Hosted by Miller-Hnilica · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 217 episodes
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Meet Doc Itchy (Dr. Keith A Hnilica, DVM, MS, DACVD), a veterinary allergist allergic to Nonsense, and Dr. Stephen Miller, DNP, ACNP-BC a data-driven acute-care cardiology Brainiac with a low tolerance for medical BS. Together, they poke the swollen ego of healthcare, question sacred cows, mock wellness garbage, and translate confusing medicine before the system bills you for oxygen. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read or listen to more and visit our Principle Sponsor at DocItchy.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support .
Miller-Hnilica hosts Itchy and Bitchy Podcast, a health show with 217 episodes published.
(00:00:00) 218: Itchy and Bitchy ClinicCrawl - Give the medicine, Respect the worms; Vomiting LungWorms (00:00:06) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:10) The Itchy and Bitchy Podcast Introduction (00:00:40) Introducing t
Show notes(00:00:00) 217: Healthcare Is a Dumpster Fire with Better Branding but the System Still Sucks! (00:00:03) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:19) Meet the Doctors (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:05) D
Show notesKaren marks a major transition for Itchy and Bitchy as future hosts Stephen Miller and Dr. Keith Hnilica turn the tables and interview her about major life changes. Together, they reflect on significant transitions in li
Show notesKaren is joined by future Itchy and Bitchy hosts Stephen Miller, an acute care nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease, and Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a wide-ranging conversation
Show notesFamily nurse practitioner Karen Nickell introduces future Itchy and Bitchy host Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a lively conversation about pet food and what animals can teach us about wellness. They d
Show notesKaren kicks off a new chapter for Itchy and Bitchy by introducing future host Stephen Miller, a cardiology nurse practitioner, for a conversation on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome.” Together they exp
Show notesKaren answers a listener's question about vaginal biofilms. What are they and why do they make recurrent BV and yeast infections so hard to treat? She explains how these bacterial or fungal communities form protective la
Show notesKaren shares a collection of grounding techniques to help listeners manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. From holding ice, savoring food, and taking mindful walks to laughter, music, anchoring exercises, the 5-
Show notesKaren explains how AI is already being used in healthcare, from helping find polyps during colonoscopies to speeding documentation. She also covers the biggest concerns, including the possibility of errors, bias, privacy
Show notesKaren unpacks the fast-growing world of digital health, from Apple Watch and smartphone apps to telehealth and new hospital tech that can improve care and streamline recovery at home. She also addresses the downsides, ra
Show notesKaren shares a deeply personal episode on the human-animal bond after the loss of her family’s lovebird, Saki, exploring why pet grief can feel so profound and practical ways to heal. She offers suggestions, from letting
Show notesKaren Nickell revisits menopausal mammal, this time with brand new context: new research from Uganda’s Ngogo chimpanzees shows some chimps experience menopause too. She explains what makes humans evolutionary outliers, u
Show notesKaren takes a look at GLP-1 receptor agonists, best known for weight loss and diabetes. She explores the rapidly expanding list of conditions these medications may help treat. From emerging and sometimes conflicting rese
Show notesKaren counts down her top 10 Itchy & Bitchy moments of 2025, from smarter New Year’s resolutions and promising UTI vaccines on the horizon to updated insights on HRT. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog pos
Show notesKaren shares her personal journey with osteoporosis. What distinguishes it from osteopenia? How are DEXA T-scores interpreted? Why does early screening matter? She covers lifestyle and nutrition, hormone considerations,
Show notesKaren breaks down red light therapy (photobiomodulation) and where it actually helps: smoothing signs of aging, supporting hair regrowth, calming acne (especially paired with blue light), easing chronic pain and inflamma
Show notesFamily nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that can strike otherwise healthy people during festive gatherings. She explai
Show notesAfter listening to an episode of Itchy and Bitchy , a woman pushed for further testing and caught grade 1A ovarian cancer early—requiring only surgery. Karen revisits why self-advocacy saves lives, translating expert def
Show notesKaren tackles a common menopause question: oral vs. topical estradiol. She explains first-pass metabolism and why transdermal options can lower clot, gallstone, and side-effect risks for many, then compares real-world ch
Show notesKaren tackles a listener question about low-dose lithium. She reviews micro- vs. low-dose ranges, discusses forms like lithium orotate/aspartate and third-party-tested supplement options, and flags safety essentials such
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Itchy and Bitchy Podcast is hosted by Miller-Hnilica. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 217 episodes.
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