Health Stuff

Music & Therapy with DJ Hesta Prynn

Priyanka and Hari explore the healing power of music with DJ Hesta Prynn, a DJ and therapist blending neuroscience, psychology, and music. From earworms and breakup songs to rave culture, lullabies, and ketamine-assisted therapy, they unpack why certain songs hit so deeply, how music shapes emotion and memory, and whether the songs we obsess over might be telling us something about ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Better Sleep with Dr. Ashley Mason

Priyanka and Hari dive into the science of better sleep with expert Dr. Ashley Mason, unpacking what “healthy sleep” really means. From inconsistent schedules and late-night scrolling to alcohol, naps, and blue light, they explore what’s helping or hurting your rest. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Maternal Autonomy | Priyanka Becomes A Mother

Priyanka shares her personal journey becoming a mother, from joyful anticipation to a birth experience that unfolded in unexpected and intense ways. She and Hari explore childbirth in modern hospital systems, from induction methods and labor progression to how routine care can escalate into emergency intervention. They discuss postpartum hemorrhage, NICU admission, and the emotional impact of early parent-newborn separation. The also discuss rising C-section rates, racial disparities in maternal care, inconsistent hospital practices, and how financial and legal pressures shape decision-making. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Polio: Then, Now, and Why It Matters

Priyanka and Hari break down the history of poliovirus, how it spreads, and what it actually does to the body, from mild illness to permanent paralysis. They explore how the iron lung, early outbreaks, and decades of medical innovation shaped our understanding of the disease, and how the development of the polio vaccine became one of the greatest public health achievements in history. They address common concerns, misinformation, and the real risks versus risks of vaccination. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Measles Is Back: What You Need to Know

Measles was once declared eliminated in the U.S. So why is it back and spreading fast? Priyanka and Hari break down one of the most contagious viruses humans have ever faced, what actually happens in your body when you get infected, and why outbreaks are rising again today. They walk through the history of measles, how vaccines work, and the real risks versus the perceived ones. Along the way, they tackle common questions, misinformation, and the science behind the MMR vaccine so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.