Podcasts by Office Visits with Dr. V

Episode 061 - Redefining Womanhood: What Your Doctor Never Told You About Menopause and Perimenopause from 2023-12-13T08:00

In this eye-opening episode of "Office Visits with Dr. V", Dr. Benita Varnado tackles two of the most common yet misunderstood issues in women's health: weight gain and hot flashes. As an experi...

Episode 060: What No One Tells You About Weight Gain&Hot Flashes from 2023-12-01T12:00

In this eye-opening episode of "Office Visits with Dr. V", Dr. Benita Varnado tackles two of the most common yet misunderstood issues in women's health: weight gain and hot flashes. As an experi...

Episode 059: Ease Heavy Periods with These Simple Diet and Sleep Strategies from 2023-11-17T08:00

In this enlightening episode, Dr. V and guest expert Laurie Powers delve into the often-overlooked connection between diet and menopause symptoms, particularly hot flashes. They explore how cert...

Episode 058: Pursuing What Serves You and Improving Mental and Physical Health from 2023-09-21T05:00

Why do we need connections and relationships as part of leading a healthy lifestyle? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V. We are joined by June Dare. June Dare is an American actress ori...

Episode 057: Depression Is Life Threatening from 2023-09-14T05:40

Why is it important to take care of yourself and others? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V. She talks about the recent suicide of a friend of her husband’s. This heart-wrenching discus...

Episode 056: Break Free From the System: How To Gain Financial Freedom from 2023-09-07T05:00

Why do we need financial planning? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V. Dr. V welcomes Kate Galliher, RN. Kate shares her story of overcoming debt and developing a healthier lifestyle. T...

Episode 055: Living on C- : 5 Signs You’re Living an Unfulfilled Life from 2023-08-29T05:00

What are actions to take to live a fulfilled life and prevent regret? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V. Dr. V shares her journey out of burnout and how she discovered the concept of “...

Episode 054: Memorial Episode For Dr. Zoe Stallings from 2023-08-24T05:00

Why is it important to set boundaries and balance in your life? In this memorial episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V interviews Dr. Zoe Stallings, a board-certified family medicine physic...

Episode 053: Auntie Wisdom: One Income Lifestyle from 2023-08-17T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V dives into the One Income Lifestyle, a financial strategy that many individuals and couples are utilizing to achieve financial security. Dr. V ...

Episode 052: Simplify Your Life from 2023-08-10T05:00

What actionable steps can help you better take care of yourself? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V discusses with Nanyamka Joseph. Nanyamka is a functional nutrition coach helpi...

Episode 051: You Don’t Know What the Baby Looks Like from 2023-08-03T05:00

How do you find your purpose so that you can lead a happier and healthier life? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V discusses the importance of understanding and cultivating your ...

Episode 050: Weight Loss: Medication, Mindset, Meals from 2023-07-28T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM. Dr. Judy is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She obtained her Doc...

Episode 049: The Future of Medicine is You! from 2023-07-20T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V discusses the future of medicine and the importance of lifestyle choices. She explores the need for greater investment in eliminating harmful c...

Episode 048: Taking the First Step Towards Better Health from 2023-07-13T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Lori Gicewicz, Lori shares her experience of getting up early to focus on herself without distractions, and why it is not selfish ...

Episode 047: Discovering One’s Purpose In Medicine from 2023-06-29T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Dr. Shayla Nettey, Dr. Shayla Nettey is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician. She is the co-founder ...

Episode 046: Dr. V’s Thoughts on Abortion from 2023-06-22T05:00

How do we support and advocate for women in their pregnancy process? In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V dives into the sensitive topic of abortion and women’s rights. She shares ...

Episode 045: Simplifying Habits to Take Care of Yourself from 2023-05-16T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Brianna Wilkerson, Brianna discusses how society has an influence on our beliefs about our bodies, the importance of accountabilit...

Episode 044: Improving Posture and Overall Health with Pilates from 2023-05-09T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Christie Hollinger, Christie developed a passion for fitness, performing on her high school's dance team and training at her local...

Episode 043: Healing Trauma and Building Confidence With Muay Thai from 2023-05-02T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos, PhD, and Darnell Andrews, Dr. Lynn delves into trauma and the benefits of Muay Thai in helping women he...

Episode 042: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Lupus and Autoimmune Diseases from 2023-04-25T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Mary Ross Fowler, Mary is a registered dietician and expert in plant-based diets for autoimmune diseases. She shares her personal stor...

Episode 041: Finding Purpose and Empowerment Through Language and Art from 2023-04-18T06:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Raychelle Heath, Raychelle is a former educator from South Carolina who left the US to travel and explore different cultures. She now ...

Episode 039: Taking Care of Your Health and Happiness from 2023-03-28T05:00

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V shares her knowledge on how to take better care of our health, enjoy life, and be happy by discussing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nu...

Episode 038: Discover and Understand Our Dignity (Part 2) from 2023-03-21T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Jennifer Griggs to explore how to reclaim our birthright of dignity after it has been violated. She explains what rumination is – the act of replaying p...

Episode 37: Understanding, Naming, and Reclaiming Our Dignity (Part 1) from 2023-03-14T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Griggs a physician and a professor of medicine and public health. She is also a personal and leadership coach specializing in dignity, forgiveness, and ...

Episode 36: Prioritizing Self-Care And Compassion with Christina Bowen MD, ABOIM, Dip ACLM from 2023-03-07T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Christina Bowen MD, ABOIM, Dip ACLM, Dr. Bowen talks about the importance of your well-being in the health care system. She shares her journey from priv...

Episode 35: Exploring the Impact of Trauma and Sexual Exploitation on Women’s Lives with Nicol Michelle Epple, PhD from 2023-02-28T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Nicol Michelle Epple, PhD (Dr. Lov), Dr. Lov explores the essential role of love and self-care in physical and mental health. She shares her journey of retu...

Episode 34: The Impact of Stress on Your Health with Brooke Rozmenoski from 2023-02-21T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Brooke Rozmenoski, Brooke is a functional nutritionist, personal trainer, coach, mother, and wife who specializes in women’s health and is here to discuss t...

Episode 33: Unlocking Optimal Health And Wellness with Lucy Townsley from 2023-02-14T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Lucy Townsley, a Women’s Health consultant who has been doing this work for 24 years. Join them as they discuss the differences between traditional Western ...

Episode 32: Transforming Lives Through Plant-Based Nutrition Dr. Michelle Johnson from 2023-02-07T05:00

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Michelle Johnson, an accomplished woman with a Ph.D. and the founder of the College of Preparatory and Leadership Academy. Dr. Johnson shares her inspir...

Episode 31: What’s Coming Up Next from 2023-01-31T05:00

Sit down and chat with Dr. V as shares exciting updates about the show and talks about her new focus in the upcoming episodes. Tune in if you want to know more about what’s next with Office Visi...

Episode 30: The Life-Changing Power of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Iris Schrijver from 2023-01-03T05:00

Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation with Dr. Ira Schreiber as she discusses the power of lifestyle medicine to restore health and vitality, and create a ripple of positive effects...

Episode 29: From Burnout to Global Impact with Mikaela Ingram from 2022-12-27T05:00

Topics around reproductive health and menstruation are still taboo in some cultures, which leaves women in the dark when it comes to their health. In today’s episode, Mikaela Ingram sheds some l...

Episode 28: From Burnout to Flourishing with Dr. Laurena White from 2022-12-13T06:00

Health and wellness don’t only come from pills or any pharmaceutical drugs. Good health is the holistic approach that encompasses the emotional, physical, and mental aspects of a person. Dr. Lau...

Episode 27: Rules Are Guidelines and Are Meant to Be Broken from 2022-12-06T06:00

Burnout is becoming increasingly common among physicians of all levels of training and practice. But as healers, oftentimes, they are the last people to address the issue and seek help. Here to ...

Episode 26: Are You Burned Out? Know The Symptoms from 2022-11-29T06:00

Symptoms of burnout can manifest differently for different people. Knowing what it looks like for you will allow you to get the help you need and overcome it.

Today, Dr. V dives ...

Episode 25: Conquering Burnout from 2022-11-22T06:00

Burnout can affect anyone, including physicians. It’s a real problem and addressing it is the first path to recovery.

In this episode, Dr. V opens up about her own experience wit...

Episode 1: Meet Dr. V from 2022-07-05T05:30

I am a busy doctor, wife and mother. Get to know me and why I love you so much that I wanted to create a podcast. My prayer is that something said on this podcast will get you started on a path ...

Episode 10: Women‘s Mental Health from 2022-06-28T05:30

Postpartum Depression. Anxiety. Mental illness.  The shame and silence around these topics is heart breaking, especially when there is a way out.  Dr. V has an eye opening discussion with her fr...

Episode 9: Conversations for Our Daughters from 2022-06-21T05:30

Patients always ask me, “When should my daughter start going to the ob/gyn?” Or “she has _____ and I want her to see you.”  Most often, if your daughter has a gynecologic problem, her first stop...

Episode 24: Healing Your Whisper Stories with Yolanda Grier from 2022-05-31T17:00:22

Healing Your Whisper Stories By Tapping into Creative Healing with Yolanda Grier 

Whisper stories are those experiences that we have but never share with anyone. They might be about a time when ...

Episode 23: Training and Running to Get Fit with Bridget Boss Faison from 2022-05-19T09:55:28

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness, workouts, or marathons. Everyone has different goals for themselves and will have different needs when it comes to training and runn...

Episode 22: Being Physically Active through Running with Thad McLauri from 2022-05-03T09:47:27

Thad is a personal trainer and running coach who combines his passion for running (over 30 years!) and his love of writing by hosting the popular website RunnerDude's Blog (RunnerDude...

Episode 21: Dental Health Checklist for an Ideal Smile with Dr. Julie Phillips from 2022-04-26T01:00

Dental Health Checklist for an Ideal Smile with Dr. Julie Phillips

It is the first thing people notice about us, and it can make or break a first impression. A healt...

Episode 20: Interview with Nanyamka Joseph a Functional Nutrition Coach from 2022-04-12T09:37:34

Lifestyle And Dietary Changes That Improve Your Health with Nanyamka Joseph

No matter where you’re today, if you keep working on your diet, you can change your tomor...

Episode 19: Boundaries and Balance - Dr. Zoe Stallings from 2022-01-03T13:26:16

Boundaries and Balance-Dr. Zoe

Living with a healthy boundary and balance in life can be very challenging, especially when you are surrounded by people who have unhealthy boundaries and practice...

Episode 18:Cultivating the Culture of Consent to Enhance Your Sexual Wellness-Bobbi Pompey from 2021-12-20T17:01:18

Consent is all about knowing when to say yes and when to say no. It’s a practice that can be applied universally, not just in sexual contexts. However, there are many reasons why cons...

Episode 17: Before You Get Pregnant...(Preconception Counseling)-Dr. V from 2021-12-06T07:00

Grab your pen and paper! In this episode, Dr. V discusses preconception counseling.  With over 50% of pregnancies being unplanned, it is more and more important for women/couples to schedule an ...

Episode 17: Before You Get Pregnant...(Preconception Counseling)-Dr. V from 2021-12-06T07:00

Grab your pen and paper! In this episode, Dr. V discusses preconception counseling.  With over 50% of pregnancies being unplanned, it is more and more important for women/couples to schedule an ...

Episode 16: Triumph Over Addiction-Carol Tyson Crawford from 2021-11-26T16:52:45

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V gets personal as she has an intimate conversation with her cousin, Carol Crawford who has achieved 12 years of sobriety. She is ...

Episode 16: Triumph Over Addiction-Carol Tyson Crawford from 2021-11-26T16:52:45

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V gets personal as she has an intimate conversation with her cousin, Carol Crawford who has achieved 12 years of sobriety. She is ...

Episode 15: A Hot Topic: Hot Flashes -Auma ”Kess” Thongteum, NP from 2021-11-19T07:00

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, we meet Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Auma “Kess” Thongteum. We discuss why women get hot flashes, lifestyle factors that can contribute and ...

Episode 14: Things to Know Before Gyn Surgery-Dr. Melissa Davies from 2021-11-05T07:00

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, we meet Dr. Melissa Davies.  She is new to Eagle OB GYN and she is going to be taking care of many of Dr. V’s patients as she phases o...

Episode 13:What‘s up with COVID? (Oct 2021)-Dr. Kimberly Shelton from 2021-10-29T01:00

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, we meet Physician Dr. Kimberly R Shelton, she specializes in internal medicine and functional medicine. She is Dr. V’s personal physic...

Episode 13:What‘s up with COVID? (Oct 2021)-Dr. Kimberly Shelton from 2021-10-29T01:00

In this episode of the Office Visits with Dr. V, we meet Physician Dr. Kimberly R Shelton, she specializes in internal medicine and functional medicine. She is Dr. V’s personal physic...

Episode 12: Are you addicted to your paycheck? - Jerome Myers from 2021-10-22T18:34:24

It has been said, "If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life."  But for so many of us, we are in the Matrix and have failed to realize that we are not pursing our purpose. ...

Episode 11:Dr. V‘s COVID Epiphany and The Great Resignation with Craig and CoCo Varnado from 2021-10-16T12:00

The global pandemic caused by Covid changed the course of my life.  The hustle and grind of a thriving Ob/Gyn practice was no longer appealing after I realized what was most important to me.  Mi...

Episode 11:Dr. V‘s COVID Epiphany and The Great Resignation with Craig and CoCo Varnado from 2021-10-16T12:00

The global pandemic caused by Covid changed the course of my life.  The hustle and grind of a thriving Ob/Gyn practice was no longer appealing after I realized what was most important to me.  Mi...

Episode 10: Women‘s Mental Health from 2021-03-12T07:00

Postpartum Depression. Anxiety. Mental illness.  The shame and silence around these topics is heart breaking, especially when there is a way out.  Dr. V has an eye opening discussion with her fr...

Episode 8: Menopause: Transition not Tragedy from 2021-02-06T11:41:24

Menopause. Perimenopause. Do you have to be sweaty, moody, forgetful with a spare tire around your waist? Not necessarily.  The average age of menopause is 51, some start before and some start a...

Episode 7: Part 2 Itchy & Fishy: Let‘s fix it. from 2021-01-22T07:00

Yeast or BV? Which one could it be?  FYI-BV is Bacterial Vaginosis.  In these 2 episodes, you'll learn how to know when Houston has a problem with your vaginal discharge.

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Episode 7: Part 2 Itchy&Fishy: Let‘s fix it. from 2021-01-22T07:00

Yeast or BV? Which one could it be?  FYI-BV is Bacterial Vaginosis.  In these 2 episodes, you'll learn how to know when Houston has a problem with your vaginal discharge.

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Episode 6: Part 1. Itchy & Fishy. Let‘s fix it. from 2021-01-08T07:00

Yeast or BV? Which one could it be?  FYI-BV is Bacterial Vaginosis.  In these 2 episodes, you'll learn how to know when Houston has a problem with your vaginal discharge.

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Episode 6: Part 1. Itchy&Fishy. Let‘s fix it. from 2021-01-08T07:00

Yeast or BV? Which one could it be?  FYI-BV is Bacterial Vaginosis.  In these 2 episodes, you'll learn how to know when Houston has a problem with your vaginal discharge.

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Episode 5: Herpes: ”Ain‘t nobody got time” for the shame and the fear. from 2020-12-25T07:00

Please listen to this episode! Please!  Get your joy back, if you have Herpes, and if you don't, learn more about this infection.  Merry Christmas!

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Episode 5: Herpes: ”Ain‘t nobody got time” for the shame and the fear. from 2020-12-25T07:00

Please listen to this episode! Please!  Get your joy back, if you have Herpes, and if you don't, learn more about this infection.  Merry Christmas!

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Episode 4: I have HPV and you do too! from 2020-12-11T07:00

Human Papilloma Virus. What is it? Why do I have it? Take a breath, relax, and learn how it can affect you and what you can do about it.

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Episode 3: If your period is _____, we need to talk. from 2020-11-27T07:00

Your period should not be disruptive to your life. If you can't eat, sleep or go to work/school because of it, that's a problem. If you have to pack a bag, wear different clothes, or avoid certa...

Episode 2: Save your copay. It‘s just cervical mucus. from 2020-11-12T22:41:46

What is the cervix? What is mucus? This is one of the common things I see in women that I know is normal but they don't. You don't need an antibiotic to fix normal. It's something that every wom...

Episode 2: Save your copay. It‘s just cervical mucus. from 2020-11-12T22:41:46

What is the cervix? What is mucus? This is one of the common things I see in women that I know is normal but they don't. You don't need an antibiotic to fix normal. It's something that every wom...