The Dr. Drew Podcast

Dr. Nicholas Christakis is a sociologist and physician known for his research on social networks and on the socioeconomic, biosocial, and evolutionary determinants of behavior, health, and longevity. Follow Dr. Christakis on Twitter @NAChristakis or go to www.humannaturelab.net to learn more. Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confid...

Drew's guest today is board-certified clinical and forensic psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University who regularly contributes to Dr. Drew Midday Live as well as CNN, HLN, Lifetime & more, Dr. Judy Ho. Find out more at DrJudyHo.com ButcherBox: go to ButcherBox.com/DREW for $20 off your first box and a package of 6 burgers for FREE in every box all summer long Tru...

Today our guests are health guru Vinnie Tortorich and director Peter Pardini from FAT: A DOCUMENTARY available now on iTunes. Find out more at fatadocumentary.com or vinnietortorich.com For Hers: visit ForHers.com/Drew Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Today our guest is theoretical physicist Sean Carroll from the Mindscape podcast and his forthcoming book 'Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime' coming out soon and available now for preorder on Amazon. Find out more at PreposterousUniverse.com ButcherBox: Visit ButcherBox.com/Drew TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience BlueChew: Vi...

Today our guest is Judson Brewer M.D. Ph. D. creator of the Unwinding Anxeity & Eat Right Now apps and his book 'The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - why We Get Hooked and how We Can Break Bad Habits' is available now on Amazon. Find out more and receive a special discount to his apps by visiting https://www.drjud.com/drdrew . Blinkist: Visit Blinkist.com/drew TrueCar: Visit...

Our favorite Health & Fitness guru Vinnie Tortorich of The Fitness Confidential Podcast  joins Dr. Drew today to talk about his impending film called Fat: A Documentary, which features many experts to include Dr. Drew as an on-camera contributor.  Vinnie and Drew talk about sugar laden American diets, health problems, how we got into this mess, and what we should be doing to buck the unhealthy tre...

Drew welcomes Mr. Skin himself to talk about how one goes from midwestern commercial real estate agent to running the internets premiere celebrity nudity catalog. Drew & Mr. Skin also discuss their long friendship and Mr. Skin's new book 'Being Mr. Skin' which is available now See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Dr. Drew welcomes back psychopathy expert Dr. Michelle Ward and they do a deep dive on psychopaths, what to look for in identifying them, and what to do if you discover you have one in your life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Drew & Dr. Elliot Hirsch discuss everything plastic surgery from breast reconstruction to face lifts. They discuss the dangers of DIY surgeries and we break down the differences in the trainings of different surgeons out there doing cosmetic procedures. Select: drdrew.com/select and use code drdrew TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at htt...

Michelle after contacting Drew on Twitter is finally a guest on the show. She is here to bust myths about agriculture such as food labels, factory farming, GMOs political subsidies and they conclude with a long discussion about farmers and their values. TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

It’s a case nightmares are made of. We’ve got your sneak peek into the new true-crime series, 22 Hours: An American Nightmare. It's the frightening story of a D.C. power couple, their 10-year-old son, and housekeeper who were held hostage, tortured, and brutally murdered inside their burning D.C. mansion. You won’t believe what happened during those last 22 hours alive, and the shocking trail of e...

Anthony brings a deep understanding of biochemistry. In his career as a biochemical researcher he became very concerned about the effect of estrogens on humans given the widespread exposure. He reviews ways to avoid multiple sources of estrogens in the environment including: Phytoestrogens, Mycoestrogen, Atrazine, Triclosan & APEs, BP & 4-MBC, Red 3 & 40, Parabens, Phthalates, BPA & BPS, EE2 Selec...

Comedian, Podcaster and former Facebook Executive Paul Ollinger joins Dr. Drew to discuss the journey from stand-up comedian to high powered Silicon Valley executive and back again. TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indre is joined by Jordan Harbinger and we discuss some of her favorite interviews, we also get into a deep discussion about our brains, the source of consciousness and regions responsible for feeling, affects and a sense of self. Indre discusses her new book 'How Music Can Make You Better' and why Indre believes “Music isn't music until the brain makes it so.” Jordan discussed cognitive distortio...

A.J. Benza shares stories and insight about major Hollywood scandals and tragedies, but then takes a turn toward his own life to discuss his recent separation and his struggles with substance use. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Register at Overnight.org/drew GarmaGuard: GuarmaGuard.com, use promo code DREW15 for 15%off TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experi...

Tia Carrere discusses her new projects coming soon to Netflix & Hulu. Drew is amazed that Tia is here because his wife and he had been talking about Tia for several days after accidentally running into her performances on Wayne's World & True Lies. Tia describes her history growing up in Hawaii and experiencing abandonment by her family. Tia is very open about her years in therapy and the benefit...

Dr. Drew welcomes 5x international boxing champion Mia St. John to the show to talk about her illustrious career in addition to the importance of mental health. She also shares a very personal story about the loss of her son. Later, Dr. Drew talks to some callers. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Register at Overnight.org/drew Zoom: Set up your free account today at Zoom.us TrueCar: Vis...

Dr. Drew welcomes Dr. Christine Moutier from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a wide ranging conversation on the state of suicide in society today and what can be done to help those contemplating taking their own lives. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Register at Overnight.org/drew TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Blue Emu: Go to...

Documentarian Sebastien Paquet brings the subject of his documentary Brandon Mendenhall to discuss the inspirational story told in his documentary 'Mind Over Matter'. Brandon suffers from cerebral palsy and yet inspired by Korn he is able to pursue his dream of being a rock guitarist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Dr. Drew welcomes Laura Rhodes-Levin from The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety. They discuss several physiotherapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and neurobiofeedback. They address the application of these techniques for common conditions like anxiety & fibromyalgia. They also have a special focus on trauma & newer ways of thinking about the...

Drew welcomes his friend, writer Roger Wolfson. The twosome discusses their writing adventures together and then move into a discussion about the potential benefits of psychedelics. Roger shares details of his latest venture, Writers Action, a group of Hollywood writers and political insiders whose mission is to help progressive candidates connect more meaningfully with large and diverse groups of...

Simply put, Dave Feldman is a network engineer whose professional training makes him particularly suited to analyze lipid physiology. David & Drew slowly talk though the complexities of the lipid theory as Dave now conceives it. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Register at Overnight.org Genucel: text 'drew' to 77453 or go to genucel.com Sunday Scaries: Visit SundayScaries.com and use pr...

Dr. Kevin Folta discusses science communication (the communication of science-related topics to non-experts). Part of his work is helping people to understand the extraordinary benefits of scientific advances in horticulture. These developments promise to provide a healthier, better tasting food supply and protect those who may be at risk of famine. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Regi...

Author Robert Greene joins the show to talk about his newest book 'The Laws of Human Nature' in which he attempts to discover what drives people, even when they may not know it. They also discuss Robert's past works including 'The 48 Laws of Power' and 'The 33 Strategies of War'. For Hers: go to ForHers.com/drew P3-OM: Visit p3om.com/drew and use the coupon code "drew" for 20% off Select: drdrew.c...

Dr. Alex Alva is the medical director at True Recovery in Newport Beach, California. Drew and Dr. Alva discuss current trends in the treatment of addiction with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders. They address the need for treatment programs to emphasize comprehensive care, including longterm structure and vocational rehabilitation. Later, Drew is joined by Dr. Ashley Winter, a urologist & sexu...