Headed to Healthier | Expert Health Advice, Managing Your Health

Busting Mammogram Myths and Taking Control of Your Health

Are you unsure when you should get your first (or next) mammogram?
Have you been putting it off because you've heard horror stories about them or you don't know how to get one scheduled?
In this episode, Dr. Anderson is busting all the common myths out there about mammograms, that they're too painful, too hard to schedule, take too long, etc, etc, etc. We'll also discuss the importance of getting timely mammogram screening done.
 
Listen in, then take action to get your next, or first, mammogram scheduled.
 
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Food Freedom: Ditch the Diet, Embrace Real Nutrition

Are you tired of jumping on the bandwagon of fad diets and trends and want a plan that you can maintain long term?
Do you have a feeling of guilt related to food?
Do you need some guidance on how a healthy plate should actually look? 
I am honored to share today's episode with a great friend and teacher, Suzanne Henson. She is a registered dietitian/nutrition and I learned so much from her in my medical training. She is dropping some real gems in this episode and, at the end, shares with us the top 3 things she wishes her clients/patients know.
I know you will gain so much from this episode, I surely did!
 
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Strategies to Improve Your Daily Water Intake

Do you struggle to drink water throughout the day? 
If given the choice between water and a soda are you going to choose the soda every time? 
Do you want to drink more water, you’re just not sure where to begin or how to make yourself actually do it? 
 
Well don’t worry, friend, because this episode gets into that exactly!
 
In this episode, we break down the importance of adequate hydration and what happens when we don’t hydrate enough. We discuss how much water we actually need in a day and I give you some actionable ways to increase your water intake. 
 
If you know you’ve been slacking on the H2O, this episode is for you!
 
At the end, I issue a special challenge to all listeners. If you’re not already a member of the Facebook group, be sure to join (link below) and let us know how you’re doing on the challenge!
 
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Knee-Deep in Health: Understanding Knee Pain in Women

Are your knees holding you back from the workouts, hikes, or even just the daily activities you love? You're not alone. We've all been there: that nagging knee pain that just won't quit. Today, we're diving deep into how to reclaim your mobility and live pain-free.
Let's talk knees. Because as women in our 30s, 40s, and 50s, we know how important it is to stay active and feel our best.
 
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Shawn Johnson. She is an awesome female who is doubly board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
 
Today, we will discuss:
Common causes of knee pain
The differences in presentation of knee pain in men vs women
The role of hormones/menopause in joint pain
Treatment options for knee pain
When you need to see a doctor for your knee pain
 
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How to find Dr. Johnson: https://www.drshawnmdortho.com/ 
 
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor's Appointments

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment and you have no idea what the plan is? You listened the whole time they were talking but you’re not really sure what the actual plan is or what you’re supposed to do next? Or, even worse, have you gotten to the point in the visit when the doctor asks you if you have any questions and you go completely blank? When all week you’ve been thinking of things to ask!
 
In today’s episode, we’ll break down how to prepare for your doctor’s visit to make sure it’s efficient and that you get what you need from the appointment.
 
We’ll discuss
Pre-appointment preparation
How to be best prepared on the day of the appointment
Post-appointment follow-up
 
After this episode, you will be ready to master the appointment and get what you need as you are headed to healthier!
 
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We are Headed to Healthier!

Making the commitment to get healthier is a big step. And I'm so proud of you for doing it and I'm right here with you for the ride!
Welcome to the intro episode of Headed to Healthier. I’m excited to present this podcast dedicated to women who lead super busy lives but are genuinely interested in getting healthier. 
You can expect a new episode to drop every Wednesday morning! You can listen on your way to work, on your lunch break, while you’re exercising, watching the kids play, making dinner, whenever you can!
I plan to use this podcast to answer all those health questions you’ve forgotten (or are embarrassed) to ask your doctor and I hope to shed some light on ways to get healthier that are practical for you.
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Trailer

Welcome to Headed to Healthier, where my mission is to empower women to live their healthiest lives. I’m Dr. Brittney Anderson, a board certified family medicine physician and I’m so glad you found this podcast. Every day in my private medical practice, I see and treat women just like you who are on this same journey, doing their best to juggle the demands of life while also desiring to become healthier, for themselves and for those who depend on them. I know you’re busy, but I also know that you’re ready to get a handle on your health. And I’m here to share with you how to get headed in the right direction.
Inside this podcast you will find practical and actionable health tips you can incorporate into your daily life, health advice from some of my awesome healthcare colleagues, and relatable conversations with incredible women just like you who have made their health a priority and are thriving because of it.
Welcome. We are headed to healthier!
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