Health & Wellbeing
Medical topics, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, neurodivergence, and wellness
#528: Why Talk Therapy Can't Reach Stuck Memories
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: The Mold You Can't See: A Renter's Nightmare
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: The Hidden Costs of the Electric Vehicle Revolution
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: Why Mold Smells Linger and Bleach Backfires
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: When Stimulants Fix Your Focus but Strain Your Heart
Explore the trade-offs between ADHD focus and heart health as we dive into neurochemistry, bureaucracy, and the search for the "sweet spot."
#491: Forty Years of No: The Grit Behind the mRNA Miracle
Discover how Katalin Karikó turned decades of rejection into a medical revolution that changed the face of modern medicine.
#485: The Morning Hack: Aligning Stimulants with Your Circadian Clock
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: How the Pandemic Actually Ended
The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.
#453: Why Your Brain Won't Let You Rest During a 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: Why Exercise Pumps Bile Into Your Stomach
Learn why exercise triggers bile reflux after gallbladder surgery and how to protect your stomach lining with simple dietary and postural shifts.
#441: Beyond the Brain: The Science of Deathbed Connections
How does an Alzheimer's patient know a loved one died miles away? Explore the science of terminal lucidity and non-local consciousness.
#435: Sculpting Sound: The Science of Attenuation for ADHD
Explore the science of auditory filtering and the latest tech tools helping people with ADHD and hyperacusis navigate a noisy world.
#433: Will AI Win the Red Queen’s Race Against Superbugs?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#428: How to Read the Air: Decoding AQI, PM, and Ozone
From orange skies to microscopic particles, learn what’s actually in the air and how to protect your health using the Air Quality Index.