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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kristin and I cover everything from haircut inflation and pink taxes to our high school pranks involving fake blindness (yes, I know). We also dive into a wild, and honestly kind of satisfying, $421 million verdict against Blue Cross for approving breast cancer surgeries and then refusing to pay for them. And yes, of course, they paid for their executive wives' treatments. Of course they did.

Also—Testicular Cancer Awareness Month just wrapped, so I walk you through the anatomy, physiology, and life consequences of losing both testicles. It’s personal, it’s weirdly educational, and no, the “middle piece” of sperm still doesn’t have a clear job description.

Oh, and we may or may not have created a new character: the Emotional Support Drape™.

Takeaways:

I got charged over $100 for a haircut I could’ve done myself—Kristin was not surprised.
We explore which of my characters would do best on OnlyFans (and we learned too much about Ortho Bro).
A jury awarded $421 million to a cancer center Blue Cross ghosted—yes, we cheered.
I got testicular cancer twice and somehow it’s still the least weird part of this episode.
Medical licensing books don’t prepare you for marriage, cancer, or testosterone loss. Ask us how we know.

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We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com

Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠

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If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken

If you want more information on models I use:

Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15

A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠ for more information.

Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.

To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠.

To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠.

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Glauc Talk: Which Of My Characters Should Join OnlyFans?

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

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published 19 days ago

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Oh, and we may or may not have created a new character: the Emotional Support Drape™.

Takeaways:

I got charged over $100 for a haircut I could’ve done myself—Kristin was not surprised.
We explore which of my characters would do best on OnlyFans (and we learned too much about Ortho Bro).
A jury awarded $421 million to a cancer center Blue Cross ghosted—yes, we cheered.
I got testicular cancer twice and somehow it’s still the least weird part of this episode.
Medical licensing books don’t prepare you for marriage, cancer, or testosterone loss. Ask us how we know.

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To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live

We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com

Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/

If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken

If you want more information on models I use:

To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠.

To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠.

Produced by⁠⁠ Human Content

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Knock Knock Eye: United Health Group CEO Stepped Down. The Stock Fell. My Mood Improved. 43:15

3 days ago43:15

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I was going to talk about corneas. Just a nice, focused anatomy deep dive. But then I found out UnitedHealthcare’s stock is down 20% and—what can I say? I got distracted by joy. So before we dig into layers of corneal meat (yes, I said that), we take a little detour into vertical integration, kickbacks, AI claim denials, and how a multi-billion-dollar behemoth is finally catching a whiff of accountability. Then it’s back to business: corneal nerves, LASIK, ulcers, transplant techniques, the great “your corneas are too thin” letdown, and why you should stop sleeping in your contact lenses. Also, I may have created a dating strategy that involves casually name-dropping Descemet’s membrane. You're welcome. Takeaways: UnitedHealth Took a Hit—And I Took a Victory Lap. Their CEO is stepping down. Their stock is down. Their karma might finally be catching up. I am… not sad. Your Cornea Is Clear for a Reason—Until It’s Not. It doesn’t have blood vessels. It doesn’t heal like skin. And when it gets cloudy, things get gross, fast. LASIK Isn’t for Everyone. Here’s Why Your Eye Got Rejected. If you’ve ever been told your cornea is “too thin,” I’m here to explain why—and yes, it’s as mathy as it sounds. Yes, I Called It ‘Corneal Meat.’ No, I’m Not Sorry. It’s the stroma. It’s thick. It’s important. And now you’re never going to un-hear that phrase. Please Stop Sleeping in Your Contacts. I’m Begging. Because you like seeing. And because I don’t want to have to dig bacteria out of your eyeball. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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We’re Burnt Out on Burnout Training | Dr. Jillian Horton 1:09:46

5 days ago1:09:46

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If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the word “wellness,” same. But this week, we sat down with Dr. Jillian Horton—physician, author, speaker, and actual expert on burnout and fulfillment—to talk about what wellness actually means… and why most organizations keep getting it very, very wrong. We talk about the burnout industrial complex, how “pizza-based wellness” is hurting morale more than helping, and why fulfillment might be a better goal than happiness. Jillian also shares why young doctors are reevaluating what medicine should look like—and how calling it a “calling” is sometimes just a fancy way to underpay you. Also: medical comedy fellowship, anyone? Takeaways: What even is wellness anymore? And why does it feel like another task? Pizza is not a wellness plan. Especially if it comes with mandatory attendance. Burnout isn’t your fault. But you’re probably being told it is. Jillian introduces us to the Stanford Fulfillment Model—and it actually makes sense. Humor isn’t just a coping tool—it’s resistance, connection, and sometimes survival. — Want more Dr. Jillian Horton: Twitter / Bluesky / IG: @jillianhortonMD To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: I Survived the U.S. Healthcare System. Barely. 43:22

10 days ago43:22

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Five years ago this month, I died. I mean, not for long—but long enough. In this episode, I talk about it. The cardiac arrest. The four-year curse. The memory gaps. The part where Kristen saved my life on a mattress, then got told I was “end of life” and left in a hospital hallway with no cell service. I don’t usually get into this on the podcast, but it’s time. I also talk about what it’s like to return to clinic too soon, what empathy fatigue feels like when it hits you mid-exam, and why Australia’s healthcare system makes me want to scream and cry and hug a Medicare card. Oh, and yes, I checked—I did not get a single ophthalmology consult while hospitalized. Rude. Takeaways: I Gave the Saddest Talk in Australia—and They Thanked Me for It. Nothing like telling an entire country of surgeons: "Whatever the U.S. does, do the opposite." We’ve Got Trauma. We’ve Got Memory Loss. We’ve Got... Thai Food? My hippocampus was out to lunch, but at least I wasn’t. Shoutout to solo dinners in Sydney. Cardiac Arrest Might’ve Been the Easy Part. Kristen had to do chest compressions. Then fight a hospital. Then explain to our kids why Dad was suddenly gone. Empathy Fatigue is Real. And It’s Ugly. I went back to work too soon. And I knew it the moment I got irrationally annoyed by dry eye complaints. I Think My Wife Asked for Artificial Tears While I Was in the ICU. I can't prove this, but it feels on brand. I’ll confirm and get back to you. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: What the Cardiac Arrest Anniversary Feels Like—For Both of Us 58:06

12 days ago58:06

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Five years ago, my heart stopped. And this week’s episode is about what it’s been like to live with that anniversary hanging in the air. Kristin and I talk through how the week felt, what’s changed in the five year, and what hasn’t . We talk about the weird guilt of surviving, the unexpected joy of ordinary days, and how “the trauma anniversary” messes with your brain in ways even a cardiologist can’t predict. No characters this week. No insurance rants. Just two people who went through something massive—and are still figuring out what to do with it. Lt Gregg shoe and Blog post https://glaucomflecken.com/lockdown-love-and-life-saving-cpr-a-mothers-day-to-remember/ Takeaways: The day feels weird—not sad, not happy, just… off. Kristin shares what it’s like to carry the memory of doing CPR on your spouse. Will opens up about the strange weight of surviving something you don’t remember. No code blue this time—but lots of reflection and some unexpected laughs. It’s not about closure. It’s about honoring the mess. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: Stop Putting That in Your Eye, Please 47:18

17 days ago47:18

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I started this week by crying with the internet and ended it by confiscating eye drops from unsuspecting patients, which is honestly peak ophthalmologist behavior. In this episode, I walk through a mystery case that showed up in my clinic (spoiler: droopy eyelids are rarely simple), explain why “clear eyes” doesn’t actually mean clear eyes, and rant about fake homeopathic drops pretending to treat pink eye. I also reflect on what it’s like to head to Australia and tell a room full of surgeons why they absolutely should not copy our U.S. healthcare system. Oh—and there's a guy with a literal flashlight eye prosthesis, and I think I’m in love. Takeaways: Your Redness Relief Eye Drops Are Lying to You. If I took your bottle of Visine away, it’s because I like you—and I want you to stop putting menthol-laced lies directly onto your corneas. Droopy Eyelid? Might Be Nothing. Might Be Neurology. One eyelid. One confusing pupil. Zero time to guess wrong. This one kept me thinking longer than it should’ve. Homeopathic Eye Drops: Tap Water with a Fancy Label. Just because it sounds gentle doesn’t mean it works. And yes, I have an actual drawer of confiscated drops at work. I’m Telling the Australians Everything. They asked me to talk about U.S. healthcare. I packed my "No UnitedHealthcare" scrub cap. Pray for them. The Flashlight Eye Prosthesis Changed My Life. This guy engineered a Terminator-style prosthetic that literally lights up—and somehow, that was not even the weirdest part of my week. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: Which Of My Characters Should Join OnlyFans? 48:45

19 days ago48:45

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This episode started with a haircut and somehow ended with me reenacting testicular anatomy, suggesting Jonathan join OnlyFans, and possibly getting sued by a health insurance company. So... par for the course. Kristin and I cover everything from haircut inflation and pink taxes to our high school pranks involving fake blindness (yes, I know). We also dive into a wild, and honestly kind of satisfying, $421 million verdict against Blue Cross for approving breast cancer surgeries and then refusing to pay for them. And yes, of course, they paid for their executive wives' treatments. Of course they did. Also—Testicular Cancer Awareness Month just wrapped, so I walk you through the anatomy, physiology, and life consequences of losing both testicles. It’s personal, it’s weirdly educational, and no, the “middle piece” of sperm still doesn’t have a clear job description. Oh, and we may or may not have created a new character: the Emotional Support Drape™. Takeaways: I got charged over $100 for a haircut I could’ve done myself—Kristin was not surprised. We explore which of my characters would do best on OnlyFans (and we learned too much about Ortho Bro). A jury awarded $421 million to a cancer center Blue Cross ghosted—yes, we cheered. I got testicular cancer twice and somehow it’s still the least weird part of this episode. Medical licensing books don’t prepare you for marriage, cancer, or testosterone loss. Ask us how we know. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠ . Produced by ⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: Waiting 45 Minutes for a 7-Minute Visit? Here’s Why 46:53

24 days ago46:53

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Ever had to wait 45 minutes in the lobby just to wait another 30 in the exam room while imagining your doctor is in the back watching YouTube? In this episode, I break down what’s really going on behind the scenes of a chaotic clinic day—and no, it’s not lunch. Plus, a very satisfying rant about healthcare corporatization, a strangely relaxing moment involving blood in the eye (someone else’s, not mine), and an update on Arkansas doing something good (I know, I’m surprised too). I also ask an important question: is it fair to say sneezing too hard might ruin your vision? Yes. Yes, it is. Takeaways: If I Could Wire My Brain to Every Patient’s Brain, I Would. But since that tech doesn’t exist, here’s a 45-minute explainer on why your wait time is not me scrolling TikTok in a break room. Private Equity, Insurance Companies, and the Slow Death of My Schedule. Who’s really making your doctor run behind? Spoiler: it’s not your doctor. Arkansas Just Did Something Cool? I’m Shook. Finally, some legislation that takes aim at PBMs. Can we get 49 more of these, please? Sneezing Shouldn’t Break Your Eye… But It Might. A 24-year-old. A sudden cloud in his vision. And the diagnosis I didn’t expect to make until he mentioned allergy season. Yes, There Was Blood. But Only a Thimbleful. Ophthalmology is rarely a bloody field. But when it is, it gets… weirdly poetic. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠ . To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock . Produced by ⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: Family Medicine Has Entered the Chat 36:06

26 days ago36:06

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Okay, so I made one comment about Kristin’s coffee-making skills and instantly became the villain. And then she replaced me—with Family Medicine. Like, actually replaced me. For an entire segment. This episode, we talk about the real heartbreak behind Medicare's decision not to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes, and the wider implications for access, affordability, and the ongoing “just exercise more” narrative that’s exhausting all of us. Spoiler: we’re not fans of weaponized personal responsibility. Then Family Medicine makes his podcast debut, and wow—he has some things to get off his chest. Like being overworked, underappreciated, and constantly asked to “clear” patients for cataract surgery. (Which isn’t a thing. Please stop saying it’s a thing.) We close things out with a conversation about burnout, respect, weighted blankets, and fermented Texaco antibiotics. You know, just a normal Tuesday. Takeaways: I mentioned Kristin’s coffee grounds and now I’m banned from caffeine commentary. GLP-1 meds aren’t being covered by Medicare anymore, and it’s as infuriating as you’d expect. Family Medicine is here. He’s tired. And he’s not “clearing” anyone for anything. If you don’t think all doctors are burned out, you’re not paying attention. We might’ve created a new mascot: Emotional Support Drape™. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – ⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠ for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠ aka.ms/knockknockhi ⁠ . Produced by ⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: The Four Times I Cried As A Doctor (So Far) 46:19

4 weeks ago46:19

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I don’t cry often. Not because I’m especially tough—more because medicine does a pretty good job training that out of you. But sometimes? It happens. In this episode, I walk through four times I cried as a doctor (yes, one of them involves Rugrats ), what led up to those moments, and what came after. There’s also a side quest into diagnosing The Sandlot’s Mr. Myrtle, a few shoutouts to comment-section philosophers, and some thoughts on whether it’s even worth debating people who think vaccines contain nanobots. So yeah, a little bit of everything. Takeaways: Some Stories Stay with You. Some Break You Open. A patient. A family. A sound you can’t unhear. It was week two of med school rotations, and I still think about it 15 years later. Residency Will Humble You—Sometimes Publicly. One attending. Two missed steps. Twenty minutes of educational humiliation in front of the entire department. I held it together… until I didn’t. What’s Worse Than Getting Diagnosed with Cancer Again? Getting that news and then getting paged for a bilateral open globe trauma five minutes later. Yep, that happened. The Rugrats Made Me Cry. Between Patients. In Clinic. If you don’t tear up when Chucky says, “She’s in the flowers,” you might already be in the flowers. I'm just saying. I Diagnosed the Blind Guy in The Sandlot. Of Course I Did. Was it glaucoma? Optic nerve trauma? A bizarre case of Hollywood medicine? Yes. Also: yes, my children left the room. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: Fixing Healthcare One Smell at a Time 46:58

5 weeks ago46:58

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So this episode started with a Reddit post about a guy who thinks his poop smells like his patients’ poop... and I wish I could say it gets less weird from there, but no—it really doesn’t. Kristin and I spiral into the science (and total lack of science) behind smell memory, hospital food, and whether we’re all just walking around slowly absorbing our work environments. Spoiler: if you're in ophthalmology, congrats—you’re mostly scent-neutral. Unless you've ever used a slit lamp on someone mid-GI crisis. I also revisit 30 Days of Healthcare and question a few of my creative choices (including a weird little sketch about fixing healthcare with just vibes and prior auths). And because I clearly haven’t suffered enough, we open up the brand new First Aid for Step 1 (2025 edition) and test how much I remember from med school. It’s… not great. Takeaways: There’s a Reddit post you can’t unread—and now we all have Deja P. We may be slowly absorbing our patients… through scent. Kristin puts Will’s med school knowledge to the test. It does not go well. Sneeze guards: good for spit, better for smell trauma. We’re trying to make medical education funny again. Starting with capitation. And poop. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: The Real Horror in Nosferatu? His Corneas 40:06

5 weeks ago40:06

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What do 19th-century vampires , corneal scarring , and rampant chlamydia have in common? Possibly more than you'd think. I Nosferatu and spiraled (in a good way) into diagnosing one of film’s creepiest figures using real ophthalmology. Along the way, I breaks down the leading causes of corneal blindness, unpack the wild world of corneal transplants , and imagine what kind of eye care Nosferartu might’ve needed in his castle. Takeaways: He May Be Immortal, But His Corneas Are Not: Nosferatu’s cloudy eyes raise some very real medical questions—and Dr. Flanary can’t let it go. Not All Corneal Scarring Comes from Contact Lenses: What causes corneal blindness around the world might surprise you… and gross you out a little. There’s a Toothpick-Sized Transplant That Can Change Lives: Modern corneal transplant technology has gotten weirdly precise—and impressively effective. PBM Reform Might Finally Be Moving… a Little: A glimpse of progress in the middleman mess, with state-level action heating up. If You Watch Horror with a Doctor… Be Prepared for Diagnoses: Don’t expect a relaxing movie night. Expect theories, pathologies, and a bit of eye-rolling. Literally. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Poop Question GI Doctors Are Tired of Hearing with Dr. Kaveh Hoda 1:10:12

6 weeks ago1:10:12

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In this episode we welcome back Dr. Kaveh Hoda —gastroenterologist, musician, podcaster, and accidental poop ambassador. We discuss what life is really like as a GI doc (spoiler: it’s not all about poop), how Match Day can go terribly wrong—or surprisingly right—and why some residents get influenced by... ultimate frisbee. Kaveh also opens up about his path into medicine, his Persian music background, and his worst interview story (hint: it involves casual racism and a dental drill). But it wouldn’t be a Glaucomflecken episode without a little absurdity—like when we brainstorm ways for UnitedHealthcare to get even more terrifyingly vertically integrated . Takeaways: A heartfelt moment during CPR left Kristin questioning if med school was even worth it. Will’s proposed test for letting your child go to med school involves a brutal prior auth simulation. The NIH funding freeze isn’t just theoretical—it’s dismantling real labs, careers, and discoveries. Medicaid cuts could gut healthcare access and destabilize emergency departments across the country. Ortho Bro has very strong opinions on which bones are real, fake, or just embarrassing. — Want more Dr. Kaveh Hoda: BlueSky: @kavehmd The House of Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod/id1225096382 To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: Dr. Mike vs. Anti-Vaxxers: What Went Down on Surrounded? 50:54

6 weeks ago50:54

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In this episode, I dive into a mix of strange eye conditions, pop culture moments, and one very public showdown between a doctor and a group of anti-vaxxers on Jubilee’s Surrounded . But beyond the headlines, there’s a deeper conversation here—about what it costs to stay online, stay visible, and speak up. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even check your eyelids before bed. Takeaways: A Surprisingly Common Condition You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: It flips, it flops, and it might be the reason you wake up with irritated eyes. A Debate That Left More Than a Mark: What happens when a doctor faces off with misinformation... for hours? The emotional fallout might surprise you. Engaging Online: Heroic or Hopeless? Dr. Flanary asks the uncomfortable question: Is fighting misinformation on social media actually helping—or just draining the people trying to help? Sci-Fi Fails a Real-World Eye Test: Those high-tech retinal scanners in movies? There’s one big flaw they forgot to mention—and it could keep you out of your own evil lair. Trauma, TV, and Why It Might Still Be Worth Watching: One gritty show might be getting people into medicine… but is that a good thing? — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: Real Bone or Fake Bone? Ortho Bro Decides! 49:01

7 weeks ago49:01

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In this episode we ask a deceptively simple question: Would you let your kid become a doctor? What starts as a heartfelt reflection on medicine, sacrifice, and identity quickly unravels into a chaos-filled ride through policy disasters, parenting hypotheticals, and bone-based controversy . We touch on the NIH budget freeze and massive proposed Medicaid cuts —and why they’re not just headlines, but real threats to research, residency programs, and patients. Will also pitches a darkly hilarious “prior auth simulation” to anyone considering med school. And just when things start getting too serious… Ortho Bro shows up. With strong takes and stronger forearms, he’s here to settle the great debate once and for all: What counts as a real bone? (Sorry, teeth.) Healthcare is a mess, bones are controversial, and nobody is safe from Ortho Bro’s tier list. Takeaways: A heartfelt moment during CPR left Kristin questioning if med school was even worth it. Will’s proposed test for letting your child go to med school involves a brutal prior auth simulation. The NIH funding freeze isn’t just theoretical—it’s dismantling real labs, careers, and discoveries. Medicaid cuts could gut healthcare access and destabilize emergency departments across the country. Ortho Bro has very strong opinions on which bones are real, fake, or just embarrassing. — We have an active survey going. Hope you participate here: http://glaucomflecken.com/survey To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi . Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knock Knock Eye: I Had a Surgical Complication—Here’s How I Dealt With It 48:55

7 weeks ago48:55