
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.
Watch full video episodes: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/playlist/CheckupPodcastPlaylist
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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

Jul 21, 2023 • 34min
"We're Too Soft" Says World Cup Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/CarliLloyf
Carli Lloyd is one of, if not the greatest soccer player of all time. She's a 2 time Olympic gold medalist, 2 time FIFA World Cup Champion, and 2 time FIFA player of the year, amongst countless other accolades. Now in retirement from her professional soccer career, Carli is pivoting to new ventures in life, including her recent appearance and victory on Fox's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test", where she outlasted other world-class athletes to complete US Special Forces military training. She came on my show to talk about her experience on Special Forces, the grueling injuries she sustained in her decades-long soccer career, and her strong opinions on the soccer world of today.
Follow Carli
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlilloyd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarliLloyd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarliLloydOfficial/
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
How Tony Hawk Is Still Skating At 55 Years Old
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/TonyHawk
Follow Tony Hawk here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonyhawk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyhawk
Follow Jason Ellis here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfmate/?hl=en
Listen To Hawk vs. Wolf here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HawkvsWolf
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZcNADIeqlXXCCLm1MJny7?si=6894e70626634751
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hawk-vs-wolf/id1553164725
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hawkvswolf/?hl=en
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 6min
From Spy Kids To Having Kids with Meghan Trainor | Daryl Sabara
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/DarylSabara
Daryl Sabara is an actor you may remember as Agent Juni Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise. Of course, Daryl has accomplished a ton after that burst of fame as a child actor, including most recently becoming a father to 2 children with his wife, Meghan Trainor. I invited Daryl on the show to discuss the variety of wellness efforts Daryl has made in his personal life, from ice baths to waking up very early in the morning and so much more.
Follow Daryl here: https://www.instagram.com/darylsabara/
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Jun 7, 2023 • 27min
The Medical Argument For Legalizing All Drugs | Dr. Ryan Marino
Dr. Ryan Marino is an Emergency Rom Toxicologist. That gives him unique insight into one of America's most complicated topics: drug overdoses. I invited Dr. Marino on the Checkup to discuss America's drug "problem", specifically about where the problems actually lie or if there is a problem at all. We also touched on the viral instances of police officers falling victim to fentanyl "overdoses" and whether or not those cases are actually real. This was a juicy interview about a fascinating and complex subject matter, so I'd love to read your nuanced takes down in the comments!
Follow Dr. Marino here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMarino
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drryanmarino/?hl=en
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

May 31, 2023 • 1h 12min
Meet Harvard's Professor Of "Happiness" | Dr. Robert Waldinger
Watch our full interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/RobertWaldingerVOD
Dr. Robert Waldinger is the leader of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which for the last year has been obsessed with one single question: What makes people happy? I sat down with Dr. Waldinger to talk about what we've learned from this study, what mistakes Harvard has made in implementing it, and learn if there are actual things real people can do to improve their happiness. Turns out... there is!
Buy Dr. Waldinger's new book "The Good Life" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Good-Life/Robert-Waldinger/9781982166694
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Artwork by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

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May 24, 2023 • 50min
KallMeKris Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder, OCD, & Depression
Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/KlipC
Kris Collins, otherwise known as KallMeKris, is a prolific creator who has quickly risen from being a hair stylist in Canada to one of the most followed comedians on social media. Her audience of nearly 50 million TikTok followers and 10 million YouTube subscribers has fallen in love with her characters and skits. While her content may be funny, she's had to battle some very serious issues throughout her life, ranging from eating disorders to depression. I was very grateful Kris took to the time to come on the show and discuss this at length.
FOLLOW KRIS:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiciOsypkXcqSFqSPd-NRVA
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kallmekris?lang=en
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kriscollins/?hl=en
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

May 14, 2023 • 51min
US vs UK Healthcare System with Dr. Ed Hope
Watch the full video interview with Dr. Ed Hope here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/EdHope
Ed Hope is an emergency room physician in the UK and a popular YouTube creator who specializes in reaction videos to medical drama and medical memes. Funny enough... so do I. That was the source of some YouTube "beef" that emerged between us a few years ago. Ed made his way to NYC to come on The Checkup so we could hash things out between us and finally lay the issue to rest. We also debated the differences between the US and the UK healthcare system, and which specialty is better: EM or FM.
Follow Ed Hope on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@DrHopeSickNotes
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 44min
Colby Brock Has Cancer & Doctors Let Him Down | Sam & Colby
Watch the full video interview with Sam and Colby here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/SamandColbyInterview
Colby Brock is battling testicular cancer. As one-half of the prolific horror YouTube duo, Sam and Colby, he's no stranger to terrifying paranormal and terrifying supernatural phenomena. He was a stranger to the testicular cancer diagnosis he received just a few months ago. So today I wanted to sit down and dig deep into the history of Colby's case, look as his medical records, and help him make some very difficult devisions about his own health.
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Apr 21, 2023 • 30min
Steve Madden Loves Quaaludes, Hates Adderall, & Is Addicted To Nose Spray
Buy Steve's new book here - The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell from Grace, and Came Back Stronger Than Ever: https://www.amazon.com/Cobbler-Disrupted-Industry-Grace-Stronger/dp/B0BLC2BT86
Steve Madden is a world-renowned shoe designer, entrepreneur, and convicted felon. Quite the combination of accolades. Steve started his shoe empire hustling his designs in New York City until one day he came in contact with Jordan Belfort, The Wolf Of Wallstreet. Jordan helped Steve take his shoe company public, raise millions of dollars, but broke the law along the way, landing Steve in federal prison for 41 months. Today I talked to Steve about his time in prison, his philosophy in designing shoes, his addiction to nose spray, his struggles with sobriety, and the amazing work he's doing getting former inmates back on their feet when they finish their prison sentences.
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 45min
How Netflix Reality TV Almost Broke Joey Sasso
Watch the full video interview with Joey Sasso here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/JoeySassoVOD
Joey Sasso was the winner of The Circle season 1 on Netflix and has gone on to appear in several other reality and dating shows on Netflix like The Perfect Match... but what kind of effect does that have on a person? Fame, money, and glory are all things Joey wanted, but it turns out they came at an unexpected cost. I was a huge fan of Joey's and after circling each other for years we finally pulled off an interview so I could get inside the head of this upstate New York kid from the inner city. We discussed his extreme battle with mental health and addiction, his bruised upbringing boxing in Syracuse, the incredible drive he had to be an actor in Hollywood, and how pivoting to a life in reality tv was one of the most unexpected and fascinating decisions he's ever made.
Follow Joey Sasso:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joeysasso/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joey_sasso
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeysassoo?lang=en
Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum
CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com