Baptist HealthTalk

If you or a loved one is facing surgery from breast cancer, understanding your breast reconstruction options is an important step in the journey. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez shares her own story of her journey with triple-negative breast cancer, and the tough decisions she faced about going flat, choosing implants, or considering other reconstruction options. She sits down with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. David Mattos, to break down what patients need to know about mastectomy reconstruction, nipple-sparing surgery, tissue flaps, expanders, and even 3D tattoo advancements. Together, they discuss the emotional side of recovery, common misconceptions, and how science continues to evolve to give patients more choices and better outcomes.

Listen now to learn more about the realities of breast reconstruction and what options may be right for you or someone you love.

Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Guest:
David Mattos, M.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

Thinking about getting off the couch and into a pair of running shoes? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Frankie Ruiz — co-founder of the Miami Marathon — sits down with Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Miami Marathon, to discuss how to start running the smart way.

They cover everything from essential equipment, warm-ups, common injuries, hydration tips, and how AI is starting to play a role in training programs. Whether you're training for your first 5K or just want to move more, this episode has everything you need to hit the ground running — literally — while staying injury-free.

New to running? THIS is your roadmap.

👟 Why walking is underrated
 🥵 How to hydrate like a pro
 🦵 Common injuries & when to see a doc
 📱 How AI is changing training plans
 ✅ Why the right shoes can save your knees

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Host: 
Frankie Ruiz
Lifetime Miami Marathon CoFounder

Guest:
Thomas San Giovanni, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon 
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care

Seamos honestas: Nadie nos prepara para este capítulo en la vida de nosotras. Pero hoy cambiamos eso.

¿Sientes transformaciones como ansiedad, olvidos o variaciones en tu estado de ánimo? No te lo estás imaginando, y no estás sola.

En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la Dra. Ingrid Paredes, obstetra y ginecóloga, explica con claridad qué sucede realmente en la perimenopausia y la menopausia: desde los sofocos y la insomnia hasta la resequedad vaginal, la pérdida de deseo sexual, el aumento de peso y mucho más. También desmiente mitos comunes, aclara qué es normal y qué no, y comparte opciones de tratamiento, desde terapias hormonales hasta alternativas naturales.

Únete a este episodio para entender qué está pasando en tu cuerpo, sin miedo ni mitos, y descubre respuestas reales a las preguntas que muchas piensan pero pocas se atreven a hacer. Saldrás informada, empoderada y lista para abrazar esta etapa con orgullo.

Presentadora:
Anabelle Blum

Ingrid Paredes, M.D.
Obstetra/Ginecóloga

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder though many people don’t even know they have it. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Brian Wilner, electrophysiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how AFib is detected, who’s most at risk and why untreated AFib raises your chances of having a stroke.

You’ll also hear what AFib feels like, the latest treatment options - from medications and ablation to the WATCHMAN device - and how lifestyle choices like exercise, sleep and alcohol can impact your heart health. Think you might have AFib? Talk to your cardiologist or an electrophysiologist about testing and treatment. 

Host:
Willard Shepard
Award-Winning Journalist

Guest:
Bryan Wilner, M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue, or a sign of something more serious? In this BaptistHealth Talk episode, cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Ian De Conde, explains the truth behind one of the most common and misunderstood conditions.

From myths about crossing your legs to the real role of genetics, pregnancy, and lifestyle, you’ll learn about what really causes varicose veins, when they may signal an underlying health issue and the latest treatment options and prevention tips.

Get the expert insight you need to make informed choices about your vein health.

Host:
Sandra Peebles
Award-Winning Journalist

Guest: 
Ian Del Conde, M.D.
Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist 
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Feeling overwhelmed by the weight no one sees?

This episode of Baptist HealthTalk explores the cost of invisible labor—the behind-the-scenes mental load of planning, scheduling, coordinating and caring that keeps households running but often goes unrecognized. 

Psychotherapist Manuela Rodriguez explains why this burden frequently falls on women, how it impacts health and relationships, and what families can do to share the load more equally.

You’ll discover the early signs of overload, the value of weekly check-ins, how to involve kids in age-appropriate ways, and simple strategies for healthier communication with partners.

Listen now to learn how to lighten and share the mental load.

Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Manuela Rodriguez, LMFT
Behavioral Health Specialist
Baptist Health 

An annual screening saved Alonzo Mourning’s life. In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Willard Shepard speaks with the basketball hall of famer as well as family medicine physician, Dr. Sergio Tierrablanca, about men’s health, early detection, and why yearly checkups matter, especially for men of color. Hear Zo’s journey from an elevated PSA to an early prostate cancer diagnosis, plus the mindset that carried him through a kidney transplant and back to thriving. You’ll learn what the PSA blood test measures, when to start screening for prostate and colon cancer, and realistic habits, 30 minutes of movement, smart hydration, and anti-inflammatory nutrition, that support long-term health. Watch now to learn more about proactive screenings, building a care team, and simple daily choices that keep you, and your family healthy.

Host:
Willard Shepard
Award-Winning Journalist

Guests:
Alonzo Mourning
Professional Basketball Hall of Famer
Community activist

Sergio Tierrablanca, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
Baptist Health

Concierge medicine is more than a trend; it’s growing fast and reshaping healthcare. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, experts break down what concierge medicine is, how it works and who can benefit. From women’s health and family care to mental wellness, full body scans and preventive screenings, this approach gives people more time with their doctor, easier access to care and greater peace of mind.

Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Kathleen Filiaggi, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
Baptist Health Concierge Medicine

Marissa Mauricio, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Baptist Health

Feeling overwhelmed after birth? You’re not alone, and what you're feeling is more common than you think.

You can read all the books and watch all the YouTube videos, but in this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, our labor and delivery nurses and lactation expert discuss the realities of postpartum recovery, the challenges of breastfeeding, and the emotional rollercoaster that often follows childbirth and new mom life. From hospital bag essentials and nipple pain to baby blues and feeding guilt, they share practical tips and honest stories that every parent-to-be should hear.

Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Glo Diaz, R.N. 
Lactation Consultant, Mother-Baby Unit
Baptist Health Baptist Hospital

Belky Brochu, R.N.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Baptist Health Baptist Hospital