The Dr. Hyman Show
Dr. Mark Hyman
Welcome to The Dr. Hyman Show, the podcast helping you take ownership of your health and reimagine what’s possible. Hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman—physician, bestselling author, and pioneer in functional medicine—this show explores the most pressing issues of our time: chronic disease, nutrition, mental health, food policy, prevention, and longevity.
In a world where our food system fuels disease and conventional healthcare often overlooks root causes, Dr. Hyman delivers evidence-based insights and expert conversations that empower you to become the CEO of your own health.
The Dr. Hyman Show goes beyond the headlines to envision a future where our food and healthcare systems support vitality, reduce chronic disease, and protect the environment. Whether you’re looking for actionable protocols, deeper understanding, or meaningful conversations at the intersection of health, food, and policy, this podcast is your trusted guide.
Tune in, take the lead, and transform your health one episode at a time.
In a world where our food system fuels disease and conventional healthcare often overlooks root causes, Dr. Hyman delivers evidence-based insights and expert conversations that empower you to become the CEO of your own health.
The Dr. Hyman Show goes beyond the headlines to envision a future where our food and healthcare systems support vitality, reduce chronic disease, and protect the environment. Whether you’re looking for actionable protocols, deeper understanding, or meaningful conversations at the intersection of health, food, and policy, this podcast is your trusted guide.
Tune in, take the lead, and transform your health one episode at a time.
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 8min
Why Younger Women Are Getting Breast Cancer at Record Rates (And How to Reduce Your Risk)
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, shares her personal breast cancer story and challenges common screening assumptions. They explore risk without family history, dense breasts, genetic testing, metabolic health, hormone exposure, and symptoms often dismissed. The conversation also covers PCOS, painful periods, pelvic ultrasound, lifestyle prevention, and personalized hormone therapy.
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Oct 12, 2026 • 39min
How Do I Know If I Actually Need a Detox? The Signs Your Body Is Telling You
Fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and cravings may be clues that certain foods are working against you. Explore the 10-Day Detox, including its effects on gut health, blood sugar, inflammation, and immune function. Learn why the first days can be challenging, what foods to remove, how to track changes, and how careful reintroduction can reveal personal triggers.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 1h 22min
Why Your Skin Isn’t Healing: The Gut, Hormone & Inflammation Connection
Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist specializing in integrative skin health, explores why stubborn skin problems may begin beneath the surface. They discuss gut health, hormones, insulin resistance, menopause, psoriasis, acne triggers, and the role of strength training. The conversation also covers mitochondrial aging, urolithin A, sun protection, retinoids, and which skincare trends are worth considering.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 27min
The Supplements, Foods, and Habits I Use to Stop a Cold Before It Starts
Cold and flu season gets a practical immune-resilience makeover. Explore how sleep, stress, gut health, metabolic balance, exercise, and nutrient status shape vulnerability to illness. The conversation covers vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, mushrooms, fermented foods, garlic, ginger, chicken soup, early-symptom routines, and the debate around flu vaccination.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 1h 29min
Nutrition Expert: This Is Why Eat Less, Exercise More Never Works
Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and director of Tufts’ Food is Medicine Institute, explores why “eat less, exercise more” falls short. They unpack food quality, appetite biology, GLP-1 signals, the microbiome, ultra-processed foods, protein sources, and the nuanced science of seed oils. The conversation also examines how policy and business could reshape the food system.
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Sep 28, 2026 • 15min
The 5 Biggest Longevity Myths—and What to Do Instead
A reality check on five popular longevity myths, from the obsession with staying thin to overreliance on supplements, constant cellular repair, red wine, and genetics. The discussion explores why muscle, strength, sleep, nutrition, metabolic health, social connection, and preventive care deserve center stage in the pursuit of a longer, more independent life.
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Sep 23, 2026 • 1h 10min
Why Willpower Fails: The Psychology of Food, Cravings, and Weight
Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist and author of When Life Happens, explores why cravings are about more than willpower. They discuss emotional eating, stress, sleep, body image, rigid food rules, and the restriction-binge cycle. Goldman also explains food noise, what GLP-1 medications can and cannot change, and how to build healthier coping tools with greater self-compassion.
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Sep 21, 2026 • 29min
A Doctor's Honest Guide to The Grocery Store (What's Worth Worrying About)
Grocery shopping shouldn’t feel like navigating a minefield. This practical guide tackles organic labels, pesticide concerns, seafood mercury, meat sourcing, ultra-processed foods, plastics, cookware, recalls, and everyday kitchen mistakes. Learn which risks deserve attention, how to interpret confusing labels, and where simple changes can make food safety feel manageable.
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Sep 16, 2026 • 49min
The Hidden Cause of Your Chronic Illness (It's Not What You Think) | Dr. Neil Nathan
Dr. Neil Nathan is a physician specializing in complex chronic illness and environmental medicine, and author of Toxic. He explores why mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and long COVID can evade standard testing. The conversation covers the Cell Danger Response, sudden sensitivities to foods and chemicals, advanced testing, and why treatment must address root causes in the right order.
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Sep 14, 2026 • 22min
5 Foods That Are Making Your Brain Fog Worse
Brain fog may be linked to what’s on your plate. Explore the gut-brain connection, how ultra-processed foods, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten can affect mental clarity, and why symptoms may appear without digestive trouble. The discussion also covers elimination diets, food journaling, and systematic reintroduction to uncover personal triggers.
