Prime Health Podcast

Dr. Derek Baron

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The Prime Health Podcast brings you expert insights, real stories, and practical advice on wellness, fitness, and modern healthcare. Each episode is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take charge of your health and live your best life.

1d ago

Stop Treating Symptoms: The Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance,.... - Talk with Dr. Naila Goldenberg

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Barron interviews Dr. Naila Goldenberg, MD, founder of Functional Endocrinology and Regenerative Aesthetics. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience in the United States, Dr. Goldenberg shares her unique journey of merging conventional endocrinology with functional root-cause medicine. She explains why patients with "normal" lab results often continue to suffer, breaks down her innovative protocol using continuous insulin pumps to deliver hydrocortisone for severe adrenal insufficiency, and explores the vital role of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and regenerative aesthetic tools like PRP, biofillers, and exosomes. Key Takeaways: The Functional Endocrinology Bridge: Traditional endocrinology often focuses solely on hormone deficiency or excess, leaving patients with "normal" blood panels underdiagnosed. Functional endocrinology investigates upstream triggers—such as heavy metal toxicity, leaky gut, poor sleep, and chronic stress—that alter endocrine function.Pioneering Continuous Cortisol Pump Therapy: For patients with severe adrenal insufficiency who cannot tolerate oral hydrocortisone spikes and crashes, Dr. Goldenberg utilizes continuous subcutaneous insulin pumps to deliver hydrocortisone in a natural circadian rhythm.Connect with our Guest Regenerative Aesthetics Site:https://regenspa.org/Functional Endocrinology Site:https://funendo.com/Personal LinkedIn: Click HereFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/cincyfunctionalaesthetics/YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@nailagoldenberg266Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/functionalendocrinology/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@nailagoldenbergTo be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutionsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcastInstagram: Click HereTikTok: Click HereFacebook: Click Here
3d ago

Why Diets Fail: The Mindset Shift That Creates Lasting Health - Talk with Dr. Fredina Usher-Weems

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Barron interviews Dr. Fredina Usher-Weems, a health and wellness expert with over 25 years of experience at the Cleveland Clinic and founder of Nu Wonderful U, LLC. Driven by a personal childhood commitment to break generational cycles of obesity, heart disease, and hypertension, Dr. Usher-Weems shares her holistic approach to wellness. She breaks down why fad diets consistently fail, how unaddressed emotional triggers drive unhealthy habits, and why taking life "one second at a time" builds sustainable, long-term health for the spirit, soul, and body. Key Takeaways: Breaking Generational Cycles: Childhood exposure to familial chronic disease often stems from unaddressed lifestyle patterns. Choosing to prioritize preventative health, physical movement, and nutrient-dense foods breaks the cycle of chronic illness.Why Diets Fail: Restrictive diets act as short-term fixes that fail to address underlying behavioral habits. True wellness requires a permanent shift toward balanced, sustainable nutrition rather than temporary caloric deprivation.Connect with our Guest Website:https://nuwonderfulullc.com/Personal LinkedIn: Click HereCompany LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/27166421/Facebook Page: Click HereYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FredinaFitInstagram: Click HereTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@drfredinaweemsPodcast:https://fredina.podbean.com/Book: Transformation: Your Wellness Journey – A Transition from Unhealthy Lifestyle to a Wholesome Productive Lifestyle (Available on Amazon)To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/LinkedIn Page: Click HereYouTube: Click HereInstagram: Click HereTikTok: Click HereFacebook: Click Here
Oct 15

What If Your Heart Could Give You a Warning Before It’s Too Late? - Talk with Stephen Randall

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Barron interviews Stephen Randall, a serial technology entrepreneur, co-founder of Symbian (the world's first mobile operating system), and CEO of Medaica Inc. Inspired by his own personal health journey as a stent recipient and a family history of heart disease, Stephen created Medaica to provide an early warning system for cardiovascular health. He discusses the three distinct dimensions of heart evaluation—blood pressure, electrical activity, and structural acoustic markers—and breaks down how Medaica's FDA-cleared digital stethoscope and AI platform allow consumers and clinicians to detect silent valvular murmurs and structural heart disease early, right from the comfort of home. Key Takeaways: Detect Early, Act Early: Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, yet up to 80% of cardiovascular events are preventable. Most people do not seek cardiac care until severe symptoms present, after silent damage has accumulated for years.The Three Dimensions of Cardiac Health: Comprehensive heart monitoring requires evaluating blood pressure, electrical activity (EKGs), and structural mechanics (acoustic valve sounds). While consumer tools exist for blood pressure and EKGs, Medaica addresses the missing structural dimension.AI-Assisted Acoustic Biomarkers: Medaica uses specialized machine learning to segment acoustic heart sounds (S1, S2, S3, S4) and filter out ambient noise. It flags turbulent "whooshing" sounds indicative of valve leaks or murmurs before major cardiac events occur.Connect with our Guest Website:http://medaica.comPersonal LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenrandall1/Company LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/medaica/Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/MedaicaHealth/To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutionsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast
Oct 13

Why This Medical Doctor Uses Homeopathy Alongside Conventional.. - Talk with Dr. Bernardo Merizalde

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Barron interviews Dr. Bernardo A. Merizalde, MD, President of the Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (LMHI), Assistant Clinical Professor of Integrative Medicine and Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University, and founder of Integrative Life. With over 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Merizalde discusses his evolution from traditional allopathic medicine and psychiatry to integrating homeopathic medicine. He addresses common misconceptions and critiques surrounding homeopathy, explores the scientific evidence and placebo research behind ultra-low-dose therapeutics, and highlights how combining conventional diagnostics with classical homeopathic protocols provides a holistic, mind-body approach to chronic disease management. Key Takeaways: The Evolution Beyond Polypharmacy: Witnessing aging patients rely on dozens of daily pharmaceuticals—often taking additional drugs solely to manage side effects—drove Dr. Merizalde to explore integrative models, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and classical homeopathy.Connect with our Guest Website:https://integrativelife.us/Personal LinkedIn: Click HereFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/bermerizYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bermerizInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/integrativelife.us/(LMHI):https://lmhi.org/American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH):https://homeopathyusa.org/To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutionsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcastFacebook: Click Here
Oct 6

Why Independent Medical Practices Are Losing Control of Their Patients-Talk with Alejandro Fernandez

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Alejandro (Alex) Fernandez, MBA, CEO of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in San Diego and the 2024 AAOE Practice Executive of the Year. With over three decades of healthcare executive leadership, Alex breaks down the complex business mechanics shaping modern independent medical practices. He discusses why independent practices are losing patient access to consolidated health systems and insurance networks, how building an integrated delivery network (including ASCs, imaging, physical therapy, and anesthesia) protects practice autonomy, and how medical groups can leverage AI and hospitality-level patient experiences to maintain market leadership. Key Takeaways: Access Over Marketing: While consumer marketing and digital reputation are important, true patient volume is dictated by who controls network access and insurance payer contracts. Independent practices must aggregate market share to secure a seat at the payer negotiation table.Building an Integrated Delivery Network: To maximize practice enterprise value and maintain financial independence, specialty groups should capture internal ancillary revenue streams—such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), MRI/imaging, physical therapy, and in-house pathology or anesthesia.Owning the "Front Door" Experience: The patient journey begins at the very first phone call. Adopting hospitality principles (like Ritz-Carlton service training) ensures seamless scheduling, reduced front-desk friction, and higher patient retention.Connect with our Guest Website:https://synergysmg.com/ Personal LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfernandezmba Company LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/synergyorthopedic/ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast
Sep 29

What If Your Doctor Had More Time to Actually Know You? - Talk with Dr. Tyler Saunders

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Tyler Saunders, DO, FMCP, an internal medicine physician, IFM-certified functional medicine practitioner, and founder of HealthSpan Chicago. Driven by the loss of his grandfather to pancreatic cancer and a desire to restore human connection in primary care, Dr. Saunders stepped away from high-volume corporate medicine. He discusses bridging the gap between osteopathic medicine, functional root-cause analysis, and conventional care. Key Takeaways: Leaving High-Volume Medicine: Pushing doctors through rushed, 15-minute visits creates systemic physician burnout and leads to missed diagnostic opportunities. Stepping outside traditional insurance-based constraints enables clinicians to give patients 60-to-90-minute individualized visits.Bridging Osteopathic and Functional Care: Functional medicine is not an "alternative" replacement for conventional care; it is an integrative framework that combines evidence-based pharmaceuticals when necessary with nutrition, lifestyle, and root-cause systems analysis.Connect with our Guest Website: healthspanchicago.com Personal LinkedIn: Click Here Company LinkedIn: Click Here Facebook Page: Click Here YouTube Channel: Click Here Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/healthspanchicago Podcast: Beyond Normal with Dr. Tyler J. Saunders To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok: Click Here Facebook: Click Here
Sep 24

Stop Chasing Biohacks: The Case for Maximum Health With Minimum Noise - Talk with Dr. Arnon Krongrad

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Barron interviews Dr. Arnon Krongrad, MD, a surgeon-scientist, molecular biologist, pioneer of laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery in the U.S., and founder of Ezz. Drawing on over six decades of medical and research experience, Dr. Krongrad shares why he stepped away from the operating room to create a conflict-free health knowledge community. He cuts through the commercial noise of modern "longevity" marketing, unproven biohacks, and unexamined health trends. Key Takeaways: Health vs. Disease Care: Conventional medicine excels at treating acute, late-stage disease, but true health lies on the opposite end of the biological continuum. Preventing illness requires building functional capacity rather than relying on medical interventions after disease develops.Maximum Health with Minimum Noise: The modern wellness industry is flooded with commercialized biohacks, wearables, and supplements that lack rigorous, long-term longevity data. Real health is simple and rests on fundamental inputs: species-appropriate food, gravity (movement/fitness), and a pillow (restorative sleep).Pursuing Functional Supremacy: Rather than chasing unverified "longevity" claims, individuals should focus on measurable, real-time function across three core dimensions: physical performance, cognitive clarity, and emotional resilience.Connect with our Guest Website:https://www.worldofezz.com/ Knowledge Hub:https://www.worldofezz.com/knowledge/ Personal LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnonkrongrad/ Company LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezz/ To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website:https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeHealthPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primehealthpodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@primehealthpodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/primehealthpodcast
Sep 17

The Testosterone Truth Every Woman Should Know About Menopause - Talk with Dr. Howard Woodford

In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Howard Douglas Woodford, a veteran OBGYN of 40 years and the founder of Full Life Wellness Center. Dr. Woodford challenges decades of conventional medical dogma regarding female hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exposing the misconception that estrogen is a woman's primary health hormone. He explains why healthy young women actually have 8 to 10 times more testosterone circulating in their bloodstream than estrogen, how testosterone serves as the foundational building block for tissue maintenance, energy, and cognitive function, and why bioidentical hormone pellet implants offer superior, steady-state symptom relief. Key Takeaways: Testosterone Is the Primary "Human" Hormone: A healthy young woman maintains 8 to 10 times more testosterone in her bloodstream than estrogen. While estrogen is primarily a reproductive hormone, testosterone is essential for building and maintaining healthy muscle, bone density, energy, focus, and libido.Aromatization and Natural Hormone Balance: In women with adequate testosterone levels, the body naturally converts (aromatizes) testosterone into the precise amount of estrogen needed at the tissue level. Approximately 85% to 90% of menopausal women can resolve hot flashes and fatigue through testosterone optimization alone without requiring supplemental estrogen.Connect with our Guest Main Practice Site: fullLifemd.com Breast Cancer Survivor Site: fulllifehormone.com LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-h-woodford LinkedIn Page: Click Here Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fulllifewellnessal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulllifewellnessal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fulllifewellnessal To be a guest or suggest an episode, email: info@primehealthpodcast.com Connect with us: Website: https://primehealthpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derektbaron/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grro-solutions

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Dr. Derek Baron
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

108
Rating

Clean
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Prime Health Podcast

Prime Health Podcast

Episodes

Stop Treating Symptoms: The Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance,.... - Talk with Dr. Naila Goldenberg

Why Diets Fail: The Mindset Shift That Creates Lasting Health - Talk with Dr. Fredina Usher-Weems

What If Your Heart Could Give You a Warning Before It’s Too Late? - Talk with Stephen Randall

Why This Medical Doctor Uses Homeopathy Alongside Conventional.. - Talk with Dr. Bernardo Merizalde

Why Independent Medical Practices Are Losing Control of Their Patients-Talk with Alejandro Fernandez

What If Your Doctor Had More Time to Actually Know You? - Talk with Dr. Tyler Saunders

Stop Chasing Biohacks: The Case for Maximum Health With Minimum Noise - Talk with Dr. Arnon Krongrad

The Testosterone Truth Every Woman Should Know About Menopause - Talk with Dr. Howard Woodford

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