Podcast Episodes

Dead But Alive, The Truth About Cotard Syndrome | Funny Medicine

Episode 117

A rare psychiatric syndrome where a person believes they are dead or do not exist. In this episode we explain Cotard's syndrome in plain language. Clear history. Real symptoms. What doctors look for.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Truth About TDaP: What They Don’t Teach You About Vaccines | Funny Medicine Podcast

Episode 116

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Three diseases that sound ancient but aren’t gone.

In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down what the TDaP vaccine actually protects you from, and w…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Polio Is Back? Florida, New York, London Explained | Funny Medicine Podcast

Episode 115

Polio is not gone. Here is what you need to know, why it still matters, and how to stay protected. In this episode of Funny Medicine, Evie and Julie break down polio in plain English. We cover the hi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mitochondrial Disorders EXPLAINED: Myths Symptoms & Science Behind Treatment

Episode 114

Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouses of the cell,” but what happens when they stop working? In this episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down mitochondrial disorders, explain why…

Published on 3 months ago

Juice Cleanse Myths Exposed: Master Cleanse to TikTok Trends | Funny Medicine Ep 113

Episode 113

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 …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Why You Think Your Favorite YouTuber Is Actually Your Friend | Funny Medicine Ep 112

Episode 112

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 neve…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

They Broke Women’s Bones for Beauty: Foot Binding in China (Lotus Feet) | Funny Medicine Ep 111

Episode 111

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 …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Radioactive Shrimp, Toxic Supplements & 3-Parent IVF Babies | Funny Medicine Ep 110

Episode 110

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 dang…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Pseudoscience Exposed: Homeopathy, Detox, TikTok Cures Debunked & Dangerous | Funny Medicine Ep 109

Episode 109

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 astr…

Published on 4 months ago

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak: How Vibrio Vulnificus Is Spreading Fast| Funny Medicine Ep 108

Episode 108

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 f…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago