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The start of a new year is a natural time to reset, not just our routines, but how we care for our mental well-being.

In this thoughtful episode, Psychiatrist Andrea DeSimone joins us to shift the focus from holiday stress to caring for your mind in the year ahead. Together, we explore what it really means to feel supported, grounded and emotionally healthy as we move into a new chapter.

Andrea shares what drew her to psychiatry, how she supports our community and the simple, sustainable opportunities we have to stay balanced. She also discusses common emotional challenges many people carry into the new year—and how small, intentional changes can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to recognize changes in your mental and emotional well-being
When and how to seek support
How to show up for others who may be struggling
What it looks like to prioritize your mental health in the new year

Warm, reassuring and empowering, this conversation offers encouragement and clarity for anyone looking to start the year with resilience, self-awareness and care for their mind.

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In this episode, we sit down with Romie Lutz and guest Jamie O’Hara from the Delaware Quitline to explore the growing risks of vaping and smoking among teens and adults. They break down what makes nicotine addiction so difficult to overcome, how vaping devices deliver far more than “just flavored vapor” and the long-term health consequences, including increased cancer risk.

Romie and Jamie share real insights from their work across Delaware communities, explaining how education, prevention and early intervention can change long-term health outcomes. They also highlight the free services offered by the Delaware Quitline, including counseling, quit plans, nicotine replacement therapy and ongoing support designed to help people quit for good.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare worker or someone trying to quit yourself, this episode offers practical tools and compassionate guidance. We also discuss the immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting, why relapse is common and how a supportive system dramatically increases a person’s chances of success.


Find more details here:
Delaware Quitline: https://quitnow.net/delaware?qnclient=delaware
Live Vap Free: https://livevapefree.com

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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the heart of patient advocacy with Bayhealth's Dominic Kayatta, MS, CPXP, CPC, from Patient Advocacy, as we explore how to passionately advocate for your own health or that of a loved one. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, real-world insights and leadership approaches to navigate the healthcare system with confidence. Learn how to communicate effectively with providers and ensure your voice is heard. Whether you are a patient, caregiver or healthcare leader, this episode will empower you to advocate with purpose and impact.


Learn more about Bayhealth Patient Advocacy here: https://www.bayhealth.org/patients/connection/advocacy

Learn more about MyChart here: https://www.bayhealth.org/patients/mychart-information