The Checkup with Doctor Mike

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to @drali for joining me! Learn more about what he's working on here: https://oriscen.com/00:00 Intro2:10 Checking In With Teachers13:00 Gen Z Using TikTok As A Doctor26:00 Social Media Bans / Transgender Kids / Third Spaces45:40 Homosexuality / Loneliness1:03:59 Gen Z Is Suffering1:22:08 Dating Apps / Research1:29:15 Jonathan Haidt1:53:55 Safe Spaces2:04:00 Smoking vs. Social Media2:20:25 Anxiety2:32:40 Takeaways For Gen Z2:53:10 Future For Dr. Ali3:17:50 MasculinityHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

We reached out to the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine for their comments regarding what Dr. Amen says at 1:03:31. They responded with the following statement on December 12th 2025: “At this time, CANM considers that the guidelines require further rigorous review and validation through an independent, expert-led editorial and peer-review process. Until such a process has been completed, CANM believes it would be premature to adopt, endorse, or formally comment on the recommendations contained therein.”I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Dr. Daniel Amen's new book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain" is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Brain-Pain-Emotional/dp/0063426706/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_3/147-0559025-3543367?pd_rd_w=m70zn&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=AZTK0E7M2BPBN9KC9V93&pd_rd_wg=Y0Z5p&pd_rd_r=5178d844-a424-4242-a1a0-688f454f89de&pd_rd_i=0063426706&psc=100:00 Intro01:55 Origins07:42 Lifestyle Changes vs. Pharmaceuticals vs. Therapy12:38 Does imagining change treatment?18:48 Overprescription26:08 How Your Thoughts Affect Your Pain30:32 Over-testing / CTE34:28 His Supplement Company44:35 Patient Compliance54:06 Kim Kardashian’s Brain Scan1:02:48 Randomized Control Data1:37:10 Shaming Psychiatrists1:47:23 Would You Give It Up?Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to Dr. Jen Gunter for joining us on this episode!Website: https://drjengunter.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJGunter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJenGunter00:00 Intro01:30 Blaming Reels09:10 Her Journey21:50 Hormone Tests31:22 Taking Advantage Of Women40:10 Women's Health Initiative50:14 Menopausal Hormone Therapy59:50 Testosterone Therapy + Estrogen1:15:57 Birth Control1:26:46 Working With Big Pharma1:42:05 MAHA + RFK1:59:21 Dr. Gundry Battle2:06:00 Starting Her Own Supplement Company2:08:32 Yeast Infections + ProbioticsHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/00:00 Intro01:18 What Is A Shutdown?09:03 Proposed Cuts12:42 Republican Healthcare Plan16:40 Healthcare For Immigrants25:47 Calling Trump Now32:18 Nuclear Option, Epstein Files36:20 Israel, Deficit, Illegal Immigration46:08 Democratic Agreement47:58 A Message To TrumpHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today: https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to @dr.ericbender for joining us today! Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.ericbender00:00 Intro01:32 Diagnosing Celebrities07:39 Diagnosing Fictional Characters14:00 Boundaries With Patients18:50 Silver Linings Playbook20:47 Self Diagnosis27:54 Reaction Videos32:40 CBT vs. DBT40:50 Medication51:10 Talk Therapy52:48 “Mania”54:48 The Body Keeps The Score57:55 Who Should People Call?1:03:40 Online Therapy + AI1:08:16 Reality TV1:10:20 Psychiatrists With Issues1:13:27 Famous Psychiatrists1:18:47 Good Will Hunting1:25:47 MrBeast1:27:30 The Joker1:31:54 Snake Oil1:34:25 Labeling Your Ex1:36:36 Primary Care Problems1:40:00 Couples Therapy + Divorce1:44:35 Misconceptions1:46:40 The Bear + Adolescence + The Future1:52:36 Should You Become A Psychiatrist?Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code DOCTORMIKE for 40% off! And if you get aPost-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about CozyEarth right here!Huge thanks to Dr. David Fajgenbaum for coming on the show. Check out his book "Chasing My Cure" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/567298/chasing-my-cure-by-david-fajgenbaum/Donate to David's organization just like I did at Every Cure!: https://everycure.org/Follow David on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfajgenbaum/Check out David’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_fajgenbaum_how_nearly_dying_helped_me_discover_my_own_cure_and_many_more?fbclid=PARlRTSAMsgyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxia0fFPCZxleDe8M77fZN7trFFh9uvuRT_EQ3f9E9glnjcir2z8_LQJWJIR_aem_PK7d-IIHk-w7hao6tjEdCgI'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/00:00 Intro01:52 Losing His Mom21:00 How Life Influences Medicine31:39 Treating His Family42:48 Right To Try Legislation48:55 AI Treatments56:38 Surviving Castleman's Disease1:18:00 Trialing New Drugs1:28:50 His Wife1:30:42 Genetic Predisposition1:34:35 Fear & Mental Health1:39:56 Burden To His Family1:43:24 Regrets1:51:08 Future of Medicine2:02:45 My DonationHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://www.incogni.com/doctormikeI'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/00:00 Intro3:45 Lying about attractiveness17:10 Are unattractive people “broken”?23:50 Does attractiveness matter?28:30 Good Will Hunting32:57 Love at first sight41:06 Are his words dangerous?43:00 Lizzo47:03 Dating apps49:50 Disney Princesses54:38 Taboos1:00:35 Weight vs. Height1:07:45 Cultural Norms / Hollywood1:13:10 Breasts and Teeth1:21:45 How to change yourself1:39:00 Why does he care?1:44:50 "You're beautiful"1:54:12 His plastic surgery2:13:17 Doing unhealthy things2:24:10 Having children2:37:05 None of it matters2:40:07 Plastic surgery for children2:47:27 How he's perceived2:57:14 Future3:00:04 RFK Jr. + PoliticsHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to Torsten Gross for joining me! Follow him here and check out his new series on Amazon "Just Hands":JUST HANDS: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Just-Hands-For-the-Love-of-Racing/0SIUO0CPYS7RW5R6POZZ9XQ4ZFDONATE: https://www.justhands.org/donateIG: https://www.instagram.com/torstenfgross/?hl=en00:00 Intro01:14 His Death9:46 His Motivation13:11 Health Insurance16:50 His Mother21:30 Physical and Emotional Rehab28:30 Hardest Challenges35:10 US vs German Medical Care45:25 "Disabled" and Representation58:17 Inappropriate Assumptions1:05:26 How He Races1:12:05 How Other Drivers Feel1:14:00 His Broken Foot1:17:09 His Amazon Show1:22:20 Meeting His Wife1:28:05 Dating In A Wheelchair1:32:55 Fame1:35:17 Worst Assumptions1:42:12 Just Hands FoundationHelp us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, an exclusive discord community, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormikeLet’s connect:IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagramTwitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitterFB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebookTikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTokReddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMRedditContact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.comExecutive Producer: Doctor MikeProduction Director and Editor: Dan OwensManaging Editor and Producer: Sam BowersEditor and Designer: Caroline WeigumEditor: Juan Carlos Zuniga* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **