Beyond Clinical Walls

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Not breast cancer. Heart disease. And most women still don't know their symptoms, their risk factors, or the three numbers that could change the outcome. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Njeri Kuria, a cardiology fellow at Loma Linda…

Most patients who have been dismissed by a doctor leave the appointment wondering if they imagined it. They didn't. Medical gaslighting is real, it is one of the most underacknowledged problems in healthcare today, and it does not end when you walk out of that office. It lives in your chart and shapes how every future…

Most women have left an OB/GYN appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or with fewer answers than they walked in with. Women's health is one of the most misrepresented areas of medicine online and one of the areas where patient concerns are most often minimized. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with board-certified…

Lung cancer symptoms, lung cancer screening, and lung cancer in non-smokers are among the most searched health topics right now, and most people are getting incomplete answers. Up to 20% of people diagnosed with lung cancer today have never smoked a single cigarette, and the screening guidelines designed to catch it…

Most parents know they're supposed to take care of their kids' teeth. The part nobody talks about is when to start, what to use, and how to make it happen when your toddler has other plans. What surprises most parents: your child's oral health begins before their first tooth comes in. And those early habits have…

Newborn feeding and sleep questions are some of the most overwhelming parts of the first month. Is this normal? How often should they eat? When should you worry? Bringing your baby home for the first time can feel overwhelming. You leave the hospital with discharge papers and suddenly realize you are responsible for a…

Have you ever left a gynecologist appointment feeling dismissed or like your pain wasn't taken seriously? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, a PA in OB/GYN, founder of Take Back Trust, and author of We Deserve More, to give you real, practical tools to get better…

When should you go to the emergency room? It's one of the most Googled health questions, and getting it wrong can cost you thousands of dollars or, worse, your health. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell breaks down everything you need to know about emergency room visits, ER billing, patient rights, and when to…

You take care of everyone else. You push through stress, exhaustion, and warning signs until your body forces you to stop. In this episode, Dr. Bayo is joined by board-certified pharmacist and self-care strategist Dr. Alisha Reed, whose life changed when her blood pressure reached 180/110. After years of counseling…

Hearing “They’re going to the ICU” is terrifying, especially when no one explains what’s happening. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with triple board-certified critical care physician Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (ICUBOY) to explain what really happens inside the Intensive Care Unit. From ventilators and…

Eight minutes after being sent home from the hospital, Mercedes Wells gave birth in her truck. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, Dr. Bayo talks with Mercedes and Leon Wells about medical dismissal during labor, bias in maternal healthcare, and the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States. Dr. Bayo…

You're lacing up for a run when your knee twinges. Do you push through it or stop? Your friend says "no pain, no gain," but your mom warns that running ruins your joints. Instagram is full of conflicting advice about cold plunges and recovery. Who do you trust? In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Jeremy…

You had good insurance and pre-approval for a routine procedure. Then the bill arrived: $8,000. The same procedure your insurance promised to cover is now a financial nightmare. Dr. Bayo talks with Christy Snodgrass, RN, and founder of Healthcare Reformed with 850K+ followers, who gives you the exact tools to fight…

You've seen the viral videos. Moms dismissed during active labor, one even giving birth in her car minutes after being sent home. How do you prevent this from happening to you? Dr. Bayo sits down with Tina Bitangcol (Mama Nurse Tina), a labor and delivery nurse with 13 years of bedside experience. Tina breaks down…

Picture this: your loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. The doctor mentions palliative care, and suddenly the room goes quiet. Does this mean giving up? Is it the same as hospice? Most of us have never been taught what these terms really mean or how to navigate these conversations when they matter most. Dr…

Your loved one just got diagnosed with cancer and suddenly you're thrust into a world of staging, grading, and treatment protocols you don't understand. Dr. Bayo sits down with oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja (TheOncDoc) to break down Cancer 101. Dr. Juneja explains what cancer means, the most important questions to ask…

Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine…

You're in your thirties, feel a lump in the shower, and call your doctor. They say you're "too young for breast cancer" and suggest waiting months to see if it goes away. Should you push back? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to help you advocate for your breast health. Dr. Roth is a…

You want to get healthier, but every time you look something up, you're hit with conflicting advice. One influencer swears by intermittent fasting, another says it's all about protein, and your neighbor insists you just need to "eat less and move more." Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Tommy Martin to cut through all the…

Show Notes:Your cousin just tested positive for the BRCA gene, your aunt keeps talking about cancer running in the family, and now you're wondering: what does this mean for me? Dr. Bayo sits down with genetic counselor Dena Goldberg to help you make sense of it all. Dena breaks down when those 23andMe results matter…

Ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard or dismissed? You’re not alone—and you deserve better. In this solo episode, Dr. Bayo, a family medicine physician and national health equity advocate, shares 7 powerful tips to help you build trust with your doctor, advocate for yourself, and feel confident during…

Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Dr. Owais Durrani, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and healthcare policy expert, for an eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming modern medicine. This episode gives you practical tools to use AI responsibly for health research…

Join Dr. Bayo as she sits down with Tina Aswani-Omprakash, CEO of the South Asian IBD Alliance and award-winning women's health advocate, for a powerful conversation about navigating chronic illness in today's complex healthcare system. This episode gives patients and advocates practical tools to understand…

Description: Join Dr. Bayo for a crucial solo episode examining the controversial nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General and what it reveals about the growing confusion between wellness influencers and qualified medical leadership! As a practicing family medicine physician, Dr. Bayo breaks down the…