CARD TALK is a mini podcast featuring tarot basics and evergreen insights, supporting you from your very first reading to card-slinging with confidence. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, CARD TALK is your new go-to tarot podcast for quick tips and practical tricks. Hosted by 3am.tarot creator and Finding the Fool author Meg Jones Wall, a queer and non-binary tarot reader dedicated to creating accessible, inclusive tarot resources.
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Starting from scratch is no Sunday reset. From navigating financial barriers to experiencing imposter syndrome, returning to the classroom can be a challenging, but transformative and empowering experience. Join Meg - a university dropout - and Eyssa - a university graduate - as they discuss practical tips, have insightful conversations, and share real-life stories with others who are working hard to achieve their dreams after restarting their journey. Cayenne Pepper is the kick you always k ...
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The MSYFAO Podcast invites you to be a fly on the wall for conversations that matter. Host Laice O’Malley cuts through the small talk to chat with guests about their lives, our common struggles and how they are *really* doing.
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Causes or Cures is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks. It is an independent, grassroots podcast rooted in curiosity and passion that tries to break down tough, trending health topics into digestible bits. Dr. Eeks works in the field of public health and health communications as a consultant & contractor. She is passionate about how science is communicated and has a penchant for using a blue-collar sense of humor as a health communications tool. On this podcast, she features experts in their ...
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What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Whether you’re living it, thinking about it or just fascinated by the idea, you won’t want to miss this limited edition mini-series. Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives and hard-earned wisdom. The couples deliver illuminating insight amid lively banter a ...
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Bring on the rebels, the dreamers, the warriors of the rainbow…..those who envision a world beyond hatred, beyond fear and separation. The ones who believe we can change the world and create a better tomorrow. If you have a dream, if you sense you’re here, on this Earth at this precise time, for a reason, then this show is for you. Hosted by Kristie Reeves, “Rebel Hearts“ is dedicated to inspire you to step into your power and unlock your unique gifts, so you can begin changing the world, st ...
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Pounds & Pills: Unpacking Antidepressant Weight Gain with Dr. Jason Block
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jason Block about his research on weight gain caused by antidepressants. He compares weight gain across different antidepressants and explains what those taking these medications should expect. Dr. Block also discusses other medications his team is evaluating for we…
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On this special episode of CARD TALK, we're talking about five books that are devoted to tarot not just as a personal practice, but also as a tool for collective liberation. Check out these tarot books & their talented authors: Red Tarot // Christopher Marmolejo Radical Tarot // Charlie Claire Burgess Tarot for the Hard Work // Maria Minnis Queerin…
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From One-Size-Fits-All to Precision Psychiatry: The 6 Biotypes for Depression, with Dr. Leonardo Tozzi
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Leonardo Tozzi about his research on identifying six unique biotypes for depression. He explains the current problem with the "one size fits all" diagnostic approach to depression, the development of personalized brain circuit scores, and how they led to the discove…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -how we use questions in tarot readings -what makes a good question for the cards -why good questions matter -methods for building a great tarot question Looking for pre-written questions you can ask your cards? Check out Priestess' Prompts. And if you want to dive deep into exploring big answers to personal question…
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Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Geoff Cole about his research on trypophobia, an aversion to clusters of small holes or bumps. If you’re a fan of American Horror Story, you might have come across trypophobia there. Dr. Cole delves into the details of this phenomenon, exploring what causes it, theo…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -whether or not it's okay to read tarot when your emotions are at their peak -how to manage tarot readings when you're stressed out -things to avoid when reading under pressure -reminders about tarot gatekeeping myths Priestess' Prompts: a collection of simple daily questions to ask your cards Spread Archive: free ta…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what collaborative readings are -why reading cards with friends is great -how to practically approach collaborative readings -how to read as a pair or group for one person -how to read as a pair or group for multiple people -ways to find people to read with Want to join a digital group of tarot seekers and readers? …
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what confusing tarot readings can look like -strategies for preventing confusing readings from happening -strategies for navigating readings that don't make sense -the importance of time and space -and! gratitude for folks who support CARD TALK For more support on confusing tarot readings, check out my lecture serie…
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Night Owls vs Early Birds: The Link Between Bedtime and Mental Health, with Dr. Jamie Zeitzer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie Zeitzer about his recently published research on the link between one's bedtime preference and mental health. He explains which sleep pattern correlates with better mental health and which correlates with poorer mental health. Unfortunately for night owls, he …
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what tarot spreads are -how and why spreads work -tips for getting started with tarot spreads Want more on tarot spreads? I have a ton of resources including: -Free spread archive: browse a digital directory of my most popular free tarot spreads -Free email course: get four days of quick tips and suggestions for wor…
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Pay to Post: Unveiling Industry Payments to Doctors on X (Twitter), with Dr. Aaron Mitchell
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Aaron Mitchell about his recent research on pharmaceutical industry payments to medical doctors for promoting specific drugs on X (formerly known as Twitter). Dr. Mitchell describes the financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, the preval…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what i mean by multi-card tarot readings -why multi-card readings are great -when multi-card readings are useful -who can do multi-card readings -how to get started Next Level Tarot: a new three-lecture series on multi-card tarot readings, spreads, and telling stories with your cards For more on Meg, check out 3amta…
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Breaking Down Obesity: Four Phenotypes That Could Change Everything, with Dr. Andres Acosta
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andres Acosta MD PHD about the identification of 4 phenotypes for obesity and how they can revolutionize the future of obesity treatment. In great detail, he describes the 4 obesity phenotypes (Hungry Brain, Emotional Hunger, Hungry Gut, and Slow Burn) and explains …
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what listening to your cards really means -how to transition from learning to reading tarot -tarot readings as conversations -an in-depth example of what listening to your cards can look like -how to thoughtfully practice this process Looking for resources to help you build out your own tarot resource? Check out my …
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Fart Walks: The Gas-Powered Path to Better Health, with Dr. David Clarke
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with gastroenterologist Dr. David Clarke about the viral wellness trend of fart walking. He, an avid fart walker himself, describes the health benefits of fart walking, particularly how it can help with digestion, heart burn, bloating, and possibly even Type 2 Diabetes. He o…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -where many of the worst tarot myths come from -debunking the most common myths about tarot -other gatekeeping rumors that we can ignore -my only hard and fast rules for tarot The Psychic Art of Tarot by Mat Auryn For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your copy of Finding the Fool through Bookshop.org or…
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Meet the Omentum: The Abdomen's Policeman, with Meg Wilkinson
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg had her omentum removed. Though little is known about this mysterious apron of "fat", Meg decided to explore fu…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -personal rituals for entering and exiting a tarot reading -the habits and frequency of readings -blending tarot practice with your personal style and needs -general reminders for beginning a tarot routine Tarot printables for tracking readings and card studies from 3am.tarot Daily tarot prompt email series from 3am.…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -why interpretations for tarot can be overwhelming -using story beats to understand tarot's structure -how to pick apart a story -the major and minor arcana stories -tips for telling stories with your cards How to Shape a Story: 6 Story Arcs Explained from The Write Practice What is a Story Beat? from Screencraft The…
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What is the Wim Hof Method's Impact on Mind & Body? With Omar Almahayni
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with researcher Omar Almahayni about his published systematic review on the physiological and psychological benefits of the Wim Hof Method for both healthy and non-healthy individuals. Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker famed …
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -suggested steps for your very first tarot reading -a basic framework for single-card readings -simple questions to ask your deck -tips for booking your first tarot reading with a professional -advice for trying out new techniques with your cards Shuffling videos: Learn from a pro how to shuffle tarot with Ethony How…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what it means to use tarot beyond readings -why having techniques beyond readings is great -a bunch of things you can do with your tarot cards RESOURCES TO EXPLORE: Tarot & creativity: The Creative Tarot by Jesse Crispin Lessons from the Empress by Cassandra Snow & Siri Plouff The Shuffle newsletter from Chelsey Pip…
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Beyond Ozempic: New Therapies for Post-Obesity Drug Weight Management, with Dr. Harith Rajagopalan
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with cardiologist, physician-scientist and CEO of Fractyl Health Dr. Harith Rajagopalan about solutions his company is developing for the problem of keeping weight off after someone stops taking the obesity/weight loss medication, such as Ozempic. Dr. Rajagopalan explains th…
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Love, Loss & a Soulmate with Lewy Body Dementia, with Renowned Music Publicist, Mary Lou Falcone
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with internationally renowned music publicist Mary Lou Falcone to discuss her new book, I Didn't See It Coming. The book takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, a dream job working with some of the world's most famous classical music stars, romance, and p…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -what tarot beliefs are -why this is an important topic to explore early in your practice -key questions to consider One of my favorite books on tarot beliefs is Liz Worth's The Power of Tarot, which explores some of these ideas in more depth. Highly recommend! For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your …
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The Link between Long COVID, Growth Hormone & the Microbiome, with Dr. Randall Urban
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Randall Urban about his research on the link between Long COVID and growth hormone and how growth hormone may potentially reverse or decrease the neurological symptoms/brain fog associated with Long COVID. Dr. Urban is an endocrinologist at the University of Texas M…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -why it's useful to get to know your deck before you begin reading with it -tarot as a language -simple exercises to try out with a new deck -why you don't need to always do a deck interview spread Beth Maiden's deck interview spread can be found here. For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your copy of F…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll answer the questions: -what is tarot? -where did tarot come from? -why is tarot so popular? -why is tarot relevant right now? If you're looking for more on tarot's history, I highly recommend the books of Robert Place, Mary K. Greer's tarot blog, the Shuffling Through History series from the In Search of Tarot podcast, and …
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -why choosing your first deck can feel really intense -things to know when deciding which deck to start with -techniques for assessing decks -the three main tarot traditions in deck structures -how to identify which deck might be a great fit for you For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your copy of Find…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -why it's helpful to start by learning the tarot instead of diving straight into readings -ways to begin learning the tarot's structure and history -how reading is different than learning tarot -tips for starting both of these processes with your own deck If you'd like to know more on the distinctions between learnin…
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Interested in starting a personal tarot practice, but not sure where to start? Trying to build more confidence in your tarot readings? I've got your back. Introducing CARD TALK: a brand new mini tarot podcast from author, teacher, and 3am.tarot creator Meg Jones Wall. Featuring 15-20 minute episodes covering everything from tarot basics to evergree…
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Today on CARD TALK, I’ll cover: -who I am -the story of how I came to the tarot -3am.tarot's origins -goals for this podcast For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your copy of Finding the Fool through Bookshop.org or your favorite local bookstore. Find episode transcripts and more over on the CARD TALK website. Love what you’re hearing…
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How the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Biological Age and Disease Risk, with Dr. Valter Longo
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Valter Longo about his latest research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMG) and how it has been shown in studies to reduce biological age and disease risk. In great detail, he describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its components while explaining how it was tested …
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Understanding the Science of Nature's Mental Health Benefits, with Dr. Jay Maddock
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks converses with Dr. Jay Maddock about his research on the scientific connection between nature and mental health benefits. The discussion centers on one of his recent studies, which examined the relationship between a community's "Nature Score" and levels of anxiety, stress, and de…
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Sleeping Less, Ailing More: The Link Between Short Sleep, Diet and Type 2 Diabetes, with Dr. Diana Noga
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Diana Noga about her new research on the relationship between short sleep and the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is especially relevant in a busy world that doesn't prioritize sleep and is already facing growing rates of Type 2 Diabetes, even in younger ag…
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The Bark Side of Medicine: a Vaccine for Cancer in Dogs is in the Works, with Dr. Mark Mamula
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers …
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From at least 200 Deadly Snake Bites to Using his Blood to Create Antivenom, with venom expert Tim Friede
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to…
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Unveilling the Rapid Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Any Age, with Dr. Prabhat Jha
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyo…
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Why Do People Hide the Fact that They are Sick with an Infectious Disease? With Dr. Wilson Merrell
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. …
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Under the Influence: The Rising Impact of Substance Use on Heart-Related Deaths, with Dr. Dmitry Abramov
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats wtih Dr. Dmitry Abramov about his and his team's research on the impact of substance use on heart-related deaths over time in the US. The research was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the podcast, he explains how he did the research, wh…
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Fentanyl's Ripple Effect: Uncovering a New Syndrome due to Prenatal Exposure, with Dr. Erica Fernandes
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Erica Fernandes about the identification of a new syndrome linked to fentanyl exposure while in the womb. Dr. Fernandes first discusses how a new syndrome related to developmental or genetic abnormalities is identified and then explains how they carried out their st…
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Kitchen Prescriptions: How Culinary Medicine Shapes the Battle Against Chronic Illness, with Dr. Marissa Toussaint
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Send us a Text Message. "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinar…
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Sweetened Beverage Tax Breakdown: Uncovering the Impact on Health and Economy, with Dr. Scott Kaplan
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the …
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Reviving Trust: Strategies for Rebuilding Faith in Science, with Dr. Paul Sutter
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an e…
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In-Depth Look: Exploring New Weight Loss and Obesity Medications, with Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off we…
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Chronicles of Rest: Exploring Sleep Patterns Over Time and Their Impact on Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more pron…
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Silent Struggles: Navigating the Teen Mental Health Crisis, with Dr. Chinwé Williams
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home.…
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Racing the Clock against ALS, with Daniel Barvin
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Daniel Barvin, Vice President of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics, a trailblazing company working on groundbreaking treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's. In the podcast, Daniel will tell us more about the debilitating and fatal disease ALS and the ther…
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Decoding the Purpose of Dreams, with Neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli about what the function(s) of dreams is. She describes what a dream is and the potential theories for why we dream. She discusses the content of our dreams, who appears in our dreams, and if our dreams impact our behavior. She touches on n…
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Send us a Text Message. Kicking off the New Year with a fun one! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Naor Sagy on whether or not space aliens are out there; what they look like and how they act; our motivation for wanting to meet them (and their motivation for wanting to meet us); and what could possibly happen if we meet ea…
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