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Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron speaks with Dr. Christina Cherian, a double board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician and founder of Lotus Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Cherian shares how she overcame medical school burnout by discovering the power of plant-based nutrition and mindfulness, shifting her focus from simply prescribing pills to treating the root causes of chronic disease. They discuss how incremental dietary changes, rather than an “all-or-nothing” approach, can reverse conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Dr. Cherian also highlights the vital role of mindfulness in breaking bad habits by creating space between cravings and reactions. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest: 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX8L0BBe8OdwvlH_YsONOJROVBFxLxto0 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prime-health-podcast/id1835679843 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zYlwjo5863xRzG6bh9wuH

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Jenna Ross, a certified mental performance consultant, licensed associate counselor, and U.S. Army veteran. Drawing on her 13 years of military experience as a medic and drill sergeant, Dr. Ross shares how she helps athletes, executives, and tactical professionals (like police and first responders) train their minds to build stress tolerance and avoid burnout. They discuss the hidden dangers of “maladaptive perfectionism,” the creation of her “Appraisal Gap” model, and why performance coaching isn’t just for fixing what’s broken—it’s about optimizing your true potential. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX8L0BBe8OdwvlH_YsONOJROVBFxLxto0 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prime-health-podcast/id1835679843 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zYlwjo5863xRzG6bh9wuH

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Maya Sarkisyan, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, functional medicine practitioner, master NLP practitioner, and founder of the Dr. Maya Clinic. Dr. Maya shares her fascinating transition from a high-stress Wall Street software engineering career to holistic medicine, a shift sparked by discovering the profound link between her own autoimmune condition and unresolved emotional trauma. They discuss how traditional medicine often masks symptoms with medications like SSRIs, while a true root-cause approach blends functional testing (like neurotransmitter and microbiome analysis) with powerful emotional detox techniques. The conversation covers the power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), the future of infant DNA testing, and how setting clear personal goals can rapidly accelerate physical healing. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX8L0BBe8OdwvlH_YsONOJROVBFxLxto0 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prime-health-podcast/id1835679843 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zYlwjo5863xRzG6bh9wuH

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Sam Jacobsak, former professional baseball player and founder of Shoulder Sleeper. Sam Jacobsak shares the “aha moment” following his own labral surgery when he realized the standard medical sling offered zero support for sleeping, leading to severe inflammation and sleepless nights. Together with his physical therapist co-founder, Sam Jakobsak developed the Shoulder Sleeper pillow—a patented, custom-fitted sleep brace that props the humerus, prevents rolling, and eliminates painful neck straps. They discuss the transition from professional athletics to entrepreneurship, the upcoming clinical trial measuring the pillow’s impact on reducing opioid use, and how comfortable sleep is transforming orthopedic recovery. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast 🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX8L0BBe8OdwvlH_YsONOJROVBFxLxto0 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prime-health-podcast/id1835679843 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zYlwjo5863xRzG6bh9wuH

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Shideh Shafie, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and high-performance coach. Dr. Shideh Shafie shares how a severe head trauma during her honeymoon led her to seek out coaching and discover new tools for managing stress beyond just “working harder”. Drawing from her intense ER experience, she now helps successful leaders, physicians, and entrepreneurs transition from high-functioning to truly high-performing without sacrificing their well-being. The conversation explores why leadership can be lonely, the difference between responsibility and stewardship, and how high achievers can use curiosity instead of judgment to overcome setbacks and stay connected to their personal lives. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform:

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Shannon Davis, a registered dietitian and metabolic health specialist. Shannon shares her personal struggle with infertility and her professional realization that the traditional dietary advice she taught for years in dialysis and transplant centers was actually keeping patients sick. They discuss how insulin resistance is the true root cause of most chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even dementia. Shannon outlines her simple, three-step protocol for reversing insulin resistance, emphasizing time-restricted eating, high-protein and high-fat nutrition, and targeted nutraceuticals over outdated calorie-counting methods. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform:

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Joseph DiDuro, a chiropractic neurologist, clinical researcher, and world-leading authority on transcranial photobiomodulation. Dr. Joseph DiDuro unpacks the critical relationship between deep sleep, the glymphatic system, and brain health. He explains how red and near-infrared light therapy—when applied directly to the head—can enhance the brain’s natural “wash and rinse” cycle, helping to clear out toxins and improve cognitive function. From treating dementia and traumatic brain injuries to helping high-performing executives and autistic children, Dr. Joseph DiDuro shares why focusing on sleep and cellular energy is the ultimate neuro-metabolic solution. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform:

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Suzannah Bozzone, a board-certified family and lifestyle physician, and the founder of True Health Journey. Dr. Suzannah Bozzone shares the traumatic personal injury and dismissive medical experience that fueled her passion to become a deeply empathetic physician. They discuss the immense power of Lifestyle Medicine in reversing chronic diseases—which account for 90% of healthcare spending—by prioritizing nutrition, sleep, and stress management over lifelong prescriptions. The conversation also explores her transition into workplace wellness, highlighting how community, culture, and connecting with our life’s purpose are the ultimate drivers for lasting behavioral change. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform:

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Keri Kaitz, a wellness advocate and health optimization specialist with Get Healthy USA. Keri shares her fascinating career transition from Wall Street wealth management to biotech, and eventually to preventative healthcare. The conversation centers around the Biophotonic Scanner, a breakthrough, non-invasive device that measures antioxidant levels in real-time. Keri exposes the lack of transparency in the supplement industry and explains how practitioners and patients can finally answer the million-dollar question: Are your supplements actually working? Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform:

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Alena Butkevica, a biotech scientist, oral maxillofacial surgeon, and the innovator behind AB Bioinnovations Inc. After performing over 15,000 surgeries, Dr. Alena Butkevica realized that true healing and youthfulness come from empowering the body’s internal mechanisms, not from superficially altering appearances. She shares her journey of refusing cosmetic surgery in her mid-50s to instead develop “Absolute Youth,” a natural, nanotechnology-driven skincare line that successfully reversed her own aging. The conversation covers the hidden dangers of modern cosmetic procedures, the vital connection between facial lymphatic drainage and brain health, and how to properly feed the skin’s natural 28-day cellular turnover. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: