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Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau
I'm a talk radio host and filmmaker (“Side Effects” w/Katherine Heigl). After a decade of schlepping drugs for big pharma, I finally got the ovaries to walk...
Interests: Film, Literature, Running, Yoga, Health, Prevention
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Great points Dr. Elia. I think it's commentaries like this that are critical so that we can understand we are talking about two separate issues. Some of the misuse of the term may be intentional, but most of the time it comes from failure to think and question things before we speak. This is a clear example of how powerful our language/word choices can be in our actions and outcomes.
As mentioned, I would inwardly cringe when I'd hear politicians and physicians hammer home more screenings and more tests and more medication as 'prevention'. But it still took all this time (and Dr. Lewis' excellent post) for me to finally clarify what was specifically wrong with the picture.
As with all this stuff, it's important to keep the dialogue alive so that we can intelligently push back and inspire change.
Healthcare...it's complicated.
A philosophical take on prevention. This week’s Prevention Not Prescriptions guest blogger is psychiatrist, professor and author, Bradley Lewis, MD, PhD. The most compelling thing I learned about healthcare last year is that above all else it’s COMPLICATED! The year long debate showed th...
Brad Lewis nails a critical point about health and health care that has been bugging me for a long time but I have been unable to put into words. Too many policy and healthcare decision makers mean 'screenings' when they are using the word 'prevention'--screening for existing disease (mammograms, PSA tests, etc). While screening has its place, it sends the wrong message to lump such tests under the concept of prevention. By speaking of it in this way, it convolutes insurance coverage, doctor focus, program funding and patient attitudes. To Brad's point, this perspective sets us up for more tests, procedures, and medications....more intervention, less prevention.
Healthcare...it's complicated.
A philosophical take on prevention. This week’s Prevention Not Prescriptions guest blogger is psychiatrist, professor and author, Bradley Lewis, MD, PhD. The most compelling thing I learned about healthcare last year is that above all else it’s COMPLICATED! The year long debate showed th...
Meet Darline Turner-Lee
Serving high-risk pregnant women Darline Turner-Lee is doing something unique. She has taken her 17 years of experience as a physician assistant as well as her own personal journey of living through 2 high-risk pregnancies, and launched Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond. The site serves as a resource for high-risk... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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Meet Dr. Michelle Gannon
She had the 'ovaries' to be the first to submit a video I'd love to introduce you Dr. Michelle Gannon. I have a special affinity for Michelle because I was fortunate enough to meet her in person and to have her as a guest on my radio show. She is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, April 6
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s endless search for profits. Healthier negotiations... A conscious approach to prevention What exactly is prevention? Most of us would agree that we want to live as long as possible, as healthy as possible. Prevention, then, becomes a means to achieve that goal. We do preventive things – or we don’t do non-preventive... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Nice job on the exclamation points Hyla. (smile)
Getting PRESS
It's not the good old days. It's better. The world of public relations is evolving before our eyes. With social media exploding and highfalutin' bloggers respectably going neck and neck with mainstream media for eyeballs and ears, it begs the question whether there is still a place for a goo...
It would be super fun for publicists or other PR professionals to weigh in and share their thoughts or words of wisdom as a comment.
Getting PRESS
It's not the good old days. It's better. The world of public relations is evolving before our eyes. With social media exploding and highfalutin' bloggers respectably going neck and neck with mainstream media for eyeballs and ears, it begs the question whether there is still a place for a goo...
Getting PRESS
It's not the good old days. It's better. The world of public relations is evolving before our eyes. With social media exploding and highfalutin' bloggers respectably going neck and neck with mainstream media for eyeballs and ears, it begs the question whether there is still a place for a good... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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Pick of the Week: James Cameron at TED
Before Avatar...a curious boy. There is so much I love about this video. James shares a very personal side of himself and the aspects of his childhood that led to the most creative elements in his filmmaking. He also describes some of the specific steps he took to get to where he wanted to go in life… connecting the dots between his thoughts, his actions and his results. And it was fun and inspiring to listen to it unfold. In some ways, it allowed you to see how his entire life and career led to Avatar. But what most surprised... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Hi Dan,
I'm typing this on the fly because I am in the studio today. I'll respond with more later, but just wanted let you know that I did not feel YOU sounded smug or arrogant. You were just articulating your case.
For me, it was the tone of the video that did not sit well. So maybe for some people, it's your endorsement that this video is 'right on the ball' that generates the spill over effects to all of your comments.
Overall, this is an important discussion and one I am grateful we are having. There are important points on both sides. But I think Dr. Ayala did a nice job further clarifying my own thoughts.
Do you agree that taxes should be used for roads? For other infrastructure? For schools? There are some things that I am HAPPY to pay taxes for because it just makes good sense to have roads that I can drive on, educated people that I am much less likely to have to support down the line, and healthy people whose costs I will be less likely to absorb through the craziness of the current system.
Despite this conversation, my goal and my work is to stay focused on informing and inspiring people to live HEALTHIER. For the most part, you and I are on the same team. Let's not forget that in the midst of the politics of the day.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 30
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s e...
Hey Everyone,
Kathleen here. I think we might see the conversation heat up around Dan Overlander’s post. (Even my staff had concerns that this entry was in SOME ways opposite what we have advocated in terms of healthcare reform.)
So for the record, here’s my personal take:
I couldn’t agree more that healthcare reform will not make you healthier. Only YOU can do that. In fact, this is the topic of my monologue that will air this weekend.
I agree on many levels that traditional western medicine is sick care, it’s not designed to keep us well. And that is frustrating.
I also agree that real food—unprocessed, sustainable, and organic is the answer to many of our health woes. I agree that this is money well spent.
HOWEVER, although the current healthcare reform bill is far from perfect (very far), I believe it is a step in the right direction. Not all of us know, understand and have access to resources like real food and many people have issues right now that need to be addressed in a way that is not at the mercy of the private insurance industry. (I think healthcare is a ridiculous place for private industry. There are very few places I am for government involvement, but healthcare is one I see as necessary.) But YES, we should push back and question the methods of treatment at each appointment—treatments which are often expensive, ineffective and dangerous. We should demand from our practitioners a more holistic approach or seek out those doctors who treat in this manner. We should demand the removal of conflicts of interest between government entities and private industry...like the conflicts between the FDA and pharma. I will be watching carefully and advocating loudly that more effort and focus be put on prevention, revolutionizing the food industry and getting the lobbyists off of Capitol Hill. I will do everything I can to keep informing. But to assume that the existing system is the most effective environment to make that change happen, is naïve. The existing system is what got us in this mess to begin with. Change had to happen. It’s not perfect, but let’s build on it.
I disagree with the post that health insurance (of any kind) should be left to private industry or churches.
Although I appreciated some of the information in the video (and advocate many of these same things on my show each week), I did not appreciate the glib nature of the conversation. Again, the assumption is made that everybody knows this information. A condescending tone is rarely inspiring.
I am NOT for Mark Neumann for Governor of Wisconsin.
So there. Dan, I respectfully agree and disagree with you. And per the gentleman at the end of the video, at the end of the day, each of us needs to make our own choice. We can always choose to invest in a $695 protest. (the fine for not buying insurance) That’s probably much cheaper than the increased costs of ER rooms (which any one of us may need some day, even those who eat well) that will result from the chaos of an existing system that absorbs the costs of the uninsured's’ trips to the ER. Their only existing option for care.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 30
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s e...
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 30
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s endless search for profits. Get your fit on Time is on your side One of the questions I get the most is, "How long did it take you to get in shape?" I get this about once a week. They look at me and try to access whether this is a do-able... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Get your fit ON
But Take Your Eyes OFF The Clock This week's Prevention Not Prescriptions guest blogger is Heather Frey, President and Founder of SmashFit.com. One of the questions I get the most is, "How long did it take you to get in shape?" I get this about once a week. They look at me and try to assess whether this is a do-able task for them and whether they should start penciling in their workouts. When I tell them "years", I see that mini eye-roll, body-sag and the look of "forget it." But when I tell them, I've been maintaining my fitness... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Meet Gabriela Sosa
She's an Actor/Writer/Producer/Interpreter. And she's feisty. I love it when I read a bio or a profile that surprises me. When the language is so fresh and authentic that you feel like you might be getting a sense for the person beyond the words. Meet member Gabriela Sosa. When I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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A sneak peek inside Tara Stiles' yoga studio
When I was in NYC, I dropped in to Tara Stiles' groovy studio, Strala Yoga, for a quick class. Her spirit is amazing. Fills up the whole room. We were racing to shoot this 22 seconds while there was still daylight. And I love that she's also a dork. I felt right at home. Here are a few additional shots from inside the studio. Sorry for the blur, but all these were shot on the fly with my iPhone. Let's call it the artistic look, shall we? See, she is dork. And check out the baggy t-shirt and sweats. A... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2010 at The Kathleen Show mini
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I'd love to introduce YOU to the group...
In case you missed my original email to the group that included how to submit your personal information so that I can introduce you to everyone, please see below. My goal starting next week is to introduce at least 2-3 women per week...on the wall and in the blog. Instructions... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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I have to admit that it kills me that PNP hits on Tuesdays because that is also the day I am in the studio recording the show. So while I am able to tweet away, it often takes me until the evening to have a moment to post lengthier comments here.
Let me start with this...Peggy Webb, way to take a big bold swing at Pepsi. It's everything their PR department does not want us to consider. Love your play by play analysis. Ovaries of steel.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 23
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s e...
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 23
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s endless search for profits. Getting past the "protein myth" Kathy Freston talks conscious eating When I tell people that I'm a vegan, the most popular question, by far, inevitably follows: "But, how do you get enough protein?" There it is again, I think, the meat industry's most potent weapon against vegetarianism --... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Getting past the "protein myth"
Kathy Freston Talks Conscious Eating This week’s Prevention Not Prescriptions blogger is health and wellness expert and best-selling author Kathy Freston. When I tell people that I'm a vegan, the most popular question, by far, inevitably follows: "But, how do you get enough protein?" There it is again, I think, the meat industry's most potent weapon against vegetarianism -- the protein myth. And it is just that -- a myth. In fact, humans need only 10 percent of the calories we consume to be from protein. Athletes and pregnant women need a little more, but if you're eating enough calories... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Meet Robin Smith
We have an artist in the house... I'd like to introduce you to fellow member R. Catherine Smith, an artist who at the age of 54 decided to follow her heart and pursue her love of photography. Be sure to check out her gorgeous work at Earthworks Photography. Proof that... Continue reading
Posted Mar 14, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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If you're looking to write a book or pitch an article...
Two resources that will make your life a lot easier. (And yes, a laptop instead of a typewriter can also be useful.) Here are two resources I have used to find a book agent, find contact information for magazine editors, and stay on top of changes in the writing world.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2010 at grab life by the ovaries
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What every American needs to know about food
The Marion Nestle interview Posted by Cari @ The Kathleen Show “We need to be active citizens in order to protect our own health” -Dr. Marion Nestle We have more food being produced in our country than ever before, but is that a good thing? Not when it means that food companies are encouraging people to eat more and we’re getting sicker (and bigger) every day because of it. So if you’re fired up about food like we are, Dr. Marion Nestle is your gal. She knows food. She knows what’s in it, where it comes from…and how power players... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2010 at The Kathleen Show Blog
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Peggy, I've had kidney stones. And I love orange juice. And damn if your article wasn't on the money. Funny how the "Florida Department of Citrus" was quick to respond.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 9
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s...
Lisa, this is my biggest downfall when it comes to eating. I often find myself in the studio or racing from here to there with nothing healthy on hand, so I end up ravenous and eating something really stupid. I'm finding that eating healthy is very much about thinking ahead and good planning. I would also like to set a better example in this department for my kids. So glad you offered specific suggestions.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 9
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s...
Kat, I too suffered insomnia for two years. It was a terrible experience and took a toll my work, my family, and my body. I aged a lot during that period and have only recently regained a little of what I lost. I remember there were nights where I prayed for even a single hour of sleep...and 2-3 hours felt like decadence.
We'd love to have you contribute to Prevention not Prescriptions in future weeks. I have done previous shows on sleep and I agree with you, that it is prime preying ground for pharma--expensive, new drugs for which we don't fully understand the short/long term side effects. It's such an easy market because people who don't sleep are desperate.
After a lot of tug of war with my doctor and 24 months of little to no sleep and several alternative interventions, I finally agreed to let my physician prescribe an older, well known, non-addicting generic medication to 'reset' my clock. This, of course, after I put him through the ringer about side effects, dosing, etc. It worked as a first step and I felt at peace that I went into the decision well informed. Which is all I advocate and ask of anyone.
Prevention Not Prescriptions: Tuesday, March 9
Welcome back to Prevention Not Prescriptions Tuesday. This is a weekly forum where we’re coming together to inform and inspire each other to healthier living. Tuesdays are our chance to take our health into our own hands and say “hell no” to more pills and the pharmaceutical industry’s...
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