DrTalks Podcast

Dr. Mark Hong explains TULSA-PRO, an MRI-guided prostate cancer treatment designed to target cancer while minimizing side effects.

Dr. Mark Hong discusses TULSA-PRO, an incision-free, MRI-guided treatment that uses ultrasound energy to target prostate tissue. He explains patient selection, focal versus whole-gland treatment, recovery, recurrence, and potential options if further treatment is needed. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes informed consent and balancing cancer treatment with preserving quality of life.

Dr. Mark Hong is a board-certified urologist and founder of Integrative Urology, specializing in minimally invasive approaches to prostate cancer care. He trained in urological surgery at Harvard Medical School and completed a fellowship in robotic and minimally invasive surgery at George Washington University. He also completed fellowship training in Integrative Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil, bringing a whole-person perspective to prostate cancer treatment and quality of life.

Dr. Sanoj Punnen explains how MRI, PSA, and biomarkers can improve prostate cancer detection and help determine when a biopsy is needed.

Dr. Sanoj Punnen discusses how prostate cancer detection has evolved beyond relying on PSA alone. He explains how MRI, PSA density, and urine-based biomarkers can help assess risk, guide biopsy decisions, and potentially improve active surveillance. He also looks ahead to how AI and more sophisticated biomarker analysis could make prostate cancer monitoring increasingly personalized.

Dr. Sanoj Punnen is a Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Research at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Cancer Center. A fellowship-trained uro-oncologist with a master’s degree in clinical research, he focuses on prostate cancer and clinical trials. He has published more than 100 manuscripts on prostate cancer and serves as Assistant Director of Clinical Research at Sylvester Cancer Center.

Todd Shipman discusses quantum medicine, biofields, quantum energy, and emerging technologies being explored for health and longevity.

Todd Shipman joins Dr. Jeffrey Gladden to discuss quantum medicine and the emerging role of physics in longevity. They examine quantum energy, biofields, environmental stressors, and quantum entanglement, along with technologies designed to interact with these phenomena. Shipman also shares how his own skepticism led him to investigate the field and why continued testing remains central to understanding its potential.

Todd Shipman is a longtime associate of Leela Quantum Tech and Quantum Upgrade, with a passion for making concepts such as quantum energy understandable and accessible. A former competitive ultrarunner with a strong interest in longevity and biohacking, he brings personal experience and curiosity to educating others about quantum technologies and their potential applications in health and longevity.

Dr. Mark Sherwood explores peptide therapy, cycling strategies, healthy aging, and how to maintain strength, energy, and function as you age.

Dr. Mark Sherwood shares his approach to peptides for healthy aging, including why he rotates certain therapies and tracks measurable results. He discusses peptides for muscle, metabolism, recovery, brain and immune health, along with GLP-1 therapies and responsible sourcing. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and individualized care as the foundation for longevity.

Dr. Mark Sherwood is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His training includes age management, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, peptide and hormone therapy, stress management, GI health, and immunology. A retired Tulsa police officer and former SWAT team member, bodybuilding champion, and professional baseball player, he brings a unique performance-focused perspective to helping people maintain strength, function, and quality of life as they age.

Dr. Jeffrey Gross explores how plant-derived exosomes may enhance nutrient delivery, support cellular function, and promote healthy aging.

Dr. Jeffrey Gross explores the emerging science of plant-derived exosomes and their potential role in regenerative medicine. He explains how exosomes naturally transport compounds between cells, why plants may provide an efficient delivery system for phytonutrients, and how concentrated plant exosomes are being studied for cellular function, oxidative stress, inflammation, energy, and healthy aging.

Dr. Jeffrey Gross is a physician whose work spans neurosurgery, regenerative medicine, and longevity science. Drawing on his background in molecular biology and years of treating spine patients, he expanded into regenerative medicine to explore options beyond surgery. Through Re-Celebrate, he focuses on regenerative therapies and emerging approaches to cellular health, including plant-derived exosomes and their potential applications in healthy aging.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet explains how hormone optimization may support energy, cognition, sexual health, muscle, bone health, and healthy aging.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet discusses hormone optimization for men and women, including symptoms of hormone decline, testing, individualized dosing, and bioidentical hormone replacement. He explains why delivery method and ongoing monitoring matter and explores how maintaining healthy hormone levels may support cognition, sexual health, muscle, bone health, and greater independence as people age.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet is a physician, author, and longtime leader in bioidentical hormone medicine. Named one of the “Biggest Names in Anti-Aging Medicine” by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, he is the author of Menopause and Natural Hormones and Happy Healthy Hormones: How to Thrive in Menopause. He is also the founder of Brite and I Wonder, Doctor, co-chair of the Coalition to Protect Compounded Bioidentical Hormones, and a principal investigator in research on female hormones.

Jason Prall shares longevity lessons on circadian rhythm, movement, purpose, community, spirituality, and healthy aging.

Jason Prall shares lessons from studying long-lived populations around the world, highlighting the roles of circadian rhythm, movement, community, purpose, spirituality, and continued engagement with life. He also discusses regenerative medicine, ancient healing traditions, and emerging interest in melatonin, light, sound, and other approaches that may influence healthy aging.

Jason Prall is a health educator, practitioner, author, and filmmaker whose work focuses on longevity, brain health, and the roots of chronic disease. He created The Human Longevity Project, a nine-part film series exploring health and aging across cultures, and is the author of Beyond Longevity: A Proven Plan for Healing Faster, Feeling Better, and Thriving at Any Age. He also owns a Cereset Brain Balancing Center in Encinitas, California, and is developing a new film series on indigenous approaches to healing mind, body, and soul.

Debbie Barber shares what actually helps aging skin after 60, from GHK-Cu peptides and exfoliation to hydration, sunscreen, and simple routines.

Debbie Barber discusses what she believes works best for aging and menopausal skin, including GHK-Cu peptides, bakuchiol, lactic acid, moisturizers, squalane, and consistent sunscreen use. She also explains why skincare after 60 should stay simple and work alongside nutrition, exercise, sleep, gut health, and other lifestyle factors that influence how skin ages.

Debbi Barber is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Vitali Regenerative Skin Care. After 37 years leading a direct marketing firm serving global nonprofit brands, she came out of retirement to develop skincare products centered on GHK-Cu peptides. Inspired by her own experience with peptides and mentored by Dr. Suzanne Turner, Debbi has focused her work on making peptide-based skincare more accessible while educating consumers about healthy aging, skin health, and regenerative skincare.

Dr. Felice Gersh explains how PCOS, estrogen, gut health, stress, and lifestyle can influence thyroid function and hormonal balance.

Dr. Felice Gersh explores the connection between PCOS, estrogen, and thyroid health, explaining how hormonal imbalance can affect immunity, gut health, metabolism, and thyroid function. She discusses thyroid testing and shares practical strategies involving plant-rich nutrition, meal timing, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Dr. Felice Gersh is a physician dual board-certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine and the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She previously served for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine and is now an Affiliate Faculty Member with the University of Arizona’s Fellowship in Integrative Medicine. A global lecturer and bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, she specializes in women’s hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive health.

Dr. Louise Swartswalter shares five keys to balanced thyroid health, including trauma release, purpose, brain rewiring, and whole-person healing.

Dr. Louise Swartswalter discusses her whole-person approach to thyroid health, connecting physical factors with trauma, emotions, brain function, purpose, and energy work. She explains her BRAIN System and how she combines body support, trauma release, spiritual alignment, purpose, and brain rewiring to help people address persistent fatigue, brain fog, and other challenges.

Dr. Louise Swartswalter is a naturopathic doctor, transformational coach, and founder of the Brain-Soul Success Academy. For more than 25 years, she has used a multidimensional approach combining naturopathy, biofeedback, trauma release, NLP, life coaching, and energy work to support clients worldwide. She is also the creator of the five-step BRAIN System, designed to help people clear barriers, improve well-being, and move toward greater health and personal potential.