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The Dr. Raj podcast is a fun and interactive half hour podcast that will discuss a variety of medical topics. Guests will range from sub-specialist doctors, to patients, to people in the media. The show will have an upbeat and positive personality...

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The Dr. Raj podcast is a fun and interactive half hour podcast that will discuss a variety of medical topics. Guests will range from sub-specialist doctors, to patients, to people in the media. The show will have an upbeat and positive personality just like Raj himself. Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.

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English


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A Mother's Journey in Healing Her Son with Autism with Tracy Slepcevic

3/18/2026
Today’s Guest Tracy is a U.S. Air Force veteran and the author of "Warrior Mom, A Mother's Journey into Healing Her Son with Autism." She's also a certified integrative health coach and founder and president of Autism Health, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering families impacted by autism. Her advocacy began in 2008 when her son Noah was diagnosed with autism, and doctors told her it was incurable. Refusing to accept that prognosis, she discovered biomedical interventions that gave her son measurable progress and transformed her mission in life. Over the last 17 years, she has immersed herself in research, collaborated with doctors and scientists, and equipped families with practical tools to improve quality of life. Links autismhealth.com warriormom.com https://tracyslepcevic.com/ About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years. More from Dr. Raj ⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Want more board review content? ⁠USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle⁠ ⁠Crush Step 1⁠ ⁠Step 2 Secrets⁠ ⁠Beyond the Pearls⁠ ⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠ ⁠Beyond the Pearls Premium⁠ ⁠USMLE Step 3 Review⁠ ⁠MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions⁠ ⁠MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions⁠ Follow MedPrepToGo ⁠https://medpreptogo.com⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/medpreptogo/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/medpreptogo/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MedPrepToGo/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MedPrepToGo⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:17

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Guest Host Becca Spahr - How Mindset Drives Results with Andy Robinson

3/11/2026
Today's Guest Andy Robinson is a powerhouse of transformation, resilience, and high-performance mindset. A U.S. Marine Veteran, finance professional, and elite mindset coach, Andy has dedicated his life to helping real estate professionals, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs shatter limitations and achieve exponential growth in their careers. Today, Andy is the Founder of LFG Mindset Consulting, where he coaches top-producing realtors, brokerage teams, and high-level professionals on how to cultivate the mental toughness, clarity, and habits that drive massive success. His electrifying keynotes and workshops leave audiences motivated, equipped, and ready to take decisive action. Website: https://lfgmind.com/ Instagram: @LFGMind Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lfgmind LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfg-mindset-consulting/ About Becca Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a relational health educator who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Becca now inspires audiences to harness the power to connect and build relationships that enrich their lives: at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.beccaspahr.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccaspahr/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beccaspahr/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/beccaspahr⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:10

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ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Pulmonary Embolism: What is Iit and How to Prevent it

3/7/2026
Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:22

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Everyday Rheum - Hospital to Healing: A Lupus Story

3/4/2026
Today's guest is Vanessa, a 23 year old student who was hospitalized and then diagnosed with lupus. Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:17

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Transcendental Meditation with Dr. Tony Nader

2/18/2026
Today’s Guest Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor who trained at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he got a PhD in neuroscience. He is a globally recognized Vedic scholar. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor Dr. Nader is the head of the International Transcendental Meditation Organizations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr. Nader guides the Transcendental Meditation Program and its advanced practices. And the practical applications of this technology in all areas of national life, education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and much more. Dr. Nader's vision is to bring happiness, health, and peace to the minds and hearts of the whole world family. His experiences as a teacher, father, leader, scientist, and doctor have inspired his dedication to all global citizens. And his commitment to opening their awareness to the important things in life from a truly profound perspective. To help remove conflicts in society so that higher values and beautiful goals become the guiding light of everyone in his total focus. In his milestone book, Consciousness Is All There Is, Dr. Nader offers ideas that can change the world. He gives profound solutions to questions that have long fascinated and intrigued philosophers and scientists alike, covering the fields as diverse as the purpose of life. The book is available here: https://a.co/d/0a1m8a3 Links https://drtonynader.com/ https://tm.org About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years. More from Dr. Raj The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions Follow MedPrepToGo https://medpreptogo.com https://www.instagram.com/medpreptogo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/medpreptogo/ https://www.facebook.com/MedPrepToGo/ https://www.youtube.com/@MedPrepToGo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:53

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Guest Host Becca Spahr - Caring Through the Hardest Moments with Christina Ring

2/11/2026
Today's Guest Christina Ring, CRNP, is a palliative care nurse practitioner who helps patients and families navigate the complex issues surrounding chronic or serious illnesses. Christina provides a holistic approach to care, addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects that accompany illness. Through meaningful conversations she brings clarity and comfort so patients feel empowered to make important decisions about their health. About Becca Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a relational health educator who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Becca now inspires audiences to harness the power to connect and build relationships that enrich their lives: at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Website: ⁠https://www.beccaspahr.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccaspahr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beccaspahr/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beccaspahr⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:09

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ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Understanding Hormone Therapy: Risks, Benefits, and Myths”

2/7/2026
Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. About Hannah Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:13

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Everyday Rheum - Fatigue in Rheumatic Illness: A Path to Living Well with Alice

2/4/2026
Today’s Guest Alice is a comedian, mom to two amazing kids, a rare disease advocate, and by her own description, a recovering attorney. She lives with Muckle-wells syndrome, a rare auto-inflammatory disease, and she brings humor and honesty to what it's like living with chronic illness. Website: ⁠⁠www.alicepaynecomedy.com⁠⁠ Instagram: @alicepaynecomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alicepaynecomedy3492 Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:21

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Why Community Matters: The Heart Behind Inspire with Jillian Tygh

1/21/2026
In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Tygh, Chief Marketing Officer at Inspire, to explore the deeper mission behind the largest health-focused online support community. Inspire connects patients and caregivers not just with each other, but with purpose and power and possibility. Whether you're newly diagnosed, caring for someone you love, or simply looking for people who get it, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and a pathway to connection. Today’s Guest Jillian is a strategic data-driven marketer with a knack for making complex themes easily digestible to various audiences. Her roles have been a mix of strategy, tactical deployment, and leading successful marketing teams to develop ROI generating campaigns and content. https://www.jilliantygh.com/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions Follow MedPrepToGo https://medpreptogo.com https://www.instagram.com/medpreptogo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/medpreptogo/ https://www.facebook.com/MedPrepToGo/ https://www.youtube.com/@MedPrepToGo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:52

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Guest Host Becca Spahr - Rewriting the Narrative: Helping Young Writers Find Their Voice with Juelz Davenport

1/14/2026
Today's Guest Juelz Davenport, owner of IMEVISION LLC, is an author, poet, and inspirational speaker from Harrisburg, PA. He is the creator of the In My Eyes urban poetry series and the children’s book In My Little Eyes. His catalog also includes Penned n Pennsylvania and the novel Who Is Shawn?, weaving stories of resilience and truth. Through IMEVISION programs, Juelz helps students and communities discover the power of self-expression through poetry and writing. Learn more and connect at www.iamjuelz.com. Website: www.iamjuelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-davenport-5828bb36/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_juelz_davenport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juelz.davenport LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/IMEVISION About Becca Becca Spahr, MA, CLC, is a relational health educator who believes connection is a skill anyone can master (yes, even people who think people are too people-y). After moving 26 times as a military kid and later as a U.S. Marine, she knows firsthand that likability, authenticity, and intention can create belonging anywhere. Drawing on her experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Becca now inspires audiences to harness the power to connect and build relationships that enrich their lives: at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Website: https://www.beccaspahr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccaspahr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaspahr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beccaspahr About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:57

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Everyday Rheum - Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis at Age 22: Mason's Inspiring Story

1/7/2026
Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:08

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ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - COPD and Smoking Cessation

1/3/2026
Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:27

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2025 Wrap Up with Michelle and Becca

12/17/2025
About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approachability, proving that likability isn’t fluff — it’s a power skill. Email: info@beccaspahr.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr About Dr. Koolaee Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:27

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Guest Host Becca Spahr - Healing Through Creativity with Diana Varco

12/10/2025
Today's Guest Diana Varco is an advanced improvisor, storyteller & actress turned mental health advocate — and the writer/performer of two dark (dark) comedy solo plays - Shattered and Rise - about resilience and trauma recovery. With over 10 years experience in comedy, Diana co-created and co-produced Ladies' Night (Lady Jam/Fempire) - a variety show dedicated to the celebration of female identifying and non-binary artists, which ran for over 5 years, co-created and co-produced the improv-based web series Riding Buddies, and co-wrote the pilot Mom Circle. Diana delivers content -- for solo artists, solopreneurs, and innovative individuals -- that invites people to find light in life's experiences (no matter how dark), discover a sense of play with perspective, and cultivate self-compassion along the way. Find out more about Diana at https://www.dianavarco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianavarco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-varco/ Mailing list: https://diana-varco.kit.com/profile/links About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approachability, proving that likability isn’t fluff — it’s a power skill. Email: info@beccaspahr.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr.com⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:16

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ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - Go With Your Gut: The Colon Cancer Check

12/6/2025
Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:21

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Everyday Rheum - Beating Chronic Fatigue: How Functional Medicine Can Help with Dr. Elise Pomerance

12/3/2025
Today's Guest Dr. Elise Pomerance is a board-certified family medicine physician with a masters in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and completed her functional medicine training at the Kalish Institute. She is a co-founder of Eleena Health, a functional medicine practice dedicated to personalized, integrated care. https://www.eleenahealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelisepomerance Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:48

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The Courage to Connect with Becca Spahr

11/19/2025
About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approachability, proving that likability isn’t fluff — it’s a power skill. Email: info@beccaspahr.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr.com⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:55

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Guest Host Becca Spahr - How to Root After Relocating with Ananya Mody

11/12/2025
Today's Guest Ananya is the founder of The Belonging Way, a relocation-coaching and astrology-based consulting practice that helps those moving abroad identify their ideal locations in alignment with their goals and lifestyle needs, as well as coaching them through building community, roots, and belonging in their new locations. As a Netflix-produced screenwriter, an ICF-certified travel coach, and a free-will first astrologer, with experience of cross-cultural living across three continents, she blends storytelling, strategy, and astrocartography to help clients identify where to relocate and how to belong anywhere in the world. Instagram: @thebelongingway Threads: @thebelongingway Substack: https://substack.com/@thebelongingway Website: www.thebelongingway.com About Becca Spahr Becca Spahr is a keynote speaker and connection expert who helps people succeed through connection — in life, leadership, and friendship. As the founder of Spahr Impact Group, Becca helps leaders and everyday humans develop the relational skills that fuel high-performing teams, resilient friendships, and meaningful influence. Her work bridges the gap between authority and approachability, proving that likability isn’t fluff — it’s a power skill. Email: info@beccaspahr.com Website: ⁠⁠beccaspahr.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@beccaspahr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠beccaspahr⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:12

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Everyday Rheum - From Fear to Confidence: Phyllis on Daily Bone-Building Injections

11/5/2025
Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:06

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ESPN Radio: Beyond Sports - The Good, The Bad, & The Cholesterol

11/1/2025
Beyond Sports is the ESPN public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports presents topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity. This is the first episode featuring Dr. Raj in a recurring monthly segment. Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the western suburbs with her husband and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:20