Irreverent Health

We are pretty sure AI made every aspect of this movie on Cannabis.  We aren’t sure if it’s pro or anti cannabis.  Either way we watch it and total MST3k the hell out of it.  “Watch” it with us. Summary The conversation revolves around the topic of cannabis and its history, including its use in Chinese medicine and its prohibition in the United States. The hosts discuss the...

Okay, we get it. Your 8-minute abs program didn’t work, and Ozempic didn’t work. Will exercise mimetics replace portion control and exercise? Probably not, but they won’t hurt, and some of them have tons of other benefits. Summary The conversation explores the idea of using AI to automate tasks and the potential implications of relying too heavily on technology. They discuss the...

How much will AI change healthcare?  Dude, we can’t stop talking about it.  New drugs, new treatments, better diagnosis, and outcomes.  We’re having a hard time not talking about it. Summary The conversation explores the rapid advancements in biohacking and human optimization, with a focus on the role of AI in healthcare. The hosts discuss the potential impact of AI on medical diagnost...

Today, we cover a few articles that were recently published.  AI, cancer technology, and Scrolling? The last one is definitely written by the remaining “Just Say No” spokesperson. Summary The conversation covers various topics including book publishing, grants, health tracking devices, and the limitations of quantifying health. They also discuss the challenges of finding accurate infor...

Did you ever have that one really good idea and failed to act?  Can you go back?  What if the information is even more relevant now?  Matt found an old sketchbook and inspired this conversation. Summary The conversation between Matt and Tom covers various topics, including their experience at a sprinkler supply store, finding old sketchbooks, the struggle of completing projects, and the importance...

Seems like everyone is looking for the magic weight loss bullet.  Tom tried it. Now you all have to hear about it. Summary The conversation revolves around the topic of weight loss and the use of a drug called semaglutide (Ozempic) for this purpose. The hosts discuss the flaws in the political system, the influence of algorithms and targeted advertising, and the potential risks of sharing personal...

AI again? We just talked about that last week.  Seriously, this will be the biggest disruptor around, and yes, it could revolutionize your health and everything else. Summary The conversation explores the evolution and impact of AI, the convergence of technologies, the accessibility of AI tools, the uneven distribution of AI knowledge, the power of AI in antibody design, the debate on patenting AI...

All marketing is a lie.  We’d be scared to make that comment if we were more well-known.  Yes, even the scientific study you heard about on the news may misrepresent the data to make you feel a certain way.  We’re starting to feel Rowdy Roddy Piper putting on sunglasses in They Live.  Google it, it’s a cult classic. Summary The conversation covers various topics related to media...

Feeling like a social smoker? You’re not wrong! This talk exposed loneliness as the new health hazard. We’re talking major mental health risks. Time to ditch the solo act and build real connections, not just chase online likes. Let’s prioritize genuine connections – they’re the real wellness hack! Summary The conversation revolves around the topics of loneliness, social med...

As if allergies in Maryland weren’t enough.  The sky is orange, and everything is on fire.  What good is biohacking if your whole world is toxic? Summary The conversation begins with Matt and Tom discussing their allergies and the poor air quality caused by the Canadian fires. They reminisce about the 9/11 attacks and the impact it had on air quality in New York City. They reflect on the unc...

Ever feel like every health “influencer” is just hocking services and products just to make a buck?  Us too.  Today, health coach Victoria Dorsano joined us to chime in on the topic. Summary In this conversation, Matt, Tom, and Victoria discuss the balance between providing valuable information and avoiding excessive marketing in the health and wellness industry. They touch on topics s...

Garbage in = garbage out.  What can we do to keep AI from picking up our biases?  We see it happening in every sector when AI is involved.  We’re not sure how to fix it…should we ask AI? Summary The conversation explores the topic of AI and its impact on various industries, including healthcare. The hosts discuss the potential of AI to revolutionize medical research and problem-solving...

Full disclosure, sometimes when we don’t have a guest, we just say, “Fuck it,” and hit record.  We share at least a couple dozen articles a week on wild health stuff, from tech to laws and, of course, AI.  Today, we explore the notion of work/life balance, becoming too sensitive, and how the hell anyone keeps up with the rapid pace of new health information.   Summary The co...

It seems like we talk about biases all the time.  We’re trying to be more aware of ours, so we dove into a BIG source of bias…religion. Funny we never get hate mail from the atheists. Summary The conversation explores the toxicity of religious conversations and the potential downfall of AI. It delves into the biases and limitations of AI and the stoic philosophy. The discussion also to...

How long do we even want to live?  A famous longevity researcher gets $10m to advance the field.  Will they ever be able to thaw Disney’s head?  Do we care? Summary The conversation begins with a discussion about a recent trip to Iceland and the unique language and experiences encountered. The hosts then transition to talk about the end of a business accelerator program and the bittersweet f...

Today psychotherapist, Leah Marone joins the show to talk about how her time as a D1 Basketball player helped shape her views as a mental healthcare worker.  Or was it all a ploy by Matt to get Tom a free wellness check? Summary In this conversation, Leah Marone, a psychotherapist, discusses her journey from being a Division 1 basketball player to becoming a mental health professional. She talks a...

Full disclosure, we said, ” Fuck it, just hit record.”  We go all over here, but in a nutshell, we talk about how tech is driven forward (mostly by porn) and how physical touch and nature keep us healthy.   Summary In this conversation, Matt and Tom discuss various topics related to technology, AI, physical contact, and resilience. They explore the fast pace of technological advan...

“The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.”― William Gibson, 2003.  For the right price, you can live forever…well, soon enough.  Matt is excited, and Tom goes Tankie about this.   Summary The conversation covers various health-related topics, including salt inhalers, halotherapy, integrating salt inhalers with infrared saunas, cold thermogenesis, and em...

Why an episode on daylight saving time?  Or is it daylight savings time?  We don’t care; Tom had to sit through a hearing about it at the state capital; now you’ll learn why DST is evil. Summary In this conversation, Matt and Tom discuss various topics, including UFO sightings, nostalgia for old technology, technological advancements, and the proposal to make daylight saving time perma...

Quantified self, Human Optimization, Biohacking—what do they all mean? Why did Tom change his tune about the “movement?”  Could it be that a particular “type” of person is associated with it?   Summary In this conversation, Matt and Tom discuss the passion they have for conversations and how they never know which topics will ignite their interest. They delve into the f...

We hope the AI services we use to transcribe our show notes, create the imagery for the episode, and do everything else we don’t want to do recognize how much we talk about them (or is it an it?). We discuss the difficulties of raising teens with this much tech, and then our best friend, AI, joins the chat. Summary The conversation explores the rapid advancement of technology and its impact...

We start with the usual socially acceptable convos about how weird the weather in MD is… Then, take a hard turn to VR meditation, COVID conspiracies, and creating the perfect healthy environment.  Can our brains keep up with the speed in which new information is coming our way?  Could it ever? Summary The conversation covers a range of topics, including weird weather and allergies, inconveni...

Wow, have we been at this long enough for a second show on resolutions? We point out the usual issues with resolutions failing and discuss taking quantifiable steps to prevent that from happening. Then, of course, we talk about AI because the singularity is due anytime now.   Summary In this conversation, Matt and Tom discuss various topics, including the weather, cold plunge tubs, New Year&#...

How do our little primate brains keep up with technology moving at light speed?  Would we dig into our beliefs so deeply that we would “die on a hill?”  What happens when technology moves so quickly that it moves your hill?  What happens to medical ethics when we move toward immortality?  Do we end with any answers?  Or is it just turtles all the way down? Summary In this conversation,...

It seems like everything is moving faster than ever.  COVID is changing, health technology is speeding past us, and will we be able not to die?  As usual we bounce around, but one thing is consistent we agree time is moving differently. Summary In this conversation, Tom and Matt discuss various topics related to health and wellness. They provide personal updates and discuss the importance of creat...