The Hey Road

Jun 27 2022
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I am Dr. Daniel Hey, the host of The Hey Road, a unique podcast discussing various issues as I see them through a “medical” lens of over 20 years of experience. Through interviews with experts as well as my own commentary, we’ll explore wherever the road of inquiry takes us: the medical profession, the nature of healing, mindfulness, faith, finances, ethics, personal development and wherever else you—our diverse listening audience—want to travel. So… let’s begin!

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Ep 10 - How to Pick the Right Doctor for You With Dr. Daniel Hey

Jun 27 2022 41 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey talks about picking a doctor in this unique day and age. Dr. Hey talks about the different kinds of medical practitioners, specialists, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, or internists that are available to you. Dr. Hey shares his perspective on what to consider when it comes to standard healthcare, direct primary care, holistic medicine, etc. It’s impo

Ep 9 - Big Pharma Didn't Use To Be This Way Featuring Special Guest, John Richardson

Jun 20 2022 52 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey talks Big Pharma with special guest, John Richardson. John is the owner of the Black Mountain Kitchen & Ale House and Black Mountain Brewing. He is also the founder of PubCorps, a nonprofit organization that connects volunteers around community service and and breweries, restaurants and pubs (Bio Credit: The Valley Echo). Most uniquely, John has years of experien

Ep 8 - There Ain't No Such Thing as Free Healthcare

Jun 13 2022 46 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey gives an overview of the various healthcare financing systems, economic concepts related to healthcare, and rationing within every system. Dr. Hey shares his opinions on how healthcare financing is compromised, regardless of political perspectives or systems in place. Different systems produce different benefits and various serious costs. A lot of money in the Americ

Ep 7 - The Life of a Doctor With Dr. Hey's Wife and Special Guest, “Breeze”

Jun 06 2022 46 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey shares about his family life with special guest, “Breeze”, as they talk about their kids i.e. “Winston” and “Starr”. Dr. Hey and “Breeze” talk about what married life is like with a doctor in the family, what’s it like to be the spouse of a doctor, raising kids together, being a “medical” family, the joys of being an outdoor family, and more.

Ep 6 - Fasting… No Fooling!

May 30 2022 26 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey shares about the practice of fasting i.e. intermittent fasting, 24-hour fasts, fasting from screen time, food, etc. We live in a culture that tells us, “If you have an impulse, you need to immediately satisfy that impulse!” Fasting is a kind of truly healthy “discomfort” that teaches us to not be controlled by our impulses. Dr. Hey further shares about delaye

Ep 5 - The Importance of Being Truly Human and Human Values in Practicing Medicine

May 24 2022 44 mins  
Today’s episode features a very special guest (and professional colleague via phone call), Dr. Richard “Bruce” Kelly MD. Dr. Daniel Hey talks with Dr. Kelly about the importance and significance of the humanities in medicine and the problem of the humanities fading away within modern medicine. Dr. Hey and Dr. Kelly revel and share in their mutual appreciation for Dr. William

Ep 4 - Dr. Daniel Hey Shares About Smiling With Your Eyes

May 16 2022 17 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey shares a little bit about Dr. Duchenne de Boulogne and muscle physiology. Did you know about the Duchenne smile? Dr. Hey talks about the sincerity of smiling, yawning being contagious, certain personality disorders, and the effects of masking on our youth. Dr. Hey also shares about how endurance and resilience are important gifts we can give to ourselves and to other

Ep 3 - What Does a Doctor and a Specialized Kinesiologist Have in Common?

May 09 2022 34 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey has a meaningful and informative conversation with special guest Rebecca Wineka of Just Be Wellness who is a specialized kinesiology practitioner, educator, author, outdoor enthusiast, and creative. Rebecca hails from Western North Carolina and enjoys hiking on mountain trails, fly fishing, photographing the Blue Ridges, enjoying holy moments over coffee, and is alwa

Ep 2 - What is the Role of “Physician”?

May 03 2022 30 mins  
Dr. Daniel Hey tells stories about an alternative medicine practitioner and his unique experience with Reiki, discussing wellness with his school doctor, and talks about what it means to have a “healing” personality. Doctors have gotten fairly distracted by technology within modern medicine. We all want doctors who we can relate to. Sincere, healing compassion is key to being a

Ep 1 - Let’s Take the “Hey” Road Together as Dr. Daniel Hey Introduces Listeners to his Perspective on “All Things” Related to Medicine, Life, and Whatever Else

May 03 2022 22 mins  
On this pilot episode, Dr. Daniel Hey introduces listeners to The Hey Road podcast. The title is a play on words of Dr. Daniel’s last name, pronounced “Hi”. Medicine, according to Dr. Hey, is one of the great arts of humanity as it has a very noble tradition that a lot of folks don’t really know enough about. Dr. Hey’s goal is to share his 30,000-foot view of life, the un