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 ...
Sex Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding the Crisis in Our Communities
Welcome to the podcast, hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder , board-certified emergency medicine physician dedicated to empowering you with life-saving health information. In this episode, Dr. Valda Crowder tackles the urgent and often hidden issue of sex trafficking in plain sight. From high-profile media ...
Separating Fact from Fiction: Marijuana, CBD, and Their Impact on Health
Marijuana and CBD are everywhere these days, from dispensaries on every corner to gummies, drinks, and oils marketed for everything from sleep to stress relief. But as these products become increasingly normalized, what’s really happening behind the scenes in healthcare? In this episode of "What The...
Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy
Welcome to "What the Health is Happening?" where Dr. Valda Crowder , a board-certified emergency medicine physician, brings you life-saving health information every week. In this episode, Dr. Valda Crowder shines a light on Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takots...