Episodes 102
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (43)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
30%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

A podcast where we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics. In each episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine invites an author and a medical expert into conversation on subjects like miscarriage, cancer, relationships, mental health and more. In the same way that books can transport us to a different time, place, or culture, Read.Talk.Grow. demonstrates that books can also give a new appreciation for health experiences.

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Recent Episodes

88. Rom Com Meets Real Life: What Fiction Teaches Us About Type 1 Diabetes

Jun 03, 2026 46m

What happens when a romance novel becomes a doorway into understanding type 1 diabetes? In this warm and insightful episode of Read. Talk. Grow., Dr. Denise Millstine sits down with author Cynthia…

87. Love, Loss, and Rethinking How We Age: A Conversation with Lisa Ridzén

May 27, 2026 48m

Aging isn’t just a medical journey - it’s a human one, and this episode brings that truth vividly to life.  In a warm, deeply reflective conversation, Dr. Denise Millstine, novelist Lisa Ridzén, and…

86. The Remarkable Life of Dr. Sterling Bunnell: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Smith

May 20, 2026 33m

The Remarkable Life of Dr. Sterling Bunnell: Father of Hand Surgery  Meet the pioneer who shaped an entire field. In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine and Dr. Anthony Smith dive into the…

85. Restorative Writing as a Healing Tool with Dr. Carolyn Roy Bornstein

May 13, 2026 44m

Burnout is real - and writing can help. In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine talks with Dr. Carolyn Roy‑Bornstein, “A Prescription for Burnout” and Sandra Marinella, “The Story You Need to Tell”…

84. Understanding Epilepsy Through Story: A Conversation with Katherine Center

May 06, 2026 45m

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.  We talked with: Katherine Center is the New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels. She writes deep, nuanced,…

83. The Condition No One Talks About: A Conversation with Maya Van Wagenen

Apr 29, 2026 48m

Chronically Dolores — Interstitial Cystitis, Invisible Illness & the Power of Storytelling Dr. Denise Millstine is joined by NYT bestselling author Maya Van Wagenen and Mayo Clinic urologist Dr.…

82. A Conversation with Kathleen Glasgow on Writing the Pain We Hide

Apr 22, 2026 51m

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.  We talked with: Kathleen Glasgow is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces, The Glass…

81. A Family's Deadly Medical Mystery: Conversation with Lawrence Ingrassia

Apr 15, 2026 52m

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.  We talked with: Lawrence Ingrassia is a former award-winning editor at the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Los…

80. Explore Prosopagnosia Through Fiction: A Conversation with Katherine Center

Apr 08, 2026 43m

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.  We talked with: Katherine Center is the New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels. She writes deep, nuanced,…

79. Medically Unexplained Symptoms with Catherine Newman

Apr 01, 2026 48m

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.  We Talked With: Catherine Newman has written a gazillion pieces (columns, articles, canned-bean recipes) for magazines and…

BEST OF: Making a habit of happiness with Courtney Walsh

Dec 24, 2025 41m Bonus

What makes you happy? Many people would answer with the basics: family, friends, good food, and (of course!) a good book. But what brings deep joy and purpose to your life? What little habits and…

78. Running, resilience and breast cancer recovery with Josie Lloyd

Dec 17, 2025 44m

What if running could help you heal? In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine sits down with author Josie Lloyd and cancer rehabilitation expert Dr. Nandita Keole to explore the powerful intersection of…

77. Weightlifting for women with Casey Johnston

Dec 10, 2025 49m

Ready to rethink your workout? In the episode, we dive into the empowering world of weightlifting for women, inspired by Casey Johnston’s book A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and…

76. Living fully with celiac disease with Chloe Liese

Dec 03, 2025 49m

Ever wondered what happens when romance meets real-life health challenges? In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine sits down with bestselling author Chloe Liese and gastroenterologist Dr. Lucinda…

BEST OF: Be a plant-based woman warrior

Nov 26, 2025 38m Bonus

You probably know that a plant-based diet is a healthy, environmentally-friendly and often economical way to eat. But the benefits don't end there. Authors Jane and Ann Crile Esselstyn guide us…

75. Talking breasts with Sarah Thornton

Nov 19, 2025 42m

What do 700 slang words, strip clubs and breast cancer surgery have in common? They all reveal how society — and medicine — views women’s breasts. In this episode, host Dr. Denise Millstine dives…

74. Traditional healing and Native medicine with Aaron John Curtis

Nov 12, 2025 40m

What if the path to healing isn’t just through Western medicine, but through tradition, spirit and community? In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine hosts a powerful conversation with author Aaron…

73. Teen addiction and alcohol use with Kathleen Glasgow

Nov 05, 2025 41m

What makes a teenager turn to alcohol — and how can we help them find their way back? In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine talks with bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow and Mayo Clinic psychiatrist…

72. Surviving social anxiety with Natalie Sue

Oct 29, 2025 45m

Ever felt awkward in a meeting or anxious at a party? You're not alone. Host Dr. Denise Millstine is joined by author Natalie Sue and psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk to discuss Natalie’s book HOPE…

BEST OF: Navigating breast cancer risk with Ellie Palmer

Oct 22, 2025 34m Bonus

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, listen to one of our favorite episodes!  A rom-com that thoughtfully addresses death, grief and breast cancer risk? We’re in! Alison, the protagonist in the…

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Read. Talk. Grow. has published 102 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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