The Podcast by KevinMD

Why hospital systems fail to notice the human behind the bill

<p>Patient advocate Eric Goldfarb discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/how-a-pregnancy-test-on-a-male-patient-revealed-health-care-flaws.html">How a pregnancy test on a male patient revealed health care flaws</a>." Eric shares the absurd and heartbreaking story of finding …

Apr 03, 2026 · 20m

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True metabolic healing requires more than just prescribing expensive peptides

<p>Internal medicine and functional medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/why-lifestyle-matters-more-than-bpc-157-and-semaglutide.html">Why lifestyle matters more than BPC-157 and semaglutide</a>." Shiv explains how the modern longevity boom has …

Apr 02, 2026 · 21m

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Reclaiming human dignity as the foundation of medical practice

<p>Former Treasurer of the American College of Physicians Janet A. Jokela discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/03/the-service-of-humanity-recommitting-to-physicians-ethical-duties.html">The service of humanity: Recommitting to physicians' ethical duties</a>." Janet reflects on her visit …

Apr 01, 2026 · 17m

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Why physicians must lead the design of artificial intelligence in health care

<p>Family physician, medical device inventor, and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/ai-governance-in-health-care-why-physicians-must-lead-the-design.html">AI governance in health care: Why physicians must lead the design</a>." Tod warns that …

Mar 31, 2026 · 19m

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Finding peace by unhooking from ego and achieving a loving presence in medicine

<p>Pediatric hematology-oncology physician and co-founder of Pink Coat, MD Tammie Chang discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2025/10/unhooking-from-the-ego-in-medicine.html">Unhooking from the ego in medicine</a>." Tammie shares her personal journey through depression and …

Mar 30, 2026 · 17m

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Why physicians must reclaim their right to pause

<p>Integrative pediatrician Mary Wilde discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/the-pause-medicine-never-taught-us-to-take.html">The pause medicine never taught us to take</a>." Mary discusses how medical training conditions clinicians to fear rest and prioritize a …

Mar 27, 2026 · 15m

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Why hormonal shifts make traditional dieting ineffective for midlife women

<p>Metabolic health educator Marsha Shepherd Whitt discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/why-eat-less-move-more-fails-for-midlife-weight-loss.html">Why 'eat less, move more' fails for midlife weight loss</a>." Marsha explains that weight loss struggles in midlife are …

Mar 26, 2026 · 16m

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Proactive monitoring can prevent emergencies by catching heart signals early

<p>Health care executive Chris Darland discusses their article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/why-remote-patient-monitoring-needs-a-preventive-shift.html">Why remote patient monitoring needs a preventive shift</a>." Chris explains that remote patient monitoring is currently too reactive, functioning as …

Mar 25, 2026 · 17m

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Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight

<p>Physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist Maureen McBeth discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/beyond-bmi-why-weight-management-must-look-inside-the-body.html">Beyond BMI: Why weight management must look inside the body</a>." Maureen explains why common tools like the …

Mar 24, 2026 · 19m

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Insulin resistance is a survival mechanism, not a broken system

<p>Metabolic health educator Kevin Whitt discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/insulin-resistance-is-not-a-disease-a-metabolic-reframe.html">Insulin resistance is not a disease: a metabolic reframe</a>." Kevin argues that the skyrocketing rates of Type 2 diabetes are …

Mar 23, 2026 · 25m

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Criticism stings because doctors care deeply about their work

<p>Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2025/11/dealing-with-physician-negative-feedback.html">Dealing with physician negative feedback</a>." Jessie validates the pain that comes with criticism, noting that it hurts not because …

Mar 20, 2026 · 17m

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Why early detection matters: Transforming lung cancer care

<p>In this special sponsored episode from Eli Lilly and Company, I am joined by Dr. Lee James, senior vice president of oncology medical affairs at Lilly, to discuss the importance …

Mar 19, 2026 · 19m

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Politics and fear have replaced science in U.S. pain management

<p>Patient advocate Richard A. Lawhern, PhD, discusses the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/u-s-opioid-policy-history-how-politics-replaced-science-in-pain-care.html">U.S. opioid policy history: How politics replaced science in pain care</a>." Richard argues that for decades, public policy on …

Mar 18, 2026 · 25m

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Shift from universal to optional vaccination risks normalizing preventable disease

<p>Medical student Umayr R. Shaikh discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/the-impact-of-cdcs-new-childhood-immunization-guidance.html">The impact of CDC's new childhood immunization guidance</a>." Umayr argues that recent CDC changes, moving vaccines like flu, Hep B, …

Mar 17, 2026 · 22m

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Emergency nurses struggle to turn off survival mode after the pandemic

<p>Retired emergency department nurse Amy Dinaburg discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/03/lowercase-ptsd-why-emergency-staff-are-still-hypervigilant.html">Lowercase PTSD: Why emergency staff are still hypervigilant</a>." Amy reflects on the relentless pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic where …

Mar 16, 2026 · 16m

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Autonomous AI agents could strip the soul from medicine

<p>Internal medicine and functional medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/agentic-ai-in-medicine-the-danger-of-automating-the-doctor.html">Agentic AI in medicine: the danger of automating the doctor</a>." Shiv analyzes the new ARPA-H "ADVOCATE" …

Mar 15, 2026 · 17m

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Wellness requires safe spaces outside the medical system

<p>Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/why-physician-wellness-programs-must-evolve-beyond-institutions.html">Why physician wellness programs must evolve beyond institutions</a>." Jessie reflects on her seventeen years leading in-house wellness initiatives and …

Mar 14, 2026 · 15m

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Why "just relaxing" fails when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode

<p>Occupational medicine physician and life coach Claudine Holt discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/nervous-system-dysregulation-vs-stress-why-just-relaxing-doesnt-work.html">Nervous system dysregulation vs. stress: Why 'just relaxing' doesn't work</a>." Claudine challenges the common advice to treat …

Mar 13, 2026 · 20m

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Heat therapy activates proteins that repair cells and protect the heart

<p>Hematologist-oncologist Khushali Jhaveri discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2025/06/what-the-research-really-says-about-infrared-saunas.html">What the research really says about infrared saunas</a>." Khushali shares her personal journey from skepticism to advocacy after experiencing the profound physiological …

Mar 12, 2026 · 16m

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How to master a new health care leadership role

<p>Intensivist Cristin Mount and business operations lead Steve Lettrich from All Levels Leadership discuss their article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/a-6-step-framework-for-new-health-care-leaders.html">A 6-step framework for new health care leaders</a>." The authors address the …

Mar 11, 2026 · 20m

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Understanding the science behind embryo grading improves IVF decision making

<p>Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2025/12/a-clinicians-guide-to-embryo-grading-in-ivf.html">A clinician's guide to embryo grading in IVF</a>." Erica breaks down the complex metrics …

Mar 10, 2026 · 20m

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AI redefines the physician's role by reducing cognitive overload

<p>Family physician and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/ai-in-medicine-why-it-wont-replace-doctors-but-will-redefine-them.html">AI in medicine: Why it won't replace doctors but will redefine them</a>." Tod argues that the binary …

Mar 09, 2026 · 16m

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Hospitals must establish safety guardrails before deploying AI

<p>Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/chatgpt-health-in-hospitals-5-essential-safety-protocols.html">ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols</a>." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to …

Mar 08, 2026 · 16m

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Unregulated botanical products pose hidden risks in convenience stores

<p>Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2025/12/unregulated-botanical-products-the-hidden-risks-of-convenience-store-supplements.html">Unregulated botanical products: the hidden risks of convenience store supplements</a>." Muhamad explores the dangerous misconception that …

Mar 07, 2026 · 13m

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AI could end the administrative nightmare for doctors

<p>Internal medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/01/claude-for-healthcare-vs-administrative-burden-a-physicians-review.html">Claude for Healthcare vs. administrative burden: a physician's review</a>." Shiv contrasts the two hours he spent fighting a prior …

Mar 06, 2026 · 18m

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Physician vulnerability and authenticity: How shared stories heal

<p>Professor of clinical psychiatry Michael F. Myers discusses his book Physicians With Lived Experience: How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance and the article "<a href= "https://kevinmd.com/2026/02/breaking-the-silence-mental-health-and-racism-in-medical-school.html">Breaking the silence: mental health …

Mar 05, 2026 · 19m

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