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.
Broken by Design: Why American Healthcare Fails Patients, Doctors, and Everyone In Between
A zinc blood test costs six dollars cash. The same test through insurance, after a denial, costs $230. Nobody — not the patient, not the physician — can explain why. In this episode of Vitals & Values, Dr. Lara and David stop being polite about the American healthcare system and start being specific.
My Dad Felt Fine — A Routine Checkup Found Blocked Arteries and AFib
What if a routine checkup could save your life? In this episode recap, David Roden and Dr. Lara’s father share how feeling perfectly healthy led to a surprising diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and severe blocked arteries—and why preventative care matters more than we think.