In The Trenches

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What do medical professionals learn from years in the trenches caring for real patients? In the Trenches features candid conversations with physicians and other healthcare professionals about health, prevention, patient behavior, and the lessons that don’t always make it into textbooks. Practical insights doctors wish more people knew about.

  1. 22h ago

    From ER Burnout to Aesthetic Medicine: Why This Doctor Left | Tracy Parrish, MD

    Tracy Parrish, MD, was already struggling with ER physician burnout when COVID hit. Although she had written her resignation letter, she stayed another two years to support her colleagues.Dr. Parrish shares her journey from emergency medicine to hospice care and eventually aesthetic medicine. She discusses burnout, patient-centered care, personal transformation, and why she believes helping patients feel comfortable in their own bodies can make a difference.Dr. Parrish is the owner of Twisted Tree Wellness in Boone, North Carolina.Website: https://TwistedTreeWellness.comConnect with us: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

  2. 2d ago

    Is Medicare Killing Mobile Wound Care? | Kelly McFee, DNP

    Could Medicare reimbursement changes threaten the future of mobile wound care?Kelly McFee, DNP, a wound care nurse practitioner, talks about the growing challenges facing physicians and nurse practitioners who treat patients with chronic wounds.She discusses declining reimbursement, barriers to rural healthcare, patient health literacy, nutrition and wound healing, and why access to specialized wound care could become increasingly difficult.Connect with Kelly McFee https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mcfee-dnp-mha-fnp-c-cws-cwcn-ap-faccws-87861346/Connect with us: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

  3. 3d ago

    Why Patients Don't Follow Medical Advice | Dr. Jeffrey Scales

    What makes patients trust their doctors, and why do some patients struggle to follow medical advice?On In the Trenches, Dr. Steve Helschien speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Scales, a dermatologist with nearly 30 years in private practice, about physician-patient trust, treatment adherence, barriers to healthcare access, medical misinformation, and the importance of treating the whole patient.Dr. Scales also shares his thoughts on medical education, physician wellness, and finding work-life balance.Learn more about Dr. Scales: https://nccdermatology.com/Connect with us: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

  4. 5d ago

    Doctors: How to Take Back Control of Your Medical Practice

    Are insurance companies, hospital demands, and administrative burdens taking control of your medical practice?On In the Trenches, Dr. Steve Helschien interviews Dr. Craig Wax, DO, a family physician with 30 years of experience, about physician independence, private practice, direct primary care, and restoring the doctor-patient relationship.Dr. Wax also shares how he motivates patients to take responsibility for their health and why physicians should have more control over how they practice medicine.Connect with Dr. Craig Wax:Website: HealthIsnNmberOne.comBook: Health Is Number One (available on Amazon)Podcast: Health Is Number One, available on Spotify, Apple, etc. Radio: WWDB, Philadelphiahttps://www.instagram.com/drcraigwax/X: https://x.com/drcraigwaxTAIGA Medical Billing: https://taigabilling.com/ Want to be interviewed? Reach out to us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

  5. Oct 8

    Doctors: Why Your Patients Won't Follow Your Advice (And What Actually Works)

    Psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Arwen Podesta explains why traditional approaches to patient care often fall short and how physicians can encourage meaningful, lasting behavior change.Dr. Podesta discusses motivational interviewing, active listening, patient resistance, lifestyle habits, and the importance of addressing underlying contributors to illness. She also explores how stigma, insurance barriers, and fragmented healthcare affect patient outcomes.Connect with Dr. Arwen Podesta:Website: https://www.drarwen.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arwenpodestamd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctorarwenpodestaWant to be interviewed? Email us at InTheTrenchesMD@gmail.com

  6. Oct 7

    Can We Prevent Disease Before It Starts? | Dr. Orvil Martinez

    Dr. Orvil Martinez discusses what years of primary care and clinical research have taught him about preventing chronic disease before it starts. He shares his approach to lifestyle change, continuous glucose monitoring, obesity and diabetes, patient education, and how AI may help identify people at risk earlier.Dr. Martinez practices at Centro de Medicina Avanzada San Claudio in Puerto Rico and is also involved in clinical research through Advanced Medical Research Center.Medical Practice: https://www.saludcma.comPhone: 787-748-9955Research: https://www.advanceresearchpr.com Want to be interviewed? Send us an email at InTheTrenchesMD@gmail.com

  7. Oct 5

    Doctors: Why Your Medical Claims Keep Getting Denied

    Doctors Are Losing Money They Already Earned. Here’s Why. Michelle Ronfeldt, RHIT, explains how documentation gaps, coding errors, payer rules, and denied claims can quietly drain revenue from medical practices- even after the care has already been provided. She also explains why physicians are often expected to navigate an increasingly complicated system they were never trained to manage.Learn more about Michelle and ARPro Medical at ARProMedical.vip. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. The views and information shared by guests are not a substitute for personal medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or treatment.

  8. Sep 14

    Why You’re Not Getting Better Even When You’re Doing Everything Right | Dr. Dickson Thom

    Dr. Dickson Thom , DDS, ND, has spent nearly six decades working with patients. He explains why he believes the answer often isn't another test, supplement, medication, or treatment. Instead, he looks at whether the body is actually capable of responding to what you're asking it to do.Learn more about Dr. Dickson Thom: drdicksonthom.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. The views and information shared by guests are not a substitute for personal medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or treatment.

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What do medical professionals learn from years in the trenches caring for real patients? In the Trenches features candid conversations with physicians and other healthcare professionals about health, prevention, patient behavior, and the lessons that don’t always make it into textbooks. Practical insights doctors wish more people knew about.

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    2026
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