The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast

Bringing all things health and wellness to Tampa Bay, FL from your very own family and obesity medicine physician, Dr. Kerry Reller, MD, MS. We will discuss general medical topics, weight management, and local spots and events focusing on health, wellness, and nutrition in an interview and solo-cast format. Published weekly.

The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Kerry Reller, with 193 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  E192: Why Does Everything Hurt? Menopause & Chronic Pain with Dr. Irina Williams

  Sep 16, 202642 min

  Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Irina Williams, a board-certified Pain Medicine physician and Anesthesiologist, Menopause Specialist, and founder of the Women’s Pain Institute. Dr. Williams explains the connection between perimenopause, menopause, and chronic pain, including a condition known as musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. We discuss why changes in estrogen may affect the joints, muscles, tendons, and bones, and why symptoms such as joint pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and unexplained aches may appear during midlife. We also talk about why treating pain early matters, how chronic pain can change the nervous system over time, and the role of movement, strength training, physical therapy, hormone therapy, metabolic health, pelvic floor therapy, and other treatment options. Dr. Williams also shares why she created the Women’s Pain Institute to help women connect the dots between pain and the menopause transition. Dr. Irina Williams, MD, MHA, is a board-certified Pain Medicine physician and an anesthesiologist with more than a decade of clinical and executive leadership in healthcare. She developed and launched the Interdisciplinary Chronic Pain clinic in Alameda Health System and led this program for over 6 years. Separately, she is also the founder of an AI healthcare company. Dr. Williams founded The Women's Pain Institute to build an institution that focuses on comprehensive, evidence-based care that addresses the relationship between chronic pain, menopause, metabolic health, aging, and whole-person wellness — helping women in midlife manage pain and menopause without having to see multiple specialists – to reclaim their vitality, mobility, and quality of life after being told, one too many times, that nothing is wrong. She writes and speaks on chronic pain in midlife, menopause, healthy aging, women's health, and physician leadership. 00:21 Welcome & Meet Dr. Irina Williams 02:17 Why Menopause May Be Connected to Chronic Pain 05:04 What Is Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause? 09:28 When Should Unexplained Pain Be Evaluated? 13:07 Why Women Experience Pain Differently 17:00 How Chronic Pain Can Change the Nervous System 19:26 Exercise, Strength Training & Pain in Midlife 23:12 Physical Therapy & Breaking the Pain Cycle 24:46 Hormone Therapy, Metabolic Health & Other Treatments 29:07 Pelvic Floor Health & The Women’s Pain Institute Connect with Dr. Williams Website: https://womenspaininstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irinawilliamsmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.khrenova LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/irina-williams-md-mha-qme-534912194 Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

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  E191: Why Albuterol Alone Isn't Enough Anymore - Solocast with Dr. Reller

  Sep 9, 202623 min

  Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! In this solo episode, Dr. Reller breaks down an important shift in asthma treatment: why relying on albuterol alone may no longer be the best rescue strategy. She explains the updated GINA 2026 recommendations, the difference between bronchospasm and airway inflammation, and the growing role of anti-inflammatory reliever, or AIR, therapy. Dr. Reller also discusses Airsupra, how albuterol and inhaled corticosteroids work differently, what the latest research shows about reducing severe asthma exacerbations, and what these changes may mean for adults and children with asthma. If you have been carrying the same albuterol inhaler for years, this episode will give you an important question to ask at your next appointment: Is my current rescue strategy still the best one for me? 00:44 – Why Asthma Rescue Treatment Is Changing 02:10 – Why Albuterol Alone May Not Be Enough 03:35 – The “Squeeze” and the “Fire” of Asthma 04:51 – What Is AIR Therapy? 06:08 – What Is Airsupra and How Does It Work? 07:30 – What the MANDALA Trial Found 10:02 – Why “Mild” Asthma Can Still Be Serious 10:47 – Understanding GINA’s Two Asthma Treatment Tracks 13:18 – What Should You Do With Your Current Rescue Inhaler? 19:32 – Three Things to Remember About Modern Asthma Care Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

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  E190: Modern Hip & Knee Replacement with Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs

  Sep 2, 202638 min

  Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. Dr. Biggs explains when joint pain may require an orthopedic evaluation, why an abnormal X-ray doesn’t always mean surgery is necessary, and which conservative treatments may help. We also discuss advances in hip and knee replacement, including same-day discharge, improved implants, pain management, and recovery strategies designed to reduce opioid use. Dr. Biggs shares the story behind designing his own hip implant and what patients should know about robotic surgery, recovery, and returning to an active lifestyle. If joint pain is interfering with the activities you enjoy, this episode offers practical information to help you understand your options. In Southwest Florida, where an active lifestyle is part of everyday living, mobility matters. For thousands of residents, returning to golf courses, tennis courts, beaches, and long walks has been made possible through the work of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Henry Kurtis Biggs, DO. A board‑certified and fellowship‑trained joint replacement specialist, Dr. Biggs has dedicated his career exclusively to hip and knee replacement, performing more than 15,000 procedures over more than two decades in practice. “Joint replacement should restore life, not just relieve pain.” — Dr. Henry Kurtis Biggs, DO As founder of the Joint Replacement Institute, Dr. Biggs built a practice centered on a simple philosophy: joint replacement should not merely relieve pain — it should restore quality of life. His expertise in the direct anterior hip replacement approach, a muscle‑sparing technique, allows many patients to stand and walk the day of surgery. The procedure reduces soft‑tissue disruption, helping patients recover faster and resume normal activities sooner than traditional techniques once allowed. Innovation is a defining feature of his work. Dr. Biggs is also an implant designer who holds a United States patent for a hip replacement system developed to improve joint stability, biomechanics, and long‑term performance. Yet his influence extends beyond the operating room. He has created a comprehensive recovery pathway that combines modern anesthesia, multimodal pain management, early mobilization, nutrition guidance, and close patient communication. The goal is straightforward: smoother recovery with minimal complications and, in many cases, little or no need for opioid pain medication. Patients frequently describe the difference not only in how they move, but in how they feel during recovery. Education and accessibility are central to his approach. From detailed preoperative preparation to direct postoperative guidance, Dr. Biggs emphasizes communication so patients understand every stage of their journey back to mobility. In addition to caring for local residents, Dr. Biggs teaches other surgeons advanced joint replacement techniques and recovery strategies through national and international instruction. By sharing his methods and continuing to refine surgical and recovery practices, he contributes to broader improvements in orthopedic care. For Dr. Biggs, the true measure of success is simple: seeing patients return to the activities they love. Whether it is walking a beach at sunrise, playing a full round of golf, or keeping up with grandchildren, restored movement represents restored independence — and that remains the purpose behind every procedure he performs. 00:17 – Introduction to Dr. Kurtis Biggs 02:20 – When Is Joint Pain More Than “Getting Older”? 04:00 – Conservative Treatment Before Joint Replacement 05:30 – X-Rays vs. MRI for Hip and Knee Pain 06:04 – Can You Wait Too Long for Joint Replacement? 08:16 – Injections, PRP, Stem Cells & Arthritis 10:48 – How Joint Replacement Has Changed 17:14 – What Recovery After Knee Replacement Looks Like 20:28 – Reducing Opioid Use After Joint Replacement 25:26 – Designing a New Hip Implant & the Future of Joint Replacement Connect with Dr. Biggs Website: https://www.jointinstitutefl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkurtisbiggs/ Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

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  E189: Health Coaching, GLP-1s & Sustainable Weight Loss with Health Coach Robyn Kavin

  Aug 26, 202635 min

  Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, Robyn Kavin, a health coach at Clearwater Family Medicine & Allergy and former registered dietitian, joins us to discuss health coaching, GLP-1 medications, sustainable weight management, and protecting muscle during weight loss. They also explore food noise, emotional versus physical hunger, and how personalized support can help people build lasting, healthy habits. Tune in to learn why successful weight management isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about finding the right combination of tools, support, and habits for you. Robyn Kavin is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Before moving to Florida, she spent more than 15 years as a registered dietitian in South Africa. Robyn specializes in weight management, diabetes and insulin resistance, chronic disease, women’s health, and gut health, helping patients make practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that support long-term wellness. 00:29 – Meet Health Coach Robyn Kavin 01:00 – From Registered Dietitian to Health Coach 02:08 – What Does a Health Coach Actually Do? 04:30 – Weight Management and Chronic Disease 06:30 – GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Breaking the Stigma 12:10 – Why GLP-1s Aren’t a “Quick Fix” 13:16 – Protein, Nutrition, and Protecting Muscle 16:26 – Visceral Fat, Inflammation, and Body Composition 19:45 – Do You Have to Stay on a GLP-1 Forever? 25:20 – Food Noise, Hunger, and Your Relationship With Food Connect with Health Coach Robyn by scheduling a health coaching appointment through Clearwater Family Medicine & Allergy at (727) 446-1097 or schedule@cfma.health. Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

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  E188: Why Weight Loss Gets Harder After 35 with Dr. Janeeka Benoit

  Aug 19, 202639 min

  Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Janeeka Benoit, a double board-certified internal medicine and sports medicine physician who helps women improve their metabolic health and prevent chronic disease. In this episode, we discuss why weight loss can become more challenging for women in their mid-30s and beyond, including changes in muscle mass, metabolism, hormones, and body composition. Dr. Benoit explains the importance of resistance training, everyday movement, sleep, and stress management, while sharing practical ways to build healthier habits without striving for perfection. Tune in to learn how focusing on metabolic health, consistency, and sustainable lifestyle changes can help women feel stronger and healthier as they age. Dr. Janeeka Benoit is a Double Board-Certified Internist & Sports Medicine physician and the founder of Invessel Health & Wellness. She helps high-achieving women achieve sustainable weight loss to lower their risk of chronic disease and live longer, healthier lives. Her approach is grounded in both clinical expertise and personal experience. Despite leading an active lifestyle, she experienced unexpected weight gain and rising cholesterol, revealing the gap between conventional weight loss advice and true metabolic health. Today, Dr. Janeeka's mission centers on helping women achieve Less Weight. Less Risk. More Years so they can spend more of life healthy, active, and strong. 00:28 – Meet Dr. Janeeka Benoit 03:22 – The Meaning Behind Invessel Health & Wellness 06:04 – Why Women’s Bodies Change in Midlife 08:05 – Understanding Metabolic Syndrome 09:10 – Why Belly Fat Increases Around Menopause 13:30 – Muscle Mass, Metabolism & Weight Gain 17:30 – How to Make Resistance Training More Effective 21:00 – Everyday Movement Matters More Than You Think 26:33 – Sleep, Stress, Cortisol & Weight 31:50 – Mindset, Consistency & Letting Go of Perfection Connect with Dr. Janeeka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaneekabenoit_do/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeeka-benoit-do-dr-j-107a90200/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DVChq73nt/?mibextid=wwXIfr Connect with Dr. Reller Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermd Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa... Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.

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