Drop The Shades

In this episode of I’ll Ask The Questions Around Here, Dr. Joseph Elisha speaks with Dr. Joseph Scherger, a renowned authority in integrative medicine, on rethinking modern healthcare. Dr. Scherger shares why he believes extended time with patients and lifestyle-based interventions are key to reversing chronic diseases. They explore how processed food addictions formed, the role of gut flora, and...

In this episode of  I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , Dr. Joseph Elisha is joined by Lauren Del Sarto, founder of  Desert Health  and co-founder of  Good Vibes Sound Bath . They explore Lauren’s remarkable journey from organizing Wall Street events to pioneering platforms for holistic wellness and integrative medicine. Lauren opens up about her battle with breast cancer, the alternative treatme...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we explore the recent Palm Springs bombing—not just as a tragic local event, but as a lens into the silent conflicts so many carry within. Through reflections on childhood trauma, parental mental health, and the human need for control, we take an emotional journey from confusion to compassion, asking hard questions about violence, suicide, and the soci...

Welcome to this special episode of I’ll Ask The Question Around Here, where I talk about Mother’s Day; what it means to me, and to the world. Motherhood, as seen through the lens of two remarkable women—my mother and my mother-in-law—is not a role defined by ease or perfection, but by resilience, complexity, and quiet determination. My mother’s stroke in 1980 reshaped our family forever, yet she r...

In this episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , Dr. Joseph Elisha sits down with Kim Meltzer, co-founder and CEO of Destination Esports, affectionately known in the gaming world as the "Esports Mom." From a childhood shaped by personal loss to trailblazing a hospitality-driven approach in the global gaming industry, Kim shares how nurturing others became her calling. They discuss the evolu...

In this episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , Dr. Joseph Elisha speaks with Sabby Jonathan, a respected accountant, former mayor of Palm Desert, and dedicated community leader. Sabby recounts his remarkable family history of surviving war-torn Europe, building a new life in Israel, and eventually immigrating to North America. Together, they explore how the immigrant experience shaped his...

In this episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , Dr. Joseph Elisha sits down with Dr. Keith Alexander, a Coachella Valley orthodontist whose career journey spans the circus ring, Hollywood soundstages, and a thriving dental practice. Keith shares how his early ambitions in acting led him to clown college, Ringling Bros., and eventually roles alongside Robin Williams and Johnny Depp. The con...

In this episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , Dr. Joseph Elisha sits down with Alex Young, daughter of rock legend Eric Burdon of The Animals. Alex opens up about her unconventional upbringing, balancing the weight of her father's fame with a deep commitment to building a grounded, meaningful life. They discuss the emotional toll of growing up with an absent parent, the trials of young m...

In this inaugural episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here , host Dr. Joseph Elisha sits down with Norma Castaneda, a trailblazing entrepreneur and community leader from the Coachella Valley. Norma opens up about her upbringing on a citrus farm, the sudden loss of her father at 19, and the resilience that propelled her through challenges as a single mother. The conversation touches on her...

I’ll Ask The Questions Around Here is a podcast that explores the unexpected intersections of life, from science and culture to family dynamics and mental health. Hosted by Joseph Elisha, M.D., the podcast features conversations spanning a wide range of topics—from challenging yet crucial discussions to lighter, more comforting subjects. Each episode aims to educate, inspire, and entertain by prov...