Gross Anatomy

Bestselling author Samuel Shem joins show! Shem is the author of The House of God — an autobiographical novel which has sold millions of copies and what The Washington Post listed as one of the “12 Novels that Change the Way We Live”. And, John Updike wrote the novel “does for medical training what ‘Catch-22’ did for the military life.” We discuss Shem's journey to Harvard and how he balanced bein...

OB-GYN and Ayurvedic Specialist, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz joins the show! She tells us what it was like growing up in Beverly Hills in the 70’s with a psychoanalysis for a father, and why she decided to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology. She also explains what it’s like to deliver babies during the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public educ...

Sharon Feldstein talks with us about YourMomCares — a nonprofit organization co-founded by Sharon (Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein's mom), Patsy Noah (Adam Levine's mom) and Terria Joseph (Alicia Keys’ mom). YourMomCares brings celebrity and influencer moms together for kids mental health. Sharon discusses the evolution of YourMomCares and some innovative programs YMC supports like the tele-mental...

Dr. Peter Kim, creator of Passive Income M.D., joins the show! We chat with Dr. Kim about his life in Baltimore, the easy ways he made money while in med school (selling SWAG from medical conferences on eBay…) and why he feels it’s important to have multiple streams of income as a medical professional. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR...

Sweden isn't taking precautions like most other countries and has resisted lockdown restrictions to stop the Coronavirus outbreak. We discuss why Sweden is accused of dangerously pursuing “herd immunity” and what that means for the people who live there. In lighter pop culture news… we discuss how movie and tv casts (Parks & Rec, Goonies, That Thing You Do!) are reuniting to do new zoom episodes o...

Josh Homme is a singer, songwriter, producer and founding member of the bands Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal. So... why would Josh agree to be on our show? The truth is, Dr. Cohen and Josh met at a hospital over ten years ago and have kept in touch ever since. We talk about how they first met and get into movies, tv, music, fatherhood and so much more. NOTE: Josh was nice enough...

Dr. Edna Ma joins the show via Zoom! This week we are staying quarantined but super excited to still have our special guest, who is an author, Survivor contestant, entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank and an anesthesiologist. We talk with Dr. Ma about all of these things and try to understand how she is able to do so much. Listen now and get inspired! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITU...

As the Covid-19 crisis continues, we discuss how doctors are able to cope and remain calm while at work. We also examine what Bill Gates had to say in his 2015 Ted Talk: 'The next outbreak, we are not ready?' to what is actually happening today. Plus, our favorite weekly entertainment picks in TV and movies. GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSI...

Dr. Cohen updates listeners on his experience at hospitals that are treating Covid-19 patients. Then, we discuss how we feel like we are in one of the science fiction movies or TV shows we discussed in the past, long before we knew Coronavirus was coming. We also debate about the current air quality in LA and how its changed since the dramatic decline in traffic. And, we provide a few ideas on wha...

What’s going on inside hospitals during the Coronavirus? Dr. Cohen explains the changes he’s seen, including some of the new patient care guidelines being implemented at hospitals, and how Telehealth is being utilized. PLUS, what’s going on in good news! Yes, there is some good news out there that will make you feel better than watching Tiger King. On our website - grossanatomypodcast.com - we wil...

On March 11th we sat down with Dr. Sherry Yafai to discuss some of her experience as an ER doctor, but mainly, we spoke about her role as founder of The Releaf Institute (TRI) and work in cannabis based medicine. TRI was created to educate individuals on how to use cannabis products to accomplish their personal goals for medical treatment. Dr. Yafai discusses why she saw a real need for TRI, why d...

In this episode of Gross Anatomy, and in honor of National Women’s History Month, we highlight some of the trailblazing women in the medical world. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to earn a medical degree, is just one of the women we discuss. And, as our main topic winds down, we put the Gross in Gross Anatomy by sharing a medical story on flesh eating bacteria. Listen now! *GROSS...

In this episode we talk art and ADHD with LA artist PULSE. We also talk about the most awkward movies we’ve seen with our parents, why being nocturnal can help with creativity and Dr. Cohen’s art life before becoming a doctor. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALT...

In this episode we discuss the Netflix scripted show 'Sex Education' and compare it to other streaming shows that also try to entertain while covering a wide array of sex ed topics. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE RE...

We are so excited to have the author of HYPE, Dr. Nina Shapiro, on our show! HYPE is a book that explores medical myths and exaggerated claims so people can better understand what's real and what's not. We talk with Dr. Shapiro about her life as a surgeon and how HYPE came to be. She also answers our HYPE questions and gives us a sneak peek of what she's writing now. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED...

In this episode we talk about polyphasic sleeping, podcasts designed to put you to sleep (not this one!) and other sleep techniques that can correct your bad sleep habits. We also talk about Alex Trebek, alternative medicine and much more! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QU...

In this episode we get into some questions we’ve been wondering like — why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap? And, why does asparagus make urine smell weird? We also talk about the new Netflix show Medical Police and provide some medical advice for residents looking to impress. And more, there’s always more! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AD...

There’s a new slate of health and medical TV shows premiering this year. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix show, The Goop Lab, is already causing controversy so we discuss why some doctors have a problem with it. Ryan Murphy takes a stab at recreating one of the most feared nurses, Nurse Ratched, in the scripted show Ratched. There’s also some reality shows that might be too hard to watch like My Feet Are...

It’s our end of year podcast so we’re discussing regrets, new resolutions and items we want to add to our bucket list. And then, inevitably, we get sidetracked and discuss the greatness of Joe Pesci and other entertainment performances that made our year. Thanks for listening and happy holidays! We will return in two weeks with an all new episode. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE...

A market research firm called YouGov surveyed 42,000 people to determine the most admired celebrities for 2019. Toping the list are two celebs known for their philanthropy, Bill Gates and Oprah. We talk about the health, wellness and medical initiatives that Gates and Oprah have focused on and why they're deserving of the admiration. Diving into pop culture, we discuss the recent Golden Globe nomi...

Turns out there's some truth in the expression 'laughter is the best medicine'. We explore some health benefits of laughter and how laughing can boost the immune system and even help people burn calories. We also get into some true surgeon stories — which are even crazier than the fainting spells that happen in the scripted TV hit ER. And, Dr. Cohen gives some advice to pre-med students struggling...

Celebrities like Sarah Hyland and Selena Gomez are proudly displaying photos of their scars — scarring which could have been much worse if their operations were done decades ago. Dr. Cohen explains how surgeons approach operating today and what minimally invasive surgery means. We also talk about productivity, turkey pardoning and weekend worthy TV! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUT...

Does chewing gum really stay in your stomach for seven years? Can you really get the flu from the flu shot? Does eating turkey really make you tired? These are just a few of the medical myths we explore on this week's episode. We also talk about The Game Changers — a new documentary (featuring Arnold) that delves into meat, protein and strength. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FO...

Dr. Cohen shares some of the unusual medical conditions he's encountered in his career, then we discuss how (in 1983) President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November to be National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. President Reagan wanted to raise awareness not only for the disease — but for the caregivers who shoulder the heavy burden for patients. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE...

This week we get out the noisemakers to celebrate one year of co-hosting and recording Gross Anatomy Podcast. And, in this special Anniversary Episode, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the highs, lows and a few of our favorite episodes. Dr. Cohen also shares a new medical story that helps put the gross in Gross Anatomy Podcast. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE F...