Chris Distefano earned his doctorate in physical therapy and built a successful career only to leave it all behind to pursue his dream of becoming a comedian. He regales Dr. Drew with stories from his youth and the twosome discusses their mutual love of history and how it can be used to understand current trends. Chris taps into his expertise as a physical therapist to fix Drew’s subscapularis. Sunday Scaries: Visit SundayScaries.com and use promo code DrDrew for 10% off and free shipping Blue E...
Mar 05, 2019•54 min•Ep. 368
Professor Edith Hall discusses how Aristotle and philosophy can be useful guides for leading a good life. You will not want to miss her description of eudaemonia and her insight on what the implication could be for building healthy society. Edith's book, Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life, is available now. Select: drdrew.com/select and use code drdrew P3-OM: Visit p3om.com/drew and use the coupon code "drew" for 20% off TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-...
Feb 26, 2019•51 min•Ep. 367
Dr. Drew speaks with listeners today and gets an unusually rangey and intense series of calls. Select: drdrew.com/select and use code drdrew TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true P3-OM: Visit p3om.com/drew and use the coupon code "drew" for 20% off TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Blinkist: Visit Blinkist.com/drew
Feb 20, 2019•52 min
Dr. Drew welcomes Darren Schreiber, who develops, tests and publishes his unique work regarding political systems. The duo chats about classic paradigms of social science and social science experimentation, as well as their relevance in today’s world. Schreiber uses functional neuro-imaging to study how people think about politics, which serves as a backdrop for their discussion of his theory of “a neurological basis for political partisanship.” These theories are the basis of his book, “Your Br...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr
Professional skateboarder and Jackass film alumnus, Brandon Novak shares the story of his addiction and recovery. Dubbed “the guy no one ever thought could get sober,” he is closing in on his fourth year of sobriety and currently travels the country on behalf of a treatment program to raise awareness and help addicts find the treatment they need. Today, he shares his thoughts about what it takes to reach someone who is in his or her disease, and what families must do to recover themselves. Follo...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr
Dr. Drew addresses several intense topics during a series of listener calls. Later, he is joined by Lynette Carolla, (Adam’s wife and host of the For Crying Out Loud Podcast). Lynette shares the story of their family’s recent move and her frustration over Adam’s refusal to hire help of any kind to get the job done. Follow @LynetteCarolla on Twitter Penguin Random House: Visit https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/selfcare TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true Select: drdrew.com/select and use co...
Jan 22, 2019•42 min
Comedian Fred Stoller returns to update Dr. Drew about what’s happening in his life. He also shares details about a new relationship. Tune in to learn why Dr. Drew hopes it doesn’t work out! We wrap up the show with some listener calls. Follow @FredStoller on Twitter or visit FredStoller.net Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Best-selling author, podcaster and creator of The Four Tendencies Framework, Gretchen Ruben, is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. Today, with Dr. Drew, she shares her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity. http://gretchenrubin.com/ Blinkist: Visit Blinkist.com/drew TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true Color: Go to Color.com/drew Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit True...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
Dr. Drew is joined by New York Times best Selling author James Clear to discuss habits and continuous improvement. Color: Go to Color.com/drew TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience
Jan 04, 2019•52 min
Dr. Robb Flannery joins Drew to discuss his work in the field of cannabis as well as his traditional training as a plant biologist. He also share's with Drew his work to find a product that could aid his mother during her cancer treatment and the business that search spawned. TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 5 min
International Yoga Instructor and creator of Primal Yoga, Liz Arch, joins Dr. Drew to discuss her debut book, “The Courage to Rise: Using Movement, Mindfulness, and Healing Foods to Triumph over Trauma,” a prescriptive, transformative plan using yoga to cope with pain, anxiety, depression, and other manifestations of unresolved trauma. In addition, she shares her own experience healing from trauma and how plans to pave the way for others in need. Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.c...
Dec 18, 2018•56 min
Jason discusses his successes and failures struggling with the disease of addiction as well the challenges of working in the field of recovery. He explores a recent and difficult relapse from which he emerged with a deeper understanding of his illness. Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home
Dec 11, 2018•55 min
Lisa discusses her evolution from insult comedian to transformational life coach. If you love Lisa Lampanelli, you will love her even more after you hear about her new commitment to service and personal growth. TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home Zoom: Set up your free account today at Zoom.us
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Heather Monahan discusses her transition as a successful businesswoman who suddenly finds herself cast off from her company trying to find new purpose. Along the way Heather’s journey highlights experiences and insights that can teach us all important priorities. TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Hydralyte: Visit Hydralyte.com/DrDrew and use the code DREW18 Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home Zoom: Set up your free account today at Zoom.u...
Nov 27, 2018•57 min
Laura Wasser discusses her observations about human nature during the fearful and tense circumstances of divorce. ItsOverEasy.com is a new technology where people can walk themselves through divorce without the high price of an attorney. Laura discusses her philosophy when it comes to divorce and why it sucks. Sunday Scaries: Visit SundayScaries.com and use promo code DrDrew for 10% off and free shipping Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home ToxProtect: Visit DRDREW.com/TOXPRO...
Nov 20, 2018•53 min
Mark Fitzgerald runs the Elite Training System for professional athletes, he's also an expert in nutrition. Mark addresses some general concepts in training and has some specific common sense advice for nutrition for us all. In the second half of the show Drew goes one on one with the listeners answering some of their phone calls. Sunday Scaries: Visit SundayScaries.com and use promo code DrDrew for 10% off and free shipping Zoom: Set up your free account today at Zoom.us Theraworx Relief: Learn...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr
Kat Timpf of the popular Greg Gutfeld Show gets into details about her political philosophy as a strict libertarian. She shares her career story and how she got involved with Fox News. Dr. Drew and Kat struggle with the means whereby accusations can be processed in a respectful manner. In the second half of the show, Drew goes one on one with the loyal listeners by answering phone calls. Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/Drew Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home Sunday Scaries:...
Nov 06, 2018•47 min
Dr. Greene discusses his famous experiments elucidating the neurobiology of common moral dilemmas, i.e. the trolley thought experiments. Dr. Greene is a pragmatist who discusses his book on the tendencies for humans to separate into tribes and amplify the differences between us and them. We discuss the classic experiment of the Robbers Cave. Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Today’s guest is Dr. Daniel Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He and Drew discuss the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in one's day-to-day life. Together they theorize about the energetic source of becoming “aware of awareness.” ToxProtect: Visit DrDrew.com/toxpreotect Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Dr. Drew is joined by Amber Rose and they discuss Amber's new podcast, AS WELL AS the philosophy behind her Slut Walk. She describes her rough upbringing in south Philly. Fighting every day was a cultural norm for Amber. She shares with Dr. Drew some of the extraordinary experiences. After some self reflection and psychotherapy, Amber has emerged as a champion for women against rape culture.
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr
Former professional poker player Annie Duke tells us why it's more important to be accurate than right. Annie and Drew discuss critical thinking, decision making, and how outcomes color our assessment of both.
Oct 09, 2018•55 min
Drew and Eric discuss the neuronal basis of brain function and how understanding microprocessors might help reveal some insights and patterns that have yet to be understood. They also discuss memory and new technologies for unlocking the brain’s secrets.
Oct 02, 2018•54 min
Dr. Steven Gundry is a nationally known cardiothoracic surgeon who has now dedicated his life to dietary interventions for human disease. He explains in detail his fascinating and controversial theories about the hidden liabilities of some of our commonly held dietary beliefs.
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Drew goes solo today and spends the whole podcast taking phone calls from the listeners. Drew and his callers touch on an eclectic range of subjects from alcoholism, low self- esteem, strategies for dealing with a sociopath and much more.
Sep 18, 2018•59 min
Dr. Drew welcomes CUNY Professor and secularism/science education advocate, Massimo Pigliucci. They discuss the interface between evolutionary biology and philosophy. They also explore the philosophical nature of happiness and talk about stoicism’s applicability in modern life.
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Erica and Drew discuss financial planning for young families as well as attempting to gain insight into and tackle the homelessness problem. Erica has a distinctive point of view and is actively involved in service to enact policies to help the homeless.
Sep 04, 2018•47 min
Greg Behrendt and his wife Amiira Ruotola join Dr. Drew to discuss why their marriage ended up sucking and providing recommendations as to how you can avoid that. Greg, Drew & Amiira discuss addiction and codependency and take phone cals on the topic.
Aug 28, 2018•55 min
A festive romp thorough the unbelievably traumatic past of actor and comic Scott Thompson. Drew and Scott not only have a few laughs, they also shed a few tears over a period of history they both experienced from different perspectives, the AIDS crisis. Scott talks about his optimism particularly for the LGBT community.
Aug 21, 2018•58 min
Dr. Drew is joined by Dr. Cate Shanahan and they do a deep dive on nutrition and weight-loss particularly as it pertains to fat metabolism. Cate also breaks down Drew's experience with the carnivore diet.
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr
This week we're visited by Dr. Dean Sherzai & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, experts in neurology and nutrition for a free wheeling conversation about what we can do to avoid the horrible disease of dementia. Be prepared for specific recommendations that can be gleaned from this podcast, Vinnie Tortorich may not agree with all of them.
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr