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Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, is back to talk about protein and meat. Dr. Usher covers why protein is so important for our bodies, the different kinds of protein our bodies need, and the best way to get protein in our diets. He also dispels some myths about common diet misconceptions about meat, animal fat, nuts, and even vegetables. For mor...

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks about anger, and what we can learn about the emotion and what to do with it from the Bible, St. Thomas Aquinas, and neuroscience. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode246/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross Colleg...

Anesthesiologist Dr. Bill Perez gives an inside look at what it’s like to put people to sleep, including why he chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, the biggest misconceptions, and how his faith has been his guide. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode245/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us...

Our doctor hosts – Dr. Tom McGovern, Dr. Chris Stroud, and Dr. Andrew Mullally – shared the joys of creating this show in a live “episode” at the Catholic Medical Association Conference “The Joy of Medicine” in October 2021. Hear about their favorite and least favorite parts of making the show, their best tips for sharing your expertise in an interview, and what brings them joy as hosts. Top 3 Tak...

Dr. Michael Manhart, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Couple to Couple League International, talks about the past, present, and future of Natural Planning Family including how the science has developed, the ways fertility education helps men and women, and the latest technology for various NFP methods. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode243/ ------ www.doct...

David Prentice, PhD, vice president and research director at Charlotte Lozier Institute, talks about the use of fetal stem cells in vaccine and medication development. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode242/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text...

Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford from Aurora, CO talks about the best practices to get healthy sleep for children from newborns to teenagers. She covers what the evidence says about attachment parenting vs. sleep training, different options for parents to try to fix sleep problems, and the factors that are most important for making sure children get the best sleep possible. For more notes and re...

Pediatrician Dr. Becca Bakke and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson share the latest information about how COVID-19 affects children, including the increase in serious illness, how likely they are to spread the virus, and what parents need to know when making decisions about vaccines. For more info and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode240/

Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, founder of My Catholic Doctor, and psychiatrist and Dominican sister Sr. Marysia Weber talk about how to make the most of telemedicine visits. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode239/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross...

Physician, bioethicist, and medical school professor Dr. Ashley Fernandes talks about how well-respected physicians helped the Nazis during the Holocaust and the important lessons that today’s healthcare providers must learn to make sure the past doesn’t repeat itself. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode238/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathme...

Surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Perone shares the most important information we need to know about breast cancer, including the biggest risk factors, prevention, and the latest advances in treatment. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode237/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s...

First, physician assistant Megan Kreft from Portland, OR talks about how she found a place to practice medicine and honor her conscience after she was fired for her religious beliefs. Then Louis Brown, J.D., Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation and former HHS Office of Civil Rights official, joins the doctors to talk about the importance of religious freedom for healthcare providers and...

Cohost Dr. Tom McGovern talks about his day job as a practicing dermatologist. He shares why he chose the specialty, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, how his faith guides him in his work, and some basic advice for everyday skin concerns. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode235/

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives a lesson on fat, cholesterol, and the most pervasive myths about healthy eating. He explains the different kinds of fats, what causes weight gain and diet-related health problems, and explains the most up-to-date science on the best ways to feed our bodies and lose weight. For more notes and resources visi...

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks all about sleep: how our brains and bodies work together to accomplish sleep, some of the things that interrupt our ability to sleep, and the most important steps to take to getting a good night’s sleep. For more links and info visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode233/

Carter Snead, president of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, talks about his new book "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics." In this second of two parts, he talks about how a true understanding of the human body ought to inform our understanding and policies related to abortion, reproductive technologies, end...

Carter Snead, president of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, talks about his new book "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics." In this first of two episodes, he covers why our bodies matter and some of the ways modern laws and systems disregard their importance. For more links and references visit https://docto...

Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield talks about his book “Running for a Higher Purpose” and how the discipline of running has helped him both physically and spiritually. For more info and helpful links visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode230/

Princeton professor Dr. Margarita Mooney Suarez shares her expertise as a sociologist and experience as an educator to talk about woke ideology and cancel culture and how they're affecting the mental health of young people. She talks about the rise in loneliness, depression, anxiety, and suicide in pre-teens, teens, and young adults, and she shares a potential solution to the problem: refocusing o...

Critical care physician Dr. Wes Ely talks about what he’s learned from his years of research about how providers and families can work together to improve intensive care unit stays for patients by always seeing and treating them as whole persons. Follow Dr. Ely on Twitter @WesElyMD “Every Deep-Drawn Breath” by Dr. Wes Ely: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Every-Deep-Drawn-Breath/Wes-Ely/9781...

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson and critical care pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes give and update on the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about what’s happening with the delta variant, evidence on vaccine safety and efficacy, and what doctors have learned about how to treat COVID through the last 18 months. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on...

Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford from Aurora, CO answers common questions that parents have about illnesses and injuries in babies and young children, including how to treat common problems at home, how to recognize when symptoms are serious, and when to call the doctor for help. For more visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode226/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org...

Dr. Greg Burke, Chief Patient Experience Officer for Geisinger Medical Center, talks about the importance of patient satisfaction and the phenomenon of patients and their families feeling like hostages during stays in the hospital. He explains the ways the healthcare system can cause confusion and frustration for patients, the problems caused by patients and providers having conflict, and some of...

Public health specialists Dr. Paul Carson and Dr. Paul Cieslak give an inside look at what it’s like to work in public health, including why they chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of their work, the biggest misconceptions, and why public health should be on every Catholic’s radar. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @D...

Pediatrician and medical ethicist Dr. Ashley Fernandes from Ohio State University talks about the role of conscience in healthcare for both physicians and patients, why conscience protection is so important for quality care, and answers common objections in today’s healthcare environment that say providers should put their beliefs and values aside. https://conscience-project.org/ ------ www.doctor...