Health Elevated

About Health Elevated

A conversation about living the healthiest life possible.

Publisher

Health Elevated Podcast

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Oct 2024

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jun 2026

   The Hidden Dangers of Health Misinformation

   AI, Healthcare Misinformation, and How to Discern Truth | Health Elevated Podcast Dr. Rylan Fowers hosts a conversation with co-host Dr. David Hedges and guest Dr. Tim Fowles about AI, misinformation, and how to discern truth in modern healthcare. They compare low-stakes misinformation (like DIY tutorials) to the potentially dangerous consequences of bad health advice, and discuss how the information age and generative AI amplify both useful synthesis and misleading content. Dr. Hedges shares a practical framework: question a source’s incentives, verify claims across reputable sources, and trace assertions back to primary research when possible, noting how sensational media can distort findings. Dr. Fowles emphasizes intellectual humility, awareness of human cognitive biases, consulting qualified experts like primary care physicians, and using AI only within one’s ability to evaluate and verify its output. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:57 Misinformation Stakes 02:20 AI and Information Flood 05:41 Proof and History 07:57 David’s Vetting Checklist 13:06 Biases and Shortcuts 17:38 Everyday Tools 19:50 AI Limits and Risks 23:17 Cardiologist LDL Example 26:07 Experts Still Matter 28:24 Final Takeaways 29:35 Outro and Subscribe

2. 

   6 Apr 2026

   The Childhood Factor: How Positive Experiences Shape Lifelong Health Outcomes

   🌱 Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs): Rewriting the Story of Trauma, Resilience, and Lifelong Health👇 Check out the Health Elevated Podcast 🔗 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthelevated 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-elevated/id1772925469 📖 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b2e7b37-a9d9-4d13-a9c3-ff95f6e71533 📻 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/ch/6313329 🎙️ GoodPods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/health-elevated-594643 🎙️ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+ABLMxrH7TmY 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/xhiyyp5u 🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fBBDvrOOgMeR1H7bv1t5m ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlEr9TSG-T_21vS7fDWsKUB-mw2XZ06H0What if resilience isn’t something you’re born with—but something intentionally built around you? In this powerful episode of the Health Elevated Podcast, we explore how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) can fundamentally reshape lifelong mental, behavioral, and physical health outcomes—even in the presence of significant childhood adversity.Drawing on cutting‑edge research across pediatrics, psychology, and public health, this conversation unpacks why nurturing relationships, trusted adults, school connectedness, and community belonging are not just “nice to have,” but protective forces that can counterbalance Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Large‑scale studies show a striking dose‑response relationship: the more positive experiences a child has, the lower their risk of depression, substance use, and poor mental health as an adult—regardless of trauma history. One landmark study found up to a 72% reduction in adult mental health challenges among individuals with high PCE exposure.The discussion dives deep into why a single consistently supportive adult can dramatically alter life trajectories, how schools and communities function as distributed systems of resilience, and why the worst long‑term outcomes emerge when adversity is paired with social isolation. From biological stress regulation to emotional coping and behavioral health, PCEs emerge as a measurable, actionable lever for prevention—not reaction.Joining the conversation is Dr. Angelo Giardino, a nationally recognized pediatrician, MD‑PhD, and leader in child maltreatment prevention and trauma‑informed care. With decades of experience spanning clinical practice, research, and policy, Dr. Giardino brings a systems‑level perspective on how early environments shape developmental pathways—and how healthcare, education, and communities can intervene upstream to build resilience at scale. Co‑hosting the episode is Dr. David Hedges, Data Science and Engineering Manager at Select Health, whose background in biochemistry and biomedical informatics bridges rigorous analytics with real‑world healthcare innovation. His work focuses on using data to inform preventive strategies and expand precision‑based approaches to population health. 👉 https://www.selecthealth.org#HealthElevated #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #PCEs #ACEs #ChildhoodResilience #TraumaInformedCare #PublicHealth #MentalHealthPrevention #PopulationHealth #PrecisionMedicine #EarlyLifeHealth

3. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Coaches, Counselors, and ‘Gurus’: Who Actually Helps Your Mental Health?

   Why do clear clinical “best practices” still struggle to show up at the bedside?In this episode of Health Elevated, we unpack the powerful intersection of behavioral health, evidence quality, and real-world clinical decision-making. From the rise of mental wellness coaches and “gurus” to the quiet crisis of burnout and chronic disease, we explore what actually helps people change—and what just sounds good on social media.We’ll start with the basics: What is behavioral health, really? Why is it so central to both prevention and chronic disease management? And if we know this, why is it still treated like an “add-on” instead of core medicine?Then we zoom in on the exam room: How do clinicians decide what to do today with this patient, in this context? We’ll talk about why “evidence-based” isn’t always what it seems, why not all studies are created equal, and how a simple idea—“1 minute for 1 percent”—can help move practice just a little closer to the evidence each day.Finally, we dive into the crowded world of health coaching, mental wellness coaches, trauma counselors, and online gurus: Who’s actually helpful? How do we think about credentials, scope, and ethics? And how can clinicians and patients navigate this space without getting lost in hype, stigma, or misinformation?

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YouTube views

16,730,369

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

81

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