Podcasts about Medical school

Natalie Crawford, MD is double board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and author of the bestselling book, The Fertility Formula. She is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas and CEO and co-founder of Learn at Pinnacle, a medical education network. Dr. Crawford completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at University of Texas Medical Branch, OBGYN Residency at University of Texas Southwestern, and REI Fellowship at University of North Carolina, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Today on the show we discuss how cannabis and alcohol affect fertility in men and women, how long reproductive health may take to recover after quitting, the surprising relationship between GLP 1 medications and fertility, how chronic stress and insulin resistance can make it harder to conceive, the five lifestyle habits that support healthier eggs and sperm, and why proactive fertility testing can help couples avoid losing valuable time. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you pursue a Master's in Biomedical Science to boost your medical school application? We explore how these programs repair GPAs, demonstrate readiness, and open doors - plus the risks and costs you need to know before committing. Newman University City: Wichita Address: 3100 McCormick Website: https://newmanu.edu/

Seth questions the emphasis on teaching critical theory and social justice in medical schools, and expresses concern that medical schools are deviating from their core purpose of teaching medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients. Instead, they're focusing on topics like colonialism, critical theory, and social justice. Producer David Doll talks about his latest culinary creation. Violence on the Left. We’re joined by Don Spini from Sun Valley Wealth. Happy Bastille Day from the Seth Leibsohn Show. Seth bashes France's philosophic exports and celebrates the birthday of former president Gerald Ford instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Kim on a Whim, and this one is a doozy. Congresswoman Mary Miller grills UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood at a House hearing on DEI in medical schools, and the exchange is stunning — a medical doctor who can't confirm that dudes cannot get pregnant. Kim breaks down how UCLA is right there with them, training OBGYN students to avoid assuming a patients gender identity. This is the woke Rubicon academia has crossed, and it should terrify anyone shopping for a new doctor. Plus, a fired restaurant worker who refused to use a coworkers made-up name goes viral, and Kim wants to know if he's got a lawsuit coming. Basic biology and common sense — that's what The Marc Cox Morning Show brings you every single day. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouis #ConservativeTalk #MaryMiller #DefineWoman #MedicalSchoolsGoneWoke #DEI #UCSF #BiologyIsReal #CommonSense #FaithFamilyFreedom #WokeMedicine #TransgenderIdeology

Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show comes out swinging on a Wednesday morning. It opens with the latest on Irans escalating conflict and the ICE body camera controversy, exposing how Democrats stalled funding while blaming agents in the media. From there, Chris Rufos bombshell reporting reveals woke activists hijacking the Smithsonians American history museum ahead of Americas 250th birthday, twisting the founding into a tale of shame instead of pride. Kim on a Whim digs into a jaw-dropping House hearing where a UCSF medical school chancellor cant say whether a non-biological woman can have a baby, exposing just how far DEI ideology has infiltrated medical education. And the hour wraps with a Chilis server fired for refusing to call a coworker by a made-up name, a story that has conservative America saying enough is enough. Family, faith, freedom, and common sense — thats the hour on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouis #ConservativeTalk #AmericaFirst #IranStrikes #ICE #Smithsonian #ChrisRufo #America250 #MaryMiller #WokeMedicine #KimOnAWhim #CancelCulture #FaithFamilyFreedom

Congresswoman Mary Miller returns to the show to expand on her viral hearing exchange, declaring that medical schools abandoning basic scientific truth for DEI ideology should lose their accreditation entirely. She confirms the Smithsonian is being restored under the Trump administration after reports of pride flags replacing American flags in exhibits, and updates listeners on House Republicans pushing to get the SAVE Act, requiring voter ID, through a resistant Senate. Miller doesn't hold back, calling out Democrats for demanding photo ID to attend their own events while fighting it at the ballot box. Truth, accountability, and election integrity — that's Congresswoman Mary Miller on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouis #ConservativeTalk #MaryMiller #SAVEAct #VoterID #MedicalSchoolAccountability #Smithsonian #DEI #ElectionIntegrity #FaithFamilyFreedom

On this Wednesday, July 15th edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show, the crew tackles it all — from the escalating standoff with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, to a jaw-dropping House hearing where a UCSF medical school chancellor couldn't confirm whether a non-biological woman can have a baby. Congresswoman Mary Miller joins twice to demand accountability from woke medical schools and push the Senate to pass the SAVE Act, while Heritage Foundations Andrew Harding breaks down the military and diplomatic chess match with Tehran. Locally, St. Charles County elections candidate Jen Olson fires back at a politically motivated smear campaign, Governor Kehoe signs the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act into law, and Megan Green cashes in a controversial taxpayer settlement. Business coverage brings the best inflation report in six years courtesy of Fox Business's Taylor Riggs, plus a tragic boat sinking near Alcatraz, a Chilis employee fired over a name dispute, and Joe Bidens rambling memoir announcement rounding out the laughs. Faith, family, freedom, and common sense — that's another full show in the books on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouis #ConservativeTalk #AmericaFirst #IranStrikes #MaryMiller #DefineWoman #JenOlson #StCharlesCounty #BornAliveAct #TaylorRiggs #Inflation #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #FaithFamilyFreedom Full Guest List: Nicole Murray (Business News Correspondent) Andrew Harding (Senior Associate, National Security, Heritage Foundation) Jen Olson (Candidate, St. Charles County Director of Elections) Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) Taylor Riggs (Fox Business, Big Money Show)

It's just the two of us this week, which means we bounce between Star Wars, ageism in medicine, Mark Cuban's healthcare policy ideas, and the spleen. Kristin sent me a video about the Bajau people of Southeast Asia, a group of divers from Indonesia and the Philippines who have genetically evolved spleens that are 50% larger than average, which they use as an oxygen reservoir to dive 70 meters and hold their breath for up to 13 minutes, and look, I'm not saying I was wrong about the spleen, but I'm being forced to acknowledge it might have one useful function. We also talk about the 72-year-old medical school graduate who is now heading into a family medicine residency and the baffling ageist backlash she received from people who apparently think someone "stole a spot", in family medicine, where programs regularly can't fill their positions. She earned it, full stop. We get into Mark Cuban's argument that free medical school tied to service requirements could help fix the primary care shortage, I think he's closer to right than I initially gave him credit for, but the downstream problems are thornier than they look, and the direct primary care model, which makes a lot of happy doctors but probably has a selection bias problem. We also go deep on spleen physiology because Kristin is my heckler and this is the bit now: splenic lacerations, splenules, Howell-Jolly bodies in the blood post-splenectomy, and why losing your spleen means you really, genuinely need to be vaccinated against pneumococcus, meningococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. Also, I had mono in college, did not follow the no-contact-sports instructions, and I only survived because Kristin wasn't around yet to enforce anything. She has since made up for lost time. Takeaways: The Bajau people of Southeast Asia have genetically evolved larger spleens. A 72-year-old woman earning her medical degree and entering family medicine isn't taking anyone's spot Free medical school tied to service requirements is a more interesting idea than pure loan forgiveness Losing your spleen significantly raises your infection risk from encapsulated bacteria Direct primary care attracts genuinely enthusiastic physicians, but that may partly reflect selection bias — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronald White, guest author, explains that after his governorship, Chamberlain returned to Bowdoin College as its president, determined to modernize the institution. He introduced progressive reforms, including science, a medical school, and co-education, though these changes faced significant resistance from traditional alumni and faculty. His tenure was further complicated by religious tensions as Unitarianism challenged the college's Congregationalist roots, a conflict that reached into his own home as Fanny and his daughter Grace drifted from the traditional church. Despite his physical exhaustion and the heavy burden of fundraising for the college's infantile endowment, he remained a sought-after speaker who utilized his background as a professor of rhetoric to captivate veterans and civilians alike. He attempted to resign twice due to the stress, but the college refused to let its most famous son leave, recognizing his vital role in dragging the school into the modern era. On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (6)1879 AUGUSTA

Send us Fan MailWe try to make sense of a real problem many of us feel: paying a lot for U.S. healthcare while still waiting months to see a doctor. We trace how engineered transaction costs, from the Flexner Report to modern residency caps, restrict physician supply and protect price power while leaving clinicians overworked and patients stuck. • getting “fired” by a health system and what it reveals about access • why shortages don't clear when prices rise, and how transaction costs block entry • the Flexner Report as quality reform and supply restriction • evidence of conflicts of interest and rushed methods behind the Flexner narrative • Ruben Kessel's puzzle on persistent price discrimination in medicine • hospital privileges and county medical societies as cartel discipline • why advertising bans and professional norms can function as anti-competition tools • how residency caps and accreditation keep the bottleneck in place today • a listener letter on data center payments as compensation versus bribes • book of the week recommendation and a few parting thoughts **************************************As I note in the episode, thanks to Dr. Lance Stell, Davidson College Department of Philosophy (emeritus).  Lance offered this note about the epidsode:There's a footnote to the Flexner report. It killed the Davidson medical college - NC"s first. The school was founded by a DC faculty as a proprietary school. After 10 years operating on campus, it moved to Charlotte where it had a clinical relationship w/ the Good Samaritan Hospital - a black hospital, becoming the first medical school in the country to have such a relationship. I can send you an article about it written by Dr. Eddie Hoover, MD, a surgeon and Editor of NC"s black medical journal. Flexner execrated proprietary medical schools and it was his goal to "close them." His damning review of the Davidson medical School, renamed The NC Medical College, was successful.Thanks, Lance, I did not know that!  I added that link, below. ****************************************Links:The infamous Flexner Report:  http://archive.carnegiefoundation.org/publications/pdfs/elibrary/Carnegie_Flexner_Report.pdfHiatt and Stockton on the Flexner Report:  "The Impact of the Flexner Report on the Fate of Medical Schools in North America After 1909"Hiatt: "Around the Continent in 180 Days." Hiatt: "The Amazing Logistics of Flexner's Fieldwork."Kessell, Journal of Law and Economics, 1958:  "Price Discrimination in Medicine." Eddie L Hoover, Catherine R Lewis.  2006.  Journal of the National Medical Association. "Good Samaritan Hospital and the North Carolina Medical College circa early 1900: the first major affiliation between a black hospital and a white medical college." Ernest Jones, "The God complex" in Essays in Applied Psycho-Analysis. Earliest source I could find for the TWEJ:  https://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/old89/godplay.840.htmlPA data center story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_3b615fd8-5d36-45c4-bfb6-4a3162104f0b.htmlBook-o-da-week:  Daniel Hannan, Inventing Freedom, Broadside Press. https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Freedom-English-Speaking-Peoples-Modern/dp/006223174X/If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com !You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz 

You did everything right. You got the degree. You passed the boards. You put in the clinical hours. And then you opened a practice — or tried to — and realized nobody had taught you a single thing about running one.That wasn't an oversight. It was structural.PT and medical programs are designed to train clinicians. Pricing, financial literacy, referral systems, cash-based models, practice positioning — none of it makes the curriculum. And the gap that leaves isn't small. It's the difference between a practice that scales and one that survives, between a provider who owns her schedule and one whose clinic owner still controls it.In this episode, Kelly breaks down the exact business curriculum your DPT program skipped — and why that omission wasn't neutral. She covers the pricing conversation most pelvic PTs were never taught to have, how to build a referral system that doesn't keep you dependent on other providers, and the financial literacy basics that change how you see your practice's numbers.This isn't about going back to school. It's about closing the gap the system left — on your terms, at your pace, with a model that actually works for your life.By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what was stolen from you — and where to start taking it back.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe business curriculum gap in PT education isn't an accident — it's structural, and it keeps providers dependent on systems that benefit from that dependencyPricing, referral systems, and financial literacy are the three skills most pelvic PTs are rebuilding from scratch after graduationClosing the gap doesn't require going back to school — it requires a model built around what your program left out

The same glucosamine pill millions take for joint pain may protect a healthy brain — and accelerate Alzheimer's in a brain already in decline. Here's the science.In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD breaks down the 2026 plot twist on glucosamine and dementia: why a supplement once hailed as a longevity hack now carries an Alzheimer's warning, and why the answer comes down to one thing — the state of your metabolism. The same molecule helped the metabolically healthy and may have harmed the metabolically broken. The supplement didn't change; the soil it landed on did.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction00:39 — The Supplement Everyone Trusted01:06 — UK Biobank: Glucosamine and 15% Lower Death Risk01:38 — Why Glucosamine Looked Like a Longevity Hack02:48 — The 2026 Plot Twist: Nature Metabolism Study03:53 — Alzheimer's Mice and the Glucosamine Pathway04:13 — How Sugar Tagging (Glycosylation) Explains Both04:57 — Hyperglycosylation in the Alzheimer's Brain05:34 — The Honest Caveat: Association vs Causation06:55 — The Takeaway: Metabolic Health Decides EverythingKey takeaways:In healthy, cognitively normal adults, regular glucosamine use has been tied to lower all-cause mortality and lower risk of dementia — especially vascular dementia.A June 2026 University of Florida study in Nature Metabolism found the opposite signal in sick brains: in people with mild cognitive impairment, glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of progressing to Alzheimer's, and a 25% higher death risk in those already diagnosed.In Alzheimer's mice, glucosamine made memory worse; blocking the same sugar-tagging pathway made it better.The mechanism is metabolic: glucosamine feeds glycosylation (sugar-tagging of proteins). A healthy brain handles it fine; an Alzheimer's brain is already hyperglycosylated, so adding more is "pouring gasoline on the fire."This is association, not proof of cause — and the literature is genuinely mixed. If you're healthy, it's not a fire alarm. If you or a loved one has MCI or dementia, talk to your physician before the next refill.Studies & sources:Hawkinson et al., "Hyperglycosylation is a metabolic driver of Alzheimer's disease," Nature Metabolism 2026 (University of Florida)University of Florida news release on the glucosamine–dementia findingZheng et al., "Association of regular glucosamine use with incident dementia," BMC Medicine 2023 (UK Biobank)Habitual glucosamine use, APOE genotypes, and cause-specific dementia in older adults (UK Biobank)Li et al., "Associations of regular glucosamine use with all-cause and cause-specific mortality," Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2020 (UK Biobank)Read Dr. Lufkin's book "Lies I Taught in Medical School".⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

What if the pain you've been trying to escape is actually the fuel you've been looking for? Recording artist Ben Barbic walked away from alcohol, nicotine, and blood pressure medications at 28 — and built a 15-year operating system for resilience.In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Ben Barbic — chart-climbing reggae and hip-hop recording artist, San Jose-based studio owner of Where Dreams Sail Studios, and author of the new memoir Rise and Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain (Skyhorse Publishing / Simon & Schuster, October 15). They talk about the night his childhood home burned down, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that destroyed his family's second house, the teddy bear from his young son that triggered his sobriety pivot, the redwood-tree metaphor on the book cover, kirtan and chakra meditation as his entry point to a calmer mind, and how very small daily choices — a single five-minute habit — compound into a completely different life.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction01:08 — Meet Ben Barbic: Recording Artist, Author, and Self-Builder02:00 — Childhood Trauma: When the House Burned Down03:00 — The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and the Power of Rebuilding04:01 — Why Music Became His First Anchor as a Child05:02 — The 28th Birthday Pivot: Walking Away from Alcohol and Nicotine06:02 — The Subtraction-Then-Addition Method for Habit Change07:03 — Quitting Blood Pressure Medications and Treating the Root Cause09:04 — The Teddy Bear Moment: How His Son Triggered the Pivot12:04 — Why Tiny Five-Minute Habits Beat Big Resolutions14:05 — The First Three Habits He Added After Sobriety17:07 — Kirtan and Chakra Meditation: A Beginner's Path19:08 — Music, Memory, and the Brain's Storytelling Pathways24:09 — Writing a Memoir: The Hardest Part Is Vulnerability27:10 — Three Lessons for Self-Builders and High Performers30:11 — The Redwood Tree Metaphor on the Book Cover31:11 — Victim Mindset vs Agency: How to Reframe Adversity32:11 — Redefining Success: From Catching Up to Contributing36:12 — The Empty-Nest Pivot and the Next 5 Years38:13 — Final Thoughts: Pursue What Gives You PurposeKEY TAKEAWAYS:Subtract before you add — remove the drainers first, then layer in new habits.Hypertension is rarely solved by stacking more meds — change the upstream inputs and the numbers follow.The pivot moment usually has a single concrete trigger.Five minutes is enough — compounding does the rest.Kirtan plus chakra meditation is a friendly entry point for musicians.Redwood trees regrow tall around old burn scars.Define success by what you can contribute, not by who you can catch up to.LINKS & SOURCES:Rise and Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain by Ben BarbicBen's music catalog1989 Loma Prieta earthquake background

Creatine causes cancer to spread — that headline is built on a real mouse study. But what does the human data actually say? In this solo explainer, Dr. Robert Lufkin breaks down both halves of the science behind the most studied supplement on the planet.He walks through the 2021 mouse metastasis study behind the viral claim, the surprising evidence that creatine actually powers the immune cells that HUNT cancer (CD8 T cells and, per new UCLA research, dendritic cells), and what the human data — HCAs, NHANES, and the 2025 safety review — really shows. The verdict is more nuanced, and more reassuring, than the headline suggests.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction00:46 — Why This Question Exists01:32 — The Scary Half (2021 Study)02:17 — How Creatine Fuels Tumor Spread03:03 — Creatine Fights Cancer Too03:48 — UCLA June 2026 Dendritic Cells04:35 — Tumor Suppressor or Fuel?05:21 — What Human Data Shows (HCAs)06:08 — NHANES & 2025 Safety Review06:55 — The Honest Caveat07:42 — The TakeawayKey takeaways:The scary headline comes from a 2021 mouse study where dietary creatine promoted metastasis via the MPS1 → SMAD2/3 → TGF-beta pathway — in mice with established, aggressive tumors.The same metabolism fuels your immune system: creatine is essential for CD8 "killer" T cells and the dendritic cells that direct them.In a controlled human trial, creatine did NOT drive carcinogen (HCA) formation.NHANES population data links higher dietary creatine to LOWER cancer risk, and the 2025 safety review calls the human cancer-risk claim "not substantiated."Healthy adults: the human evidence does not support avoiding creatine. Active or metastatic cancer: pause and talk to your oncologist. Always choose third-party tested creatine monohydrate.Studies & sources:Zhang et al., Cell Metabolism 2021 — Creatine promotes cancer metastasis via Smad2/3Geng et al., Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024 — The multifaceted role of creatine metabolismDi Biase et al., J. Exp. Med. 2019 — Creatine and CD8 T cell antitumor immunityKang et al., iScience 2026 (UCLA) — Creatine and dendritic cell activationPereira et al., Amino Acids 2015 — Creatine and heterocyclic aminesNHANES 2017–2020 — Dietary creatine and cancer riskAntonio et al., Frontiers in Nutrition 2025 — Common safety concerns regarding creatine

June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a month dedicated to the one in six couples worldwide who are quietly navigating the heartbreak, questions, and uncertainty that go along with the fertility journey. A short while ago, I had the privilege of launching my book, Your Fertility Blueprint. That day, I gave a presentation where I shared everything I wish I had known earlier in my own journey, including the framework that can change how we understand fertility, the hope that often gets lost along the way, and the truth that you are far more than your unexplained infertility diagnosis. I truly believe that something unexplained is simply something uninvestigated. In honour of Infertility Awareness Month, I'm sharing that presentation with you today. Whether you're in the thick of it yourself, supporting someone who is, or you simply want to understand the infertility experience better, this episode is for you. The products I used unknowingly, which poisoned my system with endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Hair straighteners Conventional beauty products Chemical chlorine-laced tampons Bath and Body Works fragranced lotions Plastic water bottles Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: I describe my 10-year journey of trying to conceive, including testing, treatments, IUIs, IVF, failed transfers, and my emotional struggle  How, even as a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in functional medicine and over 15 years of clinical experience, I still struggled with infertility Why I believe unexplained infertility is simply uninvestigated infertility I outline six major factors that contributed to my infertility, explaining why they needed to be addressed together, not in isolation How the functional and integrative medicine approaches differ from those of conventional medicine I highlight the windows for egg and sperm development and explain how changes made during that time can improve egg and sperm quality The combination of conventional and functional medicine treatments I used, which ultimately led to the birth of my sons Links and Resources: Interested in purchasing Your Fertility Blueprint or watching the full book launch presentation? Visit: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/yourfertilityblueprint/ Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: ⁠⁠⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Use code ENERGY to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠MITOCHONDRIAL COMPLEX Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Rural healthcare systems across the U.S. are facing a growing physician shortage—and traditional solutions aren't enough. In this episode, Stewart Gandolf is joined by Dr. Kenneth Holmen, President and CDO of CentraCare, to discuss how his organization is tackling the problem head-on by helping launch the first new medical school in Minnesota in over 50 years. From workforce shortages and aging populations to siloed systems and outdated thinking, they explore what's driving the crisis—and how a new, community-centered model for education and healthcare delivery could help solve it.

Forget muscle repair. The reason sleep actually transforms your health is happening inside your skull every night — and it's not what Matthew Walker's TED Talk made famous. In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD breaks down the real science of sleep: the glymphatic system that flushes beta-amyloid from your brain, the hippocampal "sharp wave ripples" that lock in memories, the slow-wave growth hormone pulse you can't make up, and the testosterone and insulin damage that happens in a single week of short sleep. He closes with the single most evidence-based intervention you can do tonight — and it's not melatonin. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Why The "Sleep For Muscle Repair" Story Is Wrong 01:00 — Part 1: The Muscle Repair Myth (mTOR, Protein Synthesis, 24–48hr Window) 02:00 — Part 2: The Molecular Truth — The Glymphatic System 02:35 — The 60% Brain Cleaning Cycle (Xie 2013, Beta-Amyloid Clearance) 03:30 — Sharp Wave Ripples and Memory Consolidation in Deep Sleep 03:55 — How Sleep Onset Drives 70% of Your Nightly Growth Hormone 04:30 — Sleep Restriction Drops Testosterone 10–15% in One Week 05:00 — Part 3: The Hormonal Layer — Insulin, Cortisol, Ghrelin 05:15 — 4 Nights, 4 Hours: Prediabetes In Healthy Young Men (Spiegel 1999) 06:30 — Ghrelin, Leptin, and Why You Wake Up Hungrier 07:00 — Part 4: The Practical Tactic — Thermal Regulation 07:30 — The 2–3°F Core Temperature Drop That Triggers Sleep 08:00 — Why a Hot Shower 90 Minutes Before Bed Beats Melatonin 08:45 — The 65–68°F Bedroom Rule 09:15 — Part 5: The Reframe — Sleep Is Neurological, Not Muscular KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Muscle protein synthesis runs 24–48 hours post-workout and does not require sleep architecture — it requires amino acids, energy, and time. • During sleep, your brain's interstitial space expands ~60% to flush metabolic waste, including the beta-amyloid and tau proteins implicated in Alzheimer's. • ~70% of your daily growth hormone is released in the first slow-wave cycle — disrupt the first 90 minutes and you blunt the whole night. • Four nights of 4-hour sleep produced prediabetes-level insulin resistance in healthy young men (Spiegel et al., Lancet 1999). • A hot bath or shower 60–90 minutes before bed shortens sleep latency more reliably than melatonin (Haghayegh et al., Sleep Medicine Reviews 2019). Pair with a 65–68°F bedroom. STUDIES & SOURCES MENTIONED: • Xie L, et al., Science 2013 — Sleep drives beta-amyloid clearance via the glymphatic system — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24136970/ • Spiegel K, Leproult R, Van Cauter E, Lancet 1999 — Sleep debt and metabolic/endocrine function (4-night 4-hour sleep restriction trial) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10543671/ • Leproult R, Van Cauter E, JAMA 2011 — 1 week of sleep restriction drops testosterone 10–15% in healthy young men — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21632481/ • Haghayegh S, et al., Sleep Medicine Reviews 2019 — Warm shower/bath 1–2h before bed shortens sleep onset latency (meta-analysis of 13 trials) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31102877/ • Pontzer H, et al., Current Biology 2016 — Constrained total energy expenditure model — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26832439/ • Walker M, "Why We Sleep" (book) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_We_Sleep ─────────────────────────────────

A newly qualified doctor Charlotte Buttercase, has said she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment and intimidation while studying medicine at the University of Manchester. 32 other female students have now come forward to report similar abuse. Charlotte tells Nuala McGovern why she has waived her right to anonymity and written an open letter to the university to request a formal review of sexism within the School of Medical Sciences. More than 1000 women have added their signatures. Sprinter Hannah Brier holds the Welsh 100m record, and last week became the fastest Welsh woman of all time. She broke her country's long-standing 200m record running it at 22.79 seconds at the Stratford Speed Grand Prix in London. But that time was just a few days after the Team Wales deadline for selection for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She explains to Nuala how missing out on the chance to compete at the games pushed her to prove herself all over again. Is Marilyn Monroe still a name that needs no introduction? Fans were marking her 100th birthday yesterday so we ask why her legacy still endures almost 64 years after her death and what she means to women today. Nuala is joined by Ellen E Jones, a film critic and the presenter of a new radio documentary on BBC Sounds called 'Bombshell: Five Faces of Marilyn Monroe', and Sarah Churchwell, professor of American Literature at the University of London and the author of 'The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe'.Tenderness and Rage, and the juxtaposition of these contrasting emotions is at the heart of a new exhibition at the Wellcome Collection. It explores the history of HIV from the AIDS epidemic of the 80s and 90s to today. We see stories of protest and of tender care through photography, film and objects belonging to those who faced these illnesses when so little was known about how to treat or survive them. Angelina Namiba was one of them. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1993, and at first, thought it was a death sentence. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

University of the Pacific announces historic expansion at its Stockton campus. Plus, Tom Steyer makes his case for Governor of California. Finally, we'll meet some of the performers in an upcoming burlesque show.

On episode 372 of the PC Update, Drew's eye acting game is on fire. Rick sees Elizabeth's admiration for Dante even though he didn't spend a dime on her. I think Ava and Alexis are on to Ethan. This episode covers GH episodes from May 25th - 29th, 2026 *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Dr. Robert and I discuss why metabolic dysfunction may be the root cause behind many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and even mental illness. We dive into how modern medicine often treats symptoms instead of root causes, why lifestyle and metabolic therapies can reverse disease progression, and how low-carb and ketogenic diets may improve long-term health outcomes. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician, radiologist, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. After developing multiple chronic diseases himself, he began researching metabolic health, longevity, and lifestyle medicine, eventually reversing his own conditions through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Lufkin now advocates for metabolic therapies and root-cause approaches to chronic disease prevention and reversal.We discuss the following: Dr. Lufkin's backgroundWhy he questioned modern medicineNutrition myths in medical trainingPharma influence in medical educationBiggest lie taught in medicineObesity misconceptions explainedBlood pressure and metabolic health What is metabolic dysfunctionAlzheimer's and metabolic healthWhy Alzheimer's is type 3 diabetesCholesterol fear and statinsCoronary calcium scan explained_____EPISODE RESOURCESDr. Robert Lufkin WebsiteLies I Taught in Medical School BookComplete Wellness PanelDr. Robert Lufkin Youtube and Weekly Video PodcastDr. Robert Lufkin's Instagram_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

There's a single number on your routine blood test that predicts your risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and infection better than cholesterol — and an FDA-approved drug may now move it.In this Health Longevity Secrets explainer, Robert Lufkin MD breaks down lymphopenia, the IL-15 cytokine, and ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) — the first FDA-approved IL-15 super-agonist and possibly one of the most important longevity drugs of the decade.CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction: The Blood Test Number Better Than Cholesterol 00:35 — What Is Lymphopenia and Why It Matters 01:50 — Immunosenescence: Why Your T Cells Decline After Age 20 02:30 — The Mortality Data: Three Studies on Lymphopenia 03:20 — Copenhagen Study: 63% Higher All-Cause Mortality 03:50 — Coronary Angiography Study: Hazard Ratio 1.97 04:25 — Enter IL-15: The Cytokine That Builds Killer Immune Cells 05:15 — IL-15 as a Myokine: Why Resistance Training Protects Against Cancer 06:00 — Four Hallmarks of Aging Hit By One Molecule 06:30 — ANKTIVA Explained: The IL-15 Super-Agonist 07:00 — FDA Approval, Bladder Cancer, and the Soon-Shiong Reframe 08:15 — Is ANKTIVA a Longevity Drug? The Bullish Case 09:00 — The Skeptical Case: Why We Don't Know Yet 10:15 — What You Can Do Today: Track Your Number, Raise IL-15 Naturally 11:30 — Final Take and ClosingKEY TAKEAWAYS:Lymphopenia (absolute lymphocyte count below 1,500/μL) predicts all-cause mortality better than cholesterol in multiple large cohort studiesIL-15 expands NK cells and CD8+ T cells — the same cells that clear senescent "zombie" cells and patrol for cancerResistance training is the single strongest known endogenous IL-15 stimulus; your muscle signals your immune system to stay youngANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved IL-15 super-agonist (April 2024) — currently for bladder cancer but being reframed as a lymphopenia treatmentIL-15 hits four hallmarks of aging at once: immunosenescence, senescent cell accumulation, chronic inflammation, and sarcopeniaHonest take: exciting hypothesis with FDA approval, but zero human longevity trials yet — watch this spaceSTUDIES & SOURCES MENTIONED:Zidar et al., JAMA Network Open 2019 — Lymphopenia and mortality in 31,178 US adults (NHANES)Warny et al., CMAJ 2020 — Copenhagen General Population Study, lymphopenia in 108,135 adultsBawamia et al., Cardiology Journal 2022 — Lymphopenia and 8-year mortality in 15,179 coronary angiography patientsFDA approval, April 22, 2024 — Nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln (ANKTIVA) for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancerWatch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/220KHIdFCwg

Welcome to a two-part series on hair loss. Hair loss is often a sign that something in the body is out of balance, whether it's a nutritional deficiency, hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, chronic stress, or toxic exposure. Hair restoration is all about identifying the root cause and then optimizing your health from the inside out. Today, in Part 1, I explain why hair loss happens and how to test for it. I also clarify what a personalized treatment plan should look like and introduce the TED treatment (Trans Epidermal Delivery), which has shown remarkable results at our clinic. In Part 2, Jason Carpenter, a TED device expert from Alma Lasers with over 25 years of experience in the aesthetic industry, joins me to explore the science and clinical data, highlight who would be a good candidate, and explain the results you can expect. So, if you or someone you know is experiencing thinning hair, this series will offer you hope by providing clear answers and offering practical direction. How to identify the root causes of hair loss Get comprehensively tested instead of guessing what's driving the hair loss  Check your thyroid function with a full panel, not just basic markers  Measure your iron stores (ferritin), not just standard iron levels  Assess any nutrient deficiencies linked to hair growth  Screen for hidden contributors like gut issues or toxic exposures Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: The nutrient deficiencies that often tend to drive hair loss How hormone imbalances can directly affect hair growth cycles How poor gut health can block nutrient absorption and cause hair loss Why elevated cortisol due to chronic stress can keep your hair stuck in the shedding phase  Often-overlooked toxic exposures that could contribute to hair loss How rapid weight loss or inadequate nutrition can trigger hair shedding The importance of testing to identify the root causes of hair loss What a personalized treatment plan, tailored to your individual needs, would look like  Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules⁠ Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic (IHH Clinic)

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark recaps his trip to Las Vegas. He is then joined by Sean Spicer, the Host of The Sean Spicer Show. Spicer discusses the latest on the Texas runoff election, the latest in Iran, and he previews his new book, "Trump 2.9". Mark is later joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. They discuss the latest in what President Trump is calling "very promising talks" with Iran. In hour 2, Mark recaps the "No Doubt" concert that he saw at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by April Bleske-Rechek, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. They discuss her recent piece in The City Journal titled, "The 'Pipeline' Problem That Medical Schools Don't Want to Discuss". He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses the notable Cardinals debuts of Brycen Mautz and Bryan Torres from over the weekend, the notable Indy 500 race and remembering of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch, St Louis City winning again and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, a former businessman, lawyer, opinion columnist and editorial board member at the House Chronicle and the author of "Unapologetically Moderate". He shares his thoughts on today's Republican U.S. Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and the Trump-backed challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He's later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. They discuss multiple topics including what your data is really worth, the Pope's new encyclical on AI, the Princeton Cheat AI epidemic and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by April Bleske-Rechek, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. They discuss her recent piece in The City Journal titled, "The 'Pipeline' Problem That Medical Schools Don't Want to Discuss".

This week, Alyssa and Nadia record in mid-May as the heat, allergies, airplane noise, ambulances, and barking dogs set the scene. After a quick detour into neighborhood complaints, Alyssa brings the conversation to the real topic: money, and how Nadia is thinking about it as she nears the end of college.Nadia has one semester left, a co-op that pays slightly above Boston's minimum wage, and parental support that has always had a clear end date. Alyssa asks what it feels like to stand at the edge of that transition.Nadia shares that she isn't panicking, but she also doesn't feel fully at ease. Boston is expensive, her co-op pay only stretches so far, and she's aware that next semester may require working two jobs to make everything work. She reflects on past choices, like spending on her summer abroad in Greece, and the growing reality that she's getting closer to true financial independence.The conversation expands to the job market for Nadia's peers. Many seniors are still searching for offers, moving home, or taking whatever work they can find. Even in healthcare, where Nadia is headed, jobs may be available but often don't pay enough to live alone in Boston.Alyssa compares this to her own post-college experience during the dot-com boom, when jobs were easier to find but the pressure to choose something “worthy” still felt heavy. Looking back, she sees how much unnecessary pressure she placed on her younger self.The episode lands on the uncertainty of being in your 20s, when plans around housing, jobs, cities, and school can shift quickly. Alyssa mentions Charvi's changing physical therapy school plans as an example of how much life can rearrange in just a few months.TakeawaysMoney stress can be the constant awareness that support is ending and the gap between income and expenses is shrinking.A safety net is a privilege because it means someone could catch you if something big went wrong.Boston and other major cities are often too expensive for college-level wages to cover fully.A clear end date on parental support can be uncomfortable, but it pushes independence earlier.The post-grad job market is tough, even for students with strong internship or co-op experience.Café and retail jobs carry less outside judgment now, but the internal pressure can still feel heavy.Healthcare jobs may be available, but they often don't pay enough for expensive cities.Your 20s are unstable because so many opportunities and decisions are still in motion.Big plans can shift quickly, and the real skill is learning how to adapt.Millennials often put too much pressure on landing an impressive first job.Knowing the challenges ahead can feel grounding because the unknowns become more defined.Chapters0:10–3:00 — Heat, Airplanes, Barking Dogs, and the Nextdoor Complaints 3:00–5:55 — Setting Up the Topic: The End of the Allowance and What That Actually Means 5:55–10:30 — Nadia's Honest Read on Money in College: Never Quite Comfortable, Even With Support 10:30–13:50 — The Privilege of Having a Backup: What Stability Actually Looks Like 13:50–16:30 — Two Jobs Next Semester and the Math That Isn't Going to Work Otherwise 16:30–20:30 — The Job Market for Nadia's Peers: Co-Ops Don't Guarantee Anything 20:30–22:30 — Cafe Jobs, Retail Jobs, and the Generational Shift in What's Acceptable Post-Grad 22:30–26:30 — Why Your 20s Are Unstable On Purpose: Leases, Opportunities, and Rolling With the Punches 26:30–28:50 — The Long Road of Medical School and Closing Thoughts on Knowing the Challenges Ahead650.701.7686 (o)650.332.2739 (f)510.673.8712 (m)Sports & Dance Rehab | Pilates | Group ClassesOn the Move Physical Therapy501-D Old County Rd. Belmont, CA 94002web - http://www.onthemovephysio.comemail - alyssa@onthemovephysio.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/onthemovephysio

In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function.To learn more about kidney health and chronic kidney disease, explore our lastest article, Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health.About the TeamDr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.Medical DisclaimerThe contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

Did you know that the birth control pill can deplete B vitamins? And that coffee, alcohol, and antacids can drain the nutrients your body needs for hormone production, quality sleep, and bone health? Most women I see in my clinic unknowingly lack key nutrients. So, in this episode, I break down which lab tests and supplements are most effective for restoring nutrient balance and supporting long-term health and vitality. Magnesium: deficiency signs, dosing, and supplement forms Muscle cramps, headaches, anxiety, and trouble sleeping could all be linked to low magnesium  Constipation and restless legs often improve when magnesium levels are supported  Chronic stress could increase your body's magnesium needs  Loose stools can be a sign that your magnesium dose is too high  You can take different forms of magnesium for sleep, anxiety, or muscle support Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: Why many women remain nutrient-deficient even when eating a healthy diet How commonly used medications can reduce nutrient levels over time How stress, alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and intense exercise can accelerate nutrient depletion faster than your diet can replace them  How food sensitivities, leaky gut, or issues such as SIBO can interfere with how well nutrients are absorbed Why lab work is essential for targeted and effective supplementation Signs that could indicate low ferritin levels The benefits of protein, creatine, and essential amino acids for women in perimenopause and menopause Links and Resources: Your Longevity Blueprint Supplements: D3 5000 – 120 capsules D3 5000 + K2 – 60 capsules Magnesium Chelate – 120 capsules Neuro Support Magnesium Omega 3s – 60 capsules CoQ10 300 – 60 capsules Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: Use code ENERGY to get 10% off ⁠⁠MITOCHONDRIAL COMPLEX Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of Stories From the Innkeeper — a new series within Doctor's Inn centered around personal stories, reflections, and the parts of medicine we don't always talk about enough.For our first episode, I'm joined by two of my close friends and classmates, Thomas (Tommy) Pawlowski and Anish Rana, as we reflect on a question that quietly follows many medical students throughout training:Do you have to sacrifice yourself to succeed?The three of us matched into our #1 residency programs, pursued research, traveled internationally, stayed connected with family and relationships, and intentionally made space for life outside of medicine. Yet throughout medical school, there was always an unspoken pressure that if you weren't constantly grinding, suffering, or living in the library, maybe you weren't doing enough.In this conversation, we challenge that idea.We talk about impostor syndrome, the pressure to fit the hyper-Type A mold, balancing travel and research, making money stretch during medical school, wellness beyond institutional checkboxes, relationships, productivity guilt, and learning the art of saying both “yes” and “no.” We also reflect on the moments that mattered most—the memories, friendships, and experiences that never make it onto a CV but ultimately shaped who we became.This episode is a reminder that medicine doesn't have to be a four-year gauntlet. You will have difficult seasons. But suffering is not a prerequisite for success.Because four years later, the moments you remember most usually aren't the extra hours spent in the library.They're the moments where you actually lived.You can follow Anish on Instagram @ anish_rana and Tommy @tommyp709If you want to support Doctor's Inn, here are some easy ways:1. Leave a rating! We welcome all feedback!2. Visit our website at www.doctorsinnpodcast.com to gain access to in-depth resources and our YouTube channel at Doctor's Inn Podcast to watch short engaging animated videos3. Follow our socials @doctorsinnpodcast

Most people fear getting older, but Gary Cole believes aging can become one of the happiest and healthiest stages of life. In this episode of Unstoppable Mindset, Gary and I explore what it really means to age well through purpose, relationships, movement, optimism, and daily lifestyle choices. Gary shares lessons from the Blue Zones, the science behind longevity, and why mindset matters more than most people realize. You will hear practical insights on healthy sleep, nutrition, exercise, happiness, spirituality, and how to create a life filled with meaning at any age. Highlights: · 00:10:22 - Learn why society fears aging and how mindset changes the way we experience getting older. · 00:18:24 - Discover how daily lifestyle choices impact aging more than genetics. · 00:20:40 - Hear why older years can become some of the happiest stages of life. · 00:31:07 - Learn why purpose and meaningful routines matter after retirement. · 00:48:53 - Discover the Blue Zone habits linked to longer, healthier, and happier lives. · 01:00:35 - Hear Gary's top five habits for living a healthy, active, and fulfilling life. About the Guest: Garry is a Baby Boomer with a passion for aging well, which he describes as a life of health, happiness and longevity. Garry lives in Michigan with his wife Pam, their cat, Simba, and their Samoyed dog, Amara. A graduate of The University of Michigan he is a big Wolverine fan. Although he did not win his March Madness Pool, he is very happy with the final outcome. Go Blue. When he is not cheering on the Wolverines, he enjoys travel, reading, and living vicariously through his two recently adulted children. The oldest, Parker, will graduate from Medical School in May and start his residency at Rutgers University in July. His daughter, Paulina, is living her best life in Chicago, working in the financial services industry and enjoying everything the city offers. After spending three years researching the topic of aging he decided to share what he learned. His first book, "Are We Old Yet?", was published in 2024 and became a best seller in the Aging category. Garry continues his research and publishes blogs on his website and speaks on topics related to aging. As he likes to say, most of us have the privilege to age, it is up to us to do it well. Ways to connect with Gary: Website, https://www.garrycole.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551415109016 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GarryCole-g2r LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrycole/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes:

Would you believe that the most powerful medicine cabinet in your house is in your refrigerator, not your bathroom? The prescription is ridiculously simple: Your plate should look like a rainbow. Eating the rainbow is not just another wellness trend. Stay tuned to learn why food color matters, and what each hue does for your body. Some simple tips for “eating the rainbow”: Add more colorful foods to the meals you already enjoy Use simple add-ins that don't noticeably change the taste (e.g., spinach in smoothies) Aim to include all five color groups across your day, but not necessarily in every meal Keep frozen fruits and vegetables on hand as a backup option  Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: The role of each food color in supporting different systems in the body How different colored foods work together to create a symphony of healing effects How deeper color intensity reflects higher concentrations of beneficial compounds Consuming foods for detoxification The foods that support brain health and cognitive function The role of white foods (Not refined foods like bread and pasta!) The Rainbow Week challenge and how to apply it Common barriers to eating more vegetables and how to approach them Practical strategies to make rainbow eating easier Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: Use code “DRGRAY” for 10% off ⁠Danger Coffee Use code ENERGY to get 10% off ⁠MITOCHONDRIAL COMPLEX ⁠⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the first medical school coming to Chicago in over a century.

It's a busy week for the U of M as 15,000 graduates move on from the U of M. President Rebecca Cunningham highlighted some of their accomplishments along with what is happening at the U of M. All on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Tristi Edwards. Dr. Edwards shares her journey from medical school at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica to dermatology training in the United States.We discuss: – what drew her to dermatology – her experience completing a research year at SUNY Downstate – navigating the U.S. application process as an international medical graduate – the role of mentorship and building connections – advice for students pursuing dermatology without a home program.This episode is especially helpful for students interested in dermatology who are looking for practical insight into the research year and application process. We hope you enjoy!Resources per Dr. Edwards:Skin of Color Society MentorshipDermatology Interest Group Association Research Fellowship Link---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's Host, Katelyn: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katsteng⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com---District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠License: ⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on various topics.The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions. Our speaker is Stan Goldfarb who was previously the Dean at UPenn responsible for the medical school curriculum. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Your doctor orders a lipid panel every year — but 3 cheap blood tests predict heart disease, diabetes, and even dementia far better than cholesterol, and most doctors never order them. In this episode, Robert Lufkin MD walks through fasting insulin + HOMA-IR, homocysteine, and high-sensitivity CRP — three tests that together cost about $60, take one blood draw, and catch the metabolic dysfunction a standard lipid panel systematically misses. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — The 3 Blood Tests Your Doctor Isn't Ordering 00:40 — Part 1: Fasting Insulin and HOMA-IR 01:15 — How Insulin Resistance Hides for 10–15 Years 01:45 — HOMA-IR vs Glucose: What 516,000 People Revealed 02:05 — 59% Higher Cardiovascular Risk in the 2023 ATVB Study 02:45 — Optimal Fasting Insulin: Why 5–8 Beats the Lab's "25" 03:05 — Part 2: Homocysteine and the MTHFR Connection 03:35 — How Homocysteine Damages Your Arteries (6 Mechanisms) 03:50 — 60% Higher Stroke Risk and 48% Alzheimer's Risk 04:35 — The Oxford VITACOG Trial: 53% Less Brain Atrophy 05:05 — Part 3: High-Sensitivity CRP and Inflammatory Plaque 05:40 — The JUPITER Trial: 44% Drop in Cardiac Events 06:15 — UK Biobank: Why hs-CRP Beats LDL Cholesterol 06:50 — AHA Risk Categories for hs-CRP Since 2003 07:15 — Part 4: The Metabolic Picture (Why Cholesterol Is the Wrong Target) 07:50 — 3 Tests, $60, One Blood Draw — The Full Framework KEY TAKEAWAYS: Fasting insulin + HOMA-IR catches insulin resistance a decade before glucose goes abnormal — optimal is below 5–8, not the lab's reference range of 25 Every 5 µmol/L rise in homocysteine raises coronary artery disease risk 20–30% and stroke risk 60%, independent of cholesterol hs-CRP predicted cardiovascular events better than LDL in a 322,000-person UK Biobank analysis — yet fewer than 10% of cardiac panels order it Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia share the same upstream driver: metabolic dysfunction, not cholesterol All three tests together cost roughly $60 and come from a single blood draw LINKS:

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we're celebrating three very different – but beautifully connected – picture books and their creators. First, Dr. Candice Childs joins us to talk about her autobiographical picture book "CC, Sour and Sweet Journey to Medical School." She shares how the "sweet" parts of her journey are actually the moments of growth, resilience, and purpose that came from repeated failure and perseverance. The "sour" moments include painful setbacks and even an advisor bluntly telling her she'd never get into medical school. Candice explains how she turned that discouragement into fuel, and how her parents' unwavering belief in her – especially her late mother's message, "Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do" – continues to guide her. She also talks about why parents' words matter so deeply for kids' mental health, and how books can spark the most powerful family conversations. Next, Margaret Proctor shares the delightful backstory behind "Cousins, What's Next?" Inspired by her great-granddaughter and youngest grandson getting into everything together, Margaret explores the joy, chaos, and blessings of intergenerational relationships. She reflects on being rejected by traditional publishers years ago, what it felt like to finally hold her own book ("I danced for ten minutes!"), and encourages aspiring writers to honor their ideas and just start. Finally, Tricia Gardella introduces us to Mouse, star of the Mouse Traveler series, including "Mouse Visits Everglades National Park." Tricia talks about falling in love with this little character, weaving real national park facts into fun adventures, and why she hopes her books help kids love – and fight to protect – our national parks for generations to come.

Send Harold your questions!What does it take to maximize your premed shadowing opportunity, and why does this experience matter so much in your application?In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Rachel L. Schreiber, a board-certified allergist/immunologist and former president of the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society. Recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and Washington Consumers' Checkbook, Dr. Schreiber shares practical advice on finding shadowing opportunities, keeping a journal, and asking the right questions.Additionally, Dr. Wherley and Dr. Schreiber address the nonnegotiable topic of patient confidentiality. From HIPAA requirements, to what you can safely write about in your application essays, to the risks of discussing patients on social media, the bottom line is this: you must conduct yourself with professionalism from the moment you walk in the clinic, including after you walk out. If you are preparing to apply to medical school, this episode will change how you think about every hour you spend shadowing.0:00  Meet Dr. Rachel L. Schreiber0:30  Finding and Securing Premed Shadowing Opportunities3:14  The Real Purpose of Shadowing Before Med School4:23  Why You Should Keep a Shadowing Journal7:08  Asking Questions and Choosing Specialties13:25  Patient Privacy and HIPAAFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Is red light therapy real- or just hype? More and more people are questioning whether it actually does anything, or if it's just another wellness trend that will quietly fade away over the next 18 months. In today's solo episode, I explore the science behind red light therapy, explain what we use in our clinic and why, and walk you through what a typical session looks like, highlighting who should avoid this therapy. How to use red light therapy more effectively Focus on consistency over quick wins as results build gradually with repeated sessions  Choose clinically validated devices rather than low-powered consumer versions  Expose as much skin as possible to allow the light to reach the targeted tissues  Use proper eye protection for every session  Be upfront about your current medications and health history to allow proper screening Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: What photobiomodulation (the clinical term for red light therapy) actually means and how it influences biological processes How red light therapy targets the mitochondria to boost ATP production and cellular energy What a recent study suggests about the impact photobiomodulation has on cells under metabolic stress How a 2025 consensus review of over 20 specialists confirmed the safety of photobiomodulation for adults  The enormous difference between high-end red light therapy equipment and inexpensive consumer products- and why that matters The certification and manufacturing details of our clinic's red light therapy device, and how most consumer products fail to meet the same standards An overview of what happens when you come in for a red light therapy session at our clinic Who should be cautious about red light therapy, and who should avoid it entirely Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: Your Longevity Blueprint Adrenal Calm – 60 capsules⁠    Use code BRAINMAG to get 10% off ⁠⁠Neuro Magnesium Support Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Mala Cunningham (PhD in Counseling Psychology, senior disciple of Swami Satchidananda, and founder of Neuroscience and Yoga TT, Cardiac Medical Yoga TT, and Mental Health, Neuroscience and Yoga TT) joins us to explore the powerful intersection of ancient yoga practices and modern neuroscience.Learn how yoga and meditation actually change your brain, stimulates your vagus nerve for instant calm, and why giving your brain conscious rest is so important. As well as the role of gratitude and intention in reshaping your neurobiology, micro-resting techniques, learning styles in meditation, body awareness, emotional safety, and much more.This conversation blends Neuroscience with Yoga techniques and strategies you can use immediately for better emotional regulation, stress reduction, emotional health, and peak performance.M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., E-RYT-1000, C-IAYT is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, trainer, author, and innovator in Neuro-Yoga Psychology™. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she specializes in integrative mental health, vagus nerve regulation, and psychodynamic therapy. A former Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, she developed the University of Virginia's Cardiac Medical Yoga Program and taught Integrative Medicine in the Nursing and Medical School for over 12 years. Dr. Mala is the CEO of Positive Health Solutions, LLC, and leads nationally recognized trainings in medical yoga, neuroscience, and mental health integration. She is an international speaker and consultant for healthcare professionals, yoga therapists, and educators. She lives in Charlottesville, VA. Her website is: www.cardiacyoga.comDr. Mala's new book:"Neuroscience, Yoga, and Psychology: Tools for Regulating the Vagus Nerve for Health and Peak Performance" (out June 2026). This book can be pre-ordered.Learn more & upcoming trainings:Cardiac Yoga / Positive Health Solutions:https://cardiacyoga.comNeuroscience & Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville (Integral Yoga Ashram): Check yogaville.org--Timestamps below ⬇️If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these tools for healing and well-being.Chapters / Timestamps00:09 Introducing Dr. Mala Cunningham — yoga, neuroscience & counseling psychology01:01 How yoga impacts neurobiology and why technology finally proved it03:40 Yoga is now mainstream in science, business & government04:58 Personal experience: knowledge + practice gives real agency06:59 What is the vagus nerve? (The wanderer — 75% of parasympathetic system)08:12 Activating your inner pharmacy: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins (DOSE)10:43 Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic balance, dorsal/ventral vagal states & the gunas13:31 Simple ways to stimulate the vagus nerve (neck rolls, eyes, ears, breathing)14:52 Meditation, learning styles & why mantra didn't work for a visual learner18:29 Giving the brain conscious rest (more powerful than sleep)20:23 fMRI insights: Left prefrontal cortex, pleasure centers & BASS practice22:14 Ego, safety, emotional threat & defensive patterns28:52 Micro-resting technique (eyes, tongue, jaw, shoulders at stoplights)34:54 Gratitude practices — cognitive vs felt sense39:03 Intention (sankalpa), optimism & rewiring the amygdala42:24 Trauma wiring, protection & becoming objective50:38 Reading body language & genuine somatic awareness55:32 The power of a simple smile + deep sigh to activate parasympathetic56:35 Dr. Mala's upcoming Neuroscience & Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville + new book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send Harold your questions!What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), and what makes this program unique among osteopathic medical schools?In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted consultant and podcast host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Alesia Wagner, associate dean of academic affairs at TUCOM. Together, they explore how the school's mission shapes its curriculum, how its 100% residency match rate reflects the breadth of specialty opportunities available to students, and how TUCOM's approach to clinical education prepares future osteopathic physicians for a wide range of medical careers.If you are researching osteopathic medical schools or preparing your application, this conversation provides valuable insight into what sets TUCOM apart and what it takes to be a competitive applicant.0:00 Meet Dr. Alesia Wagner, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at TUCOM0:42 Overview of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine4:56 Residency Match Data: Specialties and Outcomes6:50 Clinical Rotation Sites and Student Placement at TUCOM9:53 Primary Care vs. Specialty Matches: Breaking the Pigeonhole Myth11:13 TUCOM's Pre-Clinical Electives and the Clinical Distinction Program16:34 Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Education Electives19:56 Interprofessional Education and the Student-Run Free Clinic23:53 What Makes a Competitive Applicant29:11 Life on TUCOM's Campus in Northern CaliforniaRelated ResourcesBio for Dr. Alesia WagnerTouro University College of Osteopathic MedicineTouro's Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinic at MiddletownTUCOM AcademicsRelated EpisodesHow to Get into MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 537]The Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612]Follow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley for a deep dive into the rapid rise of Belgium's newest star, Hanne Vandewinkel. Fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier weekend where Belgium stunned the United States, Hanne opens up about her first Top 20 victory over Iva Jovic, the emotional impact of a surprise video message from cycling legend Wout van Aert, and what it really feels like to balance the WTA tour with her life as a medical student.  The episode also covers the biggest stories on tour, including Jannik Sinner's historic dominance as the new World No. 1 following his Monte Carlo victory, and the "bestie" vibes between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The duo also discusses Mirra Andreeva's clinical performance in Linz, and a special guest question from Zizou Bergs. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 4:04 Hanne Vandewinkel Joins The Show 5:50 The Impact of Kirsten Flipkens  8:15 Tactical Play & Managing Match Nerves  12:12 Cycling Passion & Wout van Aert Motivation  15:02 Reaching the Top 100 & Future Tournament Goals  17:41 Learning in the Grand Slam Environment  19:10 Mental Growth & Believe on Court  22:27 The Art of the Slice: Early Development  25:03 Balancing Professional Tennis with Medical School  29:06 Eye Training & Focus Techniques  31:56 Quick Questions: Phone Apps, Hobbies, & Best Advice  36:38 Personality Traits & Positive Outlook  40:23 Henley's Headlines: Linze & Monte Carlo Results  43:18 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Rivalry & Respect  51:10 Kim-formation: The Rise of Valentin Vacherot  54:03 Support Systems & The Power of Inner Belief  56:15 Guest Question: Zizou Bergs on Humility vs. Success  1:00:57 Learning to Say No & Avoiding Distractions  1:03:01 Mindset in a Grand Slam Final  1:06:12 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Crawford, MD is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at UTMB, OBGYN Residency at UTSW, and REI Fellowship at UNC, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast  “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads. Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula”, will be released by Penguin Random House.   Follow Dr. Crawford on Instagram at @nataliecrawfordmd and check out her book, The Fertility Formula.   Related Episodes: Ep 155 - Dr. Marguerite Duane on FACTS about Fertility Ep 314 - The Fertility Crisis + Support for Couples with Ronit Menashe + Vida Delrahim   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.   Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

I'm thrilled to connect with Dr. Natalie Crawford today. She's a double-board-certified fertility doctor and the author of The Fertility Formula. Unlike most other physicians, she blends lifestyle and functional medicine with science-based facts, aiming to help women conceive and understand their bodies. While this conversation may not feel fully aligned with the perimenopause and menopause transition, I encourage you to listen with an open mind to what Natalie shares about hormones. In our discussion, we explore fertility as a vital sign, the impact of infertility, and why one in six women experiences infertility. We break down ovarian reserve and the realities of aging. We also cover specific labs that can help assess ovarian reserve and overall health. We explain DOR and POI, the overlap between fertility and perimenopause, and why the ovaries can behave like a “cranky toddler” in perimenopause. Finally, we dive into the role of the gut microbiome in estrogen metabolism and inflammation, and discuss IVF, egg freezing, modern reproductive options, lifestyle influences, and a series of rapid-fire questions. Dr. Crawford's book, The Fertility Formula, is a must-read for women of all ages. It contains many valuable insights, and I love the way she blends an integrative approach with an allopathic approach for her patients. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How fertility serves as a health marker that reflects a woman's hormonal, cellular, and metabolic health The role of inflammation in infertility Dr. Crawford clarifies ovarian reserve, highlighting the importance of understanding egg quality and quantity. Why AMH testing is the most informative first step for women concerned about their fertility Dr. Crawford outlines three factors that can cause missed or irregular periods. The importance of tracking ovulation and understanding the body's signals during perimenopause Inflammation and aging can disrupt chromosome alignment and impair embryo development. How poor estrogen clearance and gut microbiome imbalances disrupt brain-ovary signaling and ovulation timing The link between sleep deprivation and low sperm counts, and how stress and lack of muscle mass can drive insulin resistance and inflammation Why sleep, muscle mass, and stress reduction are all essential for fertility It's essential to approach fertility proactively, and to know how to do that. Bio: Natalie Crawford Natalie Crawford, MD, is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree at Auburn University, obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at UTMB, OBGYN Residency at UTSW, and REI Fellowship at UNC, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast  “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads. Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula”, will be released by Penguin Random House.  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Cynthia's Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Natalie Crawford On her website On social media: @NatalieCrawfordMD Dr. Crawford's book, The Fertility Formula, is available here.

In episode #433 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, talks about The Truth About the Biological Clock and Egg Quality – Why Fertility Is About More Than Just Age. More about Dr. Natalie Crawford: Natalie Crawford, MD is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at UTMB, OBGYN Residency at UTSW, and REI Fellowship at UNC, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast  "As a Woman" with over 6 million downloads. Her debut book, "The Fertility Formula", will be released by Penguin Random House. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE Follow Dr. Natalie on Instagram: @‌nataliecrawfordmd Check out her latest book, "The Fertility Formula" here: nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Pre-order the book "The Fertility Formula" on Amazon. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Today, we're diving into one of the most heated debates in functional medicine right now. We're talking about the vegetable and seed oils that you likely have in your kitchen cabinet. Your grandmother cooked with them, and the American Heart Association has promoted them as “heart-healthy” for decades. Yet some experts are now saying that they are slowly poisoning an entire generation. Practical tips for reducing your seed oil consumption:  Replace your cooking oil with a more stable alternative Check the labels on everyday foods for seed oils Cut back on processed foods  Be mindful when eating out Don't aim for perfection—focus on reducing the main sources first Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: How avoiding seed oils may reduce inflammation in the body  How seed oils became mainstream, and how they are processed The potential health implications of high Omega-6 consumption The difference between cold-pressed, unrefined oils and highly processed oils Why seed oils have become increasingly controversial among some health experts The difference between traditional fat extraction methods and industrial seed oil processing Better oil choices for cooking and salads The complex correlation between seed oil consumption and chronic diseases Links and Resources: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: ⁠⁠⁠Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic (IHH Clinic)

Dr. R. Douglas Fields is Chief of the Nervous System Development and Plasticity Section at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Adjunct Professor in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. In addition, Doug is the author of numerous books and magazine articles about the brain, including the recently released book Electric Brain: How the New Science of Brainwaves Reads Minds, Tells Us How We Learn, and Helps Us Change for the Better. Doug studies how the brain develops and the mechanisms involved in changes to the brain's structure and function (plasticity). He is particularly interested in how experience regulates development and plasticity in the brain, as well as the mechanisms at a cellular level that are involved in learning. When he's not doing research or writing about science, Doug enjoys rock climbing, mountain climbing, building acoustic guitars, and making his own beer and wine. He received his B.A. in biology from the University of California, Berkeley, his M.A. degree in marine biology from San Jose State University, and his Ph.D. degree in marine biology from the University of California, San Diego, working jointly in the Medical School and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Afterwards, Doug conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University, Yale University, and the NIH before starting his research laboratory at the NIH in 1994. Doug is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and he is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of the scientific journal Neuron Glia Biology. In our interview, Doug tells us more about his life and science.

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