HeyJaredThe Wellness Files with Kari Beal
The Wellness Files is a health-focused podcast where we explore practical tools, research and real patient stories. We hope to inform, inspire, and connect to audiences so you can be the best version of yourself, while also asking tough questions about safety and effectiveness.
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Could We End the Opioid Epidemic With This Pill? (opens the original)
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Following the tragic death of Hayden Panettiere from a lethal mix of fentanyl and other prescriptions, new focus is turning to the root causes of America's addiction crisis and how routine post-surgery prescriptions can start that dangerous cycle. We examine Journavx, the first new class of non-opioid pain medication approved by the FDA in 20 years. 00:00 — Introduction: The genetic discovery of feeling no pain 01:14 — The addiction crisis & the need for surgical alternatives 02:14 — How sodium
Hayden Panettiere: Inside the 5 Fatal Substances and Fentanyl Risks (opens the original)
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Following a coroner's report identifying five substances in Hayden Panettiere’s body, host Kari Beal sits down with addiction researcher and psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Friedman to break down the deadly reality of polysubstance overdoses and erratic street drug potency. They explore the science behind dangerous drug synergies, emerging non-opioid threats like medetomidine, and practical harm reduction tools—including where to access free naloxone and test strips in South Carolina. 00:00 - Intro 01:3
Dry Eye: Screens, Eyelash Mites, Hormones & Doctor-Approved Fixes (opens the original)
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Dry, irritated eyes are skyrocketing thanks to modern screen habits. Hormonal shifts also play a role, and microscopic eyelash mites can be mistaken for dry eye. In this episode of The Wellness Files, optometrist Dr. Cory Lappin explains what’s really drying out your eyes and the proven clinical and at-home steps to fix it. 00:00 - intro 02:01 - Meet Dr. Cory Lappin / Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist 04:01 - Dry eye stats & common symptoms 06:13 - Why ignoring dry eye makes it worse 06:56 - Drops
Gamecocks Legend Stephen Garcia on Stage 4 Cancer, His "Chokehold" on the Disease, and "Quarterback Your Health" (opens the original)
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Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia discusses his battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Stephen shares his aggressive treatment journey, the incredible news of a 99.8% reduction in tumor DNA, and why he launched his new nonprofit to advocate for early screening and detection. 00:00 - intro 01:08 - Explaining Signatera blood scans & tumor shrinkage 02:15 - Interview intro: South Carolina legend Stephen Garcia 02:47 - Finding the cancer: symptoms, ultrasound, & biopsy 04:20 - Hearing
Postpartum Psychosis: What the Lindsay Clancy Case Teaches Us About Symptoms, Triggers, and Maternal Mental Health (opens the original)
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Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Neha Hudepohl, Prisma Health, joins the show to discuss the complexities of postpartum psychosis in light of the national conversation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial. Dr. Hudepohl explains the critical differences between postpartum depression and psychosis, outlines key warning signs, and details how families can identify a psychiatric emergency to seek life-saving support. 00:00 - Intro: The Lindsay Clancy case and PPP context 03:21 - Dr. Hudepohl’s backgrou
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