{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations with Sekani","slug":"conversations-with-sekani-7811756","podcast_index_feed_id":7811756,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44958799/44958799-1765176292804-97ad13a340418.jpg","author":"Joy Okolobi","episode_count":165,"summary":"Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T22:21:14.279400+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756"},"episode":{"title":"43 Years as Pediatrician: Real Talk on Parenting, Health & Kids | Dr. Stan Block","slug":"43-years-as-pediatrician-real-talk-on-parenting-health-kids-dr-stan-block","published_at":"2026-07-11T22:47:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/43-years-as-pediatrician-real-talk-on-parenting-health-kids-dr-stan-block","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/43-Years-as-Pediatrician-Real-Talk-on-Parenting--Health--Kids--Dr--Stan-Block-e3lrc60","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/play/122580608/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F427618763-44100-2-e5d14658cdae7.mp3","summary":"From small-town Kentucky to becoming one of America’s most published pediatricians, Dr. Stan Block shares decades of practical wisdom on raising healthy, happy children. In this informative conversation, Dr. Block discusses: • Growing up in a large, active family and early love of reading & sports • His journey into medicine and building a successful rural practice • The most common parenting challenges he sees • Evidence-based advice for modern families • Why communication, love & consistency matter most Whether you’re a new parent, planning a family, or just want practical insights, this episode is packed with real-world guidance. Dr. Stan Block is a board-certified pediatrician, author of *Pediatrics Around the Block*, and founder of one of Kentucky’s largest pediatric practices. Timestamps below ⬇️ #ParentingAdvice #Pediatrician #ChildHealth #RaisingKids #DrStanBlock #FamilyHealth Connect with Stan Block Website: https://slblockmd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-block-b8918b223/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Stan Block 1:40 - Childhood in Kentucky, Family & Early Interests 8:15 - Path to Medicine & Becoming a Pediatrician 15:30 - Building a Practice & Research Leadership 23:10 - Common Parenting Challenges & Real Solutions 31:45 - Health, Habits & Raising Resilient Kids 40:20 - Lessons from 43+ Years in Pediatrics 48:5…","meta_description":"From small-town Kentucky to becoming one of America’s most published pediatricians, Dr. Stan Block shares decades of practical wisdom on raising healthy,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/43-years-as-pediatrician-real-talk-on-parenting-health-kids-dr-stan-block/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/43-years-as-pediatrician-real-talk-on-parenting-health-kids-dr-stan-block.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}