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Sister and psychiatrist Marysia Weber talks about the harmful effects of internet pornography, how it is impacting an entire generation of men and women, and what we can do to reverse the damage. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode297/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |&nbsp...

Author, Professor, and Catholic Convert Joseph Pearce talks about suffering and healing in great literature, how to tell the difference between good, bad, and great books, why reading great books is good for our souls, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode296/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorSh...

Family physician Dr. Marguerite Duane talks about her work in direct primary care - being paid directly by her patients, instead of billing through insurance. She explains how it works, the advantages it gives in caring for patients, what it’s like making house calls, and why the low cost might surprise you. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode295/ ------ www.spoke...

Pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about the rise in various illnesses spreading around the United States including RSV, flu, and even COVID. She explains the effect of a possible “immunity gap” from months of social distancing, what’s happening in hospitals, immunization and treatment possibilities, and what symptoms parents should watch for in their children to know when to get help. For mor...

Family physician Dr. Emily Krach, who finished residency in 2021, shares her experiences as a young physician, explaining the benefits and challenges of residency training, what it's like to be a young Catholic in the medical field, and her hopes for the future. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode293/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoc...

Pediatric radiologist Dr. Brandon Brown talks about how images can reveal the truth of the human person that modern medicine and media sometimes tries to hide. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode292/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play  |  Spotify...

Dr. Emily Krach and her brother Dr. Patrick Krach share their experiences as young Catholic doctors facing extra challenges, questions, and even discrimination during their residency training. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode291/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  G...

Monica Ashour from the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team talks about the link between the body and identity, why it’s so important to understand and affirm the truth of who we are as whole persons, and how people in the healthcare field can make a difference overcoming modern misunderstandings and lies. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode290/ ------ www.spo...

Dr. Dermot Kearney shares the story of how he got involved in helping moms who have changed their minds about abortion by administering the abortion pill reversal protocol, how he was targeted by pro-abortion organizations with unfair charges that threatened his ability to practice medicine, and why he thinks it was all worth it. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episod...

First, endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz explains the physical and chemical differences between male and female bodies, whether natural or from hormone therapy, and how they impact their ability to fairly participate in sports. Then plastic surgeon Dr. Al Oliva explains how sex reassignmenet surgeries work, the risk of complication, and the latest data on how the treatment impacts people experiencing...

Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Camarata talks about the latest developments in medical technology and how doctors are using them to make changes to the brain - for better or worse. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode287/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play  |&nb...

Fr. John Szada, the exorcist for the Diocese of Harrisburg, talks about demonic possession, how it is distinct from mental illness, what individuals and healthcare providers can be looking out for, and what we can all do to keep ourselves safe from evil forces. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode286/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoct...

OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud talks about the pros and cons of prenatal testing, when they are reliable and when they are misleading, how the tests can help parents get access to innovative and life-changing treatments, and the most important things for parents to know before they choose which tests to receive. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode285/ ------ www.spokestre...

Jozef Zalot from the National Catholic Bioethics Center talks about ethics consultations: where to get one, how they work, and what kinds of people might benefit from them including healthcare workers, patients, family members making decisions for loved ones, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode284/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @Do...

Dr. Bob Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center talks about the relationship between health and marriage, and he shares some of the keys to making sure our marriages are in the best shape possible. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode283/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes &nbs...

Family physician Dr. Tom Nelson shares the story of transformation in his individual spiritual life and in the way he practices medicine when he began praying not just *for* but also *with* his patients. He answers some common questions and shares some tips for all healthcare providers to begin integrating prayer into their practice of medicine. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctord...

Physicians assistant and psychologist Liz Heyne talks about what research shows about infant mental health, how baby’s brains and emotional development is impacted by their parents, and the best ways for parents to establish strong and lasting bonds with their children. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode281/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @D...

OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud dispels the misinformation about how abortion laws affect doctors' ability to treat pregnant women in the wake of the Dobbs decision. He shares the truth about how miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and other pregnancy complications are treated, what the laws actually say, and why the misinformation is so dangerous for mothers and babies. For more links and resources, visi...

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about postpartum mood disorders, what causes them, warning signs and symptoms to look for, and how medication and support structures can help. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode279/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Pl...

Infectious disease and public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak talks about the latest viruses in the news: monkeypox and polio. He shares the latest data on the monkeypox outbreak, the reality of how and how much it’s spreading, and what public health officials should be doing about it. He also touches on the difficulty of giving honest and helpful public health recommendations when outside narr...

Dr. Cathy Schanzer talks about how she started a medical mission program to offer ophthalmology services to people in Sierra Leone, Africa. She talks about the most common needs of the people in the surrounding villages and countries, what kind of surgeries she performs and how they make it work in a country without many resources, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordocto...

Neurologist Dr. Leah Acosta, specializing in neurodegenerative disorders, shares the latest research about dementia, how to recognize symptoms, ethical and effective treatments, best chances for prevention, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode276/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe...

Fr. Philip Bochanski, executive director of Courage International, talks about same sex attraction, what the Catholic Church does and does not teach about homosexuality, ways to accompany people in the LGBT community, and why it matters for those in the healthcare field. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode275/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @...

Pediatric sports specialist Dr. Brooke Pengel talks about kids and sports injuries, including the most common injuries, best practices for treatment, and most important things parents and coaches can do to help keep kids safe. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode274/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow...

First, Sr. Dede Byrne, MD talks about her work offering free medical care to underserved communities in DC and how her medical license was threatened when she refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine against her conscience.  Then the lawyer who helped her defend her conscience rights, Christopher Ferrara, talks about his work in conscience rights and religious freedom litigation and the state...