Dr. Joe Galati Podcast
by Dr Joe Galati
Dr. Joseph Galati is one of the nation’s leading experts in liver disease, with more than 35 years of experience caring for patients and educating the public. He serves as Medical Director of the Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and leads Liver Specialists of Texas, one of the largest practices devoted exclusively to liver care. His team treats the full spectrum of liver conditions, including fatty liver, alcohol-associated liver disease, viral hepatitis, liver cancer, and patients before and after liver transplant. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has been a trusted voice in consumer health media, hosting and producing radio programming on iHeart’s KTRH—also streaming nationwide on the iHeartRadio app—and delivering specialized content on SiriusXM. In addition to one‑on‑one patient visits and his radio audience, he actively leverages so
Episodes
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Hope in the Harshest Moments Interview
Welcome back to the show, everyone. I'm glad you're here. This morning I joined syndicated radio host Michael DelGiorno on iHeartRadio. We had a great conversation about my new book, Hope in the Harshest Moments, and the stories behind it: the people, the struggles, and the moments that showed me...
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Pope Leo and Lung Cancer
Pope Leo was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. There has been great interest in better understanding this disease. Dr. Vipal Durkal of Texas Oncology joined the conversation to discuss lung cancer risk, symptoms, and ways to support healthy lungs. The episode reviewed key risk…
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The Story Behind Hope
In our latest podcast episode, I’m joined by David Goldberg, calling in from Long Island. David is my collaborator on my new book, Hope in the Harshest Moments. He shares his perspective on putting the book together with me and on the stories we highlight—our patients’ inspiring health journeys…
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HOPE IN THE HARSHEST MOMENTS BOOK SUMMARY
In the next 2 weeks, pre-sale of my new book will start, will the full release of the book later in November. Head over to www.drjoegalati.com for details. Growing up in a stereotypical suburban home, young Joe Galati always saw a doctor looking back from his mirror. With a combination of…
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Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery
#kneereplacement #hipreplacement #arthritis #rehabilitation On this episode of Your Health First, we welcome Cole Oliver, a physician assistant with Fondren Orthopedic Group in Houston, Texas. Cole and his team specialize in knee and hip replacement surgery, and we discuss the many facets of…
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The Pill Mentality?
Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we are diving deep into something I see every day in my practice and dedicate a portion of my book, Eating Yourself Sick, to: the "pill mentality." It is the widespread expectation that for every ailment, there is a magical prescription to fix it....
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Interview with Michael DelGiorno and September 11 Health Effects
This morning, I spoke with syndicated radio host Michael DelGiorno about the long-term health consequences of the September 11 attacks. Twenty-five years later, cancer cases among survivors and first responders have reportedly tripled over the past five years, with survivors now outpacing first...
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September 11 Health Concerns in Survivors
25 YEARS AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS: MAJOR HEALTH CONCERNS FOR RESPONDERS AND SURVIVORS REMAINS! DR. JOE GALATI WILL DISCUSS THE HEALTH ISSUES RESPONDERS AND SURVIVORS ARE FACING. 1. The "Second Wave" of Illness is Accelerating While respiratory issues and PTSD were the immediate health...
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WHAT'S YOUR BAD CHOLESTEROL LEVEL?
In this segment, we discussed the recent American Heart Association guidance on LDL cholesterol and the sobering estimate that only about one in three adults has their cholesterol adequately managed. For patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the LDL target is now 55 mg/dL or…
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The Watch and Wait Trap
Hello and welcome back to the show. I'm so glad you're here today because we're going to talk about something that could literally save your life—or at the very least, save you from years of unnecessary complications and suffering. Today's episode is inspired by a patient I saw in the clinic just...
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Being an Engaged Patient
In this week's episode from our "Your Health First" radio program, Dr. Galati explores a topic that often goes unspoken in healthcare: the essential work required of patients, caretakers, and family members. Being on the receiving end of medical care isn't a passive experience—it demands active...
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Longevity with Michale DelGiorno
This week I had my regularly schedule phone-in with syndicated radio host Michael DelGiorno. We discussed nutritional strategies for health as we age. LONGEVITY AND NUTRITION: 7-NUTRIENTS TO PAY ATTENTION TO AS YOU AGE. DR. JOE GALATI EXPLAINS… 1. Calcium Why it’s needed: Keeps bones and teeth...
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Lindsey Graham Cardiac Arrest
The News and the Mystery of a "Sudden Illness" We begin by reflecting on the shocking news from July 11, 2026: the passing of 71-year-old Senator Lindsey Graham. While his office officially attributed his death to a "brief and sudden illness," the timeline raises significant medical questions.…
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Free Fibroscan for Fatty Liver Screening
The Silent Epidemic: Why Fatty Liver Disease Deserves Your Attention This is an incredibly important public health initiative, and I commend Liver Specialists of Texas and Houston Research Institute-Medical Center for offering free FibroScan screenings. Let me break down why this matters so much....
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Hot Car Deaths
Hot Car Deaths in Children Every year in the United States, an average of 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles, according to national safety statistics. Since 1998, over 900 children have lost their lives this way. What makes these tragedies particularly heartbreaking…
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Diabetes Early Warning
#Diabetes is one of the most pressing #health challenges of our time, and it’s far more common than many people realize. Today on NewsRadio KFBK, 93.1 FM and 1530 AM in Sacramento, with Cristina Mendonsa, we’re focusing on type 2 diabetes and prediabetes—conditions that are affecting our...
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Cancer Prevention Strategies
This episode of the Dr. Joe Galati podcast discussed the top 7 strategies to reduce your chance of #cancer. Avoiding tobacco Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of cancer. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, and smokeless products. Chemicals in tobacco damage DNA and...
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Role of Fathers in Family Health
In this heartfelt Father's Day episode, I sit down with my longtime friend John Geerlings from Long Island—a devoted father and grandfather—to explore the profound influence fathers have on their family's overall health and well-being. We dive deep into the often-overlooked role that dads play as...
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Alcohol Safety with Cristina Mendonsa
Every Tuesday morning at 10:15 am EST I join Cristina Mendonsa on Sacramento's New/Talk station KFBK to discuss the latest health stories in the news. This week, we discussed a NEW REPORT ON ALCOHOL SAFETY? LESS MAY BE BETTER FOR HEALTH 1. Rapid Escalation of Risk After One Drink The primary...
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Dr. Garth Davis-Obesity Expert
Welcome back to this week's episode. I'm thrilled to have a truly exceptional guest joining me in the studio today—Dr. Garth Davis, a highly respected bariatric surgeon based in Houston, Texas, who brings decades of experience to the frontlines of obesity medicine. Dr. Davis has dedicated his...
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E-Bike Safety Concerns
On our podcast today, we’re tackling e‑bike safety—a fast-growing concern with sobering numbers. Reported e‑bike injuries surged from 751 in 2017 to 25,000 in 2022. Sixty-seven percent of crashes lead to hospitalization, and about a third of those patients land in the ICU. Helmet use lags behind...
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Fatty Liver and Nutrition
Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Joe Galati podcast. Today, we are diving deep into the foundation of health: the food we eat and how it fuels our bodies. Joining me are two essential members of our team at Liver Specialists of Texas, Physician Assistants Natalie Oliver and Swara Modi. Both...
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Health Stories in the News
Hello and welcome to our latest #podcast episode! I'm so glad you're here with us today. This segment comes from our recent broadcast on SiriusXM's Catholic Channel, where we dive into some fascinating health news stories that you need to know about. In today's episode, we're covering some truly...
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Living Longer, Living Better
I’m glad you’re with us! Here is the rundown on our latest podcast. Today we’re talking about something that can change the way you think about getting older: health span versus life span. Life span is simply how long you live—the number of years between birth and death. Health span is different....
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Hope in the Harshest Moments
In this month’s episode of my monthly SiriusXM program on The Catholic Channel (Channel 129), I sit down with longtime friend and collaborator David Goldberg — a fellow Holy Trinity High School (Hicksville, Long Island) alum — to preview my forthcoming book, Hope in the Harshest Moments: What...
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Cholesterol Update with Dr. Joseph Rogers
Dr. Joseph Rogers of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was our guest this past week on Your Health First. He delivered a thorough overview of cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factors, and what Americans need to know to protect their heart health. Cardiovascular disease…
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Fight Chronic Disease
Today I’m joined by my colleague and friend, Dr. Chuma Egwim, a hepatologist with Liver Associates of Texas and at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Egwim and I are talking practical strategies to be a better patient and a stronger self-advocate—how to take an active interest in your health and...
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Shannon Bream - Nothing is Impossible With God
Podcast Episode Summary: Faith, Wellness, and the new book "Nothing is Impossible With God" with Shannon Bream Join us for a deeply inspiring episode originating from Houston, Texas, where I bring my perspective as a liver disease specialist and my 23 years of broadcasting experience on both...
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Untucked: How a Fashion Trend Is Hiding a Health Crisis
Welcome to “Untucked: How a Fashion Trend Is Hiding a Health Crisis.” I want to talk about something that might be hanging in your closet right now: your favorite shirt you like to wear untucked. Over the last decade, the untucked look has become the go‑to style for men. Longer, looser, casually...
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WHAT'S IN YOUR FRIDGE?
Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we're diving into a simple yet powerful health assessment tool that's right at your fingertips—literally in your own kitchen. Today, we'll explore how taking an honest inventory of your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer serves as a revealing window…
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Understanding Hospice Care
Welcome to our show. Today, we're delving into a deeply important, yet often challenging, subject: hospice care and the intricate world of end-of-life decision-making. These are conversations many understandably shy away from, but as you'll hear, they are profoundly necessary, and ideally, they...
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Is Fatty Liver Contageous?
During a recent, compelling episode of our popular weekly broadcast on iHeartRadio, we dedicated a critical segment to exploring the growing public health crisis of fatty liver disease. We were honored to host Natalie Oliver, a distinguished Physician Assistant from our liver disease practice,...
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Dr. Marc Siegel - Fox News Channel
Renowned physician, author, and media medical expert Dr. Marc Siegel joins “Your Health First” for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. Dr. Siegel is a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and a senior medical analyst for Fox News, where he has become a trusted voice…
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Are GLP-1 Drugs for You?
Welcome to this episode of the Dr. Joe Galati Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Archana Sadhu, a leading expert in diabetes and metabolic syndrome from Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the critical risk…
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Your Gut Check
#coloncancer #heartburn #abdominalpain Welcome to our latest podcast episode! Tonight, we're diving into the world of breakfast nutrition, featuring the popular Kodiak Baked Cake pancake mix, which claims to be high in protein. We'll discuss how, while this mix offers a significant protein boost,...
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#BreastCancer Awareness
In this latest episode, we sit down with Jackie DeAngelis, a seasoned journalist and host on Fox Business Network, to discuss her personal journey with breast cancer. Diagnosed four years ago, Jackie shares her emotional and physical experience navigating treatment, including her decision to...
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Airports and Heart Attacks
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into an often-overlooked aspect of modern travel: the potential health hazards faced by travelers in today’s expansive airports. As airports have grown larger and more sprawling, passengers are now required to walk much longer distances from drop-off...
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Robotic Surgery and Liver Transplant
Your Health First: Advancements in Robotic Surgery & Live Liver Donation at Houston Methodist Join Dr. Joe Galati on this episode of "Your Health First" as he speaks with leading surgeons from Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Simon and Dr. Yee Lee Cheah. Broadcasting live from 740 KTRH in Houston...
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Prostate Cancer Questions Answered
Welcome to this week’s episode of our podcast, where we delve into an important and often discussed topic in men's health—prostate cancer. Today, we’ll explore the latest insights into how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated, providing valuable information for both patients and healthcare...
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Prostate Cancer and President Biden
On this week’s broadcast of YOUR HEALTH FIRST, we discussed several important health news items, including the recent diagnosis of prostate cancer in President Biden. While we all offer him our best wishes and support, the announcement has sparked considerable discussion about how this may have...
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Medical Whack-a-Mole
Today, I share a new term that I coined: MEDICAL WHACK-A-MOLE. In this LATEST PODCAST episode, we dive into the concept of "Medical Whack-a-Mole," a term I coined to describe the all-too-frequent scenario in healthcare where physicians treat individual problems by passing patients from one...
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Preventing Dementia
Our latest podcasts reviews strategies to reduce dementia. The New York Times article from April 23, 2025, discusses a study identifying 17 overlapping factors that influence the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. The research emphasizes that lifestyle changes can simultaneously...
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Understanding Fatty Liver
Welcome to this episode of the Dr. Joe Galati Podcast where we delve into pressing health issues and the latest medical advancements. Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Mazen Noureddin, a world-renowned liver researcher, who joins us for an enlightening conversation about metabolic dysfunction...
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Jonathan Stine M.D. : Fatty Liver and Exercise
In this latest podcast episode, we delve into the groundbreaking research of Jonathan Stine, MD, a renowned liver specialist and faculty member at Penn State, who is making significant strides in the field of fatty liver disease research. Originally aired as part of a radio segment on YOUR HEALTH...
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Martha MacCallum: Faith and Health Insights
Join Martha MacCallum, renowned host from Fox New Channels' "The Story with Martha MacCallum," as she sits down with Dr. Galati on his podcast. This segment, which recently aired on the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM 129, delves into Martha's Catholic upbringing and her effective strategies for...
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Three Questions About Heart Disease: Expert Answers
A new feature of our weekly newsletter is to ask experts in the field of medicine and healthcare three questions in their field of specialty. This week we have Dr. Joseph Rogers, a world renowned cardiologist and medical director of the Texas Heart Institute in the world famous Texas Medical...
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Ultra Processed Food Warning
First Episode of 2025: Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Impact on Health Welcome to the inaugural episode of 2025! This week, we dive into the world of ultra-processed foods, exploring their negative health implications and the NOVA food classification system, which categorizes foods...
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Dr. Galati and Eating Yourself Sick - A Book Review
Podcast Episode Summary: "Eating Yourself Sick: An In-Depth Discussion with Brady In our final podcast episode of 2024, we bring you an engaging conversation from a recent studio interview with Brady, the well-known iHeartRadio personality from Chicago. Together, we delve into the themes of my...
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Addiction Update
This week's episode of our podcast is a deeply insightful conversation with George Joseph, the founder and CEO of Positive Recovery Centers based in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, George has established himself as a leading authority in the addiction field, making significant...
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A Better Healthcare Consumer
This past week on the radio I had my sister, Celeste Galati, RN, on the program with me to talk about the challenge we have with health literacy and how this contributes to poor health and chronic disease. There's no doubt that much of the chronic disease we see is related to lifestyle choices we...
About this show
Dr. Joseph Galati is one of the nation’s leading experts in liver disease, with more than 35 years of experience caring for patients and educating the public.
He serves as Medical Director of the Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and leads Liver Specialists of Texas, one of the largest practices devoted exclusively to liver care. His team treats the full spectrum of liver conditions, including fatty liver, alcohol-associated liver disease, viral hepatitis, liver cancer, and patients before and after liver transplant.
Since 2003, Dr. Galati has been a trusted voice in consumer health media, hosting and producing radio programming on iHeart’s KTRH—also streaming nationwide on the iHeartRadio app—and delivering specialized content on SiriusXM. In addition to one‑on‑one patient visits and his radio audience, he actively leverages so
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