The Curious Cardiologist

Perimenopause is about more than hot flashes and changes in your menstrual cycle. It can also be an important time to pay closer attention to cardiovascular and metabolic health. On this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Perimenopause Revolution , to explore the connections between hormones, heart health, blood sugar, sleep, mo...

Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed—or is cognitive decline simply an inevitable part of aging? On this episode of The Curious Cardiologist, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Josh Helman, an emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine physician focused on brain health and cognitive disease, to explore how sleep, metabolism, genetics, environmental exposures, and lifestyle may influence cognitive...

What if aging didn't have to mean an inevitable decline in energy, strength, cognition, and performance? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden , an interventional cardiologist who transitioned into functional, integrative, and longevity medicine after experiencing his own health challenges. After approximately 25 years practicing interv...

What happens when the healthcare system isn't designed for the kind of health problems we're facing today? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre , a nurse practitioner with a PhD and a voice in the conversation around healthcare disruption, functional medicine, patient advocacy, and medical gaslighting. Together, they explore the tension...

In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with professional chef and Pluck founder James Barry to explore the relationship between food, nutrition, and health. James shares how his journey from professional chef to nutrition entrepreneur began with a personal health experience and a growing curiosity about how food affects the body. The conversation explores what “...

High blood pressure is one of the most common cardiovascular problems in the world—but what if the number on the blood pressure cuff is only part of the story? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Mark Young, a functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, and CEO of Zona Health, to explore a different way of thinking about cardiovascular wellness. Mark...

What if hormone health is about far more than fertility and menopause symptoms? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with double-boarded OB-GYN and integrative medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Roelands to explore the connection between hormones, metabolism, fertility, cardiovascular health and longevity. Dr. Jen shares her own experience discovering PCOS and th...

What if the heart could do more than pump blood? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with entrepreneur, author and heart-centered leadership expert Mindie Kniss to explore the fascinating intersection of heart intelligence, heart coherence, intuition, spirituality, leadership and personal transformation . Mindie shares the remarkable story behind her work—fro...

Is fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, declining muscle, and loss of motivation simply part of getting older—or are your hormones trying to tell you something? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with functional medicine expert Joya Van Der Laan to discuss the science of testosterone, estrogen, menopause, metabolic health, and longevity. They explore why hormone...

South Asians develop heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction at dramatically higher rates than almost any other population—but why? In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is joined by functional medicine practitioner Shefaly Ravula to unpack the unique biology behind South Asian metabolic health. Together they explore the "thrifty gene" hypothesis, insulin resistance, muscle loss, continuo...

Millions of people struggle with fatigue, weight gain, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, menopause symptoms, and hormone imbalance—but are we treating the symptoms instead of the root cause? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with functional endocrinologist Dr. Saadia Mian to explore why conventional medicine often overlooks the deeper causes of hormone dy...

Women account for nearly one in three cardiovascular deaths, yet many of the biggest risk factors are still overlooked. In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with functional medicine expert Cynthia Thurlow to discuss why women's cardiovascular health deserves a completely different approach. Together they explore the relationship between menopause, metabolic he...

Can music become medicine? In this fascinating episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj speaks with Grammy-winning producer and author Barry Goldstein about the emerging science of Acousticeuticals™ —the intentional use of music to influence brain function, heart health, stress physiology, sleep, and emotional wellbeing.  Barry explains how music affects the autonomic nervous syste...

Hair loss is often dismissed as a cosmetic issue—but what if it's actually one of your body's earliest warning signs? In this episode of the Curious Cardiologist Podcast, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Johanna Dahlman, founder of Alopecia Angel, to uncover the root causes of alopecia and why conventional medicine often falls short. After developing autoimmune alopecia in her early 30s, Johanna...

What if the reason you feel tired, foggy, inflamed, or depleted isn’t stress, aging, or hormones… but something much more foundational? In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist Podcast , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Carol Allen, CEO and co-founder of Beam Minerals, to explore one of the most overlooked topics in modern health: minerals . Together, they unpack why mineral deficiencies may b...

In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj explores the decline of genuine doctor-patient connection, systemic issues in healthcare, and how a systems biology approach can transform medical practice. He shares personal experiences and insights on restoring empathy, curiosity, and holistic care in medicine. Interested in joining my U360 Membeship? Go to doctorsanjay.com to sign up! "When did doctors stop...

In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta , PhD in Ayurvedic medicine, founder of Fusionary Formulas, and author of The Inflammation Code . Together, they explore why Ayurveda — a 5,000-year-old system of medicine — may be more relevant than ever in a modern world defined by chronic inflammation, burnout, disrupted circadian rhythms, and one-...

In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD , founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) , to explore why health coaching may be the most underutilized—and most powerful—tool in modern healthcare. Together, they unpack the growing gap between what doctors say and what patients actually do , why behavior change is so...

In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj speaks with Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar about her transition from emergency medicine to integrative medicine, focusing on the importance of lifestyle changes, the challenges of conventional medicine, and the need for personalized care, especially in women's health during perimenopause. They discuss the impact of pharmaceuticals, the role of hormones, and the signific...

In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj MD sits down with pharmacologist and genomic medicine specialist Dr. Tyler Panzner to unpack how your genes shape your response to diet, medications, and supplements. They explore the difference between genetics vs genomics , why one-size-fits-all nutrition advice (keto, carnivore, vegan) can be dangerous, and how polygenic risk scor...

In this eye-opening episode of The Curious Cardiologist , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj — a recovering interventional cardiologist turned functional medicine physician — sits down with Emily Sadri (APRN, CNM, WHP-BC), a nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife who has built a thriving hormone and metabolic health practice. Together they unpack the real story behind menopause, metabolic decline, and the...

Connect with Dr. Leon and MemoryAir at: https://learn.memoryair.com Summary In this episode of the Curious Cardiologist Podcast, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj interviews Dr. Michael Leon about the groundbreaking MemoryAir device, which utilizes olfactory stimulation to enhance brain health and cognitive function. They discuss the science behind olfaction, its connection to memory and emotional centers in the...

Why do some people never feel “back to normal” after COVID—or after any major illness—despite normal labs? Dr. Sanjay sits down with naturopathic physician and complex-illness specialist Jenny Tufenkian, ND to explore long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/“chronic fatigue syndrome” (ME/CFS) : brain fog, fatigue, post-exertional malaise, mast cell activation, and the mental/emotional toll of bei...

In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist Podcast , Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Daniel Brown—aka “The Not Doc” —a real estate developer turned health thinker with a radical perspective: nearly all chronic illness can be traced back to lifestyle or emotions . Together, they dive into how our homes, lighting, water, and environment directly shape our health, and why paying attention to these...

In this episode of the Curious Cardiologist podcast, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj and Dr. Spencer Zimmerman delve into the complexities of brain health, particularly focusing on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and its impact on cognitive function. They discuss the increasing prevalence of cognitive issues, especially in older populations and those recovering from long COVID. The conversatio...