The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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The Ancient Medicine of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes | Paul Rosolie Sep 02, 2026

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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/

Huge thanks to @Junglekeeper for joining me today! Check out his organization and donate here: https://www.junglekeepers.org/

00:00 Intro

02:01Treehouse Hotel

6:29 Growing Up In Brooklyn

12:47 Early Amazon Days

27:55 Jungle Failures

38:30 Bringing Tourists

45:00 Hiring Loggers

56:25 Uncontacted Tribes

1:13:20 His Best Friend JJ

1:23:55 Jungle Bacteria / Dengue Fever

1:43:48 Dangerous Animals

1:56:09 Space Travel vs. Earth Preservation

1:58:44 How To Actually Save The Amazon

2:04:12 Vaccines In The Jungle

2:12:53 Stingray Attack

2:20:10 Reacting To Videos

2:28:00 Amazonian Drugs

2:38:50 Cliff Fall / Workout Routine

2:47:07 Amazonian Women / PhD

3:02:40 Discovery Channel Disaster

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The Harsh Reality Of Nursing In 2026 | Nurse John Aug 23, 2026

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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/

Huge thanks to @NurseJohnn for coming on the show before setting off on his world tour. Buy tickets here: https://nursejohnnshows.com/

00:00 Intro

01:53 Filipinos

18:45 How He Started Nursing

22:42 Nurse Abuse

33:37 Travel Nursing

37:01 Quitting Nursing

44:48 Healthy Nursing

51:07 Doctors vs. Nurses

1:11:25 His Favorite Videos / Critics

1:20:55 Stand Up Comedian

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Should You Leave Your Child Alone With A Doctor? | Dr. Scott Hadland Aug 12, 2026

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Huge thanks to Dr. Scott Hadland for joining me. You can follow him here:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthadland/

00:00 Intro

2:00 HPV Vaccine

8:06Treating Addicted Teens

17:56 Nicotine Addiction

25:15 DARE

41:06 Social Contagion of Anxiety

55:15 Advice For Parents

1:06:44 Leaving Kids Alone With Doctors

1:20:56 Being A Gay Dad/Doctor

1:34:45 Social Media Drama

1:42:00 AI Inequity

1:49:45 The Future

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What To Do If Your Doctor Gaslights You | Dr. Bayo Aug 02, 2026

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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/Listen to my podcast, The Checkup with Doctor Mike, here:Spotify: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/spotify/CheckUpSpotifyApple Podcasts: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/applepodcast/ApplePodcastsHuge thanks to ⁨@Dr_Bayo⁩ for joining me on this episode. Check out her website https://clinicianswhocare.com/ to find doctor or nominate one you like!00:00 Intro01:36 Her Start In Medicine21:42 Family Medicine27:39 Bias Against Pain33:00 Power Dynamics38:20 She Almost Died48:10 Bias Against Black Women55:10 Medical Gaslighting1:07:38 MAHA / Private Equity1:26:14 Clinicians Who CareHelp 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/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: 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 **

Debating Everything With Dr. Mike Israetel Jul 05, 2026

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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/

Fact Checks can be found in the video version of the episode the following timestamps:

4:24

6:15

48:12

54:28

54:55

1:04:25

1:25:00

1:31:30

1:34:40

2:14:20

2:22:10

2:29:00

Huge thanks to Dr. Mike Israetel of @RenaissancePeriodization for joining me on this episode. You can find his new book "The Aesthetic Revolution" here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/mike-israetel/the-aesthetic-revolution/9781538779842/

00:00 Intro

3:07 Profit Motivation In Medicine

21:00 Globalism

28:35 The Aesthetic Revolution

1:27:03 Research Problems / Drug Approvals

1:50:45 AI

2:21:35 Advanced Drugs

2:42:20 Exponential Growth

2:59:51 Deepfakes / Anonymous Internet

3:10:58 Biggest Mistakes / Age Reversal

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How To Strengthen Your Brain As You Age | Dr. Majid Fotuhi Jun 29, 2026

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Check out Dr. Majid Fotuhi's book here: https://a.co/d/0go6ywgt

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01:30 His Background
08:35 Improving Memory
19:25 Alzheimers
26:38 Why are they buying in?
36:46 Adherence Long Term
43:15 Breathing Exercise
53:32 The Psychology Of Influence
58:30 How to reduce your own risk
1:11:52 Lifespan / Aging
1:19:30 Genetic Tests / Full Body MRI
1:32:30 Diet / Supplements
1:38:15 IQ Tests

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An Honest Conversation About Looksmaxxing | Jonathan Haidt Jun 24, 2026

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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/Check out Jonathan Haidt's books here:The Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/bookThe Amazing Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book/amazinggeneration00:00 Intro02:13 Starting Kids Early12:05 Targeting Gen Z13:50 LGBTQ “Lifelines”19:30 Suing Social Media Companies22:40 Boys Suffering33:34 Defining Terms39:56 Phone Free Schools45:00 Vapes53:20 Gen Z’s Feedback1:00:55 Predictions1:10:20 Does Abstinence Work?1:13:50 Prediction MarketsHelp 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/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: 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 **

The Harsh Reality Of Being A Firefighter | Fire Department Chronicles Jun 14, 2026

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Huge thanks to Jason Patton of @FireDepartmentChronicles for joining me on the pod!

00:00 Intro

01:55 Becoming A Firefighter

15:37 Paramedic vs. EMT vs. Ambulance Driver

24:10 Danger Of Firefighting

44:27 Advice For Firefighters

51:49 Firefighter Shows / Myths

59:28 Cause Of Fires

1:10:15 Strangest Encounters

1:28:40 Saving Obese Patients / Cats

1:38:35 Private Firefighters

1:41:00 Life Story

1:49:36 Volunteer Firefighting / Coffee

1:55:00 Airplane Rescue

2:02:35 The Future

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A Brutally Honest Conversation About Gen Z | Dr. Ali Mattu Jun 03, 2026

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Huge thanks to @drali for joining me! Learn more about what he's working on here: https://oriscen.com/

00:00 Intro

2:10 Checking In With Teachers

13:00 Gen Z Using TikTok As A Doctor

26:00 Social Media Bans / Transgender Kids / Third Spaces

45:40 Homosexuality / Loneliness

1:03:59 Gen Z Is Suffering

1:22:08 Dating Apps / Research

1:29:15 Jonathan Haidt

1:53:55 Safe Spaces

2:04:00 Smoking vs. Social Media

2:20:25 Anxiety

2:32:40 Takeaways For Gen Z

2:53:10 Future For Dr. Ali

3:17:50 Masculinity

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Pitching Pete Buttigieg My New Healthcare Plan May 03, 2026

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00:00 Intro

01:13 Jubilee/Alternative Media

19:36 Secretary Of Transportation

28:53 Supreme Court

31:41 Executive Orders

35:20 Airline/Automobile Disasters

43:18 RSV In His Son

1:01:00 US Healthcare Issues

1:12:37 RFK Jr. / Trump

1:18:20 The New Democrats

1:25:50 Future Plans

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