Health Savvy You

About Health Savvy You

How to know if a health tip is true? Health Savvy You is the health literacy podcast that teaches you how to think about your well-being, not just what to think. In a world full of conflicting wellness trends and online health advice, getting more tips isn't the solution—knowing which ones actually matter to your body is. Hosted by Dr. Navjot Buttar, an epidemiologist, health communication researcher and dentist, this show helps you cut through medical jargon, understand health information, debunk viral wellness trends and build the critical health literacy skills needed to make more informed health decisions. We bridge the gap in doctor-patient communication, giving you the tools to ask the right questions, understand medical evidence, and advocate for yourself. You get more health literate with each episode as we bring to you lessons on: How to evaluate health information including how to spot health misinformation and tell the difference between science and marketing hype. How to make smart health decisions by applying general health concepts directly to your unique medical needs. How to have successful doctor’s appointment by asking better questions, discussing your symptoms, and advocating for yourself where needed. In special guest episodes, we bring you evidence-based practical tips to improve your health straight from the experts who are spending their days in researching and reviewing the latest health innovations. Stop guessing through the noise. Subscribe to Health Savvy You today, take control of your healthcare journey, and learn how to choose what truly matters for your health. Episodes released every two weeks.

Publisher

Navjot Buttar

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   When Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms: Lessons From A 20-Year Journey to a Diagnosis with Carolyn Sullins

   You know your body is not okay, but your tests are normal, and your doctor has no answers. Going to the doctor can feel simple when we know what is wrong. We have a symptom, we get a test, the doctor finds the problem, and we get treatment. But what happens when things do not work that way? What if you have real symptoms but your tests look normal? What if your doctor does not know what is causing them? What if you leave the checkup appointment feeling like you were not heard or understood during your appointment? These situations can be confusing and frustrating. We may start wondering if we are imagining our symptoms, whether we should see another doctor for a second opinion, or whether something is seriously wrong. When answers do not come easily, people may also turn to social media, online searches, or alternative treatments looking for someone who can finally explain what is happening. Being health savvy does not mean knowing every medical term or trying to become your own doctor. It means knowing how to understand the information we receive, ask useful questions, communicate clearly with healthcare professionals, make sense of this uncertainty, and taking the right steps. In this episode, we talk about: What to do when your symptoms are real but you still don't have a clear diagnosis. What patients can do when they feel dismissed or unheard by a doctor and what is medical gaslighting. What is self-advocacy and how to advocate for yourself without turning the doctor-patient relationship into a fight. How can doctors make their patients feel heard and understood. How to make sense of online health information, alternative treatments, and your own lab results. How to keep trust in science and healthcare after a difficult or disappointing medical experience. Our guest, Dr. Carolyn Sullins, has a PhD in educational psychology and a master's in counseling psychology. Subscribe to Health Savvy You (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCiSjMzzyaZ-CeyRB9tzmYDw)for similar evidence-based conversations about health, public health, health literacy, misinformation, and things that make and keep us healthy. With this podcast build your health literacy skills- the first and most important skill in getting healthier which was never taught to us. Do you know 9 out 10 people lack enough health literacy to make best decisions about their own health, advocate for themselves and fight fake health tips? Connect with Health Savvy You and Dr. Navjot Buttar Navjot's Instagram: instagram.com/jot.k.buttar Navjot's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jot.k.buttar (https://www.threads.com/@jot.k.buttar?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Navjot's website: navjotbuttar.com (http://navjotbuttar.com) Let's get smarter about our health together! Share with those whose health you care about!

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Do I matter? Preventing school violence and raising healthier children! with Jenny Caruso

   School safety, bullying, school violence, youth violence prevention,clasroom behavior, and children's mental health are major problems for parents and teachers everywhere. But when we talk about making schools safer, are we paying enough attention to how children actually experience their school environment? In this episode of Health Savvy You, Navjot Buttar talks with Jenny Caruso about student mattering and its connection to school safety, bullying prevention, student well-being, and youth violence prevention. What does it mean for a child to feel that they matter at school? And could something as simple as feeling seen and valued change the way a child experiences school? We often notice the child who is getting the best grades, the child who is winning on the sports field, or the child who is constantly getting into trouble. But what about the children who seem to be doing just fine? Could some students be slipping through the cracks simply because nobody has a reason to notice them? And what happens when a child feels unseen, unimportant, or disconnected from the people around them? Could they lead children to loneliness, withdrawal, absenteeism, feelings of worthlessness, disruptive behavior, bullying, self-harm, and other concerning behaviors. We also talk about why school safety involves more than physical security measures such as metal detectors and security guards, and why relationships between students and adults may deserve a much bigger place in the conversation. We lay out what teachers can look for, how parents can think about children's behavior differently, and why giving children meaningful opportunities to contribute may matter more than we realize. You'll also hear about a concept called “malevolent mattering” and why the human need to feel significant can sometimes lead young people toward dangerous forms of attention, belonging, or recognition. If you're a parent, teacher, school professional, or anyone who cares about children's health and well-being, this episode offers a new way to think about school safety, bullying, child mental health, student behavior, and youth violence prevention. Dr. Jenny Caruso is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a former K–12 health teacher in New York City. She received her EdD from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work focuses on student mattering, school safety, and youth violence prevention. Subscribe to Health Savvy You for similar evidence-based conversations about health, public health, health literacy, misinformation, and things that make and keep us healthy. With this podcast build your health literacy skills- the first and most important skill in getting healthier which was never taught to us. Do you know 9 out 10 people lack enough health literacy to make best decisions about their own health, advocate for themselves and fight fake health tips?

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   It’s Not You: How Your Environment Caps Your Health

   Healthy Diet. Best workout. Sleep well. Manage stress. We have all heard and tried the best health tips. But we are still not healthy. It is because we are not paying attention to a system that controls 70-80% of our health outcomes. In this episode of Health Savvy You, we look beyond individual choices and explore how deeply our health is connected to the people, places, systems, and environments around us. The air we breathe, the roads we use, the availability of emergency care, the safety of public spaces, vaccination programs, health policies, clean water, food safety, and so much more can shape what is possible for our health. You can make healthy choices every day and still be affected by unhealthy conditions around you. So, what can we do about it? This episode tells you why health is a community project and gives you five ways you can contribute to healthier communities that in turn makes us healthy. In this episode, we talk about: Why our health cannot be separated from our environment and how are the two connected. How public health affects our everyday lives, often without us noticing and decides how healthy can we be. Why personal healthy habits cannot completely overcome unhealthy surroundings and broken systems. Why strong public health systems benefit everyone, including people who think they will never need them. Five things you can do to strengthen public health, the health of your community and yourself without changing your habits. And because this is the beginning of Season 2, I also share a little preview of what's coming next, including conversations with health researchers and professionals who will each bring one idea, question, myth, or piece of evidence they think all of us should know. Your health is personal. But it has never been yours alone. Listen in, and let's become a little more health savvy together. Don't forget to share with those whose health you care about!

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YouTube views

1,547

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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YouTube

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