What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V
Every week, people call Dr. V with the same underlying question: What is going on?
As an experienced emergency physician with 30 years of experience and healthcare leader, Dr. Valda Crowder has spent her career helping patients think clearly in high-stress moments. Now, she brings that same calm, evidence-based guidance to you.
Whether you're navigating aging, raising children, managing chronic conditions, considering surgery, or trying to understand confusing medical advice, Dr. V helps you cut through the noise.
No hype.
No panic.
Just practical, physician-led clarity.
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Latest Episodes
Chronic Stress Unmasked: Understanding Its Impact and Strategies for Healthier Living
Welcome to "What the Health Is Happening?", the podcast where Dr. Valda Crowder, also known as Dr. V, is committed to empowering you with life-saving information. Dr. V is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with decades of frontline experience. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into ...
Understanding GLP-1: Natural Solutions for Weight Loss Without Harsh Medications
Welcome to another episode of "What the Health is Happening?" with your host, Dr. V, board-certified emergency room physician. In today’s show, she dives deep into the science behind GLP-1 medications, the revolutionary treatments that have transformed the world of weight loss, but not without contr...
Understanding What the Health is Happening: Everyday Health Questions Answered by Dr. V
Welcome to "What the Health is Happening?" with Dr. V! In this episode, everyday emergency physician, Dr. Valda Crowder, helps you make sense of the health questions that matter most in real life: when symptoms arise, diagnoses get confusing, and medical advice feels overwhelming. Drawing on years o...
Gut Health 2
Join Dr. Valda Crowder as she breaks down everything you need to know about your gallbladder, liver, and pancreas: what they do, what goes wrong, and how to protect them. From fatty liver disease and gallbladder attacks to pancreatitis and elevated enzymes, Dr. V answers real listener questions with...
Gut Health Impacts the Whole Body
Your gut does more than digest food—it plays a critical role in immunity, energy levels, mood, and overall wellness. In Part 1 of our Gastrointestinal Health series, we lay the foundation for understanding how your digestive system works and why gut health is essential to whole-body health. In this ...
Psychological Safety for Consumers in Today's Climate
In an era of relentless news cycles, political divisiveness, and constant digital overwhelm, how do we protect our mental health while staying informed and engaged? Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V), a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she explores the critica...
Meet Dr.V..
Before For the past 30 years, Dr. Valda Crowder has been a board-certified emergency medicine physician. She has cared for patients in four pandemics (COVID-19, HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria), one mass shooting and category five hurricane.
Dr. Crowder posseses a unique blend of clinical knowledge, public health and business acumen, well suited to advice companies o weathering global pandemic. She also provides all expert medical opinions for US Virgin Islands Office of attorney general.