Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with entertainment and media.
Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where two full-time medical professionals dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
Episodes
Medical Media Mixer is your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with entertainment and media.
In this episode, we sit down with psychic medium Nicole Angel to explore the fascinating intersection of psychology, parapsychology, and the paranormal. From the science of noetics to the psychology of intuition, we dive into how research, lived experiences, and pop culture shape the way we understand psych...
In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we sip on the Tranquillum Tonic, a serene-yet-sinister cocktail inspired by Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers, while diving into the psychological and ethical complexities of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
We explore how the show’s fictional wellness retreat reflects real-world debates about psilocybin, trauma healing, and the fine line between innovation and exploitation in menta...
Show notes
In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we turn up the heat with our featured cocktail — the HIIT & Sip: High-Intensity Iced Tea (Spicy Burn Edition) — while breaking down the truth behind The Biggest Loser and Netflix’s documentary Fit for TV.
We uncover the hidden realities of extreme weight loss shows, sharing shocking statistics on metabolic slowdown, mental health impacts, and the long-term dangers of severe cal...
In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we dive into The Substance (2024) — a haunting exploration of body horror, identity, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From Teeth (2007) to Nightbitch (2024), we unravel how film and medicine intersect in their portrayals of body dysmorphia, feminine transformation, and cultural beauty standards.
We’ll discuss how psychological conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disord...
The Hershey Kiss Cocktail: Chocolate in Medicine, Culture & the Movie Chocolat
This week on the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we indulge in the sweet side of history, health, and pop culture with our featured drink—the Hershey Kiss chocolate martini. Inspired by the iconic Hershey’s treat, this cocktail pairs perfectly with our exploration of chocolate as both a cultural delicacy and a medicinal remedy. We dive into the role of ...
In this episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we shake up history, psychology, and mixology with our featured drink—the Schizophrenia cocktail. Inspired by the movie and book, The Professor and The Madman, the incredible true story of Dr. William Chester Minor and the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, the impact of schizophrenia on creativity, and how the media p...
In this special birthday + National PA Day episode of Medical Media Mixer, we explore how Physician Assistants (PAs) have been portrayed on screen, from Royal Pains’ Divya Katdare to ER’s Jeanie Boulet, and even real-life astronaut PA Hayley Arceneaux. Beyond Hollywood, we dive into the fascinating history of the PA profession, its evolution, certification process, and what makes PAs such an essential part of modern medicine. Plus,...
This week on Medical Media Mixer, we step out of the studio and into the tasting room at Tree City Distillery in Kenilworth, NJ. Join us as we sip vodka, share quirky health and psychology fun facts, and dive into some hilarious drinking games. From cocktail trivia to offbeat book discoveries, this episode mixes science, spirits, and just the right amount of silliness. 🍸✨
The full video is available on Patreon- head over there a...
In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we uncover the chilling yet unbelievable story of Natasha Ryan—the Australian teenager who shocked the world when she was found alive after being presumed dead for years. Dubbed “The Girl in the Cupboard,” her case blurs the lines between truth and lies, media frenzy and reality. We also explore broader issues of missing persons, global statistics, and how families and organizations continue ...
In this episode of Medical Media Mixer, we dive into the fascinating intersection of science fiction and real-life space medicine. From Andy Weir’s novels (Artemis, The Martian, and Project Hail Mary) to NASA’s rigorous astronaut training and health standards, we explore what it really takes to survive and thrive beyond Earth. How do astronauts prepare their bodies for zero gravity? What medical risks do they face on long-term miss...
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Title The Innocent One
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- The documentary Abducted in Plain Sight 📺
- The dramatization Friend of the Family 🎬
We discuss:
✅The wild story that could only happen in the 70s
✅The true seriousness of the actual events- trigger warning for SA/Child abuse
🎙️Have you se...
Episode 35 released Sept 1
Title The Army & Navy
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- The Women, by Kristin Hannah 📖
We discuss:
✅The role of nursing in military history
✅The recognition of PTSD as a diagnosis
🎙️We would love to hear from any military nurses/medical personell
ℹ️ Sources:
📚Sources 📖 BookEpisode 34 released August 25
Title The Chi-Chi Chowchilla
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- Max (HBO) – Chowchilla Documentary Film 🎬
- CNN – Chowchilla Kidnapping Escape Feature (2023) 📺
We discuss:
✅The true crime story of the Chowchilla kidnapping of 1976
✅How this helped shape the research into childhood trauma
🎙️Have...
Title The Arcuate Angel
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- Greys Anatomy "Everyday Angel” Season 15 episode 5 📺
- “The Secular Prayers of Medicine” by Kateland Kelly 📖
We discuss:
✅Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
✅Rare diseases, “zebras”
✅Medical gaslighting in women
🎙️We have our first guest on the podcast, author, PA, and rar...
Title: Lithium Motherf’er
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- The songs “Lithium” by Evanescence and by Nirvana 🎵
We discuss:
✅Lithium uses, and risks
🎙️For our providers out there- do you still see Lithium being used?
ℹ️ Sources:
🎵 Music References – "Lithium" in Pop Culture- Wikipedia – “Lithium” (Nirvana song) https...
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- References to “Lean,” “Purple Prank,” “Sizzurp,” ect in songs and music videos🎵
Cocktail Creator extraordinaire Tami:
We discuss:
✅How these substances have been glamorized in certain corners of hip-hop culture, especially in Southern ra...
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- 🎬Please Stand By (movie)
We discuss:
✅Autism and Aggression
🎙️What do you think about how characters with autism are portrayed in TV and movies?
🎬 Film & Media
- Wikipedia – Please Stand By https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Please_Stand_By
Title The Steel City Sundown
In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
- The MAX tv show “The Pitt” 📺
We discuss:
✅Violence in healthcare
✅Stats, underlying causes, what we can do
🎙️Have you ever been a victim of workplace violence? In healthcare or another setting? Comment on socials or email and we can share on a “listener stories episode.”
ℹ️ Sources:
✅ Sour...In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we explore the Netflix documentary series Surviving Death 📺, which takes a deep dive into one of humanity’s most fascinating mysteries: near-death experiences (NDEs).
We discuss: ✅ What are near-death experiences (NDEs)? ✅ Common themes people report during NDEs 🌌 ✅ Scientific research vs. spiritual interpretations ✅ Are NDEs just the brain misfiring, or could they be gli...
In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we set sail with the TV series Dr. Odyssey 📺—a medical drama set on the high seas. Beyond the drama, it opens the door to a fascinating discussion about cruise ship medical care and what happens when a medical emergency requires evacuation.
We discuss: ✅ How cruise ship medical facilities operate ⚓️ ✅ Common conditions treated onboard 🏥 ✅ Medical regulations for passenger...
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