On this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassir Sonbol speaks with global biotech leader Wendy Carroll about the power of embracing change and reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth. From overcoming fear to finding resilience after career shifts, Wendy shares practical strategies and inspiring stories to help viewers turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for transformation.

On this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, Dr. Yassir Sonbol speaks with Adam Henry, Vice President of the Amity Group, about the critical impact of staffing shortages in healthcare—especially in hospice. Together, they unpack how burnout, compassion fatigue, and documentation overload strain providers, weaken trust at the bedside, and affect patient care. From innovative staffing solutions to rethinking nurse-to-patient ratios, this conversation explores what it will take to restore balance, compassion, and hope for both patients and providers.

• (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Staffing Shortages
• (00:00:51) - Healthcare Staffing Shortage Explained
• (00:02:37) - Confessions of a Hospice Nurse
• (00:05:33) - The Need for More Hospice Nurses
• (00:08:28) - Amity Group: Help Hospice Nurses Get the Job Done
• (00:11:03) - Real Medicine, Real Lives
• (00:12:52) - Hospice Staffing Shortage
• (00:17:06) - Hospice Care: Rushing Care
• (00:23:48) - Real Medicine, Real Lives: Nursing Job Search
• (00:24:57) - Nurses Are Leaving the Healthcare Profession
• (00:29:00) - Mentorship in the healthcare field
• (00:29:59) - Nursing a More Sustainable Career
• (00:31:31) - How to keep nurses where they're needed most
• (00:32:32) - Red Tape in Hospice Care
• (00:37:13) - Real Medicine
• (00:38:02) - Hospice Healthcare: Trust
• (00:42:05) - Hospice Nurse Residency
• (00:47:25) - Have We Made the Right Decision for Healthcare?
• (00:49:01) - Adam McAfee on Real Medicine, Real Lives

In this episode of Real Medicine, Real Lives, host Dr. Yasser Samble welcomes Erica Butler, CEO of H-I-H-R LLC and certified DISC coach. Together, they explore how diversity, inclusion, and recognition in the workplace are more than just business strategies—they’re essential for health and well-being. From the hidden toll of micromanagement to the power of authentic recognition and cultural awareness, this conversation uncovers practical ways leaders can create belonging, reduce stress, and foster healthier, more engaged teams.

• (00:00:01) - Real Medicine: Real Lives
• (00:00:47) - Inclusion is Not Just for Business, but for Your Health
• (00:04:02) - Acknowledging Others: The Culture of Recognition
• (00:09:50) - What Happens to People's Health and Performance When They're Safe
• (00:10:54) - What is the Discontination Test?
• (00:12:38) - Workplace Trauma
• (00:15:40) - The Fear of retaliation at Work
• (00:21:22) - The Need for Accountability in the Workplace
• (00:22:38) - How to Heal After Workplace Trauma
• (00:24:43) - Healthy Living: Resilience in a Time of Change
• (00:25:13) - What is Resilience in the Workplace?
• (00:29:00) - How to support employees during times of change
• (00:29:50) - Speaking Up: The Need for Employee Confidence
• (00:36:57) - Real Medicine, Real Lives
• (00:37:38) - What Does a Well-Healthy Workplace Look Like?
• (00:40:37) - The right thing to do for people's health
• (00:41:14) - Employers' Wellbeing Programs
• (00:46:46) - The Future of Work and Human Health
• (00:47:52) - Dr. Yasser Sambo on Work and Health

Explore how AI enhances patient care and supports doctors. Dr. Allen Badeau reveals what AI means for your healthcare journey on Real Medicine, Real Lives.

• (00:00:00) - Real Medicine: AI in Healthcare
• (00:01:21) - AI in healthcare: The challenge
• (00:08:18) - Don't Use AI to Make Medical Decisions
• (00:12:59) - Real Medicine Real Lives
• (00:13:42) - Will AI Bring High-Quality Medicine to Rural Communities?
• (00:17:42) - Real-World Stroke Cases
• (00:19:05) - rural Internet access in healthcare
• (00:21:22) - Will Technology Help Patients With Their Health?
• (00:23:40) - Dr. Bideau on AI in Healthcare
• (00:24:45) - Real Medicine: AI in Healthcare
• (00:25:18) - Could Machine Learning Make X-rays More Predictable?
• (00:26:46) - Will AI Replace Your Doctor in 2030?
• (00:35:58) - Alan Bedot on AI and Personal Intuitives
• (00:36:43) - Real Medicine: Real Lives
• (00:37:44) - Keeping Your Medical Data Safe
• (00:44:30) - Hospitals and AI: How to Safeguard Patients'

From stress to blood clots, Jen Gaudet reveals the hidden costs of ignoring burnout and how daily body scans, mindset shifts & tough conversations can help you reclaim your health and clarity.

• (00:00:00) - How to Salvage Burnout
• (00:01:07) - Why You Can't Rest When You Die
• (00:03:43) - How to Salvage a Burnout?
• (00:09:53) - How to Build a Successful Lifestyle without Burnout
• (00:13:05) - The Signs of Burnout
• (00:14:31) - Signs That You're Burning Out
• (00:21:29) - "A Little Something to Fill Your Cup"
• (00:22:06) - The One Daily Habit to Protect Your Energy
• (00:24:53) - How to Get Rid of Burnout
• (00:25:56) - Real Medicine: Real Lives, Streaming Now Media TV
• (00:26:39) - How to Stop Burnout With Stress
• (00:27:06) - How to Manage Your Stress
• (00:31:47) - How to Identify Your Stressors and Speak Out About It
• (00:38:30) - Real Medicine
• (00:39:09) - Your Body Scan Your Mind Every Day
• (00:45:04) - Wonders of the World: Advocating for Yourself
• (00:51:36) - Healthy for Work and Life

Stressed and stuck? Learn how daily habits, mindset, and antioxidant scans can transform your genes and your future. Real breakthroughs with Deborah Crystal on Real Medicine, Real Lives.

• (00:00:00) - Real Medicine: Real Lives with Deborah Crystal
• (00:01:12) - What's So Hard to Find Real Information Online?
• (00:03:00) - How to interpret the medical literature on antioxidants and heart disease
• (00:04:51) - So break us down epigenetics in plain English
• (00:08:40) - Early warning signs of heart disease and other conditions?
• (00:13:40) - Real Medicine, Real Lives
• (00:14:22) - How chronic stress affects your body
• (00:14:54) - How does stress affect our body and genes?
• (00:19:12) - How to Calm Your Nervous System
• (00:21:05) - Epigenetic Testing for Stress Recovery
• (00:25:15) - Real Medicine, Real Lives
• (00:26:24) - Healthy Living Through Measures of epigenetics
• (00:32:25) - A Legacy of Well-Being
• (00:34:01) - Pregnant women's health questionnaire
• (00:35:12) - How to Scan Your Child's DNA
• (00:38:04) - Real Medicine, Real Lives
• (00:39:14) - Globally-recognized antioxidants
• (00:41:10) - What Do You Recommend to People for Better Health?
• (00:45:28) - How to Get Back in the Flow with Your Health
• (00:49:20) - Real Medicine: Deborah Crystal's Story

Learn simple fitness hacks from Coach Brian Fetzer to boost health daily. Perfect for busy lives—walking, strength training, and more. Practical and doable!

Learn expert tips on home care, preventing caregiver burnout, and finding trusted providers for seniors and recovery patients in Houston.

• (00:00:00) - Home Health
• (00:02:12) - Signs of Burnout for Caregivers When They're Sick
• (00:03:32) - Other tips for caregivers of dementia patients
• (00:09:06) - Home Health Care, Dr. Yasser Sombol
• (00:11:03) - Home Health for Caregivers
• (00:14:52) - What is the standard of home health care?
• (00:16:31) - What is hospice care?
• (00:18:03) - Home Health for the elderly
• (00:19:39) - What is home health for dementia?
• (00:21:01) - How Do Hospice Companies Get Their Referrals?
• (00:22:19) - Veterans' Care and Health Care
• (00:23:31) - Freedom Care, Companions and Caregivers
• (00:24:24) - Diet during menopause
• (00:25:11) - What Is Menopause?
• (00:25:50) - Does Menopause Affect Your Weight?
• (00:28:17) - What can I do to help with weight gain after menopause
• (00:30:07) - How to manage hormones during menopause?
• (00:31:14) - No Carbohydrates Diet
• (00:37:47) - Diabetes and Digestive Health
• (00:41:37) - What are some things people can do to identify food sensitivities or
• (00:47:54) - How to improve your GI health?
• (00:49:25) - How to manage gut health during menopause