Aaron Wenzel, MD

The Future of Medicine Podcast

Health EN ↓ 50 episodes

The average wait time to see a primary care doctor is 19 days. And after waiting nearly 3 weeks to be seen, typical lobby wait times are 1-2 hours. Then, if you're lucky, you'll get 5 minutes with your doctor. People are frustrated and deserve more. This show will give you everything you need for you and your doctor to have meaningful conversations. And, frankly, some of these conversations might just save your life.

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Aaron Wenzel, MD

Episodes

Nutrition Fact or Fiction: Dr. Tiff’s Guide to Smarter Fueling 06.07.2026 38:53

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD The nutrition world has a noise problem. Dr. Tiff recently returned to our Future of Medicine podcast for a second conversation. In our first episode togethe...

Fuel, Sweat, and Science: A Smarter Approach to Performance Nutrition, with Dr. Tiffany Watson 16.06.2026 35:53

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Food is the most constant variable in your health. You make decisions about it multiple times a day, every day, for your entire life. And yet, for so many of...

New Doctor in the House: Why Dr. William Pierce Couldn’t Go Back to Medicine as Usual 02.06.2026 40:01

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Seven months in, and I keep catching myself thinking: how did we get so lucky? Dr. William Pierce joined our team at Brentwood MD not long ago, and while his...

Sleep Data, Daily Habits, and What Really Improves Your Rest, With Dr. Chopra 19.01.2026 31:26

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD In my first interview with Dr. Sahil Chopra , the Harvard-trained, quadruple board-certified founder of Empower Sleep , we explored how and why he takes a mo...

Beyond Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Approach to Sleep Medicine, With Dr. Sahil Chopra 05.01.2026 29:37

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Many victories in comprehensive, proactive medicine go unnoticed: good blood pressure, healthy cholesterol, clear arteries. It’s not because patients are una...

From Australian Radio to Nashville Church Leadership: The Cost of Success With Pastor Darren Whitehead 29.12.2025 1:26:37

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD In my new podcast series, “The Cost of Success,” I’m taking a look behind the curtain at the lives of people who build, lead, and create the most interesting...

Safety and Treatment Insights for Food Allergies, Asthma, and More, with Dr. Ker 17.11.2025 28:52

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD In this episode, I continue my conversation with colleague Dr. Jennifer Ker, a board-certified allergist-immunologist with Heritage Medical Associates in Nas...

From Hay Fever to Food Allergies: An Expert’s Practical Insights for Better Health 06.10.2025 27:26

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD If you’ve found yourself sneezing through spring or wondering whether certain foods are causing mysterious symptoms, you’re not alone. Allergies affect milli...

Sick Care vs. Healthcare — And What Real Healthcare Actually Looks Like 29.09.2025 1:22:35

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD What we call “healthcare” in America isn’t really healthcare at all. Does that surprise you, coming from a doctor? Let me tell you how I got there. Early in...

A Women’s Health Expert Shares Insights Into Menopause, Perimenopause, and the Safety of Hormone Therapy 08.09.2025 32:26

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Brooke Faught, a Doctor of Nursing Practice who has dedicated her career to women’s sexual and pelvic healt...

Longevity Isn’t an Accident: How to Play Offense and Win More Quality Years 01.09.2025 1:03:09

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Recently, I had the privilege of speaking to a room full of entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders — people who are relentlessly driven to maximize th...

Breaking Down Barriers With Brooke Faught: Insights Into Women’s Sexual Wellness and Libido 11.08.2025 34:09

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD As a physician , I’ve witnessed firsthand how certain aspects of women’s health remain shrouded in silence. Too often, I’ve sat across from a patient struggl...

The End of Passive Healthcare: How Self-Advocacy Is Your Best Investment in Longevity 05.08.2025 1:02:37

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD We’ve reached the end of sitting back and waiting for a doctor to tell us how to be healthy. If you want a shot at a long and vibrant life, you have to take...

‘90 Is the New 60’: Why I Wrote It, Who It’s for, and What I Hope This Book Will Accomplish 21.07.2025 1:50:40

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD I’ve spent nearly two decades as a physician observing patterns, gathering insights, and developing convictions about what’s truly possible for human health...

Beyond the Surface: A Dermatologist’s Thoughts on Aging Skin and Lasting Skin Health 07.07.2025 25:42

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD As we age, our skin begins to reflect more than just our years. It often tells a story of our lifestyle, sun exposure, and even internal imbalances. At Brent...

From Prevention to Precision: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Smarter Skin Health, With Dr. Eastham 11.06.2025 37:23

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD The skin tells a story. Every freckle, mole, and mark represents years of exposure to the elements, genetics at work, and the body’s remarkable ability to pr...

Prevention and Detection: The Two Sides of the Longevity Coin 13.05.2025 1:23:54

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD My North Star is helping people live a long time and feel great doing it. The most useful approach I’ve found to accomplish this is to reverse-engineer the d...

The Power of Health Multipliers: Find Your 3 to 4 Game-Changers 14.04.2025 36:26

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD In the world of health optimization, we’re bombarded with an overwhelming array of options: new supplements, trendy diets, cutting-edge devices, and wellness...

Personalize Your Care: Health Optimization, Early Cancer Detection, and Metabolic Management 07.04.2025 17:30

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD As a concierge physician , part of my job is to think about my members’ health even when they don’t have time to think about it themselves. People are busy w...

Real-Life Weight Loss Case Studies to Inspire Your Journey 31.03.2025 36:12

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Both now and in the past, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people achieve optimal health. Few areas of medicine have captured my attention and passion mor...

The Longevity Mindset: Add Decades to Your Life and Feel Good Doing It 18.03.2025 26:10

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD We all juggle countless worries every day. But when one of them is your health, you really only have one worry. Optimal health is elusive when pursued within...

Understanding and Managing Upper Extremity Pain, with Dr. Samuel Crosby 12.03.2025 49:33

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD The functionality of our upper extremities is essential for almost every aspect of daily life. From lifting a morning coffee cup to typing on a keyboard or e...

How Perfectionism Fuels Shame in High-Achievers and How to Break Free From the Cycle 23.12.2024 26:25

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD High-achieving individuals tend to struggle with perfectionism — with striving to achieve an ideal outcome in everything all the time. And what’s wrong with...

Spotlight Edition: Insights on Navigating Stress, Parenting, and Healthy Eating, With Dr. Lauren King 04.11.2024 47:43

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD Join Dr. Craig Wright as he welcomes Dr. Lauren King, a licensed psychologist from Southeast Psych Nashville. In this insightful episode, they tackle the men...

Why Men Give Up on Their Health — and How to Take It Back for Good 07.10.2024 41:12

The Future of Medicine Podcast, where we believe in promoting overall health and prevention over just treating sickness. Join us for the latest in medical advancements and expert advice. Subscribe and explore: https://youtube.com/@BrentwoodMD There’s a pattern I’ve observed over the years working with men — particularly high-achieving men who are deeply dedicated to their families, businesses, and...