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Funny Medicine Podcast

Julia Brunet and Yvette Gonzalez, D.O.

Funny Medicine Podcast – The Cure for Boring Medical Talk!Get your dose of medicine—but funny! 🤣💊Join Dr. Yvy and medical researcher Julia Brunet, two science-loving besties who break down medical mysteries, health fads, and the weirdest wellness trends with wit and sarcasm. From anti-aging disasters to bizarre medical history and the latest in medicine and health, they serve up expert insights with a side of sarcasm.Each week, they dissect trending health topics, viral medical news, and those

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58:49

Juice Cleanse Myths Exposed: Master Cleanse to TikTok...

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2025/09/23

Juice cleanse hype meets real science. We break down detox diet claims, Master Cleanse history, celery juice, and the cucumber salad trend. Learn what helps, what harms, and what to do instead. What you get: What a juice cleanse is and how programs run Master Cleanse origins and celebrity buzz Detox myths versus real biology, liver and kidneys handle detox Short term weight loss versus rebound weight gain Risks, low protein, blood sugar swings, food safety, kidney stone risk, electrolyte issues

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66:40

Why You Think Your Favorite YouTuber Is Actually Your...

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2025/09/16

Ever felt like you "know" a celebrity, streamer, or fictional character? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into parasocial relationships: the one-sided bonds we form with people who may never know we exist. We explore where the idea came from in the 1950s with psychologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl, how it's evolved with social media, and why our brains are wired to feel connected to people on screens. You'll learn about: • What parasocial relationships are (and how they differ from

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33:41

They Broke Women’s Bones for Beauty: Foot Binding in...

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2025/09/09

Step into one of history’s most shocking medical and cultural practices: foot binding in China. Also known as Lotus Feet, this brutal tradition started in the 10th century and crushed generations of women under the weight of “beauty standards.” From our Patreon archives, this exclusive episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast is now available for everyone. We break down: • The origins of foot binding and why it became a status symbol • The painful bone-breaking process and the lifelong health

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82:03

Radioactive Shrimp, Toxic Supplements & 3-Parent IVF...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This week on Funny Medicine, we break down the wildest recent health and medical news stories with facts, humor, and just the right dose of sarcasm. 🩺 What we cover in this episode: • The hidden dangers of popular supplements like turmeric, green tea extract, and ashwagandha linked to liver damage • The world’s first three-parent IVF babies born in the UK to block mitochondrial diseases • The Trump administration’s cut to PFAS farm research and why it matters for your food and water • Silicon

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84:05

Pseudoscience Exposed: Homeopathy, Detox, TikTok...

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2025/08/26

Target twins, then myth-busting. In this Funny Medicine episode, we unpack pseudoscience in health: what it is, how to spot it, and why it can hurt. From homeopathy and detox cleanses to medical astrology, Reiki, and viral TikTok hacks, we keep it clear, evidence-based, and useful for real life. What you’ll hear: • What makes something pseudoscience vs real science • Why “like cures like” and ultra-dilutions in homeopathy don’t hold up • Detox claims vs what your liver and kidneys already do 24/7 •

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45:21

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak: How Vibrio Vulnificus...

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2025/08/19

Vibrio vulnificus is not rare. This episode explains why it is trending and why you should care. You will learn: • Where it lives, including the Gulf of Mexico and US East Coast • How warmer waters from climate change are increasing its spread • How people get infected from raw or undercooked seafood, especially oysters• How open wounds exposed to contaminated water lead to severe infections• What symptoms to watch for, including gastroenteritis, septicemia, and necrotizing wound infections • Who is

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65:31

SPF Lies EXPOSED: The Shocking Truth About Tanning &...

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2025/08/12

☀️ Melanoma, Sunscreen & Sun Myths: What You REALLY Need to Know Hit play to find out why your “healthy glow” is anything but healthy, how UVA and UVB trash your skin at the molecular level, and why SPF-30 is the bare minimum, not the finish line.🔑 What we cover0:00 Intro & why this topic matters1:41 Melanoma 101—how a rogue pigment cell turns deadly5:55 UVB vs UVA—burns, wrinkles, and DNA damage explained10:28 Myths we crush: base tans, vitamin D excuses, and “dark skin doesn’t burn”16:30

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35:10

The Dark Side of TRT: Doctors Warn You Before It’s...

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2025/08/05

🔥 Welcome to Funny Medicine Podcast! In this jam-packed episode, we tackle everything you need to know about TESTOSTERONE: from its natural production and vital physiological roles to legit medical uses and the dark side of abuse. Whether you’re curious about TRT, weightlifting performance enhancers, or just want to bust some popular testosterone myths, this one’s for you!What You’ll Learn 🎧 • Testosterone 101: How this steroid hormone is made in men & women, and why it peaks in the morning. •

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57:58

Should Every Baby’s DNA Be Sequenced at Birth? |...

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2025/07/29

Decoding Baby DNA – Newborn Whole-Genome Sequencing & Predictive Health Today we tackle the future of newborn whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and how reading a baby’s entire DNA at birth could revolutionize predictive health and preventive medicine. In this episode you’ll learn: • 00:00 Intro & studio upgrades • 02:15 How traditional newborn metabolic screening works vs. WGS • 05:40 What is whole-genome sequencing, and why it matters • 10:30 Real-world wins: SCID, G6PD deficiency &

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56:02

Tattoo Science Explained: How Ink Survives in Your...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Get ready for inked insights in our latest episode of Funny Medicine Podcast! We are back with a new camera and teleprompter setup to dive into the world of tattoos. We’ll trace tattoo history across cultures, unpack the chemistry of tattoo ink, and explain why your immune cells can’t quit that pigment. Discover how tattoos mark grief and identity, and explore medical frontiers like radiation therapy markers, biosensor electronic tattoos, and tattoo delivered vaccines. We also cover real-talk risks:

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54:11

Can a Chatbot Fix Your Anxiety? The Shocking Truth |...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/15

AI Therapy: Your Robot Shrink Will See You Now? 🤖🛋️Julz flies solo this week on Funny Medicine Podcast (get well soon, Yvy!) to tackle the biggest curveball in mental health: AI therapy chatbots. From the first “therapist” ELIZA in 1966 to today’s ChatGPT-powered mood coaches, we unpack the promise of 24/7 access, budget-friendly check-ins, and data-driven pep talks, and the peril of privacy breaches, fake empathy, and real-world horror stories (yes, we’re looking at you, Belgian AI tragedy).🚀

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57:08

Health Truths: Sugar, Tampons, Alzheimer’s & Brain on...

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2025/07/08

Moms’ Mental Health, Toxic Tampons & Vitamin D vs. Aging | Funny Medicine Podcast This week, we are making you question your grocery cart, your tampon stash, your sugar substitutes, and probably your entire neighborhood. Welcome back to Funny Medicine, where we turn real medical headlines into one big “Wait, what?!” 🧠 First up: Moms’ mental health is tanking fast: a 30% drop in mothers rating their mental health as “excellent” from 2016 to 2023. Single moms, young moms, you’re carrying too much

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45:47

Infrared Contacts, CRISPR Babies & WTF Healthcare |...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/01

👁️ Infrared Contact Lenses, Genetic Breakthroughs & Healthcare Scandals | Funny Medicine Podcast In this episode, we break down the latest must-know medical news with humor, honesty, and a touch of panic. From Bell’s Palsy anxiety to babies surviving at 22 weeks, we’re covering the medical spectrum, one wild headline at a time. 🚨 Topics covered include: • Infrared vision contact lenses that could let humans see in the dark • A controversial UnitedHealth scandal: nursing homes paid to delay

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78:37

Live to 100? Science-Backed Blue-Zone Secrets...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/24

These are the science-backed longevity secrets of people who blow out 100+ birthday candles with a grin. 🎉 In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down the Blue Zone research on Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya Peninsula, and Loma Linda to reveal simple, evidence-based habits that extend life expectancy while keeping you sharp, mobile, and hilarious.🔑 What you’ll hear:• Why plant-slant diets (hello beans, veggies & olive oil) crush ultra-processed junk for healthy aging• Built-in

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27:35

Electroconvulsive Therapy EXPLAINED: How Modern ECT...

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2025/06/17

In this unlocked Patreon gem, we trace electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) from its rough-and-ready debut in 1938 to the well-regulated, anesthesia-assisted procedure psychiatrists rely on for treatment-resistant mood disorders today. Early “unmodified” ECT earned its horror-movie reputation—performed without anesthesia, it caused fractures and fierce stigma . Modern ECT looks nothing like those scenes: brief-pulse currents, IV propofol, and succinylcholine keep patients asleep and still while

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30:34

Biofeedback 101: Hack Your Own Nervous System | Funny...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Ever wish your body came with a dashboard and a mute button for stress? 👀 Meet biofeedback, the science-backed trick that lets you peek at your heart-rate variability, brainwaves, and muscle tension; then tweak them like podcast volume. In this episode, we serve up equal parts hard science and snarky commentary on…• 🎮 VR headsets that measure chill-level in real time• 🧠 Neurofeedback clinics promising laser-beam focus for ADHD• 💡 Wearables that claim to zap migraines before they start• 🙃

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64:44

How to Lose Weight with PCOS: Science-Backed Diet...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Trending PCOS Diets: Fact or Fad? | Funny Medicine PodcastStruggling with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)? In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down the most talked-about PCOS diets—Low-Glycemic Index, DASH, Mediterranean, Low-Carb/Keto—and separate evidence-based nutrition from social media hype. Learn how to manage insulin resistance, balance hormones, and support weight loss with PCOS-friendly meal plans. We also debunk myths about dairy, gluten, and carbs, explore the role of

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43:47

Flint Michigan Water Crisis EXPOSED: From Lead...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Flint Michigan Water Crisis EXPOSED: From Lead Poisoning to Legionnaires’ OutbreakOnce locked behind our Patreon, now open to everyone: dive into the devastating Flint, Michigan water crisis—a prime example of regulatory failure, environmental injustice, and public health disaster. Learn how a switch to corrosive river water unleashed widespread lead contamination and a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, endangering thousands—especially children. Discover Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s heroic fight for

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45:29

Face Taping Exposed: Wrinkle, Lift & Antiaging Truths...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Merch Shop: https://funnymedicinepodcast.etsy.com Everything else: https://linktr.ee/funnymedicine Face Taping: Anti-Aging Miracle or Total Flop? | Funny Medicine Podcast Is face taping really the next big anti-aging secret—or just another viral beauty gimmick? In this episode, we break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and probably didn’t want to know) about face taping and wrinkle patches. From TikTok face tape trends to Hollywood facelift hacks, we explore the history, science, risks,

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72:54

Mental Health Awareness Explained: From Ancient...

Funny Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Mental health has been confusing humans since the first cave-person wondered why they felt weird for no obvious reason. In this episode we trek from ancient trepanation to tomorrow’s psychedelic-assisted therapy and AI mood-bots—with plenty of sarcasm, fun facts, and zero shame. We unpack the biology, psychology, and “life keeps lif-ing” environmental triggers behind mental illness, trash some stubborn myths, and swap personal stories (because our ADHD needs to make an appearance in each episode..

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