Southern Remedy
by MPB Think Radio
Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays. Each day a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and takes questions from listeners. email your questions: [email protected] Listen Live on MPB Think Radio Monday - Family Nurse Practitioner Josie Bidwell, Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit Tuesday - Dr. Susan Buttross, Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking Wednesday - Dr. Jimmy Stewart, The Original Southern Remedy Thursday - Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod, Southern Remedy Kids and Teens Friday - Dr. Jasmine Kency, Southern Remedy for Women
Episodes
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens: Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
The American Diabetes Association has information about Food and Nutrition. Berberine: What It Is, Benefits and Side Effects from the Cleveland Clinc Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Defining Hope
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Topic: Hope, is one of the 3 virtues for which we should all strive. Faith, Hope and Love. But to you know what hope really means? Are you an optimistic person, and if you are,...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic: Colds, Flu, COVID, RSV
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart M.D.
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Advice on Blended Families
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Janne Swearengen Topic: How to maintain healthy relationships in a blended family. You can join the conversation by sending an email to: [email protected]. If you...
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Lung Cancer Awareness. Guest: Director for the ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Jonathan T. Hontzas, AGACNP-BC, DNP Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy...
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Southern Remedy for Women | Diabetes Recap for Halloween
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Diabetes Recap for Halloween Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic | Skin
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart M.D.
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Addiction: The Vicious Cycle
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Dr. Don Faucet Topic: Mental health disorders can change how we feel, think, and cope with life. And when symptoms become overwhelming, the answer for some is to turn...
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Behind The Medical Headlines
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Behind the medical headlines. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Common Questions
Commonly asked questions! car seats fever flu and current vaccines growing pains Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please...
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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart M.D.
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy for Women | Drive Time - Respiratory Illnesses and Vaccinations
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Respiratory Illnesses and Vaccinations Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Well Check Ups
Websites for Well Child Development and Milestones CDC's Developmental Milestones Vroom has free, science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life today Ages and Stages Quesstionaire M-CHAT, The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Email the…
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Picky Eating or Eating Disorder?
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Dr. Taylor Perry Topic: Being a picky eater as a toddler can almost be looked at as a rite of passage. Up to 50% of children between 2 and 4 years will demonstrate some...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic: Halloween and Fall Tips
Happy Halloween! Ready for Fall? Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart M.D.
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Sports: Positives and Negatives
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Anson Walker Topic: We have all heard that team sport participation can offer a powerful balance of physical, psychological, and social benefits, and even watching team...
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Resetting & Refocusing
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Tips for resetting and refocusing. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Breastfeeding
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Burnout
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and MPB's Liz Gill in for Abram Nanny Topic: It happens to many of us at some point or another. Our lives get really busy with our daily responsibilities, our job, volunteer work, or taking care…
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Southern Remedy for Women | Another Screening Update
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Updates on Screening for Illnesses Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Fall Vaccines
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast…
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Many Roles of Grandparents
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Dr. Courtney Walker Topic: For many families, grandparents are an incredible source of support. They're picking children up from school, helping with homework, making...
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest: Samantha Smith, MSW, LCSW-S at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening...
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Southern Remedy for Women | Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic: Toddler Time
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Repeat…
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Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit | Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes 2026
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest: Irena McClain, MPH & Executive Director for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi. Topic: Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes 2026. Email the show: [email protected] If…
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens| Head Injuries
UMMC Friday Night Injury Clinic is open from 9:30pm to 11:30pm every Friday night during the regular high school football season at 326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland MS. Call ahead if possible: 601.815.4721 Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of...
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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart, M.D.
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Parenting in the Middle Ground
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Topic: You’ve likely heard of “free-range parenting” that many reject because it seems dangerous and reckless. Then there’s “helicopter parenting” that is also rebuffed because...
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Southern Remedy Women's Health | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest: Mildred R. Ridgway, MD Topic: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens| Friday Night Injury Clinic
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Today's...
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The Original Southern Remedy | Dr. Jimmy Stewart MD
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Suicide Prevention Month
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Dr. Courtney Walker and Dr. Taylor Perry Topic: How do we know when someone we love may be struggling with thoughts of suicide? What should you say if someone tells you...
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Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit | Celebrating National Wellness Month
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Celebrating National Wellness Month. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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Southern Remedy for Women | Your Medications Explained
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Dr. Kency takes a deep dive look at the medications you take, related to dosage and side effects of over-the-counter and prescribed medicines. Email:...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teen | School Sick Day Rules
No fever (of 100.4 or more) for 24 hours without taking Tylenol or Motrin to go back to school. School Immunizations Compulsory School Attendance Summary 2026 Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of...
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The Original Southern Remedy | Dr. Jimmy L. Stewart Jr. MD
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Impact of Your Home Life
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Topic: Today, we’ll be pulling back the curtain on a topic that hits every single one of us right where we live—literally. We’re talking about homelife, and how the environment...
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Anxiety
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest: Tyler Slay, LPC Topic: Anxiety. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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Southern Remedy for Women | Osteoporosis
Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest: Teresa A. Moll, MD Topic: Arthritis remedies and treatments. Email: [email protected].
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic: Asthma 2026
Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Guest…
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The Original Southern Remedy | Dr. Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD
Host: Jimmy L. Stewart Jr., MD, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to...
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The End of Your Life
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Janne Swearengen Topic: I have said recently that instead of aging gracefully, we should age fiercely by making new friends, starting new hobbies and learning new…
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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Summer Tips
Host: Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Topic: Summer tips for staying healthy and fit. Email the show: [email protected] If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB:...
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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Obesity
Vaccine Education Center | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Email the show at [email protected] Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing…
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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Importance of Belonging
Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney Topic: Belonging is a basic human need and is more than just being part of a group—it’s about finding your place where you feel comfortable expressing yourself, feel accepted,...
About this show
Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays. Each day a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and takes questions from listeners.
email your questions: [email protected]
Listen Live on MPB Think Radio
Monday - Family Nurse Practitioner Josie Bidwell, Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit
Tuesday - Dr. Susan Buttross, Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking
Wednesday - Dr. Jimmy Stewart, The Original Southern Remedy
Thursday - Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod, Southern Remedy Kids and Teens
Friday - Dr. Jasmine Kency, Southern Remedy for Women
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