Gastroenterologist Dr. Lucy Joo joins the podcast to discuss the potential causes of blood in your stool and how to improve your gut health.

Improving your heart health doesn’t have to be complicated. Dr. Matthew Delfiner joins the podcast to offer his actionable and accessible tips for a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Janine Kyrillos joins the podcast to break down the science behind weight loss medications, their benefits and risks, and how they work alongside lifestyle changes to help you achieve sustainable results.

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Ramsey Dallal joins the podcast to discuss why weight loss is so challenging, weight stigma and the life-changing impact of bariatric surgery on health and wellbeing.

There are few things more difficult than receiving a cancer diagnosis, whether it’s your own or for a family member. This episode helps demystify the steps to take after this life-changing event.

Infectious diseases expert Dr. John Zurlo returns to the Living Well Podcast to offer the latest information on the updated COVID booster and when to time your flu shot this year.

Menopause shouldn’t be shrouded in mystery. Dr. Robyn Faye joins the podcast to explain the stages of menopause, shedding light on the unique and personal journeys women may experience during these transitions.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary joins the podcast to break down stress’ role in gut function, from symptoms to stress reduction tips.

Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Zhikui Wei joins the podcast to discuss how stress influences the nervous system, how to recognize symptoms of stress and shares tips for managing stress.

Interventional cardiologist Dr. David Fischman discusses how chronic stress impacts heart health and his number one tip for stronger, healthier hearts.

Registered Dietitian Sara Hoffman offers her expert insight into what nutrition trends we should be following, approaching with caution or all-out avoiding.

Cardiologist Dr. Darius Farzad answers the top questions his patients bring to their appointments, including how to manage high cholesterol and the best diet to support heart health.

Infectious diseases expert and clinical advisor for pandemic preparedness Dr. John Zurlo offers the latest information on COVID-19 and the new boosters.

If you’ve ever wondered if you have a food intolerance, worried about when you should be getting a colonoscopy (and how to handle the prep) or wanted to know how to best cultivate a healthy gut microbiome, this podcast featuring gastroenterologist Dr. David Kastenberg is one to tune into.

Primary Care Drs. Tito Mantilla and Arun Thomas join the podcast to discuss the topics their patients are most interested in right now, from preventative screenings to how your family’s health history can affect your own health.

Dr. Martha Simmons joints the podcast to talk about sexually transmitted infections, safe sex and the importance of regular screenings for both you and your partner/partners.

Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Ritu Grewal joins the podcast to discuss nighttime routines, reveals the top sleep mistakes people make and explains why melatonin is not a good sleep aid for most people.

Whether or not you are diagnosed with a pulmonary disease, like asthma or COPD,  winter months can be tough on the lungs. Cold air can irritate the lung’s airways, which can cause coughing, wheezing or a constricting feeling when breathing. The good news? There are ways to mitigate these symptoms to better protect your lungs. Enter pulmonologist Dr. Jessica Most. In this episode, Dr. Most offers her expert recommendations on how to best protect your lungs this winter, whether you are fighting the elements outside or staying cozy inside. Plus, she weighs in on the trend of taping your mouth closed while sleeping to encourage nostril breathing. Resources: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Clinical psychologist Dr. Virginia O’Hayer works with people who experience feelings intensely and helps guide them through crisis. These days, she’s dedicated and passionate about reaching those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to help them heal and have coping strategies to forge ahead with purpose and intention.  In this episode, she validates the losses we experienced collectively, including grieving the loss of loved ones and even the loss of our sense of self or purpose. Why is moving past these losses so difficult? Dr. O’Hayer addresses this and offers tools and strategies to help us come back to center, like loving kindness meditations, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the power of journaling. You might want to keep a journal close for this episode.   Resources: Stephen Porges Polyvagal Theory Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy What to Expect From Your First Session with a Therapist Red Flags a Therapist Isn’t Right For You Health Nexus Podcast: Anxiety and What to Know Before Starting Medication Listen and subscribe to The Health Nexus Podcast on podcast players: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean.

Lace up those sneakers! Dr. Christine Marschilok joins the latest episode of The Health Nexus Podcast to validate walking as a legitimate form of exercise and break down its many benefits.