This week on The Med List, Kevin and Donna sit down with Dr. Richard Harris—physician, pharmacist, and author of White Coat, Heavy Soul—to unpack a big question:
Why aren’t patients actually getting better? From overprescribing to overlooked lifestyle factors, Dr. Harris shares why true health goes far beyond medications—and how prevention, habits, and personal responsibility play a crucial role. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why simplifying (not adding) medications can be powerful
• How small daily habits create long-term health outcomes
• The importance of taking ownership of your health journey
• What needs to change in today’s healthcare system

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or dependent on the system—this conversation will challenge your perspective and empower you to take control.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna talk with Dr. Brad St. Martin about a common—but often unspoken—issue: pelvic health. From incontinence to prolapse, many women experience symptoms that impact daily life but assume are “just part of aging.” This episode breaks down why these issues happen, what treatments are available, and why you don’t have to live with them. If it’s affecting your life, it’s worth addressing—and help is available.

In this powerful episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with Shubu and Mimi Mukherjee to share a deeply personal story of severe pain, repeated misdiagnoses, and the long road to discovering that a medication may have been at the center of it all. What began as recovery after bypass surgery turned into months of debilitating chest pain, fear, and unanswered questions—until careful observation, persistence, and pattern recognition helped reveal a possible adverse drug reaction hiding in plain sight. Together, they explore what patients and families can do when something feels wrong, why medication side effects should never be dismissed too quickly, and how journaling symptoms, asking better questions, and finding clinicians who truly listen can make all the difference. This is a moving conversation about patient advocacy, caregiver resilience, the limits of certainty in medicine, and the life-changing importance of being heard.