Beyond Clinical Walls

Beyond Clinical Walls

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.

Episodes

First Month With Your Newborn: Feeding, Sleep, and What Is Actually Normal

April 1, 2026 • 38 mins
Newborn feeding and sleep questions are some of the most overwhelming parts of the first month. Is this normal? How often should they eat? When should you worry? Bringing your baby home for the first time can feel overwhelming. You leave the hospital with discharge papers and suddenly realize you are responsible for a tiny human who depends on you for everything. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with board-certified...
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You Deserve More: What Every Woman Should Know About Gynecological Care

March 15, 2026 • 45 mins
Have you ever left a gynecologist appointment feeling dismissed or like your pain wasn't taken seriously? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, a PA in OB/GYN, founder of Take Back Trust, and author of We Deserve More, to give you real, practical tools to get better gynecological care. In this episode, you'll learn: What trauma-informed care looks like in a real exam room How ...
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ER 101: When to Go to the ER & What to Expect with Dr. JMack Slaughter

March 1, 2026 • 49 mins
When should you go to the emergency room? It's one of the most Googled health questions, and getting it wrong can cost you thousands of dollars or, worse, your health. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell breaks down everything you need to know about emergency room visits, ER billing, patient rights, and when to go to the ER versus urgent care with emergency medicine physician Dr. JMack Slaughter. Dr. JMack Slaughter is a prac...
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High Blood Pressure and Stress: A Wake-Up Call with Dr. Alisha Reed

February 15, 2026 • 31 mins
You take care of everyone else. You push through stress, exhaustion, and warning signs until your body forces you to stop. In this episode, Dr. Bayo is joined by board-certified pharmacist and self-care strategist Dr. Alisha Reed, whose life changed when her blood pressure reached 180/110. After years of counseling patients, she became one, navigating grief, chronic stress, and high blood pressure as a single mother. This convers...
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What Really Happens in the ICU: What Families Should Know with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim

February 1, 2026 • 50 mins
Hearing “They’re going to the ICU” is terrifying, especially when no one explains what’s happening. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with triple board-certified critical care physician Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (ICUBOY) to explain what really happens inside the Intensive Care Unit. From ventilators and sedation to ICU machines and decision-making, this conversation breaks down critical care in clear, human language. Wheth...
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Eight Minutes From Birth: Sent Home in Labor

January 16, 2026 • 42 mins
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 hos...
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When to Push Through Pain (and When to Stop) with Dr. Jeremy Alland

January 1, 2026 • 50 mins
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 br...
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Why Your “Covered” Care Still Costs $8,000 and How to Fight Back with Christy Snodgrass, RN

December 30, 2025 • 35 mins
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: Ho...
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Understanding Birth: What to Expect When You're Expecting with Mama Nurse Tina

December 1, 2025 • 64 mins
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...
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What Palliative Care Really Means with Dr. Matthew Tyler

November 15, 2025 • 38 mins
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 & palliati...
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Cancer 101: What Everyone Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Juneja

November 1, 2025 • 64 mins
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 ...
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Fertility Explained: What Everyone Deserves to Know with Dr. Lora Shahine

October 15, 2025 • 46 mins
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 boa...
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Breast Cancer 101: How to Help a Friend & Protect Yourself with Dr. Robyn Roth

October 1, 2025 • 42 mins
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 fac...
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Food, Fitness, and Medicine: Myths vs Reality with Dr. Tommy

September 15, 2025 • 39 mins
You want to get healthier, but every time you look something up, you're hit with conflicting advice. One influencer swears by intermittent fasting, another says it's all about protein, and your neighbor insists you just need to "eat less and move more." Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Tommy Martin to cut through all the wellness industry noise. Dr. Tommy is a board-certified physician, Ironman athlete, and content creator with over 2....
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Is Genetic Testing Right For You? with Dena Goldberg

September 4, 2025 • 41 mins
Show Notes:Your cousin just tested positive for the BRCA gene, your aunt keeps talking about cancer running in the family, and now you're wondering: what does this mean for me? Dr. Bayo sits down with genetic counselor Dena Goldberg to help you make sense of it all. Dena breaks down when those 23andMe results matter, how to bring up genetic testing with your doctor without sounding crazy, and what to do when family health stories ...
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7 Secrets to a Better Doctor’s Appointment with Dr. Bayo

August 1, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard or dismissed? You’re not alone—and you deserve better. In this solo episode, Dr. Bayo, a family medicine physician and national health equity advocate, shares 7 powerful tips to help you build trust with your doctor, advocate for yourself, and feel confident during every visit. From red flags to look out for to strategies for being taken seriously, this is the episode you didn’t kno...
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How to Use AI to Become a More Informed Patient (Without Annoying Your Doctor) - Dr. Owais Durrani

July 15, 2025 • 19 mins
Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Dr. Owais Durrani, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and healthcare policy expert, for an eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming modern medicine. This episode gives you practical tools to use AI responsibly for health research, navigate medical appointments more confidently, and become a stronger advocate for your own care. The right way to bri...
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What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About IBD

June 21, 2025 • 31 mins
Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Tina Aswani-Omprakash, CEO of the South Asian IBD Alliance and award-winning women's health advocate, for a powerful conversation about navigating chronic illness in today's complex healthcare system. This episode gives patients and advocates practical tools to understand Inflammatory Bowel Disease, break through cultural barriers, and become stronger self-advocates. What You'll Learn: What ...
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When Wellness Isn't Public Health

May 29, 2025 • 18 mins
Description: Join Dr. Bayo for a crucial solo episode examining the controversial nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General and what it reveals about the growing confusion between wellness influencers and qualified medical leadership! As a practicing family medicine physician, Dr. Bayo breaks down the extensive training required for medical professionals and why credentials matter when it comes to public health leaders...
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Hormones, Health, and GLP-1: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Rekha Kumar

April 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Join us for a groundbreaking conversation about women's health that challenges everything you thought you knew! Dr. Rekha Kumar, a leading endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer at Found, breaks down the myths surrounding women's healthcare, GLP-1s, weight, and wellness. Recommended for women of all ages who are ready to take control of their health journey and challenge traditional healthcare narratives.  Key Takeaways:  ● ...
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