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The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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68 episodes

Podcast Summary

In The Checkup, board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Mike, interviews the biggest names in Hollywood, Washington, sports, music, digital, and everywhere else about their physical, mental, and emotional health, so we can all learn to live happy and healthy together. Watch full video episodes: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/playlist/CheckupPodcastPlaylist IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/CheckupPod Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter Facebook: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook Contact Email: [email protected] Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

#1

Hated By Anti-Vaxxers & His Public Fallout w/ Joe Rogan | Dr. Peter Hotez

Pre-order Dr. Peter Hotez' new book "Science Under Siege" here: Dr. Hotez on X/Twitter: teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Intro2:04 Complexity of Battling Misinformation05:51 Making His Owns Vaccines14:23 His Joe Rogan/RFK Controversy25:00 Doctors On Social Media27:45 Online Abuse From Elon Musk29:22 Meeting with RFK Jr. / Measles42:30 Attacks From Other Doctors44:44 The Failure Of COVID Messaging53:37 Vaccine Funding / Autism1:07:47 Casey Means / Removing MAHA1:10:12 The Future Of Medical Experts1:19:18 AI1:23:03 Climate Change vs. Vaccines1:27:42 Our Impact / Hookworm VaccineHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-05-25•1hr 38mins
#2

The Scam Behind "Longevity Experts" | Dr. Eric Topol

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: thanks to Dr. Eric Topol for coming on the show. Pick up a copy of his new book "Super Agers" here: Dr. Topol on Twitter/X: Intro01:12 The Absence Of Doctors Online08:26 Full Body MRI / Peter Attia18:21 Bryan Johnson / Deep Sleep23:38 Hyper-Optimization / Biological Clock28:37 Alzheimer's / Ozempic40:05 Changing Guidelines41:52 Continuous Glucose Monitors48:22 Predatory Health Creators Online53:37 RFK Jr.1:02:14 Anti-vaxxers1:07:48 NIH Cuts1:18:42 Over-Processed Foods1:24:27 AI1:37:46 Tips For Longevity1:46:38 Wearables / TrackersHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-05-18•1hr 55mins
#3

Are Everyday Chemicals ACTUALLY Harming Your Health

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Dr. Aly Cohen's book "Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them" - Dr. Andrea Love:Glyphosate references: dye references: references: Dr. Aly Cohen:Bai, S. H. and S. M. Ogbourne (2016). "Glyphosate: environmental contamination, toxicity and potential risks to human health via food contamination." Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 23(19): 18988-19001. E. (2022). "Glyphosate, Roundup and the Failures of Regulatory Assessment." Toxics 10(6): 321. L. N., et al. (2017). "Is it time to reassess current safety standards for glyphosate-based herbicides?" J Epidemiol Community Health 71(6): 613-618. B., et al. (2020). "Endocrine disrupting chemicals: exposure, effects on human health, mechanism of action, models for testing and strategies for prevention." Rev Endocr Metab Disord 21(1): 127-147. G., et al. (2018). "Bisphenol A: A notorious player in the mosaic of autoimmunity." Autoimmunity 51(8): 370-377. R.-G., et al. (2023). "Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and autoimmune diseases." Environmental Research 231: 116222. P. A., et al. (2015). "Environmental immune disruptors, inflammation and cancer risk." Carcinogenesis 36(Suppl_1): S232-S253. A., et al. (2015). "Effect of Organic Diet Intervention on Pesticide Exposures in Young Children Living in Low-Income Urban and Agricultural Communities." Environ Health Perspect 123(10): 1086-1093. C., et al. (2016). "Personal Care Product Use in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Implications for Exposure Assessment." Int J Environ Res Public Health 13(1). Dr. Aly Cohen:IG: In: Dr. Andrea Love:Twitter/X: In: Newsletter: Intros03:15 Autoimmune Disorders In Young People27:03 The Farm Effect / Plastics39:50 Leaky Gut / Pesticides51:54 Organic vs. Synthetic1:06:50 Environmental Working Group / Dirty Dozen1:24:10 Precautionary Principle1:30:18 Glyphosate1:43:40 GMOs / Accessibility...

2025-05-07•2hr 39mins
#4

The Truth About Seed Oils, Food As Medicine, and RFK Jr. | Kevin Klatt PhD RD

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: thanks to Kevin Klatt for appearing on this episode. Follow him here:Instagram: Intro1:23 The Field Of Nutrition Right Now09:34 What We Actually Know14:32 High-Fat Foods/Cholesterol25:50 Food As Medicine36:14 Customization Of Care47:52 Patients Getting Misinformation54:09 Purveyors Of Misinformation1:05:36 Nutritionists vs Dietetics1:16:29 Who Should You Go See?1:34:19 Pharmaceutical Advertising/Influencers1:39:31 Good/Bad Supplements1:47:42 MAHA / RFK Jr.2:11:28 Magic Wand Nutrition Changes2:28:23 Seed Oils2:41:13 TakeawaysHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-04-23•2hr 47mins
#5

Do You Need A Full Body MRI Scan? | Prenuvo CEO

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Check : 44:50 - Check : 1:14:49 - Intro02:20 How He Started08:00 Who Has Access?13:39 Does Prenuvo Actually Save Lives?23:10 Scans Causing Anxiety / False Positives31:46 Harms Of Scanning39:30 False Promises Of Scanning46:52 AI Spine Research56:45 The Psychology Of Good Health1:00:38 Prenuvo vs. Traditional System1:09:53 Brian Johnson / Longevity1:15:15 Biased Research1:25:47 Kim Kardashian's Endorsement1:32:53 Changes He MadeHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-03-16•1hr 44mins
#6

Exposing Widespread Corruption In Alzheimer's Research | Charles Piller

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: up a copy of Charles Piller's new book "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's " here: Intro01:21Loss Of Trust11:52 Paper Mills13:57 His Bombshell Report19:37 Where Corruption Comes From25:16 Don’t They Know They’ll Be Caught?27:54 Image Manipulation32:03 Competition For Grants40:30 Peer Review Process44:19 Is Everything About Alzheimer’s A Lie?47:22 Trump Administration / RFK Jr.51:11 Can You Trust Your Doctor?57:45 Shared Decision Making1:00:14 FDA Challenges1:05:54 Cost Of Healthcare1:08:05 What Should Be The Punishment1:12:50 How “Science” Has Changed1:17:47 COVID Messaging1:20:10 Hope For The FutureHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga** Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-03-02•1hr 28mins
#7

Debating Dr. Jason Fung On Calories & Insulin

Truth-Seeking moments:Fact Check 1 - 6:36 - Check 2 - 42:05 - Check 3 - 45:53 - Check 4 - 54:16 - Check 5 - 1:22:36 - Dr. Jason Fung here: teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Intro1:27 Nephrology / Controlling Blood Sugar / Diabetes19:40 Weight Loss / Intermittent Fasting34:50 Lowering Insulin40:55 Counting Calories52:33 Set Weight Theory58:29 Hormones1:02:45 Counting Calories Part 21:21:20 Is It All About Calories?1:29:18 Which Meal Should You Skip?1:40:22 Losing Weight On Vacation1:46:38 Future Research1:51:30 Artificial SweetenersHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2025-02-09•1hr 58mins
#8

Asking The Uncomfortable Questions About Vaccines | Dr. Paul Offit

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: to my podcast, The Checkup with Doctor Mike, here:Spotify: Podcasts: Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee. Buy Dr. Offit's book, You Bet Your Life, here: - Intro1:00 - Genetic Engineering / CRISPR07:39 - Vaccine Advisory Committee21:00 - Dealing with Anti-vaxxers37:35 - Colds, Flu, RSV, Measles48:08 - Mono, COVID Boosters55:05 - How Transparent Should Scientists Be?1:14:34 - Pharmaceutical Corruption / Mandates1:20:23 - Longevity Medicine / COVID OriginSubscribe to Dr. Offit's substack here: us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:​IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-12-18•1hr 33mins

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#9

Who's To Blame If You're Fat? | Dr. Mike Israetel

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Dr. Mike Israetel here:​YouTube - ‪ - - - Full Rom - Intro00:55 AI11:21 Political Anthropology16:28 Rich vs. Poor25:16 Nepotism / Prime / RFK Jr.47:15 Obesity and Poverty1:15:36 Obesity and Genetics1:21:38 Obesity and Social Factors1:37:05 Free Will / College Ideology1:43:58 Conscientiousness1:57:22 Muscle2:03:30 Mike’s Hypocrisy2:09:58 Who Benefits From Weight Loss?2:14:52 Muscle Mass / Big InvitationHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-12-11•2hr 30mins
#10

Doctors Said She Was Going To Die, But She Refused To Believe It | Sophie Grace Holmes

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Sophie Grace Holmes, the world-record marathon runner and endurance athlete:Instagram: Intro 01:26 Guinness World Record17:18 Cycstic Fibrosis30:25 Drugs In Gyms / Adversity34:34 Her Diagnosis42:02 Problems with Healthcare45:31 Training Others / Paddle-boarding49:44 The CF Community53:27 Personal Life59:22 Regrets1:03:00 Nutrition1:05:52 Sadness1:10:29 Sports PsychologyHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: connect:IG: Email: [email protected] Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-12-01•1hr 22mins
#11

Will Ozempic Put An End To Weight Loss Surgery? | Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Set Point Theory 11:24 Calories In / Calories Out 18:47 Biggest Hurdles To Weight Loss 23:05 What Is Bariatric Surgery? 30:10 Success Rates 36:08 BMI 40:50 My 600 Pound Life 48:22 Side Effects of Surgery / Patient Satisfaction 54:23 Ozempic vs. Surgery 1:06:42 Life After Ozempic 1:10:28 Is Ozempic Unethical? 1:15:18 Food Addiction / Muscle Loss 1:18:05 The Process / Misconceptions 1:25:35 Innovation / Motivation Find out more about Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding here: Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit: Contact Email: [email protected] Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-11-20•1hr 33mins
#12

The Truth About Low Testosterone, Sexual Health, & No Nut November | Dr. Rena Malik

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Listen to my podcast, The Checkup with Doctor Mike, here: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Follow Dr. Rena Malik here: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: X/Twitter: Podcast: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Male Scams 08:47 Low Testosterone 49:06 Premature Ejaculation / Urination 1:02:24 Penis Size / Erectile Disfunction 1:19:51 Semen 1:24:07 Prostate Cancer 1:32:22 Hormone Therapy For Women 1:38:16 Alcohol / Herpes / Kidney Stones 1:44:32 Why Choose Urology? 1:48:51 Teaching Kids About Sex Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit: Contact Email: [email protected] Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-11-10•1hr 57mins
#13

Healthcare Costs, Women’s Health, & The Threat Of RKF Jr. | VP Kamala Harris

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Listen to my podcast, The Checkup with Doctor Mike, here: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Reproductive Rights 05:01 RFK Jr. 07:03 Processed Foods/Groceries 09:50 Reducing Costs Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit: Contact Email: [email protected] Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

2024-11-03•12mins
#14

The Corruption Of Healthcare & The Poisoning Of Our Food System | Dr. Marty Makary

Check our Dr. Marty Makary's new book "Blind Spots" and his other best-selling books here: Follow Dr. Makary on X/Twitter here: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Why The Cost Of Healthcare Has Ballooned 14:40 School Lunches, Pesticides, Chronic Disease 39:38 Calories, Artificial Sweeteners, Condoms 48:48 Changing Guidelines / Hormone Replacement Therapy 1:01:40 Should We Follow Experts? 1:18:48 Trusting The Government / Antibiotics 1:26:16 AI / Food Assistance Programs / Ozempic 1:36:22 School Closures / Vaccinations 1:42:45 Microbiome / Supplements 1:51:38 Improv / Poker / Bad Doctors 1:59:25 Fact-Check Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum Contact: [email protected]

2024-10-27•2hr 10mins
#15

Does Hypnosis Really Work? | Dr. David Spiegel

Learn more about hypnosis by checking out Dr. David Spiegel's app, Reveri: 00:00 Intro 01:15 What is Hypnosis 12:33 Hypnosis vs. Psychology 21:17 Differences Between Practitioners 24:15 Who Is Hypnosis For? 29:27 Controversies 34:11 Does It Really Work? 41:00 Is Hypnosis Just Gaslighting? 49:26 Hypnosis For Smoking 54:17 Why Are We So Susceptible? 1:02:13 Integrative Medicine 1:06:27 My Acupuncture Story 1:11:01 Why Wouldn't It Work? 1:13:09 How He Discovered It / Asthma 1:19:28 How Hypnosis Has Changed / The Future 1:27:43 His Critics Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit:

2024-10-02•1hr 30mins
#16

The Harsh Reality Of Having An Eating Disorder | Lindsey Stirling

If you or someone you know is battling an ED, you can find help and learn more here: Follow Lindsey Stirling: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: 01:15 Tour Life / Imposter Syndrome 05:45 Social Media Fame 10:30 How She Started 23:35 America's Got Talent 29:30 Being A Pirate 37:04 Medical Bills / Cancer 43:04 ED 1:01:25 The Power Of Music 1:05:35 The Future Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum Contact: [email protected]

2024-09-15•1hr 11mins
#17

Uncovering Corruption From Health "Experts" | Scott Carney

Follow Scott Carney here: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter/X: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Organ Trafficking 19:55 Traumatic Buddhist Retreat 23:48 Wim Hof 42:22 Antibiotics / Placebo 52:50 David Sinclair 1:00:19 Peter Attia 1:07:08 Bryan Johnson 1:09:10 Making Money 1:11:55 Athletic Greens 1:16:36 Andrew Huberman 1:21:30 Are Institutions To Blame? 1:25:55 How Friendships Change You 1:32:50 Words I Never Use 1:37:42 The Problem with “Longevity” 1:44:33 Fame Is An Illness 1:53:00 Friendship with Andrew Huberman 2:04:00 Getting Sued / Criminals Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum Contact: [email protected]

2024-09-04•2hr 20mins
#18

The Lies Behind "Alternative Medicine" | Dr. Jonathan Stea

Buy Dr. Jonathan Stea's new book "Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry, here: Follow Dr. Jonathan Stea on X/Twitter here: His website: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum 00:00 Intro 01:16 Where Misinformation Comes From 26:30 Is There Any Value In Alternative Medicine? 31:37 A Gap In My Knowledge 35:23 Worst Therapy He’s Seen 45:10 Dr. K / Unethical Treatments 48:00 Cannabis 55:33 Anecdotal Evidence 1:06:16 Is It Our Fault? / TikTok 1:12:52 Acupuncture 1:19:52 Prescribing Habits / Adderall 1:23:46 Is Mental Health “Weakness”? / Andrew Tate / Elon Musk 1:36:55 Life Coaches 1:47:00 Family Medicine Doctors Treating Mental Health 1:55:40 Biggest Misconceptions About Mental Health

2024-08-21•2hr 3mins
#19

The Worst Part Of Being A Nurse | Nurse Blake

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Follow Nurse Blake YouTube: IG: Facebook: TikTok: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Starting Nurse/Nurse Con 10:13 Problems with Nursing 14:00 Going Viral 26:00 Bad Patients 34:06 Changes To Nursing 41:36 Old Nurses / Saving Nurses 46:53 Taking Vacation / Social Media 49:46 Trauma / Therapy 54:24 TikTok Nurses 59:55 Long-Term Goals 1:11:40 Hypocrisy of Healthcare Professionals 1:17:59 Book Deal Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: Let’s connect: IG: Twitter: FB: TikTok: Reddit: Contact Email: [email protected]

2024-08-04•1hr 22mins
#20

The Corrupt World Of Food Politics | Marion Nestle

Marion Nestle is a pioneer of food science and nutritional philosophy. She bucked the trend of going to college to find a husband and instead devoted herself to better understanding food and the deep corruption within America's agricultural industry. She's published several books on the subject and as taught for decades at some of the finest universities in the United States. Follow Marion Nestle here: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum Contact: [email protected]

2024-07-21•1hr 26mins
#21

The Dark Side Of Steroids and The Problem with Deadlifts | Dr. Mike Israetel

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: Follow Dr. Mike Israetel here: YouTube - @RenaissancePeriodization Twitter/X - Instagram - Facebook - Team Full Rom - 00:00 Intro 2:00 What Mike Does 09:50 Online Misinformation / Quick Fixes 22:20 “I Love Big Pharma” / Exercise Pills 34:30 The Evolution of Anxiety 45:50 The Benefits Of AI 1:14:12 Social Media’s Benefits 1:19:55 Where To Start Your Fitness Journey 1:35:50 Can You Gain Muscles And Stay Lean? 1:39:10 Most Frequent Mistakes / Deadlifting 1:44:27 Women Lifting Weights 1:47:33 Steroids / TRT

2024-06-30•2hr 3mins
#22

The Science Of Transgender Healthcare, Puberty Blockers, & Conversion Therapy | Dr. Jack Turban

Follow Dr. Jack Turban and buy his new book "Free To Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity" here: Instagram: Twitter/X: Free To Be: 00:00 Intro 01:18 The Basics 24:20 Defining Your Gender 28:45 Treating Gender Dysphoria 32:04 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 45:32 De-transition 57:09 Alternative Explanations For Gender Dysphoria SUICIDE 1:07:201:07:17 Misogyny of Gender Identity 1:11:43 Affirming Gender 1:19:20 Treating Children / Puberty Blockers / Autism 1:35:16 USA vs. Europe / Cass Report 2:05:27 Exceptions 2:14:34 My Gender Identity / My Teenaged Patients 2:27:52 Transgender Athletes 2:49:40 Bathroom Laws 2:51:35 Two Spirit / Alternative Gender Terms

2024-06-19•2hr 57mins
#23

Debating The Harms Of Social Media With Dr. Jonathan Haidt

Go to to get a more well rounded and nuanced understanding of the news. Save 40% off unlimited access through my link this month. Follow Dr. Jonathan Haidt and buy his book here: The Anxious Generation: Twitter/X: Instagram: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-06-09•1hr 32mins

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Tommy Innit's Shocking Testicle Surgery

Follow Tommy Innit here: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: 00:00 Intro 01:40 What Makes Tommy Special 04:10 Live Tour / Stand up Comedy 12:10 Quitting YouTube / Logan Paul / Bo Burnham 23:02 Going To Therapy 25:30 Hospitalized From Water 27:12 Medical History 30:03 Testicle Surgery 51:12 Therapy Advice 1:00:30 Technoblade Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum Contact: [email protected]

2024-05-01•1hr 9mins
#25

Debating The Value Of Eastern Medicine (Ayurveda) | Healthy Gamer Dr. K

Buy Dr. K's new book "How To Raise A Heathy Gamer" here: Follow Dr. K and the rest of @HealthyGamerGG here: Twitter/X: / dr_alokkanojia IG: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Risks Of YouTube Medicine / Mental Health Stigma 27:25 Mindfulness and Enlightenment 32:30 Ayurvedic Medical Tests 54:45 The Weaknesses Of Ayurveda 01:11:10 Why Ayurveda Is So Popular 01:21:26 Why I Don’t Like Ayurveda 1:39:00 The Advantage of Ayurveda / Placebos 1:56:32 How Much Time Matters 2:07:26 How Do We Know “Thought” Exists?

2024-04-11•2hr 18mins
#26

My Doubts About Bryan Johnson’s “Never Die” Protocol

Bryan Johnson began his life as an entrepreneur, buying, selling, and growing companies like Venmo to build a healthy living for himself. Several years ago, he became fascinated with the idea of maximizing human technology to extend the length and quality of one's life as far as possible. Today, he lives as the most tested man in the world at the center of "Project Blueprint", where drawing on his access to wealth and resources, he pushes the boundaries of human existence to see if he can become the oldest person of all time. As someone who has pushed back quite strongly against biohacking and "optimizing" one's health beyond homeostasis, I was fascinated to ask Bryan about his approach to life and fact-check him on a few of his theories. 00:00 Intro 01:42 Baby Steps From Superintelligence 14:33 Tracking Your Life 21:28 Overpopulation 24:55 Colonoscopy / Testing 30:08 Lessons For Normal People 36:32 Plasma Transfusions From His Son 42:11 HGH Harms 44:50 Sleep Tracking / Sleep Score 50:30 Harms Of "Don't Die" Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varsahvski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-04-03•1hr 0mins
#27

The Uncomfortable Truth Of What Really Happened With COVID | Dr. Paul Offit

Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee. He's also the author of a new book called "Tell Me When It's Over" that audits the United States' response during the COVID-19 pandemic. His unbiased and expert point of view is essential to help us understand what mistakes were made, by both the Trump and Biden administrations, so we can be better prepared for disasters in the future. Buy Dr. Offit's book here: Subscribe to Dr. Offit's substack here: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Not Trusting Our Institutions 11:33 Boosters 23:16 Supreme Court / “Shutdowns” 35:20 Trump’s Mistakes 38:22 Biden’s Mistakes 41:29 Myocarditis 46:10 Gurus and Confidence 49:50 Inaccurate Reporting 52:22 Disinformation Dozen 1:06:30 Debates On Social Media 1:16:50 Strep Throat 1:22:48 RFK Jr. 1:36:49 Lab Leak Theory 1:45:00 The Future 1:47:25 Long COVID / Paxlovid Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-03-24•1hr 53mins
#28

How A Stay-At-Home Dad Broke 300 World Records

David Rush is an electrical engineer from MIT, but that's not what he's known for. Instead of his impressive scientific achievements, David is in pursuit of becoming the Guinness World Record holder for... holding the most Guinness World Records. He's pushed his body to extreme lengths in his journey to now hold over 160 world records with more coming all the time. I invited him on the show to share his story and detail exactly how he's managed to stay healthy despite the constant physical toll record-breaking has on his body. Follow Guinness World Record holder and world-class juggler @RecordBreakerRush here: YouTube: TikTok: Instagram: Twitter/X: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-03-10•1hr 22mins
#29

The Corruption Behind Med Spas And Vitamin Injections

Bea Amma went to a med spa a few years ago to receive a Vitamin B12 injection, and it nearly took her life. Since that fateful day, Bea has been battling a debilitating case of mycobacterium which has been eating her skin. It's forced Bea out of jobs and caused her to build up millions of dollars of medical debt. Today Bea is here to tell her story, but not just to garner sympathy, rather Bea is an advocate for systemic change, saying we must hold the currently unregulated med spa industry accountable for their spread of misinformation and dangerous, unproven health treatments that can ruin the lives of people they claim to treat. Follow Bea: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: 00:00 Intro01:25 How Vitamin B12 Shots Ruined Her Life09:50 Brazilian Butt Lift12:35 The Injection Responsible18:07 The Hospital29:35 Replacing Her Doctor35:57 Posting On TikTok40:30 Mycobacterium / Antibiotics45:07 How Is This Legal? / The Cost57:40 IV Drips / Recurring Infections1:01:45 Her Scars / Dating1:06:00 Faith / Happiness1:14:52 Talking About It With Me1:22:45 Botched and Treatments1:25:00 Bad Advice She's Received1:35:00 What Advice Would You Give Yourself?1:40:43 My Opinion1:44:42 Call To Action Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-02-25•1hr 47mins
#30

“There’s No Safe Place For Children Online” | FBI Agent Interview

Supervisory Special Agent Brenda Born leads the FBI's operation behind battling Online Blackmail, otherwise known as "Sextortion". This is a horrible practice with predators on the internet will target children, pretend they are friendly, convince them to share explicit images, and then hold those images ransom in exchange for money. This not only results is significant financial loss for children and families, but can destroy the mental health of a child or even lead to death. The FBI contacted me about doing a piece on Online Blackmail, and I agreed it was a very serious problem affecting young people that we need to discuss openly and often. Information on Online Blackmail: Here is a link to where people can submit tips or information to the FBI: 00:00 Intro 01:28 What Is Online Blackmail? 07:50 Thoughts For Parents 10:56 Online Gaming 11:45 How Predators Use Social Media 13:50 The Internet Is Like Driving 14:39 Who Are These Predators? 16:20 What Patterns Are There? 22:50 How To Fix Things 26:16 Worst Case She's Seen 36:55 Life In The FBI Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-02-18•42mins
#31

The Problem With Health Podcasts, Calories In/Out, & The Carnivore Diet | Layne Norton

Layne Norton is scientist, author, and record-setting weight lifter specializing in nutrition. One of my favorite things about Layne is his commitment to debunking misinformation, whether it come from snake oil salesman... or me, which is actually the basis of our relationship. Layne called me out for some comments I had made in the past, and despite our initial adversity, I assured him we had more in common than he realized. So, I invited Layne onto the show to dive deep into the ozempification of weight loss, snake oil salesman, and the problem with modern day health podcasts. Follow Layne Norton of Biolayne here: Website: YouTube: IG: Twitter: TikTok: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Weight Loss Medications 21:00 Why Misinformation Sells 31:00 Where Are The Experts? 39:00 The Problem With Podcasts 43:40 Health “Fads” 51:00 Mass Media Hypocrisy 58:28 French Fries / Reading Studies 01:12:35 Gameifying Healthcare 01:20:50 Distrust In Science 01:26:00 Nobel Prize Syndrome 01:30:50 Number Needed To Treat 01:37:00 Researchers vs. Clinicians 01:54:00 Dana Whte / Gary Brecka / Recommendations Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-02-11•2hr 7mins
#32

How My Nurse (& Work Mom) Became My Patient

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

2024-01-24•59mins
#33

Are We Overusing The Word "Trauma" & Critique Of The Body Keeps The Score

Professor George Bonanno is a world-renowned expert on Trauma and has spent decades teaching at Columbia University in NYC. His opinions on the subject have gotten him in some hot water online too, as he believes our cultural understanding of trauma is incomplete and often incorrect. Buy Professor George Bonanno's book "The End Of Trauma" here: Follow Professor Bonanno here: Twitter/X: Instagram: Linked In: 00:00 Intro 1:20 Are You Really Traumatized? 16:37 What’s Wrong WIth Psychology Today? 20:44 How To Overcome Trauma 26:00 Repressing Memories 29:05 Emotional Trauma Causing Physical Symptoms / Psychosomatic Stress 47:52 Getting Over Breakups / Coping Mechanisms 54:23 Addressing His Controversy 57:55 Resiliency 1:05:20 Post-Traumatic Growth 1:11:30 Addressing His Controversy Pt. 2 1:15:27 PTSD 1:20:15 Fixing Modern Psychology 1:25:03 My Trauma 1:28:25 Social Media Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2024-01-19•1hr 35mins
#34

How Cristo Fernández' Knee Injury Led Him To Ted Lasso

Watch the full video interview here: 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: 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: [email protected]

2024-01-05•23mins
#35

“I Can End All Disease” | Confronting Dr. Steven Gundry

Watch the full video interview here: Dr. Steven Gundry began his career as a highly-successful cardiologist and heart surgeon. In more recent years, he has pivoted away from surgery and more into preventive medicine at his clinic in souther California. Dr. Gundry is a highly vocal advocate for a wide variety of highly controversial health claims, often centered on the gut microbiome and "lectins", which are found inside foods like tomatoes and bell peppers that he claims have disastrous effects on your health. Over the years, I've had issues with many of the things Dr. Gundry has said, so when his team reached out about having him come on the show to promote his new book "Gut Check", I was eager at the oppurtunity. That being said, I was quickly to communicate to Dr. Gundry's team that not only would this be a contentious discussion, but that I would also bring in my friend Dr. Danielle Belardo, a heart and diet expert in her own right, to join the discussion and get down to the truth about a number of Dr. Gundry's most extreme claims. To his credit, Dr. Gundry accept, and this conversation is what followed. Follow Dr. Gundry here: Website and pre-orders for Gut Check: YouTube Podcast: YouTube channel: Facebook: TikTok: Follow Dr. Danielle Belardo here: IG: Linked In: Twitter/X: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Smoking / Blue Zones 17:50 Dr. Gundry's Studies / The Data 37:07 Lyon Heart Study / Autoimmune Disease 45:40 Gut Microbiome 53:30 Are Fruits Unhealthy? 1:05:07 Specific Claims 1:27:27 My Problem With The System 1:31:43 "I Can Eliminate All Disease" Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-12-27•1hr 45mins
#36

Confronting An Obesity Doctor About Ozempic & Weight Loss | Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

Watch the full video interview here: Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is a double board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes and thyroid disorders. She has been an outspoken proponent of Ozempic injections to help patients navigate diet and weight. I've been a bit skeptical about the emergence of Ozempic, so I wanted to dive in with an expert who can really discuss the nuts and bolts of the science to get to the bottom of who exactly should be taking these medications and what impacts they can actually have. Follow Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Ozempic overview 03:44 BMI, Diabetes, Skinny Fat 06:44 Who Needs Ozempic? 09:13 Fat Bias 17:20 Every obese patient should be on Ozempic? 20:55 Big Food vs. Big Pharma 23:02 Celebrity Use 25:55 Side Effects 27:30 Professional Athletes 29:26 Quick Fix 32:28 Getting Off Ozempic 38:49 Ozempic Shortages 44:18 Snake Oil 47:17 Advice for patients Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-10-11•52mins
#37

The Truth About BetterHelp, Life Coaches, & Positive Affirmations | Dr. Ali Mattu

Rebooting psychotherapy: Mental health for all by involving all: 81 words episode of This American Life: BetterHelp: Kaiser mental health strike: Myers Briggs: Follow Dr. Ali Mattu, clinical psychologist from Columbia University and YouTuber, here: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Social Media Doctors 07:16 When To Start Talking About Therapy 11:30 Triggering Language 22:57 Medical Turf Wars 49:00 Thought's Don't Matter 56:19 Life Coaches / School Curriculums 1:14:24 Affirmations / Manifestations / Ice Baths 1:26:20 Punishment 1:38:00 BetterHelp 1:58:14 Hacks / Meyers-Briggs / Astrology 2:10:35 The Quesadilla Story 2:25:35 Doctors As President / Pokemon Go 2:33:44 Perks Of Being A Psychologist Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-09-12•2hr 41mins
#38

Zach Kornfeld Tries Medicine Without A Recipe

**This interview was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strikes** Follow Zach here: Check out The Try Guys on YouTube: Zach Kornfeld is one of the founders of The Try Guys, internet royalty who try everything under the sun. Over the last few years, Zach has been on a personal journey where he has tried navigating the US healthcare industry... with mixed results. In invited Zach on The Checkup to go into detail about his experienced in healthcare, from living with Ankylosing spondylitis, to nearly dying after a treadmill accident weeks before his wedding earlier this year. Hosted and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-08-20•1hr 4mins
#39

Warning Harry Jowsey About His Steroid Use (TRT)

Watch the full video interview with Harry Jowsey here: Follow Harry on Instagram: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-08-09•1hr 30mins
#40

Dealing Or Not Dealing With Howie Mandel's OCD

Howie Mandel is one of the biggest media stars in America, especially impressive considering he's Canadian. Howie is known for being a judge of America's Got Talent, the host of Deal or No Deal, and played an ER physician on the 80's medical drama, St. Elsewhere, amongst over 20 Tonight Show appearances and countless other opportunities in film and tv. With all that being said, something else people know about Howie is that he struggles with OCD, anxiety, depression, and germaphobia, amongst many other things. Today we dove deep on the medical side of Howie Mandel, a conversation I'm grateful he was so open to having. Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-07-31•1hr 8mins
#41

"We're Too Soft" Says World Cup Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd

Watch the full video interview here: Carli Lloyd is one of, if not the greatest soccer player of all time. She's a 2 time Olympic gold medalist, 2 time FIFA World Cup Champion, and 2 time FIFA player of the year, amongst countless other accolades. Now in retirement from her professional soccer career, Carli is pivoting to new ventures in life, including her recent appearance and victory on Fox's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test", where she outlasted other world-class athletes to complete US Special Forces military training. She came on my show to talk about her experience on Special Forces, the grueling injuries she sustained in her decades-long soccer career, and her strong opinions on the soccer world of today. Follow Carli IG: Twitter: Facebook: Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-07-21•33mins
#42

How Tony Hawk Is Still Skating At 55 Years Old

Watch the full video interview here: Follow Tony Hawk here: IG: Twitter: Follow Jason Ellis here: IG: Listen To Hawk vs. Wolf here: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: IG: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

2023-07-16•1hr 3mins
#43

From Spy Kids To Having Kids with Meghan Trainor | Daryl Sabara

Watch the full video interview here: Daryl Sabara is an actor you may remember as Agent Juni Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise. Of course, Daryl has accomplished a ton after that burst of fame as a child actor, including most recently becoming a father to 2 children with his wife, Meghan Trainor. I invited Daryl on the show to discuss the variety of wellness efforts Daryl has made in his personal life, from ice baths to waking up very early in the morning and so much more. Follow Daryl here: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-07-06•1hr 5mins
#44

The Medical Argument For Legalizing All Drugs | Dr. Ryan Marino

Dr. Ryan Marino is an Emergency Rom Toxicologist. That gives him unique insight into one of America's most complicated topics: drug overdoses. I invited Dr. Marino on the Checkup to discuss America's drug "problem", specifically about where the problems actually lie or if there is a problem at all. We also touched on the viral instances of police officers falling victim to fentanyl "overdoses" and whether or not those cases are actually real. This was a juicy interview about a fascinating and complex subject matter, so I'd love to read your nuanced takes down in the comments! Follow Dr. Marino here: Twitter: Instagram: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-06-07•27mins
#45

Meet Harvard's Professor Of "Happiness" | Dr. Robert Waldinger

Watch our full interview here: Dr. Robert Waldinger is the leader of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which for the last year has been obsessed with one single question: What makes people happy? I sat down with Dr. Waldinger to talk about what we've learned from this study, what mistakes Harvard has made in implementing it, and learn if there are actual things real people can do to improve their happiness. Turns out... there is! Buy Dr. Waldinger's new book "The Good Life" here: Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Artwork by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-05-31•1hr 12mins
#46

KallMeKris Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder, OCD, & Depression

Watch the full video interview here: Kris Collins, otherwise known as KallMeKris, is a prolific creator who has quickly risen from being a hair stylist in Canada to one of the most followed comedians on social media. Her audience of nearly 50 million TikTok followers and 10 million YouTube subscribers has fallen in love with her characters and skits. While her content may be funny, she's had to battle some very serious issues throughout her life, ranging from eating disorders to depression. I was very grateful Kris took to the time to come on the show and discuss this at length. FOLLOW KRIS: YouTube: TikTok: IG: Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-05-24•49mins
#47

US vs UK Healthcare System with Dr. Ed Hope

Watch the full video interview with Dr. Ed Hope here: Ed Hope is an emergency room physician in the UK and a popular YouTube creator who specializes in reaction videos to medical drama and medical memes. Funny enough... so do I. That was the source of some YouTube "beef" that emerged between us a few years ago. Ed made his way to NYC to come on The Checkup so we could hash things out between us and finally lay the issue to rest. We also debated the differences between the US and the UK healthcare system, and which specialty is better: EM or FM. Follow Ed Hope on YouTube here: Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-05-14•50mins
#48

Colby Brock Has Cancer & Doctors Let Him Down | Sam & Colby

Watch the full video interview with Sam and Colby here: Colby Brock is battling testicular cancer. As one-half of the prolific horror YouTube duo, Sam and Colby, he's no stranger to terrifying paranormal and terrifying supernatural phenomena. He was a stranger to the testicular cancer diagnosis he received just a few months ago. So today I wanted to sit down and dig deep into the history of Colby's case, look as his medical records, and help him make some very difficult devisions about his own health. Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-04-26•1hr 43mins
#49

Steve Madden Loves Quaaludes, Hates Adderall, & Is Addicted To Nose Spray

Buy Steve's new book here - The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell from Grace, and Came Back Stronger Than Ever: Steve Madden is a world-renowned shoe designer, entrepreneur, and convicted felon. Quite the combination of accolades. Steve started his shoe empire hustling his designs in New York City until one day he came in contact with Jordan Belfort, The Wolf Of Wallstreet. Jordan helped Steve take his shoe company public, raise millions of dollars, but broke the law along the way, landing Steve in federal prison for 41 months. Today I talked to Steve about his time in prison, his philosophy in designing shoes, his addiction to nose spray, his struggles with sobriety, and the amazing work he's doing getting former inmates back on their feet when they finish their prison sentences. Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-04-21•30mins
#50

How Netflix Reality TV Almost Broke Joey Sasso

Watch the full video interview with Joey Sasso here: Joey Sasso was the winner of The Circle season 1 on Netflix and has gone on to appear in several other reality and dating shows on Netflix like The Perfect Match... but what kind of effect does that have on a person? Fame, money, and glory are all things Joey wanted, but it turns out they came at an unexpected cost. I was a huge fan of Joey's and after circling each other for years we finally pulled off an interview so I could get inside the head of this upstate New York kid from the inner city. We discussed his extreme battle with mental health and addiction, his bruised upbringing boxing in Syracuse, the incredible drive he had to be an actor in Hollywood, and how pivoting to a life in reality tv was one of the most unexpected and fascinating decisions he's ever made. Follow Joey Sasso: IG: Twitter: TikTok: Executive Producer and Host: Dr. Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum CONTACT: [email protected]

2023-04-07•1hr 44mins

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