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Welcome back to What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of narcissism - what it really means, how it’s often misunderstood, and why the clinical definition matters so much more than the internet’s version. We explore how narcissistic personality disorder is diagnosed, where it comes from, and the profound impact it can have on relationships, families, and workplaces. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between a simply self-cent...

Welcome to another episode of What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V. In today’s show, the conversation focused on the vital role vaccines play in protecting our health at every stage of life, not just in childhood. A key theme that emerged was the ongoing development of new immunizations and the importance of staying up to date with current recommendations, especially in a time filled with confusion and conspiracy theories about vaccines. The discussion explored practical questions around ...

Welcome back to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V." In this episode, host Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, dives into part two of our series on narcissism. Building on last week’s foundation, Dr. V breaks down the practical side of dealing with narcissists, from spotting the red flags and understanding common manipulation tactics like love bombing and triangulation, to learning how to set boundaries, navigate tricky family dynamics, and survive narcis...

Welcome to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V." In today's episode, Dr. Valda Crowder dives into a topic that's everywhere these days: narcissism. The term gets thrown around in pop culture and everyday life, but what does it really mean from a clinical perspective? Dr. V breaks down the difference between narcissistic traits and the actual diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, explores its characteristics, and discusses how these behaviors present in relationships, families,...

Welcome back to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V." In today’s episode, Dr. Valda Crowder dives into the world of asthma, an often misunderstood but potentially deadly chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. Despite its prevalence, asthma still sends hundreds of thousands to the ER every year and claims lives, with many patients struggling to manage it correctly. This episode covers what actually happens inside the lungs during an asthma attack, the difference between a m...