The evrē Podcast

The evrē Podcast

UCHealth presents The evrē Podcast series. We’re taking our signature health and wellness event celebrating all women and breaking it down into episodes where we’ll speak with special guests and top experts on issues including insomnia, stress, relationships, life changes and how to balance it all. Hosted by acclaimed former anchor and reporter and current Denver Director of Public Affairs Gloria Neal, we’re here to help you live your best life physically and emotionally.

Where to listen

Episode 1

Sleep Well

¿Quieres saber cuánto sueño necesitas realmente? ¿Necesitas consejos sobre cómo dormir mejor por la noche? La anfitriona Gloria Neal habla con la especialista en sueño, la Dra. Katherine Green, proveedora de CU Medicine, sobre todo lo relacionado con el sueño. Únete a ellos para el primer episodio del podcast de evrē.

Episode 2

Strength in Numbers

Los seres humanos somos seres sociales. Prosperamos cuando estamos juntos y sufrimos cuando no lo estamos. Este año realmente ha puesto ese hecho en el foco. La anfitriona Gloria Neal habla con la psicóloga clínica, la Dra. Carrie Landin, sobre cómo sobrevivir al aislamiento debido al COVID-19, cómo lidiar con relaciones desafiantes, cómo construir una relación con uno mismo y más. 

Episode 3

Find Your Calm

Algunos de nosotros experimentamos el estrés y la ansiedad de manera más aguda que otros, pero ambos son una parte normal de la vida. En este episodio, Gloria se sumerge en cómo identificar los sentimientos de estrés y ansiedad, cómo lidiar con ellos de manera productiva y cómo saber cuándo es el momento de buscar ayuda profesional.

Episode 4

Do Hard Things

La resiliencia es la capacidad de superar los momentos difíciles. Mientras que a algunas personas se les enseña la resiliencia a una edad temprana, otras la desarrollan a través de experiencias desafiantes. De cualquier manera, aprender a ser resiliente frente a cosas que no podemos controlar es relevante para todos. La vida está llena de desafíos, tanto grandes como pequeños. Este episodio analiza las formas en que podemos aprender y crecer a partir de experiencias difíciles en lugar de dejar que nos abrumen.

Episode 5

Debunking Health Myths

Saber en qué fuentes de información confiar puede ser complicado. Como resultado, los mitos sobre la salud se propagan fácilmente. Sin embargo, cuando conocemos los hechos, podemos ser proactivos con respecto a nuestra salud y podemos tomar decisiones que no solo son saludables, sino que pueden salvar vidas. En este episodio, exploramos dónde encontrar información confiable en línea y desacreditamos un montón de mitos sobre la salud que afectan a las mujeres.

Episode 6

Make a U-turn

La vida está llena de imprevistos. Como hemos visto con el COVID-19, algunos eventos son más imprevistos que otros. ¿Cómo podemos superar los momentos difíciles y encontrar la manera de convertirlos en experiencias positivas? La Dra. Margarita Sevilla habla de su increíble vida y comparte cómo ha crecido a partir de los desafíos de su propia vida.

Episode 7

Attitude of Gratitude

Practicar la gratitud puede parecer un cliché, pero existe evidencia científica de que recordar por qué estamos agradecidos puede tener un impacto positivo tanto en nuestra salud física como mental. Este episodio analiza las formas en que puedes comenzar una práctica de gratitud y cómo superar los momentos en los que sientes que no tienes nada por lo que estar agradecido.

Episode 8

Believe and Achieve

Todos tenemos cosas que queremos lograr, grandes y pequeñas. La clave de nuestro éxito es saber establecer objetivos realistas y superar los obstáculos en el camino. En este episodio, hablamos con la Dra. Kathleen Flarity, general de brigada, quien habla sobre su experiencia con el establecimiento de metas y comparte algunos consejos inesperados.

Episode 9

Love Yourself

Todos luchamos con amarnos a nosotros mismos, ya sea nuestro cuerpo, nuestra apariencia o lo que podemos o no podemos hacer como mujeres. Pero estamos atrapados en nosotros mismos toda nuestra vida, por lo que tenemos que encontrar una manera de llegar a un acuerdo con quiénes somos o corremos el riesgo de sentirnos siempre mal. Hay muchas maneras de combatir los pensamientos negativos y de encontrar la autoaceptación y el amor propio. En este episodio, exploramos el diálogo interno negativo común y las formas de cambiar nuestros hábitos negativos para que podamos aprender a amarnos a nosotros mismos.

Episode 10

Hormones and Your Health

Nuestras hormonas nos hacen ser quienes somos y son esenciales para una buena salud. Pero cuando están desequilibrados, pueden ser extremadamente perjudiciales para nuestro bienestar. Para las mujeres, hay muchos momentos a lo largo de la vida en los que nuestras hormonas cambian naturalmente, comenzando con la pubertad, luego alrededor del embarazo y nuevamente durante la perimenopausia y la menopausia. En este episodio, la Dra. Laura Borgelt habla sobre estos cambios y las otras formas en que las hormonas pueden afectarnos a lo largo de nuestras vidas.

Episode 11

Meditation: The New Superpower

Mindfulness es la práctica de enraizarse en el momento presente y hay muchas formas de practicarlo. La meditación, el yoga y los mantras son solo algunos ejemplos de formas de ser consciente. La práctica, que ha existido durante siglos, ahora está siendo utilizada por médicos y terapeutas para ayudar a las personas a lidiar con el estrés, la ansiedad, la depresión, el manejo del dolor, encontrar la felicidad y mucho más. Descubre cómo funciona el mindfulness en tu cerebro y aprende formas de adaptarlo a tu vida.

Hosted by

Gloria Neal

Having served as a TV news anchor, reporter, radio talk show host, columnist and, now, Director of Public Affairs in Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s administration, Gloria Neal’s versatile career has made her a sought-after talent for speaking engagements across the nation.

With more than 30 years of combined experience working with public- and private-sector entities, Gloria brings her passion for understanding challenging, complex issues and problem-solving to everything she touches. Her drive has ensured her success in both traditional and non-traditional environments.

Gloria is a strong believer in community involvement. She has served philanthropic and community-driven causes not only in Denver, but in cities across the country. She currently sits on the board of the American Red Cross-Denver/Wyoming Chapter and Warren Village nonprofit organization, and on the advisory board of Delta Dental of Colorado, and serves as an advisor and mentor for numerous other organizations.  Gloria is also a past board member of the Metro Denver Leadership Foundation and the past president of the Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ). She was a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Metro Atlanta and an honorary member of the Atlanta Business League—one of the oldest black business organizations in the nation.

Podcast Guests

Episode 11: Dr. Meredith Shefferman
Meditation: The New Superpower

La Dra. Shefferman es psicóloga licenciada en el Centro de Medicina Integrativa UCHealth, donde brinda psicoterapia individual y grupal. Trabaja en numerosos entornos clínicos, incluidos centros de tratamiento de trastornos alimentarios, centros de asesoramiento universitario, clínicas hospitalarias para pacientes ambulatorios y en la práctica privada. La Dra. Shefferman utiliza un enfoque basado en la atención plena para ayudar a las mujeres durante el embarazo y el posparto, y ha cofacilitado grupos de atención plena general y un grupo de alimentación consciente y nutrición saludable.

Antes de su trabajo en UCHealth, la Dra. Shefferman fue Directora Asistente y Directora de Capacitación del Centro de Consejería de la Universidad del Norte de Colorado. Completó su doctorado en psicología de consejería en la Universidad Estatal de Colorado en 2006. 

When she’s not working, Dr. Shefferman enjoys hiking, skiing, bike riding, yoga, meditation and reading.  She loves spending time with her family, including her two daughters, husband and her goldendoodle puppy.

Episode 10: Dr. Laura Borgelt
Hormones and Your Health

Durante 20 años, la Dra. Laura Borgelt ha sido miembro del cuerpo docente del Campus Médico CU Anshutz con énfasis en la salud de la mujer. Es autora publicada de más de 100 artículos y un libro de texto titulado “La salud de la mujer a lo largo de la vida” y ha realizado presentaciones ante más de 75.000 mujeres en todo el mundo. El Dr. Borgelt trabaja en estrecha colaboración con mujeres, ayudándolas a abordar cuestiones de salud que van desde la anticoncepción y la menopausia hasta la vida en general. Le apasiona empoderar a las mujeres y brindarles el conocimiento para defender su propia salud y bienestar.

Además de trabajar como educadora y clínica, recientemente se convirtió en Decana Asociada de Administración y Operaciones y Profesora en la Facultad de Farmacia y Ciencias Farmacéuticas de CU Skaggs. También es una investigadora prolífica y especialista en farmacoterapia certificada por la junta. El Dr. Borgelt da charlas regularmente sobre la salud de la mujer y la seguridad del paciente, la ciencia y la medicina del cannabis y el liderazgo.

Más allá de la enseñanza, las actividades académicas y el servicio profesional, es madre de tres niños y una enérgica triatleta y nadadora. Algunos de sus principales logros incluyen cruces exitosos a nado del Canal de la Mancha, el Canal de Maui y la longitud de la Bahía de Tampa.

Episode 9: Dr. Vanessa Rollins
Love Yourself

Vanessa Rollins es una psicóloga que atiende a pacientes en UCHealth Family Medicine en Boulder. El Dr. Rollins trabaja con proveedores de atención primaria para ayudar a los pacientes a lograr un mayor bienestar al brindar servicios de salud mental y asesoramiento a personas de todas las edades.

Se especializa en trastornos del estado de ánimo y ansiedad, condiciones de salud crónicas, dificultades en las relaciones interpersonales y más. También es profesora asistente de Medicina Familiar en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Colorado en el Campus Médico de Anschutz.

Rollins ha sido un fuerte aliado para los pacientes en el área de Colorado, ayudándolos a lidiar con el estrés del trauma y la angustia relacionados con la pandemia que afectan sus vidas. Cuando no está en la academia u ofreciendo sus servicios profesionales, le gusta caminar, hacer senderismo, viajar, escuchar podcasts y probar nuevas recetas. Ella y su esposo pasan la mayor parte del tiempo corriendo detrás de su aventurera hija pequeña y contando las canas resultantes.

Episode 8: Dr. Kathleen Flarity
Believe and Achieve

Dr. Kathleen Flarity is nothing if not motivated. She is a highly decorated and well-respected brigadier general in the Air Force Medical Service with a lot of letters after her name (DNP, PhD, CEN, CFRN and FAEN). She began as an army combat medic in 1980 and received a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1988. She deployed to Saudi Arabia before transferring to the Air Force Reserve. She held numerous positions there, including serving as Director of Air Force Nursing Services and Mobilization Assistant to the Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Currently, she is a UCHealth research nurse scientist and recently became the first woman appointed as mobilization assistant to the Command Surgeon of the Air Mobility Command in the U.S. Air Force. Navigating the stresses of being a COVID-19 health care provider reminds Kathleen of practicing medicine in a war zone. Serving as deputy director of the CU Anschutz Center for COMBAT Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine and in the U.S. Air Force as Brigadier General, Kathleen knows a thing or two about supporting individuals during difficult times. Kathleen has significantly helped civilian health care workers during the pandemic by using her knowledge and expertise of medical care in the military. Kathleen is an incredible resource and ally to have on the healthcare team in the fight against COVID-19.

Episode 7: Rachel Slick
Attitude of Gratitude

Using a holistic approach of focusing on mental health and physical well-being is how Rachel Slick approaches patient care. Rachel is a passionate licensed clinical social worker who believes her patients are the experts of their own stories. She supports her patients by encouraging them to focus on their positive qualities and strengths, thereby empowering them to take control of their health. Her own positivity and gratitude allow her to share her personal experience with her patients and connect more deeply, thereby helping them navigate their stress. Rachel possesses a deep knowledge of the integrated care model and has years of experience in pediatrics, school-based health clinics, family practice clinics, internal medicine, and medication-assisted treatment. She graduated from Southern Illinois University before receiving a Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois. Rachel is fluent in Spanish and experienced in providing bicultural services to underserved and vulnerable populations. When she’s not working with patients, she enjoys camping during the summer months and snowboarding during the winter. She is passionate about fitness and competes in power lifting and enjoys traveling to visit her supportive friends and family around the country.

Episode 6: Dr. Margarita Sevilla
Make a U-turn

Dr. Sevilla specializes in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine at UCHealth – Highlands Ranch. Her focus is helping patients live their best lives through preventative care such as nutrition, weight loss and helping them lead healthy lifestyles. Like many women, Dr. Sevilla struggles with balance. As she strives to find her own, she also helps her patients find theirs too. She tries to get to know the patient as a person, working with them to help find the solutions that work best for their unique lives. Dr. Sevilla finds her passion and empathy help her treat female patients, as she truly wants to make a difference in their lives and help them get back to being active after injury. With the current pandemic, she sees that women are struggling. Through listening and giving women tools to empower themselves, she helps them see that they have the strength within them to get through this time. Dr. Sevilla, who grew up in Ecuador and England, is also an accomplished triathlete who enjoys hiking, biking, skiing and spending time with her two Labrador retrievers.

Episode 5: Dr. Lisa Wynn
Debunking Health myths

Dr. Lisa Wynn specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital as the Service Line Chief for Women’s Services and serves as a Senior Clinical Instructor at the University Colorado School of Medicine. Attending UCLA for her OB/GYN residency, her passion for women and children’s health allows her to take care of patients from adolescence through menopause and beyond. She loves being able to bring babies into the world and also has a growing interest in robotic surgery. As a non-frontline health care worker and a woman of color, she felt it was important to do her part in the fight against COVID-19 by enlisting in the Moderna vaccine trial to help see how the vaccine affected diverse populations. Born and raised in Denver, Dr. Wynn continues to love living in Colorado with her husband Charles, their two daughters, Addison and Isla, and two fur babies, Nala and Apollo. The whole family is looking forward to traveling again (hopefully soon). Dr. Wynn is committed to civic engagement, serving on the Board of the Children’s Museum Marisco Campus and was a Governor’s Fellow.

Episode 4: Dr. Michelle Barron
Do Hard Things

Dr. Michelle Barron is the senior medical director of infection prevention and control for UCHealth. After graduating from Yale in 1992, she returned to her home state of Texas for medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. While there, Dr. Barron found her calling in infectious disease while treating people affected by AIDS. She then completed her internship and residency program in Internal Medicine at Creighton University before coming to Colorado in 1999 to begin her fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Colorado. For much of her career at University of Colorado Hospital, Dr. Barron has served as medical director of infection prevention and control. She is board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine. She’s also a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Barron has led the charge against infectious diseases including the H1N1 flu pandemic in 2009 and Ebola in 2015. Since January 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has worked around the clock with fellow leaders to protect patients, staff and providers across UCHealth. Dr. Barron is also a member of the Colorado Governor’s Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee (GEEERC). When Dr. Barron isn’t tackling infectious diseases and pandemics, you can find her traveling the globe with her husband Greg, playing with her dog Chase and inspiring others with her trademark positivity and strength.

Episode 3: Dr. Orlowski
Find Your Calm

Dr. Kristin Orlowski is a licensed psychologist at UCHealth Family Medicine in Littleton. She works in Integrated Primary Care providing collaborative, team-based care and a “whole health” approach. This means she is able to work directly with primary care doctors to ensure her patients are both assessed and treated from an emotional, psychological, physical and environmental perspective. Dr. Orlowski is also a strong proponent of mindfulness for helping her patients, specifically in its’ ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Dr. Orlowski also works with community advocacy groups like the Colorado Psychological Association, where she leads the effort in developing plans for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. When she is not at work, Dr. Orlowski enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She tries to maintain balance in her life by engaging in hobbies like exercise, enjoying the outdoors and traveling.

Episode 2: Dr. Carrie Landin
Strength in Numbers

Taking a holistic approach to mental health is Dr. Carrie Landin’s specialty. As an Integrative Medicine psychologist, Dr. Landin strives to help her patients achieve their best mental health through mind-body therapy. Unlike regular therapy, this approach looks at a wide range of issues that affect a person’s health, including the physical, emotional, social and environmental factors that contribute to well-being. She starts by using cognitive behavioral and relational techniques to help her patients. She then also works with people to change their lifestyle by, for example, helping them implement regular exercise routines, improving their diet, advising on relationship dynamics, adhering to health care plans and engaging in self-care. She has been at the UCHealth Integrative Medicine Center in Denver for 11 years and loves her work. When not working, Dr. Landin loves spending time with her husband, two children, friends and family and 82-pound golden retriever, Reggie. She also enjoys running, yoga and producing her podcast about influential women in history.

Episode 1: Dr. Katherine Green
Sleep Well

If anyone knows how to get a good night’s sleep, it’s Dr. Katherine Green. Not only is she Medical Director of the Sleep Center at University of Colorado Hospital, she is also a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is one of very few otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists) in the country who have gone through formal fellowship training in both sleep medicine and sleep surgery, and she was the first surgeon in Denver to offer Inspire therapy—an alternative to the traditional CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine and the newest FDA-approved device for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being offered by a select group of surgeons around the country. Dr. Green is passionate about treating sleep disorders and educating patients about the role that sleep plays as a foundation for wellness, quality of life and good health. When she’s not working (or sleeping), Dr. Green enjoys spending time with her husband and 7- and 3-year-old daughters. Most of her time outside of work these days is spent at home playing pretend or doing puzzles and crafts with her kids, but hobbies also include travel, fine food, wine and beer, and reading.

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