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44 snips
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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