Malpractice Podcast

Apr 26 2023 116 ep. 46 mins 2

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Syd & Jess are here to deliver a podcast about medical true crime, the history of healthcare, and dope science - all with a dose of humor - just what the doctor ordered!

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#6.11: Assisted Reproductive Technology, Fertility, and IVF

Apr 26 2023 51 mins

This week, Syd and Jess are here to talk all about IVF, fertility treatments, IUI, and all of the other topics that fall under the umbrella of Assisted Reproductive Technology. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 people trying to conceive a child are unable to do so within a year, and that’s what they call infertility. 10-30% of infertility cases are considered unexplain

#6.10: Havana Syndrome Mystery

Apr 19 2023 40 mins

This week Syd & Jess are BACK and ready to talk about the mysterious ailment plaguing CIA officers and US Diplomats across the globe - Havana Syndrome. In 2016, American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba began suffering STRANGE neurological symptoms. The debate is still alive regarding whether it was a sonic attack, some kind of environmental exposure, or a case of mass hysteria,

#6.9: Giulia Tofana, the Italian Poisoner

Mar 15 2023 45 mins

This week we're continuing to celebrate Women's History Month with an episode about Giulia Tofana, who used her cosmetic line to help hundreds of women get away with murder. If you believe her confessions, Giulia may just be the most successful serial killer you've never heard of. If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malp

#6.8: The Incredible Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi

Mar 08 2023 39 mins

This week we kick off Women's History Month with an episode about Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, MD. She was a strong advocate for women in science and medicine, a leader in the women's rights movement in general, a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, and a badass!If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: [email protected]

#6.7: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. II

Mar 01 2023 50 mins

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part 2 of 2, so don't forget to check out last week's episode for part 1! If you want to help us grow, don

#6.6: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. I

Feb 24 2023 42 mins

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part I of 2, so don't forget to join us next week for the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't f

#6.5: CONVICTED - Dr. James Heaps

Feb 15 2023 42 mins

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you about the recent conviction of a former UCLA physician, Dr. James Heaps, who spent years sexually abusing his patients. Since Heaps' arrest in 2019, thousands of women have come forward claiming that he abused them. We want to honor the bravery and experiences of these survivors...if you or someone you know is looking to report, the UC

#6.4: Psychedelic Medicine, with CEO Benjamin Lightburn

Feb 08 2023 44 mins

This week, Syd & Jess sit down with Benjamin (Ben) Lightburn, Co-Founder and CEO of Filament Health. Filament Health aims to combat the growing global mental health crisis through research, development, and education around natural psychedelics. Ben tells us all about the company's unique approach to tackling a growing number of mental health disorders. If you want to help us g

#6.3: MSK, Dr. J. Milton Bowers

Feb 01 2023 42 mins

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all about the murder of Cecelia Bowers, the 29-yo wife of Dr. J. Milton Bowers. Cecelia was the THIRD of Dr. Bowers' wives to have died under suspicious circumstances, so why is it that her murder is still considered "unsolved"? Join us to hear the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an e

#6.2: Prosopagnosia (aka: Face Blindness)

Jan 25 2023 46 mins

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you all about a rare neurological condition called Prosopagnosia (more commonly known as face blindness). We're talking science and all about how the brain performs its own unique version of facial recognition software, so if you have trouble remembering faces, you're in good company! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a r