Vitality Unfiltered

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Guest: Stephanie Lattimore, MSN, FNP-BC - Weight Loss & Vitality, DC In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, David J. Bauder, PA-C, and Stephanie Lattimore, NP, discuss Sermorelin, one of the most studied growth hormone secretagogues in modern medicine. The conversation begins with a review of how Sermorelin works by stimulating...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Guest: Alicia Sanderson  Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon & Otolaryngologist In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore the complex world of rhinoplasty and the important relationship between nasal appearance and nasal function.  Many people think of rhinoplasty simply as cosmetic surgery, but the nose is a...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Guests: Stephanie Lattimore, NP & Christopher Reeves, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore the powerful relationship between hormones, metabolism, stress, and visible skin aging.  Many patients feel frustrated that despite expensive skincare products and cosmetic treatments, their ski...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Guests: Stephanie Lattimore, NP Weight Loss & Vitality Washington DC & Shah Ahmed Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—drivers of aging-related health decline: sarcopenia.  Sarcopenia refers to...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore, NP Weight Loss & Vitality - Washington, DC & Shah Ahmed, MD Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most under-recognized yet highly prevalent conditions affecting post-menopausal women: Genitourinary Sy...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality Guest: Shah Ahmed  Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in modern medicine: GLP-1 medications and medically supervised weight loss. As therapies such as semaglutide and tirzepatide become increas...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Christopher Reeves In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—tools in preventive medicine: lab testing. Many people only undergo lab work when symptoms arise, but by that point, underlying dysfunction may already be well established. This episode reframes lab testing as a proac...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Christopher Reeves In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most common—and often misunderstood—topics in hormone therapy: the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. Patients today are exposed to a wide range of information, much of it conflicting, leading to confusio...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Christopher Reeves In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most widely discussed—and often misunderstood—topics in men’s health: testosterone. With increasing attention from social media, clinics, and marketing campaigns, many men are left trying to navigate conflicting information a...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore a topic that is often overlooked in aesthetic medicine—but is critical to patient safety and long-term outcomes: knowing when not to treat. David J. Bauder, PA-C, founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, and Dr. Alicia Sanderson, facial plastic surgeon, discuss the i...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Guests: Shah Ahmed, MD | Stephanie Lattimore, NP In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the fastest-growing—and most misunderstood—areas in modern medicine: peptide therapy. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, influencing a wide range of physiologic processes. In recent yea...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Christopher Reeves In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most common yet misunderstood challenges in modern health: poor sleep. Many individuals struggle with sleep despite trying multiple strategies—improving habits, adjusting routines, and experimenting with various approaches—ye...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most misunderstood drivers of modern health issues: cortisol and chronic stress. Cortisol is often portrayed as a harmful hormone, but in reality, it plays a critical role in survival. It helps regulate blood sugar, maintain blood pressure, and control...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most common questions in aesthetic medicine: microneedling vs laser— which treatment is better? Both microneedling and laser skin resurfacing are widely used to improve skin texture, stimulate collagen, and address signs of...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore the fundamentals of dermal fillers and how they are used to enhance facial structure, restore volume, and improve overall facial balance. Dermal fillers—most commonly composed of hyaluronic acid—have become a cornerstone of modern aes...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C  Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore  Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most widely used treatments in aesthetic medicine: neuromodulators, including Botox and Dysport. As these treatments continue to grow in popularity, many patients are seeking a clearer understanding of how they work, how the products differ, and what...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , we explore an increasingly discussed topic in modern weight loss medicine: facial volume loss that can occur during rapid weight reduction . As medical weight loss treatments — including GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide — become more widely used for trea...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast Hosts: David Bauder, PA-C | Chris Reeves, MD | Stephanie Lattimore, NP In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , we tackle one of the most common — yet least openly discussed — areas of health: sexual health, libido, desire, and performance . Many people experience changes in sexual function at some point in their lives, but very few feel comfortable bringing these conce...

Hosts: David Bauder and NP Stephanie Lattimore In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , David and Stephanie take a clinical, physiology-based look at one of the most frustrating and misunderstood health struggles: weight gain that doesn’t respond to “doing everything right.” Many patients eat well. They exercise. They cut calories. They try harder.  And yet the scale doesn’t cooperate. This episod...

Andropause: The Truth About Low Testosterone, Heart Risk, and Prostate Health Hosts: David Bauder & NP Stephanie Lattimore In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , David Bauder and Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Lattimore take a deep clinical dive into andropause — the age-related decline in testosterone that affects millions of men. An estimated 15 million adult men in the United States have lo...

Mental health is not just a “chemical imbalance.” In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , we break down the four major drivers of mental health: • Biochemical physiology  • Hormonal balance  • Lifestyle factors  • Psychological patterns Modern medicine often treats anxiety, depression, burnout, and mood instability as purely biochemical problems — adjusting neurotransmitters with medication. But...

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , host David Bauder, PA-C, CEO and Assistant Medical Director of Weight Loss & Vitality, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reeves, Medical Director, and Stephanie Lattimore, FNP, Clinical Co-Host, for a thoughtful, reassuring conversation on menopause and modern treatment options. If you’ve ever been told “it’s just menopause” and felt dismissed, confused, or...

Thyroid Health — TSH vs Free T3 & Free T4 In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, host David Bauder, PA-C, CEO and Assistant Medical Director of Weight Loss & Vitality, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reeves, Medical Director, and Stephanie Lattimore, FNP, Clinical Co-Host, for a deep, patient-centered conversation on thyroid health and modern testing. If you’ve ever been told “your labs are...

Hormonal changes after 40 don’t happen overnight — and they don’t always show up clearly on lab work. In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered , we break down how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone naturally shift with age, why symptoms often appear before labs look “abnormal,” and why these changes are real, meaningful, and worth paying attention to. This conversation is designed to help list...

Hormone therapy is one of the most misunderstood areas of modern medicine, often surrounded by fear, outdated information, and conflicting messages. In this episode, we focus on clarifying common myths and restoring context —not promoting treatment. We explore why so much misinformation exists around hormones, how media narratives and legacy thinking shaped public perception, and why risk is often...