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16 episodes
#2100: Stop Running to the Pharmacy
Stop making multiple pharmacy trips. Learn how to sync your meds, track inventory, and ditch the amateur pharmacist role for good.
#1798: How Many Organs Can You Lose and Still Live?
You can live without a stomach, a spleen, even a pulse. Here’s what happens when your body’s hardware goes missing.
#1691: The 40% Cortisol Spike of Solo Parenting
No family nearby? That 3 AM exhaustion isn't just fatigue—it's a measurable physiological state called Isolated Parent Syndrome.
#1591: The Brain’s Nightly Power Wash: Cleaning Away Dementia
Discover how your brain "power-washes" itself during deep sleep and why a clogged system could be the hidden driver behind dementia.
#1274: The Weight of "Mild": Understanding Chronic Depression
"Mild" depression isn't a light burden—it's a slow rot. Discover why clinical labels often fail to capture the reality of chronic low mood.
#1254: Decoding the Cry: When to Soothe and When to Worry
Learn the science behind infant cries, how to spot medical red flags, and why the "witching hour" is a normal part of development.
#1188: The Fixed Patient Paradox: Is Therapy a Forever Subscription?
Is therapy a tool for healing or an infinite subscription? Explore the tension between quick protocols and decade-long clinical journeys.
#1169: Hack Your Hunger: The New Science of Low-Fat Snacking
Discover how to beat late-night cravings using satiety engineering, the P+P rule, and smart kitchen hacks for a low-fat lifestyle.
#939: The Physics of Peace: Managing Parental Sensory Overload
Learn how to manage the sensory chaos of parenting with custom filtered earplugs that reduce noise without losing situational awareness.
#906: Still Digging: The Brutal Reality of Modern Coal Mining
Think coal is a thing of the past? Discover why global demand is hitting record highs and the devastating health toll on today’s miners.
#612: Beyond Bandages: The Modern Guide to Home First Aid
Stop using peroxide! Herman and Corn break down the 2025 first aid essentials every family needs and how to keep your kit from expiring.
#540: Sedation vs. Sleep: The Science of Restorative Rest
Are sleep meds helping or just knocking you out? Explore the gap between chemical sedation and true restorative sleep in this deep dive.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#113: That New Plastic Smell: Science, Safety, and Solutions
Why does new plastic smell so "aggressive"? Learn the science behind off-gassing, VOCs, and how to protect your home’s air quality.