Going Through Health with Gordy and Zed, MD

Jan 20 2025 26 ep. 59 mins 2

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"Going Through Health with Gordy and Zed, MD" is a lively, absurd, and shockingly educational podcast that dives into the scientific underworld of health and wellness. Hosted by Gordy, a natural foods entrepreneur, and Dr. Zed, a Stanford-trained MD, these former college teammates explore the latest in health trends and fitness hacks, blending science-backed insights with humor that would get them kicked out of the classroom. Don’t venture into the unknown alone, make sure you’re Going Through Health with Gordy and Zed, MD.

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Ep 26. Ancient New Years Resolutions and Good Bye to Red Dye?

Jan 20 2025 35 mins

Get ready to Rinse off the Quitter’s Day Soap! In today’s episode, Gordy and Dr. Zed dive into the GTH Big Three Bangers of New Year’s resolutions—practical tips to start your year right. Then, hop in the GTH Time Machine as we journey back 4,000 years to explore the first New Year’s resolutions in Babylon, where farmers promised Marduk (a god with a flair for cosmic bala

Ep 25. Quitter’s Day Survival Guide: Resolutions That Stick

Jan 13 2025 46 mins

This week, Gordy and Zed explore the phenomenon of Quitter’s Day, the unofficial holiday marking the widespread abandonment of New Year's resolutions by mid-January. Good job everyone, that should do it for the year! They delve into the psychology behind why resolutions often fail, highlighting the pitfalls of overambitious goals, lack of planning, and the fleeting nature of moti

Ep 24. SYE Bonus

Jan 06 2025 15 mins

With Dr. Zed out this week, Gordy takes the opportunity to introduce his new daily podcast, Smartest Year Ever. Each day, he shares fascinating facts, witty stories, and practical tidbits to help make 2025 your smartest year yet. This special episode features two sneak-peek SYE episodes. Listeners can follow @SmartestYearEver on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for daily clips under

Ep 23. GTH Stocking Stuffer

Dec 30 2024 43 mins

This holiday special packs a punch with ultra-processed foods, psoriasis, and a Now That’s Healthy end-of-year check-in. Gordy and Dr. Zed tackle festive traditions, share wild holiday trivia, and face off in Fastfire Questions, including a killer elf-versus-reindeer showdown. Plus, could Santa’s reindeer really be tripping on magic mushrooms? Unwrap the bizarre, hilarious, and

Ep 22. The Great Stink / Fastfire Questions

Dec 23 2024 38 mins

This week, Dr. Zed and Gordy rinse off the SOAP from last week’s bad breath deep dive with the GTH Big Three Bangers—key takeaways to keep your breath fresh and your confidence high. Then, they jump into the Spin Cycle with a historical perspective on one of the stinkiest events in history: The Great Stink of London, where the foul odors of the Thames inspired one of the greate

Ep 21. Bad Breath

Dec 16 2024 65 mins

This week, Gordy and Dr. Zed dive nose-first into one of society’s biggest taboos: bad breath. From ancient Roman poets and Egyptian breath mints to Pliny the Elder’s mouse-dung toothpaste (yes, really), they uncover the strange, stinky history of halitosis. Dr. Zed breaks down the science behind what makes breath reek—and how to fight it—while Gordy explores Listerine’s

Ep 20. Mouth Tape - Shut Your Mouth

Dec 09 2024 74 mins

Ever thought taping your mouth shut could improve your health? This week, Gordy and Dr. Zed venture into the surprising benefits of mouth tape—from better sleep to enhanced workouts, and even saving your teeth from the perils of endurance running! In What The Duck: A Historical Perspective on Quackery, we unravel the wild world of Breatharianism, where gurus claim to survive on a

Ep 19. GTH Side Dish - The Boys Try Vegemite

Dec 02 2024 29 mins

This week, we’re taking a break from research to say thanks to our listeners, keep it casual, and have some fun—plus, we’re on video! Join us for a GTH Taste Test of Vegemite (well, the Doc tries Marmite), the Australian icon loved and loathed around the world. We’ll share some wild Vegemite history, tackle a Thanksgiving quiz, and rate this salty spread. Catch the video on

Ep 18. Vitamin B12, Polar Bear Liver, and the Deadly Side of Vitamins

Nov 25 2024 70 mins

Join Dr. Zed and Gordy as they uncover the wild history of Vitamin B12, from life-saving liver experiments on dogs (sorry, Air Bud) to Nobel-winning breakthroughs. Then, we venture into the frozen tundra for a bonkers, badass Science Spotlight on the deadly Vitamin A poisoning from polar bear livers—yes, it's as gnarly as it sounds. Plus, Fastfire Questions, including a Would You

Ep 17. Lion's Mane Mushroom - The Smart Mushroom?

Nov 18 2024 67 mins

Unearth the world of the Lion’s Mane mushroom, dubbed the 'smart mushroom'! Gordy and Dr. Zed explore its ancient history, modern science, and the buzz around its brain-boosting potential. Plus, they take the GTH Time Machine back to the Aztec Empire to uncover Moctezuma II’s wild mushroom trip and wrap up with Fastfire Questions that will leave you thinking, and could save you