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The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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Mental Health
Social Media
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Generation Z
Transgender Healthcare
Med Spa Regulation
Covid-19
Puberty Blockers
B12 Injections
Family Health
Longevity
Health Care
Anxiety
Depression
Gender Identity
Patient Advocacy
Health Care System
Mycobacterium Infection
Body Positivity
Vaccine Hesitancy

In The Checkup, board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Mike, interviews the biggest names in Hollywood, Washington, sports, music, digital, and everywhere else about their physical, mental, and emotional health, so we can all learn to live happy and healthy together. Watch full video episodes: go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/playlist/CheckupPodcastPlaylist IG: go.doctormikem... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Daniel Amen
A physician with double board certifications in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, and multiple New York Times bestselling author.
Amen Clinics
Episode: Are These Brain Scans Too Good To Be True? | Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Jen Gunter
Board-certified OBGYN, pain medicine physician, and author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto.
Episode: Is Your Women’s Health “Expert” Lying To You? | Dr. Jen Gunter
Chuck Schumer
U.S. Senator representing New York
U.S. Senate
Episode: The Truth About The Government Shutdown | Senator Chuck Schumer
Dr. Eric Bender
A psychiatrist whose insights on the human mind have been featured in the New York Times and GQ.
Episode: What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Mental Illness | Dr. Eric Bender
Rainn Wilson
Actor, author, and producer known for his role as Dwight Schrute on 'The Office'
Episode: Why Rainn Wilson Loves Paramedics & Thinks Dwight Schrute Is MAHA
David Fajgenbaum
A physician and researcher who battled Castleman disease and discovered a treatment for himself.
Episode: The Doctor Who Cured His Own Disease | Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Kevin Hall, Ph.D.
A leading metabolism researcher and author of the book 'Food Intelligence'.
National Institutes of Health (formerly)
Episode: How RFK Jr. Manipulates Nutrition Research | Kevin Hall
Dr. Mike Israetel
Bodybuilder and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization.
Renaissance Periodization
Episode: The Science Of Attractiveness | Dr. Mike Israetel
Julie McFadden
Hospice Nurse known for sharing lessons about life and dying
Hospice Nurse Julie
Episode: Everything You Need To Know About Dying | Hospice Nurse Julie

Host

Doctor Mike
Host and Executive Producer, delivering insights on health and wellness through engaging discussions with guests from various sectors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Love it

    Love it. Honesty transparency, and need all of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olinapopo
    United States2 months ago
  • We all need Dr. Mike

    I eagerly await each new episode of The Checkup with Dr. Mike, as he has become a leading voice in combating medical misinformation and disinformation. Through his platform, Dr. Mike invites a diverse range of guests, creating engaging and insightful discussions. What I appreciate most about this podcast are Dr. Mike’s thoughtful and down-to-earth questions, which help make his guests feel approachable and relatable.

    Although I work in healthcare, I believe non-healthcare listeners stand to gai... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegCamp847
    United States2 months ago
  • This is fascinating

    When you talked about your anti-vax debate they were very disrespectful and also can you possibly do a checkup on ideal amounts of screen time for children against adults btw I am 9 years old but I weigh 15 pounds is that strange

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marshmallow2016 march
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dr mike 🍎

    I LOVE listening to this when. I’m going to sleep, and wanna be a nurse later in life and think your questions and information are informative and amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love the podcast 🩷
    United States2 months ago
  • Dr Mike

    Watch his videos learned he makes a podcast and I really like it no misinformation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sub 2 DrewBrady222
    United States2 months ago

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The Doctor Who Tried Fat Loss Medications | Dr. Christle Guevarra
Q: Why do you think mental health would have helped?
It would have provided a space to discuss the emotional aspects of struggling through med school while managing food noise.
The Doctor Who Tried Fat Loss Medications | Dr. Christle Guevarra
Q: What was your journey like before the medication came on board?
I struggled with a high appetite from a young age and faced bullying, leading to various diet attempts and significant mental stress.
The Truth About The Government Shutdown | Senator Chuck Schumer
Q: Why is it so important on this issue to follow your heart?
Because 51,000 people will die if we don't change the law regarding health care.
The Truth About The Government Shutdown | Senator Chuck Schumer
Q: What does a government shutdown even mean?
It means that the government doesn't have money to spend and essential services continue, but many workers don't get paid.
Why Rainn Wilson Loves Paramedics & Thinks Dwight Schrute Is MAHA
Q: Were you aware of the plight of first responders prior to reading that script?
No, I had no idea. I knew the healthcare system was broken.

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Focuses on discussions surrounding health, wellness, and personal experiences, particularly emphasizing the interplay of physical, mental, and emotional health. Renowned guests from various fields, including celebrities and healthcare experts, share insights on topics like mental health, healthcare policy, and personal health journeys. Unique elements include candid conversations about societal issues related to health misinformation and advocacy for better healthcare access, making the content both informative and relatable to a broad audience.

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The Checkup launched 3 years ago and published 86 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Dr. Daniel Amen
2. Dr. Jen Gunter
3. Chuck Schumer
4. Dr. Eric Bender
5. Rainn Wilson
6. David Fajgenbaum
7. Kevin Hall, Ph.D.
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