Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Dr. Robin Austin, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, about menopause and the often-overlooked realities of midlife women’s health.

Dr. Austin brings more than 20 years of clinical experience spanning pain management, women’s health, and integrative health. With both a DNP and PhD in Nursing Informatics—and dual training as a chiropractor and nurse—her work blends clinical insight with data science to address whole-person needs. Her research focuses on chronic pain and menopause, and she is a Research Mentee with the The Menopause Society as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the American Medical Informatics Association.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Julie Brock, owner of Julie Brock Consulting, about community engagement.

Julie is a strategist who helps individuals, teams, and organizations move from ideas to measurable action through human-centered systems. Her work draws on co-design, CliftonStrengths®, Results Based Accountability, and stress management and resiliency—grounded in deep listening, connection-making, and a willingness to disrupt the status quo so people can lead with confidence and purpose. Julie brings experience across K–12 education, workforce development, community-based organizations, business, and higher education, and holds degrees in English and Human Development.

Learn more about Julie Brock and their work at https://juliebrock.net/

Join us for an insightful conversation about community engagement.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Mary Gray, Director of Rehabilitation at HealthPartners, about falls and fall prevention.

Mary oversees rehabilitation services across HealthPartners’ community-based hospitals and clinics, including cardiac rehabilitation. A licensed physical therapist with 27 years of experience, she brings deep expertise and passion for geriatrics—particularly fall prevention, dementia and age-friendly care, osteoporosis management, and frailty. Beyond her professional work, Mary is also a caregiver to her 95-year-old father living with dementia, giving her both clinical and personal insight into the realities of aging and safety.

Join us for an enlightening discussion about falls and fall prevention, and stay tuned to gain fresh perspectives on how proactive, age-friendly strategies can help older adults stay safe, independent, and thriving.

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