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The voices behind health care: stories from the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from.

2,303 episodes · Since May 2020 · About 15 minutes each

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Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight [PODCAST]

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March 24, 2026Mar 24, 2026

Physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist Maureen McBeth discusses her article "Beyond BMI: Why weight management must look inside the body." Maureen explains why common tools like the bathroom scale and body mass index can misclassify up to 34 percent…

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Physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist Maureen McBeth discusses her article “Beyond BMI: Why weight management must look inside the body.” Maureen explains why common tools like the bathroom scale and body mass index can misclassify up to 34 percent of the general population as obese while masking dangerous internal …

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Insulin resistance is a survival mechanism, not a broken system [PODCAST]

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March 23, 2026Mar 23, 2026

Metabolic health educator Kevin Whitt discusses his article "Insulin resistance is not a disease: a metabolic reframe." Kevin argues that the skyrocketing rates of Type 2 diabetes are not the result of defective biology, but rather a predictable response to…

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Metabolic health educator Kevin Whitt discusses his article “Insulin resistance is not a disease: a metabolic reframe.” Kevin argues that the skyrocketing rates of Type 2 diabetes are not the result of defective biology, but rather a predictable response to chronically elevated blood sugar. The conversation challenges the traditional medical …

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Criticism stings because doctors care deeply about their work [PODCAST]

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March 20, 2026Mar 20, 2026

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Dealing with physician negative feedback." Jessie validates the pain that comes with criticism, noting that it hurts not because physicians are weak, but because they are human and deeply invested in…

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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Dealing with physician negative feedback.” Jessie validates the pain that comes with criticism, noting that it hurts not because physicians are weak, but because they are human and deeply invested in their patients. The conversation explores the physiological response to negative …

Why early detection matters: Transforming lung cancer care [PODCAST]

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March 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026

This article is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. In this special sponsored episode from Eli Lilly and Company, I am joined by Dr. Lee James, senior vice president, oncology medical affairs at Lilly, to discuss the importance of lung…

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This article is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.

In this special sponsored episode from Eli Lilly and Company, I am joined by Dr. Lee James, senior vice president, oncology medical affairs at Lilly, to discuss the importance of lung cancer screenings, early diagnosis, and advancements in biomarker testing.

Dr. James has …

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Politics and fear have replaced science in U.S. pain management [PODCAST]

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March 18, 2026Mar 18, 20263

Patient advocate Richard A. Lawhern discusses the article "U.S. opioid policy history: How politics replaced science in pain care." Richard argues that for decades, public policy on pain treatment has been driven by sociopolitical factors rather than medical science. He…

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Patient advocate Richard A. Lawhern discusses the article “U.S. opioid policy history: How politics replaced science in pain care.” Richard argues that for decades, public policy on pain treatment has been driven by sociopolitical factors rather than medical science. He traces the history from the “business corruption” phase of pill …

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Shift from universal to optional vaccination risks normalizing preventable disease [PODCAST]

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March 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026

Medical student Umayr R. Shaikh discusses his article "The impact of CDC’s new childhood immunization guidance." Umayr argues that recent CDC changes, moving vaccines like flu, Hep B, and meningococcal from universal recommendation to shared decision making, risk normalizing preventable…

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Medical student Umayr R. Shaikh discusses his article “The impact of CDC’s new childhood immunization guidance.” Umayr argues that recent CDC changes, moving vaccines like flu, Hep B, and meningococcal from universal recommendation to shared decision making, risk normalizing preventable illness. He highlights how his medical training now focuses on …

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Emergency nurses struggle to turn off survival mode after the pandemic [PODCAST]

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March 16, 2026Mar 16, 2026

Retired emergency department nurse Amy Dinaburg discusses her article "Lowercase PTSD: Why emergency staff are still hypervigilant." Amy reflects on the relentless pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic where nurses were forced to override their nervous systems to keep patients alive.…

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Retired emergency department nurse Amy Dinaburg discusses her article “Lowercase PTSD: Why emergency staff are still hypervigilant.” Amy reflects on the relentless pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic where nurses were forced to override their nervous systems to keep patients alive. She describes the concept of “Lowercase PTSD” as the result …

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Autonomous AI agents could strip the soul from medicine [PODCAST]

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March 15, 2026Mar 15, 2026

Internal medicine and functional medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "Agentic AI in medicine: the danger of automating the doctor." Shiv analyzes the new ARPA-H "ADVOCATE" program which aims to deploy autonomous AI agents for heart disease care…

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Internal medicine and functional medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article “Agentic AI in medicine: the danger of automating the doctor.” Shiv analyzes the new ARPA-H “ADVOCATE” program which aims to deploy autonomous AI agents for heart disease care within three years. The conversation highlights the critical difference between …

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Wellness requires safe spaces outside the medical system [PODCAST]

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March 14, 2026Mar 14, 2026

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Why physician wellness programs must evolve beyond institutions." Jessie reflects on her seventeen years leading in-house wellness initiatives and argues that while institutional programs provide legitimacy, they are ultimately insufficient for…

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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Why physician wellness programs must evolve beyond institutions.” Jessie reflects on her seventeen years leading in-house wellness initiatives and argues that while institutional programs provide legitimacy, they are ultimately insufficient for deep healing. She explains that true recovery requires stepping away …

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Why “just relaxing” fails when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode [PODCAST]

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March 13, 2026Mar 13, 2026

Occupational medicine physician and life coach Claudine Holt discusses her article "Nervous system dysregulation vs. stress: Why 'just relaxing' doesn’t work." Claudine challenges the common advice to treat burnout with self-care like massages or vacations. She explains that for many,…

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Occupational medicine physician and life coach Claudine Holt discusses her article “Nervous system dysregulation vs. stress: Why ‘just relaxing’ doesn’t work.” Claudine challenges the common advice to treat burnout with self-care like massages or vacations. She explains that for many, stress is not a mindset issue but a physiological state …

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Heat therapy activates proteins that repair cells and protect the heart [PODCAST]

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March 12, 2026Mar 12, 2026

Hematologist-oncologist Khushali Jhaveri discusses her article "What the research really says about infrared saunas." Khushali shares her personal journey from skepticism to advocacy after experiencing the profound physiological shifts of infrared heat therapy. The conversation dives into the science of…

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Hematologist-oncologist Khushali Jhaveri discusses her article “What the research really says about infrared saunas.” Khushali shares her personal journey from skepticism to advocacy after experiencing the profound physiological shifts of infrared heat therapy. The conversation dives into the science of heat shock proteins, explaining how thermal stress helps the body …

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How to master a new health care leadership role [PODCAST]

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March 11, 2026Mar 11, 2026

Intensivist Cristin Mount and business operations lead Steve Lettrich from All Levels Leadership discuss their article "A 6-step framework for new health care leaders." The authors address the common challenge where clinicians step into leadership roles with little formal training.…

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Intensivist Cristin Mount and business operations lead Steve Lettrich from All Levels Leadership discuss their article “A 6-step framework for new health care leaders.” The authors address the common challenge where clinicians step into leadership roles with little formal training. They outline a practical framework designed to help new leaders …

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Understanding the science behind embryo grading improves IVF decision making [PODCAST]

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March 10, 2026Mar 10, 2026

Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article "A clinician’s guide to embryo grading in IVF." Erica breaks down the complex metrics used to evaluate embryo quality, a subject often reserved for subspecialty fellowship…

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Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article “A clinician’s guide to embryo grading in IVF.” Erica breaks down the complex metrics used to evaluate embryo quality, a subject often reserved for subspecialty fellowship training. The conversation guides listeners through the critical developmental milestones …

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AI redefines the physician’s role by reducing cognitive overload [PODCAST]

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March 9, 2026Mar 9, 2026

Family physician and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses his article "AI in medicine: Why it won’t replace doctors but will redefine them." Tod argues that the binary debate between AI as a savior or a threat misses the point.…

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Family physician and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses his article “AI in medicine: Why it won’t replace doctors but will redefine them.” Tod argues that the binary debate between AI as a savior or a threat misses the point. The real issue is that modern medical complexity has outgrown …

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Hospitals must establish safety guardrails before deploying AI [PODCAST]

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March 8, 2026Mar 8, 2026

Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the risks regarding misinformation and privacy…

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Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article “ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols.” Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the risks regarding misinformation and privacy breaches. The conversation details five non-negotiable protocols, including rigorous encryption, …

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Unregulated botanical products pose hidden risks in convenience stores [PODCAST]

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March 7, 2026Mar 7, 2026

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Unregulated botanical products: the hidden risks of convenience store supplements." Muhamad explores the dangerous misconception that "natural" equals safe, revealing how consumers unknowingly ingest substances with opioid-like effects…

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Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article “Unregulated botanical products: the hidden risks of convenience store supplements.” Muhamad explores the dangerous misconception that “natural” equals safe, revealing how consumers unknowingly ingest substances with opioid-like effects sold as wellness products. He highlights the conflict between Americans’ …

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AI could end the administrative nightmare for doctors [PODCAST]

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March 6, 2026Mar 6, 2026

Internal medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "Claude for Healthcare vs. administrative burden: a physician’s review." Shiv contrasts the two hours he spent fighting a prior authorization with the promise of Anthropic's new "Claude for Healthcare," an AI…

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Internal medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article “Claude for Healthcare vs. administrative burden: a physician’s review.” Shiv contrasts the two hours he spent fighting a prior authorization with the promise of Anthropic’s new “Claude for Healthcare,” an AI system designed to handle claims and verify coverage in minutes. …

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Physician vulnerability and authenticity: How shared stories heal [PODCAST]

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March 5, 2026Mar 5, 2026

Professor of clinical psychiatry Michael F. Myers discusses his book Physicians With Lived Experience: How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance and the article "Breaking the silence: mental health and racism in medical school." The conversation highlights the journey of Dr.…

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Professor of clinical psychiatry Michael F. Myers discusses his book Physicians With Lived Experience: How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance and the article “Breaking the silence: mental health and racism in medical school.” The conversation highlights the journey of Dr. Chris Veal, a Black gay physician who overcame a seven …

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Rest is a holy practice: Reclaiming the soul of medicine [PODCAST]

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March 4, 2026Mar 4, 2026

Developmental behavioral pediatrician Roxanne Almas discusses her article "The making of a rested healer." Roxanne shares her deeply personal journey through the "quiet unraveling" of burnout and the profound grief of losing both parents. She describes how she moved away…

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Developmental behavioral pediatrician Roxanne Almas discusses her article “The making of a rested healer.” Roxanne shares her deeply personal journey through the “quiet unraveling” of burnout and the profound grief of losing both parents. She describes how she moved away from the cold efficiency of modern medicine to rediscover her …

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Ecovillages and organic farming could reverse global warming [PODCAST]

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March 3, 2026Mar 3, 2026

Physician and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Ecovillages and organic agriculture: a scenario for global climate restoration." David challenges the IPCC's failure to model a fully organic global agricultural transition, presenting a scenario where converting…

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Physician and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article “Ecovillages and organic agriculture: a scenario for global climate restoration.” David challenges the IPCC’s failure to model a fully organic global agricultural transition, presenting a scenario where converting 5 billion hectares to biointensive organic farming could sequester nearly …