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Vital Stuff Podcast

🎙️ Vital Stuff is your go-to podcast for practical health tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you feel better and live well. Hosted by award-winning surgeon and innovator Dr. Gail Lebovic, each episode covers topics like nasal care, sleep, gut health, immunity, stress, and resilience - all with a holistic, empowering approach. Real advice. Real stories. Vital Stuff to help you love life.

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00:29:12

Inside the Inventor’s Mind: Simplicity, Innovation &...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of Vital Stuff, Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with legendary medical device innovator George Hermann to explore the untold story behind one of the most influential eras in modern medical engineering.From stumbling into a job posting at Stanford to becoming the operational force behind Dr. Tom Fogarty’s world-changing incubator, George’s journey is a rare look into how iconic medical technologies are actually born - through curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for

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00:48:18

Inside the Attention Economy: From Rock Bottom to...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Vital Stuff, Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with entrepreneur and Attention Seeker founder Stanley Henry to unpack what it really takes to grow a business - and stay human - inside today’s attention economy.From living out of a car during the GFC to becoming one of New Zealand’s most recognisable digital leaders, Stanley’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention and learning to communicate in a world that doesn’t slow down.Together, they explore:• Overcoming the fear of

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00:26:20

Inside the Nose: Breathing, Airflow & the Hidden...

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2025/11/27

We breathe more than 20,000 times a day - but most of us never think about how we breathe. Or how much our nose is actually doing to keep us alive.In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with Dr. Karen Parker-Davidson - airway expert, clinician, author & the woman who’s seen over 8,000 ENT cases - to unpack the science, the myths, and the overlooked magic of the human nose.They explore:• Why the nose is the true “gatekeeper” of our health• The crucial difference between nasal

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00:26:20

The Nose, Breathing & the Future of Airway Health

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2025/11/26

We breathe more than 20,000 times a day - but most of us never think about how we breathe. Or how much our nose is actually doing to keep us alive.In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with Dr. Karen Parker-Davidson - airway expert, clinician, author & the woman who’s seen over 8,000 ENT cases - to unpack the science, the myths, and the overlooked magic of the human nose.They explore:• Why the nose is the true “gatekeeper” of our health• The crucial difference between nasal

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00:43:55

Inside the Pharmacy: Pills, Profit & the Human Side...

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2025/11/13

Medicine is changing - fast. Pharmacies are closing, AI is rewriting the rules, and profits often come before patients.But one independent pharmacist has managed to stay human through it all.In this revealing and often hilarious episode, Dr. Gail Lebovic explores the heart of modern medicine - from the realities of small-business survival to the future of AI and the billion-dollar weight-loss industry.They discuss:The vanishing world of independent pharmaciesWhy pharmacists are still the most

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00:27:39

From Heartbreak to Breakthrough: How Empathy Fuels...

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2025/10/29

Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with surgical oncologist & innovator Dr. Bolanle Asiyanbola, MD, whose compassion for others led her to design groundbreaking medical devices - including one aimed at protecting children during school shootings.Together, they explore how frustration becomes fuel for innovation, what it takes to break barriers as women in surgery, and why true progress in medicine begins with empathy.You’ll learn:• How Dr. Bolanle Asiyanbola, MD turned heartbreak into a call to action•

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00:55:52

Prostate Health & Modern Medicine: Why Brachytherapy...

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2025/10/15

What if the best treatment for prostate cancer isn’t the one most men receive?Dr. Gail Lebovic talks with leading radiation oncologist Dr. Steven Kurtzman - a pioneer in real-time prostate brachytherapy who’s treated thousands of men using innovative, minimally invasive techniques.Together, they explore how continued learning drives innovation, why certain treatments fall behind despite better outcomes, and what every man should know about prostate health, screening, and modern care options.You’ll

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00:46:32

Breathing, Sleep & Oral Health: Why Your Mouth...

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2025/10/07

What if the secret to better health, longevity, and even brain function started with your mouth and nose?In this episode of Vital Stuff, Dr. Gail Lebovic sits down with Dr. Mariangela Verano, a dentist whose career journey led her beyond teeth into the world of sleep, breathing, and whole-body health. Together, they uncover the surprising ways oral health, nasal breathing, and even diet shape not just our smiles - but our entire well-being.Dr. Verano shares how the shift from ancestral diets to

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00:40:29

Reimagining Mental Health: The Future of Psychedelic...

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2025/09/18

What if a tiny, non-hallucinogenic dose of LSD could transform the way we treat depression?In this episode of Vital Stuff, Dr. Gail Lebovic talks with entrepreneur and investor Justin Hanka about his pioneering work at MindBio, the first company in the world approved to run take-home clinical trials of microdosing LSD.Justin shares how microdosing is showing remarkable results in treating depression, why New Zealand is leading the global charge, and how unexpected discoveries - like using voice

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00:40:02

Food Rehab: Detoxing the Body, Mind & Pantry

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2025/09/04

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Vital Stuff, Dr. Gail sits down with world-renowned herbalist and detox specialist Brett Elliott to uncover what detoxing really means - and why it matters more than ever.What begins as a conversation about herbs quickly unfolds into a deep and personal exploration of healing, chronic inflammation, food addiction, and the rising health crises affecting millions globally.Together, Dr. Gail and Brett share their own powerful stories, both having been told

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