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The Dr. Raj Podcast

Raj Dasgupta & MedPrepToGomedpreptogo.com
The Dr. Raj podcast is a fun and interactive half hour podcast that will discuss a variety of medical topics. Guests will range from sub-specialist doctors, to patients, to people in the media. The show will have an upbeat and positive personality just like Raj himself. Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.
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Episodes

What is Lewy Body Dementia with Mary Lou Falcone

Today’s Guest Mary Lou is a sought-after speaker and advocate on Lewy Body Dementia and Caregiving since writing her first book. I didn't see it coming. Scenes of love, loss, and Lewy Body Dementia. Mary Lou was inspired to write her memoir after her late husband, illustrator Nicky Zann, died from Lewy Body Dementia in 2020. Mary Lou's journey with Nicky was not her first time as a caregiver. When Mary Lou was 10 years old, her father at age 37 suffered a massive stroke that robbed him of his ab...

Jul 16, 202537 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Insomnia: Sleepless Nights, Sound Minds

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Jul 05, 202532 min

Performance is Key with Jim Liston from LA Galaxy

Today's Guest Jim Liston is the Director of High Performance and Innovation for the LA Galaxy. Jim started his second stint with the Galaxy in 2021. He had previously worked with the Galaxy from 1998 to 2003 and was fortunate enough to be a part of the group that won the first MLS cup for the Galaxy in 2002. Jim has a Bachelor of Science from UMass and a Master of Education from Springfield College, which he received in May of 1992. Six weeks after graduation, Jim drove across the country to Cal...

Jul 02, 202543 min

Guest Host Becca Spahr - Burnout to Bold Moves: The Leadership Mindset Shift that Healthcare Needs with Shaina Lane

Today's Guest Shaina Lane is a best-selling author, engaging keynote speaker, and trusted leadership development specialist on a mission to make leadership easier for busy professionals. She helps leaders master the mental game of leadership so they can lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. Leveraging her expert coaching skills, Shaina is able to create programming that goes beyond learning. She sparks thought-provoking insights, inspires mindset shifts, and builds confidence, empowering le...

Jun 25, 202531 min

Aarón Sánchez: Cooking and Conservation

Today's Guest Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist. He is the co-star of MasterChef and MasterChef Jr. on Fox. He is a James Beard Award winner. Aarón has been recognized by the Hispanic Federation and National Hispanic Media Coalition as a leader for the Hispanic community, dedicated to preserving Latino culture through food and encouraging diversity in the kitchen. He launched the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, a nonprofit whose mission is to uplift La...

Jun 18, 202530 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Asthma: Taking a Deep Breath

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Jun 07, 202531 min

Jesse Katz: Do You Know Your Wine?

Today's Guest Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his family and father, photographer Andy Katz, gave Colorado native Jesse Katz a profound respect for the creativity and art of winemaking. It was through his father's work that Jesse recognized and fell in love with the importance of terroir, balance, and the beauty of a winemaker's influence. Setting him on a path he has pursued ever since. Today, Jesse creates distinct and nuanced wines for his brands, ap...

Jun 04, 202521 min

Jesse Katz: Controversies of Wine in Medicine

Today's Guest Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his family and father, photographer Andy Katz, gave Colorado native Jesse Katz a profound respect for the creativity and art of winemaking. It was through his father's work that Jesse recognized and fell in love with the importance of terroir, balance, and the beauty of a winemaker's influence. Setting him on a path he has pursued ever since. Today, Jesse creates distinct and nuanced wines for his brands, ap...

May 28, 202518 min

Introducing Jesse Katz: A Winemaker’s Journey

Today's Guest Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his family and father, photographer Andy Katz, gave Colorado native Jesse Katz a profound respect for the creativity and art of winemaking. It was through his father's work that Jesse recognized and fell in love with the importance of terroir, balance, and the beauty of a winemaker's influence. Setting him on a path he has pursued ever since. Today, Jesse creates distinct and nuanced wines for his brands, ap...

May 21, 202526 min

Interview with Lance A. Slatton: The Senior Care Influencer

Today's Guest Lance is a writer, author, and healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance is the host of the award-winning podcast and YouTube show All Home Care Matters. This is a show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in LaVenia, Michigan. Lance was also named a 50 under 50 for 2023 and received the distinction as a top influencer for ...

May 07, 202543 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

May 03, 202531 min

What is Sarcoidosis with Dr. Bobak Akhavan

Today's Guest Dr. Akavan is a native of Los Angeles, has traveled to Granada in New York and Texas to complete his medical training. He completed a chief residency year in internal medicine at the University of Texas at Houston, and was a chief fellow at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he currently practices as a pulmonary and critical care physician. Dr. Akavan spends half of his time in the ICU and the other half doing palm consults and doing some clinic. Dr. Akavan has a special interest in...

Apr 23, 202538 min

Multiple Sclerosis: A Patient's Perspective with Jenn Powell

Today's Guest Jenn Powell is the brand and marketing manager at BioNews and the host of the Multiple Sclerosis podcast. She was diagnosed with relapsing and remitting MS in 2010. Jenn has inspired to seek and cultivate positive change. Her career began as a weekly columnist in the MS News Today, where her silver linings column illustrated her optimistic outlook in the midst of living with a progressive and incurable disease. Today, Jenn integrates her lived experience with Multiple Strokes and h...

Apr 09, 202545 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - The Changing Landscape of Alzheimer's Disesae

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Apr 05, 202531 min

What are dietary supplements with Stefani Sassos

Today's Guest Stephanie Sassos is a national academy of sports medicine that's NASM certified personal trainer and a nutrition and fitness director of the Good Housekeeping Institute. She handles all nutrition and fitness related content testing and evaluation for the brand. Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences from Pennsylvania State University, that's Penn State, and a master's degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. She is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-bas...

Mar 26, 202554 min

Becca Spahr: Landing the Job in the Age of AI with Dr. Brittany Castonguay

Today's Episode The professional world is changing fast, and gone are the days of going to Kinko’s to print out 20 copies of your resume on special paper you bought at Office Depot before mailing them off to potential employers. Now, businesses large and small use software called Applicant Tracking System (ATS), a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that scans resumes for keywords before they are reviewed by hiring managers. According to the Harvard Business School, 75% of resumes are rejected ...

Mar 12, 202532 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Nitrous Oxide Misuse and Abuse

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Mar 01, 202531 min

Voyeurism with Zoe Kors (Part 4 of 4)

Zoë Kors Website https://www.zoekors.com Book https://www.zoekors.com/book/ Online https://www.zoekors.com/practical-intimacy Coaching https://www.zoekors.com/coaching Retreat https://wellnessmarketingltd.com/nourish-your-soul-a-retreat-for-women-in-midlife/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the ...

Feb 26, 202530 min

Intimacy and Aging with Zoe Kors (Part 3 of 4)

Zoë Kors Website https://www.zoekors.com Book https://www.zoekors.com/book/ Online https://www.zoekors.com/practical-intimacy Coaching https://www.zoekors.com/coaching Retreat https://wellnessmarketingltd.com/nourish-your-soul-a-retreat-for-women-in-midlife/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the ...

Feb 19, 202529 min

The Gap with Zoe Kors (Part 2 of 4)

Zoë Kors Website https://www.zoekors.com Book https://www.zoekors.com/book/ Online https://www.zoekors.com/practical-intimacy Coaching https://www.zoekors.com/coaching Retreat https://wellnessmarketingltd.com/nourish-your-soul-a-retreat-for-women-in-midlife/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the ...

Feb 12, 202533 min

Desire Discrepancy with Zoe Kors (Part 1 of 4)

Zoë Kors Website https://www.zoekors.com Book https://www.zoekors.com/book/ Online https://www.zoekors.com/practical-intimacy Coaching https://www.zoekors.com/coaching Retreat https://wellnessmarketingltd.com/nourish-your-soul-a-retreat-for-women-in-midlife/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the ...

Feb 05, 202535 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Air Quality After the California Wildfires

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Feb 01, 202532 min

My Two Elaines with Martin J. Schreiber

Today's Guest Martin J. Schreiber is the former Wisconsin governor and is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer's caregivers and persons with Dementia. You're reaching audiences nationwide at live events and through various forms of media. Marty uses humor and compassion as he shares lessons from his ongoing decade-plus journey as a caregiver. He speaks on tours at conferences, civic organizations, senior communities, libraries, and much more around the country. He has given more than 600 pres...

Jan 29, 202544 min

ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Impact of the California Wildfires with Hannah and Raj

Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney Volunt...

Jan 18, 202532 min

Magic Horizons: The Next Step in Virtual Reality

Today's Guest Giorgio and Martin Koppehele are brothers and the Co-CEOs of Magic Horizons. They founded Magic Horizons in 2018 for the conception, production, and distribution of virtual reality experiences. Together with their wives, Suna and Gabby, they developed relaxation virtual reality experiences for the global market. Martin and Giorgio bring to Magic Horizons an extraordinary level of expertise and audiovisual media, which they gained through years of successful production in their firs...

Jan 15, 202544 min

From Sublime to Medical School with Dr. Todd Foreman

Today's Guest Dr. Todd Forman is a family physician and musician hailing from Long Beach, California. He played saxophone and keyboard in the band Sublime during the bands formative years while also attending Harvard University. He then attended medical school at UCLA and completed his residency at Santa Monica Medical Center. After marrying his dermatologist's wife, Kristen, he joined the faculty at Keck USC Department of Family Medicine with his mother, Dr. Jean Forman. Dr. Jean has the distin...

Jan 01, 202549 min

Being an Advocate with Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Today's Guest Jamie-Lynn Sigler has been acting and singing since the age of 7. She got her start in New York regional theater, and has since starred in over two dozen theatrical productions including "Annie," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Sound of Music," "The Wiz," and "Gypsy." In the summer of 2001, she starred in the touring production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's "Cinderella," playing the lead opposite Eartha Kitt. Jamie made her Broadway debut starring as Belle in Disney's Broa...

Dec 18, 202426 min

Preparing for Active Shooters with Becca Spahr

Today's Guest As the CEO and founder of The Likable Leader Coaching, Becca is passionate about teaching others to develop and lead amazing teams. After a 20-year career as a U.S. Marine officer, Becca became a certified life coach so she could share the lessons she learned while leading men and women in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Her extensive experience in leadership and management, human resources, conflict resolution, and soft skills make her a well-rounded resource for professio...

Dec 04, 202449 min

Raising Awareness About Domestic Abuse with Lucee Perez

Content Warnings: Domestic abuse Resources https://www.dvawareness.org/ Today's Guest Lucee is a mother, daughter and sister. She was raised by two immigrant parents and has 5 sisters. She grew up in Pico Rivera, went to high school at El Rancho High School, and completed one year at Los Angeles Trade Technical-College. She was married for 22 years and has now been divorced for 6 years. She has 2 children and works at Biola University. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physicia...

Nov 20, 202446 min

What is Long Term Care Insurance with Kelly Augspurger

Today's Guest Kelly is the co-founder of Steadfast Insurance, along with her husband, Adam. They’re an independent insurance agency in Westerville, OH. Kelly is a Certified Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Specialist working nationwide to help clients and financial advisors plan ahead for LTC. Her goal is to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial consequences that come from a loved one needing long-term care. She does this by having “planning for care conversations” and then funding that pl...

Nov 06, 202453 min
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