Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at the mental health crisis affecting men—especially Black men. We explore the societal pressures, stigma, and systemic barriers contributing to depression, anxiety, suicide, and trauma like PTSD. More importantly, we highlight solutions, including the role that Direct Primary Care (DPC) can play in providing culturally competent, consistent, and accessible mental healthcare. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.

Follow Byja Clinic:
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- Facebook: @byjaclinic
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- Website: www.byja.org

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- Instagram: @becnelmedia
- X: @George_becnel
- LinkedIn: George Becnel, II

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 26 -Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Masculinity, and the Crisis Among Black Men

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at medical debt and student loans that are crushing millions of Americans — but there are ways out. In this episode, we break down the true cost of healthcare debt, how student loans are shaping the future of medicine, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a game-changer for both patients and providers. Plus, we dive into two powerful tools to fight back: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). If you’re tired of feeling trapped by debt, this episode is your blueprint for financial freedom.

Follow Byja Clinic:
- Instagram: @byjaclinic
- Facebook: @byjaclinic
- LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
- Website: www.byja.org

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- Instagram: @drbjasper

Follow George:
- Instagram: @becnelmedia
- X: @George_becnel
- LinkedIn: George Becnel, II

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 27 - Crushed by Costs: Medical Debt, Student Loans, and the Power of HSAs & Loan Forgiveness

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a heartfelt and entertaining look back on the first 2½ seasons of the Byja Radio Show. In this special episode, we revisit the moments that left a mark — clips that made listeners laugh and quote the show in their daily lives as well as the episodes that sparked deeper conversations about important topics in healthcare. From the lighter side of doctor-patient moments to serious discussions about diabetes, medical debt, and how Direct Primary Care (DPC) is changing the game, this episode is both a celebration and a reminder of why we started this journey. 

Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!

Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

Follow George:
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X: @George_becnel

Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 28 – Laughs and Lessons: A Byja Radio Look Back

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore how where you live—your neighborhood, your zip code, your environment—profoundly impacts your health and life expectancy. By examining how social disadvantage, economic instability, and neighborhood-level disinvestment contribute to unequal health outcomes, we highlight the deep connections between place and survival. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!

Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

Follow George:
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X: @George_becnel

Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 29 - Your Address and Your Health - How Geography and Social Disadvantage Shape Survival

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore headaches. They look at different types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. Listen as they discuss the causes and symptoms of different headaches. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!

Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

Follow George:
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X: @George_becnel

Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 30 - Just a Headache... or Is It Something More Concerning?

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they discuss prostate cancer. They look at different symptoms of prostate cancer . Listen as they discuss the disparities among different ethnic groups with respect to prostate cancer. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms and not getting screened. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!

Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

Follow George:
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X: @George_becnel

Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

Produced by Becnel Media

Episode 31 - Early Talks, Better Outcomes: Prostate Cancer Awareness for Every Man

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they unpack U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial proposal to ban federal scientists from publishing in established medical journals.

What does this mean for scientific transparency, research credibility, and the future of peer-reviewed medicine?

They explore:
– Today’s “gold standard” medical journals
– The implications of federal restrictions
– Potential future regulation of scientific publishing

Tune in. Think critically. Stay informed.
Join the conversation and share your thoughts across our platforms!

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🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

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👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

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🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X (Twitter): @George_becnel

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❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

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🎬 Produced by Becnel Media


Episode 32 - Rebuilding the Bridge: Regaining Trust in Medicine

What happens when good doctors are forced to choose between their ethics and the system?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero explore how moral injury—not just burnout—is quietly driving physicians from the profession, damaging patient care, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a more humane, values-based path forward.

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🔍 In this episode, they explore:

– The difference between burnout and moral injury
– How systemic pressures force doctors to compromise their ethics
– The hidden cost of moral injury on patient trust and care
– Why Direct Primary Care may be the answer

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💥 Key Takeaways:

– Burnout is emotional exhaustion from overwork.
– Moral injury is the deeper trauma of being unable to do what’s right for your patients.
– 45% of clinicians felt betrayed by healthcare leadership during COVID-19.
– Moral injury is linked to depression, PTSD, and physician turnover.
– Patients suffer when care is rushed, trust is broken, and doctors leave.

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🎧 Soundbite:
“Burnout makes you tired. Moral injury makes you question whether you can keep practicing at all.”

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🩺 Reflection Questions:
For doctors: “How often are you asked to compromise what’s right for your patients?”
For patients: “Have you ever felt like your doctor cared—but couldn’t help the way they wanted to?”

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🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

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👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

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🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X (Twitter): @George_becnel

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❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

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🎬 Produced by Becnel Media

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Episode 33 - When Doing the Right Thing Hurts: Doctoring in a Broken System

What happens when the middlemen controlling your medicine are more focused on profits than patients?

In this hard-hitting episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unravel the tangled web of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—shadowy intermediaries who claim to cut drug costs but often inflate prices, restrict access, and undermine both patient care and provider trust.

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🔍 In this episode, they explore:

– What PBMs are and how they rose to power
– How spread pricing, rebates, and vertical integration distort the system
– The real-world impact on drug affordability, independent pharmacies, and patient health
– How Louisiana and Arkansas are fighting back with landmark PBM legislation

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💥 Key Takeaways:

– PBMs now control 80% of U.S. prescriptions and manage $600B in drug spending.
– Practices like spread pricing and rebate-driven formularies increase patient costs and provider burden.
– Louisiana’s 2025 PBM Reform Act bans spread pricing and mandates rebate transparency.
– Arkansas became the first state to ban PBMs from owning pharmacies outright.
– Legal pushback is fierce—but momentum is growing for federal reform.

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🎧 Soundbite:
“PBMs were created to save money—but now they’re profiting from pain and blocking the care they were meant to facilitate.”

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🩺 Reflection Questions:
For patients: “Have you ever overpaid for medication without understanding why?”
For providers: “How often do PBM rules interfere with timely, affordable care for your patients?”

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🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:
Instagram: @byjaclinic
Facebook: @byjaclinic
LinkedIn: Byja Clinic
Website: www.byja.org

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👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:
Instagram: @drbjasper

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🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):
Instagram: @becnelmedia
X (Twitter): @George_becnel

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❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:
Website: www.byjaca.org

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🎬 Produced by Becnel Media


Episode 34 - Pills, Profits, and Politics: The PBM Dilemma

We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health.

Episode 33 - When Doing the Right Thing Hurts: Doctoring in a Broken System

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