Medicine Redefined

By Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DOMedicine Health & Fitness

Medicine Redefined episodes

December 26, 2024 163. Is Medicine Overlooking the Role of Psilocybin and Psychedelics? | Lida Fatemi, DO, MPH
Dr. Lida Fatemi, DO, MPH is a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator, speaker, certified physician coach, and founder of the Conscious Physician Method. A best-selling author and leader in the integration of psychedelics into medicine, Dr. Fatemi has gained national recognition for her innovative approach to healing trauma, burnout, and mental health challenges. Her work combines evidence-based medicine with holistic practices, focusing on helping healthcare professionals and patients rediscover vitality, joy, and balance.
Dr. Fatemi’s personal experiences, including growing up under a terrorist regime in Iran and surviving war, deeply inform her passion for alternative healing methods and her commitment to changing the healthcare landscape. As a trailblazer in the use of psilocybin and other integrative therapies, she has spent over a decade educating others on the potential of these treatments to transform lives and redefine care.
In this episode, we explore Dr. Fatemi’s journey into medicine and psychedelics, the science and culture of psilocybin, and its applications in addressing mental health, addiction, and burnout. We’ll also discuss how these therapies can be integrated into mainstream healthcare, overcoming stigma, and the future of psychedelics in medicine.

Mentioned in the show:
Psilocybin
MAPS

Social Media:
Instagram
Conscious Physician Podcast
1 hr 12 min
December 26, 2024 162. Should Nature Be The 7th Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine? | Melissa Sundermann, DO
Dr. Melissa Sundermann (aka Doctor Outdoors) is a plant-based physician, double board certified in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind Body Medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine based in Washington, DC. She has been featured in several Lifestyle Medicine articles and podcasts as well as an invited speaker for health/medical events.
Dr. Sundermann currently practices concierge medicine at LifeSpan Medicine. She does her best to practice what she preaches and enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors and creating adventures with her husband, 2 college-age children and 2 dogs. She is a 10x Boston Marathon finisher, and 3x Full Ironman Triathlon finisher.
Social Media:
Instagram
LinkedInMentioned in the show:Lifestyle Medicine PillarsNature as the 7th PillarForest BathingSun ExposureWater Exposure

1 hr 2 min
December 26, 2024161. Navigating Student Loans Amidst The Chaos | Meagan McGuire
Meagan McGuire is back on the show to break down the current landscape of student loans. Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She obtained her finance degree at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. In March 2017, Meagan started her practice, Financial Coach Meagan, to help people begin their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix.
In this episode, we discuss:
Recent court rulings and injunctions against the SAVE plan

What the election results may mean for student loans and borrowers

The state of PSLF longterm

PSLF buyback program

Contingency planning
1 hr 1 min
December 26, 2024 160. Progress Note #19: The Return of Medicine Redefined, Life Updates & Discussing Alex Hormozi x Chris Williamson
We're baaaccckkk!!

In this episode, we provide some life updates over the last 4 months. We'll also dive into the topics of work, success, and personal development through the lens of a couple podcasts we listed to with Alex Hormozi on Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom podcast.

24 Controversial Truth About Success & Failue
21 Brutally Honest Lessons to Improve Your Life
49 min
July 08, 2024 159. Asset Protection: Life Insurance | Lawrence Keller, CFP
Lawrence B. Keller is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Physician Financial Services, a company dealing exclusively with the financial needs and concerns of members of the medical profession.  Mr. Keller has spent the last 33 years providing insurance and investment products and services to residents, fellows, and attending physicians.

These include, but are not limited to, disability income insurance, life insurance, and investments.

Mr. Keller represents many well-respected companies in the financial services industry, which allows him the flexibility to provide unbiased advice and help recommend products that best suit each individual's needs and concerns.

Recognizing that a physician's time is limited, and in an effort to remain knowledgeable to provide the most value to his clients, Mr. Keller has obtained his CFP® certification as well as earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations.

Mr. Keller continues to keep abreast of the marketplace by attending professional conferences, and is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP). In addition, Mr. Keller has qualified for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors National Quality Award and is also a Qualifying & Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an independent, international association of the life insurance industry's most successful underwriters. He is also a qualifying member of the 2023 Top of the Table®.

In this show, we discuss:

Term life insurance
Whole life insurance
Umbrella insurance

Larry's Website
Financial Waterfall by WCI
41 min
June 24, 2024 158. Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Disability Insurance Demystified | Lawrence Keller, CFP
Lawrence B. Keller is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Physician Financial Services, a company dealing exclusively with the financial needs and concerns of members of the medical profession.  Mr. Keller has spent the last 33 years providing insurance and investment products and services to resident, fellow, and attending physicians.
These include, but are not limited to, disability income insurance, life insurance, and investments.
Mr. Keller represents many well-respected companies in the financial services industry, which allows him the flexibility to provide unbiased advice and help recommend products that best suit each individuals needs and concerns.
Recognizing that a physician's time is limited, and in an effort to remain knowledgeable to provide the most value to his clients, Mr. Keller has obtained his CFP® certification as well as earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations.
Mr. Keller continues to keep abreast of the marketplace by attending professional conferences, and is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP). In addition, Mr. Keller has qualified for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors National Quality Award and is also a Qualifying & Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an independent, international association of the life insurance industry's most successful underwriters. He is also a qualifying member of the 2023 Top of the Table®.
In this show, we discuss:
The importance of having a disability insurance policy
The important variables built into the policy
Pearl and pitfalls of acquiring a policy
Shopping and comparing insurance policies
Finding the right agent who is working on your behalf
Resources mentioned in the show:
WCI on disability insurance
Jimmy Turner on Medicine Redefined
1 hr 25 min
June 10, 2024 157. Digital Therapeutics vs. Digital Health, Patients Turning Into Consumers & Keeping Up With Artificial Intelligence | RJ Kedziora
RJ Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a leading company specializing in custom software and data analysis for healthcare and medical companies. With a remarkable journey spanning over 30 years, he possesses a deep understanding of designing, developing, and deploying successful software projects. His extensive experience enables him to provide valuable guidance and innovative insights, resulting in cost-effective solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Mr. Kedziora received his M.B.A. from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duquesne University where he received the Excellence in Computer Science Award. He has spoken at numerous technical and healthcare conferences on a variety of topics and written or co-authored multiple articles focused on healthcare information technology, several published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Social Media:
RJ LinkedIn
Estenda
Estenda LinkedIn
Driving Quality in Digital Health: The Role of Generative AI in Testing (Webinar – Friday, June 14th at 12pm)
Mentioned in the show:
The Price We Pay
Instagram - Dannah_Eve (Safety Tips)

1 hr
May 27, 2024 156. MDW Special: Using Precision Medicine to Magnify Cardiometabolic Health (Rebroadcast) | Matt...
Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health.
1 hr 3 min
May 27, 2024 156. MDW Special: Using Precision Medicine to Magnify Cardiometabolic Health (Rebroadcast) | Matt Martin
Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health.
1 hr 3 min
May 13, 2024 155. Progress Note #18: The Surprising Benefits of Earthing/Grounding
In this episode, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash share research on the positive benefits of earthing/grounding (putting our barefoot on Earth). They will discuss what it is, how we think it works, what the research shows, and how you can implement the practice in your routine.

Mentioned in the show:
Review Article of Earthing
Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to Earth's Surface
Effect of Earthing on Inflammation
Earthing Influence on Physiologic Processes
Episode 135 - Acupuncture with Alex King, DO

34 min

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Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means. Hosts Dr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja spotlight clinicians, scientists, thought…