I was so pleasantly surprised by the conversation I had with Dr. Keira Barr.  I thought this would be a discussion about which products to use and how to wash and things to avoid and when to seek a dermatologist.  Ya know, the standard stuff.   But this is not your mama's skincare routine y'all.   Dr. Barr's philosophy and approach to helping women reveal their best image and live fully in their own skin is unlike anything you have heard before.  Listen in to this raw, honest, feel-good conversation that will have you glowing!   Spoiler alert:hang i ..read more

I am such a fangirl in this episode.  Seriously, Dr. Hala Sabry is one of the most prominent names in medicine, and for good reason!  Not only has she created a network of over 116K women physicians but she has used her leadership position to educate, empower and inspire patients and physicians worldwide.  Today she is telling her very personal story from a different perspective:  as a patient who underwent bilateral prophylactic mastectomy.   We had such a great conversation in which we answered the following questions: *************** - Who is Noha and what kind of ..read more

We've spoken extensively about the harmful effects of chronic stress, but in this episode Board Certified  Radiologist Dr. Robyn Tiger and I discuss how learning complete self-care can reverse symptoms, improve functional capacity, quality of life and longevity.   This is a game-changing episode called The Self-Care Formula Everyone Needs to Know.  In it we offer answers to the following questions: *************** - How did Dr. Tiger safe her own life? - Did modern medicine fail her? - What does it mean to regulate the nervous system? - Why were all of her tests negative? - Can ..read more

Most people have heard of the most common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.  Many have heard of Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis & Tularemia.  But most doctors aren't even familiar with one of the most recently discovered tick-related illnesses called Alpha Gal Syndrome.   I know I hadn't learned of it until I moved to the South.   I feel fortunate to have done this interview with Board Certified Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura Diefendorf.   In this podcast episode you'll learn all about Alpha Gal including the answers to the following qu ..read more

You know that little voice in your head saying you can do better or more?  That you're not good enough, successful enough?  That you aren't worthy of what you have or that you should feel guilty for wanting more?  Women have an inherent inner critic thats been cultivated by society for decades.  That voice contributes to the heaviness we feel emotionally and physically… learning to listen and heal this inner critic is really the most joyous way to lose weight (on the scale and for our minds) I had a life-changing conversation with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal about Healing Your ..read more

I know, I know… no one wants to talk about death and dying.  But in this episode, Board Certified Hospitalist Dr. Ciri Press and I tackle this tough topic - End of Life Planning & Advance Directives. We are breaking down your options and why it’s so important to start having conversations about your end-of-life care.  Whether you’re young and healthy, living with chronic medical problems, are in the later season of life, OR if you are involved in the care of a loved one, this episode is a great one to flag for reference.  We're all going to need this information at some poin ..read more

Have you ever tried to become a runner?  How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick?  The answer for me is countless.  *************** In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner?   For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including: -Is it possible to enjoy running? -Can anyone be a runner? -How do you shift to t ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown and I discuss How to Get the High Quality Sleep You Dream Of, including answers to the following questions: - As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, how did Dr. Brown become interested in Sleep Medicine as a means of helping families improve their health? - How does sleep deprivation affect other parts of our life - such as work, relationships, parenting? - What is "sleep hygiene?" - What does a proper sleep environment look like? - What is social jet lag? - How do devices and blue light affect sleep? - How do sleep crutches develop, why are they harmful and ho ..read more

In this very special episode, my own doctor Dr.  Alexander Kofinas & I discuss Unexplained Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss including answers to the following questions: - How did Dr. Kofinas identify my condition & save the lives of my two babies? - Why should specialists practice with the mindset of a general practitioner? - What is Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)? - How does someone desiring pregnancy know which type of doctor to see? - Why does Dr. Kofinas consider an "IVF failure" of a normal baby a pregnancy loss?  - What is the true rate of pregnancy loss? - M ..read more

The incidence of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, psoriasis, thyroid disease and even diabetes has skyrocketed.  They can present with a wide constellation of symptoms, both vague and specific, but can be difficult to diagnose.  While we have made tremendous strides in the treatment of autoimmune disease, there are many important considerations that can affect the course of illness and quality of life.   In this episode, Dr. Kara Wada and I discuss Sjogren's, Autoimmune Disease and Approaches to Invisible Illness including answers to the followin ..read more