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A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius — a Dutch-flagged polar expedition cruise ship — has captured global attention. In this episode of The Shot, Tara breaks down everything you need to know: what Andes virus is, why it's the only hantavirus known to spread person to person, what the illness does to the body, and what your actual risk is. As of May 6, 2026, eight cases have been reported (three confirmed, five suspected), three passengers have died, and cases have now been identified on two continents. Here's the science, the context, and the calm. In This Episode What happened aboard the MV Hondius and where the outbreak stands today What hantavirus is — and why the Andes strain is uniquely dangerous The two phases of Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and why early recognition matters Why there is no approved treatment — and what supportive care actually looks like What travelers to South America need to know What clinicians should keep on their differential for returning travelers Sources World Health Organization. Disease Outbreak News: Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, multi-country. May 4, 2026. https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON599 NBC News. Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Canary Islands; Swiss case confirmed. May 6, 2026. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-evacuation-new-case-andes-strain-canary-islands-rcna343816 CBS News. How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship, according to health experts. May 6, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hantavirus-spread-cruise-ship-outbreak-health-experts/ Martínez VP, Di Paola N, Alonso DO, et al. "Super-Spreaders" and Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Argentina. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020;383(23):2230–2241. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2009040 Vial PA, Ferrés M, Vial C, et al. Hantavirus in Humans: A Review of Clinical Aspects and Management. Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2023;23(9):e371–e382. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00128-7 Ferrés M, Martínez-Valdebenito C, Henriquez C, et al. Viral Shedding and Viraemia of Andes Virus During Acute Hantavirus Infection: A Prospective Study. Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2024;24(7):775–782. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00142-7 Ulloa-Morrison R, Pavez N, Parra E, et al. Critical Care Management of Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Journal of Critical Care. 2024;84:154867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrc.2024.154867 Pizarro E, Navarrete M, Mendez C, et al. Immunocytochemical and Ultrastructural Evidence Supporting That Andes Hantavirus Is Transmitted Person-to-Person Through the Respiratory and/or Salivary Pathways. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2019;10:2992. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02992 New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we break down Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell, the novel that introduced forensic icon Dr. Kay Scarpetta. We explore how a rare metabolic disorder — Maple Syrup Urine Disease — becomes the key medical clue that exposes a serial killer, and how Scarpetta weaponizes forensic science and the media to bring him down. We also preview the upcoming Prime Video series Scarpetta and why this story still resonates decades later.   SOURCES & FURTHER READING Maple Syrup Urine Disease — National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/maple-syrup-urine-disease/ Pathophysiology of Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Focus on the Neurotoxic Role of the Accumulated Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Branched-Chain α-Keto Acids Amaral AU, Wajner M. Neurochemistry International. 2022;157:105360 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2022.105360 BCKDHA Gene — National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/bckdha/ BCKDHB Gene — National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/bckdhb/ Maple Syrup Urine Disease — GeneReviews® (Updated April 23, 2020) Strauss KA, Puffenberger EG, Carson VJ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1319/ Treatment of Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Benefits, Risks, and Challenges of Liver Transplantation Deon M, Guerreiro G, Girardi J, Ribas G, Vargas CR International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience. 2023;83(6):489–504 https://doi.org/10.1002/jdn.10283 Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Characteristics of Diagnosis and Treatment in 45 Patients in Chile Medina MF, Castro G, Falcon F, et al. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C. 2021;187(3):373–380 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.c.31933 Brain Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Implications for Neurological Disorders Xu J, Jakher Y, Ahrens-Nicklas RC International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2020;21(20):E7490 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21207490 Interrupting the Mechanisms of Brain Injury in a Model of Maple Syrup Urine Disease Encephalopathy Zinnanti WJ, Lazovic J Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. 2012;35(1):71–79 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10545-011-9333-5   MEDIA & POP CULTURE Scarpetta (TV Series) — IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14786934/ Kay Scarpetta — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Scarpetta Postmortem Study Guide — BookRags https://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-postmortem/#gsc.tab=0 EPISODE COCKTAIL The Maple Old Fashioned https://www.liquor.com/recipes/maple-old-fashioned/   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

A presidential signature, a Joe Rogan text, and a plant-based psychedelic that's been quietly transforming addiction treatment outside U.S. borders for decades. In this episode of The Shot, Tara breaks down what ibogaine actually is, what the early research on PTSD and opioid use disorder really shows, why cardiac risk has kept it off American soil — and what Trump's new executive order means for the future of psychedelic medicine.   NEWS SOURCES White House Fact Sheet — Trump Executive Order on Psychedelics (April 2026): https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-is-accelerating-medical-treatments-for-serious-mental-illness/ Scientific American — Trump's Order on Psychedelics: Far-Reaching Science Consequences: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-order-on-psychedelics-could-have-far-reaching-science-consequences/ NPR — Trump Signs Order Fast-Tracking Psychedelic Drug Review: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5789859/psychedelic-treatments-mental-health Al Jazeera — Trump Joined by Joe Rogan as He Signs Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Review: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/18/trump-joined-by-joe-rogan-as-he-signs-order-to-speed-up-psychedelic-review The Hill — Joe Rogan, Donald Trump Executive Order on Psychedelic Drug Research: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5837641-joe-rogan-donald-trump-executive-order-psychadelic-drug-research-mental-health/ Fox News — Joe Rogan Reveals Text to Trump That Helped Expedite Psychedelics Review: https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-rogan-reveals-text-trump-helped-expedite-federal-review-psychedelics CNBC — Trump Signs Order to Speed Review of Psychedelics Including Ibogaine: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/trump-executive-order-psychedelic-drugs-ibogaine.html   CLINICAL & RESEARCH SOURCES Nature Medicine (2024) — Magnesium-Ibogaine Therapy in Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries (Cherian et al.): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02705-w Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (2022) — Systematic Literature Review of Clinical Trials of Ibogaine (Köck et al.): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108717 Current Neuropharmacology (2023) — Ibogaine/Noribogaine in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (Mosca et al.): https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X21666221017085612 Psychopharmacology (2022) — Adverse Events of Ibogaine in Humans: Updated Systematic Review (Ona et al.): https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-021-05964-y American Journal of Therapeutics (2024) — Psychedelic Therapy Primer: Ibogaine (Cherian et al.): https://doi.org/10.1097/MJT.0000000000001723 Pharmacological Research (2023) — Ibogaine: A Legacy Within the Current Renaissance of Psychedelic Therapy (Mash DC): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106620 Addiction (2022) — Safety of Ibogaine Administration in Detoxification of Opioid-Dependent Individuals (Knuijver et al.): https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15448 Addiction (2026) — Ibogaine and Cardiovascular Complications: Prolonged QT Interval and Ventricular Arrhythmias (Brunt TM): https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70319 Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (2025) — Cross-Sectional Insights Into Ibogaine Clinical Trials (Swieczkowski et al.): https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2025.2491385 JACS (2025) — Deciphering Ibogaine's Matrix Pharmacology (Hwu et al.): https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5c06325 Substance Use & Misuse (2025) — Ibogaine: Revisiting an Ancient Alkaloid for Modern Opioid Dependence (Moore et al.): https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2025.2604213 New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Cannabis has gone from 1930s propaganda hysteria to modern-day legalization — but what does the science actually say? In this special 4/20 episode, we break down how marijuana has been portrayed in film — from Reefer Madness (1936) to Pineapple Express (2008) — and how those cultural shifts shaped public perception. Then we dive into the medical reality: FDA-approved cannabinoid medications, off-label uses, safety concerns, and what the evidence really shows for anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, pain, and more. We also explore the legal gray zone in the United States, how Schedule I status limits research, and how countries like Canada, Israel, Germany, and the UK approach medical cannabis. Between fear-based propaganda and “it cures everything” claims, the truth is far more nuanced.   Primary JAMA Review (Core Episode Source) Hsu M, Shah A, Jordan A, Gold MS, Hill KP. Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. JAMA. 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.19433 https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.19433   Epilepsy & Epidiolex Cross JH, Cock H. A Perspective on Cannabinoids for Treating Epilepsy: Do They Really Change the Landscape? Neuropharmacology. 2020;170:107861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.107861   Neuropathic Pain Inglet S, Winter B, Yost SE, et al. Clinical Data for the Use of Cannabis-Based Treatments: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2020;54(11):1109–1143. https://doi.org/10.1177/1060028020930189   MS Spasticity / Nabiximols Hill KP. Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Other Medical and Psychiatric Problems: A Clinical Review. JAMA. 2015;313(24):2474–83. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2015.6199 Jazz Pharmaceuticals — RELEASE MSS1 Phase 3 Trial Results (Nabiximols) https://investor.jazzpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/jazz-pharmaceuticals-announces-top-line-results-phase-3-trial   PTSD Rodas JD, George TP, Hassan AN. A Systematic Review of the Clinical Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Symptom Clusters. J Clin Psychiatry. 2024;85(1):23r14862. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.23r14862 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD (2023) — Cannabis recommendation https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/cooccurring/marijuana_ptsd_vets.asp   Depression & Mood Disorders Black N, Stockings E, Campbell G, et al. Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Mental Disorders and Symptoms of Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2019;6(12):995–1010. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(19)30401-8 Tourjman SV, Buck G, Jutras-Aswad D, et al. CANMAT Task Force Report: Cannabis Use in Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. Can J Psychiatry. 2023;68(5):299–311. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437221099769 de Bode N, Kroon E, Sznitman SR, Cousijn J. The Differential Effects of Medicinal Cannabis on Mental Health: A Systematic Review. Clin Psychol Rev. 2025;118:102581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2025.102581 Wolinsky D, et al. Acute and Chronic Effects of Medicinal Cannabis Use on Anxiety and Depression in a Prospective Cohort. J Affect Disord. 2025;390:119829. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.119829   Anxiety Roberts L, Sorial E, Budgeon CA, et al. Medicinal Cannabis in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review. Psychiatry Research. 2025;350:116552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116552 Stanciu CN, Brunette MF, Teja N, Budney AJ. Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids in Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD: A Systematic Review. Psychiatr Serv. 2021;72(4):429–436. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000189   Insomnia da Silva GHS, Barbosa EC, de Lima FR, et al. Effectiveness of Cannabinoids on Subjective Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 2025;84:102156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2025.102156   Alzheimer's Disease Bosnjak Kuharic D, Markovic D, Brkovic T, et al. Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021;9:CD012820. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012820.pub2 Tyrakis P, Agridi C, Kourti M. A Comprehensive Exploration of the Multifaceted Neuroprotective Role of Cannabinoids in Alzheimer's Disease Across a Decade of Research. Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25(16):8630. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25168630   Cardiovascular Risk Page RL, Allen LA, Kloner RA, et al. Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020;142(10):e131–e152. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000883   Overall Risk-Benefit / Umbrella Review Solmi M, De Toffol M, Kim JY, et al. Balancing Risks and Benefits of Cannabis Use: Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of RCTs and Observational Studies. BMJ. 2023;382:e072348. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-072348   Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) StatPearls — Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (NCBI Bookshelf) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549915/ Cedars-Sinai — Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/c/cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome.html Cleveland Clinic — Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21665-cannabis-hyperemesis-syndrome UCHealth — What is CHS? Leading Cause of Marijuana-Related ER Visits https://www.uchealth.org/today/what-is-chs-cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome-leading-cause-of-marijuana-related-er-visits/   Clinical Practice Guidelines & Institutional Positions American Psychiatric Association — Resource Document on Cannabidiols (2023) https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Directories/Library-and-Archive/resource_documents/2023-resource-document-cannabidiol.pdf Sazegar P. Cannabis Essentials: Tools for Clinical Practice. Am Fam Physician. 2021;104(6):598–608. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/1200/p598.html   FILM REFERENCES   Reefer Madness (1936) — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness Up in Smoke (1978) — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_in_Smoke Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_%26_Kumar_Go_to_White_Castle Pineapple Express (2008) — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_Express_(film) Episode Video Reference (YouTube) https://youtu.be/y4xyVl8ZaRU?si=JKWP0nkcP9ZxUFUe   Cocktail https://youtu.be/y4xyVl8ZaRU?si=JKWP0nkcP9ZxUFUe   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! 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From Hawkins, Indiana to the halls of the CIA — this week on Medical Media Mixer, Tara and Nicole dive deep into the real-world government psychological experiments that inspired one of the most beloved sci-fi series of our time. Stranger Things may be fiction, but MKUltra absolutely was not. We explore the CIA's covert and illegal human experimentation program, which ran from the 1950s through the 1970s and involved the use of LSD, sensory deprivation, hypnosis, and other methods of psychological manipulation on unwitting subjects — all in the name of Cold War-era mind control research. We also look at how Hollywood has long been fascinated by these dark chapters of history, examining the psychological horror of The Manchurian Candidate and the telekinetic trauma of Firestarter through a clinical lens. What does the science actually say about the lasting neurological and psychological impact of this kind of experimentation? And how do these stories — fictional and real — shape public understanding of government trust, trauma, and mental health? Pour yourself a cocktail and flip the world upside down with us. 🍹 This week's cocktail recipe — The Upside Down — drops this weekend on our social media! Follow us so you don't miss it. 📚 Sources: The History of MKUltra – History.com MKUltra – Wikipedia CIA Behavior Control Experiments – National Security Archive Digital National Security Archive – MKUltra Collection Psychological Effects of Government Experimentation – PMC/NCBI 1977 Senate Hearing on MKUltra – Senate Intelligence Committee MKUltra & Pacific Northwest Connections – PDX Scholar Firestarter (1984) – IMDb The Manchurian Candidate – Wikipedia New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

What does Avatar have to do with astronaut health? More than you'd think. In this episode of The Refill, Tara breaks down NASA's groundbreaking AVATAR investigation aboard the Artemis II mission — and how it connects to the science behind Project Hail Mary. From cardiovascular monitoring in microgravity to the future of space medicine, this is real science that sounds like science fiction. Whether you're a space nerd, a Project Hail Mary fan, or just curious about what happens to the human body beyond Earth's atmosphere, this one's for you. Sources: NASA — AVATAR Investigation Wyss Institute at Harvard — AVATAR on Artemis II Scientific American — How NASA's Moon Mission Could Help Transform Space Medicine New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Can you taste words? See music as colors? That’s synesthesia — and it’s more fascinating (and more common) than you might think. This week on Medical Media Mixer, we’re cracking open the mystery thriller miniseries All Her Fault on Peacock, starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning, to explore the neuroscience behind synesthesia: a condition where the brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses simultaneously. From what it feels like to live with synesthesia, to what science tells us about why it happens, we’re blending psychology, neurology, and some serious on-screen drama into one captivating episode. And of course, we’re pairing it all with our Gaslight Martini — because nothing goes better with a thriller than a cocktail that plays tricks on your senses. Cheers to a mind-bending week! Sources & Resources: Sources & Resources: ∙ 🍸 Gaslight Martini Recipe ∙ 📺 All Her Fault on Peacock ∙ 📖 All Her Fault — Wikipedia ∙ 🧠 Synesthesia — Wikipedia ∙ 🏥 Synesthesia — Cleveland Clinic ∙ 📚 Synesthesia — APA Monitor New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

What does Incubus’s “Pardon Me” have to do with spontaneous human combustion? This episode uses the song’s fiery imagery as a jumping-off point to explore one of history’s most disturbing medical myths. From 19th-century literature to modern pop culture, we examine why spontaneous human combustion fascinated—and frightened—people for centuries, before breaking down the real forensic explanation behind the phenomenon. Myth, music, and medicine collide to reveal what’s actually burning beneath the story. 🔗 Sources & Further Reading Incubus – “Pardon Me” background https://www.last.fm/music/Incubus/_/Pardon+Me/+wiki https://www.loudersound.com/news/incubus-reflect-sold-out-new-york-shows-after-9-11-2025   Encyclopaedia Britannica – Spontaneous Human Combustion https://www.britannica.com/story/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real Smithsonian Magazine – The Science Behind SHC https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/science-behind-spontaneous-human-combustion-180957512/ IFLScience – Wick Effect Explained https://www.iflscience.com/the-science-behind-spontaneous-human-combustion-65480 Levi-Faict & Quatrehomme, So-Called Spontaneous Human Combustion Journal of Forensic Sciences (2011) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21392004/ Palmiere et al., Ignition of a Human Body by a Modest External Source Forensic Science International (2009) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19410396/ DeHaan, Sustained Combustion of Bodies Journal of Forensic Sciences (2012) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2012.02190.x Cocktail- https://www.liquor.com/recipes/flaming-dr-pepper-shot/   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode, we explore The Snake Pit (1948), the landmark psychiatric drama starring Olivia de Havilland. We follow Virginia Cunningham’s descent into confusion, institutionalization, and eventual recovery inside a crowded state mental hospital. Along the way, we examine the treatments portrayed — shock therapy, hydrotherapy, psychoanalysis, and even straightjackets — and unpack the deeper themes of trauma, repression, attachment, and the cultural diagnosis of women in mid-century America. We’ll also discuss how the film helped spark real-world reform in psychiatric hospitals and why its portrayal of mental illness still resonates today.   Sources Wikipedia – Olivia de Havilland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_de_Havilland Wikipedia – Mary Jane Ward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_Ward Snake on the Water Cocktail (Simply Recipes) https://www.simplyrecipes.com/snake-on-the-water-cocktail-recipe-11792092 The Snake Pit — Encyclopedia.com https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/culture-magazines/snake-pit Columbia University — Snake Pit Analysis https://www.columbia.edu/~lnp3/mydocs/culture/snakepit.htm USSO Research — When a Novel Changes a Social System https://usso.uk/research/when-a-novel-changes-a-social-system-mary-jane-wards-the-snake-pit-1946-and-the-us-state-psychiatric-hospital/ Movie Crash Course – The Snake Pit (1948) https://moviecrashcourse.com/2019/09/30/the-snake-pit-1948/ Harry Heuser – Uneasy Threshold https://harryheuser.com/2021/12/07/uneasy-threshold-the-snake-pit-1948-shock-treatment-and-a-straitjacket-for-female-aspiration/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode, we break down HBO’s Chernobyl—a haunting dramatization of the 1986 nuclear disaster—and separate television storytelling from historical reality. We walk through how a late-night safety test spiraled into the worst nuclear accident in history, examine the Soviet culture of secrecy that worsened the crisis, and explore the short- and long-term health consequences of radiation exposure. From acute radiation sickness to thyroid cancer and ongoing debates about transgenerational effects, this episode dives deep into what Chernobyl teaches us about science, truth, and accountability. 📺 TV Series & Plot Guides Chernobyl (TV Mini-Series, 2019) — IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7366338/ Chernobyl (Miniseries) — Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_(miniseries) Sky Episode Guide https://www.sky.com/watch/chernobyl/episode-guide ☢️ Historical Context & The Real Crisis Chernobyl Disaster — Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/event/Chernobyl-disaster National Geographic — Chernobyl Disaster History https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/chernobyl-disaster 🧠 Health Effects, Radiation, & Long-Term Outcomes General Radiation Health Effects Long-Term Effects of Radiation Exposure on Health Kamiya K, Ozasa K, Akiba S, et al. The Lancet (2015). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)61167-9 Short- and Long-Term Health Risks of Nuclear Power Plant Accidents Christodouleas JP, et al. New England Journal of Medicine (2011). https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1103676 Health Effects After Nuclear Accidents (Chernobyl & Fukushima) Hasegawa A, et al. The Lancet (2015). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)61106-0 Cancer & Thyroid Disease Chernobyl-Related Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk Moysich KB, et al. The Lancet Oncology (2002). https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(02)00727-1 Distinctive Molecular Features of Radiation-Induced Thyroid Cancers Karyadi DM, et al. Science Advances (2025). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adw7680 Radiation Carcinogenesis: Lessons From Chernobyl Williams D. Oncogene (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/onc.2009.349 Thyroid Cancer: A Review Boucai L, et al. JAMA (2024). https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.26348 Transgenerational & Genetic Effects Lack of Transgenerational Effects of Ionizing Radiation (Chernobyl) Yeager M, et al. Science (2021). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg2365 Evidence for a Transgenerational Mutational Signature Brand F, et al. Scientific Reports (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07030-5 Systematic Review of Intergenerational Radiation Effects Stephens J, et al. International Journal of Radiation Biology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1080/09553002.2024.2306328 🍹 Cocktail Pairing Nuclear Meltdown Cocktail https://cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/nuclear-meltdown   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

This week we’re diving into Baylen Out Loud and unpacking how Tourette’s syndrome is portrayed on screen versus what the medical community understands about the condition. We cover the basics of Tourette’s, including motor and vocal tics, diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatments like Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and ongoing research initiatives. We also discuss stigma, misconceptions, and why representation matters. As always, we pair the conversation with a themed cocktail — this week, the “Tourette’s Tippler.” 🍸 Cocktail of the Week: Tourette’s Tippler https://makemeacocktail.com/cocktail/5631/tourettes-tippler 📚 Sources Tourette Association of America – What is Tourette Syndrome? https://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/what-is-tourette/ Tourette Association of America – Diagnosis https://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/diagnosis/ Tourette Association of America – Treatment Options https://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/treatment/ Tourette Association of America – CBIT Overview https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-overview/ Tourette Association of America – Brain Bank & Research https://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/brain-bank-2/ Wikipedia – Tourette Syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourette_syndrome New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode, we revisit The Theory of Everything in light of the recent passing of Eric Dane from ALS — a loss that underscores how urgent and devastating this disease remains. We explore the film’s portrayal of Stephen Hawking — his love story with Jane Wilde, his groundbreaking contributions to black hole theory, and his extraordinary survival more than 50 years after diagnosis. We also reflect on other public figures connected to ALS, including Lou Gehrig, and revisit the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge that raised over $115 million for research and permanently changed global awareness of the disease. Then we break down ALS itself — what it is, how it affects motor neurons, symptoms, diagnosis, current treatments, and where research is headed. This episode blends film, medicine, and cultural impact to honor those we’ve lost, spotlight those who have lived with the disease, and better understand one of the most devastating neurodegenerative conditions. 🔗 Sources Film & Public Figures The Theory of Everything (2014 film) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Theory_of_Everything_(2014_film) Stephen Hawking – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking Lou Gehrig – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig Eric Dane – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dane Famous People Diagnosed with ALS – USA Today – https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/wellness/2024/10/21/famous-people-diagnosed-with-als/75784075007/ Ice Bucket Challenge ALS Association – Ice Bucket Challenge – https://www.als.org/ibc Ice Bucket Challenge Overview – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Bucket_Challenge Medical & Scientific References Feldman EL, et al. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The Lancet. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01272-7 Goutman SA, et al. Recent Advances in ALS Diagnosis and Prognosis. Lancet Neurology. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(21)00465-8 Brown RH, Al-Chalabi A. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. NEJM. 2017. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1603471 Ryan M, et al. Lifetime Risk and Heritability of ALS. JAMA Neurology. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2044 Lynch K. Optimizing Pharmacologic Treatment for ALS. AJMC. 2023. https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2023.89389 Johnson SA, et al. Pharmacotherapy for ALS. Drugs. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40265-022-01769-1 Jiang J, et al. Emerging ALS Drug Developments. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.1054006 Cocktail Inspiration National Cocktail Day Recipes – https://viemagazine.com/article/national-cocktail-day-recipes/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In Episode 60, we explore death row through the documentary Aileen: Queen of Serial Killers. Using Aileen Wuornos’ case as a lens, we examine the intersection of mental illness and the death penalty — along with the broader history of capital punishment in the United States. We discuss women on death row, sentencing disparities, vulnerabilities within the system, and the different execution methods used across states. This episode takes a closer look at the legal, ethical, and human questions surrounding the ultimate punishment. 📚 Sources Death Penalty Information Center – State by State https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/state-and-federal-info/state-by-state Death Penalty Information Center – Mental Illness https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/biases-and-vulnerabilities/mental-illness Death Penalty Information Center – LGBTQ+ People https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/biases-and-vulnerabilities/lgbtq-people Death Penalty Information Center – History of the Death Penalty https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/background/history-of-the-death-penalty Death Penalty Information Center – Women on Death Row https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/death-row/women Death Penalty Information Center – Methods of Execution by State https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/methods-of-execution/authorized-methods-by-state Cocktail Inspiration https://www.liqculture.com/death-row/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

❤️ Episode Summary In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we explore Something the Lord Made and the true story of Vivien Thomas, a pioneering cardiac innovator whose work helped revolutionize pediatric heart surgery. The episode traces Thomas’s partnership with Dr. Alfred Blalock and their collaboration with Dr. Helen Taussig, leading to the first successful surgery for Blue Baby Syndrome. Alongside the film’s historical context, we provide a brief medical overview of congenital heart defects and how this groundbreaking work continues to shape modern cardiac care. 🎬 Film & Story • IMDb: Something the Lord Made https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386792/ • Wikipedia: Something the Lord Made https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_the_Lord_Made • Vivien T. Thomas – Vanderbilt MSTP Biography https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/person/vivien-t-thomas/ 💙 Medical Background • American Heart Association – Congenital Heart Defects https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/congenital-heart-defects • Mott Children’s Hospital – Tetralogy of Fallot https://www.mottchildren.org/conditions-treatments/ped-heart/conditions/tetralogy-fallot • NCBI – Tetralogy of Fallot Overview https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537231/ • Mayo Clinic – Tetralogy of Fallot https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetralogy-of-fallot/symptoms-causes/syc-20353477 • Wikipedia – Eileen Saxon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_Saxon 🍹 The Blue Baby Cocktail Inspiration: Celebrating Vivien Thomas, Black cardiac pioneer, and the first “Blue Baby” surgery. Perfect for Heart Month & Black History Month. Ingredients 1.5 oz Gin    0.5 oz Blue Curaçao 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Simple Syrup Top with Sparkling Water Garnish: Lemon twist + edible silver shimmer Instructions In a shaker, combine gin, Blue Curaçao (if using), lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a highball or martini glass over fresh ice. Top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with lemon twist and a pinch of edible shimmer. Tasting Notes: Bright citrus, smooth or slightly smoky, lightly sweet, visually striking blue. Symbolizes hope, innovation, and Thomas’s lasting legacy. New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Wegovy® is now available as a once-daily pill — and that changes the conversation around obesity treatment, cardiovascular risk reduction, access, and adherence. In this week’s Refill, we revisit our original GLP-1 deep dive and add the latest updates: ✔️ FDA approval details ✔️ Oral vs injection dosing ✔️ Clinical trial data ✔️ Cost comparisons ✔️ Side effects ✔️ Who this impacts most Same episode. New context. Because medicine doesn’t stand still. 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐ Rate, review & follow — new episodes drop Mondays. #MedicalMediaMixer #GLP1 #Wegovy #ObesityMedicine #CardiovascularHealth #RefillEpisode #Semaglutide 📚 Sources FDA Orange Book. 2026. Wegovy® (semaglutide) FDA Drug Label. Updated December 22, 2025. Wharton S, Lingvay I, Bogdanski P, et al. Oral Semaglutide at a Dose of 25 mg in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2025. Rubino D, Abrahamsson N, Davies M, et al. STEP 4 Trial. JAMA. 2021. Ryan DH, Lingvay I, Deanfield J, et al. SELECT Trial. Nature Medicine. 2024. Schweitzer K. What to Know About the Wegovy Pill for Obesity. JAMA. 2026. AACE Consensus Statement 2025 Update. Endocrine Practice. New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode, we explore Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton, a powerful investigation into the history of Crownsville Hospital Center — a segregated psychiatric institution in Maryland that became a symbol of how race shaped mental health care in America. We trace the legacy of institutionalization, the roots of racial bias in psychiatry, and the long arc from overcrowded asylums to deinstitutionalization and modern mental health policy. Along the way, we connect this history to broader themes in medicine: early antipsychotics and “chemical lobotomies,” the story of Henrietta Lacks, the evolution of sickle cell care, and how these narratives continue to shape trust, ethics, and equity in healthcare today. Primary Book Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum — Antonia Hylton https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Race-Insanity-Crow-Asylum/dp/1538723697/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HSZ9FXJFMSY0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TJDt-pA529ILx4OMw1AnQrXutKdqwEXJ6O5uQKx6oqBwHsm7m-78FhcBPdNDmaznYvwURllTsLjDFdICe9nmJHuGeFHQnO4CHNscMXuDGt0rrOeiQgAvJuyyGYhsmpAD6BFi9-puBiA6Rm3YQ74M1s8uDJe_2PpoUn1Z9MtEWe8FXz8vtPT7FBhxx9e-ozCgRhY7e-5QZD06dhCSbMYzHCwxif3HKATHRyOUok95glE.nV8LnaKPXBBMVV-p4kXJdsIhUJZ5Op4YedeK1TJ1Pp8&dib_tag=se&keywords=madness+book&qid=1762537789&sprefix=madness%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 Crownsville & Psychiatry Psychiatry Online — Crownsville & racial inequities in mental health https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2020.8a23 Crownsville Hospital Center (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crownsville_Hospital_Center Anne Arundel County — Crownsville Memorial Park https://www.aacounty.org/CrownsvillePark Audio & Journalism NPR Transcript — Crownsville and Madness https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1227498861 Related Medical & Cultural Context Henrietta Lacks (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lacks Sickle Cell Disease overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle_cell_disease The Boondocks (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boondocks_(TV_series) Rodney Barnes (Producer/Writer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Barnes Psychiatry & Policy Deinstitutionalization & JFK’s Mental Health Act https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2021.160404 🍸 Episode Cocktail The Asylum Cocktail — Esquire https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a3867/asylum-cocktail-drink-recipe/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

New Podcast Episode: The Refill — Measles Update In our latest episode, we revisit our deep dive on measles with urgent new data from South Carolina’s outbreak. With nearly 900 cases reported and ongoing transmission in undervaccinated communities, we unpack how this outbreak started, why it’s growing, and what public health strategies are being used to respond. 🎙️ Tune in for evidence-based insights and implications for healthcare professionals and communicators alike. #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #Vaccination #Measles 🔗 Sources State Health Updates & Official Data South Carolina DPH measles outbreak info and case count (updated Feb. 3, 2026): 2025 Measles Outbreak — SC Department of Public Health DPH initial outbreak announcement, Oct. 2, 2025: DPH Confirms Measles Outbreak in Upstate Region (Oct 2025) DPH updated measles case reports: FRIDAY UPDATE: DPH Increases Measles Case Count (Feb 3, 2026) News Coverage & Context Reuters — South Carolina outbreak hits 876 cases: Measles cases in South Carolina rise to 876 (Reuters) People.com — Most cases in children: South Carolina measles outbreak with children affected (People)   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode, we explore sickle cell disease through pop culture, science, and real-world inequities in care. We start with the storylines from Call the Midwife Season 8 Episode 2 and Joyce St. Claire from The Pitt, showing how patients experience pain crises and bias in healthcare. Then, we dive into the genetics, symptoms, and treatment of sickle cell disease, including emerging gene therapies. We finish with a nod to our themed cocktail, The Bloody Elixir, inspired by the blood and resilience of people living with this condition. 🔗 Episode References Pop Culture • Call the Midwife Season 8 Episode 2 Recap https://www.thirteen.org/blog-post/call-the-midwife-season-8-episode-2-recap/ Joyce St. Claire — The Pitt Wiki https://thepitt.fandom.com/wiki/Joyce_St._Claire Sickle Cell Disease: Medical Sources • CDC – Sickle Cell Disease Overview https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/about/index.html Medscape – Sickle Cell Overview https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/205926-overview Cleveland Clinic – Sickle Cell Crisis https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/sickle-cell-crisis FDA – Newly Approved Gene Therapies https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-gene-therapies-treat-patients-sickle-cell-disease Poster on SCD Pain & Disparities https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2021/posters_2021/86/ Cocktail Reference • Bloody Elixir (Bloody Mary–style) https://www.liquor.com/recipes/elixir-bloody-mary/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In Episode 56 of the podcast, we dive into the true story behind My Lobotomy, the memoir of Howard Dully, who was lobotomized at age 12 in 1960. Through firsthand accounts and historical context, we trace Howard’s experience before, during, and after the procedure — a surgery once hailed as a breakthrough in treating mental illness that later became one of medicine’s most controversial chapters. We explore: How lobotomies became mainstream in mid-20th-century psychiatry. Howard Dully’s remarkable journey toward reclaiming his identity and voice. The evolving ethics of psychosurgery and modern mental health care. Reflections on memory, autonomy, and the stories patients tell. Tune in for a nuanced discussion that connects personal narrative with the broader history of psychiatric treatment and its lasting impact. ✔️ Sources  📘 Primary Text My Lobotomy by Howard Dully (book) — https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Dully-My-Lobotomy-Reprint/dp/B00N1BRRH4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1X37A5AQHQRKD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wamzX4VSSRwU-HxJR-a7p0LtmUGeJDL5pP3K6w2kn58zjYLz0jRnmNag8tTxRWuSYmPKxh_Np2wIJcKaEyxOp6RCPDDYqASgwaASAPTTE95mcQWuwnAUHy1km5PSo8NCiJ1h_S2s7m476_DFxD6QDw.zjezd4i-wmlISeryWQmG0msYQLbnjZeLqZJXOdusyUw&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+lobotomy+by+howard+dully&qid=1762537653&sprefix=my+lo%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-2 🍸 Cocktail (for episode theme fun) Lobotomy mixed drink inspiration — https://quench.me/mixed/lobotomy/ 📚 Background & Context NPR: My Lobotomy — Howard Dully’s Journey — https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014080/my-lobotomy-howard-dullys-journey StoryCorps: My Lobotomy oral history — https://storycorps.org/stories/my-lobotomy/ Wikipedia: Lobotomy overview — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy Wikipedia: Psychosurgery context — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosurgery   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Cussy’s Elixir: The Blue Fugates, Troublesome Creek, and the Science of Methemoglobinemia In this episode, we explore the real Blue Fugates of Kentucky, the fictional but historically grounded world of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, and the science behind the rare condition methemoglobinemia. We also break down the Twisted & Uncorked episode that re-popularized this Appalachian medical mystery — all while sipping a blue moonshine cocktail: Cussy’s Elixir. 🍸 Featured Cocktail: Cussy’s Elixir A moonshine-based blue cocktail inspired by Cussy Mary Carter from The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Ingredients: 2 oz Blue Houdini Moonshine ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz honey syrup Top with sparkling water (or ginger ale) Garnish with lemon twist or edible wildflower Shake, strain, pour over ice, enjoy.   🔗 Sources 📚 Books & Literature The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_Woman_of_Troublesome_Creek 👩‍🔬 History & Case Background The Blue Fugates – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Fugates 🧬 Medical Science Methemoglobinemia – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methemoglobinemia Cleveland Clinic – Methemoglobinemia Overview https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24115-methemoglobinemia NCBI Bookshelf – Methemoglobinemia (Clinical Review) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537317/ 🎧 Podcast Referenced Twisted & Uncorked – Episode 210: I’m Blue Da Ba Dee Da Ba Da (Conspiracy) https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-i-m-blue-da-ba-dee-da-ba-da-conspiracy--67782725 New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we explore Girls & Their Monsters by Audrey Clare Farley — the haunting true story of the Dionne quintuplets and how science, society, and media collided to shape our understanding of mental illness. We unpack the ethics of human experimentation, the historical roots of psychiatry, and the ongoing debate of nature versus nurture, while examining how voices, behavior, and diagnosis are understood across time and culture. Paired with The Quad cocktail, this episode blends history, medicine, and media to question who defines “madness,” and at what cost. 📚 Sources & Links Book & Background Girls and Their Monsters (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Their-Monsters-Quadruplets-Madness/dp/1538724472/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Wikipedia overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girls_and_Their_Monsters Mental Health & Psychiatry Hearing Voices Network: https://www.hearing-voices.org/#content Nature vs. Nurture in mental illness (review article): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8702084/ Family history and schizophrenia risk: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1181880/ Creation of the NIMH (75-year history PDF): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/NIMH-Celebrating-75-Years-508_0.pdf Cocktail The Quad cocktail recipe (Difford’s Guide): https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2884/the-quad New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Summary: This episode explores the tragic story of Patricia Stallings, wrongfully convicted for poisoning her son due to a misdiagnosis of methylmalonic acidemia (MMA). We discuss the medical background of MMA, the legal implications, and media portrayals—including podcasts, documentaries, and Lifetime movies—that brought this case to public attention. Learn how medical science corrected a grave miscarriage of justice and the ongoing lessons for rare disease awareness. Resources & Links: Patricia Stallings – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Stallings Without a Kiss Goodbye (1993) – IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108581/ Forensic Files – “Deadly Formula” Episode https://youtu.be/8AAM2Pi44v8?si=Pi-afyTb2knWVVB- Methylmalonic Acidemia – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylmalonic_acidemia NCBI – Misdiagnosis of MMA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov JAMA Neurology Review https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health – False-Positive MMA https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph Unsolved Mysteries Wiki https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Patricia_Stallings#:~:text=Details%3A%20On%20July%209%2C%201989,suffered%20from%20chronic%20gastric%20distress. 🍹 The False Accusation Inspiration: Patricia Stallings’s story is one of misunderstanding, suspicion, and eventual truth. This cocktail is dark, mysterious, and layered, representing the tension and uncertainty of her case, with a subtle bright note at the finish to symbolize vindication and hope. Ingredients 1.5 oz Dark Rum (deep, rich, symbolizes the shadow of suspicion) 0.5 oz Cherry Heering or Cherry Liqueur (hint of danger, red “warning” tone) 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (sharp clarity, representing truth cutting through deception) 0.25 oz Maple Syrup or Honey (soft sweetness, resilience and hope) 2 dashes Angostura Bitters (complexity, the moral and legal undertones) Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry (symbolizing resolution and recognition) Instructions Fill a shaker with ice and combine dark rum, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, maple syrup, and bitters. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a cherry or lemon twist. Tasting Notes: Flavor: Dark, layered, slightly tart with a sweet finish Symbolism: Shadows of false accusation, tension of uncertainty, and a final note of truth 💡 Optional Twist: Serve smoky with a small mist of smoked rosemary or cinnamon to symbolize the murkiness of being wrongly accused. For a lighter variation, use spiced rum instead of dark rum. New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

🍸 Episode Summary In this first-ever Refill episode of Medical Media Mixer, we revisit our original episode, “The Americano,” with fresh context from the current 2025–2026 flu season. We break down what’s driving this year’s influenza trends — including the rise of the Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K variant — what it means for vaccine effectiveness, who is most at risk, and why global flu patterns matter for U.S. health systems. It’s the same episode, the same drink — but with updated information to help you make sense of what’s happening now. 🧪 What We Cover Why Influenza A(H3N2) — specifically the subclade K variant — is dominating this season What mutation changes mean for vaccine match and protection How effective this year’s vaccine appears to be so far Why pediatric, elderly, and high-risk populations deserve special attention What global flu trends (Japan, the UK, Australia, Europe) can tell us about what’s coming next ☕ Why “The Americano” Still Matters Flu season is one of the clearest examples of how medicine, media, public perception, and health systems intersect in real time. Revisiting our first episode through the lens of the current season shows how infectious disease isn’t static — and why updated context is just as important as the original story. 📚 Sources & Further Reading Schweitzer K. A New H3N2 Influenza Strain Is Raising Concerns About This Flu Season. JAMA. 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.25205 Zambon M, Hayden FG. Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K Virus. JAMA. 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.25903 Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Technical Report. Pediatrics. 2025. doi:10.1542/peds.2025-073622 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). FluView and U.S. Influenza Surveillance Data, 2025–2026 season (preliminary estimates)   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Full video available on Patreon This week on the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we’re recording on location at Reckless Town Farm Distillery 🍸 for a relaxed, unfiltered chat about stories that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. Tara and Nicole dive into four standout documentaries and true stories — the devastating Take Care of Maya, the explosive Charlie Sheen: The Last Party, the controversial Rebel Royals, and the unsettling Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. Along the way, they sip spirits and spiral into royal side talk — from The Crown and Spare to Netflix’s Harry & Meghan — exploring how media turns real lives into entertainment. (Note: Apologies for the audio — Tara’s mic went a little rogue during this on-location recording!) 💬 We Discuss: ✅ Take Care of Maya – medical trauma, child advocacy, and systemic failure ✅ Charlie Sheen Documentary – celebrity culture and public downfall ✅ Rebel Royals – rebellion, monarchy, and the cost of fame ✅ Unknown Number: The High School Catfish – digital deception and psychological manipulation 💭 Plus: brief detours into The Crown, Spare, and Netflix’s Harry & Meghan 🥃 Recorded At: Reckless Town Farm Distillery — where small-batch spirits meet big conversations. 🔗 Sources & References: Reckless Town Spirits Take Care of Maya – Wikipedia Unknown Number: The High School Catfish – Wikipedia Charlie Sheen Documentary – IMDb Rebel Royals – IMDb Harry & Meghan – Netflix The Crown – Wikipedia Spare by Prince Harry   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this festive episode, we raise a glass to two holiday cocktails — The Sleigh Bell Spritz and The Blue Christmas — while taking a smart, humorous look at Santa’s health through the lens of medicine, media, and modern wellness. We compare classic and modern portrayals of Santa (Miracle on 34th Street, The Christmas Chronicles), then step into a playful medical workup: metabolic syndrome, sleep deprivation, chimney-related respiratory exposure, infectious disease risks, cardiovascular strain, and the mental health toll of being the world’s most overworked seasonal icon. We also explore the symbolism of Santa in pop culture and wrap with practical holiday wellness tips for listeners on stress, moderation, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Cozy, clever, and packed with evidence-based insights — this episode blends myth, medicine, and merrymaking in one cheerful holiday package. 🔗 Sources Santa & Medical Research Occupational Health of Santa Claus – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4789091/ • Claus for Concern – https://onyxhealth.com/claus-for-concern/ • Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s Health Habits – https://www.doctorsmanteca.com/Blog/2013/December/Ho-Ho-Ho-Santa-s-Health-Habits.aspx • Mother Jones – Santa Claus Medical Research – https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2006/12/doctor-santa-claus/ Media References Miracle on 34th Street – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_34th_Street • The Christmas Chronicles – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2990140/ Mental Health & Holidays NAMI – https://www.nami.org/Blogs/From-the-CEO/December-2021/The-Most-Difficult-Time-of-The-Year-Mental-Health-During-the-Holidays • SAMHSA – https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/supporting-your-mental-health-during-holiday-season • Holiday Mental Health (PMC) – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3257984/ • Arbor Place: Managing Holiday Stress – https://arborplaceinc.org/2019/12/19/how-to-manage-stress-mental-health-during-the-holidays/ • Why Christmas Movies Feel Good – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202212/why-christmas-movies-make-us-feel-good • Therapist-Recommended Holiday Movies – https://hopeforthejourney.org/a-therapists-top-holiday-movies-for-managing-stress/ Seasonal Affective Disorder Mayo Clinic – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 • NIMH – https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder Cocktail Inspiration Blue Christmas Cocktail – https://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/drinks/blue-blue-christmas-cocktail/ 🍸 Sleigh Bell Spritz — Cocktail Recipe Flavor Profile: Crisp, sparkling, and slightly tart with warming winter notes — cranberry, orange, and a hint of spice. Ingredients (Serves 1): 🧊 3 oz Prosecco (or other dry sparkling wine) 🍊 1 oz Aperol (sub cranberry liqueur for deeper red) 🍒 1 oz 100% cranberry juice 🫙 ½ oz spiced simple syrup (recipe below) 💧 Splash of club soda 🍋 Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon or orange Spiced Simple Syrup (makes ~1 cup): ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves 1 star anise (optional) Orange peel (optional) Combine ingredients in a saucepan; simmer until dissolved and steep 10 min. Strain and cool. Keeps 2 weeks in fridge. Cocktail Assembly: Fill a wine/spritz glass with ice. Add Aperol (or cranberry liqueur), cranberry juice, and spiced syrup. Top with Prosecco and a splash of club soda. Gently stir once. Garnish: fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, optional orange slice/twist. Mocktail Version (Non-Alcoholic Sleigh Bell Spritz): 3 oz sparkling white grape juice 2 oz cranberry juice ½ oz spiced syrup Splash of club soda or ginger ale Garnish as above. Optional Rim: Mix sugar + orange zest + cinnamon; rim glass before pouring. New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we explore the unsettling true story behind The Shrink Next Door — both the hit podcast and the Apple TV+ miniseries starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. We examine how a trusted therapist exploited his patient for decades, manipulating boundaries, finances, and emotional control — blurring the line between care and coercion. Drawing from real psychological research, we unpack the signs of manipulation, narcissistic behavior, and therapist ethics violations that fueled this disturbing case. To lighten the mood, we sip on our featured drink — The Shrinking Violet Cocktail — a floral, gin-based recipe that’s as delicate and deceptive as the relationship at the center of this true story. Join us for a conversation at the crossroads of psychology, ethics, and pop culture. 🔗 Sources & Further Reading 🎬 The Story The Shrink Next Door – Wikipedia The Shrink Next Door Podcast – Amazon Music Time Magazine – “The True Story Behind The Shrink Next Door” New York Post – “Shrink Next Door Doctor Loses Appeal for Medical License” 🧩 Psychology & Manipulation Psychology Today – 14 Signs of Psychological and Emotional Manipulation The Masks of Manipulation – National Center for School Mental Health (PDF) Psychiatry Online – Ethical Boundaries and Power in the Therapist–Patient Relationship PubMed – “The Role of Transference and Countertransference in the Therapeutic Relationship” 🍸 Cocktail Pairing The Shrinking Violet Cocktail – Point Reyes Nature New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

This week on the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we’re stepping into the magical and the medicinal. First, we break down the A24 film Death of a Unicorn (starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega), a dark comedy where myth collides with modern greed. Then, we journey through history to explore how unicorn horns—or “alicorns”—were once treasured as universal antidotes, plague cures, and symbols of purity. Finally, to bring a little sparkle to the mix, we sip on our featured drink, the Loco Unicorn cocktail: a whimsical, tropical blend that channels the fantasy and fun of these legendary creatures. 📚 Sources & Further Reading 🎬 Film Death of a Unicorn – Wikipedia – Overview of the 2025 A24 film starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. 🦄 Unicorn Horns in Myth & Medicine The Magic of the Unicorn Horn – Ancient Origins – How unicorn horns were believed to purify water, protect from poison, and heal disease. Unicorns and Medicine: Myths and Historical Beliefs – Connect Paranormal – Cultural symbolism of unicorn horns and their supposed healing powers. The Use of Unicorn Horn in Medicine – Medievalists.net – Unicorn horn in medieval pharmacopeia and daily medical practice. Unicorn Horns to Treat the Plague (1745–1807) – The Pharmaceutical Journal – The horn’s role as a marketed cure for plague. 🔬 Debunking & Scientific Context Rhino Resource Center – Narwhal tusks, rhino horns, and the trade in “fake” unicorn horns. Fish Fossil and Fake Medicinal Unicorn Horn – GeoscienceWorld – How fossils and misidentified bones contributed to unicorn horn myths. Unicorn Horns, Royal Protection, and Poison Antidotes – History.com – Royals who owned, displayed, and used unicorn horns. How Unicorn Horns Became Linked to Poison – Mental Floss – The history of horn goblets, antidotes, and Royal Society experiments. 🍹 Cocktail of the Week https://www.facebook.com/mixmastery1/photos/loco-unicorn-cocktail-a-magical-layered-cocktail-with-a-coconut-twist-vibrant-co/122145179768477215/?_rdr New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

This episode dives into the world of Orphan Black, exploring its blend of science fiction, bioethics, and identity. We unpack themes of human cloning, genetic engineering, and bodily autonomy through the lens of the Clone Club — a community of clones navigating control, individuality, and sisterhood. Paired with our Clone Club Martini, we discuss real-world concepts like mirror twins, human chimeras, gene therapy, eugenics, and weaponized infertility, linking the show’s storytelling to contemporary debates in genetics and ethics. Perfect for fans of sci-fi, bioethics, and Tatiana Maslany’s groundbreaking performances. 🔗 References & Further Reading Tipsy Nerds Book Club – TNBC Cocktail Recipes Season 2 Orphan Black – Wikipedia “The Everlasting Wonder of Orphan Black” – Dread Central “The Secret Genius of Orphan Black” – Read by Kevin Orphan Black Wiki (Fandom) “Orphan Black and the Future of Kinship and Sociality” – PMC Article “Beyond DNA: Orphan Black and the Politics of Reproduction” – PMC Article “Orphan Black Is My Ultimate Comfort Rewatch for Dark Times” – Reactor Mag Parents.com – Mirror Twins Explained New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we raise a glass with our Friendsgiving Fizz cocktail while celebrating the chaos and comedy of Friends Thanksgiving episodes. From Joey’s iconic turkey hat to Monica’s culinary disasters, we recap the most memorable moments and fan-favorite episodes. Then, we get serious about holiday health, exploring common Thanksgiving-related medical issues such as overeating, heart attacks, “holiday heart” atrial fibrillation, kitchen accidents, and alcohol-related emergencies. Learn tips to stay safe, enjoy your feast, and make it through the holiday season without an ER visit. P.S.So yes Burt Reynolds died… in 2018. RIP to whichever mustachioed actor that Nicole saw passed away on October 2025. 🦃  Sources Vulture – The Best “Friends” Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked The Pioneer Woman – All the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked JHU News-Letter – All 10 Friends Thanksgiving Episodes Ranked CBR – How Friends Perfected the Thanksgiving Episode Regional Hospital – 4 Ways Thanksgiving Can Put You in an ER Stony Brook Medicine – Tips for a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving Harvard Health – Avoid These Common Health Perils of Thanksgiving SignatureMD – 10 Thanksgiving Health Facts Friendsgiving Fizz Cocktail Recipe New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Medical Media Mixer is your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with entertainment and media. In this episode, we sit down with psychic medium Nicole Angel to explore the fascinating intersection of psychology, parapsychology, and the paranormal. From the science of noetics to the psychology of intuition, we dive into how research, lived experiences, and pop culture shape the way we understand psychic phenomena. 📚 Interestingly, host Tara just started Dan Brown’s Secret of Secrets—a novel rooted in the world of noetic science and inspired by organizations like the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). 👻 What We Cover in This Episode Nicole Angel’s journey as a psychic medium and how she “tunes in” to spirit The difference between evidential mediumship, trance mediumship, and physical mediumship Where psychology overlaps with paranormal experiences like visions, voices, and near-death experiences The psychological benefits of believing in psychic phenomena and the afterlife What parapsychology research says about ESP, telepathy, and remote viewing Ethical responsibilities when working with grieving or vulnerable clients How psychic mediums are portrayed in pop culture and media—and what Nicole would change 📖 Research Spotlight: Parapsychology Studies We also highlight three key studies in the field: Etzel Cardeña (2018, American Psychologist): Meta-analyses suggest statistically significant support for psi phenomena, though replication challenges remain. Targ & Puthoff (1974, Nature): Early claims of successful remote viewing under sensory shielding. Marks & Kammann (1978, Nature): Follow-up study challenging the above results, pointing to issues of cueing and methodological flaws. These studies frame the ongoing debate: is psi real, a psychological effect, or something else entirely? 🍸 This Week’s Cocktail – The  Psychic Potion A magical twist on a gin & tonic using butterfly pea flower–infused gin that changes color when citrus is added. ✨ Ingredients: 2 oz butterfly pea flower–infused gin 4 oz tonic water ½ oz fresh lemon juice Garnish: lavender sprig or lemon peel Directions: Fill a tall glass with ice, add the gin and tonic, then slowly pour in lemon juice to watch the drink shift from blue to pink. Garnish and enjoy! 🔗 Links & Resources Dan Brown – Secret of Secrets (Goodreads) Institute of Noetic Sciences – Wikipedia Research articles: Cardeña (2018) – The Experimental Evidence for Parapsychological Phenomena Targ & Puthoff (1974) – Information transmission under conditions of sensory shielding Marks & Kammann (1978) – Information transmission in remote viewing experiments Connect with Nicole Angel: Website Instagram Facebook New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Episode Summary: In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we sip on the Tranquillum Tonic, a serene-yet-sinister cocktail inspired by Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers, while diving into the psychological and ethical complexities of psychedelic-assisted therapy. We explore how the show’s fictional wellness retreat reflects real-world debates about psilocybin, trauma healing, and the fine line between innovation and exploitation in mental health care. From the Harvard Psilocybin Project of the 1960s to modern clinical trials and the APA’s evolving stance on psychedelic therapy, we unpack the science, history, and controversy behind this growing movement. Tune in for an evidence-based conversation about trauma recovery, altered states of consciousness, and the ethical responsibilities of mental health professionals navigating this psychedelic frontier. 🍸 Featured Cocktail: The Tranquillum Tonic Ingredients: 2 oz vodka ½ oz blue curaçao ½ oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain) ½ oz fresh lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters 2 oz sparkling water Garnish: 1 sprig rosemary Dried butterfly pea flower petals (optional) Instructions: Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, blue curaçao, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake until chilled and strain into a tall glass with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water and a dash of bitters. Garnish with rosemary and optional butterfly pea petals for a color-changing effect—symbolizing Masha’s mysterious methods and the blurred line between therapy and manipulation. Symbolism: 💙 Blue hue = Calmness, illusion of wellness. 🌿 Rosemary = Nature’s healing and ritual. 🌸 Butterfly pea flower = Transformation and altered perception. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The psychological portrayal of trauma and recovery in Nine Perfect Strangers ✅ The history of psilocybin and the Harvard Psilocybin Project ✅ Current research on psychedelics in trauma and depression treatment ✅ Ethical questions around informed consent, dosing, and power imbalance ✅ The risks of “wellness culture” overstepping clinical boundaries ✅ How science and fiction shape our understanding of mental health innovation 📚 References & Resources Mentioned: Nine Perfect Strangers – Wikipedia Psilocybin Mushroom – Wikipedia Psilocybin – Wikipedia Harvard Psilocybin Project – Wikipedia Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics – PubMed Central (PMC) APA Monitor: Trends in Psychedelic Treatments (2025)   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Show notes In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we turn up the heat with our featured cocktail — the HIIT & Sip: High-Intensity Iced Tea (Spicy Burn Edition) — while breaking down the truth behind The Biggest Loser and Netflix’s documentary Fit for TV. We uncover the hidden realities of extreme weight loss shows, sharing shocking statistics on metabolic slowdown, mental health impacts, and the long-term dangers of severe calorie restriction. Our hosts explore why obesity is now recognized as a chronic disease, and how registered dietitians (RDNs), certified obesity medicine physicians, and personal trainers use science—not shame—to support healthy, sustainable weight management. Tune in for evidence-based insights, a spicy cocktail twist, and an honest conversation about weight loss myths, metabolic adaptation, and the psychology of transformation. 🍹 Featured Cocktail: HIIT & Sip – High-Intensity Iced Tea (Spicy Burn Edition) Ingredients: 2 oz gin 3 oz chilled green tea (unsweetened, brewed strong) 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz honey syrup (or agave/stevia for lighter option) Pinch of cayenne pepper or 1 thin jalapeño slice (for heat) Soda water (to top) Ice Garnish: Lemon wheel + mint sprig (optional cayenne dust for a fiery pop) Instructions: Brew strong green tea and chill. Combine gin, green tea, lemon juice, honey syrup, and cayenne (or muddle jalapeño for fresh spice) in a shaker. Shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a tall glass with fresh ice and top with soda water. Garnish and enjoy the burn! Symbolism: 🌶️ Cayenne/Jalapeño = The “burn” of HIIT training. 🍵 Green Tea = Energy boost and metabolism support. 🍯 Honey + Lemon = Balance between recovery and intensity. ✨ Sparkling Finish = The cool-down after the workout. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The truth about The Biggest Loser and weight loss TV ✅ Insights from Fit for TV on the impact of fame and fitness ✅ The risks of severe calorie restriction ✅ What “metabolic adaptation” really means ✅ Why obesity is classified as a chronic disease ✅ The role of RDNs, obesity medicine physicians, and trainers in safe, sustainable weight loss 📚 References & Resources Mentioned: Fit for TV – Wikipedia The Biggest Loser – Wikipedia Exercise, Metabolism, and Weight – Harvard Health Metabolic Adaptation – PubMed Central (PMC) Drastic Caloric Restriction – News Medical Calorie Deficit Overview – WebMD Why Obesity Is a Disease – Obesity Medicine Association Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Training – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) NASM Certified Personal Trainer Accreditation Trusted Nutrition Voices on Instagram: Exam Room Nutrition Dr. Jessica Knurick  JacobFoods  Abbey’s Kitchen New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we dive into The Substance (2024) — a haunting exploration of body horror, identity, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From Teeth (2007) to Nightbitch (2024), we unravel how film and medicine intersect in their portrayals of body dysmorphia, feminine transformation, and cultural beauty standards. We’ll discuss how psychological conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) are mirrored through disturbing cinematic metaphors — from the myth of vagina dentata to the grotesque metamorphoses seen on screen. Our featured cocktail, The Substance Martini, adds a touch of dark glamour to a conversation that blurs the line between science, self-image, and horror. 🎙️ Join us as we sip, analyze, and confront what it really means to inhabit a body in a world obsessed with perfection. 🧠 We Discuss: ✅ The evolution of body horror and its psychological symbolism ✅ How Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) manifests and impacts self-perception ✅ The Substance, Teeth, and Nightbitch as mirrors of societal pressure and gender politics ✅ The intersection of film, feminism, and medicine ✅ Coping with body image struggles and promoting body positivity 🍸 Featured Cocktail: The Activator Martini — a luxurious cocktail inspired by the film’s haunting aesthetic. 🔗 Recipe from Tasting Table 🎬 Films Mentioned: The Substance (2024) Teeth (2007) Nightbitch (2024) Vagina Dentata Myth 🩺 Medical & Psychological References: Hopkins Medicine – Body Dysmorphic Disorder Anxiety & Depression Association of America – BDD Overview The Jed Foundation – Tips for Body Positivity 🪄 Pop Culture & Self-Care: Shop inspired self-care and witchy wellness at Practical Magic New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

The Hershey Kiss Cocktail: Chocolate in Medicine, Culture & the Movie Chocolat This week on the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we indulge in the sweet side of history, health, and pop culture with our featured drink—the Hershey Kiss chocolate martini. Inspired by the iconic Hershey’s treat, this cocktail pairs perfectly with our exploration of chocolate as both a cultural delicacy and a medicinal remedy. We dive into the role of chocolate in medicine, from theobromine and heart health to ancient healing practices, and examine how films like Chocolat (2000) romanticize it as a source of transformation and desire. Along the way, we highlight pop culture moments featuring chocolate—from Gilmore Girls and Legally Blonde to House M.D. and Victoria—while uncovering the surprising connections between indulgence, health, and history.   📚 References Books & Articles Coe, S. D., & Coe, M. D. The True History of Chocolate Grivetti, L., & Shapiro, H. Chocolate: History, Culture, and Heritage Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Dark Chocolate and Health Buijsse et al. (2010), European Heart Journal Mastroiacovo et al. (2015), American Journal of Clinical Nutrition NIH MedlinePlus – Theobromine: Link Media Chocolat (2000) Gilmore Girls Legally Blonde (2001) House M.D. – “Unfaithful” Victoria (PBS) Apocalypto (2006) Cocktail : https://savoryreviews.com/2024/07/hershey-kiss-chocolate-martini/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

  In this episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we shake up history, psychology, and mixology with our featured drink—the Schizophrenia cocktail. Inspired by the movie and book, The Professor and The Madman, the incredible true story of Dr. William Chester Minor and the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, the impact of schizophrenia on creativity, and how the media portrays mental illness. Sip along as we uncover how a troubled surgeon behind asylum walls helped shape one of the greatest works in the English language.   Film & Literature The Professor and the Madman (2019 film): Wikipedia The Surgeon of Crowthorne / The Professor and the Madman (book by Simon Winchester): Wikipedia Amazon listing for The Professor and the Madman: Amazon “The Strange Tale of the Dictionary” (Accuracy Matters): Link Catchplay article: EDSays Historical Figure William Chester Minor biography: Wikipedia Psychiatry & Genius Schizophrenia overview (APA): Psychiatry.org Five Types of Schizophrenia: Columbia Psychiatry “Association Between Major Mental Disorders and Geniuses”: Psychiatric Times “Thin Line Between Genius and Insanity”: Psychology Today Cocktail Inspiration Instagram cocktail post: Instagram New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this special birthday + National PA Day episode of Medical Media Mixer, we explore how Physician Assistants (PAs) have been portrayed on screen, from Royal Pains’ Divya Katdare to ER’s Jeanie Boulet, and even real-life astronaut PA Hayley Arceneaux. Beyond Hollywood, we dive into the fascinating history of the PA profession, its evolution, certification process, and what makes PAs such an essential part of modern medicine. Plus, we’re raising a glass with a refreshing themed cocktail—The Royal Remedy. 🍸✨ 🎬 Media Portrayals of PAs Royal Pains – Wikipedia Divya Katdare – Royal Pains Fandom Jeanie Boulet – Wikipedia Hayley Arceneaux – Wikipedia 👩‍⚕️ PA Profession – History & Role AAPA – What Is a PA? AAPA – PA History Overview NCCPA – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants PAHx – NCCPA History Article 📚 Book Reference Wild Ride by Hayley Arceneaux – Amazon 🍸 Cocktail of the Week:  The Royal Remedy Ingredients: 2 oz vodka 1 oz fresh cucumber juice 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur 0.75 oz lime juice 0.5 oz mint syrup Splash of tonic or sparkling water Garnish: thin cucumber ribbon + mint sprig Instructions: Shake vodka, cucumber juice, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and mint syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe or large rocks glass over ice. Top with tonic or sparkling water. Garnish with cucumber ribbon and mint sprig. New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

This week on Medical Media Mixer, we step out of the studio and into the tasting room at Tree City Distillery in Kenilworth, NJ. Join us as we sip vodka, share quirky health and psychology fun facts, and dive into some hilarious drinking games. From cocktail trivia to offbeat book discoveries, this episode mixes science, spirits, and just the right amount of silliness. 🍸✨   The full video is available on Patreon- head over there and sign up for exclusive content! 🎙️Support your local Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries! ℹ️ Sources & References 📖 Why Do Men Have Nipples? – Amazon 🎲 Cocktail Table Topics – Amazon 📖 WTF (Weird True Facts Psychology) – Amazon 🎲 Psychobox: Psychological Games – Amazon 🥂 Tree City Vodka 📸 Tree City Distillery Instagram 🎵 Tree City Distillery TikTok New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we uncover the chilling yet unbelievable story of Natasha Ryan—the Australian teenager who shocked the world when she was found alive after being presumed dead for years. Dubbed “The Girl in the Cupboard,” her case blurs the lines between truth and lies, media frenzy and reality. We also explore broader issues of missing persons, global statistics, and how families and organizations continue the fight to bring missing children home.   📚 Sources & Further Reading   🎬 The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead – IMDb 📰 Natasha Ryan Story – Wikipedia 📰 The Guardian: Queensland woman Natasha Ryan remembered as more than just the girl in the cupboard 🌍 Missing Children Resources National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Global Missing Kids International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children – Statistics AMBER Alert Information 🍸 Cocktail Connection Truth & Lies Cocktail – Recipe   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we dive into the fascinating intersection of science fiction and real-life space medicine. From Andy Weir’s novels (Artemis, The Martian, and Project Hail Mary) to NASA’s rigorous astronaut training and health standards, we explore what it really takes to survive and thrive beyond Earth. How do astronauts prepare their bodies for zero gravity? What medical risks do they face on long-term missions? And how does fiction mirror the challenges of real space travel? 🚀✨   📚 Sources and Further Reading 📘 Fictional Novels Referenced Andy Weir – Artemis 🔗 Artemis (Wikipedia) Andy Weir – Project Hail Mary 🔗 Project Hail Mary (Wikipedia) Andy Weir – The Martian 🔗 The Martian (Wikipedia) 📚 Astronaut Physical Requirements NASA – Astronaut Selection and Training Standards 🔗 NASA PDF NASA – Medical Standards for Human Spaceflight (NASA-STD-3001) 🔗 Exercise Countermeasures Overview NASA – Spaceflight Human-System Standard Volume 1 (Crew Health) 🔗 NASA PDF 🧑‍🚀 NASA & Health in Space NASA – FAQ: The Real Story About Astronaut Health Care in Space 🔗 NASA Astronaut Health FAQ NASA – Twins Study (Scott & Mark Kelly) 🔗 NASA Twins Study Summary NASA – Astronaut Biographies (Scott Kelly, Valery Polyakov, Peggy Whitson, and more) 🔗 NASA Astronaut Biographies New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

  *** Trigger warning for SA***   Title The Innocent One   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: The documentary Abducted in Plain Sight 📺 The dramatization Friend of the Family 🎬 We discuss: ✅The wild story that could only happen in the 70s ✅The true seriousness of the actual events- trigger warning for SA/Child abuse   🎙️Have you seen the memes with Jan’s dad? 🤷‍♂️   #abductedinplainsight #SA #afriendofthefamily #aliens #survivorsupport #medicalmediamixer #womeninmedicine #medical #media #cocktail #podcast   ℹ️ Sources:   Abducted in Plain Sight and Friend of the Family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abducted_in_Plain_Sight  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Friend_of_the_Family_(miniseries)    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/10/jan-broberg-bob-berchtold-real-life-a-friend-of-the-family?srsltid=AfmBOoqys_89IRJZyYBhWfqm_iW5yhJluz5EAvbwYBj3OWnp8Rw0ku6m    https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Innocence-Jan-Broberg-Story/dp/0974515205    Innocent one cocktail - https://www.backporchsomm.com/mimosa-cocktail/    Statistics - https://rainn.org/statistics/scope-problem    Resources - https://rainn.org/ https://enoughabuse.org/get-help/survivor-support/  https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org/  New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Episode 35   released  Sept 1   Title The Army & Navy   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:   The Women, by Kristin Hannah 📖   We discuss: ✅The role of nursing in military history ✅The recognition of PTSD as a diagnosis 🎙️We would love to hear from any military nurses/medical personell ℹ️ Sources: 📚Sources  📖 Book Goodreads – The Women by Kristin Hannah https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women 🏥 History of Military Nursing Health.mil – Military Medical History Timeline https://www.health.mil/About-MHS/Military-Medical-History/Historical-Timelines/Nurses JHU School of Nursing – History of Nurses in the U.S. Armed Forces https://nursing.jhu.edu/magazine/articles/2024/11/the-history-of-nurses-in-the-united-states-armed-forces/ Vietnam Center & Archive – Women in the Vietnam War https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/exhibits/nurses/ CBS News – Veteran Army Nurses Share Experiences https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/veteran-army-nurses-share-experiences/ VA News – Women Veterans in Vietnam https://news.va.gov/86001/women-veterans-bravely-served-vietnam-war/ ⚕️ Medical Realities & Injuries in Vietnam PMC – Battlefield Case Fatality Rates in Modern Wars https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4586048/ 🧠 Psychological Trauma & PTSD VA.gov – History of PTSD as a Diagnosis https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/history_ptsd.asp Psychology Today – Moral Injury and the Vietnam War https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-strong/202501/moral-injury-and-the-vietnam-war Cocktail: https://www.foodandwine.com/army-and-navy-cocktail-recipe-11737140   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Episode 34  released  August 25   Title The Chi-Chi Chowchilla    In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: Max (HBO) – Chowchilla Documentary Film 🎬 CNN – Chowchilla Kidnapping Escape Feature (2023) 📺 We discuss: ✅The true crime story of the Chowchilla kidnapping of 1976 ✅How this helped shape the research into childhood trauma   🎙️Have you ever heard of this case? ℹ️ Sources:   🚍 Chowchilla Kidnapping – News, Documentary, and Historical Accounts City of Chowchilla – Official Historical Summary https://www.cityofchowchilla.org/300/1976-Bus-Kidnapping CNN – Chowchilla Kidnapping Escape Feature (2023) https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/us/chowchilla-kidnapping-escape-cnn-film Max (HBO) – Chowchilla Documentary Film https://www.max.com/movies/chowchilla/35e6ffd5-2cb1-4bd4-b2f3-62064f73a7a2 Wikipedia – 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnapping 📚 Books & Trauma Research Goodreads – Too Scared to Cry by Lenore Terr, M.D. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/787568.Too_Scared_To_Cry PMC – Research Article on Childhood Trauma https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7163898/ NCTSN – About Child Trauma (National Child Traumatic Stress Network) https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/about-child-trauma 🧠 Therapeutic Approaches Psychology Today – Sandplay Therapy Overview https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/sandplay-therapy 🍸 Pop Culture & Themed Drink Boomer Magazine – Mixology & Murder: Chi-Chi Chowchilla Cocktail https://www.boomermagazine.com/mixology-and-murder-chi-chi-chowchilla-cocktail/     New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

Title The Arcuate Angel   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: Greys Anatomy "Everyday Angel” Season 15 episode 5 📺 “The Secular Prayers of Medicine” by Kateland Kelly 📖   We discuss: ✅Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome ✅Rare diseases, “zebras” ✅Medical gaslighting in women   🎙️We have our first guest on the podcast, author, PA, and rare disease warrior Kateland Kelly!   ℹ️ Sources: 📚 References & Resources Scholarly Articles: Reilly LM, et al. (2019). Clinical outcomes of MALS after surgical release. ScienceDirect Hwang D, et al. (2023). Diagnostic imaging in MALS. PMC8917964 DeNobile JW, et al. (2023). Surgical and functional outcomes in patients with MALS. PMC10629207 European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2015). MALS surgical case series. EJVES Mayo Clinic. Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). MayoClinic.org Is Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) linked to EDS and POTS?https://www.eds.clinic/articles/median-arcuate-ligament-syndrome-mals-linked-eds-pots#:~:text=In%20patients%20with%20EDS%2C%20the,the%20general%20population%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B.   Narrative/Pop Culture: Grey’s Anatomy, “Everyday Angel” Episode Summary. Fandom Article The Mighty  The Mighty Kelly, Kateland. Secular Prayers of Medicine: Stories from the Frontlines. Amazon Grey’s Anatomy Series Overview. Wikipedia   https://medium.com/@IRahmanJones/im-as-mad-as-hell-and-i-m-not-going-to-take-this-any-more-18758ebbe55f    Kateland Kelly’s Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thewriteassistant/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteAssistantLLC/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWriteAssistant#items   MALS PALS Facebook Support Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16zBkYAZ9S/ National MALS Foundation:  malsfoundation.org Text Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Median-Arcuate-Ligament-Syndrome-Management/dp/3031807391 Cocktail 🍸 The Arcuate Angel Ingredients: 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin  ¾ oz Elderflower liqueur (St. Germain) ½ oz Fresh lemon juice  ¼ oz Lavender syrup  2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Optional: edible flower or lemon peel twist for garnish Put all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, strain and pour into a martini or coupe glass and enjoy! 🍹 The Arcuate Angel (Mocktail Version) A delicate, healing drink that reflects the mystery and resilience of MALS, and honors the quiet strength shown in Grey’s Anatomy’s "Everyday Angel." Ingredients: 2 oz Butterfly pea flower tea (brewed and chilled ¾ oz Elderflower cordial or syrup ½ oz Fresh lemon juice will change the color from purple to pink ¼ oz Lavender syrup 2 dashes grapefruit or non-alcoholic aromatic bitters (like All The Bitter brand or similar) Sparkling water (to top) Optional: lemon twist, lavender sprig, or edible flower for garnish Instructions: Brew butterfly pea flower tea, chill it, and set aside. In a shaker with ice, combine the tea, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and bitters. Shake lightly or stir to combine and chill. Pour into a coupe or rocks glass. Top with a splash of sparkling water for effervescence. Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower — watch the color transformation as the lemon hits!   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

  Title: Lithium Motherf’er   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: The songs “Lithium” by Evanescence and by Nirvana 🎵   We discuss: ✅Lithium uses, and risks   🎙️For our providers out there- do you still see Lithium being used?   ℹ️ Sources: 🎵 Music References – "Lithium" in Pop Culture Wikipedia – “Lithium” (Nirvana song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_(Nirvana_song) Wikipedia – “Lithium” (Evanescence song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_(Evanescence_song) 💊 Medical Reference – Lithium as a Medication Wikipedia – Lithium (medication) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_%28medication%29 Mayo Clinic – Lithium (oral route): Description and Use https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/lithium-oral-route/description/drg-20064603 🍸 Cocktail Culture Cocktail Builder – “Lithium Motherfucker” Drink Recipe https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/lithium-motherfucker     New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:   References to “Lean,” “Purple Prank,” “Sizzurp,” ect in songs and music videos🎵 Cocktail Creator extraordinaire Tami: Tennessee Shine IG Tamilee Espinosa IMDB Tami IG Tami TikTok Tami Facebook Tami You Tube   We discuss: ✅How these substances have been glamorized in certain corners of hip-hop culture, especially in Southern rap ✅History, medical uses and risks of promethazine and codeine   🎙️Have you ever tried purple Drank? What was your experience? ✅ Sources  🟣 Purple Drank Overview & Risks PLOS ONE: "Purple Drank": A qualitative analysis of user experiences Heather Hayes & Associates: "Lean," "Purple Drank," and Sizzurp: Understanding the Prevalence and Dangers Blueprints for Recovery: What’s in Purple Drank? 💊 Codeine Pharmacology & History DrugBank: Codeine – DB00318 Drugs.com: Codeine Monograph PMC / NIH: Codeine as a Prodrug: A Review of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenetics Wikipedia: Pierre Jean Robiquet (historical background) ⚠️ Overdose & Misuse Zinnia Health: Codeine Overdose Banyan Treatment Center: Can You Overdose on Codeine? 💤 Promethazine Info  MedlinePlus: Promethazine – Drug Information   Where to get Blue Houdini: https://www.tnshineco.com/ New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: 🎬Please Stand By (movie)    We discuss: ✅Autism and Aggression   🎙️What do you think about how characters with autism are portrayed in TV and movies?   🎬 Film & Media Wikipedia – Please Stand By https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Please_Stand_By 🖖 Pop Culture & Themed Drink Delishably – Star Trek-Themed Drinks (includes “System Overload”) https://delishably.com/star-trek-themed-drinks 🧠 Autism Spectrum Disorder – General Information Mayo Clinic – Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928 Autism Speaks – What Is Autism? https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism NIMH – Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd ⚠️ Autism and Aggression or Emotional Regulation Autism Speaks – Autism and Aggressive Behavior https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-aggression Medical News Today – How to Deal with Autism Anger in Adults https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-deal-with-autism-anger-in-adults PMC Article – Understanding Anger and Aggression in ASD (2022) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9324526/     New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

  Title The Steel City Sundown   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: The MAX tv show “The Pitt” 📺   We discuss: ✅Violence in healthcare ✅Stats, underlying causes, what we can do   🎙️Have you ever been a victim of workplace violence? In healthcare or another setting? Comment on socials or email and we can share on a “listener stories episode.”   ℹ️ Sources: ✅ Sources Used in the Episode Outline 🏛️ Government & Policy Organizations CDC – Workplace Violence Prevention OSHA – Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare The Joint Commission – Sentinel Alert on Healthcare Violence Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Addressing Workplace Violence 📚 Key Scholarly Articles Frontiers in Public Health – Violence Against Healthcare Workers: A Worldwide Phenomenon The Lancet – The Growing Burden of Workplace Violence 📈 Surveys, Statistics & Professional Reports National Nurses United (2024–2025 Reports) 🎬 Pop Culture and Media Portrayals The Pitt (2025) – HBO Max Overview POPSUGAR – The Pitt and Violence Against Nurses 🍹 Bonus: Themed Drink Feature Steel City Sundown – Custom Cocktail Inspired by The Pitt   🌇 Steel City Sundown (Mocktail Edition) bargpt.app+15bargpt.app+15bargpt.app+15       New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we explore the Netflix documentary series Surviving Death 📺, which takes a deep dive into one of humanity’s most fascinating mysteries: near-death experiences (NDEs). We discuss: ✅ What are near-death experiences (NDEs)? ✅ Common themes people report during NDEs 🌌 ✅ Scientific research vs. spiritual interpretations ✅ Are NDEs just the brain misfiring, or could they be glimpses into the afterlife? ✅ How medicine, psychology, and spirituality intersect in exploring these profound events 🎙️ Have you ever had a near-death experience—or know someone who has? Share your story with us! And yes, we’re pairing it with the perfect drink for this week: the Near Death Experience Cocktail 🍸. 🔎 Key Topics in This Episode Netflix’s Surviving Death series overview Historical and cultural perspectives on NDEs Medical research on consciousness and brain activity Theories from neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality Personal stories that shape how we view life and death 📚 Sources & Further Reading Near Death Experience Cocktail Near-Death Experience (Wikipedia) PMC: Research on NDEs University of Virginia – Division of Perceptual Studies PMC: Clinical Findings on NDEs IANDS – International Association for Near-Death Studies Surviving Death (Wikipedia) New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we set sail with the TV series Dr. Odyssey 📺—a medical drama set on the high seas. Beyond the drama, it opens the door to a fascinating discussion about cruise ship medical care and what happens when a medical emergency requires evacuation. We discuss: ✅ How cruise ship medical facilities operate ⚓️ ✅ Common conditions treated onboard 🏥 ✅ Medical regulations for passenger safety 🚢 ✅ How patient transport and evacuation off a ship really works 🛳️ ✅ And yes… Joshua Jackson—Were you team Dawson 🧒 or team Pacey 👦🏻? To keep the theme refreshing, we’re sipping on a Virgin Sea Breeze Cocktail 🌊—a bright, ocean-inspired mocktail that’s perfect for smooth sailing. 🔎 Key Topics in This Episode Dr. Odyssey and medical dramas at sea Cruise ship medical regulations and facility standards What conditions are commonly treated onboard Emergency preparedness and evacuation protocols The role of cruise ship doctors and nurses Pop culture meets medicine: Joshua Jackson nostalgia 📚 Sources & Further Reading Dr. Odyssey: IMDb | Wikipedia | Fandom | ABC Press Cruise Ship Medical Guidelines: ACEP | Cruising.org Onboard Healthcare & Passenger Preparedness: PMC Study | Annals of Emergency Medicine | CDC Yellow Book Patient Evacuation: ITIJ Medical Evacuation Plans | Cruise Ship Nurses on Transfers | Managing Offloads Nautical Cocktail Inspiration: Sea Breeze Variations 🍹 Featured Cocktail: Virgin Sea Breeze Ingredients (1 serving): 4 oz cranberry juice 1 oz grapefruit juice 2–3 oz club soda (for fizz) Garnish: lime wedge or grapefruit slice Instructions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in cranberry and grapefruit juices. Top with club soda and stir gently. Garnish and enjoy! New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website  

*** This episode is filmed live from a winery, so pardon the sound quality***   Episode  26 released  June 30   Title Sip Happens: Let the Games Be-Gin (But With Wine)   🎙️We have officially launched our Patreon! If you want the full uncut video antics from our first Pod field trip and more perks, sign up to support the show! 💳 Patreon https://patreon.com/MedicalMediaMixerPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we come to you live from Old York Cellars in Ringoes, NJ  Instead of a structured episode- we drank wine, people watched, played medical/psych related games and even had a dance party (to see that on video join our Patreon!) We discuss: ✅ The book: Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini ✅The book: Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails ✅The game: Exploding Kittens Horrible Therapist: Extra Horrible Edition ✅The game: The Psychobox: A Box of Psychological Games ✅ The game: DiagnosThis: You're Not Going to Make It - Funny Party Game for Adults ✅Run DMC’s Charity Wine ✅Wine related artisans: The Kind Vine Art   New episodes every Monday → Hit that subscribe button! 🔔 ⭐️ Rate and Review 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials every weekend before the episode airs 🍹 If you love the podcast, please join our 💳 Patreon to support our continued success! If you don't want to commit to a monthly contribution, you can always donate on ☕️Buy Me a Coffee 🎶 Music Credits: Music by Vlad Krotov, Sound Effect by Akiva Vita  For updates visit our 💻 Website