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Pancreatic Cancer
Chronic Pain
Diabetes
Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group
Glp-1 Drugs
Pain Management
Gallbladder Surgery
Magnesium
Autoimmune Disease
Nutrition
Cardiovascular Health
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Dignity Medical Oncology
Neuropathic Pain
Noplastic Pain
Nociceptive Pain
Anger
Covid-19
Immunotherapy
Dietary Influence On Pain

Answers to your medical questions and health topics in the news.

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Latest Episodes

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 11-20-2025:

* Dr. Dawn discusses GLP-1 inhibitors like Zepbound and semaglutide showing unexpected benefits for addiction treatment beyond diabetes and weight loss. Patients in rehab report these drugs mute crav... more

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 11-13-2025:

* Dr. Dawn discusses a New England Journal of Medicine study examining radiation exposure from medical imaging in over 4 million children showing increased hematological cancer risk. Head and brain C... more

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 11-06-2025:>/p>

* Dr. Dawn interviews Cindy Jackonette and Dr. Michael Alexander about a fundraiser for pancreatic cancer awareness on November 15th at Bargetto Winery from 2-5pm, supporting the Santa Cruz Cance... more

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-30-2025:

* Dr. Dawn opens with Halloween-themed scary medical stories, beginning with food toxins lurking in refrigerators and pantries. She explains how molds on grains and nuts, particularly Aspergillus spe... more

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Recent Guests

Cindy Jackonette
A friend of Donna Hutchinson, who died of pancreatic cancer, co-founder of a fundraising event for pancreatic cancer support.
Episode: Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser, Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines, and Midwest Cancer Cluster Investigation
Dr. Michael Alexander
Medical Oncology Director of the Solary Cancer Center at Dominican Hospital, retired oncologist.
Dominican Hospital
Episode: Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser, Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines, and Midwest Cancer Cluster Investigation
Katherine Rockwood
Registered Nurse and long-term advocate for breastfeeding
Watsonville Community Hospital
Episode: International Breastfeeding Month: Benefits for Babies and Mothers with Nurses Katherine Rockwood and Jess Stevens
Jess Stevens
Registered Nurse and major milk donor
Watsonville Community Hospital
Episode: International Breastfeeding Month: Benefits for Babies and Mothers with Nurses Katherine Rockwood and Jess Stevens
Michael Alexander
Medical oncologist and board member of the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group
Dignity Medical Oncology
Episode: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Special: Local Experts and Survivors Share Stories of Innovation, Research, and Hope
Joel Primack
Distinguished professor emeritus and pancreatic cancer survivor
UCSC
Episode: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Special: Local Experts and Survivors Share Stories of Innovation, Research, and Hope

Host

Dr. Dawn Motika
Host providing answers to health queries with a focus on holistic and functional approaches.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i-laz
    Japana year ago
  • Always great!

    I have been listening since 2008

    Podchaser
    5
    rosenbaum.lisa
    2 years ago
  • Always fantastic!

    Current info along with references

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LLR
    3 years ago
  • As a total medical info junkie I never miss an episode and learn a ton of useful information. Maybe too much microbiome talk. Still one of my fav podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
    mtnlover2012
    3 years ago
  • As a total medical info junkie I never miss an episode and learn a ton of useful information. Maybe too much microbiome talk. Still one of my fav podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mtnlover2012
    3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate Dr. Dawn's extensive knowledge and research-backed advice, highlighting her ability to explain complex medical information simply and effectively.
Many note the podcast's interactive nature, valuing real-time answers to their health questions during episodes.
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Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser, Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines, and Midwest Cancer Cluster Investigation
Q: When should my son start getting checked for colon cancer?
He should have started getting screened 10 years ago, but now he definitely needs to get screened due to his age and family history.
Low-Dose Lithium Safety, Methotrexate Alternatives, and Making Exercise Convenient
Q: What are the trade-offs of long-term methotrexate use?
Methotrexate has benefits such as reducing symptoms of psoriasis, but it can affect white blood counts and may increase the risk of infections. Regular monitoring is necessary to ensure health stability.
Organ Transplant Corruption, Scientific Fraud, and Medical Misinformation in Healthcare
Q: Do you feel that there are negatives to taking statins?
Yes, statins have well-established risks including rhabdomyolysis and an increased rate of developing diabetes, especially in women.
COVID Vaccines Available, Metformin for Arthritis, and Women's Health Research Under Attack
Q: I would love to have you talk a bit about histamine. Like I'm tracking down food allergies right now.
Okay. Well, let's start out with histamine intolerance. And so there's a couple of different reasons people can have that.
COVID Vaccines Available, Metformin for Arthritis, and Women's Health Research Under Attack
Q: Have you heard anything about this?
I'm very familiar with glutathione products, not that particular product.

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