In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with holistic medicine pioneer Dr. Michael Schwartz to explore what it really means when medical tests come back normal, yet patients still feel unwell. The conversation dives into root-cause medicine, patient validation, and why symptoms should be seen as meaningful signals rather than problems to silence.

Dr. Schwartz explains how the body communicates through fatigue, pain, inflammation, and emotional imbalance, highlighting the powerful connection between mind, body, and lifestyle.

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with Ron Eli, Ph.D., founder of Mexico Bariatric Center and Mexico Cosmetic Center, to explore how responsible medical tourism is reshaping access to life-changing care. With more than 27,000 successful surgeries facilitated, Ron shares how innovation, safety, and patient-centered design can expand treatment options while lowering costs and maintaining high medical standards.

This conversation dives into how global healthcare models help patients overcome insurance barriers, long wait times, and limited procedure availability in their home countries. Ron explains how education, pre- and postoperative support, advanced infrastructure, and medical tourism insurance work together to deliver safe, transparent, and ethical care across borders.

• (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives
• (00:01:26) - Mexico Bariatric Center
• (00:06:07) - Why do Mexicans visit Mexico for medical tourism?
• (00:07:49) - Medical Tourism: What Kind of Patients Benefit?
• (00:12:33) - Real Medicine, Real Lives: Outcomes of Surgery
• (00:13:22) - Pre- and Post-Op Care for Liver Surgery
• (00:14:58) - What patterns have you seen in patients lives after surgery?
• (00:16:54) - What is medical tourism in Mexico?
• (00:18:23) - How Medical Tourism is helping standardize practices in the US
• (00:21:11) - How global healthcare is reshaping medicine
• (00:22:55) - Bariatric Surgery Center in Mexico
• (00:25:45) - Real Medicine: Steven Throne
• (00:27:11) - Understanding the cell biology of cancer
• (00:34:15) - Scientists on Cell Level Imaging
• (00:37:27) - Real Medicine: Real Lives
• (00:38:09) - Laser microscopy

in this powerful episode of Real Medicine Real Lives, Dr. Yasser Samble explores one of the most overlooked health crises facing families today: the emotional, physical, and financial toll of medical debt. Joined by Dr. Wendy Labatt, widely known as The Financial Healer and CEO of Financial Cures, LLC, this conversation reveals how medical bills, insurance confusion, and financial stress can delay healing and impact long-term wellness.

Dr. Labatt shares real-world strategies to manage medical debt, reduce financial anxiety, and understand insurance decisions before a health crisis strikes. From navigating high deductibles to breaking the cycle of financial fear, this episode highlights why financial planning is not just money management—it’s a form of self-care.

Viewers will also learn how stress affects the nervous system, relationships, and recovery, and how the Financial Cure System helps individuals diagnose, treat, and heal their financial lives. This episode delivers practical insight, emotional clarity, and hope for anyone overwhelmed by healthcare costs and financial pressure.

In this episode of Real Medicine: Real Lives, Dr. Yaser Samble sits down with Dr. Alan Badea to discuss how artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are transforming healthcare access for rural and remote communities. They explore how AI can support telemedicine, help clinicians make faster, more accurate diagnoses, and empower patients to understand their medical data without confusion. The conversation also highlights the challenges of implementing AI nationwide, from energy demands to infrastructure limitations, while emphasizing that technology should enhance—not replace—human compassion in healthcare. Learn how innovation is bridging the gap between patients and high-quality medical care, turning complex data into actionable understanding, and creating a future where quality care isn’t limited by geography. Tune in for real stories, real breakthroughs, and a vision of a healthcare system where technology and empathy work hand in hand.

In this episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Yasser Sambul and Dr. Jesse Hansen explore how daily stress and societal pressure impact mental and physical health—and how to turn these challenges into opportunities for personal growth. Learn how to recognize when external pressures become obstacles, and discover practical tools to manage emotions, strengthen resilience, and restore inner peace. The experts discuss the importance of developing a strong emotional operating system, creating healthy habits, and reconnecting with spirituality for holistic well-being. This episode offers real strategies to overcome stress, improve sleep, and cultivate a balanced, conscious life. Connect with Dr. Hansen and his holistic healing approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, including his upcoming show Lead With Heart, focused on authentic and vulnerable leadership.

In this episode of Real Medicine (Aired 10-23-2025), we explore the four phases to mastery and high-performance leadership in healthcare. Dr. Yasser Sambo and guest experts discuss how leaders and healthcare professionals can shift from policy-driven care to people-centered care, emphasizing empathy, trust, and compassion. The conversation highlights real-life examples where patient-centered approaches improve outcomes and strengthen provider-patient relationships. Learn how building connections, understanding individual patient needs, and fostering team collaboration can transform both patient care and organizational culture. Perfect for healthcare leaders, providers, and anyone interested in creating a more human, effective, and connected healthcare system. Discover actionable strategies to enhance leadership skills, improve patient engagement, and navigate the challenges of modern healthcare with empathy and efficiency.

In this inspiring episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassar Samble sits down with leadership expert Wendy Carroll to explore how empathy, authenticity, and genuine human connection can revolutionize today’s workplace. Wendy shares powerful stories from her own career, revealing how leaders who listen, care, and set healthy boundaries not only build stronger teams—but also achieve better results.

Discover practical strategies to balance results with relationships, lead with compassion instead of control, and protect work-life harmony in a 24/7 connected world. From setting boundaries to empowering teams through trust and empathy, this conversation offers real-world lessons for professionals at every level.

In this powerful episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives (aired September 4, 2025), Dr. Yasser Sambul and Adam Henry, CEO of Amity Staffing, tackle one of healthcare’s toughest challenges — the staffing crisis and compassion fatigue affecting both nurses and patients. Discover how excessive documentation and burnout are impacting care quality, and how innovative tools like the Dawn App are transforming hospice documentation through expert intelligence (EI).

Adam shares real-world insights into how proper staffing, emotional support, and leadership transparency can rebuild families’ faith in the healthcare system. Learn actionable ways to improve nurse retention, reduce stress, and deliver more human-centered care.