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Dialed In Health

Dialed In Health

By: Melissa Goodwin
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 Dialed In Health connects you with real providers answering the questions you're actually searching for: hormones, peptides, longevity, weight loss, end-of-life care, and more. Every episode is structured around high-search questions so when you're on Google, YouTube, ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Claude, you find real expertise from practicing professionals. Hosted by Melissa Goodwin. With 20+ years in health and wellness innovation, Melissa has brought over 36 products to market for major U.S. health systems and emerging healthcare startups. She's watched regular, frustrated people take their health into their own hands - sometimes brilliantly, sometimes dangerously. This show exists to close that gap. Providers: apply to be a guest at vitalitygrowthlabs.com/getdialedin. Topic requests: melissa@vitalitygrowthlabs.com. Powered by Vitality Growth Labs.2026
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  • What Does a Doula Do? Birth, Postpartum and End of Life Support

    What Does a Doula Do? Birth, Postpartum and End of Life Support
    Mar 25 2026

    Most people hire a birth doula the first time because they want support.

    Most partners call for one a second time because they saw what it did.

    Kelsie Thomas and Renee Forred of Transitions Doula Services in Sioux Falls

    join Melissa Goodwin to answer the questions people are actually searching:

    what a doula does, how they train, what Medicaid covers in South Dakota,

    and what happens when a doula shows up not at the beginning of life

    but at the end.

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    WHAT IS A DOULA?

    A doula is a non-medical emotional and physical support person who helps

    families navigate birth, postpartum recovery, and end of life transitions.

    Doulas do not deliver babies or provide medical care. They support the whole

    family through the experience.

    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DOULA AND A MIDWIFE?

    A midwife handles the medical side of birth. A doula handles the support side.

    Both can be on your team at the same time. They serve different roles.

    HOW ARE DOULAS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED?

    There is no single required path. Kelsie and Renee are both certified through

    Doulas of North America (DONA), an internationally recognized certifying body

    that requires ongoing continuing education.

    DOES MEDICAID COVER DOULA CARE IN SOUTH DAKOTA?

    Yes. As of January 2025, Medicaid in South Dakota approved doula coverage.

    Kelsie walks through the billing codes and what that means for families.

    WHAT IS A DEATH DOULA AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM HOSPICE?

    Hospice is a medical service. A death doula is non-medical. They provide

    emotional, logistical, and planning support for people who are dying and for

    the families around them. They can work alongside hospice or independently.

    WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE BECOMING DEATH DOULAS RIGHT NOW?

    Demand is growing because people want a different experience at the end of life

    than what the medical system alone can provide. Kelsie and Renee answer this

    directly from their own experience.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    What a doula actually does

    Birth doulas: hospital births, epidurals, C sections, and VBAC

    Real client stories: Jill's VBAC birth and Kristen and John's postpartum experience

    Medicaid doula coverage in South Dakota as of January 2025

    What a death doula is and how they differ from hospice

    Cafe Mortal: community death conversations over coffee

    Why interest in death doula work is surging

    How to find Transitions Doula Services in Sioux Falls

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    CONNECT WITH TRANSITIONS DOULA SERVICES

    Website: TransitionsDoulaServices.com

    Facebook: [INSERT LINK]

    Instagram: [INSERT LINK]

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    ARE YOU A HEALTH OR WELLNESS PROVIDER?

    Apply to be on Dialed In Health: [INSERT GUEST APPLICATION LINK]

    Dialed In Health is powered by Vitality Growth Labs.

    We help health and wellness providers get found on Google, YouTube,

    ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude and turn that visibility into clients.

    Learn more: vitalitygrowthlabs.com
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    28 mins
  • 22 Surgeries Later, This Marine Asked for Help | Dialed In Health

    22 Surgeries Later, This Marine Asked for Help | Dialed In Health
    Mar 21 2026
    What happens when a US Marine and professional MMA fighter with 22 surgeries finally admits he needs help? Clark Bevens served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2001, fought 24 professional fights, won world titles in jiu jitsu, and spent decades ignoring injuries because asking for help felt like weakness. After COVID forced him to step back from running a major health club organization, the pain caught up with him. In this episode of Dialed In Health, host Melissa Goodwin sits down with Clark in his home in Yankton, South Dakota, alongside his Kore Cares team: Emily Pinkleman (CNA) and Carly King (Agency Manager). They talk about what in home care actually looks like day to day, how caregivers build trust with clients, why so many people (especially veterans) delay getting the care they deserve, and how to get past the pride and embarrassment that keeps people suffering alone. Kore Cares provides in home care across 38 counties in South Dakota, serving people of all ages and abilities. In this episode, we cover: 0:00 Introduction 0:58 What happens when a veteran finally asks for help? 2:57 From the Marines to MMA to 22 surgeries 4:41 Why is it so hard for veterans to ask for care? 7:07 What gave you the courage to get help? 9:01 Why did you move to South Dakota for medical care? 10:04 What does an in home caregiver actually do every day? 11:44 How do you build trust between a caregiver and a client? 13:35 How does Core Cares match caregivers to clients? 15:35 What does a typical day of in home care look like? 17:05 Can you recover and get back to your life after major injury? 18:04 What advice would a veteran give someone afraid to ask for help? 20:36 How do you get over the embarrassment of needing help at home? 22:22 Wrap up and how to reach Kore Cares 23:09 Subscribe and connect Connect with Kore Cares: https://www.korecares.com/ Connect with Dialed In Health: vitalitygrowthlabs.com Provider Directory: vitalitygrowthlabs.com/thedirectory Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lonetreetallow Want to be a guest on Dialed In Health? Apply here: https://dialedinhealth.kit.com/39b0bb...
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    24 mins
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