Maternal Autonomy | Priyanka Becomes A Mother

Common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trich & At-Home Testing

STIs are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. In this episode, Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, how they spread, why many people don’t have symptoms, and how at-home testing is changing sexual health. They also talk openly about stigma, partner communication, and why getting tested is a normal part of caring for yourself and others. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.