Headed to Healthier | Expert Health Advice, Managing Your Health

About Headed to Healthier | Expert Health Advice, Managing Your Health

A podcast dedicated to empowering women to live their healthiest lives. Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson Do you prioritize the health and needs of your family above your own? Do you have a hard time keeping up with when you’re supposed to have that mammogram, or Pap smear, or colon screening? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health issue like hypertension or diabetes or have a family history of health issues that you hope to avoid in the future? Do you want to shed a few pounds but want to do it in a safe and sustainable way and don’t know where to start? Are you hoping for a fun, relatable resource to answer those health questions you forget to ask or are too embarrassed to ask your primary care physician. Girl, do you even have a primary care physician?!?!? I’m Brittney Anderson, a board-certified family medicine physician and I am glad you found this podcast. Every day in my private medial practice, I see and treat women just like you who are on this same journey, doing their best to juggle the demands of life while also desiring to become healthier become healthier, for themselves and for those who depend on them. I know you’re busy, but I also know that you’re ready to get a handle on your health. And I’m here to share with you how to get headed in the right direction. Inside this podcast, you will find practical and actionable health tips you can incorporate into your daily life, health advice from some of my awesome healthcare professionals, and relatable conversations with busy, awesome women just like you who have made their health a priority and are thriving because of it. Wherever you are on this journey, we’re all headed to healthier. So listen in, hop on your walking pad or get outside and get some steps in; or if you’re driving, get those hands at 10 and 2 and let’s dig in.

Publisher

Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, Private Practice Owner

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2025

Latest episode

29 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 52 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Every Woman Should Know About Shoulder Pain

   Shoulder pain is something I hear about all the time—especially from women who aren’t sure if it’s something to worry about or just “part of getting older.” In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shawn Johnson to break it down in a practical, easy-to-understand way. We talk about the most common causes of shoulder pain in women, what’s often overlooked, and when it’s time to get it checked out. She also shares what you can do before jumping to surgery, and what actually helps. If you’ve been dealing with shoulder discomfort, limited movement, or just wondering what’s normal… this episode is for you. ----- Headed to Healthier Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JPbM9cYQT/ How to find Dr. Johnson: https://www.drshawnmdortho.com/ If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast! Your support helps me reach more women just like you who need these insights as they are Headed to Healthier! Thanks for tuning in! I’ll be right here next week!

2. 

   1 Apr 2026

   The Right Way to Get Off Medication...and Stay Healthy

   Many people want to come off medications—but doing it the wrong way can actually do more harm than good. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lola Ashaye, a board-certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine physician and founder of InTouch Primary Care. We talk about how to approach your health with intention, not extremes. This conversation is all about doing things the right way—so you can feel better, stay safe, and build long-term health. We cover: Why stopping medications on your own can be risky The importance of working with a trained physician When medications may still play a necessary role How to track your progress and know what’s actually working A better way to think about long-term health If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to be off meds,” this episode will help you take a smarter, safer approach. **Connect with Dr. Ashaye** Website: https://intouchprimarycare.comInstagram: @intouchprimaryFacebook: @lolaashaye and @InTouchPrimaryLinkedIn: Dr. Lola AshayeYoutube: @intouchprimarycare

3. 

   11 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   One Minute Still Counts: Making Movement Doable

   What if movement didn’t have to be perfect to matter? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sara Ionescu — board-certified family medicine physician, movement coach, and mom of five — to talk about making movement simple, realistic, and sustainable. We discuss: Why even one minute of movement counts How consistency beats intensity every time The mental and emotional benefits of daily movement Practical ways to fit movement into a busy life How to start small and build momentum over time If you’ve ever felt like exercise has to be all-or-nothing, this conversation will shift your perspective. Small action. Done consistently. Leads to massive transformation. Connect with Dr. Sara: Website: drsaraionescu.com Instagram: @drsaraionescu YouTube: @DrSaraIonescu Facebook: facebook.com/drsaraionescu LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drsaraionescu Here's a link to the free 30 minute consult she mentioned: https://calendly.com/drsaraionescu/30min

Inside a recent episode

What Every Woman Should Know About Shoulder Pain

Published 29 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Some of us unfortunately have cancer diagnoses that we get treated and we can have, for instance, with breast cancer, the surgeries that we have associated with that to include lymph surgery. And just with the immobilization of that shoulder, while you're letting your soft tissues heal, that immobilization can lead to stiffness. There is a such thing as a chemoreaction to soft tissues and joints that can cause stiffness. So there's a lot of different things. And unfortunately, As we get older, it seems like all that stuff starts happening at one time. And let's not forget, we're still taking care of our children, maybe now our grandchildren and now our parents. […]

Who has been a guest on Headed to Healthier | Expert Health Advice, Managing Your Health

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Meghan Tierney
• Dr Shani Belgrave
• Dr Nadia Sirdar
• Dr Erica Bove
• Dr Amanda Adkins

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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