In this episode of Glauc Talk, we dive into the fascinating backstories of the beloved characters Jonathan and Bill. Discover the real-life inspirations behind Jonathan, the ever-loyal scribe, and Bill, the resident who captures the challenges and triumphs of Will's real medical training.
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Yesterday
Glauc Talk: Why Can’t I Get a Doctor’s Appointment?
This week, Kristin and I dig into my long-overdue skin check, a gift from my mom (because nothing says “happy birthday” like preventative medicine). We talk about awkward gown moments, dermatologists who multitask like superheroes, and why apparently I’m not famous in derm circle ... Show More
54m 36s
Nov 20
Knock Knock Eye: When Eyeballs Pop Out: The Real Story Behind Proptosis
In this episode, I’m breaking down what a week of ophthalmology call actually looks like, why retinal detachments aren’t the emergency you think they are, and how one cartoon wolf ended up being my latest ocular diagnosis. Plus, in the latest installment of my “Signs and Symptoms ... Show More
41m 3s
Nov 18
Glauc Talk: Kristin’s Official List of Fears
Kristin and I start off by talking about puzzles, rainy vacations, and why Scotland might be the best place on earth, mostly because they have giant defibrillator kiosks just sitting out in public. Then, somehow, that conversation spirals into an in-depth analysis of Kristin’s ma ... Show More
46m 29s
Mar 2024
The Sheriff is Watching, Ft. Bryan Carmody, MD
The Sheriff of Sodium investigates the state and future of medical training. If you’ve wondered how well the system that trains future doctors works, or about what factors really determine which medical students get into the most competitive residency programs, this episode is fo ... Show More
53m 15s
Feb 2023
The King and Queen of Medical Comedy: Up Close and Personal with Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken
Join Patrick Georgoff and Kevin Kniery for a special conversation with the king and queen of medical comedy Dr. Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken (@drglaucomflecken), and Kristin Flanary, aka Lady Glaucomflecken (@Lglaucomflecken).
Will is a practicing ophthalmologist and soc ... Show More
41m 43s
Feb 2022
The Science of Looking Younger, Longer | Episode 6
In Episode 6 of the Lifespan podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante discuss cosmetic aging and how to improve skin, nails, and hair. They talk about why superficial aging occurs and how external signs of aging are often a reflection of biological age. The latest ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2021
Adam Gazzaley | Neuroscience, Psychedelics & Attention
<p>How does the neuroscience of attention affect nearly every aspect of our capacity to live good lives? How can we harness tech as a tool to help our brains be more, rather than less present and aware? What do psychedelics and neuroscience have to do with each other, and how mig ... Show More
53m 28s
Jul 2021
Mental Health | Leading Voices
<p>This past year and a half has pushed many of us to the brink, in a lot of ways. Relationships. Work. Physical and mental health. It’s tested nearly every system, thought, belief, tool, practice and resource we rely on to find peace, ease, solace, hope, resilience, and grace. O ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2023
The New Science of Awe & How It Improves Your Physical & Mental Wellbeing with Dr Dacher Keltner #340
When was the last time you felt awe? Perhaps it’s an emotion you notice often, evoked by the trees, clouds, or people around you. Or maybe it’s something you associate with more dramatic, less frequent experiences.
Dr Dacher Keltner, has written a sublime book on the subject of ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2023
Jonathan Kennedy with Isy Suttie
<p>This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by professor and writer, Jonathan Kennedy. </p><br><p>Jonathan joins us to discuss his debut work of non-fiction, <em>Pathogenesis</em>, a look at the latest science of infectious diseases and bacteria, and how it has ... Show More
42m 14s