The Future of Medicine Podcast

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Last time Dr. Natalie Spradlin joined me on the podcast, we talked about the moments right after a patient finds out they might have cancer. We covered important topics like protecting your mental energy, getting a second opinion, and how to walk into that first oncology appointment as prepared as possible. If you missed it, When You Hear the Word “Cancer” is worth a read. As an assistant professor of hematology and oncology at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, a co-director of Vanderbilt's Internal Medicine Miller Society, and a board-certified hematologist and oncologist with more than 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Spradlin brings a unique perspective to topics that weigh on many people's minds. In our latest discussion, we take a look at evidence-backed ways to reduce cancer risk and detect cancer early, as well as the major types of cancer treatments and the role of clinical trials if you do receive a cancer diagnosis. Chapters (00:00:01) - Interview(00:01:41) - Lifestyle risk factors to prevent cancer(00:04:41) - Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing(00:10:11) - Wonders of the World: Whole Body MRIs(00:16:02) - AI in breast cancer diagnostics(00:19:13) - Talking About Cancer Therapeutics(00:19:51) - Treatment of cancer with three modalities(00:26:41) - Immunity Therapy: What is it?(00:30:08) - Clinical Trials(00:35:30) - Phase 1 cancer trials(00:38:35) - Screening for colorectal cancer options(00:41:07) - How to connect with your doctor about cancer at Vanderbilt(00:41:57) - Brentwood MD: A Celebration of the Podcast

This month, my podcast copilot Jen Justus and I get into part two of our three-part series, “The Three Pillars of Health.” Part two is a subject we're both deeply passionate about: how we need to move our bodies in the physical fitness journey toward our best self. That's the reason we exercise: we deserve those results.

This month, my podcast copilot Jen Justus and I cover part one of a three-part series I'm calling “The Three Pillars of Health.” Here in part one, we discuss eating — a vitally important topic that really hits home for both Jen and I. Specifically, we take an in-depth look at how we should feed our bodies and how to optimize our diet.

Parenting oneself is an incredibly powerful and rich concept introduced in previous episodes by this month's podcast guest, Dr. Brian Hooper — psychotherapist, pastoral counselor extraordinaire, and dear friend of mine. Together, we dug deep to discover further application, beauty, and power in this subject. Parenting yourself may not be what you think, but it's more than what you expect. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hooper and his work, be sure to check out his website. https://drbrianhooper.com/

In today's episode, host Dr. Aaron Wenzel sits down with his new colleague, Dr. Craig Wright. Dr. Wright recaps his medical journey and explains how his practice has changed since joining Brentwood MD.

At Brentwood MD, we talk a lot about the latest and greatest options for health care. Here, my fantastic podcast copilot, Jen Justus, and I review the basic screening tests you need to get for three of the most common cancers: breast, prostate, and colon. These tests are readily available, inexpensive, and don't require a fancy concierge service. And the best part? They can literally save your life.

In this month's podcast, Jen Justus and I discuss the risks AND benefits of alcohol and how to evaluate them in relation to your health. I want to provide you with a framework to have an honest conversation with yourself about your health goals and how alcohol factors in. No matter how much you drink, you should know both the risks and the benefits of drinking alcohol.

This month, my podcast copilot Jen Justus and I talk about a modern-day epidemic. It's a disease that's become so common in the United States that we've almost normalized it — a dangerous development that keeps us from talking about just how harmful this disease is.

This month, my podcast copilot Jen Justus and I talk about a modern-day epidemic. It's a disease that's become so common in the United States that we've almost normalized it — a dangerous development that keeps us from talking about just how harmful this disease is.

In this month's podcast, Jen Justus and I aren't helping people become dementia experts — because even the experts are still confused. Instead, we provide some framework for how to think about this important topic, information about what dementia is, and how we diagnose it using dementia diagnostic tests.

In this month's podcast, Jen Justus and I aren't helping people become dementia experts — because even the experts are still confused. Instead, we provide some framework for how to think about this important topic, information about what dementia is, and how we diagnose it using dementia diagnostic tests.

Recently on the podcast, Jen and I talked about perhaps one of the most frightening health-related topics on the planet: cancer. Cancer is the number two killer of human beings, second only to heart disease. In fact, approximately every minute someone in the United States dies from cancer.

Recently on the podcast, Jen and I talked about perhaps one of the most frightening health-related topics on the planet: cancer. Cancer is the number two killer of human beings, second only to heart disease. In fact, approximately every minute someone in the United States dies from cancer.

Heart disease is the number one killer of humans on the planet, and it has been for generations. In fact, every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. On the podcast this month, Jen and I discuss a new way of approaching heart disease and some tactical steps you can take to address your risk factors.

Heart disease is the number one killer of humans on the planet, and it has been for generations. In fact, every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. On the podcast this month, Jen and I discuss a new way of approaching heart disease and some tactical steps you can take to address your risk factors.

This month on the podcast, Jen and I talk all about enemy #1: metabolic disease. If we want to improve the health and well-being of our society, metabolic disease is the single area in which we have to do a better job. Today we'll talk about what metabolic disease is, why it happens, and five actionable ways to delay its onset.

This month on the podcast, Jen and I talk all about enemy #1: metabolic disease. If we want to improve the health and well-being of our society, metabolic disease is the single area in which we have to do a better job. Today we'll talk about what metabolic disease is, why it happens, and five actionable ways to delay its onset.

All science and research tell us that we must sleep. Without it, we die. It's just as essential as water, food, and oxygen. So why is it so easy for modern humans to neglect this critical part of our health? Why is it so undervalued and taken for granted? As healthcare practitioners, Jen Justus and I have seen firsthand how devastating the effects of sleep deprivation can be. While we love to talk about positive momentum multipliers like strength training, we also need to discuss how poor quality sleep perpetuates profoundly negative momentum in people's lives. So buckle up, because this episode will illuminate once and for all why you can no longer afford to sleep on sleep.

All science and research tell us that we must sleep. Without it, we die. It's just as essential as water, food, and oxygen. So why is it so easy for modern humans to neglect this critical part of our health? Why is it so undervalued and taken for granted? As healthcare practitioners, Jen Justus and I have seen firsthand how devastating the effects of sleep deprivation can be. While we love to talk about positive momentum multipliers like strength training, we also need to discuss how poor quality sleep perpetuates profoundly negative momentum in people's lives. So buckle up, because this episode will illuminate once and for all why you can no longer afford to sleep on sleep.

In this month's podcast, I exchange stories and wisdom with the one and only Jen Justus. We discuss not only our personal experiences with strength training but also the feeling of magic we get in doing difficult things. In many ways, it really is like magic. You suffer through a grueling physical challenge that pushes you to your limit and, voilà, like a magician pulling the rabbit from a hat, you experience optimized physical and cognitive strength for the rest of the day and sleep better at night.

In this month's podcast, I exchange stories and wisdom with the one and only Jen Justus. We discuss not only our personal experiences with strength training but also the feeling of magic we get in doing difficult things. In many ways, it really is like magic. You suffer through a grueling physical challenge that pushes you to your limit and, voilà, like a magician pulling the rabbit from a hat, you experience optimized physical and cognitive strength for the rest of the day and sleep better at night.

For this month's podcast, the always-brilliant Jen Justus joined me to discuss weight loss and why dieting is not the answer. Among other things, we agreed that weight loss is usually temporary when achieved through dieting. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, produces both short-term and long-term benefits by sustainably applying discipline in the right areas.

For this month's podcast, the always-brilliant Jen Justus joined me to discuss weight loss and why dieting is not the answer. Among other things, we agreed that weight loss is usually temporary when achieved through dieting. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, produces both short-term and long-term benefits by sustainably applying discipline in the right areas.

The Momentum Multiplier turns goal-setting on its head so that you focus not on the goal as the destination, but on the journey. The celebration happens during the journey, as we notice our progress, honor who we become, and value the relationships we develop along the way.

The Momentum Multiplier turns goal-setting on its head so that you focus not on the goal as the destination, but on the journey. The celebration happens during the journey, as we notice our progress, honor who we become, and value the relationships we develop along the way.

Peak mental health isn't simply the opposite of mental illness. Peak mental health isn't a static achievement but a dynamic journey of self-discovery. In my ongoing conversations about this topic, I sat down again with clinical psychologist and minister Dr. Hooper to discuss peak mental health.

Peak mental health isn't simply the opposite of mental illness. Peak mental health isn't a static achievement but a dynamic journey of self-discovery. In my ongoing conversations about this topic, I sat down again with clinical psychologist and minister Dr. Hooper to discuss peak mental health.

I sat down with male fertility and men’s health specialist Dr. Matthew Pollard to discuss some of the most important aspects of male infertility. By bringing this subject to light, I hope you can gain a new perspective on infertility and clarity around the best next steps to take if you’re experiencing issues.

I sat down with male fertility and men’s health specialist Dr. Matthew Pollard to discuss some of the most important aspects of male infertility. By bringing this subject to light, I hope you can gain a new perspective on infertility and clarity around the best next steps to take if you’re experiencing issues.

If addiction is losing connection with your most authentic self to the grips of a perpetual, uncontrollable urge, then what is the opposite? And how do we claim that somebody has “recovered” from addiction?

If addiction is losing connection with your most authentic self to the grips of a perpetual, uncontrollable urge, then what is the opposite? And how do we claim that somebody has “recovered” from addiction?

By exploring the core elements of fulfillment, I hope to guide you down the path that offers the greatest opportunity to enjoy a fulfilled and successful life.

By exploring the core elements of fulfillment, I hope to guide you down the path that offers the greatest opportunity to enjoy a fulfilled and successful life.

Instead of using sex as clickbait, we need to address it just like any other health factor. Intimacy is part of a healthy romantic relationship, so discussing sex (and its challenges) should be just as natural as discussing your sleeping habits or exercise goals. Let's begin to give your sex life after 40 more attention in the most authentic way possible.

Instead of using sex as clickbait, we need to address it just like any other health factor. Intimacy is part of a healthy romantic relationship, so discussing sex (and its challenges) should be just as natural as discussing your sleeping habits or exercise goals. Let's begin to give your sex life after 40 more attention in the most authentic way possible.

Health multipliers for men are the moving sidewalks of your health journey. They exponentially increase the impact of your efforts, allowing you to embrace a life of longevity and vitality. Consider these three health multipliers together the silver bullet of driven men's health.

Health multipliers for men are the moving sidewalks of your health journey. They exponentially increase the impact of your efforts, allowing you to embrace a life of longevity and vitality. Consider these three health multipliers together the silver bullet of driven men's health.

Regardless of your age, if you want to make a health comeback, then all you need to do is commit to positive changes in your life. It's possible — and even easy! — to add 30 productive and vibrant years to your life. With the right health and lifestyle choices, 90 can be the new 60.

Regardless of your age, if you want to make a health comeback, then all you need to do is commit to positive changes in your life. It's possible — and even easy! — to add 30 productive and vibrant years to your life. With the right health and lifestyle choices, 90 can be the new 60.

It’s completely possible to reclaim a better, more rewarding quality of life after 50! Whether you're approaching the Big 5-0 or you're already past it, this episode breaks down what you need to reclaim the vitality and joy that society says you should have already lost.

It’s completely possible to reclaim a better, more rewarding quality of life after 50! Whether you're approaching the Big 5-0 or you're already past it, this episode breaks down what you need to reclaim the vitality and joy that society says you should have already lost.

Long gone are the days of using only a scale to measure your health progress! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the hottest topics in all of health: wearable health technology. Learn how wearable health tech is changing everything we thought we knew about health tracking, data, and treatment and allowing us to make critical decisions about our health based on real-time data.

Long gone are the days of using only a scale to measure your health progress! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the hottest topics in all of health: wearable health technology. Learn how wearable health tech is changing everything we thought we knew about health tracking, data, and treatment and allowing us to make critical decisions about our health based on real-time data.

I'm excited to welcome back my dear friend, Dr. Brian Hooper, for another insightful discussion about the human mind and the path to wholeness. I couldn't ask for a better partner to launch into an exploration of regret and the journey to become your most authentic self. Even very successful people experience struggles and regret. I hope these strategies can help point you in the right direction to tackle lingering issues and festering wounds.

I'm excited to welcome back my dear friend, Dr. Brian Hooper, for another insightful discussion about the human mind and the path to wholeness. I couldn't ask for a better partner to launch into an exploration of regret and the journey to become your most authentic self. Even very successful people experience struggles and regret. I hope these strategies can help point you in the right direction to tackle lingering issues and festering wounds.

What brings you joy? Your job? Your spouse? Your hobbies? Your kids? Maybe all of them, and maybe even more. So why is achieving joy difficult? When we take an honest audit of our lives, why does joy seem so elusive, like it's always hiding just around the next corner? Joy rarely falls out of the sky and into your lap. It's up to you to take an audit of your life and ask yourself: Where can I find more joy? In this episode, Jen and I will show you how to do just that.

What brings you joy? Your job? Your spouse? Your hobbies? Your kids? Maybe all of them, and maybe even more. So why is achieving joy difficult? When we take an honest audit of our lives, why does joy seem so elusive, like it's always hiding just around the next corner? Joy rarely falls out of the sky and into your lap. It's up to you to take an audit of your life and ask yourself: Where can I find more joy? In this episode, Jen and I will show you how to do just that.

Every traumatic event, big or small, triggers an unexpected shift in life. In this episode, my nurse practitioner, Jennifer Justus, and I identify three core strategies that support successful recovery from a traumatic event - like quarantining in the solitude of your house for 90 days!

Every traumatic event, big or small, triggers an unexpected shift in life. In this episode, my nurse practitioner, Jennifer Justus, and I identify three core strategies that support successful recovery from a traumatic event - like quarantining in the solitude of your house for 90 days!

One of the most common questions I receive from patients is: What exactly is an executive physical? To understand executive-level physicals, we need to reframe what you already know about the typical annual exam. In this episode, Jen and I discuss the key components that make these two types of exams unique and the 5-step framework we use with our executive physical clients.

One of the most common questions I receive from patients is: What exactly is an executive physical? To understand executive-level physicals, we need to reframe what you already know about the typical annual exam. In this episode, Jen and I discuss the key components that make these two types of exams unique and the 5-step framework we use with our executive physical clients.