The Checkup with Doctor Mike
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In The Checkup, board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Mike, interviews the biggest names in Hollywood, Washington, sports, music, digital, and everywhere else about their physical, mental, and emotional health, so we can all learn to live happy and healthy together.
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Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
Watch full video episodes: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/playlist/CheckupPodcastPlaylist
IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/CheckupPod
Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter
Facebook: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook
Contact Email: [email protected]
Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2026 • 3h 9min
The Ancient Medicine of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes | Paul Rosolie
Paul Rosalie, a conservationist, explorer, and founder of Jungle Keepers, shares extraordinary stories from the Amazon. He discusses encountering uncontacted tribes, Indigenous medicine, jungle survival, dangerous animals, severe infections, and stingray venom. He also explores ethical conservation, eco-tourism, protecting rainforest communities, and why preserving Earth must come before reaching Mars.
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Aug 23, 2026 • 1h 36min
The Harsh Reality Of Nursing In 2026 | Nurse John
John De La Cruz, a Filipino-Canadian registered nurse turned viral creator and stand-up comic. He talks about Filipino nursing culture and immigrating to Canada. He describes nursing burnout, workplace violence and safety, travel nursing, and toxic training norms. He explains making comedic healthcare content and how that led to a global stand-up tour.
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Aug 12, 2026 • 1h 59min
Should You Leave Your Child Alone With A Doctor? | Dr. Scott Hadland
Dr. Scott Hadland, adolescent medicine chief and Harvard pediatrician focused on youth addiction and policy. They tackle HPV vaccine conversations, realistic care for teen substance use, nicotine harm and harm reduction, the value of confidential one-on-one visits, political attacks on adolescent confidentiality, supporting teens exploring identity, and how social media and AI affect youth health.
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Aug 2, 2026 • 1h 35min
What To Do If Your Doctor Gaslights You | Dr. Bayo
Dr. Bayo, a board-certified family physician and patient advocate behind clinicianswhocare.com. She discusses medical gaslighting, racial bias in maternal care, power dynamics in clinical settings, and how curiosity and advocacy can catch missed diagnoses. She also tackles private equity in healthcare, resistance to bias training, and tools for patients to be heard.
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Jul 5, 2026 • 3h 28min
Debating Everything With Dr. Mike Israetel
Dr. Mike Israetel, bodybuilding coach, researcher, and author behind Renaissance Periodization, talks aesthetics, drugs, and health. He argues vanity can motivate healthier habits. They debate plastic surgery outcomes, GLP-1s and terzepatide, faster drug access and AI-driven drug discovery. Conversation covers ethical trade-offs, public health uses of vanity, and future biomedical breakthroughs.
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Jun 29, 2026 • 1h 50min
How To Strengthen Your Brain As You Age | Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist and researcher focused on neuroplasticity and Alzheimer’s prevention, shares a lifestyle-based Brain Fitness Program. He discusses neurogenesis, MRI-proven hippocampal gains, biofeedback breathing, motivation and coaching, risks of overtesting and supplements, diet tips, and how mindset and habits build lasting brain reserve.
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Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 20min
An Honest Conversation About Looksmaxxing | Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author known for work on youth and technology, discusses how social media reshapes puberty into lasting identity struggles. He explores face-to-face development, looksmaxxing and rising male body-image concerns. He also covers policy ideas like raising the social media age and phone-free schools, plus countertrends from Gen Z and parents reclaiming childhood.
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Jun 14, 2026 • 2h 7min
The Harsh Reality Of Being A Firefighter | Fire Department Chronicles
Jason Patton, veteran firefighter and creator of Fire Department Chronicles, shares frontline perspective and media-savvy storytelling. He talks training paths, intense rescue tactics, the real dangers of fires and EV battery incidents. He also covers mental health, bizarre calls, bariatric rescues, and how he turned field experience into viral educational content.
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Jun 3, 2026 • 3h 27min
A Brutally Honest Conversation About Gen Z | Dr. Ali Mattu
Dr. Ali Mattu, a clinical psychologist and science communicator focused on mental health and tech, joins to unpack Gen Z’s relationship with social media. He discusses how algorithms amplify vulnerabilities. He explores loneliness, declining third spaces, and the value of real-world rituals. He also covers regulation, ethics of online mental-health content, and building tech that nudges true social connection.
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May 3, 2026 • 1h 34min
Pitching Pete Buttigieg My New Healthcare Plan
Pete Buttigieg, former mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation who led major infrastructure efforts and speaks as a parent. He discusses persuasion in politics, speeding up infrastructure delivery, airline and roadway safety, automated vehicles, and personal experiences with infant RSV and parental leave. Short, candid conversations about fixing healthcare access and mobilizing citizens for reform.
