The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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.

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

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.

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

Dr. Steven Gundry, a controversial preventive medicine advocate, discusses his extreme claims on lectins and the gut microbiome. The podcast explores topics such as the impact of positive thinking, the effects of smoking and dietary factors, evidence-based medicine, leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune diseases, antibiotics and the human microbiome, the obesity epidemic and ultra processed foods, the benefits of cooked beans and fermented legumes, the misconception about fruit, biomarkers and dietary recommendations, the failure of diets, and a critical debate on health and nutrition.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen discusses the science behind Ozempic injections for weight loss. They explore the use of FDA-approved medications for weight loss, the benefits of weight loss maintenance medication, and the side effects and risks associated with these medications. They also touch on the concerns of off-label usage, the need for FDA regulation of supplements, and the importance of prioritizing patient health.

Dr. Ali Mattu, a psychotherapy expert from Columbia University, joins the podcast to discuss topics such as challenges of medical content on social media, risks of identity and perception, the distinction between DOs and MDs in the medical field, behaviorism vs. cognitive therapy, importance of teaching mental health in schools, affirmations, frontal lobe damage and its impact on social problems, psychopathy and responsibility, scalability and caution in healthcare, importance of social support and seeking help for mental health, annoyance with astrology and personality tests, empathy and boundaries in providing medical information, psychologists and physicians as presidents, context-aware information and its relevance to mental health, and complexity of motivations and belief systems.

Zach Kornfeld of The Try Guys shares his experiences with the US healthcare system, chronic pain, and a treadmill accident. The podcast touches on medical terms, skepticism, unconventional treatments, building a community, effects of high-sodium foods, and movie favorites.

Reality TV star and social media personality, Harry Jowsey, discusses his experiences on reality shows, dating in fictional environments, debunking health hacks, boxing desires, therapy benefits, fame challenges, testosterone replacement therapy risks, and the importance of support systems for mental health.

Howie Mandel is one of the biggest media stars in America, especially impressive considering he's Canadian. Howie is known for being a judge of America's Got Talent, the host of Deal or No Deal, and played an ER physician on the 80's medical drama, St. Elsewhere, amongst over 20 Tonight Show appearances and countless other opportunities in film and tv. With all that being said, something else people know about Howie is that he struggles with OCD, anxiety, depression, and germaphobia, amongst many other things. Today we dove deep on the medical side of Howie Mandel, a conversation I'm grateful he was so open to having. Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum