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The Dr. Hoeflinger Podcast

by Brian Hoeflinger, MD

The Dr. Hoeflinger Podcast helps you make smarter decisions in everyday life, without the jargon, fear, or hype, so you can live healthier and more intentionally. Hosted by Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a board-certified neurosurgeon with 26+ years of experience, and his son, Kevin, the show breaks down complex topics in plain English: longevity, memory, sleep, back and neck pain, injury prevention, alcohol’s impact, exercise, and more. Kevin keeps things practical and relatable, asking the questions you’d ask at the dinner table and turning insights into simple steps you can use right away. Expect evidence-based education, powerful personal stories, and behind-the-scenes perspective from medicine, plus thoughtful conversations about resilience, meaning, and what adversity can teach us about living well, both one-on-one and with incredible guests. Dr. Hoeflinger's Free Newsletter https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/ Dr. Hoeflinger's Book The Night He Died: The Harsh Reality of Teenage Drinking https://doctorhoeflinger.com/products/the-night-he-died-the-harsh-reality-of-teenage-drinking Dr. Hoeflinger's links https://linktr.ee/brianhoeflinger Contact Us brian.hoeflinger1@gmail.com

Latest episodes

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#52: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself as a Parent | Dr. Whitney Casares

Pediatrician Dr. Whitney Casares shares the advice from a therapist that changed how she makes decisions as a parent: turn one mirror in. She also explains why social med

Oct 18
49 min

#51: The Plastic Surgeon Who Did Residency Twice | Dr. Alex De Souza

Dr. Alex De Souza is a plastic surgeon and anatomy professor with over three decades of experience. He was already a fully trained in Brazil, but to practice in the U.S.

Sep 27
43 min

#50: Training for Your First Triathlon | Swim Panic, Fueling & Race Day

Dr. Hoeflinger and his son Kevin are training for the Michigan Half Ironman. In this episode they break down what a 70.3 and shorter triathlon distances actually involve,

Sep 15
31 min

#49: Why Cigarettes and Vaping Are So Addictive

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 https://nuropod.com/hoeflinger Nicotine reaches your brain in 10 to 15 seconds, and that speed is most of the

Sep 6
26 min

#48: The 4 Stages of Sleep & What Happens in Each One

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Most of us spend a third of our lives asleep with no idea what's actually happening. T

Aug 30
28 min

#47: NBA Team Doctor for the Chicago Bulls | Dr. Jeremy Alland

Dr. Jeremy Alland is the head primary care team physician for the Chicago Bulls and also works with the White Sox and Chicago Fire, but he never planned on being a doctor

Aug 26
1 h 01 min

#46: Are Doctors Being Asked to Do More With Less? | Dr. Furhan Qureshi

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Qureshi on social media 👉 https://www.instagram.com/furhanqureshimd/ Dr

Jun 21
47 min

#45: Engineering Student to Brain Surgeon | Dr. Jay Jagannathan

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Jagannathan on social media 👉 https://mi-neurosurgery.com Dr. Jay Jagan

Jun 14
47 min

#44: What It Really Takes to Become a Heart Surgeon | Dr. Bobby Yanagawa:

Check out Dr. Yanagawa on social media 👉 https://linktr.ee/dryanagawa Dr. Bobby Yanagawa was rejected from medical school twice. He almost didn't take his own father to

Apr 8
1 h 06 min

#43: A Pediatric Doctor's Rule for Medicine & Life | Dr. Paul Tran

Check out Dr. Tran on social media 👉 @Alimentaryschool Link to our free webinar event on Navigating Difficult Conversations in Medicine: https://www.facebook.com/share/

Feb 15
41 min

#42: What Should You Do If You Have Back Pain? Neurosurgeon Explains

Subscribe to my free newsletter for practical insights on health, medicine, and living well ▶ https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/ Back pain is incredibly common, and it

Jan 25
24 min

#36: A&P Professor - Why Learning Shouldn’t Be Boring

A&P Professor's Course 👉 https://anpprofessor.com/vip-access Tim Reynolds, known online as A&P Professor, breaks down how he makes complex topics simple, engaging, and f

Mar 25 2025
1 h 03 min

#35: Dr. Drew Ramsey - How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Diet & Lifestyle Changes

Dr. Ramsey's New Book 👉 Healing the Modern Brain     In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and lead

Mar 15 2025
1 h 17 min

#33: Dr. Z Neurosurgery - What It Really Takes to Become a Neurosurgeon

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Z, a spine surgery fellow and neurosurgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. Z discusses his journey through neurosurgery, including the grueling d

Mar 1 2025
1 h 14 min

#32: The Future of Healthcare & What It Means for You | Bo & Ford Holland

Learn more about Health Bank One! ▶ http://www.healthbankone.com/ Download the Health Bank One app from the Apple App Store Use code HOEFLINGER for 20% off your monthly

Feb 22 2025
1 h 11 min

#31: Passion, Pressure, & Precision: The Journey of Brain Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger talk with three neurosurgery residents (Drs. Catherine Jay, Racquel Whyte, and Karolina Pellot) and one attendi

Feb 3 2025
1 h 04 min

#30: The History of Brain Surgery

In this episode, Dr. Hoeflinger and Kevin discuss the history of brain surgery from 7,000 BCE to present day and what the future of surgery and medicine may bring. Check

Jan 26 2025
40 min

#29: How I Became a Brain Surgeon | Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD

In this video, I share my journey of becoming a neurosurgeon - detailing how you become a neurosurgeon, how long it takes, and why I did it. Learn more about MotivateMD

Jan 18 2025
11 min

#26: The Hoeflingers - What's New, Eating Healthy, and the 80/20 Rule

In this episode, the Hoeflingers discuss their week, eating healthy, and 80/20 rule. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinge

Nov 10 2024
42 min

#25: Dr. Antonio Webb - Becoming a Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Antonio Webb is a board certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon located in San Antonia, TX. In today's episode, we discussed the difference between

Sep 7 2024
48 min

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I just started listening to your podcasts. Today I listened to Christie talk about becoming a young mom. The thing I love about your podcasts is how you all keep real life topics in perspective. We’ve all had “something” and you remind people we aren’t alone in our struggles. I admire all of you for pulling together in good times and bad and supporting each other. What a beautiful example to others. I’m sure you inspire so many. I look forward to catching up on the episodes I haven’t heard.

Owen’s Auntie · Jul 2024

I really appreciate this family’s willingness to initiate honest conversations about common life issues. The topics are very relatable. I enjoy the family banter.

Lola222000 · Jan 2024

Love this podcast! Intelligent medical, down to earth professionals relaying life experiences through son Kevin’s coordination. Personal, and revealing storytelling. Dr. Cindy’s recollection of gender bias during her medical training is a familiar story among many women physicians. I’ve heard many stories from my MD sister about the gender bias discrimination, and personal sacrifices that many women physicians go through when balancing work and motherhood. I also enjoyed Dr. Cindy’s reference to being a truck driver’s daughter and engaging in occasional boisterous expression when the moment called for it. Thank you for being real.

twigflowerladybugmushroom · Sep 2023

This podcast is great! The variety of topics is interesting and I love that the people are so down to earth and very relatable. I have learned a lot.

Christawilson1 · Oct 2023

I am a three time brain surgery survivor and this podcast hits home. I’m going to share it with my friend who also had several surgeries, she would really appreciate what you guys are doing here. Thank you for this!

JavierAOjeda · Feb 2024

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