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Dr. Bob Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center talks about the link between physical and spiritual healing, how we can pursue healing through both traditional medicine and prayer, and how healthcare providers can trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit to help their patients find deeper healing. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode272/ ------ www.spokestreet...

Attorney John Bursch from Alliance Defending Freedom unpacks what recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs - overturning Roe v. Wade. He explains what the decision really means from a legal perspective, the current abortion laws around the country, and how health care providers and medical students will be impacted going forward. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode2...

Physician and Dominican friar Br. Columba Thomas talks about the “Art of Dying,” how science and faith both play a role as people approach death, and how we can all be better prepared for the end of the lives of our loved ones and our own. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode270/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @Doc...

Dr. Cathay Schanzer gives us an inside look at the specialty of ophthalmology. She talks about the amazing technology available to help diagnose and treat vision and eye problems, the kinds of surgeries she performs every day, what she enjoys most about being an ophthalmologist, and how she’s used her skills to change lives around the world. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordocto...

Physician and lawyer, Dr. Barbara Golder, M.D., J.D. explains the malpractice system in the United States for both physicians and patients, including what legally constitutes damage by a provider, what determines standard of care, how patients can advocate for themselves, and what providers can do to avoid misunderstandings that lead to lawsuits. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctor...

All three co-hosts are together for a fascinating episode about common diseases in the Bible, what modern illnesses they might have been, how they were treated then, and how we could treat them now. Dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern covers leprosy, OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud talks about hemorrhage, and family physician Dr. Andrew Mullally talks about epilepsy and paralysis. For more links and resources,...

Our resident dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern shares everything you need to know about the sun and your skin, including skin types, when to wear sunscreen, how to avoid sunburn and dark spots, how to prevent skin damage that causes cancer and aging, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode265/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorSh...

Pediatrician and ethics professor Dr. William Stigall talks about the science and moral considerations behind in vitro fertilization. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode264/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play  |  Spotify  |  RSS

Mother and pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about the most important things parents should be doing with their children to make the biggest difference in their lives. She covers how to spend quality time with them at different ages, discipline, screen time, friendships, when and how to talk about sexuality, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode264/ -...

Diagnostic radiologist Dr. David Hilger talks about which screening tests we really need, which ones to skip, and how we can be more proactive in taking charge of our own health. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode263/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play &nb...

Pediatrician and physiatrist Dr. Mary Keen-Kirchoff talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatment advancements for people with cerebral palsy. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode262/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org YouTube: Doctor, Doctor Podcast Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play &nbsp...

Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann shares her expert opinion on the best approach to discipline for Catholic parents to help their children thrive and grow in virtue. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode261/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes  |  Google Play  |&nbsp...

John DiCamillo, PhD, an ethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center, talks about the moral and ethical considerations of cosmetic surgery and procedures. He shares how Church teaching on the dignity of our bodies and desire for beauty can help us make decisions about what cosmetic changes are good, which are neutral, and which we should avoid. For more links and resources, visit: https://...

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, is back to share his best weight loss tips proven by science. Dr. Usher covers the science of how our bodies use carbohydrates, what’s wrong with past diet advice like glycemic index and whole grains, the real keys to losing fat, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode259/...

Public health specialists Dr. Paul Carson and Dr. Paul Cieslak talk about how to evaluate medical claims we may hear about from friends, family, and media. They help us understand the different types of scientific studies and which provide the most reliable information, the importance of control groups and establishing causation, and how to recognize and avoid confirmation bias. For more links and...

Pediatrician Dr. Mary Keen shares the latest information about autism including how it’s diagnosed, the most common symptoms, the latest research on what causes it, modern approaches to treatment, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode257/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Instagram: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe: iTunes &...

Our resident OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud answers questions, including the ones you didn’t know you had, about birth options and birth plans. He explains when a hospital birth might be best for mother and/or baby, the advantages of free-standing birth centers, natural labor and pain management options, water birth, homebirth, midwives, doulas, and more. Plus, hear the amazing (and hilarious) story of a...

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about the importance of play for mental health and development – for both kids and adults. She defines the difference between play and activity, explains the brain science behind the effects of playing, and shares some tips for incorporating more play in our lives. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode255/ ------ www.doctordoc...

Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Jesus from a medical perspective, reflecting on his sacrifice and dispelling some myths using historical records and modern medical knowledge. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode254/ ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College t...

Endocrinologist Dr. Brian DeBosch talks about his research into the effects of intermittent fasting and the latest evidence about how the amount and frequency of our eating affects the way our bodies process food and our overall health. For more links and resources, visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode253/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @Do...

Pediatric Radiologist Dr. Brandon Brown from Indianapolis, Indiana addresses the growing problem of too many radiology tests being ordered and the incidental findings that influence patient care. Dr. Brown helps us pick through the forest of information to understand when a radiology test might or might not be in our best interest. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episod...

Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes talks about common respiratory problems, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options for diseases like asthma, COPD/emphysema, cystic fibrosis, and more. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode251/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (H...

Psychologist Dr. Andrew Sodergren, an expert in gender dysphoria, talks about the phenomenon of rapid onset gender dysphoria and how to approach a child who thinks that they are the opposite gender of their anatomy. For more links and resources, visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode250/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit...

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about medications for mental illness including when they are necessary, some of the most common medications and how they work, and how the treatment of mental illness continues to advance. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode249/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoc...

Dr. Robert Collins, a clinical and research oncologist specializing in treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma talks about blood cancers and the tremendous growth in effective treatments and care. For more visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode248/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross...