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The Dr. Hoeflinger Podcast

Brian Hoeflinger, MD

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/280d. Total Eps: 44

The Dr. Hoeflinger Podcast helps you make smarter decisions in everyday life, without the jargon, fear, or hype, so you can live healthier and more intentionally.

Hosted by Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a board-certified neurosurgeon with 26+ years of experience, and his son, Kevin, the show breaks down complex topics in plain English: longevity, memory, sleep, back and neck pain, injury prevention, alcohol’s impact, exercise, and more. Kevin keeps things practical and relatable, asking the questions you’d ask at the dinner table and turning insights into simple steps you can use right away.

Expect evidence-based education, powerful personal stories, and behind-the-scenes perspective from medicine, plus thoughtful conversations about resilience, meaning, and what adversity can teach us about living well, both one-on-one and with incredible guests.

Dr. Hoeflinger's Free Newsletter
https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/

Dr. Hoeflinger's Book
The Night He Died: The Harsh Reality of Teenage Drinking
https://doctorhoeflinger.com/products/the-night-he-died-the-harsh-reality-of-teenage-drinking

Dr. Hoeflinger's links
https://linktr.ee/brianhoeflinger

Contact Us
brian.hoeflinger1@gmail.com

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🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
06/05/2026
#95
🇬🇧 Great Britain - medicine
28/04/2026
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - medicine
11/04/2026
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - medicine
10/04/2026
#50
🇬🇧 Great Britain - medicine
09/04/2026
#61
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
04/04/2026
#93
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
03/04/2026
#69
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
18/03/2026
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
17/03/2026
#87
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
16/03/2026
#89

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https://nesslabs.com/book
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https://www.youtube.com/@NDMD
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#41: What Residency Is Really Like | Dr. Kamran Tate

Episode 41

samedi 20 septembre 2025 • Duration 35:36

Residency is one of the most challenging, and defining, stages of becoming a doctor. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kamran Tate, a second-year internal medicine resident, to hear what life is really like on the frontlines of medicine. From the steep learning curve of day one to balancing 12-hour shifts, navigating the ICU, and relying on the wisdom of nurses and mentors, Dr. Tate shares the unfiltered reality behind the white coat. We also dive into the mindset it takes to survive residency , from stoicism and mindfulness to finding humor in the chaos. Dr. Tate opens up about social media as a creative outlet, the misconceptions people have about doctors, and how medicine has shaped his outlook on life. Whether you’re a medical student, considering healthcare, or just curious about the human side of medicine, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and inspiration.

Check out Dr. Tate on social media: https://linktr.ee/Doctor_Kam

#22: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for a Cause

Episode 22

jeudi 4 avril 2024 • Duration 18:52

To learn more, you can view our GoFundMe Page here: https://gofund.me/ca80221f

When my 18-year-old son Brian died in a car accident in 2013, a part of me died that night. However, a new part of me was born. A part of me to achieve great things in life that my son Brian would no longer have the chance to do. My son, Kevin, has felt much the same way as me since his brother died. We have spoken extensively about wanting to challenge ourselves physically and mentally. Furthermore, I wanted to do something beyond my everyday life as a neurosurgeon. We were searching for a challenge that seemed impossible to us. Climbing the nearly 20,000 feet below-freezing, snow-covered peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro was what we landed on.

Then, I met Daniel Frazier. Here is someone who survived a really high fall from a roof. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and a spine injury. For the last 2 years, while recovering from his injuries, Daniel has dreamed about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. A goal to challenge himself mentally and physically post injury. The day I met him, I knew then that fate had brought us together and we were destined to complete this life challenge together.

With our mission, we hope to inspire others on many different levels to reach for goals and dreams in their own lives that they think are impossible. Furthermore, our goal is to raise money for SameYou and Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF).

Our apparel: https://doctorhoeflinger.com/
- Part of all proceeds go towards our Mt Kilimanjaro project fundraiser and BrianMatters - our charity nonprofit.