Family medicine physician and YouTube health communicator Dr. Mike Varshavski is one of the most recognizable doctors on the internet. He joins Chelsea to break down some of the most misleading wellness trends circulating online right now, from peptides and NAD drips to melatonin and electrolytes. Plus, he shares his opinion on the rise in measles cases, ICE activity disrupting healthcare, the real-world impact of AI at the doctor’s office, and why Secretary Kennedy’s pull-up bars in airports are just silly. 

You can follow Dr. Mike on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-checkup-with-doctor-mike/id1646695974

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Should personal choice come before public health when it comes to vaccinating our children? Does the new food pyramid mean we’re failing as parents if our kids aren’t eating beef tallow and salmon? It's a confusing time for parents and an alarming time for pediatricians. That’s why Chelsea is getting answers from Dr. Mona Amin, who’s been practicing pediatrics for more than 10 years and is the face of PedsDocTalk, a platform that provides resources on child development, health and parenting. She shares her view on delayed vaccine schedules, reacts to the alleged war on protein, and offers valuable insights on whether sleep training is harmful, when to introduce solid foods, and the importance of fingernail cleaning.

You can follow Dr. Mona Amin on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and listen to her podcast here: https://pedsdoctalk.com/pedsdoctalk-podcast/

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To kick off Season 2 of the podcast, and as President Trump begins the second year of his second (and final) term, we're stepping back to take stock of the current moment. Chelsea and historian Heather Cox Richardson, who helps millions of people contextualize the news every day through her widely read newsletter, dig into the erosion of democratic norms in the United States, the politicization of public health, the horrific rise in political violence, and what it means to be a citizen in 2026. Heather has sharp opinions on the violence in Minneapolis, Trump’s mental acuity, and reasons to stay hopeful and engaged.

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In a shocking – yet unsurprising – move, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns. Pediatrician and allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin called it a dark day for our babies and public health. He and Chelsea discuss the very real impacts of this vote, how bad the flu season could get this holiday season, and why allergies are on the rise. Plus, he debunks myths we’ve all fallen for about local honey, vitamin C, and hypoallergenic pets.

You can follow Dr. Zachary Rubin @rubin_allergy on Instagram. His upcoming book is called All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More.

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1 in 9 Americans will have an eating disorder over the course of their lives, and eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. Chelsea speaks with National Alliance for Eating Disorders founder and CEO Johanna Kandel about why rates are rising, especially among young people. They also talk about GLP-1 medications, explain how health influencer content can exacerbate orthorexia, and spell out what to do if you think someone you love needs help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, help is available to you at the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. You can reach a licensed therapist on their helpline Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm EST at (866) 662-1235. You can follow Johanna Kandel @johannakandel on Instagram.

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The FDA recently announced it will remove the “black box” warning on many hormone replacement therapies for menopause. The warning was initially added after misinterpreted data found an increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, and possible dementia. Chelsea speaks with Dr. Heather Hirsch and journalist Tamsen Fadal about whether risks still remain, all the treatment options out there (both hormonal and non-hormonal), and how to know if you’re in menopause or perimenopause.

You can follow Dr. Heather Hirsch @heatherhirschmd on Instagram and TikTok. You can follow Tamsen Fadal @tamsenfadal on Instagram and Tiktok.

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How did the longest government shutdown in history become a fight over whether Americans should have affordable health care or food on the table? Why can’t we have both? Chelsea speaks with Maryland Governor (and longtime friend) Wes Moore about what happens when the federal government stops governing and how state leaders like himself are stepping up to fill the void. Plus, Chelsea shares her own reflections on having a governor as a dad and her opinion on the East Wing renovation as a former resident of the “People’s House”.

You can follow Governor Moore @GovWesMoore and @IAmWesMoore on Instagram.

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Note: Today's episode discusses sensitive topics including domestic abuse, child abuse, and honor-based violence. If you or someone you know is impacted personally by anything discussed here, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE in the US and the IKWRO at 0207.920.6460 in the UK.

Child marriage remains legal in 34 U.S. states. As opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof recently asked, why are we still allowing this? Chelsea is joined by two survivors who have become vocal activists against child marriage – Fraidy Reiss and Payzee Mahmod. They talk about their own painful experiences with forced marriage and why it equates to legally sanctioned statutory rape. In this episode, you’ll learn more about how this is happening and what we can do to push lawmakers toward change.

You can follow Payzee Mahmod @payzeespeaks on Instagram and learn more about Fraidy Reiss’s organization at Unchained at Last.

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Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a neurogastroenterologist at Harvard Medical School and author of the soon-to-be published book “You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy.” She’s here to talk about the three risk factors driving the rise in colorectal cancer in young adults, how we can set our kids up with healthy microbiomes, the connection between gut health and Parkinson's disease and misconceptions around probiotics and bloating. As the Washington Post’s ‘Ask a Doctor’ columnist, no question is too gross for Dr. Pasricha. Plus, her advice could save your life.

You can follow Dr. Trisha Pasricha @trishapasrichamd on Instagram.

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Elizabeth Booker Houston was at the FDA for seven years before she hit her breaking point this past August. Now, she’s able to speak candidly about what it was like to work inside the federal government as departments are gutted. “Things will continue to get worse,” she tells Chelsea, as they discuss the real ways in which fired federal workers will impact the health and safety of our food and medicines. Also, they get into whether TrumpRx will really save you money, why big pharma is losing its watchdog, and how the measles outbreak hits home for Elizabeth.

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