
A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster.
"When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Y... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Zorba explains and weighs in on so called "Blue Zones." He helps out a caller who is comparing melatonin to traditional, over-the-counter sleep aids, and he helps a listener who has questions about what water to use for sinus r... more
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Zorba looks at a new study about "Forever Chemicals" (phthalates). What products are they found in, and what are they doing to our health? He helps a caller who is questioning the merits of certain medical studies and online he... more
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Zorba's thoughts on the American Heart Association's reaction to the red meat recommendations laid out on the new food pyramid.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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Zorba gives digs in to the new blood test that purports to predict when symptoms of Alzheimer's may begin. He helps out a caller with joint pain issues. An emailer asks about Benadryl use, and Zorba helps out a listener with IB... more
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I love Dr Paster - have listened to him for over a decade - always on podcast as I did not live in Wisconsin. I was heartbroken when I heard Wisconsin Public Radio had cut him. I am so thankful that he and Carl have kept the podcast going and it’s even better now - without the constraints of public radio - we have Dr Paster Unleashed! He is America’s Doctor - that is to say the doctor we all wish was our doctor! Thanks so much for all you do!!
Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster is a refreshing and insightful health podcast that blends expert medical knowledge with a warm, joyful approach to wellness. Dr. Paster’s decades of experience as a family physician shine through in every episode, where he offers practical advice, thoughtful answers to listener questions, and an optimistic outlook on living a vibrant, healthy life. The mix of science-based insights and holistic health perspectives makes this podcast both trustworthy and approachab... more
I love you guys but you throw me sometimes. Doctors experimenting on themselves is nothing new, Zorba knows that. It’s called “Biohacking” for the general public and is becoming increasingly popular. I’ve done it many times. It’s not that weird at all.
Wonderful show combining good information & humor; all the best to make for a wonderful day. Dr. Zorba, Tom and Carl, you guys are the best.😃 I listen to you through Podcasts, and when I see your podcast insignia, it makes me smile and I immediately open it up. Thank you thank you for all of you. Have a wonderful day, every day. 👋🏻😎
Wonderful show combining good information & humor; all the best to make for a wonderful day. Dr. Zorba, Tom and Carl, you guys are the best.😃
I listen to you through Podcasts, and when I see your podcast insignia, it makes me smile and I immediately oopen it up. Thank you thank you for all of you. Have a wonderful day, every day. 👋🏻😎
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The show centers on practical health and wellness, blending medical expertise with an approachable, optimistic tone. Episodes cover vaccines, public health topics, diet and nutrition, fitness for longevity, sleep and GERD questions, and the evolving role of technology in healthcare, all delivered with accessible humor and listener Q&A. A standout aspect is the host's long-running medical experience and a humane, holistic approach to health that emphasizes science-based guidance alongside everyday lifestyle tips. The format, which frequently features listener questions and lighter moments (mom jokes, personal anecdotes), makes complex medical topics feel relatable and actionable for a broad audience of health-conscious adults.
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