Health Talk - Your Partner In Health

Whether you're heading out on a business trip or a long-awaited vacation, travel can take a toll on your body—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett shares science-backed strategies to help you stay healthy, energized, and resilient while on the go. Learn how air travel impacts your immune system, the best supplements to start before your trip, how to protect your gut abroad...

In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon unpack the science behind protein intake and healthy aging. Whether you're aiming for fat loss, protecting your metabolism, or maintaining your strength through midlife and beyond, protein is essential—especially if you're over 40 or using GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. Dr. Prickett...

Join hosts Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon in this insightful episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health as they welcome Dr. Mark Driscoll, co-founder of GutID and Intus Biosciences, pioneers in microbiome analysis and gut health innovation. In this discussion, they explore the GutID Test, a powerful tool for assessing gut microbiome health by analyzing bacterial diversity and imbalanc...

In this powerful follow-up to Episode 8, “The Power of Sleep: Transform Your Health Overnight,” Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive deeper into the science and strategy behind optimizing your sleep for long-term health and longevity. They explore the vital role quality sleep plays in immune function, metabolism, hormone regulation, and brain health—while uncovering how modern life often s...

⭐ ENCORE EPISODE — A conversation too important to hear just once. As polypharmacy continues to affect millions of aging adults, we're bringing back this essential episode with Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon. Together, they unpack what it means when five or more medications are prescribed concurrently—the clinical risks, the warning signs of medication overload, and the growing practice...

Whether you're heading out on a business trip or a long-awaited vacation, travel can take a toll on your body—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett shares science-backed strategies to help you stay healthy, energized, and resilient while on the go. Learn how air travel impacts your immune system, the best supplements to start before your trip, how to protect your gut abroad...

Is your screen time stealing your energy, sleep, or mental clarity? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive into the growing health crisis of digital overload. Learn how excessive technology use affects your brain, posture, and emotional well-being — and discover science-backed strategies to take control and reconnect with what matters m...

In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive into a controversial topic: seed oils and their hidden impact on our health. Once hailed as healthy alternatives to saturated fats, seed oils have quietly taken over much of the American diet, and studies now suggest they may be linked to a rise in chronic health conditions. Dr. Prickett discusses...

In this solo episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett dives into the science and hype behind two of the hottest (and coldest) wellness trends—cold plunges and saunas. Are they just Instagram-worthy rituals, or do they actually deliver health benefits? From improving circulation and reducing inflammation to boosting mood and recovery, Dr. Prickett explores the clinical research, shares her own experiences, an...

In this powerful follow-up to Episode 8, “The Power of Sleep: Transform Your Health Overnight,” Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive deeper into the science and strategy behind optimizing your sleep for long-term health and longevity. They explore the vital role quality sleep plays in immune function, metabolism, hormone regulation, and brain health—while uncovering how modern life often s...

In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, we’re exploring brain fog—one of the most common, yet most overlooked symptoms we see in medicine today. We’ll define what brain fog really represents, and then take a deeper look at the underlying drivers, including inflammation, metabolic health, sleep quality, hormonal balance, and the gut-brain connection. We’ll also discuss how we approa...

In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore the rising issue of polypharmacy in aging adults—when five or more medications are prescribed concurrently. They discuss the clinical risks, how to recognize medication overload, and the art and science of deprescribing. Backed by recent research, real-life stories, and practical tools, this episode empowers listeners to rethink thei...

Bloating has become so common that many people think it’s normal. It’s not. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon take a clinical, root-cause approach to bloating, IBS, and chronic digestive issues. From SIBO and food sensitivities to microbiome imbalances and stress-driven gut dysfunction, we explore why traditional care often falls short...

Many people are told their labs are “normal”, yet years later they develop heart disease, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. How does this happen? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore the concept of cardiometabolic risk and why traditional lab tests often fail to detect early metabolic dysfunction. They discuss why “normal” lab range...

Why are so many people exhausted but unable to sleep, constantly stressed, and burned out? The answer often lies in cortisol the body’s primary stress hormone. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore the biology of chronic stress, how cortisol affects metabolism, brain health, hormones, and aging, and why burnout is a measurable physi...

In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore creatine beyond the gym. From boosting brain power and mood to preserving muscle and protecting against cognitive decline, discover why creatine is gaining attention in preventive medicine. Backed by clinical studies, practical tips, and our experience at Concierge Medicine of Boca Raton.​ &nbsp...

Fatigue. Brain fog. Weight gain. Anxiety. Poor sleep. High cholesterol.  What if many of these symptoms traced back to one small — and often overlooked — gland? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon, with special guest Dr. Jaron Schaumberg, break down why thyroid dysfunction is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in modern medici...

Is your body aging faster than your calendar says? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore the powerful difference between chronological age and biological age and what truly determines how fast you age. Backed by clinical research and longevity science, they discuss how inflammation, metabolic health, muscle mass, cardiovascular func...

Inflammation is one of the most commonly used and most misunderstood words in medicine. It’s often blamed for joint pain or injury, but the truth is far bigger than that. Chronic, low-grade inflammation can silently damage the body for years, long before a diagnosis is ever made. In the United States, six out of ten adults live with at least one chronic disease, and nearly four in ten have two or...

In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon break down environmental toxins and everyday exposures through a practical, evidence-based lens. They explore which exposures truly impact long-term health, which ones are often overstated, and how factors like dose, duration, and individual vulnerability actually matter more than fear-driven headlines....

Navigating modern healthcare can feel overwhelming, rushed, and confusing even for the most proactive patients. Appointments are short, care is fragmented, and too often people are told everything is “normal” without understanding what that really means for their long-term health. In this live episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, we break down The New Patient Playbook a practical, empow...

Are you ready to make 2026 your healthiest year yet? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore practical strategies to help you prepare for your health goals in the new year. From understanding the importance of baseline testing and personalized health plans to setting realistic goals and staying motivated, we’ll guide you step-by-step...

Ultra-processed foods now make up more than 70% of the American diet and emerging research shows they may be one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, drivers of obesity, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic disease. But why are these foods so harmful? And more importantly… how can you break free from them? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon take you i...

High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults yet most people have no idea it's damaging their heart, brain, and kidneys every single day. In this fast-paced, eye-opening episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon sit down with Dr. Jaron Schaumberg to expose the truth about hypertension and why it's one of the most dangerous conditions in modern health. You'll discover: • Why hypertensio...

Most people know about the circulatory system, the nervous system, and even the gut—but almost no one understands the lymphatic system, despite the fact that it's working around the clock to protect your health. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and co-host Jeffery Runyon pull back the curtain on one of the body's most essential and most ignored systems:...