The Doc Lounge Podcast

"16 out of 17 products on the market that say Bifidobacteria do not have Bifidobacteria in there." — Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD

Dr. Luisa Ciprono arrived in the US at 19 as a refugee from communist Romania, speaking no English. She became a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Air Force veteran, and the founder of TeleMed MFM — a nationwide virtual practice bringing high-risk pregnancy care to patients who'd otherwise go without. In this episode: The MFM access crisis: ~1,000 full-time specialists for 37 million women of fe...

Harvard-trained physician Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr. joins host Stacey Doyle to talk vaccine confidence, the recent rise in measles cases, and how physicians can navigate today's conversations with families — plus a first look at his upcoming book, "The Vaccine Bible."

Menopause care has been a desert for decades — and Dr. Cathleen Brown is done with it. The board-certified OB-GYN, Army veteran, and Medical Director at Winona sits down with Stacey to unpack why a whole generation of physicians got scared off hormone therapy, and how telehealth is finally getting women the care their in-person docs were never trained to deliver. What you'll learn:- Why the Women'...

Can chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension actually be reversed—not just managed? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Christine Nwoha, a board-certified internist and hospitalist who is challenging the traditional “sick care” model by advocating for disease reversal through intentional wellness, lifestyle optimization, and patient empowerment. D...

What if breast cancer screening was built entirely around the patient? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and Founder & CEO of Mammolink, to explore how mobile imaging and AI are transforming preventative care. Dr. Polselli shares why access alone is not enough, and how barriers like time, convenience, an...

Health equity is often discussed in theory—but how do we actually make it measurable? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., biomedical scientist and Founder & CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, to explore how healthcare systems can move beyond good intentions and implement real, data-driven change. Drawing from m...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Amy Albright, a neuroscience expert, human potential strategist, and CEO of Holon, to explore physician burnout through a deeply scientific and human lens. Rather than framing burnout as a mindset or motivation issue, Dr. Albright explains why burnout is fundamentally neurological, rooted in how the brain adapts to chr...

AI in healthcare is everywhere—but what actually works? In our latest episode, Stacey Doyle sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO & Founder of Technology Rivers, to cut through the hype and talk about what it really takes to build HIPAA-compliant, AI-driven healthcare technology that delivers real impact. Ghazenfer brings a grounded operator’s perspective, sharing why so many AI projects fail, how...

In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD, pioneering psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to explore the future of mental health care through integrative psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Van Derveer shares his personal journey from traditional psychiatry to a root-cause-focused appr...

Burnout continues to impact physicians and advanced practice providers across every specialty. In a recent episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sat down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of the Just Breathe Foundation, to discuss simple, effective daily practices clinicians can use to manage stress and protect their mental wellbeing. This conversation focuses on practical tools physicians and APPs...

n this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Tracy Gapin, board-certified urologist, founder, and CEO of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine, to explore how men can unlock true longevity, performance, and purpose. After decades in traditional medicine, Dr. Gapin hit burnout and transformed both his health and his career. Now a leading expert in men’s health...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle dives into a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of longevity and performance: hearing health. Our guest, Dr. Ben Thompson, is an audiologist and founder of Treble Health, where he’s helped more than 5,000 patients improve their hearing and overcome tinnitus through an evidence-based yet biohacker-friendly approach. His work bridges sound...

Dr. Michael R. Scoma — Inside the World of Infectious Disease, Lyme, and Long COVID In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Michael R. Scoma, a board-certified infectious disease specialist whose practice spans NYU Langone Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, and boutique private offices in Long Island and Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Dr. Scoma opens up about his jo...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey sits down with Justin Montgomery, founder of ProCourse Start and a former ER nurse practitioner who built an eight-figure continuing education business from his clinical expertise. Justin knows the reality many physicians and APPs face: long hours, rising burnout, and the limits of trading time for money. He shares how he turned his hard-earned med...

Struggling to grow your medical practice, wellness clinic, or med spa? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Sean Garner — entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and CEO of Sean Garner Consulting — to break down marketing that actually works for healthcare providers. Sean shares proven strategies to: • Build a sales funnel that converts prospects into loyal patie...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle talks with Dirk Soenksen, Co-Founder and CEO of Ceresti Health, about how his company is transforming dementia care through an innovative, tech-enabled platform that empowers family caregivers—at no cost to the patient or caregiver. Dirk reveals why dementia is the second most expensive condition in Medicare, how traditional care models...

In this powerful episode, host Stacey Doyle welcomes Dr. Jason Giles, a board-certified addiction medicine specialist, bestselling author of Outsmart Your Addiction, and founder of Addiction Doctors, a leading telemedicine platform. With over 20 years of experience—and his own journey through addiction and recovery—Dr. Giles offers rare insight into the world of substance use disorders, physician...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast: Provider’s Perspective, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Emma Jones, a hospice and palliative care physician, former pediatric oncologist, mentor, and author of The Phoenix Blueprint. Drawing from her deeply personal experience with physician burnout, Dr. Jones opens up about how the pressures of modern medicine nearly consumed her—and how she rose fr...

In this Ask the Expert episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Attorney Kevin S. Little, founder of Little Health Law, to explore the most pressing legal issues physicians and healthcare providers face today. With over 15 years of experience exclusively in healthcare provider law, Kevin shares expert insights on topics including medical board investigations, professiona...

Fracture-Proof Your Health: Bone Strength, Functional Medicine & Integrative Healing with Dr. John Neustadt In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with internationally renowned expert in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. John Neustadt—Amazon #1 bestselling author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones. From software project manager to functional medicine trail...

️ AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Reducing Burnout with David Norris In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sit down with David Norris, CEO and visionary behind Affineon Health, a company transforming healthcare with AI. David shares his insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the healthcare landscape, helping providers reduce burnout, and reclaim their tim...

Smart Money Moves for Physicians & High-Income Earners Struggling with medical school student loan debt? Trying to balance wealth-building with a demanding medical career? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sit down with Eric Roberge, CFP®, CEO of Beyond Your Hammock, and Kali Roberge, COO & Creative Director, to break down financial strategies tailored for physicians, APPs, and high-in...

What if you could optimize your body, sharpen your mind, and unlock peak performance like a pro athlete? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle, Senior Director of Marketing at Pacific Companies, sits down with Dr. Mike Van Thielen—a world-record-holding athlete, best-selling author, and biohacking expert—to discuss the future of health, longevity, and regenerative medicine. Dr. M...

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle, Senior Director of Marketing at Pacific Companies, sits down with Dr. Jordan Romano, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician with over 14 years of clinical experience from prestigious institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Romano shares his fascinati...