The Future Of Heart Valve Replacement With Professor Michael Sacks

The Future Of Heart Valve Replacement With Professor Michael Sacks

Join us in this episode as we explore the evolving field of cardiovascular medicine with Michael S. Sacks, Professor and Director of the James T. Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation [https://wccms.oden.utexas.edu] at the University of Texas at Austin [https://www.utexas.edu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. As a leading expert in cardiovascular modeling, Professor Sacks focuses on developing patient-specific, simulation-based technologies that improve our understanding of heart and heart valve disease. What's his goal? To advance treatment strategies by helping physicians better predict outcomes and design therapies tailored to individual patients… Click play to learn about: * The two major problems with valve therapy. * How computational modeling is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. * Why patient-specific simulations may improve surgical planning and clinical outcomes. * The limitations of current valve replacement technologies. Professor Sacks has held numerous leadership roles throughout his distinguished career, including serving as Technical Editor of the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an inaugural Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society, a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. His honors include the Van C. Mow Medal from the ASME Bioengineering Division, the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award, the Richard Skalak Distinguished Lectureship from Columbia University, and the SKT Lectureship from the City College of New York. In 2006, he was recognized as one of Scientific American's 50 Leaders in Science and Technology. Connect with Professor Sacks: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sacks-29845a1/] University of Texas Profile [https://bme.utexas.edu/person/michael-s-sacks/] Google Scholar Profile [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZglPAiUAAAAJ&hl=en] Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation [https://wccms.oden.utexas.edu/] Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences [https://oden.utexas.edu/people/directory/Michael-Sacks/] 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C [http://apple.co/30PvU9C] *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-34" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 The Cardiovascular System at a Glance – A concise, visual guide to the structure, function, and disorders of the cardiovascular system, ideal for students and healthcare professionals. 👉 Get it here [https://a.co/d/05KEDNrg] 📘 Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Chemical Pollutants: A Complete Guide – A thorough reference on methods for detecting, analyzing, and understanding chemical pollutants in the environment. 👉 Check it out [https://a.co/d/00uHqJUf] 📙 Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: An Introduction to Cardiovascular Medicine – A detailed introduction to cardiovascular diseases, their mechanisms, and clinical implications for medical practice. 👉 Explore it here [https://a.co/d/0g4N5jiK] 📕 Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts (Lippincott Connect) – A comprehensive text covering the key principles of cardiovascular physiology, integrating concepts with clinical relevance. 👉 Discover it here [https://a.co/d/0gomUvJO] Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Metabolic Psychiatry: A New Approach To Mental Health Recovery With Dr. Matt Bernstein

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn [https://www.ellenhorn.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] and Chief Executive Officer of Accord [https://accordmh.com]. A highly respected clinical psychiatrist and leading voice in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, Dr. Bernstein draws on more than 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve meaningful mental health improvement and long-term functional recovery. Throughout his career, Dr. Bernstein has explored the connection between metabolism and mental health, first through private practice and later through his work at Ellenhorn. More recently, he developed Accord's comprehensive treatment model and has become a prominent advocate for metabolic psychiatry through podcasts, national conferences, and briefings for members of Congress. This conversation dives into: * What metabolic psychiatry is and how it differs from traditional psychiatric care. * The relationship between brain metabolism and mental health disorders. * How ketogenic therapies are being explored as potential tools for psychiatric recovery. * The role of metabolic health in conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis. Dr. Bernstein graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a degree in English Literature and earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his psychiatric training at MGH/McLean, where he served as Chief Resident and later held leadership positions, including Psychiatrist-in-Charge and Assistant Medical Director of the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Inpatient Program. He also serves on several advisory and nonprofit boards, including Metabolic Mind, Meru Health, The Metabolic Revolution, and the Coalition for Metabolic Health. Connect with Dr. Bernstein: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/] Accord's Website [https://accordmh.com] Ellenhorn's Website [https://www.ellenhorn.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C [http://apple.co/30PvU9C] *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-32" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 The Road to Metabolic Health: Why the Answer Lies in Food, Not Pharmaceuticals – A science-backed guide showing how dietary choices impact metabolic health and prevent chronic disease without relying on medications. 👉 Get it here [https://a.co/d/02uJfjBY] 📘 Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams – A comprehensive exploration of the vital role sleep plays in physical and mental health, and practical strategies for improving sleep quality. 👉 Check it out [https://a.co/d/0fh5v4r7] 📙 The Upward Spiral (Second Edition): Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time – A practical guide using neuroscience-based strategies to improve mood and mental health incrementally. 👉 Explore it here [https://a.co/d/05jAKTb8] 📕 The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry – An evidence-driven look at how brain science is changing the treatment and prevention of depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and more. 👉 Discover it here [https://a.co/d/0cCzgmDg] Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

The Addiction Crisis Dr. Docekal On Prevention, Recovery, & The Future Of Behavioral Health

In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Pappert Docekal to explore the neuroscience, social influences, and behavioral patterns driving addiction in today's world. As the CEO of Hanley Foundation [https://hanleyfoundation.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], Dr. Docekal is leading efforts to prevent substance misuse through education, advocacy, treatment access, and recovery support. Join us as Dr. Docekal shares her vision for addressing addiction at its roots and explains why prevention may be one of the most powerful tools we have in combating substance use disorders… Hit play to find out: * How addiction affects the brain and influences human behavior. * Why prevention and early intervention are critical in reducing substance abuse. * The ways that social media can contribute to addiction trends today. * How loneliness, technology, and modern lifestyles may increase vulnerability to addiction. Dr. Docekal holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chatham College, a Master of Business Administration from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her role at Hanley Foundation, she founded the Lyrae Group, a consulting firm focused on philanthropy, where she served as Managing Director until 2023. Connect with Dr. Docekal: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/racheldocekal/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rachel.docekal] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-docekal/] X [https://x.com/RDocekal] Hanley Foundation Website [https://hanleyfoundation.org] 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C [http://apple.co/30PvU9C] *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-30" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race – Explores how dopamine influences behavior, motivation, and creativity, shaping our personal lives and society at large. 👉 Get it here [https://a.co/d/0bWctyXh] 📘 Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy – A powerful examination of addiction, its social impact, and evidence-based approaches to prevention and recovery. 👉 Check it out [https://a.co/d/036c1Qkw] 📙 The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease – Challenges conventional views on addiction, presenting a biological and behavioral perspective on why and how addictive behaviors develop. 👉 Explore it here [https://a.co/d/0fqi3ods] 📕 Rewired: A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery – Offers innovative strategies for breaking addictive cycles, rewiring the brain, and sustaining long-term recovery. 👉 Discover it here [https://a.co/d/09QX8lTH] Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

The Science Of Longevity: Mitochondrial Health, NAD+, & Aging Well

In an era where longevity and anti-aging advice are everywhere, it can be difficult to separate meaningful science from marketing hype. What actually works when it comes to living longer, feeling better, and maintaining peak performance as we age? In this episode, Michael Linares joins the podcast to share his insights… Michael is the CEO of Longevity Farms [https://getlongevityfarms.shop], a wellness company dedicated to helping people optimize performance, recovery, and long-term health. Through evidence-based supplementation, education, and a focus on cellular wellness, Michael and his team aim to help individuals improve their energy, resilience, and overall quality of life as they age. Hit play to learn more about: * The "holy grail" of longevity optimization. * Why mitochondrial health plays a critical role in healthy aging. * The connection between cellular energy production and overall wellness. * How to boost NAD, and why it matters. Michael's passion for longevity was shaped by more than 15 years of experience as a personal trainer and nurse educator, where he developed an interest in human physiology and the science of aging. Inspired by conversations with his brother Joe Linares, a firefighter-paramedic and fitness enthusiast, he began exploring emerging research on longevity and the biological processes that influence how we age. Connect with Michael: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mike.linares/?hl=en] Longevity Farms Website [https://getlongevityfarms.shop/pages/about-us] 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C [http://apple.co/30PvU9C] 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 Biocatalysis in Organic Synthesis: The Retrosynthesis Approach – A detailed guide to using enzymes in organic synthesis, focusing on practical retrosynthesis strategies for efficient biocatalytic reactions. 👉 Get it here [https://a.co/d/0fJloPqj] 📘 Synthetic Biology – A Primer (Revised Edition) – An accessible introduction to synthetic biology, covering foundational concepts, design principles, and applications in modern biotechnology. 👉 Check it out [https://a.co/d/0dNtOIFf] 📙 Bioprocess Engineering Principles – A comprehensive resource on the principles and practices of designing and optimizing bioprocesses for industrial biotechnology. 👉 Explore it here [https://a.co/d/0iX6WnuE] 📕 Introduction to Protein Structure, by Branden, 2nd Edition – A classic textbook detailing the fundamentals of protein structure, folding, and function, essential for biochemistry and molecular biology studies. 👉 Discover it here [https://a.co/d/0770VHSC] Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

The Truth About Cellular Hydration, Fat Loss & Energy With John Jubilee

In this episode, we sit down with John Jubilee, the founder of Energized Health [https://www.energizedhealth.com], to discuss the science of cellular hydration, metabolism, and long-term health optimization. Alongside his wife, Chelsea, John created Energized Health as a wellness approach designed to help people increase energy, lose stubborn fat, reduce inflammation, and restore vitality at the cellular level. Tune in to learn: * How John's personal battle with severe health challenges inspired his mission to help others heal naturally. * What the Intercellular Hydration Protocol is and how it may support fat loss, energy production, and overall wellness. * Why consistently measuring hydration levels can provide critical insight into your health. * The hidden root causes behind many common health issues and metabolic dysfunctions. With nearly 30 years of experience, John is a naturopathic healer and cellular health scientist dedicated to helping people optimize their health in mind, body, and spirit. He has authored numerous books and publications and holds a patent focused on improving cellular function and hydration. Connect with John: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjubilee88] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnjubilee/] Facebook [In%20this%20episode,%20we%20sit%20down%20with%20John%20Jubilee,%20the%20founder%20of%20Energized%20Health,%20to%20discuss%20the%20science%20of%20cellular%20hydration,%20metabolism,%20and%20long-term%20health%20optimization.%20Alongside%20his%20wife,%20Chelsea,%20John%20created%20Energized%20Health%20as%20a%20wellness%20approach%20designed%20to%20help%20people%20increase%20energy,%20lose%20stubborn%20fat,%20reduce%20inflammation,%20and%20restore%20vitality%20at%20the%20cellular%20level.%20%20Tune%20in%20to%20learn:%20%20How%20John%E2%80%99s%20personal%20battle%20with%20severe%20health%20challenges%20inspired%20his%20mission%20to%20help%20others%20heal%20naturally.%20What%20the%20Intercellular%20Hydration%20Protocol%20is%20and%20how%20it%20may%20support%20fat%20loss,%20energy%20production,%20and%20overall%20wellness.%20Why%20consistently%20measuring%20hydration%20levels%20can%20provide%20critical%20insight%20into%20your%20health.%20The%20hidden%20root%20causes%20behind%20many%20common%20health%20issues%20and%20metabolic%20dysfunctions.%20%20With%20nearly%2030%20years%20of%20experience,%20John%20is%20a%20naturopathic%20healer%20and%20cellular%20health%20scientist%20dedicated%20to%20helping%20people%20optimize%20their%20health%20in%20mind,%20body,%20and%20spirit.%20He%20has%20authored%20numerous%20books%20and%20publications%20and%20holds%20a%20patent%20focused%20on%20improving%20cellular%20function%20and%20hydration.%20%20Connect%20with%20John:%20%20LinkedIn%20%20Instagram%20%20%20Energized%20Health%20Website] Energized Health Website [https://www.energizedhealth.com/] 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C [http://apple.co/30PvU9C] *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-69f3244a-b680-83a9-99ae-23ca6cf8d874-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-26" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🛍️ Recommended Books and Supplements from this Episode 📖 The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong—and How Eating More Might Save Your Life – Challenges conventional wisdom on salt intake and explores how the right amount of salt can improve health, metabolism, and cardiovascular function. 👉 Get it here [https://a.co/d/0dM482G3] 📘 The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting – A practical guide to different fasting protocols and their benefits for weight management, longevity, and overall health. 👉 Check it out [https://a.co/d/0iJByZyV] 📙 The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss – Explains why intermittent fasting is key to controlling weight and provides science-backed strategies to tackle insulin resistance and obesity. 👉 Explore it here [https://a.co/d/0hAqEf9S] 💊 REDMOND Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder Mix, Variety Pack, 30 Stick Packs – A convenient, natural electrolyte supplement to support hydration, energy, and recovery. 👉 Discover it here [https://a.co/d/0hMKZT17] 💧 DEVA Vegan Ionic Trace Mineral Drops, Low Sodium, pH Balancing, 96-Day Supply, 8 Fl Oz – A plant-based mineral supplement designed to support hydration, pH balance, and overall wellness. 👉 Learn more here [https://a.co/d/08Grpd3z] Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!