Read. Talk. Grow.

A podcast where we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics. In each episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine invites an author and a medical expert into conversation on subjects like miscarriage, cancer, relationships, mental health and more. In the same way that books can transport us to a different time, place, or culture, Read.Talk.Grow. demonstrates that books can also give a new appreciation for health experiences.

Read. Talk. Grow. is a health podcast hosted by Mayo Clinic Women's Health, with 103 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mayo Clinic Women's Health hosts Read. Talk. Grow., a health show with 103 episodes published.

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  89. Integrative Medicine in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Victoria Maizes

  Jun 10, 202638 min

  What if your body is built to heal faster than you think? Dr. Denise Millstine and Dr. Victoria Maizes dive into integrative medicine, menopause, breast cancer recovery, and the science of supporting your body’s natural healing reflex. A hopeful, practical conversation for anyone craving better health. This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens. We talked with: Dr. Victoria Maizes is an internationally recognized leader in integrative medicine and the founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She's a professor of medicine, family and community medicine and public health, and has been instrumental in transforming integrative medicine education worldwide. Dr. Maizes most recent book is Heal Faster. She's also the host of the Body of Wonder podcast, where she starts each episode in a very specific way. Dr. Victoria Maizes Website Body of Wonder Podcast Read. Talk. Grow. Podcast Episode 12: The Change Purchase Heal Faster: From Bookshop.org From Amazon From Barnes & Noble Got feedback? If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu The podcast is for informational purposes only and is not designed to replace the physician’s medical assessment and judgment. Information presented is not intended as medical advice. Please contact a healthcare professional for medical assistance with specific questions pertaining to your own health if needed.

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  88. Rom Com Meets Real Life: What Fiction Teaches Us About Type 1 Diabetes

  Jun 3, 202647 minS0

  <p>What happens when a romance novel becomes a doorway into understanding type 1 diabetes?</p> <p>In this warm and insightful episode of Read. Talk. Grow., Dr. Denise Millstine sits down with author Cynthia Timoti and Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner Mary Elizabeth Boyle to explore Salty, Spiced and a Little Bit Nice, a rom‑com inspired by Timoti’s real‑life experience parenting a child with type 1 diabetes. Together, they unpack the novel’s authentic portrayal of diagnosis, daily management, cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the emotional landscape of chronic illness, all while celebrating the resilience, independence, and joy woven through p...

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  87. Love, Loss, and Rethinking How We Age: A Conversation with Lisa Ridzén

  May 27, 202649 minS0

  <p>Aging isn’t just a medical journey - it’s a human one, and this episode brings that truth vividly to life. </p> <p>In a warm, deeply reflective conversation, Dr. Denise Millstine, novelist Lisa Ridzén, and geriatrician Dr. Erum Jadoon explore “When the Cranes Fly South,” a novel that captures the emotional terrain of growing older through the story of Bo, an elderly Swedish man navigating loneliness, autonomy, caregiving, and the fierce love he holds for his dog, Sixten. Drawing on Ridzén’s real-life discovery of her grandfather’s caregiver notebooks and Jadoon’s clinical expertise, the episode weave...

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  86. The Remarkable Life of Dr. Sterling Bunnell: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Smith

  May 20, 202633 minS0

  <p>The Remarkable Life of Dr. Sterling Bunnell: Father of Hand Surgery </p> <p>Meet the pioneer who shaped an entire field. In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine and Dr. Anthony Smith dive into the extraordinary life of Dr. Sterling Bunnell — adventurer, innovator, and the founding father of hand surgery.</p> <p>This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens. </p> <p>We talked with:</p> Dr. Anthony Smith, who's a professor of plastic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, then volunteered for service in the...

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  85. Restorative Writing as a Healing Tool with Dr. Carolyn Roy Bornstein

  May 13, 202644 minS0

  <p>Burnout is real - and writing can help.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine talks with Dr. Carolyn Roy‑Bornstein, “A Prescription for Burnout” and Sandra Marinella, “The Story You Need to Tell” about how restorative writing helps clinicians process stress, grief, and emotional exhaustion. A powerful conversation on healing, meaning‑making, and reclaiming your story.</p> <p>This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens. </p> <p>We talked with:</p> Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein is a board-certified pediatrician, author, and nationally recognized voice in narrative medicine and physician well-being. She is the writer- in-res...

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