Episodes

Dr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular TV, radio and podcast shows like NPR and ABC, and her work is featured in publications like New York Times and Huffington Post. Dr. Wu’s mission is to spread the gift of sleep so that people can be their healthiest, organizations can be their most innovative, and societies can sleep their way towards justice and h...

Nikhil Verma, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional spine and musculoskeletal physician. At his independent practice, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, Dr. Verma provides comprehensive physical medicine, rehabilitation care, and interventional pain care to patients in Columbus and Marion, Ohio. Dr. Verma completed his undergraduate studies in the area at The Ohio State University before pursuing medical school. He completed his internship at Wayne State University – Cri...

Literature: Restricting bedtime mobile use Blue light wavelength therapy for post-TBI behavioral symptoms Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on sleep Viva Rays glasses vs. others (video) Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on visual performance, eye health, and sleep (Systematic Review) Podcasts: Roudy Nassif on Medicine Redefined All the Hacks with Jordan Schlain World Memory Champion on Erika Taught Me

Dr. Una, MD, is a household name when it comes to physician entrepreneurs. She is the founder of Ivy League Pediatrics and CEO of EntreMD - a platform that helps physicians achieve the careers they always wanted. She is the host of The EntreMD Podcast, author of The EntreMD MethodThe EntreMD Method, and the creator of The EntreMD Business School. Dr. Unas Website Made For More - Book

Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - t...

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into Curcumin and Ayurvedic Medicine with their guest Shivani Gupta. Dr. Gupta is the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. She is also a researcher, author, and advocate for Ayurvedic medicine. She obtained her bachelor's of business administration from Babson College. Subsequently, she completed her master's and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic sciences. She is an expert in blending the science of Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life. In this episode we discuss the followin...

Dr. Yvonne Burkart, PhD, is a board-certified toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mother of two on a mission to help women regain their mental edge, radiant youth, and a life of passion without toxins. She has gained immense popularity on Instagram through her videos that are evidence-based and educational. https://thetoxicologymama.com Sign Up For Yvonne's Newsletter Yvonne Burkart Instagram A Chemical Hunger Article - Link to Obesity Million Marker Lab Test Environmental W...

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation. Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets

Wes Pfiffner is the Director of Business Development at Joovv, a company that gets red light therapy to the masses. In this episode, we delve into the mechanism of red light therapy, its benefits, applications, research, and future. Science of Red Light Therapy

Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow. Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients i...

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts. In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts. Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics When is it too early to look for a job? How to structure contracts in the distant future Communication with potential employers All things compensation and compensation structures Three essentials for first-time attendings when reviewing their first contract

Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into. Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions

Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME. In this episode we discuss: - What is obesity and what causes it? - The science of obesity - Lifestyle and pharmacological approaches Instagra...

Dr. Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR, is the Director of the Sleep Surgery Division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of sleep apnea - studying better ways to predict response to obstructive sleep apnea surgery as well as the effects of current therapies on patient health. Dr. Dedhia obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University and trained in Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed...

Deep Shah, DMD, is a pediatric dentist practicing in the Philadelphia area. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He further trained at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he acquired extensive experience in the areas of growth and development, pediatric oral pathology, special healthcare needs, dental trauma, pharmacological modalities, and behavior modification/management. Currently, he is practicing at Chester County Dentistry fo...

Dr. Rami Wehbi joins the show to discuss how to make "medicine suck less." Rami is a Family Medicine Physician and the Co-Founder of Beyond Medicine. In this show we discuss: Rami's background and why he left FM residency The sunk cost fallacy Building Beyond Medicine Leveraging social media Social media pitfalls Digital Health and startups Resources Mentioned in the show: MD Plus Health Tech Nerds Rami's Book Recs Follow Rami: Beyond Medicine Twitter Podcast

Dr. Aleea Gupta joins the show to detail what life in the life of a Direct Primary Care Doctor looks like. Dr. Gupta obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and went on to medical school at the University of Florida. Subsequently, she completed a family medicine residency at overlook hospital in New Jersey where she served as the chief resident. She has previously been the assistant professor of clinical medicine for the University of Southern California and she's now working in her o...

In this episode, Meagan Landress, CSLP rejoins the show to discuss current events in the student loan world. We touch on: Loan forgiveness a la Biden Administration Biden's new student loan repayment plan Future of student loan forgiveness Loan repayment strategies for the non-PSLF pursuer Building wealth with student loans The ever-increasing cost of higher education Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She was the first person in Georgia to acquire her ...

Dr. Serene Shereef is a trauma acute care surgeon, mom to 3 children, and a transformational life coach who helps women physicians struggling with burnout and overwhelm to create their life by design. Her unique framework combines the energy of mindfulness, self-love & self-compassion with the scientific principles of habit building, time design, and individuals' unique systems of productivity, so they can do less, live more, & create their dream life! Follow Dr. Shereef: Email: serenitywellness...

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh discuss the new trend of alkaline water and diet. They break down their biases, what the data shows, how they think of it, and how they will put the new information they learned into practice! Resources Mentioned in the Show Studies The Alkaline Diet: Is There Evidence That an Alkaline pH Diet Benefits Health? (PMID: 22013455) The Effects of High Mineral Alkaline Water Consumed Over Three Consecutive Days on Reaction Time Following Anaerobic Exercise – A Randomized ...

Dr. Michelle Seguin and Dr. Danielle Shelton join the show to discuss how we can re:think Health. Dr. Seguin is a board-certified family medicine physician, educator, gardener, and advocate for a lifestyle-driven approach to health that focuses on supporting the individual, family, and community. Dr. Shelton is also a board-certified family medicine physician and co-founder of CleanYourPlateRx. She created this non-profit with her husband to focus on preventative care in a way that was accessibl...

In this episode, Drs. Altamash and Darsh talk about their approach and thoughts when it comes to balancing workouts when traveling - internationally, for business, or just for fun. Resources in this episode: Article - Resistance Training on Quality of Life, Depression, Muscle Strength, and Functional Exercise Capacity Jungle Gym XT Resistance Bands

Brian Sutterer, MD, is a sports medicine physician and YouTube personality known for his educational videos on injury analysis. Brian obtained his residency training in PM&R at Indiana University and recently completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He has 600K YouTube subscribers and is the host of a new podcast called In Street Clothes. In this episode, we focus on Brian's journey and approach to building a successful YouTube brand. His videos are known to physicians, sport...

Dr. Christian is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist). Clinically, Dr. Christian enjoys pain medicine and musculoskeletal medicine. He is the previous outpatient medical director of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Lehigh Valley, PA, and he has an academic appointment with the University of Pennsylvania Department of PM&R. Dr. Christian earned his board certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the own...