Kids? In this Economy?: Sperm Parties, The Invite & a Fizzled Fourth

Kids? In this Economy?: Sperm Parties, The Invite & a Fizzled Fourth

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561640/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Dr. JJ and Dr. Domi dive into a flu outbreak among military trainees tied to relaxed vaccine mandates, the deadly heat waves scorching Europe, and an earthquake in Venezuela — all through the lens of climate change and policy failures. Then they shift gears into personal territory: Dr. JJ recounts attending a "sperm-picking party" for a friend pursuing single motherhood, sparking a wide-ranging conversation about sperm and egg donation, donor diversity, and the surprisingly detailed (and sometimes unsettling) process behind it. The hosts get candid about their own choices to remain childfree, reflecting on career demands, personality fit, and what parenthood really requires. They close out with pop culture recommendations — the show Best Medicine and Olivia Wilde's new film The Invite — plus a wry take on the underwhelming buzz around the country's upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. Disclaimer: Dr. JJ and Dr. Domi are doctors, but not your doctors — please consult your own physician for medical advice. Dr. Domi's Book Link: The Script Rx: An Insider's Guide to Thriving & Staying Fabulous in Medical School [https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Thriving-Staying-Fabulous-Medical/dp/1304243737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1879KE5MCV6RQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._K92rc-v5M0wMETnW8kL1w.vMjEwrRtdaf6bflFSKREwAIXbHyfUDWuFBx8czIXsiM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+script+rx+an+insiders+guide+to+thriving+and+staying+fabulous+in+medical+school&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1783023884&sprefix=the+script+rx+an+insiders+guide+to+thriving+and+staying+fabulous+in+medical+school%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1#detailBullets_feature_div] Timestamps * 0:00 — Intro * 0:50 — Clinical tea: flu outbreak at San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base * 5:44 — Deadly European heat wave and Venezuela earthquake * 7:00 — Climate change reflections * 7:27 — Case report: "Kids in this economy?" — the sperm-picking party story * 13:49 — Donor diversity and racial disparities in sperm/egg donation * 15:07 — Dr. JJ's own egg retrieval story * 19:10 — Choosing to be childfree: careers, personality, and honest reflection * 27:10 — On mentorship, teaching, and why neither wants to do it "half-assed" * 30:04 — Dr. Domi's book: The Script Rx * 31:12 — TV/movie recommendations: Best Medicine and The Invite * 35:16 — Rants and raves: the underwhelming 250th anniversary celebration * 36:40 — Outro Please Rate, Review & Subscribe! Find us on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, You Tube and literally everywhere podcasts are available.  Follow us on:  Instagram: @NoOtherSkillsMD TikTok: @NoOtherSkillsMD Twitter/X: @NoOtherSkillsMD You Tube: www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD [http://www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD]

A Perfect Mix of Horror & Comedy: Widow's Bay, but also Family Dynamics. Go Knicks 🎉

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561640/fan_mail/new] Dr. JJ (Psychiatrist) and Dr. Domi (Pediatric Anesthesiologist) are back with candid conversations at the intersection of medicine, family, pop culture, and surviving the current political moment. This week: doctors getting booted from their own conference, a possible cult invitation on a California hiking trail, a hidden gem of a horror-comedy on Apple TV, and a long-overdue Knicks celebration. ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Welcome to No Other Skills MD 1:45 — Clinical Tea: Physicians ejected from the ADA (American Diabetes Association) conference for protesting NIH funding cuts 3:07 — "Fascism has shown up to medicine" — breaking down the budget politics 4:10 — A broken clock, sacred ground, and the state of the current administration 5:25 — Family Dynamics: First-gen family visits, hotel stays, and mom coming to California 9:35 — Navigating the "stay with married daughters vs. single son" dilemma 15:50 — The silver lining: intentional separation, boundaries, and making family visits actually work 17:45 — 👀 SFX drop 18:00 — Work chat: Dr. JJ's near-cult encounter on a hiking trail (yurts, lavender headphones & "good vibes") 22:07 — Could joining a cult be an alternative career? Donations graciously accepted. 23:41 — Dr. Domi's two-week foot surgery recovery: retirement preview & TV binge report 24:40 — Widow's Bay (Apple TV) review: horror-comedy gold, written by a Parks & Rec writer, starring Matthew Rhys 28:37 — Tubi deep dive: Malice (1993), Nicole Kidman's curly hair era, and realistic vs. unrealistic OR scenes 31:18 — Rants & Raves: UFC at the White House lawn on Trump's 80th birthday — what exactly is happening? 33:52 — 🎉 RAVE: Go Knicks! — NYC energy, Mamdanistan, and the 53-year championship drought ending 36:10 — Knicks + Nixon + the stars aligning 36:50 — Outro & sign-off (No pre-authorization needed. Go Knicks. Bye!) Please Rate, Review & Subscribe! Find us on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, You Tube and literally everywhere podcasts are available.  Follow us on:  Instagram: @NoOtherSkillsMD TikTok: @NoOtherSkillsMD Twitter/X: @NoOtherSkillsMD You Tube: www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD [http://www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD]

Narcissism, Medical Debt & the Pandemic Alphabet: Why Good Doctors Go Very Bad

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561640/fan_mail/new] No Other Skills MD — Episode 12 Dr. JJ and Dr. Domi are back with another candid, unfiltered conversation at the intersection of medicine, pop culture, and surviving a dictatorship. This week, the doctors dive deep into the alarming return of Ebola, the dismantling of public health infrastructure, and their headline-grabbing main topic: Doctors Going Rogue — what drives physicians to cross ethical and legal lines, and what it says about the broken system they work in. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & theme music 0:29 — Welcome back & Ebola outbreak update 1:54 — Trump, USAID cuts & pandemic prevention failures 3:14 — Shoutout to infectious disease doctors; public health under assault 4:32 — Doctors Behaving Badly: Matthew Perry case update 5:11 — Assistant sentenced; two physicians criminally charged 6:22 — VIP concierge medicine & celebrity addiction 7:29 — Pattern recognition: Michael Jackson, Prince & the cautionary tale 8:22 — Main Topic: Why do doctors go rogue? 8:45 — Money as the #1 motivator 9:08 — Medical school debt & financial pressure in residency 10:45 — Personality disorders: narcissism & antisocial behavior in medicine 12:06 — Untreated mental illness & stigma within the physician community 13:16 — Substance use in medicine; The Pitt TV reference 13:53 — Are there more narcissists in medicine than other professions? 16:03 — The system is to blame: moral injury, burnout & the push to go rogue 16:37 — Alternative income for physicians: medical expert witness work 17:43 — Mock trial nostalgia & the MD/JD dream 19:11 — Psychiatric forensics, incarceration & surprising healthcare resources in prison 21:47 — Show Rec: Vladimir on Netflix (Rachel Weisz) 24:04 — Show Rec: The Madison on Amazon Prime (Michelle Pfeiffer) 26:35 — Montana travel talk 27:54 — Rants & Raves: January 6th slush fund & Trump IRS deal 29:32 — Trump, doctors going rogue & the RFK Jr. effect on healthcare 30:03 — Future pandemics & the viral alphabet 31:18 — Summer is here & foot surgery recovery update 31:51 — Outro & closing Remember: We are doctors, but not YOUR doctors. Please seek out your own physician for medical advice. Rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend — no pre-authorization needed! Please Rate, Review & Subscribe! Find us on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, You Tube and literally everywhere podcasts are available.  Follow us on:  Instagram: @NoOtherSkillsMD TikTok: @NoOtherSkillsMD Twitter/X: @NoOtherSkillsMD You Tube: www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD [http://www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD]

Fleeing Reality Ain't Cheap: Hantavirus, Housewives & Expensive Habits

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561640/fan_mail/new] Dr. JJ and Dr. Domi are back with their candid, unfiltered take on medicine, pop culture, and surviving modern life. This week: a scary virus is making headlines, the surgeon general seat is shuffling again, and our favorite two doctors get real about why escapism has become their most expensive habit. In this episode: 0:00 — Intro & welcome to No Other Skills, MD 1:20 — Spilling the Clinical Tea: Hantavirus is in town and we're nervous 5:16 — Surgeon General update: Dr. Casey Means is out, meet the new nominee Dr. Nicole Sapphire 8:10 — Main topic: Escapism — what it is, why we're all doing more of it 10:50 — Retail therapy deep dive: Is buying expensive jeans actually cheaper than therapy? 17:10 — Golf as escapism: Getting lost on the course at 6am 19:06 — Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Dorit, foreclosure, and a million-dollar clothing habit 27:50 — Rants & Raves: Go Valkyries! WNBA season is back and the energy is unmatched 31:00 — Wrap up & farewell We are doctors, but not YOUR doctors. Please seek out your own physician for actual medical advice. Please Rate, Review & Subscribe! Find us on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, You Tube and literally everywhere podcasts are available.  Follow us on:  Instagram: @NoOtherSkillsMD TikTok: @NoOtherSkillsMD Twitter/X: @NoOtherSkillsMD You Tube: www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD [http://www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD]

"Start With Yourself, Not Your Cerulean Sweater": Doctors Behaving Badly, Travel Escapades & Millennial Work Ethic Lessons

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561640/fan_mail/new] Dr. JJ (Psychiatrist) and Dr. Domi (Pediatric Anesthesiologist & recovering fashionista) are back after a vacation hiatus with hot takes on medicine, pop culture, travel, the Devil Wears Prada 2 movie review and the Emma Grede hustle culture debate. Buckle up.  0:00 — Intro & Welcome Back 0:46 — **🩺 Doctors Behaving Badly:** A Florida surgeon removed the wrong organ (liver instead of spleen), killed a patient, lost his license, and was later arrested… driving for Uber/Lyft. The ultimate "No Other Skills, MD" moment. 5:35 — **📰 Current Events:** Assassination attempt #3 (or 4?), Aziz Ansari's SNL debut as Kash Patel, and a surprising Long Island connection. 9:00 — **🗺️ Case Report / Travel Diaries:** Dr. Domi hits Carmel with her 14-year-old dog in an e-bike sidecar, parties on a boat in Austin, and explores a surprisingly pristine Mexico City. Dr. JJ reflects on solo world travel and why she'd now hire a travel agent in a heartbeat. 19:58 — **✈️ Travel Hacks:** Points, miles, and the "Physicians to First Class" Facebook group — a non-clinical career hiding in plain sight. 21:36 — **📋 Consults / Second Opinions:** Emma Grede (Good American, SKIMS) drops her book *Start With Yourself* and the internet loses its mind. Hard work, hustle culture, proximity to success — the doctors weigh in. 27:58 — **🎬 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review:** Dr. Domi caught it in Mexico City (with Spanish subtitles!). Verdict: cute, but too copy-paste. The core audience has seen the original 10 times — stop explaining the jokes. 33:30 — **⚖️ Rant & Rave:** Mifepristone access, telehealth abortion restrictions, and the Supreme Court stepping in — another day in the dictatorship. 35:22 — **Outro & Sign-Off** Remember: We are doctors, but not YOUR doctors. Please seek your own physician for actual medical advice. Rate, review, subscribe — no pre-authorization needed! Please Rate, Review & Subscribe! Find us on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, You Tube and literally everywhere podcasts are available.  Follow us on:  Instagram: @NoOtherSkillsMD TikTok: @NoOtherSkillsMD Twitter/X: @NoOtherSkillsMD You Tube: www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD [http://www.youtube.com/@NoOtherSkillsMD]