Best Coding Rehab Podcasts (2025)

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The Red Invader: Serratia marcescens and Diabetic Foot Ulcers 17:43

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7h ago17:43

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In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we explore Serratia marcescens — a red-pigment producing, opportunistic gram-negative bacterium that can rapidly worsen diabetic foot ulcers. We cover its history, microbiology and virulence, clinical clues (including the telltale pink drainage on dressings), diagnostic tips, and culture-directed treatment str…

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Rehab and Death in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Sarguni Singh, Christian Furman, and Lynn Flint 49:21

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In this week's podcast, we sit down with Drs. Sarguni Singh, Christian Furman, and Lynn Flint, three authors of the recent Journal of the American Geriatrics Society article, "Rehab and Death: Improving End-of-Life Care for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Beneficiaries." The authors dive into the challenges facing seriously ill older adults disch…

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Levine vs Essen: The Right Way to Swab Diabetic Foot Ulcers 21:23

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Dr. D breaks down two standardized swab techniques—the Levine and the Essen rotary methods—and explains why proper wound cleansing and pressure-based sampling are critical to getting accurate cultures. Learn step-by-step instructions, common mistakes to avoid, and when to use each method for diabetic foot ulcers. This episode highlights evidence co…

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BKA Explained: Surgery, Choices, Rehab & What Comes Next 15:52

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In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we walk through below‑knee amputation (BKA): why it’s performed, how surgeons select the level, and the step‑by‑step surgical technique including flap design, vascular and nerve management, and bone handling. We discuss risks of delaying surgery, post‑op care and staged rehabilitation, pain and phantom limb st…

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The Business of Amputations -Follow the Money: Why Hospitals Profit from Amputations 10:07

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This episode explores how healthcare reimbursement incentives make amputations far more profitable than months of limb salvage and wound care for patients with diabetic foot disease. It explains the reimbursement differences, who benefits financially, why wound care programs struggle to stay open, and practical questions patients should ask to prot…

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When Can I Get My Foot Wet? Wounds, Pools & Hot Tubs Explained 16:07

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This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains when and how it’s safe to expose dressings, incisions, ulcers or amputation sites to water — covering showers, baths, pools, beaches and hot tubs. Learn why uncontrolled moisture causes maceration, slower healing and infections (Pseudomonas, MRSA, Vibrio), and get practical prevention tips: use professio…

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Inflammaging: Brian Andonian, Sara LaHue, Joe Hippensteel 50:51

7d ago50:51

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Six years ago we had John Newman on GeriPal to talk about Geroscience (Song choice Who Wants to Live Forever by Queen, perfect selection). John explained the basics of geroscience, what is it, what are the key theories in geroscience, what is senescence, why people who provide clinical care for older adults should care about geroscience, and potent…

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Dating While Healing: Confidence, Intimacy with an active diabetic foot ulcer or post amputation 25:28

2d ago25:28

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This episode explores the human side of diabetic foot ulcers and how they affect dating, self‑image, and intimacy. Dr. G blends medical facts, psychology, practical tips (what to wear, safe positions, disclosure scripts), and patient stories to help listeners date confidently while healing. Topics include the science of wound odor and drainage, mob…

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When Pets Meet Diabetic Wounds: Hidden Risks You Need to Know 17:07

8d ago17:07

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In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files Dr. G explores how pets can contaminate diabetic wounds, the common zoonotic bacteria involved (Pasteurella, Capnocytophaga, Staphylococcus species, Pseudomonas, Bartonella, fungi), why dog licking is a medical emergency, and typical signs of infection to watch for. The episode also covers recommended antisept…

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Vinegar to the Rescue: Acetic Acid Protocols for Stubborn Wound Infections 16:19

10d ago16:19

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Dr. G examines acetic acid (medical vinegar) as a low-cost, evidence-based treatment for multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in diabetic foot ulcers. The episode explains the bacterium's virulence and biofilm behavior, how acetic acid works (pH lowering, membrane and biofilm disruption), recommended concentrations (0.25–1%), application met…

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Elective Surgery & Diabetes: What Your Surgeon Isn't Telling You 18:29

10d ago18:29

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Dr. Gabrielle Hutchinson-Donaldson explains when elective foot surgery is appropriate for people with diabetes, the key green and red flags to consider, and what must be included in valid informed consent. Learn how to prevent and manage post-operative wounds—what to do if an incision opens, steps for offloading, testing, imaging, pathology, and wh…

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Blame the Patient: Why It’s Not Your Fault- And Why Doctor Must Do Better 30:20

11d ago30:20

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In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files the host exposes why patients with diabetic wounds are often unfairly blamed and explains how system gaps, provider bias, and limited training cause poor outcomes. Learn what thorough wound investigation looks like, what patients can and cannot control, and how both clinicians and patients can advocate for bet…

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Surgical Site Infections - Incision to Infection: The Truth About Diabetic Foot SSIs and How to Stop Them 17:18

11d ago17:18

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Dr. G explains why people with diabetes are far more vulnerable to surgical site infections — covering neuropathy, poor blood flow, high blood sugars, immune dysfunction, and common pathogens that colonize incisions. The episode reviews high-risk foot procedures, signs of infection, and evidence-based prevention: preoperative optimization, vascular…

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The Chaplain and the Doctor: A Podcast with Betty Clark and Jessica Zitter 46:17

15d ago46:17

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In this week's episode, we delve into the powerful documentary The Chaplain and The Doctor with two extraordinary guests: Betty Clark, the chaplain at the heart of the film, and Dr. Jessica Zitter, the physician and filmmaker who brought this story to the screen. The film provides a deeply moving look into the ways personal stories and biases shape…

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Holiday Heel: How Calcaneal Fractures Break Your Season 17:26

16d ago17:26

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In this episode Dr. G explains “holiday heel” — calcaneal (heel) fractures that spike during the holidays from ladder falls, slips and carrying heavy decorations. Learn the common mechanisms, key exam findings (plantar bruising, Mulder’s sign, inability to bear weight), and why diabetics are at higher risk due to neuropathy, poor bone quality, and …

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Thanksgiving Survival Guide for Diabetic Feet: Eat, Protect, Prevent 15:35

16d ago15:35

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This episode offers a concise Thanksgiving survival plan for people with diabetes: which foods help or harm wound healing, how to manage blood sugar before and after the meal, and which holiday habits raise ulcer risk. Learn practical tips on protective footwear, offloading during long cooking or shopping days, burn and fall prevention, and when to…

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Mercury Retrograde & The Reopened Ulcer: Unfinished Business, Cosmic Chaos, Biomechanics, and How to Stop the Cycle Before It Ends in Amputation 21:29

25d ago21:29

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Dr. G uses the Mercury Retrograde analogy to explain why diabetic foot ulcers often recur, covering medical and mechanical causes like osteomyelitis, unresolved pressure, neuropathy, scar tissue, and poor footwear. He outlines common hotspot locations, signs of underlying bone infection, and why healed skin remains fragile. The episode emphasizes i…

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Being in A Situationship with Your Diabetic Foot Ulcer: breaking the toxic cycle 14:01

18d ago14:01

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Dr. G compares diabetic foot ulcers to a "situationship"—a pattern of ignoring early warning signs, inconsistent care, and delayed follow-up that lets small wounds become serious. This episode explains how ulcers can appear suddenly, linger, and then worsen if not treated promptly. Dr. G covers the red flags (swelling, drainage, odor, persistent ca…

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Cutting the Culprit: How Removing a Peroneus Brevis Saved a Leg 14:53

18d ago14:53

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Dr. G returns with a real-world diabetic foot case about exposed tendons, focusing on the peroneus brevis. This episode explains why exposed tendons resist healing, when tendon excision is necessary (infection, necrosis, persistent biofilm, or lack of granulation), and the trade-offs between biomechanics and limb salvage. Practical tips covered inc…

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Why I believe Winter Time is Gas Gangrene Season- Frost, Flesh and Fermentation: A Deep Dive into Cold Weather Clostridial Infections 26:54

25d ago26:54

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Dr. G returns to Diabetic Foot Files to explain why winter can increase the risk of aggressive diabetic foot infections, including gas gangrene. She reviews how cold-induced vasoconstriction, reduced oxygen, cracked skin, and warm boot environments create anaerobic conditions that favor Clostridium species. The episode covers warning signs to watch…

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A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice & Palliative Care: Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman 53:05

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In June of 2025, hospice and palliative care pioneer Ira Byock published a white paper outlining the urgent challenges facing the field today. In a nutshell, he expressed concerns that the quality of hospice care in the United States has become highly variable, with disturbing frequency of unethical practices and avaricious owners. He also raised c…

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Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play 39:12

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In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I break down how most coaches misuse wearable technology and workload monitoring — turning valuable data into noise instead of insight. Through a detailed return-to-play case study, I walk step-by-step through how I assess individual loading, bridge the gap back to team inclusion, and str…

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Offload First: The Antidote to Neuropathic Plantar Ulcers 18:06

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In this episode Dr. G explains why offloading — removing pressure from the ulcer site — is the single most important intervention for neuropathic plantar diabetic foot ulcers. He reviews evidence and guidelines that favor non-removable total contact casts, practical offloading options, and how to integrate offloading into a full treatment plan. Key…

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Palliative Care in Sickle Cell: Craig Blinderman, Stephanie Kiser, Eberechi Nwogu-Onyemkpa 47:58

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Today's topic on palliative care for sickle cell disease may raise eyebrows with some of you. You might think, wait, now we're doing sickle cell? On top of liquid cancer and transplant, kidney disease, liver disease, and survivorship? Where does it end? Do we have staff for all of this? Well I implore you, dear listeners, to keep an open mind and l…

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Season First Tip, NordBord Testing Insights, Creatine Research, Carb Cycling, and OxeFit Integration 49:20

1M ago49:20

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In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I unpack five conversations that bridge technology, nutrition, and training as we head into the start of the college basketball season. First, in this week’s Status Update, I share how we’re just three days away from tipping off the season and reflect on the journey that’s led us here. Fr…

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Please Grow for Me: The Photosynthesis of Diabetic Wound Healing 18:36

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Dr. G examines how growth factors act as fertilizers, and how oxygen and light therapies function like sunlight and air to revive chronic diabetic foot ulcers. He explains key molecules (EGF, PDGF, VEGF, FGF, TGF‑β), the problem of growth factor resistance in diabetes, and bedside treatments including PRP, topical/recombinant growth factors, topica…

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Feed Me, Seymour: The Metabolic Appetite of Diabetic Wounds 18:01

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Dr. G explores how wound healing is an active metabolic process — what wounds need (calories, protein, oxygen, vitamins and minerals), how hyperglycemia and malnutrition stall repair, and a case where nutritional repletion spurred granulation within 14 days. The episode emphasizes checking nutrition labs, optimizing protein and micronutrients, cont…

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Medical Billing and Coding in Geriatrics: Peter Hollmann, Ken Koncilja, and Audrey Chun 43:36

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Last month, the "Billing Boys"—Chris Jones and Phil Rodgers—joined the GeriPal podcast to demystify medical billing and coding in palliative care. This month, we're back with part two, shifting the focus to geriatrics. While billing and coding may not be the most exciting topic, they're essential for ensuring fair reimbursement for the complex care…

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Diabetic Foot Abscesses: When Pus Hides Beneath the Skin 16:01

2M ago16:01

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This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains how abscesses form in diabetic feet, why they can develop quickly and silently, and the importance of identifying fluctuance, pain, odor, and signs of deeper infection. We cover pathophysiology, common pus types (including MRSA), recommended imaging, incision and drainage principles, antibiotic choices, …

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Legacy, Load, and Lean Gains: Lessons on Coaching, Grit, and Growth 39:30

2M ago39:30

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In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I unpack three powerful conversations shaping coaching, performance, and personal growth. First, I reflect on the passing of Coach Kurt Hester, a true icon in Strength and Conditioning. His career embodied grit, resilience, and authenticity—and his legacy challenges all of us to coach wit…

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The Vampire's Cure: Why Bleeding Can Mean Healing 17:14

2M ago17:14

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In this Halloween edition of Diabetic Foot Files, Dr. G blends vampire lore with wound-care science to show how blood can signal healing—not horror. The episode covers the history linking myths to medicine, the stages of hemostasis, and why controlled bleeding during debridement often means viable tissue and good perfusion. Practical tips include d…

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Rethinking Slow Codes: Gina Piscitello, Parker Crutchfield, Jason Wasserman 49:55

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I'm going to begin with a wonderful quote from a recent editorial in Bioethics by our guests Parker Crutchfield & Jason Wasserman. This quote illustrates the tension between the widely held view in bioethics that slow codes are unethical, and the complexity of real world hospital practice: "Decisive moral positions are easy to come by when sitting …

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Don't Stop Early: Why Finishing Antibiotics Saves Feet 12:59

2M ago12:59

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Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson -Donaldson explains why completing prescribed antibiotic courses is critical for diabetic foot infections: early symptom relief doesn’t mean the infection is gone, and stopping treatment can lead to resistant bacteria, osteomyelitis, sepsis, or even amputation. The episode also covers when to take antibiotics with or without…

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GeriPal Live! at NPCRC Foley Retreat: Dio Kavalieratos, Prasanna Ananth, Alexi Wright 57:41

2M ago57:41

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This is the second GeriPal podcast we've recorded live using this format, see this link to our prior podcast at the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) meeting in Philadelphia. Also look for our upcoming podcast recorded live from the São Paulo Geriatrics & Gerontology Congress, click here to register. Today we join you from beautiful Banff, A…

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Speak Wound Fluently: Foundations of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Terminology 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Dr. G returns to the foundation of diabetic limb salvage, explaining essential ulcer terminology—erosion, partial/full-thickness ulcers, tunneling, undermining, exudate types, wound bed tissue, biofilm, and signs of infection—and how to measure and document them. Clear, accurate wound language improves diagnosis, care coordination, coding, and outc…

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Vascular Insights with Dr. Giulia Baldazzi MD, vascular surgery fellow and PhD candidate from Italy 🇮🇹: Healing begins with circulation 33:34

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Dr. Giulia Baldazzi, a vascular surgeon, fellow and phd candidate researcher, shares her journey from UCSF to Italy and explores advances in perfusion assessment, revascularization, and limb preservation for diabetic foot care. She discusses diagnostic innovations (PAT, MaxCORE, NIRS), the importance of early vascular referral and multidisciplinary…

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Tiny Ring, Big Risk: Porokeratosis on the Diabetic Foot 20:26

2M ago20:26

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Dr. G explains porokeratosis — a ring-like skin disorder that can masquerade as a callus or wart and cause pain, ulceration, and even malignant change on diabetic feet. The episode covers what porokeratosis looks like, why people with diabetes are at higher risk of complications, and when to biopsy. Practical advice includes daily foot checks, avoi…

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Forgotten Feet: Diabetes Behind Bars/The Incarcerated 13:07

2M ago13:07

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Dr. G (Woon Picasso) exposes the hidden crisis of diabetic foot disease in prisons: its prevalence, the resource and policy barriers that lead to missed checks and preventable amputations, and the moral and legal imperative to provide care. The episode outlines practical, low-cost prevention and treatment steps—intake screening, annual and monthly …

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GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Karen Bullock, Kim Curseen, Matt Gonzales 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Eric and I had the pleasure of doing a GeriPal Live! Podcast as the closing keynote for the recent Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) National Assembly in Philadelphia PA. For this podcast, we invited 3 guests to each select an article of interest to them, and engage in a discussion about the article, including questions from the CAPC attende…

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Silver Nitrate: The Secret Weapon Against Hypergranulation 12:17

2M ago12:17

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Dr. G explains how silver nitrate works as a quick, low-cost chemical cautery for treating hypergranulation ("proud flesh") in diabetic and other chronic wounds, outlining the mechanism, application steps, and the expected gray discoloration. He summarizes benefits—rapid control of excess granulation, antimicrobial action, and minor hemostasis—alon…

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How the 2025 Nobel Prize on T‑Regs Could Transform Diabetic Foot Care 13:03

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