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From Fear to Early Detection: The Story Behind the Boob Bus – Talk with Rena Vanzo

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Rena Vanzo, a genetic counselor and founder of The Boob Bus. After realizing her home state of Utah had some of the lowest mammogram rates in the country, Rena launched the nation’s only mobile mammogram clinic offering integrated genetic testing and dense breast ultrasounds. She discusses how bringing breast health screenings directly to community centers and workplaces removes the friction and fear from the process. The conversation covers the shocking statistics of breast cancer, the importance of understanding your genetic family history, and how a quick 15-minute visit to the bus can literally save a life. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://www.theboobbus.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rena-vanzo-18856484/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-boob-bus/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095295685764 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobbus1/ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

You Don’t Need More Restrictions, You Need a Plan That Fits Your Life – Talk with Julia Holden

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Julia Holden, a functional medicine-certified health coach and personal trainer, and founder of Holden Lifestyle Health. After leaving a decade-long career in corporate healthcare marketing, Julia transitioned to functional medicine health coaching to help people achieve optimal health without feeling forced into restrictive diets or workout routines. She discusses the importance of building healthy habits around positive associations, the foundational pillars of lifestyle modification, and how combining functional coaching with personal training yields the best results. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://www.holdenlifestylehealth.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-holden-3991703b/ LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/company/holden-lifestyle-health Instagram: @holdenlifestylehealth TikTok: @holdenlifestylehealth Other Links: https://www.holdenlifestylehealth.com/sedentary-lifestyle-survey To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

From Post-Concussion to Pain-Free: How Physical Therapy Helps Where Medicine Falls Short – Talk with Dr. Cheryl Mitchell

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Inspiration Physical Therapy and Consulting. After suffering a severe workplace concussion that left her with debilitating symptoms for five years due to poor medical advice, Dr. Mitchell dedicated her career to specializing in complex conditions. She discusses her holistic approach to treating post-concussion syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), explaining how specialized physical therapy can relieve chronic pain and restore function when traditional medicine falls short. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://inspirationptc.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-mitchell-42389620/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-physical-therapy-and-consulting/posts/?feedView=all Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InspirationPTC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5ZCMfxfLu/ Guest Podcast URL: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/projects/6916467529b33dd1566df9c7?activeTab=recordings&hls=true To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

Stop Accepting “That’s Just How It Is” – Talk with Adina Mintz

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Adina Mintz, a functional medicine physician assistant and founder of New Jersey Functional Medicine. After 17 years in conventional medicine treating over 50,000 patients, Adina realized the system was relying on band-aid solutions rather than addressing the root causes of illness. She discusses her comprehensive approach to functional medicine, combining critical lifestyle adjustments with detailed functional laboratory testing. The conversation covers the dangers of medical gaslighting, the overlooked side effects of oral contraceptives, and how women can stop accepting chronic pain and fatigue as “just part of life”. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://www.njfunctionalmed.com LinkedIn Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/adina-mintz LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-functional-medicine/ Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/njfunctionalmedicine/ Guest Podcast URL: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/projects/6913887a970b8efd3b51adb8?activeTab=recordings&hls=true To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

Why Functional Medicine Is Booming: Concierge Care, Better Outcomes, and the Lost Art of Listening – Talk with Dr. Justin Hogan

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Justin Hogan, an internal medicine-trained physician and founder of LVWellness & Aesthetics. Frustrated by the fast-paced, prescription-heavy traditional medical model during his residency, Dr. Hogan pivoted to concierge functional medicine after discovering the profound benefits of hormone optimization. He explains why settling for normal lab results isn’t enough, and how he helps patients achieve their prime health by focusing on three core pillars: hormone optimization, nutrition, and functional movement. The conversation covers the truth about bioidentical hormones, the proper way to use GLP-1s without losing muscle mass, and the incredible healing potential of peptides. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://lvwell.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-hogan-6b93b9256/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lvwaesthetics/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lvwellnessaesthetics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinhoganmd/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lvwellnessaesthetics Other Links: https://linktr.ee/LVW To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

Why Diets Fail Women After 40 and How to Finally Lose Weight Without Shame – Talk with Dr. Angela Tran

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Angela Tran, a board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine and the founder of Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss. After experiencing severe physician burnout in traditional primary care, Dr. Tran pivoted to medical weight loss in 2012 to help patients graduate from the cycle of yo-yo dieting. Drawing from her own journey of gaining 40 pounds during pregnancy and navigating perimenopause, she discusses how to overcome the chemistry-based mechanics of sugar addiction, why GLP-1s are not a cheat code, and how perfectionism secretly sabotages weight loss for women over 40. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://medfitmedicalweightloss.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtrangela/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/med-fit-medical-weight-loss/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/medfitdrtran YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drtrangela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medfitdrtran/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/medfitdrtran Guest Podcast URL: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/projects/68f7c401b46fc66f5614ca60?activeTab=recordings&hls=true To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

“There Is No Magic Bullet”: How a Longevity Doctor Builds Real Results With Lifestyle Medicine – Talk with Dr. Stephan Goupil

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Stephan Goupil, a double board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine and founder of Extended Healthspans. Drawing from his unique background as a philosophy major, biology professor, and genetics researcher who once doubled the lifespan of a fruit fly, Dr. Goupil shares why he left the burnout of traditional primary care to open a solo concierge practice. They discuss why expanding your “healthspan” is more important than lifespan, how to use advanced preventative lab testing, and why true longevity always starts with the foundational pillars of lifestyle medicine. 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

Reversing Diabetes and Chronic Disease Through Joyful Wellness – Talk with Dr. Jennifer Davis

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Jennifer Davis, a pediatric intensive care physician who transitioned into lifestyle medicine to help adults and children reverse chronic diseases. Disillusioned by seeing children increasingly affected by adult-type illnesses, Dr. Davis pivoted to an approach focused on root causes. She discusses how she successfully treats conditions like Type 2 diabetes by shifting the focus from rigid diets and restriction to what she calls “joyful wellness”—adding a crucial seventh pillar of “joy” to the standard lifestyle medicine model. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest Website: https://healthylivingwithdrjenn.com/blog/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-davis-md-faap-dipablm-797700126 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-living-with-dr-jenn-llc/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635558942# YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healthylivingwithdrjenn Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/healthylivingwithdrjenn/ TikTok URL: @jenniferdavis1204 Other Links: https://linktr.ee/Healthylivingwithdrjenn To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 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 Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

Career Crossroads in Medicine: Coaching, Boundaries, Purpose – Talk with Dr. Joe Sherman

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Joe Sherman, pediatrician of 38 years and founder of Joe Sherman MD Coaching and Consulting. After decades in clinical practice, Dr. Sherman now serves as a physician coach and retreat facilitator — helping healthcare professionals navigate burnout, rediscover purpose, and match their soul to their role through values-based career discernment and mindful leadership. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://www.joeshermanmd.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeshermanmd/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.sherman.635152/ 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🌐 Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ 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 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast

Time-Based Medicine: The Simple Shift That Makes Care (and Life) Better – Talk with Dr. Daniel Paull

Click Below To Listen…. In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Daniel Paull, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs. After a skiing accident at 14 sparked his passion for medicine, Dr. Paull spent years grinding through the traditional system — until an existential crisis mid-fellowship pushed him to quit, move into his in-laws’ basement, and build one of the most unconventional orthopedic practices in the country: mobile, cash-based, insurance-free, and just two people. Key Takeaways: Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://easyorthopedics.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/easyorthopedics/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/easy-orthopedics/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easyorthopedics 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1DpKEsxSf2NR3anx2grow 🎙️ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: 🌐 Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast 🙏 Please leave us a review on your favorite platform: 🎙️ 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 🎙️ Riverside: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/derek-barons-studio/podcast