Wellness at the Speed of Light
I’m Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a spine surgeon with 9000 spinal surgeries under my belt and a profound passion for comprehensive well-being. My podcast, ”Wellness at the Speed of Light,” unites my surgical expertise with diverse healing practices, aiming to revolutionize our medical system and societal health. Through this long-form video podcast, I explore the synergy of Western, Eastern, and alternative medicine, focusing on how they can collectively enhance health and wellness. In each episode, I delve into various health topics, ranging from medical and surgical intricacies to nutrition, exercise, and emerging technologies. I invite experts across different fields to provide a holistic view of today’s health landscape, helping listeners navigate its complexities. ”Wellness at the Speed of Light” is designed for a broad audience: medical professionals seeking deeper insights, patients grappling with health issues, and anyone interested in a holistic approach to well-being. The podcast offers in-depth discussions on modern medical techniques, holistic healing methods, and inspiring recovery stories. My goal is to empower, educate, and inspire a healthier, more balanced life, leveraging my experience and insights as a spine surgeon deeply committed to wellness. Join me on this journey through the vast world of health with ”Wellness at the Speed of Light,” where I strive to demystify wellness and contribute to a healthier, happier world.
Episodes
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi speaks with Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with deep expertise in lipidology and cardiovascular prevention. They unpack why cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women, and why many people labeled “low risk” are still vulnerable to heart attack or stroke.
This audio conversation focuses...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with Dr. Samantha Harte for a candid, reflective conversation about trauma, betrayal, addiction, and the path toward self-healing.
Dr. Harte shares her personal journey of recovery and how lived experience shaped her work at the intersection of psychology, self-awareness, and meaning-making. The discussion explores how early wounds and painful experi...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi speaks with Dr. Galen Buckwalter about the evolving science of brain-computer interfaces and the deeply human stories behind innovation.
Dr. Buckwalter shares his experience following a spinal cord injury that led him to become one of the earliest participants in a brain implant research program. The conversation explores how brain-computer interface research ...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by world-renowned stem cell researcher Dr. Neil Riordan for an educational discussion on regenerative medicine, cellular repair, and the evolving science behind stem cell research.
The conversation focuses on what adult stem cells are, how they differ from embryonic stem cells, and why these distinctions matter for ethics, regulation, and scientific ...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi speaks with Dr. Kerri Anthony about the midlife transition into perimenopause and menopause, a stage of life that remains widely misunderstood and frequently dismissed.
Dr. Anthony explains why the symptoms many women experience are rooted in real biological and hormonal shifts that affect both the body and the brain. The conversation explores how changes duri...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by Dr. Terry Simpson for a clear, science-grounded conversation on obesity, emerging medications, and the future of patient care.
Dr. Simpson brings a clinician’s perspective to one of the most debated topics in modern healthcare, explaining why obesity cannot be reduced to willpower or diet alone. The discussion explores how brain signaling and phys...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi speaks with Dr. Alice Burron, founder of Strategic Action Health, about why so many people feel disconnected from their own health and how that disconnect shapes long-term outcomes.
The conversation centers on a simple but often overlooked idea: health decisions are made every day, not only in clinics or during moments of illness. Dr. Burron explains how moder...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by board-certified neurologist Dr. Theodore Henderson for an educational discussion on brain health, cellular energy, and emerging approaches in neurology.
The conversation centers on how light-based therapies, often referred to as photobiomodulation, are being studied for their potential role in supporting brain function. Dr. Henderson explains how ...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi speaks with Dr. Abilash Haridas about burnout, wellbeing, and redefining success at the highest levels of medicine.
Dr. Haridas is a double board-certified pediatric and cerebrovascular neurosurgeon, CEO of Astra Neurosurgical Institute, and President of the Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics. With thousands of complex brain and spine surgeries behin...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by Isabelle Renard-Fontaine and Dr. Svetlana Masgutova for an in-depth conversation on how early stress in the neonatal intensive care environment can influence infant neurodevelopment.
The discussion explores what happens when a newborn’s earliest days unfold in highly medicalized settings rather than through consistent physical connection and senso...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with Andrew Kooger for a deeply human conversation about resilience, identity, and rebuilding life after catastrophic change.
Andrew shares the reality of the day everything shifted following a mountain biking accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. He walks listeners through the emotional weight of delayed rescue, waking up to a body that no...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Marc Moisi for an in-depth conversation on leadership, mentorship, and team performance in modern spine surgery.
Drawing from years in the operating room and leadership roles beyond it, Dr. Moisi shares what it truly takes to build and lead elite surgical teams. The discussion explores how effective leadership directly im...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with mental health advocate and nurse educator Dr. Alexandria Rosa for an honest, needed conversation about burnout, emotional strain, and the unseen realities of working in healthcare.
This episode explores the parts of medicine that are rarely addressed in training but deeply felt in practice. Dr. Sinicropi and Dr. Rosa discuss how emotional exhaus...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi talks with Dr. Scott Sigman about the real-world impact of photobiomodulation on post-surgical recovery. From cocktail party conversations to serious science, Dr. Sigman breaks down how light therapy is transforming how we heal after surgery.
They discuss how laser therapy:
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Helps reduce post-op inflammation
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Speeds up wound healing by activating fibrobl...
Why are stem cells so effective in treating chronic and autoimmune conditions?
In this episode, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with Joshua Ketner, founder of Dream Body Clinic, to explore how mesenchymal stem cells don’t just patch damage—they help the body reset. Ketner breaks down how these cells act like managers on a construction site, sending the right healing signals to regulate immune response and restore balance.
You’ll le...
Burnout is one of the greatest threats facing modern medicine—but real solutions begin with honest conversations and courageous leadership.
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with Dr. Marc Moisi, Director of Neurosurgery at Hurley Medical Center and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, to explore the emotional, physical, and cultural challenges facing today’s surgeons.
Fr...
What gives someone the strength to keep going after everything changes in an instant?
In this emotional episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi sits down with Christina Demirelli, a remarkable young woman whose life was transformed by a spinal cord injury in 2019. Her recovery journey is a powerful mix of family support, medical innovation, and sheer willpower.
Christina shares how her parents, therapists, ...
In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is joined by Dr. Keith Cronin, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Executive Vice President of Commercialization at Neuro20 Technologies.
Together, they explore how Neuro20, the first and only FDA cleared full body electrical stimulation suit, is transforming physical rehabilitation, athletic performance, and neurotechnology in medicine.
Dr. Cronin shares insights ...
What if the cure for Parkinson’s isn’t just here on Earth — but also in space?
In this powerful episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, I sat down with two extraordinary women shaping the future of medicine:
Dr. Jeanne Loring, a world-renowned stem cell researcher
Jenifer Raub, President of Summit for Stem Cell and a Parkinson’s patient-turned-advocate
Dr. Loring has developed lab-grown brain organoids—tiny but powerful models ...
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How Light Therapy Can Heal the Brain | Dr. Michael Hamblin on Photobiomodulation (PBM)Can light unlock the brain’s healing potential? In this episode of Wellness at the Speed of Light, Dr. Michael Hamblin—one of the world’s foremost experts in photobiomodulation (PBM)—explores how red and near-infrared light therapy can enhance brain function, promote healing, and tr...
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