Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

By Wisconsin Public Radio

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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How many episodes does Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster have?

The podcast currently has 475 episodes available.

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster episodes:

October 29, 2025Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies!
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about the brain mechanism that help us overcome fear. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with swimmer's itch. Zorba tries out Karl's acupressure mat (on the show). They talk about how parents used to calm their children back in the day (booze and opium). And Zorba shares his favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.
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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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20min
October 22, 2025Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with her varicose veins. Zorba helps a listener with how to deal with her new doctor who is being difficult. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba takes a Grammatical Sabbatical.
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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24min
October 17, 2025Zorba's Update from Tibet - Acts of Gratitude | New computers for Tibetan children
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Dr. Zorba Paster gives an update about his ongoing work providing new computers for children at the Tibetan Children's Villages in Dharamshala, India. He also talks about how acts of gratitude can be good for our health.
(Recorded October 14, 2025)
Zero TB in Tibetan Kids project (Zorba is an advisor)
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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
October 15, 2025Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip
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A listener asks Dr. Zorba if mushroom coffee improves memory, he offers up tips for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, and he reveals why vaccines are so expensive. Zorba and Karl talk about the 1904 Olympics and why some coaches were giving their runners rat poison, and Zorba reveals his #1 tip for making your dinner party a smashing success.
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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17min
October 09, 2025Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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Dr. Zorba Paster responds to the CDC committee's (The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) new recommendations regarding MMR and Covid-19 vaccines.
(Recorded October 9, 2025)
WATCH: Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healthcare.
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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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9min
October 08, 2025Importance of Eye Contact | Prilosec and your teeth | Smelly Feet remedy | Should you take Collagen?
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Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss research about the importance of eye contact between parents and babies, as well as adults. They take a listener phone call about a dentist suggesting Prilosec. Zorba answers voicemails about smelly feet and if collagen is good to take. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba goes on a Grammatical Sabbatical.
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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26min
October 02, 2025Bonus Episode: Tylenol & Autism Link (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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Dr. Zorba Paster responds to The White House press release with links to scientific studies claiming that the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), during pregnancy causes autism.
(Recorded October 2, 2025)
Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healthcare.
Watch interview: https://youtu.be/8OxtG5X9UJs
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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6min
October 01, 2025Acupuncture for pain relief | Best Vitamin D to take | Medical Quackery | Fake Viagra | Zorba's Dinner Party Paella
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Dr. Zorba takes a listener phone call about using acupuncture for pain relief (due to a Tilt-a-Whirl accident), he tells us what kind of Vitamin D to take, and he debunks some medical quackery. He also talks about his recent dinner party where he made his famous Paella, and warns us about fake Viagra.
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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18min
September 26, 2025Welcome to Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster - (Trailer)
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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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2min
September 24, 2025 The Final Radio Show: The importance of health literacy, Americans get over half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, Picnic Chicken
On the final episode of the show Zorba and Karl talk about the importance of health literacy, and they discuss why Americans get 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Plus, they share a mouth-watering recipe for Picnic Chicken.
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How many episodes does Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster have?

The podcast currently has 475 episodes available.

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