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Voyage Clinics Podcast

Voyage Clinics Podcast

Written by: John Sanders
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 Welcome to the Voyage Clinics Podcast, where curiosity meets medical expertise. Join your host, Dr. John Sanders, a compassionate family physician, as he embarks on a journey through the intricacies of healthcare and wellness.

In each episode, lasting approximately one hour, Dr. Sanders delves into a myriad of medical and mental health topics, ranging from common ailments to complex conditions. Whether he's flying solo or engaging in enlightening conversations with fellow physicians across various specialties, Dr. Sanders brings clarity and understanding to the forefront.

Through insightful discussions and thoughtful questioning, Dr. Sanders makes technical medical information accessible to all listeners. From deciphering diagnostic procedures to exploring treatment options, the Voyage Clinics Podcast serves as a beacon of knowledge and empowerment in the realm of healthcare.

Join us as we navigate the seas of medicine, one episode at a time. Tune in, learn, and embark on your own journey to better health with the Voyage Clinics Podcast.

Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Copyright John Sanders Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Dr. John with Paige Moore | Movement Is Medicine: Strength Training and Resilient Minds

    Dr. John with Paige Moore | Movement Is Medicine: Strength Training and Resilient Minds
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. John welcomes Paige Moore back for a second conversation, exploring her evolving journey through medicine, athletics, and personal health. Paige shares her educational path—from a neuroscience degree at BYU, to a master’s in exercise science and athletic training, and now her final year at an osteopathic medical school as she prepares to match into Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She reflects on how her early experiences as a gymnast and cheerleader, coupled with a history of concussions, shaped her fascination with the brain, movement, and healing. Throughout the discussion, the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and listening to one’s internal sense of calling in medicine is emphasized.

    The conversation then moves into a deeply personal and clinically rich discussion about connective tissue disorders, particularly hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Paige recounts decades of chronic pain, instability, and inconclusive testing before finally receiving validation through a clinical diagnosis during her athletic training years. This moment reframed her experience—not as unexplained suffering, but as a condition that could be understood and managed. Dr. John and Paige discuss how hypermobility often goes undiagnosed, the overlap with conditions like Marfan syndrome, the role of family genetics, and why clinical diagnosis and education are often more impactful than expensive genetic testing when treatment plans remain the same.

    The latter half of the episode focuses on practical and hopeful management strategies, centering on strength training, stability, movement, and mindset. Paige details her structured approach to resistance training—balancing push/pull movements, combining dynamic and isometric work, and avoiding end-range instability—to reduce pain and calm her nervous system. Together, they explore the emotional toll of chronic pain, the risks of victim mentality, and the importance of psychological resilience. The episode closes with a powerful message: movement is medicine, acceptance is not surrender, and understanding one’s body empowers patients to live full, meaningful lives despite chronic conditions.

    Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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    54 mins
  • Dr. John Sanders | Viruses, Immunity, and What Actually Works During Cold & Flu Season

    Dr. John Sanders | Viruses, Immunity, and What Actually Works During Cold & Flu Season
    Feb 11 2026
    In this solo episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. John Sanders walks listeners through cold and flu season with a practical, experience-based lens rooted in family medicine. He begins by sharing his background as a rural and small-town physician, setting the tone for a grounded, community-oriented discussion. With the holidays approaching, Dr. John frames the episode as an educational—but approachable—conversation meant to help families better understand what’s circulating during winter, how viruses spread, and why nuance in healthcare decisions matters. He emphasizes that this is not personal medical advice, but rather guidance to help listeners have more informed conversations with their own doctors.

    Dr. Sanders breaks down the basics of virology in plain language, explaining vectors of transmission, incubation periods, contagiousness versus virulence, and why immune maturity matters—especially when comparing children and adults. He clarifies common misconceptions around viral spread, immunity, and herd immunity, using COVID and influenza as case studies while advocating for thoughtful, risk-based decision-making. He explains why some viruses cause long-lasting immunity while others do not, why kids tend to get sicker than adults, and how stress, sleep, nutrition, and movement play a critical role in immune resilience. Throughout, he reinforces prevention as the cornerstone of staying healthy during cold and flu season.

    The latter half of the episode focuses on practical symptom management for common colds, influenza, and GI viruses. Dr. John outlines evidence-based approaches to mucus management, hydration, fever control, and when to consider medical evaluation—particularly for high-risk populations. He cautions against overuse of combination cold medicines, discusses supplements and natural remedies with an evidence-informed perspective, and highlights trusted resources for both patients and physicians. The episode closes with a reminder that rest, stress reduction, exercise, and joy are essential components of health—and that caring for the immune system is as much about lifestyle and connection as it is about medicine.

    Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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    38 mins
  • Dr. John with Dr. Bernard | From Burnout to Belonging: A Physician’s Journey

    Dr. John with Dr. Bernard | From Burnout to Belonging: A Physician’s Journey
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of the Voyage Clinics Podcast, Dr. John Sanders is joined by Dr. Bernard, a family physician in Florida, to explore the deeply human side of medicine. They begin by reflecting on their medical training, shared roots in family medicine, and the importance of balancing science with the art of care. Dr. Bernard describes her educational path—including her background in sociology—and explains how social sciences, psychology, and even theater have shaped her ability to connect with patients. Together, they emphasize that medicine is not purely technical; it is relational, creative, and profoundly influenced by empathy and communication.

    Dr. Bernard then shares her powerful personal journey through rural medicine, federally qualified health centers, and hospital-based practice. She describes caring for high-need populations, navigating intense emotional trauma, and experiencing compassion fatigue and burnout within rigid, bureaucratic healthcare systems. Despite changing environments—from underserved migrant communities to affluent hospital settings—the systemic issues remained the same. This led to a dark period marked by depression and feeling trapped in a profession she once loved, ultimately prompting her to seek help and question whether she could continue practicing medicine at all.

    The conversation culminates in a hopeful discussion of direct primary care (DPC) as a model that restores trust, time, autonomy, and healing—for both patients and physicians. Dr. Bernard explains how DPC allowed her to reclaim joy in medicine, build meaningful relationships, and rediscover her identity beyond burnout. Together, she and Dr. Sanders explore themes of physician wellness, emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, and the therapeutic power of trust. The episode closes with a shared conviction that rebuilding healthcare through relationship-centered care can heal trauma, sustain physicians, inspire future doctors, and ultimately bring humanity back to medicine.

    Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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    50 mins
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