This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why choosing the right medical facility matters as much as getting care
• How to decide between urgent care, freestanding ER, hospital ER, or calling 911
• Pediatric emergencies, fractures, cuts, and abdominal pain explained simply
• How calling ahead can save hours, stress, and massive medical bills
• Empowering families with medical knowledge before emergencies happen

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Disclaimer: Medical Information, not Advice.

This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why a coffee walk is the secret weapon for ending fights and actually reconnecting
• February sports chaos, Olympic hot takes, and why people should mind their own business
• The millennial dilemma: conquer the world vs. disappear to a barefoot farm forever
• Defining relationship roles (vacations, chores, life) to avoid resentment
• Airing of grievances: the great shower shelf shampoo war
• Harrod's English Breakfast Tea: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43110616
• Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43109886

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This week we walk + talk all the things:

• What a Coffee Walk is and how walking changes the quality of hard conversations
• Supporting small businesses, s’mores lattes, and the heart behind local coffee shops, check out Harlow and Pearl: @harlowandpearl
• Warming shelters, healthcare realities, and why compassion shouldn’t have a temperature cutoff
• Current events: Grammys fashion, Justin Bieber’s return, authenticity, and public perception
• Remember when: being broke, splitting meals, service industry jobs, and building a life together

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This week we walk + talk all the things:

• Radio announcer voices + the cure for boring conversation
• Current events: “Karen is now Jessica” + Blake Lively / Taylor Swift headlines
• A weekend trip that turned into two real-life medical emergencies — and working as a team under pressure
• The biggest change that made their second marriage stronger (self-care vs over-giving)
• Behind the scenes medical talk: when to call an ambulance + protecting your kidneys with NSAIDs

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This week we walk + talk all the things:

• What a Coffee Walk is + our Framework
• Big news: Selected to speak at TedX Charleston! (Without coaches or consultants)
• Current events corner: The Beckhams + Greenland
• Airing of Grievances (labor + sleeping husbands 👀)

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Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is just that — information. This is not medical advice. Only your doctor can provide medical advice. If you are having an emergency, dial 911.

Episode Focus: Making colonoscopy prep tolerable through honest conversation and practical tips.

Key Points:

• Who should get a colonoscopy and when
• Why prep matters and why it gets canceled
• Planning ahead (work, childcare, day before)
• Six realistic tips to reduce misery
• Couch days, movies, and mental prep
• Clear liquids that actually help
• Why one “unhealthy” day is worth it

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Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is just that — information. This is not medical advice. Only your doctor can provide medical advice. If you are having an emergency, dial 911.

In this episode of Coffee Walk MD, Dr. Kendall and Dr. Bankhead sit down for an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation about marriage, burnout, current events, and who they’re becoming in this season of life.

They start by explaining what a coffee walk really is — a simple but intentional way to create space for meaningful communication in the middle of busy lives, careers, and parenting.

From coffee mugs and espresso questions to serious discussions about night shift work being classified as a carcinogen, this episode blends humor with depth. Brittany opens up about the toll night shifts take on the body, while Brian shares a vivid dream that turns into a surprisingly insightful reflection.

In current events, they discuss a tragic and unsettling story involving a dentist and the larger, often overlooked issue of violence against healthcare workers — followed by a lighter shift into Winter Olympics excitement and why watching sports (and judging from the couch) is oddly calming.

The conversation turns candid during the segment “The Thing No One Warned You About”, where they talk openly about marriage — including losing boundaries, emotional restraint, and how loving someone doesn’t mean you never want to scream into a pillow.

They close by reflecting on who they thought they’d be versus who they’re becoming, touching on careers, creativity, motherhood, teaching, and redefining success in midlife.

As always, this Coffee Walk is about real conversations, connection, and letting things be honest — even when they’re awkward.

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Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is just that — information. This is not medical advice. Only your doctor can provide medical advice. If you are having an emergency, dial 911.

In this episode of Coffee Walk MD, Brian and Brittany kick off the new year with an honest, unfiltered conversation about marriage, money anxiety, modern culture, and why coffee walks have become such a grounding ritual in their relationship.

They talk about what’s been on their minds lately — from chronic dry eye struggles and Substack dreams to concerns about the economy feeling like a “death rally.” Along the way, they dive into current events, reflect on entrepreneurship and physician burnout, and share what they’re dreaming about for the year ahead.

The episode takes a heart-melting turn when their daughter, Tinsley, joins the conversation — delivering laugh-out-loud honesty about having doctors as parents, coffee preferences, hopscotch grievances, and big dreams for her future.

They wrap things up by pulling back the curtain on business ownership, the emotional weight physicians carry in the emergency department, and the reality of social support gaps in the U.S. healthcare system.

As always, this Coffee Walk is about connection, communication, and saying the things that usually stay in your head.

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Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is just that — information. This is not medical advice. Only your doctor can provide medical advice. If you are having an emergency, dial 911.