Cedrek McFadden, MD

Today is my birthday. What I know for sure is this: age adds years, but life adds depth.

And that depth is the true gift I celebrate today.

#Birthday #Life #Gratitude #Celebration

Ever wonder what cortisol, inflammation, metabolism, and sleep debt really mean? This morning on the Today Show, I broke down the myths, the facts, and simple fixes you can use today.

Watch the full interview here: www.today.com/video/doctor...

#HealthTips #HealthyHabits #LifestyleMedicine #Stress

Health “buzzwords” spread faster than facts. From social media to the doctor’s office, words like ‘inflammation’ and ‘detox’ sound simple but can mislead.

Are they helping us…or just hype?

Catch me this Thursday, August 28, 2025, during the 3rd Hour of TODAY (9 a.m. ET) as I break it all down.

Every patient deserves this conversation. This morning, I had it live on national TV with a physician, talking prescriptions, OTC meds, and supplements.

Segment coming soon! Meanwhile, here are some behind-the-scenes moments from my NBC Today Show morning.

Are your medications still working for you or putting you at risk?

Tomorrow, Friday, August 1, I’m back on NBC talking about something we often overlook during check-ups: your medications.

Be sure to check it out!
#TodaysChecklist #Deprescribing #NBC #TodayShow #Healthcare #Wellness #NBCNEWS

Love seeing this crew, just a few missing from the full team.

#throwback #Survivor #Survivor48

If you know me and my Survivor story, you’ll get why this moment hits different.

Being part of the Survivor family is one of the real blessings, and now that I’m in, moments like this come with it.

And I’m here for it.

#Survivor #SurvivorFamily #SurvivorJourney
#Grateful #FullCircleMoment

One year ago, I turned in my phone before leaving LA for Fiji to play the game. Six weeks completely offline.

One of the best things I ever did, and I didn’t expect to appreciate it this much.

So I’ll ask… when’s the last time you totally unplugged? If you haven’t, give it a try. It’s worth it.

That time at Kyle’s wedding when we pretended to be best friends from college before Survivor made it official. 😂

#Throwback #PartnersInCrime #survivor #survivor48 #wedding

Came home to these thoughtful gifts from CBS and production. I think I know what’s inside 😜… but yeah, still a little too soon.

These boxes can wait.

#Survivor #Survivor48 #TribalCouncil #memories #WhatAGift

There are moments in life when you realize you’re exactly where you’re meant to be, doing exactly what you’re meant to be doing.

Yesterday was one of those days.

I’ve heard from many of you, and the message landed. For those who needed to hear it, I’m so glad it did.

Every second was worth it.

I’m excited to be headed back to Studio 1A this week for the 3rd hour of the TODAY Show!

With Father’s Day around the corner, we’ll be talking about men’s health and the health tests you need (including some you have probably never heard of) that could save your life.

See you Thursday morning!

Scrabble anyone?

#FlashbackFriday

Whether you loved me, liked me, were neutral, or firmly in the “not a fan” camp—thanks for watching.

Thanks for the love, the roasts, the hate, memes, and everything in between. I learned a lot, laughed a lot (sometimes at myself), and had the experience of a lifetime.

#Survivor #Survivor48

From Chrissy to now Kyle, Joe, and Eva—and as the jury grew, others joined me on those steps.

A simple act to show that, beyond the game, life continues—and so do the connections we make along the way.

#Survivor48 #Survivor

Kyle, Joe, and Eva arrived at Ponderosa—just hours after the final tribal council. We had our winner, and the season was coming to a close.

After I’d been voted out, I started a quiet tradition: sitting on the steps to welcome each person after they were voted out…

#Survivor48 #Survivor

The greatest gift Survivor gives you isn’t the title or the prize—it’s the people.

We shared chaos and unforgettable moments that built real bonds. Since the game ended, I’ve had meaningful talks with each of them.

They get it in a way no one else ever will. That’s the real win.

#Survivor48

The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks! (exclusive) The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the juror who played the best game.

The #Survivor48 jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the #Survivor juror who played the best game. ew.com/survivor-48-...

We got our letters from home, too.

Still on the jury, still in Fiji, still with no contact from the outside world.

I used to think those tearful TV moments you see on Survivor were over the top. But after 5+ weeks with no contact, that envelope hit harder than I ever expected. #Survivor48

Seeing the game from the jury bench hits different. But here’s what you didn’t see: from the moment we started walking up the ramp to take our seats, David managed to hold this exact expression the entire Tribal.

I repeat—these are not serious people.

#survivor48 #survivor #BTS

Best seat in the house, even better company. Out of the game, but far from done.

#GameFacesOn #SurvivorJury #TribalCouncil #Survivor48 #Survivor #SurvivorCBS

From the OR to the green room—looking forward to joining the ABGH Summit next week in San Diego.

I’ll be moderating “A Voice of Your Own: Digestive Health in Media & the Arts,” a panel exploring how culture, storytelling, and creativity can shift the conversation—and the outcomes—around gut health.

Excited to head to Chicago for Becker’s 15th Annual Meeting! I’m joining a panel on:

“Moving the Health Equity Needle: Big Ideas for Better Patient Care.”

Grateful for the platform—and focused on the real work ahead.

#BeckersAnnualMeeting #HealthEquity #Surgery

First day on the jury.

The bench is short now… but trust, it’s about to get longer. Seats are filling fast. 👀

#Survivor48 #Survivor

What a ride!

I hit walls out there — physical, mental, emotional. My kids saw me stumble and keep climbing. That’s the win.

Survivor was the prize. And I left with exactly what I came for. Thank you CBS and the incredible team who made this dream real.

See you next week for jury duty.
#Survivor48

Say what you want, but I’ve been fighting since Day 1 in Fiji. Every single day out here is a win—and making the merge? That was a big one.

This moment? Pure chaotic joy. Two more boxes to go.

Tune in, Wednesday 8/7c on CBS!

#Survivor48 #Survivor #CBS

I came into the game with clear goals. I promise you—I didn’t mean to cause chaos!

✅ Get on the show
✅ Don’t be the first voted off
✅ Make the merge
☑️ Qualify for the jury
☑️ Win the game

But chaos? Well… it found me!

#Survivor48

Exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it.

At the end of the day, I made it over. And that feeling? Unmatched.

If you’re still climbing, keep going. Don’t give up.

1️⃣ Embracing the vulnerability—tears and all. Men cry too.
2️⃣ A solid team that lifted me up (because no way was I scaling that wall solo).
3️⃣ A perfectly timed boost from Star when I needed it most. Sometimes, one person’s belief in you is all it takes.