Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
Andrew Huberman and obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Thais Aliabadi discuss how PCOS and endometriosis-two leading causes of infertility-are massively underdiagnosed and frequently dismissed as "normal" women's issues. They explain diagnostic criteria, underlying biology such as hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis disruption and insulin resistance, and treatment options including lifestyle, supplements, medications, and surgery. They also cover egg count testing, egg freezing, endometriosis pain management, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, breast cancer lifetime risk assessment, and the need for women to actively advocate for their own health within a flawed medical system.
Most Replayed Moment: Don't Brush Your Teeth After Sugar! The Best Oral Care Routine
The conversation focuses on the oral microbiome, particularly the role of specific bacteria such as Fusobacterium nucleatum in tumor growth and oral-systemic health links. Victoria explains how habits like sugar consumption, beverage choices, brushing techniques, and smoking affect oral bacteria, saliva, tooth decay, and gum disease. She also discusses safe approaches to teeth whitening, the use of probiotics for oral health, and practical strategies like proper brushing, flossing, and drinking through straws to protect teeth.
Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease
Mel Robbins interviews double-board certified Mayo Clinic physician and integrative oncologist Dr. Dawn Musalem about how lifestyle choices like food, movement, sleep, stress, and love affect cancer risk and outcomes. Dr. Musalem shares research-backed guidance on cancer-fighting and cancer-promoting foods, the impact of exercise, fiber, and sleep on metabolic and cancer health, and why ultra-processed foods and certain additives increase disease risk. She also weaves in her personal story as a stage 4 cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, offering perspective on acceptance, hope, and finding meaning after a life-changing diagnosis.
Most Replayed Moment: Are Your Household And Beauty Products Secretly Toxic? Dr Yvonne Burkart
The conversation focuses on how everyday household, beauty, and personal care products can expose people to carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and how small, practical changes can significantly reduce that exposure. Dr Yvonne Burkart explains links between environmental chemicals and rising cancer incidence, especially breast cancer, and describes research showing that removing certain ingredients from products lowered breast cancer gene expression in just 28 days. She offers detailed guidance on identifying problematic ingredients like "fragrance" and phthalates in deodorants, candles, and incense, highlights children's particular vulnerability via contaminated household dust, and proposes safer alternatives such as essential-oil-based products and low-emission beeswax candles.