The House of Pod

Kaveh is joined by Psychiatrist and Author, Dr. Jessi Gold (How Do You Feel?) and Pediatric Hematologist Dr. Angela Weyand to discuss caring for yourself while taking care of others and recovering from the psychological toll of COVID.Send any questions/comments/poems/whatever to hopquestions@gmail.comremember to rate and review us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode might save your life! Kaveh is joined by old friend and ex co-host, Joe Giuffrida to chat with Search and Rescue Expert, Scott Gabler to learn all about Wilderness Medicine and how to survive being lost out in the wild!send questions, comments, suggestions etc to hopquestions@gmail.com or follow us @thehouseofpod on social media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by Weight Loss Surgeon Dr. Terry Simpson, Nutrition Scientist Kevin Klatt and Comedian Turner Sparks to chat about the benefits and drawbacks of The Mediterranean Diet and the dangers of splenectomies in Florida.email with questions/comments/suggestions at hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extra special episode, the tables are turned and Kaveh is interviewed, along with Ethicist Arthur Caplan by Dr. Jason Rosenbaum about Kaveh's recent article in the BMJ, arguing that a non-partisan medical board should be employed to evaluate the health of presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh and guests, Dr. Roshan Patel and Kaveh Taherian (Avocado Chronicles, 500 Open Tabs) "sound off" on the recent case of a Florida Gastroenterologist accused of being unable to hear a patient in pain during a colonoscopy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh chats with pal Dr. Sophie Balzora and legend Chief John Moon about how African American men in Pittsburgh formed the world's first paramedics and what it was like dealing with all the garbage racism you might imagine they faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the discussion are Kevin Klatt, a nutrition scientist, and Anna Goldfield, an archaeologist who specializes in historical diets. They delve into the intricacies of the Paleo Diet, contrasting it with ancient eating habits. The duo explores myths about ancestral health, the nutritional struggles of prehistoric populations, and the misconceptions surrounding modern interpretations of the diet. They emphasize the importance of variety in nutrition and caution against rigid dietary adherence, advocating for personalized approaches based on scientific evidence.

Dr. Peter Hotez, a renowned vaccine scientist, dives into the troubling intersections of antisemitism and the anti-vaccine movement. He reveals how historical prejudices influence contemporary anti-science beliefs, drawing connections to the use of Nazi imagery in anti-vaccine rhetoric. Hotez shares his personal battle against misinformation and the societal implications of neglecting scientific truths. The discussion also highlights the need for robust public engagement in vaccine advocacy while promoting mental health strategies amidst the chaos of misinformation.

Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr, Michael Flood, a Sociologist who researches masculinity and domestic/sexual violence against women. Take a listen to their discussion on what role men can play in feminism, how views on masculinity might be shifting and why the new Mad Max movies are so great. Apologies in advance for Kaveh's Australian accent at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by podcaster and author Margaret Killjoy to chat with Dr. Sheryl Recinos about how she went from living on the streets of LA to being a doctor and some of the health care concerns facing the homeless population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.