Health & Wellness
Medical topics, mental health, and wellbeing
35 episodes
#400: Rebooting the Brain: The Science of ECT and TMS
Explore the science of "rebooting" the brain as Herman and Corn dive into ECT, TMS, and the future of treating severe depression.
#399: Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
#396: From Prozac to Plasticity: The New Science of Depression
Herman and Corn explore why we’re moving past SSRIs toward neuroplasticity, ketamine, and the gut-brain axis to treat depression.
#395: Brain on Fire: The Science of the Kindling Effect
Why does alcohol withdrawal get more dangerous every time? Explore the "kindling effect" and how the brain learns to become hyper-excitable.
#394: The Daycare Dilemma: Science, Socialization, and Your Baby
Is your baby getting enough socialization at home? Herman and Corn dive into the science of "serve and return" and the ideal timing for daycare.
#393: The Bloating Glitch: Why Your Stomach Has a Mind of Its Own
Think your bloating is just gas? It might be a "software glitch" in your gut. Discover how to retrain your brain to stop abdominal distension.
#392: Why Water Hurts: Hydration After Gallbladder Surgery
Why does a simple glass of water cause intense pain after surgery? Discover the science of the "post-gallbladder bloat" and how to fix it.
#378: Inside the Infant Mind: The Magic of the Six-Month Milestone
What's happening inside a baby's brain at six months? Explore the sensory explosion of depth perception, language mapping, and synaptic growth.
#377: Why the World Feels Too Loud: ADHD and Sensory Processing
Ever feel like the world is turned up to eleven? Explore the link between ADHD and sensory processing disorder with Herman and Corn.
#366: The ADHD Rebrand: Neuroscience, Masking, and Late Diagnosis
Think ADHD is just for hyperactive kids? Herman and Corn explore why millions of adults are only now discovering their neurodivergent brains.
#365: Why Every Baby Says Mama: The Science of First Words
Why do babies across the globe sound the same? Explore the "universal toolkit" of the infant brain and how anatomy shapes our first words.
#364: The Science of Chaos: How Triage Saves Lives
Discover the hidden logic of the ER and how the history of medical sorting can help you master decision-making under pressure.
#363: Is Your Inhaler Lying? The Science of Smart Asthma Tech
Why do some inhalers lack dose counters? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of MDIs, smart sensors, and how to DIY your own dose tracker.
#359: From Symptoms to Signatures: AI’s Medical Revolution
Stop treating symptoms and start treating biology. Herman and Corn explore how AI is turning medicine into a precision engineering discipline.
#358: The Vitamin D Dilemma: Balancing Sun Safety and Immunity
Explore the delicate balance between getting essential Vitamin D and avoiding skin cancer in this deep dive into the "sunshine hormone."
#357: Breaking the Cycle: Parenting Beyond a Chaotic Past
How do you become the parent you never had? Herman and Corn discuss turning childhood survival skills into powerful nurturing tools.
#356: Beyond the Bottle: The New Science of Alcohol Use Disorder
Explore how 20 years of medical progress transformed our understanding of addiction from a moral failing to a biological reality.
#344: Beyond the Pill: Navigating Life with Adult ADHD
Medication starts the engine, but it doesn’t teach you to drive. Explore OTs, ADHD coaches, and AI tools to master your executive function.
#343: Life and Breath: Mastering Modern Asthma Management
Stop surviving asthma attacks and start managing them. Discover the latest in SMART therapy, digital tools, and why your oximeter might lie.
#342: Breathing Through a Straw: New Science in Asthma Care
Explore the latest in respiratory science, from the "One Airway" concept to revolutionary SMART therapy and managing asthma-induced anxiety.
#323: The Forgotten Organ: How Your Microbiome Runs the Show
Discover why your gut is a "second brain" and how trillions of microbes influence everything from your mood to your metabolism.
#322: The Transition Tax: Mastering the Work-to-Home Handover
Struggle to shut down your brain at night? Discover how a simple voice note can bridge the gap between today’s work and tomorrow’s flow.
#299: The Master Cells: A Guide to Stem Cell Donation
Discover the science of "master cells" and how stem cell donation works, from HLA matching to the unique Israeli registry system.
#297: Blue Light: Eye Strain Myths and the Science of Sleep
Are blue light glasses a scam? Herman and Corn debunk eye strain myths and explore the real science of circadian rhythms and digital sunsets.
#275: Beyond LASIK: The New Era of Vision Correction
Tired of contacts but rejected for LASIK? Discover how SMILE and ICL tech are revolutionizing vision correction for high myopia in 2026.
#270: The Ultimate Failover: Engineering the Human Heart
Discover how surgeons stop the heart to save it, from AI-driven bypass machines to the psychology of peak performance in the OR.
#202: Beyond the Stones: The Reality of Gallbladder Removal
Explore the history of cholecystectomy and why "post-cholecystectomy syndrome" is changing how we view this common surgery.
#197: Drip, Drip, Danger: Solving the Mystery of Home Leaks
A leaky ceiling is more than a nuisance—it’s a health hazard. Learn how to find hidden water sources and protect your home from toxic mold.
#189: The Leaky Faucet: Thriving After Gallbladder Removal
Struggling with bloating after gallbladder surgery? Discover the science of PCS and a delicious, low-fat roadmap to painless eating.
#158: The Power of the Jagged Profile: Beyond Specialization
Are you a jack of all trades or a master of synthesis? Explore how neurodivergence and multipotentialism are redefining success in the age of AI.
#114: The Polypharmacy Puzzle: How Many Pills Are Too Many?
Are we becoming more chemistry than biology? Herman and Corn explore the science of polypharmacy and the limits of the human liver.
#102: The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health
Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.
#101: Monkey Jaws and Human Health: The Blueprint of Growth
Why did a scientist spend years X-raying monkey jaws? Discover the biological blueprint of facial growth and its impact on human health.
#79: The Mystery of the Missing Years: Why Babies Forget
Why is the first chapter of our lives a total blank? Herman and Corn explore the science of infantile amnesia and the mystery of baby brains.
#32: When Night Vanished: Light's Impact on Human Sleep
Before electric light, our ancestors slept differently. Discover how perpetual illumination changed our biology and social structures forever.