Health Recoded

Alex Carter
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Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*

  1. 5D AGO

    GLP-1 Medications: Common Side Effects and How to Manage Them

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down GLP-1 side effects and why they occur. We’ll talk about: Why side effects happenMost common side effectsTips for managing side effects if they occurIf you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 How does GLP-1 work in the body? 01:35 Why do Side Effects happen? 3:00 Common GLP-1 Side Effects 14:44 Less common but important Side Effects 17:53 Dose Titration matters 18:30 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5397288/ https://www.hopkinsmd.com/blog/managing-glp-1-side-effects-our-top-tips-for-success

    20 min

  2. MAR 24

    How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we discuss how to advocate for yourself at the doctor. We’ll talk about: How doctors visits are structuredThe components that make up a visitYour HIPAA rights as a patientSome tips on how to advocate for yourself during a visitIf you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 Example Scenario 03:13 How doctors visits are structured 04:20 Components of a medical exam 12:07 HIPAA Rights 13:50 How to advocate for yourself 19:14 Scenario of a Productive Visit 20:17 Advocacy Checklist 21:16 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17366-physical-examination https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-at-the-doctor#follow-up-care

    23 min

  3. MAR 17

    How does Testosterone affect the Body?

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down Testosterone and what it’s actually doing in the body. We’ll talk about: - Where Testosterone comes from and how it works - How Testosterone affects the different bodily systems - How to support healthy T levels If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:18 Where does Testosterone come from? 03:20 How does T affect the Brain? 05:36 Testosterone and Reproductive health 07:29 T and Bone health 08:58 Testosterone and Cardiovascular health 11:00 T on the Muscular system 12:26 How does T affect Metabolism? 15:22 Testosterone affects your Mood and Stress levels 17:40 Tesosterone and Longevity 18:42 Nursing tips: How to support healthy T levels 22:24 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24101-testosterone https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12023631/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330791/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8636244/ https://joe.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/joe/217/3/R25.xml

    23 min

  4. MAR 10

    How Hydration affects the Skin and why Skincare products may not be working

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down skin health and why your skincare routine may not be working. We’ll talk about: - The basic structure and function of the skin - How hydration influences skin health at a cellular level - What dehydration looks like in the skin - Where skincare products actually help - A nursing perspective on simple, effective skin care If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:56 Anatomy of the Skin 06:07 Why Hydration matters so much 06:58 Hydration vs Skincare products 09:12 What Dehydration looks like in the Skin 11:01 Where Skincare still matters 12:47 Nursing tips: Simple and effective Skincare 15:09 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://www.notion.so/2e5ffa1c7d95807a9664e59f98923aeb?pvs=21 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4529263/ https://www.healthline.com/health/dehydrated-skin#symptoms https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6279727/

    16 min

  5. MAR 3

    How the Muscular System Works and Why Lifting Changes the Body

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how the muscular system works and how strength training affects the body. We’ll talk about: - The anatomy and physiology of the muscular system - specifically skeletal muscle - Why weight lifting builds muscle - Debunking the “bulky” myth - Benefits of weight training - How to incorporate sustainable weight training into your health If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:54 Muscle Anatomy 02:24 Muscle Physiology 04:19 What happens when you lift weights? 05:53 Hypertrophy: What is it? 08:18 Debunking the “Bulky” myth 10:45 How does weight lifting affect your health? 15:52 Nursing perspective: Sustainable weight training 22:00 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532258/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6916202/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537139/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10587333/ https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/benefits-of-strength-training#benefits

    23 min

  6. FEB 24

    How Hydration and Electrolytes affect the Body

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down hydration and what it actually works in the body. We’ll talk about: - What hydration actually means - Different electrolytes in the body and their functions - The difference between under-hydration and over-hydration - Nursing tips for practical hydration guidance * Here is the article I mention comparing the different electrolyte powders * https://www.electrolytespowderreviews.com/top-15-electrolytes-powders?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23350666232&gbraid=0AAAAAob9BEY_rGVD-PojnbAgP4_Ss-zrq&gclid=CjwKCAiA95fLBhBPEiwATXUsxCvjigu_aNIcU5zHseUxU86lPSv8FnvBV_seVc8Wl_Tqi1drju-qeBoCtg8QAvD_BwE  If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:54 What hydration actually means 02:33 Electrolytes: what are they and why do they matter? 04:05 Why just drinking water in’t always enough 05:10 Too little water: Dehydration 07:32 What happens when you drink too much water? 09:43 When electrolytes are important 11:07 Nursing tips: practical hydration guidance 14:34 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/lifestyle-nutrition/diet-wellness/What-Is-Hydration-on-a-Cellular-Level-and-Why-Is-It-Important/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4470176/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9013-dehydration https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/

    16 min

  7. FEB 17

    How does the Immune system work and what does it mean to have healthy Immunity?

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the Immune system and what it’s actually doing in the body. We’ll talk about: - The different components of the immune system - Innate vs. Adaptive immunity - Why you don’t always feel your immune system - even when it’s working - Nursing tips for supporting a healthy immune system If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 Anatomy 04:19 Innate Immunity 06:11 Adaptive Immunity 07:37 What the Immune system does when you feel healthy 08:57 Why you only feel the Immune system when it is overwhelmed 10:48 What happens when the Immune system becomes dysregulated? 12:04 How to support Immune Function: Nursing perspective 16:49 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner. Resources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21196-immune-system https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279364/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/about/enhancing-immunity.html

    18 min

  8. FEB 10

    How Cortisol affects your health

    In this episode of Health Recoded, we discuss cortisol and how it affects the human body. We’ll talk about: - Where cortisol comes from - How cortisol feels in the body - Nursing tips to support healthy cortisol If you find this information helpful, consider subscribing for more episodes like this. New conversations are released weekly. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Where does Cortisol come from? 03:28 How Cortisol present in the Body 05:15 How Cortisol can affect the Body 06:38 Why Cortisol can get “stuck” 07:19 Alex’s personal story 08:23 How to support Cortisol health 11:38 Key Takeaways This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by a medical practitioner. Resources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortisol https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037

    13 min
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Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*

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    Alex Carter
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