This is the second episode of a special three-part podcast series that delves into adolescent health and wellbeing, focusing on creating a positive trajectory of health from a young age.
The podcast explores physical and mental health issues affecting young people globally, particularly in sexual and reproductive health. We hear how young people are exclud ... Show More
Nov 18
Climate, “car spreading”, and conflict
<p>It’s the BMJ’s annual climate issue - and in this episode, we’ll be hearing about more ways in which climate mitigation is good for health.</p>
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<p>Firstly, climate change is fuelling conflict, and exacerbating the impact it has on fragile healthcare systems. Andy Hain ... Show More
44m 12s
Nov 3
Doctors against the far right
<p>Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even t ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 21
The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
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<p>The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bobsled team member John ... Show More
36m 10s
Jun 2022
Creating Healthy Habits To Stay Young As You Age
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. What you eat literally controls almost every function of your body and mind. Food connects us to one another and to our bodies. At the same time, what we eat is only one “ingredient” needed to ma ... Show More
47m 47s
May 2024
How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our child ... Show More
2h 4m
Sep 2023
Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health | U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Vivek Murthy, M.D., the acting U.S. Surgeon General who earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. We discuss nutrition, food additives, social media and mental health, public health initiatives to comb ... Show More
2h 31m
Jan 2024
TMHS 756 - Transform your health by transforming your ENVIRONMENT and your MINDSET
True health goes so much deeper than the foods you put on your plate. Real, sustainable health comes from a myriad of factors including your mindset, your relationships, your culture, and your environment. And when you understand the powerful influence you have to impact these fa ... Show More
1h 20m
May 2024
Hormones, Emotions, and Health: Navigating the Complexities of Women's Wellness on The Darin Olien Show
<p>This week of the Biohacking Bestie, I’m publishing my interview with Darin Olien on the Darin Olien Show. </p><br><p>Together we explore how women have just been treated as slightly less hairy men when it comes to health and wellness. With multitudes of studies being done ... Show More
1h 13m
May 2024
TMHS 788: Science-Backed Secrets to Raising Healthier, Happier Kids - With Dr. Elisa Song
In today’s world, our kids are up against a whole host of lot of factors that are threatening their overall health. Our modern environment presents threats like the accessibility of ultra-processed food, repeated exposure to chemicals like pesticides, and the overuse of medicatio ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 2023
Bonus: Do my mental health struggles change how you see me?
In this bonus episode, we meet 17-year-old Caroline. She was hospitalized multiple times for self harm and attempting suicide. Now, she is doing a lot better, in therapy, and taking medication. Caroline wants to ask her mom Kellie: after everything we have been through, has your ... Show More
25m 23s