The Dr. London Podcast
The Dr. London Podcast delivers practical, relatable, and easy-to-understand health information to help listeners lead happier and healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, each episode offers tactical advice drawn from his medical expertise. The show aims to simplify complex health topics so that anyone can apply the guidance to their daily routine. It is a go-to resource for those seeking trustworthy, down-to-earth health insights.
Episodes
How to Protect Your Brain From Dementia
How does heart health relate to dementia? More than you might think.
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London explores the connection between cardiovascular and brain health, explains the major types of dementia, and discusses risk factors such as age, genetics, high blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol.
He also breaks down how exercise, nutrition, hearing and vision care, and social connection
A Practical Guide to Creating Your Dream Life | Sahil Bloom
In today's episode, you will learn, step by step, how to get closer to the life you actually want.
Dr. Jeremy London sits down with Sahil Bloom, an investor, entrepreneur, and author of the New Times bestselling book, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.
Sahil shares how we went from financial success and misery to building a life we wake up excited to live.
5 Habits That Helped Me Become a Surgeon
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, MD, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares the 5 habits that helped him become a heart surgeon. These habits can be applied in your life regardless of whether you are in medicine or not.
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Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, and Life as a Surgeon Q&A
In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, answers the questions you sent in. Ranging from cholesterol, blood pressure, and aortic aneurysm to a heart surgeon's mindset and perspective. Hope you enjoy!
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What Actually Causes Heart Disease? (The 5 Studies That Proved It)
I'm Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon in practice for over 25 years. In this episode I break down five landmark cardiovascular studies, the foundational research that did the heavy lifting to shape how we treat heart disease today.
But this isn't just a history lesson. I walk through each study the same way a physician does: how the study was designed, what it got right,
How to Lower Your ApoB (Lifestyle, Diet, & Medication)
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaks down the most common cholesterol question he gets: how do you actually lower your ApoB? He explains why ApoB predicts cardiovascular risk better than LDL-C, why insulin sensitivity is the through line connecting sugar, saturated fat, fiber, muscle, and body weight, and what to do when you've done everything right
Stroke: The Warning Signs Your Body Is Giving You
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaks down everything you need to know about stroke. He explains the different types of stroke, the warning signs your body gives you before one happens, who's most at risk, and the critical steps you can take right now to protect yourself and the people you love.
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Why Do "Healthy" People Still Have Heart Attacks?
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, uncovers how healthy people are still having heart attacks. He explains how LDL-C isn't the only blood test that predicts heart disease, the genetic risk factors everyone should know about, and which factors you can control to prevent a heart attack in the future.
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How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Heart
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks 3 ways alcohol affects your heart. He breaks down how alcohol raises blood pressure, increases the risk of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, and how heavy alcohol consumption can lead to heart failure.
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The Biggest Health Mistakes Men Make (And Pay For Later)
After decades working in men's health, one thing is clear: most of what determines how long and how well men live comes down to understanding the body, knowing where the risks are, and acting on them early enough to make a difference.
In this episode I cover risks across cardiovascular health, mental health, the screenings most men put off, and what building a genuine foundation for long term hea
11 Things I Wish They Taught Me in Med School (Heart Surgeon)
After 25 years and thousands of open-heart surgeries, one truth stands above everything: I can save your life, but I can't live it for you. The decisions that determine how long and how well you live happen daily, at home, not in my operating room.
In this episode, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London shares the 11 most important lessons his career in medicine has taught him, the ones that we
Why Time Speeds Up As You Age (And The 3 Things That Slow It Down)
Most longevity conversations focus on two things: living longer (lifespan) and living healthier (healthspan). But there's a third pillar almost nobody talks about.
In this video, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London introduces timespan, the science of how you experience the time you have. Why does a year at 50 feel shorter than a summer at 7? Why do we reach our deathbeds feeling like we "ju
The 6 Levers That Could Save Your Heart From Sugar
Most people think healthy living means getting it perfect every day. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I can tell you that mindset is exactly what's keeping people stuck.
Real life doesn't pause for your health goals. Sick kids. Late mornings. A meal grabbed on the run - again. In this episode, I'm talking about something nobody in medicine wants to admit: the gap between what we tell
Ignoring Your Medication Is More Dangerous Than You Think - Heart Surgeon Explains
Most people think needing medication means they've failed. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I think that mindset is putting lives at risk, including my own. In this episode, I'm stories I rarely talk about: a patient who did everything "right”, and the moment I ignored my own warning signs as a heart surgeon. Both of us had the same blind spot and it almost cost everything. The truth is
Don't Ignore These 10 Heart Symptoms
Are you ignoring the warning signs your heart is sending you? I’m Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, and in this podcast, I’m breaking down the 10 most critical heart disease warning signs and symptoms that affect both men and women…many of which people dismiss as everyday aches and pains.
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We’ve Been Thinking About Heart Disease All Wrong...
How would you change your behavior if you knew you already had heart disease?
I’m Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, and in this podcast, I want you to understand that you do - because we all do. Yes, genetic factors play a massive role in the development of the disease, but your own understanding, decision-making, and habits can be similarly impactful. So don’t fear
5 Foods That Are Proven to Shorten Lifespan
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks foods that are proven to shorten or extend your lifespan.
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Your Doctor Can Save You, But Can't Heal You
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, exposes the truth about modern medicine: your doctor can save you, but they can't heal you. The healthcare system does a great job of getting you out of trouble, but struggles to identify the root cause of disease. Ultimately, only you can heal yourself.
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Avoid these 5 Things That Drive Disease & Speed Up Aging
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks 5 lifestyle factors that silently accelerate biological age. We can't run from our genes, but we do have a say on how they are expressed.
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5 Numbers That Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, talks about 5 metrics everyone should know to help assess their risk for heart disease. He breaks down five important health markers—like blood pressure, APOB/Lp(a), body composition, and fitness—that provide insight into your cardiovascular health and long-term risk. These numbers don’t diagnose disease on thei
The Difference Between Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack
In today's episode Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaksdown the difference between a panic attack and heart attack. He also dives into the intricacies between how men and women present differently with a heart attack. Finally, he highlighted the importance of context in medicine.
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What Your Morning Coffee Does to Your Health (What the Data Shows)
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the benefits of regular coffee consumption. He unpacks the difference between DECAF and caffeinated coffee. The proper way to filter your coffee for the most benefit. Finally, the protocol of when to start and stop drinking coffee, how much, and the type.
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How Poor Sleep Affects Your Health (6 Ways to Improve Your Sleep)
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks how poor sleep impacts your overall health. He shares the effects of too little sleep and too much sleep. Dr. London shares the unique risk for shift workers and sleep apnea. He shares 7 tactics that have personally improved his sleep.
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How to Use Sauna & Heat Therapy for Longevity and Heart Health
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks the benefits of sauna and heat therapy. He offers a data-proven sauna protocol on how hot, how long, and how often you should use the sauna for optimal benefits. Dr. London reviews the data on decreasing cardiovascular disease, dementia, and all-cause mortality with regular sauna usage.
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My 5 Step Morning Protocol for a Better Day
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaks down the 5 ingredients to his morning routine. The goal isn't to copy his but to intentionally build your perfect morning. He emphasizes that you only need a fraction of the day with concentrated work to move the needle in your life.
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4 Unconventional Ways to Change Your Diet Overnight
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares 4 unconventional ways to change your diet overnight. This is not a new diet or trend. Dr. London shares the foundation for building a durable nutritional plan. He explains how to make it easy to start and how to stick with it long term.
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7 Health Habits That Could Change Your Life in 2026
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, discusses 7 healthy habits that could transform your life in 2026. He explains how to set achievable goals and stay focused, and offers a list of habits that can significantly improve your life.
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How Stress, Anxiety, and Loneliness Affect Your Heart
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks the effects that chronic stress, emotions, and loneliness have on our heart health. He emphasizes how these are independent risk factors for heart disease and the importance of emotional and mental health.
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You Have Blockages in Your Heart — What Now?
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses potential options if you are told you have blockages in your heart arteries. He shares the difference between lifestyle and medication interventions, stents, and bypass surgery.
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Avoid these 4 Things to Prevent a Heart Attack
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares the most common risk factors of patients who end up on his operating room table and clear ways to modify them.
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The Arrival Fallacy: Why Success Never Feels Like Success
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, exposes the harsh truth that anyone with ambition and goals will face. He shares his own struggles with conditional happiness and the arrival fallacy and what he does to maximize contentment.
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My Heart Attack Story
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, retells his story as a cardiac patient. He shares the life-threatening mistakes he made with the hope that you will avoid them at all costs.
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A Heart Surgeon's Guide for Healthy Grocery Shopping
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, talks about the basics of grocery shopping. He highlights the importance of having a plan before entering the store, choosing whole foods over ultra-processed/processed foods, where to find healthy options in most stores, and how to prepare them for the week when you get home. Enjoy!
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5 Things Everyone Should Know About a Heart Attack
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, provides a detailed overview of heart attacks, including the differences in symptoms between men and women, what to expect at the ER, treatment options, common medications after a heart attack, and life afterward.
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5 Lessons I've Learned From Removing Alcohol From My Life
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares his top 5 lessons learned since quitting alcohol. He explains what happens when you drink any type of alcohol, the effects and risks, and what's changed in his life. Drinking alcohol is a personal choice, and the goal of this podcast is to help you find what works best for you.
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Exercise Protocol to Reverse Heart Aging & Improve Longevity
In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the importance of the heart's strength. Dr. London explains how to measure heart strength with Ejection Fraction (EF), what causes a lower EF, and lifestyle modifications that can improve heart function. Dr. London reviews a study that shows how exercise can potentially reverse sedentary aging in midlife ind
Why You Know Better, But Don't Do Better
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, explores the maddening gap of why we know better, but don't do better. He explains how to identify this gap, why we all fall into this trap, and tactics to close the gap.
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11 Longevity Tests Everyone Should Know: How Healthy Are You?
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, reviews 11 longevity tests and tools that can help answer the question: "How Healthy Am I?". These tests can be used to better understand your current health baseline and to track your progress over time.
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High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, covers a topic that affects 50% of the US population: high blood pressure (hypertension). He covers the basics of blood pressure, the levels of hypertension, the causes, and ways to treat high blood pressure. At the end of the podcast, you will have a basic understanding of hypertension and its associated danger
7 Boring Habits that Will Transform Your Life
In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London reflects on 7 boring daily habits that have changed his life. These boring habits could transform your life or inspire you to cultivate your own list of habits that take you one step closer to the person you aspire to be. Enjoy!
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How Menopause Affects Heart Health
In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London discusses the primary and secondary effects perimenopause and menopause have on heart health. We explore how a decrease in estrogen changes the elasticity of blood vessels, increases LDL, visceral fat, and glucose metabolism. Finally, we discuss lifestyle modifications and medications that can help mitigate these effects.
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Elevated Lp(a), GLP-1 Agonists, & Best Exercise For Heart Health [AMA Episode 2]
In today's Ask-Me-Anything podcast episode, I address a handful of questions that you submitted. We cover topics ranging from the best exercises for heart health to elevated Lp(a), stent vs. bypass, and more personal topics, such as my hobbies and books I would recommend to everyone. Feel free to leave questions in the comments for future AMA podcasts!
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20 Life Lessons from 25 years as a Heart Surgeon
In this reflective episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares 20 deeply personal lessons learned throughout his medical career and life. Framed as an evolving roadmap rather than a checklist. Dr. London emphasizes that growth comes through humility, listening, curiosity, and embracing change. Ultimately, he reminds us that while profess
How to Build Your Nutrition Plan: Food is Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London—a cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience—shares his journey from treating end-stage disease to embracing a preventative, holistic approach centered on nutrition, functional medicine, and lifestyle. Prompted by burnout and a near-fatal heart event despite a healthy lifestyle, he discusses how food as medicine, functional medicine training, and bio
The Truth About Vaping: The Risks, Dangers, & Ways to Quit
Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares a powerful warning about vaping after treating young patients with life-threatening lung injuries—some requiring ECMO. Though often seen as safer than smoking, vaping delivers harmful chemicals, and its long-term risks remain unknown. Dr. London debunks common pro-vaping arguments and emphasizes that quitting takes personal commit
Life After Heart Surgery - What to Expect Mentally & Physically
In today's episode, we will discuss life after heart surgery. Starting with the physical effects as well as the mental aspects. We cover the general limitations, common concerns, and how to cope with living with a chronic disease. I hope you enjoy!
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Treatments & Procedures for the Most Common Types of Heart Disease
In today's podcast episode, we discuss the basics of a treatment plan and how protocols are established. We walk through the current treatment modalities for coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular disease (aortic stenosis and regurgitation, and mitral regurgitation), and electrical abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation (Afib). My goal with this podcast is to give you a general understanding,
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Cholesterol, Carnivore Diet, Creatine, & Zone-2 vs. HIIT Training [AMA Episode 1]
Today's podcast is Ask My Anything (AMA) style. You asked the questions, and I offered my opinion.
We cover topics such as dietary cholesterol, my thoughts on the carnivore diet, women and creatine, and my tips for getting into medical school.
I hope you enjoy this style, and feel free to ask questions for future AMA episodes!
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How to Detect Early Signs of Heart Disease: Symptoms & Scans Everyone Needs to Know
In this episode, we cover the process of diagnosing heart disease, specifically coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and electrical abnormalities of the heart. We discuss the most common symptoms of each, patient presentation, lab tests/biomarkers, and scans that everyone needs to know. By the end of the podcast, you should better understand heart disease diagnosis and the warning signs to b
The Most Deadly and Common Types of Heart Disease
In today's episode, we dive into an overview of heart diseases. Heart Disease is the #1 killer worldwide. We uncover the most common and most deadly forms of heart disease. My intention with today's episode is for you to better understand coronary artery disease, valvur disease, and heart electrical abnormalities.
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The Basics of How Your Heart Works
In this episode, I explain how the heart works and how blood is transported throughout the body via the heart. We uncover the basic anatomy of your heart, how nutrients and oxygen supply the heart, and the electrical components of a heartbeat. My goal is for you to better understand how the heart works and understand heart disease and interventions better.
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