The JAFERD Cast
The JAFERD Cast
Podcast Description
Introducing The JAFERD Cast! A medical-focused podcast with news, analysis, mostly respectable guests, and one sarcastic ER Physician. Join Dr. Mark Pappadakis as he dives into common questions like: What's the big deal about a fever? How do I know if something is broken or sprained? Is my blood pressure really going to kill me?Listen in as he offers a breakdown of current news and events and how they affect patients and providers both, presented to you from just another fricking ER doctor with high amounts of snark and low-levels of expertise - at least according to other experts.
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The podcast covers a variety of key medical topics including blood pressure management, the generational gap in healthcare, vaccine hesitancy, and pediatric care of fevers. For instance, episodes examine practical questions like the implications of high blood pressure, the potential dangers of febrile seizures in children, and address current events in healthcare such as the importance of vaccines and the return of measles.
The JAFERD Cast: Your Go-To Medical Podcast with a Dose of ER Doc Snark.
Join EM Physician Dr. Mark Pappadakis for The JAFERD Cast, where we demystify medicine with news, insightful analysis, and candid discussions.
Tired of confusing medical jargon? Dr. Pappadakis breaks down common health questions like: What’s the real deal with a fever? How do you know if it’s broken or just sprained? Is high blood pressure truly a silent killer?
Get the inside scoop on current events affecting both patients and providers, delivered with high amounts of snark and just enough expertise to keep things interesting. Tune in for medical talk that’s anything but boring!
Episode 10: Fed Is Best: Let’s Talk Breastfeeding (feat. Dr. Maggie Gaughran)
Another episode of The JAFERD Cast just in time for Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Whether you’re a new mom or dad navigating the early stages of parenthood, this episode is for you.
I’m honored to be joined by pediatrician Dr. Maggie Gaughran, and together, we’re having a candid, and sometimes humorous, conversation about the journey of breastfeeding. We open up about our own personal struggles and successes, addressing common anxieties like latching difficulties and social pressures.
This episode isn’t just about the “how-to.” We also explore the fascinating science behind breastfeeding, including the crucial antibodies it provides to infants. Most importantly, we reinforce the message that the most vital thing you can do is to feed your baby, whether it’s through breastfeeding or formula. We want to empower and support you on your unique parenting path.
Listen in to hear:
- Honest stories about the trials and triumphs of our breastfeeding journeys.
- The science behind breastfeeding and its benefits for both mom and baby.
- Candid discussion about the social pressures and stigmas new parents face.
- A supportive and encouraging reminder that “fed is best.”
🔗 Connect with Dr. Mark Pappadakis
- Instagram:@dr.mpappa
- TikTok:@dr.mpappa
- Threads:@dr.mpappa
- X (formerly Twitter):@Valleus556
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