Episodes

By the end of this super information-packed episode, you're going to know exactly what to do to keep your heart happy and healthy! In honor of American Heart Health Month, cardiac surgeon and author of Stay Off My Operating Table Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals little known secrets about all things nutrition for total heart and body health. Dr. Ovadia shares a lifetime of personal and professional insights which led him to lose and keep off 100 lbs for more than half a decade, get in the best shape of...

In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, the regular HEALTH, WELLNESS & MEDICAL BILLS series in which Dr. Virgie reveals how she handles outrageous medical bills in step-by-step detail, Dr. Virgie discusses what to do if you have cold or cough symptoms for 3 weeks or more; why it's critical to do each of the 3 steps of the only right way to pay a medical bill with every bill we receive; and why we never (ever) pay the first bill! https://crushmedicaldebt.com/ https://dollarfor.org/ https://...

Valentine's Day is coming, and Dr. Virgie wants to remind you that love is a doing - not a feeling. As Al Green says in his classic song, Love & Happiness: Love will make you do right! Dr. Virgie reveals 3 things to do to protect your future and take care of those you love. https://crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources https://dollarfor.org

In honor of American Heart Health Month, we're joined by esteemed Preventive Cardiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Klodas. Dr. Klodas is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods, which has helped improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for thousands of people with high cholesterol. Scientifically proven at The Mayo Clinic in the first study done using food instead of medications, Step One Foods is a non-pharmaceutical option for the more than 120 million people liv...

For this last week of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Ali Boak of the Global Center on Human Trafficking returns to talk about human trafficking in especially vulnerable populations. Joined by Global Center on Human Trafficking Communication Specialist and lived-experience expert Christabelle Robinson, Ali reveals more tips on how to spot subtle, not-so-obvious signs of trafficking in children, LGBTQ persons, and those who are intellectually and/or physically disabled. At the end of this hour...

Dr. Virgie says, In the United States, in order to have financial stability, we need basic medical financial literacy. In honor of Financial Wellness Month, Dr. Virgie reveals the top 5 Things You Need to Know to Become - and Stay - Financially Well. At the end of this hour, you're going to learn expert insider insights to keep your future safe from financial ruin forever. https://crushmedicaldebt.com/medical-bill-paying-checklist

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - and we're spending this month getting enlightened and busting top myths about labor and sex trafficking. At the end of this episode, you're going to learn from renown trafficking expert Ali Boak and trafficking survivor, Treia, why your next door neighbor, your child's schoolmate, and someone you've hired to help you can end up being trafficked - and most importantly, how you can help. https://www.instagram.com/globalcenter_humantrafficking https://...

At the beginning of a new year when many of us start thinking about our life missions and goals, we also think about the goals we’ve made for ourselves in the past and sometimes feel like we’re falling short of the dreams we envisioned. We sometimes wonder if we’re ever going to “make it”, or be successful, or if we’re ever even just going to able to “be happy”. Today's special guest is an outstanding example of how to not just survive what could be soul-crushing circumstances and events – But r...

At the end of this hour, you're going to learn about all things resilience! Resilience expert and therapist Bruce May, LCSW CCBT returns to reveal why we should become resilient, the five components of resilience training, and how to make your own resilience training plan. Outstanding stuff! linkedin.com/in/bruce-may theresilienceguru@gmail.com

This episode's special guest is a 35-year law enforcement veteran, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, resilience expert - and Dr. Virgie's husband! Bruce May LCSW CCBT joins Dr. Virgie with an insightful discussion about resilience, the critical connection of resilience to health and wellness, and the three ways we become resilient. Listen in to Bruce and Dr. Virgie's conversation for an insider introduction to all things resilience!

In today's episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie reveals why it's critical that we never (ever!) move medical debt from the facility which provided our care, pay it off with loans, or put it on credit cards. Listen to this, save thousands - and maybe your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

Award-winning Urology physician Dr. Diana Londono reveals why it's important to know the difference between non-physician providers and physicians, the suprising - and preventable! - causes of kidney stones in healthy and young people, and why you have the power of your health and wealth in your hands! https://dianalondonomd.com

In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie reveals the expert insider 3 simple steps to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT - and the biggest medical bill mistake to look out for when we have health insurance! Listen to this, save thousands - and maybe your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

Oakbridge Insurance broker Matt Henderson reveals his hard-earned insider secrets that explains why medical bills are America's #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy. And, it's open enrollment season! But what does that mean? Dr. Virgie discusses all things U.S. health insurance and what to do if you don't have health insurance through an employer. https://crushmedicaldebt.com https://oakbridgeinsurance.com

Just in time for Veterans Day 2022: Jerry Ashton, co-founder of RIP Medical Debt, the nonprofit which has empowered donors to forgive more than $7 billion in medical debt for more than 4 million Americans, returns to update Dr. Virgie on how to really say Thank you for your service to our military veterans. Go to endveteranmedicaldebt.com to call your Congressperson, sign the petition, and spread the word to thank and take care of those who take care of us. https://endveteranmedicaldebt.com #end...

Got medical bills? Listen to how to catch the 5 biggest mistakes in your medical bills (and have more money for holiday shopping!). Dr. Virgie shares expert insider secrets on saving hundreds to thousands on medical bills! crushmedicaldebt.com

Before you see a doctor for swollen leg veins, listen to this episode with Dr. Paula Muto. Dr. Muto, a board certified vascular and general surgeon, reveals what you should know to protect yourself from painful complications from poor venous circulation (including restless leg syndrome - who knew!?) and potentially fatal leg blood clots. After more than 25 years as a practicing surgeon, Dr. Muto founded UBERDOC, which provides fast access to the best doctors for in-person and telemedicine appoin...

In this super info-packed episode, board-certified Internal Medicine physician Dr. Asqual Getaneh reveals insightful secrets behind the 3 pillars - healthy diet, regular exercise, and mental health and stress management - of good health and well-being. They're easier to do than you think! Dr. Getaneh also shares where to find trusted information you need to help you and your family stay healthy throughout life. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder Also, Dr. Virgie exposes the #1 reason Americans ar...

In this follow up to last week's first episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, a new regular 'What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know' series in which Dr. Virgie reveals how she handles medical bills in step-by-step detail, Dr. Virgie reveals what happened when she got a call from a healthcare provider requesting payment for a bill. Dr. Virgie shares why it's so very important to do each of the 3 steps of the only right way to pay a medical bill every time we're contacted - by phone or mai...

What Would Dr. Virgie Do? is a new regular 'What Your Medical Doctor Wants You to Know' series in which Dr. Virgie reveals how she handles outrageous medical bills in step-by-step detail. In this first episode, Dr. Virgie shares what to do when you get a call from a provider requesting payment for a medical bill; how to respond when you get a bill for refusing services; and why it's critical to do each of the 3 steps of the only right way to pay a medical bill with every bill we receive - no mat...

In honor of Self Care September & Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Virgie and Dr. Kristin Carothers discuss why self care is like keeping the gas tank of your car filled and asking for help is a sign of good health. And, Dr. Virgie says, Do this ONE thing every time you have to see a health care provider and save your financial future - forever! If you or someone you know may be in crisis, please call 988 and/or go to 988lifeline.org. See ourmindmatters.org for info to start a youth suicide prevent...

In this extra-interesting episode, Interventional Pain Management physician Dr. Christopher Gay shares what it's really like to live in Alaska; different and sometimes unexpected causes and triggers of pain - including stress, trauma, and poor ergonomics; and when and how to find a board-certified Pain Management specialist for chronic pain conditions. painlessalaska.com

We're revisiting why it's important to always be kind to each other, including front line medical staff, even when we really really(!) don't feel like doing so. And heads up - you may want to think twice before taking an ambulance ride to the ER! Dr. Virgie reveals what to do if you're overcharged for an expensive fancy ride to the hospital. crushmedicaldebt.com

In this insight-packed episode, Dr. Raheem Lay talks about the importance of respecting our emotions but NOT giving them power, making sure your therapy has been shown to be effective by evidence-based research, and why effective therapy can make us feel worse before we feel better! raheemlay.com