Ep. 47 - Hypertension Uncovered: The Silent Killer Most People Ignore with special guest Dr. Jaron Schaumberg
Health Talk - Your Partner In Health
Release Date: 12/23/2025
Ep. 47 - Hypertension Uncovered: The Silent Killer Most People Ignore with special guest Dr. Jaron Schaumberg
Health Talk - Your Partner In Health
High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults yet most people have no idea it’s damaging their heart, brain, and kidneys every single day. In this fast-paced, eye-opening episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon sit down with Dr. Jaron Schaumberg to expose the truth about hypertension and why it’s one of the most dangerous conditions in modern health. You’ll discover: • Why hypertension rarely shows symptoms • The real causes (beyond salt!) • How stress, sleep, and metabolic health drive BP up • The newest research on optimal blood pressure targets • What actually...
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Ep. 46 - The Lymphatic System: Your Body’s Overlooked Clean-Up Crew
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Most people know about the circulatory system, the nervous system, and even the gut—but almost no one understands the lymphatic system, despite the fact that it’s working around the clock to protect your health. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and co-host Jeffery Runyon pull back the curtain on one of the body’s most essential and most ignored systems: the lymphatic system. Together, they explore how your lymphatic system functions as the body’s internal sanitation and security network, clearing toxins, waste, excess fluid, inflammatory...
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EP. 45 - The Mitochondria Episode: How to Boost Energy at the Cellular Level
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Feeling tired, foggy, or burned out — even when you’re “doing everything right”? It might not be your schedule. It might be your cells. In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon take you deep inside the body’s energy factories — the mitochondria — to reveal why these tiny organelles determine how energized, sharp, and resilient you feel every single day. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why mitochondrial function declines with age and what symptoms signal trouble 🔥 The hidden lifestyle factors that damage mitochondria — including stress, poor sleep, blood sugar...
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Ep. 44 - The Power of Walking: The Most Underrated Tool for Longevity
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What if the simplest, most accessible habit in your day could meaningfully extend your life? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked yet scientifically proven longevity tools we have: walking. We break down why walking consistently lowers your risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes, cancer, depression, and early mortality—without requiring a gym, equipment, or intense workouts. Dr. Prickett explains the clinical science behind how walking improves cardiovascular health, metabolic...
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Ep. 43 - Beyond the ER: How Concierge Medicine of Boca Raton and Sollis Health Work Together for Seamless Care
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What if your doctor, your emergency team, and your medical history were already connected before you ever walked through the doors of an ER? In this episode, Jeffery Runyon and Dr. Caitlin Prickett sit down with Dr. Fishkin from Sollis Health to explore how concierge medicine and private emergency care can work together to create a safer, calmer, and more proactive healthcare experience. Instead of waiting rooms, repeating your medical history, or hoping a doctor calls you back — this partnership ensures patients receive personalized care from their own medical team, even during a crisis. ...
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Ep. 42 - The Loneliness Epidemic: How Social Disconnection Impacts Your Heart, Brain, and Longevity
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Loneliness is more than an emotion — it’s an emerging public health crisis with effects on physical, mental, and cognitive health. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore how chronic loneliness reshapes the body and brain, why it’s being called “the new smoking,” and practical ways to build meaningful connection in the digital age.
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Ep. 41 - From Lab Results to Real Results: How LabLink Is Transforming Personalized Care
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In this episode, hosts Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon sit down with Lisa Beaury — an integrative medicine practitioner and tech innovator — to discuss how her platform, LabLink, bridges the gap between complex lab data and personalized supplement management. They’ll explore how this technology improves patient understanding, streamlines physician workflows, and redefines the future of concierge and functional medicine. 🔗 www.betterhealthinitiatives.com 🔗 www.healingalternativesinc.com 🔗 www.cmbocaraton.com
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Ep. 40 - Healthy Holidays: Protecting Your Heart, Mind, and Metabolism This Season
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The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration — but also one of the most stressful times for your body. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore how the holiday season impacts your heart, brain, and metabolism, and share science-backed strategies to stay healthy without giving up the fun. From navigating indulgent meals and late nights to supporting your immune system and managing stress, you’ll learn how small, intentional habits can protect your long-term health through the busiest time of the year.
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Ep. 39 - The Dark Side of Shorter Days: How the Fall Time Change Impacts Your Brain, and Body
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When we “fall back,” our days get shorter—and our health can take a hit. Studies show that the end of daylight saving time disrupts sleep, contributes to seasonal mood changes. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon uncover the science behind how shorter days affect your brain, and body—and share practical ways to stay healthy through the darker months.
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Ep. 38 - Beyond the Basics: What Your Lab Tests Are Missing
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Most patients walk out of their annual physical thinking their blood work tells the full story — but it doesn’t. Standard labs can miss critical markers of heart disease, inflammation, nutrient status, and even future risk of chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon break down the difference between basic and advanced lab testing — and explain why going deeper could save your life. We’ll talk about which biomarkers matter most, what they reveal about your health, and how a personalized approach to lab work can transform prevention, longevity, and...
info_outlineHigh blood pressure affects nearly half of adults yet most people have no idea it’s damaging their heart, brain, and kidneys every single day. In this fast-paced, eye-opening episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon sit down with Dr. Jaron Schaumberg to expose the truth about hypertension and why it’s one of the most dangerous conditions in modern health.
You’ll discover:
• Why hypertension rarely shows symptoms
• The real causes (beyond salt!)
• How stress, sleep, and metabolic health drive BP up
• The newest research on optimal blood pressure targets
• What actually works to lower it for good