Straight answers about your health, from a doctor who cuts through the noise.
With Dr. Bal Nandra is a podcast about modern medicine and the art of feeling better. Each episode, Dr. Nandra breaks down the topics people are actually asking about weight loss medications, longevity, energy, mental health, IV and ketamine therapies, and what it really takes to feel like the best version of yourself in plain, honest language, free of hype and myths.
No fear-mongering, no fads. Just clear, credible conversations to help you make smarter decisions about your body and your health.
New episodes regularly. This show is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice.
After reports linked Matthew Perry's death in part to ketamine, WGN Radio 720 called Dr. Bal Nandra, an anesthesiologist and founder of Ketamine Centers of Chicago, to separate the facts from the headlines. He explains how ketamine is used safely as medicine, how that differs from recreational use, and what to look for in a clinic.
In this episode:
• Ketamine's history, from FDA-approved anesthetic to treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and chronic pain
• Why a supervised clinical infusion is very different from recreational "Special K"
• What the reported blood levels suggest, and why a prior clinical infusion could not have played a role
• How ketamine works in the brain and why patients are monitored during treatment
• How to choose an experienced clinic and doctor
Originally aired on WGN Radio 720, December 18, 2023.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician about whether any treatment is right for you.
26 Oct 2026
The GLP-1 Plateau: Why Some People Lose Less Weight
On a GLP-1 but the scale is moving slower than you hoped? Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to explain why some people lose less weight than others, what to do when progress stalls, and how to make sure the weight you lose is fat, not muscle. Jon also shares his own update: about 42 pounds down since June with no loss of muscle mass.
In this episode:
• Why people with type 2 diabetes often lose less weight on GLP-1s, and when to talk to your doctor about adjusting your dose or medication
• Protecting muscle: body composition scans, protein targets and starting strength training at home
• Why six to seven hours of sleep matters for recovery and long-term health
• GLP-1 side effects explained in plain language
• Listener questions on fatty liver, hydration, coffee and gout
Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, October 21, 2026.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting, changing or stopping any medication.
26 Oct 2026
The Testosterone Talk: TRT, Vitamin D & Vitamin K
Is low T really behind your low energy, or is it just normal aging? Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to break down what testosterone does for men and women, when replacement therapy actually makes sense, and why the right vitamin D needs vitamin K2 alongside it.
In this episode:
• Real symptoms of low testosterone in men and women, and why levels and symptoms both have to line up
• Why average testosterone in U.S. men has dropped, and how body fat, marijuana and microplastics play a role
• Free testosterone, SHBG and morning testing: getting the whole picture before starting TRT
• Whether TRT shuts down your natural production, and options like enclomiphene
• Optimal vs. "normal" vitamin D, and why K2 helps keep calcium out of your arteries
• Listener questions on GLP-1s, appetite and spreading out meals
Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, September 14, 2026.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting, changing or stopping any medication or supplement.
11 Oct 2026
The GLP-1 Off-Ramp: Dosing, Habits & Keeping the Weight Off
You reached your goal weight on a GLP-1. Now what? Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to talk about what comes after the scale hits your number, and how he and his team at TransformRX Chicago help patients come off GLP-1 medication without losing the progress they worked so hard for.
In this episode:
• What to think about once you reach your goal weight
• Sustainable dosing, and why stopping should be a plan with your doctor
• The lifestyle changes that help keep the weight off
• How the team at TransformRX Chicago approaches it
Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, October 7, 2026.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before changing or stopping any medication.
31 Aug 2026
The Protein Priority: Creatine, Peptides & GLP-1 Support
Most people are eating far less protein than they think — and it shows up in everything from daily energy to how well a weight-loss drug actually works. Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to talk about getting protein intake right, where creatine fits in, and why supplementation matters more, not less, when you're on a GLP-1.
He also walks through the work he and his team do at TransformRX Chicago and where growth peptides fit into a longevity plan.
In this episode:
• Why daily protein intake is the foundation
• Creatine on a GLP-1 weight-loss journey
• Growth peptides — what they are and where they fit
• Inside TransformRX Chicago
Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, August 27, 2026.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting any treatment.
31 Aug 2026
The Longevity Playbook: Health Span, Peptides & Hormones
How do you add years to your health not just your life? Dr. Bal Nandra joins Jon Hansen on WGN Radio 720 to break down the three things that actually move the needle on health span, starting with the one intervention he says beats everything else: exercise.
He also takes on the questions people are asking most right now — how peptides differ from GLP-1s, who testosterone replacement therapy is actually for, and why GLP-1s keep coming up in conversations about perimenopause.
In this episode:
• The three levers that extend health span
• Peptides vs. GLP-1s — what each is really doing
• Testosterone replacement therapy: who it's for, who it isn't
• GLP-1s and perimenopause
Originally aired on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, WGN Radio 720, August 13, 2026.
This episode is for education, not medical advice. Talk to your own physician before starting any treatment.
5 Aug 2026
The Best-You Blueprint: Energy, Wellness & Feeling Your Best
What does it actually take to feel like the best version of yourself? In this episode, Dr. Bal Nandra shares his approach to treating the whole person not just symptoms and helping people get back to feeling energized, clear, and well. From how the body responds to modern wellness treatments to the everyday habits that move the needle most, Dr. Nandra talks through what "optimizing your health" really means, where people tend to go wrong, and the small changes that add up to a big difference in how you look and feel. If you've been running on empty or just want to feel more like yourself, this conversation is a grounded, practical starting point for becoming the best you. This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice.
4 Aug 2026
The Wellness Journey: Misconceptions About Weight Loss
Weight loss medications like GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) are everywhere right now and so is the misinformation. In this episode, Dr. Bal Nandra sits down to separate fact from fiction and tackle the myths that keep people confused, skeptical, or scared off.
Is it "cheating"? Will you gain all the weight back the moment you stop? Are the side effects as bad as everyone says? Who are these medications actually for and who are they not for? Dr. Nandra breaks down how these drugs really work, what the science does and doesn't support, and what to consider before starting a conversation with your doctor.
Whether you're curious, considering treatment, or just tired of the noise, this is a clear-eyed look at what's real when it comes to modern weight loss medicine.
This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice.
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