Dr. Corey Helton, founder of Aeternitas Health, shares insights on the emerging field of physician-led longevity medicine. The conversation explores how longevity care differs from traditional healthcare by emphasizing prevention, healthspan, personalized risk assessment, and long-term patient partnerships rather than reactive disease treatment. Dr. Helton discusses the limitations of conventional medical models, the role of lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental health, and the challenges of balancing evidence-based medicine with the rapidly evolving world of wellness, biohacking, and consumer health technologies. Learn how data-driven decision-making, patient accountability, and a multidisciplinary care approach can help individuals take a more proactive role in optimizing their long-term health and quality of life. Find out more at: https://aeternitas.health/

Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Alan R. Cohen reflects on four decades of treating childhood brain tumors, revealing how cutting-edge technology—from advanced imaging to AI—has transformed outcomes while underscoring a deeper truth: healing extends far beyond the tools. Through stories of young patients and their families, he highlights the essential role of empathy, compassion, humor, and hope in the healing process, emphasizing that while technology can treat disease, it is human connection that truly heals. Blending science with storytelling, this episode explores the delicate balance between innovation and humanity in medicine, offering a compelling perspective on how the art of healing must evolve alongside advances in care. More about Dr. Cohen here: https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/alan-r-cohen/2702500 Comfort Always: Healing in the Age of Technology on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0duKomTa

Sia Beasley shares how simple, consistent movement— and meaningful social connection — can transform healthspan and quality of life, especially as we age. From evidence-based fall prevention and the power of tai chi to the critical role of strength, mobility, and community belonging, the conversation highlights practical ways to stay independent and thrive across the lifespan. The episode also shines a light on persistent rural health challenges, including limited access to care and resources, while emphasizing the resilience and creativity of rural communities in overcoming these barriers. Sia shares insights on how small, intentional lifestyle choices can build strength, prevent decline, and support a longer, more fulfilling life. Read more about Sia here: https://phes.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/sia-beasley

Michelle Curtin is a clinician educator in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist and an Associate Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She shares her latest insights in approaches to treatment and advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Find out more about Dr. Curtin at: https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/c/michelle-curtin This episode is part of the Podcast CE Learning Series. Earn 1 hour CE Credit for listening to this episode. Find out more here: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/podcastce

Joshua Resnikoff, co‑founder and CEO of Sunstone Health, joins the podcast to talk about the “diagnostic odyssey” faced by families navigating complex and rare conditions. Drawing from both professional expertise in biotech and deeply personal experience as a parent, Joshua unpacks why diagnosis can take years, how system inefficiencies—not a lack of science—drive delays, and how AI and genomics can radically shorten the path to answers. The conversation explores Sunstone Health’s employer‑based, outcomes‑driven model, the role of health insurance incentives, and why combining large‑scale data analysis with clinicians “in the loop” is key to delivering truly personalized care—while easing the burden on families and frontline providers alike. Find out more about Joshua and Sunstone Health at: https://www.sunstonehealth.com/

Peter Basica - founder of 360 Smarter Care - joins the podcast to talk about why the U.S. healthcare system struggles with trust, adherence, and rising costs—and what can be done about it. The conversation explores how personalized digital therapies, micro‑learning, and actionable data can improve patient behavior and outcomes, while preserving the essential human connection in care. Together, they examine how AI, remote monitoring, and a reimagined primary care model could transform healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved communities. See more at https://360smartercare.com/

Pharmacist, nutritionist, and skincare chemist Ben Fuchs joins the podcast to explore an integrative, inside‑out approach to health, healing, and longevity. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience, Fuchs reframes skin health as a direct reflection of cellular, digestive, and systemic health, emphasizing nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle over symptom-focused treatments. The conversation spans topical and internal nutrition, the gut–skin–brain axis, and the critical role of mindset, breath, and awareness in regulating biochemistry. Together, they challenge reductionist medical models and invite listeners to reclaim personal agency through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and conscious living as foundations for true wellness and thriving. Read more about Ben Fuchs at https://pharmacistben.com/

Paula Yost is an attorney, licensed clinical mental health counselor, and author who writes and speaks about what happens when families are forced to navigate broken systems. She is the author of Tumbleweeds: How to Be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System now available on Amazon.com. Paula gets real and shares insights and stories from her experience in the legal system, healthcare, family systems, and mental health in North Carolina. Learn more about Paula at https://paulayost.com/

Dr. Nelva Lee shares practical, leadership‑driven solutions to improve education, healthcare access, and workforce readiness. Dr. Lee emphasizes early literacy, ending social promotion without proficiency, and expanding vocational certifications and apprenticeships—especially in healthcare and skilled trades—through public‑private partnerships. She critiques administrative bloat, regulatory barriers, and ineffective implementation, while advocating for teacher mentorship, reduced paperwork, limited student device use, and stronger student health and nutrition supports. Throughout, she argues that data‑driven, common‑sense reforms can better prepare students for the workforce and strengthen long‑term community health and economic outcomes. Read more about Dr. Nelva Lee here: https://www.drnelvalee.com/

Dr. Freischlag returns to the podcast to reflect on her illustrious career spanning 5 decades. She shares stories and insights from her roles as a vascular surgeon, educator, leader of major healthcare systems, and her role as an ambassador as she begins her new chapter in retirement. Read more about Dr. Freischlag here: https://www.wakehealth.edu/about-us/leadership/freischlag