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Dr Joe Unplugged

Dr Joe Kosterich

Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise, sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways. Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them. Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice. Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.

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00:14:15

Ep 119. Our Children Deserve Better

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/10/26

What is going on with the metal health of children and teenagers? Sources:https://brownstone.org/articles/antidepressants-increase-130-for-teen-girls-drop-7-for-boys/Recorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:13:20

Ep 118. Nanny Doesn't Know Best

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/10/20

Restricting citizens capacity to make dietary choices hasn’t worked in the past.There is no reason to believe it will now. And there are potential unintended consequences Sources:https://dailysceptic.org/2025/10/06/backlash-as-nandos-limits-customers-to-one-coke-per-visit-under-new-nanny-state-rules/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-and-regular-sodas-are-linked-to-liver-diseaseRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave

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00:12:08

Ep 117. Pet ownership is good

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/10/12

Most people love animals and pet ownership may have health benefits. But do it for the right reasons!Source:https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-being-cat-loverRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:38:30

Ep 116. Cancelled!

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/10/05

The university sector promotes diversity of everything except diversity of opinion.Come down the rabbit hole with James NuzzoSource:https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/my-academic-cancellation-storyRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:10:39

Ep 115. Wearing a green T-shirt doesn’t impact health

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/09/28

Yet again we have associative studies showing increased or decreased risk of certain outcomes. Fortunately there is a deeper lesson here.Source:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/energy-drinks-may-triple-suicide-risk-coffee-does-opposite-2025a1000ne8Recorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:13:01

Ep 114. A Trifecta of Failure

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/09/22

Policies which delivers increased smoking rates, reduced excise revenue and massive gains to organised crime are a total failure. But dent expect admission of failure or change any time soon.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/from-plain-packaging-to-the-black-market-how-health-reforms-policy-Recorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:10:24

Ep 113. Exercise the mind

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/09/14

There are simple ways to make dementia less likely.It includes the basics but also making sure to keep the mind active.Sources:https://www.medpagetoday.com/geriatrics/dementia/116698https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/walking-and-diet-boost-cognition-risk-adults-2025a1000k60Recorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:13:09

Ep 112. Shock horror! Simple changes before medications

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/09/07

There is a role for weight loss medication but it could only surprise. Academia that changes in eating patters and activity come first.Source:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-some-physicians-still-lead-lifestyle-first-obesity-care-2025a1000lbbRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:14:43

Ep 111. We don't need bans - we need to eat the right...

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/08/31

A former FDA commissioner wants to ban refined carbohydrates.This is not the answer. Changed consumer buying patterns will move the food industry.Sources: https://usrtk.org/healthwire/ultra-processed-food-leads-to-obesity-explained/ https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/alzheimersdisease/117073 https://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-sugar-substitute-may-affect-brain-and-blood-vessel-healthRecorded and produced by

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00:12:11

Ep 110. Research discovers the obvious - once more

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/08/24

It should come as no surprise that changing what you eat has a much bigger impact on weight than exercise.Simple changes and basic principles are the keys to success Source:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/for-weight-loss-diet-may-matter-more-than-exerciseRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:10:11

Ep 109. Music - more than simply enjoyable

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/08/17

All human cultures have their forms of music. Aside being a pleasure, music has surprising health benefits.Recorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn -

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00:12:55

Ep 108. Prioritise Sleep

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/08/14

Lack of sleep is now associated with well over 100 conditions. The body needs its recharge time. There are simple ways to improve your sleep patterns.Sources:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/poor-sleep-linked-172-diseases-dementia-parkinsons-type-2-diabetes?https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/3-types-exercise-yoga-tai-chi-walking-may-be-best-managing-insomniaRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave

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00:10:49

Ep 107. Get Into the Garden

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/08/03

Health does not have to be difficult or costly. The simple act of spending time gardening or even in the garden has positive health effectshttps://www.healthline.com/health/healthful-benefits-of-gardeningRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:14:01

Ep 106. The Medical Industrial Complex

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/07/27

Changing thresholds and definitions can reclassify healthy people overnight into patients needing treatment. Who actually benefits from this?https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-obesity-definition-raises-number-who-have-it-2025a1000i1uRecorded and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:11:42

Ep 105. Surprise - Research Shows that Water is Wet

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/07/20

In a finding that was obvious, it turns out that consuming sugary sweetened beverages contributes to the development of Type two diabetes. The solution is simple!https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sugary-drinks-may-raise-risk-type-2-diabetes-studyhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/to-achieve-diabetes-remission-avoid-diet-soda-and-opt-for-waterhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150-minutes-of-exercise-per-week-could-help-reverse-prediabetesRecorded and produced by

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00:15:23

Ep 104. Now You See It, Now You Don’t.

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/07/14

Research which was potentially embarrassing to the government mysteriously disappeared after 48 hours online. Why could this be? What was found? Sources:https://web.archive.org/web/20250702013834/https:/www.roymorgan.com/findings/9936-introduction-of-vaping-bans-leads-to-increase-in-cigarette-smoking-in-australia 2.

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00:17:33

Ep 103. Tainted Guidelines

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/07/06

That many medical guidelines remain based on studies which have been discredited is a serious matter.Meanwhile the replacement of acumen and judgement with box ticking has gone too far.Source: https://dailysceptic.org/2025/05/26/what-happened-to-systemic-common-sense/Source: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-082068Listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn -

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00:08:59

Ep 102. Real Solutions Versus the Hammer

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/06/29

Whilst genuine changes which can help people reduce weight get ignored, pointless calls for bans continue.Source: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ad-ban-shapes-as-a-primo-battle/news-story/40d1b99fc1fc4ca2c23047ae761b61f3Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-may-key-long-term-weight-loss-trial#Setting-up-the-studyListen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe

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00:08:37

Ep 101. Antibiotics Are Not Harmless

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/06/22

There has been a view that unnecessary courses of antibiotics are harmless. In fact, children may be more likely to develop asthma and other allergy based conditions Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/childhood-antibiotic-use-linked-increased-risk-asthma-food-2025a1000a0mVisit my website: https://www.drjoetoday.com/Listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn -

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00:13:23

Ep 100. The Ton Is Up

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2025/06/15

A big thank you to all of you who have helped this podcast reach its 100th episode.Today a retrospective on the most popular themes.Source: https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/nsw-cops-could-be-reallocated-to-combat-illicit-tobaccoSource: https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/is-kennedys-new-cdc-vaccine-panel?utm_source=post-email-Source: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/how-climate-change-threatens-eye-health-2025a1000bdeListen to the podcastSpotify:

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