MedShadow's Power to the Patient Podcast

The former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group, author, doctor, and professor Robert Pearl MD, shares everything he knows about the pitfalls of the American healthcare system and how he believes it can be fixed.

Few people understand the toll that our society's daily grind can have on our bodies better than Shana Pereira. A transplant from Australia, who ended up needing two transplants herself, tells the astonishing story of how she survived kidney failure, heart failure, and a cancer scare.

Author, chef, and Chopped champion Brooke Siem tells of how she spent the majority of her adult life on antidepressants, an experience she almost didn't survive. 

Renowned chef, author, and YouTuber Chef AJ details how she ended up on the wrong side of veganism. The Path to Unprocessed will take a deep dive into what it's like to make the change over to a plant-based lifestyle, what difficulties she faced from her friends and family, and how processed foods can be unhealthy, whether they're vegan or not.

Our host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, sits down with the man who coined the term "plant-based".  Author, researcher, and Ph.D. recipient Dr. T. Colin Campbell will reveal what he calls the cure to most chronic diseases, including cancer. 

Dr. Lillie introduces us to faithful listener and medical conference speaker, Jim. Learn how he took advantage of his expertise to pivot toward a healthier lifestyle and avoid the potentially dangerous side effects of weight control medications.

On the season finale of Power to the Patient, Dr. Rosenthal is joined by Andrew, a 57 year old man living in Manhattan, NY. As a child, Andrew was severely asthmatic and limited in his ability to participate in strenuous activity or gym class. Steroid-dependent from a young age, he became a sedentary and heavily medicated individual by his mid-teens. Tune in and follow along on Andrew's personal story as he lost weight, became more active, and eventually adopted a plant-based diet. Learn more about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com. Take back your health at www.medshadow.org.

In this episode, Dr. Rosenthal interviews Kim, a native New Yorker living in Manhattan. A champion of her own health, Kim has a certification in shiatsu, is a certified yoga instructor, and works as a volunteer for Plant Powered Metro NY. As a child, she witnessed her father deal with a terrifying health scare, revolutionizing her own relationship towards food. While adopting a plant-based diet can improve one's overall health, a person can still overeat sugary and processed foods. Kim shares her experience navigating this experience, including her own intense sugar cravings that resulted in debilitating knee inflammation. Tune in to hear how Kim conquered her inflammation and health struggles through diet and lifestyle. Learn more about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com. Take back your health at www.medshadow.org.

On episode seven of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal welcomes Evette Eweka, a recent college grad on a path to medical school. Born and raised in New York, Evette is the child of two Nigerian immigrants, both of whom had a large influence on her diet and perception of health. The majority of the food she grew up was plant-based, which came to define her diet as she entered adulthood. When she went to college, she learned about the science behind various diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, and how they can impact a person's body. Taking this knowledge, Evette began crafting ways to overcome her struggles, reach better health and aim for more success. This past November, she created a creative vegan heath instagram page to inspire not only herself, but others to realize that vegan food didn't have to be a struggle. Listen to this episode to hear Evette's unique health journey. Check out Evette's vegan instagram page at www.instagram.com/herveganvoice. Learn more about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com. Take back your health at www.medshadow.org.

On this episode of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews Djenaba Gregory-Faal from Hollywood, Florida. A 62 year old African American born in the midwest, she currently works as a fitness trainer with a focus on South Florida residents ages 55+ and runs her own business startup, Silver Fox Elite Fitness. By bringing her own life experiences and learning, she aims to eliminate access barriers to high quality fitness for senior adults.  Tune into this episode to hear how Djenaba's cultural upbringing and spheres of influence inspired her passion for food, fitness, and health. Read more about Djenaba and her business at www.silverfoxelitefitness.com. Learn more about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com.

On this special episode of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal introduces her Patient Education Series.  Over the past year, the pandemic has caused physical and psychological pain for everyone. Some of the most common pain points include headache, muscle and joint pain, weight gain, and anxiety/depression. If you've experienced any of these problems, you're not alone.  Tune in this episode and change your thinking around pain. Learn how to pick up everyday habits in your diet and lifestyle that can help minimize and even eliminate pain without reaching for your medicine cabinet. Learn about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com. Discover more about naturally reducing pain at https://medshadow.org/dealing-with-chronic-pain-without-meds/

On this episode of Power to the Patient, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal sits down with health coach Samantha Salmon from Los Angeles, CA. As a black woman of Jamaican heritage, food has played a big role in her life. Her decision to pivot towards clean food consumption led her to adopt a raw vegan diet. Follow along with Samantha's story for an inspirational view of health mindfulness and to discover the true power a raw vegan diet can have on your body and mind. Read more about Samantha and her own podcast at https://medshadow.org/no-more-meat-empowering-your-mind-and-freeing-your-gut/ Learn more about our Host, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, and her practice at www.drlillierosenthal.com.

Bill grew up in a relatively typical American family. As a kid, he ate homemade meals cooked by his mother, played sports like crosscountry and baseball, and did his best to get good grades. However, he quickly learned that life throws unexpected curveballs, requiring a total shift in mindset for him to overcome. At the young age of 24 in college, he saw his health decline in alarming ways due to a less active lifestyle and destructive habits, prompting him to re-evaluate his perception of wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal follows along with Bill as he recollects his life events that led him to conquer health fears and reinvent himself with newfound confidence

The detection of a heart murmur at a young age can cause a lot of uncertainty and lead to long-term life adjustments regardless of its severity. Add excruciating back pain into the mix, and you've got an overwhelming mix of health-related worries. In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews one man who's determination triumphed over his experiences, inspiring him to get to the root of his health problems. Ignoring the appeal of immediate yet temporary relief with pain medication, he made the active decision to delve deeper into diet, physiotherapy, and gyrotonic exercise. Tune in to follow his journey towards improving his physical and mental health.

Power to the Patient host, Dr. Lilllie Rosenthal, sits down with Suzanne Robotti from MedShadow Foundation for a quick chat about the podcast and give listeners insight into the show's purpose and origin.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than 5 million women in the U.S alone. Considered one of the most common endocrine disorders found in women, this disease has no cure, but its side effects can be managed through medication and lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews an inspiring young woman about her personal experience with PCOS and how it has impacted her overall view on life.