Vital Signs: Your Guide to Health & Wellness (Audio)

In this episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet sits down with healthcare advocate and clinical pharmacist Ross Phan, founder of Off Script Consults, to explore how patients can take control of their healthcare journey. Learn practical strategies to prepare for medical appointments, ask the right questions, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and avoid common medication and suppleme...

In this episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Shawn Gibbs , CEO and co-founder of Give Gowns, to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of healthcare: patient dignity. Shawn shares how something as simple as a hospital gown can influence a patient's comfort, confidence, trust, and overall healthcare experience. The conversation explores why many patients feel vulnerable, exposed, or...

Why do some people feel completely drained after a day of social interaction while others seem energized by it? In this eye-opening episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Dr. Helen Genova , Director of the Social Cognition and Neuroscience Lab and Director of the Center for Autism Research, to explore the neuroscience behind social fatigue, autism, neurodiversity, and human connec...

What if one of the most powerful ways to protect your brain isn’t found in a prescription bottle but in how you move, learn, sleep, and live every day? In this compelling episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet is joined by renowned neuroscience experts Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti and Dr. Brian Sandroff from Kessler Foundation to explore the science of brain health, neuroplasticity, cognitive resilie...

In this episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Jordan Cobb, founder and CEO of Eye Vitamin, to explore the future of proactive wellness, longevity, IV therapy, and health optimization. Jordan explains why so many people feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, depleted, or burned out—even when their labs appear “normal.”

In this episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet welcomes Eric Collett, founder and CEO of A Mind for All Seasons , for an important conversation about brain health, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and caregiving with dignity. Eric explains why dementia is not simply “normal aging” and how conditions like Alzheimer’s can begin developing 10 to 20 years before noticeable memory loss appears.

In this episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet is joined by Brittany Anderson and Disha Solanki for a powerful conversation about financial health, leadership, and the emotional impact money has on overall wellbeing. The discussion explores how financial stress affects not only business performance, but also mental health, relationships, confidence, sleep, and daily life especially for women bala...

In this episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet is joined by Anat Peri, founder of Training Camp for the Soul, to explore how nervous system regulation directly impacts performance, health, and relationships. Anat explains that stress isn’t just mental it’s deeply physiological. When the nervous system becomes dysregulated, the body shifts into survival modes like fight, flight, freeze, or people-...

In this episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Laura Joan Cornell writer, coach, and founder of Divine Feminine Yoga to explore how writing can support mental health, emotional healing, and personal growth. Far beyond perfection or publication, this conversation focuses on writing as a practical tool for clarity, self-awareness, and resilience.

In this episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Dr. Lynn Rapsilber, co-founder of the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network, to discuss how nurse practitioners could play a major role in solving America’s healthcare access crisis. With growing physician shortages, long wait times, and rising healthcare costs, nurse practitioners are increasingly stepping in to deliver pa...

In this eye-opening episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Gaudet sits down with Cristy Plain , Executive Vice President of Sleep Solutions at Dedicated Sleep, to unpack why sleep should be treated like a true health metric not an optional lifestyle perk. Cristy explains the difference between sleep quantity and sleep quality , and why you can spend 7–8 hours in bed yet still wake up exhausted.

In this eye-opening episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet sits down with Dr. Michael Schwartz, a naturopathic physician known for helping patients decode root causes instead of masking symptoms. Together, they tackle one of the most dismissed — yet most important — health alarms in modern life: fatigue. If you’re waking up tired after a full night’s sleep, relying on caffeine to function, and st...

In this insightful episode of Vital Signs , Jen Gaudet sits down with performance and resilience expert Rachel Vickery to explore what really determines how we perform under pressure. From CEOs and parents to elite military units and professional athletes, high-stakes decisions happen every day and without a trained nervous system, performance can quickly break down. Rachel explains why pressure i...

In the December 18, 2025 episode of Vital Signs , host Jen Godde welcomes healthcare strategist and pharmacy benefit expert Rachel Strauss for a powerful conversation on one of the most confusing and expensive issues in American healthcare: prescription drug pricing and patient advocacy. With more than two decades of experience inside national PBMs, Rachel explains why medication costs feel imposs...

Vital Signs (Aired 10-22-2025) dives into the urgent issues shaping America’s health, safety, and social stability. This episode exposes the rising tension inside hospitals, the growing pressure on first responders, and the overlooked struggles facing everyday citizens. Through real testimonies and expert analysis, Vital Signs uncovers what is happening behind the scenes in America’s critical syst...

Dr. Nicholas Oloff reveals non-invasive, skin-safe tech for natural results; Garrett Wood shares neuroscience + hypnotherapy tools to end burnout and build sustainable high performance.

Discover how non-invasive aesthetics, longevity, and patient-centered care are reshaping beauty and health with Dr. Nicholas Nikolov on Vital Signs.

Discover how AI, VR, and longevity science are redefining senior care and shaping the future of healthy aging.

In this episode, Jen sits down with Christine Tyrell, VP of Clinical Operations at Pulse4Pulse, to explore how purposeful leadership, mental resilience, and compassion are reshaping the future of patient-centered care.

Brad Domingo’s innovative splint design delivers speed, simplicity, and reliability for first responders and athletes.

From heart-screening pillows to 3D-printed organs and anti-aging breakthroughs—discover how today’s tech is helping us live longer, prevent disease, and take control of our health journey.

Deborah Crystal overcame addiction and now helps women prioritize health and self-care for lasting wellbeing and empowerment.

Unlock brain power, protect your heart, and boost performance with Dr. Ryan Williamson’s expert tips for high achievers—no gym required.

Learn how setting loving boundaries and seeking help improves senior wellbeing and caregiver health for sustainable, compassionate care. Support starts here.

Discover why high blood pressure is a “silent killer,” its risks, warning signs, and natural ways to protect your heart health with expert advice from Dr. Sonbol.