Burnout continues to impact physicians and advanced practice providers across every specialty.

In a recent episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sat down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of the Just Breathe Foundation, to discuss simple, effective daily practices clinicians can use to manage stress and protect their mental wellbeing.

This conversation focuses on practical tools physicians and APPs can realistically use during a busy day, including:
• How breathwork helps regulate the nervous system
• Why stress is stored in the body and how breathing can release it
• Easy breathing techniques that can be done between patients, after call, or during high-pressure moments
• Small daily habits that can help reduce burnout without adding more to an already full schedule

Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. This episode offers approachable strategies that support focus, resilience, and long-term sustainability in healthcare careers.

Learn more at the Just Breathe Foundation: https://www.justbreathe.org/about-us

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n this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Tracy Gapin, board-certified urologist, founder, and CEO of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine, to explore how men can unlock true longevity, performance, and purpose.

After decades in traditional medicine, Dr. Gapin hit burnout and transformed both his health and his career. Now a leading expert in men’s health optimization, he helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes achieve lasting energy, focus, and vitality through precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and epigenetics.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Dr. Gapin transitioned from surgery to men’s health innovation

• What “healthspan equals wealthspan” really means — and how it impacts success

• The critical diagnostic markers every man should know (ApoB, free T, VO₂ max, and more)

• The role of wearable tech in tracking stress, sleep, and recovery

• How epigenetics can “reprogram” your body for performance and longevity

• Why prioritizing sleep might be the single most powerful health habit

Dr. Gapin also shares practical, science-backed steps you can take today to elevate your health, energy, and productivity — no matter your age or career stage.

Learn more:

• GapinInstitute.com — Precision health optimization for men

• PeakLaunchMD.com — Helping physicians build modern precision medicine practices

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Tracy Gapin
02:00 – From Urologist to Health Optimization Leader
05:00 – Healthspan = Wealthspan
07:30 – Advanced Diagnostics Every Man Should Know
11:00 – Wearable Tech & Data-Driven Performance
15:00 – The Power of Epigenetics
18:40 – Building a Career Around Precision Medicine
20:00 – Sleep: The Most Underrated Health Habit
21:30 – Final Takeaways

In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle dives into a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of longevity and performance: hearing health.

Our guest, Dr. Ben Thompson, is an audiologist and founder of Treble Health, where he’s helped more than 5,000 patients improve their hearing and overcome tinnitus through an evidence-based yet biohacker-friendly approach. His work bridges sound therapy, cognitive retraining, and the latest in hearing technology to not only improve hearing—but also enhance focus, reduce stress, and support long-term brain health.

Topics Covered:

• The powerful connection between hearing loss, tinnitus, and cognitive decline

• How hearing health plays a vital role in dementia prevention

• Modern breakthroughs in AI-powered hearing aids and sound therapy

• Dr. Thompson’s unique “brain retraining” approach for tinnitus relief

• Simple habits to protect your hearing and preserve cognitive performance

• The rise of teleaudiology and how Treble Health is expanding nationwide

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a longevity enthusiast, or simply curious about optimizing your brain and body, this episode offers actionable insight into one of the most underestimated pillars of health.

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