Health Recoded

Why is health insurance so expensive? What does your health insurance plan actually cover? And what do terms like premiums, deductibles, copays, and MEC really mean? In this episode of Health Recoded, I speak with William Hammett, Senior Consultant at Hammett Consulting LLC, about health insurance, healthcare costs, and what your insurance coverage actually means. William's background include...

What is sexual health? What is a “normal” libido? And how do stress, mental health, desire, and relationships affect sexual function? In this episode of Health Recoded, I speak with Teresa Callard-Moore, Ph. D., LISW, CST-S, about sexual health, libido, sexual function, communication, and the differences between men’s and women’s experiences of sexual health. Dr. Callard-Moore is a Certified Sex T...

What's the difference between an MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, EKG, and EEG? And why did your doctor order one instead of another? In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science behind medical imaging and diagnostic testing so you can better understand why different tests are used and what they're looking for. Many people are surprised to learn that each imaging test has a...

What is the difference between strength, mobility, flexibility, and stability? Does soreness actually mean your workout was effective? And is there really such a thing as perfect form? In this episode of Health Recoded, I speak with Dr. Sam Spinelli, PT, DPT, CSCS, about movement, strength training, mobility, stability, recovery, and the science behind how we train. Dr. Spinelli is the co-founder...

How does mental health affect physical health? Can stress, anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma actually change your physical health and health outcomes? In this episode of Health Recoded, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Willers, MD, a critical care pulmonologist and founder of The Goldfinch Foundation, about the connection between mental health and physical health. Working in critical care, D...

What can erectile function tell you about your cardiovascular health? Can changes in erections be an early warning sign of vascular problems? And what actually causes erectile dysfunction? In this episode of Health Recoded, we explore the science behind erectile function, erectile dysfunction, and cardiovascular health with Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP, emergency medicine physician and CEO of FirmTech...

What happens to your brain during a stroke? What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke? And what are the warning signs you need to know? In this episode of Health Recoded , we explain what happens during a stroke , how strokes affect the brain, and why getting treatment quickly can make a major difference in recovery. There are several different types of stroke, and understa...

What causes high blood pressure? Can you feel it? And what can you do to lower it naturally? In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science behind high blood pressure (hypertension) and why it matters for your heart and long-term health. High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because most people have no ****symptoms until serious complications develop. Underst...

What makes a healthy diet? How many calories should you eat? And do carbs actually make you gain weight? In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science of nutrition in a simple, evidence-based way so you can build healthy eating habits that actually last. Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving your health, or simply understanding how nutrition works , this episode...

What is Reiki, and how does it work? In this episode of Health Recoded, I sit down with Reiki Master Jacquie Lupro of SoulJoy Reiki to explore Reiki, energy work, and why millions of people seek it for relaxation, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Reiki is often misunderstood. Some people view it as a spiritual practice, while others are simply curious about what happens during a session a...

What happens to your body when it doesn't recover? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science of recovery and explain why recovery is one of the most important—but often overlooked—parts of your health. If you've been dealing with fatigue, brain fog, irritability, poor recovery from exercise, chronic stress, or you simply never feel well-rested, this episode will help y...

Considering becoming a travel nurse? In this episode of Health Recoded, I break down everything you need to know before taking your first travel nursing assignment—from pay and tax-free stipends to housing, contracts, and what travel nursing is really like. After four years as a travel nurse working across the United States, I share the lessons I wish someone had told me before I accepted my first...

What happens to the female body during menopause? In this episode of Health Recoded, I sit down with @SharonLemoine-ARNP to discuss menopause, perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and some of the most common misconceptions surrounding hormone health. Sharon is the founder of Gig Harbor Medical Spa and Concierge Medicine in Washington State, where she specializes in hormone optimizatio...

What really happens behind the scenes in a hospital—and how does it affect your care? In this episode of Health Recoded, I talk with Ben Goldberg at UGA about his experience in healthcare administration and how decisions made in hospital systems can directly influence patient care, nursing workflows, and health outcomes. Most people think of healthcare as just doctors and nurses at the bedside, bu...

Is your relationship affecting your health? In this episode of Health Recoded, we explore how romantic relationships can directly influence your stress levels, hormones, heart health, sleep, and long-term physical and mental wellbeing. Most people don’t realize that the quality of your relationship is not just emotional—it is also physiological. Chronic relationship stress or emotional instability...

Does your metabolism actually change over time—or is it more flexible than most people think? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how the metabolism works in the human body and what it really means for your energy levels, weight changes, and long-term health. If you’ve ever struggled with weight gain, weight loss resistance, or changes in energy as you age, this episode will help clar...

How does creatine affect the body and health? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind creatine, cellular energy production, muscle physiology, brain health, recovery, and how creatine supplementation affects the body. If you’ve received conflicting information about creatine, heard concerns about kidney damage or weight gain, or wondered whether creatine is actually hea...

How does coffee and caffeine affect the body? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind caffeine, coffee, and how your morning coffee affects the brain, gut, nervous system, hormones, anxiety, sleep, and overall health. If you’ve been experiencing anxiety after coffee, gut issues, jitters, fatigue, poor sleep, appetite changes, or feeling overstimulated after caffeine, th...

In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind loneliness, social isolation, and human connection — and how loneliness affects the brain, nervous system, immune system, hormones, and long-term health. If you’ve been experiencing loneliness, emotional isolation, low social connection, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from people around you, this episode will help you understand...

What is your wearable device actually telling you? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how wearable devices like Whoop, Garmin, Oura Ring, and Fitbit track your health data and what that information actually means. If you use a smartwatch or wearable device and want to better understand your heart rate, HRV, sleep score, and other health metrics, this episode will help you learn how t...

Jet lag doesn’t just affect your sleep—it impacts your circadian rhythm, hormones, digestion, and overall recovery after travel. In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down what jet lag actually does to the body and how to recover faster when traveling across time zones. If you’ve experienced poor sleep, brain fog, bloating, or fatigue after flying, this episode will help you understand why j...

In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down why daily movement is essential for your health, metabolism, and longevity—and what happens to the body when you don’t move enough. Most adults average around 5,000 steps per day, which falls into a sedentary range. Over time, this lack of movement can impact your muscles, joints, circulation, metabolism, and even brain health. This episode explains...

In this episode of Health Recoded, we talk about heartbreak, breakups, and how they affect the brain, body, and nervous system. If you’re going through heartbreak and it feels physical—like anxiety, rumination, or even pain in your body—there’s a reason for that. This episode breaks down the science of heartbreak, why it can feel like withdrawal, and how to start moving through it. We cover: The d...

What does it actually mean to “regulate your nervous system”—and why does it matter for stress, anxiety, and overall health? In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science of the nervous system in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll learn how your body responds to stress, what regulation really feels like, and how to support your nervous system without overcomplicating it. We cov...

In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how to eat on GLP-1 medications and how to support your body with proper nutrition while using medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. GLP-1 medications can significantly change appetite, digestion, and hunger cues — but without proper nutrition, many people experience fatigue, muscle loss, and worsening side effects. In this episode, we cov...