Health & Wellbeing
Medical topics, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, neurodivergence, and wellness
#536: The Gentle Comeback: Exercise After Surgery and Gastritis
Learn how to rebuild your fitness routine safely after surgery and chronic health setbacks without triggering bile gastritis.
#534: Before the Pill: The Brutal History of Psychiatry
Before modern meds, doctors used ice picks and malaria to treat the mind. Herman and Corn explore the desperate, dark history of early psychiatry.
#533: Beyond the Mood: The Science of Personality Disorders
Explore the neurobiology and environmental triggers behind personality disorders and why they are more common than you think.
#530: Is Your Heartburn Pill Destroying Your Kidneys?
Are your heartburn meds a "biological time bomb"? Explore the science of PPIs and their impact on kidneys, heart health, and nutrient absorption.
#528: Rewiring the Traumatized Brain: The Science of EMDR
Explore the science of EMDR and how innovative therapies help adults process the biological impact of childhood trauma to reclaim their lives.
#525: Faith or Delusion? Navigating the Clinical Divide
How do doctors distinguish deep faith from mental illness? Explore the line between magical thinking and clinical psychosis in Jerusalem.
#524: Beyond the Stigma: The New Science of Schizophrenia
Explore the truth about schizophrenia, from the "urbanicity effect" to a revolutionary new class of drugs that change the game.
#523: Is Your AC Unit Making You Sick?
A leaky roof is more than a drip—it’s a biological hazard. Discover the science of mold, health risks, and your rights as a renter.
#510: Did Your EV Break Your Arm or the Planet?
Are electric vehicles truly green? From 1900s dominance to the ethics of cobalt mining, we explore the complex reality of the EV revolution.
#505: The Jerusalem Syndrome: When Sacred Spaces Break the Mind
Why do healthy tourists suddenly believe they are biblical prophets? Explore the fascinating psychology behind the world’s most famous holy city.
#500: Mold Warfare: Hidden Smells and Non-Destructive Fixes
Is a lingering musty smell haunting your home? Discover the science of MVOCs and how to eliminate hidden mold without tearing down your walls.
#495: The ADHD Medication Maze: Balancing Brain and Body
Explore the trade-offs between ADHD focus and heart health as we dive into neurochemistry, bureaucracy, and the search for the "sweet spot."
#491: The mRNA Revolution: How Scientific Grit Saved the World
Discover how Katalin Karikó turned decades of rejection into a medical revolution that changed the face of modern medicine.
#485: The Science of Vyvanse: Timing, Biology, and Morning Hacks
Herman and Corn dive into the neurobiology of Vyvanse, exploring the "morning hack" and how this prodrug interacts with our internal clocks.
#480: Asthma vs. Autoimmunity: The Mystery of the Misguided Lung
Herman and Corn explore the biological line between allergy and autoimmunity, revealing why asthma is a misguided defense rather than a civil war.
#479: The New Normal: Navigating COVID-19 in 2026
The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.
#453: The Art of Self-Preservation: Finding Rest Amidst Crisis
Why does rest feel like betrayal in a crisis? Herman and Corn dive into the science of nervous system regulation and the art of self-preservation.
#446: Is Your Heartburn Pill Breaking Your Bones?
Struggling with acid reflux meds? Herman and Corn dive into the risks of long-term PPI use and how to escape the "rebound acid" cycle.
#445: Beyond the Pill: The Science of Tapering Sleep Meds
Herman and Corn explore the science of tapering sleep meds, the "histamine rebound," and how to reclaim your natural rest.
#443: Post-Gallbladder Fitness: Managing Bile Reflux Gastritis
Learn why exercise triggers bile reflux after gallbladder surgery and how to protect your stomach lining with simple dietary and postural shifts.