Is It Serious?
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. The doctors will also share healthcare hacks, insider insurance tips, and mean tweets from their personal social media accounts. JL and Mark are the doctor friends that you always wished you had and now, you do!
Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666.
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Episodes
What's the difference between sadness and depression?
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBMay is mental health awareness month. Everyone deals with moments of sadness but how do you know when it's something deeper? Dr. Jean Luc Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis normalize talking about depression and mental health and offer some useful skills and resources for dealing with sadness and depression. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. Show Notes: Help is just a resource away. National Suicide...
What do medical TV shows get wrong?
November 24, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHospital romances and dramatic defibrillator saves are good for television ratings but they can be cringe worthy for real doctors. JL & Mark have fun debunking medical show myths and misuse of props. The details matter! But don’t look too closely at our logo. Our stethoscope is apparently a dead giveaway that we might be amateurs! (It was the only stethoscope in stock footage in the shape of a question mark. This is how media decisions get made.) Tweet us your questions @jeanlucnep...
Can you tell us about your personal cancer experience?
November 17, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBFamilies matter. Medical histories provide clues and details that can help you understand your own health journey. Dr. Mark Lewis shares his personal cancer story and how he gained crucial information from his father and his uncles' experiences. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. Show Notes: Journal of Clinical Oncology v.29, Aug. 1,2011 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
What was your experience with your father's cancer?
November 10, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe go off format as JL talks about being his father's caregiver during his journey with cancer. JL shares lessons learned by taking us through several reality checkpoints and providing listeners with some practical healthcare hacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How can I be my own health advocate?
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDo you feel like you don't have a voice in your own healthcare? Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune talk about ways to take a stand for yourself. No one knows you and what you want for yourself better than YOU! Communicating your health concerns and goals clearly to your doctor helps your doctor help you. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
What is personalized medicine?
October 27, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBNot to be confused with concierge medicine, personalized medicine uses genetic or biomarker information to determine treatment. In oncology, this leads to more precise care. Emerging in other medical specialties as well, personalized or precision medicine is providing more in-depth care and unique treatment options. JL and Mark are here to help us understand how it could benefit individuals. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isitserious@offscrip...
Why? A response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas
October 20, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBRecording our weekly episode was overshadowed by the emotion that we all felt in response to the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As parents and citizens, Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. J.L. Neptune grapple with the impossible feelings of loss and grief over these young children and their teachers. As physicians, they see this as a public health crisis that must be addressed. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call us at 8...
How much Ambien is too much Ambien?
October 13, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBGetting to the root of sleep struggles might take longer than popping a pill, but good sleep hygiene and bedtime habits are a healthier solution. Relying on Ambien or other sleep medicines for an extended period of time can have long-term side effects. JL and Mark talk about sleep and sleep aids; when to use them and when to try an alternative method. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. SHOW NO...
Is there such a thing as a medical error?
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe prosecution of Radonda Vaught, a nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has caused a lot of controversy in the medical world. The American Nurses Association fear that it "sets a dangerous precedent" of "criminalizing the honest reporting of mistakes." Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. JL Neptune discuss the case and its reverberation among medical professionals. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-28...
Who's hosting who?
September 01, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBA special episode where Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune chat with Matt Zachary on his show, Out of Patients. They discuss how their paths have crossed to create podcast magic as well as random emergency landings in Salt Lake City. Plus, Mark does his best Trainspotting re-enactment. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Can you help me understand this mRNA vaccination stuff?
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB“mRNA” has emerged into the global vocabulary without a true understanding of what it is and how it works. Mark and JL explain it all in a fun and informative way. They use Legos as visual imagery to explain mRNA, DNA and the human genome. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. Show Notes: CDC Covid-19 Vaccine Info: https://bit.ly/3u7K1pi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Can I be fat and healthy?
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMark Lewis, MD and Jean Luc Neptune, MD tackle the sensitive subject of weight. What exactly are the measures of health? While we often assume that being overweight is a sign of being unhealthy, we rarely think that someone who is thin can be out of shape. With the current obesity epidemic in the United States, it is worth asking the question, "Can I be fat and healthy?" but a better question might be, what does healthy look like? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklew...
Should I look at my medical records?
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe 21st Century Cures Act made it mandatory to release scans and lab results to patients as soon as they are ready. Often, this means that they get released to patients before their doctors have seen them. While JL and Mark believe that patients should own their data, there are many sensitive situations when patients receiving their information without full understanding or explanation can have devastating results. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email u...
What's up with all these drug ads on tv?
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThrowing a football through a tire swing and crooked carrots are not subtle metaphors. Drug ads have taken over our televisions with 45 of the 60 seconds filled with the long list of potential side effects. Have they made us educated consumers or a doctor’s worst nightmare? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
What’s Up With All These Drug Ads on TV?
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThrowing a football through a tire swing and crooked carrots are not subtle metaphors. Drug ads have taken over our televisions with 45 of the 60 seconds filled with the long list of potential side effects. Have they made us educated consumers or a doctor’s worst nightmare? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Who are you anyway?
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMark Lewis M.D. and JL Neptune M.D. share the defining moments that informed their decision to become doctors. As they get to know each other, they talk about their grueling medical school journeys, the tragic stories of their fathers' cancers, and little tidbits about their Scottish, Haitian and Texan roots. What should your doctor know about you? JL and Mark give you some pointers as well as a few healthcare hacks. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email...
How do genetics and the environment play a role in our health?
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBNature versus Nurture; one of the oldest debates in the social sciences. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune tackle this conversation from a 21st century lens. With more information about DNA and global environmental changes, there are even more reasons why someone might wonder, "Why me?" when diagnosed with cancer or some other disease? Mark and JL help listeners find a balance between responsibility and being kind to yourself when something goes wrong with your health. Tweet ...
Why don't we talk about physician burnout?
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPhysician burnout is on the rise and there are many barriers and reasons why providers do not talk about it. Dr. JL Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis pull back the curtain on the pressures and demands that cause the burnout as well as the reasons why doctors and other healthcare workers often don't talk about it. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. SHOW NOTES: National suicide prevention number 1-800...
How has marijuana affected your practice?
July 07, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIs marijuana addictive? Should it be prescribed for cancer patients? How are doctors educated about marijuana? Dr.Mark Lewis and Dr.Jean Luc Neptune talk about these questions and more through the lenses of oncology and addiction medicine. They cover the need for physician training and education plus the need for further research of marijuana and how the current legal position makes it difficult to study. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isitse...
Do you take my insurance?
June 30, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThis should be a basic question with a yes or no answer but the American insurance system is so complicated and buries both patients and providers in paperwork. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their frustrations and insights along with tips and tricks. Plus, don't miss the debut of the Is It Serious Players! Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at [email protected] or call us at 855-283-4666. SHOW NOTES: Check out The Dabble Co. ...
Why is a colonoscopy so important?
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB45 is the new 50! Colon cancer screenings are for everyone and yet, people still find it difficult to talk about. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their own colonoscopy experiences and talk candidly (and even with some humor) about what to expect from both the prep and the screening. The recommended age for screenings has been lowered to 45 so if you have been putting it off, listen in, get inspired and get screened! Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewi...
How do doctors approach dying?
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune talk about how one of their most sacred responsibilities as doctors is to be brutally honest with their patients about what they can do and what they can't. They also share what we all can do to be as prepared as possible. They discuss the importance of living wills, health care proxies and normalizing death. When you welcome death as the natural endpoint, it makes it an approachable conversation. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jean...
Two shows at once!
March 16, 2022 04:00 - 25 seconds - 392 KBWe're dropping two episodes during our premiere week. Meet our doctors and learn all about them and also enjoy the first episode about drug ads. Then, join us weekly for all new episodes! Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd oremail us at [email protected] orcall us at 855-283-4666. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Is It Serious?
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBWelcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Hosted by Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from Suntra Modern Recovery and Intermountain Medical Center, respectively. This show will discuss a wide range of topics including complex health issues, insider insurance tips, health...
Erectile Dysfunction
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe doctors cover the variety of medical issues that may accompany this common dilemma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cough
February 18, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe doctors cover cough in the time of COVID See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chest Pain
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe doctors cover chest pain from indigestion to ER visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
High Cholesterol
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe doctors discuss a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and how to know if you're in the clear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bloating and Gas
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe doctors discuss how to keep bloating and gas under control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fatigue
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe doctors examine this extremely common symptom and some of its causes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Embarrassing Symptoms
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe doctors stress the importance of being honest and candid with your physician when you report your symptoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Genetic Testing
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThe doctors discuss when to get genetic testing, and what it all means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hypertension
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe doctors explain the very real dangers of high blood pressure. Hypertension. The silent killer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Testicles
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAn episode not just for men, but the women who care about and for men. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listener Questions
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe doctors answer their favorite listener questions Please submit your own questions to the Am I Dying?! doctors. The OSM network listener feedback number is 855-AUDIO66 or (855) 283-4666, option 4 for AID?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Medical Myths Deux
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe doctors take on more medical myths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Medical Myths
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe doctors explode their favorite medical myths in an all time episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Acid Reflux
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBA popular repeat episode of importance. The doctors talk about the misinformation around acid reflux. This condition is abundant, and it’s far more common and potentially more serious, than you might think. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Family Health History
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHow does a person's family health history effect you? The doctors explore a very important factor in everyone's health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Insomnia
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this popular episode, the doctors discuss a very common problem See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Back Pain
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe doctors break down some of the causes of back pain with Dr. Clark Smith of Columbia University Medical Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celiac Disease
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe doctors are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Ben Lebwahl for a thorough exploration of celiac disease. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pee
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBA favorite repeat episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top Ten Medications at Home
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe doctors cover the top ten most useful medicines to keep stocked at home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Heart Attack
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe doctors explain what happens during a heart attack, and how to reduce your chances of having one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cholesterol
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe doctors discuss a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and how to know if you're in the clear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Skincare and Melanoma
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe doctors tackle skin cancer detection and prevention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Palpitations / Irregular Heartbeat
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIs that pitter-patter in your chest a sign of love, or of an abnormal heart rhythm? The doctors discuss palpitations— the sensation that your heart is beating too quickly or too hard—and explain when to seek medical attention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colon Cancer and Colon screenings
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe doctors are joined again by reknowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Ben Lebwohl to talk about Colon Cancer and Colon screenings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The ER
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe doctors give you tips on surviving the ER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.