Living Real Change Podcast

Living Real Change is a Piedmont Healthcare podcast sharing powerful stories and expert insights to help Georgians live healthier lives. From inspiring patient journeys to community impact and preventative care, each episode offers real conversations and practical advice. Hosted by Dr. Lacy Knight, Chief Health Information Officer at Piedmont, the series empowers listeners with tools for better health.

Stream the latest episodes below!

Back-to-School Health: Helping Kids Thrive

August 24, 2026 - Dana Gilbert, a Piedmont pediatrician, shares tips on school readiness, sleep, nutrition, vaccines, mental health, illness prevention, and healthy habits. She also explains when to seek care and how families can support children through the transition back to school.

A Longer, Healthier Life: The Habits That Make a Difference

July 20, 2026 - Dr. Saju Mathew, board-certified family medicine physician, discusses habits that can help us live longer. He explains how everyday choices support healthier lives. From movement and nutrition to sleep, preventive care and meaningful relationships, Dr. Mathew shares practical ways to support long-term health. He explains why longevity is not just about adding years to your life, but adding life to those years.

Orthopedic Care: Prevention, Innovation, and Better Outcomes

June 22, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Gray Seiler III, specializing in hand, shoulder, and elbow care, discusses innovation. He explains how collaboration and evidence-based care are improving orthopedic patient outcomes. From reducing surgical complications and expanding access to care to advancing minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Seiler shares Piedmont's care improvements. He explains how these efforts enhance the patient experience at every stage. He also offers practical advice on injury prevention, prehabilitation, and habits that help patients stay active and healthy long term.

Building Health at Every Stage: Prevention, Habits, and Lifelong Wellness

May 18, 2026 - Dr. Belinda Brown-Saddler discusses how small, consistent habits can shape long-term health at every stage of life. From annual checkups and preventative screenings to routines around nutrition, exercise and sleep, she shares practical wellness strategies. She explains how to take a more proactive approach to health. She also breaks down how health priorities evolve from your 20s through your 80s. Topics include managing risk factors, staying active, maintaining community, and adapting habits to fit a busy lifestyle. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that prevention is key and that it’s never too late to start making meaningful changes.

The Power of Organ Donation: Patient Care, Donor Impact, and the Transplant Journey

April 20, 2026 - Dr. Sundus Lodhi, Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Piedmont Healthcare, discusses organ transplantation. Dr. Lodhi explains how transplant programs work, from preparing patients for surgery to coordinating care. She highlights the role of multidisciplinary teams and discusses the science behind organ acceptance, donors, and the safeguards in place. Dr. Lodhi also emphasizes community awareness, the impact of high-volume transplant centers and why compassion remains central to care. She explains how these factors support life-saving transplant outcomes.

Episode archive

March 23, 2026 - Colon Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Why Early Detection Matters (Listen)

February 23, 2026 - High Blood Pressure Explained: Risks, Measurement and Modern Treatment (Listen)

January 26, 2026 - Wearable Technology in Healthcare: How Smart Devices Are Transforming Prevention and Chronic Care (Listen)

January 14, 2026 - Pancreatic Cancer Insights: Early Detection, Risk Factors, and Emerging Treatments (Listen)

December 22, 2025 - Inside Modern Stroke Care: Speed, Technology, and Saving Lives (Listen)

November 24, 2025 - Understanding Diabetes: Prevention, Warning Signs, and Modern Care (Listen)

October 20, 2025 - Breast Cancer Today: Personalized Care, Survivorship, and Realistic Hope (Listen)

September 22, 2025 - Breaking the Stigma: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health for All (Listen)

August 27, 2025 - Fighting the Heart Failure Pandemic: Advanced Therapies and Hope for the Future (Listen)

July 23, 2025 - More Than a Number: Rethinking Weight, Health, and Lasting Change (Listen)

June 23, 2025 - Early Action, Lifelong Impact: Dr. Walter Curran on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship (Listen)

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