

Medicine Redefined
Darsh Shah, DO and Altamash Raja, DO
Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means. Hosts Dr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja spotlight clinicians, scientists, thought leaders, and reformers who are reshaping how we think about physical, mental, metabolic, and systemic health. While the healthcare system focuses on treating disease, our guests focus on optimizing human potential. From sleep and nutrition to stress resilience and lifestyle medicine, discover how forward-thinking practitioners are putting the health back in healthcare.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h
25. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part I of II: Simone Biles, Olympics & Shifting the Culture of Sport and Gymnastics
Dr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.
In this episode you will hear us discuss:
The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics
Mental health in sport
Tactfully treating/coaching gymnasts during hypersensitive time
You can follow Dave Tilley here:
Website
Youtube
Instagram
Podcast

Aug 23, 2021 • 33min
Lessons Learned: Max Shank and Micah Yu, MD
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash recap their discussion with Dr. Micah Yu and the athletic ninja Max Shank.
Max Shank website
Micah Yu website

Aug 16, 2021 • 56min
24. Max Shank - Part II of II: The Quantum Effect of 5 Minutes, the Social Media Roller Coaster & Delaying Gratification
Max Shank is again this week's guest as our conversation with him had too many nuggets for one episode.
In Part II of our conversation we talk about:
The psychology of his famous 5-minute flow program
Importance of proper breathing mechanics and the downstream effect it has on movement quality
Max’s initial assessment process
Max's social media fast
Delaying gratification to fast track success
Follow Max via instagram, youtube, and on his website

Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
23. Max Shank - Part I of II: Why Movement Matters & "The High Opportunity Cost of Zero"
Max Shank is a coach, owner, author, teacher, and creator. He has done a lot and has the experience to show and talk for it. Based out in Souther California, Max has his own gym where he is teaching clients how to become primal with better movement patterns and better mobility. He joins us in this 2 part series to discuss why movement matters. This is a philosophical episode. Get ready!
Website
Instagram
YouTube

Aug 2, 2021 • 46min
22. Micah Yu, MD: Integrative Rheumatology, Triggers of an "Invisible Disease"
Dr. Micah Yu, MD is an integrative rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA, currently board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. He is also working on becoming board certified in integrative medicine and certified in functional medicine. We discuss his field of integrative rheumatology and his approach to treating patients. Surprisingly, medications aren't always the answer, but sometimes understanding potential triggers and removing them from your life.
Check out his Instagram @myautoimmunemd and website
Sponsor

Jul 26, 2021 • 49min
21. Lessons Learned: Ryan Inman, Ni-Cheng Liang, MD and Roudy Nassif
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash discuss the valuable lessons they learned from their recent guests.
Sponsor

Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 27min
20. Roudy Nassif: Light Therapy, Circadian Rhythm & Blue-Light Blocking Glasses
Roudy Nassif, co-founder of Viva Rays joins us to discuss how to harness the power of light. Light, an element associated with the cosmos and light itself, impacts our life and health in an enormous way. Roudy has first-hand seen the benefits of light as he learned all about it to treat his depression and regulate his circadian rhythm. Now, he develops blue-light blocking technology to empower individuals to interact with light in a positive way.
In this episode, we discuss what light is, the history of light, and how we can interact with light.
Viva Rays - Use code 'DARSH15' for 15% off
Advice Media - Sponsor

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 19min
19. Ni-Cheng Liang, MD: The Powerful Practice of Mindfulness and its Healing Benefits
In this episode, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, MD, joins us to discuss mindfulness and she incorporated it into her life after she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Liang is an integrative pulmonologist in San Diego who routinely uses mindfulness as a treatment for her patients. We discuss: - Mindfulness vs. meditation - The proven scientific benefits of mindfulness - How can practitioners use mindfulness for themselves and their patients - The best resources to learn, understand, and practice being in the present moment.
The Mindful Healers Podcast
Lazy: A Manifesto
Advice Media - Sponsor

Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 18min
18. Ryan Inman, MBA: Our Relationship with Money, Reframing Debt, Asset Protection & Building Health Through Wealth
Ryan Inman, MBA, CFP joins us on the show to discuss the basics of personal finance, our relationship with money, and how taking care of our financial health will translate to a better, and healthier life.
Being married to a pediatric pulmonologist Ryan has firsthand experience with the challenges physicians face. He now works exclusively with physicians educating them to successfully achieve their financial goals "without the long hours or sleepless nights."
Listen to the podcast and pick up the book at Financial Residency
Work with Ryan at Physician Wealth Services
Sponsor: Doctor Me First

Jun 28, 2021 • 40min
Lessons Learned: Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI and Beth Frates, MD
In this episode, Altamash and Darsh revisit their conversations with the last two guests of the show, Beth Frates MD, and Will Bulsiewicz MD, MSCI.
Studies/articles mentioned in the show:
Stress and cardiovascular disease (PMID 22473079)
Archaebiotics: proposed therapeutic use of archaea to prevent trimethylaminuria and cardiovascular disease (PMID 24247281)
Sustainable food: the investment case
Websites/Resources mentioned in the show:
The American Gut Project
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Sponsor: Locum Tenens