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<p>Join Dr. Catherine Isaac and Kelly Joniak as they explore Bionic Health&#39;s female hormone module. Learn about hormone testing and treatment options for premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal stages. Dr. Isaac explains when hormone testing is beneficial, who&#39;s an ideal candidate for hormone replacement therapy, and what lifestyle modifications can support optimal health during hormonal transitions. Discover the pros and cons of treatment and how Bionic Health&#39;s personalized approach helps women make informed decisions about their health.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction and welcome00:25 - Defining the female hormone module01:42 - Explaining pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, and post-menopausal stages03:38 - Who benefits most from the female hormone module03:52 - Limitations of hormone testing during birth control use06:14 - Conditions monitored in pre-menopausal patients (hypothalamic amenorrhea, PCOS)08:43 - Symptoms of perimenopause and diagnostic challenges09:52 - Bionic Health&#39;s approach to treatment12:12 - Indications for hormone therapy (early menopause, genitourinary symptoms)14:16 - Benefits of hormone replacement therapy16:43 - Weight changes during perimenopause and lifestyle recommendations19:33 - Exercise recommendations during hormonal transitions24:16 - Timing considerations for hormone therapy implementation26:41 - Risks associated with hormone therapy (breast cancer, blood clotting)29:02 - Progesterone&#39;s role and potential side effects32:03 - Closing thoughts on Bionic&#39;s personalized approach</p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, to discuss her journey from nurse to fitness coach and how she's helped over 10,000 women transform their relationship with fitness and nutrition. Amber shares how her early exposure to weightlifting through her mom shaped her path, her discovery of macro counting, and her evolution as a coach. Key topics include: The importance of being a positive fitness role model for the next generation Understanding the science and psychology behind self-sabotaging behaviors How reverse dieting works and why it's crucial for long-term success Using macro counting as a bridge to sustainable, moderate eating habits The role of beliefs, values, and identity in creating lasting change Connect with Amber: Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @biceps.after.babies Website: bicepsafterbabies.com Podcast: Biceps After Babies Radio Key Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Amber Brueseke 00:40 - Amber's fitness journey starting at age 14 01:55 - Transitioning from nursing to fitness instruction 04:20 - Discovery of macro counting and getting a six pack 05:45 - Building Biceps After Babies and serving 10,000+ women 07:28 - Breaking negative generational patterns around fitness 09:14 - Being a fitness role model at any age 10:35 - Evolution as a coach and understanding behavior change 14:19 - Understanding self-sabotaging behaviors 16:24 - The "tree framework": beliefs, values, and identity 21:27 - Explaining reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation 27:57 - Why cycling between deficit and maintenance is crucial 30:12 - Using macro counting as a bridge to moderation 32:14 - Building sustainable nutritional awareness 34:30 - Where to find Amber and Biceps After Babies</p>

<p> A conversation with entrepreneur and attorney Andrew Fisher about his transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to achieving his best health in his 40s through CrossFit, hormone optimization, and embracing modern medicine. In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from being a multi-sport athlete in his youth to struggling with weight in college and law school, and eventually finding his path back to fitness through running, yoga, and CrossFit. He discusses how seeing his parents' health challenges motivated him to take control of his own health, and how modern interventions like GLP-1s and hormone optimization helped him achieve remarkable results - including gaining 8 pounds of muscle while losing 40 pounds overall. 🕒 Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction and background 00:48 - Early years and education 02:42 - Sports background and high school athletics 04:50 - Health challenges during college and law school years 06:48 - Getting back into fitness through running and P90X 08:42 - Discovering and committing to CrossFit 12:10 - The community aspect of CrossFit 13:36 - Family health history and motivation 17:25 - Early attempts at weight loss and dieting 21:57 - Finding Bionic Health and comprehensive health optimization 24:14 - Results from hormone optimization and GLP-1 medication 28:55 - Mental freedom from food obsession 31:00 - The importance of medical supervision and evidence-based interventions #BionicHealth #HealthOptimization #Fitness #Wellness #CrossFit #HealthyAging</p>

<p>Join Dr. Catherine Isaac as she sits down with Dr. Jennifer Goldwasser, a board-certified dermatologist with over 30 years of experience, as she shares expert insights on skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Learn about different types of skin cancer, risk factors, the importance of early detection, and practical prevention strategies including proper sunscreen use. Perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in protecting their skin health. </p> <p>Key Timestamps:  </p> <p>0:00 Introduction  </p> <p>0:53 Types of skin cancer explained  </p> <p>3:29 Advances in melanoma treatment  </p> <p>4:16 Importance of immune system health  </p> <p>5:16 Impact of non-melanoma skin cancers  </p> <p>8:57 Risk factors and genetic connections  </p> <p>11:02 Common locations for different skin cancers  </p> <p>14:30 High-risk patient screening  </p> <p>21:44 Amelanotic melanoma in redheads  </p> <p>26:15 Skin cancer in people of color  </p> <p>31:01 Physical examination tips  </p> <p>40:09 ABCDE prevention strategy  </p> <p>42:07 Sunblock types and proper usage  </p> <p>49:24 Sunscreen product recommendations  </p> <p>54:00 Daily sun protection guidance </p> <p>#SkinCancer #Dermatology #SkinHealth #MedicalEducation #Prevention #Healthcare #Sunscreen </p>

<p>Join Dr. Jared Pelo and Shalin Shah for an in-depth discussion about revolutionizing testosterone therapy. Shah, with his extensive background in healthcare investment and drug development, shares insights about Kyzatrex, an innovative oral testosterone medication, and discusses why testosterone has been misunderstood in medicine. </p> <p> </p> <p>Learn about: </p> <ul> <li><p>Why testosterone was historically vilified and how recent research is changing perspectives </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>The groundbreaking Traverse Study and its implications for cardiovascular health </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>How daily oral testosterone better mimics the body's natural rhythm compared to injections </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>The critical role of testosterone in metabolic health, diabetes prevention, and longevity </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Why testosterone testing should be standard in preventive care </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>The future of hormone therapy for both men and women </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Key Timestamps:  </p> <p>00:18 - Shalin's journey into testosterone research and development of Kyzatrex </p> <p>03:18 - Understanding oral testosterone and debunking liver toxicity myths </p> <p>06:03 - Historical misconceptions: Why testosterone was unfairly vilified </p> <p>11:04 - The Traverse Study (2023): Proving cardiovascular safety </p> <p>13:28 - T4DM Study: Testosterone's impact on diabetes prevention </p> <p>15:22 - Why daily oral testosterone better mimics natural body rhythms </p> <p>24:05 - The Testosterone Project's three initiatives: </p> <p>- Making testosterone testing standard </p> <p>- Creating FDA-approved options for women </p> <p>- De-scheduling testosterone </p> <p>36:09 - Why Kyzatrex chose a cash-pay model for better access </p> <p> </p> <p>Featured Links:  </p> <p>Learn more about Kyzatrex: https://www.kyzatrex.com/ </p> <p>Educational resources: <a href="https://www.rethinktestosterone.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.rethinktestosterone.com</a> </p> <p>Testosterone Project: <a href="https://testosteroneproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://testosteroneproject.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>#HormoneHealth #Testosterone #Healthcare #WellnessPodcast #MedicalInnovation #HealthOptimization </p>

<p>In this episode of the Bionic Health Podcast, Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Scott, a tech executive and health optimization pioneer, to discuss his remarkable journey toward optimal health. Scott shares how he transformed his approach to fitness and nutrition, proving that small, consistent changes can lead to extraordinary results. </p> <p> </p> <p>Key moments: </p> <p>0:00 - Introduction and background </p> <p>3:26 - The reality of aging and discovering swimming </p> <p>6:18 - The importance of healthspan vs. lifespan </p> <p>11:16 - Beginning the health optimization journey </p> <p>15:32 - Dealing with comprehensive blood work results </p> <p>22:44 - Major health transformations and wins </p> <p>27:17 - Insights on nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes </p> <p> </p> <p>Highlights from the conversation: </p> <p> </p> <p>How Scott taught himself to swim using a book </p> <p>The impact of understanding health data and biomarkers </p> <p>Transforming body composition through strength training </p> <p>The power of gradual, systematic changes over quick fixes </p> <p>Practical approaches to nutrition and portion control </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Bionic Health: </p> <p>Website: bionichealth.com </p> <p>Instagram: @bionichealth </p> <p>Twitter: @bionichealth </p> <p>#HealthOptimization #Longevity #Wellness #BionicHealth #HealthSpan #PreventiveMedicine </p>

<p> </p> <p>Join Dr. Jared Pelo as he sits down with sport scientists Dr. Morgan Smith and Dr. Mo Merritt to explore the fascinating intersection of human performance, mindset, and metrics. Dr. Smith, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford studying applied human performance, and Dr. Merritt, who works with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, share their unique perspectives on athletic development and achievement. </p> <p>In this enlightening conversation, discover: </p> <ul> <li><p>How metrics and data can both help and hinder athletic performance </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>The importance of developing a growth mindset when learning new skills </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Why the "coach's eye" remains crucial in an age of advanced metrics </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Practical strategies for pushing past perceived limitations </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>The value of embracing discomfort in the pursuit of growth </p> </li> </ul> <p>Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone interested in optimizing your performance, this discussion offers valuable insights into the delicate balance between objective metrics and subjective experience. Learn why checking in with yourself before checking your metrics might be the key to sustainable progress, and why enjoying the process - or as Dwyane Wade puts it, "enjoying the traffic" - could be more valuable than focusing solely on outcomes. </p> <p>  </p> <p>0:00 - Introduction and Guest Backgrounds  </p> <p>2:26 - Morgan Smith's Path to Sport Science  </p> <p>3:05 - Mo Merritt's Journey Through Kinesiology and Team USA </p> <p>6:58 - Applied Sports Science and Performance Research  </p> <p>9:16 - Working with Athletes and Real-Time Data Collection  </p> <p>12:18 - Learning New Skills and Brain Aging  </p> <p>14:02 - Practical Mindset Strategies for Athletes  </p> <p>15:03 - Acceptance and Different Approaches to Mental Challenges  </p> <p>18:20 - Managing Performance Metrics and Self-Assessment  </p> <p>20:09 - Performance Beyond Readiness Scores  </p> <p>21:34 - Tools vs. Metrics: Finding the Right Balance  </p> <p>24:39 - Using Metrics to Push Past Barriers  </p> <p>27:19 - Understanding Physical Capacity and Effort  </p> <p>29:20 - Building Trust and Taking First Steps  </p> <p>31:45 - Key Takeaways: </p> <ul> <li><p>Morgan: Finding Enjoyable Movement and Self-Kindness </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Mo: "Enjoying the Traffic" - Embracing the Process  </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>34:55 - Closing and Contact Information </p> </li> </ul> <p>  Connect with Dr. Morgan Smith and Mo Merritt to explore more about their work in health and longevity. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more insights on optimizing your well-being! </p> <p>#HumanPerformance #SportScience #Athletics #Mindset #Performance #Coaching #Sports #Olympics </p>

<p>Dr. Jared Pelo speaks with Mike Rucker, author of "The Fun Habit," about moving beyond toxic positivity and finding sustainable ways to incorporate enjoyment into daily life. Learn how intentional fun can improve mental health, work performance, and overall wellbeing.</p> <p>Key Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Mike's background 2:37 - Personal story of loss and realizing the problems with toxic positivity 4:32 - The science of hedonic tone and the difference between fun and happiness 9:13 - Discussing grief and finding joy during difficult times 14:29 - How to analyze and improve how you spend your time 17:46 - Research on pleasure-seeking behavior and the "fun cup" concept 21:23 - Understanding hedonic tone and valence 24:07 - Practical tools for adding fun to everyday life 29:14 - Transition rituals between work and home life 34:21 - The concept of "healthy hedonism" and behavior change 40:07 - Making health interventions enjoyable and sustainable 45:51 - Personal stories about finding enjoyment in exercise 51:54 - Where to find Mike and his book "The Fun Habit"</p> <p>Connect with Mike Rucker:</p> <p>Instagram: @thewonderoffun</p> <p>Website: https://michaelrucker.com/</p> <p>To Purchase The Fun Habit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982159057</p> <p> #Psychology #MentalHealth #Wellness #PersonalDevelopment #Fun #PositivePsychology</p>

<p>Join Dr. Catherine Isaac and Kelly Joniak for a special episode of Medicine 3.0 exploring the health benefits of meditation and practical strategies for maintaining balance during busy times. Learn how to start a meditation practice, understand different meditation styles, and experience a guided compassion meditation.</p> <p> In this episode: </p> <p>-Why meditation is accessible to everyone</p> <p>-How to start a simple meditation practice</p> <p>-Different approaches for beginners</p> <p>-Managing difficult emotions through meditation</p> <p>-Guided metta (compassion) meditation practice </p> <p>TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Why start meditating? 2:45 Benefits beyond stress management 5:42 Nighttime meditation experience 14:56 Managing difficult emotions 17:02 Getting started with meditation 29:23 Guided metta meditation practice 37:17 Final thoughts and applications</p> <ul> <br /></ul> <p>#Medicine3 #Meditation #WellnessJourney #MentalHealth #BionicHealth #Mindfulness #StressManagement #HealthOptimization</p>

<p>In this insightful episode of Medicine 3.0, Dr. Catherine Isaac speaks with Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant and nurse educator, about the critical issues of medical errors, patient safety, and healthcare worker burnout. Dr. Siemers shares valuable insights from her extensive nursing career and discusses strategies for patients and families to advocate for safer care.</p> <p>Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and career background 1:40 Understanding failure to rescue 3:33 Early warning signs in patient deterioration 6:54 Key vital signs for monitoring 9:01 Patient advocacy and hospital safety tips 11:15 Surgical checklists and patient safety 14:35 Tips for patients and families 20:18 Healthcare worker burnout 25:19 Creating a culture of patient safety 27:38 Medical errors statistics 30:18 Impact of burnout on healthcare 37:35 National policies on patient safety 45:20 The CUSS method for patient advocacy</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Dr. Julie Siemers: </p> <p>Website: https://www.drjuliesiemers.com/</p> <p>Instagram: @drjuliesiemers</p> <p><br /></p>

<p>Join Dr. Jared Pelo and nutrition expert Allison Yamamoto for an insightful discussion about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). From her personal journey as a college athlete to helping others recover, Allison shares valuable insights about recognizing symptoms, addressing disordered eating patterns, and developing a healthy relationship with food and exercise. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Key Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 - Introduction </p> <p>3:34 - Allison's personal experience with RED-S </p> <p>6:47 - Understanding RED-S and its effects on the body 10:50 - The relationship between disordered eating and RED-S </p> <p>15:56 - Evolution of RED-S awareness in sports </p> <p>21:09 - Signs and symptoms to watch for </p> <p>30:06 - Foundational principles for recovery </p> <p>35:37 - Exercise recovery and listening to your body </p> <p>46:30 - How to connect with Allison </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Allison: </p> <p>Instagram: @allisonyamamoto </p> <p>Website: https://www.theallymethod.com/about-ally</p> <p><br /></p> <p>#REDS #SportsNutrition #WomensHealth #Athletics #Recovery #Wellness</p>

<p>Join Dr. Jared Pelo and cardiologist Dr. Michael Curren as they explore how technology is transforming healthcare. From small-town medicine to cutting-edge AI, discover how medical innovation is helping doctors provide better patient care. Learn about the exciting possibilities and challenges of integrating technology into healthcare, and why the future of medicine will always keep patients at its heart. Key Timestamps: </p> <p>00:00 - Introduction and welcome 00:22 - Mike's background and journey to medicine 02:14 - Decision to become a cardiologist 04:15 - Impact of medical informatics on healthcare 06:34 - How healthcare initiatives are developed 14:36 - Exciting developments in healthcare technology 16:36 - Discussion of wearable medical devices 20:08 - Future of AI assistance in healthcare 27:20 - Concerns about healthcare technology 29:34 - Closing thoughts on patient-focused care</p>