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Mayo Clinic Health Matters

Kristen Meinzer

Booking Overview

This is an expert-led health and medicine interview show featuring Mayo Clinic clinicians and medical specialists who explain research and patient-facing health questions. Agencies could credibly pitch board-certified physicians, medical researchers, and public-health experts with evidence-based expertise and strong communication skills, but booking is likely high difficulty because the show primarily draws on Mayo Clinic’s own specialists and requires close editorial and medical relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 9.4k subscribers

Instagram: 4.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mcppodcasts@mayo.edu

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Host

Kristen Meinzer - Podcast host and interviewer for Mayo Clinic Health Matters, guiding conversations with medical experts on practical health questions and research.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Board-certified physicians, medical specialists, researchers and other clinicians with authoritative expertise in a focused health topic and the ability to communicate evidence-based guidance clearly to a general audience.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical leadership or specialist expertise, Published or actively engaged medical research, Affiliation with a leading healthcare institution

Recent Guest Discussions

Jewel Kling, M.D. - Vaginal Health, Anatomy, Sexual Pleasure And Sexual Dysfunction

Matthew Callstrom, M.D. - Artificial Intelligence In Cancer Detection, Treatment And Clinical Practice

Bhanu Kolla, M.D. - Alcohol Use And Its Long-term Effects On Health

Martin Ellman, D.P.M. - Bunions, Foot Care, Footwear And Barefoot Walking

Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S. - Hormone Panels, Hormone Testing And Women's Health

Recent Topics

Medicine, Healthcare, Medical Research, Preventive Care, Wellness

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Mayo Clinic Health Matters
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Is the gut microbiome overhyped?

October 13, 2026

The gut microbiome is one of the great medical discoveries of our time. It could revolutionize the way we treat GI issues, autoimmune diseases, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases and even mental health. But has the internet started getting ahead of what the science actually says? On this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S., helps us understand what the research says, what we're hoping to find out and the best way to invest in your gut health based on what w...

What to do when you hear “you have cancer”

September 29, 2026

No one wants to hear their doctor say "you have cancer." But if that happens, the conversation will affect your life for years to come. On this episode of Health Matters, medical oncologist Pooja Advani, M.D., pulls back the curtain on what those early conversations look like and gives us advice on how to handle such an overwhelming diagnosis. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or to...

Most strokes are preventable – here’s how

September 15, 2026

Strokes seem sudden, but they can actually be years in the making. In fact, 80% of strokes are preventable. So what can you do today to help prevent a stroke further down the line? On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with radiologist David Miller, M.D., about the stroke risk factors you can control. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcp...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Mayo Clinic Health Matters
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How do I get in touch with Mayo Clinic Health Matters?

Mayo Clinic Health Matters is hosted by Kristen Meinzer. Its publicly listed email is mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Mayo Clinic Health Matters?

The publicly listed email for Mayo Clinic Health Matters: mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.

How many listeners does Mayo Clinic Health Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Mayo Clinic Health Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Mayo Clinic Health Matters?

Mayo Clinic Health Matters typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Board-certified physicians, medical specialists, researchers and other clinicians with authoritative expertise in a focused health topic and the ability to communicate evidence-based guidance clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Clinical leadership or specialist expertise; Published or actively engaged medical research; Affiliation with a leading healthcare institution. Recent guests include Jewel Kling, M.D., Matthew Callstrom, M.D., and Bhanu Kolla, M.D..

How hard is it to get booked on Mayo Clinic Health Matters?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Mayo Clinic Health Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Medicine, Healthcare, Medical Research, Preventive Care, and Wellness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mcppodcasts@mayo.edu

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