White Coat Black Sheep

A PI, a New Dad, and a Doctor Walk Into a Podcast | Ep. 14

Intro Miguel Morales is a California-licensed private investigator, content creator, new father, and self-proclaimed aspiring Norteño accordion performer. He was born in Florida, found love in Bakersfield on St. Patrick's Day at McGarry's, became a father at 27 to a son named Makai who was almost running as of the recording date, and bought a $1,200 accordion as a birthday present to himself before he knew how to play it. He is currently episode 13 of White Coat Black Sheep, which he would like noted for the record. Topics Covered Fatherhood at 27 — what changes the moment you realize there is a literal half-you in the world, and how every week brings a new chapter. Medicine and performance — why getting the degree does not mean you stop answering to someone, and why the bosses just multiply. Private investigation work — what Miguel actually does day to day, why infidelity is the most common individual case, and why the hardcore criminal work is a building phase. The marriage scale — why six to ten is a green light, five is a dead zone, and the Malta family tree moment that reframed everything. Accordion at a quinceañera — buying a $1,200 instrument before you can play it, performing before you are ready, and why that is the right move every time. Sunday as a non-negotiable — how faith, family, and zero work became the structure that grounds the rest of the week. Fitness with real life — why 20 minutes of air squats in the living room after a 12-hour shift counts, and why consistency beats intensity every time. Legacy over logistics — why keeping the bigger mission in mind is the only way to survive both parenting and partnership. The hormonal cycle explained — Dr. Civelli's rapid-fire relationship advice to close out the episode. Mentioned in This Episode  McGarry's Irish Pub — Bakersfield, CA Fitology Wellness Center — Florida Bakersfield College, CSUB, University of West Florida, Adventist University of Health Sciences The Epstein files and child safety conversation Follicular, LH, and luteal phases of the female hormonal cycle Connect Miguel Morales https://www.instagram.com/miguelangelmorales [https://www.instagram.com/miguelangelmorales__/] https://www.tiktok.com/@miguelangelmorales [https://www.tiktok.com/@miguelangelmorales__] https://www.facebook.com/miguel.morales.363540 [https://www.facebook.com/miguel.morales.363540] Dr. Valerie Civelli — trifectamedical.org Trifecta Medical — 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA 93308 | (661) 677-2623 | info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] Services: HRT, Peptides, Health Optimization, Botox, IV Hydration, Functional Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetics, Regenerative Medicine, Hair Loss Treatments, Psychiatry, Clinical Trials Guest intake: justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com]

Your Vibe IS Your Brand | Ep. 13

Intro  Terri Agcaoili is a healthcare marketing strategist born and raised in Kern County, working across cardiology, neurology, and OBGYN to build the practices and brands of some of the valley's most mission-driven physicians. She also just launched Fitology, a full-service wellness center in Pensacola, Florida, got engaged on a beach at sunset with a funky band playing, and somehow still had time to show up early with a sandwich in her purse. She's exactly the kind of energy this show was built for. Topics Covered * Personal branding in a community where your name IS your reputation * Healthcare marketing: what it means to build someone else's vision when you're aligned with it * Collagen types 1 through 5, why chicken beats beef for type 2, and what chicken sternum, crest, and feet actually do * GLP-1 medications: Tirzepatide vs. Retatrutide, accessibility, micro-dosing, and the inflammation angle * Chicory root in your coffee — it might not be for everyone * Hiring with intention: building a team of hand-selected people, not people with a pulse * Faith, alignment, and turning down money when your values aren't in line * The "coming in hot" text and why respecting time is a form of love * Social media and the danger of getting health information from influencers People and Things Mentioned * Terri Agcaoili — @agcaoili on Instagram * Fitology Wellness Center, Pensacola FL — fitologylife.com * Dr. Sandhu, California Cardiovascular Institute * Tirzepatide (GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist, brand name Mounjaro / Zepbound) * Retatrutide (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon triple receptor agonist, in development) * Collagen types 1 through 5 * Chicory root — common coffee alternative, in many products, not tolerated by everyone Connect Terri Agcaoili — @terriagcaoili | terriagcaoili@gmail.com | (661) 205-4079 Dr. Valerie Civelli — trifectamedical.org Trifecta Medical — 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA 93308 | (661) 677-2623 | info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] Services: HRT, Peptides, Health Optimization, Botox, IV Hydration, Functional Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetics, Regenerative Medicine, Hair Loss Treatments, Psychiatry, Clinical Trials Guest intake: https://forms.clickup.com/9017720434/f/8cqyzkj-7997/PAKUAT3ISINQJZFNDQ [https://forms.clickup.com/9017720434/f/8cqyzkj-7997/PAKUAT3ISINQJZFNDQ]

Your Labs Are Normal. So Why Do You Feel Like Trash? | Ep. 12

Intro  Ten weeks into the podcast, Dr. Civelli and Justin take stock — what the show is doing, why it matters, and where it's headed. Then they get into it: a full listener mailbag with no softballs. Topics Covered * Snoring and sleep as the foundation of every health problem * Testosterone: why total T vs. free T matters, and what 310 actually means * GLP-1s and Ozempic: the real concern isn't addiction — it's what happens when skinny becomes the goal at any cost * Antidepressants: how to taper off safely, and why methylene blue is worth looking at * Recognizing depression in men who don't think they're depressed * Inflammation markers: what "eat better" actually means and what doctors miss * Functional medicine explained: root cause vs. Band-Aid, and the chess game of complex health * Stress and the mom who does everything right but still feels off * Sleep tracking tools: wearables, rings, bedside apps, and vagal nerve stimulators * Fitology Medical in Pensacola — how a Facebook poke accidentally started a wellness center Mentioned * Viome (customized toothpaste + microbiome supplements) * BioCell collagen * Lion's mane, ashwagandha, chaga, L-theanine, BCAAs * Vivix antioxidant * NMN (NAD precursor) * Methylene blue / BPC-157 * Creatine (10mg/day split) * Oura Ring / Whoop * CPAP, mouth tape, jaw repositioning devices * Vagal nerve stimulator (Q Collar adjacent) * Retatrutide / Tirzepatide (GLP-1s) * Quest Diagnostics (cash-based lab orders via Dr. Civelli's Instagram) Connect * Instagram: @drcivelli * Trifecta Medical: trifectamedical.org | (661) 677-2623 * New patients: info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] * Guest inquiries / questions: justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com]

When Your DNA Knows Better Than Your Doctor | Ep. 11

About the Guest  Jinal Patel is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Adventist Health's Chester location, where she practices in an internal medicine clinic with a growing focus on functional and integrative medicine. Originally from India and raised in Canada, Jinal earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Studies before relocating to Florida, where she completed her BSN and Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner while working as an ICU nurse in Orlando. Now based in Bakersfield, she provides holistic, longevity-focused care emphasizing nutrition, lifestyle, and mental wellness — treating everything from diabetes and hypertension to women's health and thyroid disorders. She is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently accepting new patients. Intro Dr. Civelli sits down with Jinal for a conversation that goes exactly where you'd hope two clinicians obsessed with functional medicine would take it — deep into the gut, the genome, and the gap between what conventional medicine offers and what patients actually need. Topics Covered Functional medicine and how the field has evolved over the past 20 years. Cycle syncing and how menstrual phases should inform workout intensity, intermittent fasting, and nutrition. The Oura Ring and heart rate variability as stress indicators. The beta-glucuronidase gene, estrogen dominance, and implications for hormone replacement therapy. Gut microbiome testing and DNA sequencing as tools for personalized treatment. Glucose monitoring and how eating order at meals affects A1C. The connection between work culture, community, and long-term health. Why the basics — sleep, diet, movement, social connection — have to come before supplements or peptides can make a meaningful difference. Mentioned Oura Ring, Glucose Goddess, Viome gut microbiome test, DNA Collect, CGM (continuous glucose monitor), functional medicine conference in Las Vegas, MTHFR gene, beta-glucuronidase enzyme, GLP-1s, NAC, glutathione, blue zones Connect  Trifecta Medical — trifectamedical.org | (661) 677-2623 Jinal Patel — Adventist Health Chester | https://doctors.adventisthealth.org/provider/jinal-patel/3095648 IG @np.jinal Want to be a guest on White Coat Black Sheep? We're always looking for clinicians, researchers, and health professionals who are ready to challenge the status quo. Email justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com] to start the conversation.

Why Functional Medicine Changes Everything | Ep. 10

About This Episode Dr. Hugh Beatty has spent over four decades in medicine, including 25 years in anesthesiology and pain management before pivoting to functional medicine in 2013. Today he runs a thriving private practice in Bakersfield, CA, treating complex chronic conditions that traditional medicine often can't solve. In this conversation, Dr. Beatty and Dr. Civelli explore the philosophy, science, and patient stories behind functional medicine's growing impact. Topics Covered * Physician burnout: Dr. Beatty's decision to step away from anesthesiology and the two years that reset his career * Functional vs. traditional medicine: the diagnostic mindset shift from "what" to "why" * Collaborative care: why functional medicine works best alongside specialists, not against them * Ozone therapy (MAH IV): mechanism, safety, and case studies including prostate cancer radiation damage * The Otto Warburg hypothesis: oxygen deprivation, inflammation, and disease * Neuropathy, Bell's palsy, and chronic pain resolved with ozone injections * Mitochondrial health and NAD as the "money of the cell" * Residency culture: 36-hour shifts, hazing, and what hasn't changed * The med school application grind: 2.6% acceptance rate and the $30K residency match process * Cold plunge, red light therapy, and blood flow as the foundation of healing * Why functional medicine patients and doctors tend to look healthier Mentioned in This Episode * Otto Warburg and the Nobel Prize theory on oxygen and cancer * Amen Clinic (brain health and Alzheimer's support) * GainsWave / shockwave therapy * MAH IV ozone (major autohemotherapy) * "Don't Let Your Doctor Kill You" (book referenced by Dr. Beatty) * Jules Stein Eye Institute, Harbor-UCLA, Howard University Connect * Dr. Hugh Beatty: https://www.hughbeatty.com/ [https://www.hughbeatty.com/] * Dr. Valerie Civelli | Trifecta Medical: trifectamedical.org | 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA | (661) 677-2623 * White Coat Black Sheep: listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube