Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

By Dr. Zorba Paster

A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster.

"When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people liv

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The podcast currently has 419 episodes available.

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster episodes:

May 13, 2026Passive Screen Time | Red Light Therapy | Medicare Cognitive Test | Radon | Mom Jokes
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Zorba talks about "passive screen time" and how it may increase your risk for dementia. He helps out a caller with questions about red light therapy, and he helps a listener who isn't happy she has to take the Medicare cognitive test. Zorba weighs in on radon levels in tap water, and Karl's mom shares one her mom jokes.

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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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32min
May 08, 2026Thoughts on the Anti-Antidepressant Initiative
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promoting new Federal initiatives to taper people off of antidepressant medications. Zorba talks about the history and importance of antidepressants, and the good and the bad surrounding this initiative.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
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Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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8min
May 06, 2026How Harmful are Lawn Pesticides? | Advice on Switching Docs | Statins | Cherry Extract | Mom Jokes | Radio Shock Jocks
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Zorba digs into how harmful are the chemicals that make our lawns weed-free and impossibly green. He helps out a caller who wants to politely switch doctors, and he helps a listener who has statin questions. Zorba weighs in on tart cherry extract, we hear a mom joke, and Karl talks about the shock jock radio DJs from his childhood.

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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
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Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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45min
May 01, 2026New CDC Director is a step (back) in the right direction
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Zorba shares his thoughts on Dr. Erica Schwartz, the newly-nominated director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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4min
April 29, 2026Statin Hysteria! | COVID Nasal Spray | RECIPE: Gazpacho | Vitamin D | Weed Gummies | Mom Jokes
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Zorba talks about "Statin Hysteria" and people's reluctancy with taking them. He helps out a caller with questions about Astepro nasal spray, and he helps a listener who has questions about Vitamin D and HRT. Zorba shares his daughter's favorite Gazpacho recipe, he gives advice about taking THC gummies for sleep, and we hear a mom joke that is so good it needs to be explained.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
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Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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34min
April 24, 2026More Thoughts on RFK's Congressional Testimony (PART 2)
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Zorba continues his thoughts on the ongoing congressional testimony from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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5min
April 23, 2026Long COVID Brain Fog | Sleeping Pill Depedency | Showering Too Much | Is It Bad To "Hold It?" | Flouride
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Zorba helps out a caller who has brain for from "long COVID." And he helps a listener who has questions about certain sleep aids and if they are addictive. Zorba briefly talks fluoride, he gives advice to Karl's son about dry skin, and we learn about bladder control and if it's a bad thing to "hold it" for too long.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
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23min
April 21, 2026Thoughts on RFK's Congressional Testimony
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Zorba dissects recent congressional testimony from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
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5min
April 15, 2026Are Blue Zones Legit? | Melatonin vs. Traditional Sleep Aids | Sinus Rinses | Measles Booster
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Zorba explains and weighs in on so called "Blue Zones." He helps out a caller who is comparing melatonin to traditional, over-the-counter sleep aids, and he helps a listener who has questions about what water to use for sinus rinse. Zorba gives advice about the measles booster shot, and we get a mom joke that fans of the Wizard of Oz will drink up.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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28min
April 08, 2026"Everywhere Chemicals" Are Hurting Us | What Health Sources Can You Trust? | Red Meat | Mom Jokes
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Zorba looks at a new study about "Forever Chemicals" (phthalates). What products are they found in, and what are they doing to our health? He helps a caller who is questioning the merits of certain medical studies and online health information. An emailer asks about red meat and the new food pyramid, and Zorba helps out a listener with pelvic issues. Zorba fields comments from Facebook page, and we get a mom joke for the wine enthusiasts.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
Stay well!
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31min

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