Episodes

  • EP414: Modern (Metabolic) Syndrome

    EP414: Modern (Metabolic) Syndrome
    Nov 29 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist and author, discusses reversing metabolic syndrome, which he also calls the "modern syndrome." He explains that metabolic syndrome is not a disease itself but a warning sign of increased risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and dementia. The syndrome is characterized by having at least three of five criteria: elevated waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated fasting blood sugar. The root cause is often insulin resistance, where the body's cells stop responding properly to insulin, a hormone responsible for energy storage. This resistance is exacerbated by modern diets high in carbohydrates and a sedentary lifestyle. Other contributing factors include sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and genetic predisposition.
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    15 mins
  • EP413: Younger Sharper Stronger

    EP413: Younger Sharper Stronger
    Nov 22 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist and author, discusses how to age with strength by focusing on three key systems: the brain, bones, and muscles. He emphasizes that proactive care, starting as early as possible, is crucial for maintaining health and independence as we age. For brain health, he highlights the importance of vascular health, managing conditions like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, getting adequate sleep for waste removal, regular exercise, and a Mediterranean-style diet with antioxidants and omega-3s. Regarding bone health, Dr. Bishop stresses the need to check bone mineral density, as conditions like celiac disease or mastocytosis can impact it. He recommends load-bearing exercise, sufficient Vitamin D, K2, magnesium, protein, and collagen to strengthen bones.
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    12 mins
  • EP412: Talking Psoriasis with Dr Foo and Dr Smith

    EP412: Talking Psoriasis with Dr Foo and Dr Smith
    Nov 15 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. Dr. Warrick Bishop hosts a podcast episode with Fiona Foo, a cardiologist, and Dr. Smith, a dermatologist, discussing the connection between psoriasis and cardiovascular health. Psoriasis, affecting 2-4% of the population, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can lead to systemic inflammation impacting organs like the heart, joints, and liver. Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes due to elevated cardiovascular risk factors and inflammation.
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    26 mins
  • EP411: Gut Microbiome with Prof Talley Part 2

    EP411: Gut Microbiome with Prof Talley Part 2
    Nov 8 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist, discusses the critical role of the gut microbiome in overall health with Professor Nicholas Talley, a gastroenterologist. They explore how factors like diet, particularly ultra-processed foods and fiber intake, significantly impact the gut microbiome and can lead to 'leaky gut.' This condition allows inflammatory particles and bacterial factors to enter the bloodstream, contributing to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and potentially Parkinson's.
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    20 mins
  • EP410: Gut Microbiome with Prof Talley Part 1

    EP410: Gut Microbiome with Prof Talley Part 1
    Nov 2 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this episode, Doctor Warrick Bishop interviews Professor Nicholas Talley, a distinguished professor of medicine and gastroenterologist. Professor Talley explains the gut microbiome as the collection of trillions of organisms and their genes residing in our gut, which play a crucial role in maintaining health but can also contribute to disease. These organisms are acquired at birth and influenced by factors like diet, exercise, and medication throughout life. The gut microbiome impacts overall health by releasing chemicals that can affect bodily functions, even reaching the brain to influence appetite.
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    20 mins
  • EP409: 10 Good Things About Sauna

    EP409: 10 Good Things About Sauna
    Oct 25 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. Bishop shares a personal experience of enjoying a sauna on a boat, leading into a detailed exploration of the health benefits of regular sauna use. These benefits include reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, lower blood pressure, improved insulin sensitivity, enhanced muscle recovery, better brain health, increased production of heat shock proteins, reduced chronic inflammation, improved sleep quality, potential detoxification, and stress reduction.
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    13 mins
  • EP408: Talking PEMF and Joint Replacement Surgery with Candice Johnston

    EP408: Talking PEMF and Joint Replacement Surgery with Candice Johnston
    Oct 18 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this podcast episode, Dr. Warrick and Candice Johnston delve into Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) discussing its origins, benefits, and impact on health. Candice, CEO of Best Self, shares her passion for wellness and improving people's wellbeing through PEMF devices. They highlight how PEMF mimics Earth's electromagnetic field, aiding in cell regeneration, circulation, and overall health. The episode covers the latest PEMF technology, including mats and belts with square waveforms for enhanced healing benefits. Dr. Warrick even mentions offering PEMF mats for hire to assist in bone healing for individuals undergoing joint replacement surgery. Consistency in using PEMF is stressed for optimal results, emphasizing its role as a complement to existing healthcare practices.
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    18 mins
  • EP407: The Complexity of OSA with Kirk Huntsman

    EP407: The Complexity of OSA with Kirk Huntsman
    Oct 11 2025
    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this podcast episode, Kirk Huntsman, a businessman and entrepreneur, discusses obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with Dr. Warik. They highlight that over a billion people worldwide suffer from OSA, affecting all ages, not just overweight middle-aged men as previously thought. Kirk's company, VIVOS Therapeutics, offers oral appliances to remodel the airway, aiming to resolve OSA instead of just managing it like CPAP devices. They emphasize the importance of getting tested for OSA as it impacts overall health, from cardiovascular diseases to cognitive decline and even motor vehicle accidents. They stress the need for proper diagnosis by experienced dentists and physicians for effective treatment.
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    22 mins