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The Podcast by KevinMD

Kevin Pho, MD
Primary Care
Opioid Use Disorder
Artificial Intelligence
Physician Work-Life Balance
Physician Burnout
Healthcare System
Peer Review System
Covid-19
Burnout
Self-Compassion
Healthcare Communication
Working Patients
Medical Residency
Physician Spouses
Addiction Treatment
Pain Management
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Biological Warfare
Family Medicine
Workplace Violence

Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.

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Pediatric hematology-oncology physician and co-founder of Pink Coat, MD Tammie Chang discusses the article "Unhooking from the ego in medicine." Tammie shares her personal journey through depression and clinical burnout, explaining how these challeng... more

Integrative pediatrician Mary Wilde discusses the article "The pause medicine never taught us to take." Mary discusses how medical training conditions clinicians to fear rest and prioritize a treadmill of servitude over personal well-being. She share... more

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Metabolic health educator Marsha Shepherd Whitt discusses the article "Why 'eat less, move more' fails for midlife weight loss." Marsha explains that weight loss struggles in midlife are often driven by physiology rather than a lack of discipline. As... more

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Health care executive Chris Darland discusses their article "Why remote patient monitoring needs a preventive shift." Chris explains that remote patient monitoring is currently too reactive, functioning as a safety net that tracks problems rather tha... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Wilde
Integrative pediatrician
Episode: Why physicians must reclaim their right to pause
Marsha Whitt
Metabolic health educator
Independent/metabolic health educator
Episode: Why hormonal shifts make traditional dieting ineffective for midlife women
Chris Darland
President and CEO of Pure Bridge Health
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Episode: Proactive monitoring can prevent emergencies by catching heart signals early
Maureen McBeth
Physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist
Physical therapy / lymphedema specialty
Episode: Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight
Lee James
Senior Vice President, Oncology Medical Affairs at Lilly
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Episode: Why early detection matters: Transforming lung cancer care
Richard Lawhern
Patient advocate and co-author of US Opioid Policy History article
National Campaign to Protect People in Pain
Episode: Politics and fear have replaced science in U.S. pain management
Umayr Shaikh
Medical student
Episode: Shift from universal to optional vaccination risks normalizing preventable disease
Amy Dinaburg
Retired emergency department nurse
Self-described former ER nurse
Episode: Emergency nurses struggle to turn off survival mode after the pandemic
Claudine Holt
Occupational Medicine Physician and Life Coach
Self-described practice in hormones and nervous system regulation
Episode: Why "just relaxing" fails when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode

Hosts

Kevin Pho
Host of The Podcast by KevinMD
Jonathan Bushman
Family physician and health benefits advisor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
  • Essential listening for physicians and healthcare advocates

    The Podcast by KevinMD is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Kevin Pho, this daily podcast offers a platform for diverse voices in medicine, from physicians and nurses to policy experts and patient advocates. Each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of the healthcare system, providing listeners with actionable insights and fresh perspectives.

    Dr. Pho’s engaging interview style fosters meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface, addr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mirdie
    United States6 months ago
  • The real deal

    The KevinMD podcast gives healthcare and its triumphs and tribulations, a voice. Kevin Pho, MD is a great host and cuts to the chase. Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Nicole S
    United States7 months ago
  • U.S Vaccine Health Disparities

    Grateful for the opportunity to speak on the KevinMD podcast about vaccine-related health disparities in the U.S. It was a thought-provoking and engaging conversation, and I appreciate the platform to highlight issues of equity in public health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaitlynnE.
    United States9 months ago
  • Poor, poor me

    I used to enjoy & look forward to a new one. Lately it has been too much “poor pitiful physicians.” Ways to make $ to have the lavish lifestyle we expect? We work soo hard? Much of your work is nothing compared to hospital nurses & EMS workers.

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    ssssuuummmssstttuuufff
    United States9 months ago
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    It was an honor today to work with another internal medicine doc like Kevin. We discussed a number of issues around mental healthcare, what can be done about it, and why it’s not the medical doctors fault.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United States9 months ago

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Guests bring timely, important topics spanning medicine, policy, and AI.
Audience appreciates candid discussions on burnout and physician well-being.
Listeners value the concise format and practical takeaways for busy clinicians.
The host delivers diverse physician and healthcare voices with engaging conversations.

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Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight
Q: What practical steps should doctors take to support patients on GLP-1s?
Prescribe exercise programs, ensure patients have access to a dietitian and body composition testing, and encourage ongoing monitoring and communication between patient and physician.
Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight
Q: How can patients preserve muscle during weight loss with GLP-1 medications?
Maintain proper nutrition with adequate protein, engage in structured resistance and aerobic exercise dosed appropriately, and involve a dietitian to prevent caloric deficits that could undermine muscle mass.
Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight
Q: What should clinicians monitor beyond scale weight when patients begin GLP-1 therapy?
Clinicians should monitor body composition, particularly skeletal muscle mass and fat mass, using tests like bioimpedance spectroscopy, and track these metrics alongside weight across the treatment course.
Proactive monitoring can prevent emergencies by catching heart signals early
Q: What kind of information can be transmitted remotely and how does the data get processed?
Data from a wearable device (ECG, accelerometer, impedance) is transmitted via cellular or hospital network, processed in the cloud, and delivered to clinicians in context-specific formats to support quick decisions.
Proactive monitoring can prevent emergencies by catching heart signals early
Q: So just tell us some examples of what that preventive shift may look like.
The guest describes rapid, succinct assessments for cardiac stability, a most useful output that helps decide bed allocation and care pathways, plus a plan from clinicians that is simple enough for fast decision-making.

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The show features concise, 15-minute conversations with clinicians, researchers, and health workers exploring timely topics in healthcare—from IVF decision-making and AI in medicine to safety in hospital systems and burnout. Episodes often center on practical guidance for clinicians and patients, patient advocacy, and systemic issues in healthcare—delivered through accessible interviews with doctors and healthcare professionals who bring real-world experience to complex topics. A few standout angles include physician well-being, governance around AI, and innovative care models like cooperative health systems. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways, thoughtful perspectives, and a steady stream of expert insights across medicine, policy, a... more

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