Ditch The Labcoat

Candid conversations between healthcare experts, every Wednesday at 5am EST on Labcoat.fm, your destination for evidence-based insights into the world of medicine, with no holds barred debate about hot topics in healthcare. This is for all the closet doctors, nurses, pharmacists and all others who are deeply fascinated about medicine but view the headlines with science-based skepticism.

Episodes

The Road from Suffering to Science with Dr. Diana Driscoll

August 20, 2025 • 50 mins

This week on Ditch the Labcoat, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, an optometrist, researcher, and internationally recognized authority on the autonomic nervous system—who also happens to be one of the rare non-MDs to join the show.

After her own sudden and life-altering health collapse, Dr. Driscoll found herself deep in the world of dysautonomia—a group of disorders affecting the autonomic nervous syst...

Mark as Played

Burnout, Boundaries, and Breathwork with Dr. Judy Wright

August 13, 2025 • 52 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Labcoat with Dr. Mark Bonta! In this episode, we dive into the world of burnout—what it really looks like, how it creeps into even the most resilient among us, and, most importantly, what we can do to prevent it. Dr. Mark sits down with Dr. Judy Wright, a physician, performance strategist, burnout survivor, and the founder of JW Health Consulting.

Dr. Wright brings a unique blend of medical ex...

Mark as Played

Ditch The Labcoat Do's and Dont's: Birthday Reflections with Dr Bonta

August 6, 2025 • 34 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Lab Coat with Dr. Mark Bonta—a podcast where we cut through health hype with evidence, curiosity, and a good dose of scientific skepticism. In this special solo episode, Dr. Bonta takes a step back to reflect on what he’s learned after recording over 70 episodes with experts across medicine, wellness, and psychology.
Instead of chasing the latest biohacks and trendy do’s, Dr. Bonta shares his take ...

Mark as Played

Awake Patients, Better Outcomes with Kali Dayton

July 30, 2025 • 49 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Labcoat! In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Kali Dayton, nurse practitioner, international consultant, and the bold voice behind the Awake and Walking ICU movement. Together, they peel back the curtain on a common but rarely questioned practice in critical care: routine heavy sedation of patients on ventilators.
Kali shares her journey from a nurse in a pioneering ICU—...

Mark as Played

Healing Hospitals from within Georg Haymerle

July 23, 2025 • 44 mins

On this episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Georg Haymerle—once a top head and neck surgeon in Europe and Australia, now a dedicated advocate for culture change in medicine. Georg’s journey is anything but typical: after reaching the pinnacle of surgical mastery, he made the radical decision to walk away—not because of burnout or failure, but to confront the invisible crisis unraveling healthca...

Mark as Played

The Great Nerve with Dr. Kevin Tracey

July 16, 2025 • 52 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Lab Coat, the podcast where we break down the fascinating world of medicine with a blend of scientific skepticism and real-world insight. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the mysteries of the vagus nerve—a nerve so ancient and essential, it’s been called the “conductor” in the symphony of human physiology.
Join host Dr. Mark Bonta as he sits down with Dr. Kevin Tracey, neurosurgeon, president ...

Mark as Played

From Status Quo to Status Whoa: Tech and the Healthcare Shake-Up With Dr. Dante Morra

July 9, 2025 • 45 mins

Welcome back to another episode of Ditch the Labcoat! This week, Dr. Mark Bonta is joined once again by the ever-insightful Dr. Dante Morra—innovator, internal medicine specialist, and the driving force behind the Can Health Network. In this wide-ranging conversation, they pull back the curtain on the current state and future of Canadian healthcare, tackling everything from the rise of AI-driven virtual care to the systemi...

Mark as Played

Saving Lives by Changing Culture With Martin Bromiley

June 25, 2025 • 54 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Labcoat, the show where we challenge assumptions in medicine and seek out the systems, stories, and science that truly shape healthcare. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Martin Bromiley: airline captain, human factors champion, and founder of the Clinical Human Factors Group.
But before he became a global advocate for patient safety, Martin faced unimaginable tragedy when his wife, Elaine, died ...

Mark as Played

How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure with Dr. Marie Claire Bourque

June 18, 2025 • 44 mins

In this episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Marie Claire Bourque, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and mental performance consultant to elite athletes, including the Toronto Maple Leafs. Together, they dive into the world of high performance under pressure, uncovering what medicine can learn from the mental training of professional athletes.
Dr. Bourque shares her insights on the importance of p...

Mark as Played

Raw Milk and Allergy Pet Peeves with Dr. Samira Jeimy

June 11, 2025 • 44 mins

Welcome back to Ditch the Labcoat, the podcast where we cut through the noise and myths swirling around modern healthcare—one evidence-based conversation at a time. I’m Dr. Mark Bonta, and in today’s episode, get ready to hear from one of our returning guests: Dr. Samira Jeimy, allergist, immunologist, associate professor, and the straight-talking force behind Allergies Explained.
Dr. Jeimy is here to tackle her “Top 10 Pro...

Mark as Played

From Fentanyl to the Frontlines with Dr. Dov Gebien

June 4, 2025 • 49 mins

In this episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Dov Gebien for a deeply personal and raw conversation about addiction, stigma, and redemption within the medical profession.
Dr. Gebien, an emergency physician, shares his courageous story of opioid addiction—tracing his journey from the initial dependency that crept in after multiple back surgeries, through the devastating fallout of withdrawal, arre...

Mark as Played

The Present and Future State of Medicine with Dr. Erwin Loh

May 28, 2025 • 49 mins

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of Ditch the Lab Coat with Dr. Mark Bonta! While we usually dig into the science behind medicine’s biggest questions, on this episode, Dr. Mark is joined by the extraordinary Dr. Erwin Loh — a powerhouse at the intersection of medicine, law, healthcare leadership, and medical futurology.
Dr. Loh is not only the President of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators...

Mark as Played

Influencer Mythbusting with Dr Samir Gupta

May 21, 2025 • 47 mins

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of Ditch the Lab Coat with Dr. Mark Bonta! While we usually dig into the science behind medicine’s biggest questions, this week we’re tackling the latest health fads and “wellness” trends lighting up your social feeds—from infrared saunas and cold plunges to mouth taping and chlorophyll water.
Joining Mark is Dr. Samir Gupta, a leading Canadian health communicator, clinician, and ...

Mark as Played

Parkour: Part Sport, Part Art, All Risk Management with Joe Scandrett and Dr. Sagar Desai

May 14, 2025 • 44 mins

Welcome to a brand new episode of Ditch the Lab Coat with Dr. Mark Bonta! Normally, we dig deep into medical mysteries and healthcare headlines, but today we’re taking a high-flying detour into the world of extreme movement and gravity-defying stunts.
In this episode, Mark sits down with internationally renowned parkour athlete, free runner, stunt performer, and Ninja Warrior UK finalist, Joe Scandrett. If you’ve ever seen...

Mark as Played

Habits vs Diets - Winning the Weight Battle with Dr. Sasha High

May 7, 2025 • 46 mins

In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Sasha High—internist, obesity medicine specialist, founder of High Metabolic Clinic, and host of the High on Life podcast—to take a fresh, science-based look at weight management, obesity, and why sticking to those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions isn’t just about willpower.

Dr. High pulls back the curtain on one of the most stubborn misconceptions in medicine...

Mark as Played

Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? With Dr Robert Smith | Ditch The Labcoat

April 30, 2025 • 47 mins

In this episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, Dr. Mark Bonta is joined by Dr. Robert C. Smith, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry at Michigan State University, to tackle one of modern healthcare’s biggest blind spots: mental health care in the medical system.
Dr. Smith—renowned educator, author, and advocate—pulls back the curtain on how, despite mental health problems being the most common heal...

Mark as Played

Physician Burnout meet AI with Dr. Kyle Fortinsky and Jay Gilbert

April 23, 2025 • 49 mins

In this episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, Dr. Mark Bonta takes us into the underappreciated world of medical documentation—and the burnout it breeds—by shining a spotlight on two disruptors aiming to change the status quo. Joined by Dr. Kyle Fortinsky, a gastroenterologist and self-proclaimed tech enthusiast, and serial entrepreneur Jay Gilbert, the discussion pulls back the curtain on the all-too-familiar struggle of physici...

Mark as Played

Trauma For Dummies with Andrew Petrosoniak

April 16, 2025 • 46 mins

In today's episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, we dive into the raw, real-world chaos of trauma that unfolds beyond the controlled environment of a hospital. Dr. Mark Bonta is joined by Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, a trauma director and emergency medicine expert who specializes in designing effective healthcare systems, to explore the unpredictable nature of street-level emergencies.

Throughout the episode, the duo unpacks the re...

Mark as Played

Long COVID: The Answers with Dr. Funmi Okunola

April 9, 2025 • 52 mins

In today's episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, we're delving into the often overlooked world of long Covid and post-viral syndromes. Ever wondered why the medical community wasn't fully prepared for the enduring effects of post-viral conditions despite its potential impact?

Dr. Mark Bonta talks with Dr. Funmi Okunola, a family physician and advocate for patients with Long Covid. Dr. Okunola discusses the challenges and frust...

Mark as Played

Ancient Tech to Smart Tech : The future of cardiac monitoring is now

April 2, 2025 • 49 mins

Today, we're diving into the captivating world where cardiology meets cutting-edge technology. Ever wondered how your smartwatch could potentially save your life or how wearable tech is revolutionizing heart rhythm monitoring? You're in for a treat!
Joining us is Dr. Yaariv Khaykin, an internationally renowned expert in rhythm disorders. He's a self-proclaimed "heart electrician" with a knack for gadgets and tech, and he's...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

The Bobby Bones Show

Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us

Ditch The Labcoat

Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}The Road from Suffering to Science with Dr. Diana Driscoll

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Burnout, Boundaries, and Breathwork with Dr. Judy Wright