Episodes

Feb. 8, 2025

Transforming dementia care with better detection tools

Neuroscientist Adrian Owen discusses his KevinMD article, "." Adrian highlights the alarming rate of dementia diagnoses worldwide and examines the shortcomings of outdated detection tools like MMSE, SLUMS, and MoCA. He emphasizes the need for...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Physician suicide: Understanding the silent epidemic and finding solu…

Muhamad Aly Rifai, a psychiatrist, discusses his KevinMD article "." In this episode, Muhamad delves into the alarming rise in suicide rates among physicians, the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community, and the unique risk...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Marijuana's hidden threat to fertility and family planning

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, "." In this episode, Yemi explores the emerging concerns surrounding marijuana legalization and its effects on reproductive health, highlighting trends in usage, associated...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Breaking free from perfectionism: a healing journey

Jillian Rigert, an oral medicine specialist and radiation oncology research fellow, discusses her KevinMD article, "" Jillian explores the emotional toll of perfectionism, its connection to shame, and her journey toward self-compassion and healing....

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Feb. 4, 2025

How to excel in dermatology residency: a program coordinator's guide

A dermatology program coordinator, Christina Iwanik, discusses the KevinMD article, "." She explores the importance of efficiently managing administrative tasks, staying proactive with surgical logs, and seeking supportive mentorship throughout...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Why the U.S. health care system is failing and how to fix it

Featuring cardiologist Mark Goldfarb, who discusses his KevinMD article "." Mark sheds light on the realities of physician shortages, the pitfalls of overreliance on tests over physical exams, and the frustrating complexities of billing and insurance....

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Feb. 2, 2025

Reversing the rise in antipsychotic prescriptions in long-term care

In this episode, we speak with family and long-term care physician Sid Feldman about the KevinMD article "." Sid shares how prescribing rates have surged to 24 percent in Canada, highlights the serious risks of antipsychotic medications, and...

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Feb. 1, 2025

Debt and despair: Navigating medical training challenges

A medical student, Janet Constance Coleman-Belin, discusses her KevinMD article "." Janet explores the challenges of medical education, including exorbitant debt, mental health struggles, and institutional shortcomings. She highlights trends in...

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Jan. 31, 2025

How empathy transformed a psychiatrist-patient encounter

In this episode, psychiatrist Chika Oriuwa discusses her KevinMD article, "." She also reflects on her book Unlike the Rest: A Doctor's Story, sharing an emotionally charged encounter with a patient in crisis. Chika explores the challenges of racial...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Chadwick Boseman's cancer battle reveals urgent need for personalized…

Arnold Eiser, an internal medicine physician and author, discusses his KevinMD article, "," examining how environmental toxins and systemic health inequities shaped the actor's battle with colorectal cancer. This episode explores the importance of...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Telepsychiatry’s role in a post-pandemic world: challenges and triump…

Muhamad Aly Rifai shares his journey as an early advocate for telepsychiatry, highlighting its role in addressing the U.S. mental health crisis and providing access to care in underserved areas. He delves into the obstacles posed by outdated...

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Jan. 28, 2025

How artificial intelligence is transforming medicine

Janet A. Jokela discusses the profound impact of artificial intelligence in health care, exploring how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making, reducing physician burnout, and strengthening the patient-physician bond. She highlights the potential of...

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Jan. 27, 2025

When "do no harm" falls short: a pediatrician’s plea for long COVID c…

Navigating the uncharted waters of long COVID in children, Elham Raker shares a deeply personal journey of advocating for her daughter’s health while questioning the medical system’s approach to chronic illness. This episode uncovers the...

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Jan. 26, 2025

From the waiting room to billing: How small changes improve patient c…

Denise Reich shares powerful insights as a patient advocate, highlighting the importance of front desk staff, accessibility, accurate billing practices, and the impact of small changes on patient care. This episode dives into the disconnects between...

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Jan. 25, 2025

What early retirement taught me about burnout and purpose

Susan Landers shares her heartfelt journey as a neonatologist navigating the challenges of burnout, the rewards of practicing medicine, and the complex emotions surrounding early retirement. From her intimate experiences in the NICU to rediscovering...

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Jan. 24, 2025

How the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan transforms health care

Brian Whorley, a health care executive, dives into the groundbreaking Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), exploring its potential to revolutionize medication adherence and patient outcomes. With 54 million beneficiaries eligible, this...

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Jan. 23, 2025

How integrative medicine saved a family doctor

Jeffrey Gladd shares his transformative journey from burnout to a thriving career in integrative medicine. Discover how shifting from treating symptoms to addressing whole-person care changed his life and practice. From battling burnout and personal...

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Jan. 22, 2025

How to use biomarkers to boost your healthspan and longevity

In this episode, John Thomson Smith, a physician executive, explores the science of longevity and the critical role of healthspan in living a vibrant life. They discuss how tracking key biomarkers, such as VO2 max, heart rate variability, and telomere...

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Jan. 21, 2025

How sleep affects your fertility and boosts reproductive success

We dive into the powerful connection between sleep and fertility with guest Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a fertility specialist. Discover how sleep impacts reproductive hormones, gamete quality, and the success of assisted reproductive technologies (ART)....

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Jan. 20, 2025

How postmortem brain research is changing autism science

We explore the groundbreaking efforts to advance autism research through postmortem brain tissue donation with David G. Amaral, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Learn how brain donation provides unique insights into the biological...

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Jan. 19, 2025

How to find your purpose in a joyful way

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jordan Grumet, internal medicine physician and host of the Earn & Invest Podcast, as we explore insights from his groundbreaking book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and...

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Jan. 18, 2025

How to set boundaries and rediscover purpose in health care

We dive into the critical issue of physician burnout and the challenges facing primary care providers with family physician Santina Wheat. Discover practical strategies for reclaiming joy in medicine, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Redesigning shift work to improve patient care and well-being

Join emergency physician Maureen Gibbons as they explore the concept of rethinking shift work in health care. They discuss how distributing shifts among multiple physicians can reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes....

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Jan. 16, 2025

How physicians can turn their income into long-term wealth

We dive into the critical yet often overlooked topic of wealth-building for physicians. Guest Amir Baluch, an anesthesiologist and financial expert, shares actionable strategies for diversifying investments, creating passive income streams, and...

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