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Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio

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About the podcast

Hosted by Natalie Baggio, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an accomplished health care executive and clinician, Core Conversations dives deep into the heart of health care, exploring the people, ideas, and innovations that shape how we care for our communities. Each episode features meaningful conversations with experts, caregivers, and community partners who are driving change across the industry.

Drawing on her extensive experience in both clinical and executive leadership, Natalie brings a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between complex medical topics and everyday well-being, always finding the human side at the heart of every story. Whether you work in health care or simply want to take better care of yourself and your family, Core Conversations will leave you informed, inspired, and connected.

Latest episodes

Natalie Baggio speaks with various guests on the thirty-sixth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 36
Best of Core Conversations
Published: Sep. 28, 2026

In this special best-of episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio revisits memorable moments and meaningful stories from physicians, caregivers, and team members at Corewell Health. From life-saving preventive screenings and inspiring health care careers to extraordinary teamwork and nationally recognized care, this episode celebrates the expertise, compassion, and commitment making a difference throughout Southwest Michigan.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Molly Marquardt on the thirty-fifth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 35
Featured guests: Molly Marquardt – Nurse, Jes Jasper – X-ray tech
Published: Sep. 21, 2026

Natalie Baggio talks with Corewell Health team members Molly Marquardt and Jess Jasper about a life-saving moment outside the hospital. They share how quick action, CPR, an AED, and teamwork helped save a man who collapsed in a Benton Harbor parking lot, and discuss why learning basic CPR skills can help anyone feel more prepared to respond in an emergency.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 34
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 14, 2026

Corewell Health experts share practical ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and support can make a difference, plus simple tips for choosing healthier foods, adding movement to your day, and building habits that support better blood sugar and long-term health.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 33
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 7, 2026

Corewell Health experts discuss diabetes prevention, risk factors, and resources available in our community. Learn how education, technology, and nutrition can help support healthy blood sugar, plus hear about the Diabetes Prevention Program and Deliciously Balanced cooking classes designed to help community members make healthier choices.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lorraine White-Day on the thirty-second episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 32
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 31, 2026

Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, reflect on his remarkable recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. They share how Good Samaritans, first responders, and health care teams worked together to help save Lincoln’s life, as well as the rehabilitation and follow-up care that helped him return to school and a study-abroad program just six weeks later.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lincoln White-Day on the thirty-first episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 31
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 24, 2026

Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day was preparing for an afternoon of sailing when a severe electrical accident left him fighting for his life. Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, join Natalie Baggio to share what happened, the lifesaving care he received, and his remarkable recovery.

Natalie Baggio speaks with various guests on the thirty-sixth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 36
Best of Core Conversations
Published: Sep. 28, 2026

In this special best-of episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio revisits memorable moments and meaningful stories from physicians, caregivers, and team members at Corewell Health. From life-saving preventive screenings and inspiring health care careers to extraordinary teamwork and nationally recognized care, this episode celebrates the expertise, compassion, and commitment making a difference throughout Southwest Michigan.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Molly Marquardt on the thirty-fifth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 35
Featured guests: Molly Marquardt – Nurse, Jes Jasper – X-ray tech
Published: Sep. 21, 2026

Natalie Baggio talks with Corewell Health team members Molly Marquardt and Jess Jasper about a life-saving moment outside the hospital. They share how quick action, CPR, an AED, and teamwork helped save a man who collapsed in a Benton Harbor parking lot, and discuss why learning basic CPR skills can help anyone feel more prepared to respond in an emergency.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 34
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 14, 2026

Corewell Health experts share practical ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and support can make a difference, plus simple tips for choosing healthier foods, adding movement to your day, and building habits that support better blood sugar and long-term health.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 33
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 7, 2026

Corewell Health experts discuss diabetes prevention, risk factors, and resources available in our community. Learn how education, technology, and nutrition can help support healthy blood sugar, plus hear about the Diabetes Prevention Program and Deliciously Balanced cooking classes designed to help community members make healthier choices.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lorraine White-Day on the thirty-second episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 32
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 31, 2026

Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, reflect on his remarkable recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. They share how Good Samaritans, first responders, and health care teams worked together to help save Lincoln’s life, as well as the rehabilitation and follow-up care that helped him return to school and a study-abroad program just six weeks later.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lincoln White-Day on the thirty-first episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 31
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 24, 2026

Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day was preparing for an afternoon of sailing when a severe electrical accident left him fighting for his life. Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, join Natalie Baggio to share what happened, the lifesaving care he received, and his remarkable recovery.

Natalie Baggio speaks with various guests on the thirty-sixth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 36
Best of Core Conversations
Published: Sep. 28, 2026

In this special best-of episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio revisits memorable moments and meaningful stories from physicians, caregivers, and team members at Corewell Health. From life-saving preventive screenings and inspiring health care careers to extraordinary teamwork and nationally recognized care, this episode celebrates the expertise, compassion, and commitment making a difference throughout Southwest Michigan.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Molly Marquardt on the thirty-fifth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 35
Featured guests: Molly Marquardt – Nurse, Jes Jasper – X-ray tech
Published: Sep. 21, 2026

Natalie Baggio talks with Corewell Health team members Molly Marquardt and Jess Jasper about a life-saving moment outside the hospital. They share how quick action, CPR, an AED, and teamwork helped save a man who collapsed in a Benton Harbor parking lot, and discuss why learning basic CPR skills can help anyone feel more prepared to respond in an emergency.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 34
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 14, 2026

Corewell Health experts share practical ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and support can make a difference, plus simple tips for choosing healthier foods, adding movement to your day, and building habits that support better blood sugar and long-term health.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 33
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 7, 2026

Corewell Health experts discuss diabetes prevention, risk factors, and resources available in our community. Learn how education, technology, and nutrition can help support healthy blood sugar, plus hear about the Diabetes Prevention Program and Deliciously Balanced cooking classes designed to help community members make healthier choices.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lorraine White-Day on the thirty-second episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 32
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 31, 2026

Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, reflect on his remarkable recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. They share how Good Samaritans, first responders, and health care teams worked together to help save Lincoln’s life, as well as the rehabilitation and follow-up care that helped him return to school and a study-abroad program just six weeks later.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lincoln White-Day on the thirty-first episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 31
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 24, 2026

Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day was preparing for an afternoon of sailing when a severe electrical accident left him fighting for his life. Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, join Natalie Baggio to share what happened, the lifesaving care he received, and his remarkable recovery.

Natalie Baggio speaks with various guests on the thirty-sixth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 36
Best of Core Conversations
Published: Sep. 28, 2026

In this special best-of episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio revisits memorable moments and meaningful stories from physicians, caregivers, and team members at Corewell Health. From life-saving preventive screenings and inspiring health care careers to extraordinary teamwork and nationally recognized care, this episode celebrates the expertise, compassion, and commitment making a difference throughout Southwest Michigan.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Molly Marquardt on the thirty-fifth episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 35
Featured guests: Molly Marquardt – Nurse, Jes Jasper – X-ray tech
Published: Sep. 21, 2026

Natalie Baggio talks with Corewell Health team members Molly Marquardt and Jess Jasper about a life-saving moment outside the hospital. They share how quick action, CPR, an AED, and teamwork helped save a man who collapsed in a Benton Harbor parking lot, and discuss why learning basic CPR skills can help anyone feel more prepared to respond in an emergency.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 34
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 14, 2026

Corewell Health experts share practical ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and support can make a difference, plus simple tips for choosing healthier foods, adding movement to your day, and building habits that support better blood sugar and long-term health.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Nicole Morrissey and Alaina Elder-Correa on the thirty-third episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 33
Featured guests: Nicole Morrissey – Lead clinical program specialist, Alaina Elder-Correa – Diabetes prevention lifestyle coach
Published: Sep. 7, 2026

Corewell Health experts discuss diabetes prevention, risk factors, and resources available in our community. Learn how education, technology, and nutrition can help support healthy blood sugar, plus hear about the Diabetes Prevention Program and Deliciously Balanced cooking classes designed to help community members make healthier choices.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lorraine White-Day on the thirty-second episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 32
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 31, 2026

Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, reflect on his remarkable recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. They share how Good Samaritans, first responders, and health care teams worked together to help save Lincoln’s life, as well as the rehabilitation and follow-up care that helped him return to school and a study-abroad program just six weeks later.

Natalie Baggio speaks with Lincoln White-Day on the thirty-first episode of the Core Conversations podcast.
Episode 31
Featured guests: Lincoln White-Day – Patient, Lorraine White-Day – Patient’s mother
Published: Aug. 24, 2026

Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day was preparing for an afternoon of sailing when a severe electrical accident left him fighting for his life. Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, join Natalie Baggio to share what happened, the lifesaving care he received, and his remarkable recovery.

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