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A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts who understand traditional and non-traditional medicine, health, and well-being. If you have suggestions for programs or questions about KPFA, please contact Rona Renner, RN, at [email protected] or Dr. David Feldman, PhD, at [email protected].
Dozens of times a week, we ask people, “How are you?”. Given this fact alone, you’d think our society was very interested in how people feel. But, all of us know that this question generally doesn’t get an honest answer. For many of us, it may feel risky to get in touch with our feelings, … Continued
It seems like the American public is more “stressed out” than at any time in recent memory. But why? Is this seemingly sudden increase in stress due to current events in our world? Is technology to blame? Perhaps financial strain or increased pressures at work? Or is it all simply a coincidence? In today’s episode, … Continued
KPFA preempted regular programming this week to bring you the impeachment hearings.
Join Nurse Rona to discuss the diagnosis of cancer and why it’s so important to advocate for what you or a loved on needs. Sometimes a second opinion is essential for the best course of treatment. Join in the conversation by calling 1-800-958-9008.
Our guest today, Craig Frost, is someone who has made it part of his life’s mission to talk about his journey with the brain cancer, Glioblastoma. He shares with us his personal story and reflects on the many decisions he’s faced along the way, offering important lessons and advice. Host David B. Feldman also invites … Continued
When someone we love passes away, it can cause us to examine our own lives: How can we live our lives better? How can we be ready when our own time comes? Our guest today offers simple, yet profound advice for how to live better: Live like you’re dying. As a palliative care physician, he … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and her guests to discuss healthcare for the 9 million Americans who use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a publicly funded national healthcare system that delivers care in over 1,700 sites. The VHA is the nation’s only integrated healthcare system that has full public funding.
Almost 16 million Americans had an alcohol use disorder in 2016 and nearly 80 million Americans were affected by a loved one’s drinking. Join Nurse Rona and her guest Lisa Frederiksen, to discuss the characteristics and consequences of Alcohol Use Disorder.
It seems like the American public is more “stressed out” than at any time in recent memory. But why? Is this seemingly sudden increase in stress due to current events in our world? Is technology to blame? Perhaps financial strain or increased pressures at work? Or is it all simply a coincidence? In today’s episode, … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and Anna Lappé, an advocate for sustainability and justice along the food chain, and an advisor to funders investing in food system transformation. Join the conversation with your questions and experience regarding healthy food for your family and practices that support the health of the planet.
