Real Medicine Real Lives (Audio)

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, a global expert in nitric oxide research, to uncover how this essential molecule impacts cardiovascular health and disease. This conversation focuses on how nitric oxide regulates blood flow, vessel flexibility, and oxygen delivery—and what happens when the body loses its ability to produce it. Dr. Bryan explains how nitric oxide deficiency is linked to conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Nitric Oxide(00:01:07) - Nitric Oxide(00:03:53) - Heart Disease and Nitric Oxide deficiency(00:10:25) - Nitric oxide(00:11:52) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:13:00) - Heart Disease, Nitric Oxide(00:19:00) - Heart disease, genetics and diet(00:20:29) - Heart disease and nitric oxide(00:23:19) - Nitric Oxide(00:24:05) - Alzheimer's disease and blood flow(00:27:40) - Obstruction of nitric oxide in premature babies(00:29:21) - Nitric Oxide therapy(00:34:38) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:35:38) - Nitric oxide for wound healing, diabetes and non healing wounds(00:42:54) - MRK: Nitric Oxide in chronic disease(00:44:50) - Dr. Nathan S. Bryan(00:46:02) - Dr. Bryant and Yasser Sambal

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with Michael Schwartz to explore why so many people struggle with chronic symptoms despite their efforts to feel better. This conversation focuses on the difference between symptom management and addressing the root causes of health through nutrition, mindset, and systemic balance. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives(00:00:54) - Chronic Disease: Management and Support(00:02:10) - Systems based diagnosis of depression(00:04:11) - How to Prevent Chronic Disease?(00:11:44) - Signs of heart disease early enough to treat(00:12:14) - Heart and Cardiac Health(00:20:45) - Eat better, first and foremost(00:21:49) - Dr. Michael S1(00:23:21) - metabolic imbalance(00:24:39) - How to manage hypothyroidism with Hashimoto's(00:28:22) - Throid, Dr. Sobel(00:30:44) - Naturopath: How to help hyperthyroid patients with weight(00:34:48) - Immunity Resilience(00:35:57) - Real Medicine: The Immune Resilience(00:36:26) - Immunity Strength and Long Term Resilience(00:40:26) - Your immune system as you get older(00:44:23) - How to Reduce Your Stress(00:45:20) - Michael Schwartz on How to Restore Your Health

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with Dr. Lynn Rapsilber and Dr. Lorraine Bock to explore how nurse practitioners are transforming healthcare access, innovation, and patient outcomes across the country. This conversation focuses on the growing role of nurse practitioners not just as clinicians, but as entrepreneurs, policy advocates, and leaders shaping sustainable care models. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Nurse Practitioners Shaping Healthcare(00:01:32) - Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network(00:03:26) - Dr. Bak on Patient-centered Medicine(00:04:45) - Clinical clinician education on Billing(00:08:55) - NNPENN: The National Nurse Practician Entrepreneur Network(00:10:36) - Real Medicine(00:11:12) - Practice Sustainability: What we need to know(00:11:54) - What's the first thing patients feel when a practice struggles financially?(00:13:54) - Dr. Ratzelberg: What are the top 3 documentation or(00:16:35) - Nurse Practitioners vs Physician Doctors(00:19:56) - Nurse Practitioner Launches(00:22:51) - Breed of Practice: Nursing Practitioners and the Patient(00:24:47) - Nurse Practitioners and Regulatory Barriers(00:27:37) - Nurse-led practice reform(00:32:29) - Nurse Practitioners: The Future of Chronic Disease Management(00:34:00) - Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network(00:35:47) - Nurse Practitioners and the future of healthcare(00:36:21) - What changes for a community when a nurse practitioner led practices expands access(00:37:30) - One hepatitis C patient's miraculous treatment(00:38:52) - What's the Most Important Mindset Shift for Nurse Practicians?(00:39:50) - What is the process of becoming a nurse practitioner?(00:43:53) - Nurse Practitioner-Led Care(00:45:16) - 2017 National Nurse Practitioner Network Goals(00:46:57) - Healthcare Is a Human Right

In this vital episode of Real Medicine Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol connects medical expertise to everyday life through one of the most overlooked health essentials: sleep. Joined by Cristy Plain, Executive Vice President of Sleep Services at Dedicated Sleep and a seasoned leader with over two decades in sleep medicine, the conversation reveals why sleep disorders especially sleep apnea remain widely underdiagnosed and dangerously underestimated. Cristy breaks down what happens inside the body when breathing is disrupted at night, explaining how untreated sleep apnea forces the heart to work harder, increases cardiovascular strain, and contributes to serious outcomes such as hypertension, arrhythmias, stroke risk, and cognitive decline. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine, Real Lives: Sleep(00:01:55) - Sleep Tech CCSH and RPSGT credentials(00:06:10) - Do You Need a Sleep Study?(00:07:54) - Sleep studies for heart disease(00:11:56) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:12:23) - Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Home Study(00:17:54) - What are the myths about CPAP(00:19:59) - Why operational precision matters in sleep medicine enrollment(00:21:36) - First-line treatment for sleep apnea on the truck(00:26:03) - Sleep Apnea Surgery(00:29:43) - How to manage sleep apnea with virtual care(00:33:42) - When Patients Finally Feel Restful(00:35:19) - Sleep Medicine: The Future of Sleep(00:35:52) - Sleep Medicine: Future of the Treatment(00:37:10) - How AI is Affecting Sleep Apnea Studies(00:44:02) - The Secret to Getting More Sleep(00:44:53) - How TV and other electronics affect your sleep(00:48:07) - Real Medicine in Real Lives

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with holistic medicine pioneer Dr. Michael Schwartz to explore what it really means when medical tests come back normal, yet patients still feel unwell. The conversation dives into root-cause medicine, patient validation, and why symptoms should be seen as meaningful signals rather than problems to silence. Dr. Schwartz explains how the body communicates through fatigue, pain, inflammation, and emotional imbalance, highlighting the powerful connection between mind, body, and lifestyle.

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yassir Sonbol sits down with Ron Eli, Ph.D., founder of Mexico Bariatric Center and Mexico Cosmetic Center, to explore how responsible medical tourism is reshaping access to life-changing care. With more than 27,000 successful surgeries facilitated, Ron shares how innovation, safety, and patient-centered design can expand treatment options while lowering costs and maintaining high medical standards. This conversation dives into how global healthcare models help patients overcome insurance barriers, long wait times, and limited procedure availability in their home countries. Ron explains how education, pre- and postoperative support, advanced infrastructure, and medical tourism insurance work together to deliver safe, transparent, and ethical care across borders. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives(00:01:26) - Mexico Bariatric Center(00:06:07) - Why do Mexicans visit Mexico for medical tourism?(00:07:49) - Medical Tourism: What Kind of Patients Benefit?(00:12:33) - Real Medicine, Real Lives: Outcomes of Surgery(00:13:22) - Pre- and Post-Op Care for Liver Surgery(00:14:58) - What patterns have you seen in patients lives after surgery?(00:16:54) - What is medical tourism in Mexico?(00:18:23) - How Medical Tourism is helping standardize practices in the US(00:21:11) - How global healthcare is reshaping medicine(00:22:55) - Bariatric Surgery Center in Mexico(00:25:45) - Real Medicine: Steven Throne(00:27:11) - Understanding the cell biology of cancer(00:34:15) - Scientists on Cell Level Imaging(00:37:27) - Real Medicine: Real Lives(00:38:09) - Laser microscopy

in this powerful episode of Real Medicine Real Lives, Dr. Yasser Samble explores one of the most overlooked health crises facing families today: the emotional, physical, and financial toll of medical debt. Joined by Dr. Wendy Labatt, widely known as The Financial Healer and CEO of Financial Cures, LLC, this conversation reveals how medical bills, insurance confusion, and financial stress can delay healing and impact long-term wellness. Dr. Labatt shares real-world strategies to manage medical debt, reduce financial anxiety, and understand insurance decisions before a health crisis strikes. From navigating high deductibles to breaking the cycle of financial fear, this episode highlights why financial planning is not just money management—it’s a form of self-care. Viewers will also learn how stress affects the nervous system, relationships, and recovery, and how the Financial Cure System helps individuals diagnose, treat, and heal their financial lives. This episode delivers practical insight, emotional clarity, and hope for anyone overwhelmed by healthcare costs and financial pressure.

In this episode of Real Medicine: Real Lives, Dr. Yaser Samble sits down with Dr. Alan Badea to discuss how artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are transforming healthcare access for rural and remote communities. They explore how AI can support telemedicine, help clinicians make faster, more accurate diagnoses, and empower patients to understand their medical data without confusion. The conversation also highlights the challenges of implementing AI nationwide, from energy demands to infrastructure limitations, while emphasizing that technology should enhance—not replace—human compassion in healthcare. Learn how innovation is bridging the gap between patients and high-quality medical care, turning complex data into actionable understanding, and creating a future where quality care isn’t limited by geography. Tune in for real stories, real breakthroughs, and a vision of a healthcare system where technology and empathy work hand in hand.

In this episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Yasser Sambul and Dr. Jesse Hansen explore how daily stress and societal pressure impact mental and physical health—and how to turn these challenges into opportunities for personal growth. Learn how to recognize when external pressures become obstacles, and discover practical tools to manage emotions, strengthen resilience, and restore inner peace. The experts discuss the importance of developing a strong emotional operating system, creating healthy habits, and reconnecting with spirituality for holistic well-being. This episode offers real strategies to overcome stress, improve sleep, and cultivate a balanced, conscious life. Connect with Dr. Hansen and his holistic healing approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, including his upcoming show Lead With Heart, focused on authentic and vulnerable leadership.

In this episode of Real Medicine (Aired 10-23-2025), we explore the four phases to mastery and high-performance leadership in healthcare. Dr. Yasser Sambo and guest experts discuss how leaders and healthcare professionals can shift from policy-driven care to people-centered care, emphasizing empathy, trust, and compassion. The conversation highlights real-life examples where patient-centered approaches improve outcomes and strengthen provider-patient relationships. Learn how building connections, understanding individual patient needs, and fostering team collaboration can transform both patient care and organizational culture. Perfect for healthcare leaders, providers, and anyone interested in creating a more human, effective, and connected healthcare system. Discover actionable strategies to enhance leadership skills, improve patient engagement, and navigate the challenges of modern healthcare with empathy and efficiency.

In this inspiring episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassar Samble sits down with leadership expert Wendy Carroll to explore how empathy, authenticity, and genuine human connection can revolutionize today’s workplace. Wendy shares powerful stories from her own career, revealing how leaders who listen, care, and set healthy boundaries not only build stronger teams—but also achieve better results. Discover practical strategies to balance results with relationships, lead with compassion instead of control, and protect work-life harmony in a 24/7 connected world. From setting boundaries to empowering teams through trust and empathy, this conversation offers real-world lessons for professionals at every level.

In this powerful episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives (aired September 4, 2025), Dr. Yasser Sambul and Adam Henry, CEO of Amity Staffing, tackle one of healthcare’s toughest challenges — the staffing crisis and compassion fatigue affecting both nurses and patients. Discover how excessive documentation and burnout are impacting care quality, and how innovative tools like the Dawn App are transforming hospice documentation through expert intelligence (EI). Adam shares real-world insights into how proper staffing, emotional support, and leadership transparency can rebuild families’ faith in the healthcare system. Learn actionable ways to improve nurse retention, reduce stress, and deliver more human-centered care.

In this powerful episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yaser Samble sits down with Erica Butler, CEO of HIHR LLC and certified DISC coach, to uncover how diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture directly impact our mental and physical health. Discover why belonging and psychological safety at work aren’t just business goals—they’re essential to well-being. Erica shares eye-opening insights on toxic leadership, micromanagement, gossip, and burnout, revealing how these common workplace stressors create lasting health scars. Together, Dr. Samble and Butler explore practical ways leaders can build healthier, more inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and recognized. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, stressed, or unsafe at work, this conversation will help you understand why—and how organizations can change it.

In this special episode of Real Medicine Real Lives (aired July 24, 2025), Dr. Yass Ensemble sits down with AI strategist Dr. Alan Bado to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare while keeping the human touch alive. Discover how AI is improving medical diagnoses through advanced image analysis, expanding access to rural healthcare with cloud-based tools, and helping doctors spend more time with patients instead of paperwork. The discussion also highlights the rise of telemedicine after the pandemic, the challenges of cybersecurity in hospitals, and the importance of empathy in an increasingly digital world. This episode delivers a real, insightful, and inspiring look at the future of modern medicine — where technology and humanity work hand in hand to save lives.

On this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassir Sonbol speaks with global biotech leader Wendy Carroll about the power of embracing change and reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth. From overcoming fear to finding resilience after career shifts, Wendy shares practical strategies and inspiring stories to help viewers turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for transformation. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives with Wendy Carroll(00:01:09) - Why People Resist Change(00:03:24) - Six tips for making a big change(00:04:27) - Decisions about making a change or sticking to a plan(00:07:38) - How to Turn Fear and Anxiety Into a Positive Force(00:11:56) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:13:08) - Why Do People Always See Failure as a Failure?(00:14:14) - In the Elevator With Amy(00:16:30) - How to Reframe Failure as a Fuel for Growth(00:19:11) - How to Bounce Back After a Breakdown(00:21:56) - How to Build Resilience in Life(00:24:52) - Leading with the Heart(00:25:23) - Return to Medicine: Leadership that Inspires(00:25:52) - Lead With Empathy(00:32:30) - Leadership and the Work-Life Balance(00:35:42) - Real Medicine Real Lives(00:36:46) - How to find balance in your life(00:44:52) - How to Balance Work and Life(00:47:11) - Dr. Yasser Sambal on Real Lives

On this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassir Sonbol speaks with Adam Henry, Vice President of the Amity Group, about the critical impact of staffing shortages in healthcare—especially in hospice. Together, they unpack how burnout, compassion fatigue, and documentation overload strain providers, weaken trust at the bedside, and affect patient care. From innovative staffing solutions to rethinking nurse-to-patient ratios, this conversation explores what it will take to restore balance, compassion, and hope for both patients and providers. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Staffing Shortages(00:00:51) - Healthcare Staffing Shortage Explained(00:02:37) - Confessions of a Hospice Nurse(00:05:33) - The Need for More Hospice Nurses(00:08:28) - Amity Group: Help Hospice Nurses Get the Job Done(00:11:03) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:12:52) - Hospice Staffing Shortage(00:17:06) - Hospice Care: Rushing Care(00:23:48) - Real Medicine, Real Lives: Nursing Job Search(00:24:57) - Nurses Are Leaving the Healthcare Profession(00:29:00) - Mentorship in the healthcare field(00:29:59) - Nursing a More Sustainable Career(00:31:31) - How to keep nurses where they're needed most(00:32:32) - Red Tape in Hospice Care(00:37:13) - Real Medicine(00:38:02) - Hospice Healthcare: Trust(00:42:05) - Hospice Nurse Residency(00:47:25) - Have We Made the Right Decision for Healthcare?(00:49:01) - Adam McAfee on Real Medicine, Real Lives

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yasser Samble welcomes Erica Butler, CEO of H-I-H-R LLC and certified DISC coach. Together, they explore how diversity, inclusion, and recognition in the workplace are more than just business strategies—they’re essential for health and well-being. From the hidden toll of micromanagement to the power of authentic recognition and cultural awareness, this conversation uncovers practical ways leaders can create belonging, reduce stress, and foster healthier, more engaged teams. Chapters (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives(00:00:47) - Inclusion is Not Just for Business, but for Your Health(00:04:02) - Acknowledging Others: The Culture of Recognition(00:09:50) - What Happens to People's Health and Performance When They're Safe(00:10:54) - What is the Discontination Test?(00:12:38) - Workplace Trauma(00:15:40) - The Fear of retaliation at Work(00:21:22) - The Need for Accountability in the Workplace(00:22:38) - How to Heal After Workplace Trauma(00:24:43) - Healthy Living: Resilience in a Time of Change(00:25:13) - What is Resilience in the Workplace?(00:29:00) - How to support employees during times of change(00:29:50) - Speaking Up: The Need for Employee Confidence(00:36:57) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:37:38) - What Does a Well-Healthy Workplace Look Like?(00:40:37) - The right thing to do for people's health(00:41:14) - Employers' Wellbeing Programs(00:46:46) - The Future of Work and Human Health(00:47:52) - Dr. Yasser Sambo on Work and Health

Explore how AI enhances patient care and supports doctors. Dr. Allen Badeau reveals what AI means for your healthcare journey on Real Medicine, Real Lives. Chapters (00:00:00) - Real Medicine: AI in Healthcare(00:01:21) - AI in healthcare: The challenge(00:08:18) - Don't Use AI to Make Medical Decisions(00:12:59) - Real Medicine Real Lives(00:13:42) - Will AI Bring High-Quality Medicine to Rural Communities?(00:17:42) - Real-World Stroke Cases(00:19:05) - rural Internet access in healthcare(00:21:22) - Will Technology Help Patients With Their Health?(00:23:40) - Dr. Bideau on AI in Healthcare(00:24:45) - Real Medicine: AI in Healthcare(00:25:18) - Could Machine Learning Make X-rays More Predictable?(00:26:46) - Will AI Replace Your Doctor in 2030?(00:35:58) - Alan Bedot on AI and Personal Intuitives(00:36:43) - Real Medicine: Real Lives(00:37:44) - Keeping Your Medical Data Safe(00:44:30) - Hospitals and AI: How to Safeguard Patients'

From stress to blood clots, Jen Gaudet reveals the hidden costs of ignoring burnout and how daily body scans, mindset shifts & tough conversations can help you reclaim your health and clarity. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Salvage Burnout(00:01:07) - Why You Can't Rest When You Die(00:03:43) - How to Salvage a Burnout?(00:09:53) - How to Build a Successful Lifestyle without Burnout(00:13:05) - The Signs of Burnout(00:14:31) - Signs That You're Burning Out(00:21:29) - "A Little Something to Fill Your Cup"(00:22:06) - The One Daily Habit to Protect Your Energy(00:24:53) - How to Get Rid of Burnout(00:25:56) - Real Medicine: Real Lives, Streaming Now Media TV(00:26:39) - How to Stop Burnout With Stress(00:27:06) - How to Manage Your Stress(00:31:47) - How to Identify Your Stressors and Speak Out About It(00:38:30) - Real Medicine(00:39:09) - Your Body Scan Your Mind Every Day(00:45:04) - Wonders of the World: Advocating for Yourself(00:51:36) - Healthy for Work and Life

Stressed and stuck? Learn how daily habits, mindset, and antioxidant scans can transform your genes and your future. Real breakthroughs with Deborah Crystal on Real Medicine, Real Lives. Chapters (00:00:00) - Real Medicine: Real Lives with Deborah Crystal(00:01:12) - What's So Hard to Find Real Information Online?(00:03:00) - How to interpret the medical literature on antioxidants and heart disease(00:04:51) - So break us down epigenetics in plain English(00:08:40) - Early warning signs of heart disease and other conditions?(00:13:40) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:14:22) - How chronic stress affects your body(00:14:54) - How does stress affect our body and genes?(00:19:12) - How to Calm Your Nervous System(00:21:05) - Epigenetic Testing for Stress Recovery(00:25:15) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:26:24) - Healthy Living Through Measures of epigenetics(00:32:25) - A Legacy of Well-Being(00:34:01) - Pregnant women's health questionnaire(00:35:12) - How to Scan Your Child's DNA(00:38:04) - Real Medicine, Real Lives(00:39:14) - Globally-recognized antioxidants(00:41:10) - What Do You Recommend to People for Better Health?(00:45:28) - How to Get Back in the Flow with Your Health(00:49:20) - Real Medicine: Deborah Crystal's Story

Learn simple fitness hacks from Coach Brian Fetzer to boost health daily. Perfect for busy lives—walking, strength training, and more. Practical and doable!

Learn expert tips on home care, preventing caregiver burnout, and finding trusted providers for seniors and recovery patients in Houston. Chapters (00:00:00) - Home Health(00:02:12) - Signs of Burnout for Caregivers When They're Sick(00:03:32) - Other tips for caregivers of dementia patients(00:09:06) - Home Health Care, Dr. Yasser Sombol(00:11:03) - Home Health for Caregivers(00:14:52) - What is the standard of home health care?(00:16:31) - What is hospice care?(00:18:03) - Home Health for the elderly(00:19:39) - What is home health for dementia?(00:21:01) - How Do Hospice Companies Get Their Referrals?(00:22:19) - Veterans' Care and Health Care(00:23:31) - Freedom Care, Companions and Caregivers(00:24:24) - Diet during menopause(00:25:11) - What Is Menopause?(00:25:50) - Does Menopause Affect Your Weight?(00:28:17) - What can I do to help with weight gain after menopause(00:30:07) - How to manage hormones during menopause?(00:31:14) - No Carbohydrates Diet(00:37:47) - Diabetes and Digestive Health(00:41:37) - What are some things people can do to identify food sensitivities or(00:47:54) - How to improve your GI health?(00:49:25) - How to manage gut health during menopause