BEDSIDE MATTERS PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS
Can’t get enough of Bedside Matters? We’ve got you!
Click on any episode below to open a full transcript of your favorite Bedside Matters episodes.
Can’t get enough of Bedside Matters? We’ve got you!
Click on any episode below to open a full transcript of your favorite Bedside Matters episodes.
Actor, Writer, Director and Ukulele Player William H. Macy Joins Dr. Kipper to Discuss Brain Chemistry
Season 1, Episode 70
In this episode we’re joined by a very special guest, actor, writer, and director of film, stage and television, William H. Macy. You may know him from Boogie Nights, Shameless, Fargo, and much more. He and Dr. Kipper go way back – and they discuss how brain neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine direct certain of our behaviors.
Colon Cancer, The Link Between Depression and Heart Disease and Anti-Aging News
Season 1, Episode 69
This week we’re going to be discussing the top-five warning signs of colon cancer, and Anna shares her personal experience of why a colonoscopy isn’t that bad. And then we discuss depression being a potential risk factor in women for heart disease. In This Just Happened, we cover a drug that slows aging and may even reverse it! And a caller wants to know about her liver (we’ll let her explain.)
Old Brains vs Young Brains; Cushing’s Disease; and Home Remedies for Nausea
Season 1, Episode 68
In this episode we start off with do-it-yourself home treatments for nausea. Then we discuss whether older brains are actually better brains. In This Just Happened, we’re going to talk about an inflammatory protein that can help with asthma. And, we answer a listener’s question about Amy Schumer and her recent diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease.
A Revolutionary Stroke Treatment; The New Covid Vaccines; and New Concerns over Marijuana
Season 1, Episode 67
First we address whether the new Covid vaccines are safe. And then we discuss microplastics, including if we can we get rid of these things, and how you can filter them out of your water. In This Just Happened, we focus on a new sublingual medication for acute stroke. And then in Hey, What About Me? we have someone calling who’s been smoking weed since high school and wants to know if it may not be so good for you.
The Unlikely Connection Between Nose-picking, Viagra and Alzheimer’s; a Fentanyl Vaccine & Sleep Apnea Tips
Season 1, Episode 66
We cover two new discoveries of things you can do for Alzheimer’s. Then we discuss new treatments for autoimmune disease. And in This Just Happened, we cover a groundbreaking new vaccine for fentanyl addiction. And our caller in Hey, What About Me? wants to talk about CPAP. We offer a recommendation for a breathing issue that a lot of people suffer with that intrudes on sleep, which can also affect Alzheimer’s, as we come full circle.
Felicity Huffman joins Dr. Kipper to talk about Breast Cancer, Hyperhidrosis & Genetic Conditions
Season 1, Episode 65
Felicity Huffman, a friend of Dr. Kipper’s for a long time, joins us. One of the things that we cover are how our genetics impact our lives and our families. One item that Felicity Huffman and Dr. Kipper discuss is breast cancer, and how breast cancer can run in families.
The Healing Power of Music + COVID Protocol Updates + The Mysterious Side Effects of Semaglutides
Season 1, Episode 64
Instead of a solid one topic, we cover three quick updates, followed by music’s healing properties. And in this week’s Hey, What About Me? we received an email asking about what could be early Alzheimer’s. But first we revisit some Covid protocols.
A Diagnostic Dilemma, Vertigo Relief, Goodbye Gray Hair + Generic vs Branded
Season 1, Episode 63
Hear about a diagnostic dilemma that Dr. Kipper went through this weekend that is useful for all of us to hear. We also cover vertigo, and what happens when you feel dizzy. And, in This Just Happened, you may not see people with gray hair pretty soon! While in Hey, What About Me? someone calls in to ask about their child’s ADHD medicine, and we discuss the impact of generic rather than branded medications.
Walking: The New Wonder Drug, Plus, a New Male Contraceptive
Season 1, Episode 62
In this episode Dr. Kipper has a simple solution for many of our health problems: walking! Is that the new wonder drug? Plus, a new male contraceptive, a caller with a question about aneurisms, and stories about doctors who kill.
Johnny Knoxville: Concussions, Allergies and Social Anxiety
Season 1, Episode 61
Johnny Knoxville from Jackass fame joins Dr. Kipper and the crew to talk about his social anxiety, how it started and how it’s going, his worst injuries filming Jackass and his 16 concussions – and finally, we’ll find out what type of parent Johnny is. Plus, we talk about allergies: from shellfish allergies to environmental allergies.
Home Test for STDs, Food Allergies and Kids, Plus a Colonoscopy
Season 1, Episode 60
This podcast addresses:
- A new treatment for kids with food allergies.
- A brand-new at-home test approved for chlamydia & gonorrhea.
- New cessation treatments for quitting smoking .
The Risks of Home IVs, How Weight Loss Drugs Can Affect Anesthesia & the Proper Treatment of Cysts
Season 1, Episode 59
On this episode, we’ll talk about the possible risks of home IV drips, and how weight loss drugs can impact anesthesia. Plus, there’s a new breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer. And our caller asks the question: what’s the proper way to treat cysts?
What Not to Take Into an MRI, Are In-Home Laser Treatments Safe & a Surprising Benefit of Lidocaine
Season 1, Episode 58
What not to bring in an MRI and two people who broke the rules and paid the price. Can Lidocaine help cure some cancers? The research is very positive. Plus, Matthew Perry’s autopsy named Ketamine as a contributing factor in his death. How does Ketamine, which is used for depression and pain management, turn deadly? And lastly, are in-home laser and light therapy devices safe?
Monty Python’s Eric Idle on Pancreatic Cancer, The Dodgers and Death: The Musical
Season 1, Episode 57
On this episode of Bedside Matters, the legendary Eric Idle explains how a Dodgers game and “Death: The Musical” led to his pancreatic diagnosis. He also reflects on his friendship with George Harrison and what he wishes he had done for Robin Williams. Then he reveals the #1 song played at British Funerals.
Tomatoes for Blood Pressure and Healthy Alcohol
Season 1, Episode 55
Did you know that tomatoes can be beneficial for your blood pressure? That’s what we learn in this week’s episode of Bedside Matters. Also, we’ll explore the connection between being neurotic and aFib. And our caller wants to know if there any healthy alcohol drinks. The answer might surprise you!
Actor Charlie Day on Sciatica, Stress and Finding Balance
Season 1, Episode 54
Actor Charlie Day, co-creator and star of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” talks to Dr. Kipper, Peter, and Anna, about dealing with stress, his experience with sciatica and his strategies for managing the pain.
Testosterone Replacement, Womb Transplants & Shingles
Season 1, Episode 53
Dr. Kipper discusses the use of testosterone replacement therapy and provides updates on recent advancements in uterine transplantation. He also shares developments in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the increasing incidence of shingles in younger people.
Dr. Kipper Talks Health with Cedric The Entertainer
Season 1, Episode 52
In this episode we welcome Cedric The Entertainer, who shares the story of his life threatening embolism, his struggle with his weight and how his grandfather inspired his new best-selling book “Flipping Boxcars.” Also in this episode, Dr. Kipper on how he went from hero to zero after answering the dreaded “is there a doctor on the plane” call.
Dr. Kipper Discusses Menstrual Health, Diabetes, Cholesterol & Weight Loss
Season 1, Episode 51
Dr. Kipper shares some revolutionary treatments for diabetes and cholesterol. Plus he gives Anna and Peter a quiz about menstrual health, and answers a caller’s question about the latest weight loss drug. Here’s a hint: it could be the best one! In this episode:
· Menstrual Health,
· New Treatments for Diabetes & Cholesterol, and
· A New Weight Loss Drug.
Dr. Kipper Discusses Long Covid, a Meningitis Vaccine for Kids & IBS
Season 1, Episode 50
Dr. Kipper shares some new hope for IBS suffers. Plus he explains what’s going on with the “brain fog” many people are experiencing after Covid.
In this episode:
· Long Covid Brain Fog,
· A Meningitis Vaccine for Kids, and
· IBS Help.
Dr. Kipper Welcomes Special Guests Steve Martin & Martin Short
Season 1, Episode 49
Comedy Legends Steve Martin and Martin Short have medical questions and Dr. Kipper has the answers! Join us as they talk about their decade’s long friendship, as well as:
· Whether or not there’s a comedy gene,
· What’s really going on with the Covid vaccines, and
· What Steve & Martin do to unwind and stay healthy.
Dr. Kipper Welcomes Special Guest Danny DeVito
Season 1, Episode 46 | Oct. 16, 2023
In this episode, actor, director & producer Danny DeVito visits Dr. Kipper:
· Danny shares the story of his meditation medical emergency
· He discusses how his beloved father-in-law survived a stroke, and
· How going to boarding school saved him and his new Broadway play “I Need That” with his daughter Lucy
Insulin Resistance, Heartburn Relief + Leg Cramps
Season 1, Episode 41 | Sept. 10, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna discuss:
· Steps you can take to avoid insulin resistance
· This effective cure for heartburn may already be in your medicine cabinet! (Hint: It’s not just for hangovers)
· Causes, treatments, and the neuroscience behind leg cramps
The Vagus Nerve, Coffee Warning + Mitch McConnell’s Health Scare
Season 1, Episode 40 | Sept. 03, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna discuss:
· Using vagus nerve stimulation for immunity & relaxation. Cardiovascular system reaction & panic attacks.
· Does coffee cause hypertension (high blood pressure)?
· Why Does Mitch McConnell Keep ‘Spacing Out’ when he’s speaking?
Narcissism, Chemo Resistance + Booster Shots
Season 1, Episode 39 | August 28, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna discuss:
· The Science Behind Narcissism
· Chemotherapy Resistance
· Shots for RSV, Covid & the Flu
Revolutionary Gene Therapy for Alcoholism, Dementia Breakthroughs + Full Body Scans
Season 1, Episode 38 | August 20, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna discuss:
· Gene Therapy for Treating Alcoholism
· Medical Breakthroughs in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
· The Benefits of Full Body Scans