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Beyond Clinical WallsHelping You Advocate Everywhere Healthcare Happens Author: Dr. Bayo - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS
Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system. The Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast guides you to becoming your best advocate. Created and hosted by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (known to listeners as Dr. Bayo), this show empowers you with the knowledge to understand your body and navigate a complex healthcare system so you can advocate for the care you deserve. Dr. Bayo combines her extensive medical expertise with real-world insights. As Medical Director for Saint Mary's Urgent Cares and for the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, she brings a unique perspective on healthcare and patient advocacy. Dr. Bayo is a nationally recognized health advocate, a national speaker with a TEDx Talk called "Do No Harm" with over 2 million views, a national news contributor, and brings years of experience as a practicing physician to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and practical healthcare navigation. In each episode, Dr. Bayo speaks with guests who are passionate advocates of health-related topics to help you learn from the best. Together, they provide insights and strategies that empower you to take control of your healthcare journey. Connect with Dr. Bayo on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and YouTube, or learn more at https://doctorbayo.com. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Really Happens in the ICU: What Families Should Know with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim
Episode 18
Sunday, 1 February, 2026
Hearing “They’re going to the ICU” is terrifying, especially when no one explains what’s happening. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with triple board-certified critical care physician Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (ICUBOY) to explain what really happens inside the Intensive Care Unit. From ventilators and sedation to ICU machines and decision-making, this conversation breaks down critical care in clear, human language. Whether you are facing an ICU stay now, supporting a loved one, or wanting to be prepared, this episode will help you feel more informed and confident. What the ICU is and how it differs from a regular hospital room Why patients are admitted to the ICU and what “critical” truly means Who makes up the ICU care team and how decisions are made What common ICU machines, monitors, and ventilators actually do Why ICU patients are sedated and how doctors decide when to wake them How families can tell if a patient is improving, stable, or declining How to communicate effectively with the ICU medical team What recovery after an ICU stay can look like How families navigate difficult decisions, including hospice care How to prepare before a medical crisis with the right documents and conversations More than 5 million Americans are admitted to ICUs each year, yet most families enter without understanding what’s happening. This episode turns fear into clarity and gives you tools to advocate for yourself or someone you love. 🎧 Follow Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (@icuboy_meded) on social media for more ICU education. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who may need it. This is an episode worth saving, especially if you ever find yourself supporting someone in critical care. In this episode, you’ll learn:
