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🎙️ Doc Stars – Hosted by JJ Ullrich  @jjullrich 
Dr. Mike Berkley is a licensed, board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and the Founder of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City. For nearly three decades, he has focused exclusively on fertility, supporting patients through infertility, IVF journeys, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, and complex reproductive challenges. 
In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Berkley shares how his family’s fertility journey led him into integrative reproductive medicine, why he believes “East meets West” should be the standard in fertility care, and how evidence-backed acupuncture, herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy can complement IVF rather than compete with it. 
🔗 Connect with Dr. Mike Berkley: The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness (New York City) berkleycenter.com |  @MikeBerkleyNYC  | @mikeberkley56 
🎧 Sound Bites: 

• “Acupuncture and herbs can’t give you more eggs—but they can help you get better eggs.” 

• “IVF works with what you bring. My job is to help you bring better egg and sperm quality.” 

• “There’s no downside. Acupuncture can help—or not—but it won’t hurt your chances.” 

• “Specialization matters. Don’t see a generalist for fertility.” 

• “The new gold standard should be East meets West.” 

🔎 Topics: 

• Emotional and psychological toll of infertility 

• Why IVF alone can’t fix egg and sperm quality 

• What acupuncture and herbal medicine can and cannot do 

• Egg, sperm & uterine lining quality support 

• Miscarriage, hypoxia & improving blood flow 

• Low-level light therapy and mitochondrial function 

• Endometriosis & targeted herbal formulas 

• How to vet a fertility acupuncturist 

• Understanding Western reproductive medicine 

• Collaboration vs ego in IVF 

• Future of fertility: AI, genetics & integrative medicine 

⏱️ Chapters: 

00:00 – What if acupuncture, herbs & light could change fertility outcomes? (cold open) 00:16 – Welcome to Doc Stars on the DocPod Channel 

00:25 – Introducing fertility acupuncturist & herbalist Mike Berkley

02:06 – Mike’s personal journey: from computer salesman to fertility medicine 

06:06 – The emotional toll of infertility 

09:58 – Why conventional treatments leave patients exhausted 

13:16 – What acupuncture and herbs cannot do 

15:17 – What they can do: egg, lining & sperm quality 

17:20 – Miscarriage, hypoxia & blood flow 

18:34 – Why don’t more people use acupuncture 

20:06 – Safety & curiosity in integrative care 

22:00 – Integrating acupuncture, herbs & LLLT 

26:38 – Real herbal medicine vs generic formulas 

29:05 – Why specialization matters 

35:31 – What is low-level light therapy? 

40:04 – Stress, IVF & real integration 

43:21 – IVF explained & its limits 

46:26 – East meets West in fertility care 

48:05 – Ego & collaboration 

52:05 – How to vet a fertility acupuncturist 

55:04 – Herbs: myths vs reality 

58:33 – Patient advocacy & tests often missed 

1:02:40 – Finding qualified specialists 

1:07:23 – Why fertility acupuncturists must learn Western medicine 

1:08:20 – Future of fertility: AI & genetics 

1:11:04 – Closing thoughts on hope & outcomes 

1:12:22 – Clear Signal: infertility as a human journey 

1:13:10 – Closing: Celebrating the world’s best 

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🎙️ DocPod Chats – Hosted by JJ Ullrich  @jjullrich 
Kat Malley and Monica Frymyer are veteran sonographers and co-founders of WeScan Diagnostics, a woman‑owned imaging company built to close one of healthcare’s biggest failures: patients falling through the cracks. With decades of frontline experience, from ER trauma units to outpatient clinics, they saw the same pattern everywhere: delayed imaging, misdiagnosis, unnecessary radiation, and patients who simply never made it back for the scans they needed. 
In this Doc Stars conversation, Kat and Monica reveal how concierge‑level ultrasound, done inside primary care and OB/GYN offices, restores continuity of care, reduces costs, avoids radiation, and saves lives. They break down why real‑time ultrasound is the safest first‑line modality, how staffing and training gaps affect outcomes, and how AI will elevate (not replace) the technologist–radiologist relationship. 
🔗 Connect with WeScan Diagnostics: wescandx.com | @wescandiagnostics 
🎧 Sound Bites: 
• “Patients fall through the cracks every day—and it’s preventable.” 

• “Ultrasound is the safest first step. No radiation. Real answers in real time.”

• “Continuity of care only happens when imaging stays with the primary provider.”

• “If you’re in healthcare for the money, you’re in the wrong field.” 

• “Connection is medicine. Patients should leave smiling, not scared.” 
🔎 Topics: 

• Why patients get lost between ERs, specialists, and imaging centers 

• Misdiagnosis, delays & the dangers of fragmented care 

• Concierge ultrasound inside primary care & OB/GYN practices 

• Real-time diagnosis: DVTs, masses, organ issues & life‑saving detection 

• Why CT is overused: radiation, cost, incentives & malpractice fears 

• Training gaps in post‑COVID sonography education 

• How ultrasound avoids radiation & reduces unnecessary CT scans 

• AI in diagnostics: hype vs. reality & future machine‑assisted scanning 

• Building trust with providers & integrating ultrasound into clinics 

• In‑office imaging as the future of patient experience & reimbursement 

⏱️ Chapters: 

00:00 – Introduction: Patients slipping through the cracks 

01:00 – Why WeScan Diagnostics was created 

03:30 – The heartbreaking 13‑year‑old case that changed everything 

06:00 – How patients get bounced between ER, specialists & imaging centers 

09:00 – The fragmentation problem: records, MyChart & delays 

11:00 – How concierge ultrasound fixes continuity of care 

13:00 – Why ultrasound is safer, faster & more cost‑effective 

15:30 – Why CT is overused (radiation & reimbursement incentives) 

18:00 – The sonography training gap after COVID 

21:00 – Why many clinics mis‑order imaging & how WeScan fixes it 

24:00 – Staffing vs. outsourcing: quality, liability & patient care 

27:00 – Vertical integration: keeping imaging inside primary care 

31:00 – Cash‑pay, affordability & functional medicine practices 

34:00 – AI in ultrasound: tools, over‑reads & future workflow 

38:00 – Real life‑saving stories: breast cancer, DVT & urgent cases 

42:00 – When ultrasound should ALWAYS be the first step 

46:00 – The future: in‑clinic imaging everywhere 

50:00 – Empowering patients to advocate for the right imaging 

53:00 – The Clear Signal: closing imaging gaps saves lives 

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Mindfulness, OCD & Therapy That Connects: Lenny Gallo, LCSW — therapist, artist, and host of Talkin’ About Talkin’ — joins JJ to share how evidence-based therapy (CBT, EMDR, ERP, ACT) and lived experience help people navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and movement disorders. From mindfulness that’s more than meditation to telehealth truths and finding the right therapist, Lenny shows how simply talking can change everything.

 🔗 Connect with Lenny Gallo: @lennygallolcsw | lennygallolcsw.com 

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Dr. Joseph Pazona is a board-certified urologist, Founder/CEO of Pazona MD, and host of the Balls Deep podcast. Based in Nashville, TN, he brings clear, candid explanations to sensitive topics in men’s health—spanning the bedroom, the bathroom, and the boardroom. In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Pazona outlines practical self-advocacy, explains how insurance-driven care constrains patients and physicians, and makes the case for concierge-style models when appropriate. His goal: help women and men become informed, proactive, and confident about their health.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Joseph Pazona: @pazonamd |  pazonamd.com 

Balls Deep Podcast: pazonamd.com/podcast/

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Dr. Heather Signorelli on Thriving Practices, Billing Myths & Work-Life Balance: What does it take to run a successful practice and avoid burnout? JJ Ullrich speaks with Dr. Heather Signorelli, DO — physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NatRevMD. She shows how doctors can master billing, debunk myths, and boost revenue by 25–30% while protecting time for patients and family. From work-life balance to the future of AI in billing, this is a playbook for physicians who want to thrive in both healthcare and business.

 🔗 Connect with Dr. Heather Signorelli: NatRevMD → natrevmd.com

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✨Doc Stars – hosted by JJ Ullrich 🎙️

“The Gynarchy” is Dr. Kirti Patel’s way of framing healthcare to be inclusive, evidence-based, and myth-busting for all genders. With 25 years as a board-certified Ob/Gyn — and a gift for blending fun with facts — Dr. Patel shows how elevating women’s voices benefits everyone, leading to better outcomes, informed choices, and a stronger focus on science over stigma. Her podcasts feature insightful conversations at the intersection of women’s health, inclusivity, and credible healthcare information.

 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kirti Patel: @thegynarchypodcast | @kirtipatelmd | thegynarchypodcast.com

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Dr. Mark Trolice is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and Founder/Medical Director of The IVF Center in Winter Park, FL. He is also Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the UCF College of Medicine and author of The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility. For decades, Dr. Trolice has combined clinical innovation with deep compassion—helping patients navigate IVF, egg freezing, fertility preservation, and the emotional toll of infertility. Recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors, he’s a trusted national voice on reproductive health. Dr. Trolice and JJ discuss today’s most pressing IVF questions: who is an ideal candidate, how risks can be minimized, what drives success, and how to manage the emotional and financial strain of treatment. His mission is clear: empower patients with truth, not hype, and maximize the chance for a single, healthy pregnancy.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Mark Trolice: theivfcenter.com

📖 The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility (Harvard Common Press)

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Dr. Thomas Slavin on MRD, ctDNA & Transforming Cancer Care. Minimal residual disease (MRD) testing and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) are reshaping cancer care—from early detection to real-time treatment decisions. Triple-board-certified physician-scientist Dr. Thomas Slavin (Quest Diagnostics / Haystack Oncology) explains how blood-based diagnostics can spare patients unnecessary chemotherapy and bring precision oncology to more people, faster.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Thomas Slavin:

Quest Diagnostics → questdiagnostics.com

Haystack Oncology → haystackmrd.com

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How does that make you feel? It’s the question at the heart of every powerful therapy session—and one that Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ACT-trained therapist Lenny Gallo unpacks in this episode. With over a decade of experience and a background that spans cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery, addiction, and the arts, Lenny explores why connecting to our emotions is a vital step toward healing and self-awareness.Feel your feelings—with a little help from someone who truly gets it and gets you.

🔗 Connect with Lenny Gallo, LCSW: https://www.lennygallolcsw.com/

Dr. Gary Shlifer, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in preventative care, metabolic health, and anti-aging medicine. As the founder of Evolve Healthcare in Los Angeles and co-founder of SAPIEN, he’s redefining modern healthcare by shifting the focus from disease management to lifestyle optimization, longevity, and patient empowerment.

After training at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Shlifer returned to California to build a multidisciplinary, holistic private practice that blends evidence-based medicine with nutrition, functional health, and metabolic science. He is an advocate for de-prescribing unnecessary medications and using diet, exercise, and personalized medicine to reverse chronic disease and enhance longevity.

Beyond his practice, he is a medical educator, speaker, and host of the SAPIEN Podcast, where he challenges outdated medical norms and explores cutting-edge advancements in preventative healthcare and performance medicine. His mission is to empower patients and physicians to embrace a smarter, more proactive approach to health.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Gary Shlifer:

📌 Website: www.evolvehealthcare.com

📌 SAPIEN Podcast: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTg1v13X3i7XDpYdfEHoO4lGvR9mUSnWD