Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster.

"When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’

I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations about health and wellness—without the clutter, chatter, or noise.

With more than 45 years as a family physician, my experience as one of the lead physicians caring for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, my ongoing work mentoring medical students and residents at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and my humanitarian medical work with Tibetan refugees, I’ve gained a unique perspective on modern health care. I strive to blend the science of Western medicine with the balance of holistic, integrative approaches to healing. Give the podcast a listen—I think you’ll love it."

New episodes every week -- with occasional bonus episodes to respond to breaking health news. Follow the show and share it with your friends!

Contributors

Host

Dr. Zorba Paster

For over 30 years Dr. Zorba Paster has hosted Zorba Paster On Your Health, a nationally-syndicated public radio show focusing on healthy living topics.

A practicing family physician in Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Paster has studied extensively in Asia and India, where he volunteered his medical expertise for the Tibetan refugee population in Northern India's Himalayas. He mentors medical students as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Paster provides weekly medical commentaries on WISC-TV in Madison and writes a column for the Wisconsin State Journal and other newspapers across the country. Dr. Paster has written The Longevity Code: Your Prescription for a Longer, Sweeter Life, published by Random House.

In his free time, Dr. Paster enjoys travel, cooking, riding horses, and spending time with his family.

Host

Karl Christenson

Karl Christenson spent more than a decade as the Executive Producer—and later co-host—of Zorba’s nationally-syndicated public radio show.

An Emmy-nominated audio producer, he’s produced and scored the music for award-winning podcasts and radio shows at Wisconsin Public Radio and beyond.

When he’s not behind the mic or mixing board, you’ll find him on the tennis court, at a demo derby, making music in the studio, or spending time with his wife -- and serving as personal assistant for his two kids.