Welcome to the very first episode of The Popkin Method - a show where real medicine meets real results. In this episode, host Dr. Matthew Popkin, a physician who’s on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by bridging the gaps that leave so many patients feeling lost, frustrated, and unheard. Dr. Popkin shares his personal journey from his early days dreaming of medicine to his extensive training at institutions like the University of Miami, Mount Sinai, and the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Popkin pulls back the curtain on the realities of modern medicine - fragmented care, information overload, and the struggle patients face between traditional and functional approaches. Dr. Popkin unpacks the story behind the Popkin Method: a patient-centered, compassionate blend of internal and functional medicine that aims to deliver answers, real improvement, and genuine connection.

If you've ever felt dismissed or overwhelmed by the healthcare system, this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and empowered. Tune in for heartfelt insights, practical advice, and a sneak peek at the groundbreaking topics coming up in future episodes, from weight loss and hormone therapy to peptides, pain management, and gut health.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Journey Between New York and Florida"

05:47 Closing Patient Care Gaps

09:03 DIY Healthcare Anxiety

12:50 Balancing Medicine and Lifestyle for Diabetes

15:42 Compassionate Listening in Patient Care

17:38 "Multivitamins and Creatine Benefits"

20:51 Patient Engagement Through Drug Advertising

24:35 Lack of Care Coordination Issues

29:10 Coordinated Care Essential for Patients

32:23 Methylene Blue: Health Trend Risks

36:28 Addressing Sexual Health Stigma

40:03 Affordable Stem Cell and PRP Treatments

41:16 "Exploring Low Dose Naltrexone"

44:43 "Introducing the Popkin Method"

Podcast Website - https://thepopkinmethod.com/

Dr. Matthew Popkin - https://thepopkinmethod.com/about

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/