Episodes

Aug. 8, 2025

From Dreams to Jewels: An Immigrant’s Story with Hugo Rodriguez

From Dreams to Jewels: An Immigrant’s Journey with Hugo Rodriguez In this inspiring episode of House Calls with Dr. Connie , master jeweler, devoted father, and proud immigrant Hugo Rodriguez shares his remarkable journey fro...
June 30, 2025

White House Doctors and the Politics of Presidential Health

In this timely conversation, Dr. Connie welcomes presidential health historian Ludwig M. Deppisch, M.D., to discuss the unique role of White House physicians across American history. With President Biden’s doctor facing court...
June 26, 2025

Motherhood, Grace & Summer Rhythms | Dr. Connie Interviews Andrea Fortenberry

Join Dr. Connie Mariano in a heartfelt conversation with author, speaker, and podcast host Andrea Fortenberry as they explore the joys and challenges of motherhood. They dive into themes of grace, mental wellness, and creatin...
May 29, 2025

Second Chances, Healing, and Getting Healthy

Former professional musician, Topher Hall joins Dr. Connie Mariano for a powerful conversation about second chances, healing from the past, and the journey toward a healthier life - physically, mentally, and spiritually. From...
April 28, 2025

What Healthy Athletes Know

Spring brings wonderful weather and a renewed enthusiasm for outdoor activities. Many are training for races, half-marathons, and marathons - or simply aiming to stay active and healthy. In this episode, Dr. Connie welcomes ...
March 27, 2025

The Art of Love

In this fun and charming episode, Dr. Connie sits down with professional matchmaker and Navy veteran Roseann Higgins, founder of SPIES: Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective . She’s on a mission to he...
Jan. 30, 2025

The Life of the Party

Join Dr. Connie for a joyous kickoff to Season 10 of House Calls! In this milestone episode, she welcomes seasoned event planners Donna Allen and Nicole Lessard from Destination Managers for an enlightening discussion about t...
Dec. 19, 2024

Christmas with Children

The most beautiful season of the year is here as we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. In this heartwarming episode, Dr. Connie shares her happiest holiday moments with her son, Andrew, and her two eldest grandchildren, Addie ...
Nov. 28, 2024

A Thanksgiving Salute: Veterans, Heroes, and Gratitude

Today, as we gather with loved ones to express gratitude, let's take a moment to recognize true heroes among us: firefighters, law enforcement, emergency response teams, and military veterans. Dr. Connie, a Navy veteran herse...
Oct. 17, 2024

Treat October Madness - Stay Positive in a Negative World

October is spooky for more than just Halloween. With the presidential election approaching in a deeply polarized country and a constant stream of bad news in the media, how can we stay sane? Dr. Connie has the prescription - ...
Sept. 19, 2024

Surviving and Thriving in a Stressful World

Presidential election! Taxes! Inflation! Covid again! Feeling a bit stressed lately? With the relentless flow of media and anxiety-provoking messages on social media, it’s no wonder. So, how do we survive the constant barrage...
Aug. 15, 2024

Hands on Healing

What's the secret to bouncing back from a serious injury or surgery? Physical therapists may hold the key. Join Dr. Connie as she interviews Dr. Amber Enright, one of America's 313,000 licensed physical therapists. Discover A...
July 11, 2024

Freedom and Fireworks

In this special July episode, Dr. Connie dedicates the show to celebrating America’s 248th birthday. She opens with a heartfelt and important monologue reflecting on her nine years of service as the White House Doctor, during...
June 20, 2024

Modern Dad

Dr. Connie celebrates the month of June by honoring grads and dads. She taps into a valuable family resource by asking her oldest son, Andrew Stevens, to join her in the studio to talk about his most important job: being the ...
May 16, 2024

Doctor Mom

In honor of Mother's Day, join Dr. Connie as she explores the beautiful intersection of family and medicine. What is life like for a mother who is also a practicing physician? Dr. Connie, a dedicated mother and grandmother, e...
April 18, 2024

The Final Chapter: Are You Prepared?

Let's address a topic that people are afraid to talk about. Taxes? Politics? No. In this episode, Dr. Connie confronts the conversation nobody wants to have: Dying. Are you prepared for your final chapter in this life? How do...
March 21, 2024

Dollars and Sense

Dr. Connie Mariano sits down with a very special guest, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, for a crucial conversation on financial literacy. It's a topic we often overlook, especially when it comes to teaching the next gen...
Feb. 15, 2024

Reservation for One, Please

On Valentine’s Day, we think of couples sharing gifts of love and romantic dinners. But what about those happily flying solo? In the US, 46.4% of adults are single. Among the 117.6 million Americans without spouses, Ms. Kerry...
Dec. 21, 2023

The Most Beautiful Time of the Year

The Christmas Holidays with their tinsel and light are often the most beautiful time of the year. Dr Connie explores the magical world of beauty with friends Maureen Francisco, co-executive producer of NW Productions, and Jen...
Nov. 16, 2023

Honoring our Veterans 1 Mile at a Time

Step into the world of resilience and recovery as Dr. Connie pays tribute to fellow veteran Danny Mayberry. Having served on the front lines with three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Navy Corpsman, Danny's jo...
Oct. 19, 2023

A New Doctor in the House

Are there two doctors in the house? Dr. Connie's concierge medical practice at the Center for Executive Medicine recently welcomed Dr. Linda Eller, D.O. Join us in this engaging episode as Dr. Linda delves into her unique med...
Sept. 21, 2023

Many Goals, Many Roles

To many professionals, just being a particular profession is not enough to fulfill one's life. Dr. Connie and special guest Dr. Dena George share their experiences and passions that are filled with many goals, roles, and achi...
Aug. 17, 2023

Into Intuition: Listening to the Whisper Within

Have you ever found yourself entranced by a gut feeling, that subtle nudge urging you towards a decision? Or perhaps you've heard that faint yet persuasive inner voice whispering, take the leap, only to witness amazing outcom...
July 20, 2023

Stress Less through Mindfulness

Summer should be a time of rest and relaxation. But in our nonstop world of 24/7 emails, texts, and calls, sometimes it is hard to slow down, step away, and go off-grid. How do you handle stress? Are you feeling anxious? Dr. ...