Heart-to-Heart Conversations

A Great Life after Mitral Valve Surgical Repair (with Lea Hargett)

On this episode Ms. Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Lea Hargett.  Lea shares her story of mitral valve surgical repair, her journey to becoming a health coach and her incredible success in body, mind, and spirit.

The Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave: Conversations with Dr. Tracy Norfleet and Dr. Wayne Batchler

Batala and Courtney hit the road to Tampa with the Kappa Alpha Psi National Conclave.  On a quest to improve heart health nationally, we had a chance to interview internist, Dr. Tracy Norfleet and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wayne Batchler.  They share their passions around heart health justice and their personal health journey.

Getting Ahead: The Power of Preventive Care (with Darryl White)

On this episode, Batala and Courtney interview Darryl White about his preventive cardiology experience.  Darryl grew up with lots of cardiovascular disease in his family.  He decided to get a formal consultation including a calcium score test and understand how he could create generational health for himself and his extended family going forward.

The State of Heart Health in Minnesota (with Commissioner Brooke Cunningham)

On this episode we hear from Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, MD, who leads the Department of Health for the state of Minnesota.  Commissioner Cunningham breaks down the realities of racism in medicine and health and how she plans to help create a path of equity for all Minnesotans.

The Future of Medicine (with Madison Keller)

On this episode Batala and Dr. Courtney interview Madison Keller, a second year medical student at Louisiana State University.  Madison shares her journey of how she became interested in medicine, what she has learned so far, why she remains optimistic about the future and improved health outcomes for all people, and how she continues to dedicate her time to helping those experiencing the most disparities in Louisiana.