The Educated Patient Podcast

As temperatures rise and outdoor activity picks up, heat-related illness becomes one of the most common (and most preventable) medical emergencies of the summer season. On a recent episode of The Educated Patient Podcast , host Mike DeMarco sat down with Juan Dangond, D.O., an urgent care physician at Baptist Health South Florida, to break down everything listeners need to know about recognizing,...

For decades, cholesterol management has largely focused on identifying problems and treating patients after cardiovascular disease has already developed. But according to Michael D. Shapiro, D.O., the inaugural Fred M. Parrish professor of cardiology and molecular medicine at Wake Forest University and a contributor to the new American Heart Association’s 2026 cholesterol guidelines, that approach...

As spring break and travel season ramp up, it’s easy to focus on fun and forget about the small health habits that can make or break a trip. In this episode of The Educated Patient Podcast , Ladan Pourmasiha, D.O., known to patients as Dr. P, shares practical, real-world advice from the front lines of urgent care. Pourmasiha says travel often disrupts routines in ways that can impact health. From...

Nikolaus Pankow, M.D., breaks down how decluttering your home can reduce stress, improve sleep and support overall health.

Primary care expert Katie Horner, DMSC, MPAS, PA-C, explains how hormonal shifts during menopause can affect the brain, mood and overall health.

Shyam Prabhakaran, M.D., M.S., explains why managing blood pressure, AFib and lifestyle habits can dramatically reduce stroke risk.

Neurologist Mark Leekoff, M.D., and his father share personal and professional insights into how MS treatment and outlook have improved over time. 

Hope Barkoukis, Ph. D., RDN discusses how nutrition guidance only works when it reflects how people actually live, shop, cook and eat.

Michael Siegel, M.D., M.P.H., explains how taking a break from alcohol can quickly improve digestion, sleep, mood and mental clarity.

Michael Howell, M.D., explains how sleep disorders like sleep apnea can increase the risk of heart disease, dementia and metabolic problems.

Jane Meisel, M.D., joins The Educated Patient Podcast to discuss early detection, treatment decisions and the essential role of trust in breast cancer care.

Alina Elperin, M.D., breaks down why obesity is a chronic medical condition — not a character flaw — and how personalized treatment can empower lasting change.

Joanne Stone, M.D., M.S., chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai, discusses the origins and mission of the Rainbow Clinic — a pioneering U.S. program offering compassionate, specialized care for families navigating pregnancy after loss.

Rheumatologist Saloni Mitchell, M.D., discusses how understanding and treating rheumatoid arthritis early can help patients live fuller, more active lives.

Childhood obesity is rising at alarming rates, but early prevention, family support and empowerment — not blame — are key to healthier futures.

The first episode of The Educated Patient Podcast explores what it’s like to live with and treat Type 1 diabetes through the voices of Natalie Bellini, DNP, and patient advocate Brielle Eder.