Primary Care

Feel the burn! Troy Schultz — personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and fitness extraordinaire — joins Dr. Tyler in studio for a little flex in conversation. The two cover everything from covid and mental health, food and screen addiction, intermittent fasting, finding a fitness routine that works for you, and the dangers of dairy (sorry cheese lovers). Personal training isn’t an easy business, but s...

There’s a lot of medical misinformation floating around these days, so it’s time to bust some health myths! Dr. Eric Miller, board-certified physician and wellness entrepreneur based in ATX, joins Dr. Tyler again in studio to break down the facts about exercise vs. nutrition for weight loss, your metabolism, thyroid issues, cardio vs. calorie burn, and why diabetes might not always be 100% heredit...

Seeking treatment for STDs can be a scary and intimidating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Enter: Austin Sexual Health + Wellness — empowering central Texans by providing services that serve the body, mind, and spirit without shame, stigma or judgement. George Langan Jr., MSN, RN-BC with ASHwell, joins Dr. Tyler in studio to talk about the center’s history and the power of seeking treatment...

We're doing open heart surgery on this episode. Well, not literally. Dr. Tracy Carver – award-winning licensed psychologist based in ATX – joins Dr. Tyler in studio to dissect everything from Dr. Tyler's cosmetic procedures, Ayahuasca retreats in the jungles of Peru, cats as spiritual guides, ketamine assisted therapy, pole dancing, and revelatory cannabis sessions with Dr. Tyler’s mom. Al...

Austin is known as the Live Music Capitol of the World, but who is taking care of the musicians? That’s where the Health Alliance of Austin Musicians comes in. Paul Scott, CEO of HAAM, joins Dr. Tyler in studio to drive the importance of affordability, access, and prevention in nurturing the performers who keep Austin fun, weird, and wild.  They jump into Paul’s background as a former Dallas exec...

Let's get spiritual. Say hello to Mary Olivar of The Awoken Child — helping people connect with their purpose and the cosmos. She joins Dr. Tyler in studio for a vibrational discussion of earth acknowledgement, using cannabis with intention, and seeking awe in the everyday. From grounding yourself by sleeping on the floor, to exploring Dr. Tyler’s addiction to Krispy Kreme Donuts— the two leav...

Terri Lynn Raridon (you can call her Lynn) is a local icon in Austin, TX. In 1981, she opened Forbidden Fruit , a brick-and-mortar sex toy store with an online website. Who comes to shop there? Everyone from Hetero men interested in beginning anal play, to devoted clergy members who are seeking solutions to help marriages in their respective congregations. Join us as we look in the goody-bag she b...

How did a young engineering student change paths from an early career at Intel to becoming the leader of a groundbreaking med tech company? Vikas Patel, co-founder and CEO of Rugiet Health, joins Dr. Tyler to discuss self-identity, building confidence through familiarity, and taking "no" in stride. The two jump into early educational environments and how their unique, yet similar experiences shape...

The antiquated "come, test, prescribe, leave" way of healthcare isn't working, but is there another way? Dr. Eric Miller, board-certified physician and wellness entrepreneur based in ATX, joins Dr. Tyler to chat about his atypical journey into telehealth, the transactional nature of corporate medicine, and psychedelics as alternative forms of therapy. The docs take a deep dive into clinically guid...

Comedian Jay Whitecotton asks your host, Dr. Tyler Hendricks, the hard questions. Why a podcast? Why so handsome? Who are you? Why am I here? Hop on the exam table and get your questions answered. This is Primary Care Podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://youtube.com/@primarycarepod LISTEN ON: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-care/id1677349279 SPOTIFY: podcasters.spotify...