Episodes

  • Lung Cancer 101: Who's Really at Risk, Early Detection & What to Do Next with Dr. Eric Singhi

    Lung Cancer 101: Who's Really at Risk, Early Detection & What to Do Next with Dr. Eric Singhi
    May 1 2026
    Lung cancer symptoms, lung cancer screening, and lung cancer in non-smokers are among the most searched health topics right now, and most people are getting incomplete answers. Up to 20% of people diagnosed with lung cancer today have never smoked a single cigarette, and the screening guidelines designed to catch it early are missing two out of every three patients who actually get it. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with thoracic medical oncologist Dr. Eric Singhi to break down everything you need to know about lung cancer risk, early detection, screening, treatment, and how to advocate for yourself when the system isn't looking out for you. Dr. Eric Singhi is an Assistant Professor and Thoracic Medical Oncologist specialized in lung cancer. In this episode, you'll learn: Why lung cancer is striking people who have never smoked, including young and healthy adults The warning signs your body may already be sending you Why the screening guidelines are leaving women and non-smokers out, and what to do if that's you What biomarker testing means and why it matters for your treatment How to speak up when your doctor isn't listening What clinical trials are and whether one might be right for you How food, movement, and daily habits can support your body through treatment Whether you're thinking about prevention, navigating a recent diagnosis, or supporting someone you love, this episode gives you the tools and language to take action. 🎧 Follow Dr. Eric Singhi (@lungoncdoc) on Instagram and TikTok. Keep up with Dr. Bayo here: https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #lungcancer #lungcancerscreening #cancerprevention #neversmoker #lungcancerawareness #earlycancerdetection #oncology #lungcancertreatment #canceradvocacy #drbayo #beyondclinicalwalls #lungoncdoc #cancersurvivor #womenshealth
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    31 mins
  • Baby Teeth 101 - Everything Parents Need to Know

    Baby Teeth 101 - Everything Parents Need to Know
    Apr 15 2026
    Most parents know they're supposed to take care of their kids' teeth. The part nobody talks about is when to start, what to use, and how to make it happen when your toddler has other plans. What surprises most parents: your child's oral health begins before their first tooth comes in. And those early habits have lifelong benefits. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, founder and CEO of Firstgrin, and a mom of two under three who brings real clinical expertise and real parenting experience to the table. In this episode, you'll learn: When to start caring for your baby's mouth How to brush a baby's teeth when they don’t want to sit still When your child should have their first dental visit and what to expect What the science says about fluoride Learn more about pacifiers and thumb sucking and when it’s a concern Warning signs that mean it's time to call your dentist How to raise kids who don't grow up with the dental anxiety so many of us carry into adulthood Special offer for listeners: Free year of the Oral Care Companion app and 50% off Oral Care Kits at www.yourfirstgrin.com — use code HALFBRIGHT50 🎧 Follow Dr. Ashley Lerman on Instagram and TikTok: @pediatric.dentist.mom | @firstgrin 👉 Find all of Dr. Bayo’s links at https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #pediatricdentist #kidsdentalhealth #babyteeth #whentobrushbabyteeth #toddlerteeth #fluoride #dentalanxiety #childrenshealth #parentingtips #firstgrin #beyondclinicalwalls #drbayo #momlife #newborncare #pediatrichealth
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    24 mins
  • First Month With Your Newborn: Feeding, Sleep, and What Is Actually Normal

    First Month With Your Newborn: Feeding, Sleep, and What Is Actually Normal
    Apr 1 2026
    Newborn feeding and sleep questions are some of the most overwhelming parts of the first month. Is this normal? How often should they eat? When should you worry? Bringing your baby home for the first time can feel overwhelming. You leave the hospital with discharge papers and suddenly realize you are responsible for a tiny human who depends on you for everything. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Leah Rappaport to answer your biggest newborn questions about feeding, weight gain, sleep safety, white noise, crying, vaccines, postpartum mental health, and when to go to the ER. Whether you are a new parent, expecting a baby, or supporting someone in those early weeks, this episode gives you clear, evidence-based guidance you can trust. In this episode, you will learn:• How often newborns should feed and how to know they are getting enough• What normal weight loss and weight gain look like in the first month• What safe sleep actually means and the non-negotiables• Swaddling, room sharing, and white noise explained• The truth about fed is best and reducing feeding anxiety• Early vaccines in the first month and how to feel confident about them• Top 3 newborn red flags that mean go to the ER immediately About 1 in 8 women report symptoms of postpartum depression. New parents deserve support, clarity, and reassurance, not shame or misinformation. This conversation turns anxiety into confidence and gives you practical tools to navigate your baby’s first month safely. Follow Dr. Leah Rappaport on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.leahrap/ Connect with Dr. Bayo and access all resources:https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo If this episode helped you, share it with a new or expecting parent. You do not have to be perfect. You just need the right information and the confidence to trust yourself. #newborn #newparent #postpartum #safesleep #breastfeeding #formulafeeding #pediatrician #babyhealth #parenting #patientadvocacy #beyondclinicalwalls
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    39 mins
  • You Deserve More: What Every Woman Should Know About Gynecological Care

    You Deserve More: What Every Woman Should Know About Gynecological Care
    Mar 15 2026
    Have you ever left a gynecologist appointment feeling dismissed or like your pain wasn't taken seriously? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, a PA in OB/GYN, founder of Take Back Trust, and author of We Deserve More, to give you real, practical tools to get better gynecological care. In this episode, you'll learn: What trauma-informed care looks like in a real exam room How booking the wrong appointment sets you up to fail before you arrive Exactly what to say when your pain is dismissed How to advocate for yourself without being labeled "difficult" Resources for patients with limited access to care Nikki's book We Deserve More releases May 18th and is available for preorder now. Find Nikki: @nikkivinck on Instagram and TikTok Resources: Know Your Rights Guide takebacktrust.com More from Dr. Bayo: linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #womenshealth #gynecology #patientadvocacy #reproductivehealth #traumainformedcare #wedeservemore #pelvicpain #endometriosis #PCOS #obgyn #knowyourrights #dismissedbydoctor #healtheducation #beyondclinicalwalls #DrBayo
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    45 mins
  • ER 101: When to Go to the ER & What to Expect with Dr. JMack Slaughter

    ER 101: When to Go to the ER & What to Expect with Dr. JMack Slaughter
    Mar 1 2026
    When should you go to the emergency room? It's one of the most Googled health questions, and getting it wrong can cost you thousands of dollars or, worse, your health. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell breaks down everything you need to know about emergency room visits, ER billing, patient rights, and when to go to the ER versus urgent care with emergency medicine physician Dr. JMack Slaughter. Dr. JMack Slaughter is a practicing ER doctor in Texas with over 300 million views online and more than one million followers who trust him to make healthcare accessible and understandable. Before dedicating his life to emergency medicine, he toured the country in a boy band and appeared in the film Fat Albert. In this episode, you'll learn: What actually happens from the moment you walk in to the moment you're discharged What the ER is used for How ER triage works and why someone with a serious problem might still wait What patient rights you have in the ER and what you can say yes or no to What to bring and what information to have ready in the ER Whether you're facing a health scare now, supporting a loved one, or just want to be ready, this episode gives you practical tools to advocate for yourself when it matters most. 🎧 Follow Dr. JMack Slaughter (@dr.jmack) on Instagram and TikTok. Music Meets Medicine The Pitt https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #emergencyroom #emergencymedicine #ER #whentogototheER #doctorexplains #healtheducation #patientadvocacy #pediatrichealth #patientrights #drjmack #beyondclinicalwalls
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    50 mins
  • High Blood Pressure and Stress: A Wake-Up Call with Dr. Alisha Reed

    High Blood Pressure and Stress: A Wake-Up Call with Dr. Alisha Reed
    Feb 15 2026
    You take care of everyone else. You push through stress, exhaustion, and warning signs until your body forces you to stop. In this episode, Dr. Bayo is joined by board-certified pharmacist and self-care strategist Dr. Alisha Reed, whose life changed when her blood pressure reached 180/110. After years of counseling patients, she became one, navigating grief, chronic stress, and high blood pressure as a single mother. This conversation reframes self-care as survival, not indulgence. Whether you are burned out, managing high blood pressure, or constantly putting yourself last, this episode breaks down what chronic stress is doing to your body and how to protect your health in realistic, achievable ways. In this episode, you’ll learn: The warning signs that stress is harming your body How chronic stress affects blood pressure and heart health Why self-care myths keep people stuck in survival mode A practical six-step framework you can start using immediately, the REFILL Strategy What to ask your doctor and pharmacist about blood pressure medications How to advocate for yourself when something does not feel right Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and stress plays a major role. February is Heart Month, making this an important reminder that managing stress and blood pressure is essential to protecting your heart year-round. 🎧 Follow Dr. Alisha Reed on Instagram @dralishareed and listen to her podcast Your Self Care Prescription. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs it. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Your health depends on it. https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo
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    31 mins
  • What Really Happens in the ICU: What Families Should Know with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim

    What Really Happens in the ICU: What Families Should Know with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim
    Feb 1 2026
    Hearing “They’re going to the ICU” is terrifying, especially when no one explains what’s happening. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with triple board-certified critical care physician Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (ICUBOY) to explain what really happens inside the Intensive Care Unit. From ventilators and sedation to ICU machines and decision-making, this conversation breaks down critical care in clear, human language. Whether you are facing an ICU stay now, supporting a loved one, or wanting to be prepared, this episode will help you feel more informed and confident. What the ICU is and how it differs from a regular hospital room Why patients are admitted to the ICU and what “critical” truly means Who makes up the ICU care team and how decisions are made What common ICU machines, monitors, and ventilators actually do Why ICU patients are sedated and how doctors decide when to wake them How families can tell if a patient is improving, stable, or declining How to communicate effectively with the ICU medical team What recovery after an ICU stay can look like How families navigate difficult decisions, including hospice care How to prepare before a medical crisis with the right documents and conversations More than 5 million Americans are admitted to ICUs each year, yet most families enter without understanding what’s happening. This episode turns fear into clarity and gives you tools to advocate for yourself or someone you love. 🎧 Follow Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (@icuboy_meded) on social media for more ICU education. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who may need it. This is an episode worth saving, especially if you ever find yourself supporting someone in critical care. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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    51 mins
  • Eight Minutes From Birth: Sent Home in Labor

    Eight Minutes From Birth: Sent Home in Labor
    Jan 16 2026
    Eight minutes after being sent home from the hospital, Mercedes Wells gave birth in her truck. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, Dr. Bayo talks with Mercedes and Leon Wells about medical dismissal during labor, bias in maternal healthcare, and the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States. Dr. Bayo also shares her own near-fatal postpartum experience and explains what should happen when someone arrives at the hospital in labor during childbirth. ⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses medical dismissal and birth trauma. Resources & Contacts: IRTH App The Wells Act Facebook: Leon Wells Instagram: mercedesswells Facebook: Mercedes Sheri Wells TikTok: @mercedesswells
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    42 mins