Dr Joe Unplugged
Dr Joe Kosterich
Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise, sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.
Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 15min
Ep 122. What has changed since the 1970’s?
New dietary guidelines , focussed on the basics, have the potential to correct course away from the failed low fat dietary guidelines. Sources:https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/diet/steak-butter-and-ice-cream-maha-sets-up-fight-over-saturated-fat/news-story/9712a593fc3edb8c95b34d3b503269dfhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/artificial-sweeteners-and-brain-aging-what-we-know-so-far#2https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/117833Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Nov 9, 2025 • 11min
Ep 121. Can Acupuncture Improve Chronic Low Back Pain?
New data shows that acupuncture can have a notable effects on pain and function. Why don’t we hear about this?Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Nov 3, 2025 • 14min
Ep 120. News flash - quitting smoking is not easy
Given the admission by a state premier that quitting smoking is difficult you would think that governments would make it easier to do so. You would be wrong.Sources:https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/preventative-health-minister-opens-up-about-smoking-addiction-as-illegal-tobacco-rates-soar-20251023-p5n4sm.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-toothless-penalties-blamed-for-rampant-illegal-tobacco-vape-sales-20251022-p5n4lb.htmlRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Oct 26, 2025 • 14min
Ep 119. Our Children Deserve Better
What is going on with the metal health of children and teenagers? Sources:https://brownstone.org/articles/antidepressants-increase-130-for-teen-girls-drop-7-for-boys/Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Oct 20, 2025 • 13min
Ep 118. Nanny Doesn't Know Best
Restricting citizens capacity to make dietary choices hasn’t worked in the past.There is no reason to believe it will now. And there are potential unintended consequences Sources:https://dailysceptic.org/2025/10/06/backlash-as-nandos-limits-customers-to-one-coke-per-visit-under-new-nanny-state-rules/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-and-regular-sodas-are-linked-to-liver-diseaseRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Oct 12, 2025 • 12min
Ep 117. Pet ownership is good
Most people love animals and pet ownership may have health benefits. But do it for the right reasons!Source:https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-being-cat-loverRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Oct 5, 2025 • 39min
Ep 116. Cancelled!
The university sector promotes diversity of everything except diversity of opinion.Come down the rabbit hole with James NuzzoSource:https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/my-academic-cancellation-storyRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Sep 28, 2025 • 11min
Ep 115. Wearing a green T-shirt doesn’t impact health
Yet again we have associative studies showing increased or decreased risk of certain outcomes. Fortunately there is a deeper lesson here.Source:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/energy-drinks-may-triple-suicide-risk-coffee-does-opposite-2025a1000ne8Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Sep 22, 2025 • 13min
Ep 114. A Trifecta of Failure
Policies which delivers increased smoking rates, reduced excise revenue and massive gains to organised crime are a total failure. But dent expect admission of failure or change any time soon.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/from-plain-packaging-to-the-black-market-how-health-reforms-policy-Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Sep 14, 2025 • 10min
Ep 113. Exercise the mind
There are simple ways to make dementia less likely.It includes the basics but also making sure to keep the mind active.Sources:https://www.medpagetoday.com/geriatrics/dementia/116698https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/walking-and-diet-boost-cognition-risk-adults-2025a1000k60Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
