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Byja Radio Show
by Byja Radio
We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of Direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health.Byja Radio explores healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community through real conversations within the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Our episodes highlight topics including medicine, financial literacy, wellness and business, giving patients, clinicians, and entrepreneurs the insights they need to thrive.
Episodes
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Episode 55 - It’s Not Just a Leg Cramp
Season 5 closes with Dr. Byron Jasper and co-host PatientZero breaking down blood clots — from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg to the pulmonary embolism (PE) that follows when it's missed. They cover the stats (up to 900,000 Americans affected yearly, DVT missed 40% of the time), the risk...
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Episode 54 - Free Your Mind: Childhood Trauma, PTSD & the Cost of Staying Silent
Dr. Byron Jasper and PatientZero tackle childhood trauma and its grown-up alter ego: PTSD. It starts with a (mostly) funny story about raisins, recess, and an unfortunate aversion to a 90s En Vogue song — but the laughs set up a serious conversation about how unresolved childhood trauma reshapes...
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Episode 53 - Concordance in Healthcare: What It Really Means
What does it mean when a patient and their doctor truly "get" each other? In this episode, Dr. Byron Jasper and co-host PatientZero unpack concordance — when a patient and clinician share an identity or lived experience, whether that's race, gender, military service, language, or disability — and...
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Episode 52 - More Than Slow Readers: Understanding Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
In this episode of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and PatientZero break down learning disorders in a practical, relatable way—covering dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. They explain how these brain-based conditions can affect reading, math, writing, confidence, school performance, and...
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Episode 51 - Don’t Sleep on It: Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure, and the Warning Signs We Miss
In this episode of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero break down two serious but often misunderstood health conditions: obstructive sleep apnea and congestive heart failure. They explain how symptoms like loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, shortness of breath,...
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Episode 50 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Adults
In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero continue their conversation on ADHD in adults, breaking down common misconceptions, treatment options, and the importance of getting properly diagnosed instead of relying on social media. They explain why ADHD is more than “just being...
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Episode 49 - What ADHD Really Looks Like in Kids
In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down ADHD in children, from common symptoms to the ways it can be misunderstood or missed altogether. They discuss why ADHD is more than just “bad behavior,” how boys and girls may present symptoms differently, and why parents should...
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Episode 48 - Too Much Health Info, Not Enough Health: When the Internet Makes You Sicker
In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Byron Jasper and PatientZero tackle the growing problem of over-indexing health information online. From TikTok videos and AI chatbots to wearable devices and wellness trends, they break down how easy access to health content can quickly turn into confusion,...
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Episode 47 – Forever Chemicals Exposed: PFAs in Your Clothes, Water & Everyday Life
In this episode of Byja Radio, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down the growing concern around PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals,” and how they may be hiding in everyday products like workout clothes, water bottles, food packaging, household dust, and even firefighting gear. They explain…
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Episode 46 - Breathe Easy: Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD & the Truth About Lung Health
In Season 5, Episode 46 of the Byja Radio Show, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero break down common lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, COPD, and emphysema in a way that is simple, practical, and easy to understand. They explain how asthma can cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of…
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Episode 45 - Examining Universal Healthcare: A Closer Look at Mexico’s Approach
In this episode of Byja Radio Show, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero take a closer look at universal healthcare by exploring Mexico’s evolving system and comparing it to the healthcare model in the United States. They break down common misconceptions about what universal healthcare really means,...
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Episode 44 - AI and Algorithms at the Bedside
In this episode, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero set the stage for a candid, listener-friendly breakdown of where AI stands in healthcare today—already powering voice-dictated clinical notes, automated appointment reminders, abnormal lab flagging, imaging support for X-rays and CT scans, pharmacy…
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Episode 43 - The Winter Rundown: Flu, RSV, & Whooping Cough
In this episode, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero discuss the respiratory threats shaping the current season—focusing on influenza, RSV, and whooping cough—and why these illnesses still demand serious attention. They break down how flu activity is rising after a high-severity prior season, why RSV...
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Episode 42 - Freedom or Fallout? Unpacking the GOP’s Health Care‑Savings Plan & What It Means for Real People
In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero break down the GOP’s newly proposed “Health Care Freedom for Patients Act” and what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for millions of Americans. They walk listeners through how ACA subsidies currently keep premiums affordable for 92% of Marketplace...
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Episode 41 - Your Kidneys Called… They Want to Talk
In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero discuss why kidney disease has become one of the most widespread yet under-recognized chronic conditions in the U.S., noting that early damage is silent and closely linked to hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. They explain how the...
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Episode 40 - Why America Needs Direct Primary Care Now - Part 2
In this episode, we break down Direct Primary Care (DPC) — what it is, how it works, and why it’s transforming healthcare for everyday families. We start by explaining the DPC model in plain language: a simple monthly membership that gives you direct access to your doctor without the maze of...
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Episode 40 - Why America Needs Direct Primary Care Now - Part 1
In this episode, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero delve into the complexities of the current healthcare system, focusing on the rising costs of insurance premiums and deductibles, the inefficiencies of traditional healthcare, and the patient experience. They discuss the implications of open...
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Episode 39 - Gut Check - How Everyday Choices Shape Life-Changing GI Outcomes
Digestive problems are so common that most people brush them off — a little heartburn here, some bloating there — but millions of Americans are living with gut issues that signal much deeper problems. In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero uncover how more than 70 million Americans suffer...
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Episode 38: Shutdown Showdown: How the Fight Over Health Subsidies Hits Your Wallet
When politics and health care collide, everyone feels it — whether you realize it or not. In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero pull back the curtain on a national debate that could reshape how millions of Americans access and afford care. What started as a budget standoff has quietly…
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Episode 37 - The Pressure Problem: Rethinking High Blood Pressure with Direct Primary Care
In this episode, we tackle one of the most persistent and underestimated health challenges in America—hypertension, better known as high blood pressure. Often called the “Silent Killer,” it quietly affects nearly half of U.S. adults—about 120 million people—yet fewer than one in four have it…
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Episode 36 - Undervalued Thinking: Why Primary Care Is Failing in the System That Pays for It
In this episode, “Undervalued Thinking: Why Primary Care Is Failing in the System That Pays for It,” we explore how America’s $4.9 trillion healthcare system continues to underfund the very foundation of good health—primary care. Despite rising medical costs, only about 4% of spending reaches...
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Episode 35 – From Capitol Hill to Your Clinic: HSAs and Direct Primary Care
What if the rules around Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been holding patients back from getting the care they want—and the savings they deserve? For years, patients who joined Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices risked losing their HSA eligibility, all because DPC memberships were treated…
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Episode 34 - Pills, Profits, and Politics: The PBM Dilemma
What happens when the middlemen controlling your medicine are more focused on profits than patients? In this hard-hitting episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unravel the tangled web of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—shadowy intermediaries who claim to cut drug costs but often inflate prices,...
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Episode 33 - When Doing the Right Thing Hurts: Doctoring in a Broken System
What happens when good doctors are forced to choose between their ethics and the system? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero explore how moral injury—not just burnout—is quietly driving physicians from the profession, damaging patient care, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC)…
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Episode 32 - Rebuilding the Bridge: Regaining Trust in Medicine
Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they unpack U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial proposal to ban federal scientists from publishing in established medical journals. What does this mean for scientific transparency, research credibility, and the future of peer-reviewed...
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Episode 31 - Early Talks, Better Outcomes: Prostate Cancer Awareness for Every Man
Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they discuss prostate cancer. They look at different symptoms of prostate cancer . Listen as they discuss the disparities among different ethnic groups with respect to prostate cancer. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms...
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Episode 30 - Just a Headache... or Is It Something More Concerning?
Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore headaches. They look at different types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. Listen as they discuss the causes and symptoms of different headaches. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms....
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Episode 29 - Your Address and Your Health - How Geography and Social Disadvantage Shape Survival
Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore how where you live—your neighborhood, your zip code, your environment—profoundly impacts your health and life expectancy. By examining how social disadvantage, economic instability, and neighborhood-level disinvestment contribute to unequal health...
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Episode 28 – Laughs and Lessons: A Byja Radio Look Back
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a heartfelt and entertaining look back on the first 2½ seasons of the Byja Radio Show. In this special episode, we revisit the moments that left a mark — clips that made listeners laugh and quote the show in their daily...
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Episode 27 - Crushed by Costs: Medical Debt, Student Loans, and the Power of HSAs & Loan Forgiveness
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at medical debt and student loans that are crushing millions of Americans — but there are ways out. In this episode, we break down the true cost of healthcare debt, how student loans are shaping the...
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Episode 26 -Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Masculinity, and the Crisis Among Black Men
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at the mental health crisis affecting men—especially Black men. We explore the societal pressures, stigma, and systemic barriers contributing to depression, anxiety, suicide, and trauma like PTSD. More...
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Episode 25 - Tariffs & Treatment: What Rising Healthcare Costs Mean for You
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss tariffs and how they affect healthcare costs. They discuss the potential cost increase of healthcare services and everyday care products. They also discuss how the DPC model can help minimize rising costs. As always…
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Episode 24 - HIV Awareness and Direct Primary Care Solutions
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss HIV in America. They discuss the statistics of new and existing cases. They also discuss the stigmas and misconceptions associated with the virus. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact…
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Episode 23 - To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate, That is The Question
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent trends in the health care world. They discuss the new measles outbreak with the decline of vaccinations. They also discuss Compounded GLP-1 Meds aka weight management drugs. As always, we encourage you to...
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Episode 22 - America’s Healthcare Report Card: Pass or Fail?
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent Commonwealth Fund report, part of the "Mirror, Mirror" series, comparing healthcare systems in 10 wealthy nations. They discuss the rankings based on five domains: access to care, care process…
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Episode 21 - Medicaid, Direct Primary Care, and A Possible New Bill For Medicaid Access
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act. They discuss the current state of medicaid and how direct primary care can play a bigger role. They also discuss how direct primary care can alleviate physician shortages and...
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Episode 20 - Why Routine Eye Exams Matter: From Common to Complex Eye Diseases
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, PatientZero, discuss the importance of routine eye exams. They discuss the common diseases of the eye. They also discuss how these diseases may cause blindness. In addition, they discuss how warning what a good eye exams consists of. As...
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Episode 19 - Dementia and DPC: Caring Smarter with Proper Detection and Management
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss dementia. They discuss the causes and risks of dementia. They also discuss preventative care. In addition, they discuss how warning signs and misconceptions. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and...
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Episode 18 - What the UnitedHealthcare CEO Incident Reveals About Our Broken Healthcare System
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the United Health Care's CEO incident in relation to the insurance industry. They discuss who profits most in the health care industry. They also discuss how costs affect the insurance companies, care givers and...
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Episode 17 - From Sneezes to Solutions: The Common Cold & Polypharmacy
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the common cold. They discuss causes, managing symptoms and when to get treatment. They also discuss polypharmacy. In addition, they discuss drug to drug interactions. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe,...
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Episode 16 - Simplify and Save: DPC for Small Business Healthcare
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the role of direct primary care (DPC) when it comes to providing health care for employees of small businesses. They also discuss the costs of healthcare without group insurance. In addition, they discuss the benefits…
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Episode 15 - What the %$&@# is a Thyroid?
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of understanding thyroid health. They also discuss the basic anatomy of the thyroid region and how it works. In addition, they discuss the effects poor thyroid health and potential treatment options. We...
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Episode 14 - Understanding Testicular Health: Common Conditions and When to Seek Help
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of understanding testicular health. They also discuss the basic anatomy of the testicular region and how it works. In addition, they discuss the effects poor testicular health and potential treatment...
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Episode 13 - Gratitude
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of gratitude and its effects on health. They also discuss how gratitude aids in improving mental well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. We welcome you to engage with us on social media…
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Episode 12 - Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care and Byja Surprises
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of addressing mental health. They also discuss how Direct Primary Care (DPC) aids in diagnosing and treating mental health issues. Dr. Jasper also has a few surprises for everyone. We welcome you to…
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Episode 11 - Managing High Cholesterol with Direct Primary Care
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the risks of high cholesterol. They also discuss causes and treatment options. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook:...
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Episode 10 - General Practitioner Contract Protests and the Impact on Primary Care
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the ongoing protests by GPs in the UK against the current GP contract. They also discuss how limiting daily appointments to 25 aims to reduce burnout and stress. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and...
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Episode 9 - Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages with Direct Primary Care
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the shortages of physicians in America. They break down the daily grind on healthcare workers. They also discuss how direct primary care aids preventing burnout on practicioners. We welcome you to engage with us on...
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Episode 8 - Understanding Accountability in Healthcare
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of accountability in healthcare. They break down the consequences of not taking responsibility of your own healthcare. They also discuss how direct primary care aids in taking accountability of your...
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Episode 7 - Health Screenings and Direct Primary Care
Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of regular health screenings and its relation to one’s overall health. They break down the consequences of delaying screenings. They also discuss best practices to stay healthy and maximize on…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of Direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health.Byja Radio explores healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community through real conversations within the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Our episodes highlight topics including medicine, financial literacy, wellness and business, giving patients, clinicians, and entrepreneurs the insights they need to thrive.
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