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PopTalk!

By Shane Fernando

Welcome to PopTalk!, a new podcast from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Through this podcast, we hope to introduce our listeners to a variety of population health based topics, from cutting edge developments to clearing up common misconceptions. Our goal is to inform you on ways to improve your health, understand issues that pop up in the media, and find common resources in your local community.
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Episode 3: Black Maternal Health Week

PopTalk!Apr 16, 2020

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Your Health during the Holiday Season of 2022

Your Health during the Holiday Season of 2022

Welcome to PopTalk! In this episode we go over some of the health issues you may be facing in the 2022 holiday season, including COVID, RSV, influenza and even common injuries seen in the ER.

We look forward to welcoming you back in January for Season 3!

Dec 15, 202219:31
Minisode 8.5: New Mask Guidance

Minisode 8.5: New Mask Guidance

Confused about what the new mask guidelines mean? When should you consider masking, and what's the current science behind it? These questions and more are discussed with Dr. Shane Fernando and Steve Bartolotta in this minisode

Mar 09, 202224:04
TLDL (Too Long, Didn't Listen): Sleep and Your Health

TLDL (Too Long, Didn't Listen): Sleep and Your Health

If you've loved our main episodes but haven't had the time to listen through a forty-minute session, perhaps our latest format is for you! Introducing, "Too Long, Didn't Listen". In this format, we compress the most important facts from our long-form episode into a much shorter segment. In this first TLDL, we present the most important facts you need to know about Sleep and your health, as discussed by Dr. Brandy Roane, a clinical psychologist.

Mar 07, 202210:16
Episode 8: Sleep and Your Health

Episode 8: Sleep and Your Health

Thank you for joining us again for another episode of PopTalk! In this episode, we discuss the science of sleep and how we can improve our own sleep behaviors with Dr. Brandy Roane, a psychologist who specializes in Sleep Medicine. We dive into the dramatic effects of poor sleep, what we can do to improve it, and how many hours we may need.

Don’t have a lot of time to tune in? Try our new TLDL episode format, which simplifies each episode into a ten-minute smaller episode.

Mar 02, 202249:22
Minisode 7.5: The Omicron variant

Minisode 7.5: The Omicron variant

Welcome to the 2022 PopTalk! season, where we will be bringing you a tremendous variety of health-related episodes throughout the rest of this season. First up, a minisode where Dr. Shane Fernando, Clinical Epidemiologist at UNT Health Science Center, talks about Omicron and the state of the pandemic with PopTalk! producer Steve Bartolotta.

Jan 07, 202240:58
Episode 7: Family Relationships and the Holidays

Episode 7: Family Relationships and the Holidays

Just in time for the holidays, join us on this interesting episode dealing with family relationships. Many people deal with complex family dynamics during this time, and sometimes conversations can be stressful and contentious, or just sometimes awkward. Dr. Susan Franks, a clinical psychologist at UNT discusses some ways to have healthy conversations with family, and identify ways to be less stressed during the holidays.

Nov 22, 202137:00
Episode 6: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Episode 6: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer remains one of the most deadly diseases for women. Approximately 281,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2021, with another 49,000 non-invasive cases (breastcancer.org). What are some of issues women need to consider for their breast health? Where can they go for screening, and how often should it be done? Join Dr. Shane Fernando and our special OBGYN guest, Dr. Melanie Lagomichos as we discuss these questions and more and me.

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Oct 27, 202143:37
Minisode 5.5

Minisode 5.5

Welcome to Minisode 5.5! We briefly discuss Special Needs, and our upcoming episode lineup for the month of November, including Family Dynamics and Indigenous Health! Join me, Dr. Shane Fernando and our amazing producer Steve Bartolotta.

Oct 21, 202116:43
Episode 5: What are Special Needs?

Episode 5: What are Special Needs?

What are special needs? Join us in our newest episode, where we discuss Special Needs among children and adults, how healthcare affected and how you can get involved with this awesome community.


Search "PopTalk!" on all of the major platforms to listen now...we are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, and many more.

@poptalkunthsc on both Instagram or Facebook, send us a DM if you have any questions or requests!



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Oct 21, 202145:36
Minisode 4.5

Minisode 4.5

In between our main episodes, PopTalk! will now release "minisodes", a palate cleanser of sorts that will talk about the previous episode and prepare you for the upcoming episode. We briefly discuss Human Trafficking and talk about our upcoming Special Needs talk! Join me, Dr. Shane Fernando and our amazing producer Steve Bartolotta. 

Sep 23, 202117:00
Episode 4: Human Trafficking in the clinical setting
Sep 13, 202133:41
Episode 3: Gun Safety in the Era of Constitutional Carry

Episode 3: Gun Safety in the Era of Constitutional Carry

In Texas, Constitutional Carry becomes legal at the beginning of September. What does this mean for gun safety? How can healthcare providers, gun owners and the general public ensure that gun-related injuries are minimized? We talk about these topics and more with North Texas expert Dr. Dan Guzman, a pediatric emergency room doctor at Cook Children's Hospital. His program Aim for Safety (Aimforsafety.org) has engaged with numerous parties within the North Texas area. 

Join us in this interesting, non-political and frank discussion about gun safety. 

Aug 24, 202141:25
Episode 2: Experiences at the Betty Ford Clinic

Episode 2: Experiences at the Betty Ford Clinic

The number of people suffering from addiction and alcoholism in the United States is astounding. In this episode, we are joined by Olivia Tomasco, a fourth year TCOM student who experienced an incredible week at the Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic, chosen from over 600 applicants. Tune in, and hear how the experience shaped her perception of this crucial issue.

Aug 03, 202131:41
Episode 1: LGBTQ+ Health

Episode 1: LGBTQ+ Health

Welcome back to PopTalk! We're excited for our first episode of the second season, where we talk to Dr. Stephan Davis about issues surrounding LGBTQ+ health. Join us as we discuss ally ship, access and how to leverage our existing privilege to help those around us. 

Jun 23, 202136:43
Episode 14: Season Finale

Episode 14: Season Finale

In our season 1 finale episode, we reflect on our journey, from the first beginning of 2020 up until the middle of 2021. We have come a long way, and have had numerous interesting and exciting guests in our schedule. We hope that you have enjoyed listening to season 1, and can't wait until our next season begins in June 2021. Thank you for taking this adventure with us through the world of population health!

May 18, 202148:52
Episode 13: The COVID vaccine-what it means for you and breaking myths

Episode 13: The COVID vaccine-what it means for you and breaking myths

COVID vaccinations are ramping up throughout the United States. Unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions about what the process is like, and what it may feel like. So join myself (Dr. Shane Fernando), Dr. Sam Selby and Prachi Thapar and Sukanya Roy as we discuss our experiences with the vaccine, and the most common myths and misconceptions. 

Mar 29, 202135:56
Episode 12: The Opioid Epidemic

Episode 12: The Opioid Epidemic

What is the Opioid epidemic? You've probably heard the term in the news or other media sites, but how does it affect our communities? How many lives has the opioid epidemic claimed, and what is currently being done? These questions and more are addressed in our most recent episode, which features special guests Dr. Scott Walters and Dr. Annesha White. 

Feb 25, 202151:48
Episode 11: World AIDS day

Episode 11: World AIDS day

For World AIDS day, we discuss the continuing AIDS epidemic, potential resources that the community may access, and discuss some of the stigmas associated with the virus. Join us as we talk about this important disease with a panel of guest speakers from local community resources.

Dec 01, 202046:59
Episode 10: Sex Trafficking
Oct 13, 202044:54
Episode 9: Leukemia

Episode 9: Leukemia

In the ninth episode of PopTalk! we discuss Leukemia with two members of the nonprofit, LeukemiaTexas: Jessica Dunn and Mandy Flaming. We find out what leukemia is, how survival and treatment has changed over the years, and hear the personal experiences of one of our guests, Mandy Flaming. If you're interested in learning more about LeukemiaTexas, check out their website: Leukemiatexas.org

Sep 03, 202042:57
Episode 8 - What now?

Episode 8 - What now?

Thank you for joining us on our special arc series, where we discussed racism's history in healthcare, in housing and insurance. We know that this isn't the end of the discussion, and more honest conversations need to happen. 

In this episode, we engage our panel to think about what happens now...how do we move forward? What ideas, thoughts and approaches should be embraced? Listen in to see how you can potentially engage.

Aug 12, 202054:53
Episode 7: Racism in Housing and its impact on health

Episode 7: Racism in Housing and its impact on health

In the third episode of the special arc, we discuss housing issues, racism that surrounds it, and the impact that it has on health outcomes. Our special arc panel is joined by Ms. Demetria McCain of Inclusive Communities Project, as well as Mr. Jonathon Serafini, a housing attorney. Our discussion dives into concepts such as redlining, as well as disparities that exist at the ground level. 

If you missed any of our episodes, remember that you can stream them on any major podcast platform, as well as our Facebook page, @poptalkunthsc. 

Our next episode will wrap up the arc, discussing thoughts on how we proceed from here, and how the conversation should continue.

Jul 21, 202001:19:29
Episode 6: Structural racism in health insurance

Episode 6: Structural racism in health insurance

In our first live-stream episode, we discuss structural racism in health insurance, and explore concepts surrounding it. We are once again joined by our expert panel, Dr. Christina Robinson, Dr. Erica Spears and Misty Wilder. 

I would encourage all of you to check out this live-stream and send us any questions you may have. Our next episode, tentatively scheduled for one week from now, will explore racism within housing, and how that can affect healthcare. 


Jul 01, 202001:00:18
Episode 5: Racism and social injustice in healthcare and research

Episode 5: Racism and social injustice in healthcare and research

As part of a major medical school in Texas, we felt compelled to  have a dialogue about racism and social injustice in healthcare and  research. Our three-episode arc starts off with an examination of the  history of racism in healthcare, including the Tuskegee study. Along  with our regular hosts, we are joined with a panel of experts who bring  varied experiences to the discussion. Drs. Esplin, Jones, Robinson,  Spears and Misty Wilder join us on this important and necessary  dialogue. Our goal, as it always has been, is to open our hearts to our  community, and try to help in some small way. Conversation is a critical  part of this process, and learning from our past can help us to have a  better future for all our fellow human beings.


Our  2nd episode, expected to record next week, will be conducted via  live stream on our social media sites. If you have any questions that you  would love our panel to discuss, please send them to me, or to the  PopTalk! facebook page, twitter account or Instagram account. We hope  you listen in!

Jun 17, 202054:21
Episode 4: Food Insecurity in the COVID era

Episode 4: Food Insecurity in the COVID era

In the fourth episode of PopTalk! we discuss what food insecurity in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what the Tarrant Area Food Bank can offer community members. We are joined today with a very special guest, who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tarrant Area Food Bank, Ms. Julie Butner. In addition to her role as CEO, Ms. Butner is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and has held leadership roles in multiple multinational corporations in the healthcare industry focused on food and nutrition, such as Aramark and Compass Group. Listen in to find out more about food insecurity, identify poor nutrition in patients, and what caregivers can do. 


Tarrant Area Food Bank: https://tafb.org/

May 29, 202035:52
Episode 3.5: Interlude

Episode 3.5: Interlude

In this brief interlude, we wanted to express our thoughts on COVID19, and the experiences people are going through, along with some helpful hints to keep you going. Watch out for our next episode, which discusses the ethics of re-opening after shelter in place orders have expired! Follow us on our new social media accounts: Twitter @PopTalk6, Instagram 

@poptalkunthsc, and our Facebook page.

May 10, 202005:32
Episode 3: Black Maternal Health Week

Episode 3: Black Maternal Health Week

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we discuss the issues that affect Black mothers, and what may cause the 3-4x increased death due to pregnancy among the population. This striking disparity exists even when health insurance status, education, and chronic diseases are taken into account suggesting there is something dangerous about being black pregnant and giving birth in the context of the United States. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Our guests for this episode are Misty Wilder, Director of Healthy Start, Brianna Henderson, Founder of Let’s Talk PPCM and Jen Sarduy, President of ReBirth Equity Alliance, Their experiences are crucial in understanding our topic for today.

Apr 16, 202039:41
Episode 2: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Myths

Episode 2: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Myths

In this episode, we delve into the current COVID-19 outbreak, and examine the facts and myths that surround it. What can we do to protect ourselves? Can you get infected by eating certain foods? These questions and more will be answered by our special guest, Dr. Diana Cervantes. 

Please note, the information provided is accurate as of 3/20/2020. COVID-19 is an evolving disease and some information may change.


PopTalk! is a fact and science based health podcast that deals with current population and public health issues. Through this podcast, we hope to introduce our listeners to a variety of health topics, from cutting edge developments to clearing up common misconceptions. Our goal is to inform you on ways to improve your health, understand issues that pop up in the media, and find common resources in your local community.

Mar 30, 202033:37
Episode 1: Introductions

Episode 1: Introductions

Welcome to PopTalk! In today's episode, we introduce our hosts, the show's concepts and future goals.

Mar 23, 202006:55