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The Checkup with Doctor Mike

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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 In The Checkup, board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Mike, interviews the biggest names in Hollywood, Washington, sports, music, digital, and everywhere else about their physical, mental, and emotional health, so we can all learn to live happy and healthy together. Watch full video episodes: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/youtube/playlist/CheckupPodcastPlaylist IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/CheckupPod Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter Facebook: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com Host and Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **DM Operations Inc. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • The Biggest Mistake People Make On The Toilet | Dr. Trisha Pasricha

    The Biggest Mistake People Make On The Toilet | Dr. Trisha Pasricha
    Mar 15 2026

    Today’s episode is brought to you by Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Dragon Copilot is an AI clinical assistant that streamlines documentation, surfaces critical information, and automates routine tasks — empowering healthcare teams to focus more on patients and less on administrative work. Learn more at http://www.aka.ms/clinicday


    I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/


    Pick up Dr. Trisha Pasricha's new book "You've Been Pooping All Wrong" here: https://www.trishapasricha.com/youvebeenpoopingallwrong


    Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/trishapasrichamd/


    00:00 Intro

    00:56 Her Background

    05:35 Leaning To Poop

    10:45 Is Your Gut Inside Or Outside?

    15:10 Don't Say That Word

    16:30 Smartphones On Toilet

    23:40 Fiber

    29:29 IBS

    44:00 Probiotics

    56:50 Constipation

    1:00:05 Colorectal Cancer / Red Meat

    1:21:10 Symptoms To Be Aware Of

    1:33:52 The Science Of Farts

    1:42:10 Misconceptions


    Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormike


    Let’s connect:


    IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagram

    Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter

    FB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook

    TikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTok

    Reddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMReddit

    Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com


    Executive Producer: Doctor Mike

    Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens

    Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers

    Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum

    Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga


    * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *


    ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • How To Talk To Your Anti-vax Uncle | Dr. Steven Novella

    How To Talk To Your Anti-vax Uncle | Dr. Steven Novella
    Mar 4 2026

    I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/


    Buy Dr. Steven Novella's books The Skeptics Guide To The Universe and The Skeptics Guide To The Future here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/dr-steven-novella/


    Listen to Dr. Novella's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RVc0stLre1yB5Ac3hiAPl


    00:00 Intro

    01:27 What Is A Skeptic?

    14:00 RFK Jr. & Vaccines

    28:16 AI Skepticism

    37:36 Cherrypicking Experts

    46:29 Debating Flat-Earthers

    54:20 My Worst Podcast Guest

    57:49 Jubilee's Surrounded

    1:09:30 Using Anti-vaxxers Tricks

    1:20:50 Responding With Anger

    1:24:13 Institutional Failures

    1:31:06 Social Media / Insurance

    1:37:40 Science Based Medicine

    1:45:50 Acupuncture & KT Tape

    2:07:00 Alternative/Homeopathic Medicine

    2:23:30 Funding Research / Fraud


    Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormike


    Let’s connect:

    IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagram

    Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter

    FB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook

    TikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTok

    Reddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMReddit

    Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com


    Executive Producer: Doctor Mike

    Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens

    Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers

    Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum

    Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga


    * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *


    ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • ER Doctor Sounds Alarm On Grill Brushes, Trampolines, & Unvaxxed Kids | Dr. Beachgem

    ER Doctor Sounds Alarm On Grill Brushes, Trampolines, & Unvaxxed Kids | Dr. Beachgem
    Feb 18 2026

    Today’s episode is brought to you by Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Dragon Copilot is an AI clinical assistant that streamlines documentation, surfaces critical information, and automates routine tasks — empowering healthcare teams to focus more on patients and less on administrative work. Learn more at http://www.aka.ms/clinicday


    I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/


    00:00 Intro

    01:30 Is Pediatric Medicine Harder?

    07:23 Training Residents

    10:35 Treating The Amish / Blizzards

    15:24 Hurricanes / Disaster Medicine

    22:00 The BBQ Grill Brush Accident

    29:38 Medical Dramas / The Pitt

    35:48 Anti-vaxxers

    43:55 Becoming Famous Online

    49:25 Medical Institutions on Social Media

    57:30 Feedback From Parents

    1:02:28 Her Health Troubles

    1:11:35 Mental Toll Of ER

    1:17:43 Haters & Burnout

    1:24:50 Raising 4 Kids

    1:31:32 E-Bikes, Scooters, Pets

    1:36:25 Hollywood

    1:41:15 Sick Kids / Daycare


    Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: https://www.patreon.com/doctormike


    Let’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagram

    Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter

    FB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook

    TikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTok

    Reddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMReddit

    Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com

    Executive Producer: Doctor Mike

    Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens

    Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers

    Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum

    Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga

    * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *


    ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
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    1 hr and 47 mins
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Hi dr Mike, I love your podcast and I also love your YouTube channel. Keep up the good work
By the way think you could make a kids podcast so they can learn about being a doctor and about medical care

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