Not Your Doc Podcast

Its the episode we've all been waiting for! Not only do we get to hear Dr Tadros's special blend of professional medical jargon mixed with "potty language" but we get some interesting discussion on the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

Today Dr Tadros takes us through a scenario of a patient attempting to navigate the healthcare landscape with lower back pain being the issue on deck. New York Times (talks about the recommendation from the ACP, below): https://nyti.ms/2l8L59u American College of Physicians (ACP): https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/american-college-of-physicians-issues-guideline-for-treating-nonradicular-low-b...

Its still winter here in Missouri but Spring will be heading our way soon and that means more time on, in and around the water. Dr Tadros and Vanessa talk water safety and drowning prevention.

Vanessa interviews Dr Tadros and Dr Foroughi about their founding and work at Midwest Institue for Hearts and Minds, the longest running ketamine clinic in St Louis, MO. Learn more about the clinic as the doctors explain their philosophy and experience using ketamine to treat patients with resistant mental health conditions.

Its a new year and a new season of the Not Your Doc pod! Dr Tadros and Vanessa are back and ready to get the new year started off by talking about healthy eating habits.

In our final episode of 2022, Dr Tadros and Vanessa tackle one of the toughest topics within the realm of mental health discussion; suicidal thoughts. https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1603916624-suicideandmentalhealthpublicperceptionsurveyfinalreportaugust2020.pdf https://afsp.org/when-someone-is-at-risk If in crisis: Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741

What constitutes a good marriage? What about a bad marriage? Is marriage for everyone? Will it make you happy? Are you better off without the commitment? Dr Tadros and Vanessa discuss all these questions and more on Marriage: Point Counter Point.

A lot of younger individuals don't tend to worry about their blood pressure or even think about it but high blood pressure is a problem discovered in many patients old and young. In this episode Dr Tadros and Vanessa take on the topic of high blood pressure and give you the "need to knows" for anyone of any age.

On this episode we get a chance to talk to our own producer, Seth Gabriel about his time in the military from basic training, deploying to Iraq and the mental and emotional issues that soldier's deal with while transitioning back into the civilian life.

Its that time a year again. Time to plan thanksgiving dinner, do some Christmas shopping, watch Hallmark movies by the fire place and prepare for cold and flu season! Vanessa and Dr Tadros discuss cold, flu and RSV as temperatures drop.

From holidays to celebrations to sports to live music and everything in between, the use of alcohol has been deeply integrated into our culture and our social lives. Dr Tadros and Vanessa discuss the effects of alcohol on the consumer both physically and mentally. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/onlinemedia/infographics/excessive-alcohol-use.html https://www.amenclinics.com/infographics/6-scary-ways-a...

Dr. Tadros interviews Vanessa about her life, upbringing, and personal experience living with depression and bipolar disorder, including her treatment with ketamine infusions. TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse and suicide is discussed during this recording. Links: https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services https://www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org/

Recognizing and naming the learned behaviors of men who abuse female partnersw through power and control. https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PowerandControl.pdf https://safeconnections.org/ https://www.startherestl.org/domestic-violence.html https://ncadv.org/

Dr Tadros breaks down the basics of one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated mental health conditions, anxiety.

Communication is key! Especially in the medical world. Dr Tadros breaks down commonly worded medical phrases with not so obvious meanings.

As many people suffer from depression we learn so much about the different elements surrounding this condition from symptoms to treatments, yet one of the biggest questions still remains, exactly what is depression?

We get a chance to meet Dr Tadros and Vanessa and discuss a few general medical topics to let our listeners know what to expect from this intriguing, informational and fun podcast.