Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Robert Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Our population is aging as our life expectancy increases with time. In general, we’re living longer than those before us. Aging is an interesting concept; we all want to achieve old age, but it’s not something we look forward to. What we really want is to maintain our physical, mental and soci ... Show More
Apr 16
Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Forrest Sturgill, M.D. Parkinson’s Disease is a relatively common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity and resting tremor, as well as non-motor symptoms such as autonomic dysfunction, mood di ... Show More
27m 31s
Apr 14
Parkinson’s Disease in Children and Young Adults
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Rodolfo Savica, M.D., Ph.D. We commonly see Parkinson’s Disease in our older patients, but have you ever seen it present in a child or young adult? It can happen. Whereas Parkinson’s Disease in an older patient is likely to be idiopathic, we ne ... Show More
30m 41s
Apr 9
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Diabetes and Novel Therapies for Diabetes
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Vinaya Simha, M.B.B.S., M.D. For years, we saw very little change in the management of type 2 diabetes. However, over the past decade, numerous new pharmacologic treatment options, innovations in glucose monitoring, and new insulin delivery sys ... Show More
33m 34s
Feb 2025
432 SelfWork: Doctors and Depression: A Conversation with Dr. Pam Buchanan
Today the focus is on doctors and depression, with Dr. Pamela Buchanan as my guest, in a second episode in the "Careers That Kill" series, discussing medical providers, the pandemic, and depression. She's a board-certified physician, speaker and thought leader dedicated to transf ... Show More
34m 15s
Oct 2024
How Spirituality and Religiosity Affect Mental Health
Holistic practitioners believe in healing the mind, body, and soul. However, it's rare to find clear examples of an association between spirituality, religiosity, and physical well-being. Tina's (pseudonym) healing journey clearly illustrates these relationships.Despite decades o ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 2025
Rethinking ADHD: Root Causes, Real Healing, and the Power of Functional Medicine
ADHD and other brain-based conditions such as depression, autism, and even schizophrenia are increasingly understood as inflammatory disorders of the brain—deeply rooted in the complex interplay between genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Many individuals go undiagnosed for yea ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2018
How Psychiatric Medications Work with Dr. Cummings
In the latest episode of the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. Puder interviews Dr. Cummings, a psychopharmacologist. They discuss the way medicine works in our bodies, and if medicine or therapy is more effective for treating different disorders. They also talk about the ... Show More
50m 34s
Mar 2025
Is Exercise the Miracle Drug We’ve Been Waiting For? The Number One Way to Strengthen Your Mind and Fight Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Fatty15. When we think about treating depression, we rarely consider exercise. Yet emerging research shows it can be a powerful tool for managing mild to moderate depression, and it works well alongside other therapi ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2024
226 | [GUEST] Seeing & Healing Anxiety From a Natural Perspective: Root Causes & Simple, Practical Tools to Support Your Anxiety w/ Naturopathic Dr. Taylor Pagano
Friend, today's episode is a deep dive into anxiety from natural, holistic approach.In today's episode, you'll learn:how a natural approach to anxiety looks different than what we're used tosome possible root causes of anxietypractical anxiety reducing tips for yo ... Show More
47m 4s