Byja Radio Show

Byja Radio
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We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of Direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health. Byja Radio explores healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community through real conversations within the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Our episodes highlight topics including medicine, financial literacy, wellness and business, giving patients, clinicians, and entrepreneurs the insights they need to thrive.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 52 - More Than Slow Readers: Understanding Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia

    In this episode of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero break down learning disorders in a practical, relatable way—covering dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. They explain how these brain-based conditions can affect reading, math, writing, confidence, school performance, and even adulthood when left undiagnosed. The conversation highlights key signs parents, educators, and adults should look for, including struggles with reading fluency, spelling, number sense, handwriting, written communication, and avoidance of school or work tasks. Dr. Jasper also emphasizes the importance of early evaluation, family history, and getting children connected to the right support before frustration turns into long-term academic or emotional setbacks. With humor, real-life examples, and an important reminder to stop mistaking learning challenges for laziness, this episode encourages listeners to seek care, ask questions, and advocate for the tools people need to learn in the way their brains work best. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    59 min
  2. Episode 51 - Don’t Sleep on It: Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, and the Warning Signs We Miss

    Jun 2

    Episode 51 - Don’t Sleep on It: Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, and the Warning Signs We Miss

    In this episode of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero break down two serious but often misunderstood health conditions: obstructive sleep apnea and congestive heart failure. They explain how symptoms like loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, shortness of breath, swelling, and trouble lying flat can be warning signs that should not be ignored. Patient Zero shares his personal experience with sleep apnea and how treatment improved his sleep and overall health. Dr. Jasper also explains how untreated sleep apnea, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, inactivity, smoking, and heavy alcohol use can increase the risk of heart failure over time. This episode is a reminder to pay attention to your body, take small symptoms seriously, and seek medical care before minor issues become major health problems. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    1h 20m
  3. Episode 50 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Adults

    May 27

    Episode 50 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Adults

    In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero continue their conversation on ADHD in adults, breaking down common misconceptions, treatment options, and the importance of getting properly diagnosed instead of relying on social media. They explain why ADHD is more than “just being distracted,” how symptoms can impact work, relationships, finances, and emotional health, and why successful people can still struggle with ADHD while using systems, reminders, and support to manage it. The episode also highlights treatment approaches such as therapy, medication, coaching, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes—while reminding listeners to seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. And, in classic Patient Zero fashion, the show closes with a hilarious rant about the need for square lunch meat and better sandwich efficiency. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    59 min
  4. Episode 49 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Kids

    May 21

    Episode 49 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Kids

    In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down ADHD in children, from common symptoms to the ways it can be misunderstood or missed altogether. They discuss why ADHD is more than just “bad behavior,” how boys and girls may present symptoms differently, and why parents should pay close attention to patterns like inattentiveness, emotional outbursts, difficulty finishing tasks, constant movement, and trouble staying organized. The conversation also explores risk factors, misconceptions around parenting and sugar, the possible role of excessive screen time, and why getting a proper medical evaluation can make a major difference for children and families. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    50 min
  5. Episode 48 - Too Much Health Info, Not Enough Health: When the Internet Makes You Sicker

    May 12

    Episode 48 - Too Much Health Info, Not Enough Health: When the Internet Makes You Sicker

    In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Byron Jasper and PatientZero tackle the growing problem of over-indexing health information online. From TikTok videos and AI chatbots to wearable devices and wellness trends, they break down how easy access to health content can quickly turn into confusion, anxiety, and bad decisions. The conversation explores the danger of self-diagnosing, the rise of “cyberchondria,” and why social media advice, flashy supplements, and health gimmicks should never replace real medical guidance. They also highlight the value of boring but proven habits like better nutrition, sleep, exercise, and consistent primary care, reminding listeners that technology can be a helpful tool, but it should never become the doctor. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    59 min
  6. Episode 47 – Forever Chemicals Exposed: PFAs in Your Clothes, Water & Everyday Life

    May 5

    Episode 47 – Forever Chemicals Exposed: PFAs in Your Clothes, Water & Everyday Life

    In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down the growing concern around PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals,” and how they may be hiding in everyday products like workout clothes, water bottles, food packaging, household dust, and even firefighting gear. They explain why these chemicals are called “forever chemicals,” how they can remain in the body and environment for years, and why exposure is so common that CDC data suggests most Americans may already have PFAs in their bloodstream. The conversation connects recent investigations and lawsuits involving major clothing brands to larger questions about consumer awareness, health risks, and informed choice. Dr. Jasper highlights possible links between long-term PFA exposure and immune system disruption, high cholesterol, kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid issues, fertility challenges, pregnancy complications, and reduced vaccine response. Patient Zero adds humor and real-life perspective, questioning why modern workout culture has shifted from simple cotton gym clothes to performance gear that may come with hidden risks. The episode closes with a reminder that health is not about looking good for the highlight reel, but about making consistent, informed choices that help you live a longer, healthier life. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 46 - Breathe Easy: Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD & the Truth About Lung Health

    Apr 28

    Episode 46 - Breathe Easy: Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD & the Truth About Lung Health

    In Season 5, Episode 46 of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down common lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, COPD, and emphysema in a way that is simple, practical, and easy to understand. They explain how asthma can cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and nighttime coughing, while emphasizing that frequent inhaler use or breathing trouble should not be ignored. The episode also clears up common misconceptions about bronchitis, including why antibiotics are not always needed and why mucus color alone does not prove a bacterial infection. Later, they discuss COPD and emphysema, highlighting the long-term damage smoking, vaping, pollution, and workplace exposures can cause to the lungs. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jasper encourages listeners to seek care early, stay consistent with treatment, and take breathing symptoms seriously before they become harder to manage. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    1h 8m
  8. Episode 45 - Examining Universal Healthcare: A Closer Look at Mexico’s Approach

    Apr 21

    Episode 45 - Examining Universal Healthcare: A Closer Look at Mexico’s Approach

    In this episode of Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero take a closer look at universal healthcare by exploring Mexico’s evolving system and comparing it to the healthcare model in the United States. They break down common misconceptions about what universal healthcare really means, including the difference between having coverage and actually having timely access to quality care. The conversation also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both systems, from technology and specialists to long wait times, insurance barriers, and rising costs. They close by discussing what the U.S. can learn about better record sharing, stronger primary care, and the importance of patients taking ownership of their health journey. Follow Byja Clinic: • Instagram: @byjaclinic • Facebook: @byjaclinic • Fanbase: @byjaclinic • LinkedIn: Byja Clinic • Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: • Instagram: @drbjasper • Fanbase: @drbjasper Follow George: • Instagram: @becnelmedia • X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: - Website: www.byjaca.org Purchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint: - Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC Produced by Becnel Media

    1h 3m
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We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of Direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health. Byja Radio explores healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community through real conversations within the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Our episodes highlight topics including medicine, financial literacy, wellness and business, giving patients, clinicians, and entrepreneurs the insights they need to thrive.

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  • Creator
    Byja Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Byja Radio Show

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