In hospitals, Dr. Eric Dippel saw a disturbing reality: If you followed the rules and a patient d*ed, no one questioned it. But if you broke the rules and saved a life, you were punished. This is all because it was never about patients: it was about administrators, insurance, and whether the hospital got paid. That’s when he walked away. In this episode, we talk about why Dr. Dippel left the hospital system to build his own practice, and what he learned about medicine along the way. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #84.

In vascular care, not every procedure is final... Unlike open surgery, endovascular techniques give physicians the ability to go back - to reintervene when blockages return, and to buy patients more time. That flexibility is changing how we think about chronic disease management. It’s no longer just about a one-time “fix,” but about giving patients repeated chances to preserve blood flow, avoid amputation, and extend quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Eric Dippel shares why endovascular innovation matters and how it’s reshaping the future of vascular medicine. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #84.

“You’re k*lling people when you cut their legs off because you think it’s cheaper.” In the latest Life of Flow episode, Dr. Eric Dippel shares an emotional story of a patient who fought for years to keep his leg, returning again and again for procedures that kept blood flowing to his foot. Eventually, insurance denied further care. He was sent to the VA, where his leg was amputated. Within a year, he was gone. This episode is about the devastating consequences of health systems that prioritize cost over care, and why saving legs is truly saving lives. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #84.

This is a chilling reminder of how small breakdowns in the system can cost lives. A 73-year-old man went in for a routine outpatient procedure, but he never walked out. All because of a simple medical error... In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Eric Dippel to talk about what happens when medical systems fail the patients they’re meant to protect. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #84.

If someone's working 14-hour shifts, exhausted, and on the move, of course it’s easier to grab two cheeseburgers than prepare a meal you can’t afford. For many families, this isn’t about laziness or lack of willpower. It’s about cost, convenience, and education. And it’s fueling a nationwide cycle of obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance. In this episode, we sat down with dietitian Derrick Walker to explore why healthy eating has become a privilege (and what it will take to break that cycle!) Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #83.

As physicians, we all know by now that fast food isn’t about pleasure in most cases - it’s about survival. People turn to it not because it feels good, but because it helps them cope with stress, exhaustion, and lack of support, or simply because they can't afford anything better. The problem is that healthcare rarely addresses the bigger picture. Mental health, social environments, and access to dietitians are almost never included in the care plan, often because insurance won’t cover them. In this episode, we sat down with dietitian Derrick Walker to unpack why true prevention requires more than just medicine. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #83.

“It’s expensive to eat healthy.” I hear this phrase all the time from my patients - and honestly, I believe there’s truth to it. For many families, it really is more costly to buy fresh, whole foods than it is to grab something processed and cheap. And when you’re working long hours and trying to stretch every dollar, the math just feels impossible. It's that simple. What’s frustrating is that the food industry has leaned into this reality, reinforcing the idea that real food is out of reach and making convenience the default. So how do we start changing that narrative? How do we make eating well accessible not just for those who can afford it, but for everyone? That’s what this week’s Life of Flow conversation with dietitian Derrick Walker is all about. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #83.

Men in America are facing a health crisis: heart disease is cutting lives short in their 50s and 60s. Yet, when it comes to nutrition and prevention, men are rarely the focus - the conversation almost never targets them. In this episode, we sat down with Derrick Walker, a dietitian working to change that narrative: helping men step into the driver’s seat of their health and fight back against chronic disease. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #83.

Your brain remembers losing $100 twice as vividly as finding it. Owen Hunt taught us a daily exercise to hack that bias, so you start stacking proof that you’re winning, even in the smallest ways. It’s simple, fast, and the shift is hard to ignore once it clicks! 🙋‍♂️ We’re working it into our schedules whenever we can, even on hectic days, and it’s surprising how quickly it shifts your focus toward the wins you’d normally overlook. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #82.

Most people let their brain run on autopilot, and it keeps showing them the same problems. Owen Hunt is here to flip that switch. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode #82.