We all know that the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. But how was their mental health before the pandemic?
Today’s guest, Dr. Rola Hallam, has opened 7 hospitals in Syria as part of her humanitarian work. Dr. Hallam shares with us that compassion fatigue isn’t really about compassion or fatigue, it’s more likely trauma from having larg ... Show More
Feb 5
New Year’s Resolutions Fail Because We Set Them Wrong
New Year’s resolutions promise hope, but for many people, they quietly deliver shame, stress, and self-blame instead. If resolutions leave you feeling worse about yourself every January, this episode explains why — and what actually works. Host Gabe Howard is joined by returning ... Show More
25m 1s
Jan 22
Why Negative Self-Talk Feels True (And How to Stop Believing It)
Negative self-talk isn’t just annoying — it can quietly shape our decisions, confidence, and impact our mental health. But what if silencing that inner critic isn’t about positive affirmations, gratitude journals, or pretending everything is fine?In this episode, host Gabe Howard ... Show More
23m 15s
Apr 2023
How To Address And Begin To Heal Trauma
This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens. Western medicine likes to separate the mind from the body, but the truth is, they couldn’t be more connected. Starting at a young age, many of us face hardships that shape the lens through which we ... Show More
50m 12s
Sep 2022
The Myth of Normal and Toxic Culture - Dr. Gabor Maté
Today's guest is a brilliantly original thinker and bestselling author on addiction, trauma, parenting, and the social context of human diseases and imbalances - Dr. Gabor Maté. Contrary to mainstream medicine, he asserts that most health issues and diseases aren't individual pro ... Show More
38m 59s
Sep 2023
Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health | U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Vivek Murthy, M.D., the acting U.S. Surgeon General who earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. We discuss nutrition, food additives, social media and mental health, public health initiatives to comb ... Show More
2h 31m
Aug 2020
Nzinga A. Harrison, MD | Power, Recovery & Equity
<p>As a physician with specialties in addiction medicine and psychiatry who has spent her career focusing on stigma reduction and health equity, Nzinga Harrison is uniquely positioned to help people navigate the stress of current events including from opioid crisis and COVID to r ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
The Hidden Health Crisis: How It Affects All Of Us And What We Can Do About It with US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy #462
Have you ever felt lonely, even when surrounded by people? Do you struggle to forge meaningful connections in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world? If so, you're not alone. Loneliness is on the rise in many countries around the world and more people than ever before are fe ... Show More
1h 36m
Apr 2023
Are Thyroid Issues, Hidden Infections, Or Poor Sleep At The Root Of Your Mystery Symptoms?
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Paleovalley. My job as a Functional Medicine doctor is to be a medical detective—to investigate and address the root causes of problems (not just the symptoms), help people fix the underlying problems that cause th ... Show More
57m 20s
Sep 2022
Dr Gabor Maté on Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture #294
Today I’m excited to welcome Dr Gabor Maté back to the podcast for a third time. Gabor is a fellow physician, author, speaker and friend who brings warmth and wisdom to every conversation we have. He’s a renowned expert on addiction, trauma, stress and childhood development – and ... Show More
2h 6m