#203 Why Chronic Conditions Are Exploding in Kids: Pediatrician Dr. Warsh on Prevention, Vaccines & Trust
Sat Feb 07 2026
Parents face overwhelming choices on vaccines and kids’ health—polarized debates, censored discussions, and rising chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and autoimmunity. In this candid Sowing Prosperity episode, host Logan Duvall (@prospertarian) sits down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh (@DrJoelGator) for a balanced, evidence-based conversation. Dr. Joel, LA-based board-certified pediatrician and author of Between a Shot and a Hard Place, blends modern medicine with holistic prevention (diet, nutrition, lifestyle). He addresses: The frustration of binary “pro/anti” vaccine views and lack of open dialogue Why parents get resistance when asking questions at well-child visits Underlying factors in the chronic illness epidemic (environmental, dietary, overlooked root causes) The need for nuanced health messaging and trusting provider relationships This isn’t about sides, it’s about empowering families with facts, autonomy, and informed decisions for healthier kids. Get Dr. Joel’s book for deeper research, case studies, and practical advice: https://a.co/d/0736ZHhv (or https://www.theshotbook.com) – praised as “objective,” “data-loaded,” and “a bridge between worlds.”
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Parents face overwhelming choices on vaccines and kids’ health—polarized debates, censored discussions, and rising chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and autoimmunity. In this candid Sowing Prosperity episode, host Logan Duvall (@prospertarian) sits down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh (@DrJoelGator) for a balanced, evidence-based conversation. Dr. Joel, LA-based board-certified pediatrician and author of Between a Shot and a Hard Place, blends modern medicine with holistic prevention (diet, nutrition, lifestyle). He addresses: The frustration of binary “pro/anti” vaccine views and lack of open dialogue Why parents get resistance when asking questions at well-child visits Underlying factors in the chronic illness epidemic (environmental, dietary, overlooked root causes) The need for nuanced health messaging and trusting provider relationships This isn’t about sides, it’s about empowering families with facts, autonomy, and informed decisions for healthier kids. Get Dr. Joel’s book for deeper research, case studies, and practical advice: https://a.co/d/0736ZHhv (or https://www.theshotbook.com) – praised as “objective,” “data-loaded,” and “a bridge between worlds.”