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A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster. "When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations about health and wellness—without the clutter, chatter, or noise. With more than 45 years as a family physician, my experience as one of the lead physicians caring for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, my ongoing work mentoring medical students and residents at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and my humanitarian medical work with Tibetan refugees, I’ve gained a unique perspective on modern health care. I strive to blend the science of Western medicine with the balance of holistic, integrative approaches to healing. Give the podcast a listen—I think you’ll love it." New episodes every week -- with occasional bonus episodes to respond to breaking health news. Follow the show and share it with your friends!

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Trump officials are delaying Covid vaccines for children in some states

2026/10/16

Send Zorba a message! The Trump administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

The Flu is different this season | Wrist pain | Lactose in meds | Kegel exercises

2026/10/14

Send Zorba a message! Zorba explains why influenza will be different this year. He helps a caller whose longtime work on boat motors has caused wrist and hand pain. Emails about lactose in medications, and incontinence, and we get some listener feedback. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Weight Watchers Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet (with a Southern twist)

2026/10/09

Send Zorba a message! Zorba weighs in on the DELISH study -- a comparison of the Weight Watchers Diet vs. The Mediterranean Diet with a southern food twist. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Working from home may hurt mental health | Too many meds causing fatigue | How much sodium? | Constructive Criticism | Compassion during dark times

2026/10/07

Send Zorba a message! Zorba digs in to a study that suggests working from home may be detrimental to our mental health. What are the pros and cons, and what is the best solution? He helps a caller who may be on too many medications. A listener asks about how much daily sodium is healthy, a listener chimes in with constructive criticism for Zorba, and he talks about the role of compassion and resilience during trying times. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Why are Federal officials underreporting measles deaths in Pennsylvania?

2026/10/02

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the discrepancy between state and federal officials regarding measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania. Why is the current federal administration questioning and underreporting measles fatalities? Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

2026/09/30

Send Zorba a message! The FDA has approved a new over-the-counter pain medication that combines acetaminophen with naproxen. Zorba weighs in on why now, and what this could be useful for. He helps out a caller with questions about vitamins to help with memory. He fields emails about GERD and prostate medications, we hear a Pavlovian Mom Joke, and Zorba reminisces about a horrible first date he had when he was 16 at a restaurant in Chicago. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

New study suggests eating eggs may lower Alzheimer's risk

2026/09/25

Send Zorba a message! Eggs! They're good for us again! Zorba digs into the complicated history of eating eggs; and he looks at new research that suggests egg consumption may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Diet is linked to male infertility | Preserving hair during chemo | Zorba's father's gumball machine for dogs | Nuts & cholesterol | Eye drops to correct vision

2026/09/23

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at new research about how one's diet affects men's sperm count. He helps a caller who has questions about using a cooling treatment to help preserve her air during chemotherapy. Zorba talks about his father's entrepreneurial endeavor developing and selling the "Yuppy Puppy" -- a gumball machine for dogs. He answers emails about eating nuts to help control cholesterol, and new prescription eye drops to help with near-sightedness. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Thoughts on SNAP Benefit bans for soda and junk food

2026/09/18

Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retailers can accept payments for through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP). He also discusses the requirement to stock perishable food items. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Another Major Cancer Breakthrough | Marathoner's Hypertension | Vitamin K Foods | Mom Jokes

2026/09/16

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the newly-approved drug for treating pancreatic cancer. He talks to a marathon runner about how his blood pressure meds are affecting his ability to run long distances. He digs deep into the Vitamin K hole, and we hear a Mom Joke sent in from a listener named Sue Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Promising breakthrough for kidney transplant patients

2026/09/11

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses exciting news for folks looking for a kidney transplant. A patient was successfully kept alive with a pig kidney for 271 Days until he could receive a human kidney. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Football & Concussions | Kids & Viruses | AMA calls out Zorba | Mom Jokes | Zorba in Nepal

2026/09/09

Send Zorba a message! On our 50th episode: Zorba looks at new research showing 1 in 4 NFL players have CTE, a progressive, degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma. He also talks about how this plays into youth sports. The American Heart Association calls out Zorba for something he said on the podcast. We hear a Mom Joke and Zorba talks about his recent time in Nepal, and how folks can help with the relief efforts following the recent disasters in the area. Link to support Nepal disaster relief Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

The President's executive order on vaccines for children is far from the "Gold Standard"

2026/09/04

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on the President's new executive order that reduces the recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

2026/09/02

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks a study about distracted driving, and how traffic fatalities surge on days when popular artists release new albums. He helps a caller whose health insurance soared after getting "advice" from his doc. Zorba helps a listener with HRT questions, talks about grief and human resiliency, Karl's mom shares a Mom Joke, and Zorba gets stumped on a boozy question. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

New cancer vaccine should be celebrated

2026/08/28

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on the groundbreaking mRNA therapeutic vaccine to combat melanoma. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: [email protected]: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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4.5 out of 5

243 reviews

★★★★★

SuddenSal 2026/03/27

A National Treasure

I love Dr Paster - have listened to him for over a decade - always on podcast as I did not live in Wisconsin. I was heartbroken when I heard Wisconsi...

★★★★★

pssix 2025/06/30

Great show

I love you guys but you throw me sometimes. Doctors experimenting on themselves is nothing new, Zorba knows that. It’s called “Biohacking” for the gen...

★★★★★

LuvmiOdie 2024/06/24

Zorba Pasteur on your health

Wonderful show combining good information & humor; all the best to make for a wonderful day. Dr. Zorba, Tom and Carl, you guys are the best.😃 I liste...

★★★★★

Dammashani 2022/07/09

Love the show

I appreciate the excellent health advice and information. The doses of humor are also helpful. The best ever was the compilation of songs in reference...

★★★★★

ltd farm 2022/07/09

A treasure

Always learn something and laugh at all the antics. Great dinner ideas. The honorable dr Zorba is someone we should all aspire to. Love tactiturn Tom...

★★★★★

Mrcollinsmediateach 2021/10/17

I love this show

I look forward to the show every single week. Thank you so much for making it and putting the time and effort into producing a quality show.

★★☆☆☆

Jo011 2021/06/26

Review

Eye-related advice not optimal

★★★★★

Minnedota Pete 2021/04/07

Grammar Police

Please quit mis pronouncing “biome”. It is not “biomay”. It is “bi-ohm”. Thank you!

★★★★★

FloCoDen 2020/05/11

Light, But Good Information

I thoroughly enjoy Dr. Pastor and have learned a great deal from him. The good doctor manages to provide helpful medical information while maintaining...

★★★★★

Overlyactive11 2018/08/21

Funny, entertaining and practical

Love hearing these two and it keeps me awake while driving! Thanks keep up the good work!

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