Understanding Birth: What to Expect When You're Expecting with Mama Nurse Tina
You've seen the viral videos. Moms dismissed during active labor, one even giving birth in her car minutes after being sent home. How do you prevent this from happening to you?
Dr. Bayo sits down with Tina Bitangcol (Mama Nurse Tina), a labor and delivery nurse with 13 years of bedside experience. Tina breaks down what really happens from the moment you walk through hospital doors and shares the exact scripts you need to advocate for yourself when something doesn't feel right.
This episode tackles birth trauma, racial disparities in maternal care, and the specific challenges Black moms and historically marginalized communities face when seeking care. Tina provides practical language everyone can use to cut through dismissal and get the urgent attention they deserve.
Content Warning: This episode discusses birth trauma, medical dismissal, maternal mortality, and racial disparities in healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
What happens when you arrive at the hospital for labor
The stages of labor and what each actually feels like
Why 1 in 3 people report birth trauma
Specific scripts to use when you're being dismissed
Strategies for partners to escalate care
Resources Mentioned:
Bump to Latch Course at bumptolatch.com
BIRTHfund
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What Palliative Care Really Means with Dr. Matthew Tyler
Picture this: your loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. The doctor mentions palliative care, and suddenly the room goes quiet. Does this mean giving up? Is it the same as hospice? Most of us have never been taught what these terms really mean or how to navigate these conversations when they matter most.
Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Matthew Tyler, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, to share what every family should know about facing serious illness with clarity and compassion. Dr. Tyler, founder of How to Train Your Doctor, helps patients make informed decisions through his platform reaching hundreds of thousands.
Key Takeaways:
The real difference between palliative care and hospice
Why to ask for palliative care early, not just at the end of life
How to talk with family about care goals without guilt
Ways to hold both hope and realistic planning
Resources Mentioned:
GetPalliativeCare.org
The Conversation Project
Connect with Dr. Tyler:
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
YouTube
His website HowToTrainYourDoctor.com
His coaching services
Access the Goals of Care Conversation Jump Starter and sign up for his newsletter
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Cancer 101: What Everyone Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Your loved one just got diagnosed with cancer and suddenly you're thrust into a world of staging, grading, and treatment protocols you don't understand. Dr. Bayo sits down with oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja (TheOncDoc) to break down Cancer 101.
Dr. Juneja explains what cancer means, the most important questions to ask when diagnosed, and how to navigate treatment options. Perfect for anyone supporting a loved one through cancer or facing their own diagnosis.
Key Takeaways:
What cancer means and the diagnostic process
Most important questions to ask when first diagnosed
Key terms like staging and biomarkers
Main cancer treatments and how AI is being used
Red flags that indicate you need a second opinion
Resources Mentioned:
Target Cancer Podcast
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
American Cancer Society
AI and Healthcare Podcast
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Instagram @TheOncDoc
TikTok @TheOncDoc
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Fertility Explained: What Everyone Deserves to Know with Dr. Lora Shahine
Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine (@drlorashahine) to give you the fertility knowledge you should have learned years ago.
Dr. Shahine is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN who reaches millions monthly with evidence-based fertility content. She breaks down when to seek fertility testing, what lifestyle changes actually matter, and how to navigate the financial maze of fertility care. Perfect for anyone planning ahead or already on their fertility journey.
Key Takeaways:
Essential fertility knowledge schools never taught you
Which lifestyle factors impact fertility (and which don't)
How age affects fertility: separating truth from fear-mongering
When to consider fertility testing and what it reveals
Navigating fertility care without insurance coverage
The truth about egg freezing and who should consider it
What to know about IVF before starting treatment
Understanding miscarriage and breaking the silence around pregnancy loss
How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
Resources Mentioned:
Resolve.org
Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care
Connect with Dr. Lora Shahine:
Dr. Shahine's Website
Brave & Curious Podcast
Instagram
YouTube
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Breast Cancer 101: How to Help a Friend & Protect Yourself with Dr. Robyn Roth
You're in your thirties, feel a lump in the shower, and call your doctor. They say you're "too young for breast cancer" and suggest waiting months to see if it goes away. Should you push back? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to help you advocate for your breast health.
Dr. Roth is a board-certified radiologist who reads mammograms all day and breaks down when to start mammograms, what breast cancer risk factors matter, and how to handle being dismissed by healthcare providers. Perfect for anyone putting off mammograms or ignoring breast health concerns.
Key Takeaways:
What breast cancer is and biggest risk factors to know about
When women should start getting mammograms and how often
What it feels like to find a lump and what to look for
How to advocate for yourself when feeling dismissed by doctors
Top 5 most harmful breast cancer myths busted
How to support someone going through breast cancer
Resources Mentioned:
Tyrer-Cuzick Calculator: https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calculator/
The Chrysalis Initiative: https://thechrysalisinitiative.org/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theboobiedocs?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobiedocs/
Podcast - "The Girlfriend's Guide to Breast Cancer"
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Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system.
The Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast guides you to becoming your best advocate. Created and hosted by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (known to listeners as Dr. Bayo), this show empowers you with the knowledge to understand your body and navigate a complex healthcare system so you can advocate for the care you deserve.
Dr. Bayo combines her extensive medical expertise with real-world insights. As Medical Director for Saint Mary's Urgent Cares and for the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, she brings a unique perspective on healthcare and patient advocacy.
Dr. Bayo is a nationally recognized health advocate, a national speaker with a TEDx Talk called "Do No Harm" with over 2 million views, a national news contributor, and brings years of experience as a practicing physician to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and practical healthcare navigation.
In each episode, Dr. Bayo speaks with guests who are passionate advocates of health-related topics to help you learn from the best. Together, they provide insights and strategies that empower you to take control of your healthcare journey.
Connect with Dr. Bayo on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and YouTube, or learn more at https://doctorbayo.com.