The Back Story

About The Back Story

The Back Story is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for you and your entire family. Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh M.D. and the world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, join forces with an expanded network of experts to bring in-depth conversations covering medical research, trending topics and wellness. Our podcast is a trusted source of information for medical care, combined with real patient experiences and the latest breakthroughs in medicine.

Publisher

Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh M.D.

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2020

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 103 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Jun 2026

   The Finish Line That Never Stops Moving

   What happens when you finally “make it”… and your first thought is still what’s next? In this episode of The Back Story, Dr. Ricky Singh steps away from medicine to explore a deeper question: when is enough actually enough? From career milestones to marathon goals, we’re wired to chase progress—but what if the finish line keeps moving? This conversation unpacks the psychology behind constant striving, including hedonic adaptation, the subtle difference between drive and hunger, and why succes...

2. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Super Agers: The Science of Living Better, Not Just Longer

   In this episode of The Back Story, Dr. Ricky Singh explores a transformative shift in how we think about aging. Instead of focusing solely on lifespan—how long we live—Dr. Singh reframes the conversation toward healthspan, the quality of those years and our ability to remain active, independent, and engaged well into later life. He challenges the long-held assumption that aging inevitably leads to decline, emphasizing that many chronic conditions—heart disease, diabetes, dementia—are not simp...

3. 

   18 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Purpose, Leadership, and the Future of Academic Medicine

   Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh shares his personal journey of leadership, mentorship, and purpose in academic medicine, offering insights into career longevity and the field's evolution.

Inside a recent episode

Purpose, Leadership, and the Future of Academic Medicine

Published 18 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And for physicians who want to innovate, this is an incredible era. So in the end, this message was a reflection about my experience, but also a message to a young physician who's thinking about academic medicine. Going clear-eyed, it's definitely harder than it used to be, but it is still one of the most meaningful careers in the world. Know your why and protect it and build a career you can sustain, not just one that looks impressive. Because at the end of the day, academic medicine is still about hope, hope for patients, hope for innovation, hope for the next generation. And I believe the best chapters of the story still haven't been written yet. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,322

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

75 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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