#533: When Temperament Meets an Invalidating World
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: 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.
#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.
#502: Bile Acid Survival: Eating Without a Gallbladder
How do you stay healthy when life is a pressure cooker? Discover low-friction nutrition strategies for post-surgery recovery and high-stress life.
#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."
#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.
#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.
#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.