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The Antisocial Doctors Podcast

Sonia Singh MD & Rebecca Berens MD

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Société & Culture

Fréquence : 1 épisode/10j. Total Éps: 21

Join Dr. Rebecca Berens & Dr. Sonia Singh as they unpack viral health trends with curiosity, nuance, and compassion. No snark, no shame —just thoughtful conversations about what’s true, what’s hype, why we're drawn to it and how to find calm and clarity in the chaos of social media and online health advice.

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Episode 19: Should We be Deprescribing More SSRIs?

Saison 1 · Épisode 9

vendredi 14 août 2026 • Durée 01:05:45

In this episode, we discuss the viral push to “de-prescribe” SSRIs. We outline common claims (overprescribing, lifelong use, “addiction,” inadequate withdrawal counseling, chemical-imbalance myths, and political/media narratives) and why these resonate given stigma, distrust of medicine and pharma, and negative personal stories. We review evidence-based SSRI use and typical treatment durations, note common side effects and limited long-term data, and fact check a frequently cited stat suggesting many long-term users don't need to be on meds at all. We review real “root causes” of anxiety and depression, compare effectiveness of SSRIs and psychotherapy, review lifestyle interventions and evidence for supplements, and highlight that most people with depression or anxiety receive no treatment. Sonia also shares a personal story from residency that highlights the role of bias, stigma, fear and importance of narrative in medicine as well as nuanced, compassionate counseling.

00:00 Podcast Mission
01:25 Patient Deprescribing Story
03:38 Viral Claims Breakdown
06:36 Why This Went Viral
12:27 Ideal SSRI Use
15:23 Long Term Use Data
20:22 Root Causes Explained
30:13 Evidence Based Treatments
33:35 Lifestyle Is Bidirectional
34:09 Exercise Sleep Diet Evidence
36:36 Why Just Exercise Fails
39:03 Omega-3 Supplement Reality
41:30 SAMe And Other Supplements
42:46 Nuanced Supplement Counseling
46:23 Treatment Gap And Barriers
48:51 Deprescribing Stigma Debate
51:24 Clinical Takeaways And Tools
56:07 Personal Story
01:00:45 Doctors Sharing Humanity
01:03:29 Wrap Up And Disclaimer

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Episode 18: Is Fibermaxxing Worth It?

jeudi 30 juillet 2026 • Durée 36:06

In this episode, we dive into why fiber is having a viral moment on social media and what can get lost when “maxing” any nutrient becomes the goal. Using real patient stories, we review the potential downsides of going from low to high fiber too fast, the confusion created by trendy products and marketing, and why “more” isn’t always better. We also preview how we think about fiber in real life—food-first, context-aware, and focused on what’s actually practical.

00:00 Podcast mission
01:15 Why fiber maxing
01:36 Patient stories
02:58 Trend claims
04:11 Why it went viral
08:02 Nugget of truth
09:49 How much fiber
11:50 Types of fiber
16:59 Prebiotic products
21:54 Supplements that work
27:58 Too much fiber
31:32 Practical takeaways
32:45 How to counsel patients
34:03 Resources and wrap
34:21 Medical disclaimer

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Episode 17: Should We All Be Taking Creatine?

Épisode 17

jeudi 16 juillet 2026 • Durée 51:48

In this episode, we talk about why creatine is suddenly everywhere on social media and why patients are asking about it for everything from brain fog and mood to menopause and dementia prevention. We tease what the evidence actually says (and doesn’t say), why context matters, and how to think about “for whom” and “for what” before adding any supplement. We also touch on common misconceptions, practical considerations that come up in real clinic visits and lab work, and why nuanced, shame-free conversations beat hot takes and miracle-claim marketing. If you’re curious about whether creatine belongs in your routine—or just tired of confusing wellness messaging—come listen.

00:00 Podcast Intro
01:24 Why Creatine Now
03:48 Viral Claims Breakdown
05:46 Why It Went Viral
09:07 Creatine Basics Explained
10:43 How To Take Creatine
12:34 Muscle Benefits Evidence
15:33 Menopause And Bone Health
18:13 Cognition And Dementia Data
21:33 Sleep Deprivation Studies
25:56 Creatine for Depression
28:30 Why Evidence Stays Weak
31:04 Side Effects and Labs
34:15 Supplement Quality Risks
35:09 Hype and Hidden Harms
38:10 Personal Takeaways
41:01 Clinical Bottom Line
43:40 Talking to Patients
45:52 Practice Changes and Trust
49:26 Wrap Up and Disclaimer

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Episode 16: Why Is PCOS Now Called PMOS?

jeudi 2 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:29:57

In this episode, we talk about the viral name change from PCOS to PMOS and why it’s sparking so much conversation online. We share why this shift feels validating for so many people who’ve struggled for years to get clear answers, and we unpack the kinds of confusing, oversimplified claims that flood social media around this condition. We also explore why the name change matters beyond semantics, what concerns some patients have about it, and what we wish more people understood before falling into the “cure” and “root cause” rabbit holes.

00:00 Podcast intro
01:20 Episode topic reveal
02:02 Patient diagnosis delays
03:38 Sonia personal story
07:16 Social media claims
09:36 Why it went viral
15:28 Nugget of truth
17:51 Backlash and concerns
22:11 Defining and diagnosing
22:33 Rotterdam criteria
30:09 Ruling out other causes
32:54 PCOS subtypes explained
41:34 Biomarkers and testing
46:19 CRP Inflammation Confusion
48:13 Metabolic Biomarkers Breakdown
49:21 Vitamin D Iron Testing Debate
52:38 Guidelines and Sleep Apnea Risk
54:49 Birth Control Not a Band Aid
01:01:15 Fertility Timing and REI Referral
01:03:38 Lifestyle Basics Fiber Exercise Sleep
01:08:50 Medications Metformin to GLP1s
01:16:18 Weight Stigma Habits Over Pounds
01:20:34 Who Should Manage PCOS Care
01:24:32 How to Talk to Patients
01:27:35 Resources Wrap Up Disclaimer

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Episode 15: Do Fitness Tracking Watches & Rings Actually Make Us Healthier?

jeudi 11 juin 2026 • Durée 58:15

In this episode, we explore the hype and reality behind wearables like Oura Rings, Apple Watches, Fitbits, and other fitness trackers, using real patient stories to frame the conversation. We share what the data can and can’t tell you, how accuracy varies across metrics, and why “more data” doesn’t always mean better health outcomes. We also discuss why these devices are so popular, the motivations and fears they tap into, and the potential downsides—like anxiety, perfectionism, and increased healthcare utilization. We close with how we think about these tools in clinic and how to decide whether a wearable is truly helping you.

00:00 Podcast mission

01:25 Patient stories

03:05 Wearables big claims

05:35 Why wearables took off

11:04 Nugget of truth

13:54 Accuracy and impact

14:58 Step counting science

18:24 Apple Heart Study

23:08 Heart rate variability

27:19 HRV Norms Myth

27:34 Wearables and Heart Health

30:34 Sleep Tracking Accuracy

32:30 Sleep Apnea Screening

34:40 Patient Case Sleep Apnea

37:21 Psychological Harms

40:04 Data Overload and OCD

43:27 Healthcare Utilization Risks

46:38 Trusting Symptoms Over Data

51:24 Costs and Hidden Tradeoffs

52:41 Talking to Patients

55:50 Wrap Up and Disclaimer

📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack:
👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

Episode 14: Can A Blood Test Really Detect 50+ Cancers?

Saison 1 · Épisode 14

jeudi 28 mai 2026 • Durée 51:45

In this episode, we discuss the viral rise of multi-cancer early detection blood tests (MCEDs) that claim to screen for 50+ cancers with a single blood draw and promise peace of mind (i.e. Galleri & Cancerguard). We unpack why these tests are so compelling, what the marketing gets right (and what it leans on), and what it can feel like to navigate these conversations as patients and as primary care doctors. We also tease the key questions we think matter most—who might consider them, what happens after a “signal detected” result, and why this isn’t a simple yes/no situation in real life.

00:00 Podcast mission

01:13 Why this topic now

04:43 What these tests promise

05:50 Why it went viral

08:36 Marketing tactics

12:19 Cost and access

14:05 How the test works

18:01 Scary stats vs evidence

19:45 Does it detect cancer

21:04 Sensitivity specificity explained

23:32 Predictive value reality check

25:55 Explaining False Positives

26:41 Why It Cannot Replace Screening

28:12 Pathfinder Study Setup

31:24 Pathfinder Results Breakdown

32:40 Workup Cascade And Harms

36:00 Insurance And Downstream Costs

37:23 NHS Trial Early Signals

40:55 Guidelines And Shared Decisions

44:15 When Doctors Might Use It

49:23 Final Takeaways And Wrap

50:01 Podcast Medical Disclaimer

📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: 👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

Episode 13: Are GLP-1s a Miracle, a Mistake, or Something More Complicated?

jeudi 14 mai 2026 • Durée 01:45:29

In this episode, we dive into the GLP-1 conversation that’s everywhere—between “miracle drug” hype, scary side-effect stories, and the stigma that comes with seeking help. We share the kind of patient scenario we’re seeing constantly, talk about why these meds went viral, and explore what often gets lost in online discourse: nuance, individualized risk/benefit decisions, and real informed consent. We also tease what we consider when someone has health anxiety, a history of disordered eating, or is getting information (or prescriptions) through less-regulated channels.

00:00 Podcast intro and mission
01:18 Patient story GLP-1 dilemma
03:23 Social media claims and stigma
06:29 Why GLP-1s went viral
12:06 Nugget of truth and nuance
13:51 What GLP-1 drugs are
17:57 Benefits beyond diabetes
23:57 Fatty liver and metabolism
28:37 Is weight loss a benefit
34:22 Weight Stigma in Care
35:53 When to Discuss Weight
37:46 Is Weight Loss a Benefit
39:05 BMI vs Metabolic Health
40:21 GLP-1 Weight Loss Data
43:31 Long-Term Outcomes Matter
44:53 Weight Cycling Risks
47:58 Other Potential Benefits
48:51 Common Side Effects
49:59 Muscle and Bone Loss
52:44 Cancer and Eye Concerns
56:13 Mental Health Signals
59:21 Telehealth Misuse Risks
01:02:45 Cost and Sustainability
01:05:23 Alternatives Like Metformin
01:06:29 Long-Term Treatment Reality
01:09:37 Undereating Risks
01:10:04 Early Intervention Debate
01:11:12 Biology Over Willpower
01:11:58 Environment Versus Meds
01:13:58 Weight Cycling Reality
01:15:31 Compounded GLP-1 Dangers
01:21:05 Informed Consent Lessons
01:22:42 Stigma and Patient Fears
01:27:08 Food Noise Explained
01:31:40 Fatphobia and Epigenetics
01:35:05 How We Counsel Patients
01:43:01 Resources and Disclaimer

📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack:
👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

Episode 12: What's the Deal With Peptides?

mercredi 29 avril 2026 • Durée 01:02:23

In this episode, we dig into peptides—why they’re suddenly everywhere, why people are trying them, and why the online conversation often feels worlds apart from the medical one. We zoom out from the hype to explore what peptides actually are, why some have become blockbuster therapies, and how a mix of optimization culture, mistrust of institutions, and access issues has fueled a booming gray market. We also explore the key questions we think everyone should be asking before trying anything that’s framed as “natural,” “risk-free,” or “not really a drug,” and we discuss what this trend can teach us about informed consent, patient autonomy, and where medicine may be headed next.

00:00 Podcast intro
01:18 Meet the hosts
01:21 Peptides topic setup
02:01 Patient longevity story
03:39 Why peptides hype
05:11 Natural fallacy talk
06:50 What is a peptide
08:19 Peptide drugs history
10:47 Why peptides booming
12:06 Legal gray areas
13:55 Why it went viral
14:50 Optimization culture
16:35 Distrust and marketing
20:14 K shaped economy angle
24:37 Nugget of truth
26:44 Peptides are drugs
28:56 Gray market risks
31:30 Evidence categories
32:49 FDA approved examples
33:22 Immune booster peptide
34:14 Growth Hormone Peptides
35:00 Side Effects Reality Check
36:49 Statins Versus Hype
37:54 Retatrutide Triple Agonist
38:59 Wolverine Stack Breakdown
39:31 BPC 157 Claims
40:35 TB 500 No Human Data
43:17 Regulation Versus Wild West
45:11 Why Patients Take Risks
46:42 Doctoring With Empathy
50:26 Informed Consent Gaps
52:55 Framing Changes Decisions
55:39 Peptides Future Outlook
58:26 Fund Studies Faster
01:00:05 Wrap Up And Disclaimer

📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack:
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Episode 11: How Much Protein Do We Really Need?

jeudi 16 avril 2026 • Durée 44:33

In this episode, we dive into the current obsession with protein—why it’s everywhere, why people feel pressure to hit high daily targets, and how even official messaging is fueling the conversation. We review what protein actually does, who may benefit from prioritizing it, why “more” isn’t always better, and how real-life constraints and the modern food environment may complicate the the outcomes of "eat more protein" messaging.

00:00 Podcast Mission Intro
01:19 Why Protein Is Everywhere
03:09 The Viral Protein Claim
04:24 How Protein Became Trendy
07:36 Optimization Culture and Inequality
10:45 New US Protein Guidelines
12:53 Protein Basics and Sarcopenia
15:02 Who Needs More Protein
16:10 How Much Americans Eat Now
18:54 Evidence Based Targets by Group
20:12 Lean Mass Caveat for Obesity
22:25 Why Protein Targets Creep Up
23:42 Who Actually Benefits
24:23 More Protein Without Training
26:39 Social Media Protein Hype
28:18 Plant Proteins Explained
29:57 Guidelines Graphic Critique
31:35 Protein Products and Marketing
33:39 When Supplements Make Sense
36:09 Barriers Beyond Willpower
37:33 Practical Takeaways and Trends
42:12 Resources and Wrap Up
42:48 Medical Disclaimer

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Episode 10: Lessons & Themes - What We've Learned So Far

jeudi 2 avril 2026 • Durée 40:02

In this episode, we reflect on the biggest themes that kept showing up across our first batch of episodes and how researching health trends on social media has changed our own relationship with these platforms. We call out the recurring patterns we kept encountering, why certain messages spread so fast, and what gets lost when health information travels through algorithms. We also share how stepping back from doom scrolling has affected us personally—especially as working moms and professionals—and why “digital hygiene” may matter more than most of us realize.

00:00 Podcast Mission
01:13 ChatGPT Name Idea
01:52 Season One Takeaways
02:52 Doctors Feel It Too
05:03 Medicine Left Gaps
07:21 Healthcare System Limits
09:31 Health Beyond Biology
11:19 Luxury Wellness Costs
14:18 Clean Eating Language
16:44 Desire For Control
19:16 One Simple Diagnosis
20:30 Personal Choice Vs Systems
21:27 Buy Now Health Fixes
21:48 Fear Disguised Education
24:00 Clean Living Morality
25:55 Shame Blame Trap
26:53 Missing Context Online
27:52 Algorithms Over Truth
31:46 Wellness Radicalization Pipeline
32:52 Quitting Social Media
36:43 Digital Hygiene Takeaways
38:18 Medical Disclaimer

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