The Dr. Drew Podcast

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 Emu: Go to Amazon and use code 3DREW for $3 off TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience P3-OM: Visit p3om.com/drew and use the coupon code "drew" for 20% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Brain is Built for Politics.” Schreiber’s ultimate goal is to, “develop a model for the emergence of ideology.” TrueRecovery: Visit DrDrew.com/true TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Follow Brandon on Twitter @Brandon_Novak Simple Habit: Visit SimpleHabit.com/drew Blinkist: Visit Blinkist.com/drew Select: drdrew.com/select and use code drdrew Penguin Random House: Visit https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/selfcare TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 code drdrew Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.com/home ToxProtect: Visit DRDREW.com/TOXPROTECT COPD Awareness: for more info visit WomenInGovernment.org Purple Mattress: Get a free pillow by texting DREW to 474747 TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.us See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/TOXPROTECT COPD Awareness: for more info visit WomenInGovernment.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 more at TheraworxRelief.com/home TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Hydralyte: Visit Hydralyte.com/DrDrew and use the code DREW18 Pluto TV: Download now on all your favorite devices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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: Go to SundayScaries.com and use promo code DrDrew Hydralyte: Visit Hydralyte.com/DrDrew and use the code DREW18 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 confident car-buying experience Hydralyte: Visit Hydralyte.com/DrDrew and use the code DREW18 Pluto TV: Download now on all your favorite devices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 474747 Theraworx Relief: Learn more at TheraworxRelief.com/home TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience Hydralyte: Visit Hydralyte.com/DrDrew and use the code DREW18 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.