The Resilience Factor

The Resilience Factor – Where Strength Meets Longevity is hosted by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta, founder of Resilience Orthopedics. This empowering show explores how to build a body that’s strong, mobile, and built to last. From injury prevention and surgical insights to conversations with elite athletes and medical experts, Dr. Mehta brings you bold, science-backed strategies to optimize your strength, mobility, and resilience at every stage of life. Whether you're bouncing back or leveling up—this podcast is your prescription for living stronger, longer. Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Pamela Mehta MD, The Resilience Factor Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

The Resilience Factor is a health podcast hosted by Pamela Mehta, MD, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pamela Mehta, MD hosts The Resilience Factor, a health show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  Allergies: Why Your Treatment Isn’t Working & What Actually Helps with Dr. Payel Gupta

  Aug 20, 202638 minS1

  You have tried allergy pills, nasal sprays, and every pharmacy label that seems to match your symptoms, but you still wake up congested and foggy. Is the treatment failing, or could you be using the wrong tool, stopping too soon, or treating something that is not an allergy at all? Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Payel Gupta to explain how environmental and food allergies are identified and treated. They discuss why allergy routines fail, when testing can mislead patients, how eczema may affect food-allergy risk, and what families should understand about early allergen introduction and immunotherapy. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Isn’t My Allergy Treatment Working? 01:48 Why Do Allergy Treatments Fail? 03:17 How Long Does a Nasal Spray Take to Work? 04:03 What Are the Symptoms of Environmental Allergies? 05:16 Can You Develop Allergies as an Adult? 06:33 Do Allergy Shots and Immunotherapy Work? 08:32 How Long Do Allergy Shots Take? 09:14 Can Eczema Increase Food-Allergy Risk? 11:30 Why Are Food Allergies Increasing? 12:05 When Should Babies Be Introduced to Allergens? 13:35 How Does Oral Immunotherapy Work? 16:40 Can Xolair Help with Food Allergies? 18:14 Is There an Age Limit for Oral Immunotherapy? 20:42 How Do Food Allergies Affect Mental Health? 23:56 What Can Be Mistaken for Allergies? 25:42 Can Food-Allergy Tests Give False Positives? 28:02 What Is the Best Over-the-Counter Allergy Medicine? 29:28 Is Benadryl Safe for Everyday Allergies? 30:15 When Should You See an Allergist? 31:00 Dr. Payel Gupta’s Global Health Work 32:57 Why Community Matters in Chronic Illness GUEST RESOURCES: Website: https://www.easeallergy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycdoctor/ THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #59

  You Can’t Outperform Poor Sleep: How to Get the Rest You Need with Sleep Doctor Saema Tahir, MD

  Aug 13, 202636 minS1

  You work hard to exercise, eat well, perform at work, and show up for the people who need you. But could sacrificing sleep to fit it all in be making every one of those goals harder to reach? Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with Saema Tahir, MD, a quadruple board-certified physician known as The NYC Sleep Doctor, to explain what restorative sleep actually requires. They unpack why enough hours do not always equal healthy sleep, what may be disrupting your recovery, and how to tell whether you need a better routine or an evaluation for an underlying sleep problem. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Is Sleep Important for Your Health? 03:04 Can You Catch Up on Lost Sleep? 03:55 What Is the Difference Between Deep Sleep and REM Sleep? 05:26 How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder? 07:00 Why Can’t I Fall Asleep Even When I’m Tired? 08:45 Why Do I Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night? 10:03 Can Hormonal Changes Affect Sleep? 10:51 Why Do I Wake Up to Pee at Night?  12:30 What Does Restless Legs Syndrome Feel Like? 15:41 When Should You See a Doctor About Poor Sleep? 16:30 Why Am I Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? 18:26 Can You Trust Your Sleep Tracker? 19:00 Can Sleep Trackers Make Insomnia Worse? 21:34 How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep? 23:30 Are Sleeping Pills Safe for Long-Term Use? 24:42 Does Melatonin Help You Sleep? 25:45 Does Magnesium Help You Sleep? 26:25 Why Is Sleep Important for Children? 30:25 How Does Sleep Affect Aging? 32:13 Are Naps Good for You? 33:25 Where to Find Dr. Saema Tahir GUEST RESOURCES: Website: https://drsaematahirmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenycsleepdoctor/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenycsleepdoctor THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #57

  ORTHOPEDIC Q&A: Strength Training, Joint Pain & Staying Strong as You Age

  Jul 30, 202636 minS1

  Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta answers the questions patients ask most about strength training, joint pain, back pain, bone density, imaging, surgery, and staying active as they age. She is joined by her husband, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaspaul Gogia, who brings both his medical expertise and his personal experience recovering from serious injuries and orthopedic surgery. Together, they explain why pain can be a late signal, what “bone on bone” really means, whether walking is enough exercise, and how strength, mobility, and recovery needs change over time. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 What Is Orthopedic Q&A? 0:26 Why Did Pam Start Her Own Orthopedic Practice? 04:13 What Should You Know Before Joint Pain Starts? 07:45 How Do Muscle Mass and Bone Density Change With Age? 09:17 Which Orthopedic Myths Can Make Pain Worse? 11:15 Is Strength Training Important for Bone Health? 12:00 Are 10,000 Steps Enough Exercise? 13:00 Does “Bone on Bone” Mean You Need Joint Replacement? 15:15 Do Rotator Cuff and Meniscus Tears Require Surgery? 17:50 What Is the Best First Step for Lower Back Pain? 21:00 Can Yoga Help Lower Back Pain? 23:15 Is Pilates Good for Core Strength and Back Pain? 24:15 What Is the Difference Between Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis? 26:39 How Do Spine Surgeons Treat Osteoporosis Before Surgery? 27:15 How Long Should Osteoporosis Be Treated Before Surgery? 28:00 Why Does Mobility Matter More as You Age? 29:58 How Did a Hiking Injury Lead to Quadriceps Surgery? 31:25 How Long Does Recovery Take After Orthopedic Surgery? 32:35 How Do You Mentally Recover From an Injury and Surgery? THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #56

  The Truth About Peptides, Injections & What Actually Helps You Heal Faster | Dr. Svetlana Dani

  Jul 23, 202654 minS1

  Is there anything you can do to help an injury heal faster, or is the idea of a “magic” injection too good to be true? Peptides, PRP, cortisone injections, and newer treatments like Tenex are getting a lot of attention for pain, injuries, and recovery. But which treatments actually help, what does the research show, and what still requires time, physical therapy, and rebuilding strength? In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta and sports medicine physician Dr. Svetlana Dani break down the truth about peptides and injections, why tendons heal differently than muscles, how doctors approach chronic tendon pain, and what gives your body the best chance to heal faster. They also discuss strength training, returning to exercise safely, injury prevention, healthy aging, and why walking alone may not be enough to maintain muscle and bone health. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Do healing peptides actually work?   01:40 Peptides explained   04:01 How healing peptides may work   05:26 The risks of buying peptides online   06:49 Why there is no standard protocol   09:41 How people are currently using peptides   11:03 Why some peptides are combined   12:52 Promising, but not proven   13:28 Peptides vs. PRP   15:09 Choosing a qualified medical professional   17:25 How childhood injuries shaped Dr. Dani   22:15 Getting athletes back safely   25:44 Why tendon pain can be so persistent   27:14 Muscles strengthen faster than tendons   28:54 Why complete rest is not the answer   32:23 Cortisone, PRP, and chronic tendon pain   34:13 Why you cannot inject your way out of rehab   35:19 How the Tenex procedure works   37:33 Preventing injury when starting a new sport   40:13 Is strength training safe for children?   41:33 Muscle is more than aesthetic   43:32 How movement helps control blood sugar   46:21 Can exercise help release your own GLP-1?   47:05 Strength training vs. cardio   49:38 Is walking really enough?   GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: @theupsidedowndoc Website: https://svetlanadanimd.com/ THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #55

  Perimenopause, HRT & How to Advocate for Yourself at the OB-GYN | Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald

  Jul 16, 202643 minS1

  When was the last time you looked at your own body? Really looked? Most women have never seen parts of their own anatomy, have been told their symptoms are "normal," and have never been given permission to rest. Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald is here to change all three. In this episode of The Resilience Factor, Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with board-certified OB-GYN, author, and entrepreneur Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, better known online as "Dr. Everywoman," the self-described "Weird Al of women's health." They talk about perimenopause and HRT, why so many women are uncomfortable "down there," how to actually advocate for yourself at the doctor, and the difference between a symptom being "normal" and merely "common," a distinction that could change how you're cared for. Along the way, Dr. McDonald shares how a childhood mentor inspired her path into medicine, why she spent 20 years in men's boxers before building a wellness brand around the problem, and why she believes resilience is "an active pursuit of rest and self-care." DR. WENDY GOODALL MCDONALD EXPLAINS: * Why "normal" and "common" are not the same thing, and how to tell the difference at your appointment * Why not everyone needs HRT (and how she decides who actually does) * How testosterone fits into women's hormone care, and the mistakes providers make prescribing it * Why perimenopause awareness is both a blessing and a source of new anxiety * How to get the most out of your annual exam (hint: come in with a list) * Why she welcomes patients who've researched their symptoms on ChatGPT * What real self-advocacy looks like, and why it's never antagonistic * How her own pregnancy taught her the value of monitoring your own body * Why she built a mirror to help women see and understand their own bodies * How she turned flu shots and chlamydia into viral parody songs to make health accessible * Why "resting harder" is a skill she teaches her own kids CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Wendy's journey into medicine 04:31 Becoming a first-generation physician 06:00 The mentor who showed her it was possible 07:52 The "Weird Al" of women's health 09:33 Writing children's books to inspire future doctors 10:56 Building the Every Body brand 11:45 Why she wore men's boxers for 20 years 14:10 Creating the mirror and the skincare line 18:00 What makes a great annual exam 20:38 Perimenopause, anxiety, and the truth about HRT 24:04 How women can advocate for themselves 27:20 Testosterone for women: what to know 29:40 Pelvic pain, pelvic floor, and the core connection 32:00 Acupuncture, cupping, and alternative medicine 33:55 Resilience as the active pursuit of rest 36:54 Handling loss and vulnerability as a doctor 38:33 What she wants to see change in women's health 40:18 What's next & where to find Dr. Everywoman FOLLOW DR. WENDY GOODALL MCDONALD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreverywoman Website: https://dreverywoman.com Every Bodi Brand: https://everybodibrand.com THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: * Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com * Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9  * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775  * Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd  * Follow Pam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta/  * Follow Pam on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta  You can learn more about Dr. Pamela Mehta’s practice here: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com/  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: All content in this podcast and description including: infor­ma­tion, opinions, con­tent, ref­er­ences and links is for infor­ma­tional pur­poses only. The Author does not pro­vide any med­ical advice on the Site. Access­ing, viewing, read­ing or oth­er­wise using this content does NOT cre­ate a physician-patient rela­tion­ship between you and it’s author. Pro­vid­ing per­sonal or med­ical infor­ma­tion to the Principal author does not cre­ate a physician-patient rela­tion­ship between you and the Principal author or authors. Noth­ing con­tained in this video or it’s description is intended to estab­lish a physician-patient rela­tion­ship, to replace the ser­vices of a trained physi­cian or health care pro­fes­sional, or oth­er­wise to be a sub­sti­tute for pro­fes­sional med­ical advice, diag­no­sis, or treatment. You should con­sult a licensed physi­cian or appropriately-credentialed health care worker in your com­mu­nity in all mat­ters relat­ing to your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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