
Tired of health advice that sounds more like a lecture than real life?
The DBT (Don’t Be Triggered) Podcast cuts through the chaos with straight talk, real science, and a healthy dose of humor from board-certified oncologist Dr. Neel Shah. In each episode, Dr. Neel and his expert guests—trainers, doctors, nutritionists, and more—break down what actually matters when it comes to your health. No fear tactics, no guilt trips… just clear, doable advice you can actually use.
Getting healthier shouldn’t feel like an impossible checklist. Let’s laugh a little, learn a lot and take the pressure off—one myth-busting episode at a time.
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About Your Host
Dr. Neel Shah is a triple board-certified oncologist with two decades of experience helping patients navigate cancer care with clarity and compassion. He graduated with top honors from Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and served as Chief Fellow during his hematology/oncology fellowship at Rush University Medical Center.
He’s held leadership roles in both academic and community medicine and currently teaches at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Through his work with the Northwest Cancer Centers Foundation, he helps ensure patients get more than treatment—they get real support.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Shah moonlights as a stand-up comic and a die-hard Detroit sports fan. On Don’t Be Triggered, he mixes medical insight with humor and real talk—because staying healthy shouldn't feel like a second job.
PODCAST EPISODES
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S1 E2: Don’t Wait to Feel Bad
Why we avoid the doctor, which tests matter, and how lifestyle—not meds—drives health. Dr. Neel Shah talks prevention with Dr. Anand Shah.

S1 E1: getting to the heart of the matter
In the debut episode of The DBT Podcast, Dr. Neel Shah sits down with cardiologist Dr. Dean Ferrera to explore the foundational truths and common misconceptions surrounding heart health.

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