Dr. Drew is joined by Stanford Professor Keith Humphreys, Professor and Section Director for Mental Health Policy in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. The two experts share their perspectives and the expertise they’ve gained while working in the field of addiction and recovery.
Author and journalist Sam Quinones joins Dr. Drew for this week's podcast and they dive deep on the process behind Sam writing his hit book Dreamland, and how the process of trying to write a book about heroin proliferation eventually forced Sam into the dark world of pain management doctors and the opioid epidemic that has been plaguing America of late and fueling the heroin trade.
Parks and Recreation alum, Jim O'Heir chats with Dr. Drew about his career, which began on Midwest radio and led to Second City. Eventually, the comedian landed in Hollywood, where he's continued to work to this day. They also discuss what's next for Jim and then Jim’s sister shares her thoughts on Drew's work with the Teen Mom girls.
Former Senator Barbara Boxer and Nicole Boxer of the Fight Back with Barbara Boxer podcast join Dr. Drew in a discussion about her personal #metoo experiences, and about her latest book, The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life (2016). Drew talks about mom mentality and other topics that are pertinent to women’s issues.
Dr. Drew takes listener phone calls this week. He answers questions that range from how deal with liars, to what to look out for in a relationship between two people who were both sexually abused during childhood. He also speaks to a caller about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Lynette Carolla stops by the studio with her own query for Dr. Drew!
Drew is joined by Chairman of The Department of Biochemistry and Director of the Obesity Initiative at the University of Iowa Charles Brenner for an in depth discussion about his discoveries surrounding Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) being a vital precursor of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+). This one goes deep into biology but had Drew riveted and ready to potentially explore for himself.
This week Dr. Drew welcomes Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the field of Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School & Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. John Kelly and they do a deep dive on addiction treatment in terms of both where we've been, where we are now and perhaps most importantly where we are headed in the future.
Dr. Drew welcomes psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, television commentator, & bestselling author of “The Power Of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius.” Topics today include psychotherapeutic methods and the efficacy of psychoactive medications. They also discuss the current state of mental healthcare in America. Find more about Dr. Saltz’ new book and her work at drgailsaltz.com
Dr. Drew opens up the phone lines this week and takes your listener phone calls. Touching on a wide range of topics from psychics to drug and alcohol abuse treatment and even some talk on the #MeToo movement.
Psychobiology expert and former Deputy Director of Demand Reduction in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Bertha Madras joins Dr. Drew today for a conversation about drug use in America and how the medical community is focusing its efforts to try and better understand the way that our brains interact with drugs, especially when it comes to the opioid crisis in America.
Teacher, writer & mother Jessica Lahey join's Dr. Drew to talk about her New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Jessica and Drew do a deep dive on Jessica's history working the fields of education and drug treatment as well as her career as an author and her upcoming book on how to raise our next generation as more addiction resistant.
Dr. Drew is joined by you, the listeners this week on The Dr. Drew Podcast as Drew turns to the phones and speaks to callers with a wide variety of questions ranging from a question about a-sexuality to testosterone supplementation and everything in between.
Author and political marketing expert Phillip Stutts joins Dr. Drew for a long form podcast about both Phillip's work in the space of digital marketing and disruption as well as a deep dive on the Esophageal Achalasia that Phillip has been battling for years and trying to find his own path to a cure. Drew and Phillip also talk about how Phillip has brought his experience in business disruption to his approach to disrupting the medical community in an effort to find a cure for his disease.
Dr. Drew welcomes Ruthie Lindsey for a podcast exploring her very interesting life story including an exceptionally traumatic incident in her teenage years as a result of a car accident wherein she was broadsided at speed by an ambulance. Ruthie's crazy story doesn't end there, and she and Drew do their best to examine her entire journey and how she was able to persevere and find a way back to living a rich and fulfilling life.
Dr. Drew welcomes comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin to discuss her career writing on Conan, her childhood swimming coach's creepy behavior. her experiences as a mother and her new book 'Dead People Suck: A Guide for Survivors of the Newly Departed' which examines Laurie experience of losing a parent to lung cancer.
Former WWE diva and host Lilian Garcia joins Dr. Drew for a wide ranging conversation about her unconventional path and her time working with one of the worlds largest entertainment companies
Fan-favorite Ryan Holiday returns to the podcast to talk about his newest book, Conspiracy, and the interesting connection between Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, and the downfall of Gawker.
OBGYN Dr. Pari Ghodsi joins Dr. Drew this week for a wide ranging conversation on Dr. Ghodi's experience in the world of women's health. They explore Dr. Pari's personal journey through her young life and education as well as taking listener phone calls on topics ranging from reconciliation to weening off postpartum medication.
Real estate mogul and reality TV star Tarek El Moussa joins Dr. Drew for a wide ranging conversation including talk about his very public divorce, his health battles, optimism about the future and much more. For more on the Prostate Cancer Foundation, go to pcf.org/true
Dr. Drew turns to the phones today and answers some listener questions. Drew opens the show talking to a past caller who appears to be at an impasse with his wife and is contemplating divorce before speaking to a caller with an alcoholic father who recently suffered a stroke. He also speaks to a caller who suffers from severe anxiety that is bordering on depression as well as a question about popping joints and more.
Drew is joined this week by Dr. Ernst R Von Schwarz for an in depth conversation about stem cell therapy, where the research is today and what Dr. Von Schwarz sees coming in what he calls 'the medicine of the future'. For more on the Prostate Cancer Foundation, go to pcf.org/true
Kristen Bell talks to Dr. Drew about prostate cancer awareness. Then Dr. Drew takes a wide range of listener questions on topics from opioid addiction to eating disorders, swingers clubs and much more. Plus, we take a call from a long time fixture in the Howard Stern radio show universe. For more on the Prostate Cancer Foundation, go to pcf.org/true
The Sklar Brother Jason & Randy join Dr. Drew for an conversation about their upcoming movie 'Poop Talk' which Drew is featured in. On top of their extensive fecal conversation the guys also discuss some of the Sklar's upcoming projects, everyone's shared family history of medical anomalies as well as the opiate epidemic. For more on the Prostate Cancer Foundation, go to pcf.org/true
Dr. Drew takes listener calls about healing crystals, mixing benzodiazepines with opiods, REM sleep behavior disorder, and much more. For more on the Prostate Cancer Foundation, go to pcf.org/true
Author Joyce Maynard joins Drew for a frank conversation about her life as an author, the reasons that she walked away from a full ride at Yale University and they get into detail about her time being in a tumultuous relationship with famed author J.D. Salinger.
Vanderpump Rules' newest cast member, transgender activist Billie Lee, shares the story of her own transition and her passion for helping others who are on a similar path.
Fitness Genes co-founder Dr. Dan Reardon joins Dr. Drew at the start of the show to talk about the company and give Drew his personal results. Later Dr. Todd Hutton joins to talk about the work that he and others are doing to explore alternative treatments to depression.
Diann Valentine joins Dr. Drew to discuss her new Bravo show, “To Rome For Love.” She shares what she’s learned about love and relationships during her career as an event designer and tv host.
Dr. Drew is joined by former Loveline cohost Mike Catherwood and Sex with Emily's Emily Morse for a live podcast from The Ice House in Pasadena.
Historian and podcaster Dan Carlin joins Dr. Drew for a wide ranging conversation of a variety of historical topics that Drew wants clarification on as well as discussing Dans exceptional podcast Hardcore History.
