Beyond Clinical Walls

Eight minutes after being sent home from the hospital, Mercedes Wells gave birth in her truck.

In this episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, Dr. Bayo talks with Mercedes and Leon Wells about medical dismissal during labor, bias in maternal healthcare, and the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States. Dr. Bayo also shares her own near-fatal postpartum experience and explains what should happen when someone arrives at the hospital in labor during childbirth.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses medical dismissal and birth trauma.

Resources & Contacts:


IRTH App


The Wells Act


Facebook: Leon Wells


Instagram: mercedesswells


Facebook: Mercedes Sheri Wells

TikTok: @mercedesswells

You're lacing up for a run when your knee twinges. Do you push through it or stop? Your friend says "no pain, no gain," but your mom warns that running ruins your joints. Instagram is full of conflicting advice about cold plunges and recovery. Who do you trust?

In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Jeremy Alland, board-certified sports medicine physician for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, to cut through the noise. They break down the real science behind pain, movement, and injury prevention so you can stay active, confident, and informed at every stage of life.

Key Takeaways:


When to push through pain vs. when to stop


The truth about running and joint health


What fitness trends actually work


How to prevent injuries as you age


Red flags that need a specialist

Resources Mentioned:


Examine.com (supplement evidence)


NSF & Informed Sport (supplement certification)


Hey Doc, Quick Question podcast

Connect with Dr. Tyler:


heydocquickquestion.com


Instagram @jeremyallandmd and @heydocquickquestion


Tik Tok @jeremyallandmd

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DoctorBayo.com


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CliniciansWhoCare.com

You had good insurance and pre-approval for a routine procedure. Then the bill arrived: $8,000. The same procedure your insurance promised to cover is now a financial nightmare.

Dr. Bayo talks with Christy Snodgrass, RN, and founder of Healthcare Reformed with 850K+ followers, who gives you the exact tools to fight unfair medical bills, challenge insurance denials, and navigate our broken healthcare system.

Key Takeaways:


How to challenge unfair medical bills


Fighting insurance denials successfully


Free resources to check fair pricing before treatment


Patient advocate programs that can help


Mental health support navigation

Resources Mentioned:


HealthcareReformed.org (patient resources all combined - Christy’s website)


FairHealthConsumer.org (check medical service prices)


Turquoise.health (check bill pricing)


GoodRx


NeedyMeds


Patient Advocate Foundation (free case management)


 Patient Advocate Foundation Disease Fund (funding by diagnosis)


National Association of Medication Advocacy and Patient Advocates (volunteers who help people find ways to afford medications)


 Rocketreach.co Find contact info for your healthcare team

Connect with Christy:


HealthcareReformed.org 


Instagram @ChristyPRN 


Tik Tok @ChristyPRN

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DoctorBayo.com


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CliniciansWhoCare.com

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

Tell us what you think about this episode!

Connect with Mama Nurse Tina:


Instagram @mamanursetina


TikTok @mamanursetina


YouTube Mama Nurse Tina


Facebook Mama Nurse Tina

Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!


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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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