UNWELL

UNWELL

You saw it on TikTok. That weird green powder, the mouth taping thing, the "internal shower" that looks suspiciously like laxative lemonade. You’re curious… but you also have a mortgage to pay and a functioning BS detector. Welcome to UNWELL, the podcast for the wellness-curious and the chronically skeptical. Each day, join us, an aesthetic oracle who believes vibes are a valid source, and the evidence-based science enthusiast who needs to see the receipts (aka the peer-reviewed studies)—as they hilariously and brutally dissect the biggest trends in health, fitness, and biohacking. Is Berberine really "Nature's Ozempic"? Are seed oils the devil, or just… oil? Will a cold plunge actually change your life, or just make you miserably cold? We're cutting through the noise of influencers and gurus to give you the TL;DR you actually need. One part group chat, one part science class, and one part comedy roast. This is the only wellness podcast that will admit when it’s all a little… unwell. For fans of: Huberman Lab, Maintenance Phase, SmartLess, and doom-scrolling health TikTok. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unwell--6738109/support.

Episodes

October 15, 2025 10 mins
That first sip of morning coffee... is it the key to unlocking your genius, or is it the start of a daily cycle of anxiety you've been blaming on everything else? It's time to find out what the world's most popular drug is really doing to your brain.

Welcome to the ultimate debate on caffeine: our daily frenemy. In this episode, we're putting your latte on trial. We’ll explore the science behind why caffeine feels like a productivit...
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Is your obsession with avocado and bacon secretly a ticking time bomb for your heart? You've heard the hype: the Keto Diet is the ultimate biohacking tool, promising to melt fat, eliminate brain fog, and unlock a new level of cognitive performance. But what if this low-carb, high-fat revolution is leading you straight toward a cardiovascular catastrophe?

In this explosive episode, we rip the lid off the ketogenic diet and confront t...
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You drag yourself to bed, chase those sacred eight hours, and still wake up feeling like a zombie. Sound familiar? For decades, we've been told the 8-Hour Sleep Rule is the unbreakable law of health. But what if it’s the biggest myth we've ever been sold?

In this mind-bending episode, we’re putting the world's most famous health rule on trial. We'll unpack the alarming sleep science showing how chronic sleep deprivation—less than si...
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It's in your coffee, your skincare, your dog’s treats… CBD is everywhere, hailed as a miracle cure for anxiety, pain, and basically anything that ails you. But what if the biggest wellness trend of the decade is built on a dangerous lie?

In this eye-opening episode, we’re cutting through the marketing haze to expose the shocking truth about Cannabidiol (CBD). You'll discover the only condition CBD is actually FDA-approved to treat (...
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What if you could buy back your youth, one drop at a time... for a cool $1,000 a session? The NAD+ IV Drip is Hollywood's hottest secret and the biohacker's holy grail, promising to reverse aging, supercharge your energy, and even "cure" addiction. But are you paying for a revolutionary breakthrough in longevity or falling for the most sophisticated health fraud of the decade?

In this explosive episode, we’re pulling back the curtai...
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What if the future of mental health isn't in a pharmacy, but in a fungus? Silicon Valley biohackers, artists, and wellness gurus are all whispering about the transformative power of microdosing psychedelics. They claim tiny, sub-perceptual doses of psilocybin or LSD can cure depression, eliminate anxiety, and unlock creativity. But is this the next great medical revolution, or just the world's most popular placebo effect?

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You slather it on at the beach, you put it on your kids, you trust it to protect you. But do you really know what's in that bottle of sunscreen? We're diving headfirst into one of the biggest wellness debates of our time: is sunscreen a life-saving shield against skin cancer, or a toxic "chemical cocktail" that's blocking your vital Vitamin D?

Get ready for a battle of the experts. On one side, we have medical journals and dermatolo...
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That little buzz on your wrist when you hit 10,000 steps… it feels amazing, right? But what if we told you that magic number isn't a sacred health metric from doctors, but a clever marketing tool born from a 1960s Japanese pedometer?

Welcome to the ultimate debunking of the world's most famous fitness goal. We're blowing the lid off the 10,000 steps a day myth and exploring what the real science says about walking for health. We'll ...
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That little melatonin gummy you give your child, or the pill you pop for a good night's sleep... what if I told you it's part of the unregulated "Wild West" of dietary supplements? And what if the dose on the label is, more often than not, a complete fantasy?

Welcome to the shocking truth about melatonin. It's not a gentle herb; it's a powerful hormone, and in the U.S., it's sold like candy. In this deep dive, we expose the massive ...
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Walk down any grocery aisle and you'll see it: the "gluten-free" halo on everything from bread to Oreos. But is that label a medical lifesaver, or the biggest, most expensive marketing scam in modern wellness? It's time to cut through the noise.

This is the definitive deep dive into the great gluten debate. For people with Celiac Disease, a gluten-free diet is a non-negotiable medical necessity. But what about the millions of others...
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Is the Carnivore Diet the key to unlocking superhuman health, or a fast-track to a 19th-century pirate disease? The internet is a battleground, with devotees claiming this all-meat, zero-carb lifestyle is a miracle cure for modern ailments, while medical institutions issue dire warnings. So, what's the unfiltered truth?

In this deep dive, we're cutting through the fat to serve you the raw facts. We'll explore the incredible success ...
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A construction worker is in agony from a 6-inch nail driven through his boot... until doctors reveal the nail missed his foot entirely. His pain vanishes instantly. What just happened? You've just witnessed one of the most powerful forces in medicine.

Welcome to the mind-bending world of the Placebo Effect, the phenomenon we've all heard of but almost no one truly understands. This isn't just "in your head." In this episode, we're u...
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Endlessly scrolling? Binge-watching another series? Feeling... empty? Silicon Valley has a trendy cure for that: "Dopamine Fasting." But is it a life-changing brain reset, or are you just being bored on purpose for no reason?

Welcome to the great debate over the internet's favorite biohack. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on Dopamine Fasting, the controversial trend that promises to cure our modern addiction to overs...
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What if you could swallow a pill and unlock your brain's full potential, like in the movies? The world of nootropics, or "smart drugs," promises just that. But is it a scientific breakthrough or the most expensive placebo on the market?

Welcome to the ultimate investigation into cognitive enhancement. In this episode, we're cutting through the hype to separate the science from the science-fiction. We'll explore everything from promi...
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Don't eat after 8 PM. Skip breakfast. Only eat during a six-hour window. Intermittent Fasting (IF) has gone from a niche bio-hacker trend to your coworker's favorite wellness tip. It’s praised as the key to unlocking everything: effortless fat loss, sharper brain function, cellular clean-up (hello, autophagy!), and even a longer life.

But... is it? Or are we just dressing up an old-school restrictive diet in a fancy new outfit?

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That initial, skin-tingling, breath-stealing shock... Is it the secret to unlocking a superhuman brain and body, or just the most painful wellness trend on the internet? We're finding out.

From elite athletes to Silicon Valley biohacking gurus, everyone seems to be taking the plunge. But what does the science actually say about Cold Plunges and Ice Baths? In this episode, we're cutting through the hype and getting to the cold, hard ...
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That expensive tub of powder in your pantry—the one promising you firmer skin and pain-free joints—what if it's just the world's most over-hyped bone broth?

Welcome to the great debate. In this episode, we're putting collagen, the darling of the wellness and anti-aging world, under the microscope. Is it a scientifically-backed elixir for amazing skin health and joint health, or are we all just falling for the biggest beauty industry...
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September 16, 2025 17 mins
What if one of the most common ingredients in your kitchen is quietly wreaking havoc on your health? Welcome to the great seed oil debate—the most controversial topic in modern nutrition.

On one side, you have a growing movement of health experts and biohackers calling them a "slow poison," linking them to widespread inflammation and chronic illness. On the other, you have decades of mainstream dietary advice saying they're a perfec...
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September 14, 2025 12 mins
You’ve seen the TikToks. You’ve heard the whispers. There’s a yellow supplement popping up everywhere, being hailed as "Nature's Ozempic" — a natural shortcut to balancing your blood sugar and shedding pounds. But is Berberine the budget-friendly miracle everyone is claiming, or is it just another overhyped supplement with a clever marketing hook?

This week, we are diving deep into the influencer hype, the dramatic "before and after...
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