MedShadow's Power to the Patient Podcast

For the third season of Power to the Patient, MedShadow's new Head of Content, Jessica DiGiacinto, is interviewing Dr. Lillie Rosenthal. We find out why Dr. Lillie became a physiatrist, how she helps people recover from chronic pain, and much more!

Dr. Lillie sits down with palliative care physician Sarah Wittry to discuss the differences between palliative care and hospice, end-of-life planning, caring for family members, and much more.

Dr. Lillie sits down with Sports Analyst Michael Zahn to talk about his health scare and how the low FODMAP diet helped him recover.

In the season debut of Power to the Patient, we sit down with Dr. Robert Pearl once again, to chat about his new book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.

Dr. Lillie sits down with Eric Fiegi, who transitioned from a life of stress drinking and smoking after sitting down for one of her incredible talks. Listen now to find out what he learned!

Doctor, certified health coach, and trained chef, Dr. Colin Zhu gives us background to how he learned to access his best self and share his expertise with the world.

The former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group, author, doctor, and professor Robert Pearl MD, shares everything he knows about the pitfalls of the American healthcare system and how he believes it can be fixed.

Few people understand the toll that our society's daily grind can have on our bodies better than Shana Pereira. A transplant from Australia, who ended up needing two transplants herself, tells the astonishing story of how she survived kidney failure, heart failure, and a cancer scare.

Author, chef, and Chopped champion Brooke Siem tells of how she spent the majority of her adult life on antidepressants, an experience she almost didn't survive. 

Renowned chef, author, and YouTuber Chef AJ details how she ended up on the wrong side of veganism. The Path to Unprocessed will take a deep dive into what it's like to make the change over to a plant-based lifestyle, what difficulties she faced from her friends and family, and how processed foods can be unhealthy, whether they're vegan or not.

Our host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, sits down with the man who coined the term "plant-based".  Author, researcher, and Ph. D. recipient Dr. T. Colin Campbell will reveal what he calls the cure to most chronic diseases, including cancer. 

Dr. Lillie introduces us to faithful listener and medical conference speaker, Jim. Learn how he took advantage of his expertise to pivot toward a healthier lifestyle and avoid the potentially dangerous side effects of weight control medications.

On the season finale of Power to the Patient, Dr. Rosenthal is joined by Andrew, a 57 year old man living in Manhattan, NY. As a child, Andrew was severely asthmatic and limited in his ability to participate in strenuous activity or gym class. Steroid-dependent from a young age, he became a sedentary and heavily medicated individual by his mid-teens. Tune in and follow along on Andrew's personal s...

In this episode, Dr. Rosenthal interviews Kim, a native New Yorker living in Manhattan. A champion of her own health, Kim has a certification in shiatsu, is a certified yoga instructor, and works as a volunteer for Plant Powered Metro NY. As a child, she witnessed her father deal with a terrifying health scare, revolutionizing her own relationship towards food. While adopting a plant-based diet ca...

On this episode of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews Djenaba Gregory-Faal from Hollywood, Florida. A 62 year old African American born in the midwest, she currently works as a fitness trainer with a focus on South Florida residents ages 55+ and runs her own business startup, Silver Fox Elite Fitness. By bringing her own life experiences and learning, she aims to eliminate acces...

On this special episode of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal introduces her Patient Education Series.  Over the past year, the pandemic has caused physical and psychological pain for everyone. Some of the most common pain points include headache, muscle and joint pain, weight gain, and anxiety/depression. If you've experienced any of these problems, you're not alone.  Tune in th...

On this episode of Power to the Patient , Dr. Lillie Rosenthal sits down with health coach Samantha Salmon from Los Angeles, CA. As a black woman of Jamaican heritage, food has played a big role in her life. Her decision to pivot towards clean food consumption led her to adopt a raw vegan diet. Follow along with Samantha's story for an inspirational view of health mindfulness and to discover the t...

Bill grew up in a relatively typical American family. As a kid, he ate homemade meals cooked by his mother, played sports like crosscountry and baseball, and did his best to get good grades. However, he quickly learned that life throws unexpected curveballs, requiring a total shift in mindset for him to overcome. At the young age of 24 in college, he saw his health decline in alarming ways due to...

The detection of a heart murmur at a young age can cause a lot of uncertainty and lead to long-term life adjustments regardless of its severity. Add excruciating back pain into the mix, and you've got an overwhelming mix of health-related worries. In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews one man who's determination triumphed over his experiences, inspiring him to get to the root of his hea...

Power to the Patient host, Dr. Lilllie Rosenthal, sits down with Suzanne Robotti from MedShadow Foundation for a quick chat about the podcast and give listeners insight into the show's purpose and origin.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than 5 million women in the U.S alone. Considered one of the most common endocrine disorders found in women, this disease has no cure, but its side effects can be managed through medication and lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews an inspiring young woman about her personal experience with PCOS and how it has impacted her overall...