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Your Doctor FriendsThree Years, Two Doctors, One Big Thank You: Your Doctor Friends Say FarewellAfter three incredible years, Your Doctor Friends is coming to an end — but this isn’t goodbye forever. It’s simply the start of something new.In this final episode, we take a moment to reflect on the wild ride we’ve shared — from our humble beginnings in a basement with zero outlines, to growing into a show that connected with an amazing community. We’re talking about what this project has meant to us, how it’s changed us, and where we’re heading next.Spoiler: Dr. Jeremy is launching a n...2025-04-0117 minYour Doctor FriendsDo Babies Hold the Secret to Preventing Injury? | Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Improves Stability, Breathing and LongevityWhat if the way you breathe and move could hold the key to a stronger, pain-free, and more efficient body? Enter Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)—a revolutionary approach to movement, stability, and injury prevention that’s changing the game for athletes, healthcare professionals, and everyday people.Drs. Julie and Jeremy are joined by DNS expert Dr. Adam Bruene (another Dr. Bruene!) who shares why stability isn’t just about balance—it’s the foundation for everything from better posture to elite athletic performance. Whether you’re an Olympian or someone looking to age gracefully and pain-free, this episode brea...2025-01-281h 01Your Doctor FriendsFeeling Stuck? How to Rebuild Purpose and Joy Through ConnectionHopelessness is a tough place to be—but it’s not the end of the story. In this episode, we dive deep into identifying hopelessness, understanding its causes, and discovering how community and purpose can guide us toward healing. 💡Key Highlights:What Is Hopelessness?We break down the feelings and signs of hopelessness, how it sneaks up on us, and why isolation can make it worse. 🌀The Power of Community and ConnectionHow building a sense of community and leaning on the people around you can be a vital step towar...2025-01-211h 07Your Doctor FriendsNew Year, New You? Avoid the Resolution BS with our 2025 PrimerWelcome to 2025! Have you ever made a New Year's resolution that actually stuck? In this episode, we get real about why resolutions often fail and how you can set realistic, effective goals. Plus we share our own resolutions! The challenges we've faced, and provide science-backed tips to help you turn January dreams into lifelong habits. By the end, you'll have the tools to avoid common pitfalls and make meaningful, lasting changes. Ready to make this the year your resolutions transform your life? Tune in and let's start the new year strong together!🌐Connect with us...2025-01-0734 minYour Doctor FriendsAm I Damaging My Tendons? (with Jill Cook, PhD)Achilles. Rotator cuff. Patella. Hamstring. They're all structures involving tendons, and you probably either know someone who's injured them, or have experienced the dreaded tendon injury yourself.Aaron Rodgers experienced an acute Achilles tendon rupture on Monday Night Football in September 2023, just 4 plays into his first season as QB for the New York Jets. Fans watched as he dramatically pulled up lame after a tackle, having snapped his Achilles, and subsequently sitting out the 2023 season. Just this week he stated in an interview "my summer ends Sunday", confirming that he is back to play this upcoming 2024 football...2024-07-161h 15Your Doctor FriendsUPDATE: Is Gun Violence a Public Health Problem? (with Garen Wintemute, MD, MPH)The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared this week that gun violence in the US is a public health crisis. Dr. Murthy publicly stated, in a 39-page advisory, that the U.S needs to treat gun violence in the same way we have tackled smoking or car crashes. Deaths caused by guns rose to the highest in three decades in 2021. In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death of children and adolescents aged 1-19. Gun-related deaths for youths were higher than car accidents, cancer, and heart disease.To quote Dr. Murthy, 2024-07-021h 04Your Doctor FriendsHow Do I Protect Myself From Colorectal Cancer? (with Meena Sadaps, MD)PART 2 of our coverage of young-onset colorectal cancer! This week our guest is an Oncology expert, here to give us in-depth information about colorectal cancer, with actionable items on how we can protect ourselves.Colorectal cancer in younger folks (under 50 years old) is unfortunately on the rise. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in the US, about 10% of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in people under 50. Did you know that in 2021, the USPSTF (the federal task force that creates and implements screening guidelines in the US) changed their colorectal cancer screening guidelines? Instead of average-risk f...2024-04-3052 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Young People Getting More Colon Cancer?Colorectal cancer in younger folks (under 50 years old) is unfortunately on the rise. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in the US, about 10% of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in people under 50.
Those numbers are rising about 1-2% percent each year, and researchers are still finding out why.
Young adults are the only population group experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is currently the deadliest cancer among young men and the second deadliest among young women.
In August 2020, the world lost amazing actor, Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, to colorectal cancer at the age of 43. ...2024-04-231h 02Your Doctor FriendsCan I Protect Myself From Breast Cancer? (with Liz O'Riordan, MD)What happens when you turn 40 (and you also have boobs)?Well, since May 2023, the USPSTF has recommended that women at average risk for breast cancer start screening with mammograms beginning at age 40, and undergo mammography every other year. These updated recommendations are still “in progress” and the USPSTF cites the urgent need for more research on:
breast cancer screening for people with dense breasts (nearly half of all women),
how to particularly protect women of color
In the US, there exists a long history of health disparities across screening and treatment for breast cancer.
The Task...2024-04-1654 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Microplastics Slowly Killing Us?What does the term "microplastics" mean to you? Why is seemingly everyone talking about them lately? A new study published on March 6th in the New England Journal of Medicine titled, “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events" has been circulating around the internet, and raises concerns about the risk of exposure to microplastics and long-term adverse health outcomes.What does this study suggest? What does the other data about microplastics show? Our exposure to plastics is ubiquitous; its in our packaging, our clothing, in our air and water. The chemical additives use...2024-04-0250 minYour Doctor FriendsDo Collagen Supplements Help?Another foray into the wide world of SUPPLEMENTS, friends! Let's talk COLLAGEN this time. What IS collagen? Well, in short, it's, uh... us. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It accounts for about 30% of your body’s total protein. It is the primary building block of your body’s connective tissues: skin, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, etc.So.. does consuming it (as marketed by supplement companies) actually IMPROVE any of those parts of you?? Or is this just another trick by the "wellness" industry to freak us out (even more) about...2024-03-1954 minYour Doctor FriendsHow Do I Survive "Spring Forward?"Daylight saving time. When it happens twice a year, do you find yourself forgetting which one is the “bad one”? We know “spring forward, fall back”, and the “spring forward” part sounds deceptively perky and positive, but really it’s the BAD ONE! Meaning, we lose an hour by shifting the clock forward. What a crock!Our circadian rhythms are so interesting, and drive so many facets of our physical and mental health.A recent article posted by Rush University Medical Center highlighted the detrimental effects that spring daylight saving time can wreak on our bodies and min...2024-03-0534 minYour Doctor FriendsPulse Check: February 2024 - Alabama's IVF Ruling, Measles in FL, Kim K and Tanning Beds, Lactation Consultant Oversight, Wearables and Glucose, and Lack of Black CardiologistsBelly up to the buffet, friends! This week, Your Doctor Friends serve a smattering of hot health headlines. Jeremy and Julie curated these stories for YOU, and they are also available via our monthly newsletter, the PULSE CHECK!This week's topics include:The Alabama Supreme Court IVF ruling. Jeremy gives us an overview of the state high court's ruling, and discusses what it may mean for reproductive healthcare delivery.The Florida measles outbreak, including the Florida surgeon general's baffling, science-defying recommendations re: unvaccinated children school attendance during the outbreak.Kim Kardashian...2024-02-2755 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Supergreens Powders Really Super? (with Christine Blank, MS, RD)GREEN DRINKS! Let's dive in to the murky green waters of the "supergreens" beverages currently sweeping the market! Are they as "super" as they claim? Do our bodies need to supplement all of these substances in the "proprietary blends", presented on the back of the packaging, in barely-pronounceable, long lists?How do we know what's in these powders? Who regulates them? What's the nutritional science behind their main ingredients?Thankfully we have an expert with us today, Christine Blank, MS, RD! Christine is both a chef and registered dietician, and serves as the Team Dietician...2024-02-131h 24Your Doctor FriendsDo Shorter Days Affect My Mental Health?Do you feel like "hibernating" in the winter months? Does the loss of daylight affect your mood?Regardless of whether you tough it out in the northern US in cold winter conditions, or you escape to warmer temperatures down south, none of us are immune to seasonal changes in the amount of daylight hours. The winter solstice comes for us all, whether you’re in Fargo or Fort Lauderdale. Have you ever wondered if you had “seasonal affective disorder”? (As an aside, it's either genius, or a giant bummer that the acronym for this condition is “SA...2024-01-3057 minYour Doctor FriendsIs Late-Night Eating Bad For Me?Are you a late-night snacker? Do you sometimes get home late and push dinner back to 8 or 9 PM? Perhaps you've heard somewhere that eating right before bed is "bad for you"? Is this true? Does the timing of our eating have any impact on our health? How can we know??RELAX! Your Doctor Friends have got you covered. To start off the new year (and following our trend of starting January episodes with "resolution-adjacent" topics), Jeremy did a deep dive into the data behind "chrono-nutrition". CHRONO= time, and NUTRITION= well... nutrition. Put them together and you've got...2024-01-1649 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Psychedelics The Next Big Thing In Medicine?What do you think about psychedelics? Does your mind wander to late-60’s Beatles tunes? What colors do you see? Have you heard about their therapeutic uses in medicine?Seems like hippy-dippy fringe medicine stuff, right? We're talking magic mushrooms, LSD, and ketamine (among other substances) here!Can you guess which academic research institution has the most robust psychedelic research department in the US?It’s the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research!A recent (11/16/23) Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing, titled “What’s Next for Psychedelics” featured a panel of experts di...2023-11-3035 minYour Doctor FriendsCan Gene Editing Cure Diseases?: Sickle Cell and CRISPRHave y'all heard of CRISPR?? This revolutionary gene-editing technology has the potential to treat and possibly CURE genetic diseases. Recently an FDA advisory committee has recommended the use of this technology in efforts to cure symptoms of sickle cell disease in people! THIS IS HUGE NEWS!In today's episode, Jeremy presents the context and backstory of sickle cell disease, and the ripple effects of using gene-editing therapy to treat it effectively. This could be a real game-changer for folks living with sickle cell disease, who only have access to supportive care measures to treat the devastating, and...2023-11-2844 minYour Doctor FriendsYDF Greatest Hits: What is a Food Coma? (Thanksgiving Edition)POSTPRANDIAL SOMNOLENCE STRIKES AGAIN! In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Jeremy unpacks the science behind why we feel so sleepy after a big meal. What's the reason? Is it the tryptophan? Is it the sugar? Is it the time of day? Listen and find out :)We are so thankful for you, our dear listeners! Enjoy restful time with your loved ones! For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!This includes the famous "Advice from the last generation of...2023-11-2127 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Skittles Banned in California?!? The Food Additive Ban + Halloween ScariesHappy HalloWEEK, FRIENDS! This week Your Doctor Friends are doling out TWO episodes of spoooooky stories and hair-raising health headlines! Each episode contains a "sharing size" story with a little "fun-sized" article at the end!Today's main topic involves the TERRIFYING California "Skittles Ban"! Spoiler alert, it really doesn't have anything to do with Skittles (thank goodness!), but does involve four different food additives now being banned in California with Gov. Gavin Newsom's "California Food Safety Act".What are these substances? Are they actually harmful to us to ingest? What does the data show?2023-11-0242 minYour Doctor FriendsDo Full Moons Cause Crazy Behavior? (Special Halloween Episode)HAPPY HALLOWEEN, FRIENDS! This week Your Doctor Friends are doling out TWO episodes of spoooooky stories and hair-raising health headlines! Each episode contains a "sharing size" story with a little "fun-sized" article at the end!Today we start with the (maybe not-so-scientific) connection between the full moon and erratic behavior (if there really is one...). We dive into the origins of this widely-held belief that the full moon triggers weird demeanor, and what the studies suggest may be closer to the truth.At the end Jeremy explains the health benefits of eating actual pumpkin!2023-10-3126 minYour Doctor FriendsAre Food Allergies Exploding? Digesting the Data (with David Stukus, MD)Food allergies are super common. According to the American College of Asthma and Immunology and the CDC, about 5% of kids and about 4% of adults are affected by food allergies. The allergic reactions can range from mild to severe and life threatening.Food allergy symptoms are most common in babies and children, but they can appear at any age. You can even develop an allergy to foods you have eaten for years with no problem (bummer).As we learned in our previous episode about Celiac Disease with Dr. Alessio Fasano, when we restrict people’s diets, it...2023-10-2459 minYour Doctor FriendsDo Weighted Blankets Improve Anxiety or Sleep?Have you ever used a weighted blanket? What was your experience? Did you feel like a human in a “thundershirt”?In today's SECOND COURSE, we delve into the data behind weighted blankets, and how they may help improve anxiety and sleep. We cover studies related weighted blankets during cancer treatment, inpatient psychiatric care, and for improving sleep in people with co-occurring mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD). Weighted blankets already have been studied extensively as a sensory tool for folks with autism spectrum disorder, and perhaps they can work for you too!Pl...2023-10-1934 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Artificial Turf Unsafe for Athletes?Let's STRETCH this brain meal out, shall we? This week we are separating the entrees into courses with a little trip to the dessert cart! Jeremy serves up the FIRST COURSE today! Keep an eye out for Julie's course this THURSDAY!Let's gobble up the "brain nutrition" that helps YOU feel more empowered to appraise health stories in the news. Today's HEALTH HEADLINES include:Which is safer for athletes, artificial turf, or REAL GRASS playing surfaces?With the recent Achilles injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers on the turf field at the...2023-10-1744 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Is "Prediabetes"? (with Greg Dodell, MD)What comes to mind when you think of “metabolic disease”? It seems as though terms like “metabolic disease” and “metabolic health” are everywhere in social media. Are we talking diabetes? Thyroid dysfunction? Is this just a new way to package and market the diet/weight loss industry? Is it all about the number on the scale??Today we will dive into a few facets of metabolic health, and we will focus specifically on “prediabetes”. According to the CDC:
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enou...2023-10-101h 02
Your Doctor FriendsDo LED Light Masks Actually Work? Why Do Women Pay More For Healthcare? And MORE!This week you get TWO entrees with a little trip to the dessert cart! Julie and Jeremy picked some juicy stories from health headlines, strained out the inedible parts, and left you the sweet nectar. Let's gobble up the "brain nutrition" that helps YOU feel more empowered to appraise health stories in the news. This week's HEALTH HEADLINES include:Why do women pay more out-of-pocket for healthcare in the US? Julie breaks down a Deloitte analysis, and teaches Jeremy about the PINK TAX, and how it's EVERYWHERE (including in our insurance...2023-10-031h 06
Your Doctor FriendsHealth Headlines: Critical blood shortage/Full Body MRIs?/Narcan OTC/Ineffective cold medicineNew format, who dis? :)Your Doctor Friends want to help YOU feel more empowered to appraise health stories in the news. We picked 4 topics (that we came across either in our inboxes, in the news, or on social media) and digested them and are spitting that out to YOU, dear listener! Honing your BS detector when it comes to health topics is HARD, and we are here to help!This week's HEALTH HEADLINES include:The Red Cross announces a CRITICAL BLOOD DONATION SHORTAGE.Kim Kardashian wants YOU to get...2023-09-261h 02
Your Doctor FriendsCan Adults Have ADHD?: Unraveling the Complexities (with Leslie Guidotti Breting, PhD)Discussion of ADHD is EVERYWHERE in the news and social media. Often we hear patients, friends, and family members stating “I saw a post on FB/Instagram/Twitter/TikTok about ADHD that resonated with me, should I get tested?” While many people experience periods of inattention, unfocused motor activity, and impulsivity, those with ADHD experience these symptoms to a much greater degree, and these behaviors can often interfere with their social lives, working lives, and general mental health.Depending on your age and many other social factors, screening and evaluation for ADHD may have passed you o...2023-09-191h 06
Your Doctor FriendsAre We Ready For Fall Viruses? Updates on Vaccines, COVID-19, Flu, and RSV (with Rob Citronberg, MD)Let’s take a little walk down Vaccine Memory Lane. Do you remember how it felt when you got access to the first Covid vaccine in late 2020/early 2021? Julie remembers DRESSING UP to go and get her vaccine. (She wore a turkey hat with little Santa hats on its feet since it was close to the holidays).Now, do you remember last winter’s TRIPLEDEMIC??How can we avoid the same situation this year? What are the options and recommendations for folks for prevention of flu, COVID, and RSV?2023-09-121h 02
Your Doctor FriendsSeries on Symptoms (SOS): HeartburnHave you FELT THE BURN?? Heartburn, that is. It's THE WORST.“Heartburn” typically refers to an uncomfortable burning sensation in the stomach and chest, which can occur after eating. The medical terms for heartburn are “GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)”, “pyrosis” and “dyspepsia”. Heartburn is super common, can be terribly uncomfortable, and can sometimes be a sign of more serious issues. Thankfully in most cases, heartburn symptoms can be relatively easily addressed, and their root cause treated effectively.We continue our "Series on Symptoms"- where we take a deep dive into common symptoms that we experienc...2023-09-0513 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhy Can't I Breathe Through My Nose? (with Michelle Fisher, MD)Have you ever been unable to breathe through your nose?Isn’t it THE WORST?? We’ve talked on this podcast with other experts (including Dr. Dave Stukus, pediatric allergist about seasonal allergies and our beloved pharmacist Greg Castelli about OTC meds to try for cold symptoms)- but what do you do when you’ve tried the “regular” stuff to unclog your nose, and IT’S NOT WORKING???According to University of Michigan Medicine, nasal and sinus disease affects 31 million Americans, and accounts for 16 million outpatient visits annually in the US. The obstruction...2023-08-2957 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Can I Do To Save A Life? (with Sarah Lorenzini, RN)Medical emergencies are common and the vast majority happen outside of hospitals. On the street. In the airport. In line at Starbucks. In the movie theater.That means that the true “first responder” is often someone without any medical training at all. Many people don't feel prepared for these situations. Certainly, it's unfair to blame the everyday layperson for not being immediately ready to give someone CPR, however it's well-established that delaying lifesaving care often leads to worse outcomes. So what do we do? We thought we should call up one of our friends (who is an...2023-08-2250 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhy Are Athletes Experiencing Cardiac Arrest and Can We Prevent It? (with Jon Drezner, MD)Does you feel like you've been seeing more and more stories about young athletes collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest?Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapsed after a collision in sudden cardiac arrest last year during Monday Night Football. A few weeks ago, Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest at a USC basketball practice. Is there a trend we should be aware of? Is this new? What's the deal? Is cardiac arrest common? Can it be prevented? What better way to find answers than to grab OUR D...2023-08-151h 05
Your Doctor FriendsWill Artificial Sweeteners Give Me Cancer?Have we soured on artificial sweeteners??Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released statements about artificial sweeteners and potential risks to our health. The IARC went as far as to list aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”So, what’s all the hubbub about? Are artificial sweeteners actually bad for us? Does data exist to support a link between artificial sweeteners and cancer? Metabolic disease? Any other health concerns?Do we have to stop drinking "sugar-free" beverages? Should we panic??NO!Liste...2023-08-0842 min
Your Doctor FriendsHow Do I Stay Safe In The Heat? (with Josh Blomgren, DO)IT'S HOT! This July sets record as the hottest in recorded history. Headlines are coming fast and furious recently regarding the heat waves throughout the world, including the southern United States. Temperatures have been hitting triple digits for multiple weeks in a row in places like Phoenix and Florida. These dangerous levels of heat have led to increased rates of heat illness and even death. It’s another story of the climate affecting our health. What is heat illness? Why does it happen? Who is at risk? And ultimately what you should do if you fin...2023-08-0146 min
Your Doctor FriendsDoes My BMI Matter? (with Ragen Chastain)Size matters, right? In our formative years, we likely heard (directly and indirectly) from the media, in advertising, from teachers and leaders, from doctors, and likely our parents and our peers that the size and shape of our body matters. It matters socially, and it matters for our health. That’s the truth, right??So how can I know if my body is the “correct” size? The American medical industry began to use BMI, or body mass index, more consistently in the 1980s, and curiously changed the cutoffs of what was considered “normal” abruptly in 1998. Overnight...2023-07-2557 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Cold Plunging Good For My Health? (with Mike Tipton, PhD)Have you ever TAKEN THE PLUNGE?? Cold water immersion is one of hottest trends in the health and wellness world. A number of theories exist re: the benefits of cold water immersion. Generally we think of recovery from exercise, muscle soreness, injuries, etc. But the recent “craze” has been due to the potential to improve depression and anxiety, boost immunity, and perhaps even extend our longevity.But does it work? Is there data to support it??LET'S ASK AN EXPERT! Our expert today is Mike Tipton, PhD, FTPS!
Dr. Tipton is a...2023-07-181h 04
Your Doctor FriendsAre Seasonal Allergies Worse This Year? (with Dave Stukus, MD)What are you allergic to? Do you know? Do you get all itchy and snotty in the spring and summer? Does it seem worse this year than in the past?? Do we have to just stop going outside?? (Spoiler alert, the answer is no to this last one.. :)Let's answer all these questions and more! Our expert today is Dave Stukus MD!Dr. Stukus (or “Dr. Dave, as his patients call him” ;) is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy/Immunology Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He’s...2023-07-1149 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Gun Violence A Public Health Problem? Highland Park Parade Shooting 1 Year Later Episode (with Garen Wintemute, MD, MPH)Today's episode marks exactly one year since since the mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Jeremy's hometown of Highland Park, Illinois that killed seven people, injured many more. Your Doctor Friends felt pretty strongly that we wanted to honor the day with an episode that would both help us, and hopefully help you learn more about gun violence and how to be part of the solution.Thankfully, meaningful research exists to help us understand the unique gun violence situation in the US, and potentially what we can do to change its course. 2023-07-041h 01
Your Doctor FriendsDoes Air Pollution Hurt My Lungs? (with Brady Scott, PhD, RT)Breathing. You’re doing it right now. You’re gonna do it about 22,000 times today. We sometimes take it for granted. Certainly when our breathing is labored, it’s all we can think about. The health effects of air pollution remain a public health concern worldwide. Exposure to air pollution has many substantial adverse effects on human health. Globally, according to the WHO, 7 million deaths annually are attributable to the joint effects of household and ambient air pollution.How do we know if the air we are breathing will harm us? With the recent wildfires in Cana...2023-06-2756 min
Your Doctor FriendsSeries on Symptoms (SOS): Painful Urination (UTI)Pee problems. We mean urinary frequency, urgency, and pain/burning with urination. These symptoms can be super uncomfortable, and a simple bodily function which we perform many times a day can be a dreadful experience. We continue our "Series on Symptoms"- where we take a deep dive into common symptoms that we experience, why they exist, and what to do about them. In this episode we cover:What causes painful urination (dysuria)? What about frequency and urgency?What is actually happening in our bodies when we experience these symptoms?2023-06-2019 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat is Gender Affirming Surgery? (with Loren Schechter, MD)Why do people get surgery? One could argue that surgical interventions aim to "right a wrong". Maybe that "wrong" is that your appendix is acutely inflamed and infected and needs to come out. Maybe that "wrong" is that you were born with a cleft palate and your folks wanted it corrected for you so you could eat and breathe easy. Maybe your assigned gender at birth doesn't fit your gender identity. Maybe that is the "wrong" that surgery can attempt to make "right". Sometimes we respond to concepts we don't fully understand with fear. That...2023-06-1354 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhy Is 10k Steps All Over The News?10,000 steps. It's canon at this point. That nice, round number should be our goal for the day. But WHY?? Where did this recommendation come from? Is there something magical about 10,000? What does research actually support?Breaking down the origins of the 10,000 daily step goal has been a hot topic in media lately, in part due to a recent study published by Kosuke Inoue, MD et al in the JAMA Open Network titled “Association of Daily Step Patterns With Mortality in US Adults”. In this episode we will WALK THROUGH this study and highlight key points and takeaways. 2023-06-0630 min
Your Doctor FriendsSeries on Symptoms (SOS): Nausea and VomitingWE'RE BACK FROM VACATION! And we're here to talk about VOMIT!Barf, spew, upchuck, puke... whatever you call it, it's gross and unpleasant to experience. Why do our bodies do this to us??We are starting our "Series on Symptoms"- where we take a deep dive into common symptoms that we experience, why they exist, and what to do about them.In this episode we cover:What causes nausea and vomiting?What is actually happening in our bodies when we experience these symptoms?How do these...2023-05-3027 min
Your Doctor FriendsCrossover with Lucas Rockwood of YOGABODY: Managing Musculoskeletal Injuries Without SurgeryIt's our last week of SPRING BREAK! What better way to wrap it up than to feature an AWESOME crossover episode with Lucas Rockwood??Lucas is the founder of YOGABODY (a yoga teacher owned and operated yoga props and education company) and the host of the top-rated podcast, The Lucas Rockwood Show. He graciously had Jeremy on as a guest, talking about how to manage musculoskeletal injuries via a non-surgical approach. This super-engaging episode hits on some salient points:
Why patience might be the top necessity for healing
The value of cross training for...2023-05-2343 min
Your Doctor FriendsPleasurable Movement with Laura Danger! (Cross-Post with Time To Lean podcast :)COLLAB EPISODE! Our BFF Laura Danger of the Time To Lean podcast (and former YDF guest!) graciously had Julie on her pod recently, and we want to share the episode with YOU!In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the importance of maintaining friendship connections (and how it positively affects our health). Platonic relationships can be intimate too! They also talk about the oft-mentioned BitchyWalks, which is when they go on long walks in the neighborhood together and vent frustrations and celebrate wins :) They break down attachment styles, and the human need to maintain safe spaces...2023-05-1639 min
Your Doctor FriendsNurses Week! with The Rapid Response RN: Discussing Cardiac Events in Sports after Damar Hamlin (Sarah Lorenzini, RN)IT'S NURSES WEEEEEEK! What better way to celebrate than to CROSS-POST an episode from one of our FAVORITE NURSES? Sarah Lorenzini, host of the Rapid Response RN podcast, graciously had Jeremy as a guest after NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest and collapse on the field in January of 2023 during Monday Night Football.In this amazing episode of Rapid Response RN, Sarah and Jeremy discuss what it takes to be prepared for a catastrophic cardiac event OUTSIDE of the hospital. How can we feel empowered to step in and step up in a critical time of need...2023-05-0929 min
Your Doctor FriendsDo Fitness Trackers Make Us Healthier? (with Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOP)Do you wear a fitness tracker? Is it a wristwatch, a ring, a belt? Do these devices actually help improve our health? How can we know?Wearable health tracking technology has grown immensely over the past decade. Yahoo Finance reports that the global consumer healthcare sensor market revenues reached US$ 49.1 billion in 2022 and by the end of 2032, the worldwide Consumer Healthcare Sensor Market size is likely to reach a valuation of US$ 94 billion.While sales are clearly good and Your Doctor Friends have personally bought in, do we know if these are actually helping?2023-05-021h 10
Your Doctor FriendsShould I Try Acupuncture? (with Angela Lorbeck DACM, MSTOM)ACUPUNCTURE. Maybe you've tried it. Maybe you've thought about trying it. It's hard to know exactly where to go to get it. Lots of other questions arise too, like does it hurt? Does it work? What can it treat?The practice of acupuncture has existed for close to 2,500 years, so there's gotta be good reasons for its use.Thankfully, we have Angela Lorbeck, DACM, MSTOM with us to teach all about acupuncture and integrative medicine!
Dr. Lorbeck is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and an assistant professor at RUSH University Medical Center
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Your Doctor FriendsBenzos: What Should I Know About "Chill Pills"? (with Gail Basch, MD)***AUDIO ISSUE AT 20 MIN MARK CORRECTED, SORRY :)***Xanax. Valium. Ativan. Chances are, you've heard of these medications, and you may have even been prescribed them before. The opioid crisis has dominated headlines for the past few years, but over that same time, another drug crisis has been hiding in plain sight. Benzodiazepines (the drug class of the brands mentioned above) are an underrecognized and important contributor to the public health crisis of drug morbidity and mortality. Benzodiazepines first came on the scene in the late 50s/early 60s to treat a variety of...2023-04-1857 min
Your Doctor FriendsDo I Have A Concussion? (with Beth Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH)Most of us have taken a blow to the head at some point in our lives. Maybe we got elbowed during a pickup basketball game, or smacked our heads on the tailgate when taking groceries out of the back of the car. We see stars. We have a headache. We feel a little out of it for awhile.Is this a concussion? How do I know? Is that bad? What should I do? Who should I call?Thankfully we have Beth Pieroth, PsyD,ABPP, MPH!
Dr. Pieroth is the Director of the Concussion Program a...2023-04-111h 00
Your Doctor FriendsWhat is a Midwife? (with Robin Lommori, CPM)It's important to be aware of our choices when it comes to healthcare. Certainly when it comes to pregnancy and delivery options, finding a provider who will listen to your needs and adjust to your comfort level is fantastically important. So let's talk about the option of midwives!Who are they? What do they do? Who should use them? Do they have good outcomes? Can I deliver in a hospital with a midwife? Do I still see a medical doctor?Thankfully, we have Robin Lommori, CPM with us to teach all about midwifery! ...2023-04-0454 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Obesity Really A Disease? (with Ragen Chastain)So many headlines reference obesity as an "epidemic". For generations, it has been dogma that larger bodies are bad for your health. It has also widely been assumed that if you have a higher weight, it is because you have made bad health decisions and therefore you are to blame. For many folks, (doctors included) we were taught these ideas as simple, undeniable facts: Obesity will kill you. You only become obese by eating too much and not exercising. So, if someone is obese, it is because they aren’t doing the "right things". We ju...2023-03-2846 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat is Ozempic/Wegovy/Semaglutide? (with Greg Castelli, PharmD)RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES! Semaglutide is sweeping the news cycle right now. From influencers and celebrities touting its weight loss effects, to the American Academy of Pediatrics' new (controversial) recommendations on children's weight, talk about this medication is hard to miss.With all that talk, there is ripe opportunity for MISINFORMATION. That's precisely why we brought back OUR FAVORITE PHARMACIST, Greg Castelli, PharmD, to give us the facts on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)Topics in this episode include:What is semaglutide? How does it work?Why/how was it approved for weight...2023-03-2138 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Gluten Bad for Me? (with Alessio Fasano, MD)GLUTEN. It's everywhere. Millions of people each year remove gluten from their diets, for various reasons. Some people try a gluten-free diet because they have GI symptoms. Some try it to lose weight. Some people are just looking to potentially increase their health and longevity. Is it legit? Who should really go gluten-free??Thankfully we have a WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERT in all things gluten, celiac, and gut microbiome to guide us today! Dr. Alessio Fasano is a pediatric gastroenterologist, research scientist, and entrepreneur. He is the Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Mass General Hospital for Children...2023-03-1453 min
Your Doctor FriendsDid I Tear My Meniscus? (with Charles Bush-Joseph, MD)Oh no. I twisted my knee and felt a pop- did I tear my meniscus? Ugh, do I have to have SURGERY??It seems like everyone knows somebody who has injured their meniscus. These injuries are quite common, and sports news media outlets cover meniscus tear stories in athletes voraciously. It seems like the athlete has a momentary injury where their knee buckles, they limp off to the sideline, and then we find out they will be out for the rest of the season for meniscus surgery and recovery.Is this the fate for everyone...2023-03-0754 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs Yoga for Me? (with DuShaun Branch Pollard)YOGA. If you've never done it, the concept can be intimidating. All those crazy poses with difficult-to-pronounce names. Is it gonna be HOT in the room? Are there mirrors everywhere? What if I fall down? OMG what if my body makes a weird noise and EVERYONE HEARS IT??Never fear! Today we have an AMAZING yoga instructor here to quell our yoga fears and help us break down the barriers to the wonderful benefits yoga can bring.DuShaun has been practicing yoga for 13 years and is a certified yoga instructor by the Yoga Alliance. As...2023-02-2846 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions: Am I Burned Out? (with Sapna Shah-Haque, MD)Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Does it seem like there is an unending pile of busywork that keeps growing despite your best efforts? Are you feeling irritable and irritated during your daily routines?Maybe you're experiencing burnout! Not to worry, Your Doctor Friends are here to help you recognize the symptoms, take inventory of the issues, and find resources and practices to help restore balance.Today we have Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, an Internal Medicine physician with a special interest in physician burnout to help us learn more. Dr. Shah-Haque has experienced burnout firsthand...2023-02-2144 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions - VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL: How Do I Build Connection? (with Laura Danger)LAURA DANGER IS BACK! And she's here to help us repair, reinforce, and reimagine our relationships :) You may remember Laura from Episode 4: Domestic Labor is Still Labor, and this time she's talking about the LABOR OF LOVE.We have all been through the collective trauma of a global pandemic together. Except, we haven't really been "together", have we? How can we reach out to the people we care about to reconnect, strengthen our bonds, and enjoy our relationships? Spoiler alert: it may include a BitchyWalk or two ;)Topics in this episode include:2023-02-1442 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions: How Do I Keep Exercising Past January? (with Arash Maghsoodi, DPT)It's February. Are you still hitting your New Year's resolution goal of 10,000 steps a day? Has your new gym membership card started to collect dust yet? Do you just want to feel a little stronger and have a bit more endurance, in case, you know, a pack of wild angry raccoons starts chasing you??We feel you. (It's a daily fear for us too ;)Thankfully we have brought in an exercise, rehab, and PREHAB specialist, Arash Maghsoodi, DPT! As a doctor of physical therapy, and one of the founders of [P]REHAB (an...2023-02-0743 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions: How Do I Stop Checking My Phone? (with Gloria Mark, PhD)Picture this common resolution- "I will put my phone down in the new year!" -immediately followed by turning your attention to your computer screen. Let's face it, our devices are here to stay. How can we make them work FOR US, instead of distracting us from the personal connections we need?Cue our expert in human-computer interaction (HCI), Gloria Mark, PhD! WE ARE SO FORTUNATE to be able to pick her brain about how to make OUR BRAINS better at prioritizing our precious mental currency: OUR ATTENTION.Dr. Mark is the author of...2023-01-3153 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions: Is this Tik Tok Diet legit?Ahhhh, TikTok. The cause of, and solution to, much of the the world's problems :) For real though, the traction that fad diets can gain on TT is mind-blowing- we're talking like BILLIONS of views.Never fear, Jeremy and Julie are here to break down the top trending diets on social media, sift through the trash, and give you the helpful, digestible bits that matter.Topics in this episode include:What's keto? How is it different than South Beach or Atkins?Why many "keto" packaged foods have sweeteners added.How...2023-01-2454 min
Your Doctor FriendsExploring Resolutions: How Much Alcohol is Healthy? (with Gail Basch, MD)Should I try Dry January? How about Damp January?? Many folks who choose to imbibe alcohol may have considered curbing consumption on occasion, and a fair amount of people choose January to give it a go.Continuing our theme of "New Year's Resolutions", in this episode we tackle some hard truths about hard drinks, and we have a wonderful expert guest to guide us.Dr. Gail Basch is a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist and director of the Outpatient Addiction Clinic at Rush University Medical Center and fellowship director for the Addiction Medicine fellowship at...2023-01-1745 min
Your Doctor FriendsAre New Year's Resolutions Good For Us?HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're back from our holiday break and ready to start 2023 strong with a fresh episode :)Why do we make resolutions? What are we really trying to change? Why? And why pick January 1st??What's the history and psychology behind New Year's resolutions, and how can we be mindful in setting a goal or intention for the year?In this episode, we break down the history behind the tradition of setting resolutions at New Year's, and suggest some ways to choose goals that are meaningful, attainable, and fulfilling. We...2023-01-1055 min
Your Doctor FriendsFriends of Your Doctor Friends Vol. 2Who doesn't love a clip show for the end of the year?? We are back with another crop of voicemails from our friends (Friends of YDF) asking us weird, wild questions. What better way to round out 2022 than by by listening to Jeremy and Julie provide their best educated guesses for questions that mainly center around odd bodily functions?So gather round, dear listeners, grab a fresh cup of coffee and some tender asparagus (and any other food you can think of that makes your pee smell weird) as we bid adieu to 2022....2022-12-2045 min
Your Doctor FriendsI Hurt My Knee, What Should I Do?Oh no! I twisted my knee in a funky way and felt a pop and now it hurts! What do I do? Is this bad?? Do I need surgery?? HELP!As Sports Medicine physicians, Jeremy and Julie have fielded this concern too many times to count. Its scary! One minute your knee is fine, and the next its all swollen and painful and you're limping around. Your mind immediately goes to your buddy who had to have major reconstructive surgery and was hobbling around on crutches for seemingly forever. DON'T PANIC. Chances are you can...2022-12-1335 min
Your Doctor FriendsDemystifying CBD (with Scott Palmer, MD)CBD seems to be everywhere. You can buy CBD or "hemp-infused" drinks, you can use creams on your skin, or take oral capsules. Advertisements for CBD products tout myriad benefits, from controlling anxiety, to reducing pain and promoting restful sleep. How does it actually work? How did it get so popular? Does it really work? How is it regulated?We brought on our doctor friend and cannabinoid expert, Dr. Scott Palmer to help answer these questions, and provide more insight on CBD. Dr. Palmer is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician in Chicago who...2022-12-0654 min
Your Doctor FriendsAre Adults Ruining Kids' Sports? (with Linda Flanagan) - Part 2SHE'S BACK! Linda Flanagan has so much to teach us, we had to make it a two-parter!Join us for the second installment of our epic two-part series highlighting accomplished author, freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross country and track coach Linda Flanagan. Her most recent book, "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why it Matters" has captivated Jeremy and Julie, and sheds light on how money and high stakes have transformed youth sports into something that might just not be that fun for kids anymore. Learn more about...2022-11-2945 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat is a Food Coma? (Thanksgiving Edition)POSTPRANDIAL SOMNOLENCE! Have you experienced this?? If you've ever experienced that "ooh I ate too much and now I'm groggy and want a nap" feeling, then you certainly have!In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Jeremy unpacks the science behind why we feel so sleepy after a big meal. What's the reason? Is it the tryptophan? Is it the sugar? Is it the time of day? Listen and find out :)Gobble gobble, dear listeners! We are so thankful for you! For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends...2022-11-2227 min
Your Doctor FriendsAre Adults Ruining Kids' Sports? (with Linda Flanagan) - Part 1Youth sports today typically involve more than just a pickup game of basketball at the park district. Often kids are part of multiple travel leagues, practicing and playing most days of the week. On top of that, it's not uncommon for kids to play consecutive sports (or the same sport on different teams) season after season without any breaks.How did it get this way? Is this healthy??Join us for an epic two-part series highlighting accomplished author, freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross country and track coach Linda Flanagan. Her most recent book, "Take...2022-11-1540 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat's up with RSV?Oh dear. Another virus?? And this time it’s affecting the kids?? Chances are you have heard news stories about RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and how cases of RSV infections in kids and babies have been spiking much earlier than usual in the US. This puts strain on an already stretched-thin healthcare and hospital system, and strikes fear into parents and healthcare professionals, with media outlets warning of a potential “tripledemic”. Jeremy and Julie are here, with a little aid and input from Dr. Bridget Voigt, Pediatrician at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Voigt paints a picture...2022-11-0831 min
Your Doctor FriendsBONUS: Being the CEO of your own Emotions (with Rose Metivier, LCPC)ROSE IS AT IT AGAIN! For the SECOND bonus episode this week, our favorite therapist and mental health expert, Rose Metivier, LCPC teaches us a fun lesson about how to conceptualize our emotions.Think of it like an adult version of the movie "Inside Out"- where you are the CEO of your emotions, and each major emotion (joy, sadness, anger, anxiety, etc) report to YOU to make the business run.Rose recommends these sources to learn more about mental health:NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)NAMI Chicago...2022-11-0514 min
Your Doctor FriendsBONUS: Strategies for Helping Kids from Rose Metivier, LCPCBONUS EPISODE! Our favorite mental health expert, Rose Metivier, LCPC gives us quick-bite strategies for reaching out to young people regarding their mental and emotional well-being.Rose outlines digestible, actionable strategies that we can employ to create a safe environment for the young folks in our lives. The kids can be all right. They just need our help :)Rose recommends these sources to learn more about mental health:NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)NAMI ChicagoChicago mental health resources for kids via WBEZNo...2022-11-0314 min
Your Doctor FriendsAre the Kids Alright? Adolescent Mental Health Crisis (with Rose Metivier, LCPC)Depression. Anxiety. Self-harm. Perfectionism. Escapism. Young people today are bombarded with internal and external forces which can wreak havoc on their developing minds. In today's episode, Julie and Jeremy reflect on questions they hear from friends, family, and patients alike. Are the kids okay? Are we in the midst of an adolescent mental health crisis? How did things get like this? How can we help make it better?At the helm of today's episode is our favorite therapist, Rose Metivier, LCPC. Rose provides valuable insight on the developing adolescent brain and the threats to the emotional well-being...2022-11-0158 min
Your Doctor FriendsDo I Have a Kidney Stone? (with Ryan Steinberg, MD)Sharp pain in your side. A burning sensation while urinating. Nausea or vomiting. If you’re suffering from symptoms like these, you might be asking yourself: do I have a kidney stone?As you’ll discover in this episode, it can be a bit more complicated than that. Kidney stones are sometimes referred to as ‘the great mimicker’, since their signs and symptoms are remarkably similar to those of urinary tract infections, appendicitis, ovarian or testicular conditions, gastritis, and more.Today, we bring in Urologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Iowa Hea...2022-10-2544 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Cold Medicine Should I Use? (with Greg Castelli, PharmD)It’s fall! This means a few things. Not only are the leaves changing color and nearly everything is flavored with pumpkin spice, but cold and flu season is also officially in full swing.If you find that you’ve got an aching head, a runny nose, or a scratchy throat, you’re not alone. You’re going to need something to make you feel better, but the cold and flu aisle can be so intimidating. What are all these pills, syrups, and herbal elixirs? Which one will effectively alleviate your symptoms?Before you grab the firs...2022-10-181h 04
Your Doctor FriendsPatient Stories: A Huge Shock for an Ultramarathon Runner with Back PainWhile it’s obviously hugely beneficial to hear from the experts when it comes to specific medical problems, looking to the patient files for anecdotes and poignant stories is often equally powerful.That’s why this episode of Your Doctor Friends is something a little different! Today, we welcome our first-ever patient guest, Jerry Cropsey, who originally visited Dr. Jeremy over five years ago with pain in his right shoulder blade.As an ultramarathon runner who had suffered several orthopedic injuries over the years, Jerry was sure the source of his pain was musculoskeletal. However, desp...2022-10-1141 min
Your Doctor FriendsIs My Heart OK For Exercise? (with Anu Rao, MD)Newspaper headlines can be terrifying. Sometimes, although rarely, young runners die suddenly during marathons, despite seemingly good health. If athletes at their peak physical performance are dropping dead from cardiac events, you might ask yourself; how do I know if my heart is okay for exercise?Helping us navigate these concerns is Dr. Anu Rao, an Associate Professor of Cardiology in the department of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College, a board-certified cardiologist at St. Luke’s Hospital, and an expert in matters of the heart.Dr. Rao’s goal is to educate and empower, work...2022-10-0454 min
Your Doctor FriendsAnkle Sprains Part 2: It's Been 3 Months and It Doesn't Feel Right (with Erin Schreiber, DPT)Let’s say you sprained your ankle a couple of months ago. Nothing major, but you’ve followed all the protocols in your recovery regimen and it still just doesn't feel quite right. What should you do?To help us answer this question, we are joined by Erin Schreiber, a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and the Lead Physical Therapist at the Movement Guild in Chicago.Embracing a holistic biomechanical approach to rehabilitation is a key facet of Erin’s philosophy. She helps her clients achieve their goals and imparts a better understanding of the factors contri...2022-09-2744 min
Your Doctor FriendsAnkle Sprains Part 1: I Just Rolled It and It F#$&ing Hurts (with Kamran Hamid, MD) “I rolled my ankle. What should I do?” Unfortunately we hear this often at Your Doctor Friends. Today, we take a look at this common injury, how to know if it is serious, how long it should take to heal, and more!We are joined by Dr. Kamran Hamid, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in ankle injuries, particularly for athletes. He has served as a team doctor for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Joffrey Ballet, and Duke University Athletics.He treats a wide array of foot/ankle injuries in his capacity as Head of Orth...2022-09-2054 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Contraception Is Right For Me? (with Laura Laursen, MD)So much misinformation around birth control exists that we felt compelled to answer one of your questions about contraception, to dispel the myths and educate our listeners!“Can my contraception affect my future fertility?” is a question we here at Your Doctor Friends have heard from our friends, families, and patients. Many of us are taught certain information about women's health and contraception that are no longer true, or were never true to begin with. So we invited an expert in women’s health to help educate us! Dr. Laura Laursen is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Rush...2022-09-1347 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhy Jeremy Failed Miserably at The Chair Challenge - Labor Day Snack Episode (with Erin Schreiber, DPT)Back in 2019, an internet challenge struck a particular chord with people thanks to its fascinating gender dynamic: the chair challenge. You learn forward, put your head against a wall, slide a chair in front of you and then, raising the chair up to your chest, stand up while continuing to hold it. Simple, right? If only! After Stephen "tWitch" Boss and his wife, Allison Holker went viral demonstrating how easily she could complete the challenge while he got stuck, Jeremy and his wife just had to try it out. Like tWitch and Allison...2022-09-0610 min
Your Doctor FriendsHelp! I Threw Out My Back! Getting Out of Pain (with Tom Lotus, DC)Baby got back pain? Well, you’re not alone. 1 in 4 adult Americans have experienced acute low back pain in the last three months. So chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve experienced back pain and you know how debilitating it can be. It can also be difficult to find the words to describe what happened or what you’re feeling if you don’t understand how back pain behaves.“I slept funny, now I’m stuck”, is the usual phrase we get from our friends when they’re experiencing back pain, so you can imagine the curiosity aris...2022-08-3051 min
Your Doctor FriendsShould I Be Worried About Monkeypox? + COVID & Polio updates (With Rob Citronberg, MD)Another outbreak?!? What fresh hell is this?? Can't we all just get a break?Before we sink into the depths of despair, let's consult with our friendly neighborhood infectious disease expert, Dr. Rob Citronberg. As Advocate Aurora Health’s executive medical director of infectious disease, Dr. Citronberg has been providing evidence based, valid, helpful information about disease spread and prevention for decades. Julie calls him "Chicago's Fauci"- although we all think he could do a MUCH better job throwing out a first pitch :)Listen in as he talks Jeremy and Julie out of complete vi...2022-08-2359 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Would YOU Ask Your Doctor Friend?You may be thinking, “what the health is going on here?!”. We've made some changes, and we are SO excited to tell you all about them! Behold our rebrand as, “Your Doctor Friends”. Why the rebrand? We want to make it clear that we can sub-in as your doctor friends that you would text a burning question to if you only had our numbers…It’s so great to have friends in different fields of expertise that we can depend on for instant trusted advice. A doctor friend is no different!. It’s hard to know where to t...2022-08-1658 min
Your Doctor FriendsWe are Your Doctor Friends! (TRAILER 2.0)Welcome to TRAILER 2.0, dear listener! New name, same rad folks here! We want to teach you how to sniff out the garbage and answer all the questions you wish you could text your doctor friend. Don't get caught in endless web search spirals or social group chats, listen to Your Doctor Friends!Website: https://www.yourdoctorfriendspodcast.comEmail: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.comCall the DOCLINE at 312-380-5005. Leave us a message, we will listen and maybe answer/play it on the show!(Disclaimer: we will not answer specific medical q...2022-08-1203 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Is Sports Performance? (with Dave Heidloff ATC and Patrick Pauley ATC)Trying to dunk like LeBron but falling short? Striving to pace like Pre but lagging behind? Are you just attempting to do a decent downward-facing dog and your hamstrings WON'T STOP SCREAMING?Maybe you'd benefit from a Sports Performance specialist! Good thing we've got two of the best in the biz. Dave Heidloff, ATC and Patrick Pauley, ATC of the Sports Performance Center at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH are here to fix what ails ya. They work with athletes of all shapes, sizes, and ages, and help folks understand how to optimize their athleticism. 2022-08-0943 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat Happens When We Die? (with Eileen Baldeshwiler)What happens after you die? Don’t worry, not getting philosophical here, we're wondering what literally happens to your body after you flatline. Who takes care of it, where does it go, how much does it cost? Unless one has been through this process, it remains a bit of a mystery. Many of our preconceived notions regarding the next steps after death arise from what we've seen in the movies. The person is pronounced dead, and in the next scene, they’re in a casket. So much happens between those two points! Consider Julie and Jeremy’s curiosity piqued! Natura...2022-08-021h 00
Your Doctor FriendsShould I Order Erectile Dysfunction Pills Online? (with Marah Hehemann, MD)We’ve all heard the saying “what goes up must come down”, but what happens if it can’t get up, and it just stays down? Well, the same laws of physics apply in erectile dysfunction, or ED. The prevalence of ED is high, especially in America, but why aren’t there more men getting help from their health care provider? Asking for help is tough, especially about a sensitive topic like this. However, getting the right advice from the right place can make a huge difference. It can promote a fulfilling sex life and aid in family planning.Dr. M...2022-07-261h 01
Your Doctor FriendsBONUS: Make Your Brain Do The Lifting! (With Adam Bruene, DC)In this special Friday BONUS episode, Dr. Adam Bruene talks us through how to re-activate our "baby brain" to create true core stability. It's as easy as laying on your back and breathing with your belly. Utilizing evidence-based techniques from Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, we can quickly and easily stimulate our brain to revert to "autopilot", which in turn can relieve back pain, prevent injury, and make us sit up straighter. Cool techniques piloted by our friends in the Czech Republic :)BONUS BONUS- watch the accompanying video where Doctors Bruene demonstrate these easy breathing and bracing...2022-07-2212 min
Your Doctor FriendsWhat’s Crackin’ With Chiropractors? (with Adam Bruene, DC)What's the deal with Chiropractors? Is it all about the pop/crack/adjustment? Do they only treat back issues? What's their training like? What's the science behind it? How can I find a good one??Cue Adam Bruene, DC, CertMDT, DNSP! He is a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine with special training/certification in McKenzie Diagnosis and Treatment, as well as Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. In this episode, Dr. Bruene de-mystifies Chiropractic medicine by explaining its roots, current practice, and hopeful future (HINT: it involves collaboration with other physical medicine folks- like MDs, DOs, PTs and more!)...2022-07-191h 05