
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
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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Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com
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 **
Latest episodes

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Apr 11, 2024 • 2h 19min
Debating The Value Of Eastern Medicine (Ayurveda) | Healthy Gamer Dr. K
The podcast discusses the risks of YouTube medicine, mindfulness, Ayurvedic medical tests, popularity of Ayurveda, weaknesses of Ayurveda, advantages of Ayurveda, and the existence of 'thought', offering insights on mental health stigma, Enlightenment, and placebo effects.

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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h
My Doubts About Bryan Johnson’s “Never Die” Protocol
Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson discusses his pursuit of extending human life through technology in 'The Checkup with Doctor Mike'. Topics include using AI for immortality, tracking health, dangers of overpopulation, plasma transfusions, sleep tracking, and the harms of extreme health optimization.

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Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 54min
The Uncomfortable Truth Of What Really Happened With COVID | Dr. Paul Offit
Dr. Paul Offit discusses the truth behind COVID-19, including booster shots, mistakes of Trump and Biden administrations, misinformation, social media debates, and the lab leak theory. He emphasizes the importance of public trust, accurate reporting, and being prepared for future disasters.

Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 22min
How A Stay-At-Home Dad Broke 300 World Records
Meet David Rush, the man breaking over 160 world records with his determination and resilience. Learn about his journey to record-breaking success, from juggling marathons to embracing failure for personal growth. Discover the mental and physical challenges he faces, including concussions and fine motor skill tests, all while maintaining peak performance and health.

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 48min
The Corruption Behind Med Spas And Vitamin Injections
Bea recounts her horrifying experience with a Vitamin B12 injection at a med spa. She dives into the dangers of unregulated med spas, the high cost of medical debt, battling mycobacterium, and advocating for systemic change. The podcast explores topics like IV drips, recurring infections, scars, dating, and the need for industry accountability.

Feb 18, 2024 • 42min
“There’s No Safe Place For Children Online” | FBI Agent Interview
FBI agent discusses the dangers of online blackmail targeting children, with predators manipulating kids into sharing explicit images. The podcast explores the traumatic effects on children, strategies for communicating with victims, and the alarming rise of predators using social media to exploit minors. It emphasizes the importance of educating kids on online safety and involving law enforcement in such cases.

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Feb 11, 2024 • 2h 7min
The Problem With Health Podcasts, Calories In/Out, & The Carnivore Diet | Layne Norton
Layne Norton, scientist and author, joins Doctor Mike to debunk misinformation in health podcasts, discuss weight loss medications and the problem with fads. They explore the significance of skepticism, ethical implications of medication manufacturing, and the importance of identifying experts. From debunking fear-based content to controversies surrounding glyphosate, they provide insights on accessible health information and healthy diets. They also touch on the limitations of genetic tests, personalized medicine, and the need for productive discussions.

Jan 24, 2024 • 59min
How My Nurse (& Work Mom) Became My Patient
Ginny Kaltenbach is not just any nurse, but my nurse, having working alongside me for the last 10 years in New Jersey. Ginny and I are great friends and coworkers, but we developed a new type of relationship this last year where Ginny actually became one of my patients. You see, Ginny was suffering from debilitating pain in her back, and after hearing her side of the story, I realized I wasn't happy with her treatment plan. So, I made Ginny book an appointment with me so we could get to the bottom of her pain. This turned out to be an excellent decision for many reasons detailed in this episode. We don't just talk about Ginny's health though, but also do a deep dive into our relationship and Ginny's opinions on the healthcare system as a nurse who has seen it all, and then some, in over 40 years on the front lines.
00:00 Intro01:10 Our First Meeting / Fight04:50 How Ginny Started14:05 What Makes Doctors Special19:31 What Nurses Actually Do24:36 Memories Of Me31:30 Flirting With Doctors33:25 Ginny Going Viral35:18 Ginny’s Injury52:10 Ginny’s Retirement / My Boxing54:48 Advice For Nurses
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Artwork by Caroline Weigum

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Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 35min
Are We Overusing The Word "Trauma" & Critique Of The Body Keeps The Score
Professor George Bonanno, world-renowned trauma expert, challenges the cultural understanding of trauma. Topics include repressing memories, emotional trauma causing physical symptoms, coping mechanisms for breakups, resiliency, post-traumatic growth, addressing controversy, PTSD, and fixing modern psychology.

Jan 5, 2024 • 23min
How Cristo Fernández' Knee Injury Led Him To Ted Lasso
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/c2m9
Cristo Fernandez was a start soccer player in Mexico, well on his way to playing for the national team, when a horrific knee injury sidelined him for the rest of his life... or so he thought. The life-altering injury sent Cristo down a new path, eventually taking him the the UK where he studied acting, and eventually landed himself the role of Danny Rojas on the hit Apple+ series, Ted Lasso. Now Cristo is starring in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and shows no signs of slowing down, knee injury and all.
Follow Cristo here: https://www.instagram.com/cristofernandez.mx/
00:00 Intro
00:55 Acting vs. Futbol
03:22 Knee Injury
07:31 Life Outside Futbol
10:50 Hardest Acting/Futbol Exercises
15:17 Life Advice
16:39 Transformers
18:26 Relationship with Health
19:36 Mexican Food
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com
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