Going Through Health with Gordy and Zed, MD

Ep 26. Ancient New Years Resolutions and Good Bye to Red Dye?

Get ready to Rinse off the Quitter’s Day Soap! In today’s episode, Gordy and Dr. Zed dive into the GTH Big Three Bangers of New Year’s resolutions—practical tips to start your year right. Then, hop in the GTH Time Machine as we journey back 4,000 years to explore the first New Year’s resolutions in Babylon, where farmers promised Marduk (a god with a flair for cosmic balance) they’d return borrowed oxen—and kings cried on cue. We’ll also meet Janus, Rome’s two-faced god of beginnings, who inspired reflective resolutions (and maybe a little political drama). Finally, we shine a Science Spotlight on the FDA’s potential ban of Red Dye No. 3 before wrapping it all up with a Fastfire Questions showdown, featuring a debate on entertainment vs. knowledge in a giant terrarium. Plus: BABY EVACUATION APRONS. Sources: Smart, J. (2016). Babylonians and the First New Year’s Resolutions. History.com Mark, J. J. (2022). Akitu Festival - Ancient History Encyclopedia. Pliny the Younger. Letters (trans. Radice, B., 1969). Penguin Classics. Talbert, R. (2011). The Roman Calendar and Janus. Classical World. Follow Us: 🎙️ @GoingThroughHealth.Podcast on Instagram 📩 Email us at GordyandZed@gmail.com ✨ Check out Smartest Year Ever on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for daily facts that’ll wow your brain. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate us 5 stars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! See you next week! 🌟

Ep 25. Quitter’s Day Survival Guide: Resolutions That Stick

This week, Gordy and Zed explore the phenomenon of Quitter’s Day, the unofficial holiday marking the widespread abandonment of New Year's resolutions by mid-January. Good job everyone, that should do it for the year! They delve into the psychology behind why resolutions often fail, highlighting the pitfalls of overambitious goals, lack of planning, and the fleeting nature of motivation. They cover the Fresh Start Effect, explaining how temporal landmarks like New Year's Day can motivate goal-setting but also lead to overconfidence and burnout. Don't forget to tune in next week for a deeper dive into the origins of New Year's resolutions and why you should be involving the Roman god Janus in more of your New Year's festivities! "Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@GoingThroughHealth.Podcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Listen on Youtube: ⁠@goingthroughhealth⁠"

Ep 24. SYE Bonus

With Dr. Zed out this week, Gordy takes the opportunity to introduce his new daily podcast, Smartest Year Ever. Each day, he shares fascinating facts, witty stories, and practical tidbits to help make 2025 your smartest year yet. This special episode features two sneak-peek SYE episodes. Listeners can follow @SmartestYearEver on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for daily clips under a minute, with full episodes available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Going Through Health returns next week with tips for starting the year right and a deep dive into creatine. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@GoingThroughHealth.Podcast⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/goingthroughhealth.podcast/] Subscribe and Listen on Youtube: ⁠@goingthroughhealth [https://youtube.com/@goingthroughhealth]⁠

Ep 23. GTH Stocking Stuffer

This holiday special packs a punch with ultra-processed foods, psoriasis, and a Now That’s Healthy end-of-year check-in. Gordy and Dr. Zed tackle festive traditions, share wild holiday trivia, and face off in Fastfire Questions, including a killer elf-versus-reindeer showdown. Plus, could Santa’s reindeer really be tripping on magic mushrooms? Unwrap the bizarre, hilarious, and healthy side of the season! 🎅🎁 🎧 Follow, rate, and review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@GoingThroughHealth.Podcast⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/goingthroughhealth.podcast/] Subscribe and Listen on Youtube: ⁠@goingthroughhealth [https://youtube.com/@goingthroughhealth]⁠

Ep 22. The Great Stink / Fastfire Questions

This week, Dr. Zed and Gordy rinse off the SOAP from last week’s bad breath deep dive with the GTH Big Three Bangers—key takeaways to keep your breath fresh and your confidence high. Then, they jump into the Spin Cycle with a historical perspective on one of the stinkiest events in history: The Great Stink of London, where the foul odors of the Thames inspired one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. Next, the Science Spotlight shines on a surprising study exploring how medications like Ozempic might reshape the heart itself—literally. Finally, it’s time for Fastfire Questions, including a showdown between bad breath and body odor in the WWYRSTWIAGTerrarium! 🎧 Tune in for history, science, and the bizarre twists you’ve come to love on Going Through Health! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@GoingThroughHealth.Podcast⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/goingthroughhealth.podcast/] Subscribe and Listen on Youtube: ⁠@goingthroughhealth [https://youtube.com/@goingthroughhealth]⁠