The Dr. Drew Podcast

Oct 30 2024 565 ep. 59 mins 66.4k

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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.

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OCD, Comedy, and Cannabis with Mike Glazer

Oct 30 2024 53 mins

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 o

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

Oct 23 2024 56 mins

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" produ

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

Oct 16 2024 60 mins

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 har

The Political Bias Infiltrating Mental Health with Dr. Andrew Hartz

Oct 09 2024 56 mins

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 tra

The Prescription for Loneliness with Julia Hotz

Oct 02 2024 59 mins

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 comm

Best of Episode: Dr. Eugene Lipov

Sep 25 2024 56 mins

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/

The Healing Power of Sound with Jeralyn Glass

Sep 18 2024 54 mins

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 stori

Unpacking OCD Part 2 with Dr. Patrick McGrath

Sep 11 2024 55 mins

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

Unpacking OCD with Dr. Patrick McGrath

Sep 04 2024 59 mins

This week, Dr. Drew talks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, as they discuss the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its related conditions. Dr. McGrath sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating OCD, the benefits of exposure and response prevention therapy, and how virtual therapy has transformed mental health treatment in the

Best of Episode: Jennie Crooks

Aug 28 2024 56 mins

This week Dr. Drew talks to psychotherapist and anxiety specialist Jennie Crooks. Jennie and Drew discuss recovery, attachment styles, anxiety and exposure therapy. West Coast Anxiety: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastanxiety