Below the Surface

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Each week Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Elliot Hirsch, sits down with patients, celebrities and experts to go below the surface on topics within the field of medicine and current events.

  1. The Long Walk w/ Rob Anderson

    03/16/2021

    The Long Walk w/ Rob Anderson

    Often when we imagine someone who defuses a bomb we immediately think of movies like The Hurt Locker or Speed. As it turns out there are actually people who defuse bombs on a regular basis here in Southern California and certain areas of the state are actually hotbeds for unexploded ordnance from WWII. This week Dr. Hirsch sits down with Bomb Technician specialist, Rob Anderson and learns all about "the long walk".www.hirschplasticsurgery.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  2. Naked and Afraid w/ Wes Harper

    03/02/2021

    Naked and Afraid w/ Wes Harper

    On the popular show Naked and Afraid, a group of people are given the task of surviving in the wilderness. They are only allowed to bring two items with them and they must rely on their training and mental toughness to survive. How do they get through these extreme challenges? What do they draw into to survive without food for days at a time? This week Wes Harper from the show Naked and Afraid sits down with Dr. Hirsch to talk about his experiences filming the show!www.hirschplasticsurgery.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  3. The Dog Company: Part 2

    02/16/2021

    The Dog Company: Part 2

    PART 2In 2007 US forces were part of a NATO coalition in Afghanistan. Among the division stationed there was the 101st Airborne. Dog Company, part of the division, was led by Captain Roger Hill. His experience in Afghanistan was chronicled in the book Dog Company and today he sits down w/ Dr. Hirsch alongside his good friend and former guest, Lieutenant Colonel Erhan Bedestani. This week the conversation continues starting with language barriers in Afghanistan, and ultimately how the rules of engagement can affect their ability to run operations and keep their team safe.www.hirschplasticsurgery.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  4. The Dog Company: Part 1

    02/02/2021

    The Dog Company: Part 1

    In 2007 US forces were part of a NATO collation in Afghanistan. Among the division stationed there was the 101st Airborne. Dog Company, part of the division, was led by Captain Roger Hill. His experience in Afghanistan was chronicled in the book Dog Company and today he sits down w/ Dr. Hirsch alongside his good friend and former guest, Lieutenant Colonel Erhan Bedestani.www.hirschplasticsurgery.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  5. The Secrets to Movie Makeup w/ Lydia Morales

    12/29/2020

    The Secrets to Movie Makeup w/ Lydia Morales

    When we think about special effects technology we think about actors sitting in chairs for hours while an artist glues prosthetics onto their face and slathers on makeup, but there is so much more planning and technology behind famous looks such as we see in the movies. Today Dr. Hirsch sits down with Special Effects Makeup Artist Lydia Morales to discuss the behind-the-scenes of special effects and how the pandemic has affected the craft.www.hirschplasticsurgery.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  6. Avoiding Scams This Holiday Season w/ Ashton Bingham & Art Kulik

    11/24/2020

    Avoiding Scams This Holiday Season w/ Ashton Bingham & Art Kulik

    With Covid19 cases spiking across the country consumers are more likely to do the bulk of their shopping online. In fact reports are already estimating that holiday ecommerce is going to increase by 35% this year. But as more people complete their shopping list from home they can become easy targets for those seeking to scam online shoppers. So how can we shop online safely? Should additional measures be taken this year to avoid scams and rip-offs? This week Dr. Hirsch chats with Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik of Trilogy Media about avoiding scams.https://www.hirschplasticsurgery.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  7. Approaching the Holidays w/ Laura Rhodes Levin

    11/17/2020

    Approaching the Holidays w/ Laura Rhodes Levin

    The holidays are always an anxiety provoking time of the year, but in 2020 during a pandemic we have all kinds of new stressors associated with the season. How can we avoid extra pressure and family strain this year? What are some tools we can use to stay calm and enjoy ourselves? Today Dr. Hirsch sits down with licensed therapist Laura Rhodes Levin to discuss signs of anxiety and ways to deal with the holiday apprehension.Learn more about The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety https://www.hirschplasticsurgery.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  8. Breadcrumb Dating w/ Tracy Crossley

    11/10/2020

    Breadcrumb Dating w/ Tracy Crossley

    Have you ever been on an amazing first date just to have the person fall off the face of the earth and then reappear months later as of nothing has happened? Well, this dating phenomenon has a name: Breadcrumb Dating. And according to experts, those who partook in this trend pre-covid are popping up in their ex's inboxes looking to reconnect. So what exactly IS Breadcrumb Dating? And how do you know if you are in a breadcrumb relationship? This week Dr. Hirsch sits down with renowned behavioral relationship expert, Tracy Crossley to discuss Breadcrumb Dating.Learn more about Tracyhttps://www.tracycrossley.com/Meet Dr. Hirschhttps://www.hirschplasticsurgery.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
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Each week Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Elliot Hirsch, sits down with patients, celebrities and experts to go below the surface on topics within the field of medicine and current events.

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  • Creator
    Straw Hut Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Straw Hut Media
  • Show Website
    Below the Surface