Polio: Then, Now, and Why It Matters

Earwax, Hearing Loss, & Q-Tips

Earwax might seem gross, but it’s actually one of your body’s built-in defense systems. This week, Hari and Dr. Priyanka dive into the sticky science of cerumen: why your ears make it, why Q-tips feel so good, and why doctors desperately want you to stop using them. From impacted wax and hearing loss to ear candling and the surprising genetics behind body odor, this episode explores the strange world living inside your ears. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.