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Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike HartAuthor: Dr. Mike Hart
Hart2Heart is the show where Dr. Mike Hart breaks down evidence-based health, longevity, performance, and modern medicine without the fluff. Each episode explores practical, evidence-based strategies for improving your life, including hormone health, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, supplements, exercise, sunlight, psychedelics, and smarter medication use. The goal is simple: help you understand what actually works so you can make better decisions for your health. The show also looks at the bigger picture, including how public health policy and politics influence personal well-being, and what you can do to take back control. If you want clear, actionable, no-BS conversations about living healthier, performing better, and thinking for yourself, this podcast is for you. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#241 Decriminalization, Healthcare, and the Future of Medicine with Dr. Ira Price
Episode 241
Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Dr. Mike Hart and Dr. Ira Price explore how medicine is adapting as patients gain greater access to emerging treatments, health information, and tools once limited to physicians. They discuss unapproved peptides and GLP-1 drugs, the growing shift toward personalized and patient-centered care, and the challenges doctors face when evidence and regulation lag behind real-world use. The conversation expands into Canada's opioid crisis, drug decriminalization, fentanyl and medetomidine contamination, emergency-room strain, physician burnout, and broader problems within the Canadian healthcare system. They also examine medical cannabis, CBD and lesser-known cannabinoids, psychedelic medicine, sleep, longevity, and the importance of balancing individual choice with evidence, clinical judgment, and responsible medical guidance. Dr. Ira Price is an emergency physician, sports medicine specialist, and longtime cannabinoid-medicine practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of acute care, emerging therapeutics, and patient-centered medicine. Over nearly two decades working with cannabinoids and years on the front lines of emergency care, he has developed a strong focus on helping patients navigate treatments that often move faster than traditional medical guidelines. His approach emphasizes collaboration rather than gatekeeping, encouraging physicians to remain lifelong learners while helping patients critically evaluate evidence, understand risks and benefits, and make more informed decisions about their health. He brings a practical perspective shaped by emergency medicine, sports medicine, cannabinoid research and clinical practice, and firsthand experience with the evolving challenges facing modern healthcare. Medical Cannabis or Cannabinoids for Chronic Non-Cancer and Cancer Related Pain — Li Wang et al., including Dr. Ira Price / The BMJ H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1034 Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — Kevin Han, Jia-Yu Wang, Peng-Yun Wang & Yue-Chu-Han Peng H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38924898/ EPIDIOLEX (Cannabidiol) — Jazz Pharmaceuticals H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT EPIDIOLEX.com https://www.epidiolex.com/what-is-epidiolex Acute Effects of Cannabigerol on Anxiety, Stress, and Mood — Carrie Cuttler, Amanda Stueber, Ziva D. Cooper & Ethan Russo / Scientific Reports H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39003387/ CBD and THCV in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes — Khalid A. Jadoon et al. / Diabetes Care H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27573936/ Dependence Potential and Acute Toxicity of Psychoactive Substances — Robert S. Gable / American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8213692/ Tru Niagen / Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) — Niagen Bioscience / Dr. Charles Brenner H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT Tru Niagen https://www.truniagen.com/pages/our-story Oura Ring Sleep Tracking — Oura Health H2H 241 IRA PRICE TRANSCRIPT Oura Support https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/11752397946003-Sleep-Stages Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to the Hart2Heart Podcast 02:04 Peptides Are Everywhere 04:01 GLP-1s Disrupt Weight Loss 08:02 Metformin Longevity Debate 10:41 Doctors Handling Unapproved GLPs 17:17 Patient Power And Education 21:31 Misinformation And Collaboration 25:02 Canadian Drug Policy Overhaul 31:37 Fentanyl Lacing Medetomidine 36:23 Why Healthcare Is Failing 41:01 ER Burnout And Wellness 43:17 Physician Self Care 43:39 Residency Grind Reality 44:23 Fixing Resident Hours 45:34 ER Career Longevity 47:05 Private Healthcare Debate 51:07 Immigration System Strain 53:24 CBD Hype vs Evidence 56:53 CBD Dosing and Cost 01:00:39 Buspirone and Psychedelics 01:08:24 Underrated Cannabinoids 01:12:54 Cannabis Sleep and REM 01:19:03 Cannabis Risks and Alcohol 01:24:47 Closing Thoughts The Hart2Heart podcast is hosted by family physician Dr. Michael Hart, who is dedicated to cutting through the noise and uncovering the most effective strategies for optimizing health, longevity, and peak performance. This podcast dives deep into evidence-based approaches to hormone balance, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, psychedelics, supplements, exercise protocols, leveraging sunlight, and de-prescribing pharmaceuticals — using medications only when absolutely necessary. Beyond health science, we explore the intersection of public health and politics, exposing how policy decisions shape our health landscape and what actionable steps people can take to reclaim control over their well-being. Guests range from out-of-the-box thinking physicians such as Dr. Casey Means (author of "Good Energy") and Dr. Roger Sehult (Medcram lectures) to public health experts such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Marty Mckary (Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and high-profile names such as Zuby and Mark Sisson (Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen). If you're ready to take control of your health and performance, this podcast is for you.We cut through the jargon and deliver practical, no-BS advice that you can implement in your daily life, empowering you to make positive changes for your well-being. Connect with Dr. Mike Hart Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart
