Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster
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Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster is a health podcast hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio. It has 53 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster. "When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’ I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations about health and wellness—without the clutter, chatter, or noise. With more than 45 years as a family physician, my experience as one of the lead physicians caring for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, my ongoing work mentoring medical students and residents at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and my humanitarian medical work with Tibetan refugees, I’ve gained a unique perspective on modern health care. I strive to blend the science of Western medicine with the balance of hol
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Are Blue Zones Legit? | Melatonin vs. Traditional Sleep Aids | Sinus Rinses | Measles Booster
"Everywhere Chemicals" Are Hurting Us | What Health Sources Can You Trust? | Red Meat | Mom Jokes
RFK vs. American Heart Association: More Red Meat?
Is the Alzheimer's Blood Test Legit? | Joint Pain | Benadryl | E-bikes | IBS | Mom Jokes
Tanning Beds...how harmful are they?
What is the deal with Peptides? | Ambien & Sleep Aids | Surgery for Back Pain? | Mom (Dad) Jokes | Calcium
A Federal Judge halts RFK Jr's anti-vaccine policies
We're Getting Less CDC Health Alerts | Rash Help | The Cost of Eating Healthy | Hiccups | CBD | Mom Jokes
It's time to take civic action regarding vaccines and public health
Cancer treatment effectiveness may depend on the time of day it’s given | How much Vitamin D? | Shingles | RFK Compares the US to Denmark | Beef Cops
SNAP Benefits and Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Strokes | Chef Danny Calleros: Crispy Fried Tofu recipe | Sinus Issues | Acid Reflux
A Surgeon General Should Be Pro-Science
Demystifying Calcium Scores | PPIs and Stomach Cancer | GLP-1 Drugs | Mom Jokes | Sinus Rinse Recipe
We're Bringing Measles Back!
The Best Way To Exercise For Longevity | Menopause & Orgasms | Constant Throat Clearing | Snoring Remedies | Mom Jokes
Your Next Doctor Could be AI | Boat Names! | GERD | Iron Supplements | Mom Jokes | Grammar Cops
How The New Dietary Guidelines May Impact School Lunches
Teen Social Media use Skyrocketing | What if your Doc is rude? | Parasites in Kids | GERD | Mom Jokes
Guidelines on Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs | Vitamins | Zorba Laughs | Lack of Appetite | Blood Letting still a thing?
New Vaccine Schedule: The CDC Continues To Ignore Science
Shingles Shot may slow Dementia | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Cologuard | Mom Jokes | Rhubarb & Glucose | Cannabis Cops
Cancer Linked to Food Preservatives | Vertigo | Zorba Pushes Back Against Anti-Science | Insomnia | COVID nasal spray
Violence and Compassion: Thoughts on Recent Events in Minneapolis
Thoughts on the new (Upside down?) Food Pyramid
Kids with Smartphones are more Obese and Depressed | Sleep Apnea | Zorba's Horse | Itching | Mom Jokes | Modern Quackery
Zorba & Karl's New Year's Resolutions
Drinking linked to strokes | Barrett's Esophagus | Itchy skin | Mom Jokes | Stem Cells & Hip Replacement | Dieting Glasses | Prescription Zorba Laughs
Health Literacy in a clickbait world | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Audio sensitivity | Mom Jokes | Mammograms
It's time to take civic action | FDA black box warning on Covid vaccines
Lead in our Food? | Zorba's Giant Challah Recipe | Acid Reflux | Covid & Taste buds | Antibiotics | Mom Jokes
Zorba's Holiday Gift Guide
Catching up on sleep is good for the heart | Voice tremor | Exploding Head Syndrome | Sex Headaches | Urine Luck!
Zorba's Favorite Books of the Year
Thoughts on the CDC's claim that Covid vaccines are causing deaths
Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops
Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations
Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip
Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care
Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding
Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny!
Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure?
Can cannabis reduce back pain? | Gut health | Turmeric benefits | Insomnia | Shingles | Grammar Cops & Mom Jokes
Bonus Episode: RSV - What you need to know
Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies!
Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
Zorba's Update from Tibet - Acts of Gratitude | New computers for Tibetan children
Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip
Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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