138: More Than Memory: Navigating Dementia, Caregiving & the Road Ahead
Send us Fan Mail When dementia enters a family, it can change far more than memory—it can affect personality, judgment, independence, relationships, finances…
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Episode 137: Navigating Healthcare for Your Pets: More Tail Wags and Empowered Pet Parents
Send us Fan Mail Navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming—not only for ourselves, but also for the pets we consider family. In this episode, Sandy talks…
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Episode 136: Beyond the Diagnosis: The Questions Every Cancer Patient Should Ask
Send us Fan Mail A cancer diagnosis can instantly create fear, confusion and an overwhelming list of questions. In this episode, Sandy Kibling speaks with Dr…
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Episode 135: Who Really Controls Your Care—Your Doctor or Your Insurance Company?
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your doctor knows the treatment you need—but your insurance company refuses to pay for it? In this revealing conversation…
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Episode 134: Healthcare or Profit Care? Who Is the System Really Serving?
Send us Fan Mail Is the U.S. healthcare system designed to help patients—or profit from them? In this episode, Sandy Kibling speaks with Adam Cunningham…
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Episode 133: When the System Underestimates You: Fighting for Inclusive Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail What does health equity actually look like for someone living with a disability—and what happens when the healthcare system makes assumptions…
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Episode 132: Physical Therapy Without the Commute: How Virtual PT Is Changing Recovery
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy speaks with Ashok Gupta, physical therapist and founder of TheraNow, about how virtual physical therapy is making…
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Episode 131: From 367 Pounds to a New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Stanley Bronstein, an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author who transformed his life…
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Episode 130: Medicine at 50 Below: Breaking Barriers in Rural Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Mary Ellen Doty, founder of Wilderness Medical Staffing, shares her remarkable journey from serving in remote…
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Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing the Gut Connection?
Send us Fan Mail You may be doing all the “right” things for your heart—exercising, eating well, stretching, and showing up consistently for your health—but…
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Episode 128: Stop the Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Dementia
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Boone, a leader in preventative cardiology, to discuss why heart health is about…
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Episode 127: Mammograms Made Mobile: Innovation, Access, and Saving Lives
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, Navy veteran and healthcare innovator, to discuss how Mammolink is changing…
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Episode 126: Unheard No More: Navigating Care for Children with Special Needs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling interviews Paula Yoast, an attorney and mental health clinician, about her journey as an advocate for children…
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Episode 125: Breaking Myths About Aging and Fitness...Get Healthy At Any Age
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Reclaim Your Body', Dr. Michael Guadagnino discusses the importance of maintaining health and fitness as we age. He…
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Episode 124: Hope for Healthcare: Patients, Policy, and Progress
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation, Cameron Sabet, a healthcare advocate and venture capitalist, discusses the complexities of the healthcare…
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Episode 123: Invisible Illness, Unshakable Strength - The Long Road To Being Heard and Believed
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you spend 18 years searching for answers to symptoms no one else can see? In this powerful episode, Rachel Weaver shares her…
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Episode 122: Don’t Stay Silent: Patient Advocacy That Can Save Lives
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Julie Siemers discuss the critical issues surrounding hospital safety, patient advocacy, and the…
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Episode 121: When Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough: A Functional Approach to Pain
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Sandy Kibling and Dr. Kevin Smith discuss the challenges of chronic pain management and the limitations of traditional…
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Episode 120: A Father’s Fight for Answers: Turning Frustration into Sunstone Health
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Sandy Kibling interviews Josh Resnikoff, CEO of Sunstone Health, about his personal journey through the healthcare…
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Episode 119: Health Equity Isn’t Just Access: It’s Dignity, Communication, and Choice
Send us Fan Mail Health equity isn’t just about access—it’s about being heard, respected, and included in decisions about your care. In this episode, Sandy…
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Episode 118: What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? The “Un-Doctor” Dr. Fred Moss on Mental Wellness
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, Sandy Kibling sits down with Dr. Fred Moss—psychiatrist, coach, and founder of Welcome…
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Episode 117: Powerful and Proven: Beverly Meyer’s Nutrition Wake-Up Call
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation, Sandy Kibling and Beverly Meyer delve into the complexities of navigating the healthcare journey…
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Episode 116: Sticker Shock at the Pharmacy: What’s Driving Costs—and What to Do
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling discusses the high costs of prescription medications and offers insights into why they are so unaffordable. She…
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Episode 115: Dignity After Delivery: The Postpartum Care Moms Deserve
Send us Fan Mail In this episode my guest Brittnee Wheeler discusses the challenges of postpartum care and the need for better support for mothers. She shares…
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Episode 114: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Zara Medical to Fix Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sandy Kibling welcomes Dr. Jessica Edwards, a board-certified family medicine physician and healthcare entrepreneur. They…
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Episode 113: From Trauma to Triumph: Kelly Tuttle’s Traumatic Brain Injury Journey
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Kelly Tuttle, NP shares her personal journey of navigating life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) she sustained in a…
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Episode 112: Beyond Ozempic What Really Happens When Diet and Exercise Fail?
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of feeling confused and overwhelmed by all the weight loss options out there? Between the GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic making…
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Episode 111: The Hidden Truth About Getting Safe Affordable Drugs From Across the Border
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of choosing between your medications and your monthly budget? Have you recently discovered that your prescription is no longer…
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Episode 110: Can Artificial Intelligence Actually Fix Our Broken Healthcare System
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if artificial intelligence could actually improve your healthcare experience? While AI might seem like something from a…
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Episode 109: Stop Getting Scammed by Spam Calls and Find a Healthcare Broker Who Actually Cares
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of those relentless spam calls promising miracle insurance deals or feeling overwhelmed by the alphabet soup of healthcare…
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Episode 108: Small Acts of Care Create Big Waves in Hospitals
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt invisible during a hospital stay? Or wondered if your cultural background was truly understood by medical staff? In this…
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Episode 107: Ten Minutes That Can Save You Thousands on Healthcare Costs
Send us Fan Mail Ever tossed an envelope from your health insurance company without a second glance? You might be making a costly mistake. In this eye-opening…
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Episode 106: Beyond Labels: Neurodiversity Defined - A Path to Healing
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your brain operates differently from those around you? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the concept of…
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Episode 105: A Providers Surprising Solution for Better Oral Health
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the connection between your oral health and overall well-being? In this episode, we're diving deep into the…
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Episode 104: Is Your Health Insurance Leaving You Financially Exposed
Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rising costs of healthcare? Do you worry that your insurance might not be enough when you really need it?…
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Episode 103: Cracking the Code on Lasting Health Changes One Small Step at a Time
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the healthcare system? Do you struggle to advocate for yourself or create healthy habits that stick?…
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Episode 102: Simplifying Complex Healthcare One Short Book at a Time
Send us Fan Mail Ever wished you could have all the healthcare knowledge you need at your fingertips, without slogging through a 500-page textbook? Well…
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Episode 101: Goodbye Insurance Hassles Hello Personalized Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of rushed doctor visits and feeling like just another number in the healthcare system? What if there was a way to receive…
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Episode 100: Affordable Estate Planning That Protects Your Assets and Loved Ones
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worried about how a sudden medical emergency could impact your family's financial future? You're not alone. With healthcare…
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Episode 99: Surviving the Health Careless System A Patients Journey to Recovery
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt helpless and frustrated while navigating the complex world of healthcare? Imagine being in excruciating pain, desperately…
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Episode 98: Hospital Indemnity Insurance Might Be Your Financial Safety Net
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worried about how you'd cover the costs if you or a loved one needed an unexpected hospital stay? Even with health insurance…
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Episode 97: When Your Loved One Is Ill A Guide to Becoming Their Fiercest Supporter
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the healthcare system for a seriously ill loved one? You're not alone. In this episode, I…
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Episode 96: From Businessman to Comedian One Mans Journey with Bipolar Disorder
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in the darkness of mental illness, unsure if there's a way out? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with…
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Episode 95: Life Changes Suddenly You Need New Health Insurance Now What
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself suddenly without health insurance, wondering what to do next? Whether you've lost your job, aged out of your…
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Episode 94: Partnering with Your Nursing Team: The Secret to Better Healthcare Outcomes
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt overwhelmed or anxious during a hospital stay? You're not alone. Navigating the complex world of healthcare can be…
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Episode 93: Disability Rights Navigating Medicaid Waivers A Guide to Unlocking Disability Support
Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to navigate the complex world of Medicaid and disability benefits? You're not alone. For many individuals with disabilities…
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Episode 92: Navigating Medicare Chronic Special Needs Plans (CSNPs): A Guide to Specialized Coverage
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of feeling trapped by Medicare's rigid enrollment periods? What if I told you there's a way to change your health coverage when…
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Episode 91: A Caregiver's Journey: From Exhaustion to Empowerment Redefining Self Care
Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to balance caring for others with taking care of yourself? You're not alone. In this…
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Episode 90: Medicare Mastery: Navigating Eligibility and Dodging Penalties
Send us Fan Mail Are you approaching your 65th birthday or helping a loved one navigate the complex world of Medicare? The maze of eligibility rules…