2026 Podcast Overhaul: New Beginnings and Fresh Content

In this announcement, we reveal major podcast shake-ups for 2026. Dr. Sam Rhee bids farewell to 'Three Plastic Surgeons and a Fourth' and celebrates its five-year run. 'The HerdFit Podcast,' co-hosted with David Syvertsen, will continue under David’s full control, focusing on fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Dr. Rhee’s first podcast, 'Botox and Burpees,' is getting a facelift and will now feature short, 15-minute hot takes on a wide range of health, beauty, and fitness topics. Finally, Dr. Rhee teases the launch of a brand-new show, 'The Med Disaster Podcast,' which will explore the darker side of medicine and healthcare. Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead!

Peptides have become a hot topic in the fitness and recovery world, but what's the truth behind the hype? In this revealing conversation, special guest Marissa Liza, a licensed acupuncturist @allpointsacu who's been taking the peptide BPC-157 for the past month, explores her firsthand experience and the science behind this trending compound.

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound) is a synthetic peptide derived from a protein found naturally in the stomach. While animal studies suggest promising benefits for tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and even gut health, human clinical research remains limited.

We dig deep into the mechanisms that make BPC-157 potentially valuable for athletes and anyone dealing with nagging injuries – from its ability to stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to its potential role in accelerating recovery. We also discuss important concerns, including its regulatory status, safety considerations, and the quality control issues that come with any unregulated compound.

Whether you're an athlete looking for an edge in recovery, someone dealing with chronic pain, or simply curious about cutting-edge wellness approaches, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the risk-benefit analysis of peptide therapy.

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In this episode of Botox and Burpees, host Sam Rhee invites Dr. Lawrence Tong, a renowned plastic surgeon from Toronto, to discuss the tragic passing of 31-year-old Brazilian influencer Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini @anabmusi following cosmetic surgeries traveling from Mozambique to Istanbul, Turkey.

They explore how the transactional nature of trading surgical procedures for social media exposure potentially compromised standard safety protocols from allegedly partying with the surgeon before surgery to operating late at night and possibly ignoring basic safety measures like NPO status.

The conversation delves deep into what makes cosmetic surgery safe – proper patient preparation, medication disclosure, facility standards, and the risks of multiple procedures. Both surgeons emphasize that while excellent doctors exist worldwide, patients must conduct thorough due diligence when seeking treatment abroad.

Whether you're considering cosmetic surgery at home or abroad, this episode provides vital information to help you make informed decisions that prioritize safety over cost. Remember - if a surgical deal seems too good to be true, corners are likely being cut somewhere, and the price may ultimately be your safety.

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