Picture this: your loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. The doctor mentions palliative care, and suddenly the room goes quiet. Does this mean giving up? Is it the same as hospice? Most of us have never been taught what these terms really mean or how to navigate these conversations when they matter most.

Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Matthew Tyler, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, to share what every family should know about facing serious illness with clarity and compassion. Dr. Tyler, founder of How to Train Your Doctor, helps patients make informed decisions through his platform reaching hundreds of thousands.

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Your loved one just got diagnosed with cancer and suddenly you're thrust into a world of staging, grading, and treatment protocols you don't understand. Dr. Bayo sits down with oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja (TheOncDoc) to break down Cancer 101.

Dr. Juneja explains what cancer means, the most important questions to ask when diagnosed, and how to navigate treatment options. Perfect for anyone supporting a loved one through cancer or facing their own diagnosis.

Key Takeaways: 

What cancer means and the diagnostic process 

Most important questions to ask when first diagnosed 

Key terms like staging and biomarkers 

Main cancer treatments and how AI is being used 

Red flags that indicate you need a second opinion

Resources Mentioned: 

Target Cancer Podcast 

Leukemia Lymphoma Society 

American Cancer Society 

AI and Healthcare Podcast

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Connect with Dr. Sanjay Juneja: 

Instagram @TheOncDoc

TikTok @TheOncDoc

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Website - https://doctorbayo.com/ 

Instagram - @doctor.bayo 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo 

Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine (@drlorashahine) to give you the fertility knowledge you should have learned years ago.

Dr. Shahine is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN who reaches millions monthly with evidence-based fertility content. She breaks down when to seek fertility testing, what lifestyle changes actually matter, and how to navigate the financial maze of fertility care. Perfect for anyone planning ahead or already on their fertility journey.

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You're in your thirties, feel a lump in the shower, and call your doctor. They say you're "too young for breast cancer" and suggest waiting months to see if it goes away. Should you push back? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to help you advocate for your breast health.

Dr. Roth is a board-certified radiologist who reads mammograms all day and breaks down when to start mammograms, what breast cancer risk factors matter, and how to handle being dismissed by healthcare providers. Perfect for anyone putting off mammograms or ignoring breast health concerns.

Key Takeaways: 

What breast cancer is and biggest risk factors to know about 

When women should start getting mammograms and how often 

What it feels like to find a lump and what to look for 

How to advocate for yourself when feeling dismissed by doctors 

Top 5 most harmful breast cancer myths busted 

How to support someone going through breast cancer

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You want to get healthier, but every time you look something up, you're hit with conflicting advice. One influencer swears by intermittent fasting, another says it's all about protein, and your neighbor insists you just need to "eat less and move more." Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Tommy Martin to cut through all the wellness industry noise.

Dr. Tommy is a board-certified physician, Ironman athlete, and content creator with over 2.5 million followers. He breaks down what healthy eating looks like, which exercises matter most, and how to spot the difference between real advice and clever marketing. Plus, he shares the inspiring story of Ethan, a young man whose weight loss journey touched his heart so much that he helped him buy a truck.

Key Takeaways: 

How to cut through conflicting health advice and focus on what matters 

What healthy eating looks like without extreme restrictions 

The basic types of exercise everyone should include weekly 

How to be consistent without falling into all-or-nothing thinking 

Red flags to watch for when following fitness influencers 

Realistic timelines for health changes and what "non-scale victories" mean

Resources Mentioned: 

Noogs: noogon.com/pages/drtommy

Tell us what you think about this episode!

Connect with Dr. Tommy

Instagram - @dr.tommymartin

TikTok @dr.tommymartin

Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!

Website - https://doctorbayo.com/ 

Instagram - @doctor.bayo 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.bayo

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo 

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Your cousin just tested positive for the BRCA gene, your aunt keeps talking about cancer running in the family, and now you're wondering: what does this mean for me? Dr. Bayo sits down with genetic counselor Dena Goldberg to help you make sense of it all.

Dena breaks down when those 23andMe results matter, how to bring up genetic testing with your doctor without sounding crazy, and what to do when family health stories start keeping you up at night. She's been through fertility struggles and chronic illness herself, so she gets the real emotions behind these conversations.

Key Takeaways:
● What genetic counseling is (and why it's different from just getting tested)
● How to talk to your doctor about genetic testing without feeling awkward
● When you need more than a consumer DNA test
● Dealing with the "what if" anxiety around genetic testing
● Whether insurance covers genetic counseling

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Connect with Dena Goldberg:
Instagram - @dena.dna
TikTok - @denadna

Stay connected with Dr. Bayo! 

Website - https://doctorbayo.com/ 

Instagram - @doctor.bayo 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/

Ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard or dismissed? You’re not alone—and you deserve better.

In this solo episode, Dr. Bayo, a family medicine physician and national health equity advocate, shares 7 powerful tips to help you build trust with your doctor, advocate for yourself, and feel confident during every visit. From red flags to look out for to strategies for being taken seriously, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you’ve had frustrating healthcare experiences or just want to make the most of your next visit, these insights will change the way you show up in the exam room.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to prepare effectively for appointments • Why power dynamics in healthcare matter—and how to navigate them • What respectful communication looks like (and what it doesn’t) • Red flags that may signal a poor provider fit • How to speak up without being labeled "difficult" • When it’s time to switch doctors—and how to do it with confidence

💡 About Dr. Bayo Dr. Bayo is a family medicine physician, TED speaker, and national voice for patient advocacy and equitable care. She’s on a mission to make sure everyone—especially women and marginalized patients—feels empowered in their health journey.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Bayo Website: https://doctorbayo.com Instagram: @doctor.bayo TikTok: @doctor.bayo LinkedIn: Dr. Bayo

🎧 Subscribe & Share If this episode helped you feel more confident in your care, share it with a friend or leave a review. Your support helps others find this important information.

Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Dr. Owais Durrani, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and healthcare policy expert, for an eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming modern medicine. This episode gives you practical tools to use AI responsibly for health research, navigate medical appointments more confidently, and become a stronger advocate for your own care.

Dr. Owais Durrani is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive experience in healthcare policy, media, and AI integration in medicine. Drawing from his personal experience with healthcare access challenges and his daily work in the emergency room, Dr. Durrani has become a leading voice on how AI can be thoughtfully integrated into medical practice. He regularly uses AI tools in his clinical work for documentation, patient communication, medical education, and workflow optimization, while advocating for equitable healthcare access and responsible AI implementation.

This conversation provides you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate AI-enhanced healthcare while maintaining the human connection that remains at the heart of healing.

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Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Tina Aswani-Omprakash, CEO of the South Asian IBD Alliance and award-winning women's health advocate, for a powerful conversation about navigating chronic illness in today's complex healthcare system. This episode gives patients and advocates practical tools to understand Inflammatory Bowel Disease, break through cultural barriers, and become stronger self-advocates.

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About Tina Aswani-Omprakash: Tina Aswani-Omprakash is the CEO of South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) and an award-winning women's health advocate based in New York City. After her own Crohn's disease diagnosis and life-saving ostomy surgery, she created "Own Your Crohn's," which went viral by highlighting cultural determinants affecting GI care. Her advocacy work has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, and prestigious medical journals, combining lived experience with professional expertise to break down barriers in chronic illness care.

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This conversation gives you the knowledge and confidence to become your own strongest health advocate while building the support systems you need.

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Description: Join Dr. Bayo for a crucial solo episode examining the controversial nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General and what it reveals about the growing confusion between wellness influencers and qualified medical leadership! As a practicing family medicine physician, Dr. Bayo breaks down the extensive training required for medical professionals and why credentials matter when it comes to public health leadership. This timely discussion explores the dangerous gap between wellness culture marketing and evidence-based medicine that affects all Americans. Essential listening for anyone concerned about the future of healthcare in America.

Key Takeaways: 

Why medical training and residency experience are crucial for healthcare leadership 

The concerning implications of appointing a wellness influencer to America's top physician position 

How to distinguish between wellness industry marketing and evidence-based medical advice 

Why healthcare access and equity matter more than expensive wellness trends

Resources Mentioned: 

Dr. Jessica Knurick - Nutrition educator and registered dietitian who inspired this discussion (check out her Instagram video)

Learn more about the Surgeon General’s role in our healthcare system

Stay connected with Dr. Bayo! 

Website - https://doctorbayo.com/ 

Instagram - @doctor.bayo 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw 

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SUMMARY: In this important and timely solo episode, Dr. Bayo examines the controversial nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General, highlighting serious concerns about medical credentials and public health leadership. 

Dr. Bayo clearly outlines the extensive medical training process from medical school through residency to board certification, explaining why Dr. Means' lack of completed residency training raises significant concerns for someone nominated to be America's top physician. 

The episode goes beyond criticism to offer a thoughtful examination of our healthcare system and how it often fails to address the needs of most Americans. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how the healthcare system actually works, including the training pathways for physicians and why these standards matter for quality care. Dr. Bayo argues that true public health leadership requires both clinical experience with diverse populations and an understanding of healthcare access issues, not just wellness solutions that remain inaccessible to many.

Whether you're concerned about healthcare policy, confused by contradictory wellness advice, or simply trying to understand what qualifications really matter in medical leadership, this episode provides clarity and perspective from a practicing physician on the frontlines of healthcare.

Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion about the critical difference between personal wellness trends and genuine public health initiatives and why this distinction matters for every American.