White Coat Black Sheep

About White Coat Black Sheep

Hosted by Dr. Val Civelli, White Coat Black Sheep explores physiology, functional medicine, and the medical questions most people are told not to ask. This is where evidence meets curiosity, where dogma gets uncomfortable, and where real world medicine takes priority over headlines. From understanding your lab work to debunking hormone myths, medication misconceptions, and optimization strategies, this podcast helps you understand what is actually happening inside your body. If you care about health and think there might be a better way to practice medicine, you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Dr. Valerie Civelli

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The DJ Giving Local Artists Radio Play: Pearl Diver on Purpose, Healing & Going All In

   Show Notes Pearl Diver is a Bakersfield singer-songwriter, DJ, and host of the Totally Normal Afternoon Show on 103.5 FM KSVG Savage Radio, a nonprofit station. Her show started as a spotlight for Kern County artists and grew to feature local musicians from New York, New Jersey, and overseas after she promoted it on TikTok. A four-time Bakersfield Music Awards nominee whose sound draws comparisons to Lana Del Rey and Mitski, she quit her job this year to focus entirely on music and radio. In this episode, Pearl and Dr. Civelli talk about the morning habits that keep her grounded, why she prioritizes radio over everything else, and the local acts she loves, including Twin BBQ and Hunnie. Pearl gets honest about growing up without her parents, past homelessness, her mental health, and how the show pulled her out of a dark place. They discuss people pleasing, learning to spot fake support, self-love after being taught love had to be earned, and why most people aren’t watching your embarrassing moments nearly as closely as you think. The conversation widens into big societal questions: the working poor and homelessness, the double standard between alcohol and other substances, Dr. Civelli’s two-plus years serving as a physician for Bakersfield’s unhoused community, treating pain without judgment, and the complexity of postpartum mental health. Mentioned: Twin BBQ (“TV Martyr,” “Milk”), Hunnie, Bakersfield Underground podcast, KSVG 103.5 FM, Bakersfield Music Awards. Find Pearl Diver: Spotify (Pearl Diver), EP “Nothing At All,” Instagram (radio show handle), show airs Fridays at 1:00 PM on 103.5 FM and ksvgfm.org. Local artists can submit music to her via Instagram.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   From Painkillers to Peptides: How Adam Hannah Got His Life Back

   Adam Hannah is an Army veteran who has spent 20 years in the oil and gas industry. After injuries discharged him from the military in 2008, he lived with radiculopathy, herniated discs, hearing loss, and three to five migraines a month. Pain led to narcotics, stress eating, and a peak weight of 320 pounds. In this conversation with Dr. Civelli, Adam walks through: Navigating insurance rules to get testosterone therapy, and why “within range” isn’t the whole story Why tirzepatide didn’t work for him, and his experience with retatrutide Building muscle while losing weight, and why lifestyle changes matter for when you eventually stop His experience with MOTS-c, 5-amino-1MQ, NAD, KLOW, and tesamorelin The VA, insurance denials, and what happens when red flag symptoms go untreated Gray-market risks, certificates of analysis (COAs), and what third-party testing can and can’t tell you Raising three kids with a focus on nutrition, strength training, and honest conversations Guest: Adam Hannah, madaminos.com This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Several compounds discussed are not FDA-approved for human use. Talk with a qualified clinician before starting any new treatment.

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Moving Forward, Not Moving On: Jesus Gonzalez on Suicide Loss and Healing

   Intro: Jesus Gonzalez, a chief operating officer for primary care at a federally qualified health center, joins Dr. Civelli to talk about losing his partner, a physician assistant, to suicide. They discuss what grief does to memory and the body, why clinicians struggle to access care themselves, how culture and community shape healing, and why moving forward is different from moving on. Topics covered: 00:00 – Welcome and why this conversation matters 03:53 – Sitting in silence: supporting someone without fixing 05:09 – Why healthcare workers can't access mental health care 09:42 – Culture, community, and honoring the deceased 11:26 – Grief brain: memory and the body 18:52 – Only three days of bereavement leave 23:24 – Joy, guilt, and permission to feel happy 27:01 – Moving forward, not moving on 29:08 – The day he found out and a stranger's kindness 37:25 – Having end-of-life conversations with your family 40:05 – How to support someone who is grieving Mentioned in episode: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (annual community walks) The Trevor Project PHQ-9 depression screening About Jesus Gonzalez: Chief operating officer for primary care at a federally qualified health center, with prior experience in Bakersfield hospital systems. He speaks openly about suicide loss and mental health in healthcare on Instagram. @instajesus Connect with Trifecta Medical: trifectamedical.org www.houseofval.com (http://www.houseofval.com/) (661) 677-2623 info@trifectamedical.org (mailto:info@trifectamedical.org) 9000 Ming Ave, Bldg 1LA, Ste. 29, 31, 33, Bakersfield CA Guest intake: justin@thebeaconstudios.com (mailto:justin@thebeaconstudios.com)

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