Health & Wellbeing
Medical topics, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, neurodivergence, and wellness
#219: Reclaiming the Rhythm: The Radical Circadian Lifestyle
Stop being a passenger in your own biology. Herman and Corn explore how to radically sync your life and home with the natural cycle of the sun.
#202: The Disposable Organ: A History of Gallbladder Removal
Explore the history of cholecystectomy and why "post-cholecystectomy syndrome" is changing how we view this common surgery.
#197: The Mystery Leak: Why Finding Water Damage Is Harder Than Fixing It
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: Why Gallbladder Removal Changes Digestion
Struggling with bloating after gallbladder surgery? Discover the science of PCS and a delicious, low-fat roadmap to painless eating.
#161: From Search to Design: AI's New Molecules
Discover how AI is slashing drug development times and "hallucinating" new molecules to treat once-incurable diseases.
#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.
#150: Will AI Finally Shut Up Your Neighbor’s Car Horn?
Urban noise is more than an annoyance—it’s a health crisis. Discover how AI sensors are being used to silence the streets and the privacy costs.
#115: The Right to Breathe: Tobacco Policy and the Enforcement Gap
Explore the global divide in tobacco control, from Ireland’s success to Israel’s enforcement gaps, and the new "end-game" strategies of 2025.
#114: When Your Body Becomes a Chemistry Set
Are we becoming more chemistry than biology? Herman and Corn explore the science of polypharmacy and the limits of the human liver.
#113: The Hidden Chemistry of Cheap Plastic
Why does new plastic smell so "aggressive"? Learn the science behind off-gassing, VOCs, and how to protect your home’s air quality.
#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.
#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.
#63: When AI Spots What Your Gut Misses
Unlock a healthier gut with AI! Discover how advanced tools analyze your diet and symptoms for intelligent insights.
#59: The Watermark You Didn't Consent To
Invisible watermarks in AI? Is it privacy or protection? We uncover the hidden truth behind AI-generated content.
#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.