Health Stuff
Health Stuff
On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor.Social links:
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Food Poisoning, Food Safety, & the Science of Handwashing
Hari recounts a brutal bout of food poisoning that turned one questionable meal into days of misery. Priyanka breaks down what might have caused it, from common food-borne bacteria to the incubation periods that can turn dinner into disaster. Then they dive into the basics of food safety. How can y…
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Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Bones
Why don’t we talk about our bones until something breaks? This week Priyanka and Hari take on osteoporosis, the silent disease that weakens bones long before you feel it. They break down how bones are built, why menopause accelerates bone loss, and what you can do now to protect your skeletal healt…
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Embracing Solitude with Dr. Robert Coplan
Is being alone a punishment or a gift? Priyanka and Hari discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude with psychologist and researcher Dr. Robert Coplan, author of The Joy of Solitude. They explore why time alone can feel terrifying or deeply nourishing, how social media has changed our a…
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All About Hair Part 2: Women's Hair
In part two of our series on hair, we turn to women’s experiences and explore how hair shapes identity, femininity, power, and perception. Priyanka and Hari unpack how hormones, stress, nutrition, and aging affect women’s hair, and what it means when thinning begins, even subtly. They also dig into…
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All About Hair Part 1: Male Pattern Baldness
Why does losing your hair feel so personal? Priyanka and Hari dig into male pattern baldness, unpacking why hair is so tied to identity, confidence, and aging. They break down common myths, explore treatment options and their risks, and ask a bigger question about how society shapes the way we see …
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Water Wisdom & Pickleball Lessons
Priyanka and Hari dive into the surprisingly complicated world of drinking water, from tap water safety and filters to spring water, mineral water, and electrolytes. They unpack how water access and quality affect health, why some bottled waters are worth it and others are pure marketing, and what …
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Spiritual Healing & Ayahuasca with Dr. Joe Tafur
What is ayahuasca and what happens after the ceremony ends? Priyanka and Hari sit down with physician and plant-medicine guide Dr. Joe Tafur to explore the realities behind one of the world’s most talked-about sacred medicines. From first-time fears and safety concerns to spiritual healing, trauma,…
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Healing with Laughter & Art
Why does laughter feel so good, and why do we need it so much? Priyanka and Hari explore laughter as medicine, social glue, and survival instinct. From the science of Duchenne laughter to the strange magic of laughing in groups, they unpack how laughter can heal even when it is forced, awkward, or …
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Understanding Infertility with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Hari and Priyanka talk with double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg. Together, they break down the biggest fertility myths and explain what is actually happening inside our bodies, from why orgasm has nothing to do with co…
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Our Relationship with Alcohol with Dr. Charles Knowles
Why do we drink, even when it harms us? Priyanka and Hari explore our complicated relationship with alcohol, from first drinks to long term habits. Colorectal surgeon and author Dr. Charles Knowles joins them to discuss the research behind his book, Why We Drink Too Much. They examine how alcohol h…
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