Brain & Body Things

Sep 08 2024 42 ep. 47 mins 11
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An interview-style podcast designed to help you truly understand your brain and body. Hosted by medical doctor, Dr. Natasha Mehta, this podcast helps listeners dive deeper into topics across rehabilitation, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and more.

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High Intensity Pilates with Tremble owner, Aryan Rashed

Sep 08 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, host Dr. Natasha Mehta, a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician switches things up by interviewing a business owner. Aryan Rashed is not your average fitness instructor. She started her career in law before finding her passion, and ultimately success, in pilates. She has developed a highly sought after technique which can be found at her Tremble studios

Fitness during pregnancy with OB/GYN, Dr. Linbee Sayat.

Sep 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, host Dr. Natasha Mehta, a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician delves into the intricacies of maintaining a fitness program during pregnancy. Expert OB/GYN Dr. Linbee Sayat covers key topics such as cardiovascular changes, hormonal impacts, and exercise modifications for expecting mothers. The discussion provides actionable tips for safe fitness practic

The Power of a Patient: Lorena.

Aug 18 2024 57 mins  
When a person or individual becomes a patient, their life changes forever. Sometimes it's a one time event, and things go back to what they once were. Other times, a new diagnosis or impairment alters the course of history. Meet Lorena. We discuss:- Lorena as an individual and person.- Her diagnosis.- Her experience with treatment.- Her decision to go beyond the treatment she recei

Brain Mapping with QEEG.

Aug 12 2024 65 mins  
In this engaging episode of the Brain and Body Things podcast, the host delves into the intricacies of brain mapping with QEEG with return guest Dr. Andrew Hill. The episode explores a personal brain mapping session using Qualitative EEG (QEEG) with Dr. Hill, providing detailed insights into attention, executive function, and cognitive health. The host, Dr. Natasha Mehta, underscor

Pelvic Health with Dr. Molly Bachman

Aug 04 2024 60 mins  
In this episode of the Brain and Body Things Podcast, host Dr. Natasha Mehta interviews Dr. Molly Bachman, a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health. They discuss the importance and nuances of pelvic rehabilitation, debunk common misconceptions, and explore how pelvic health therapy can address issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-surgical recovery. D

Understanding Early Onset Cancer with Drs Veda Giri and Nancy Borstelmann

Jul 28 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of the Brain and Body Things podcast, host Dr. Natasha Mehta is joined by Dr. Veda Giri and Dr. Nancy Borstelmann from Yale Cancer Center to discuss early onset cancer. Dr. Giri, a medical oncologist specializing in clinical cancer genetics, and Dr. Borstelmann, an expert in chronic disease epidemiology and social work, both co-lead Yale's Early Onset Cancer Program

Traumatic Brain Injury & Brain Health with Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ali Mesiwala.

Jul 21 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of the Brain and Body Things podcast, host Dr. Natasha Mehta welcomes back neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Mesiwala for an in-depth discussion on brain health, particularly focusing on injuries and their management. Dr. Mesiwala shares his rich experience from his practice and fellowship training, highlighting the intricacies of different brain injuries, from concussions in at

Optimizing Longevity with Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti

Jul 14 2024 68 mins  
In this episode of the 'Brain and Body Things' podcast, host Dr. Natasha Mehta, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, sits down with Dr. Sandeep Palakodetti to explore the concept of longevity. Dr. Palakodetti, an internal medicine physician and co-founder of Rebel Health Alliance, shares his journey from traditional healthcare to focusing on longevity and wellness. Th

Navigating Life, Health, and Medicine: A Multidisciplinary Conversation

Jul 07 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the 'Brain and Body Things' podcast, hosted by physiatrist Dr. Natasha Mehta, guests Dr. Ali Mesiwala, a neurosurgeon, and Dr. Leia Rispoli, a pain medicine specialist, join for an enriching roundtable discussion. They delve into the collaborative nature of their fields, share personal experiences and challenges in balancing professional and personal lives, and d

Enhancing Neuroplasticity Through Enriching Treatments

Jul 01 2024 47 mins  
Invited lecture at Kessler Grand Rounds (October 6, 2023).Youtube link for slides: https://youtu.be/grl_6vn0e6cIn this episode of the Brain and Body Things podcast, host Natasha Mehta, a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, delves into the concept of neuroplasticity and its implications for treating brain and body injuries. She discusses the various evidence-based and explo