The YMyHealth Podcast

A podcast by millennials, for millennials, covering health challenges unique to Gen Y. Get expert insights, practical patient advice, and inspiring survivor stories to help you make informed healthcare choices. Empower your journey with YMyHealth!

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Episode 78 - From Pain to Prevention: The Chiropractic Journey ft. Dr. Holden Stanfill

Do you experience back pain or neck pain? If the answer is "yes", chiropractic adjustments may be right for you!   

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman, MPH, and chiropractor, Dr. Holden Stanfill, explore the importance of chiropractic care, particularly for millennials.  Dr. Holden Stanfill shares his personal story that led him to become a chiropractor and insights into the benefits of chiropractic treatment.

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Episode 77 - The Importance of a Dental Home

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Julie Woon and Arnelle Wright, DMD, MS, discuss the importance of taking care of your oral health, particularly for millennials.

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Episode 76 - The Fall Vaccine Guide: What You Need to Know

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman, Dr. Alexandria Yarbrough, a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacist in Charge, and Dr. Lindsay Morrison, a board-certified infectious disease and internal medicine physician, discuss the importance of vaccines as the fall season approaches. They address common misconceptions about vaccines, the impact of political leadership on vaccine recommendations, and the challenges of vaccine access.

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Episode 75 - October Preview

Our October lineup features personal stories and valuable health information from experts in mainstream medicine and complementary healthcare from five U.S. States. This month's episode topics include fall vaccines, dental health, chiropractic care, and POTS awareness.

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Episode 74 - Global Perspectives on Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman takes the podcast global, as she is joined by Fight CRC's lead research advisor and leader of the Global Think Tank for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer, Andrea "Andi" Dwyer, MPH, and Fight CRC's Director of Research Advocacy the initiative's co-leader, Kiran Ilagan, DrPH, CHES. The Global Think Tank initiative is aimed at addressing early-onset colorectal cancer. During the conversation Kiran and Andi share the story of how the initiative got started and their insights on the Global Think Tank's first in-person meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

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Episode 73 - Empowering Women's Health Advocacy

One of women's greatest challenges: putting themselves and their health first. Three-time cervical cancer survivor and women's health advocate, Samantha Gonzales-Russell, is on a mission to help us change that. In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Sam talks with co-host Melissa Schenkman about the importance of women's health advocacy, the challenges of cancer survivorship, and the need for community support.

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Episode 72 - Advancing Colorectal Cancer Prevention through RNA-Based Screening Innovation

Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths — yet it is also among the most preventable. In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman speaks with Dr. Erica Barnell, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Genoscopy, about how innovative diagnostics are transforming early detection and prevention.

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Episode 71 - Navigating Life After Cancer: Mikaya's Journey

What can cancer survivorship a few years after treatment look and feel like for a person under age 50? In this episode, co-host Melissa Schenkman and Mikaya Franklin, a young cancer survivor, discuss her 'new' normal three years into cancer survivorship from a medulloblastoma (a brain tumor that affects the coordination and balance area of the brain).

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Episode 70 - A Guide to Urgent Care vs. an ER Visit

In this episode, host Julie Woon discusses the critical differences between emergency and urgent care with Dr. Caitlin McCord Delaney, an expert in emergency medicine and military veteran who served and practiced medicine in Iraq. They explore when to seek each type of care, gray area situations where the choice is not clear, the impact of factors like healthcare access and costs, and common misconceptions about emergency room care.

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Episode 69 - The Importance of Genetic Testing in Cancer Prevention

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman discusses the critical issues surrounding hereditary cancers, particularly breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome, which affect millennials. The conversation highlights an innovative new research study at MD Anderson Cancer Center called IGNITE-TX that is working to save the lives of those who test positive for a hereditary cancer syndrome and their families.

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Episode 68 - How DNA Screening Can Guide Millennial Health Choices

In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast,co-host Melissa Schenkman speaks with Dena Goldberg, a board-certified genetic counselor and founder of Malibu Genetics. Dena shares how her early personal experiences led her into genetics, her extensive work in hereditary cancer syndromes and connective tissue disorders, and her vision for the future of proactive, population-based genetic screening.

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Episode 67 - September Preview

What's happening on the YMyHealth Podcast in September? Co-host Julie Woon shares our lineup in this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast.

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Episode 66 - The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Mood

Can what you eat affect your mental health as much as your physical health? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Julie Woon and therapist and Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist, Alex McNulty, discuss the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health. They explore how dietary choices impact emotional well-being, the importance of holistic approaches to wellness, and the socio-economic factors that influence food accessibility.

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Episode 65 - Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep ft Dr. Julia Kogan

Would you like to get more and better sleep tonight? In this engaging conversation, YMyHealth Co-Host Melissa Schenkman and Dr. Julia Kogan, a sleep specialist, discuss the critical importance of sleep, particularly for millennials who often face the challenge of finding time to sleep. Their discussion explores common sleep disorders like insomnia, the impact of lifestyle choices such as technology use on sleep quality, and practical tips for prioritizing sleep amidst busy schedules.

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Episode 64 - The Truth About Botox: What You Need to Know

How do you keep your skin looking healthy? Have you considered Botox?  In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Isabel Bogdan, a women's health nurse practitioner, founder of Believe.co, and skin specialist. The conversation delves into the importance of aesthetic wellness, particularly focusing on skin health and the aging process from your 20s into your 40s and beyond.

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Episode 63 - Understanding the Benefits of Regular Massage

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman welcomes Keturah Daniel, a licensed massage therapist with over 22 years of experience. They discuss the importance of massage therapy for millennials, addressing common health challenges, the benefits of regular massages, and how to find the right therapist.

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Episode 62 - Why You're Still Tired Despite Normal Labs with Dr. Kristin Oja

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Melissa Schenkman welcomes Dr. Kristin Oja, founder of STAT Wellness, for an insightful conversation on the growing field of functional medicine. Together, they explore how this approach goes beyond symptom management to address the underlying causes of chronic conditions, fatigue, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, and cognitive decline.

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Episode 61 - Stop Settling for Pain: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Better Living

In this episode, co-host Julie Woon and physical therapist and practice owner, Elizabeth Rudd, PT, DPT, discuss the significance of physical therapy for millennials, emphasizing its role in proactive wellness. Elizabeth shares her journey to founding Well Equipt, a physical therapy practice, and highlights the importance of addressing modern lifestyle challenges, such as sedentary work and poor posture.

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Episode 59 - The Transformative Power of Yoga ft. Keturah Daniel

Explore the transformative power of yoga with Registered Yoga Instructor, Keturah Daniel, and co-host Melissa Schenkman in this episode of the YMyHealth podcast. They discuss Keturah's journey into wellness and the interconnection between yoga and massage therapy.

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