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
The Hidden Crisis of Gambling Addiction and Its Impact on Brain Health and Society
Welcome to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V," hosted by board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Valda Crowder. In this powerful episode, she tackles the hidden but urgent crisis of gambling addiction. From startling national headlines involving insider trading and military operatio...
Understanding Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders: How Your Body Sounds the Alarm
Welcome to another episode of "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V," hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician passionate about empowering your health and wellness. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, today's episode dives deep into a topic that to...
Understanding Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline: Signs, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Welcome to What The Health Is Happening With Dr. V podcast, where your host - board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Valda Crowder - empowers listeners with life-saving information for you and your family. In today’s episode, Dr. V dives deep into brain health, exploring the crucial topics...
The Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma and How to Heal from ACEs
Welcome to Ehat The Health Is Happening with Dr. V, hosted by board-certified emergency room physician Dr. Valda Crowder, also known as Dr. V. In this powerful episode, we confront a topic that impacts millions but is often hidden in plain sight: childhood wounds that last a lifetime. Today, we’re d...
When Home Isn’t Safe: Addressing Domestic Violence, Suicide, and the Mental Health Crisis
Welcome to "What the Health is Happening?" with your host, Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician dedicated to sharing life-saving health information. In today’s episode, Dr. Valda Crowder confronts the difficult but crucial topics of domestic violence, suicide, and the gr...
GLP1 Explained: Separating Hype from Reality in Weight Loss and Health
In this episode of "What the Health is Happening with Dr. V," Dr. V dives deep into the world of GLP1, one of today's most talked-about topics in health and weight management. Whether you've been bombarded by headlines about Ozempic, Wegovy, and other injectables, or you're simply curious about the ...

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.


