Best PERT Podcasts (2026)

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From The Heart #1: Gaining Health Instead of Losing Weight 13:25

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2d ago13:25

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Have you ever considered that your weight loss approach might be fundamentally flawed? After a powerful conversation with a patient who experienced a breakthrough in her health journey, I felt compelled to share this insight during my lunch break, sometimes the most profound wisdom comes from the simplest shift in perspective. Rather than obsessing…

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Looking Back & Looking Forward 15:56

5d ago15:56

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Start here if you’re craving clarity, not noise. We open season three by tracing a winding path from a backyard ninja gym and World Ninja Championship qualifiers to a clinic led by six board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians, and a mission to make prevention the norm, not the exception. The story moves from hospital lows with cholinergic angi…

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Breaking Free from Chronic Inflammation 1:02:18

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Dr. Jules Cormier was living a medical nightmare. Despite being a practicing physician, he was battling severe angioedema that sent him to the emergency room with life-threatening swelling after simple activities like playing basketball or experiencing temperature changes. Medications barely managed his symptoms, and he lived in constant fear of th…

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Bloodwork Basics: When Testing Makes Sense 17:43

20d ago17:43

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"Should you get routine blood work?" seems like a straightforward question, but the answer lies in understanding how our bodies process nutrients and when testing actually provides meaningful information. Nutrient deficiencies can be surprisingly sneaky, calcium deficiencies might take decades to show up in blood tests while silently damaging bone …

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Outsmarting Osteoporosis: How to Build and Maintain Strong Bones at Any Age 26:08

27d ago26:08

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What if a silent thief was stealing your bone strength right now, and you had no idea until it was too late? Osteoporosis affects millions worldwide, yet most people remain completely unaware until a seemingly minor fall results in a life-altering fracture. Think of your bones like a bank account. During your teens and twenties, you make deposits, …

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Patient Profile: Melissa Korn 42:48

1M ago42:48

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Join us for a discussion with Soophia Naydenov and Melissa Korn, Deputy Bureau Chief of Media at the Wall Street Journal as she describes her experience with pulmonary embolism, post-spinal surgery.

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The Nutrition Myths That Need to Die in 2025 20:52

1M ago20:52

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Feeling confused about nutrition advice in 2025? You're not alone. Despite our advances in science and technology, most nutrition information remains stuck in the past, leaving people confused and frustrated. In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Jules takes on the most persistent nutrition falsehoods circulating on social media and in everyday convers…

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Magnesium: Running On Empty 14:02

1M ago14:02

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Magnesium might be the most underrated nutrient in your body's health arsenal. This powerful mineral acts as the essential backstage crew for over 300 enzyme systems, silently orchestrating everything from stress response and sleep quality to immune function and heart health. Yet astonishingly, about 40% of Canadians are walking around with chronic…

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You Can't Outrun Your Fork: Exercise Myths Debunked 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Forget everything you think you know about exercise and weight loss. The truth might surprise you—and it's backed by science. Ever found yourself grinding away on the treadmill while the scale refuses to budge? You're not alone. Exercise is often touted as the answer to weight loss, but the research tells a different story. A 400-calorie muffin tak…

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The Healthcare Crisis: Root Causes and Lifestyle Solutions 16:11

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The healthcare system is cracking under pressure, and it's not just about staffing shortages or budget cuts. Drawing from 19 years of medical practice, I peel back the layers of our current healthcare crisis to reveal what's really breaking the system: an epidemic of preventable lifestyle diseases. Remember when eating an apple instead of a process…

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Your Vitamins Might Be Hurting You More Than Helping 14:44

2M ago14:44

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The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned supplement routine led to permanent nerve damage. Through Samantha's story, we explore how her daily stack…

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Behind the White Coat: What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew 27:26

2M ago27:26

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What really happens after your doctor closes the exam room door? How do physicians feel when they can't give you the time you deserve? The healthcare system has trained us to focus on symptoms, tests, and diagnoses, but we rarely discuss the human experiences on both sides of medicine. Drawing from nearly two decades in healthcare, I'm pulling back…

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Habits Over Hacks: Why Health Information Deserves Depth 16:10

3M ago16:10

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We're living in a world where depth has become a disadvantage. The infamous "TLDR" (Too Long, Didn't Read) mentality has infiltrated health communication, replacing nuanced discussion with catchy, often misleading soundbites. While scrolling through claims like "carbs are bad" and "seed oils will kill you," we've lost sight of what meaningful healt…

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Dying Teaches Us How To Live: A Doctor's Reflection 17:19

3M ago17:19

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Death comes for us all, yet most of us live as though immortal. As a physician who's witnessed countless final moments, I've observed a heartbreaking pattern: people realizing too late that their health was never guaranteed, but rather the culmination of thousands of daily choices. This episode dives deep into what the deceased might tell us if the…

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Why Real Men Get Checkups: A Guide to Preventative Health 16:38

3M ago16:38

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Death doesn't wait for symptoms, and neither should you. This eye-opening episode tackles the critical yet often avoided topic of men's health during Men's Health Month. Did you know men are 24% less likely than women to have seen a doctor in the past year? The statistics are alarming, but there's hope. Whether you identify as male or simply care a…

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The Truth About Fasting: Beyond the Hype 22:44

3M ago22:44

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Fasting has become a health buzzword, but beneath the hype lies a complex metabolic tool with specific benefits and important caveats. In this comprehensive exploration, I break down the science behind different fasting approaches and reveal why not all fasting styles deliver the same results. The episode distinguishes between four major fasting ty…

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STORM-PE: From Inception to Impact 25:23

3M ago25:23

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In this episode, PERT President-Elect Dr. Mahir Elder and PERT Past-President Dr. Robert Lookstein, discuss the STORM-PE trial, from its inception to its impact on the field of pulmonary embolism.

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Les suppléments d’oméga-3, utiles ou non? 25:06

3M ago25:06

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Oméga-3 : faut-il se supplémenter? Certains disent oui. D’autres non. Et plusieurs préfèrent jouer de prudence. Voici mon avis sur un sujet hautement nuancé. Il n’y a pas de réponse simple. Ce n’est ni oui, ni non. Ça dépend de plusieurs facteurs — que je décortique dans cet épisode entièrement dédié aux oméga-3. Va faire un tour sur mon site web p…

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Beyond Hot Flashes: Understanding the Change and Thriving Through Menopause 22:04

4M ago22:04

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Menopause represents a profound biological transition that affects millions of women, yet most enter this phase with more questions than answers. In this comprehensive two-part exploration, we break down what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause—and why symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and weight ga…

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Mike Devol - Greensky Bluegrass 49:00

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*Re-publication of this episode from June, just before the 2025 Blue Ox Music Festival* The final episode before gates open at this year’s Blue Ox Music Festival! Nate and Justin connect with Mike from Greensky to discuss what they’ve been up to and look ahead to celebrating a milestone in their career as a flagship of jamgrass scene. Also mentione…

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Weight Gain After 40: The Science and Solutions 21:09

4M ago21:09

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The scale's creeping up, but nothing about your diet or exercise has changed. Sound familiar? That frustrating weight gain after 40 isn't your imagination—it's biology. And while it may feel inevitable, science shows it's absolutely reversible. Your body undergoes significant shifts after 40 that directly impact weight management. Estrogen and prog…

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Creatine, seulement pour les athletes? 29:07

4M ago29:07

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🎙️ Créatine : Pas juste pour les gars du gym Autrefois considérée comme un simple supplément pour les culturistes, la créatine est aujourd’hui l’un des suppléments les plus étudiés et les plus prometteurs pour la santé du cerveau, la cognition, le métabolisme énergétique et même le vieillissement en santé. Dans cet épisode, on décortique ce qu’est …

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The Silent Danger: How Sleep Apnea Impacts Your Health 22:37

4M ago22:37

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Are you constantly tired despite getting "enough" sleep? Do you wake with headaches or find yourself nodding off during the day? You might be among the one-fifth of adults suffering from sleep apnea without even knowing it. Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring or poor sleep – it's a potentially dangerous condition where breathing repeatedly stops t…

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Pseudoscience Exposed: How to Spot Wellness Trends That Don't Work 25:30

5M ago25:30

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Ever feel bombarded by conflicting health advice online? From raw carrot salads supposedly detoxing estrogen to cold plunges magically melting fat, Dr. Jules cuts through the noise with science-based clarity in this eye-opening episode. We're living in an era where everyone with a social media account claims expertise in hormones, detoxification, a…

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PERT Presents: A Deep Dive on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 4:58

5M ago4:58

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In this episode, a multidisciplinary panel of PE experts take learners on a deep dive into Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Listen as they cover the latest in DVT diagnosis and treatment, exploring both clinical considerations and ever-evolving approaches.

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Excès et déficiences dans la diète canadienne typique 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Qu’il s’agisse d’un excès de gras saturés, de cholestérol, de sodium, de sucres ajoutés ou tout simplement de calories, l’alimentation canadienne est souvent marquée par des excès. Mais elle comporte aussi de nombreuses carences : en fibres, en vitamine C, en fer, en calcium et en d’autres minéraux essentiels. Voici comment repérer ces excès et ces…

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Fear and Hope: My Personal Journey with Alzheimer's 17:22

5M ago17:22

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Fear can be a powerful motivator for change. In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on my greatest medical fear—Alzheimer's disease—and why it haunts me both professionally and personally. Having watched both my grandmothers lose themselves to dementia, including one who mistook me for her long-deceased husband when I was just a c…

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The PERC Database: From Onboarding to Benchmarking and Optimal Care 6:38

5M ago6:38

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Tune in to this episode of PERTCast to hear Dr. Rachel Rosovsky (PERT Past President) and Brian Shensky (Database Developer and Analysis) explore The PERT Consortium® PERC Database, from onboarding to benchmarking and optimal care.

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Healing Through Habits: A Doctor's Journey to Reversing Chronic Disease 19:17

5M ago19:17

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Tired of the "pill for every ill" approach that treats symptoms but ignores root causes? Discover the revolutionary framework that's transforming healthcare and empowering patients to take control of their wellbeing. Lifestyle Medicine represents a paradigm shift in how we approach chronic disease, not as inevitable conditions requiring lifelong me…

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Your Plate, Our Planet: How Diet Reshapes Earth's Health 13:09

6M ago13:09

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Your fork might be the most powerful climate tool you own. While we fixate on electric cars and plastic straws, we're ignoring the staggering environmental impact of what's on our plates. This episode reveals how animal agriculture generates more greenhouse emissions than all transportation combined, yet remains largely absent from climate conversa…

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Coffee: Medicine in a Mug? 19:18

6M ago19:18

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Coffee—is it friend or foe? That seemingly innocent question sparked this deep dive into coffee science after a colleague questioned my own consumption habits. As a health professional and coffee enthusiast, I was surprised by the persistent myths surrounding this beloved bean. Coffee contains over a thousand bioactive compounds beyond caffeine, in…

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The Science of Sleep & How Hormones Shape Your Health 31:36

6M ago31:36

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Your life literally depends on sleep, and in this eye-opening exploration of sleep science, we reveal why this nighttime process might be the most undervalued health tool in your arsenal. Sleep isn't merely a passive state where your body shuts down. It's an intricately choreographed series of stages, each with distinct physiological purposes that …

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Est-ce que les supplements de Vitamine C sont utiles? 37:32

6M ago37:32

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🎙️ Bienvenue dans cet épisode où on plonge dans le monde fascinant de la vitamine C 🍊 On l’associe souvent à l’immunité, à l’énergie ou à la prévention des rhumes… mais que dit vraiment la science sur la supplémentation en vitamine C? Est-ce que ça fonctionne? Est-ce que c’est sécuritaire? Et surtout, est-ce que tout le monde en a besoin? Dans cet …

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Why Doctors Don't Know Nutrition 24:26

7M ago24:26

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Modern medicine has a blind spot – one that's costing us dearly in terms of health and longevity. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that nutrition and exercise are the two most powerful levers for preventing and reversing chronic disease, most physicians receive minimal training in these areas. After completing a decade of rigorous medical e…

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Cheat Days: Good or Bad? 26:02

7M ago26:02

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What if everything you thought about "cheat days" is actually sabotaging your health goals? That's the question at the heart of this eye-opening exploration into our complex relationship with food. Drawing from real patient experiences and scientific evidence, Dr. Jules reveals the psychological trap many fall into: eating "clean" during the week o…

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Phytonutrients: The Chemicals That Give Plants Their Power 15:33

7M ago15:33

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Phytonutrients are chemical powerhouses. They make blueberries blue and carrots orange. They make broccoli and dark leafy greens health bombs and have been shown to lower cancer risk, inflammation, oxidation and DNA damage. And they only exist in plants. Here’s why you should absolutely eat the rainbow. Go check out my website for tons of free reso…

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Reframing Thrombus Management: Beyond the Clot to Patient-Centered Outcomes in Pulmonary Embolism Treatment (Sponsored by Thrombolex) 8:55

7M ago8:55

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In this episode, Drs. Vivian Bishay, Wissam Jaber and Dr. Vlad Lakhter review safety, patient selection, and risk stratification related to device selection. They examine the economics of outcomes in PE treatment, including workflow efficiency and the impact of avoiding post-procedure infusion and ICU resource use. Discussion ensues on the role of …

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Le perte de poids: notre biologie et notre environnement 37:41

7M ago37:41

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Il existe un décalage croissant entre notre biologie et l’environnement alimentaire moderne. Nous sommes programmés pour rechercher le sucre, les graisses et le sel — autrefois rares, aujourd’hui omniprésents. Les aliments ultra-transformés détournent notre cerveau et surchargent notre organisme, rendant la santé plus difficile à maintenir que jama…

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Omega-3, should you be supplementing? 22:06

7M ago22:06

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Omega-3, should you be supplementing? Some say yes. Some say no. Some say better safe than sorry. Here's my take on a highly nuanced suject. There is no yes or no answer. It depends on many factors that I will review in this episode all about Omega-3. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet a…

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Warren Haynes - Road To Blue Ox 44:34

8M ago44:34

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Justin and Nate had a great conversation with Warren Haynes! We discussed his past collaborations that led him to where he is today, dove into his new album and learned about the incredible band he will have along at Blue Ox. There are a few timely announcements about the festival and we also listened to a song by The Wildmans, who are performing o…

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Les risques d’une diète mal planifiée 39:08

8M ago39:08

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Mon principal but avec ce podcast et mes plateformes de médias sociaux est de m'assurer que les gens qui considèrent une régime à prédominance de plantes le font de façon responsable. La réalité est que TOUS les régimes alimentaires peuvent vous mettre à risque de déficiences nutritives si mal planifié. Et donc voilà pourquoi je suis là! Go check o…

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Superior Siren 38:04

8M ago38:04

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Laura Sellner, aka Superior Siren, has been on my radar for a very long time. Superior Siren exemplifies how to put a mood and character to music, with the natural environment of Lake Superior looming large as the heart of her music. We discuss how Sacred Heart music venue influences Duluth artists with its sound and the importance of being surroun…

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Leading Forward: Dr. Moriarty and Dr. Elder Discuss the Future of PERT 29:50

8M ago29:50

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Join us for an exclusive look inside The PERT Consortium® as President Dr. John Moriarty and incoming President Dr. Mahir Elder sat down with Communications Committee Chair Dr. James Horowitz. From their personal journeys into leadership, to The Consortium's most impactful initiatives, this episode uncovers the bold vision driving the future of PE …

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Colorants artificiels - cancérigènes ou chemophobie? 27:15

8M ago27:15

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On se le cachera pas, nos aliments ultra-transformés contiennent plusieurs ingrédients artificiels qui n'ont rien à faire dans notre alimentation. Mais ceci étant dit, au lieu de blâmer les colorants dans nos Froot Loops, peut être que l'on devrait se concentrer sur l'ajout de plus de fruits et légumes dans nos boîtes à lunch. Voici ma perspective …

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Navigating the Finish Line: Maximizing Efficiency During Mechanical Thrombectomy (Sponsored by AngioDynamics) 8:20

8M ago8:20

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In this episode, we explore considerations in mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism, with particular emphasis on determining appropriate endpoints for concluding a procedure and the critical role of time and procedural efficiency. Key takeaways cover optimizing procedure duration, achieving meaningful reductions in pulmonary artery pressur…

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Josie Langhorst 35:40

8M ago35:40

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There was a moment right away in recording this podcast that gave me goosebumps. Sitting in an empty church outside of Mahtowa, Josie Langhorst pointed to a space up front and shared that her first public performance was right there. Being in a place where an artist first found their voice is extra special, especially when we get to hear two new so…

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4 Basic Steps Towards A Healthier Diet 20:36

8M ago20:36

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Online, there’s an infinite amount of ways to get healthier and many of them directly contradict each other. In this episode, we go back to the basic steps towards a healthy dietary pattern, regardless of whether you are plant-based or not. There are 4 very simple things that can propel you towards a healthier you. Let’s talk about them. Go check o…

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Leah Song of Rising Appalachia - Road To Blue Ox 1:03:15

8M ago1:03:15

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We’re back with a new episode in anticipation of this year's Blue Ox! Justin and Nate chatted with Leah Song of the sister-led group, Rising Appalachia. We discussed their journey around the country, developing their signature rendering of folk music and keeping rooted with a family that continues to inspire their music, pace of life and sense of p…

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Clare Doyle 33:15

8M ago33:15

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In a short time, Clare Doyle has garnered a lot of buzz and praise for her music. Clare’s creative journey from childhood to when the pandemic reawakened her interest in songwriting is movie material. Her ability to share without boundaries, feel without holding back, and authentically reveal herself in her songs is a talent every musician aims to …

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Creatine, should you be supplementing? 22:39

8M ago22:39

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Creatine: Not Just for Gym Bros Once thought of as just a muscle-building supplement for bodybuilders, creatine is now one of the most well-researched and promising supplements for brain health, cognition, energy metabolism, and even healthy aging. In this episode, we break down what creatine is, who it’s for (hint: it’s probably you), how it works…