Dr. Tom Frieden
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Dr. Tom Frieden has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on Mark Hyman, MD. Dr. Tom Frieden is featured as a main guest in two podcasts where he discusses public health strategies. In "The BMJ," he presents his prevention-focused framework and emphasizes that many premature deaths can be avoided using current tools. In the Mark Hyman podcast, he is recognized as a pioneer in public health for his role in reducing trans fat consumption globally.
Thomas R. Frieden is an American infectious disease and public health physician. He serves as president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global initiative working to prevent epidemics and cardiovascular disease. Launched in 2017 as a five-year initiative, it became an independent non-profit organization in 2022.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Mark Hyman, MD |
| Role | Physician; Public health leader; President & CEO (Resolve to Save Lives); Former CDC Director; Former NYC Health Commissioner |
| Affiliation | Resolve to Save Lives |
What do podcasts say about Dr. Tom Frieden?
2 quotes, recorded on The BMJ and Mark Hyman, MD.
I'm also president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives.
The BMJ · · Hear itIt’s an honor… I’ve been a huge fan… one of the first pioneers in public health… you’ve helped reduce trans fat consumption for almost 4 billion people.
Mark Hyman, MD · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Dr. Tom Frieden?
2 shows discussed Dr. Tom Frieden in these episodes.
- The BMJ — 1 episode
I'm also president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives.
Tom Frieden | Public Health is like the Mythical Cassandra - Mark Hyman, MD — 1 episode
It’s an honor… I’ve been a huge fan… one of the first pioneers in public health… you’ve helped reduce trans fat consumption for almost 4 billion people.
What Public Health Gets Wrong (and How to Get It Right) | Former CDC Director
Which podcasts has Dr. Tom Frieden appeared on?
Dr. Tom Frieden came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The BMJ.
What is Dr. Tom Frieden mentioned alongside?
Dr. Tom Frieden is most often mentioned alongside American Heart Association, Bloomberg and Chuck Grassley.
Mentioned together: American Heart Association, Bloomberg, Chuck Grassley, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own, University of Ottawa, American Beverage Association, Hispanic Federation, Alice Hamilton, The Formula for Better Health, CDC