The Dr. Drew Podcast

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HEALTH & FITNESS
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Dr. Drew Pinsky, board certified internist and addiction medicine specialist, takes listener calls and talks to experts on a variety of topics relating to health, relationships, sex and drug addiction.

30/10/2024

OCD, Comedy, and Cannabis with Mike Glazer

This week, Dr. Drew talks with comedian and writer Mike Glazer, whose journey has taken him from the roller hockey rink to the comedy stage. Mike shares insights into his experiences with mental health, including struggles with OCD, depression, and family challenges. He opens up about shifting from partying tales to more introspective stand-up, as well as the therapeutic benefits of Al-Anon and weekly therapy. Dr. Drew and Mike also discuss the nuances of cannabis use and explore comedy’s complex role in addressing societal issues. Check out his special here: https://youtu.be/xsJMFxMPjLY?si=hg7f_E0QdO1F2E2y

54 min
23/10/2024

Vinnie Tortorich on Keto, Filmmaking, and the Fight Against Big Food

This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back fitness expert and documentary filmmaker Vinnie Tortorich to discuss the ever-evolving world of health and nutrition. Vinnie shares updates on his latest documentary, Dirty Keto, and dives into the challenges of distributing a film that exposes the food industry’s deceptive marketing tactics. They also reflect on the rise of "keto-friendly" products and the dangers of misleading labels like "net carbs" and "keto-certified." Vinnie also shares his thoughts on intermittent fasting and hormone replacement therapy.

57 min
16/10/2024

Addiction, Accountability, and the Power of DNA with Bob Forrest

This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back musician and addiction counselor, Bob Forrest, for a candid discussion on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Bob opens up about his son’s emerging music career, the challenges of parenting, and his wife’s battle with addiction and postpartum depression. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, touching on harm reduction, the role of Suboxone, and how programs today often lack accountability while fostering a victimhood mentality. Bob also shares his insights on DNA4Addiction, a tool designed to test for genetic predisposition to addiction and provide families with valuable resources to navigate these challenges. https://dna4addiction.com Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/drew

1h 1m
09/10/2024

The Political Bias Infiltrating Mental Health with Dr. Andrew Hartz

This week, Dr. Drew talks with Dr. Andrew Hartz, founder of the Open Therapy Institute, about the growing influence of political bias in the mental health field. Dr. Hartz explains how therapy has shifted away from being patient-centered, with an increasing number of therapists imposing their political ideologies during sessions. They discuss how this trend is affecting therapy training programs, pushing out students who don’t conform, and how self-censorship has contributed to rising isolation and mental health struggles. Dr. Hartz also shares how the Open Therapy Institute is offering an alternative—focusing on unbiased, patient-centered therapy—and emphasizes the importance of resilience, open dialogue, and critical thinking in helping patients navigate today’s polarized world.

57 min
02/10/2024

The Prescription for Loneliness with Julia Hotz

This week, Dr. Drew talks to journalist and author Julia Hotz. Julia shares insights from her book, The Connection Cure, exploring how loneliness affects our health as severely as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Together with Dr. Drew, they unpack the concept of "social prescribing"—a revolutionary approach where doctors prescribe activities like volunteering, nature walks, and community engagement instead of just medication. Julia explains how communal living, purpose, and meaning can transform mental health and combat the growing epidemic of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.

59 min
25/09/2024

Best of Episode: Dr. Eugene Lipov

This week Dr. Drew talks to physician and researcher Dr. Eugene Lipov. They discuss PTSD and the research that could change the way we treat PTSD symptoms. His book, "The Invisible Machine", is available now. Book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Invisible-Machine-Startling-Scientific-Breakthrough/

57 min
18/09/2024

The Healing Power of Sound with Jeralyn Glass

This week, Dr. Drew talks to singer and sound healing expert Jeralyn Glass. Jeralyn shares her remarkable journey from Broadway and opera stages to her work with crystal singing bowls, a practice she turned to in order to help process her own grief. Together, they discuss how sound therapy can alleviate deep emotional pain, reduce stress, and promote healing. Through personal stories, scientific insights, and inspiring experiences, Jeralyn explains how sound and music connect us all and offer profound healing potential.

55 min
11/09/2024

Unpacking OCD Part 2 with Dr. Patrick McGrath

This week, Dr. Drew has a follow-up discussion with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, a leading platform for virtual OCD therapy. Dr. McGrath describes the complexities of treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions, such as hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and trichotillomania (hair-pulling). He also explains the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention therapy, as well as habit reversal techniques. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/drew

56 min

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Drew... come on mate

16/12/2018

LewysR

It’s not your fault Drew but Carolla is taking the piss out of you. Way too many ads for random, irrelevant junk. I think we all know damn well that if you did one or two ads you’d still pull in a massive audience and make money for the pirate ship. Adam has become greedy. Stand up to him man! Sorry if my language is a bit different... I’m English. On a side note, I gotta give you 5. I love that you have your own show. I been listening to you since loveline days and without a doubt you’ve saved countless lives by educating and simply talking to people. Thank you.
Top podcast

07/04/2013

FannyBawsMongal

Great podcast, love the show!
Drew lost me

22/10/2013

rick24777

I used to like this show untill he started advertising psychics and now I have lost all repsct for the man
Superb

06/02/2013

Kashaf

Delighted I found this hidden gem.

Dr. Drew Pinsky, board certified internist and addiction medicine specialist, takes listener calls and talks to experts on a variety of topics relating to health, relationships, sex and drug addiction.