The Checkup with Doctor Mike

Dr. Paul Offit discusses the truth behind COVID-19, including booster shots, mistakes of Trump and Biden administrations, misinformation, social media debates, and the lab leak theory. He emphasizes the importance of public trust, accurate reporting, and being prepared for future disasters.

Meet David Rush, the man breaking over 160 world records with his determination and resilience. Learn about his journey to record-breaking success, from juggling marathons to embracing failure for personal growth. Discover the mental and physical challenges he faces, including concussions and fine motor skill tests, all while maintaining peak performance and health.

Bea recounts her horrifying experience with a Vitamin B12 injection at a med spa. She dives into the dangers of unregulated med spas, the high cost of medical debt, battling mycobacterium, and advocating for systemic change. The podcast explores topics like IV drips, recurring infections, scars, dating, and the need for industry accountability.

FBI agent discusses the dangers of online blackmail targeting children, with predators manipulating kids into sharing explicit images. The podcast explores the traumatic effects on children, strategies for communicating with victims, and the alarming rise of predators using social media to exploit minors. It emphasizes the importance of educating kids on online safety and involving law enforcement in such cases.

Layne Norton, scientist and author, joins Doctor Mike to debunk misinformation in health podcasts, discuss weight loss medications and the problem with fads. They explore the significance of skepticism, ethical implications of medication manufacturing, and the importance of identifying experts. From debunking fear-based content to controversies surrounding glyphosate, they provide insights on accessible health information and healthy diets. They also touch on the limitations of genetic tests, personalized medicine, and the need for productive discussions.

Ginny Kaltenbach is not just any nurse, but my nurse, having working alongside me for the last 10 years in New Jersey. Ginny and I are great friends and coworkers, but we developed a new type of relationship this last year where Ginny actually became one of my patients. You see, Ginny was suffering from debilitating pain in her back, and after hearing her side of the story, I realized I wasn't happy with her treatment plan. So, I made Ginny book an appointment with me so we could get to the bottom of her pain. This turned out to be an excellent decision for many reasons detailed in this episode. We don't just talk about Ginny's health though, but also do a deep dive into our relationship and Ginny's opinions on the healthcare system as a nurse who has seen it all, and then some, in over 40 years on the front lines. 00:00 Intro01:10 Our First Meeting / Fight04:50 How Ginny Started14:05 What Makes Doctors Special19:31 What Nurses Actually Do24:36 Memories Of Me31:30 Flirting With Doctors33:25 Ginny Going Viral35:18 Ginny’s Injury52:10 Ginny’s Retirement / My Boxing54:48 Advice For Nurses Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Artwork by Caroline Weigum

Professor George Bonanno, world-renowned trauma expert, challenges the cultural understanding of trauma. Topics include repressing memories, emotional trauma causing physical symptoms, coping mechanisms for breakups, resiliency, post-traumatic growth, addressing controversy, PTSD, and fixing modern psychology.

Watch the full video interview here: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/c2m9 Cristo Fernandez was a start soccer player in Mexico, well on his way to playing for the national team, when a horrific knee injury sidelined him for the rest of his life... or so he thought. The life-altering injury sent Cristo down a new path, eventually taking him the the UK where he studied acting, and eventually landed himself the role of Danny Rojas on the hit Apple+ series, Ted Lasso. Now Cristo is starring in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and shows no signs of slowing down, knee injury and all. Follow Cristo here: https://www.instagram.com/cristofernandez.mx/ 00:00 Intro 00:55 Acting vs. Futbol 03:22 Knee Injury 07:31 Life Outside Futbol 10:50 Hardest Acting/Futbol Exercises 15:17 Life Advice 16:39 Transformers 18:26 Relationship with Health 19:36 Mexican Food Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: DoctorMikeMedia@gmail.com

Dr. Steven Gundry, a controversial preventive medicine advocate, discusses his extreme claims on lectins and the gut microbiome. The podcast explores topics such as the impact of positive thinking, the effects of smoking and dietary factors, evidence-based medicine, leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune diseases, antibiotics and the human microbiome, the obesity epidemic and ultra processed foods, the benefits of cooked beans and fermented legumes, the misconception about fruit, biomarkers and dietary recommendations, the failure of diets, and a critical debate on health and nutrition.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen discusses the science behind Ozempic injections for weight loss. They explore the use of FDA-approved medications for weight loss, the benefits of weight loss maintenance medication, and the side effects and risks associated with these medications. They also touch on the concerns of off-label usage, the need for FDA regulation of supplements, and the importance of prioritizing patient health.