Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. T ...
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What started as a space to discuss health and spirituality topics expanded into interviews around health, culture, policy, and current events with those bold enough to tell the truth. Truth connects us all and I'm here to talk about it.
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David Stelzer, CEO Azure Standard: Bird Flu Update
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44:55David Stelzer is the founder and CEO of Azure Standard, a company that has been leading the healthy eating revolution for over 35 years. He's also a third generation farmer. In this episode, David gives his insights into avian influenza, aka the bird flu, how farmers are responding, how we thinks it easily could be resolved and why it may not be. W…
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David Stelzer, Founder and CEO Azure Standard: On Organic
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1:09:07:04:00 - David's organic farming journey :05:55 - The history of organic farming : 11:45 - Hydroponic foods :16:00 - The politics of food :20:20 - Changes to organics :29:00 - Difference between organic and regenerative agriculture :40:00 - How much regulation should there be in agriculture? :45:00 - Fertilizers in organic food :49:00 - What you sh…
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Dr. Richard Amerling - Everything You Know About Fat Is Wrong
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29:22Dr. Richard Amerling is a nephrologist in Florida who talks about why the demonization of fat and cholesterol was the worst message for health in this country! 02:40 - Why animal and animal fat is NOT the culprit of heart disease 08:30 - What metrics to analyze for heart health 09:50 - Metabolic syndrome 12:00 - Beef tallow vs. seed oils 15:45 - Go…
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Dr. Mark McDonald - The Dissident MD
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1:33:04Dr. Mark McDonald is a board certified child & adolescent and adult psychiatrist, with extensive additional training in adult psychoanalysis and expertise in working with children with autism and trauma, as well as obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders. He is also the founder of the website Dissident MD where he discussed the intersection of p…
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Jeff Hutt: Make America Healthy Again!
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1:08:53Jeff Hutt was the National Field Director for Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign and now helps to run the MAHA PAC. MAHA isn’t just a political entity; it’s a movement with a singular purpose: to ensure that the next four years are defined by a commitment to public health, sustainable practices, and a government that truly serves the people.…
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Joy Pullman: False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America
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1:25:05Joy Pullman is the managing editor at The Federalist and the author of the book False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America. Joy and I discuss everything from encountering and reckoning with truth, to the lack of maturity in today's culture, to why, despite what some say, America is not a pro-woman culture. We talk about how people can d…
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Kitty Martone: What Women Should Know About Hormones and Progesterone
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47:25Kitty Martone, aka The Healthy Gut Girl, tells us all about progesterone and why women should understand its function and benefits. 01:30 - What is progesterone? 05:15 - Estrogen dominance and estrogen myths 17:00 - Regulation of supplements and vitamins 19:00 - "Specialized medicine" vs. Holistic treatments 20:30 - How to heal with progesterone 24…
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Mary Margaret Olohan: Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult
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31:1902:00 - WPATH files and experimental transgender treatments 09:00 - Ideology of transgenderism 11:00 - Alternative to WPATH 13:00 - The lies of detransitioning 15:45 - The role of parents 19:00 - The money in transgender care 28:00 - Crossover with eating disorders Links: Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult Mary Margaret Oloh…
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Kathryn Templeton: The Wisdom of Ayurveda
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45:05Kathryn Templeton, MA, RDT/ MT/LPC, E-500 RYT, C-IAYT, Ayurvedic Practitioner Kathryn Templeton has devoted her life to the health of others. A psychotherapist for 30 years, Kathryn is a Master Teacher in the field of Drama Therapy and continues to work both clinically and as an educator specializing in the treatment of individuals with anxiety, de…
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Lewis Ungit: The Return of the Dragon
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1:29:24Lewis Ungit spent years researching psychedelics, religion, and philosophy to write this book about how the latest fad of using psychedelics for spiritual enlightenment and psychological healing will affect people, culture and societies. We discusses the uniqueness of Christianity, policy, and well, drugs. Some of my favorite things. Enjoy. Introdu…
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Jennifer Sey: Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice
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1:16:53Jennifer Sey was at the pinnacle of her career and set to become the first woman CEO of Levi's apparel company.... and then she spoke up about the damage to children Covid lockdowns were having and lost everything. Except her voice. This is her story. We also talk about the false religion of the woke mob and, of course, feminism. 00:00 - Introducti…
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Brian Goebel: Flawed Data Analysis and Covid Policy
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1:33:56In this episode Brian and I discuss all the flawed data and modeling - and the policy that resulted from it - during Covid, especially in California. We also get into the need for accountability for politicians and the bureaucracy and need for performance measurements. More about Brian below show notes. 3:00 - "Date-a" vs. "Dad-a" and defining term…
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Joshua Mitchell: American Awakening
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1:19:53Joshua Mitchell is the author of "American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time." He argues that America's political crisis has a religious origin and that the extremes of identity politics are an expression of a dislodged Christianity. The book exposes the spiritual disorders that are paralyzing public life and highlights…
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Hattie Mitchell is the founder of Crete Academy, a non-profit charter school in downtown Los Angeles that mostly serves homeless and impoverished children. Hattie discusses what inspired her to start Crete and how she did it. Her journey and work is beyond inspirational. She is truly one of those angels here on earth and the world is a better place…
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What's the difference between sadness and depression?
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35:43May is mental health awareness month. Everyone deals with moments of sadness but how do you know when it's something deeper? Dr. Jean Luc Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis normalize talking about depression and mental health and offer some useful skills and resources for dealing with sadness and depression. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanluc…
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Hospital romances and dramatic defibrillator saves are good for television ratings but they can be cringe worthy for real doctors. JL & Mark have fun debunking medical show myths and misuse of props. The details matter! But don’t look too closely at our logo. Our stethoscope is apparently a dead giveaway that we might be amateurs! (It was the only …
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Can you tell us about your personal cancer experience?
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40:11Families matter. Medical histories provide clues and details that can help you understand your own health journey. Dr. Mark Lewis shares his personal cancer story and how he gained crucial information from his father and his uncles' experiences. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call …
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What was your experience with your father's cancer?
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48:47We go off format as JL talks about being his father's caregiver during his journey with cancer. JL shares lessons learned by taking us through several reality checkpoints and providing listeners with some practical healthcare hacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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Do you feel like you don't have a voice in your own healthcare? Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune talk about ways to take a stand for yourself. No one knows you and what you want for yourself better than YOU! Communicating your health concerns and goals clearly to your doctor helps your doctor help you. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or…
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Not to be confused with concierge medicine, personalized medicine uses genetic or biomarker information to determine treatment. In oncology, this leads to more precise care. Emerging in other medical specialties as well, personalized or precision medicine is providing more in-depth care and unique treatment options. JL and Mark are here to help us …
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Why? A response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas
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14:10Recording our weekly episode was overshadowed by the emotion that we all felt in response to the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As parents and citizens, Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. J.L. Neptune grapple with the impossible feelings of loss and grief over these young children and their teachers. As physicians, they see this as a public health crisis…
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Getting to the root of sleep struggles might take longer than popping a pill, but good sleep hygiene and bedtime habits are a healthier solution. Relying on Ambien or other sleep medicines for an extended period of time can have long-term side effects. JL and Mark talk about sleep and sleep aids; when to use them and when to try an alternative meth…
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Matthew Lohmeier: Irresistible Revolution
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54:08Matthew Lohmeier served in the United States Air Force as well as well as the U.S. Space Force from 2020-2021 until he was separated from active duty for discussing the proliferation of Marxist rooted CRT theory in the military and its divisive impact on the force and mission. He self published his book, "Irresistible Revolution" and now is a highl…
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Is there such a thing as a medical error?
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44:56The prosecution of Radonda Vaught, a nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has caused a lot of controversy in the medical world. The American Nurses Association fear that it "sets a dangerous precedent" of "criminalizing the honest reporting of mistakes." Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. JL Neptune discuss the case and its reverberation among medi…
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Kassy Dillon: The Lone Conservative
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1:06:30Kassy discusses how she became a political conservative and how the left has captured college campuses. She also offers advice for young conservatives, who her favorite conservatives are right now, and gives her picks for the 2024 election. 5:30 - Kassy's upbringing and first college experience at Mount Holyoke 9:30 - How Kassy got involved in cons…
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A special episode where Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune chat with Matt Zachary on his show, Out of Patients. They discuss how their paths have crossed to create podcast magic as well as random emergency landings in Salt Lake City. Plus, Mark does his best Trainspotting re-enactment. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or…
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Can you help me understand this mRNA vaccination stuff?
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44:13“mRNA” has emerged into the global vocabulary without a true understanding of what it is and how it works. Mark and JL explain it all in a fun and informative way. They use Legos as visual imagery to explain mRNA, DNA and the human genome. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at …
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Mark Lewis, MD and Jean Luc Neptune, MD tackle the sensitive subject of weight. What exactly are the measures of health? While we often assume that being overweight is a sign of being unhealthy, we rarely think that someone who is thin can be out of shape. With the current obesity epidemic in the United States, it is worth asking the question, "Can…
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The 21st Century Cures Act made it mandatory to release scans and lab results to patients as soon as they are ready. Often, this means that they get released to patients before their doctors have seen them. While JL and Mark believe that patients should own their data, there are many sensitive situations when patients receiving their information wi…
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Throwing a football through a tire swing and crooked carrots are not subtle metaphors. Drug ads have taken over our televisions with 45 of the 60 seconds filled with the long list of potential side effects. Have they made us educated consumers or a doctor’s worst nightmare? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isit…
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Rebekah and I continue or conversation and dive deeper into the topics of faith, religion, feminism, and what it means to be a woman. You know, the light stuff. Of course, you'll find a healthy dose of humor as well. Enjoy! 1:30 - Useful debate vs. cancel culture and the uselessness of Twitter 12:00 - Purpose and meaning of life 16:30 - Faith, reli…
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How do genetics and the environment play a role in our health?
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31:03Nature versus Nurture; one of the oldest debates in the social sciences. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune tackle this conversation from a 21st century lens. With more information about DNA and global environmental changes, there are even more reasons why someone might wonder, "Why me?" when diagnosed with cancer or some other disease? Mark a…
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Rebekah is an author based outside of Nashville, TN. Her first book, Champagne For One, a Celebration of Solitude was published in February, 2022. We discuss everything from feminism and where it's gone wrong, to the importance of critical thinking, to her beef with Jessica Chastain. If you like some dry humor sprinkled in with some serious talk, t…
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Why don't we talk about physician burnout?
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45:47Physician burnout is on the rise and there are many barriers and reasons why providers do not talk about it. Dr. JL Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis pull back the curtain on the pressures and demands that cause the burnout as well as the reasons why doctors and other healthcare workers often don't talk about it. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or…
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How has marijuana affected your practice?
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49:21Is marijuana addictive? Should it be prescribed for cancer patients? How are doctors educated about marijuana? Dr.Mark Lewis and Dr.Jean Luc Neptune talk about these questions and more through the lenses of oncology and addiction medicine. They cover the need for physician training and education plus the need for further research of marijuana and h…
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Chris is an author, producer, and podcast host and also serves as the Senior Pastor of Vintage Church Malibu. We discuss everything from God, family, sacrifice, faith, and what it means to be a Christian in a very lonely and isolated culture. 3:45 - Growing up with God 9:00 - On masculinity and being a leader in the family 12:00 - Christian perspec…
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This should be a basic question with a yes or no answer but the American insurance system is so complicated and buries both patients and providers in paperwork. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their frustrations and insights along with tips and tricks. Plus, don't miss the debut of the Is It Serious Players! Tweet us your questions @m…
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45 is the new 50! Colon cancer screenings are for everyone and yet, people still find it difficult to talk about. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their own colonoscopy experiences and talk candidly (and even with some humor) about what to expect from both the prep and the screening. The recommended age for screenings has been lowered …
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Kitty Martone: The Healthy Gut Girl
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1:13:57Kitty's interview runs the gamut - we discuss everything from her faith journey to, of course, gut and hormone health, to how our culture and the outer world can have an impact on our health. 2:00 - Kitty's faith journey 19:30 - How Kitty came to her health profession - Gut health 30:00 - About progesterone 36:00 - About hormones 47:00 - Policy and…
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Lance Christensen: Why Public Policy?
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1:24:37Lance Christensen is a California education policy expert and is currently running for the position of state superintendent of public instruction in California. A father of five, Lance knows what it takes to produce an exceptional education experience and wants to ensure parents are added back in to the education equation. We discuss what exactly p…
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Stay open to connecting to some of the wisdom of the guests in Season 2! They just may change your mind.By Jennifer Galardi
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Lance Christensen is my first guest on the NEW SEASON of the Connection Podcast! I am so excited to be chatting with Lance, a candidate for the State Superintendent of Public Schools in California. The election is June 7th so you won't want to miss this episode when it drops on June 1st! Stay tuned!By Jennifer Galardi
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Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Hosted by Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from Suntra Modern Recovery and Intermountain Me…
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The doctors cover the variety of medical issues that may accompany this common dilemma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The doctors cover cough in the time of COVID See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The doctors cover chest pain from indigestion to ER visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The doctors discuss a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and how to know if you're in the clear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Hoyt Richards: How to Survive a Cult
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1:31:29Hoyt talks about living in a cult, the ramifications of trauma, and how to use it to our benefit, and how the present culture reflects a cult-like mentality. 3:30 - Hoyt's cult story and power dynamics 15:00 - Processing and healing trauma 18:40 - How others are affected by addict/cult victim behavior 22:30 - How Covid mimics cult behavior 26:45 - …
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Show notes: 02:10 - Erica's journey in occupational therapy. 05:00 - Fascia: What it is, how it gets stuck and its relation to trauma. 07:30 - Trauma response and how myofascial work helps release it. Fight or flight vs. rest and digest. 14:30 - How the brain responds to protect us. (Fight, flight, freeze.) 23:30 - How Erica prepares for healing se…
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