Prime Health Podcast

Dr. Derek Baron

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.

  1. Brain Fog, Low Libido, Poor Sleep? Why Your Labs Can Look..... - Talk with Dr. Joseph Upton

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    Brain Fog, Low Libido, Poor Sleep? Why Your Labs Can Look..... - Talk with Dr. Joseph Upton

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Joseph Upton, a board-certified anti-aging and preventative medicine specialist at Levy Aesthetics. After a decade in traditional family medicine, Dr. Upton realized the limitations of the conventional "disease-based" model and transitioned to a proactive approach focused on hormone optimization and longevity. He explains why falling within the "normal" range on a lab test doesn't mean your health is optimal, and how he uses comprehensive testing combined with deep listening to help patients truly feel their best. Key Takeaways: Normal vs. Optimal: The "normal" range on a lab test is simply a bell curve of the general population. Dr. Upton explains why moving patients to the "top of the class" within those ranges is often necessary to resolve symptoms like brain fog and fatigue.The Healthspan Focus: Anti-aging medicine isn't just about living longer (lifespan); it's about extending your healthspan, the years you live with vitality, fitness, and optimal function.The Power of the Thyroid: While testosterone often gets the spotlight, Dr. Upton shares a success story of a tech executive whose career was saved not by testosterone, but by properly optimizing his thyroid to eliminate severe cognitive brain fog. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://www.levyaesthetics.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-upton-33410716b/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l%C3%A9vy-aesthetics/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Levy-Aesthetics-61573248433256/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levy_aesthetics/ 🔗 TikTok: @levy_aesthetics 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@levyaesthetics8119 🎙️ 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

    42 min
  2. Why Doctors & Investors Are Quietly Owning MRI Centers Instead of Renting Them - Talk with Stephen

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    Why Doctors & Investors Are Quietly Owning MRI Centers Instead of Renting Them - Talk with Stephen

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron introduces Stephen Veals of the MRI Consulting Group. The episode explores the growing trend of doctors and private investors taking ownership of MRI centers rather than simply renting or outsourcing these services. Stephen highlights how everyday individuals and private investment groups are increasingly recognizing the value of the MRI business model, seeking expert guidance on how to successfully enter and operate within this highly specialized healthcare space. (Note: The provided transcript snippet was incomplete, so this summary is based strictly on the provided episode title and quote). Key Takeaways: A Shift in Ownership: Discover why medical professionals and investors are quietly moving toward owning MRI centers instead of renting them.The Private Investor Appeal: Stephen shares a story of a father who, after taking his daughter in for a scan, recognized the clinic's potential and reached out to learn how a private investor could enter the MRI business.Growing Market Interest: There is an increasing trend of various investment groups showing interest in entertaining MRI center ownership as a lucrative and stable business model. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://mriconsultinggroup.com/🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenveals/🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mri-consulting-group/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMRIConsultingGroup🎙️ Guest Podcast Show URL: Click Here 🎙️ 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

    53 min
  3. Direct Primary Care The Healthcare Model Putting Doctors and Patients First - Talk with Dr. Phil

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    Direct Primary Care The Healthcare Model Putting Doctors and Patients First - Talk with Dr. Phil

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Phil Hellman, a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Paradox Health. Dr. Hellman breaks down the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, explaining how it functions as affordable concierge medicine where patients pay a monthly membership fee—often less than a cell phone bill—instead of dealing with insurance. By removing the administrative burdens of traditional healthcare, Dr. Hellman is able to spend quality time with his patients, offering transparent, cash-pay prices for medications, labs, and imaging. Key Takeaways: What is Direct Primary Care? It is an affordable membership-based healthcare model that bypasses insurance companies to provide patients with extended doctor access, same-day appointments, and steeply discounted medications and labs.Removing Artificial Friction: The traditional insurance model pits doctors against patients by incentivizing rushed 10-minute visits. The DPC model removes this, allowing physicians to thoroughly diagnose and treat root causes without the pressure of an assembly line.Accessible Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Hellman incorporates point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose pneumonia and precisely deliver joint injections, offering highly affordable regenerative treatments like Prolotherapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://paradox.health/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-hellman-24132715/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paradox-health/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/paradoxhealth/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradox_health/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/Paradox_Health 🎙️ 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

    35 min
  4. Stop Testing, Start Listening: The Blueprint for Functional Medicine That Works - Talk with Katie

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    Stop Testing, Start Listening: The Blueprint for Functional Medicine That Works - Talk with Katie

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Katie Garrott, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and founder of VivaWise Functional Wellness. Katie shares how her mother's battle with fibromyalgia and her own debilitating parasite infections contracted in Central America led her to pursue functional medicine. They discuss her unique, minimalist approach to care that flips the traditional functional medicine "test, don't guess" model on its head by prioritizing deep listening and lifestyle changes over overwhelming, expensive lab panels. Key Takeaways: Minimalist Functional Medicine: By keeping protocols simple and using basic blood work like a CBC to identify inflammation, Katie helps patients achieve their goals without the burnout and high costs of excessive supplementation and restrictive diets.Healing the "Incurable": Katie shares a remarkable success story of a patient diagnosed with lymphangiectasia who managed to reverse severe malnutrition and chronic diarrhea by focusing strictly on foundational gut health and stress reduction.The Functional Practitioner Academy: A comprehensive training course and knowledge base—described as a "Wikipedia for functional medicine"—built to help clinicians quickly find protocols, interpret labs, and treat patients effectively without spending 70-hour workweeks researching. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://katiegarrott.com/, https://vivawisefw.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-garrott/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vivawise-functional-wellness/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vivawisefw/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiegarrott/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katiegarrott 🎙️ 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: Click Here 🔗 TikTok: Click Here 🔗 Facebook: Click Here

    42 min
  5. The Menopause Wake-Up Call: Why Your Doctor Isn’t Trained for This - Talk with Angel Turlington

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    The Menopause Wake-Up Call: Why Your Doctor Isn’t Trained for This - Talk with Angel Turlington

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Angel Turlington, a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Southeast Aesthetic and Wellness. After years of pouring her energy into her patients and her family, Angel hit a turning point at age 40, deciding it was time to prioritize her own health and detoxify her life. She shares how she evolved her successful aesthetics practice into a comprehensive wellness center that addresses the root causes of aging, focusing heavily on gut restoration and hormonal health. Key Takeaways: The Educational Gap: Many well-meaning, modern physicians receive little to no training on menopause or nutrition in residency, leaving women dismissed or misdiagnosed with "anxiety" when they are actually experiencing hormonal decline.Gut Health is Foundational: Before jumping into trendy biohacks like NAD+ or even hormone replacement, Angel emphasizes that healing the gut microbiome is mandatory; otherwise, you cannot properly absorb nutrients or stabilize your "second brain".Lift Heavy Sh*t: While yoga and Pilates are great for stress reduction, Angel firmly states that building muscle mass through heavy lifting is the single most important physical indicator for long-term health and longevity. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://southeastaestheticandwellness.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-turlington-99441b9/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: Click Here 🔗 Facebook Page: Click Here 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southeast.aesthetic.wellness/ 🔗 TikTok: @southeastmedspaa 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southeast.aesthetic.wellness 🎙️ 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

    52 min
  6. Stop Chasing Quick Fixes: The RegenCode Protocol for Plantar Fasciitis - Talk with Dr. Benjamin

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    Stop Chasing Quick Fixes: The RegenCode Protocol for Plantar Fasciitis - Talk with Dr. Benjamin

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Benjamin Sibley, a board-certified podiatrist in Australia and the founder of Your Podiatrist Brisbane. With over 31 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sibley has transformed the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis by shifting away from temporary fixes—like damaging cortisone shots—and moving toward advanced regenerative medicine. They discuss the paradigm shift of treating the plantar fascia as a complex "organ" and how his highly customized RegenCode protocol utilizes autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), dual-wavelength MLS laser therapy, and ultrasound guidance to achieve lasting healing. Dr. Sibley also emphasizes the often-overlooked role that proper nutrition and hormone optimization play in musculoskeletal recovery, particularly for active men and women over 50. Key Takeaways: The Plantar Fascia is an Organ: Successful treatment requires identifying exactly which specific tissues—such as the bone, fat pad, ligaments, or surrounding neurovascular structures—are generating pain, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all injection. The RegenCode Protocol: True healing goes beyond the foot; Dr. Sibley's biological approach includes increasing protein and essential amino acid intake, as well as addressing hormonal drops (like testosterone and estrogen) that impact tissue repair. Orthobiologics Over Cortisone: While repeated cortisone shots can break down tissue, autologous PRP harnesses the patient's own blood products and growth factors to act as a natural anti-inflammatory and regenerate damaged cells. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://yourpodiatristbrisbane.com/home 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-sibley-ba310a39/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Your%20Podiatrist%20Brisbane/1709652902617680/# 🔗 Instagram: @yourpodiatristbrisbane 📺 YouTube: @yourpodiatristbrisbane3711 🎙️ 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

    54 min
  7. Why Listening May Be the Most Powerful Medicine We’ve Lost - Talk with Deidre Arms

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    Why Listening May Be the Most Powerful Medicine We’ve Lost - Talk with Deidre Arms

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Deidre Arms, a board-certified advanced practice nurse and the founder of Aspire Wellness Integrative Health. Deidre shares her inspiring transition from the fast-paced, 10-minute "assembly line" of traditional hospital care to a holistic practice where patients are finally given the time to be truly heard. They discuss how her specialized team tackles root-cause issues like hormonal imbalances, severe gut dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. Deidre also highlights the critical role of a patient's mindset in the healing process, why she insists on hour-long appointments, and how she successfully de-prescribed a patient from 18 medications down to just three. Key Takeaways: Escaping the Assembly Line: Deidre explains why her practice guarantees hour-long appointments without double-booking, ensuring every patient is deeply listened to—a stark contrast to the modern 10-minute conventional care model.The Power of Belief: True healing starts in the mind. Deidre actively screens for a patient's belief in their own recovery, noting that a positive mindset alone can drive significant improvements.Gut Health as the Foundation: Treating the microbiome and addressing conditions like leaky gut are the first essential steps to resolving broader issues like autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and even mental health struggles. Connect with our Guest 🌐 Website: https://www.aspirewih.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-arms-bc-aprn-257595a1/ 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspirewih/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aspirewih 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspirewih/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NPDeidre 🎙️ 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: Click Here

    35 min
  8. How Plants + Mindfulness Help You Get Off Meds and Thrive - Talk with Dr. Christina Cherian

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    How Plants + Mindfulness Help You Get Off Meds and Thrive - Talk with Dr. Christina Cherian

    In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron speaks with Dr. Christina Cherian, a double board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician and founder of Lotus Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Cherian shares how she overcame medical school burnout by discovering the power of plant-based nutrition and mindfulness, shifting her focus from simply prescribing pills to treating the root causes of chronic disease. They discuss how incremental dietary changes, rather than an "all-or-nothing" approach, can reverse conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Dr. Cherian also highlights the vital role of mindfulness in breaking bad habits by creating space between cravings and reactions. Key Takeaways: The Turning Point: A book on willpower and a deep dive into plant-based nutrition research inspired Dr. Cherian to stay in medical school and pursue lifestyle medicine rather than traditional "sick care".Plant-Based Misconceptions: You don't have to go 100% vegan overnight; even small, incremental increases in whole plant foods can significantly improve chronic disease markers.Whole Foods Over Processed: Swapping meat for highly processed plant-based alternatives still promotes disease; the focus should remain on foods that look as close as possible to how they came out of the ground.Mindfulness as a Tool: Meditation and mindfulness practices help create crucial space between a stimulus (like a sugar craving) and the physical response, giving patients the power to make healthier choices. Connect with our Guest: 🌐 Website: https://www.lotuslifestylemedicine.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinacherianmd/ 🔗 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lotuslifestylemedicine/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuslifestylemedicine/# 🔗 Other Links: https://bio.site/lotuslifestylemedicine 🎙️ 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: Click Here

    35 min

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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.