VITALS & VALUES PODCAST

Welcome to Vitals & Values, a podcast that explores the intersection of modern medicine, human connection, and purpose-driven care. Each episode features thought leaders, clinicians, and changemakers who are reshaping healthcare from the inside out. Whether you’re a provider, patient, or simply curious about how values influence outcomes, this podcast offers timely insights and heartfelt conversations that matter.

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Lara Baatenburg, MD, MSCP 6/5/26 Lara Baatenburg, MD, MSCP 6/5/26

10 Things Your Doctor Wishes You Knew

Most people think they understand what's happening at a doctor's office. Most people are at least a little wrong. Dr. Lara and David work through the ten things physicians wish their patients actually knew — not about diagnoses, but about how medicine works, what doctors are thinking, and where expectations and reality tend to diverge.

Lara Baatenburg, MD, MSCP 5/15/26 Lara Baatenburg, MD, MSCP 5/15/26

“Big Pharma & Your Doctor” : Myths, Money, and Medicine

When a TikTok clip about doctor kickbacks went semi-viral, the comment section had opinions. In this episode, Dr. Lara and Dr. Jana respond with something better than opinions — their actual experience. What pharma reps do, what they don't do, and where the line actually is.