Voyage Clinics Podcast

In this episode, Dr. John speaks with Mark Mauzy about the lost art of friendship and the profound impact of social media on our connections. They discuss the importance and art of friendship, particularly in the context of the social disconnection exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Sanders shares a touching story about his father and his father’s close friendship with a 90-year-old Marine,...

This episode features medical resident, Zach Hansen, as he interviews Dr. Sanders about his journey and experiences in family medicine. Initially from Utah, Zach moved east for his medical training and residency, eventually settling in Pennsylvania, a region known for its Amish communities. His professional path is influenced significantly by his desire to maintain a close and personal connection...

In this episode, Dr. Sanders sits down with Derek Fairbanks and Eric Cheney, his two medical assistants who are both headed to medical school in the next year. The trio discusses placebo, the power of belief, and snake oil. They describe how medical research is performed, what different types of studies require, and what conclusions can be drawn from a study depending on its type and how it was pe...

This episode tackles the pervasive issue of musculoskeletal problems caused by our increasingly sedentary and forward-leaning lifestyles, emphasizing the negative impact this posture has on our back, neck, and overall musculoskeletal health, leading to chronic pain and other complications. Dr. Sanders shares invaluable advice to combating this pain through regular stretching, specifically of the p...

In this episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. Sanders is joined by endocrinologist Dr. Ali Reza Falahati to tackle the urgent public health issues of obesity and metabolic syndrome. As they delve into the complexities of type 2 diabetes, they shed light on the critical roles that diet, lifestyle, and genetics play in the health of individuals and communities. After introducing Dr. Falahati, t...

In this episode, Dr. John Sanders expands the conversation beyond common colds and flu, shedding light on severe viral threats such as encephalitis and meningitis, which can have devastating consequences if left untreated. He shares a particularly alarming case of a patient with adenovirus and rhinovirus who developed a rare complication called MoGAD, highlighting the unpredictable nature of virus...

This episode features Dr. John Sanders and psychiatrist Dr. Brian Nyberg as they discuss the complex landscape of mental wellness. Dr. Nyberg sheds light on the importance of addressing the emotional and spiritual aspects of healthcare and offers some critiques on the limitations of the current medical model. Delving into topics such as resilience, neuroplasticity, and holistic approaches to menta...

In this solo episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. John Sanders delves into the persistent issue of viral illnesses he’s seen surging after COVID. Addressing the array of symptoms and various viruses responsible, he emphasizes the natural diversity of immune responses among people, contributing to varying degrees of illness from the same virus, and discusses common viral symptoms, including r...

This introductory episode features Dr. John Sanders along with his wife, Shaunna, and psychologist Mark Mauzy, discussing the adventure of starting a direct primary care clinic. Direct Primary Care as a model of healthcare delivery is gaining traction across the United States, in spite of, or perhaps because of, its grassroots, hyper-local nature. John talks about the experiences that drove him to...