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.
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...
Sleep Apnea and Your Health
Dr. V explains sleep apnea, and how it impacts overall health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. These effects are primarily due to the lack of oxygen and the stress hormones released in response to these pauses.
Why is Healthcare so Expensive?
Ever wonder why healthcare is so costly and if there is anything that you can do about it? Get the inside scoop about healthcare costs, and direct answers to listener questions from Dr. V, a 30-year emergency room doc. In this episode you'll learn more about the business of health and how you can ge...
"Unmasking Diabetes: From Diagnosis to Lifestyle Transition"
This week's episode dives deep into the world of diabetes, a silent public health challenge affecting millions of people. With insights into the various types of diabetes, we explore the critical importance of getting your hemoglobin A1c checked to prevent serious complications. Our host, Dr. V, sha...
The Moral Crisis of Healthcare in America
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. Valda Crowder examines Dr. King's unfinished work in healthcare equity. Drawing from his 1966 declaration that "injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane," this episode explores how inequality, access, and systemic bias continue to shape American health...