What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V
Every week, people call Dr. V with the same underlying question: What is going on? As an experienced emergency physician with 30 years of experience and healthcare leader, Dr. Valda Crowder has spent her career helping patients think clearly in high-stress moments. Now, she brings that same calm, evidence-based guidance to you. Whether you're navigating aging, raising children, managing chronic conditions, considering surgery, or trying to understand confusing medical advice, Dr. V helps you cut through the noise. No hype. No panic. Just practical, physician-led clarity.
Episodes
Join Dr. Valda Crowder as she breaks down everything you need to know about your gallbladder, liver, and pancreas: what they do, what goes wrong, and how to protect them. From fatty liver disease and gallbladder attacks to pancreatitis and elevated enzymes, Dr. V answers real listener questions with the straight talk and practical advice you need to stay informed and empowered about your gut health.
Your gut does more than digest food—it plays a critical role in immunity, energy levels, mood, and overall wellness. In Part 1 of our Gastrointestinal Health series, we lay the foundation for understanding how your digestive system works and why gut health is essential to whole-body health.
In this episode, Dr. V explores:
- The basics of gastrointestinal anatomy and function
- Common signs and symptoms of gut imbalance
- How diet, stres...
In an era of relentless news cycles, political divisiveness, and constant digital overwhelm, how do we protect our mental health while staying informed and engaged? Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V), a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she explores the critical topic of psychological safety in today's challe...
Dr. V explains sleep apnea, and how it impacts overall health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. These effects are primarily due to the lack of oxygen and the stress hormones released in response to these pauses.
Ever wonder why healthcare is so costly and if there is anything that you can do about it? Get the inside scoop about healthcare costs, and direct answers to listener questions from Dr. V, a 30-year emergency room doc.
In this episode you'll learn more about the business of health and how you can get financial assistance when you need it. Plus, enjoy a little laughter for your pain with Comedian Damon Williams.
This week's episode dives deep into the world of diabetes, a silent public health challenge affecting millions of people. With insights into the various types of diabetes, we explore the critical importance of getting your hemoglobin A1c checked to prevent serious complications. Our host, Dr. V, shares valuable tips on how dietary changes and lifestyle choices can significantly impact your health and help you manage or even re...
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. Valda Crowder examines Dr. King's unfinished work in healthcare equity. Drawing from his 1966 declaration that "injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane," this episode explores how inequality, access, and systemic bias continue to shape American healthcare. Through listener calls, Dr. V add...
How to Decrease Your Healthcare Costs in the Upcoming Year
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today: rising healthcare costs. In this episode, Dr...
During a high time of job loss, and economic downturn, career opportunities in healthcare are still thriving. There is such a vast world in healthcare careers beyond being a doctor!
Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) is back with part two of guiding listeners through the diverse opp...
Your mouth reveals more about your health than you think. Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) and her dental expert guests as they explore the critical links between dental health and major health conditions like sleep apnea and more. Discover why bleeding gums aren't just a dental issue—they're a warning sign your whole body needs attention. Dr. V and guests answer listener questions about everything from oral health to warni...
As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, many people experience more than just the winter blues. In this episode, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern and can significantly impact mood, energy levels, sleep, and overall well-being.
Join Dr. Valda Crowder aka Dr. V as she discuss:
- What Seasonal Affective Disorder is and how it differs from typical seasonal ...
Explore the vast world of healthcare careers beyond being a doctor!
Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) guides listeners through the diverse opportunities in healthcare—from medical billing and nursing to phlebotomy, mental health therapy, and pharmaceutical sales.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and types of nerve damage that disrupt communication between your brain and body. Dr. V answers listener questions about pain management, lifestyle changes, diabetes connections, tre...
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination.
In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, she interviews guests about their first-hand accounts of medical discrimination and how they advocated for themselves, literally saving their lives.
Dr. V explores the real-world impacts of medica...
Medical Discrimination: Understanding Bias in Healthcare
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination. In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, discover how patients face bias and unequal care based o...
Right now, as we speak, millions of Americans are facing a healthcare crisis that could hit your family next. Open enrollment is happening this month, but with the government shutdown and the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' making its way through Congress, the rules are changing faster than most people can keep up.
If you have health insurance...
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a 30-year board-certified emergency medicine physician, as she cuts through misinformation and delivers the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this essential episode, Dr. V explains what autism really is, how it's detected and diagnosed, and what evidence-based treatments and therapies actually work.
Dr. V tackl...
In a world where chronic stress has become the norm, Dr. Valda Crowder delivers a powerful wake-up call: self-care isn't selfish—it's strategic survival. Join board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. V as she breaks down the science behind "headline stress disorder" and reveals how constant exposure to polarized news, global conflicts, and digital overwhelm is lit...
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