Vitality Unfiltered

Host David J. Bauder, PA-C, founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, is joined by Scott Welsh from Preston’s Pharmacy in Arlington, Virginia, for an in-depth discussion about the world of pharmaceutical compounding and the growing role compounding pharmacies play in modern healthcare.

Compounding pharmacies have existed since the earliest days of pharmacy, but the rapid growth of GLP-1 medications, bioidentical hormone therapy, ...

When people decide to start exercising, one of the most common mistakes is trying to change everything overnight.

Six workouts a week. Hour-long sessions. Running. Weights. Boot camps. New diets. A completely different lifestyle.

It may work for a week or two—but for someone who hasn't exercised consistently in years, that intensity can quickly become difficult to sustain.

In Episode 2 of The Exercise Reset, David Bauder, PA-C, ...

Host David J. Bauder, PA-C, founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reeves, Medical Director, and Stephanie Lattimore, FNP-BC, for an important discussion about one of the most overlooked hormones in women's health: progesterone. 

Many women are told that progesterone's only purpose is supporting pregnancy and protecting the uterus during the reproductive years. As a result, its importance during per...

If you haven't exercised consistently in five, ten, or even twenty years, where do you begin?

In the first episode of this five-part Exercise Reset series, David Bauder, PA-C, explains why the most important first step isn't choosing a gym, buying new shoes, or finding the perfect workout. It's making the decision that movement and exercise are going to become part of your life.

David introduces the Exercise Reset Levels—a simp...

Why do so many people know exactly what they need to do to improve their health—but struggle to follow through?

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, host David J. Bauder, PA-C, founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, welcomes Mark Divine, former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, leadership expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, for an in-depth conversation about the mindset behind lasting personal transformation.

Drawing on de...

Vitality Unfiltered with David J. Bauder, PA-C

Guest: Briana Black – Elite Physique Athlete | Registered Nurse

What does it really take to transform your body into an elite physique while maintaining your health, career, and long-term wellness?

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, David Bauder sits down with Briana Black, an Elite Physique Athlete and Registered Nurse, to explore the realities of competitive bodybuilding. Fro...

Statins have transformed cardiovascular medicine, yet they continue to generate significant discussion among physicians, researchers, and patients alike.

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, host David J. Bauder, PA-C, is joined by Stephanie Lattimore, FNP-BC, and Dr. Shah Ahmed, MD, to explore the science behind statin medications, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease.

The conversation begins by examining why statins became on...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guest: Shah Ahmed
 Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, David J. Bauder, PA-C, and Dr. Shah Ahmed explore one of the most important—but often overlooked—metrics in modern longevity medicine: VO₂ max. 

VO₂ max measures the body's ability to take in, transport, and utilize oxygen du...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guest: Stephanie Lattimore, MSN, FNP-BC - Weight Loss & Vitality, DC

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, David J. Bauder, PA-C, and Stephanie Lattimore, NP, discuss Sermorelin, one of the most studied growth hormone secretagogues in modern medicine.

The conversation begins with a review of how Sermorelin works by stimulating the pituitary gland to ...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guest: Alicia Sanderson
 Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon & Otolaryngologist

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore the complex world of rhinoplasty and the important relationship between nasal appearance and nasal function. 

Many people think of rhinoplasty simply as cosmetic surgery, but the nose is a highly func...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guests: Stephanie Lattimore, NP & Christopher Reeves, MD

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore the powerful relationship between hormones, metabolism, stress, and visible skin aging. 

Many patients feel frustrated that despite expensive skincare products and cosmetic treatments, their skin continues to chang...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guests: Stephanie Lattimore, NP Weight Loss & Vitality Washington DC & Shah Ahmed Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—drivers of aging-related health decline: sarcopenia. 

Sarcopenia refers to th...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore, NP Weight Loss & Vitality - Washington, DC & Shah Ahmed, MD Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most under-recognized yet highly prevalent conditions affecting post-menopausal women: Genitourinary Syndrome of Men...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Founder – Weight Loss & Vitality

Guest: Shah Ahmed
 Weight Loss & Vitality – Riverhead, NY

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in modern medicine: GLP-1 medications and medically supervised weight loss.

As therapies such as semaglutide and tirzepatide become increasingly commo...

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore
 Guest: Christopher Reeves

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—tools in preventive medicine: lab testing.

Many people only undergo lab work when symptoms arise, but by that point, underlying dysfunction may already be well established. This episode reframes lab testing as a proactive stra...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore
 Guest: Christopher Reeves

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most common—and often misunderstood—topics in hormone therapy: the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones.

Patients today are exposed to a wide range of information, much of it conflicting, leading to confusion and unce...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Co-Host: Stephanie Lattimore
 Guest: Christopher Reeves

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the most widely discussed—and often misunderstood—topics in men’s health: testosterone.

With increasing attention from social media, clinics, and marketing campaigns, many men are left trying to navigate conflicting information about...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
Guest: Alicia Sanderson, MD

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore a topic that is often overlooked in aesthetic medicine—but is critical to patient safety and long-term outcomes: knowing when not to treat.

David J. Bauder, PA-C, founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, and Dr. Alicia Sanderson, facial plastic surgeon, discuss the importance of identifying red ...

Vitality Unfiltered Podcast

Host: David J. Bauder, PA-C
 Guests: Shah Ahmed, MD | Stephanie Lattimore, NP

In this episode of Vitality Unfiltered, we explore one of the fastest-growing—and most misunderstood—areas in modern medicine: peptide therapy.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, influencing a wide range of physiologic processes. In recent years, peptides&mdash...